Podcasts about grandma

Thousands of Bigfoot sightings span centuries, credible witnesses include police and forest rangers, and the most famous film footage has never been debunked — yet not a single bone, skeleton, or verified piece of physical evidence has ever been found. So what are we supposed to think?*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEYIN THIS EPISODE: Does a giant bipedal mammal unknown to science exist in the United States? (Legend of Sasquatch) *** 
A mother and daughter go camping with the Girl Scouts – but what they experienced was not part of the fun, age appropriate itinerary. (Terror at Girl Scout Camp) *** Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. (The Case of the Manacled Mormon) *** Those interested in the paranormal likely already have heard of black eyed kids, or shadow people – but one person came across a being that inhabited the body of a co-worker – and turned the face completely black. (Was It Real?) *** If you lived in Illinois in 1977, you might have looked to the skies to see something terrifying – as Illinois was under siege by winged weirdness in the form of giant feathered fowls. (Thunderbirds Over Illinois) *** A perimeter search revealed blood stains in the yard, and bloody prints on the nearby garage. What Happened to Evelyn Hartley? (The Babysitter Who Vanished) **** A woman searches in vain for important papers, and gets a little help from a deceased grandparent. (Grandpa's Guns) *** Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla's Death Ray) *** The U.S. State Department has evacuated even more Americans due to a sickness that is spreading when people hear strange sounds. What could be causing the noise? (Sickening Strange Sounds) *** Do the ghosts of doomed lovers haunt a jagged cliff in Hot Springs, North Carolina? (The Ghosts of Lovers Leap) *** We'll take a look at Bhangarh Fort – one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of India. (Bhangarh Fort: The Most ‘Haunted' Place In India) *** A lifelong medium comes across a smiling entity. (Smiling) *** People in in the southwest of the United States are reporting sightings of giant birds, monsterous batlike creatures, even winged humanoids. What are they seeing? (Bizarre Bird Monsters of the Rio Grande) *** Were a murderer's actions driven by a mental disorder, was he feigning mental disability, or did he in fact make an evil pact with Satan himself? (Contract With The Devil) *** Jack the Ripper. Who was the man (or woman) behind history's grisliest unsolved murders? (Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:57.476 = Show Open00:04:01.465 = Legends And Lies of Sasquatch00:09:13.025 = Was It Real?00:11:28.473 = Manacled Mormon00:18:25.387 = Babysitter Vanished ***00:27:39.124 = Grandma's Guns00:29:22.766 = Thunderbird Over Illinois ***00:40:15.693 = Terror at Girl Scout Camp00:44:16.680 = Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper00:50:06.467 = A Contract With The Devil01:00:29.940 = The Ghosts of Lovers Leap01:03:10.783 = Bizarre Big Bird Monsters01:17:13.927 = Bhangarh Fort01:23:11.001 = Sickening Strange Sounds ***01:30:16.007 = Smiling01:31:58.724 = Tesla's Death Ray01:40:58.958 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdnesshttps://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Terror at Girl Scout Camp” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists) “The Case of the Manacled Mormon” by Gina Dimuro for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/w9o8coy“Thunderbirds Over Illinois” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/sm4zvqd“Was It Real” by Zaruje for YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/rs7s2zw“Legend of Sasquatch” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/v3rokfm“The Babysitter Who Vanished” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/qmez2p3“Grandpa's Guns” written by Amanda Rummel, submitted directly to Weird Darkness “Tesla's Death Ray” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/v7scbe7“Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/r3e32vu“Sickening Strange Sounds” by Micah Hanks for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/uy5tfjb“Smiling” by Rachael West, submitted directly to Weird Darkness“The Ghosts of Lovers Leap” by an unknown author (website no longer exists) “The Bizarre Bird Monsters of the Rio Grande” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/varh42j“Bhangarh Fort: The Most ‘Haunted' Place In India” posted at Tripoto.com: https://tinyurl.com/tw4muoy“A Contract With The Devil” by Robert Willhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/ha7dhzh=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 12, 2018EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/IsBigfootRealABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

Angela tells how as a kid all she wanted was her mom. And all her mom wanted to do was teach her how to melt crack. It's a backstory no one would suspect, including her daughter.  DAILY LOOK For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code SECRETROOM.   HERS Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Weight Loss by Hers is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not approved or reviewed for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Prescription required. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET THE NIGHT OWL: TRUE GHOST STORIES Find The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories, ghost stories like you've never heard before, anywhere you get your podcasts. PICTURES See Angela, her parents and grandparents. And of course see her grandma's secret prayer. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Rose grew up in a country ruled by an authoritarian regime.  To escape persecution, she tricked her Dad into helping her flee.  How she got out and why she would leave her family are her secret. Host: Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!   FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

A man spends an evening searching for an address that doesn't exist — and comes home to find his wife beaten to death. How did an insurance salesman, a fake phone call, and a missing address lead to one of the most baffling and unsolved murders in history?NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I've narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEYIN THIS EPISODE: NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I've narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. They were called “The West Memphis Three” - and they were tried and convicted of the murder of three boys in 1994. But a campaign for their release succeeded, and they walked out of prison in 2011. Was justice served? (The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil) *** Did William Herbert Wallace stage an elaborate locked-room mystery to murder his wife Julia? (Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace) *** Haunted locations aren't always buildings – or even necessarily on the ground. The legendary ship, Queen Mary is swimming with the paranormal. (The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary) *** Things continually appear and disappear in Grandma's creepy house. (My Grandma's Poltergeist) *** Helen Bailey went on a walk with her dog one afternoon—and was never seen alive again. (The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:57.158 = Show Open00:02:34.288 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 1)00:30:34.017 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 2) ***00:46:07.407 = The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary00:58:38.620 = My Grandma's Poltergeist01:03:22.352 = The Tragic Murder of Helen Bailey ***01:09:31.422 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 1)01:39:16.912 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 2) ***01:52:33.522 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdnesshttps://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r2mvag2“The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/smk76tu“My Grandma's Poltergeist” by Russ Wilson – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey” by Shannon Raphael for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/wb9jn3d“The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r7uc2xw=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 07, 2018EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JuliaWallaceABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

Am I the Jerk? is the show where you can confess your deepest darkest secrets and be part of the conversation.

Send a textIn this episode Grandpa Edward Jeffrey Hill shares how he met Juanita Ray, who later became his wife and the mother of nine Hill children.  Interestingly enough a squirt gun played a major role in this event. 

Three college friends playing with a Ouija board in 1990 claim a spirit told them the story of a murderous entity called The Bye Bye Man — but the real origin of the legend is far more fascinating than the fiction.*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*IN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO's Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma's House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne's whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank) ***A phantom-like creature torments a young boy at his aunt's house. (Glaring Red Eyes)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:10.443 = Show Open00:04:03.332 = The Truth Behind ‘The Bye Bye Man'00:17:40.430 = Glaring Red Eyes ***00:23:28.248 = UFOs Stalk Navy Ships00:27:53.362 = Grandma's House00:29:38.913 = Lord Lucan, Wanted For Murder00:33:48.978 = Hungry Ghosts of Japan00:42:53.536 = British Soldier in the Mist ***00:45:12.018 = Night School00:47:06.455 = The Denver Airport Conspiracy00:54:10.214 = The Lynching of Leo Frank01:31:38.861 = Blue Eyed Six Murder ***01:38:46.748 = Show Outro*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdnesshttps://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Denver Airport Conspiracy” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2YHVRol“British Soldier In The Myst” by Ken Fyfe, submitted directly to Weird Darkness“Those Glaring Red Eyes” by SB at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2E8wkvd“UFOs Stalk Navy Ships” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2RScZWW“The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man” by Benjamin Radford for the Skeptical Inquirer: http://bit.ly/2PhacFl“Night School” posted at Ghosts N Ghouls: (website no longer exists)“Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2PffmBx“Hungry Ghosts of Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/38vsDgY“Strange Incidents at Grandma's House” by Toni Dorland for My Haunted Life Too: http://bit.ly/2LPcUzI“The Lynching of Leo Frank” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2YGvHCs“The Blue-Eyed Six Murder” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LOktGR=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 28, 2018EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ByeByeManABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

Bigfoot Pie ThiefA 12-year-old boy finishing lunch at his grandparents' farm watched in shock as a furry hand reached through the open kitchen window and snatched one of Grandma's freshly baked apple pies from the sill. Grandma charged in swinging her hickory switch like a sword, cracking the knuckles of the thief and sending both hand and pie flying out the window. Racing to look outside, the boy saw a six-foot-tall, hairy creature sprinting toward the woods with the pie in its grip, grunting and laughing the whole way. Grandpa arrived just in time to see it vanish into the trees, then calmly sat the boy down on the porch and explained that the creature was a “Booger”—one of a small family living several miles over the ridge. The young male thief had been bold enough to test Grandma's cooking before, but the clan generally kept its distance and meant no real harm. Over the years the now-57-year-old narrator had many more encounters with the Boogers, some face-to-face, yet he always remembered Grandpa's advice: lower any weapon, raise empty hands, smile, and back away slowly. Treating them with the same respect given to any wild predator—giving them room and never crowding them—kept every meeting peaceful. The creatures sometimes passed through at night or watched from the woods, but they could also be surprisingly considerate; the morning after the pie theft, six fresh apples appeared on Grandma's windowsill as repayment. The narrator lives with the firm knowledge that these beings exist, neither crazy nor delusional, and believes people and Boogers can coexist just fine if both sides show a little courtesy.Join my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

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This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4bFGcwT Trevor Cummings hosts The Thoughts on Money Podcast with Brett Bonecutter and Blaine Carver to discuss “convictions over conformity,” arguing that shallow convictions lead investors to chase hot trends and abandon strategies when results turn. They contrast conformity/coercion with conviction by comparing Prohibition (a short-lived, legally forced attempt to curb alcoholism) with Alcoholics Anonymous (a long-lasting program rooted in personal responsibility and shared beliefs). The group emphasizes understanding the “why” behind an investment philosophy to avoid short-term decision-making, noting clients who engage intellectually are calmer during market stress. They discuss how strong convictions help filter product pitches and evaluate risk versus tax benefits. Trevor also shares uncertainty around legacy/estate planning, stressing communication, avoiding formulaic planning, and recognizing multi-generational impacts of wealth transfer. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:50 Why Conviction Matters 01:40 Conviction vs Conformity 03:54 Clients and Market Volatility 07:55 Prohibition as a Case Study 13:00 AA and Personal Responsibility 16:36 Start With Why 17:35 Staying True to Philosophy 20:24 Convictions Rooted in Truth 20:57 Grandma's Ham Parable 21:16 Ham Ends Parable 22:18 Why Beats What 23:34 AI Advice Pitfalls 24:28 Legacy Planning Uncertainty 27:05 Communication And Expectations 31:37 Advisor Role Boundaries 37:12 Gifting While Alive 38:44 Generational Ripple Effects 42:08 Fully Convinced Wrap Up 43:07 Ratings And Next Steps Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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In this episode , we look into the life of Emma aka Grandma Gatewood.  Born in rural Ohio at the tail end of the 19th Century, she was the 7th of 15 children raised in a one room cabin, sleeping four to a bed, her only moments of peace were walks from her family home.  At 19, she met PC Gatewood, an Elementary school teacher who also treated her with unkindness and violence.  Her only escape was to get away, talking walks to escape the violence.  She had 11 children with Gatewood until she was divorced from him.    Then she raised them as best she could working any job she could get to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table.  By the time she was in her sixties, she had a goal...to walk the length of the Appalachian Trail.  She did so and so much more in this it's never too late keep going episode of the Family P;ot Podcast!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it!It's time to get TOTALLY EXTRA. Extra chat, extra rants, extra bants, extra stories, nonsense and more.On this week's Totally Extra: Savage petty revenge, a child rolling around in human ashes, sweary kids exposing their parents, a properly creepy ghost story, and two outrageous confessions involving a mystery workplace poo and a 14-year fake obsession with penguins.Remember, if you want to get in touch you can:Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on our NEW NUMBER: 07521564640Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

On this episode the Cincinnati Pink Pony crew joins us at the After Party as they talk about working and partying at the Cincinnati party bar. Matt tells us about his staycations at El Paso County jail and Mad's catches us up from her last episode and her ex drama. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Welcome back to the show everyone! Today we are going to hear from another SRA survivor and child safety advocate. Her name is Gloria Masters and her satan worshipping granny pimped her out into sex slavery. Gloria's story gave me the chills and she has a very powerful message on protecting kids. Take a listen and let me know what you think!Hate the Ads? Join Patreon! PATREON (ROOM 237)! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Cosmicpeachpodcast⁠

We will not have the strength to fight for a future if we keep fighting against the past. Lessons from Grandma's long gone, making peace and allowing support. Honoring the women who made me brave for who they are and not who I want them to be. ----more---- Celebrate Women's History Month by acknowledging the women in your own personal history. Who made you brave? Let me know. 

How do historic objects help us understand the past?In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky speaks with Lisa Minardi, Executive Director of Historic Trappe, about the role of material culture in preserving the nation's history.Historic Trappe stewards several important historic properties connected to the Muhlenberg family, including the Speaker's House, as well as the Muhlenberg House and the Dewees Tavern, home to the organization's Center for Pennsylvania German Studies. Through exhibitions, research, and hands-on preservation programs, Historic Trappe helps visitors understand the daily lives, craftsmanship, and cultural traditions that shaped early Pennsylvania. We also discuss the launch of the inaugural Pennsylvania Antiques Show, a new antiques show bringing together dealers, collectors, and historians to celebrate Pennsylvania decorative arts and craftsmanship. In this conversation, we explore:What antiques reveal about everyday life in early AmericaThe importance of preservation educationHow antique shows help sustain collecting and scholarshipFor collectors, history lovers, and anyone fascinated by historic craftsmanship, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how objects, architecture, and landscapes preserve the stories of the past.RESOURCESVisit the Historic Trappe here. Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook.Grab your tickets to the Pennsylvania Antiques Show!If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

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Will Live Nation be brought to justice? Also, are American kids the pickiest eaters? We talk about NFL free agency, Talk with band DAMIAN, and lots more!

We're talking travel and TSA woes on this episode of the show. Billy and Lisa share some good news about a recent trip, but also dive into the challenges of navigating airport security. They discuss a recent story about a woman being kicked off a flight for playing her phone loudly, and a man who was kicked off a flight for having a real ID issue. The hosts also chat about their upcoming vacation to Aruba and share some fun stories about grandma hobbies, including knitting and crocheting. It's a lighthearted and entertaining episode with some great conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 69, Amy Smith sits down with longtime foster and adoptive mom Crystal Dukes for a heartfelt conversation about the real purpose of foster care: reunification. Crystal shares her family's journey fostering more than 30 children, adopting through both private adoption and foster care, and developing deep, lasting relationships with biological families. This episode offers a candid, uplifting look at what it truly means to support reunification even when it’s challenging, emotional, and full of unknowns. What We Discuss • Why reunification is the primary goal of foster care • Crystal's early experiences as a new foster parent and the mindset shift she had to make • The story of two young brothers placed in her home and how their mother's gratitude changed everything • Navigating a Safe Haven baby placement and ultimately adopting her youngest son • Maintaining meaningful relationships with biological families long after reunification • The emotional complexity of children moving between homes • How foster families can cheerlead, support, and build trust with parents • A multi‑year case that transformed into a true village of caregivers • Advice for new or prospective foster parents • Why openness, compassion, and connection benefit everyone involved Key Takeaways • Foster care works best when caregivers approach it as a team effort with biological families. • Kids thrive when they can remain connected to parents, grandparents, and others who love them. • Reunification can be challenging but often leads to beautiful, long‑term relationships. • Supporting parents and honoring their role makes the experience healthier for children. • The more people loving a child, the better. Resources Mentioned Learn more about foster care in Utah at: https://www.utahfostercare.org About Our Guest Crystal Dukes is a former foster parent, adoptive mom, and advocate for reunification. Over seven years she and her husband cared for approximately 30 children, building ongoing relationships with many of the families they supported. Her compassionate, connection‑driven approach provides valuable insight for anyone exploring foster care. Listen & Subscribe New episodes of Fostering Conversations are released regularly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation that matters. Transcript: Speaker: On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to a former foster adoptive mom about reunification. The entire goal of foster care is to reunify the kids in our home join us. Amy: Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Crystal Dukes, who is a foster and adoptive mom, and we are so glad to chat with her today. Thanks for being here, Crystal. Crystal: Thank you so much for having me. Amy: So we wanna just start off by letting our audience know who you are. So tell us a little bit about yourself. my name’s Crystal Jewkes like Amy said, and,My husband and I have been married for 27 years, and we have four kids of our own. We’ve had about 30 kids in and out of our homes, many of which we’re still, in contact with in one way or another. and it’s been a while. we were foster parents for seven years. our older kids actually are adopted and that’s what put got us, interested in foster care is to it, to go that route. Okay. Yeah. So you guys had adopted domestically or internationally? Privately, essentially. And then did foster care Crystal: an agency here. Yep. Amy: Okay. Okay, cool. So you’ve experienced both situations of adoption. That’s awesome. That’s really neat. So today’s podcast, we wanna focus on reunification. So we’ll start with that. The goal of foster care is to reunify these kids, right? We want them to go home, but what has your experience been while working towards reunification with the kids that have come through your home? Crystal: I actually absolutely love this topic because, we have to go into it that way, or it’s, makes it so much harder. And for everyone. And that is the number one most important thing, whether you’re open to adopting or just fostering, that is absolutely so important to understand. especially anyone who’s listening who is just interested in foster care, that’s the biggest thing. but to be honest, we got into it to adopt Amy: Yeah, which a lot of families do. Crystal: To be honest,we were newbies. We didn’t really know what we were. Doing, and we wanted more kids and wanted to adopt more kids. And we thought that, foster care would be a good way to do that. And so we were quickly told, that’s not what this is for. and Amy: Right. I said, okay. I said, okay, we’ll see. Yeah. Crystal: and we got a call fairly quickly about a week after, and, And asked if we would take two little boys, and they were ages three and four and barely three. He had just barely turned three. And so really it was, they were quite young. And they came and dropped him off at our house with a can of seven up in their hands with nothing else. And, but they were fine. They were. Came in and we went to a baseball game of my son’s that night, and I just getting to know ’em and feeding them and, it seemed like a play date for them, I think at Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and then we started really figuring things out and, That was a really, it was a tough time because they were adorable little boys, but they were really hard little boys. However, that first week, When we were gonna have a quick meeting with the, their mom and she was gonna have a visit. I took them to the store and I said, okay, pick your mom’s favorite drink and then pick your mom’s favorite candy bar. And so they picked something pink andI’m like, they told me it was your favorite. And Amy: Yeah, exactly. Crystal: But the moment, I was a little nervous. I didn’t know what I was gonna see on the other side of the door, and we walked in and she immediately got up and gave me a hug and said, thank you so much for taking care of my babies. and we, so we had brought her little gifts and I had brought her all the pictures I had taken and I had, had ’em, made them a little book for her so that she had some pictures of what we did that week, whether it was going to get an ice cream cone at McDonald’s or playing in the backyard or whatever. And just so she could see that they were being taken care of. Amy: And she, to this day, 13, 14 years later, she still tells that story and she te still tells me how grateful she was. and it really did break the ice for us. Crystal: made me instantly love her Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and it made me instantly Amy: And humanize her that these really are her kids. Crystal: they’re her, kids. Yes. And humanize her and be a cheerleader for her. So from then on we were. We actually grew quite close the whole time. with good boundaries, we were all safe. She did have a pretty good support system, with her family. But it had gotten to the point where we can’t save you anymore. You’ve gotta, hurt a little bit so your kids are going to foster care. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and so we had them for nine months. And during that nine month or six, in six months into the nine months, we got another call. And this one was for, a Safe Haven baby that it was the first in 25 years Amy: Yeah. That’s very Crystal: in the county. And so everyone was standing around going, we don’t know what to do. Amy: Right? Crystal: And so they knew I was after that and our caseworker called and said, there’s a baby that’s been dropped off. And Amy: Wow. Crystal: so we, it was the day after Christmas actually, Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: and we went and we picked him up and he was totally healthy and. Great. and we adopted him. So he stayed with us and we don’t really know anything about his parentage or anything, but, we’ve done the DNA stuff and nothing yet, but we’ll Amy: yeah. Wow, that’s interesting. Crystal: So these cute little boys that we had, they, they still view him as their little brother because he Amy: I love that. Yes, Crystal: they were there. So it was cute. Amy: adorable. Crystal: It was really cute when they were there, but, I was so grateful for that experience because we were in it to foster, to adopt and be done. And after the fact, it was a wonderful reunion. the day they were, in fact, actually. I think this week is their anniversary of going home and after nine months they were, they went home in March and that court day was really special and she was so grateful. Amy: By the end she was having Sunday dinner with us I love that. Crystal: and and to this day we still have girls’ nights and her sisters and her and me, we go out and have dinner. Amy: That’s so awesome. Crystal: We see the boys every once in a while, but they’re, they, one of them just graduated. The other one is getting ready to graduate from high school. And so it’s, it was a really hard and great experience and I learned so much from her and what, my part really was in being a foster parent. And so after it was all over and we were like. we’re not ready to be done because we still love you and you still love us, so we’re gonna, Amy: Keep going. Crystal: have some, at least some communication and contact. But after my husband and I were talking and we were like, are we done? And after and after we adopted the baby, my youngest, we thought maybe we’d be done. And we’re like, it was such an amazing. Miraculous experience to be a part of putting another family, supporting and helping put another family back together that we decided to stay. we kept going and we did a lot of crisis and respite from then on. But,it’s so weird how this timing has happened because. Just the other night. we had a set of twins that were, a few months older than my youngest and they came to us when they were two. So I had like triplets, Amy: Yeah. That sounds intense. Crystal: killed me. I’m not gonna lie. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: But to be honest, and here’s a plug for those that, are looking into this, is they’re like, this birth mother really needed you. Or, this, I don’t even, it seems wrong to even call them a birth mother. Their mom really needed you, to believe in her. She needed someone to believe in because they were in a placement where. It wasn’t necessarily a great match. And so they came to us for a summer before their parents got them back, and now they’re 14 years old and she has a third child and divorced. So she’s bi, she’s single with three kids, but she had moved away,someplace in the Midwest. And so I lost track of her, but when she was still here. they, I knew where they lived and would go to the grocery store and just buy a bag of popsicles and drop ’em off on my way home just to still support just a little bit. ’cause it, it was a struggle there. There’s a reason why kids are taken, because it was a struggle. She still needed some support. But, just recently, I found her just before Christmas. I found her. She’s in Amy: Oh, wow. Crystal: Arkansas. And so I had sent them all a outfit, and her an outfit. She texted me a couple nights ago and thanked me. So all this, it’s weird that all this is happening at the same time and doing this five. Amy: it’s fun though to remember the stories of the things that have happened. I just, I think, so I don’t, you probably don’t know this, but I also am a foster adoptive mom and have reunified kids, and I was the opposite. I was like, I’ll do foster care as long as they all go home. I didn’t all go home, so love them, but they didn’t all go home. but I just love the aspect and the thought process like that You are their support system. I am constantly telling people the reason why we have foster care and why kids get dropped off at all hours of the day at strangers’ homes is because they, their parent doesn’t have anybody. There is nobody safe or secure that those kids can go to. So CPS brings them to a stranger, a foster home. That is just mind boggling to Crystal: it it really is. Amy: Yeah. and I can’t get over it even though I’ve had so many kids come through my home and I’ve met many parents and reunified and adopted and all the things, but it’s just like these people don’t have anybody. And so that foster family can become somebody that supports Crystal: Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. our, current situation is we are not, with work and other kids and growing up we just. We weren’t able to, continue to foster, but there was one that we kept renewing for. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: ’cause she came to our house when she was 18 months her first time, and then they went back to parents and then came back three months later and then went to a kinship home, and she just was failing to thrive. And she came back and,we were on track to act, to adopt her. So she’s a few months younger than our youngest. Amy: Okay. Crystal: And we went through, COVID the whole bit, and it just got to a point where parents weren’t, they’d be successful for a minute and then not. And Amy: which is very common. Crystal: yeah. And yet her parents love her. Her parents love her and she loves them, but she’s old enough now to just realize and , it got really difficult and, and, my kids saw the stress that was on me and the attention that was taken from them it was rough. And, the back and forth that foster kids go through when they’re visiting a parent for a weekend, then coming back. they can leave an angel and come back the devil, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: just, Amy: It’s a good way of putting it. Crystal: it’s because they’re just confused and it’s hard. and I just, it was one of those things that. We called on the higher power and was just like, we don’t really know what to do. And it was really quite miraculous how it turned out because in my mind I thought someone has to lose. Not everyone can win in this situation. either dad’s going to lose her forever, never see her again. Grandma, she’ll never see her grandma. She’ll lose her dad, or I’ll never see her again. And at this point, and in those formative years, she is quite bonded to me and our family. And she, to this day, it’s, she does Your home is home and there’s some other,another foster family involved as well. and she lives with grandma. But, But it was really miraculous how it turned out, and it did take some begging on my part to say, please let her live with her grandma. Amy: Wow, that’s unusual. Crystal: I promise you, I will. I promise you I will stay around. I just, I can’t sacrifice my own children at the moment. And that’s, that was the reality of it, as hard as that is for me to say. and so we all work together. it’s the team and her grandma and I are great friends and her dad and I are friends and with our family and Amy: it’s working, Crystal: it’s working pretty well and. There may be a time where she’s with us more, but right now it works. It works well. But at the time I was really, and even our caseworkers to this day are like, I cannot believe Amy: Yeah. That’s unusual. Crystal: when we were going, when we were going through it, they were like, this is the craziest case we’ve ever had. and even, and then I run into ’em now and they’re like, amazing. Amy: yeah. I love. Crystal: so grateful. Amy: Yes, absolutely. And I love that you said, like somebody had to lose, but ultimately they didn’t. Like everybody is getting to be a part of her life and you are getting to be with your family. The grandma’s getting to raise her, hopefully the dad is still being able to see her. that’s a win for everybody, which is incredible. I love that. Crystal: it really is. and sometimes that’s hard to accept because she’s gonna be. Most provided for, and in, in certain, in a certain situation. but that’s not all of it. There’s so much more to, there’s still some pretty hard days and, even though she’s older, there’s still hard days when she comes back Amy: Right. Crystal: from her dad’s and sometimes, we ha we have hard conversations and. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: she starts to understand stuff and it’s helpful, but, I’m forever grateful that we’re all friends now. It wasn’t always like that. I, I, used to be the devil to them, Amy: Crystal: but we all, they’re, they are, very thankful. That, that we’re still around, and so it’s working well. Amy: yeah. I think it’s really important to realize, if prospective foster parents are listening that like you say, sure, maybe I can provide a nicer house and maybe I can feed them whatever the heck they Crystal: Paper, Amy: of. Yes. Pay Crystal: all stuff. Amy: Yes. Yes, exactly. But that’s not everything. Part of a lot of it is that they deserve and they want to be with their mom and dad or with their grandma, whoever they can be with. But I’ve seen that with my adopted kids. We have a really good relationship with one of our bio moms and. My daughter’s five and she will sometimes say, why can’t I live with mama so-and-so?and I’m just like, yeah, I’m so sorry. And she’s doing great now, if the circumstances were different, they’d be different, but they weren’t back then. And kids want to be with those biological ties, want to be with those people that they grew up with and look like and love. And I think that’s really, can be really hard to understand as a foster family because we think, I have this, and this to offer them. Crystal: We can never offer them that biology or that instinctual innate bonding love. Amy: Yes, we can love the heck out of ’em, but it’s different. Crystal: Yeah, and I’m really grateful that I had. Adopted kids with very healthy, relationships with biological mothers and fathers and families, we’re actually quite close. And so it helped me understand that a little bit sooner, I think. As long as they’re healthy and the child is safe, they’re, I promise you, it’s worth it. It’s worth hanging onto that relationship. It’s never worth. Cutting it off because it will come back sometime. It might even be in adulthood, but it will come back and it will be a big issue. And this way she knows we’re all transparent. She knows, I’ll ask her about her dad and how her visit was, she could tell me, things like that. So yeah, it’s. Amy: better place for kids to have, in their families to be able to say, I miss Mama some, whoever, and I miss this person. And for us parents to say. It’s okay. Like I’m sorry, you do deserve to get to be with them, but because of life you don’t like, I would rather our kids be able to say those things than to, go into adulthood and find them selves in a not healthy situation, So I think we can provide that safety to our adoptive children. And I have an adopted child who we don’t have a relationship. The mom completely fell off and. I don’t know. Like I reach out every few months in hopes that I’ll get a response, but I don’t, And so that happens too. And it’s unfortunate, but that’s how it is. Crystal: And I think it’s also important to say that doesn’t mean the birth parent doesn’t love their kid. they’ve probably come to a reality that they’re not Amy: In a good place. Crystal: a good place and they don’t wanna mess things up or bother anything. and that’s how one of the, our birth mothers are, is they just don’t wanna, mess things up. And so they don’t, and it’s fine, but we still buy Christmas presents for. From her and, we still do her shopping and we, little things like that. and it’s also interesting because now that, now that, she’s older, our foster child is older, and, for all intents and purposes at this point, we’re just great family friends on the, on paper. But she views me as mom and I. That’s great and she also talks about her other mom, so Amy: Which is great. some kids do have multiple moms, multiple dads, and that’s okay. Crystal: And there was a point where, we really did need some help. And so we’ve, we had another foster family and that other foster family and us were best of friends. And it, this has really turned into a village and she knows, the other foster mom and I, we both go to parent teacher conference and we both, I don’t know how many of you have experienced this who are foster parents, but food always seems to be an issue. And they are hoarding food and always wanting food and always checking to make sure there is food. And so I first thing out of her mouth when I pick her up is, what are we having for dinner? What’s for dinner? First thing, and then first thing is she walks in the house, is opens the fridge or opens the pantry. And so it was actually starting to drive me crazy and that’s my problem. But so did, Amy: I feel that, Crystal: I did want her to understand something and I said, there were some times, that your dad didn’t have food. Or your mom didn’t have food and you suffered for it. And so psychologically you suffer from that a little bit. So I’m telling you this, not because I’m telling you not to open the fridge, but I’m telling you that they have some psychological stuff there. that happens. And so we do have those hard conversations and I always make sure I tell her, your parents, love you. They’ve always loved you, but at times they didn’t have food to feed themselves and couldn’t feed you. And so it’s affected you that way. And, making sure that they always know that their, parents love them is really important. Amy: Yeah, I agree with that. That’s awesome. these podcasts always go by really fast, but if there was anything that you could. Advise or recommend to anybody that’s considering foster care? What would be something that you would say that you’ve learned that you would’ve loved to know at the beginning or something like that? Crystal: With my experience, our experience, I wouldn’t trade any of it. we’ve learned so much. But number one is, as a foster parent, our job is to be the biggest cheerleader we can be for the parents to get their kids back if it’s possible. and if it’s not possible, you can still love them. You can still support him Amy: Yeah. And hopefully have a relationship if that Crystal: and have a relationship. Absolutely. the other thing, if you’re new into foster care or if you are, seeking something, it’s okay. We were to, and we were blessed with the miracle and,the crazy thing the week that. We were called about our son, being a safe haven baby. Those of you who aren’t quite sure, that means that he was dropped off at the hospital, no questions asked, walked in, left at the emergency, and walked out. There were two babies in Texas that were found in the trash can that same week, but thankfully they were, being, the dogs were being walked and found them before they died. Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: So they did live, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: but just thinking about that and thinking that could have been my son, just, I can’t even, I can’t even think about that. The other thing is about that particular situation. I remember I had taken him to the doctor just as a baby checkup and and. I loved our doctor. Great. Raised all my kids. And, he said, I remember him saying, how do they, how do people do that? How do I can’t believe birth mother or, mothers would do that? And I immediately said, thank goodness they did. Amy: Yes, I Crystal: Thank goodness they did. Amy: And I, he immediately realized what he had said. And, Yeah. Yeah. Crystal: so that kinda stuff goes through foster care as well. and to the, families out there who maybe have had kids go to foster care, this, it is a safe place. Hopefully, hopefully, you can trust it and,and not everybody’s perfect by any means, but, the goal should be getting him back. No matter how much you love them, and if you really love them, do that and keep a connection with them. The more people that love a kid, the better, and I learned that through adoption. There’s no reason to cut off birth. Mothers who place their babies for adoption is the more people that love somebody, the better that person is, Amy: Yeah. I totally agree. Yeah. thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your passion for reunification. I also have a passion for reunification. and I agree. It’s such an experience to get to. Stay connected with those kids that have been with you and to also see those parents succeed. I think that’s pretty incredible to get to see a parent in their lowest of lows and then do everything they can to get their kid back and get their kid back. Like what an awesome thing to get to be a part of as a foster family. so yes. So thank you so much for sharing your time and experience with us, and we Crystal: My pleasure. Amy: it. Crystal: My pleasure. Thank you so much for having me. Amy: Yes. Thanks for joining us for fostering Conversations. To learn more about foster care, go to www.utahfostercare.org.

