Podcast appearances and mentions of John Gardner

Can writers harness AI ethically without surrendering the soul of their craft? In our provocative new mini-series, we're not just theorizing about AI's role in creative writing—we're putting it to the test.Picture this: You're staring at a blank page. Your protagonist is trapped, your love interests are stubbornly avoiding each other, or your climactic scene lacks the perfect setup. We've all been there. Could AI be the brainstorming partner that breaks through these creative walls?To find out, we challenged Claude (our AI of choice) with a classic writing exercise from John Gardner's The Art of Fiction. The results? Let's just say they left us speechless—and not for the reasons you might expect.Whether you're an AI skeptic, enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of storytelling, this episode is for you.Tune in to discover if AI truly empowers the creative process—or if it's leading writers down a dangerous path.Remember, we have a Writers Process meetup every Wednesday. Check us out.

Episode 95 with John Gardner, skateboarder and student social worker from New Jersey. Together we discussed his life and career, from growing up and picking up his first board in New Jersey to moving to California in 2017, officially getting on the DC shoes team and becoming their global TM, turning pro for Creature Skateboards in 2021, since 2023 transitioning into mental health awareness, moving back east early 2024 and settling down in Asheville, NC and everything in between through surprise questions from friends of his.(00:13) – Intro (01:25) – Jordan Gesko (03:33) – Paul Overstrom(06:06) – Chris Ray(12:33) – Zach Gesko (14:52) – Alex Pennacchia(20:01) – Evan Smith (21:24) – Jill Wijangco(26:17) – Elias Parise(31:14) – Ace Pelka(34:35) – Darren Navarette(35:19) – Shintaro Hongo(36:56) – Felipe Amigo(38:57) – Austin Leleu(43:30) – Mike Heikkila (47:55) – Jake Baldini (51:38) – Chris “Rhino” Rooney(55:34) – Martin Fobes (58:46) – Jimmy Astleford(01:03:51) – Andy Enos(01:07:06) – Lauren Valls(01:10:22) – Brandon Turner(01:14:49) – Joel Pippus(01:18:30) – Léo Valls(01:22:43) – John Rattray(01:26:30) – Kim and Ray Turpin(01:33:09) – David Manaud(01:34:33) – Sergio Cadaré(01:38:47) – Wes Kremer(01:42:47) – Conclusion For more information and resources: https://linktr.ee/beyondboardsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When you think about offshoring, restoring, or nearshoring, you're probably thinking about cost. Certainly, the cost of labor and energy is a primary deciding factor when it comes to offshoring, restoring, or neashoring decisions. But what about the hidden costs of offshoring? This is a subject our guest knows a lot about. John Gardner writes about the hidden costs of offshoring and the increasingly apparent benefits of nearshoring. He is the author of Manufacture Local: How to Make America the Manufacturing Superpower of the World.

Happy New Year! Our survey of John Gardner's continuation novels carries on with a chat over his third effort. If, like many, you buy into the belief that a Bond's third outing is his best ("Goldfinger", "The Spy Who Loved Me", "Skyfall".... Fleming, too, wrote "Moonraker" third) then Gardner should be stretching comfortably by now. "Icebreaker" sees 007 unite with an inter-agency operation in Finland to thwart a fascist terrorist group. Join us as we explore Gardner's world of snowmobiles, double agents and smoked salmon fireside chats.

In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and John Gardner discuss the critical role of manufacturing in the American economy and the importance of education in preparing students for careers in this field. Gardner emphasizes the need to change perceptions of manufacturing, highlighting its high-tech nature and the lucrative opportunities it offers. They explore how K-12 education has shifted away from vocational training, leading to a shortage of skilled workers. The discussion also covers the importance of real-world applications in education and creating pathways for students to succeed in manufacturing careers. Key highlights of this episode include: +The manufacturing industry faces a potential shortage of 2.1 million jobs by 2030. +Education must adapt to prepare students for future careers, not past roles. +Manufacturing is a viable and lucrative career path for students. +Changing perceptions of manufacturing is essential for attracting new talent. +Real-world applications in education can engage students and enhance learning. +Vocational training should be integrated back into K-12 education. +Students need to see the progression of careers in manufacturing. +Local businesses can play a role in supporting education and training. Learn more about John's book: https://johngardnerauthor.com/product/manufacture-local-how-to-make-america-the-manufacturing-superpower-of-the-world   Thank you to our show sponsor https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=shiftingschool&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fallsponsorship&utm_id=1  

