Podcasts about Here be dragons

Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and — officially, loudly, and necessarily — a published author. Her debut book, Black. Single. Mother.: Real Life Tales of Longing and Belonging, dropped in March 2026, and it is already doing exactly what the best books do: making people uncomfortable in the most clarifying ways.In this conversation, Jamilah and I go deep. We talk about what Aunt Toni Morrison taught us about writing the books we need—and what it means to actually do it. We trace the wreckage of the 1965 Moynihan Report, the myth of the absentee Black father, and the way respectability politics decides which single Black mothers this culture chooses to celebrate and which ones it chooses to punish. We talk about Nia Long, Taraji P. Henson, and Cardi B. We talk about the African ancestral village and why every-other-weekend is not enough. And we talk about what it costs all of us—not just women—when we fail to love one another fully.This is one of those episodes you share. With the single mothers in your life. With the men who need to hear it. With anyone who's ever made an assumption about what a Black family is supposed to look likeThe class is in session.SHOW NOTESResources & ReferencesBlack. Single. Mother. by Jamilah Lemieux — [BOOK LINK PLACEHOLDER]Jamilah Lemieux on Instagram: @jamilahlemieux Jamilah's conversation with Nia Long — https://www.playboy.com/read/entertainment-culture/the-playboy-interview-nia-long?srsltid=AfmBOoocTvvAgpTBuKE2yVFLct-1QDEHfeQspaIQBISiJT7GC0s81gaP "Freaks and the American Ideal of Manhood" by James Baldwin — originally published in Playboy, 1985; submitted to Walter Lowe Jr., the magazine's first Black editor. Essay also published as "Here Be Dragons" in The Price of the Ticket (1985).The Negro Family: The Case for National Action (The Moynihan Report, 1965) — U.S. Department of LaborBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

Greetings listeners! May brings Mother's Day our way! Please join Kate and Sheila as they share a mother acrostic using book titles and celebrate stellar moms found in literature! Without moms where would people be? (One need only to read The Brothers Karamazov to find out

As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we're revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families.Raising emotionally healthy kids often begins with doing our own work as parents. When we address our own wounds and learn to set healthy boundaries, we create a stronger foundation for our children.In this episode, Melanie Shankle shares insights on generational patterns, emotional healing, and the impact relationships can have on young girls. We also talk about how parents can help their kids navigate friendship challenges, like mean-girl culture, while modeling emotional health at home.Melanie is a bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Big Boo Cast. Her book Here Be Dragons explores the importance of healing, boundaries, and building healthier relationships.Connect with Melanie:The Big Mama BlogThe Big Boo Cast podcastInstagramHere be Dragons bookResources mentioned:Sign up for Morning MinuteOpen a LearningRX centerThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here Be Dragons (Meditation 3): Trusting God in Silence and Darkness Bishop Michael Hunn of the Diocese of the Rio Grande offers the third meditation in “Here Be Dragons: three meditations on the apophatic Way,” reflecting on Jesus' raw prayer in Gethsemane and the apophatic experience of Holy Week where praise turns to abandonment and silence. He argues Christian leadership keeps tending earthly responsibilities while remaining open to God's will, practicing costly trust rather than resignation. Hunn critiques the urge to fill hospital rooms and church meetings with easy answers, insisting darkness and silence are not empty but the soil of resurrection that strips away false images of God tied to success or influence. He urges shared resources across a wealthy church and describes cyclists navigating dark tunnels by lightly touching shoulders, a metaphor for staying connected in risky ministry, reaching out, listening, and trusting God is quietly at work. 00:00 Welcome and Series Intro 00:37 Gethsemane and Surrender 02:07 Silence and Trust 03:42 Tomb Silence and Resurrection 05:20 Ministry Beyond the Map 06:53 God Is Good All the Time 07:55 Sharing Resources in the Church 08:48 Peloton Through Dark Tunnels 10:19 Leadership in Apophatic Times 12:53 Keep Searching and Closing Silence

Here Be Dragons: Lenten Meditations on the Silence and Darkness of God Bishop Michael Hunn introduces a series of three meditations titled "Here Be Dragons," focusing on Lent, the silence and darkness of God, and wilderness times, and exploring the APHA tradition of theology as a way of speaking about God when there is little to say. The meditations are designed as an audible experience available on both podcast and YouTube, with simple visuals, and listeners are invited to settle in with coffee or tea, perhaps light a candle, and pray along. The speaker offers gratitude to the seminarians and faculty of the Seminary of Sewanee, University of the South, who invited the meditations and first prayed them together on Ash Wednesday 2026, and also to the clergy of the Diocese of the Rio Grande, with the hope that the meditations will be edifying and support a holy Lent. 00:00 Lenten Meditation Series 00:13 Here Be Dragons Theme 00:26 How to Listen and Pray 00:54 Gratitude and Dedication 01:22 Closing Blessing for Lent

Here Be Dragons: Lent Meditation 1 — This Is Not God (The Apophatic Way) Bishop Michael Hunn of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande introduces the first of three Lenten meditations, “Here Be Dragons,” exploring the apophatic way of faith beyond the “map” of confident religious language. He contrasts cataphatic theology, which makes positive statements about God, with apophatic practice, which clarifies what God is not and leads into silence, darkness, and mystery when words fail. Using images of stars, road signs, and medieval maps, he explains that God-language points rather than contains. Lent is presented as an apophatic season of stripping away comforts through fasting, self-denial, and simplification so attention can rest on God alone, with the Book of Job as a key biblical example. He closes with the church's invitation to a holy Lent and shared silence. For a good introduction to apophatic theology throughout Christian history check out : The Darkness of God: Negativity in Christian Mysticism by Denys Turner. 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:39 Here Be Dragons Metaphor 01:43 Cataphatic God Talk 03:19 Signs and Star Pointers 06:09 Words Prepare Encounter 07:31 Entering the Apophatic Way 08:59 Lent as Stripping Away 10:42 Job at the Edge 13:40 On Not Fasting for Attention 14:31 Invitation to Silence