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Market Magic: A Culinary Quest for Grandma's Legacy Dish Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-03-07-08-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A napfény halványan szűrődött be a központi vásárcsarnok üvegablakain keresztül, ahogy István a főbejáraton lépett be.En: The sunlight faintly filtered through the glass windows of the kórház as István stepped in through the main entrance.Hu: Az épület tele volt emberekkel, mindenki a legjobb portékát kereste az asztalukra.En: The building was filled with people, everyone searching for the best goods for their tables.Hu: István szíve gyorsabban vert.En: István's heart beat faster.Hu: Elkövetkezett a Nőnap, és Juditot, valamint a családját meg akarta lepni egy különleges étellel, amelyet nagyanyja gyakran készített.En: Nőnap had arrived, and he wanted to surprise Judit and her family with a special dish that his grandmother often made.Hu: Ehhez azonban pontosan a megfelelő hozzávalókra volt szüksége.En: However, for this, he needed exactly the right ingredients.Hu: A piacon lépkedve körülötte gyümölcsök és zöldségek, színes chili, és fűszerek vibráltak. Az illatok keveredtek: paprika őrölt aromája, friss kenyér, és valami különleges, amit csak a piac adhat.En: Walking around the market, surrounded by fruits and vegetables, vibrant chili, and spices, the scents blended together: the ground aroma of paprika, fresh bread, and something special that only the market could provide.Hu: István listájával kezében kutatott: paprikát, hagymát, fokhagymát, füstölt kolbászt, és savanyú káposztát keresett.En: With the list in his hand, István searched for paprika, onions, garlic, smoked sausage, and sauerkraut.Hu: A nagyanyja tökéletes receptje szerint ezek nélkülözhetetlenek voltak.En: According to his grandmother's perfect recipe, these were indispensable.Hu: De a piacon a tavaszi újjáéledés és a Nőnap ünneplése miatt sok mindennek nyoma se volt.En: But due to the spring revival at the market and the celebration of Nőnap, many things were nowhere to be found.Hu: István lassan végigsétált a sorok között, próbálva elnyomni a kétségbeesését.En: István slowly strolled through the aisles, trying to suppress his despair.Hu: Mi lesz, ha nem találja meg az összes hozzávalót?En: What if he couldn't find all the ingredients?Hu: Mit fog szólni Judit, ha nem sikerül?En: What would Judit say if he couldn't succeed?Hu: A zsúfolt kis helyen, egy ismerős arc tűnt fel neki.En: In the crowded little space, a familiar face appeared to him.Hu: László, a mindig mosolygós, ám félelmetes tekintetű eladó egy sokat ígérő pult mögött állt.En: László, the always smiling, yet intimidating-looking vendor, stood behind a promising stall.Hu: István habozott, de tudta, hogy László talán segíthetne.En: István hesitated, but knew that László might be able to help.Hu: Mélyet lélegzett és odalépett.En: He took a deep breath and stepped forward.Hu: — Szia, László! — köszöntötte.En: "Hi, László!" he greeted.Hu: — Szükségem lenne egy kis segítségre.En: "I could use a little help."Hu: László végigmérte Istvánt, majd széles mosollyal válaszolt:En: László looked over István, then replied with a broad smile:Hu: — Mit szeretnél tudni, barátom?En: "What would you like to know, my friend?"Hu: — A nagymamám receptjét próbálom újra elkészíteni.En: "I'm trying to recreate my grandmother's recipe.Hu: Kéne egy kis útmutatás bizonyos hozzávalók beszerzéséhez — vallotta be István.En: I need some guidance in acquiring certain ingredients," admitted István.Hu: — Nagymamád? — emelte fel a szemöldökét László.En: "Your grandmother?" László raised his eyebrows.Hu: — Hogyan hívták?En: "What was her name?"Hu: — Erzsébet — válaszolt István, és próbálta nem elárulni a hangja remegését.En: "Erzsébet," István answered, trying not to reveal the tremor in his voice.Hu: László szája tátva maradt, aztán nevetni kezdett.En: László's mouth dropped open, then he started laughing.Hu: — Erzsébet néni!En: "Erzsébet néni!Hu: Gyakran járt hozzám vásárolni!En: She often came to me to shop!Hu: Saját fűszerkeverékeimért jött mindig.En: She always came for my special spice blends.Hu: Tudod mit?En: You know what?Hu: Segítek neked — mondta László, és átbújt a pult mögötti polcokhoz.En: I'll help you," said László, and slipped behind the shelves behind the counter.Hu: István megkönnyebbült sóhaja kiszabadult belőle, miközben László készségesen sorakoztatta fel a hiányzó hozzávalókat.En: A sigh of relief escaped István as László eagerly lined up the missing ingredients.Hu: Együtt nevettek Erzsébet régi történetein, és István szíve megtelt emlékekkel.En: They laughed together over old stories of Erzsébet, and István's heart filled with memories.Hu: László még egy titkos hozzávalót is adott — egy különleges fűszerkeveréket —, amiről elmondta, hogy Erzsébet is mindig használta.En: László even gave him a secret ingredient—a special spice blend—saying that Erzsébet always used it as well.Hu: — Próbáld ki ezt is.En: "Try this too.Hu: Meglátod, hogy a nagymamád büszke lesz odafentről — javasolta László kedvesen.En: You'll see that your grandmother will be proud from above," suggested László kindly.Hu: István mosolygott, a piac forgatagát nem is érzékelte már.En: István smiled, barely noticing the bustle of the market anymore.Hu: Az összes hozzávalót meglelte, ráadásul új ötlettel találkozott.En: He had found all the ingredients and encountered a new idea.Hu: Amikor végre elindult hazafelé, érezte, hogy most már képes lesz becsülettel átadni nagyanyja örökségét, de közben a saját kreativitását is megcsillogtatva.En: As he finally headed home, he felt confident that he could honor his grandmother's legacy while also showcasing his own creativity.Hu: Nőnapon Judit elérzékenyült, mikor az elkészült ételt megkóstolta.En: On Nőnap, Judit was moved when she tasted the finished dish.Hu: István önbizalommal telve nézte, ahogy a családja élvezettel falatozott.En: István, filled with confidence, watched as his family ate with delight.Hu: Tudta, hogy Erzsébet fentről mosolyog.En: He knew that Erzsébet was smiling from above. Vocabulary Words:faintly: halványanfiltered: szűrődöttpace: lépkedvevibrant: vibráltakground: őröltrevival: újjáéledésstrolled: végigsétáltdespair: kétségbeesésintimidating: félelmetesvendor: eladóhesitated: habozottacquiring: beszerzéséhezeyebrows: szemöldökéttremor: remegésétsecret: titkosblend: fűszerkeveréketdelight: élvezettelindispensable: nélkülözhetetleneklegacy: örökségétmarketplace: piacremains: nyomascents: illatoksuppressed: elnyomniencountered: találkozottguidance: útmutatásrelief: megkönnyebbültexclaimed: válaszoltbustle: forgatagátconfidence: önbizalommalheirloom: örökségét

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We're halfway through the bookThis week, on the world's greatest user-generated movie creation podcast we're proving goons, with Punch's bachelor years & Joel's big Quiche storySend us YOUR film (or TV) suggestions by leaving a review on Apple or by getting in touch with us by email dreamfactorypod@gmail.com, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, Tik Tok or Instagram.The Dream Factory is a comedy podcast that turns YOUR film ideas into movie masterpieces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debriefing about completed film projects is a must in my opinion. That's why on the Season 11 premiere of The Producer Podcast I'm sitting down with the producing team of My 7 Grandmas for our first debrief episode of the show. Find out what the producers hoped to do going into the film and lessons they learned along the way as the producing journey continues. Host: Micah VersemannGuests: Scott & Diane Peterson, Ben GeiserFilm TrailerGet your copy of The Producer's Life Book today

If you were a ghost, how would you reach out to the people you loved? In this episode, we hear from someone who thinks their child's playhouse is a portal for her mother. We also talk to our friends from Doctor Ghost Hunters about their latest trip to the Haunted Hill House in Mineral Wells, Texas and hear from a woman who was haunted by her son before he was born. Remember to send your scary stories to hauntedafpodcast@gmail.com & to tag us in any creepy/fun reels you see! If you have a scary story to share with the show, please send it to hauntedafpodcast@gmail.com. We love written stories but audio and/or video is our favorite!

Lego Hair plans a family excursion to a property that Grandma Duggar owns. He takes them on a hike through some very rough terrain. The footwear that this family chose was...ill-advised at best. At least in the last scene the kids decide to give Grandma a spa day. In a previous episode recap there was an in-frame shot of Tim Tebow's first book, "Through My Eyes". We dig into the Tebow family, their connection into the IBLP sphere, and how Tim became a poster boy for Christians. It seems "Timmy" was being propped up to be a big deal before he was even conceived. We assume that was a rough comparison situation for this siblings...whatever their names are. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, blog posts and more. We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merp, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.comTake a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

If you've ever thought, “Why didn't anyone prepare me for this?” — this episode is for you. So many women are doing all the “right” things, yet still feel exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or just off in ways they can't quite explain. Too often, we're told it's simply part of aging.   In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I'm joined by Dr. Amy Shah, whose work — and new book, Hormone Havoc — is helping change the conversation around women's health. We talk about why women's health has been historically overlooked, how nutrition has been left out of critical medical education, and why so many women feel dismissed when they seek real answers — especially during perimenopause and menopause.   Dr. Shah explains how hormonal shifts affect the brain, gut, metabolism, mood, and nervous system — and why symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, cravings, and poor sleep are signals, not failures. We explore simple, science-backed ways to support hormones through food, movement, and lifestyle, including walking, strength training, gut health, stress resilience, and why alcohol affects women differently in midlife.   We also talk about purpose, community, and connection, and why women are evolutionarily wired to thrive in this next phase of life.   If you've been searching for clarity, validation, or a more compassionate roadmap for this chapter, this episode offers exactly that. Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

I love the story from Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories called, "When Grandma Banged the Barrel." Grandma was out of food, there was no way to get more for who knew how long. She prayed and was impressed to bang the flour barrel. And when she did, there was flour in the bottom - enough to make a loaf of bread. For the next several weeks, that's how Grandma got her food. The barrel never lacked until Grandpa came with more supplies. Our story this week is a special one from the Bible about God sending blessings from heaven for a widow and her two sons. Year B Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Showers of BlessingWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: NoaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Send a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 33, "A Tale of Two Kidnappings," from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopWith the Nancy Guthrie case dominating headlines, this chapter reveals what kidnapping calls are really like for cops—and the difference between what you see on TV and what actually happens on the streets.Most kidnapping calls are bullshit. But when they're real, every cop drops everything.The first story: One of Patrick's first nights riding solo. A "kidnapping" call that turned out to be a domestic dispute, with an unfortunate twist.The second story: A real kidnapping. A mother duct-taped to a chair, beaten unconscious by her ex in a crack cocaine-fueled rage. Her five-year-old son is missing. Every cop on the shift came together. They weren't going home until they got that child back.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

We are back with a brand new episode featuring the return of Black Santa himself! He brings along his elf Mia, as she comes on answers our horny questions and tells us about her not so long relationship history. Plus Gee tells us about some Mia Mishaps at HQ The Lounge. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Fresh off a haircut and driving around Brandon is all over the place on this one, Credere tries to bring him back in. Velcro wallets are just a small part of "Wallet Talk". A Grandmas love, quick sports talk and not seeing some people for a decade and the reasons behind it. Don't take things personal, just stay fresh, out your feelings and in your bag.

This episode explores the jaw-dropping new discoveries in human evolution: How modern humans carry Neanderthal DNA—up to 4% of your genome The surprising revelation: most interspecies couplings involved human females and male Neanderthals What this tells us about our ancestors, survival, and evolution The myth of “pure” Homo sapiens vs. Neanderthals—only hybrids survived How this research rewrites what we thought we knew from school and textbooks Science is messy, surprising, and sometimes hilarious… and it turns out your grandma played a starring role in our evolutionary history.

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Today's episode is a whirlwind of politics, history, and science: Democrats panic over ICE showing up at polling places—what's really going on? Voter roll controversies, blocked SAFE Act, and Senate maneuvers stalling Trump nominees Texas election drama: Ken Paxton, Cornyn, Tallarico, and the chaos shaping midterms Grandma's surprising past: modern humans carry Neanderthal DNA, revealing interspecies breeding How new discoveries rewrite what we thought we knew about evolution and human ancestry From election security to ancient DNA, it's all in one wild, eye-opening episode.

I love the story from Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories called, "When Grandma Banged the Barrel." Grandma was out of food, there was no way to get more for who knew how long. She prayed and was impressed to bang the flour barrel. And when she did, there was flour in the bottom - enough to make a loaf of bread. For the next several weeks, that's how Grandma got her food. The barrel never lacked until Grandpa came with more supplies. Our story this week is a special one from the Bible about God sending blessings from heaven for a widow and her two sons. Year B Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Showers of BlessingWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: NoaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

I love the story from Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories called, "When Grandma Banged the Barrel." Grandma was out of food, there was no way to get more for who knew how long. She prayed and was impressed to bang the flour barrel. And when she did, there was flour in the bottom - enough to make a loaf of bread. For the next several weeks, that's how Grandma got her food. The barrel never lacked until Grandpa came with more supplies. Our story this week is a special one from the Bible about God sending blessings from heaven for a widow and her two sons. Year B Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Showers of BlessingWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: NoaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Dr. Laura Scherck Wittkoff welcomes Ann Medlock and John Graham, the founders and leaders of the Giraffe Heroes Project—an organization that has spent over 40 years celebrating ordinary people who "stick their necks out" for the common good. From their serendipitous Superman movie meet-cute to building a global movement around courage, compassion, and community, Ann and John share how storytelling became their most powerful tool for inspiring action and creating change. Key Topics Discussed The Power of Storytelling Over Preaching - John's evolution: realizing that 10,000 years of human history—from Neanderthals to troubadours—proves that **stories inspire action** in ways speeches cannot - How storytelling bypasses the mind's objections and goes straight to the heart - The role of narrative in communicating core values and inspiring heroism Redefining Courage - Courage isn't gender-specific—it's something we all possess - Ann's bold stance: firing an advisor who claimed courage was a "man's issue" - John's journey: recognizing that emotional and spiritual courage are as powerful as physical bravery - Why physical courage (climbing mountains, dodging bullets) was easier than the emotional courage required for real change The Giraffe Heroes Project: Mission & Impact - Founded in 1981 by Ann Medlock as an antidote to violence and trivia in media - Nearly 2,000 giraffes honored across 30+ fields and 16+ countries - Seven overseas affiliates extending impact globally - Civil disobedience (à la Gandhi and MLK) is celebrated; actions must benefit significant numbers of people Collaboration Over Competition - The Giraffe Heroes school program is built on collaboration, not competition - Free, digital-accessible curriculum for teachers worldwide - The program transforms classrooms: creating "communities of learners" instead of isolated, competing students - The powerful bicycle story: a student's classmates cheer when he masters riding a two-wheel bike—something that wouldn't have happened before the program Education & Youth Empowerment - Over 2,000 classroom downloads; approximately 375,000 children reached through print materials - Materials available free at Giraffe.org/teachers (email sign-up only) - The US Navy uses the program in overseas schools - Cartoon characters "Stanley" (Stand Tall) and "Beatrice" (Be Tall)—giraffe twins—tell stories to 3-year-olds about bravery and caring - Grandpa and Grandma tell different versions to reach multiple learning styles - Teachers report that kids shift from isolated to connected when exposed to the program The Ripple Effect of Recognition - Many heroes don't see themselves as heroic and are reluctant to share their stories - Telling giraffe stories inspires not just the public, but the giraffes themselves - Real example: a small-town barber doing community work thinks no one is watching—until the story is told and volunteers and support arrive - Some giraffes report they considered quitting but were re-energized by hearing their own story shared Overcoming Barriers - **Funding:** The biggest ongoing challenge. Some funders prefer direct interventions (saving redwoods, backing candidates) over storytelling - Early federal grants supported classroom curriculum development (over $1M across 10 years) - Money and mindset: convincing people that purpose-driven storytelling is as important as tactical giving - The "lightweight" perception: early critics dismissed storytelling as trivial until results were undeniable The Love Story Within the Hero Story - Ann and John met at a writer's group in New York, 1981-1982 - Ann invited John to see the original Superman movie (somewhat reluctantly) - Their three-day courtship led to a 44+ year partnership - John initially thought the giraffe concept was "lightweight" but came to see Ann as a "troubadour for our times" - Wedding entry music: Superman theme - John writes the bylaws; Ann does the creative, bold work—"it works out well" Aging, Purpose, and Public Health - Doing good has measurable health benefits, especially for aging populations - Purpose-driven service is a form of preventive medicine - Ann is 92 years old and "not quitting"; John is 83 and still creating TikToks and short-form videos - Stories of older heroes: a woman in her 80s smuggling pharmaceuticals to Central American revolutionaries, organizing environmentalists and tribes in the Pacific Northwest - The Swiss watch metaphor: a life without purpose is like a watch with no hands—what's the point? Adapting & Staying Relevant - Evolution from LPs (33s) shipped to radio stations → print materials → digital access - Now on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms - Constantly reinventing tactics and strategies while staying true to the 1981 mission - Not falling behind culturally is essential to remaining impactful The Dream: "Giraffe" as a Verb - Ann's top wish: for "giraffe" to become a verb—"Let's giraffe this!" - Similar to how "Google" and "Kleenex" became verbs - A measure of cultural penetration and lasting impact Global Scale, Tiny Budget - Working on less than $100K annually - "Tiny but mighty" organization with genuinely global impact - Known from North America to Singapore - Seven overseas affiliates amplifying reach Inspiration from Other Heroes - Ann draws inspiration from Nelson Mandela's autobiographies and insightful life stories - John's personal mantra: Robert Frost's "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood / I took the one less traveled by / And that's all the difference" - Ann's personal song: "Whatever Lola Wants" from Damn Yankees—she's created something from nothing and keeps iterating **Website:** Giraffe.org - **Teacher Materials:** Giraffe.org/teachers (free, digital, email sign-up) - **Contact:** Laura at Small and Gutsy (laura@smallandgutsy.org) - **Social Media:** Giraffe Heroes on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts **Ann Medlock** is a freelance editor, publicist, and writer who founded the Giraffe Heroes Project in 1981. She was named an Education Innovator by the National Education Association and received the Caring Institute's Caring Award. At 92 years old, she continues to lead the organization and develop new materials. **John Graham** is the Executive Director of Giraffe Heroes. A former US Foreign Service officer, he has worked on peace initiatives across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He has climbed Denali's north wall, hitchhiked around the world, and worked as a war correspondent. He and Ann have been partners for 44 years.

Hey Clutterbugs! Decluttering after death, estate clean out reality, and how to deal with inherited clutter . . . today I'm sharing what it was really like to clear out my grandmother's condo. But this matters before you find yourself in the situation I did too: the same “what's important vs what's just stuff?” problem is why our homes get cluttered, our decision fatigue skyrockets, and letting go feels impossible. Two years after my grandma passed, we did the final clear-out, and the shocking part was this: we didn't know what mattered because we didn't know the stories. Everything just looked like “stuff,” and it completely paralyzed us. I'm also joined by Nick Fox, the creator behind “millennial inheritance” videos where people share the wild things families are left to triage after a loved one passes. These are important conversations to have, and I'm hoping this podcast will give you a roadmap for doing so. We talk about:- Why estate cleanouts can take months (or years)- Grief + decision fatigue + guilt (and how to break the freeze)- The difference between value and meaning (hello, my chipped mug moment)- Legacy Lists (Matt Paxton's idea): 5 items + the story behind them- Conversations to have now so your family isn't left guessing later You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ And you can find Nick on all platforms @NickFoxRadio #clutterbug #podcast #declutter #clutter #decluttering #organization #minimalism #estatesale #inheritance #swedishdeathcleaning #sentimentalclutter #grief #NickFox #MillenialInheritance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're chatting with Margy McCarthy, a 29-year-old who did something most of us only dream about — she walked away from a corporate career to take over her grandmother's 57-year-old resale business, Elite Repeat. Grandma, Betty started Elite Repeat in 1969 in the Chicago suburbs as a consignment business. For over 50 years, she ran her shop with no website, no social media – just word of mouth, a gift for connection, and an eye for craftsmanship and quality in vintage pieces. All these years later, the regulars who came in with their moms are now coming in with their daughters. Our guest today, Margy, grew up with a front row seat to all of it — doing her homework on a vintage sofa in the consignment room, watching her grandmother and learning early that the real business wasn't the clothes. It was the relationships. On today's show, she'll share how she found her way back to Elite Repeat, as the  pull of the business became impossible to ignore.  In 2024, she sat down with her grandmother, who is now 92, and made it official. Since then, she's built Elite Repeat's first ever website, grown their audience on TikTok and Instagram, and attracted consignors flying in from the East Coast after finding Elite Repeat through her videos. Margy shares the story of how Betty built Elite Repeat from a single gown to a destination for St. John knits and vintage furs, and – speaking of – we'll  get into the craft of vintage fur: how to choose it, how to care for it, and why Margy thinks the renewed interest comes with a real responsibility. And we talk about what it means to carry forward something your grandmother built, brick by brick, for nearly six decades. DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:41] After leaving competitive diving, Margy found her interest in fashion rising. [5:06] Margy's early memories of being at Elite Repeat with her grandma. [6:47] How Betty started Elite Repeat in 1969, and grew the business entirely through word of mouth [10:48] How secondhand shopping has shifted over the decades [16:02] Taking the leap to leave her corporate job and take over Elite Repeat [17:24] What Betty taught Margy about running the business [19:22] The relationships at the heart of Elite Repeat [23:24] Expanding Elite Repeat's reach beyond the local community. [26:31] Facing the challenges of taking over — like building the website, learning photography, and navigating people and emotions.  [29:10] St. John knits are one of the shop's specialties.  [31:16] Elite Repeat has always specialized in vintage furs, and the responsibility behind recirculating vintage furs  [34:46] How to pick out an investment vintage fur coat — what to look for [36:04] How to take care of a vintage fur coat. [41:43] Margy's personal style philosophy includes tailoring, and dressing with intention [44:37] Special pieces and memorable finds.  EPISODE MENTIONS:  Elite Repeat @eliterepeatresale on Instagram @shopeliterepeat on TikTok The Merchandise Mart York Furrier Rae Harrison LET'S CONNECT: 

I love the story from Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories called, "When Grandma Banged the Barrel." Grandma was out of food, there was no way to get more for who knew how long. She prayed and was impressed to bang the flour barrel. And when she did, there was flour in the bottom - enough to make a loaf of bread. For the next several weeks, that's how Grandma got her food. The barrel never lacked until Grandpa came with more supplies. Our story this week is a special one from the Bible about God sending blessings from heaven for a widow and her two sons. Year B Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Showers of BlessingWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: NoaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

It's Festive Friday time and we're heading to Roku for a 2025 Christmas movie! ABOUT MERRY LITTLE MYSTERY A woman returns to her grandparents' town to become the new Secret Santa, following her grandfather's tradition. While delivering anonymous gifts, she must evade a reporter's investigation and finds romance. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MERRY LITTLE MYSTERY November 19, 2025 | Roku CAST & CREW OF MERRY LITTLE MYSTERY Jordin Sparks as Natasha Maxwell Keon Alexander as Adrian Langley BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Natasha Maxwell returns home to her grandma's house for Christmas, completely jobless. Sad face. She loves being home for Christmas. So many memories with her late grandfather. There's a reporter going around trying to find out who the town's secret Santa is. There's someone who has been buying people presents every year but has remained anonymous. One night, Natasha's grandma gives her a book and a letter that Grandpa wants Natasha to have. He wants her to take over the role of Candy Cane Santa. She goes for a walk, thinks about it, SHE'S IN! She and Grandma go shopping and deliver their first batch of gifts, including an oven! The next day, the people gather around, excited to see that Secret Santa is happening! But there's a reporter in town named Adrian who is there to try to figure out who the Secret Santa is. They start hanging out though cuz he's hot and she keeps having to come up with excuses for why certain things are happening because she doesn't want him to find out it's her. Unfortunately, he pieces it together and captures it on video. He gives her a chance to come clean and she asks him to please not publish the article. It would ruin the tradition. He does publish the article, but not outing her as the Secret Santa. Flash forward a year and they're still together, she's opening up a Secret Santa office to expand into other cities and her and Adrian are gonna get married! Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here it is, the first chapter of my latest book Escaping Quicksand. I thought it was necessary for the reader to understand that I too have found myself in quicksand and realized there was no rock bottom to hit. Through escaping "the quicksand", I learned the lesson of the unpopular truth that you have to make yourself a priority.  How Did I Get In the Pit of Despair? I've always been a planner and organized. But the systems I brought into adulthood slowly started to break as the complexity of life increased by adding a spouse, a house, and children. I suppose it was around the time of the 2008 recession that life gave the final push into the pit of despair. My father had fallen which led to a decline in his health and ultimately his passing. My sister and I shared roles to care for him and then settle his estate but it was a lot financially, logistically, and emotionally. On top of that I had become a very negative person that no one really wanted to be around. The more I fought to not sink lower in the quicksand of the pit of despair, the deeper I fell.  Grandma's Car As I was getting ready to turn 40 I realized that no one was coming to save me. If it was to be it was up to me! I remembered all the inspirational and motivational speakers I'd heard in the back seat of my grandma's car and when I'd been in tow with my mother at events. Some of their one liners started popping into my head. It was at that point that I realized I needed to support myself in the same way I support my family members in their daily lives, with their diet, physical fitness, and education! It was up to me to fix my broken life. We are so busy taking care of everyone else that we get lost in the mix and never get put on the list. The first thing I did was organize my physical spaces and that's when I wrote Organization is a Learnable Skill.  Pampering Is Not Self Care Yes, a pedicure is nice, but we need to do so much more to take care of ourselves. There's child care and elder care — but when do we get to self-care? It's not selfish. When I realized no one was coming to save me, I was not ready to assume care for myself. My life was a mess, and I remember thinking, "How was this my life?" I had taken care of my family, of course, but something clicked and I knew, "If it was to be, it was up to me." That felt overwhelming because at that point I could only go day by day. I freed up time by quitting my job, and it became my mission to get out of the quicksand. This book explains how I took care of myself so that I could better take care of everyone else. We all know the cliché truth that on an airplane you have to put on your own air mask before helping a child. It's uncomfortable to focus on yourself — but you must. If you loved hearing this chapter, then you'll want to preorder your hard copy of Escaping Quicksand because you'll immediately join the book club. I'll be releasing the audio version one week at a time to allow you to process and implement the chapter. There will also be discussion questions for the community to chat about. I look forward to seeing you in the book club! EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® Preorder your hard copy of Escaping Quicksand Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media

A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in November of 2013, when Kitty Hailey, Christine Lee and Josh Healey share stories of surprising family situations.

Folks over 65 are putting in a lot of screen time. In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that people 60 years and older spend more than half their daily leisure time in front of screens, mostly watching TV or videos. Since the pandemic, that screen time has increased. Is addiction on the rise? And what's the best use of screen time for any of us? We're parsing out all the questions with Ipsit Vahia, the Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. Interested in more stories about how technology is changing daily life? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy