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The Good Samaritan. Billy Graham Classic Sermon. ACU Sunday Series. When no one else would stop to help the man beaten by robbers, the Good Samaritan had pity on him (Luke 10:33). In the same way, Jesus shows us mercy and promises to care for us in our time of need. “He sees you as an individual,” Billy Graham said. Hear about the profound love of Christ for you in this 1979 sermon from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/5tbimm5s22E?si=Nodp60KthuuVCIkb Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1.16M subscribers 100,512 views Premiered Aug 19, 2024 #MondayNightClassics Watch more #MondayNightClassics every Monday at 8 p.m. ET. 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Pastor Keni Epp explores the parable of the Good Samaritan, encouraging compassion and interruptible love toward others, regardless of status or background. New to Echo Grace? We'd love to get to know you! Fill out a quick connect form at https://echograce.com/connect. Want to support our ministries & mission? Your generosity makes a difference. Give at https://echograce.com/give.

Tim opens the show with heartbreaking news about beloved board operator and technical director Stefan “Foosh,” who survived a horrific accident thanks to three quick-thinking Good Samaritans. He shares how the KFI family—and listeners—can rally to support Stef's recovery through our GoFundMe at gofundme.com/f/foosh. Tim also updates listeners on the Canyon Fire near Lake Castaic, which firefighters are starting to contain. Fox LA's The Issue Is host Elex Michaelson joins to preview his final episode before leaving the station, and to echo support for Foosh's fundraiser. The hour closes with more details on Stef's condition and the overwhelming community response to help one of our own.

Fr. Eric reflects on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) in speaking about how we are meant to find salvation in Christ. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 13, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This week, we continue through our "Parables" series with the parable of the Good Samaritan.

In this episode of the LAUNCH podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the church's role in responding to the brokenness of the world. He emphasises the importance of being a good neighbour, inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, and highlights the need to address feelings of aloneness in others. Delaney outlines practical steps for church leaders and members to engage with those in need, focusing on the significance of presence, listening, and empathy. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences of aloneness to better connect with and support others.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the FutureChurch Podcast 01:21 Responding to a Broken World 03:31 Becoming a 21st Century Good Samaritan 05:49 Identifying Aloneness in Others 10:29 The Importance of Stopping, Looking, and Listening 15:29 Experiencing and Empathizing with Aloneness

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In this conversation, Richard and Kathy explore the themes of love, compassion, and the importance of building margin in our lives to respond to the needs of others. They share personal stories about parenting and the joy of welcoming new life, while also discussing the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate the nature of true compassion. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness and action in helping others, as well as the significance of having time and financial margin to be able to assist those in need.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

The sermon explores the parable of the Good Samaritan to challenge listeners to embody Christ-like compassion and actively become good neighbors. Examining the lawyer's question about inheriting eternal life, the message highlights the inadequacy of merely knowing the law and emphasizes the importance of demonstrating love and mercy through action, as exemplified by the Samaritan's selfless care for the wounded traveler. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift from seeking to define "neighbor" to actively embodying the role, motivated by a desire to follow Jesus' example and extend grace to others, regardless of their background or circumstance, thereby reflecting God's love and grace in a broken world.

Send us a textHarold DeVries - Director of the Innovation Centre at Redeemer University - shares his faith and how it guides his work including coming from a “reformed tradition”; discovering a practical aspect of faith at twenty-one years old; the freedom to bring his faith to his work; Holy Spirit working through us in job interviews; God as the author and finisher of our lives; the impact of Psalm 73:23; his shoulder rubbing version of Isaac finding a wife; how God used his desire to start his own business to prepare him to teach others; the impact of the Good Samaritan; the etymology of the word entrepreneur; Christ-centered entrepreneurship; determining the reason for your entrepreneurial idea; the trampoline lesson; the importance of starting; redemptive entrepreneurship; his passion and peace found in playing French horn and other instruments; and much more!https://www.redeemer.ca/academics/innovation-centre/Support the show

