Podcasts about Thanksgiving

"Life is a Thanksgiving meal. Some things are on boil, some things are simmering on the back burner, and this changes all night long." - Anthony D'Orazio or Gandalf, depending on who you ask Join Anthony D'Orazio, Justin Jones, and Mike Thompson as they discuss what it's like to encounter a busy period in your life. How to quantify "busy," how to select training priorities and use available time and recovery to the best effect, and how to stay mentally engaged when your brain is stretched thinner than butter scraped over too much bread.    

Pastor Shane will share this week in a series of nuggets that he has entitled, "Troubled" about different things that trouble us in life and how to overcome our troubles with God on our side.

Introduction: I Give Thanks with My Whole Heart… (Psalm 138) Because God has Proven His Reliability to Me IN THE PAST (Psalm 138:1–3) Because God is at Work in My Life RIGHT NOW (Psalm 138:6–7) 1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Because God Will Not Give Up on Me IN THE FUTURE (Psalm 138:4–5; 8) Philippians 2:9-11 – Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 2 Samuel 7:16 – And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever. Philippians 1:6 – And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Jude 24 – Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy… Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Psalm 138What was your big take-away from this passage / message?If we know it's so bad for us, why do we complain so much? What do you complain about the most?How has the Lord proven Himself reliable to you in the past? Take some time to thank the Lord for what He has done.How is the Lord at work in your life right now? Praise Him for what He is doing.How will the Lord fulfill His purposes for you in the future? Give Him thanks for what He will do for you.BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT I hope you're all doing well this morning.I've had better days.I took me forever to fall asleep last night.I'm just so tired.My neighbors were just blasting fireworksin all hours of the night.Isn't it been like three weeks since the 4th of July?I just don't get it.And then when I fell asleep, I couldn't stay asleep.I have a bed that's too small.I have a room that gets way too hot.I have a pillow that isn't comfortable at all.And I just set the alarm really early this morning.So I had to wake up and look presentable for all of you.And I stubbed my toe really hard and it still hurts.Oh, and I forgot to iron all my clothes.So I had to do it all this morning.So I was way later than I wanted to be.And so I was driving here.I got stuck behind the slowest drivers in the entire world.That just drives me insane.It's like, don't you want to get where you want to goin this century?You may not have things that you want to do,but there's things that I need to do.So move it.Oh, and I also have the worst headaches.So these lights aren't helping me at all.OK, time out.Is anyone tired of listening to my complaining yet?There is a resounding yes from the congregation.It is so annoying when someone constantly complainsand grumbles about everything.This person's constant whining sounds like nailsscreeching across a chalkboard.But quick question, if that's how other people's complainingsounds to you, how do you think your complainingsounds to them?Not much different.Let's up the ante even more.How do you think your constant complaining sounds to God?Do you think He appreciates it?No, He does not.I know that complaining is bad for me and offends God.And I am very sure that most of youknow that complaining is bad for you and offends God.So why do we keep doing it?What is going on within us?Well, this is the third week in our latest series calledHeart Problems.What to do when you don't want God?Over the past two Sundays, we've identified two different heartproblems and their surgical solutions according to God'sword.We began by evaluating our hearts to see how serious of a heartsurgery we truly need.And last week, we discovered the heart problem of hidden sin.And the surgical solution to that problemis confession from the heart.And this morning, we will unpack a third heart problemand its surgical solution from Psalm 138.Psalm 138.Your heart problem this morning couldbe that you have a serious infection of negativityand complaining.You struggle to truly appreciate all that God has given to youbecause you are so fixated on everythingthat God has not given to you.In your mind, you deserve better.You deserve more.You deserve what you want.Does that describe you right now?How do you fix this heart problem?The surgical solution to a negative and discontent heartis passionate praise and true thanksgiving.You must actually give thanks from your heart.So before we look into the solution any further,let's go to the Lord and ask for his help.Please pray for me, and I will pray for you.Father, we come to you with one of our greatest struggles,with something that I am very sure that every single personin this room struggles with.Lord, minister to us in the way that only you can.Challenge us, convict us, but also comfort us and build us up.We thank you in advance for what you will do.We ask all this in the beautiful, wonderful, powerful nameof Jesus Christ.Amen.If you are able, please stand in reverencefor the reading of God's Word as we read Psalm 138.I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart.Before the gods, I sing your praise.I bow down toward your holy templeand give thanks to your name for your steadfast loveand your faithfulness.For you have exalted above all things your name and your word.On the day I called, you answered me.My strength of soul, you increasedall the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,for they have heard the words of your mouth.And they shall sing of the ways the Lord for greatis the glory of the Lord.For though the Lord is high, He regards the lowly,but the haughty He knows from afar.Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.You stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,and your right hand delivers me.The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.Do not forsake the work of your hands.You may be seated.As you study this Psalm, you can'thelp but notice that David's Thanksgiving is divided upinto three different sections--the past, the present, and the future.In this Psalm, David slides back and forthon the timeline of history to find reasons to praise the Lordand give Him thanks for His actions and His attributes.And I want you to follow David's lead this morning.I want you to be on the lookout for reasonsto give thanks with your whole heart for what God hasdone in your past, what He is doing in your present,and what He will do in the future.So I give thanks to my whole heart, firstly,because God has proven His reliability to me in the past.I give thanks with my whole heart,because God has proven His reliability to me in the past.So David starts this Psalm by declaringhis complete and total devotion to the Lord.Let's read verses 1 through 2 again.I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart,before the gods I sing your praise,I bow down towards your holy templeand give thanks to your name for your steadfast loveand your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all thingsyour name and your word.This isn't the prayer of a man who is dispassionate and disconnected.This isn't the prayer of a man going through the motions.David is overflowing with gratitude for God's faithfulness,His love, and His power.David is saying, "The false gods of the other nationsare worthless idols.They get nothing from me while God gets everything from me.They get my ridicule.God gets my praise.Their words are worthless and accomplish nothingwhile God's word never fails me.Their names do not matter while God's name is infinite."David doesn't offer God some of his heart or even most of his heart.He offers God his whole heart.This is what God wants and deserves from David.This is also what God wants and deserves from you.God isn't worthy of your leftovers.He is worthy of your best.God doesn't want you just to thank Him when you remember.He doesn't want you to treat Him like the teenage cashier at the ice cream shop,who you begrudgingly tip with the slowest amount possiblewhen the iPad screen is flipped around."Ah, fine. I guess I'll do it if I have to."Is that kind of attitude honoring to God?Not on any level, but that is often how we approach giving Him the creditthat He deserves.Instead of stopping what we're doing to give Him a heartfelt thank you,we throw a quick three-second prayer up to Himthat is devoid of any emotion and energy.Instead of immediately praising Him,we immediately move on to the next thing and the next big concern.This half-heartedness drains you of your joy.This half-heartedness gives you spiritual amnesia.You forget what God has done for you in the past,so you trust in yourself moving forward.In verse 3, David gets very specific with his thanksgivingand remembers how God has come through for him in the past."On the day I called, you answered,'My strength of soul,' you increased.I am well aware that some of you are telophonophobics.You hate talking on the phone.When someone calls, you panic.When you know you have to call someone else,you secretly hope that they won't pick up.But even you telophonophobics in the roomhave had to make calls that you needed someone to answer.Maybe you had an urgent question that required an immediate answer.Maybe it was a serious issue at work that you need to solve right now.Maybe it was even a matter of life or death.Every single person in this room has a call of this kind in their past.Put yourself into that tense mindset.Try to remember how you felt.Let me ask you, when you called, did that person answer?Did they