Elise & Stuart Lauer are former professional ballet dancers that have since left the dance world to work full time in their side gigs. We met when dancing with Ballet Tucson and Elise and Stuart really took me under their wing when I was beginning my professional career.In this episode, we chat all about how Elise and Stuart met at ballet boarding school and their transition into a professional dance career. We reminisce about our memories working together at Ballet Tucson, especially the lessons we learned from working with ABT legends John Gardner and Amanda McKerrow. Elise and Stuart share what led them to retire from dance and the path that led them to shift careers outside of the ballet world completely. We also get into their relationship with ballet today and the struggle we feel with enjoying dance recreationally when it used to be all-consuming.Relationships are complicated, including the relationship we have with ballet. Elise and Stuart are incredibly transparent and open with their stories, which really helped validate many of the feelings I have had throughout my career and beyond.Key Moments: How Elise and Stuart met at Virginia School of the Arts [1:56] Growing up together and getting their first contract at Milwaukee Ballet [8:37] Making the move to Ballet Tucson after not getting their contracts renewed [11:56] What led to Stuart and Elise staying at Ballet Tucson for the duration of their careers [16:18] What led to their retirement from professional ballet [29:59] Their transition into new careers outside of the ballet world [43:36] Stuart and Elise's relationship with ballet today [53:38] Their children's relationship to dance (and how they would feel about them pursuing dance as a career) [1:01:13] Their biggest pieces of advice for dancers pursuing a career [1:07:56]Connect with Stuart and Elise:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/eliselauerIRON JOHN'S BREWING: www.ironjohnsbrewing.comJUNIPER: www.junipertucson.comLinks and Resources:Get your copy of The Intentional Career HandbookSet up ticketing for your next event with DRT (Make sure to mention that The Brainy Ballerina sent you!)1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Today's episode is focused on the first edition of the Connect festival, which took place in Bordeaux, France between October 17th and 20th 2024. Connect is a new international festival dedicated to skateboarding culture and its relationship to urban planning, highlighting its cultural and artistic aspects. The event, co-organized by Leo Valls, City Skate Collective and Côte Ouest Agency brought together over 3600 participants from 16 different nationalities and featured exhibitions, conferences, video premieres, workshops, concerts, skateable sculptures and city sessions.(00:13) – Intro(01:13) – First part: behind the scenes with some of the people who organized “Connect”(01:26) – Léo Valls (06:51) – Lucas Lopes (11:34) – Aurélien Gaucherand(15:33) – Flavien Jara (21:33) – Juliette Evon and Jean-Sébastien Lacam(29:11) – Second part: feedback voice memos shared by attendees(30:07) – Julien Januszkiewicz (34:00) – Jan Kliewer (35:48) – Emily Jones(38:32) – Josh Katz(40:16) – Luis Guedes(41:52) – Harry Meadley (46:59) – Lena Germanese(49:53) – Lui Araki(50:29) – Philip Halton (52:59) – Brian Glenney(55:19) – Aurore Roussel(58:03) – Cameron Ohlson(01:00:58) – Charles Paratte(01:02:54) – Jimmy Lannon(01:04:35) – Sophie Friedel(01:06:30) – Andrew Holt(01:08:54) – Julien Glauser(01:11:03) – Mike Mag(01:12:46) – Helen Wyss(01:15:37) – Will Ascott(01:18:35) – Patrick Kigongo (01:21:07) – Gustav Eden(01:24:06) – Kirsty Smith(01:26:52) – Jean Turcat(01:29:24) – David Gough(01:32:44) – Ted Barrow(01:36:21) – Lauren Valls(01:38:35) – Thibault Carpentier(01:42:35) – Leo Sharp(01:44:15) – John Gardner(01:45:53) – Chris Lawton(01:48:43) – Jim Thiebaud (01:51:35) – ConclusionFor more information and resources: https://linktr.ee/beyondboardsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

El escritor John Gardner dijo que la excelencia es hacer las cosas ordinarias de manera extraordinaria y eso es lo que ha logrado Clara Corona de Lau, Fundadora de Biomédica de Referencia y CEO de ThinkLynk en más de 5 décadas de trabajo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President-elect Donald Trump is already breaking norms with his unusual transition process. What will be his domestic priorities in 2025, and how much can he get done without Congress?      Join Steve Odland and guest John Gardner, vice president of public policy at the Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, to find out what to expect for the federal budget, immigration enforcement, and tariff and tax policies.     (00:45) Transition Challenges for the New Administration (02:57) Key Domestic Policy Priorities (04:56) Tax Policy and Legislative Strategy (08:33) Tariffs and Trade Policy (10:13) Immigration and Border Control (13:08) Energy Policy and Environmental Regulations (16:11) Geopolitical Tensions: Russia and Ukraine (18:28) Geopolitical Tensions: China and Taiwan (23:41) Judicial Appointments and Conclusion   For more from The Conference Board:  US Election, Transition, and Early Actions of the New Administration  2024 Election Implications for the US Labor Market  The Future of Greening and Industrial Policies Post Election 

Today, you'll learn about the tiny tractor beam that could change how certain diseases are diagnosed, how a screw allowed an iconic historical building to go up faster than anyone thought possible, and why scientists are worried about the 33 dark spots with thousands of unknown plants. Tractor Beam “MIT engineers create a chip-based tractor beam for biological particles.” by Adam Zewe. 2024. “Optical tweezing of microparticles and cells using silicon-photonics-based optical phased arrays.” by Tal Sneh, et al. 2024. Crystal Palace “How London's Crystal Palace was built so quickly.” by Jennifer Ouellette. 2024. “The Great Exhibition of 1851.” Christopher Marsden. N.d. “Thread form at the Crystal Palace.” by John Gardner & Ken Kiss. 2024. Botany Dark Spots “Botanists identify 33 global ‘dark spots' with thousands of unknown plants.” by Patrick Greenfield. 2024. “‘Uncharted territory': more than 2m fungi species yet to be discovered, scientists say.” by Patrick Greenfield. 2023. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 Acomi finishes his review of John Gardner's novel October Light. This spurs Turk182 into talking about one of his least favorite books, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. Pulling up a wiki page, Turk goes into everything he hates about the book; which is probably what everyone else loves. The insane, absurdity of the characters and plot. Turk also talks about The End of the Tour (2015). A movie based on writer Davis Lipsky's memoir, and the days he spent interviewing David Foster Wallace for Rolling Stone magazine. Acomi and Turk then get into a debate over Cormac McCarthy's The Road, the message the book makes, and statement made by the characters. Where Acomi has read the book, Turk has only seen the movie. Join Acomi and Turk as they talk about these strange, incomprehensible, and stoic (possibly) books that you may, or may not like #OMTWF #Acomi #Turk182 #KorovaEntertainment #OctoberLight #JohnGardner #InfiniteJest #DavidFosterWallace #RollingStone #TheEndoftheTour #CormacMcCarthy #TheRoad Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.

Part 1 Acomi and Turk182 explain the woes and troubles of starting the weekend's recording session late. And, Acomi regales him with the recent story of his 12 hour drive to Indiana to pick up a puppy. All this, in the land of Mennonites and no bathrooms. In turn, Turk relays his horrendous interactions with nearly every fast food drive thru in Mississippi. Every order is a mystery box; no matter what your ask for. Then, Acomi summarizes the strange book, October Light by John Gardner, he bought at the estate sale he and Turk went to awhile back. The is a long, bizarre tale of an elderly brother and sister trying to kill each other. Join Acomi and Turk as they tell tales from their own personal Twilight Zone. #OMTWF #Acomi #Turk182 #KorovaEntertainment #roadtrips #roadtripping #longdrives #JohnGardner #OctoberLight Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.

News Headlines, Sport with Tom Rehn, Jade Robran on the road, SAPOL, Weather, Tim Lester in the US, News Wrap, John Gardner, Rowey, Stacey Lee, Colin Jones - Victim of bushfire on Saturday, Breaking @ 8 with Premier Peter Malinauskas, Toby Allen from Human Nature, Calls on Telstra outage effecting Taxi's, Chief Supt Scott Allison from SAPOL on Total Fire Bans.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss premillennialism, defining key theological terms like eschatology, tribulation, rapture, and hermeneutics. They explain that premillennialism involves a future 1,000-year reign of Christ on Earth after His second coming. They emphasize the importance of consistent literal hermeneutics in interpreting Scripture. Premillennialism, particularly dispensational premillennialism, contrasts with other views by emphasizing the literal fulfillment of promises to Israel and the future restoration of Israel. They also caution against reading current events as direct fulfillments of prophecy.Recommended Resources: Because the Time is Near: John MacArthur Explains the Book of RevelationChrist's Prophetic Plans: A Futuristic Premillennial Primer

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we're bringing you a Creature Feature in which we suggest books that have creatures of some kind in them. Those may be mythological creatures, cryptids, or beings from your favorite horror film. Some are scary, some are mysterious, some don't seem that different from humans. All of them make for good October reads. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 2- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree 3- Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoli 4- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Katherine @katshomeig - Beautiful Prey by Lora Darc 5- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrick Svenson 6- Silver in the Wood/Drowned Country by Emily Tesh 7- The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara 8- Grendel by John Gardner 9- Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith 10- Dear Mothman by Robin Gow 11- The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin 12- Mothman's Merry Cryptid Christmas by Andrew Shaffer 13- The Frandidate (Franny K Stein series) by Jim Benton 14- The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey 15- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw 16- The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey 17- It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell 18- The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Media mentioned--- 1- What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu, 2019- present) 2- The Thing (1982) 3- The Fly (1986) 4- Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix, 2017-2019) 5- The Mummy (1999) 6- Harry & the Hendersons (1987) 7- The Shape of Water (2017) 8- The Goonies (1985) 9- Kaos (Netflix, 2024) 10- The Mothman Prophecies (1992) 11- Illustration of an Anthropophagi - https://themonstrumologistoverview.weebly.com/conflict.html

In his second continuation novel, John Gardner returns Bond to the USA and reunites readers with some canonical staples. Motivated by a recent spate of airline hijackings with potential SPECTRE links, Bond is sent by M to investigate an ice-cream magnate from Texas whose guarded compound and general milieu reeks of suspicion. But the decision to resurrect Fleming's narrative ghosts comes with hefty responsibilities and there's a thin line between successful fan-service and ephemeral tokenism. Join us as we go down the literary gunbarrel for another LTP 007 and discuss the finer points of Gardner's sophomore effort!

Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss different end times views, focusing on the amillennial and postmillennial views. These different views come from different interpretations of Revelation 20:1-6, which describes a thousand year period of peace and Jesus' return. Postmillennialists envision a golden age of Christian rule before Jesus' return while amillennialists see the Millennium as a long, ongoing period of gospel spread, that takes place between Christ's first and second coming—in other words, that we are currently living in the "millennium". They also discuss the continuity of promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament, emphasizing that these views are interpretive differences within the Church and not barriers to fellowship or membership at Faith.

In this first part of a series designed to help us understand different End Times views—particularly of the Millennial Kingdom—Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss the essentials of the End Times, emphasizing the importance of a high view of Scripture and non-negotiable beliefs. They highlight the necessity of Christ's return, the reality of judgment and eternal consequences, and the promise of a bodily resurrection and a new heavens and new earth. They stress the importance of evangelism, driven by the belief in a real hell and a real heaven. The conversation underscores the unity of believers in these core tenets, despite differing views on the millennium. They conclude by encouraging active faith and social engagement until Jesus' return.

Chow down on cheesy garlic bread with award-winning writer Jeffrey Ford as we discuss why writing has gotten more daunting (but more fun) as he's gotten older, the difficulties of teaching writing remotely during a pandemic, how he often doesn't realize what he was really writing about in a story until years after it was written, the realization that made him write a sequel to Moby-Dick, why if you have confidence and courage you can do anything, the music he suggests you listen to while writing, the reason he thinks world building is a "stupid term," the advice given to him by his mentor John Gardner, how the writing of Isaac Bashevis Singer taught him not to blink, why he prefers giving readings to doing panels, the writer who advised him if everybody liked his stories it meant he was doing something wrong, and much more.

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, colleges and universities have seen heightened tensions on campus as student protesters demand change from their administrators. Anti-war protests on college campuses are not a new phenomenon, with many institutions seeing similar unrest during the 1960s during the Vietnam War. The University of South Carolina was one such institution, which saw a general unrest among its student body amid racial tensions, the anti-war movement and other institutional grievances which came to a head in May 1970. The University of South Carolina took an unconventional approach to mitigate student frustrations, which included implementing a comprehensive University 101 course that infused feelings of belonging among participants. The initiative was largely successful, with the university experiencing no student riots for another 50 years. In this episode, John Gardner, one of the professors who helped create the first-year seminar at USC and founder of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, reflects on the protests of the 70s and shares how campus leaders today can learn from the past. Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success Reporter Ashley Mowreader. Read a transcript of the podcast here. Follow us on Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  Stitcher  Spotify

Academy Award winning actor Jon Voight promotes his new movie "Reagan," which is now out in theaters; Author of "Manufacture Local", John Gardner, has the "brass cashews" for challenging Milton Friedman and Thomas Sowell on unilateral free trade theory; Filmmaker and journalist Ami Horowitz talks about his on the street reporting and how skewed the left's morals are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1: F1 Arcade - The Ultimate Racing Experience Get ready to rev your engines at F1 Arcade, the ultimate racing venue. Think Dave & Buster's meets a high-end cocktail bar, but with F1 racing games as the main attraction. John Gardner, the U.S. president of F1 Arcade joins FOX On Games to discusses the company's expansion plans and the exciting new locations coming soon. Part 2: Astobot's 3D Adventure - A New Gaming Frontier PlayStation fans, get ready for a thrilling adventure! Astobot, the beloved robot from the Astro Bot Rescue Mission VR game, is starring in his first 3D adventure. Developed by Team Asobi, this game is reminiscent of classic Mario titles and promises to be a must-play for PlayStation enthusiasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm joined by Joan Leegant to discuss her new short story collection, Displaced Persons. Joan shares insights into her writing process, including how she often begins stories with no preset idea and allows stories to emerge from a first sentence. Many of Joan's stories are set among immigrants and Americans living in Israel. And while Joan's collection was accepted for publication before October 7th, it came in June, in the midst of a highly polarized and frightening time for people on every side of the current conflict. So we talk about what it's been like for Jewish writers publishing today, and also the way that fiction allows for empathic connections not always available in daily life."My method of writing anything, particularly short stories, is that I have no clue what I'm going to do when I sit down to write it. I have no clue what it's going to be about." Key Takeaways* Joan's collection is set in Israel and America, focusing on displaced individuals. She highlights the interplay of naive Americans with complex realities, particularly in Israel.* A notable story, Displaced Persons, features an American teaching English to African refugees. Joan explores the absurdity of a country founded by displaced persons dealing with new displaced populations.* "The material just was kind of urging itself to come out," Joan says about the stories she wrote while working on other novels. It's a testament to the compelling nature of the themes she explores.* In Remittances, the narrator empathizes with marginalized workers in Tel Aviv. It's a story of immigrants in a land that symbolizes a second chance, reflecting Israel as a haven for those on the edge.* Another powerful story, Beautiful Souls, follows two American girls in Jerusalem. Their naivete leads them into dangerous situations, showcasing the often startling collision of American innocence with Israeli realities.* Joan's stories on mental illness are deeply human, exploring family dynamics through the lens of mental health, not as a central theme but as a way to navigate complex relationships.* We discuss the impact of the Israel-Gaza war and the polarized publishing landscape. Though accepted before the October 7 attacks, Displaced Persons landed post-crisis, and Joan says she's navigated the current landscape by focusing on the universal human elements of her stories.* Fiction is transformative. Joan cites the power of fiction to expand empathy, offering a “glimpse into some deeper truth.” It's about illuminating the complexities of life through imagined worlds.* Leegant's belief in the power of fiction to expand empathy is echoed by George Saunders, who describes a story as a "black box" that provides a deeper glimpse into human nature. "You need to illuminate human truth, but you do it through imagined stories," says Leegant.* Joan's idea of “associative leaps” in writing, where characters' truths emerge organically, enriches her storytelling. Her characters' voices and feelings drive the narrative, rather than a pre-planned agenda.* On navigating the current volatile landscape: Joan learned to balance sensitivity with openness, not shying away from broader literary and academic engagements, while being mindful of the potential for polarization.* During a recent visit to Israel, Joan facilitated writing workshops helping teachers process trauma through expressive writing, a poignant testament to the healing power of storytelling.* We discuss fiction's ability to explore complex human conditions and to bridge gaps of empathy and understanding. "Our capacity should not be just read about people we already know, or we are exactly alike, but people we are nothing like," Leegant remarks."Our capacity should not be just read about people we already know, or we are exactly alike, but people we are nothing like." About Joan LeegantJoan Leegant's new story collection, Displaced Persons, won the New American Fiction Prize. Joan's first collection, An Hour in Paradise, won the PEN/New England Book Award and the Wallant Award, and was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award and a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers pick. She is also the author of a novel, Wherever You Go, named a "Significant Jewish Book" by the Union of Reform Judaism.Formerly a lawyer, from 2007 to 2013 Joan was the visiting writer at Bar-Ilan University outside Tel Aviv where she also gave talks on American literature and culture under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy and was a volunteer ESL teacher for African refugees and asylum seekers. She has taught at Harvard, Oklahoma State, and Cornish College in Seattle where she was the writer-in-residence at Hugo HouseAdditional Links* Displaced Persons has been selected for Hadassah's One Book, One Hadassah read! Register here to join the virtual conversation on August 22 at 7 PM (ET)* Joan Leegant's website and events schedule* On Moral Fiction (Kirkus Review), by John Gardner, 1978* Ron Carlson Writes a Story, by Ron Carlson* “Writing About Jews,” by Philip Roth, Commentary Magazine, December 1963.CreditsThis episode was produced by Magpie Audio Productions. Theme music  is "The Stone Mansion" by BlueDot Productions. Get full access to The Book I Want to Write at bookiwanttowrite.substack.com/subscribe

Our look at the post-Fleming world of 007 continues with "Licence Renewed", John Gardner's inaugural outing and the first James Bond novel of the 1980s. An ousted nuclear scientist with a Braveheart complex seeks revenge in this spy adventure. From fixed horse races and holographic bedrooms to night-driving and devilish highland games, we portion out the narrative goods and take focus down the literary gun-barrel.

Kate Heartfield writes historical fantasy novels, games, and stories. Show notes: Kate Heartfield (https://www.kateheartfield.com) The Embroidered Book (https://www.kateheartfield.com/the-embroidered-book/) The Valkyrie (https://www.kateheartfield.com/the-valkyrie/) John Gardner, Grendel (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/58201/grendel-by-john-gardner/) Aeon Timeline (https://www.aeontimeline.com) Vajra Chandrasekera, The Saint of Bright Doors (https://vajra.me/books/the-saint-of-bright-doors/) Learn more about Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview), and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store). If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/write-now-with-scrivener/id1568550068) or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com).

For almost 20 years, Julia Vaughn has led Common Cause, Indiana, by advocating for legislative ethics, monitoring lobbying, and more fair legislative and congressional districting.  Common Cause was founded by John Gardner in 1970, a Republican who held a cabinet position in the Democratic administration of Lyndon Johnson.  Since then, bi partisanship has been powerful in the organization.  

Summary Mark Edlitz (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss how James Bond lived on in literature after the death of Ian Fleming. Mark is an author and pop culture expert.  What You'll Learn Intelligence The original Fleming novels Intellectual property and author's rights to iconic characters The evolution of Bond as a literary character  The relationship between the Bond books and the Bond movies Reflections Can icons ever truly die? Just how malleable are our favorite characters? And much, much more … Resources  SURFACE SKIM *Spotlight Resource* James Bond After Fleming: The Continuation Novels, Mark Edlitz (2023) *SpyCasts* The James Bond Collector with Mike VanBlaricum (2024) 70th Anniversary of James Bond, Special with Alexis Albion on 007, Part 1 of 2 (2023) 70th Anniversary of James Bond, Special with Alexis Albion on 007, Part 2 of 2 (2023) My Life Looking at Spies and the Media with Paul Lashmar (2022) *Beginner Resources* James Bond Books: The Continuation Novels, D. Leigh, The James Bond Dossier (2024) [Short biographies of each continuation author] Ian Fleming – Life Story, Short Biographies, YouTube (2023) [8 min. video] Can I do a sequel to someone else's book or movie? Miller IP Law (n.d.) [Short article] DEEPER DIVE Books Bond, James Bond: Exploring the Shaken and Stirred History of Ian Fleming's 007, B. Gilmore & M. Kalinowski (Mango, 2022) The Many Lives of James Bond: How the Creators of 007 Have Decoded the Superspy, M. Edlitz (Lyons Press, 2019) James Bond: The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Spy, A. Geiger (CompanionHouse Books, 2016)  Primary Sources  An Interview with Raymond Benson (2023) License Renewed: Interview with John Gardner (1994) Gardner Assumes Ian Fleming's Pen To Keep James Bond Alive (1988) An Interview with Kingsley Amis (1975)  Allen Dulles and Ian Fleming (1964)  Books of the Times (1963)  *Wildcard Resource* James Bond is a fantastically well-known character, but he is not technically in the public domain. Characters that do exist in the public domain include Count Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Sherlock Holmes, and Robin Hood.  Studying the origins of these characters is fascinating. Take Robin Hood, for example – The first written mention of the heroic outlaw comes from the poem “The Vision of Piers Plowman” by William Langland, written in 1380. That's 593 years before Disney's classic adaptation of the story!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The youth pastor's authority comes from the Word of God. When we stray from teaching the Bible then we lose the capacity to say “Thus says the Lord.” Teenagers don't need more opinions, they need God's Word. But how can normal youth leaders teach with biblical depth and pastoral warmth?    Discussion Questions What is expository preaching and what distinguishes it from other types of preaching?  What are some unique benefits of expository preaching in youth ministry?  What are some common reasons youth workers might not practice expository preaching?  Does this mean we should ONLY teach verse-by-verse through books of the Bible?  How can youth workers preach and teach for long-term formation?  Where would you direct listeners who want to learn more, including good examples of expository preaching that's accessible for teenagers?  John Gardner is the Youth Pastor at Grace Longmont, just north of Denver Colorado. He has earned his D.Min. in Expository Preaching from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, which is what we'll be talking about today.  Resources Mentioned “How to Develop an Exegetical-Theological Series in Youth Group,” by Jason Engle Brain Matters, by Patricia Wolfe Preaching God's Word, by Carter, Duvall, and Hayes A Vision for Preaching, by Abraham Kuruvilla  Simeon Trust Workshops  Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian YPT's ebook, Youth Ministry is Theological Ministry, is a free download for subscribers. This book captures the essence of Youth Pastor Theologian in one ten-chapter book, written by six different contributors from across America, Mexico, and the UK. 

A special lil episode on the enigmatic Grendel, by John Gardner! After covering The Snow-Walker's Son and considering ancient Nordic literary monsters, Grace was compelled to revisit this darkly comedic retelling of Beowulf from his foe's perspective. Joining her is Ranae Hanson, author, activist, and top-notch mother-in-law. Curl up in your watery cave and join us!

Special guest Mark Edlitz, author of "James Bond After Fleming," joins James Bond aficionados Bill Kanas, Brian McKaig, and guest host Matt Raubenheimer on the Spybrary Spy Podcast to dissect the evolution of 007 in print. Together, they unravel the challenges, strategies, and approaches of various continuation 007 authors in the ever-thrilling James Bond literary saga.

On February 13, 2009 Amber Dubois disappeared just blocks from Escondido High School in Southern California. Almost a year later, another teenage girl, Chelsea King, went missing. Chelsea had been running just ten miles from where Amber disappeared. Police found Chelsea's underwear with DNA evidence that would lead them to the arrest of convicted sex offender, John Gardner, who was out on parole. “48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 11/6/2010. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 70 with John Rattray, skateboarder, strategist and mental health awareness activist from Aberdeen, Scotland. Together we discussed his life and career, from picking up his first board in Aberdeen in the late 80's to working in consumer strategy at Nike in Portland, Oregon, and everything in between through surprise questions from long-time friends of his: Colin Kennedy, Danijel Stankovic, Anthony Claravall, Mark Baines, Kaspar Van Lierop, Joel Curtis, Dan Magee, Skin Phillips, Eric Swisher, Diego Bucchieri, Silas Baxter-Neal, Joel Pippus, Kristin Ebeling, John Gardner, Kelly Bird, Rob Mathieson, Benson Kaai, Jon Horner and Michael Burnett. (00:13) – Intro(01:13) – Getting started(09:51) – Mental health advocacy(11:27) – Would you consider getting a degree in psychology in the future?(12:20) – Nike SB “Why so sad?” comic video with Jon Horner(14:55) – Colin Kennedy(16:22) – Danijel Stankovic(19:49) – Anthony Claravall(33:18) – Mark Baines(36:53) – Kaspar Van Lierop(40:49) – Joel Curtis(42:52) – Dan Magee(47:24) – Skin Phillips(48:59) – Eric Swisher(55:13) – Diego Bucchieri(56:45) – Silas Baxter-Neal(01:02:15) – Joel Pippus(01:12:26) – Kristin Ebeling(01:20:40) – John Gardner(01:23:38) – Kelly Bird(01:25:59) – Rob Mathieson(01:27:21) – Benson Kaai(01:30:16) – Jon Horner(01:33:27) – Michael Burnett(01:36:00) – One flew over the cuckoo's nest(01:38:07) – Most valuable lesson learned from skateboarding(01:38:51) – ConclusionFor more information and resources: https://linktr.ee/beyondboards

The John Gardner sweep continues with "Win, Lose or Die", the eighth continuation novel from his cycle of Bond adventures. With this story, Gardner keeps on trend-jumping, here drawing inspiration from the "Top Gun" and "Iron Eagle" craze of the era. Bond returns to the Navy, upgrades to Captain and plays War Games with some very important dignitaries in order to defend a top-secret Steward's Meeting from a new terrorist threat. So grab your aviators and fire up the After Burner Arcade, we're flying back to 1989 for one final wild ride of the decade!

Einmal mehr befinden sich sowohl Jürgen als auch Roland in der gleichen Zeitzone. Während Jürgen vom Schneechaos in und um Koblenz berichtet, freut sich Roland noch über den Sonnenschein in Essen, der aber schon bald in Regen umschlagen soll. Freude auch bei Jürgen: Die eigentlich schon vergriffen geglaubten James-Bond-Bücher aus der Feder von John Gardner … „Folge 68: John, Kassandra und Indy“ weiterlesen

Kantor Matthew Gerhardt at St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School in Des Peres, MO, our KFUO Radio Church of the Week, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the place of music in congregational life at St. Paul's Des Peres, how the service of Lessons and Carols has become a tradition at St. Paul's, what happens in Lessons and Carols, and what we can look forward to in this year's Lessons and Carols on December 9 and 10. Find more details at stpaulsdesperes.org/news/seasonal-services. Saturday, December 9, 5:00pm   |   Sunday, December 10, 4:00pm  St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 12345 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO (Corner of Manchester and Ballas Roads, Across from West County Shopping Center) stpaulsdesperes.org/music Music included in this episode: Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987)  - “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree” - Listen on YouTube John Gardner (1917-2011) - “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” - Listen on YouTube George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) - “And the Glory” - Messiah - Listen on YouTube  Carl Schalk (1929-2021) - “Where Shepherds Lately Knelt” - Listen on YouTube  Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) - Fantasia on Christmas Carols - Listen on YouTube

This week my guest is John Gardner of CNC Broach Tools and Manufacture Local, and he shares some inspiring Industry Artworks while discussing the state of Manufacturing in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 180 Show Notes: Special thanks to John Gardner of CNC Broach Tools and Manufacture Local for coming on our Thanksgiving Week special to show us his art and discuss the current state of Manufacturing with us! You can find out more about John's company using the below links: CNC Broach Tools Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact Until next time, Peace ✌️  Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Have a question? Join my community of automation professionals and take part in the discussion! You'll also find my PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com. If you found this content helpful, consider buying me a coffee here. (39 views)

John Gardner and Dan Jarms discuss the personhood and role of the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity. The Spirit is a helper and comforter. He inspired the writing of scripture and he helps us remember, understand, and obey God's Word. He indwells believers and helps us to pray, and acts as the seal of our salvation. View the referenced Systematic Hymnology Booklet with the Trinity graphic

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Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder & CEO of Acumen - a non-profit global venture capital fund that aims to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty. She was also born for crisis.As the OG of impact investing, her impressive list of accolades include:One of the World's 100 Greatest Living Business Minds 2017 by ForbesForbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Entrepreneurship, 2016The Resolution Project Champions Circle Award, 2016Bloomberg Markets 50 Most Influential in Global Finance, 2014Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008She also sits on the board of: Aspen Institute board of trusteesPakistan Business Council Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB)]Advisory Councils of the Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Initiative, the Oxford Saïd Global Leadership Council and UNICEF.When she graduated from the University of Virginia, she described herself as someone who was "excited, idealistic & had dreams in your head of changing the world and didn't have a clue how to start”.That start ended up being at Chase Manhattan Bank - despite telling the interviewer that she had no interest in banking & was only there because her parents told her to!She did so well, the then COO, Tony Triciano, wanted to fast track her career and have her be his right hand person.She said NO. She wanted to change the world.And left for Africa. There, she suffered failure after failure after failure.She learned that while she had gone to try & save the African continent, Africa neither wanted nor needed saving.But those lessons were invaluable and led her down the path of founding Acumen.Even when building Acumen felt like - in the words of Acumen's first COO, Dan Toole - “Standing at the 5th floor of a brick building & we're trying to build a terrace brick by brick with no safety net underneath!”So:❓ What is it like to live a life of such purpose?❓ Who are the people (+ life partner!) that you need to surround yourself with to keep the mission alive?❓ Why did her mentor, John Gardner, use to say that “the key to life is to be interested. Not interesting”?Well.You'll just have to listen to STIMY Ep 124 to find out!

There are few matters in art criticism (and life) closer to Professor Kozlowski's heart than the mental/spiritual war against capital-N Nihilism - retaining hope in the face of despair, remaining positive in the face of relentless negativity, and perpetually adjusting one's perspective to acknowledge the value of the good things in the world, even when plans go awry and things fall apart. That conviction lies hand-in-hand with his reading of John Gardner's On Moral Fiction, which casts artists in the role of warriors against the dark, explicitly comparing art to Thor's Hammer, beating back the forces of evil. In this lecture, Professor Kozlowski explores Gardner's stark, martial metaphors, assesses the fine distinctions between moral and immoral art, and applies these findings to the art world today. To see what else Professor Kozlowski is up to, visit his webpage: https://professorkozlowski.wordpress.com/ And please consider contributing to Professor Kozlowski's Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorKozlowski - where you'll also be able to vote for and suggest new topics for future lectures.

Professor Kozlowski discusses the first half of John Gardner's On Moral Fiction: "Premises on Art and Morality", where we'll identify some of the current philosophical ideas undermining the possibility of moral fiction in the 1970's (and today), examine those issues in many writers contemporary to Gardner, and think about the ways that modern media is equally evasive of or troubled by these problems. To see what else Professor Kozlowski is up to, visit his webpage: https://professorkozlowski.wordpress.com/ And please consider contributing to Professor Kozlowski's Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorKozlowski - where you'll also be able to vote for and suggest new topics for future lectures.

If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Redemption” by John Gardner. What can we learn from this story based on true events from the author's childhood? How important is it that depictions feel real? How […]

In this episode John Gardner join Dan Jarms to discuss the basics of learning about God through studying theology. Topics include systematic theology, Biblical theology, and some tips on books and resources to try out for yourself.

Far too many students enter college without sufficient preparation to successfully navigate the college environment. In this episode, John Gardner joins us to discuss how first-year experience courses have been developed and adopted at thousands of colleges globally to reduce equity gaps and improve student success.   John is the recipient of numerous awards for his innovative work on first-year student success programs. In 3 studies, he was listed as one of the 10 most noteworthy innovators in higher ed. John is the author or co-author of numerous books and articles related to college student transitions. With his wife, Betsy Barefoot, he is the co-author of a series of textbooks for first-year student success classes. He is also the founder of the annual Conference on The First-year Experience as well as the Gardner Institute, a nonprofit organization that has served more than 500 colleges and universities. John is the author of Launching the First-Year Experience Movement: The Founder's Journey. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Today I talked to Joanna Higgins about her new book In the Fall They Leave: a Novel of the First World War (Regal House Publishing, 2023). Nineteen-year-old pianist Marie-Thérèse has dropped out of her prestigious conservatory in favor of becoming a nurse, much to her mother's disappointment. As she begins her final year of study, Germany invades Belgium on its way to France. It's 1914, and Marie-Thérèse's world is upended by harsh rules and demands that students and staff spy on each other. The matron of the school, who is based on the historical Edith Cavell, is a nurse whose courage saves numbers of Belgians. Her decision to secretly treat all who need help has consequences for everyone on the staff. Marie-Thérèse, while perfecting her ability to bandage wounds and treat patients, becomes friends with German soldiers, falls in love with the two little orphaned girls who've been living at the clinic, and risks her life to follow the matron's courageous defiance of the German army. Joanna Higgins is the author of Waiting for the Queen: A Novel of Early America, a novel for young readers, as well as A Soldier's Book, Dead Center, The Anarchist, and The Importance of High Places, a collection of short stories. She grew up in a small northern Michigan town on Lake Huron, not far from where the young Ernest Hemingway spent summers and an occasional winter. Higgins received her PhD from SUNY-Binghamton, where she later studied under John Gardner, and she currently lives in upstate New York. When she's not reading and writing, Joanna loves to hike with her family and cuddle her three rescue kitties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Joanna Higgins about her new book In the Fall They Leave: a Novel of the First World War (Regal House Publishing, 2023). Nineteen-year-old pianist Marie-Thérèse has dropped out of her prestigious conservatory in favor of becoming a nurse, much to her mother's disappointment. As she begins her final year of study, Germany invades Belgium on its way to France. It's 1914, and Marie-Thérèse's world is upended by harsh rules and demands that students and staff spy on each other. The matron of the school, who is based on the historical Edith Cavell, is a nurse whose courage saves numbers of Belgians. Her decision to secretly treat all who need help has consequences for everyone on the staff. Marie-Thérèse, while perfecting her ability to bandage wounds and treat patients, becomes friends with German soldiers, falls in love with the two little orphaned girls who've been living at the clinic, and risks her life to follow the matron's courageous defiance of the German army. Joanna Higgins is the author of Waiting for the Queen: A Novel of Early America, a novel for young readers, as well as A Soldier's Book, Dead Center, The Anarchist, and The Importance of High Places, a collection of short stories. She grew up in a small northern Michigan town on Lake Huron, not far from where the young Ernest Hemingway spent summers and an occasional winter. Higgins received her PhD from SUNY-Binghamton, where she later studied under John Gardner, and she currently lives in upstate New York. When she's not reading and writing, Joanna loves to hike with her family and cuddle her three rescue kitties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Ymir by Rich Larson, was one of our favorite science fiction books we read in the summer of 2022. Locus Magazine wrote glowingly of Rich: "If one tried to engineer a young writer who would embody all the core values, tactics, and ambiance of Classic SF while still conveying ultra-contemporary attitudes, ambiance, and affect, one could hardly produce a better candidate than Rich Larson"Rich was born in Niger and has lived in Grand Prairie, Alberta in Canada, Spain and the Czech Republic. Rich considers himself to be a speculative fiction author. He has written over 200 short stories and 2 novels Ymir and Annex, as well as the collection Tomorrow Factory.  His short story “Ice” was adapted into an Emmy-winning episode of LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS (available on Netflix).Ymir (published by Orbit Books) is imaginative and compelling. It's a far future story of a despised prodigal returning to his icy home world of Ymir to track down a sapient war machine, break a mining strike and to confront the last person he ever wanted to see again—the brother who sent him off in pieces twenty years ago. By the way, when you check out the marketing it calls the novel a "retelling of Beowulf".  Rich told us prior to recording that his publisher asked him what his next novel will be and he quickly replied "Beowulf in space" and it stuck with them. There is absolutely no need to read or refresh yourself on Beowulf. Well, just remember that Grendel is a monster  (Also a terrific novel by John Gardner and an excellent restaurant and bar in Cambridge, MA!)And for those who don't want to jump into a new series, Ymir is a stand-alone novel. We think it will make a breathtaking film one day. We spoke to Rich in Montreal, Canada.Rich Larsonhttps://richwlarson.tumblr.com/Patreon Site: https://bit.ly/3jKSE5TYmir by Rich Larsonhttps://richwlarson.tumblr.com/ymirhttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/?s=ymirProduction Note: Jake and Ron originally spoke to Rich Larson in August 2022. Due to recording and connection challenges the production of this episode had to be delayed. Through the magic of digital processing  and good old manual editing this episode was saved! The Wrath of the iOtiansEmail: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.comInstagram: thewrathoftheiotiansTwitter:  @OfiOtiansWebsite: https://thewrathoftheiotians.buzzsprout.com/MusicLand Of The Me-me by Aleksandar Dimitrijevic (TONO)Licensed under the NEO Sounds Music License Agreement

Day 200 Today's Reading: 2 Timothy 4 Let me give you an apostle Paul timeline. Paul's conversion is in Acts 9 around AD 34. Second Timothy is his last letter and that is in AD 67. He writes it thirty-three years after the day he met Jesus. Paul's entrance into the ministry is in Acts 13, in AD 48—fourteen years after his salvation experience on the road to Damascus. So he has been preaching and in full-time ministry for about two decades. Now two verses before he is about to pen his last words ever, he throws in a sentence of mystery: “Erastus remained at Corinth, but Trophimus I left sick at Miletus” (2 Timothy 4:20). Paul couldn't leave well enough alone. He has to say something in regards to sickness and Christians. Only someone who has been in ministry for as long as the apostle can throw that sentence in his final letter. The Trophimus mystery is the mystery every Christian battles: why are people still sick when Jesus heals? At some point in our lives we have asked those questions either for ourselves or others. Paul's seven words leave us hanging, longing for the answer: But Trophimus I left sick at Miletus. The man who God used to bring healing to people's lives leaves a seven-year companion sick in Miletus. Paul has healed people in Acts 14, 19, 20, and 28, but not 2 Timothy 4. Paul heals others, but Trophimus he leaves sick. It doesn't seem to make sense. Everyone he heals in the book of Acts he does not know personally, but Trophimus he does. So why has he left this one sick at Miletus? There is much speculation but no definitive answer. Some say divine chastisement. Some say he might not have had faith to be healed. And some put it on Paul: “Paul healed in Lystra and cast out demons in Philippi and wrought miracles in Ephesus but he failed with Trophimus.” We do not know the answer. Paul does a lot. But I like knowing that Paul's track record isn't perfect. There is a sick guy in Miletus. Whatever the answer is, there are times we must leave Trophimus sick at Miletus. We may win many to Christ but not everyone. There is always one. There are scores of answered prayers but there are some for whom God says no, and the prayer is like Trophimus, left without an answer. Miletus is one spot on the map where a man was not healed. We will have our Miletus too. I am rather glad for Trophimus here in the Bible. I am helped by the fact that we don't have this unbroken record of successes and that everything Paul did was a success. I could not keep up with that. The great Baptist preacher Vance Havner said we must “leave room for Trophimus, allow for a Miletus to be somewhere along your journey.” Some days are sick days. Some days are “I blew it” days. “One of the reasons why mature people stop growing and learning,” says John Gardner, “is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.” Because someone didn't get healed doesn't mean we stop praying for people. Just because they did not respond the right way when we shared Jesus with them doesn't mean we stop telling people the Good News. I'm glad Trophimus is in the Bible. And we need to remember that Trophimus being left sick in Miletus does not diminish Paul or his work or his character. Former figure skating Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton and his wife, Tracie, have four children, including two adopted from Haiti. While he was pursuing his success as a skater, he once said he dropped out of church involvement and started what he jokingly called “The Church of Scott.” But through the love of his wife and other Christians, he came to a sincere faith in Christ. Rooted in his faith, Hamilton had an interesting take on dealing with personal sin and failure. In a 2018 New York Times interview, Hamilton said: “I calculated once how many times I fell during my skating career—41,600 times. But I got up all 41,600 times. That's the muscle you have to build in you—the one that reminds you to just get up.” Trophimus in 2 Timothy 4 is a mystery. I really do think Paul prayed for his friend and believed for his friend's healing. But Trophimus was not healed. And that's okay, because I'm okay with having spots in my Christian walk with mystery. Evelyn Underhill said it like this: “If the Reality of God was small enough to be grasped, it would not be great enough to be adored.” I think God leaves mystery moments in our faith walk, which means mystery in our faith walk doesn't have to necessarily bring doubt but it can inspire adoration. Doubt comes when we feel as though we are owed an explanation. Adoration comes when we realize we are involved with Someone way bigger than we are. Let's adore Him even in the mystery.

We discuss what is happening on the ground in battleground states ahead of the 2022 elections. Our guests are: Loren Culp, John Gibbs, Joe Kent, Jack Posobiec, Eli Crane, Joanna Miller, John Gardner, Abraham HamadehStay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/joinAired On: 08/01/2022Watch:On the Web: http://www.warroom.orgOn Gettr: @WarRoomOn Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bioOn TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews