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Today we have an apparent end to the Islamic Academy of Alabama's effort to move from Homewood to Hoover, we have something the Crimson Tide hopes holds true in the fast-changing world of college football, and we have what our Spotify Wrapped said about you. Or some of you, at least. Click here to vote on the best Christmas display in north Alabama Click here to vote on the best Christmas display in central Alabama Click here to vote on the best Christmas display in south Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rod Serling was born on Christmas Day (Squeeze, 1996) and that fact forever touched him. He wrote three scripts for the original 'Twilight Zone' that have a Christmas context, as well as the mother of all Christmas screenplays (of his genre) entitled "The Messiah of Mott Street". The latter he wrote for the 1969 anthology 'Night Gallery'. During the next two weeks I will be showing the two best of them (IMO) -- "The Changing of the Guard" (1962) and "The Messiah of Mott Street" -- on successive Thursday evenings at Cranmer House in Homewood, AL. In each of these scripts Serling unfolds, out of imminent tragedy, rejection and loss, the possibility of Renewal, Redemption, and Hope. And each time in less than a half hour! Personally, I believe life is like that. What I mean is, Christians are not nihilists. Nor is life always "complicated". We believe -- from personal experience and not just from "teaching" -- that God answers prayers. Mary Zahl teaches this. Pastor Paula teaches this. And I have come to believe it. Watch these Twilight Zone half-hours, and they will build you up (Buttercup). LUV U. Oh, and this cast is dedicated to the Rev. Aaron Zimmerman. To respond to the opening fundraising plea, click here (https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E353807&id=2).

Some brands take off because of luck. Others take off because the model is so dialed in that the market can't ignore it. X4 is one of those models built, tested, and refined inside a competitive landscape where most gyms struggle to stand out.Welcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, the show focused on helping boutique gyms grow with clear strategies that keep revenue moving in the right direction. Every episode breaks down what's working so owners can make confident decisions without getting lost in complicated tactics.Episode HighlightsThis episode takes a close look at how Chris Wade created X4, a training model that blends strength, conditioning, and high-intensity intervals into four stations that challenge members in new ways. Chris shares how the brand moved from a local experiment to a franchised concept with locations outperforming traditional gyms. The conversation covers performance, operations, branding, and the strategy behind taking X4 into new markets.Episode OutlineChris shares his background in football, CrossFit, and the early days of his first gym.The moment he realized there was space for a hybrid concept that wasn't CrossFit and wasn't Orange Theory.How X4's four-station structure was developed and why it creates a more dynamic experience.The buildout process and what changed when he added 3,000 sq ft to test the model.What led CrossFit affiliates to adopt X4 and see higher revenue.Why the team shifted from an affiliate model to franchising.How the Homewood and Mountain Brook locations became top performers.The challenge of running CrossFit and X4 under the same roof—and the systems needed to keep experiences distinct.Why X4 leans heavily on programming science to keep workouts fresh.How features like front desk staff, cold towels, and premium amenities strengthen retention.Plans for Huntsville, Auburn, Chattanooga, Rome (GA), and other markets.How X4 evaluates a market before entering.The role of partners like Lasso and Push Press in brand direction.Rebranding X4 to reach broader demographics, including people preparing for hiking, skiing, and adventure travel.Action TakenDevelop a pre-opening playbook for new franchise locations.Coach franchise owners on customer experience and day-to-day operations.Open the X4 Hoover location.Launch X4 Mid City (Huntsville) in March 2026.Launch X4 Auburn in Fall 2026.Open X4 Chattanooga.Open X4 Rome, GAEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro05:16 Chris Wade's Background and X4's Origin07:23 Expansion and Franchising of X409:40 Challenges and Successes of X412:14 Future Vision and Market StrategyConclusionChris's story highlights what happens when a concept is built with intention and refined through real-world experience. X4 isn't just expanding—it's proving that thoughtful programming, strong operations, and a premium experience can reshape expectations inside the boutique training space. This conversation sets the stage for the second half, where even more of the model's strategy comes to light.CTATo get support with marketing and sales systems for your gym, book a free call and see how Lasso helps fitness brands grow revenue with simpler, more effective strategies.Supporting InformationBook a free strategy call: 

This podcast is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter online and in Homewood, AL.  Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit. Find them on Instagram at @Ritualsheltershoppe as well as Pinterest at Ritual+Shelter. In this episode, Terri Ann Heman is joined by visionary author and speaker Adam Apollo to explore the scientific validation of past lives, the profound wisdom of the Akashic records, and our soul's journey through time and space. Adam's work bridges ancient memories with cutting-edge science, providing a roadmap for us to remember who we truly are and reclaim the skills and wisdom from our past incarnations. Main Discussion Points •The Science of Past Lives: Adam discusses how his book, "Lifetimes: Spiritual Explorations of Earth and Galactic Pastimes", makes the exploration of past lives accessible to everyone by laying out the scientific evidence that validates these experiences. It's not just "woo-woo"; it's a real phenomenon studied and proven by many. •Beyond Archetypes: The conversation highlights the importance of moving beyond archetypal past life stories (e.g., being Cleopatra) to uncover the personal, nuanced journey of your own soul. •The Soul Genome: Adam introduces his theory of a "soul genome," a third genetic stream beyond our maternal and paternal DNA that carries the data of our soul's experiences across lifetimes. This could be the mechanism for carrying over skills, abilities, and even physical marks from one life to the next. •Healing and Reclaiming Wisdom: A central theme is that by facing and accepting the wounds of our past lives, we can integrate the wisdom and reclaim the skills we developed. The pain is in the past, but the wisdom is available to us now. •The Continuous Thread of Purpose: Your soul's purpose is a continuous thread that runs through all your lifetimes. While it may manifest differently in each life, the core mission remains the same. •Galactic Heritage: The discussion delves into our galactic origins, exploring why a soul would choose to leave a hyper-advanced galactic civilization to experience life as a human on Earth. This choice often reveals the profound purpose that drives us. •The Power of Remembrance: By remembering our past lives and galactic history, we can bring our full selves into the present, armed with incredible allies, skills, and a deep sense of purpose to navigate any challenge with grace. Key Quotes This is not woo woo. There are many, many, many other people that have done studies on this work with thousands of people proving that this exists. And so you can stop gaslighting yourselves out there and start actually exploring your past lives. It's the wisdom… That's the key.  So often we come from these lifetimes with the pain, and then we're holding it in the body. The body remembers and we just remember the pain. But when we go back in and open up the energy and go into it a little more, that's where the wisdom comes forward." "My theory is that you don't just have a mother line in your genetics and a father line in your genome. You have a soul genome."  Adam Apollo As Adam offers,  "Why would you choose to step down from a hyper-advanced galactic civilization where you essentially lived in heaven on earth?... The answer to that question is extraordinarily profound for almost everyone. It reveals that thread, that beacon of purpose that's within our soul, and that we're willing to actually face hardship at times in service of love." This work of integrating your past lives will give you new skills and abilities and knowledge to face any and every challenge that could come your way and to do so with more grace, proficiency, a more easeful nervous system, and with the allies that you need to have to do your great work. Resources Mentioned •Adam Apollo's Website: adamapollo.com •Adam Apollo's Book: Lifetimes: Spiritual Explorations of Earth and Galactic Pastimes •The Shift Network: Adam has an upcoming course on integrating galactic and Earth lifetimes. •Terri Ann Heiman's Website: TerriAnnHeiman.com  for information on the Past, Present, Future Akashic Healing Method and private mentoring.

Welcome to this U.S. Thanksgiving edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Moore of Kinburn, Ont.; Aaron Stevanus of Bloomingdale, Ont.; Murray Froebe of Homewood, Man.; Colin de Moissac of Biggar,... Read More

Welcome to this U.S. Thanksgiving edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Moore of Kinburn, Ont.; Aaron Stevanus of Bloomingdale, Ont.; Murray Froebe of Homewood, Man.; Colin de Moissac of Biggar,... Read More

Guidelines for household cooking oil and grease recycling:Edible oil products ONLY (cooking oil or grease)Allow oil to cool before pouring into containerPick up one of our free containers (available at each location) or use your own with a sealed lid, NO GLASS please! No fuel or motor oil will be acceptedAny questions about the recycling program, please call 205-238-3876List of Locations of Household Cooking Oil and Grease Recycling Centers: Adamsville Pharmacy, 3633 Gray Avenue, Adamsville, AL  35005Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223Bessemer Fire Station # 3, 2316 Morgan Road, Bessemer, AL 35022Bessemer Fire Station #4, 495 Flint Hill Road, Bessemer, AL  35022Bessemer Recycling Center, 1601 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, AL  35020Gardendale Fire Station #1, 1811 Decatur Hwy., Gardendale, AL  35071 Graysville Fire Station # 2, 1200 1st Avenue SE, Graysville, AL 35073Homewood Fire Station # 3, 250 Snow Drive, Homewood, AL 35209Hueytown City Hall, 1318 Hueytown Road, Hueytown, AL 35023Jefferson County re-fueling station, 2420 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL  35203Keep Birmingham Beautiful Office, 4721 Avenue W, Birmingham, AL 35208Leeds Fire Station #2, 8475 1st Avenue SE, Leeds, AL  35094Midfield Fire Station, 704 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Midfield, AL  35228North Smithfield Greenleaf Heights, 4635 North Smithfield Drive, Birmingham, AL  35207Pinson Recycling Center, 4410 Main Street, Pinson, AL 35126Tarrant City Hall, 1604 Pinson Valley Parkway, Tarrant, AL  35217Trussville Fire Station #2, 7317 Roper Road, Trussville, AL 35173Trussville Fire Station #3, 8160 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, AL 35173UAB Campus, 620 11th St. South., Birmingham, AL 35233Vestavia Hills, 3400 Chestnut Ridge Lane, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

It's a JAM-PACKED episode of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Jay and Rick look forward to Thanksgiving, the best day on the Fat Calendar. They also review some new items, including the Juicy Lucy at Stoney Point Grill in Homewood. YOUTUBE:⁠ ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠⁠MERCH:⁠ ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠ ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders),⁠ ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in LockportSUPPORT:⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/im-fat-podcast/support⁠⁠

•Ritual and Shelter: This episode is sponsored by Ritual and Shelter. Visit them online at RitualAndShelter.com or in Homewood, Alabama. Welcome to Transformation Week! The universe is handing you the keys to completely rewrite your story from the inside out. With Mercury retrograde returning to Scorpio and joining forces with a powerful New Moon, we have an extraordinary portal for deep inner work and complete metamorphosis. This week's transformation sets the stage for how you'll close out 2025. In this episode, we dive deep into conscious creation and activating our inner light with special guest Judith Corvin Blackburn, author of The 6D Ascension Journey. Judith is a transpersonal psychotherapist, teacher, shamanic minister, and co-founder of the Shamanic Multi-dimensional Mystery School. Main Points: •The Sixth Dimension: The sixth dimension is the realm of creation, where everything that exists in material form has its energetic parallel. Plato called it the "world of forms." By consciously working with this dimension, we can shift our personal reality and the planet. •Creating a New Reality: We have been creating our reality unconsciously for millenniums. By understanding the interaction between the sixth and third dimensions, we can begin to create a new reality for our personal lives and for the planet. •The Power of Collective Consciousness: When enough people hold a vision and belief, it will come into consciousness and manifest in the third dimension. This is why holding the vibration of peace and love is so important. •Navigating the Fourth Dimension: The fourth dimension is where we hold our emotional wounding, unconscious beliefs, and archetypal imprints. Healing the personal clears this dimension and gives us access to the higher dimensions. •Activating Our 12-Strand DNA: We have 10 strands of DNA that have been dormant and called "junk DNA" by scientists. As we open up spiritually, these strands are beginning to activate, allowing us to access our star-seeded heritage and higher consciousness. Key Quotes: "When we can begin to own that and understand the interaction between six D and 3D, we can not only create a new reality for our personal lives, but we can shift the planet, which is a deep passion of mine." "If enough of us are holding that vision and belief that this will be, then it will come into consciousness and it will show up in the third dimension, and therefore we will have a peaceful planet." "When we jump on the bandwagon of 'Oh my God, the world's falling apart,'…that just lowers that vibration versus 'I recognize it…I know this work is so important. I know we can create this shift, so I have to be part of holding that vibration.'" "As we heal the personal, it clears that fourth dimensional cloud…and we have access now to who I believe we really are designed to be, which is a fifth dimensional, six dimensional human." "When we understand how powerful we are, when we understand that we're holding this divine energy, we begin to understand that we really can create the lives that we deserve to live and the planet that we deserve to live on." Resources: •Past, Present, Future: The Akashic Timeline Healing Method Class: Learn to recognize repeated patterns, habits, and addictions, understand where they come from in your past, and shift and heal them for your future.  https://soulwork.teachery.co/past-present-future •Spiritual Upgrade Call: Schedule a complimentary breakthrough call to discuss the lessons you are going through in your present life, how they were impacted by the past, and what you can do to turn this around for your future.  https://naturalforcesstudio.as.me/complimentary   •Judith Corvin Blackburn: Website:  www.empoweringthespirit.com. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/judithcorvinblackburn/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/judith.corvinblackburn  

When you are led into the dark, unforeseen valleys of life, it's easy to allow fear to paralyze you. But, as today's storyteller reminds us, it's in those moments that the presence of God draws near through His Spirit and His community.   Karen Edwards, who spoke at our Homewood, Alabama live gathering, shares details from the week her life took a sudden turn when her husband suffered an unexpected aneurysm and needed emergency surgery. Surrounded by powerful prayer warriors, Karen expounds on the grace and provision of God, emphasizing that there is no challenge in your life that is wasted by the Lord. ___________________________________________________________________________________   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: In what ways has God comforted you so that you can be a comfort to others? Reach out to someone this week and bring the peace of God to them.   Links:   Listen to a similar story:  Alice Churnock- Ep 331: "Life is Hard, but God is Good"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Karen and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content!    Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith. Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

The Beatitudes … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. The inherent spirituality of Science… GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology,” and the most recent, “Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life point to God” Does the Church still matter in our Modern World? … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” … her new book drops later this month, “Becoming Gods Family: Why the Church still matters (new book)… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beatitudes … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. The inherent spirituality of Science… GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology,” and the most recent, “Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life point to God” Does the Church still matter in our Modern World? … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” … her new book drops later this month, “Becoming Gods Family: Why the Church still matters (new book)… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's Word tells us to take every thought captive to Christ, encouraging us to submit our minds to the truth, freedom, and hope found in Jesus. Today's podcast is a beautiful reminder of the healing power of Scripture when the enemy attacks our minds.   Piper Rinehart, from our Tulsa, Oklahoma community team, vulnerably shares her story of how the Lord graciously met her in a season of spiritual warfare as she was being bombarded by extremely fearful and intrusive thoughts. As Piper recounts the battle in her brain, you are going to see firsthand how the armor of God protected and defended her and how His voice took her from darkness to light. ________________________________________________________________________ VERSE OF THE WEEK: "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Mediate on the armor of God found in Ephesians 6 and visualize putting each piece on this week.    Links:     Listen to a similar story:  Patti Davis- Ep. 302: "Fighting Depression Through the Gift of Friendship"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!     Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Piper and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a bonus story from Anna Rogers from our Homewood live gathering! Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website. Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

Alan Bosson chats with Simon de Ville Sales Manager and Sally Loraine Community Engagement and Events Manager at Rangeford Villages' Homewood Grove talk about what the retirement village has to offer

Homewood (Ala.) High School head basketball coach Elijah Garrison joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his background in coaching, leading the Homewood program, his work toward implementing a shot clock in Alabama high school basketball, coaches he looks up to, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #basketball #highschoolbasketball #NateOats #NBA #CBB #CollegeBasketball #bball #homewood #AlabamaBasketball #Alabama #Auburn #AuburnBasketball #UAH #KobeBryant #Celtics #Lakers #Netflix

In this episode of The Empowered Spirit Show, host Terri Ann Heiman continues the journey from last week's exploration of the thinning veils by grounding us in the physical transitions of fall. Terri  delves into the profound wisdom that nature offers through the cycles of the seasons, particularly focusing on the powerful metaphor of how trees release their leaves. She explores the direction of the West, the Earth element, and the duality of fall as both a time of harvest and release. The episode features a guided meditation, channeled messages for this season of change, and an invitation to let go of what no longer serves us so we can begin anew. Key Topics Discussed The Transitions of Fall: An exploration of the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts we experience as the seasons change and how our Spirit naturally pulls inward from the activities of summer. The Direction of the West: Understanding the West as the place where the sun sets, representing gratitude for life's lessons, acknowledgment of struggles, and recognition of the harvest and abundance available to us. The Duality of Autumn: Embracing both the celebration of plenty and the melancholy of preparation, grief, and the shortening days as fields are plowed and the earth prepares for rest. The Earth Element: Learning how the Earth element grounds us to our physical presence and shows us what can be shed and what we must let go of during this season. Living Trees vs. Dead Trees: The profound teaching that living trees naturally release their leaves, trusting the cycle and preparing for new growth, while dead trees hold onto withered leaves because there is no life force moving through them. This powerful metaphor reveals how we either flow with life's transitions or remain stuck in old patterns. Four Channeled Messages for This Season: •Rethink the structures that have upheld your life •Keep it simple •Give everything a review •Don't even think about apologizing for who you are Guided Meditation: A meditation journey that includes grounding with the Earth element, connecting with the West direction, visualizing the release of old patterns through falling leaves, receiving channeled messages, and setting intentions for the season ahead. Memorable Quotes "Our Spirit begins to pull in from all the activities of summer, and this energy can feel both refreshing and exciting." "The West is a time of gratitude for all of life's lessons. This is the place where we notice our struggles." "Fall is symbolic of plenty, ripening, harvest, and abundance." "The entire autumn season is a time of melancholy, preparation, and grief." "A living, healthy tree naturally releases its leaves when the season changes. It doesn't hold on. It doesn't resist. It trusts the cycle." "A dead tree holds onto its withered, brown leaves. They stay there, stuck, clinging to the branches through winter, through spring, sometimes for years." "When we're truly alive, truly connected to our spirit and the natural rhythms of life, we can release what no longer serves us." "When we're stuck, when we're holding onto fear or pain or the familiar comfort of 'the way things have always been,' we become like that dead tree." "Are you a living tree, willing to release and trust the seasons of your life? Or are you holding onto dead leaves, stuck in old patterns, resisting the very transitions that would bring you new life?" "Rethink the structures that have upheld your life. What foundations are you built upon? Are they still serving your highest good?" "Keep it simple. Let go of the unnecessary complications and find the beauty in simplicity." "Give everything a review. This is a time for honest assessment, not for judgment. Simply notice." "Don't even think about apologizing for who you are. You are a unique and beautiful expression of the divine." "You must release the old so you can begin anew." Resources & Links Schedule a Complimentary Spiritual Upgrade Call. Feeling lost in these transitions? Finding it difficult to let go? Schedule a free Spiritual Upgrade call with Terri Ann to talk about where you're stuck and how she can help you release old patterns and step back into the flow of your life. Connect with Terri Ann Heiman: Website: https://terriannheiman.com/ Instagram: [Insert Instagram Handle] Facebook:  Ritual and Shelter: https://www.ritualshelter.com/ A magical place to shop for all your spiritual needs. Visit them online at ritualshelter.com or in person in Homewood, Alabama. Find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ritualsheltershoppe and on Pinterest. Call to Action If you're feeling the pull to let go of something but don't know how, or if you're sensing that it's time for a change but you're resisting the transition, this episode is for you. Listen to the guided meditation, receive the channeled messages, and take the first step toward becoming a living tree again. And if you need support on this journey, don't navigate it alone. Schedule your complimentary Spiritual Upgrade call today and discover how to release what's holding you back. Subscribe & Review If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to The Empowered Spirit Show and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to embrace their spiritual journey and step into their power. To your Spirit!

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4 Signs the Veils Are Thinning •Ritual and Shelter: A magical place to shop for all your spiritual needs. Visit them online at ritualshelter.com or in person in Homewood, Alabama. You can also find them on Instagram at @RitualShelterShop and on Pinterest at @RitualPlusShelter. Episode Summary In this episode of The Empowered Spirit Show, host Terri Ann Heiman delves into the mystical concept of the "thinning of the veils," a phenomenon said to occur in October, especially around Halloween. Terri explains how this thinning of the energetic barrier between the physical and spirit worlds can enhance our intuition and connection to the spiritual realm. The episode also features a guided meditation, channeled messages from spirit, and a collective tarot reading to help listeners navigate this powerful time of year. Key Topics Discussed •The Thinning of the Veils: An exploration of what the "thinning of the veils" means and how it can impact our lives. •Super Full Moon Energy: A discussion on the expansive and magnifying energy of the Super Full Moon and how to work with it. •October's Energetic Shift: Understanding the transitional energy of October, a time for introspection, release, and honoring our shadow selves. •Connecting with Spirit: How to notice and enhance your connection with angels, ancestors, and spirit guides during this time. •Signs and Synchronicities: Recognizing the messages and signs the universe sends us, especially when the veil is thin. •Personal Story: Terri Ann shares a personal story of loss and how it led to a profound spiritual connection. •Guided Meditation & Channeled Messages: A guided meditation to center and connect with spirit, followed by channeled messages for the collective. •Tarot Reading: A three-card tarot reading revealing the energies we are releasing, embracing, and stepping into.   4 Ways to Notice the Thinning of the Veil in your own life: 1) You'll feel called to do something with no logical explanation. You can't always explain why you're taking action in a certain way, but it ends up working out for you in the best way possible. And these moments, you are being guided by an unseen presence. As the Veil thins, your spirit guides will lead you through your intuitive nudges and gut feelings. That's the first way you can notice. 2) You may notice more easily the heavy, harsh energy around other people. You're more tuned to the energetic vibration other people are giving off. You may more easily distinguish between people acting from their intuitive spirit versus those acting from their ego mind, which keeps many in a state of fear. 3) You have a desire for something and it shows up in your life quickly, many call this manifesting, but it's also about aligning with the vibration of your desires and watching how the universe lets them flow into your life. As the veil thins, it becomes easier to recognize your soul's desires and trust the universe to bring them to you. 4) You see more signs, messages, and synchronicities from the universe. You might feel a spiritual presence with you more easily and feel supported by the spirit world and your own healing. As the veil thins, you are more able to connect to the universe because you can see signs in your physical reality. Memorable Quotes "The veil is a symbolic term for the energetic curtain that distinguishes between the spirit world and the physical world." "As the Veil thins, your spirit guides will lead you through your intuitive nudges and gut feelings." "We all have circumstances in life that lead us back into our soul to ask the deeper questions." "Spiritual truth is always at work beyond what the eyes can see, and so that thinning of the veils is like a portal, like an opening. That we can all access." This is a potent reminder for us to look within and consider what we need to release to prepare for our own period of rest and reflection. It is a time of introspection. Our spirit is being called inward more and more as the days get shorter and shorter, honoring the shadows within us. Not something to fear, but as a source of wisdom and understanding. •Spiritual Upgrade Call: Schedule a call with Terri Ann Heiman to learn how to tune into your Soul's journey and connect with your spirit guides. https://naturalforcesstudio.as.me/complimentary  

Hour two live from Social Taco in Homewood we caught up with Auburn Undercover's Jason Caldwell and got his recap of Auburn vs Texas A&M and what's next for Hugh Freeze. Plus, we took your calls and texts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Your speech must always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.” Colossians 4:6    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study    Stephanie and Maris dive into the huge subject of communication and how we can see it's importance deep in our CGS roots, the value of good communication among the catechists and assistants in the atrium, as well as between different CGS church communities.    Maris Wimberly began the work of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2008 and is a Nationally Recognized Formation Leader in Levels I, II, & III. She has a BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Birmingham-Southern College and is a former preschool teacher. Maris is the coordinator of CGS at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and School in Homewood, AL, and a catechist in all 3 atrium levels throughout the week.  She also works with 7th and 8th graders in preparation for Confirmation.    Stephanie Diethelm has been a catechist since 1998. She completed her Level 1 training with Tina Lillig, Barbara Searle and Carol Nyberg in Chicago in 1999 and says that it changed her life.  She has been a formation leader for the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd since 2005. She has worked extensively with children and adults in a variety of settings and now works with children in an atrium both at Red Mountain Community School and All Saints Episcopal Church in Birmingham, AL. She also completed the Education for Ministry (EfM) Seminar course through Sewanee: University of the South School of Theology in 2019 and has been a trained mentor for EfM Groups since 2020. She resides in Birmingham, AL and has two children, Catherine (33) and Christopher (30).       Facets of Joy  The Religious Potential of the Child  CGSUSA Store        BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER!  Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month:  Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website.  Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website.  Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts.  Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points.  Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent.  Catechist Prayers and prayer services  and so much more!  Click Here to create your Organizational Membership!      AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

Steve Phillipos, President of Chevrolet of Homewood & Ford of Homewood, tells John everything we need to know about federal tax credits for electric vehicles that are expiring on Tuesday, September 30th. Steve also talks to John about the upcoming Chicago Drives Electric Show coming up in October.

Steve Phillipos, President of Chevrolet of Homewood & Ford of Homewood, tells John everything we need to know about federal tax credits for electric vehicles that are expiring on Tuesday, September 30th. Steve also talks to John about the upcoming Chicago Drives Electric Show coming up in October.

Steve Phillipos, President of Chevrolet of Homewood & Ford of Homewood, tells John everything we need to know about federal tax credits for electric vehicles that are expiring on Tuesday, September 30th. Steve also talks to John about the upcoming Chicago Drives Electric Show coming up in October.

Today I am joined by Ivy Odom! Ivy is a lifestyle and culinary expert and content creator. She is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living magazine, where she hosts and produces cooking and lifestyle videos for television and social media platforms. She has had regular appearances on the TODAY Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Good Morning America, and is the author of My Southern Kitchen, which comes out October 2025. Ivy was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree for the University of Georgia in 2023, and a FOLIO Top Women in Media Up and Comer in 2020. Outside of work, Ivy loves to travel, scope out new restaurants, work in her garden, and tackle as many home improvement projects as her schedule allows. She and her husband, Luis, live in Homewood with their dog, Basil. In this episode, Ivy and I talked about her journey through culinary school, her first role at Southern Living Magazine, the journey from intern at Southern Living Mag to Senior Lifestyle Editor, the power of video content, her brand new cookbook, and so much more!Ivy's InstagramSouthern Living's InstagramSouthern Living's TikTokCURE Childhood Cancer

Stacey Nichols in for Valerie..."Three Things You Need to Know"...the weekend in review...another arrest made in Homewood Walmart fire...concerts...Homewood police involved in another shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of With Bowl and Spoon, Shelly sits down with Jessica Wilson Graves, founder of Una Biologicals, a Pittsburgh-based botanical beauty and wellness company creating all-natural, plant-based bath and body care. Jess shares how her journey as a plant geek, organic farmer, and mom with sensitive skin grew into a thriving business rooted in community. From pop-ups and farmers markets to a storefront in Lawrenceville and a manufacturing site in Homewood, Una has grown while staying true to its mission: nourishing our bodies and the planet. Tune in for a conversation about wellness, local business, and the power of community.https://unabiologicals.com/

Alabama HeadlinesWellStone expands no-cost PTSD treatment for Alabama veterans and first responders.Homelessness becomes central issue in Homewood runoff election after creek incident near Roseland.UAB St. Vincent's performs groundbreaking procedure for peripheral artery disease patients.Family of missing Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr. raises reward to $10,000.Decatur residents file lawsuit alleging 100+ votes were left off ballots in mayoral race.National HeadlinesJury selection begins in Florida trial of man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at West Palm Beach golf course.President Trump announces new federal guidance to protect prayer in public schools.LeBron James faces backlash for China op-ed in People's Daily praising basketball as a “bridge” while ignoring human rights abuses.ICE arrests Kenyan national in Minnesota with prior sex offense who later worked in state government.

Join Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Christopher Tickell, the manager of Baba Java Coffee's Homewood location, in this episode of CoffeeU. Christopher shares his journey from Memphis to Virginia Beach, and finally to Alabama, where he's built a family and a thriving career without a traditional education. From arcade sales to building his own house, Christopher's diverse experiences have shaped his leadership at the Homewood cafe, a unique blend of coffee shop and family-friendly entertainment hub at The Edge in Homewood, AL. Learn how his team creates a welcoming, family-like atmosphere, pours top-notch coffee, and churns out an unbelievable number of Popbar gourmet gelato pops. Tickle discusses overcoming challenges like weather and building renovations, all while fostering a tight-knit team that delivers excellent coffee, customer service, and education. Tune in for a fun, heartfelt conversation about community, leadership, and the magic behind Baba Java's Homewood vibe!---------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our blog: https://babajavacoffee.com/blog/Find your new favorite coffee with our quiz: https://babajavacoffee.com/coffee-quiz/

AlabamaState senator says recent policy from the AHSAA contradicts  CHOOSE Act Man who organized protests in Homewood now charged for starting fire inside the WalmartCenter for Long Covid research launches in Birmingham by Dr. Jordan VaughnNationalPresident Trump calls on Big Pharma to release date re: Covid treatmentsHHS secretary Kennedy making major changes to research and medical trialsTreasury Secretary to prepare legal appeal after judges rule tariffs are illegalUS Treasury lists all who qualify for the "No Tax on Tips" IRS exemption54 people were shot in Chicago over holiday weekend, 7 of which diedOver 14K migrants in Panama's Darien Gap have decided to not travel to US border

Kyle Parmley with Starnes Media made his weekly 3 Man Front visit and previewed the Week 2 action of Alabama HS football! He broke down games including Spain Park vs Hoover, Parker vs Mtn Brook, Homewood vs Briarwood, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AlabamaFederal judge rules against US Fish & Wildlife re: habitat designation for snakeState lawmaker files 3 bill package to safeguard Gulf Coast fishing industryRoblox gaming site faces legal action for allowing sexual predators on appParents if student at Deshler High want answers re his extensive injuriesProtestors in Homewood arrested for protesting Jabari Peoples caseNationalPresident Trump signs EO that penalizes the burning of American FlagTrump removes Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve board positionDOJ and WH to expose the fraudulent crime statistics in Dem led citiesFederal judge stops deportation of illegal alien to UgandaMN judge sides with religious schools using dual enrollment program in stateCracker Barrel Execs say nothing has changed after making major changesNYTimes reports back room deal with Kamala Harris and DNC over $$

Welcome back to The Empowered Spirit Show. Thank you so much for tuning in and joining me today. This episode is being sponsored by Ritual and Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual + Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics such as energy healing, crystal healing, Reiki, chakras, the Akashic records, shadow work, astrology, and earth-based healing. You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside their crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset in fluid ambience before meditation, ritual work, and reflection. Ritual + Shelter is dedicated to providing one-on-one in in-depth conversations with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match their unique interests and energy. They offer tarot sessions, Reiki, sound bowl, and crystal healing. And now they are offering witch consultations. Visit https://www.ritualshelter.com/ to book an appointment. And bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit. You can also find them on Instagram @RitualShelterShoppe, as well as Pinterest at Ritual Plus Shelter. As this podcast goes to air, we are in a black moon energy. Yes, this is a rare occurrence, and I was kind of taking a little break to kinda catch up with myself from all my summer travels, but this black moon is pretty rare. It's deep. It goes into our Soul, and it allows us to reflect on all that's been going on and to set new intentions. As we began to transition into a new season, it's about looking into the shadow parts of us, and so that could be many things for many people. Now, for myself, I've been traveling, I've been out in California preparing for a new transition. I went back and visited my college right into that dorm room where it all started, and so all this energy for me is coming up and how it relates to my path, and that deeper part of me, and even my ancestral energy, my family energy, all of it is surfacing. I know I had a couple of sleepless nights during the Dark Moon energy helping me to kind of put it all into perspective. I know one morning I woke up like, what is wrong? What's going on? And I did have a few conversations that helped me to pull it out and tears were flowing, but. That's how we heal. Doesn't mean we have to go in and relive every single detail of our past, but we can reflect on it, bring it to the surface, and for me, shine light with reiki on it to help me ease in to a greater part of me when we move through any kind of transition. There's lots of energy that comes forward, lots that we wanna leave behind, and even a space of newness that we wanna be able to open up to. And so this new moon coming in, it's an additional new moon during the season. That's why it's called a Black Moon. Doesn't happen all that often. And so it allows us a powerful opportunity to set energy for new beginnings, particularly related to our own health, our daily routines. Virgos got a little bit of that earth element, so stability and practicality help us to ground. It's also a really good time to go through your stuff and clean up that clutter. When we declutter our physical space, it opens up so much in our mental space as well. So, where are you right now on your path? What did the summer bring up? Generally, Summer is all about growing, expanding, having patience, fun, and getting outside. I as I always talk about the Wild Woman energy. I know for myself, I've brought a lot of that forward because I am about to make a big transition and allowing some of that wildness, that raw energy, the innocence to come forward. Just like standing in that dorm room thinking, wow, 50 years really. I know some of that innocence wasn't there anymore, but I can't let that jade me for new opportunities coming in. But instead, I can harness the energy, gather it up, feel the gratitude for all my many lessons, and then bring that forward in a different kind of way, in a different kind of innocence. And that's exactly where we are in the cosmic forces as well. We're moving from some major shifts in consciousness, and so this is what it's about, and maybe it makes you feel a little raw and uncertain about yourself. That's okay. Embrace that rawness. The more that you can allow that to come forward, get comfortable in the uncomfortable, the more you'll notice your growth coming forward. So maybe you're thinking, well, I don't know if I grew at all, but I don't know. Check in with yourself. Did your hair grow? You know, did you get a little tan from being outside? Did you look at things from a different perspective? That's growth. Maybe it's bigger changes. Maybe you did change your job, maybe you upped your position. Something like that. It could be that as well. So today, I'm going to offer a meditation. 'cause that's, like I said, I was gonna take a pause because I'm sitting here making jewelry and creating and bringing all that summer energy forward. I just thought like it's too important not to offer a meditation. If you miss the Black Moon episode before this, I do talk all about the Black Mtoon and what you can learn from it. Go back and check it out. We drew some cards. I did a Black Moon spread. This meditation will help you integrate this energy and set some intentions for your path.  Spend some time today in nature if you can, grounding with the Virgo energy. Let this serve as a ritual for you to honor these intentions. So as we go to close, a huge shout out to Ritual + Shelter for sponsoring this podcast, to Jennifer Dorman and all the amazing work that she's doing and offering in her shop, and for all of her great Tarot readers that helped to create this Tarot series on the show. I am  so grateful. And yes, PS I have some new jewelry over at Ritual and Shelter now, going along with my new show called Soul Messages, check it out. And, to all of you for listening each week, I am so grateful! Know that I do have some openings, as we move into the new season, for my private mentoring. With my private mentoring, I'm teaching you, I'm holding space for you. I'm transferring that energy to you, to work deeply and closely with your Soul's journe. It will help you to create a spiritual practice, giving you the tools and techniques to go deep within. And as I say, caution, this will change your life... in a good way. Schedule a Spiritual Upgrade Call with me and let's talk about your path and the number one thing you can do right now to activate the energy of yourSoul. I'll be back in a couple of weeks with some great spiritual authors and more conversations. Be sure to share this podcast with anybody you know that could use a little bit of help along their path. And leave me a review on iTunes. It does help the podcast to be found. Thanks again for listening. To your spirit. Terri  

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Podcast Show Notes: Episode 363 - Salicrow Episode Title: Tarot As Storyteller with Salicrow Host: Terri Ann Heiman Guest: Salicrow This episode is sponsored by Ritual and Shelter, a magical space located in Homewood, Alabama. They offer a wide array of resources, including books on energy healing, crystal healing, astrology, and more. Ritual and Shelter provides personalized consultations, tarot sessions, reiki, and more to help you find the right healing methods. Visit RitualShelter.com – (http://ritualshelter.com) to book an appointment.   Episode Overview: In this enlightening episode of The Empowered Spirit Show, host Terri Ann Heiman welcomes Salicrow, an intuitive healer and author of Jump Girl, The Path of Elemental Witchcraft, Spirit Speaker and Tarot as Storyteller.   In this guide to the art of cartomancy, Salicrow shows beginner and seasoned practitioners alike how to read divination cards with greater accuracy and more profound insight. She shares practices to help you develop psychic ability, including empathic protection, body dowsing, utilizing sacred space and divine timing, and how to build one's personal symbolic language. She offers techniques for developing intuition and analytical questioning, encouraging the reader to take on the role of storyteller by looking deeply into the symbols and tales that each card holds.   Expanding our concept of each card's symbolism, Salicrow explores the meanings of tarot and oracle cards through activated prayer, spell work, and guided journeys that introduce the Major Arcana as personal experiences. She also shows how to pick a deck, cleanse and bless the cards, and properly store them, and she gives many spreads that look at relationships, career guidance, and healing.   Through her insightful teachings, Salicrow demonstrates that card reading enhances the connection between intuition and imagination. With each reading, one's storytelling ability grows, providing clearer pictures of the players, situations, details, and an inner knowing for how to ask better questions.     Key Highlights: Introduction to Tarot: Sally shares her journey with tarot, beginning with her great-grandmother's use of playing cards and her first tarot deck, the Rider-Waite, given by her boyfriend. Discussion on the emotional influences that can affect tarot readings and the importance of centering oneself before a reading. The Importance of Ritual: Terri and Salicrow discuss how ritual can enhance the tarot reading experience, making it more meaningful through intentional practices. Sally highlights the significance of creating a sacred space and setting intentions during readings. Understanding Predictive vs. Projective Readings: Salicrow explains the concept of tarot readings as a form of predicting potential outcomes based on current paths, emphasizing that the future is not set in stone. The importance of free will and personal empowerment in interpreting tarot readings. Building a Relationship with Cards: Salicrow encourages readers to develop a strong connection with their chosen decks, sharing personal stories and the value of observing what draws one's attention in the cards. Exploring Past Lives: Salicrow discusses her expertise in past life readings and how they can inform our current life experiences and choices. The concept of triangulation in past lives, where lessons from past and present lives intersect. Empowering Psychic Abilities: Salicrow emphasizes the rise of psychic development in society and how people can embrace their intuitive gifts through practices like tarot. Tips for empathic individuals on managing their energy and enhancing their intuitive skills.   Upcoming Events and Offerings: Sacred Travel: Salicrow is leading a group to Ireland for Samhain and plans a future trip to Scotland. Books: Salicrow's books, including Tarot as Storyteller, are available wherever books are sold.  Inner Traditions   Resources Mentioned: Visit Sally Crow's website for more information on her offerings and to purchase her books. Instagram Facebook YouTube   Closing Thoughts: Terri encourages listeners to embrace their intuition, experiment with tarot, and understand that every individual has the innate ability to connect with their spiritual self. Call to Action: If you're seeking to enhance your spiritual practice, consider scheduling a spiritual upgrade call with Terri. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes to help others find the podcast! Reiki Workshops: Advanced Reiki Skill Workshop on August 16, 2025, and Reiki I class on August 24, 2025.

AlabamaJerry Carl hints at big announcement re: Congressional District 1 raceState lawmaker talks more about his death penalty bill in cases of child rape Jay Mitchell writes opinion piece for 1819 News in favor of Simpson's billAn 8th person was arrested this week in Bibb county child sex abuse ringNO charges against Homewood officer for shooting of Jabari Peoples2 truck drivers arrested in DeKalb county for not speaking English PSC approves Alabama Power's purchase of natural gas power plant in ALNationalArmy soldier shoots co-workers at base in GA, all five will survivePresident Trump says he will meet with Russian President in a few weeksTrump donates his paycheck to WH historical associationApple Tech company to invest $600B into US manufacturing facilitiesFederal judge over rules CA state ban on AI deepfakes and parody videosDNI Gabbard reveals more about James Clapper and "WMD" claimsRFK Jr. announces halt to HHS mRNA vaccine contracts and researchStephen Miller lambastes Dems in TX for claiming GOP "gerrymandering"

Update on shooting of 5 soldiers on a GA base. Montana shooter still at large. Homewood shooting deemed justified. Apple's 100 billion investment. Is Howard Stern Show canceled? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on shooting of 5 soldiers on a GA base. Montana shooter still at large. Homewood shooting deemed justified. Apple's 100 billion investment. Is Howard Stern Show canceled? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on shooting of 5 soldiers on a GA base. Montana shooter still at large. Homewood shooting deemed justified. Apple's 100 billion investment. Is Howard Stern Show canceled? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on shooting of 5 soldiers on a GA base. Montana shooter still at large. Homewood shooting deemed justified. Apple's 100 billion investment. Is Howard Stern Show canceled? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empowered Spirit Show — Episode 363 Guest: Jada Cato, The Cosmic Cowgirl Host: Terri Ann Heiman Episode Title: Empowering the Artist Within: Tarot, Music & the Spirit with Jada Cato  

AlabamaSen. Tuberville explains how farmers and Seniors benefit most from OBBBCovenant Rescue Group founder horrified at Bibb county child sex abuse caseState lawmaker wants to hold DHR accountable for hot car death of boyBLM leader targeting Homewood has a record with FBI in state of FloridaCoosa Riverkeepers file lawsuit against Alabama Power re: Gadsden coal ashMobile judge to consider request by accused drug kingpin to forego an attorney at his trialNationalUS Senate passes bill that prohibits stock trading by members of CongressTrump revisits his dislike of Jerome Powell for not cutting interest ratesTreasury Secretary Bessent says recent trade deals put China on their heelsFBI director found "burn bags" full of docs related to Russia/Trump hoaxNYT corrects "starving Gaza boy" article with note about his cerebral palsy

There are countless verses in the Bible reminding us that God alone is the great Provider, able to meet our needs even in the most unexpected circumstances. Olga Kukushkina, who shared her story at our Homewood, Alabama live gathering a few months ago, encourages us to rest in the truth of these verses as well as the sustaining love of our Heavenly Father, who sees all and is in all.   Be amazed as Olga recounts the details in which God miraculously made a way for her and her family to come to America after Russian tanks and troops took over her hometown in Kherson, Ukraine. This story is a beautiful illustration depicting the hands and feet of Christ working through His people to bring peace and comfort in the reality of war and chaos.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   - There is a time for everything… A time for war and a time for peace. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) - God‘s presence is found in the details of your life - God‘s love is high and wide and long and deep… He will never stop loving you.    Links:   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Olga and our past Season 8 storytellers!!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Q & A with Olga from the Homewood community live gathering.   Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered in-person on September 10th, 9:30 AM -12:00 PM CST Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series.   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings starting back up in  the Fall

The next episode in the Suite Spot: Road Trip series takes the podcast to Central Florida to visit the incredible Homewood Suites by Hilton nearest to Universal Studios!  In this exciting episode, the brand leader of Homewood Suites, Rick Colling, and the General Manager of the property, Carlos Sotillo, sit down on the podcast to discuss the Homewood brand, the evolution of the extended stay hotel segment, and the future of hospitality. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree, a part of our Suite Spot 2025 Summer Road trip series. We are right here in our backyard in Orlando at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando nearest to Universal Studios like I said, right in our backyard down the road, out of our TMG headquarters out here with Rick and Carlos who have been both here at this amazing property. We're gonna talk all about it. Now, Rick, we have met up with you earlier this year, and we have, yeah. One thing we haven't done is done a proper, you know, hospitality journey. We love a good story in hospitality, right? All of our humble beginnings where we might've started at the front desk. Bellman for myself. Give us a little bit of background in our audience, background into your hospitality. Rick Colling: Got it, Ryan, with pleasure. And it's a fun journey, Ryan, mate. So, we're like you. I started at the front desk, at the Kalamazoo Residence Inn, right after graduating from college. And I walked into the hotel and I said I've graduated from college. I think I should be the GM of a hospitality hotel. And the GM said to me, do you know anything about the business? I said, nothing. So he became my mentor in the business. So I started at the front desk and worked my way up through the ranks at Marriott. Spent 10 years with Marriott and I've been with Hilton now for 27 years, and been a GM and property director of sales on property, but I worked all the disciplines and it's just been an incredible journey to finally end up leading a brand like Homewood Suites over the course of the last five years, which has been, you know, certainly a career highlight for me. So, a fun journey to get me here today. Ryan Embree: But yet a familiar one; one that we hear all the time, a lot of college students, you know, maybe just taking here a summer job, end up falling in love with the industry. But another piece of your story that we're hearing so often is mentors. Yeah. And I wanna highlight that is because there's so many hospitality professionals out there mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals. So important in our industry right now. And Carlos you have a background here in this area, this campus? Of hotels. Give us your hospitality journey. Carlos Sotillo: Well, actually, funny story, when my parents first came to America, they actually started working at a Homewood Suites. Oh, okay. I was, came out, yeah. My mom was a housekeeper. My dad was a houseman. And I was 11. So during summer break, they would take me with them to work sometimes. And so I grew up in a Homewood Suites during my summer break. Rick Colling: Which is where you needed to be, right. Carlos: Right. In full circle. But officially, my career started, I was a breakfast attendant at a small hotel down on I-Drive. And then the opportunity came out to be a night auditor. So, you know, I went for it. And now, low and behold, here I am. I went through four different Hilton brands. I've gone through Hampton Hilton, Garden Inn, Home2, and now here back at the Homewood. So it's been a fun, fun journey. Rick Colling: No, we're glad to have you mate. One of the best in the business right here. Ryan Embree: Well, it's incredible. We always say sometimes, hospitality runs in the blood, runs in your DNA sometimes,

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Jaymal Green shares his story regarding how Windcreek Casino nearly Homewood, IL, allowed his car to be stolen and then banned him from the casino.

It seems like it's been far too long since we've extended a hearty “hello” to some new breweries in Chicagoland, so we're psyched to gather five that have opened locations or started releasing beer into the world relatively recently. We learn about some new-to-us breweries and a few that have been long in the works here, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the future of beer locally. But also, Craig is training for the new Speed Showering event at the Olympics; Ryan is reliving his teenage years in Homewood; and we rely on some surprising sources for our background information. Beers Reviewed Brutalist Brewing Cooperative - Industry Plant (American Lager) Somos Monos Cervecería - Chica Fresa (Strawberry Blonde Ale) Homewood Brewing Company - H.B.C.: Head Beer In Charge (American Pale Ale) Monochrome Brewing w/ More Brewing - South East Side (Hazy Double IPA) Foreign Exchange - Between Two Parallels (Imperial Stout conditioned on Madagascar vanilla, Tahitian vanilla, and marshmallow)