come through for you?Other people cannot always come through for youno matter how reliable they might seem.Friends and family members cannot always answer when you call.But that is not true of God.He always picks up.He always answers.God doesn't screen your prayer to say to himself,"Ah, this guy again.I don't have time to deal with him right now."That has never happened.God doesn't send you to voicemail.God is always ready and willing to answer you when you call.But God's help may not come in the form that you expected or hoped for.At some point, every single one of us in this roomhave had this exact thought or said this exact thing.God didn't answer my prayer.Is that true?Well, it really depends on what you mean by answer.If by answer you mean that God says yes,then God didn't answer your prayer.But that definition captures our experience of the situationmore than the reality of the situation.It captures our feelings more than the facts.That definition misses the big picture of what God is up to behind the scenes.God answering your prayers doesn't mean that He always answers with a yes.But it does mean that God always responds.And sometimes that response is no or wait.And you never want that answer, do you?I never want that answer either.Again, every single one of us in this room can think of a timewhen we called to God and He answered with a no.You prayed for healing and healing didn't come.You asked for that big promotionand it went to someone far less deserving.You asked for the Lord to use your witnessing, your positive exampleto make an impact on your prodigal child, but there is no positive reception.You call to the Lord and ask for that baby that you've always wanted,but that room is still empty.That no can be so confusing and devastating.What reason could God possibly have to say no to that request?I don't know.I don't want to patronize you or minimize your pain.I don't want to give you a hallmark card answer and tell you that do not be sad and upset.Listen, it's okay to be sad and upset.Seasons of sorrow are unavoidable.I've gone through these times in the past and I will again.You've gone through these times of sorrow and you may be experiencing it right now.I truly don't know the exact reason that God said no to that request when you called to Him.But He does.God never says no for no reason.Everything He does is purposeful.God never wastes your pain.Everything you go through has meaning.As I meditated upon these truths over the past week, I couldn't help but think of the hymn,"God moves in a mysterious way," which says this,"judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace.Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face.God's purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour.The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower."Why God said no back then may never make sense in this life.But it will in eternity.And those times when God said no often drown out and obscure the times that He said yes.So I want you to stop focusing on the no's for a minute.I want you to start thinking about the times when you called to God and He answered youwith a yes.Consider that.Were you able to think of some clear examples when God said yes and proved His reliabilityto you in the past?Maybe you experienced a season of dark, deep depression.You called out to God and He answered you with a yes by sending you a friend who lovedyou, who encouraged you, who prayed for you, who listened to you.Maybe you called out to God when you had no idea how to handle a specific situation andHe gave you a yes by providing you wisdom from His Word.Maybe you experienced a broken relationship and you called out to God and He answeredwith a yes by bringing restoration and putting all the pieces back together again.Or how about the most important yes of all?You realized you were a sinner.You called out to God asking for forgiveness and salvation and God answered with a yesby giving it to you.I could keep going for days, weeks, months and years because there is no end to whatGod has done for you.Friends, God has been so good to you in the past.Do you recognize that?Do you believe that?There have been so many times when you recognized His goodness and you praised Him for it.But there have been many more times when you didn't recognize His goodness or praise Him.And thankfully God's goodness wasn't taken away from you when you didn't recognize it.God still gives good gifts to His children even when His children don't say thank you.But in those moments when you didn't acknowledge what God had done and say thank you to Him,the strength of your soul was diminished and depleted.Your strength of soul was like a balloon and ungratefulness was the needle that poppedthat balloon and left it deflated on the floor.That may be how you feel this morning.You're just deflated.You're just kind of there.You're down and out.Could it be that you have a heart problem because you were ungrateful for what God hasdone for you?No matter how hard your life has been, God's fingerprints of kindness are all over yourstory.You simply need the eyes of faith to see these evidences of grace or you'll miss them completely.Like David, give thanks with your whole heart because God has proven His reliability toyou in the past.Give thanks with your whole heart for what God has done for you and your strength ofsoul will be increased.I give thanks with my whole heart because God is at work in my life right now.Because God is at work in my life right now.I'm going to break some preaching rules here for a minute.Who wants to break the rules with me?All right, some of you, most of your rulekeepers besides Darlet and Jay, I guess we'll go withit.So, we're going to skip past verses 4 through 5 for now.We're not going to skip them entirely.We'll come back to them.We're going to move on to verses 6 through 7.Don't worry this will all make sense very soon.We spent some time focusing on what God has done for David.Now let's focus on what God is doing for David in verses 6 through 7.For though the Lord is high, He regards the lowly, but the haughty He knows from afar.Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.You stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies and your right hand deliversme.We don't know the backstory of the Psalm or what kind of trouble David is experiencing.All we know is he needs his life to be preserved.He has enemies that the Lord needs to stretch out his hands against.David needs deliverance.Your problems seem like the biggest deal in the entire world, don't they?When you're going through trouble, you often feel like you're the only one in the entireworld who is experiencing what you're experiencing.Is that actually the case?Not at all.Literally every person in the world has something going on right now.Everyone has a problem.Everyone has trouble.And David is well aware where his life, where his troubles, where his problems rank on theorder of importance.Compared to God, he is nothing and nobody.David acknowledges that he is lowly.But he actually rejoices in that truth because even though the Lord is high, He regards thelowly, but the haughty, the proud, the arrogant He knows from afar.If you exalt yourself to the position of the movie star of your life, you will not be ina position to receive God's help.You will dismiss what he has to offer.But if you rightly acknowledge that God is the star, you will receive help from Him.God is big, but He still loves little people.God is great, but He still blesses the unremarkable.God is supremely important, but He still serves the unimportant.You may be painfully aware that you are unimportant, unremarkable, and little.But that is a good thing.That means the Lord has regard for you.God cares for you.He pays attention to you.God's helping hand is offered to you at all times.You can either push away this helping hand in pride or you can grab ahold of it in humility.I need God's help right now.You need God's help right now.You are in the midst of some kind of trouble.Maybe you're being attacked.Someone at work is gunning for you.A family member or friend is making life miserable for you.Your integrity is being called into question.You may have a target on your back, but God preserves your life.You may have enemies who are seeking to destroy you, but God stretches out His hand againstthe wrath of your enemies.His right hand delivers you.Fair warning.God may not deliver you from experiencing that hardship, but He delivers you from givingup as you experience that hardship.His right hand delivers you from anger, bitterness, resentment, isolation.You may be enduring the most intense season of temptation you've ever encountered.You feel like you can't say no one more time that any day now you're going to break.You can stand strong because God preserves you.He stretches, will stretch His hand against that temptation.If you believe that He can, His right hand delivers you from giving in.Listen to this promise from 1 Corinthians 10.13.No temptation is overtaking you that is not common to man.God is faithful and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with thetemptation He will provide the way of escape that you may be able to endure it.Something that God has taught me recently is that He most often delivers you throughtrust and His promises.There is nothing more powerful and dependable than a promise from God.If you're experiencing intense temptation, grab ahold of this promise and don't let goso you will experience deliverance and find the way of escape.Maybe you need delivered from the ultimate enemies of Satan, sin, and death.You are under the power of the evil one in this evil world.You are a slave to sin.You are bound for eternal death.You are like that toddler running towards the road and there will be a horrible fateunless that child is grasped by a loving father.Ask this father to preserve you and give you eternal life.Ask him to stretch out His hand against the wrath of your enemies.Ask for His right hand to grab ahold of you and deliver you from the fate that you deserve.A truck of hell is barreling down.But God will rescue you if you ask Him to.No matter what trouble you are walking through, God is at work in your life right now.You can't say, "Yeah, God sure was at work back in the day, but He hasn't done anythingfor me lately."No, God is preserving your life even when you don't know it.He is stretching out His hand against enemies that you don't even know you have.God is delivering you all the time.God isn't like the lifeguards at the pool or the beach who clock in and clock out.For many hours of the day, their floatation devices are hung up and those chairs are empty.But God is always on duty.He keeps you from drowning.He keeps your head above water.God is always on His heavenly throne.In the Psalm 121, 1-4, "I lift up my eyes to the hills from where does my help comefrom?My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.He will not let your foot be moved.He who keeps you will not slumber.Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."God is not asleep on the job.God is not taking a break.He is not packing up His office.God is helping you.God is fighting for you.Give thanks with your whole heart because God is at work in your life right now.I give thanks with my whole heart, finally, because God will not give up on me in thefuture.Because God will not give up on me in the future.Let's rewind back to verses 4 through 5, but this rewind is actually a fast forward asDavid gives thanks for what God will do."All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for they have heard the wordsof your mouth, and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord for great is the glory ofthe Lord."In 2025, this scene seems very unlikely, doesn't it?I mean, how many presidents, politicians, dictators, and governments truly fear Godand worship Him?Not many.God is openly mocked and dishonored.His people are belittled.People are even put into prison and martyred for their faith.So many world leaders do not recognize the one who put them into power in the first place.But despite this hostility, the message of the gospel is still advancing and spreadingamong the nations.People of different backgrounds, positions, and levels of influence are hearing the wordsof God's mouth, being saved, giving thanks, and praising Him.In one day, all leaders of the earth will retire from their positions and vacate theiroffices as one rightful ruler reigns supreme.And who is this rightful ruler?Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords.And Paul speaks to this future in Philippians 2, 9 through 11."Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name as above every name,so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth,and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father."One day there will be no more elections, no more protests, no more corruption, no morepolitical news channels, no more war, no more threat of nuclear attack.There will be only praise and thanksgiving.The glory of the Lord will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.And this future isn't maybe a might be or let's hope so.No, this future is set in stone.It is certain fact.You can resist it all you want, but it will come to pass.While the immediate future of this world is uncertain, God's ultimate future is not inquestion.In verse 8, "Folks is on David's future and the purpose that God has for David's life,his throne, and his house.The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.Do not forsake the work of your hands."The same God who will cause kings and leaders to bow down before him will fulfill David'spurpose as well.Actually, it is through fulfilling David's purpose that God will fulfill this ultimatefuture for his people and his creation.Help me with a quick reminder.From whose family line does King Jesus come?From King David's line.Listen to the promise that the Lord made to David in 2 Samuel 7.16, "And your house andyour kingdom shall be made sure forever, before me your throne shall be established forever."This purpose has been fulfilled and will further be fulfilled in Christ.This promise has been kept and will be further kept in Christ.David's throne has been established and will be established forever.And the one who sits on this throne is none other than Jesus Christ himself.He trusts in God's future plans.But he still cries out to the Lord and offers this prayer, "Do not forsake the work of yourhands."This may sound like doubt, but it isn't.This is a cry of dependence and neediness.David is saying, "God, please keep your promises to me.Without you, I am completely sunk.Do not forsake the work of your hands."This has become my new favorite prayer request.I've lost count of how many times I've prayed it over the past week, and you should prayit as well.God, keep your promise.Do not forsake the work of your hands.David's personal future is set in stone.It is a certain fact.The same is true for you if you're a follower of Christ.God will fulfill His purpose for you.He will keep every single promise that He has made to you in His Word.His steadfast love for you will endure forever.If you don't believe me, Paul backs up this truth in Philippians 1-6, and I am sure ofthis that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day ofJesus Christ.Jude 1-24, that God will keep you from stumbling and present you blameless before the presenceof His glory with great joy.The steadfastness of God is so foreign to us because we give up on things all the time.You start a brand new read that you're so excited for, but then it puts you to sleepso that you sell it, you send it to good will, you put it back on the shelf.You watch a movie that's boring so you turn it off.You start a new diet or exercise routine, but you get distracted and you give up onthat.You start a new hobby, but you get very distracted and very bored very quickly.You start something, but you don't finish it.God never does that.God doesn't operate like that at all.God will not forsake the work of His hands.God will not give up on you someday.God will hold on to you.He will finish what He started in you.It's so easy to believe these truths intellectually, but it's hard to feel in your heart.You often feel that God's love for you is an up and down, up and down roller coasterthat's based on your performance.If you're a good boy or a good girl, God's happy with you.If you're a bad boy or a bad girl, God's very unhappy with you.But God's love for you doesn't depend upon you and your performance at all.God's love for you depends on Christ and His perfect performance on your behalf.If God's love for me depended on my good deeds, my good works, He would have stoppedloving me a long time ago.But because His love depends on Christ, who is perfect and obeyed in every way that I'vefailed, His love for me will last forever and ever and ever.And that is true for you if you belong to Him.If you have trusted in Christ, God gives you the same exact message that I give to my kidsevery single night before I put them to bed.I love you when you're good.I love you when you're bad.I love you when you listen.I love you when you don't listen.I'm your dad no matter what.Isn't the assurance of God's love a cause for celebration?Isn't His steadfastness worthy of your thanksgiving and your praise?Instead of stressing out about what's ahead, choose to give thanks with your whole heartbecause God will not give up on you in the future.Give thanks with your whole heart for what God will do.I doubt that anyone in this room has a heart that is completely free from negativity andcomplaining.You and I complain about something every single day.And many of us complain about many things most days.Discontentment is a serious heart problem that you shouldn't take lightly.Disatisfaction is an acid that eats away your heart, your ministry, your walk with the Lord.The only surgical solution to that heart problem of ingratitude is gratitude.You must give thanks.It's not enough to just feel thankful.You have to verbalize it.You have to express it.You must acknowledge and verbalize your thankfulness for the attributes and actions of God.We've spent a lot of time talking about giving thanks.But it would be a big failure on my part if I didn't give you the opportunity to actuallygive thanks.In a moment, you will find some people around you and you're going to praise the Lord togetherwith your whole hearts.Come together to give thanks for who God is.Think about this God we saw in Psalm 138.He is loving.He is steadfast.He is faithful.He is glorious.He is worthy.He is high and exalted.He is the King of all.He is the Preserver and Sustainer.He is a promise keeper.Also give thanks with your whole hearts for what God has done, what He is doing, and whatHe will do.So find some people around you and give thanks together.Father, we come to you and we thank you so much, first and foremost, for the gift ofyour Son.We thank you that your Son came to live a perfect life because we never could.And He endured hell on the cross so that we could experience heaven forever.Well, there are people in this room who don't have the hope of heaven, that don't have atrue relationship with Christ, may today be the day of salvation.So that they can give thanks to you both now and forever.Thanks for the rest of us, Lord, help us to continually give thanks, to not give ourselvesover to discontentment and complaining, but to always recognize your goodness.And to know that every single day is a fresh pouring out of your mercy and your grace forus.We thank you for what you have done.We thank you for what you are doing, and we thank you for what you will do.We ask all these things in Jesus' name, amen.

