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"For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit,rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh." Ibelieve this verse is the key verse for this entire chapter. As we talk aboutthe spiritual mind, Paul here gives three distinguishing marks of a genuinebeliever. Howdo you know if your faith is real? How do you know the difference between trueChristianity and mere religion? Today, specifically, we will be looking at thefirst one today. True believers worship God in the Spirit. Paulbegins by saying, "For we are the circumcision." Now rememberthe context. The Judaizers were saying that physical circumcision was necessaryfor salvation. But Paul says, "No, we are the true circumcision." Heis speaking of believers. He is speaking of those who have experienced aninward work of God in the heart. Throughout the Old Testament, God repeatedlyreminded Israel that He wanted more than outward rituals. Remember Deuteronomy10:16. Moses says: "Circumcise therefore the foreskin of yourheart." Jeremiah 4:4 says: "Circumcise yourselves unto theLORD, and take away the foreskins of your hearts." Soeven in the Old Testament, God was looking beyond the outward ceremony to theinward condition of the heart. The New Testament makes this very clear inRomans 2:28-29: "For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly... but he isa Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in theSpirit." My friend, God has never been impressed by religious ritualsalone. A person can be baptized, join a church, attend services every week, andstill not know Christ. Yousee, salvation is not an outward change first. It is an inward transformationthat eventually changes the outward life. The Bible teaches that if we are inChrist, old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Thefirst mark of a true believer is this: we worship God in the Spirit. Jesusspoke about this in John chapter 4 when He met the woman at the well. Shewanted to talk about the place of worship. Jesus wanted to talk about theheart. He said: "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worshipin spirit and truth" (John 4:24). Yousee, the Pharisees were experts at outward worship. They knew the ceremonies.They knew the rituals. They knew the traditions. But their hearts were far fromGod. They worshiped God with their lips, but their hearts, Jesus said, were farfrom Him. True worship is not merely going through the motions. It is notmerely singing the songs. It is not merely attending church. True worship flowsfrom a heart that has been changed by God's Holy Spirit. Itis possible to sit in church all your life and never truly worship. It is alsopossible to worship God while driving down the road, sitting on a porch, orwalking through a hospital hallway. Worship is the response of a redeemed heartto a wonderful Savior. When God's Holy Spirit lives within us, worship becomesa way of life. Ihave met believers all around the world who had very little materially, yetthey radiated joy and worshiped. I wish you could go to the slums of Bombaywith me and see believers in the midst of unbelievable poverty radiating withjoy. Or meet people in my first pastorate in Winchester Virginia, like Mildred Fahnestock,who was an invalid in a wheelchair with very painful crippling rheumatoidarthritis, yet had the glow of God upon her life. I also think of PhyllisSeverson in my second pastorate in Holland Michigan, who suffered from MS andspent years in a wheelchair. I knew her for many years, and she glowed with theglory of God and worshiped Him from that wheelchair. Myfriend, worship does not depend on circumstances. It depends on a relationshipwith God. This is what we must understand. We worship God in the Spirit. Thatis the first mark of a genuine believer. Do you have that mark today? Let'spray. Father, today, may we worship You in spirit and in truth. We ask this inJesus' name. Amen. 