In this conversation, Richard Case and Kathy Rocconi explore the profound themes of loving God and others, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's love, the joy of family, and the call to compassion and generosity. They discuss the emotional connections that come with parenthood and grandparenthood, the significance of community, and the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan as a model for compassionate living. The conversation highlights the need for margin in our lives to respond to the needs of others and the transformative power of love in relationships.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Week 5 | The Parable of the Good Samaritan with Pastor Josef Massanari August 3, 2025 Visit us online https://www.cornerstonelv.com https://www.facebook.com/lvcornerstone  https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone_lv/

The New Testament features Samaritans in a few notable instances, often highlighting themes of compassion, social boundaries, and the expansive nature of Jesus' ministry. The most prominent examples include the Good Samaritan in Luke's Gospel and the Samaritan woman at the well in John's Gospel. Samaritans also feature in the Book of Acts, particularly in the spread of the gospel to Samaria after Jesus's ascension. But who were the Samaritans? and where was Samaria? History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/3TLqHv3 History in the Bible podcast at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credit: History of the Papacy with Steve Guerra and guest Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast; Episode 120.22, 19jan2024. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in June there was story on the local news about Rodney Lee. He had a heart attack while out on a local Knoxville nature trail. He encountered a Good Samaritan, Zach during his ordeal and Zach was able to assist Rodney until EMTs arrived. After his hospital stay, Rodney was on a mission to thank Zach. This is Rodney's story. Thank you Rodney for your candid conversation. I have been fascinated by yourstory since first reading about it. If you like the pod and have any feedback, you are always welcome to send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com Hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's message, Pastor Mark explores what it truly means to “love mercy” as we look at Micah 6:8 through the lens of Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan. Compassion isn't just a feeling—it's a calling. Are we living lives marked by mercy, or are we walking past the hurting and broken? We are reminded that out of the consistency of our lives flows compassion.

Keni Epp explores the parable of the Good Samaritan, challenging listeners to embrace a posture of compassion and interruptible love toward others, regardless of status or background. New to Echo Grace? We'd love to get to know you! Fill out a quick connect form at https://echograce.com/connect. Want to support our ministries & mission? Your generosity makes a difference. Give at https://echograce.com/give.

Above All What if the most important words Jesus ever said… weren't just meant to be remembered—but lived? In this bold kickoff to our new series Last Words, Pastor John Hill unpacks Jesus' final instructions before returning to the Father—challenging every believer to stop watching the skies and start walking into the mission. This message reveals the first of five essential MARCS of a faithful disciple: M = Missional. You'll learn: What it really means to “Go and make disciples” Why the gospel is more than a message—it's a movement How to bring the Kingdom of God into everyday places: where you live, work, and play What the Good Samaritan story teaches us about Kingdom eyes and Kingdom action Don't settle for church attendance. Don't settle for spiritual comfort. It's time to LIVE SENT and take Jesus where people need Him most. Like. Share. Comment below: What's one way YOU will bring the Kingdom to someone this week? Take your next step at: sunrisechurch.org or text NEXT to 909.281.7797 Subscribe & turn on notifications for the full Last Words series! - NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give  - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

Pastor Dan Young brings a message from the story of the Good Samaritan. Luke 10: 25-37.  

Have you ever wondered what Jesus has to say about who is your neighbor? Find out how Jesus is calling us to surrender our talents, time, and treasures to help those in need, whenever and wherever we find them.

Because God erects no borders for his kindness toward us, those who follow Jesus are called to a costly sacrificial love of neighbor.

Many think they know the parable of the Good Samaritan. But is there more to the story than its moral teaching? The early church saw the fall of man and redemption of man in this parable. What significance did they see in the '“deposit” the Samaritan gave to the Innkeeper? What role does the Inn play in the ancient teaching? Deacon Cindy Hamilton preaches from Luke 10:25-37. The icon referred to in the sermon can be viewed here.