Big truths produce big responses. "You're a dad!" "You won!" "You're free!" Psalm 100 points us to some of the biggest truths of all for the believer: "God made you!" "God cares for you!" "God is good, loving, and faithful!" In response, the psalm calls us to offer big praise. It is called a "Psalm of Thanksgiving." Because God is our good Maker and Shepherd, we should give joyful thanks to Him.

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Welcome, Bulgaria, and wow! What a trout fishing sensation you are! Thank you for joining the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast. Today, we are back to our gratitude in God, as He has revealed Himself. Today, we look again at the traumatic holiness (otherness) of God. As we stand ten feet from the sun, we look through a prism that filters out all but the moral perfection of God. "In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. 2 Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one called out to another and said, "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory." 4 And the foundations of the thresholds trembled at the voice of him who called out, while the temple was filling with smoke."Isaiah 6:1-4 His moral perfection alone shatters our self-image and humbles us to the core. "Then I said, "Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts."Isaiah 6:5It's a beautiful humility and reverence. Do you imagine Isaiah, Moses, John in revelation, David, Paul, Peter, or any of the Biblical saints being sad after seeing God in His Holiness and being torn to pieces and then healed?Our so what?The beauty of God in His Holiness leads us to humility, which relieves our torn self-image and is beautiful to us. By definition, a life-changing beauty.Brethren, let's pray for one another."What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more""Robert MurrayM'CheyneeDonation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 InstagramSeason 007Episode 061

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHThe movie kicks off on Thanksgiving Day on the slopes. Some skiers are skiing and they're real good. It takes 3 minutes but they finally call it a day. It's Austin & Noelle. They're a couple and he proposes and she says yes! He promises a big holiday wedding, surrounded by family, at Riverbottom Ranch. She's like how are you gonna do that? They book out 2 years in advanced. He's like well good thing I got the Christmas day slot that was available. Cut to Austin's brother, Seth. He's really going through it. His girlfriend broke up with him and now he's just sitting on the couch in his boxers and guitar, imagining her putting up his stocking. Just then, their other brother Tom and his girlfriend Liz come in and they have big news. They're getting married too!!! What a Thanksgiving indeed! What could go wrong?Well, when Mom asks the wedding days, they both say CHRISTMAS DAY AT RIVERBOTTOM RANCH at the same time. WHOA! They figure out what happened - they both called to confirm the Wright wedding on Christmas day. But they'll make it work. two weddings, one day, what could go wrong? Well - up first, Austin & Tom argue about who gets grandma's ring. But the brides aren't letting all this nonsense get them down. They're going dress hunting, it's a whole thing. And for some reason, Seth is alway there, just looking sad and drinking champaign. Noelle is sick of the brothers fighting, so she tells them that the brothers are going on a bachelors trip so that they can stop fighting. They're also all gonna go register for wedding gifts together. The fishing trip bachelor party is a disaster because the lake that Seth picks out is no longer a lake. The electric car is out of battery. And Seth didn't even pack snakcs. They get to a bar and Seth decides to sing some karaoke to try to get over his breakup. His brothers join him to try to help him feel better but the crowd hates it. A giant fight breaks out. But that bonds them back together. They plug the car into a barn and sleep inside of it. They wake up the next day, get their tuxes on, and they rush to the ranch! When they get there, they're greeted by grandma. She gives them a gift - it's wedding bands for both of them that came from her wedding ring, melted down. It was Seth's idea. And just like that, it's wedding time. Seth walks Noelle down the aisle. And the joint wedding begins. Seth's ex is there and he sits next to her. She says she thinks there's been a misunderstanding and she grabs his hand much to Seth's joy. After the wedding, they talk and she's like I was at my internship in a remote location...you should've known that. I'd never bail on you. He's like I wrote you a song. Gotta be honest... it's an absolute bop. Everyone dances and I just can't get over how good this song was. and that's the movie! 

It's 2014 and Amy Daughters is a forty-six-year old stay-at-home mom living in Dayton, Ohio. She returns to her hometown of Houston over the Thanksgiving holiday to discuss her parents' estate—and finds herself hurled back in time. Suddenly, it's 1978, and she is forced to spend thirty-six hours in her childhood home with her nuclear family, including her ten-year old self. Over the next day and a half she reconsiders every feeling she's ever had, discusses current events with dead people, gets overserved at a party with her parents' friends, and is treated to lunch at the Bonanza Sirloin Pit. Besides noticing that everyone is smoking cigarettes, she's still jealous of her sister, and there is a serious lack of tampons in the house, Amy also begins to appreciate that memories are malleable, wholly dependent on who is doing the remembering. In viewing her parents as peers and her siblings as detached children, she redefines her difficult relationships with her family members and, ultimately, realizes that her life story matters and is profoundly significant—not so much to everyone else, perhaps, but certainly to her. Amy's guide said her trip back in time wouldn't change anything in the future, but by the time her thirty-six hours are up, she's convinced that she'll never be the same again. where I came from  It all started when Dick and Sue Weinland hooked up at an apartment complex in Houston, Texas. Four years later, after things had gotten quite cozy, I was born just a few short miles from the Eighth Wonder of the World, a.k.a. – the Astrodome. I blossomed into womanhood north of H-Town, in Spring, Texas, where I attended Klein Oak High School. From there, it was on to the Princeton of the Texas Panhandle – THE Texas Tech University – and just five glorious years later, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.  That's when it became time for me to not only enter the world of business (I was in the purchasing arena for a decade) but to do my own hooking up and child creating. The plot twist that brings us to the rest of the story was my husband's job moving us to England for three years. Finding myself temporarily without employment, I did the next obvious thing and became a writer. 

"The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God." Psalm 50:23

Welcome Iceland to the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast. We are glad to have you here, and I am blessed to say I have a dear friend who lived in your country for many memorable years of her life. Today, we are thankful for the Holiness of God. We liken Isaiah's experience in Isaiah 6, to standing 10 feet from the earth's sun and asking:"What do you believe you would notice first?Did you imagine the sun's immensity? Sheer size? How about the blinding light, the pull of gravity? What could keep you only 10 feet from the sun? Would you notice the solar winds, the heat, or the violent atomic fusion? Better still, which one of those would tear you to pieces first?Better stiller, our "So What?"What in the world is there to be thankful for, as Isaiah says?"Woe is me, for I am ruined!"O LORD, what is man, that Thou dost take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that Thou dost think of him? 4 Man is like a mere breath; His days are like a passing shadow."Psalm 144:3-4The immense, righteous, all-powerful, just God of the universe takes knowledge of us. Fleeting and as puny as we are, He thinks of us. Brethren, let's pray for one another."What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more""Robert MurrayM'CheyneeDonation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 InstagramSeason 007Episode 060

