Podcasts about inspirations

Isabell welcomes Laura Harris Smith to discuss her and her husband's new book, Make Your Splash: Maximize Your Career and Cultural Impact by Discovering Your Spiritual Personality. Together, they explore how uncovering your spiritual identity can help you live with purpose and influence the world around you. Don't let fear hold you back—step boldly into all God has for you and make a lasting impact that ripples into eternity.

Bringing that Deep Gospel House flavor to you this week! DJ Marcus Wade - Power Earful Soul, Poizen, Kabza De Small - You Can Win PolyRhythm, Chris Leon, Naama Gali - Better Days (Original Mix) Fka Mash, Miči - Fall From Grace Kingdmusic - Freedom (Amapiano) DJB510 - Houston (We Have A Problem) (Original Mix) Abyss Deep Sound Lab, Roxanne Myles, Lowkeytheory, Sebb Junior - Heal Our World (Sebb Junior Extended Remix) STOUT, Terry Hunter - Grateful (Terry Hunter Retouch) Digital Native (BDM), Pastor Jason Hendrickson - Goodness Praise Break (Main) Stardate - Praise You (Extended Mix) Zandoro - Praise God (Extended Mix) Afro Inspirations Radio is hosted by DJ Marcus Wade — weekly gospel-inspired Amapiano, Afrobeats, Afro house and deep house from Charlotte, NC (Salt Shaker Podcast Network / Cornerstone Christian Radio). Subscribe: https://links.djmarcuswade.com/afro Instagram: https://instagram.com/afroinspirationsradio Leave a review: https://links.djmarcuswade.com/podcast_review

Gospel house fire this week — opening with DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Greg Lewis on "Promised Land," through Karizma's "Spirit," and lifting out with KAI & KYLE, Gordon Chambers and the CK Gospel Choir. TRACKLIST 1. The BCrew, DJ Spen, Thommy Davis, Greg Lewis - Promised Land (Homage) (DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Greg Lewis Remix) 2. Karizma - Spirit 3. Muzikman Edition - 3D Galaxy (Muzikman Edition Original) 4. Digital Native (BDM), Pastor Jason Hendrickson - Goodness Praise Break (Main) 5. Geoffrey C, CoFlo - This Is Hot (Yes Indeedy) (Coflo Edit) 6. Halo, Maiya, Atjazz - Glory (Atjazz 2022 Rework) 7. KAI & KYLE feat. Gordon Chambers, CK Gospel Choir - Higher Than High 8. Dav Risen, Paul B - You Raise Me Up Afro Inspirations Radio is hosted by DJ Marcus Wade — weekly gospel-inspired Amapiano, Afrobeats, Afro house and deep house from Charlotte, NC (Salt Shaker Podcast Network / Cornerstone Christian Radio). Subscribe: https://links.djmarcuswade.com/afro Instagram: https://instagram.com/afroinspirationsradio Support the show: https://links.djmarcuswade.com/blessing Leave a review: https://links.djmarcuswade.com/podcast_review

Paranormal Insight July 9th, 2026 Segment #87 "The Experiencers" a review of a New Documentary United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Marilyn welcomes back Kim Meeder to discuss her book, Revival Rising. Be encouraged to seek transformation by engaging the holy fire of God's presence and accept Jesus's commission to carry the living flame of His love wherever He leads.