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

What do you do when the person who was supposed to nurture you becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode, Dr. Alison sits down with writer, speaker, and host of the Big Boo Cast, Melanie Shankle to explore the complicated terrain of mother wounds, emotional enmeshment, and the long road toward healing. From the outside, it can look like “normal family tension.” But in the body, something feels off. Together, they explore: What happens when your nervous system knew something wasn't safe before you had language for it The impact of criticism, competitiveness, and emotional parentification How shame can keep you believing the problem is you he difference between honoring a parent and tolerating hard Why distance sometimes becomes part of healing This isn't a conversation about blame. It's a conversation about truth-telling. About untangling enmeshment. About breaking generational patterns. About discovering what safety actually feels like. If you've ever felt torn between loyalty and self-protection… If you've wondered whether what you experienced “counts”… If you're learning to trust what your body has always known… This episode is honest, nuanced, and ultimately hopeful. Because healing one life can change a generation. More Resources: Connect with @melanieshankle on Instagram Order Melanie's latest book Here Be Dragons. Connect with @dralisoncook on Instagram Join the 80,000+ soul menders in our email community and receive weekly reflections and gentle practices here.  If you liked this episode, then you'll love: Episode 144: Healing the Soul Through Encounters with Jesus Featuring John Eldredge Episode 128: Generational Trauma—Overcoming Inherited Dysfunction & Legacy Burdens with therapist Gina Birkemeier

Parenting dynamics are complicated, to say the very least. Every mother and father will leave wounds on their children, no matter how carefully (or carelessly) they parent. Today I'm sitting down with Melanie Shankle, who was generous enough to share about the wounds left by her mother as well as the healing she's found in raising a daughter of her own. Through her bestselling books and hilarious podcast, Melanie has shared her life with us for nearly two decades—from the frivolous and fun stuff to the hard and the heavy stuff. Her most recent book, Here Be Dragons, was one of the best books I've read in the last year. In true Melanie fashion, this conversation about aging well, relating to young adult kids, and breaking generational cycles is as heavy as it is light. I think you'll enjoy every minute.Show Notes:What we mentioned:Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma by Melanie Shankle - https://a.co/d/0giagu3Sparkly Green Earrings: Catching the Light at Every Turn by Melanie Shankle - https://a.co/d/0TMFnLlSongs for the Anxious Heart - https://open.spotify.com/album/6mA22vsD5MvgUPCEPKgjBg?si=vHtRb743RuGHJQKLvAkK0w Scriptures we referenced:James 1:4Isaiah 61:32 Corinthians 1:4Where to find Melanie Shankle:The Big Boo Cast - https://pod.link/262921699@melanieshankle on InstagramAbout Hope Heals:For more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me: https://hopeheals.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/⁠Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664bebWant a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, a monthly digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from me and a curated roundup of the Internet's most redemptive content: http://eepurl.com/gGUnlfGet to know us:⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/spaces⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.com/Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

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Welcome to our yearly Recap Book Chat Awards for the year 2025.Most whimsical: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – Its dreamy, childlike philosophical tale of a young prince traveling planets, full of wonder, imagination, and gentle absurdity, captures pure whimsy more than any other on the list. BFG and Much Ado About Nothing also fit this category.Grittiest: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo – Depicting extreme poverty, injustice, prison brutality, prostitution, child suffering, and revolutionary violence in raw detail, it unflinchingly explores human misery and societal cruelty. Most unique format: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1 or 2) – Written entirely as witty, personal diary entries from a quirky Victorian-era heroine, this journal style stands out distinctly among traditional narratives, plays, and prose.Best opening line: The Green Ember by S.D. Smith “Heather had invented the game, but Picket made it magic.” Most unpredictable: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner – Filled with shocking twists involving deception, bigamy, and survival amid the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, its plot revelations keep readers guessing.Most intense: Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon-Family killed in front of her, captured by Indians, yet in love with an Indian man. Most impactful in society: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo – A monumental critique of social injustice that influenced reforms, human rights discourse, and popular culture worldwide through adaptations highlighting redemption and inequality.Most creative: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – Inventing an entire mythology, languages, maps, and world (Middle-earth) showcases unparalleled imaginative world-building.Best leading lady: Emmalyne Knox from The Quarryman's Bride by Tracie Peterson – Intelligent, resilient, compassionate, dealing with trauma from loss of sisters, home and betrothed. Best leading man: Aragorn from The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien. Brave warrior, wise strategist, skilled healer, humble leader, stoic strength and empathy. Aragorn demonstrates a balanced masculinity free of pettiness, unjust anger or despair. He epitomizes patience and loyalty beyond today's imagination! Best ending: Ferris by Kate Dicamillo, what a beautiful story of reconciliation and  community, Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle ends with her teaching her daughter to navigate the dragons (aka mean girls) in life.Changed our lives: Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam, preparing yourself for Spiritual Warfare along with the bishop in Les Miserables whose kindness changed Jean Valjean's life! Stands the test of time: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – Decades later, it remains a cultural cornerstone, influencing fantasy and enduring as a beloved classic.Best overall book: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – Masterful storytelling, rich themes of friendship, heroism, and good vs. evil, combined with enduring influence and depth, make it a standout masterpiece. Happy New Year dear readers!!!

About Web Golinkin:Web Golinkin is a seasoned healthcare executive, entrepreneur, and author with more than 35 years of leadership experience, including six CEO roles and three companies he co-founded. Over the last two decades, he has focused on expanding access to affordable, basic healthcare, establishing himself as a pioneer in both retail-based clinics and urgent care. His insights into the evolution of consumer-focused healthcare have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Today Show, Fox Business, and numerous industry conferences. Web is also the author of Here Be Dragons, published by Forbes Books in 2024. His career spans leadership positions across healthcare delivery, population health management, medical communications, and consumer health media, including his current role as president of Babson Diagnostics and previous leadership at FastMed Urgent Care, Health Dialog, RediClinic, America's Health Network, and American Medical Communications. A graduate of Harvard University, Web continues to shape the future of healthcare through innovation, accessibility, and patient-centered design.Things You'll Learn:Better Way can deliver 67 clinically equivalent tests from a fingertip blood sample, covering more than 80% of common primary care needs. This allows patients to avoid the traditional needle-based blood draw.Nearly a decade of validation, including thousands of study participants and hundreds of thousands of tests, demonstrates the scientific rigor behind the technology. This long research runway enabled FDA clearance and strong clinical confidence.About one-third of patients avoid blood testing due to needle phobia or inconvenience, contributing to major gaps in preventive care. A more straightforward, painless collection method directly addresses this barrier.Health systems can increase patient adherence and reduce reliance on phlebotomists by cross-training staff to use the system within 2.5 hours. This unlocks staffing flexibility and operational efficiency.Better Way focuses on reducing friction across the entire testing journey, including simplified, graphic-rich patient result reports. This empowers patients to understand their health without having to decipher complex medical language.Resources:Connect with and follow Web Golinkin on LinkedIn.Follow Babson Diagnostics on LinkedIn  and visit their website.

Melanie Shankle is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of The Big Boo podcast. Known for blending humor with heartfelt honesty, Melanie has built a career on finding the holy in the everyday and inviting others to do the same. Melanie opens up about her deeply complicated relationship with her mother and the ripple effects that shaped her own story. She shares how she had to confront her trauma head-on, not just to heal herself, but to become the steady, loving mother her daughter needed. We also talk about walking with her daughter Caroline through the emotionally challenging times of high school, and what it looks like to parent with empathy. Here Be Dragons: https://amzn.to/4a7UV3c Melanie's Website: https://thebigmamablog.com/ Follow Melanie on Instagram → @melanieshankle Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott https://www.kaitlinelliott.com/

Melanie Shankle is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of The Big Boo podcast. Known for blending humor with heartfelt honesty, Melanie has built a career on finding the holy in the everyday and inviting others to do the same. Melanie opens up about her deeply complicated relationship with her mother and the ripple effects that shaped her own story. She shares how she had to confront her trauma head-on, not just to heal herself, but to become the steady, loving mother her daughter needed. We also talk about walking with her daughter Caroline through the emotionally challenging times of high school, and what it looks like to parent with empathy. Here Be Dragons: https://amzn.to/4a7UV3c Melanie's Website: https://thebigmamablog.com/ Follow Melanie on Instagram → @melanieshankle Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott https://www.kaitlinelliott.com/

Welcome to our review of PR pitches and mergers and acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins, mergers and acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in November 2025.Andrew is the lead consultant PR, social, content and influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.Andrew also runs the advisory firm Andrew Bloch & Associates.Don't forget The PRmoment Award's early bird entry deadline, on 19 December Market OverviewNovember has been a very buoyant month.The market has seen great wins and has been extremely busy on the M&A front, which is probably expected since people were trying to complete deals before the budget announcement.It is an important time of year for pitches, as agencies line up new business for the following year and clients aim to get everything in place for 2026.PITCHESWarburtons appoints Burson The UK's biggest bakery appoints Burson to handle its brand and consumer communications, focusing on building its heritage and innovation narratives ahead of the company's 150th anniversary. Burson will also manage the corporate news agenda.BAKERY79 appoints Stakked The modern food-to-go concept, established by Park Garage Group, has hired Stakked for PR support. The campaign will focus on building consumer awareness and driving uptake as Bakery79 rapidly converts forecourt concessions as part of its acceleration into the UK food-to-go market.Astrid & Miyu appoints Aisle 8 The jewellery brand, which operates 20 UK stores alongside sites in New York and LA, selects Aisle 8 (a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle specialist) to elevate its brand image and media profile.Bodyform appoints Earnies The menstrual care brand, part of the Essity portfolio, has appointed Earnies to deliver a major awareness campaign highlighting the impact and challenges associated with heavy periods.Tonys Chocolonely appoints Shook and Here Be Dragons Tony's has appointed Shook and Here Be Dragons for a creative project celebrating the chunky nature of its chocolate bars. The campaign involves using high-profile talent, like 'The World's Strongest Footballer', as well as a PR stunt marking the standardization of the brand's signature red colour.WaterAid appoints Mischief The global water charity has selected Mischief to deliver its festive campaign and winter appeal. The project focuses on raising awareness and funds to support WaterAid's mission to help communities access clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene.Baller League appoints SoapBox The 6-a-side football league has hired SoapBox, a sport communications specialist, to handle its PR, event management, and press office function.Meta appoints John Doe Meta has expanded John Doe's brief to include creative communications for its wearables products, covering AI glasses, VR headsets, and other emerging technology from the Meta Wearables portfolio.The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism appoints W The Department of Tourism has awarded W a five-year contract for UK and European PR and communications. The agency will execute a strategic program covering media relations, influencer partnerships, and event activations to position the destination as a leading Caribbean holiday choice.Samsung appoints Ogilvy Samsung has expanded Ogilvy's remit to handle the brand's UK social and influencer work. This appointment builds on Ogilvy's existing relationship with Samsung, which includes B2B responsibilities across Europe.BMW Group appoints Kindred Kindred has been appointed to develop the creative communications strategy for both the BMW and Mini brands. The brief focuses o

Maybe the reason we feel like sometimes we 'can't' >> has nothing to do with being inadequate, but rather a past trauma is blocking our superpowers from emerging.  Rumi reminds us, “The inspiration you seek is already within you, be silent and listen."    This episode is the prequel to my Here Be Dragons ski run, and how it was not my skiing technique, but past trauma that prevented me from pointing my skis down the mountain.  What's your past trauma preventing you from?  Also, free subscribe to the InspoLetter! It's bespoke inspiration to boost your day, hand delivered to your inbox: www.InspoLetter.com Want to change your life? Then change your perspective. Join us! Topics we cover: Mental Health, spirituality, transformation, positivity, courage, obstacles, superpowers 

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What do you need to quit today? What do you need to start today? Go get lost. Go wander. Tolkien would approve.  Here Be Dragons meets baseball Allstar David Fry meets the infamous Paris winner Kristen Faulkner.  Cleaning out the fridge episode where we throw it together in the pot of >> how to transcend illusions, noticing your stories, shifting the narrative, rather, being the purposeful narrator.  **Special guest, we get a quick visit from the Taoist Famer. Love that guy. Need to plow more rows with him.  Free subscribe to the InspoLetter! It's bespoke inspiration to boost your day, hand delivered to your inbox: https://invisibleworld.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Want to change your life? Then change your perspective. Join us! Topics we cover: Sublimation, trust, patience, skills, decision making, positivity, courage, obstacles, superpowers 