This week on Vibin' and Kinda Thrivin', Alessandra shares life updates, Love Island hot takes, and her favorite new reads. She talks about planning her first international trip with Billi and rebranding the pod.In the Spill the Tea segment, listeners write in with messy family drama, toxic friendships, and tough boundaries with parents. From secret families at Thanksgiving to getting cut from a wedding party, it's a rollercoaster of relatable chaos.Send in your own questions to vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com and tune in every Wednesday for new episodes.Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabgTo support the show please check out the sponsors!Earnin': Download Earnin today on the google play and apple app stores.Shopify: Start your $1 a month trial period at shopify.com/vibinRocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at rocketmoney.com/vibinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Folks, this IS a Tangent Heavy episode. So if you're someone vehemently against taking the scenic route, you will almost certainly not enjoy this episode (or 90% of this show if we're being honest). Toodles.* There's something about urban legends that sticks to the skin. You hear them once—around a campfire, at a sleepover, whispered down a darkened hallway—and they never quite leave you. They're the stories we half-believe, even when we swear we don't. The ones we dare each other to test, knowing deep down that something might be listening. This week, we're pulling back the curtain on some of the most infamous legends that have haunted us for generations. But these aren't just stories told to scare. Behind each one lies a sliver of truth—a real event, a real person, a real moment in time when the ordinary world cracked open and let something else in. From a killer lurking in lovers' lanes with a hook for a hand, to a man in a rabbit suit wielding an axe in the woods of Virginia… from ghostly girls who vanish from car seats to the blood-soaked face you might just see staring back from your mirror—these tales didn't come from nowhere. And tonight, we're digging up the roots. So sit back, Settle in, And remember—every legend starts with someone, somewhere, who swears… it really happened. We'll see you on the inside… ----- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - The True Stories Behind Urban Legends 1:03 - Intro 2:23 - Let's Talk Urban Legends  2:46 - Support The Show, Share & Socials 4:56 - Did You Have a Local Urban Legend? Comment it! 7:23 - It's Getting Weird. Skip to the Next Chapter. 8:53 - EPISODE STARTS HERE, YOU IMPATIENT, ****** 8:53 - Urban Legend 1: The Hookman 10:13 - The Texarkana Moonlight Murders (1946)  13:53 - Why Does The Legend Persist?  16:33 - Shoutout: The Fall of Troy  17:59 - Urban Legend 2: The Bunny Man 18:23 - Shoutout: Horse The Band - Bunnies  25:23 - Worst Origin Story of All Time 26:13 - Tiny **** Neighbor Revving Motorcycle Engine at 9:00 PM  27:53 - The Marcus Aurelius / G*y S*x Tangent 29:43 - Urban Legend 3: Resurrection Mary / The Lady In White  31:23 - The Oh Henry Tangent  32:58 - Wildly Inappropriate Misogynistic Jokes (From Christian)  33:55 - SoRrY FoR AlL tHe TaNgEnTs ThIs WeEk, PlEaSe CaLm DoWn..  41:33 - Scott Drops a Truth Bomb Bar 42:43 - Mixing Real Lore with Sam and Dean / Supernatural / Winchester Lore  43:23 - Urban Legend 4: Bloody Mary  48:23 - The Caputo Effect  49:53 - Tiny **** Neighbor Continues Motorcycle Shenanigans at 9:36 PM 52:23 - Plotting Motorcycle Man's End  54:53 - Brain Talk w/ Christian  57:23 - People Are Inconsiderate, Also The Episode Is Over 60:43 - An Outro  _____________________________________________ +PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M,  +BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg +BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeaky The Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws. Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska. +SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY: —Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com   —Voicemail: 801-997-0051  +WEBSITE & MERCH: —Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com  —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store  +JOIN THE DISCUSSION: —TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb   —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo   —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 

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"Peace through strength" — it's a phrase heard frequently after the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. These days, "peace through strength" has become associated with President Donald Trump. But an earlier President also famously embraced the doctrine of "Peace through Strength." Happy Thanksgiving as well to Captain Pat Hannifin and all of the sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Great ship. Your ship's motto is one that we embrace every day: "Peace Through Strength". That's what the motto is, and we have that motto at home. Everywhere the Seventh Fleet sails, the USS Ronald Reagan is an enduring symbol of American might, American strength, American power and, really, American goodness, in so many ways.  That was President Trump on Thanksgiving in 2018.  Speaking to the crew aboard the USS Ronald Reagan — and noting the ship's motto — "Peace Through Strength." What is the history of the USS Ronald Reagan? How did "Peace Through Strength" become associated with the Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier? And which other presidents and politicians have cited "Peace Through Strength" when talking about the USS Ronald Reagan? Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Ryan Schlipp on Packernet After Dark for a lively call-in episode featuring caller Nico's rant on flawed AI predictions for the Packers' season, including dumb errors like overlooking the secondary's strength without Jair Alexander. The conversation dives into AI's strengths in math and science versus its weaknesses in football simulations, plus personal stories from a stunning Washington vacation under Mount Adams with quads and creeks. Wrap up with grilling tips, Traeger pizza attachments, and innovative ways to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into epic pizzas using tools like the Ooni oven. Unfiltered fan talk, tech insights, and fun banter await! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

What happened on that night in 1981? We all know that Natalie Wood drowned on Thanksgiving weekend 1981 but what led up to her death, and was it murder or just a horrible accident? Come along with Brandon and see what he thinks and then let us know how wrong you think he is.

Join host Ryan Schlipp on Packernet After Dark for a lively call-in episode featuring caller Nico's rant on flawed AI predictions for the Packers' season, including dumb errors like overlooking the secondary's strength without Jair Alexander. The conversation dives into AI's strengths in math and science versus its weaknesses in football simulations, plus personal stories from a stunning Washington vacation under Mount Adams with quads and creeks. Wrap up with grilling tips, Traeger pizza attachments, and innovative ways to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into epic pizzas using tools like the Ooni oven. Unfiltered fan talk, tech insights, and fun banter await! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Welcome inside the FOXX Den — where passion runs wild, takes run hotter, and the skulk rolls deep. The Podfather Todd Foxx is joined by Clay “Banche” McDonald and Kellen for another jam-packed episode of fearless debates, savage breakdowns, and all-out sports warfare. From OU athletics and Joe Castiglione's retirement to NFL training camp buzz and the ultimate walk-up song showdown, we've got your sports fix covered.Timestamps00:29 – Podfather Todd Foxx kicks things off02:15 – Dog days of summer → All-Star break → SEC Media Days → NFL camps04:49 – Joe Castiglione retires: OU legacy, Stoops hire, SEC move08:30 – OU's women's sports dominance, facilities, and financial success11:12 – Could Castiglione have done anything better? NIL, hoops, and more13:01 – OU basketball: inconsistent or underwhelming?16:25 – College football is 47 days away16:54 – Top college football rivalries: Army-Navy, OU-Texas, Michigan-OSU22:30 – Who should OU play on Thanksgiving weekend? LSU? Arkansas?26:03 – Notre Dame vs Arkansas, regional rivalries, and SEC matchups27:01 – What we're watching in 2025 college football30:39 – NFL training camps: What do we care about in preseason?32:17 – Top NFL storylines: Rodgers, Lions, Cowboys, Dolphins, Chiefs36:54 –

Your Nightly Prayer

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHNikki Crandon is a BIG deal pop star and she's working on her upcoming Christmas album, sounding fine I guess. It's Thanksgiving day and Chris is heading over to his parents house for Thanksgiving with his 2 kids and he's feeling pretty sad cuz his wife is dead. His daughter Sophie seems totally fine with the fact that her mom is dead though, so that's good. They turn on the Thanksgiving football game and guess who's singing the national anthem? Nikki Crandon! Chris comes in and sees her on tv and gets weird. Sophie really wants to go see the Nikki Crandon Christmas concert on Christmas Eve  and everyone is weird about it so Sophie is like what the heck? He finally tells the truth - they went to high school with Nikki and she was his first love. And it's pretty clear he still has feelings for her. So the kids decide that they're going to sneak off to NYC for a meet and greet and tell her that their dad is still in love with her. At first, Sophie fumbles the opportunity but she turns around on her way out and belts out MY DAD IS CHRIS MARSHALL AND HE IS STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU! Nikki decides to give the kids a ride home and goes to say hi to Chris. And at first, he fumbles the opportunity (like father, like daughter). But before she drives off, he runs out and asks to get dinner. So the next day, she shows up to his basketball game and they go get a burger and it's going fine. The night ends with her asking him why he left her and he said he didn't wanna get in the way of her career taking off. Good enough for her and they kiss big ones. The next day, this picture is everywhere. Her manager wants her to call it off but she's not having it. Chris calls her and they agree to get dinner at a 5 star resteraunt. The dinner does not go well. First, the record exec shows up and gives him a wad of cash. Then when she's in the restroom, her movie star ex-boyfriend shows up. Chris realizes, once again, that he's just not right for her and her career, so he leaves. She shows up to his house and gives them tickets to her Christmas eve shows. He says they're not gonna go but after a pep talk from his mom, they all show up. He sneaks back stage and after the show, he gets on stage and professes his love. She comes back on stage and they kiss big ones and he asks if she wants to go steady. They kiss some more as the crowd cheers. 

I'm joined by a very special guest—my daughter Kailyn—as we recap a whirlwind Disney weekend full of sun, snacks, and some serious theme park hustle.Kailyn hadn't stepped foot in the 4 Walt Disney World parks since Thanksgiving of 2023—and before that, Christmas 2022. But rewind a bit further, and she was basically raised at Disney. As a longtime Annual Passholder, she spent years visiting once or twice a month with us, until both kids eventually hit that wall a lot of families know all too well: Disney burnout. So they let their passes go, took a step back… and just like that, a new chapter began.But this past weekend, we opened the book again. On Thursday, it was off to Typhoon Lagoon for a splash-filled day of water slides, waves, and lazy rivers. Then we cleaned up and headed to Disney Springs for shopping and dinner at Wailulu Bar & Grill. (Spoiler: we'll be talking about poke bowls, fish, and tattoos.)And then came Friday—a 16-hour park day that took us to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom and packed in 20 attractions. We're talking thrill rides, strategy, food fuel, and some genuine moments of rediscovering the magic.You'll hear Kailyn's honest take on what it was like coming back after nearly two years away, how the parks felt different, and what moments reminded her why she used to love it in the first place.This is a special one for us—a dad-daughter Disney trip with laughs, nostalgia, and a whole lot of fun.MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value.No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel, will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories. They offer free vacation planning services and have nearly 20 years of experience creating memorable vacations. Visit MEI-Travel for a fee-free, no-obligation quote today!Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicTikTok: @MSMPodcastInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comGet Dining Alerts!Find last-minute and hard-to-find Disney dining reservations with MouseDining.com! Get text and email alerts when popular theme park dining reservations open up. Get last-minute seating! Get the next table! Set your alerts now! Get the next reservation!Visit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.comThanks to TFresh Productions for our theme song

President Trump wants answers—and the autopen is back in the spotlight. On today's Wake Up America, we dive into the shady scandal behind Biden's final pardons. Did Joe actually approve those clemency orders, or did a machine sign off while he wandered the halls looking for pudding? This isn't a conspiracy—it's an investigation. You'll get the sharp monologue, the laughs, and the facts the mainstream won't touch. Plus: Camellia Peterson (@rarecamellia) joins us to break down political estrangement, vaccine shaming, and how to rebuild relationships after the culture war burned Thanksgiving dinner to a crisp. In this episode:

Send us a textIn this episode Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving take our heroes out to visit family and friends. A coffee date starts something and Dan is going to his first sex party!Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.comInstagram: VanillawithaSideofKinkAlso, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.comAnd our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast

“How do I experience the presence of God?” “How can express my thankfulness for all God has done?” Psalm 100 is an example of a Psalm of Thanksgiving. Through it we learn that thankfulness is the password to God's presence. Biblical songs of thanksgiving give us a rich vocabulary of worship. Examples of Psalms of Thanksgiving: 30, 32, 34, 40, 75, 107, 116, 118. “How do I experience the presence of God?” “How can express my thankfulness for all God has done?” Psalm 100 is an example of a Psalm of Thanksgiving. Through it we learn that thankfulness is the password to God's presence. Biblical songs of thanksgiving give us a rich vocabulary of worship. Examples of Psalms of Thanksgiving: 30, 32, 34, 40, 75, 107, 116, 118.

July 12, 2025 Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost 5 - Psalm 136:23-26; antiphon: Psalm 136:1Daily Lectionary: Judges 7:1-23; Judges 7:24-12:15; Galatians 1:1-24“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Thanksgiving has become “turkey day” in the United States (or tofurkey day if you are vegetarian or vegan). Thanksgiving in Canada is in October (that's different). Some people eat cranberry “stuff” from a can, and others make fresh cranberries (you will know them because they will tell you incessantly how good their fresh cranberries are). I would say that mashed potatoes are a must, but people differ in their love or hate of lumps in their mashed potatoes (even if they have never mashed a potato in their life). I could go on, but I won't. The only thing that we all agree on is that we are thankful when it is over. Dealing with family can be exhausting. Getting ready to go shopping on Black Friday can be even more exhausting. We gather together under the guise that we are thankful but really want to control the situation to our liking. We are thankful for things being our way. But that is not what God intends.God intends for us to be thankful all the time, not just seasonally or when it suits us. God is good all the time, not sporadically or when He feels like it. God is good when the sun shines, and the rain falls. God is good when the temperature is above 100 degrees and when it is 20 below. God's love is ours when we are at our best and when we are at our worst. We give thanks to God because He is good, not because good things are happening to us, and certainly not because we are good, because we are not good enough. So we give thanks to God on the good days and the bad. We give thanks to God then we are hungry and when we are full. We give thanks to God when we have no money and when we have plenty. We give thanks to God from the time we are born to the time we die because He is good. Eat turkey and give thanks. Celebrate Thanksgiving in October and give thanks. Eat whatever kind of cranberries and give thanks. Give thanks at Christmas, Easter, Veteran's Day, and the 4th of July. Give thanks today because God is good.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done in whom His world rejoices; Who from our mothers arms has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love and still is ours today. (LSB 895:1)- Rev. Roger Stites, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Sequim, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Clarifying the Great Commission, Rev. Daniel Christian Voth identifies common omissions from our collective understanding of Jesus' farewell discourse—omissions that turn Christ's promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation into a legalistic command. Come and discover a richer understanding of The Great Commission.

As a high school kid, I spent most of my Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays at my grandparents. I had almost zero responsibilities and ample hunting time. When I wasn't in the woods, I would thumb through stacks of Outdoor Life or Field & Stream that my grandfather hoarded over the years and kept in a wicker basket beside his recliner. In the evenings, he would formulate the next day's hunting plans for me and my cousins as we watched...

SPONSORS: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/dannybrown Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/dannyb Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DANNYB for $20 off your first purchase. This week on The Danny Brown Show, Danny is fishing solo, literally, as he kicks things off from a virtual lake — he's still riding high from his 4th of July party(which he briefly confused with Thanksgiving), and has been thinking about giving up delivery apps… maybe. He spins the Wheel, talks jungle juice, and drops some strong opinions on furries in diapers after an Ask Danny question takes a dark turn. Danny also answers fan questions about video games, smoking with crazy girls, and his own culinary skills (spoiler: Chef Danny is mostly cap). He also rants about plane etiquette, reminisces about being poor, and shares why he's done with 1000mg edibles.Plus: updates on his new album, his weed tolerance, Danny trying to catch a damn fish, and why he strongly believes in letting the gay dudes live their best lives. It's summer, it's unhinged, it's The Danny Brown Show. Spin that damn wheel.

Listen as Ed Welch considers what we can learn from Jonah, who raises a song of praise to the Lord even in the belly of a fish. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

When you're starting your coaching business, your friends and family feel like the obvious first clients. They already trust you, they want to support your new venture, and honestly, it feels way less scary than reaching out to complete strangers.But what happens when your sister stops sharing her real spending habits because she doesn't want you judging her credit card debt at Thanksgiving dinner? Or when your best friend expects free advice every time you grab coffee together?The thing is, financial coaching requires complete honesty and vulnerability. With strangers, there's less at stake emotionally. But when it's your college roommate or your cousin, suddenly they're holding back information because they don't want to change how you see them at family gatherings.And then there's the flip side: you might find yourself going easier on them because you don't want to create tension in your friendship. You avoid the hard conversations about their shopping habits because you're worried about protecting the relationship, which impacts your ability to be an effective coach.In this episode, I'm sharing the real pros and cons of coaching friends and family, including practical strategies if you do decide to work with your inner circle. But the bigger question is this: Is this actually sustainable for building the business you really want?If you've been wondering whether you should coach the people closest to you, or if you're already doing it and feeling stuck, this episode will help you make intentional decisions about your business that honor both your relationships and your professional goals.Links & Resources:Ultimate Growth GuideJoin the Facebook groupKey Takeaways:Your inner circle might trust you, but that doesn't mean they'll tell you the whole truth about their finances.The problem with coaching friends: You may go easier on them to protect the relationship, which means they don't get the coaching they actually need.Question to ask yourself: Am I building a business or just helping people I already know?If you coach friends and family, treat them more professionally than your regular clients, not less.Your personal network has an expiration date as a client source—eventually you'll need to look beyond people who already know you.The most successful coaches use friends and family as practice, not as their business model.Here's how to keep the relationship with friends and family: Let them refer people to you instead of becoming clients themselves.

This week, we're talking the Versailles Incident in France, Liverpool's Bold Street glitches, the Kersey Village mystery, and a vanishing hotel in Montélimar. These aren't tall tales—they're backed by witnesses, investigators, and evidence so weird it'll make you wonder if time's just a shaky house of cards waiting to collapse.   Two women strolling Versailles in 1901, suddenly surrounded by 18th-century nobles in powdered wigs. A cop in 1996 Liverpool dodging 1950s vans on a street gone retro. Three kids in 1957 stumbling into a medieval village that shouldn't exist, and a hotel vanishing—photos and all—after a night's stay in '79 France.  We've got firsthand accounts from stunned teachers, cabbies, and cadets—people who didn't sign up for this—plus locals and researchers trying to piece it together, all asking: what the hell just happened? I've got questions for you too, because I want your take on this madness—is time bending, breaking, or just messing with us? Whether you're a believer ready to chase these glitches or a skeptic daring the universe to prove it, you're in the right place. Let's slip through time—don't say I didn't warn you if you don't come back the same. We'll see you on the inside..   ----- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Sliding Out of Your DM's & Into Time Space 1:19 - Intro 2:39 - The Perfect Segue 4:23 - Rate, Review, Support The Show  5:23 - The Butterscotch Gang  7:33 -  STORY: The Versailles Time Slip 8:39 - Crime Break  12:53 - Folie A Deux (More Like Folie A Don't, amirite?)  14:53 - Ghost Sightings v. Unwarranted Claims of Folie A Deux  19:23 - Shout Out Fall Out Boy  20:23 - Bring Back Powdered Wigs  22:23 - Crime Break 2: The Helicopter Is Still Flying Around  22:33 - STORY: Time Slips on Bold Street, Liverpool  23:23 - (We Don't Condone Gang Violence)  28:53 - "Mind Blowing Theory"  32:23 - STORY: The Kersey Village Mystery (Suffolk, England)  35:39 - Crime Break 3: Doth Helicopter Still Flyeth   38:38 - Christian Spins Us A Yarn  40:13 - Christian Pitches The Multiverse 41:13 - Don't Put Math In Books, Mmm?  41:53 - STORY: The Montélimar Vanishing Hotel – Montélimar, France 50:23 - Don't Fact Check the Spooky Ghost Bois  51:23 - Please Explain Time Slips To Us… 55:33 - A Sleepy Haunting Lullaby Outro _____________________________________________ +PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M,  +BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg +BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeaky The Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws. Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska. +SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY: —Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com   —Voicemail: 801-997-0051  +WEBSITE & MERCH: —Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com  —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store  +JOIN THE DISCUSSION: —TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb   —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo   —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 

Send us a textIn this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Sena Wheeler, founder of Sena Sea and a fifth-generation fishing industry entrepreneur. What started as a Thanksgiving road trip idea turned into a thriving business selling premium, sustainably-caught Alaskan fish—and email marketing was at the heart of it.Sena shares how she transformed her passion for food science and fish into a profitable business by embracing email marketing as her primary sales channel. We explore:Building a Brand with a StoryGetting Started with Email MarketingWriting Emails That SellCopywriting Lessons and ResourcesGrowing the Email List and Growing RevenueKey Takeaways for Entrepreneurs and Email MarketersTreat writing like a core business skill—because it isEmail marketing is a powerful tool, even (or especially) in “boring” industriesSelling doesn't have to be pushy—it can be a natural extension of connection and valueWhether you're just starting to build your email list or looking to deepen your connection with your audience, this episode offers real-world insight into how consistent, authentic storytelling can fuel business growth—one email at a time.Are you ready to stop overthinking your emails and start writing ones that actually sell? Tune in and get inspired to lean into your inner writer—because yes, you are one.Connect with Sena:Website: https://www.senasea.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SENASEA_SEAFOODSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/senaseafoods/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SenaSeaWild/ Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage?Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I've got all your AI curiosities covered. It's the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Prime Day breaks records as July 8th sees $7.9B in online sales — topping Thanksgiving 2024 — with mobile accounting for 50% of spend and luxury purchases spiking across categories.Sam's Club partners with Spot Pet Insurance to launch a pet care program offering discounted insurance and pharmacy services, extending its simplified healthcare approach to furry family members.New data shows marketplaces drove 40% of e-commerce growth in 2024, as traditional retailers like Nordstrom, Walmart, and Ulta expand marketplace strategies to compete with Amazon and TikTok Shop.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

J. Petermen from Seinfeld (John O' Hurley) in-studio, meeting with a Yeti Researcher. You've Gotta Hear This!     On this episode of Monstrosity, David Race manages to get John O'Hurley ("J. Petermen" from Seinfeld), in conversation with Ron Morehead, a Yeti researcher who like "Petermen", has been to Katmandu! There's also great discussion of John and David's love of dogs, discussion about obscure fabrics, about Providence College, and the Doobie Brothers. Don't miss this or any other episode of Monstrosity, subscribe for free on whatever platform you listen on. You should also visit MonstrosityPodcast.com for links to all of the show's socials, merch, bonus content, pictures, and access to the free club "Backstage Pass" where you'll get insider info.  