Today we are continuing in Philippians 2, looking at verses22–24. Here Paul gives us a beautiful statement anda wonderful description of Christian service. He says of Timothy, “As a sonwith his father, he served with me in the gospel.” Noticethat Paul does not say Timothy served under him. He says Timothy served withhim. There was a deep relationship between these two men. Paul had becomeTimothy's spiritual father, and Timothy had become Paul's spiritual son. Ihave often reflected on my fifty-plus years as a senior pastor and all thestaff members I had the privilege of serving with. I never said they servedunder me. I never viewed myself as their boss, because I was not. I was aleader, and I always felt my responsibility was to help these men become thevery best they could be and to encourage them forward for the glory of God. Mydesire was to help them grow in every area of life as disciples of JesusChrist. Yousee, the Christian life was never intended to be lived alone. God usesrelationships to shape us. Moses had Joshua. Elijah had Elisha. Jesus had Histwelve disciples. Paul had Timothy and Titus. One of the greatest blessings inministry is investing in others. Some of the most rewarding moments in my lifehave come from seeing others taught, encouraged, discipled, and faithfullyserving the Lord. Iwill never forget our first ministry together with Eric Farel, Bob Quinn, RonCombs, and others. We spent many hours serving together, but even moreimportantly, we spent private hours praying together, reading God's Wordtogether, encouraging one another, discipling one another to be all that wecould be for God, and holding each other accountable. In our next ministry atCalvary Baptist in Holland Michigan, I was privileged to regularly be involvedin discipleship with dear friends like Rick Flowers, Tom Weaver, and FrankSenters, among many others.  Realdiscipleship is much more than simply going through a discipleship course. Itmeans being established in the Word of God and prayer. It means beingestablished in the fellowship of believers. It involves having anaccountability group with whom you pray, talk, encourage, and support oneanother when someone is struggling. It also means being established in thestructure of the local church. You discover your spiritual gift, use that gift,and help others become all that God wants them to be. You build them up in thefaith. Finally,it means being established in the ministry of Jesus Christ. That is, doing whatJesus did—sharing the gospel of the Kingdom of God, telling people how to besaved, and then leading them to follow Christ and abide in Christ. That is whatreal discipleship is all about. Paulpoured years into Timothy. He taught him. He traveled with him. He prayed withhim. He encouraged him. He corrected him. He prepared him. As a result, Timothybecame capable of carrying on the work. That is discipleship. 2 Timothy 2:2says: “The things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, committhese to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” Did younotice the four generations in that verse? Paul, Timothy, faithful men, andthen others also. That is God's plan. Everyone of us should have someone who is learning from us how to become a betterbeliever and follower of Jesus Christ. We are all disciples, and we should allbe disciplers. So today, who are you helping grow spiritually? Who are youteaching the Bible? Who are you encouraging in their walk with the Lord? Theseare important questions for us to ask ourselves. A church that intentionallydisciples others will remain healthy for generations to come. Let'spray. Father, thank You for the people You have used in our lives. Help us toinvest in others as Paul invested in Timothy. Use us to encourage the nextgeneration to follow Jesus Christ faithfully. We pray this in Jesus' name.Amen. 

Peter Stuursma will add commencement speaker to his resume this weekend when he addresses a record class and their families in the very stadium where he has had success as a football coach at Hope College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the great state of Michigan and visit […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the great state of Michigan and visit […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the great state of Michigan and visit […]

Chad Mesbergen, Director of Events & Operations of Tulip Time, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the annual Tulip Time Festival (from May 1st to May 10th, 2026). Hosted in Holland, Michigan, millions of tulips in full bloom offer beautiful scenery alongside live music, family-friendly experiences, and more. Learn more at TulipTime.com!

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some winter vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the beautiful state of Michigan and speak with Chad […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some winter vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the beautiful state of Michigan and speak with Chad […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some winter vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the beautiful state of Michigan and speak with Chad […]

Scott Watson talks Hope College Women's Basketball with Terin Maynard on Hearing Voices Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experience the shores of Lake Michigan with Randy, Caly, and Hillery McAlpine, Marketing and Communications Director, as they explore windmills, breweries, beaches, and other top things to do in a city steeped in Dutch heritage—Holland, Michigan.Get 30% off any RV Destinations Magazine subscription! Visit RVD https://RVDestinationsMagazine.com and use code XMAS30 at checkout to start exploring smarter.Hit the road and save! Book your stay at Love's RV Stop now and get 10% off with code DESTINATIONS10.0CHAPTERS04:44 Love's RV Stop05:34 Windmill Island10:36 Breweries12:53 Food scene15:25 RV Destinations Holiday Deal16:11 Downtown Holland18:40 Tulip Time21:53 Biking23:21 Beaches25:59 Holland Snowmelt System29:10 Recommended Campgrounds 