Honestly. Wow. I don't know how to sell this episode. This is my best stuff.  My favorite stuff. Here Be Dragons miniseries is like shredding fresh pow.  If you don't like this one, this isn't the podcast for you :) This day forever changed my life.  Somehow one day, me, as a blue cruiser intermediate skier, on a random blizzard day, I end up on the edge of a double black diamond ski run called Here Be Dragons. Way above my pay grade.  Have you ever had a dragon breathing down your neck? It gets sweaty. Panicky. The slope is steep and deep.  Ever fought a dragon? What's your dragon called? Addiction, depression, debt, stress, failure, doubt?  Free subscribe to our Invisible World InspoLetter! Boost your day, https://invisibleworld.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Change your perspective >> change your life. Join us! Topics we cover: ONE GOOD TURN

In this special Mother's Day episode, Dr. Kim Kimberling sits down with bestselling author Melanie Shankle to talk about her latest book, Here Be Dragons. Together, they unpack the complexities of generational trauma and explore what it means to break old cycles in order to build a new legacy of healthy relationships. It's a conversation that's honest, refreshing, and full of humor. Whether you're a mother or not, this episode has something for you! Episode highlights include:  Generational trauma affects emotional growth and relationships. Self-worth can be deeply impacted by parental relationships. Humor can be a coping mechanism for deeper issues. Recognizing unhealthy patterns is crucial for personal growth. Parenting requires intentionality and awareness of past traumas. Melanie embraced her daughter's individuality instead of molding her. Healing can come from being the parent you wished you had. True love is built on friendship and authenticity. Identifying generational trauma requires honest self-assessment. Creating a positive legacy is essential for future generations. God's timing is perfect in relationships. Healing is a journey that takes baby steps. There can be beauty in the ashes of our past. Couples Conversation Guide:    Main takeaway:  If you were raised in the midst of unhealthy relationships, take heart—there is hope in Christ for a better future. Healing from past wounds opens the door to the freedom and joy of healthy, life-giving relationships. Along the journey, boundaries will protect your peace, forgiveness will soften your heart, and Christ must remain the foundation of it all.   Questions to Discuss:  What messages or behaviors from our families growing up do we find ourselves repeating—intentionally or not—in our relationship or with our children?   When we face conflict or stress, do our reactions feel like our own—or do they echo how our parents or caregivers responded?   Are there parts of our past—such as experiences of neglect, abuse, shame, or loss—that we haven't fully processed and might be impacting how we show up for each other and our children?   What do you hope your legacy will be?   Quotes from today's episode: "It's okay to not be perfect." “You've gotta have your truthtellers” “There are things we may not see as big, but they become big.”  “I always deflected with humor because I didn't want to feel anything too deeply.”  “They've achieved all these things that the world says is success, but they're still empty.”  “It's so healing to be the thing in someone else's life that you wish you would have had in your own.”  “I didn't get to have that mother, but I get to be that mother.” “There is something so beneficial about having someone who's not your friend, validate some of the experiences you've been through.”  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Use our Self Check Up Guide as an opportunity for honest self reflection.  Melanie Shankle's Here Be Dragons Listen to Melanie on her wildly popular podcast The Big Boo Cast If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !  Did you know we have resources for families- check those out HERE. Sign up for Dr. Kim's Marriage Multiplier email for practical weekly marriage tips!  

Melanie Shankle—New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of The Big Boo Cast—joins the podcast to discuss her latest book, Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma. Melanie shares her personal journey of navigating complex family dynamics, breaking generational cycles, and raising her daughter while fighting the “dragons” in life.   EPISODE AT A GLANCE: The meaning behind the title of her new book, “Here Be Dragons.” Melanie's personal stories of dealing with mean girl dynamics during her daughter's high school years and recognizing patterns from her relationships with her own mother and grandmother. The steps she took to address and heal from past wounds and the importance of forgiveness, setting boundaries, and seeking wisdom through prayer. Valuable parenting insights into the challenges of raising teenagers and the impact of generational trauma on parenting styles.   RESOURCES & LINKS: Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle on Amazon The Big Boo Cast Podcast on Apple Podcasts Melanie's Previous Episode on The SavvyCast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify On the Bright Side by Melanie Shankle on Amazon   CONNECT WITH MELANIE: Instagram: @melanieshankle Website: The Big Mama Blog   LIKED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! A Favorite Foodie Friend (And Author): Sophie Hudson Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube From Bookstore Owner to Author: Annie B. Jones on Owning The Bookshelf & Her New Book Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube   RATE & REVIEW: One of the best ways to support Family Savvy & The SavvyCast is by leaving a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for your support!

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

While Melanie went to Round Top with Caroline this past weekend, I watched a lot of basketball and Netflix, so we catch up on this episode about all of our respective adventures (on my end of things, to be clear, "adventures" is a super strong word). There's also a post-book club recap of our Here Be Dragons discussion with Perry, which was the 2025 gift we didn't even know we needed.  Also, I share about how I decided to celebrate my mama's birthday this year, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - JunkGypsy and Wander Inn - High Noon Market - Delamora Designs - SaPeyKa Jackets - Fraulein Boots - Round Top Fashion Guide - Auburn vs. Michigan State - Johni Broome's injury and redemption - Adolescence - our Patreon book club with Perry Shankle - Mama's poppyseed dressing recipe is in the Ouida Wednesday digital cookbook - SnapDragon chili crunch ramen - CeramaBryte glass stovetop cleaner - textured Macbook Air case - monogrammed button down - Laneige Glaze Craze lip tint Sponsors: - Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit - OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order - Hugz - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order - Thrive Causemetics - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order

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What a week it has been! Melanie's book hit #5 on the New York Times bestseller list, I got a new HVAC unit (not as exciting, but still, significant), and Hazel has full-blown PTSD from all the people who have been in and out of our house. Life is a series of highs and lows, right? Anyway, this week we talk about all the Here Be Dragons fun, share our thoughts on some sports developments, and finally get some insight about why A&M serves Pepsi products.  We also talk about my very active TV life, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Fayetteville Live Show Tickets Show Notes: - Melanie's book is #5! - Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie - Fabled Bookshop in Waco - The Americas with Tom Hanks - Paradise - American Murder: Gabby Petito - Aerie Easy Street sweatshirt - Old Navy CloudMotion activewear tunic - Hadley buttondown spring shirt - olive wood spurtle (here's another option on Etsy) - Gambino's king cake Sponsors: - Honeylove - use this link for 20% off sitewide - Hugz - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order - AG1 - use this link to get a Lululemon belt bag and a welcome kit with your Lululemon membership - OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order