Welcome back to All Things Crime! In part 1 of this episode, Jared sits down with the incredibly insightful and entertaining Kim Davis from the Slaycation podcast for a deep dive into some truly wild true crime cases, human behavior, and the dark psychology behind it all.From the brutal Menendez Brothers case to the absolutely chilling story of Joel Guy Jr., this episode explores how trauma, entitlement, and even greed can spiral into unimaginable violence. Kim shares her perspective as a long-time true crime enthusiast with a background in social work, offering a thoughtful and often hilarious take on why some people make such horrific choices — and why society can't stop watching.Topics covered:-Why Kim might've missed her calling as a CSI-The disturbing case of Joel Guy Jr. and Thanksgiving gone wrong-What motivates people to murder those they “love”-Trauma, toxic family dynamics, and societal consequencesWhether you're a seasoned true crime junkie or just fascinated by the extremes of human behavior, this one's for you.Be sure to check out Kim's podcast Slaycation — trust us, you'll be hooked.Connect with Kim DavisFB: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slaycationwtf/Website: https://www.slaycation.wtf/Connect with Jared Bradley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleyWebsite: https://www.m-vac.comAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time.  The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime.  Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos.If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel https://www.youtube.com/@MVacSystemsDNACollection

Luke took the most dangerous nap in the world this morning. He also got to interview Bridget Everett and didn't even cry once. He and Andrew also hear from a listener who had her own “Code Brown” experience during a Thanksgiving jog. 

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VFX veterans Chad Wanstreet and Allan McKay join Chris to talk about their new startup, Version Zero, a company aimed at automating the mundane tasks that bog down visual effects work. Born out of years of frustration with tedious jobs like roto, paint, plate cleanup, and matchmove, Version Zero helps artists and studios save time and focus on the creative parts of production. Chad and Allan share the origin story of the company, which started over Thanksgiving wine and coffee, and explain how their tools are already being used on shows like The Sympathizer and SWAT. The conversation dives into how Version Zero works, how it differs from other AI-driven tools, and why they have resisted VC funding to stay focused and practical. Chris, Chad, and Allan debate the future of entry-level VFX jobs, the rise of the empowered generalist, and how AI can enable artistry rather than replace it. They also reflect on the resistance to new technology in the industry, the “false economy” of outsourcing, and the importance of developing tools that fit real production needs. It's an honest and thoughtful look at the future of VFX in an AI-driven world and how to build a smarter starting point for artists: version zero.

With AI and Robotics on the rise, we risk becoming irrelevant at work, yet many of us barely engaged. Are we entering into a doom loop, or are their ways to get more engaged at work without driving ourselves to burnout? Paul and Matt discuss.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Pastor Jesus Arriaga reads Psalm 100, inviting us to shout joyfully, serve with gladness, and enter God's presence with thanksgiving as we celebrate His enduring mercy and faithfulness. He then leads a heartfelt prayer asking the Lord to continue guiding each listener in power and grace.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of running a Black Friday sale or, worse, you've thrown one together the night before Thanksgiving, you are absolutely not alone. But what if this year looked a little different? What if you had a strategic plan in place that not only warmed up your audience but also sold your offer while you're enjoying leftover pie?In this episode of the Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast, I sit down with email marketing strategist Allison Hardy, and we delve into how email funnels can significantly enhance your Black Friday strategy. Whether this is your first-ever sale or you're trying to streamline your fourth Q4 sprint, this conversation is packed with gold.Read the ENTIRE blog post hereResources & Links

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Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

It's Thumbs Up's all around as Guy and Tim struggle to understand the technology bringing them together for the record but fear not - in spite of persistent animated thumbs and illness, the boiz will not be deterred from reading your absolutely wonderful messages. A return to toilet discourse, an appreciation for the warmth of Thanksgiving and solid tips for young straight Wellington men on the prow, await you.Support us on Substack to save Guy's voice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Skelton Brothers /// Part 2Episode: 281Original Release: 2-19-2019Part 2 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.comAndrew age 9, Alexander age 7, and Tanner age 5 were taken by the father from his Morenci, Michigan home during the Thanksgiving holiday visitation back in 2010. Their father John, claims the boys were abused by their mother and he was getting them out of a bad situation. However John's story does not add up. Law Enforcement does not believe him and today John sits behind bars. This week we crack a beer and discuss this stranger than fiction true crime story. Beer of the Week - Hopsoulution Ale - Bell's Brewery INC. Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Episode 2665: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss an intro to Vitamins 101, and the what and whys of taking supplements. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/vitamins-101-episode-2665 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  All the Feels Humans have an emotional recall with music and food. (2:00) An example is pumpkin spice around Thanksgiving. It can work in reverse, too: people can have an aversion to junk food after being NSNG® for a while. They discuss other methods that are used to enable or modify behavior, from marketing tactics to “people movers” in Vegas. Chris doesn't miss air conditioning since he's been living out of the country. (12:00) They switch to discussing the importance of getting a proper vitamin intake. Vitamins 101 Why electrolytes? Almost everyone is at some level of hydration. (16:00) But there is such a thing as over-hydration, which can cause hyponatremia, or low sodium levels in the blood. (18:00) So many people are afraid of salt, but they don't necessarily need to be. (22:00) Salt is needed by the body as part of its functioning. Sweating, even only small amounts, and exhaling cause you to lose electrolytes. (25:00) You should take them, especially if you are active. Multi-vitamins: Do you really need them? Yes, it's difficult to get a good range of vitamins from food only—it's a daily insurance plan. Vinnie shares why he has a separate B12 in addition to B vitamins in the multivitamin. (37:00) Some brands don't break down in your stomach properly due to some of the ingredients. (44:00) Other brands often use the synthetic, or non-absorbable, versions of vitamins. (46:00) Magnesium Most people are deficient in magnesium. It can help with how you feel and how you sleep. (47:30) Certain varieties of magnesium can cause a laxative effect if you consume too much. Pure Vitamin Club uses a broader spectrum of magnesium. (50:00) More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group is currently closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list - Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!   Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available!  You can go to  You can order it from .  Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day!  Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.  There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 

The Skelton Brothers /// Part 1 Episode: 280 Original Release: 2-19-2019Part 1 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.comAndrew age 9, Alexander age 7, and Tanner age 5 were taken by the father from his Morenci, Michigan home during the Thanksgiving holiday visitation back in 2010. Their father John, claims the boys were abused by their mother and he was getting them out of a bad situation. However John's story does not add up. Law Enforcement does not believe him and today John sits behind bars. This week we crack a beer and discuss this stranger than fiction true crime story. Beer of the Week - Hopsoulution Ale - Bell's Brewery INC. Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

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