David and Nick talk to Soda Joe Groenhof, the brewer and vision behind Kittywampus Soda.  From their first flavor of Blueberry Bliss, Kittywampus now has 6 regular flavors with a rotating seasonal flavor.  Brewed fresh in Holland Michigan and in over 80 stores in West Michigan.  You can also order online to be shipped to you!  You can find Kittywampus at https://kittywampussoda.com/  Thanks to MLVC for the great Theme Song!  You can find them at https://www.instagram.com/mlvc_91/  If you have questions for either Nick or David please contact us at: bucksandbrewsllc@gmail.com

Gwen Auwerda, Executive Director of Tulip Time, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their Dutch Winterfest event. Located in Holland Michigan, Tulip Time celebrates their community spirit with Dutch traditions. Dutch Winterfest Runs December 2-6, 2025, with events happening across the city. To find out more, visit their website.

September 30, 2025 ~ Matt VanDyken, Assistant City Manager for the City of Holland, joins Kevin to discuss the History of Ice in Holland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Watson talks with Michael Schanhals the Hope College Men's Lacrosse Coach about his team, their season and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kara De Alvare, Marketing Director for the city of Holland, Michigan and Farmers Market Coordinator along with Seth Leutzinger, of Leutzinger's Fruit and Veggies Farm of Shelby, Michigan provide an overview of the late summer/fall farmers market and the Leutzinger farm participation. Specific topics covered include review of early summer market season, the late summer and fall market product offerings, the Leutzinger farm operation and its participation in the farm market.

Scott Watson visits with Holland Public Schools Power H Award Winner Kyle Kreps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head over to the great state of Michigan and visit with Linda […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head over to the great state of Michigan and visit with Linda […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head over to the great state of Michigan and visit with Linda […]

This week on Geek Freaks, Frank, Squeaks, and Jonathan cover the biggest geek headlines, starting with the Avengers: Doomsday casting news that broke the internet. We talk returning X-Men legends, unexpected MCU absences, and speculate on what's ahead in Secret Wars. Plus, we dissect the Andor Season 2 final trailer, the rise of AI-generated trailers (and the ethics behind them), new Last Airbender casting updates, Legend of Zelda live-action film plans, and a surprise review of Disney's new Snow White. It's a jam-packed episode of opinions, hype, and geeky goodness! Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Introduction and recap of our Holland, Michigan screening with Nicole Kidman 01:52 Upcoming convention plans on April 5th (Rancho Cordova City Hall) 03:13 Avengers: Doomsday casting revealed — live stream record broken 04:30 Classic X-Men cast returns, Fantastic Four confirmed, surprise omissions 06:10 Spider-Man 4 set during Doomsday and multiverse crossover talk 07:11 Robert Downey Jr. rumored as Doom — will he stick around? 09:12 What about Doom vs. Thanos? Should he win? 10:14 Excitement for returning X-Men actors like Nightcrawler 13:05 CGI and mocap discussion for Beast and Thing 13:20 Andor Season 2 final trailer breakdown — tone shift and Rogue One vibes 15:15 Should Jedi appear in Andor? We debate it 18:22 Harry Potter HBO series thoughts and Nick Frost as Hagrid 21:33 Live-action Legend of Zelda coming in 2027 — thoughts and casting dreams 25:25 Theories on Link's time loop, Ganon as a sentient villain, and storytelling ideas 30:00 Nicole Kidman's Holland, Michigan now streaming 30:44 Deep dive: AI-generated fake trailers — harmless hype or harmful trend? 34:00 Studios profiting off AI trailers — shady business? 37:06 Actors' rights, SAG involvement, and ethics of likeness use 40:43 Could fake trailers ruin expectations for real movies? 43:55 Snow White (2024) Review — Jonathan breaks down surprises and wins Key Takeaways: Avengers: Doomsday brought back a wave of nostalgia with original X-Men cast members, Fantastic Four confirmations, and returning MCU veterans like Loki, Shang-Chi, and Ant-Man. The livestream announcing the cast shattered records with over 250 million viewers. Fans speculate RDJ as Doom is a one-time appearance to set up God Emperor Doom for Secret Wars. Andor Season 2 is maintaining its serious, grounded tone, building up to Rogue One beautifully. The ethics of AI-generated trailers are increasingly blurry, especially when studios start profiting off them. Jonathan was pleasantly surprised by Snow White despite online negativity—highlighting its stronger romance arc and musical charm. Memorable Quotes:

March 18, 2025 ~ Nicole Kidman's new movie "Holland" highlights a West Michigan city. Nathan Bocks, Mayor of Holland, joins Kevin to discuss the films connection to the city.

On Episode #8 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Alan Headbloom, a Trained Teacher, Coach and Published Author, to name a few things that Alan does.  Alan is located in Holland Michigan.  Tedi and Alan discuss how they met (over 19-years ago).  Alan shares with us why he started Headbloom.  Alan explains what cross-cultural communication is and how it can be a bridge, connecting us to other worlds and those who inhabit them.  Tedi and Alan talk about his talk show Feel Like You Belong, which can be found on YouTube (link below).  Tedi and Alan talk about his book, American Holidays (link below), and what is coming-up for him. This is a fascinating conversation, one that you do not want to miss. You can learn more about Alan at:Alan Headbloom, Founder & PrincipalHeadbloom Cross-Cultural CommunicationWebsite:  https://headbloom.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheadbloom/Email: alan@headbloom.comFeel Like You Belong Talk Show (YouTube) American Holidays (Book)The opinions and statements made on the Tedi Talks Podcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://tediparsons.com/tedi-talksThe music used for this podcast was provided by: afterparty-review-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

Our guest this week is Jessica Ronne of Holland, MI, author, speaker, podcast host, founder & executive director of the Lucas Project and perhaps most importantly, wife and the mother of eight, including one with special needs.Jess and her second husband, Ryan, have been married for 14 years and between them are the proud parents of eight children: four from her first marriage: Caleb, Lucas, Mable and Joshua, three from Ryan's first marriage: Tate, Mia, and Jada and Annabelle (9) who they had together.  Their son Lucas suffered a stroke in vitro at 20 months; has global developmental delays, is non-verbal, has hydrocephalous, severe Autism, scoliosis, and low muscle tone.Very sadly Jess' first husband Jason, died of brain cancer in 2010.  And Ryan's first wife, Kaci, also passed away from cancer in 2010.  The couple met through some mutual acquaintances and married after a brief courtship to go on to have their 8th child, Annabelle.  Jess is a prolific author having published four books: -- Sunlight Burning At Midnight (2013) a memoir-- Lovin' With Grit & Grace (2017) reprinted in 2023-- Blended With Grit & Grace (2021)-- Caregiving With Grit & Grace (2024)Jess is also the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is "to provide recognition, respite and resources to family caregivers of those with special needs."She also hosts the Coffee With Caregivers Podcast and a blog that goes by the name: Jess Plus The Mess.   Jess is the oldest of 12 children, a dynamo and caregiver extraoridInaire.  We'll hear all about Jess' journey, her deep faith and her wonderful sense of humor on this week's SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.Show NotesPhone – (616) 617-9077Email – jess@thelucasproject.orgLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-ronne-4b412670/Podcast Coffee With Caregivers -  https://anchor.fm/jess-ronneWebsite – https://www.jessplusthemess.com/Website:   https://www.thelucasproject.org/Documentary Unseen - https://caregiverdoc.com/ .Books –       Sunlight Burning At Midnight - https://tinyurl.com/3fsrekay      Blended With Grit & Grace - https://tinyurl.com/mr25k2rm       Lovin' With Grit & Grace - https://tinyurl.com/3janr2sv      Caregiving With Grit & Grace - https://tinyurl.com/bdhted3vFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jessplusthemess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessplusthemessPinterest:  pinterest.com/jessplusthemess/Twitter:      twitter.com/jessplusthemessSpecial Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

Scott Watson talks with Holland artist Carolyn Stich about her annual Christmas card and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD; And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! You have given him his heart's desire, And have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah For You meet him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of pure gold upon his head. He asked life from You, and You gave it to him-- Length of days forever and ever. His glory is great in Your salvation; Honor and majesty You have placed upon him. For You have made him most blessed forever; You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence. For the king trusts in the LORD, And through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.”   I am so thankful for all my friends and everyone who takes the time to be a part of these Pastor Chats each day. I do trust that the Lord is using them to encourage you, and helping you to begin your day with seeking Him, and to enjoy a “quiet time” of devotion from the Word.  I know I've said it before, but as I prepare and do these chats, I am learning so much more myself from the Bible that my heart is blessed and strengthened.  So again, thank you so much from the depths of my heart!   The Book of Psalms is the largest book in the Bible with 150 chapters. The longest chapters in the Bible are found in this book. We know that David wrote at least 75 of the Psalms.  We will find that there is a tremendous amount of repetition of prayers, praises and petitions in the Psalms. You will soon feel like you are reading the same thing over and over again, and you are!  There must be a reason the Holy Spirit inspired the writers to repeat the same prayers and praise so often.  The obvious reason is that we need to be reminded to both pray for help, and praise the Lord as He responds to our prayers and gives us victory and deliverance!   I read at least 5 Psalms every day.  I have read through the Psalms numerous times out loud with my staff at all three churches I have pastored.  I have read through the Psalm numerous times in my every Saturday morning men's prayer meetings over the past 35 years.  I remember that when I taught the Bible classes in our Christian schools, in both Winchester Virginia and Holland Michigan, that I had the students read 5 Psalms out loud with me. The Psalms never grow old and seem to be as fresh and encouraging as if I've never read them before!  What an amazing Book!!!!   I said all that because I'm afraid you might start thinking, “Goodness, Pastor Mike has already said that before!”  And no doubt, I'm sure I did.  But I think we will both be blessed as we hear it again and again over these next several months, as it is my intention to read the entire book aloud with you on these chats before we are through with this study on Psalms.   Psalm 21 is a sequel to Psalm 20.  These two Psalms go together.  Both were written by David as we learn from the inscription and title.  Psalm 20 is a prayer before the battle. Psalm 21 is a praise after the battle. David and his people had prayed for specific blessings and God had granted them. The hymn opens and closes with praise for God's strength granted to His king and the army (vv. 1, 13). Answered prayer should always be acknowledged by fervent praise.   In this wonderful praise hymn we will see: In verses 1-7, David and the people look back over past victories and deliverance and celebrate with praise. In verses 8-12, David and his people look ahead and anticipate future victories. And In verse 13, they look up and exalt the Lord for His strength and power!   May God give us the grace to always acknowledge Him for His daily blessings in our lives!   God bless!

   Slam the Gavel welcomes John Sullivan from Holland, MI to the podcast. John was last on Season 4, Episodes 2, 18 and 96 and Season 5, Episode35. On the last podcast we discussed The Racism and CPS Hell in Holland Michigan. Today we discussed the frustration with CPS agencies not doing their job.      John talked about what had happened in Florida where, "More than 70 caseworkers lied about efforts to protect children," by the Orlando Sentinel, July 12, 2009. How easy it is to call in a false accusation which has been done to good, fit parents and breaking up families at taxpayer expense.....    John Sullivan praised the efforts of Texas Judge, Judge Janis Graham Jack in her efforts to clean up the foster care system in Texas. We also discussed the Netflix documentary, "Into The Fire: The Lost Daughter." John also brought up the YouTube documentary on "North Fox Island."To reach John Sullivan: js113656@gmail.com or dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com******** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryann*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

In this episode of the "Speak Up Effective Communication,” I share about a recent experience speaking at a local Autowares Council meeting held at the excellent facility of Westside Auto in Holland Michigan.With a nod to my appreciation for the venue - and yes - the challenges of presenting from a repair bay on muggy summer night - we get a glimpse of the importance for tailoring presentations to the environment.Part one of this episode was inspired by a humorous introduction from friend and fellow West Michigan native, Ryan Kooiman. The question I will ask -who was your “opening act?” And who are you the “opening act” for in your network?Part two of this episode draws on the points I was delivering in the presentation that night - specifically on the context with which we are usually communicating from in our day to day interactions.In summary - this episode marks a beginning by communicating the spirit in which this show was formed - and welcomes listeners to embark on their communication journey with our community!Show NotesToastmasters Meeting Experience (00:00:09) Craig shares his experience attending a Toastmasters meeting at a retirement home.Autoworkers Council Meeting (00:01:07) Craig discusses attending an Autowares Council meeting in Holland, Michigan, on a hot day!Ryan Kooiman Introduction (00:01:56) Craig introduces Ryan Kooiman, the first presenter, who works for Standard Motor Products.Choosing Presentation Order (00:04:14) Craig explains the decision-making process for who presents first at the meeting.Ryan's Humor and Opening Act Concept (00:05:08) Ryan starts with a joke, and Craig emphasizes the significance of being an "opening act."Influences and Acknowledgments (00:07:00) Craig discusses the importance of acknowledging those who have influenced his career.Walking and Reflection (00:07:59) Craig shares his personal goal of walking 1000 miles and how it aids his clarity.Effective Communication Insights (00:09:15) Craig emphasizes the importance of understanding and influencing others in communication.Engaging the Audience (00:13:50) Craig shares his method of starting presentations with audience engagement questions.Negative Push Sales Environment (00:14:51) Craig explains the challenges of selling in a "negative push sales environment" in auto repair.The Importance of Specialization (00:15:52) Discusses the hyper-specialization in the automotive industry and its impact on effective communication.Client Understanding and Trust (00:16:46) Highlights the communication challenges between specialists and clients, emphasizing the need for trust.Overcoming Communication Barriers (00:18:51) Explores common client fears, such as being overcharged or sold unnecessary services, and the role of communication in alleviating these concerns.Simplifying Technical Explanations (00:19:59) Stresses the importance of clear communication when discussing technical issues with clients, avoiding unnecessary complexity.Restoring Peace of Mind (00:21:02) Discusses the psychological aspect of vehicle repair, emphasizing the importance of restoring clients' peace of mind alongside functionality.Email Craig O'Neill HERE.Thank You To Our Partners:The Institute at We Are The Institute. "Stop stressing over your business, you deserve a good night's sleep. The Institute's coaching helps you achieve success and financial peace.AutoFlow at

Welcome to one of the most visited state parks in the entire state of Michigan; Holland, Michigan. Today we're going to talk about the beautiful beach town of Holland, Michigan, and why you might want to consider calling it home. About Holland, Michigan (0:18) Real Estate Opportunities in Holland (0:40) What to expect from living in Holland (2:26) SUBSCRIBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLKp_rEg77NKMFthOTVeiw?sub_confirmation=1 Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guide More from Group Realtors: Website

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head across Lake Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director, Holland […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head across Lake Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director, Holland […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head across Lake Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director, Holland […]

What are typical sleep stealing traps? Amanda Chocko shares her insight, Sleep Coach, Nutritional Therapy Practicioner, Author of "Relax Sleep Thrive: Your 5-Week Journey to Peaceful, Restorative Sleep" available on Amazon. https://amandachocko.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-chocko-4a99612

Valerie van Heest, the co-founder and member of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they came in contact with the remains of the steamship Milwaukee that sank in 1886 after colliding with another ship. The wreckage was discovered last month in Holland, Michigan. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]

Hope College Baseball coach Stu Fritz will leave the field for the final time after this season.   The Hope College Athletics veteran talks with Scott Watson about the decision and what may be next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode: Pablito and Rob bumper. Nate and Aaron may be striking or joining SAG. Pablito considers mug shots. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Chuck Degroat. His experience includes: Professor of pastoral care and Christian Spirituality and Executive Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Western Theological Seminary in Holland Michigan, author, pastor, therapist, spiritual director, husband, and father. Narcissism expert Chuck teaches us about the differences between narcissist behavior and narcissistic personality disorder. He explains the nine faces of narcissism. Understanding how narcissism can be a way of coping with pain. Chuck also briefs us on the history of narcissism in the church and ways to heal and recover. Links:   Chuck Degroat Book: When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Sponsor: Life Works Counseling   If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.   The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com. For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.  Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com. The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

Scott Watson talks with Hope College Basketball Coach Greg Mitchell about a lengthy road trip and how hard it is for college players to focus during the long, dark Winter days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Watson offers a Christmas wish and his annual retelling of Paul Harvey's Parable of the Birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Watson talks with Courtney Kust of Hope College Women's Basketball.  We talk about her team, her life away from basketball and how she found out about her promotion to Associate Head Coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes John Sullivan the podcast to update his story.  John was last on the podcast January 2nd, 2023 Season 4, Episodes 2, 18, and 96. John has been dealing with CPS caseworkers that have falsified court documents against him and are trying to terminate his parental rights. The HORRIFIC part of John's case is that John's kids have been in Foster Care for TWO YEARS when they should've been placed with him and "they" are saying that he is still PAYING the MOTHER CHILD SUPPORT, when in REALITY he HAS been PAYING the FOSTER CARE parents who are GLADLY taking his money. Does the TAXPAYER see the disconnect?  There is also an issue with racism involving black or brown parents who are being targeted.     John is disabled and the son of a veteran who is being harassed by the courts/PUBLIC DEFENDER, Michael Spoelman, to produce his disability documentation, financials and past child support payments.    There are over 13,000 children in foster care in the state of Michigan. We discussed an article, only 19 hours old, written by Kate Holloway and Rachel Van Gilder about "Two DeWitt Couples Charged In Child Abuse Conspiracy."  Apparently one of the couples was a former "child advocate for the state," alleging they conspired to adopt DOZENS of children they went on to abuse and all for their own GREED of financial gain. Also, they had no problem manipulating the adoption and fostering systems to get their hands on more than ONE MILLION, TAX FREE and ALL FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN at the TAXPAYER'S EXPENSE. The SAD part is John Sullivan should have been given his children to him years ago.To reach John Sullivan: js113656@gmail.comThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Web:www.cpsprotect.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribehttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area this holiday season? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Linda Hart, Executive Director Holland Visitors […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area this holiday season? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Linda Hart, Executive Director Holland Visitors […]

Hey Humor Consumers, ***ATTENTION: Help spread the word to all near Holland, Michigan*** Join me for some LIVE comedy fun on Thursday, September 28, 2023. "Not Biologically Dutch" is what we are calling this 90-minute endeavor (because I married a Dutch man and Holland Michigan is crawling with Wooden Shoes. ;0). Grab tickets here: https://tracydegraaf.com/events Now, back to episode 139 "Doreen Went to the Hospital" Friends, It's Tracy here. Cat is really going through a stressful time. Her mom, Doreen, a 79-year-old beautiful British (and also American) soul who has Alzheimer's disease got Covid and was hospitalized. It was very traumatic for Doreen and for Cathrine and her sister Wendy too.  She is ok. Doreen got out of the hospital yesterday and is staying with Cathrine and her husband Kenny until she recovers enough to go back to Wendy's. And now.....Cat has Covid too. Dang Covid. I'm sure we are all sick of it. Literally. This week's episode is short and sweet. We had to use some "new to us" tech and I thought I was capturing video too, but that didn't work. At least we have some audio. Cat explains just how tough it was for her mom. She was scared, confused, frustrated, tired, and on top of all of that she had Covid. Booooo. Friends, if any of you are going through a health journey with an elderly loved one, our hearts go out to you all. I've been there with my dad prior to his death in 2019 and with my mom 30 years ago. She wasn't elderly, but the whole process was just hard. Just know that we love you all. We believe in Jesus and kindness. Let's go spread some. Keep Doreen in your prayers as she gets her strength back up. Pray for Cat as she cares for her.  Love, Tracy and Cathrine P.S. Cat had to GO cuz Doreen had to GO. ;0) So we closed in a rush. Sorry. Hopefully all will be better next time. ***P.S. Help us grow the podcast*** Give feedback. Let us know what topics you would like us to cover. We did a brain dump a few months ago and we were all proud of our ideas, but now we look back on some of the topics we came up with and

Hello to you listening in Holland, Michigan!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga  All great stories start with simple words. For example:“Here is a small fact. You are going to die.” [The Book Thief by Markus Zusak]“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” [1984 by George Orwell]“This is the story of a man named Eddie and it starts at the end, with Eddie dying in the sun. It may seem strange to start a story with an ending, but all endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.” [The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom]What's happening here? It could be the “sorcery of stories.” Practically speaking it's how each writer imagined a scene, combined the words - simple words - and made their story one of a kind.Practical Tip: Sit yourself in a comfortable spot with some blank pieces of paper and a few colored markers. Breathe, gaze off into space, imagine a scene. With all the intention of a playful experiment begin to doodle with simple word images to start your great story with that scene.And, if you would like a hand up to clarify your ideas and language, signal me. I'm in the lighthouse at Quarter Moon Story Arts.    You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out What I Offer,✓ Arrange your free Story Start-up Session,✓ Opt In to my monthly NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hey Humor Consumers, ***ATTENTION: Help spread the word to all near Holland, Michigan*** Join me for some LIVE comedy fun on Thursday, September 28, 2023. "Not Biologically Dutch" is what we are calling this 90-minute endeavor (because I married a Dutch man and Holland Michigan is crawling with Wooden Shoes. ;0). Grab tickets here: https://tracydegraaf.com/events Now, back to episode 138 on Emotional Eating... Emotional Eater Quiz and the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger Identify triggers and causes Ways to conquer the struggle Helpful links: Shttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/diets/emotional-eating.htm Below is the link to our friend and health coach Lindy Flanigan. She is amazing! Check her out. https://lindyflanigan.com   Inspirational close: 1 Corinthians 10:31 and 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Yes, both. ;0) CTA: Memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13 and recite it when you are tempted to eat your emotions. Tracy and Cathrine ***P.S. Help us grow the podcast*** Give feedback. Let us know what topics you would like us to cover. We did a brain dump a few months ago and we were all proud of our ideas, but now we look back on some of the topics we came up with and

Hey Humor Consumers, ***ATTENTION*** Join me for some LIVE comedy fun on Thursday, September 28, 2023. "Not Biologically Dutch" is what we are calling this 90-minute endeavor (because I married a Dutch man and Holland Michigan is crawling with Wooden Shoes. ;0). Grab tickets here: https://tracydegraaf.com/events Now, back to episode 137 on Personal Safety... Ways to be safe (tips) Gadgets Stats Helpful links: Self-defense weapons for women Amber Haddock  Self-defense keychains Safety jewelry Inspirational close: Joshua 1:9, 2thes 3:3 CTA:Do something from what we said to keep yourself safe. Tracy and Cathrine ***P.S. Help us grow the podcast*** Give feedback. Let us know what topics you would like us to cover. We did a brain dump a few months ago and we were all proud of our ideas, but now we look back on some of the topics we came up with and

Hey Humor Consumers, ***ATTENTION Do you know anyone near Holland, Grand Rapids, Michigan??*** If you do, please share this info with them. Thanks! Join me for some LIVE comedy fun on Thursday, September 28, 2023. "Not Biologically Dutch" is what we are calling this 90-minute endeavor (because I married a Dutch man and Holland Michigan is crawling with Wooden Shoes. ;0). Grab tickets here: https://parktheatreholland.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200439536 Now, back to episode 136 Mercury 13. Here's what you can expect with today's episode: What is Mercury 13? What did they go through? How did they change the space program? Inspirational close: Genesis 1: 27 CTA: Figure out what you want to do and go do that thing. ;0) Tracy and Cathrine ***P.S. Help us grow the podcast*** Give feedback. Let us know what topics you would like us to cover. We did a brain dump a few months ago and we were all proud of our ideas, but now we look back on some of the topics we came up with and

Last week, Aaron Zeigler and the Zeigler Auto Group finalized a transaction to acquire four stores in Holland, Michigan, including Hyundai, Nissan, GMC, and Kia franchises.  We are thrilled to welcome these team members into the Zeigler Family and we look forward to getting to know them and work alongside them over the coming days, months, and years.  I've enjoyed working with them side by side this past week….and Today, I'm excited to have you hear from Zeigler Auto Group's newest members…direct from Holland, Michigan

Hear about travel to the western part of Michigan as the Amateur Traveler talks to Veronica Bareman from HipGrandmaLife.com and Holland Michigan about her neck of the woods.