Send us a textIn part three of the Dumb and Christendumber trilogy we look at the Christian Nationalist attack on empathy. We had this crazy idea that the concept of empathy would mesh well with Jesus teaching in the gospels that we should treat people how we want to be treated. Who could have imagined how right we were?We take a deep dive into some critiques of empathy, explore some notoriously bad takes on the parable of the Good Samaritan, and in the end, establish that empathy is both a baseline Christian practice and a unifying value held across many belief systems (which is probably why Christendumber hates it so much). 

This week's episode looks at Luke 10:38-42. What do Martha and Mary have to do with the Good Samaritan? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

What was supposed to be a triumphant border crossing and final push from Niagara Falls back to the starting point became something entirely different when family health concerns required an immediate pivot. But sometimes the best laid plans need to be set aside for what actually matters, and day six became about completing the ride in the way it was always meant to end - with a proper beginning and a proper finish, both by bike, both connected to the places and people that made this whole adventure meaningful in the first place. Lake Ontario 2025: Part 7 Statistics  Miles biked: 10.2  Number of times the difference between towns and villages in New York was explained: 1 (and hopefully that's enough)  Conversations with Good Samaritans about unconscious people on bike paths: 1  Root intrusions that could be classified as kidney shakers: 4  Battery anxiety level on a scale of 1-10: 0 Municipalities referenced 4 Flats: 0

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In this episode of the LAUNCH podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the importance of high-impact church leadership and the need for pastoral care in today's world. He draws on the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate the significance of compassionate action and the barriers that often prevent individuals from caring for others. Delaney emphasizes that true caregiving is rooted in love and self-sacrifice, encouraging listeners to overcome their hesitations and actively engage in helping those in need.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Future Church Podcast 01:23 Creating a Community of Leaders 02:40 Understanding Deep Needs in Society 04:24 The Importance of Pastoral Care 05:47 The Coldness of Love in Today's World 10:12 The Good Samaritan: A Model for Care 19:39 Overcoming Barriers to Caring 22:20 Practical Steps to Care for Others 24:24 Conclusion and Call to Action

Mike Gormley emphasizes the importance of hope, while meditating on Pope Leo's reflections, praising his ability to speak on the human and spiritual level. Gormley also analyzes the Pope's General Audiences as he dissects two popular parables, “The Parable of the Sower” and the “Good Samaritan”. Snippet from the Show “Look at your life, look at the daily circumstances, and ask yourself, ‘Okay, what situation right now is God using, is God leveraging, to reach me, to bring the grace, of His word into my life?'” We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

Episode 986 (20:36) SPECIAL EPISODE In this episode: Msgr. Rick Paperini preaching; Helping the less fortunate; The Good Samaritan; Story of V.P. Menon; Some stories about Fr. Bill as a seminarian and priest Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Everyone knows the story of the Good Samaritan. It shows how we need to be more compassionate to those around us, loving others in tangible ways, even across social and religious barriers. But when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan, he wasn't just trying to inspire us to be better people. There was a lot more to it. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word for a deeper dive into what this well-known story. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

In this week's message, Pastor Marcus explores Jesus' most famous parable—the Good Samaritan—and challenges us to rethink what it truly means to be a neighbor. More than proximity or convenience, being a neighbor means showing sacrificial mercy that moves from our heads and hearts to our hands.

This week Andy continues our 'A New Way with Stories' series, looking at the story of the Good Samaritan with fresh eyes. Learning to Love like God does - the story of the compassionate stranger. Join us on Sundays in-person, 10:30am at The Littlehampton Academy, UKGet in contactVisit our website at arunchurch.com@arunchurch on Facebook, Instagram and YouTubeEmail us on hello@arunchurch.comPlease note, while we aim for clear teaching on the Christian faith, the views, information and opinions expressed by individuals on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views held by Arun Church or its representatives.