When the weight of the world tries to pull you down, the right beat at the right moment can lift you straight into the presence of grace. This week, we are turning up the joy and letting the spirit move through your speakers with a fresh collection of faith-filled anthems. DJ Marcus Wade starts the journey with the deeply resonant question of DJ Fudge and Chinua Hawk's "Who's Gonna Save The World (Vocal Mix)," a powerful call to reflection that smoothly transitions into the undeniable groove of "Awesome God" by Artwork Sounds, Bee Bar, and Kabza De Small. This track is a pure, dancefloor-ready celebration of divine majesty that will have your hands raised and your feet moving. Later, the iconic duo of Louie Vega and Tony Momrelle takes us to heavenly heights with "Touch The Sky," blending lush instrumentals with soaring vocals that remind us of the limitless freedom we find in faith. Whether you are seeking a spiritual revival or just need a heavy dose of soulful house to recharge your week, this episode is your sanctuary. Tune in, subscribe to the Afro Inspirations Radio family, and share this musical blessing with someone who needs their spirit lifted today! This Week's Tracklist: 1. DJ Fudge, Chinua Hawk - Who's Gonna Save The World (Vocal Mix) 2. Trouble Men - More Than One Way 3. Artwork Sounds - That Name (feat. China Charmeleon) 4. Dearson - Revival 5. Artwork Sounds, Bee Bar, Kabza De Small - Awesome God 6. Rudi'Kastic, DJ Christian B - Praise (Original Mix) 7. Color Blind DJ, NTK - Spirit (Original Mix) 8. DJ Spen, Cornell C.C. Carter - Keep Your Head To The Sky (Manoo Afro Remix) 9. Stacy Kidd - Where You Are (Main Mix) 10. Louie Vega, Tony Momrelle - Touch The Sky Feat. Tony Momrelle (Extended Version) Afro Inspirations Radio is a weekly radio show hosted by DJ Marcus Wade that features the best in Amapiano, Afrobeats and Afrohouse—all Gospel Inspired—broadcasting from the Salt Shaker Podcast Network studios in Charlotte, NC and on Cornerstone Christian Radio in the UK, Indonesia, Pakistan, Africa and Washington, DC. Love the music and the podcast? Let us know! Leave us a comment or review. Ready to take your music experience to the next level? Join our community of music lovers and never miss a beat again. Click that subscribe button and stay connected to all the latest music and DJ mixes! ✅ Take your favorite shows with you wherever you go! Subscribe to our audio podcasts and never miss an episode. Resources ✉️ Join our mailing list to get monthly articles, music and information about Gospel Amapiano, Afrobeats and AfroHouse. Socials & Music - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3c2MkWrkdgEzUbYNUARu3o - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dj-marcus-wade/1201909652 - Instagram: https://instagram.com/marcswademusic - TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@marcuswademusic #AfroInspirationsRadio #DJMarcusWade #GospelHouse #DeepHouse #AfroHouse #Amapiano #Afrobeats #GospelMusic #SoulfulHouse #InspirationalMusic #GospelHouse #SoulfulHouse #UpliftingMusic #FaithAndMusic #LouieVega

Lorna Bateman of Lorna Bateman Embroidery returns to Fiber Talk to talk about her flourishing embroidery design business — from her beautiful “Embroidered Country Gardens” book to stitching on Converse trainer shoes. In this episode: – Her book “Embroidered Country Gardens” and the inspiration behind it – Silk ribbon embroidery techniques and design – How her business has grown and outgrown her studio – Designing for “Inspirations” magazine – The fun and creativity of embroidering Converse trainer shoes. Listen to the podcast: This show is also available on FlossTube. Watch the video You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses. Here are some links: Lorna’s first Fiber Talk appearance Lorna Bateman’s website Lorna Bateman on Instagram Lorna Bateman on Facebook Lorna Bateman on YouTube We hope you enjoy this conversation with Lorna Bateman. We're always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show. To add yourself to our mailing list and be notified whenever we post a new podcast, provide your name and email address below. You won’t get spam and we won’t share your address.

From the beginning, spiritual reality was as certain to Rudolf Steiner as physical reality. He lived in both the invisible and visible worlds. He saw his task as connecting them. For a long time, however, the invisible world seemed more real. Rudolf Steiner was an Austrian philosopher who founded Anthroposophy, a term derived from the Greek anthropos (human being) and sophia (wisdom), meaning “wisdom of the human being.” He was a prolific writer and lecturer. His Collected Works span roughly 400 volumes in the German edition. Topics are wide-ranging and include education, Christology, mysticism, human evolution, natural science, art, agriculture, social reform, among others.Steiner developed the Waldorf school movement, introduced the expressive art of eurythmy, launched the biodynamic farming movement, developed anthroposophical medicine, and designed the Goetheanum, the main building of the Anthroposophical Society, among other contributions.The beauty of Steiner is that he was not only a philosopher absorbed in the world of ideas and the natural sciences, nor simply an explorer of the spiritual world, but also someone who brought his ideas into practical life while remaining firmly grounded. His work was consistently motivated by a concern for human development and for the Earth, and above all by a desire to place the knowledge he had acquired in the service of the world.