How do we navigate raising children when we were not set a good example by our parents? Melanie Shankle, author of the new book HERE BE DRAGONS, discusses how we can disrupt the harmful parenting patterns that we grew up with and do better by our own children. Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, co-host of the podcast, The Big Boo Cast, and creator of The Big Mama blog. Melanie, Amy, and Margaret discuss: What Melanie's relationship with her own mother taught her about parenting When to know if your kids need your help navigating a situation Modeling the importance of female friendships for our kids Here's where you can find Melanie: @Melanieshankle on IG and @BigMama on X https://thebigmamablog.com Listen to Melanie's podcast The Big Boo Cast Buy HERE BE DRAGONS: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593601204 Listen to our Fresh Take with Judith Warner, author of AND THEN THEY STOPPED TALKING TO ME We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson. mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parental stress, kids stress, brain development, kids anxiety, anxiety, worry, stress, generational trauma, harmful parenting pattern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's Here Be Dragons week, and Melanie is gearing up to be out of town a lot while I am gearing up for quick trips to San Antonio and Auburn. On this episode we discuss A&M's new basketball uniforms, college baseball opening weekend, and our critical computer situations (true story: Melanie's headphones wouldn't connect while we recorded, and my microphone didn't, either, so this week's sound isn't great, Bob).  We also talk about what we've been watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Fayetteville Live Show Tickets Show Notes: - Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie - Melanie's book tour info - Melanie on The 700 Club - A&M's new basketball uniforms - Cade Belyeu at Auburn - Severance - Fiona Davis - The Lions of Fifth Avenue - All Creatures Great and Small - A Place to Call Home - Frasier - Paradise - The White Lotus - The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Peet's Cafe Domingo K-cups - Portland Leather Famed Frame Clutch - Apotheke Sea Salt Grapefruit for Pura - OLIPOP Orange Squeeze - Pilates crew socks Sponsors: - AG1 - use this link to get a welcome pack worth $76 - Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift - Honeylove - use this link for 20% off sitewide - Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide plus two free Dream pillows with mattress purchase

Welcome to the Mental Resilience Series! We're exploring how to get stronger, stand tall in tough times, and build boundaries that help us thrive. It's all about creating resilience that lasts.   Today, we're diving into self-talk with the amazing Melanie Shankle. We'll unpack generational trauma, deal with lingering mean-girl energy, and explore how our relationships with parental figures shape us, which is what she wrote about in her new book, Here Be Dragons. You don't want to miss this one!   Timestamps: (02:16) - Melanie's Story of Resilience and Growth (05:03) - Forgiveness vs. Protection: Walking the Fine Line (13:59) - Mean Girl Behavior : Why It's Still a Thing (18:02) - How Generational Trauma Sneaks Into Our Lives (24:28) - The Truth About Negative Self-Talk (29:32) - Melanie's Must-Have Recommendations   Watch Alli on YouTube!   Links to great things we discussed:  Melanie's Top Skin Care Recommendations - iNN Beauty Project Extreme Clean and Elastic Skin. These help with fine lines and are her new go-tos.  Melanie's Top Make-up Recommendations - Armani Luminous Foundation,  Merit Bronzing Balm, and Merit Flush Balm. She's loving all the light feeling of the Armani foundation and all the Merit products. Melanie's Hair Care Recommendations - Goop Beauty G. Tox Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub, and Verb Ghost Shampoo. Both are great for dry hair.  Alli on YouTube   I hope you loved this episode!

Have you ever felt powerless watching your child face mean girl drama or generational challenges? In this episode, Colleen O'Grady sits down with New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle to discuss the deep waters of motherhood, particularly the struggles of raising teenage daughters. Melanie shares her journey of uncovering generational patterns, healing from past wounds, and guiding her daughter through the painful reality of mean girl culture. As a mother, she discovered that unresolved personal struggles can impact parenting, making it crucial to confront our own "dragons." Through Caroline's experiences, they discuss the importance of self-advocacy, resilience, and the powerful role of a mother's support in shaping a teen's confidence and emotional health. Melanie Shankle is a three-time New York Times bestselling author of Here Be Dragons, Sparkly Green Earrings, The Antelope in the Living Room, and Nobody's Cuter Than You. She speaks at events nationwide and co-hosts the wildly popular podcast, The Big Boo Cast. Melanie and her husband, Perry, live in San Antonio, Texas, and are the parents of Caroline. Three key takeaways from this conversation: First, healing from personal wounds is essential to breaking unhealthy cycles and equipping children with the emotional strength they need. Second, mean girl dynamics can be intense, but teaching teens to set boundaries and stand up for themselves fosters resilience and self-respect. Lastly, moms play a crucial role in helping teens process their experiences by listening, validating their feelings, and guiding them toward positive relationships. Above all, trust that the challenges teens face today can shape them into stronger, more compassionate individuals in the future. 4o Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melanie Shankle, author of Here Be Dragons, joins us to share insights from her complex mother-daughter relationship and discuss how parents can break generational cycles, empower their teens, and handle high school drama with grace.Sponsored by Equip: Eating disorder treatment that works—delivered at home. Visit equip.health/talking for more information, and a free consultation.Full Show NotesParenting teenagers often means we find ourselves navigating uncharted waters, especially when attempting to break away from the generational cycles of how we were raised. As parents, we aim to avoid the pitfalls our parents may have encountered, ensuring that we foster healthy relationships and nurture authentic communication with our children. But with social media, school pressures, and developmental changes, there are always dragons to slay along the way.This week, we're delving into the struggles and joys of raising teens with Melanie Shankle, author of seven books, including her newest release, Here Be Dragons. Melanie opens up about her history with her own mother and how it influenced her journey of motherhood. Her personal experiences and stories have shaped her perspective and allowed her to break the cycle, raising her daughter with intention and resilience.In the conversation, Melanie and I touch on the complex realities of teenage friendships and the competitive pressures that come with them. Melanie reflects on how witnessing mean girl dynamics in her daughter's high school experience inspired her book and highlighted the importance of being a supportive parent without helicoptering. We explore how these teenage social challenges can sometimes echo the emotional turmoil experienced in their parents' childhoods.The Perils of High School FriendshipsTeenage friendships can be fraught with challenges, especially in a social media-saturated world. While everyone feels they need to be part of the group, Melanie notes how social media adds an unprecedented layer of complexity, allowing for relentless bullying that follows teens beyond the schoolyard. Her daughter Caroline's real-life challenges with peer drama serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of teaching resilience and self-care.Melanie's approach involved empowering her daughter to tackle her social challenges with dignity, encouraging Caroline to take decisive actions, whether by confronting her peers or turning to school authorities when necessary. This empowerment not only helped Caroline stand up for herself but also forged life-long skills she continues to use.Fathers as Role ModelsMelanie elaborates on the critical role her father played in shaping her self-worth and stability, despite having a turbulent relationship with her mother. The dynamics with her father shed light on the significant impact fathers have as role models in their daughters' lives. Melanie underscores the perseverance her father showed, being a constant presence despite difficulties, a lesson she passes along to parents on how resilience and love can transcend challenging circumstances.Understanding the complex emotions between parents and children can help foster better relationships, providing teens with a stable and loving foundation even amidst family disruptions.Navigating Generational HealingDrawing from her experiences growing up with a narcissistic mother, Melanie reflects on the crucial steps of breaking generational cycles. From learning to express her own needs in adulthood to creating a household where her child's voice is heard and valued, Melanie's story is Testament to overcoming the shadows of the past.Parents will resonate with Melanie's anecdotes of finding her own voice and her conscious efforts to parent with empathy and openness. Creating an emotionally healthy environment in which parents can communicate openly with their teens lays the groundwork for trust, ensuring a better life for generations to come.In the Episode…Melanie shares more invaluable wisdom throughout the conversation. On top of the discussed themes, we also talk about:How to equip teens for life's hardshipsAddressing teenage drinking attitudesResponding to difficult parental relationshipsTransforming personal struggles into life lessonsCheck out Melanie's latest book Here Be Dragons, and follow her on Instagram @MelanieShankle for more updates. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and share with others who might benefit from these powerful stories and lessons.Sponsored by Equip: Eating disorder treatment that works—delivered at home. Visit equip.health/talking for more information, and a free consultation.

Hi Readers!  Welcome to Literary Lineup: February 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in February. February 2025 Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle (Ellie) Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix (Traci) Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks (Ellie) The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy (Traci) Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister (Ellie) Back After This by Linda Holmes (Traci)  

Have you struggled to break free from generational trauma or sin? Do you find it challenging to help your kids navigate tough situations at school and in sports? Today, author Melanie Shankle joins us to share insights from her new book, Here Be Dragons. Her story is one of both deep trauma and undeniable evidence of God's provision—placing the right people in her life at just the right time. It wasn't until college that Melanie realized her mother-daughter relationship was far from what her friends experienced. That realization set her on a long journey of untangling her past and healing from the wounds of her upbringing. In this conversation, we cover so many important topics, including: The meaning behind Here Be Dragons Mean girls, motherhood, and generational trauma How to become spiritually and emotionally healthy to break toxic cycles What it looks like to set boundaries or cut off a parent as an adult How to recognize when a closed door in your child's life is actually God's protection Join us for an honest, insightful discussion on healing, parenting, and trusting God through life's toughest moments. Connect with Melanie Shankle:  Website:  Big Mama – the big mama blog Podcast: The Big Boo Cast Instagram: 

This week, I'm joined by Melanie Shankle to talk about her book, Here Be Dragons. Our conversation dives deep into important topics like generational trauma, relationships, and the impact of mean girls on young girls. Melanie's focus on healing and boundaries is so powerful, reminding us that the path to raising emotionally healthy kids starts with becoming emotionally healthy ourselves.Here are four key takeaways from this episode:Raising emotionally healthy children starts with doing the work to heal yourself. It's never too late to begin.  Boundaries are essential for protecting your emotional health and that of your family.  Melanie encourages parents to pause and evaluate areas in their lives that need healing or adjustment for their own and their children's benefit.  We discuss the influence of relationships and mean-girl culture on young girls, and how parents can guide them toward healthy connections.  Melanie Shankle is a bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Big Boo Cast podcast. Her latest book, Here Be Dragons, explores the complexities of relationships and the importance of emotional health. Melanie's heartfelt writing and practical advice have made her a trusted voice for parents seeking to raise emotionally resilient children.This episode is filled with both challenges and encouragement, offering actionable steps to prioritize emotional health in your family. I hope you find it as impactful as I did!(02:57) The Evolution of Parenting: Embracing Change(06:03) Healing from Generational Trauma(08:57) Navigating Relationships: The Impact of Motherhood(11:51) Breaking Generational Cycles in Parenting(15:10) The Mean Girl Epidemic: Caroline's Experience(17:59) Understanding the Roots of Mean Behavior(21:00) The Importance of True Friendship(24:00) Finding Grace in Relationships(27:00) Final Thoughts: Embracing God's Plan for Our KidsConnect with MelanieThe Big Mama BlogThe Big Boo Cast podcastInstagramHere be Dragons bookThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us a textToday on the PRmoment Podcast we're talking to Paul McEntee, founder of Here Be DragonsHere Be Dragons is a £1.2 million income independent consumer PR firm in London. It has 13 employees and clients include Beavertown Group, Disney and Greggs.It's another one of our birthday shows -  this year marks 10 years of Here Be Dragons.The big news is that the PRmoment Awards 2025 are open.All the categories, the updated entry form and the 2025 entry pack can be viewed on the awards microsite.Thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.3 mins Paul reflects on 10 years of Here Be Dragons and how it's been as a solo founder.“Always trust your gut but don't always act impulsively on it.”“Knee jerk reactions from a solo founder never normally end well!”“As the business grows you need to learn to step away.”7 mins What has been Here Be Dragons growth path over the past 10 years.7.30 mins Why did Paul launch his own PR business?“I didn't mean to start an agency. I just wanted to leave (the big agency environment)…It became this machine that I couldn't really stop, so I went with it."9 mins Paul talks about the advantage of being an independent business without investors.12 mins Paul talks about the importance of celebrating milestones in business, including Here Be Dragons' 10 year anniversary.“It's a reflective moment, you've earned that.”16 mins Is Here Be Dragons the latest firm to make the jump into that gang of consumer PR agencies who do a surprisingly high proportion of the most high profile consumer PR work?“It's a harder club to join than to stay in.” Ben Smith18 mins What is Here Be Dragons genre of creative work?20 mins Paul talks about how and why he's created his personal brand on LinkedIn and other channels.“We try to paint a picture of personality.”23 mins Paul talks about his employee programme The Dragons Club.26 mins Paul talks about his future plans for Here Be Dragons.32 mins Who's in Paul's PR Top Trumps: his most respected PR dream team?“That man is a media operator like no other.”

Season 2 comes out of the gate hot, with Charlotte learning about the Magna Carta through Sharon Kay Penman's Here Be Dragons, and Jo (18:50) enraptured by the visions of Nat Turner, Black Prophet, by Anthony E. Kaye and Gregory P. Downs. Then the special and wonderful Anna Fitzpatrick joins (29:00) to discuss boats, scurvy, informal autism diagnoses, radicalizing dads through reading recommendations, and David Grann's The Wager. Also discussed: Anna's Good Girl, Dava Sobel's Longitude, and Sarah Helm's Ravensbrück.Anna Fitzpatrick is the author of the novel Good Girl, a comedy about an aspiring slut with a panic disorder published by Flying Books. She is also the author of the children's book Margot and the Moon Landing.Send questions, requests, recommendations, and your own thoughts about any of the books discussed today to readingwriterspod at gmail dot com. Charlotte's most recent book is An Honest Woman: A Memoir of Love and Sex Work. Learn more at charoshane.comJo co-edits The Stopgap and their writing lives at jolivingstone.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Wolf talks to Danzy Senna about her latest novel, Colored Television. It follows a writer named Jane Gibson who's finally making headway on her second book, a magnus opus her husband calls the “mulatto War and Peace” that's been nearly a decade in the making. Jane's helped along by her family's stay in the tony, Eastside Los Angeles home of a friend of hers—a former fiction writer who long ago sold out to work in TV. Jane and her husband, Lenny, help themselves to this friend's wine and clothes, and Jane yearns for his financial stability. When her novel is rejected by her agent, she decides to try on his career in Hollywood as well. Colored Television is a hilarious unpacking of class, marriage, race, midlife, exploitation, Los Angeles, and what it takes to be an artist when no one cares about your work. Also, Charlotte Shane, author of An Honest Woman, returns to recommend a trilogy of historical novels by Sharon Kay Penman: Here Be Dragons, Falls the Shadow, and The Reckoning.

If last week we had a whole new podcast, this week we have gone through a transformation and turned The Silent Sisters' into a D&D podcast! Just kidding! Though it almost did. Absent LittleWolfBird - who took a mental health day - Blue_Lemons and returning guest DM Steven Stark of Here Be Dragons! dive into House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 "The Red Dragon and the Gold" to discuss Dungeons & Dragons, power dynamics, and effective rulers; determining that good rulers must be decisive and be open to questioning. We've come to the conclusion - yet again - that Alicent (and Viserys!) are (were) shit parents and that Rhaenys is a boss ass bitch who should have been the Queen. Daemon be tripping, the writers make us feel for Aegon when we don't necessarily want to, Ser Willem Blackwood is awesome, Rhaenyra probably should have told someone where she was going last episode - just like Cole should have told someone about his ambush plan this episode (though we understand the need for secrecy at times), Alys Rivers ('nuff said), and we really want to know what Lord Larys Strong's motivations are because Power For Power's Sake in a character is, however realistic in our world, not very exciting in literature. Steven Stark: ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Here Be Dragons! YouTube Channel The Silent Sisters Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠BSky⁠⁠⁠⁠ TheBlueLemonTree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠AO3⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recording, editing, and mixing were done by ⁠⁠⁠⁠LittleWolfBird⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Mattstagraham⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile Art by Mondongo⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit to George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, Fire & Blood, and related works; and HBO's Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silent-sisters-podcast/support

Episode 193: Here Be Dragons! Show NotesSummary: "Here be Dragons" was a phrase early cartographers (map makers) used on faraway, uncharted corners of the map. It was used to warn people away from dangerous areas where sea monsters were believed to exist. Most view dragons as mythological creatures, but the Bible has a very different view of them, and they are quite real. Let's explore the mystery of dragons!This episode Is brought to you by the following Bible Mysteries Podcast Premium Subscribers or Seekers: Amelia Joan Goodridge, Garrett Thomas, Ian Ayres, Lisa Cattanach, and Jennifer StropeNotes:Dragons: תַּנִּין tannîn (tan-neen') - dragon, serpent, sea monsterdragon or dinosaur sea or river monster serpent, venomous snakeScriptures:All Scripture references are from the King James Version of the Bible. Psalm 148:7-14, Job 30:28-31, Psalm 91:10-13, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 26:20-27:1, Psalm 44:18-26, Deuteronomy 32:31-34, Ezekiel 29:3-6, Isaiah 51:9-11, Jeremiah 51:33-35, Isaiah 13:19-22, Revelation 18:1-3, Jeremiah 9:1-11, Isaiah 34:1-15, Isaiah 35:3-10, Isaiah 43:19-21, Psalm 74:10-14, Revelation 12:3-4, Revelation 12:7-9, Micah 1:8-9, Revelation 16:12-14, Revelation 20:1-3Takeaway:Dragons are very much real in Scripture and not at all what mythology presents them to be, although there are hints of truth in the legends. Dragons were considered magical creatures and often depicted as winged serpents. In reality, this likely is a distortion of the actual reptilian beings, Seraphim, who, along with Satan, comprise the serpent brotherhood that is at war with humanity and the Lord. Here be dragons, indeed! They will soon be here, cast down and confined to the earth. And woe unto those who will inhabit the earth in that time!Links:https://www.blueletterbible.org/index.cfmInteractive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths - https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://biblemysteriespodcast.com Listen to our Podcast: https://biblemysteriespodcast.comBe a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.comSupport the Ministry: https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/BDJH89Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.comFollow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteriesFollow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnowFollow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcastFollow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries

Fort Riley sits on the north bank of the Kansas River near Junction City in Kansas. The military installation has a history that stretches back more than 150 years. Early on, the soldiers' missions were to protect the overland trails that settlers were using to move west. Eventually, they protected the railways being built. The fort would eventually become important in training the cavalry and served as a training center for every major war. Today, it still is a working base with several museums dedicated to its history. Many locations reputedly have some strange things happening. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Fort Riley! The Moment in Oddity features the Rock and Roll Granny and This Month in History features the birth of Washington Irving. Our location was suggested by Ed Jones. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/04/hgb-ep-533-fort-riley.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode: Here Be Dragons by Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

In this episode of People-Powered Tech, Nick Pericle returns to talk about the MDM conference, which ProfitOptics was able to play a role in. Imagine a world where AI's lineage ensures every decision is traceable back to its data roots. That's the innovative approach a logistics leader brings to the table, which we explore alongside the intriguing notion that English may soon become the most pivotal 'programming language,' thanks to advancements in natural language processing. Our discussion at the MDM conference, complete with a live AI demo, opens your eyes to the practical applications of AI and prompts engineering's crucial role in harnessing the power of OpenAI.

Super episode of Reading With Your Kids featuring four fascinating authors & illustrators. Susanna Lloyd and Patti Donnelly celebrated their book "Here Be Dragons," an interactive story where the text and illustrations tell different narratives. They described developing the hapless knight character and subverting stereotypes. Other authors discussed finding inspiration from everyday experiences. Dazzle Ng shared that her book "When an Elephant Hears No" came from saying no to her son at bedtime. T.L. Macbeth's book "I Am Not the Easter Bunny" was inspired by his mother's silly story idea. The authors emphasized the importance of writing down ideas when they strike. The conversation also touched on cultural differences in children's literature. Books from places like the Philippines and Latin America often incorporate local language and address challenges facing communities. Meanwhile, some authors enjoy playfully subverting expectations through characters like an angry elephant or insistent bunny. Overall, the discussion provided insight into diverse creative processes. The authors emphasized fostering children's creativity through involvement and materials. They look forward to future collaborations that continue exploring emotional intelligence and storytelling from around the world. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Welcome to "Hold my Beer," a new series hosted by Matt Brown. Matt is joined by regular guests Richard Mulholland & Brent Spilkin Richard Mulholland is the founder of persuasion powerhouse Missing Link and has written three books; Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and his latest; Here Be Dragons. Brent Spilkin, affectionately called “Spillly with 3 Ls” has spent the last 25-odd years discovering what makes him happy besides architecture, driving ambulances, pickling mango achaar, distribution and redeveloping the inner city. He now gets his kicks from growing talented creative individuals and entrepreneurs in their businesses around the world by putting them through his business coaching methodology.Support the show

The next topic from our book up for discussion is old magic steeped in myth and tradition. Katy talks with co-host and co-editor Emily Strand and contributor Lana Whited (Ferrum College) about their chapters "The Real Magic of Christmas in Harry Potter" and "Here Be Dragons and Phoenixes: A Thematic Direction for the Fantastic Beasts Series." Emily looks at the theological roots of magic and Christmas as a time for darkness turning to light - and thus an appropriate season for Harry to have significant experiences where he learns new information, often about the past. Lana discusses the origins of magical creatures in Asian mythology that hold deep significance in both The Crimes of Grindelwald and The Secrets of Dumbledore, which explore the past through prophecy and family history. The wizarding world has a sense of being frozen in time, and journeys into magical worlds often feel like journeys into the past. Part of that is the lack of modern Muggle technology that comes not only from moving into the past but also into nature, which is especially prominent with a magizoologist as the protagonist of the Fantastic Beasts series. Christmas and creatures hold longstanding traditional connotations - ideas of rebirth and resurrection, enchantment and mystery - that come to the forefront when they are mentioned in these stories.

On this episode, we dish about this year's Harry Potter Academic Conference and preview our new book, Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter (McFarland). Katy and Emily welcome Potterversity producer Laurie Beckoff and technical editor Emma Nicholson, as well as Louise Freeman, Mark-Anthony Lewis, and Lana Whited to talk about HPACs past and present. This year's virtual conference allowed people from all over the world to come together, and we included the comments of other conference attendees in the webinar chat. We reminisce about our first experiences at the conference. Looking back helps us to see the evolution of Potter Studies through the last dozen years. What keeps us coming to the conference? Wonderful discussions, inspiration for new ideas, deep dives into the Potter stories, like-minded people, constructive argument and critique, and a space in which Harry Potter is taken seriously. There is always something new to say and fresh perspectives on the series, as well as the movies and other related works. We all value the friendships we've developed with people from all different disciplines and walks of life. Reflecting on presentations we heard at this year's conference that we found especially illuminating, we made suggestions for what we'd like to hear more about in the future. Katy and Emily also reveal details about the new Potterversity book - currently available from McFarland Publishers - providing an overview and hearing from some of the authors about their chapters. Mark-Anthony talks about his chapter “Uncle Remus's Shack,” about tokenism as portrayed in characters like Lupin, Dobby, and Madame Maxime. Emma shares how she reconstructed Sirius Black's story in “Padfoot Revelio!” and in the process uncovered details that will surprise you and build empathy toward this complex character. Laurie explains her chapter “It's All Fun and Games Until . . . ,” in which she compared the use of games in Harry Potter and Arthurian literature. Louise's “The Weasley Witches” analyzed how Ginny and Molly can be interpreted through the archetypes of the Amazon and the Mother, as well as the significance of Weasley sweaters. Lana explored the mythic significance of fantastic beasts in “Here Be Dragons and Phoenixes.” Emily's chapter investigates the motifs and themes of the holiday season in “The Real Magic of Christmas in Harry Potter,” and Katy ponders transhumanism and cultural appropriation in “Arthur Weasley and the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts.” We also provide hints about other chapters in the volume to whet your appetite for the book chapters and accompanying podcast conversations.

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