Everyone knows the story of the Good Samaritan. It shows how we need to be more compassionate to those around us, loving others in tangible ways, even across social and religious barriers. But when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan, he wasn't just trying to inspire us to be better people. There was a lot more to it. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word for a deeper dive into what this well-known story. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/790/29

Justin and Jon welcome a new guest to the podcast this week! Former episode sponsor, Amber Byers from Tadpole Press, joined us for a delightful interview spotlighting the following topics:-crafting an entire story in just 100 words-Building a supportive community-Finding your own pathThis interview is unique compared to many our guests, because Amber is on the opposite side of the Writer/Publisher relationship, so her perspective might be new and useful to many of our listeners, and allowed us to explore a few timely topics such as AI submissions in writing contests.You can get to know Tadpole Press (and their writing contests!) from their welcome page, linked here.Our episode sponsor this week is, once again, Ryan Fleming! You can connect with Ryan on Instagram at ryan.david.fleming. He's a great friend to have in your corner, and recently helped me with a panicked 10-minutes-to-deadline beta read!If you would like to join our WiPpersnapper Patreon community, here's everything you need to know:You can join here. The tiers/perks are as follows:Good Samaritan ($1 USD/month)-Access to posts/surveys/updates on the Patreon Website-1 entry into giveaways-Good Karma for supporting small-time podcastersWiPpersnapper ($5 USD/month)-Access to bonus audio episodes, exclusive to the Patreon. (Currently 4 available). We aim to record about one 20 minute bonus episode per month.-5 entries into giveaways-Name shouted out at the end of all public episodes (if you'd like!)Episode Sponsor ($20 USD/month)-Whatever topic/service that is desired will be discussed and promoted at the start of an upcoming episode. (Books, Websites, Contests, Services, Social Media, Publications, Websites, etc.)-Appropriate links and descriptions will be included in episode descriptions and social media posts.-20 entries into giveaways.

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Title: The Good Samaritan Series: Tell Me a Story - The Parables of Jesus Verse Reference: Luke 10:25-37 Campus: Keslinger Date: 07/27/25 Speaker: Brian Coffey If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Title: The Good Samaritan Series: Tell Me a Story - The Parables of Jesus Verse Reference: Luke 10:25-37 Campus: South Street Date: 07/27/25 Speaker: Brian Coffey (Simulcast/Video) If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Welcome to Wellspring Church!How do we take the values of the Kingdom and bring them into our everyday lives? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters walks us through the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, inviting us to see with the eyes of compassion and respond to need, even when it's inconvenient or costly.Rooted in the vision of seeing the Kingdom of God here as it is in heaven, this message calls us to live out the values of Jesus in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and relationships—just like the Samaritan who responded when others passed by.

This week's episode looks at Luke 10:25-37: how we can fulfill the law according to Jesus. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. The Neighborly Love podcast features casual conversations over coffee in a virtual coffee shop that explores the integration of classical education with teaching what it means to be a neighbor. Classical learning empowers liberation from ignorance and confusion, from prejudice and delusion. In the Parable of the Good Samaritan in theContinueContinue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 59 – Kelly Gary"

Join Us for Worship: Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM https://www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit In this week's message at Flourishing Grace, Brett Turner, our Minister of Music and Prayer, shares a powerful and deeply personal sermon from Luke 10:38–42—the story of Mary and Martha. Rather than interpreting the text as a mere contrast between two personalities, Brett invites us to consider a more foundational question: are we choosing the good portion? In a culture that celebrates productivity and constant motion, this passage disrupts our assumptions by revealing a greater truth—there is only one thing that is necessary, and it cannot be taken away. Preaching between the parable of the Good Samaritan and the Lord's Prayer, Brett highlights the intentional placement of this short but rich story in Luke's Gospel. Mary's decision to sit at the feet of Jesus is not laziness or passivity, but a bold act of reception—a choice to receive her spiritual inheritance. Meanwhile, Martha, though serving Jesus directly, is burdened by anxiety and distracted by many good but lesser things. Through this contrast, the sermon points us to a life not defined by striving, but by sitting with Christ and receiving what He alone can give. Brett challenges the listener to consider how often we, like Martha, invite Jesus into our lives yet fail to welcome Him into our hearts. Even in ministry, service, parenting, and relationships, we can find ourselves empty and anxious when we work from our own limited resources rather than from the immeasurable riches of God's grace. Drawing on Ephesians 1–2, Brett reminds us that every believer in Christ has already been seated with Him in the heavenly places and granted a spiritual inheritance that changes everything. This inheritance—our “portion”—cannot be earned, bought, or lost. It must simply be received. As the sermon unfolds, Brett reflects on the deeper implications of inheritance language in Scripture and shares a vision for a life that flows from identity in Christ rather than striving for it. Whether we are in a season of burnout, bitterness, distraction, or doubt, the invitation is the same: come sit with Jesus. When we start there, our serving becomes joyful, our burdens become lighter, and our relationships become rooted in grace rather than resentment. This is not about doing more for God, but being with God—receiving, resting, and then walking in the good works He has prepared for us. Brett also explores Mary and Martha's later appearances in John 11 and 12, showing how both sisters grow in their relationship with Jesus. Martha boldly declares Jesus as the Christ even in grief, and Mary pours out costly perfume on His feet, embodying extravagant devotion. These moments illustrate what it looks like to live from our portion in Christ: drawing near in loss, pouring out in worship, and trusting Jesus with our reputation, our resources, and our very lives. The sermon closes with a heartfelt invitation to three kinds of people: those who are serving Jesus yet feel anxious and unseen; those who have drifted from intimacy with God and feel distant from their inheritance; and those for whom the idea of a spiritual inheritance is brand new. For all, the message is clear—Jesus is not asking us to prove our worth, fix our problems, or perform our way into His favor. He is offering Himself, the good portion, and inviting us to receive. This message is a call to stop striving and start sitting—to pause long enough to be with Jesus, to listen, to be filled, and to walk from a place of fullness rather than emptiness. If you've ever wondered if God sees you, if He cares, or if you'll ever feel whole again, this message is for you. It is not just a teaching; it's an invitation to transformation. The good portion is yours. Will you receive it?

Pilgrimage Mass at the Shrine of St. Mary MagdaleneWhat does it mean for me to put myself in a place where Jesus, the Good Samaritan, can find me and rescue me? St. Mary Magdalene knew how to do this. That we could as well!

Buchra on the ongoing situation in Gaza as people continue to try cope without aid. Roisin explains how a passing jogger helped her and her children when they got into difficulty in a river in Kilkenny. Listeners share their stories and give reaction following an alleged assault on an Indian man.

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Our friends are back! Charlie and Maggie return to Writing in Progress as we reveal and react to Writer's Playground's 11th set of prompts. Not only did we enjoy some (read: a lot) banter and laughs for nearly an hour and a half... but in the most recent Writer's Playground challenge, MM placed 3rd and Charlie received an honorable mention, so they're insight is especially valuable. We try to learn from the best!Full disclosure (Justin here): I had the intention of releasing this episode while the competition was ongoing. However, enough life things got in the way... it became clear I would only have time to write a story *OR* edit/publish/post this episode last week. After DNFing the last challenge, I was determined to get something turned in this time, and trust me... I just barely did. So that's why this episode is releasing the day *after* the conclusion of the comp. We hope you enjoy it all the same, and maybe it can help the long wait for results to go just a tiny bit faster. :)Reminder to anyone who may be involved in the judging process for Writer's Playground: we do workshop a few specific ideas in this episode, so please don't listen until after the conclusion of the judging period.Finally, we need to plug our Patreon, we'd be so honored to have you as a member of our community. You can join here. Remember the tiers/perks are as follows:Good Samaritan ($1 USD/month)-Access to posts/surveys/updates on the Patreon Website-1 entry into giveaways-Good Karma for supporting small-time podcastersWiPpersnapper ($5 USD/month)-Access to bonus audio episodes, exclusive to the Patreon. (Currently 4 available). We aim to record about one 20 minute bonus episode per month.-5 entries into giveaways-Name shouted out at the end of all public episodes (if you'd like!)Episode Sponsor ($20 USD/month)-Whatever topic/service that is desired will be discussed and promoted at the start of an upcoming episode. (Books, Websites, Contests, Services, Social Media, Publications, Websites, etc.)-Appropriate links and descriptions will be included in episode descriptions and social media posts.-20 entries into giveaways.