Uncogrim, a tattoo artist with a decade of experience, emphasizes the importance of breaking away from traditional tattooing norms, particularly in the realm of Japanese-style tattooing. In a recent podcast episode, he discusses how his unique approach often involves omitting backgrounds in his designs, allowing the human body to become an integral part of the artwork itself.   Host Aaron Della Vedova interviews Uncogrim (Hoon Kim) at the Mondial du Tatouage in Paris. Aaron expresses his admiration for the  exquisite detail and composition of Uncogrim's large piece work. Uncogrim shares insights about his journey as a tattoo artist, and despite the relatively short time, his impressive body of work suggests a deep commitment to his craft. Tune in to hear about his artistic inspirations and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of tattooing. For visuals of his incredible work, check out his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uncogrim   Chat Highlights:   00:00:00 - Extreme Tattoo Sessions 00:01:59 - Uncogrim's Tattooing Journey 00:04:24 - The Concept of No Background in Tattoos 00:05:04 - Artistic Choices and Inspirations 00:07:02 - Breaking Traditional Tattoo Norms 00:10:35 - Tattooing Legality in South Korea 00:12:23 - Uncogrim's Path to Becoming a Tattoo Artist 00:14:12 - Mentorship and Studio Challenges 00:16:00 - Emotional Connection to Tattooing 00:17:23 - Pain Management in Tattooing 00:20:25 - Tattoo Session Structure 00:21:00 - Numbing Cream and Pain Relief 00:23:33 - Anesthesia in Tattooing 00:29:50 - Inspiration and Acknowledgements   Quotes:   "You don't stop until I die like this."   "It's fun for me to see people breaking tradition."   "If you can make another person happy with your art, what more do you need to get up every morning and love what you do?"   "One of my big dreams, tattoo convention, because, you know, in South Korea, tattoo culture really closed and underground culture."   "Your specific artistic aesthetic in the art of tattooing is wildly impressive to me."   Stay Connected:   Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts   Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com   Connect with Uncogrim: IG: https://www.instagram.com/uncogrim  

In Episode 38 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode introducing the world to his alter ego, "Vacation Harry," and reflecting on the importance of rest, balance, and creativity. This episode's Moments of Flow features Austin Kleon, who shares why there's no finish line to a creative life, along with a bonus moment of inspiration from David Bowie. In Meet The Team, Cheyne asks Harry how becoming a father has influenced his creativity. Harry also answers fan questions about the relationship between music and memory, finding flow state in the kitchen, and rap's lasting influence, before reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle and closing the episode with some bars._____Show Notes:EUROPE 2026 FESTIVALS TICKETS ON SALEhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/showsAustin Kleonhttps://austinkleon.com/Blackout Poetryhttps://austinkleon.com/newspaperblackout/Keep Goinghttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781523506644Steal Like An Artisthttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780761169253Show Your Workhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780761178972Roy Hayneshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Haynes Inspirations - Michael Aptedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspirations_(film)The Creative Act by Rick Rubinhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780593652886Cheyne Joneshttps://www.instagram.com/cheynejones/Deusy59https://www.youtube.com/@deusy5900:00:00 Intro00:01:46 Harry Takes A Vacation00:20:44 Moments of Flow: Austin Kleon00:32:41 Moments of Flow: David Bowie00:44:48 Meet The Team: Cheyne asks “How Does Starting A Family Affect Your Creativity?”00:56:23 The connection between music and memory01:07:26 Flow State In a Professional Kitchen01:11:58 The Influence of Rap01:23:26 Freestyle Submission: DeusyRaps01:32:35 Closing Freestyle

After a first-hand experience with a witch, author and AWC graduate Inessa Jackson started researching the real world Wiccan community, and the result was her debut crime/thriller novel, Devil Mountain. In this episode, Inessa generously shares her quirky writing process, her experience learning the craft, publishing timeline and more! 00:00 Welcome04:17 Graduate spotlight10:21 Writing tip: Name your characters14:07 Writers in the wild16:35 WIN: The Divorce by Freida McFadden18:11 Word of the week: ‘Derrick’18:58 Interview with: Inessa Jackson20:00 Inessa describes Devil Mountain21:13 Inspirations for the book23:00 Themes of the novel24:30 Researching witches for the book26:04 The timeline to writing the novel28:00 What drew Inessa to the crime-thriller genre?29:30 Inessa’s experience with AWC30:47 Her Write Your Novel experience32:22 Crime and structure courses33:22 Post-It note plotting34:53 Daily writing routine36:52 Getting the publishing deal41:34 What readers take away44:29 Inessa’s writing tip46:53 Book recommendations48:28 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than five decades, Marilyn Hickey has boldly proclaimed the uncompromised Word of God—and that legacy isn't slowing down. It's expanding through Miracle Word Ministries.

Live a mentally and physically healthy life. Join Marilyn and Dr. Bob as he shares how to stop ADHD the natural, God-inspired way.

Marilyn welcomes special guest Dawna DeSilva to discuss her book, Overcoming Fear. Learn how you can elevate yourself above the enemy's attacks and experience true healing that can only come from God.

Say yes to healing and health, restored and repaired relationships, and a life of miracles through the power of faith. Join Marilyn today for a special teaching on Divine Yes!

Marilyn welcomes special guest Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to the program. You will enjoy insightful and practical approaches to correcting your work-rest imbalance from her book Sacred Rest.

What if there was a way to combine two awesome types of spiritual power—grace and giving—and aim them right at the point of your greatest need? We have good news for you—there is. In these two powerful messages, Marilyn teaches how grace flows freely from God's goodness and giving always prompts a spiritual response from God.

What if there was a way to combine two awesome types of spiritual power—grace and giving—and aim them right at the point of your greatest need? We have good news for you—there is. In these two powerful messages, Marilyn teaches how grace flows freely from God's goodness and giving always prompts a spiritual response from God.

Marilyn welcomes back special guest Hakeem Collins to dive into his book Unseen Warfare. Discover how spiritual warfare affects your everyday life—and gain the insight you need to stand strong.

Marilyn welcomes back special guest Hakeem Collins to dive into his book Unseen Warfare. Discover how spiritual warfare affects your everyday life—and gain the insight you need to stand strong.

Discover how to confidently discern God's voice in your everyday life—through Scripture, His peace, and the wisdom of trusted counsel. Marilyn's powerful, timeless teaching will guide you in recognizing His direction and responding with faith.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Allergies & Inspirations: A Day in Bukchon Hanok Maeul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-25-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 북촌 한옥 마을은 단오가 되어 활기차게 북적이고 있었다.En: Bukchon Hanok Maeul was bustling with energy as Dano arrived.Ko: 지호는 그림의 영감을 찾기 위해 이곳에 왔다.En: Jiho came here seeking inspiration for his paintings.Ko: 따뜻한 여름 바람이 불고, 전통 음식의 향기가 마을을 감쌌다.En: A warm summer breeze blew, and the scent of traditional food enveloped the village.Ko: 그 사이사이 한옥들이 고고하게 서 있었다.En: Amidst it all, the hanok houses stood elegantly.Ko: 민서는 지역 가이드였다.En: Minseo was a local guide.Ko: 지호에게 마을을 소개해 주었다.En: He introduced the village to Jiho.Ko: "여기는 정말 역사 깊은 곳이에요. 저 옆길로 가면 오래된 약초 가게가 있어요," 민서가 말했다.En: "This place is really rich in history. If you go down that side street, there's an old herbal store," Minseo said.Ko: 그러나 갑작스럽게, 지호는 얼굴이 붉어지며 가려움을 느끼기 시작했다.En: However, suddenly, Jiho's face began to redden, and he started to feel itchy.Ko: "민서 씨, 저 뭔가 이상해요. 알레르기인 것 같아요." 지호는 걱정스러워 보였다.En: "Minseo, something's wrong with me. I think it's an allergy." Jiho looked worried.Ko: 민서는 빠르게 반응했다. "걱정 말아요. 내가 약초 가게로 데려갈게요."En: Minseo quickly responded, "Don't worry. I'll take you to the herbal store."Ko: 그들은 작은 골목길을 지나 약초 가게에 도착했다.En: They walked through a narrow alley and arrived at the herbal store.Ko: 가게 안은 한약 향이 가득했다.En: Inside, the store was filled with the scent of herbal medicine.Ko: 가게 주인이 친절하게 맞아주었다.En: The store owner welcomed them kindly.Ko: "무슨 문제시죠?" 민서는 설명했다. "이 친구가 알레르기 반응을 보이고 있어요. 전통적인 치료법이 필요해요."En: "What's the problem?" Minseo explained, "This friend is having an allergic reaction. We need a traditional remedy."Ko: 주인은 효과가 있는 약초차를 준비해 주었고, 지호는 그것을 마셨다.En: The owner prepared an effective herbal tea, and Jiho drank it.Ko: 곧, 그의 상태는 나아졌다.En: Soon, his condition improved.Ko: 안도의 한숨을 내쉰 지호는 말했다. "정말 감사합니다. 덕분에 큰 도움이 됐어요."En: Sighing in relief, Jiho said, "Thank you so much. You've been a great help."Ko: 저녁이 되자, 지호와 민서는 마을의 전경을 보며 해가 지는 모습을 바라보았다.En: As evening came, Jiho and Minseo watched the sunset over the village.Ko: 단오의 흥겨운 축제가 아직도 계속되고 있었다.En: The joyful Dano festival was still ongoing.Ko: 지호는 오늘의 경험을 떠올리며 말했다. "문화에 더 가까워진 기분이에요."En: Reflecting on the day's experiences, Jiho said, "I feel closer to the culture."Ko: 이날 이후, 지호는 다른 사람의 도움을 기꺼이 받아들이게 되었다.En: After that day, Jiho became more willing to accept help from others.Ko: 민서와의 하루는 그에게 큰 영감을 주었다.En: The day with Minseo provided him with great inspiration.Ko: 예술 속에 담을 새로운 이야기가 떠올랐다.En: New stories to include in his art emerged in his mind.Ko: 북촌 한옥 마을 은단으로 물든 여름밤 하늘 아래서, 지호는 새로운 시작을 다짐했다.En: Under the summer night sky, dyed with eun dan, in Bukchon Hanok Maeul, Jiho resolved to make a fresh start. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 북적이고 있는inspiration: 영감elegantly: 고고하게allergy: 알레르기enveloped: 감싸다herbal: 약초itchy: 가려움remedy: 치료법scent: 향기redden: 붉어지다relief: 안도willing: 기꺼이condition: 상태narrow: 작은reaction: 반응effective: 효과가 있는festival: 축제reflecting: 떠올리다emerged: 떠올랐다dyed: 물든resolved: 다짐했다envelope: 감쌌다sunset: 해가 지는ongoing: 계속되고 있는culture: 문화traditional: 전통적인medicine: 한약kindly: 친절하게stories: 이야기great help: 큰 도움이 되다

For more than five decades, Marilyn Hickey has boldly proclaimed the uncompromised Word of God—and that legacy isn't slowing down. It's expanding through Miracle Word Ministries.

Don't miss this special program exploring two powerful Names of God, the blessing of knowing Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, and the confidence of our right standing with God through Jehovah Tsidkenu. Join Marilyn and Isabell for this inspiring teaching.

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We hope you enjoy our discussion. If you are inspired to leave a comment, you can do so at SpeakPipe, on Spotify, or at the following email address: runescastshadows AT gmail.My guest for this episode was kind enough to join me out of a shared appreciation for the ⁠GoBag podcast⁠. GoBag focuses on covert action RPGs and maintains a lively tone of enthusiasm and a thirst for adventure. At time of recording they are in their second season and focusing on the Delta Green RPG.Jason Connerley, former host of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast, was kind enough to join me in this episode to talk about a variety of RPGs and other media which broke ground in the territory which Delta Green explores so well. These innovative games had to face similar questions and problems, and each has a unique voice in the answers they present. Jason and I hope that returning to look at these old inspirations might be useful to spark ideas and expand understanding about this genre which is thrilling for players, but hard on characters~Topical Links from our Discussion:GoBag Podcast HomepageStalking the Night Fantastic / Bureau 13Beyond the SupernaturalDark ConspiracyOver the EdgeUnknown Armies

Celebramos nuevos discos y nuevas músicas en las que abundan las inspiraciones africanas, conectando Etiopía, Francia, Austria, Ghana, Norteamérica y Mali. Y nos ponemos flamencos en la segunda parte del programa, anunciando interesantes convocatorias musicales en nuestras #Mundofonews, como el Flamenco Festival London o el ciclo Villanos del Flamenco, en Madrid, contando con la voz invitada de su director artístico, Julio Martí. Terminamos también anunciando y celebrando la gira de los 40 años de Perujazz. We celebrate new albums and new music in which African inspirations abound, connecting Ethiopia, France, Austria, Ghana, North America and Mali. We turn to flamenco in the second half of the programme, announcing interesting musical events in our #Mundofonews such as the Flamenco Festival London and the Villanos del Flamenco series in Madrid, with the guest voice of its artistic director, Julio Martí. We also conclude by announcing and celebrating the 40th-anniversary tour of Perujazz. – Big Joanna - Amadi - Big Joanna – Shake Stew - Tristan junk - Ten one two – Berima Amo - Ahuɔfɛ (Beautiful one) - Rhythms of love – Girma Woldemichael - Fiqrishin derribé / Wrapped in your love - Nafqóte – INA Stars Orchestra with musicians from the Jackson State University - Makoro [+ Aoua Tounkara] - INA denw – Gerardo Núñez - Tío Pepe - Travesía – Álvaro Martinete - Camino del monte - Seis veredas – Arcángel - La noche en vela - Hereje – Tomatito - Alquimia - Paseo de los castaños – Perujazz - Funk andino - En vivo 2023, gira europea #Mundofonews: - Flamenco Festival London (GB) - Villanos del Flamenco (ES) - Perujazz (ES) Voz invitada: Guest voice: – Julio Martí (Villanos del Flamenco) Berima Amo (Jeffrey Dadzie)

Is it time to move beyond the old pedagogical framework?Anybody over a certain age will conjure the same image with the phrase ‘educational film' - death by talking head + PowerPoint.In this episode Matt was joined by Tiia Grøn, Senior Counselor and Video Producer, Nathalie Blomstereng, Senior Advisor and Learning Designer and Terje Bergli, Senior Tech Advisor, all joining him from UiT The Arctic University of Norway where the Tromsø Educational Film Festival was created.They talk about how the new generation of educators are redefining the framework through educator/filmmaker partnerships and how the diversity of formats, inspirational subject matter and international reach showcased at the festival illustrates that shift.Learning points from the episode include:00:00 – 02:24 Intro02:24 – 05:26 What is T.R.E.F.F and how did it begin05:26 – 06:54 The challenges of bringing film and learning together06:54 – 11:59 What lessons should educators take away11:59 – 15:22 What can filmmakers do to stand out at festivals15:22 – 17:39 What's next for T.R.E.F.F17:39 – 21:35 The T.R.E.F.F submission process21:35 – 27:22 Inspirations from this year's festival27:22 – 28:40 How to find out more about T.R.E.F.F28:40 – 31:26 Final takes31:26 – 32:22 OutroImportant links and mentions:Submit your film in early 2027: Tromsø Educational Film Festival - FilmFreewayKeep up to date with this year's results and next year's submission: https://result.uit.no/treff/Follow T.R.E.F.F on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tromso.educational.film.festivalFollow T.R.E.F.F on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tr.e.f.f/Take a look at the University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway | UiT

Original Air Date: June 2025 Episode Number: 463Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan tells the story of Earl Young -- a self-taught architect from Charlevoix, Michigan who never finished his degree, never drew a blueprint, and never really cared what the architecture establishment thought of him. What he left behind are some of the most unusual homes in the Midwest: curved stone walls, swooping roofs, fireplaces that feel like the center of the universe, and boulders he spent decades hauling out of Lake Michigan. Dan covers the full story -- where Young came from, how he worked, and what eventually happened to the neighborhood he built. Then he takes six design lessons from Young's approach and applies them to homes most of us actually live in.In This Episode[00:00] -- Opening: Rain, Roofs, and a Dead Sprinkler Pump[01:40] -- Charlevoix, Michigan[02:34] -- The Mushroom Houses[05:15] -- Earl Young: Origins[09:05] -- Breaking With the Rules[13:41] -- Vision and Inspirations[16:39] -- No Blueprints[19:31] -- The Boulder Problem[24:24] -- The Weathervane Restaurant and the 9-Ton Boulder[26:26] -- Fireplace as the Heart of the House[28:08] -- Legacy[29:22] -- How to Visit[32:29] -- Six Design Lessons from Earl YoungOpening: Rain, Roofs, and a Dead Sprinkler Pump [00:00]Dan opens with the classic split-brain problem of being a homeowner in summer. He's relieved that rain is coming -- the yard needs it. He is not relieved that rain is coming -- the roof has been suspicious lately. Then, one more thing: the sprinkler pump died. Standard summer. He moves on quickly.Charlevoix, Michigan [01:40]Before getting to the houses, Dan sets the scene. Charlevoix sits on a narrow isthmus between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. It's a resort town -- the kind of place people drive through and immediately start calculating whether they could afford to move there. It's also the kind of place that, if you grew up on its beaches and walked them long enough as a kid, could do something permanent to the way you see the natural world.The Mushroom Houses [02:34]Charlevoix has a neighborhood most people don't know about unless someone tips them off. The houses there don't look like anything else. Curved stone walls. Rooflines that swoop down low to the ground. Windows tucked into stone like they were always meant to be there. The whole feel of the place is fairy-tale -- which is why people have been calling them hobbit houses, gnome houses, and Flintstone houses for decades.They have an official nickname too: the Mushroom Houses. Named for the way the rooflines spread outward from the walls, sort of like a cap on a stem. Once you know that, you can't unsee it.They were all built by the same man. One man, working from dirt sketches and intuition, over most of his adult life.Earl Young: Origins [05:15]Earl Young was born in 1889 in Mancelona, Michigan. He moved to Charlevoix with his family around age 11. His parents divorced -- which wasn't common then -- and Young spent a lot of time on his own, walking the beaches around town. He wasn't doing anything in particular. He was just out there, picking up rocks, watching water, paying attention to the way the land looked.He fell in love with stones. Big ones specifically. The kind of boulders that Lake Michigan just deposits on the shore like it has nowhere else to put them. Most people walk around them. Young was already thinking about what he could do with them.Breaking With the Rules [09:05]Young went to the University of Michigan to study architecture. He lasted about a year. The curriculum was heavy on classical styles -- Victorian, Greek revival, Roman influence -- and Young had no patience for it. He didn't come to school to copy old European buildings. He went home to Charlevoix.For a while he sold insurance and real estate. He wasn't building yet. But he was watching. He kept picking up rocks.He eventually started building. No firm, no staff, no architecture license. Just an eye for stone, an instinct for how a building should sit on a piece of land, and a willingness to take as long as it took to do things the way he wanted them done.Vision and Inspirations [13:41]Dan identifies three things that shaped the way Young approached his work.The first was Frank Lloyd Wright's philosophy -- not Wright's specific style, but the underlying idea that a building should belong to its site. It shouldn't be dropped onto a lot. It should feel like it grew there. Young took that idea and ran with it in his own direction.The second was his rejection of academic architecture. Everything he'd been asked to learn and repeat in school was exactly what he didn't want to do. The rebellion wasn't just aesthetic -- it was personal.The third was the stones. Young's whole sensibility came from what Lake Michigan left on the shore. The materials weren't a choice he made at a building supply store. They were the starting point for everything else.No Blueprints [16:39]Young did not draw blueprints. When he had an idea for a house, he went outside and drew his plan in the dirt with a stick. He'd sketch the layout right there on the ground, work it out, make adjustments, and that was the plan.His wife Irene was an art teacher. At some point she started translating his dirt sketches and descriptions into actual drawings -- not formal blueprints, but enough that a builder could follow them. The designs came from him. She put them on paper. They worked like that for years.The Boulder Problem [19:31]Young didn't just use the rocks he could find lying around. He hunted for specific ones. When he found a boulder he wanted, he'd sometimes bury it in the woods to keep it safe until he needed it. Or he'd sink it in Lake Michigan and come back for it later.Dan compares this to hiding GI Joes as a kid -- the careful stashing of things you intend to retrieve. Except the things Young was hiding weighed several tons.When it was time to retrieve a boulder, he'd bring in teams of workhorses. No machinery, no cranes in the early years. Just horses, ropes, and however many men it took to move something that heavy across however much ground stood between the boulder and the house.The Weathervane Restaurant and the 9-Ton Boulder [24:24]The clearest example of how far Young would go for the right stone is the Weathervane Restaurant in Charlevoix. He built it. And for that building, he had been saving a single boulder -- nine tons -- for 26 years.When they finally set it in place, the floor sank. The supports weren't adequate for a 9-ton rock sitting on them indefinitely. They had to redo the foundation underneath it before they could move on.Young didn't reconsider the rock. He redid the floor.The Weathervane is still there. The boulder is still there too.Fireplace as the Heart of the House [26:26]Young treated the fireplace as the center of everything. Not a feature of the house -- the heart of it. In a lot of cases the fireplace was the first thing he designed, and the rest of the floor plan grew outward from there.The fireplaces in his houses are big and boulder-built, and they feel exactly as permanent as they look. They're not decorative. They're structural in the emotional sense of that word -- the thing the rest of the room organizes itself around.Legacy [28:08]Young built somewhere around 26 to 28 homes and three or four commercial buildings over his career. His last major project was the Castle House, which he worked on from 1970 to 1973. By then he was legally blind. He designed parts of it by touch -- running his hands over stone and timber to make decisions he couldn't make with his eyes anymore.He died in 1975. His last act, reportedly, was directing the placement of a boulder at the entrance to his neighborhood. Not a plaque, not a sign. A rock. In the right spot.How to Visit [29:22]The homes are private property. You can drive through the neighborhood and see them from the street -- people do that all the time and it's welcome. Just don't go up to the windows. They're people's houses.The Weathervane Restaurant is open to the public. You can eat there, walk around, and see the 9-ton boulder up close. Dan recommends it. Website: weathervanerestaurant.com.Earl Young's personal home is available to rent on Airbnb. If you want to actually sleep in one of the houses, that's how you do it.Six Design Lessons from Earl Young [32:29]Dan spends the back half of the episode pulling practical design lessons out of Young's approach. Not abstract principles -- specific things a regular homeowner can actually do.1. Snag What Speaks to You [32:29]Dan tells a story about a Cleopatra bust he found years ago. Bought it without knowing what he'd do with it. Then built a whole corner of a room around it -- brass candlesticks, an Art Nouveau painting of Cleopatra by a Michigan artist, pieces that fit the theme. The room came from the object, not the other way around.Young did the same thing with rocks. He found something he loved, and let that be the starting point. Most people wait until they have a plan before they start collecting anything. Young's lesson -- and Dan's -- is that sometimes the piece you can't explain wanting is the piece that tells you what to...

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Blooming Inspirations: Discovering Art in New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-06-07-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Under de lyse forårsdage, begyndte Rasmus og hans familie deres nye liv i et hyggeligt kvarter.En: During the bright spring days, Rasmus and his family began their new life in a cozy neighborhood.Da: Rasmus, en ung kunstner med strålende drømme, så frem til det nye kapitel.En: Rasmus, a young artist with brilliant dreams, looked forward to the new chapter.Da: Dagen for flytningen var fyldt med mild brise, solskin, og summende aktivitet.En: The moving day was filled with a gentle breeze, sunshine, and bustling activity.Da: Blomsterne i haverne åbnede deres farverige kronblade, som om de sagde "velkommen."En: The flowers in the gardens opened their colorful petals as if they said "welcome."Da: Rasmus havde altid set verden gennem kunstens linse.En: Rasmus had always seen the world through the lens of art.Da: Flytningen betød nye muligheder, men også usikkerhed.En: The move meant new opportunities, but also uncertainty.Da: Ville han finde inspiration i de nye omgivelser, eller ville han miste sin kreative gnist?En: Would he find inspiration in the new surroundings, or would he lose his creative spark?Da: Rasmus så ud ad vinduet og betragtede børnene, der legede, og fuglene, der sang.En: Rasmus looked out the window and watched the children playing and the birds singing.Da: Alligevel følte han sig fremmed.En: Yet he felt like a stranger.Da: Signe, hans eventyrlystne lillesøster, kunne ikke vente med at opdage kvarterets hemmeligheder.En: Signe, his adventurous little sister, couldn't wait to discover the neighborhood's secrets.Da: Hun trak i Rasmus' trøje.En: She tugged at Rasmus's shirt.Da: "Kom, Rasmus!En: "Come on, Rasmus!Da: Lad os udforske stedet!"En: Let's explore the place!"Da: I starten tøvede han, men Freja, Rasmus' kloge veninde, mødte dem ved døren og tilføjede, "Lad os finde ud af, hvad dette sted har at tilbyde."En: At first, he hesitated, but Freja, Rasmus's wise friend, met them at the door and added, "Let's find out what this place has to offer."Da: Trioen gik ned ad kvarterets træomkransede gader.En: The trio walked down the neighborhood's tree-lined streets.Da: De så blomstrende buske, lyttede til latteren fra parkerne og spiste is fra butikken på hjørnet.En: They saw blooming bushes, listened to the laughter from the parks, and ate ice cream from the shop on the corner.Da: Men det var først, da de drejede ned af en lille bagvej, at de virkelig blev overraskede.En: But it wasn't until they turned down a small alley that they were truly surprised.Da: Bag nogle pastelfarvede rækkehuse åbnede et gemt vidunder sig - en livlig fælleshave.En: Behind some pastel-colored row houses, a hidden wonder unfolded - a vibrant community garden.Da: Haven bugnede af vilde blomster, små stier og mennesker, der arbejdede side om side.En: The garden teemed with wildflowers, small paths, and people working side by side.Da: Rasmus kunne næsten mærke, hvordan hans sind blev fyldt med nye idéer.En: Rasmus could almost feel his mind filling with new ideas.Da: "Det er magisk," udbrød Rasmus med et glimt i øjnene.En: "It's magical," exclaimed Rasmus, with a glint in his eyes.Da: Hans hjerte bankede hurtigt af begejstring.En: His heart beat quickly with excitement.Da: Freja smilede og sagde, "Inspiration finder du overalt, Rasmus.En: Freja smiled and said, "You'll find inspiration everywhere, Rasmus.Da: Du skal bare åbne dig for verden."En: You just need to open yourself up to the world."Da: Ved dagens slutning gik de hjem fyldt med energi og glæde.En: By the end of the day, they walked home filled with energy and joy.Da: Rasmus kunne ikke vente med at bringe pensel til lærred.En: Rasmus couldn't wait to bring brush to canvas.Da: Han havde opdaget noget særligt i sit nye hjem, noget der kunne nære hans kunstneriske sjæl.En: He had discovered something special in his new home, something that could nourish his artistic soul.Da: Forår var en tid til at blomstre, og Rasmus følte sig nu klar til at blomstre i sin egen ret.En: Spring was a time to bloom, and Rasmus now felt ready to bloom in his own right.Da: Han havde lært, at ændringer ikke skulle frygtes, men omfavnes.En: He had learned that changes should not be feared but embraced.Da: Med åbenhed for nye oplevelser kunne han trives, hvor som helst han befandt sig.En: With openness to new experiences, he could thrive anywhere he found himself.Da: Og sådan var han begyndt på sin nye rejse, med et smil og en passion for det ukendte, der ventede.En: And so he began his new journey, with a smile and a passion for the unknown that awaited. Vocabulary Words:bright: lysecozy: hyggeligtbreeze: brisebustling: summendeunfolded: åbnedevibrant: livliggarden: haveteemed: bugnedewildflowers: vilde blomsterglint: glimtexcitement: begejstringinspiration: inspirationnourish: nærecreative spark: kreative gnistdiscovered: opdagetneighborhood: kvarterstranger: fremmedadventurous: eventyrlystnetugged: trakhesitated: tøvedepastel-colored: pastelfarvederow houses: rækkehusegentle: mildsoul: sjælbloom: blomstreembraced: omfavnesthrive: trivesunknown: ukendtechapter: kapitelunfolding: åbne sig

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