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Ellee Hellier is a Devoted mother & partner, medicine carrier, and daughter of the earth. She feels a pulsing passion to walk in the footsteps of the wise women who came before. Honouring Grandmother earth and the ancient ways. Her mission is to REmember, REwild, and REclaim the sacredness of what it means to be a wombyn in this lifetime. With hope to inspire others as we pave the way for our generations to come
Ellee Koss holds a Ph.D. in Economics and has served for over three decades as an educator and management consultant. She is a true renaissance woman - an author, artist, activist, and coach.In every aspect of her life, Ellee pushes the limits to draw out life's essence and fullness, and to surface the extraordinary. She and her husband, Oscar Gonzalez, divide their time between homes in San Francisco, Cape Cod and Puerto Cayo/Ecuador.https://www.isysnet.net/who.htm
00:00 - Good Morning00:08 - Guests/Emails07:17 - MDYsponsor.com10:29 - MDYmonthly.com12:27 - Amud Beis13:48 - Amud Aleph39:27 - Amud Beis46:31 - Have a Wonderful DayQuiz - https://kahoot.it/challenge/004804429--Today's shiur is sponsoredLock and Lebovic families Lakewood NJ: because torah and achdus are the best segula&Rochel bas Leba for a Refuah Shelemah b'karov&לע״נ חיה בת יוסף&As a זכות that our family should be blessed with health, שמחה and נחת for 120&Hatzlocha L'zechus Yosef Mayer ben Rochel&Elan Chaim Golan: Leiluy nishmat Batsheva Chaya bat Miriam&לע״נ זכריה בן משה&Justin Ivri: Dedicated to my personal hero and inspirationReb Eli שליט"א & family, ותלמוד תורה כנגד כולםיה"ר שיתקבלו תפילותיכם לרצון ותזכו לנחתדקדושה עד בלי דילשנה טובה תכתבו ותחתמולאלתר לחיים טובים ולשלוםAnd in honor of your great fatherהרה'צ ר' יעקב דוד שליט"אto whom all of us at MDY owe a hugeישר כח & הכרת הטוב&Yuval Kavosh: לעילוי נשמתFair-doz bat Ester&Mordechai Sapoznick: Lzaicher Nishmas his Great Grandfather, Horav Elchonon Teitz zt"l. Horav Elchonon Zev ben Horav Binyomin Avrohom Yaakov zt"l. May his neshama have an aliyah and may he be a meiletz yosher for the entire mishpacha and all of Klal Yisroel!&Sheri and Michael Benchetrit take great pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Ellee to Isaac Ovadia of Hollywood, Florida---Turning of the daf:For all those in need of a Refuah Shlema&Kidnovations, in honor of my Uncle, Reb Elchanan Pressman and as a zechus for a year filled with Mazel, Bracha, hatzlacha and Parnassa b'revach for all of the MDY family!_________________________________
Leigh Chambers' guest is Ellee Seymour talking about her novel The Station Master's Daughters At War, the second in her historical saga trilogy. Joanne Burn explains how the plague village […]
Timestamps 2:34 News/Announcements 4:35 Discussion Question 16:23 Succinct Summaries 19:22 Splash Star 23:16 Happiness Charge 32:12 Soaring Sky 50:49 Calls to Adventure 1:15:40 Closing Thoughts/Crack Theories Discussion QuestionWhat Unique or relatively rare powers would our listeners give their own PreCure or like to see in upcoming seasons? Splash Star 5 Splash Star asks the question: Who does Saki like better, her dweeby best friend or the hot older brother of her other best friend? The answer may surprise you Happiness Charge 6 Hime is being a selfish brat, causing her and Ribbon to fight! But then Yuu Yuu comes in and teaches Hime the joy of cooking and then they best the bad guy with relaxing hula dancing and everyone makes up in the end. Soaring Sky 5Sora is having a rough time, fearing for Mashir's safety and unwilling to open up to her girlfriend about her concerns. But then Kabaton summons an evil train, Ellee-chan gets a magic flying baby boat, and the pair unleash their new combo attack: ALIEN ABDUCTION and save the day.
This week they boys do a mini pod as our very own John had his baby! We talk about baby Ellee a little before going to the main course! Nik and John play the music game. We listen to an older song and try to guess a more recent song using the same beat! Not going to lie it is a bit tricky minus a couple iconic beats! We then peep a couple videos and end on our Song Of The Week! Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoyed it! Remember if you ain't kicking back without the kickback...then you ain't kicking back!!
Friends I am so honored to reshare a favorite story from the LifeBeats Library. I am so excited to welcome back Season 1 guest, musician Paul Cardall and introduce you to the phenomenally talented and impressively self-aware Ellee Duke. Together along with many other artists they have produced an altruistic album called Worth of Souls […]
Charles Gauer died at his home on Sunday July 31, 2022. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 5 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 6 at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Charles was born at his home in Crawford, Texas on December 11, 1937 to parents, Willie and Frieda Gauer. Charles asked Jesus to be his Lord and Savior at a young age and was baptized at Canaan Baptist Church. He graduated from Crawford High School and attended Baylor University. He met his love Carol Sue Wilson at a church picnic at Cameron Park. Charles and Carol were married May 21, 1960. They were married for 62 years. Charles loved Meadowbrook Baptist Church and was a member for over 45 years. For most of his career, Charles served as the Chief Appraiser for the McLennan County Appraisal District. He laid his life down for his wife Carol when Alzheimer's took her daily life from her. His loving care for her was a testimony of his faith and their love to all who knew them. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Ray Gauer; and brother-in-law, Layton Nehring. Charles left behind his wife, Carol Gauer; daughter, Carey Gauer Quick and husband Danny Quick of Salado, Tx; and son, Clark Gauer and wife Misty Gauer of China Spring, Tx. Seven grandchildren, Rebekah and husband Steven Kilpatrick, Stephen and wife Maddie Quick, Andy Gauer, Caleb Gauer, Jacob and wife Jaryn Quick, Abby and husband Tim Lawrence, and Corrie Gauer. Great-grandchildren, Ellee, Zaniya, Gideon, Titus and Jack Quick, Aila and Rose Lawrence. Charles is also survived by a sister, Rita Nehring; and two sisters-in-law, Charlene Gauer and Betty Gauer. The family wants to thank Community Healthcare of Texas - Providence Hospice and the many friends and relatives for their special care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Healthcare of Texas (formerly known as Providence Hospice of Waco) at 6700 Sanger Ave. Waco, TX 76710.
In this episode of SolFul Connections, Elizabeth "Ellee" Ferraiolo shares how she thrives despite a childhood filled with trauma and a life-altering diagnosis. Ellee faces obstacles with refreshing candor, humor and courage. Her story is one of persistence and a determination to resist being defined by her condition and her challenges. Join us and think about the tools you have used to face your own difficult circumstances and rise beyond them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solfulconnections/support
Singer songwriter Ellee Duke and her husband Auz Engemann share what life was like growing up in affluent (even idyllic) Mormon communities (Provo and Draper, Utah) and why they decided to eventually distance themselves from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ellee explains how she got her start in music, why she turned down American idol, and what challenges she had to overcome to finally bring her career into alignment with what she truly wanted—without losing herself in the expectations of others. Other topics include Auz' connections to big names like Larry David and the Osmonds, his struggle with Adderall addiction, the dangers of bishop roulette, and Ellee losing her gay uncle to suicide. We also premiere Ellee's newest single about her Mormon faith crisis entitled “Deeper” - available on Spotify. ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Singer songwriter Ellee Duke and her husband Auz Engemann share what life was like growing up in affluent (even idyllic) Mormon communities (Provo and Draper, Utah) and why they decided to eventually distance themselves from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ellee explains how she got her start in music, why she turned down American idol, and what challenges she had to overcome to finally bring her career into alignment with what she truly wanted—without losing herself in the expectations of others. Other topics include Auz' connections to big names like Larry David and the Osmonds, his struggle with Adderall addiction, the dangers of bishop roulette, and Ellee losing her gay uncle to suicide. We also premiere Ellee's newest single about her Mormon faith crisis entitled “Deeper” - available on Spotify. ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Ellee Rollins is a nurse who was raised overseas with her missionary parents and three siblings. It was part of her upbringing to care for others in need and share the love of Jesus. So, years later, when Ellee heard about Mercy Ships from a co-worker at the hospital, something just felt right about applying to go serve as a nurse on board.In this episode Ellee offers a glimpse into life in the wards and the special connections she made with her patients. From making friendship bracelets, to throwing birthday parties, Ellee most treasures the bonds she built with patients, translators, and crew. Just about to return to Dakar for her third field service, Ellee is looking forward to returning to some of those incredible relationships and the opportunity to make some new ones!For more information about Mercy Ships, go to www.mercyships.org Follow us on Instagram: NewMerciesPodcast
The Woman Beings sit down with feminist boudoir photographer Ellee Emery to talk about her work as a photographer, the importance of accepting and expressing sexuality, and how it ties into spirituality and faith. Ellee shares her struggle with body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and other health issues that led her to explore the boudoir space, and how she chooses to celebrate and empower women in their sexuality through her work. Follow Ellee: https://www.instagram.com/ell.ington/ Ellee's Photography: https://www.instagram.com/caliboudi/ Resources Mentioned: August Period Products: https://bit.ly/3k94PGO Period: https://period.org/ Nadya Okamoto: https://www.instagram.com/nadyaokamoto/ Namaste Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/namastehannah/ Cherri Underwear: https://www.instagram.com/shopcherri/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/
Our guests this hour are the leaders and organizers of Luck Presents, Luck Reunion and other various outstanding music and cultural experiences, Matt Bizer and granddaughter of the late Sister Bobbie Nelson, Ellee Fletcher Durniak. Luck Presents is a very highly respected collective based in Willie Nelson's backyard of “Luck, TX,” and these days, they offer a new kind of live music experience, which you'll learn all about in today's show. With Luck Reunion and other big events on the horizon, we wanted to spotlight the amazing things this group is doing to preserve traditions in music, food, and craft.Part of Pantheon Podcasts
Our guests this hour are the leaders and organizers of Luck Presents, Luck Reunion and other various outstanding music and cultural experiences, Matt Bizer and granddaughter of the late Sister Bobbie Nelson, Ellee Fletcher Durniak. Luck Presents is a very highly respected collective based in Willie Nelson's backyard of “Luck, TX,” and these days, they offer a new kind of live music experience, which you'll learn all about in today's show. With Luck Reunion and other big events on the horizon, we wanted to spotlight the amazing things this group is doing to preserve traditions in music, food, and craft. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our guests this hour are the leaders and organizers of Luck Presents, Luck Reunion and other various outstanding music and cultural experiences, Matt Bizer and granddaughter of the late Sister Bobbie Nelson, Ellee Fletcher Durniak. Luck Presents is a very highly respected collective based in Willie Nelson's backyard of “Luck, TX,” and these days, they offer a new kind of live music experience, which you'll learn all about in today's show. With Luck Reunion and other big events on the horizon, we wanted to spotlight the amazing things this group is doing to preserve traditions in music, food, and craft.Part of Pantheon Podcasts
Our guests this hour are the leaders and organizers of Luck Presents, Luck Reunion and other various outstanding music and cultural experiences, Matt Bizer and granddaughter of the late Sister Bobbie Nelson, Ellee Fletcher Durniak. Luck Presents is a very highly respected collective based in Willie Nelson's backyard of “Luck, TX,” and these days, they offer a new kind of live music experience, which you'll learn all about in today's show. With Luck Reunion and other big events on the horizon, we wanted to spotlight the amazing things this group is doing to preserve traditions in music, food, and craft. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm chatting with Ellee about how she helps people understand their own Human Design and gain a greater understanding of their birth chart. We dive into: What human design is all about How your Human Design chart can help your business The 5 types in Human Design Understanding the people around you to benefit your business flow About Ellee With extensive experience in interpreting languages, spreadsheets, and now birth charts, Ellee utilises her highly analytical mind and strong intuition in her spiritual wellness business, ESP Souls, to work with our innate uniqueness and hold a safe space for guidance and genuine connection. Her understanding of Human Design has gifted her permission to find flow in her own life and business; she feels honoured being able to share that with others. Connecting With Our Guest Connect with Elle on Instagram @espsouls Elle's website: https://www.espsouls.com/ Download an exclusive ebook to discover your own Human Design chart, and explore practical suggestions specific to your design, here: https://mailchi.mp/espsouls/podcast Order a comprehensive, personalised Human Design report here: https://www.espsouls.com/human-design Book a Zoom call to deep dive, ask questions, and gain a greater understanding of your birth chart here: https://www.espsouls.com/alchemy Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/ Join the Take Control with Nicole Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810652689407180 Join The Waitlist for the Member's Lounge here: https://academy.theartisans.com.au/members-lounge For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-56/
From a young age, Ellee Eleftheriadis gas been an incredibly driven, talented, and loyal individual. Hailing from the Riverland town of Berri, she joined the Adelaide Lutheran Netball Club in 2014. Ellee's since gone on to win multiple A1 B&Fs, is leading the team in their current charge towards premiership glory, and has now added A2 Coach to her resume. Join us as we explore Ellee's close relationship to a WNBA star, her on-court triumphs, off-field contributions, and her cautionary tale on the roads after surviving a horrific car accident.
Sandy has enjoyed design and making her spaces her own for as long as she can remember. She started Ellee Home with a vision to build a small and mighty community for real people in their real lives. She creates spaces, objects and content to inspire that community with all things home and decor, lifestyle, and anything they are up for talking about. You can Sandy on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and her Website.
In this episode, Ellee and Sadie are joined by their friend, Zach Jamieson. Zach will inspire you to be on fire for God and spread the joy of Jesus for all generations!
Join Morgan, Ellee, and Sadie at one of their favorite places: their church camp, Camp Niangua! The sisters interview pastor Marc Neppl from Virginia Beach who shares his inspiring story on a REAL miracle that God has performed in his life while giving his insights on living a successful life vs. a significant life.
In this episode, Morgan, Ellee, and Sadie welcome the whole Douglas family to discuss their new adventure. They discuss how evident God has been throughout the whole journey and their exciting plans as the new owners of The Mighty Oak Lodge Wedding & Event Center; He is one MIGHTY God!
In this episode, Morgan, Ellee, and Sadie discuss where they feel confidence comes from. There are many who struggle with you, so how do we find it? Join them to explore what the Word of God says about confidence!
Morgan, Ellee, and Sadie welcome their closest friend, Shane Eidson, who is more like a brother. They discuss Shane's impact on their lives, how he impacts others, and what gives him the title "Super Shane."
Morgan, Ellee, and Sadie welcome their Dad, Aaron Douglas, to the podcast episode that he has been waiting for. With turkey season in full swing, they share some of their favorite hunting memories, but most importantly, Aaron shares his heart and what he feels that God has called him to do through Set Apart Outdoors. You may even hear Aaron's favorite song sang by our very own sister, Sadie. Singing on a podcast, who knew? Check it out!
Morgan, Ellee, and Sadie welcome their little brother Sam and two FBC Students: Kurt Landon and Tory Miller as they share their salvation story and what God is doing in their lives.
Ellee Schmitty is a young entrepreneur and sustainable fashion designer. She founded her company, Eleanore & Co., with the intention of providing a curated thrift/vintage shopping experience along with repurposed pieces that she altered herself with fun and unique details. Follow @byngepodcast on Instagram for episode updates. original air date: Aug. 30, 2019 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I sat down w singer-songwriter Ellee Grim, whose most recent single "New Moon / Coffee in the Shower" came out in October. They also play in pop punk band Honey Creek. We had our morning joe and discussed Ellee's move from Milwaukee to Boston, her experience interviewing bands at Warped Tour as a teen, Honey Creek's new record "A Whole Year in Transit", the recent solo singles, and her goal of going in a more dark pop direction. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support
Join Morgan, Ellee, and Sadie as they answer the questions that you, our wonderful audience, asked! This episode is full of laughter, jokes, dreams, serious conversations, and REAL answers to your questions!
2/24/2021 – Mike and returning cohost, actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge welcomed the return of actress and country artist Shae Smolik to ConversationsRadio episode 93. Shae Smolik is an award-winning actress, and Country music singer. Splitting her time between Los Angeles and Iowa, Shae is a natural. Shae has appeared and starred in movies on SyFy, Netflix, Hallmark, Lifetime, TruTv, Amazon, Apple TV and more. She has appeared on ‘Criminal Minds,’ and Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi.’ She was also cast as Gracie Hickey – one of the lead roles in the Go-90 series ‘Play By Play' - now streaming on RokuTV. She got her start as a model at just 6 years old. Soon after arriving in LA, she booked a National ‘Tide’ commercial, obtained her SAG card and was off and running - booking lead roles in short films, web series and National commercials. She starred opposite Elisabeth Röhm in her feature film debut 'Trafficked' then booked the lead role of 'Irene' in the horror/thriller 'The Hatred.' It’s all about her new EP - Don’t Take Him Down - available on all digital platforms - which she recorded in Nashville not too long ago. She has more music and a video dropping soon. Shae and Ellee know each other well and both starred on ‘Play by Play’ Follow Shae on Instagram @shaesmolik Enjoy the podcast!
11/19/2020 Ellee Jo Trowbridge, Reid Miller, Shae Smolik and Sarah Elizabeth Withers joined us on ConversationsRadio to talk about'Play By Play' - Now on Roku! Actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge is back for episode 85 to chat about her role as Alex Campbell along with costars Reid Miller (Pete Hickey) Shae Smolik (Gracie Hickey) and Sarah Elizabeth Withers (Heather) on 'Play By Play.' Originally slated to air on the Go-90 network, all three seasons of this series have been picked up by Roku! Ellee and the cast are obviously thrilled that that the series has found a new home! Enjoy the podcast! Be sure and check out our website and all of our podcasts atwww.conversationspod.wix.com/conversations
Prunello the Peacock is brushing his feathers again. Will he show up for this podcast? In this laugh-out-loud episode, 16-year-old Ellee Nakamura and her little sister Cami illuminate the importance of humility, showing up, and inner beauty. See the book teens Ellee & Emily wrote and illustrated at Prunelicious.com or EmaginationIsland.com and buy a copy for yourself to provide free meals and books for kids in need!
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Courtney has an awesome conversation with singer/songwriter Ellee Duke about her journey to becoming self-aware, and how it led her to create authentic art! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelovefreqpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelovefreqpodcast/support
Got to discuss some space fantasy, immersion research for writing and more. Please forgive the 3 sec of warble (wifi issues). Interview was conducted at the end of March 2020 so her newest release, Patchwork is avail now.So, about Elle:Elle E. Ire writes science fiction and urban fantasy novels featuring kick-ass women who fall in love with each other. Her first novel, VICIOUS CIRCLE, released from Torquere Press in November, 2015, followed by THREADBARE in August, 2019, from Dreamspinner Publications, and her upcoming release, PATCHWORK, in April, 2020. Her work is represented by Naomi Davis at the BookEnds Literary Agency.website-- elleire.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ElleE.IreAuthor/https://twitter.com/ElleEIrebuy links:https://www.amazon.com/Elle-E-Ire/e/B07XYJZQ3B/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
I'm so excited to bring this real honest episode of Ellee Morris. This one is all about Ellee and her calling into becoming a Soul cycle Instructor. She is nothing but real. She's all in for all the questions I have for her. This one was a lot fun! If you haven't tried soulcycle. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!! Where to find her?! https://www.soul-cycle.com/studios/tampa/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ellee.morris/ Also her podcast is https://www.instagram.com/restingbikeface_/ Let's dive into Ellee!
Alena interviews Ellee in her LA home using both of their old diaries. The first 15 minutes covers Alena's young obsession over Freddie Highmore. Skip to minute 19 to start hearing from Ellee's journal. The ladies chat about old flings, Ellee's first kiss, cancer, and what they want in their careers. Follow @readitandbeep and visit readitandbeep.com for more. Follow @elleeduke and stay tuned for her upcoming album!
Fresh off her release of “Turn Your Phone Off” Ellee Duke stopped by the studio to chat with the S2N crew. Her energy was contagious and her commitment to the many faces of her craft was awe inspiring. And, as always, on top of it all was an amazing voice. Show theme "The Other Side of Fear" by American Love Story was used with all rights and permissions of the group. "Wife Material" "Never Been Hurt Before" and "Turn Your Phone Off" were all used with permissions of Ellee Duke . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soup2nutz/support
9/18/19, actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge joined Mike and cohost, actress/recording artist Erin Reese. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ellee has been seen on CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, Disney and more. One of her first film roles was that of ‘Emma’ appearing opposite Jennie Garth in the movie ‘A Christmas Wedding Tail.’ She has booked numerous commercials and has performed in theatre too. You may have seen her as ‘Winter’ on Nickelodeon’s 'School of Rock' and has appeared on Nickelodeon’s 'Sam & Cat,' ABC’s 'Speechless, 'Raven’s Home' on Disney, 'Life in Pieces' (CBS) and more. We enjoyed chatting about her roles as ‘Alex Campbell’ and her first screen kiss on the series 'Play By Play' which will certainly find a streaming home soon. Ellie Jo really respects her craft and continues to hone he skills as an actress, dancer and music. She has also participated in acting classes with Erin Reese. We enjoyed chatting about her roles as ‘Alex Campbell’ and her first screen kiss on the series 'Play By Play' which will certainly find a streaming home soon.Be sure and checkout our website and all of our podcasts atwww.conversationspod.wix.com/conversations
Ellee Schmitty (@schmittycommittee on Instagram) is a young entrepreneur and sustainable fashion designer. She founded her company, Eleanore & Co., with the intention of providing a curated thrift/vintage shopping experience along with repurposed pieces that she altered herself with fun and unique details. Her website is www.eleaoreandcompany.com. Music: Jeremy Tagarao (@jeremyfromthesun). Follow @byngepodcast on Instagram for episode updates.
Does social media form your identity? Can you voice your honest opinion on a college campus?How do students form connections at college?Ellee, our guest on the podcast today, gives us some honest, smart and fun answers to these questions and more. A lot of her story will be recognizable to parents and young people alike. Thanks for listening!Stacy and Emily
In Other News is back is with its FINAL episode (for now). Listen up as Syd and Ellee discuss low stakes friendships and some interesting new developments in the American/Russian voting system (jk lol).
Join your girls Syd and Ellee for a riveting discussion about your finger's first amendment rights, how a historic selfie ended a centuries long feud, and how the U.K. plans to deal with online hate. Also stay tuned until the end for a fun new trending topic segment!
Matthew 5 Today’s saints are both identified by their relationship to another person. Silas, fellow worker of Paul and Peter. Scholastica, twin sister of Benedict of Nursia. Silas worked with the heavy hitters, the authors of the New Testament, who formed our faith with the words of Christ. Scholastica’s brother Benedict shaped the whole of western spirituality, and is essentially the reason why you say prayers before you eat. Whether you know it or not, Benedict is also the reason you think you should read your Bible and do your devotions on a daily basis. Peter and Paul write most of the letters of the New Testament, and follow the spreading Gospel during their lives, heroically dying as martyrs in Rome. Silas and Scholastica? Well, Silas is a minor figure in the Book of Acts who sort of disappears. Scholastica, we know next to nothing about her, and maybe she didn’t even really exist. She gets a paragraph in Gregory the Great’s biography of Benedict. This all goes to say that the church celebrates people who aren’t necessarily important. The church needs people that don’t seem important. The church appoints people who will be forgotten. Christ calls you, who the world will forget. My hunch is that no one here tonight is all that important. We might get big heads from time to time, but at the end of the year, the historians probably won’t be writing your biographies. One of the shocking things about growing up is finding out that you really aren’t all that special. School trains us to work for rewards. Grades. Degrees. Achievements. Points. And then, once you’re out, you really just kind of live, and do something relatively similar from day to day. The outliers are outliers for a reason… there aren’t many of them. You may be the next Benedict or Paul, but the odds are that you are more like Silas or Scholastica. It’s my guess that you might even know this already. You’ve taken the hint. You’ve been stepped on. You’ve been cast out. You’ve been forgotten already. You’ve been embarrassed. You’ve been hurt. You’ve been not cared about. You think that no one will even notice. Very early in the history of the church, shortly after Christ ascended into heaven, we thought it would be good to remember people that the world forgets. Christ Himself was left in a tomb, meant to be forgotten. The idea was that you would simply crucify this man, and He and His followers would just sort of go away. Ah, but this is not right! And it is not right for us to forget the forgotten. We remember. In addition to the preaching ministry, the church also established the offices for service of deacon and deaconess. They are not the same, and never really have been, but they helped the early pastors care for the least of these, those who mourn, those who are poor, and poor in spirit. The church started selecting women to serve other women. A beautiful calling. Phoebe, the first called “deaconess” of course, is mentioned by St. Paul in Romans. We know little about her, other than that she is simply called a deaconess. And then we find them mentioned in the Fathers; Clement and Origen. The Roman investigator of Christianity, Pliny, reports that he tortured two deaconesses to find out information about the Faith. Right off the bat, we find that the church is so much more than just a collection of passive laypeople who give money to the lazy priests on Sunday mornings. The deaconesses have no liturgical roles, but are given, consecrated to the work of serving the wellbeing of those who are often forgotten by the world, and even by the church! All of the sudden, the unnoticed ones are the ones whom the church exists for. The sick ones. The poor ones. The orphans and widows. You, who are lowly, who are heavy burdened, who are mourning, who are poor in spirit, who find little comfort in the world, yes, you are the ones to whom Christ has sent His word. Scholasticas and Silases. This is for you. Phoebes, once mentioned characters in the Scriptures, and all the rest who have been left out of the spotlight. They thought they could get rid of us by getting rid of our Leader. Bury Him and they’ll go away. We’ll forget. And we might have, if it weren’t for the fact that Christ rose from the dead. That certainly isn’t something that’s going to be forgotten any time soon, and hasn’t been for a while, thanks to Phoebe, Silas, Scholastica and millions of other forgotten saints who have risen before us. Pastors who have preached. Teachers who have taught. Deaconesses who have served. Churches who have remembered together. We stand at the end of a long line of forgotten people who have remembered. We’re not done yet. We wait for the day that is surely coming, when the forgotten dead will be called to life, by their names, names with which they were baptized into the Great Name. You were baptized, and the Lord remembers your name. Silas! Scholastica! And then, you will hear. Your tears will be gone. Your feet will jump for joy. Lonely never again. Everything fulfilled. To God be the glory. Amen.
Did Bill Murray really climb through the window of Willie Nelson's chapel during Luck Reunion? This is the 100th episode of Small Business War Stories, and this is the perfect way to celebrate, with an episode recorded at Willie Nelson's ranch Matt Bizer, Ellee Fletcher (Willie's grandniece) and I talked about the music business, Willie and his family, how artists make money in the 21st Century, and how Luck Reunion is creating a new kind of music and content company. We also talk about community and the role that music and podcasts have in bringing people together. Last but not least, we get all kinds of funny stories about the cool, inspiring, and bizarre things that have happened at Luck Reunion Thank you for listening to Small Business War Stories...here's to the next 100!
Today's episode I am so excited to welcome back Season 1 guest, musician Paul Cardall and introduce you to the phenomenally talented and impressively self-aware Ellee Duke. Together along with many other artists they have produced an altruistic album called Worth of Souls with songs written for the express purpose of fighting depression, preventing […]
It's a first for us – best-ofs! The Sprocket has been around long enough for a few years' worth of episodes to fall off of the major distribution channels' feeds, and with all of our staff busy (Guthrie in town, Aaron in Mexico & Brock in Utah), we thought we'd bring you two conversations with … Continue reading E403 – Rebroadcast: Ellee Thalheimer, Cycling Sojourner →
reporting from the Super Sunday Phon-a-thon in Bryn Mawr, PA.
"Eating Justice: Food justice, food security and community based agriculture" Ellee Igoe, Community Food Security Coordinator for the San Diego chapter of the International Rescue Committee (IRC)