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Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! We're sitting down with the El Tesoro crew for a full season recap. We're covering everything from wild quail numbers and dog performance to some genuinely wild stories from the field. We break down what the Cocker Spaniels and German Shorthairs did well, where they fell short, and what's on the training agenda heading into the off-season.Topics include:0:00 Intro & Season Overview1:17 How the Season Differed from Years Past2:50 Wild Quail Conditions and Bird Movement4:30 Cocker Spaniel Breakdown: Trip, Dorothy, Hatchet, Bella6:40 Retrieving Problems: Switching, Diversion Birds, and Shopping9:00 E-Collar Jump Settings for Multi-Dog Handling11:30 Field Handling and Heel Consistency Near Birds17:00 Steadiness and Chase Issues at the Ranch23:00 Breeding Discussion: Trip x Bella Cross28:00 Balance vs. Drive: What We're Looking For in a Litter32:00 Trip's Eye Injuries — A Wild Story from the Field39:30 Dog Goggles and Eye Protection (Rex Specs)44:00 Dorothy's Bird-in-a-Tree Moment47:00 Naming the New Cocker Puppy (Comment Below!)48:30 Short Hair Season Breakdown50:00 Flushing Anticipation and Steadiness Observations54:00 Vale's Improved Natural Backing55:30 Decompression Debate: Does It Help or Hurt?59:00 Wild Quail Numbers: 70 Coveys Moved1:03:00 Young Dog String vs. the Geriatric Crew1:06:00 Spring Training Goals: Hand Signals, Utility Prep, and Riot1:09:14 OutroWe also talk through a scary recurring eye injury with one of the Cockers, the debut of three new GSPs at the ranch, a Dorothy highlight reel moment, and what dogs are being prepped for utility testing and NAVHDA this spring.If you're training a versatile bird dog, a flushing spaniel, or building a breeding program, this one covers a lot of ground.Send Us Mail5919 W Pleasant Valley RdPretty Prairie, KS 67570LinksStep-By-Step Dog Training Course: https://www.standingstonesupply.com/coursesJoin our Patreon Community - https://bit.ly/SSK-PatreonOur Store - https://bit.ly/SSK-StoreSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/Website: www.standingstonekennels.comEthan and Kat Pippitt are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. They breed German Shorthaired pointers and train all types of dogs for the hunt and the home. Their training strategies are easy to follow and are flexible to meet the needs of individual dogs. They are avid outdoorsmen and when they aren't training dogs they spend their free time hunting all kinds of game across the United States.We use affiliate links to help support the channel. If you would like to support Standing Stone content we appreciate you using the links in the description of this video.Subscribe to our channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW
Find the Worth You're Looking ForSeries: A Passion for Life Speaker: David NixonSunday MorningDate: 8th March 2026Passages: Luke 10:1-9Luke 10:17-20
What happens to your soul when you let an algorithm do your thinking? Spoiler alert: it's not great. In this episode, Dr. Jeffery Skinner dives into the sneaky ways AI and digital platforms are reshaping our conscience and dulling our discernment. You might think you're just scrolling through memes or getting your daily news fix, but you're actually sidelining the part of you that wrestles with deeper questions about faith and morality. It's like outsourcing your soul's workout to a couch potato. We'll explore how this digital age affects our spiritual growth and discernment, and why it's crucial for us to reclaim our ability to think critically and seek God authentically. So grab your headphones, and let's get into why your soul might be missing out on some serious gym time while you're busy clicking ‘like' on everything.Scripture ReferencesRomans 12:2 — Transformation through the renewing of the mindHebrews 5:14 — Mature believers train themselves to discern good and evilMatthew 25:14–30 — The Parable of the TalentsLuke 6:40 — A disciple, when fully trained, will be like their teacherActs 15 — The Jerusalem Council as communal discernmentGalatians 5:13–25 — Life in the Spirit and formation of character1 Timothy 4:7–8 — Training in godlinessJAMES K.A. SMITH — Desiring the Kingdom & You Are What You Love Smith's big idea is that we are formed by what we habitually do, not primarily by what we intellectually believe. He draws from Augustine — we are lovers before we are thinkers. Our desires are shaped by repeated practices, or what he calls cultural liturgies.The Wesleyan Arminian angle: Smith gives us the mechanism of formation that Wesley always assumed but didn't systematize. Wesley's class meetings, his means of grace, his disciplined rhythms — these were all essentially liturgical formation practices. Smith helps you articulate why they worked and why their absence hurts.Key ideas to track down:∙ Liturgy as desire formation — practices shape loves before the mind engages∙ The mall as cathedral — his famous illustration of secular liturgies forming us toward consumption∙ Counter-formation requires intentional, embodied, communal practiceALAN JACOBS — How to Think (2017)Jacobs is winsome, careful, and genuinely funny. His core argument is that thinking well is not primarily an intellectual skill — it's a moral and social practice. We think badly not because we're stupid but because we're embedded in communities that reward certain conclusions and punish others.He introduces the idea of the “inner ring” — borrowed from C.S. Lewis — the social pressure to think like your tribe. Algorithms weaponize the inner ring. They identify your tribe, amplify its voice, and make departure feel socially costly.Key ideas to track down:∙ Thinking as a communal practice that can be corrupted by social incentives∙ The “repugnant cultural other” — his term for how we're trained to caricature those who think differently∙ Charitable interpretation as a spiritual disciplineJOHN DYER — From the Garden to the City (2011)Dyer is the most theologically careful of the group and writes from an evangelical framework that translates well into Wesleyan categories. His central argument is that technology is never neutral — it always shapes the user, not just the world the user acts on.He traces this from Genesis forward. Every technology from agriculture to the printing press to the smartphone changes what humans pay attention to, what they value, and ultimately who they become.Dyer gives biblical and historical credibility. This isn't a panic about modern machines — it's a pattern as old as humanity. The question has always been whether we are using tools or being used by them.Key ideas to track down:∙ Technology as transformation — it changes us, not just our circumstances∙ The Babel narrative as a technology cautionary tale∙ The difference between tools that extend human capacity and tools that replace human judgmentTRISTAN HARRIS — Humane Technology WorkHarris is not a theologian but he is our most credible secular witness. As a former Google design ethicist he speaks from the inside. His core argument is that social media and AI are not neutral platforms — they are persuasion engines optimized for engagement, which means optimized for outrage, anxiety, and compulsion.His most useful concept for your episode is “the race to the bottom of the brain stem” — the competition among tech companies to capture attention by appealing to the most reactive, least reflective parts of us.For Wesleyan Arminian framework: Wesley was deeply concerned with what he called the “carnal mind” — the unregenerate, reactive, self-centered orientation of the human soul. Harris, without knowing it, has mapped the technology infrastructure that feeds the carnal mind and starves the renewed one.Key ideas to track down at humanetech.com:∙ The asymmetry of power between algorithm and user∙ Engagement vs. wellbeing as competing design goals∙ His congressional testimony — specific, quotable, publicly availableSHOSHANA ZUBOFF — The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (2019)Zuboff is dense but her core idea is accessible and important: human experience has become raw material harvested by technology companies to predict and modify behavior. She calls this behavioral modification at scale.I did not go deep into her economics. What matters is her moral argument: this system requires human beings to be predictable. And predictable people are, by definition, not growing. Not being transformed. Not surprising even themselves.The Wesleyan connection is sharp: entire sanctification, growth in grace, the Spirit's renewing work — all of these assume a human being who is genuinely changing. Surveillance capitalism needs you to stay the same. Grace refuses to let you.Key ideas to track down:∙ Behavioral surplus — the data harvested beyond what you knowingly give∙ The goal of certainty over human behavior as the system's deepest aim∙ Her concept of instrumentarian power — shaping behavior without direct coercionDALLAS WILLARD — Formation TheologyWillard isn't writing about AI but he is your theological backbone for the whole episode. His central claim is that spiritual formation is the church's primary task and that it requires intentional, disciplined, often uncomfortable engagement with practices that renovate the soul.His concept of “the gospel of sin management” is particularly useful. The critique that the church has reduced discipleship to behavior modification rather than genuine transformation of the whole person.For your Wesleyan Arminian framework: Willard was deeply influenced by Wesley, and his formation theology maps almost directly onto Wesley's via salutis — the way of salvation as a journey of genuine transformation, not just positional declaration.Key ideas to track down:∙ Spiritual disciplines as training, not trying — you don't try to run a marathon, you train for one∙ The renovated will as the goal of formation∙ “Non-discipleship is the elephant in the church” — this is one of his most quotable lines and widely attributed so worth verifyingReferenced ResourcesAndy Crouch — The Life We're Looking For (2022)James K.A. Smith — Desiring the Kingdom (2009) and You Are What You Love (2016)John Dyer — From the Garden to the City (2011)Reverend Dr. Tim Gaines-Christian Ethics (2021)Alan Jacobs — How to Think (2017)Shoshana Zuboff — The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (2019)Shoshana Zuboff Youtube Harvard LectureTristan Harris — most of his quotable material lives at humanetech.com and his congressional testimonies, which are publicly searchable.The episode unfolds as a candid examination of how our reliance on artificial intelligence might be weakening our spiritual discernment and moral agency. Dr. Skinner introduces a fictional conversation where Mia, a young woman grappling with personal dilemmas, seeks advice from an AI. This scenario sets the stage for a larger discussion on the implications of turning to technology over human interaction for guidance. The AI, while appearing supportive and non-judgmental, represents a broader trend of individuals seeking validation and answers from algorithms, rather than engaging in the messy, beautiful work of community and spiritual growth. As the episode progresses, listeners are invited to reflect on their habits and the subtle shifts in their spiritual practices caused by digital engagement. Dr. Skinner articulates how algorithms prioritize efficiency and comfort, often at the expense of genuine moral engagement and personal growth. He details the necessity of re-establishing practices that encourage discernment, such as communal discussions and personal reflection, which can counteract the passive consumption of information. The episode concludes with a powerful call to action: to put down our devices, engage with our conscience, and embrace the challenging yet rewarding path of spiritual formation that requires presence, conversation, and the courage to...
Don and Dude keep the “I Love the 80s” journey rolling into 1987's country and rock lanes, where Nashville went back to basics even as rock bands turned studios into high-gloss laboratories. One of us drops the needle on a neotraditional country smash that helped reset the genre for a new generation, while the other cranks an arena-rock juggernaut whose stacked vocals and surgically polished guitars defined late 80s rock radio.The AlbumsRandy Travis – Always & Forever (1987)Randy Travis doubles down on his rich baritone and back-to-basics storytelling on a second LP that helped cement the neotraditional country revival. Two-step shuffles and tear-stained ballads sit side by side, all framed by warm acoustic guitars, steel, and fiddle rather than synth gloss. “Too Gone Too Long” opens with an easy, bar-band groove and a quietly resolute goodbye, while “Forever and Ever, Amen” turns a simple melody and everyday images of aging into one of country's most enduring love vows. Deep cuts like “Good Intentions” and “Tonight We're Gonna Tear Down the Walls” dig into regret, moral slippage, and emotional distance, proving Travis could be both radio-friendly and emotionally grown-up without ever leaving the honky-tonk.Def Leppard – Hysteria (1987)Def Leppard spend years and a small fortune turning hard rock into studio-sculpted pop metal on a record where every chorus seems built for a stadium chant. Guitars are layered into a seamless wall of melody, vocals are stacked into huge gang-choir hooks, and Rick Allen's hybrid drum sound hits with machine-like precision. Singles like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Animal,” and “Love Bites” make the album feel like a greatest-hits set, while deeper cuts reveal just how carefully every riff, harmony, and drum hit was placed. By the time the title track and “Hysteria” fade out, the band has turned maximalist production into its own kind of songwriting, defining what late 80s rock excess could sound like without losing the tunes.Diggin' AlbumsU2 – Days of Ash (2026)A surprise six-track EP finds U2 returning with taut, reflective rock that grapples with grief, injustice, and persistence in the face of loss. The band leans on atmospheric guitars, steady grooves, and Bono's searching vocals, treating each song like a vignette for lives cut short and the resilience that follows.U2 – The Joshua Tree (1987)U2's fifth album turns American deserts and city streets into a spiritual and political song cycle built on chiming guitar and big, open-hearted melodies. “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,” and “With or Without You” anchor a set that pushes from intimate doubt to widescreen protest. The Charlatans – We Are Love (2025)The long-running English indie band returns after a long studio break with a set that blends jangly guitars, warm keys, and a reflective late-career calm. Themes of memory, renewal, and, yes, love run through songs that feel both lived-in and quietly hopeful. It plays less like a reinvention and more like a confident, seasoned band stretching out with nothing left to prove.Elvis Presley – EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026 film)A concert documentary built from restored late-60s and 70s performance footage drops viewers into peak-era Elvis onstage. It is designed as an immersive big-screen experience, somewhere between live album, biography, and time machine.Follow & SupportFollow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky @albumnerds, and support by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing.“They pull a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. That's the Chicago way!” – Jimmy Malone, played by Sean Connery in 1987's The Untouchables.
Find the Certainty You're Looking ForSeries: A Passion for Life Speaker: Graeme ShanksSunday MorningDate: 1st March 2026Passage: Luke 1:1-4
This week, Liberty and Danika discuss Out of the Loop, The Midnight Taxi, Dead First, and more! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Keep track of new releases with Book Riot's New Release Index, now included with an All Access membership. Click here to get started today! Books Discussed On the Show: Out of the Loop: A Mystery by Katie Siegel A Slow and Secret Poison by Carmella Lowkis Dead First by Johnny Compton Maria the Wanted by V. Castro Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer Muscles & Monsters by Ashley Bennett To the Death by Andrea Tang Mountain Upside Down by Sara Ryan Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera Strange Animals by Jarod K. Anderson Everyday Movement by Gigi L. Leung, Jennifer Feeley (translator) Frog: And Other Essays by Anne Fadiman The Body by Bethany C. Morrow Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra This Is Not About Us: Fiction by Allegra Goodman I Hope You Find What You're Looking For by Bsrat Mezghebe The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg—and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema by Paul Fischer Eradication: A Fable by Jonathan Miles For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Norsworthy is an interdisciplinary artist whose broad practice engages the fields of art, architecture, filmmaking and design. Informing his work is a foundational belief that the rooms, spaces and environments we inhabit and interact with speak volumes not only about who we are now, but also about our dreams, aspirations and our struggles as well. Through the creation of collaged reliefs, decorative objects, textiles and installations, his work carries the viewer through a non-linear, layered story of his life, one shaped by his lived experience as a queer person of the global majority. Norsworthy was born in South Bend, Indiana and currently lives and works in Connecticut and New Jersey, respectively. His work has been exhibited at the Studio Museum of Harlem, NY; The Old Stone House, Brooklyn, NY; Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ; The Wassaic Project in Wassaic, NY; Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT; Standard Space, Sharon, CT; Project for Empty Space, Newark, NJ; the International Quilt Museum, Lincoln, NE; the New York Historical Society, NYC; the Governor's Island Art Fair, Governors Island, NY; the Armory Show, NY; Paris Photo; and it is also in the permanent collection of the Newark Museum of Art. In 2023, Norsworthy was awarded a MacDowell Fellowship in Visual Arts. Ron Norsworthy, Do You Know What You’re Looking For?, 2025, Mixed media collage in relief on wood panel Ron Norsworthy, More or Less, 2025, Mixed media collage in relief on wood panel Ron Norsworthy, Trying to Remember the Future, 2025, Mixed media collage in relief on wood panel
A Different take on Leadership (Matthew 20:20-28)Instructions to Kings and Elders (Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Peter 5:1-4)What We're Looking For (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-16)Discussion StartersMonday—What are people saying when they proclaim that “Jesus is King”? If he is also Prophet and Priest, why do you think people like to proclaim that he is King the most?Tuesday—What are the leaders of the Gentiles known for? (Matthew 20:25) What do most people look for in leaders? Why?Wednesday—Read Deuteronomy 17:14-20. What was God looking for in the kings of Israel? Why?Thursday—Read 1 Peter 5:1-4. How does what Peter says here reflect Deuteronomy 17:14-20? What connection is Peter making between elders and kings? Why?Friday—When it comes to calling elders in the church, what should you be looking for? How can you be praying for your leaders? Do you pray for your leaders?
Brea and Mallory discuss their most anticipated books for the start of 2026! Plus, they talk to Danika Ellis from Book Riot about their 2026 Read Harder Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Apron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZALinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join2026 Read HarderThe LesbraryDanika EllisRead Harder Newsletter Books Mentioned -Bright Young Women by Jessica KnollLove in Exile by Shon FayeJoy to the Girls by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson DerrickReally Cute People by Markus Harwood JonesLu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology by Angela HsiehJanuaryCall Me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu GuoLiterary fiction, feminist retelling of Moby DickThe Hitch by Sara LevineMagical realism, funny, woman trying to help nephew who is possessed by a dead corgiIs This a Cry for Help? by Emily AustinLiterary fiction, queer, lesbian, librarians fighting book bannersIf I Ruled the World by Amy DuboisLiterary fiction, late 1990s, hip hop, magazine industryScavengers by Kathleen BolandLiterary fiction, dysfunctional mother-daughter team looking for buried treasureThe Charmed Library by Jennifer MoormanMagical realism, books about books, small town, librarian protagonist, book magicThe Jills by Karen ParkmanThriller, Buffalo Bills cheerleader solving the murder of a fellow cheerleadersThe Unwritten Rules of Magic by Harper RossFantasy, magic typewriter, grief, three generations of women, family historyDandelion is Dead by Rosie StoreyContemporary romance, woman sets up a date on her dead sister's dating appThe Future Saints by Ashley WinsteadLiterary fiction, music executive trying to bring band back from the brink, sisters, friendshipLost Lambs by Madeline CashLiterary fiction, humor, family dysfunctionThe Old Fire by Elisa ShuaLiterary fiction, translated, family drama in a crumbling house in the French countrysideSheer by Vanessa LawrenceLiterary fiction, beauty industry, female mogul, secrets, queerHow to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigleyLiterary, historical, 1980s, murder mystery, Indian-American tween protagonist who murders her uncle but she blames it on the BritishThe Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise WilliamsLiterary, multi-generational epic family saga, secretsThe Last of Earth by Deepa AnapparaHistorical, 1800s Tibet, journey, Indian schoolteacher spying for the empire, English lady explorer disguising herself as a manThe Bookbinder's Secret by A.D. BellHistorical fiction, thriller, bookbinder finds confession hidden in a burned book and hunts a story of murder and loveWomen of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna EverhartHistorical fiction, 1940s North Carolina, a young woman subjected to involuntary medical treatment fights backMeet the Newmans by Jennifer NivenHistorical fiction, behind the scenes drama on a 1960s family sitcomNowhere Burning by Catriona WardHorror, Peter Pan inspired, gothic, two fleeing siblings find sanctuary at mysterious ranchDefinitely Maybe Not a Detective by Sarah FoxMystery, romcom, woman's fake detective agency accidentally hired to solve a real murderCross Your Heart and Hope He Dies by Jenny Elder MokeMystery, romcom, rich people behaving badlyAll the Little Houses by May CobbThriller, 1980s Texas, mean girls and mean moms, family secretMy Husband's Wife by Alice FeeneyThriller, mind-bending psychological marriage mysteryThe Storm by Rachel HawkinsThriller, Alabama, hurricane, old hotel, gothic, old murderMissing Sam by Thrity UmrigarThriller, queer, lesbian, missing wife, suburban dreadHumboldt Cut by Allison MickHorror, eco-horror, northern California, dark humor, bark monstersHollow by Celina MyersHorror, paranormal romance, romantasy, vampires, found familyOn Sundays She Picked Flowers by Yah Yah ScholfieldHorror, southern gothic, Georgia, ghosts, haintsA Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. JamesHorror, siblings returning to childhood home after being called by dead brotherThis House Will Feed by Maria TureaudHistorical horror, 1840s Ireland, haunted house, gothic, suspenseNine Goblins: A Tale of Low Fantasy and High Mischief by T. KingfisherYA fantasy, novella, humor, band of hapless goblins on a questA Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang by Lee Onhwa, translated by Slin JungFantasy, Korean, cozy, woman who inherits magical bakeryThe Poet Empress by Shen TaoRomantasy, epic fantasy, historical, hot evil prince, poetry magicThrough Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McQuireNext Wayward Children bookWe Who Have No Gods by Liza AndersonRomantasy, witches, gothic, dark academia, magic academy, secret societiesGraceless Heart by Isabel IbañezRomantasy, historical, renaissance Italy, competition hosted by secret immortal familyThe Wolf and His King by Finn LongmanQueer retelling of Bisclavret the werewolf, historical, 12 century, court intrigueA Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn RodriquezRomantasy, tarot, magic, dark academia, enemies to lovers, forced proximityThe Book of Blood and Roses by Annie SummerleeRomantasy, sapphic, paranormal, vampires, mysterious universityThe Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotta YambaoCozy fantasy, train that takes you to your life's purposeTwo Left Feet by Kallie EmblidgeQueer romance, MLM, contemporary sports romance, British premier league footballMost Eligible by Isabelle EngelContemporary romance, journalist sneaks onto a reality TV dating showThe Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Ann KrentzParanormal romance, romantic suspense, psychic dangers, warring paranormal familiesGreta Gets the Girl by Melissa MarrContemporary sapphic romance, forbidden romance, publishingThe Lust Crusade by Jo SeguraContemporary romance, librarian and archaeologist fake dating, Greek mythologyLast First Kiss by Julian WintersQueer romance, contemporary, MLM, second chance, rom comAin't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton by Martha AckmannNonfictionThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King, and Princess Diana by Paul BurrellNonfiction, memoirFly, Wild Swans: My Mother, Myself, and China by Jung ChangNonfiction, memoir, three generations of womenThe Flower Bearers by Rachel Eliza GriffithsNonfiction, memoir, grief, death of a sister, friendship, marriageBlood Bible: An American History by DaMaris HillNonfiction, history, racism, slave trade history, national identity, personal identityWinter: The Story of a Season by Val McDermidCreative nonfiction, history of winter community events, ScotlandWhen Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy by Beronda L. MontgomeryNonfiction, history of Black botany through seven treesHalf His Age by Jennette McCurdyLiterary fiction, drama, age gap romance,Catch Her if You Can by Tessa BaileyRomance, contemporary, sports, baseball, marriage of convenienceVigil by George SaundersLiterary fiction, magical realism, eco-drama, dying oil CEOFruit of the Flesh by I.V. OpheliaHistorical fantasy, gothic romance, marriage of convenience, dark appetitesThe Bones Beneath My Skin by T.J. KluneQueer thriller, MLM, 1990s, gay couple helping little girl with powersFootball by Chuck KlostermanNonfiction about footballCry Havoc by Rebecca WaitHistorical mystery, 1980s failing English boarding school, dark academia, funny, strange contagion among studentsHemlock by Melissa FalivenoLiterary, gothic, queer, woman investigating mother's disappearenceFebruaryLaws of Love and Logic by Debra CurtisLiterary fiction, love triangle - first love vs devoted husbandOne of Us by Elizabeth DayLiterary thriller, drama between old friends and wealth, murderEverything Lost Returns by Sarah DometLiterary fiction, historical, twin timelines, 1910s and 1980s, friendshipWhere the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton HarrisLiterary fiction, fugitive hides out at rural Alabama flower farm, found familyBad Asians by Lillian LiLiterary fiction, friend group sagaI Hope You Find What You're Looking For by Bsrat MezghebeLiterary fiction, historical, 1990s Washington DC, Ethiopian immigrant communityThis Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageLiterary fiction, woman receives books recommended by her dead husbandRoyal Spin by Robin Benway and Omid ScobieLiterary fiction, workplace drama inside Buckingham PalaceSuperfan by Jenny Tinghui ZhangLiterary fiction, popstar and his superfan collide, fandom, lonelinessBelgrave Road: A Love Story by Manish ChauhanLiterary fiction, two young immigrants in a forbidden romanceThis is Not About Us by Allegra GoodmanLiterary fiction, funny, multi generational family drama, griefRebel English Academy by Hanif MohammedLiterary fiction, Pakistan, political power, language, friendshipThe Secret of Snow by Tina Harnesk, translated by Alice MenziesLiterary fiction, elderly couple crosses paths with two twentysomethings and discovers surprising shared historyThe Renovation by Kenan OrhanLiterary fiction, woman discovers her bathroom has been remodeled into a prison cellMessenger Cat Cafe by Nagi Shimeno, translated by M. JeanMagical realism, cozy, cat in the afterlife who must deliver 5 messages to people on earth before he can see his beloved owner againA Crown of Stars by Shana AbéHistorical fiction, retelling of the last days of the LusitaniaThe Fourth Princess by Janie ChangHistorical fiction, gothic, 1910s Shanghai, crumbling mansion, secretsCleopatra by Saara El-ArifiHistorical fiction, retelling of Cleopatra's life from her POVBook of Forbidden Words by Louise FeinHistorical fiction, 1500s Paris, 1950s NYC, book banning, inspired by Voynich manuscriptThe Pohaku by Jasmi ‘Iolani HakesHistorical fiction, generations of women tasked with protecting Hawaiian historyA Slow and Secret Poison by Carmella LowkisHistorical Gothic thriller, 1900s England, young gardener at lush manor falls for her mysterious bossMurder Will Out by Jennifer BreedloveMystery, gothic, Maine, heartwarmingI'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus CraigMystery, recently released from prison serial killer moves into retirement home when a murder happens and she has to prove she didn't do itDirty Metal by Allison LaMotheHistorical mystery, 1990s NYC, reporter investigating two huge storiesWolf Hour by Jo Nesbø, translated by Robert FergusonThriller, Minnesota, true crime, serial killer, secretsThe Final Problem by Arturo Perez-Reverte, translated by Frances RiddleHistorical mystery, locked room, 1960s Greek island resort, washed up actor turned detectiveHer Last Breath by Taylor AdamsThriller, two friends go on a cave expedition and one gets murdered!!!Murder Mindfully by Karsten Dusse, translated by Florian DuijsensThriller, lawyer finds peace through mindfulness and will do anything to protect it, even murderPinky Swear by Danielle GirardThriller, an expecting mother whose surrogate disappears days before birthThe Girls Before by Kate Alice MarshallThriller, search and rescue expert looking for missing womanPaper Cut by Rachel TaffThriller, woman infamous for escaping a cult as a teen has secrets that come back to haunt herMaria the Wanted by V. CastroHorror, thriller, newly turned vampire in Mexico is on the runDead First by Johnny ComptonHorror, private investigator hired by mysterious billionaire to find out why he can't dieShe Made Herself a Monster by Anna KovatchevaHorror, gothic thriller, 1800s Bulgaria, fake vampire slayer joins forces with teen to make a monsterThe Body by Bethany C MorrowHorror, woman must survive bizarre attacks on her failing marriageDollface by Lindy RyanHorror, serial killer, 1990s, Barbie meets ScreamThe Glowing Hours by Leila SiddiquiHorror, gothic, retelling of the fabled summer Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, as told by her Indian housemaid, Mehrunissa “Mehr” BegumWeavingshaw by Heba Al-WasityFantasy, gothic, young woman who can see the dead strikes a deal with a mysterious and ruthless merchant to save her brother's lifeAfter the Fall by Edward AshtonSci fi, buddy comedy, alien invasion, humans as petsThe Fox Hunt by Caitlin BreezeFantasy, boarding school, secret society, girl transforms into magical beastOperation Bounce House by Matt DinnimanFantasy, a man must fight for his planet when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate itSing the Night by Megan Jauregui EcclesFantasy, inspired by Phantom of the Opera, musical magician competitionThe Hospital at the End of the World by Justin C. KeySci fi, near future where AI runs the world, medical student unravels family secretsThe Forest on the Edge of Time by Jasmin KirkbrideSci fi, Future of Another Timeline meets The Bone Clocks, time travel, cli-fiNightshade and Oak by Molly O'NeillFantasy, Iron Age goddess must grapple with becoming human, historical, magicThe Astral Library by Kate QuinnFantasy, book about books, magic books that are portals to worldsThe Iron Garden Sutra by A.D. SuiSci fi, locked room murder mystery, monk and researchers trapped on a spaceshipThe Obake Code by Makana YamamotoSci fi, caper, hacker forced by gangsters to take down crooked politicianThe Daughter Who Remains by Nnedi OkoraforSci fi, She Who Knows book 3Wicked Onyx by Debbie CassidyRomantasy, magical academy, girl must unravel dark family secrets, make alliances, and get revengeAgnes Auburt's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather FawcettRomantasy, gentle fantasy, woman running cat rescue in 1920s Montreal and a grouchy charming magician who helps save her shelterHalf City by Kate GoldenRomantasy, young demon hunter enrolls in Harker Academy for Deviant DefenseThe Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox by Katrina KwanRomantasy, a nine-tailed fox and the hunter who captured her are banished to the underworld togetherThe Lies that Summon the Night by Tessonaja OdetteRomantasy, world where making art is illegal, revenge, sexy monster hunterCrown of War and Shadow by J.R. WardRomantasy, fated mated, magic, hot mercenary, only one bed, touch her and dieThrone of Nightmares by Kerri ManiscaloRomantasy, librarian, dangerous book magic, perilous questThe Ballad of Fallen Dragons by Sarah A. ParkerMoonfall, book 2Dawn of the North by Demi WintersAshen, book 3The Heir and the Spare by Harper L. WoodsA Of Flesh and Bone novellaBrawler by Lauren GroffLiterary fiction, short storiesKin by Tayari JonesLiterary fiction, lifelong female friendship in the American SouthLove and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah BrohmContemporary romance, academic rivals to lovers, two neuroscientists fake datingInsignificant Others by Sarah JioSci fi romance, woman stuck in time loop of one day relationships with past boyfriendsSkate It Till You Make It by Rufaro Faither MazaruaContemporary sports romance, female hockey player, fake dating, rom-comThe Ex-Perimento by Maria J MorilloContemporary romance, woman enlists her favorite musician to win her ex back, rom-com, VenezuelaTwo Can Play by Ali HazelwoodContemporary romance, novella, enemies to loves, world of video gamesGet Over It, April Evans by Ashely Herring BlakeContemporary romance, sapphic, lake town resortAnd Now, Back to You by B.K. BorisonContemporary romance, competing meteorologists, opposites attractIn Her Spotlight by Amy SpaldingContemporary romance, sapphic, second chance, film industryA Hymn to Life by Gisele PelicotNonfiction, memoirThe Company of Owls by Polly AtkinMemoir, chronic illness, owlsBernie for Burlington: The Rise of the People's Politician by Dan ChiassonNonfiction, biographyStarry and Restless: Three Women Who Changed Work, Writing, and the World by Julia CookeNonfiction, biography of three groundbreaking female journalistsThe Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg—and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema by Paul FisherBiographyLeaving Home: A Memoir in Full Colour by Mark HaddonMemoir of the author who wrote The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night TimeUnread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) To Read on TikTok by Oliver JamesMemoir about learning how to read as an adultNonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love by James Lawson Jr & Emily YellinNonfiction, posthumous memoir of Rev. James Lawson Jr, a principal architect of a nonviolent resistance movementWe the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O'DonnellNonfiction, history I Told You So!: Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right by Matt KaplanNonfiction, science, historyA World Appear: A Journey into Consciousness by Michael PollanNonfiction, scienceThe Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America by Emily Galvin AlmanzaNonfictionThe People Can Fly: American Promise, Black Prodigies, and the Greatest Miracle of All Time by Joshua BennettNonfictionCitizenship: Notes on an American Myth by Daisy HernándezNonfictionFear and Fury: Bernie Goetz, the Reagan '80s, and the Rebirth of White Rage by Heather Ann ThompsonNonfictionOn Morrison by Namwali SerpellNonfiction, dive into work of Toni Morrison
Helen and Gavin chat about Nouvelle Vague, Steve, and Marty Supreme, and it's Week 30 of the list of Grammy Record of the Year Winners from 1988, which will be picked from La Bamba by Los Lobos, Graceland by Paul Simon, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood, and Luka by Suzanne Vega.
You don't have burnout. Burnout is the symptom — not the root. If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly “needed,” this message challenges the story you've been telling yourself. The real issue isn't laziness, weakness, or even stress. It's distraction, misplaced responsibility, and carrying burdens God never assigned you. In this message, we unpack: Why busyness often disguises itself as faithfulness How inheriting other people's anxiety steals your rest Why Jesus repeatedly withdrew — even when people needed Him The biblical rhythm for real rest that restores focus and alignment If you've been running on empty, this isn't a message about doing less — it's about doing what actually matters. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:42 This Is the Day: Rejoicing in God's Reset 00:01:39 Whatever You're Looking For, You Will Find 00:04:04 Luke 10: Martha and Mary - Two Approaches 00:05:02 Martha Martha: You Are Too Distracted 00:06:14 Confusing Busyness with Faithfulness 00:07:13 Inheriting Other People's Anxiety 00:09:21 Rest Means Rightfully Ordered Focus 00:12:31 Addicted to Being Needed 00:13:40 Luke 5:16: Jesus Often Withdrew 00:15:03 Everyone Is Looking for You: Let's Go Somewhere Else 00:17:22 Mark 6: Come With Me and Get Some Rest 00:18:46 The R.E.S.T. Rhythm: Remove Yourself 00:19:34 Engage with the Father 00:20:10 Sort Your Priorities: What Did God Assign? 00:21:54 Re-enter with Focus, Not Frenzy 00:23:06 Closing Prayer: Enter Into His Rest
Pastor Nathan continues our Legacy series with a powerful message on obedience titled, "I'm The One You're Looking For." If you accepted Christ we'd love to meet you! Click the link below to introduce yourself so we can help you along your faith journey! Click Here!
11-30-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Movement You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
Pastor Nathan continues our Legacy series with a powerful message on obedience titled, "I'm The One You're Looking For." If you accepted Christ we'd love to meet you! Click the link below to introduce yourself so we can help you along your faith journey! Click Here!
This Thanksgiving-week episode of Beyond Sunday brings together Josh Hensley, Tate Wells, Chaney Guffey, and special guest Brandon Tubbs for a joyful, honest conversation around the table. The group kicks things off with the game Hardly Wait or Hard Pass, debating holiday foods, traditions, and family moments before shifting into a meaningful recap of Kevin Lee's message closing the First Thanksgiving Feast series—focusing on the Feast Foretold, Feast Foretaste, and Feast Forever, and the hope of the coming Wedding Supper of the Lamb. From there, the conversation turns toward real-life faith: how to live with hope in seasons that feel hopeless, how God meets us in our anxiety, and how gratitude can become a true spiritual discipline instead of a seasonal emotion. The team shares personal stories of worry, God's provision, and learning to trust what God is doing beyond what we can see. The episode also looks ahead with excitement toward the Advent series Everything You're Looking For and the December 21 launch of the Cadiz campus—inviting listeners to step into both gratitude and obedience as God continues to move. ASK A QUESTION - TELL A STORY - CONNECT WITH US
11-23-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Mission You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
Hello to you listening in Sayville, New York!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.The other day I was talking with my longtime friends, colleagues and brainstormers, Tania and Leanne, about times when we set out to achieve X but an unintended, better-than-expected Y happened. You know what I mean: the mystery of unintended consequences that turns out to be amazing!Here's one: The Scottish biologist Alexander Fleming was working on a project on Staphylococcus bacteria at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He took off on vacation leaving behind an uncovered petri dish of bacteria. When he returned he saw a blue-green mold (like what you might find growing on bread exposed to moisture) growing on the dish and that the Staph bacteria were being killed in the area of the mold. Fleming - knowing a good thing when he saw one - identified the mold as the fungus penicillin notatum, and Shazaam! developed penicillin as an antibiotic. Fleming's unintended discovery of penicillin revolutionized the treatment of infections.Click HERE to learn more about the Discovery and Development of Penicillin 1928-1945Now, as to the moldy bread in your kitchen. Yes, penicillin is an antibiotic produced by a fungus called Penicillium notatum. Yes, this fungus is commonly found on moldy bread. Yes, when the fungus grows on bread, it releases penicillin into the surrounding environment.Let me caution you! Not all moldy bread contains penicillin. Moreover, eating moldy bread is a very big “No! No!” as it can contain harmful substances. Having said that think twice before you toss out what might be an unintended answer to a problem. Question: When did you set out to achieve X but an unintended Y turned out to be what you were looking for? What happened next?You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.
11-16-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Leader You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
11-09-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Peace You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
Hello to you listening in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you find yourself having lost track of the pathway of purpose. What's my work for? Who's it for? Why does my work matter?When I hit this place I ask 4 questions to re-orient my compass heading to True North:Why?Why Me?Why Me Here?Why Me Here Now?And then I set out on a walk to listen for the answers which will show up. Guaranteed! How do I know? Because what you're looking for is looking for you. Story Prompt: What are you looking for? What might be looking for you? Write that story and tell it out loud! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.
Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family
It really is that time to start thinking about Advent. That doesn't mean you need to decorate for Christmas if you are not ready for that yet. But, if you want to be intentional about the Advent season, it's time to figure out your plans. Growing up, Advent wasn't anything more than a special reading and candle lighting at church on Sunday. But when we began homeschooling and I realized all the opportunities that I now had with my children, I knew that this could be a time of the year rich with the Gospel and the story of Jesus's birth. That was over a decade ago and we continue to take the opportunity to grow in our faith each Christmas season as a Christian homeschool family. Today, I am sharing a few tips that I learned along the way so you can embrace this time of the year! ♥ Leigh CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter - https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Listen to these related episodes: 101. Looking For the Perfect Way to Celebrate Advent As A Homeschool Family? 7 Favorite Resources You'll Want to Include 105. 10 Simple and Budget-Friendly Christmas Traditions For The Homeschool Family That Will Create Lifelong Memories 210. Best Practices For the Homeschool Mom Wanting to Really Enjoy the Christmas Season and Avoid a Mental Breakdown
Quinn opens with a Halloween full-circle moment—house full of kids, step-siblings, laughter, candy—and pivots into the heart of Part 3: pleasure and boundaries as part of healing. We name common post-divorce patterns (fawn, freeze, “loneliness bargains”), ditch the shame, and use a simple order—Safety → Curiosity → Consent—before any touch (solo or partnered). You'll learn quick downshifts, the stoplight check (Green/Yellow/Red), how to build a Yes/No/Maybe list (hello, kink jars), a gentle sensate ladder (pleasure over performance), real boundary micro-scripts, and a 7-day plan you can actually do.What You'll Learn (pulled straight from the episode)Why “low libido” can be freeze (not a flaw) and why fawning in bed is a survival pattern—not a moral failing.The Safety → Curiosity → Consent sequence (and why the order matters).How to downshift in 90 seconds (physiological sigh ×2 + orienting).The Stoplight Rule (Green = go, Yellow = slow/check-in, Red = stop/repair).Building consent with yourself first (Body-Yes / Body-No).Creating a Yes/No/Maybe list (using “kink jar” style menus for clarity).The Sensate Ladder: non-sexual zones → torso/hips/thighs → optional sexual zones only if it's Green.Aftercare basics: water, warmth, slow breaths, kind words—“Thank you, body.”Boundary Micro-Scripts (use verbatim)“I'm a yes to ___. I'm a no to ___. I'd like ___ instead.”“Pause—I need a breath check.” / “I'm yellow right now—slow down, please.”“No to that tonight; yes to cuddling and music.”Dating: “I don't decide in the moment. I'll text you tomorrow.”Sensate Ladder (practice, not performance)Days 1–3: Non-sexual zones only (hands, face, scalp, neck, shoulders, arms, calves, feet). Explore texture / temperature / pressure (silk, lotion, warm shower, etc.).Days 4–6: Torso, hips, thighs—linger and notice.Day 7: Optional sexual zones only if Green. Ask: “What makes this 1% more pleasurable?”7-Day “Pleasure Without Pressure” PlanBuild your Yes/No/Maybe list (context + touch).Body Compass with non-sexual touch (2 min).Sensate Ladder Step 1 (hands/forearms/feet).Boundary rehearsal—say your lines out loud.Sensory shower/lotion ritual (play with texture + temperature).Co-regulation date (friend, pet, nature); notice before/after.Aftercare ritual + journal: “What felt 1% safer/more alive this week?”Quotes You Heard“Our bodies are not problems to be solved; they are homes to be tended.” — Hillary McBride“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde“You don't earn pleasure by being good. Pleasure is a birthright.” — QuinnRelated Episodes (mentioned)Ep 49 — Vitamin O: Get Yourself Off, Get Your Life Back Ep 34 — Pleasure Is Mine: Claiming Your Sensual SelfEp 30 — Strategies for Feeling Safe Post-DivorceEp 24 — Understanding and Healing from Marital RapeBook Mentioned: No More Assholes: Your 7 Step Guide to Saying Goodbye to Guys and Finding the Real Man You're Looking For. PostDivorceGlowUp.comEmail: quinn@postdivorceglowup.com
11-02-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Transformation You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
What's your most loved and least favourite song on U2's 1987 album, the Joshua Tree? Dan decided to pick The Big One™ by the biggest 80s alt band we surprisingly haven't dedicated an episode to, despite being one of our favorites. Lots of fun opinions, concert tales and a surprise visit from famed Bono impersonator Pavel Sfera. Available at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify, Youtube, Joshua Tree CA and everywhere else you get podcasts. Please tell us how YOU would rank tonight's tunes on Instagram, Facebook and Threads @wewillrankyoupod !FILE UNDER/SPOILERS:America, Beck, Bono, buggin ya, Bullet the Blue Sky, Greg Carroll, Adam Clayton, Dublin, The Edge, Brian Eno, Exit, God complex, gospel, harmonica, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, In God's Country, Ireland, Island Records, Joshua Tree, Daniel Lanois, leather vest, Mothers of the Disappeared, Larry Mullen Jr., 91X, One Tree Hill, Passover, play the blues, ponytail, Rattle and Hum, Red Hill Mining Town, Running to Stand Still, Pavel Sfera, Slane Castle, stadiums, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Super Bowl, ticking guitars, Trip Through Your Wires, the Waterboys, Wembley Stadium, Where the Streets Have No Name, With or Without You, Zoo TV, 1987.US: http://www.WeWillRankYouPod.com wewillrankyoupod@gmail.comNEW! Host tips: Venmo @wewillrankyoupodhttp://www.facebook.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.instagram.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttps://www.threads.net/@WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.YerDoinGreat.com (Adam's music page)https://open.spotify.com/user/dancecarbuzz (Dan's playlists)Pavel Sfera http://www.BonoDouble.com
10-26-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Freedom You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
10-19-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Fullness You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
In this episode of The GoodKind Podcast, hosts Clayton Greene, Amy Kavanaugh, and Chris Pappalardo talk about something every family faces — getting sick. From sniffles to stomach bugs, they explore how illness disrupts routines, work, and family rhythms — and what it reveals about rest, responsibility, and our human limits.The conversation moves from hilarious sick-day stories to deeper reflections on how the Bible talks about illness, what it means to truly rest, and how to balance care, community, and calling when someone is under the weather. They even debate whether sickness is spiritual, physical, or just part of being human. With a mix of laughter and insight, this episode reminds listeners that slowing down — even when forced to — can be a gift.TakeawaysThe “how sick is too sick” question is universal — and complicated.Our attitudes about illness often reflect how we view work, identity, and responsibility.The Bible doesn't ignore sickness — it connects physical and spiritual wholeness.True rest sometimes means letting go of control and trusting others to carry on.Parenting teaches triage — knowing what's urgent and what can wait.Caring for a sick child can become a moment of unexpected connection and grace.It's okay to actually enjoy a sick day if it helps you rest and recover.Learning to pause reminds us: we're not indispensable, and that's freeingResourcesThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtThe Hidden Genius of the Life We're Looking For by Andy CrouchChatter by Ethan KrossFranz Anton Mesmer (the origin of “mesmerize” — yes, really)
10-12-25 | Colossians: Jesus Is The Wisdom You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
Chris Morgan teaching on John 3:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you sometimes rely more on religion or good behavior than on a genuine relationship with Jesus?How has the Holy Spirit changed something in you that you couldn't change on your own? When was the last time you sensed the Spirit's “wind” moving in your life — even if you couldn't fully explain it?How do you recognize when the Spirit is at work in your life — convicting, guiding, or comforting you?Like Nicodemus, what fears or pressures (such as reputation, status, or pride) make it difficult for people to openly follow Jesus today?The video Chris references is titled Chinese Christians Receiving Their First Bible. Can be found on YouTube The U2 song Chris references is "Still Haven't Found What I am Looking For"
Chris Morgan teaching on John 3:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you sometimes rely more on religion or good behavior than on a genuine relationship with Jesus?How has the Holy Spirit changed something in you that you couldn't change on your own? When was the last time you sensed the Spirit's “wind” moving in your life — even if you couldn't fully explain it?How do you recognize when the Spirit is at work in your life — convicting, guiding, or comforting you?Like Nicodemus, what fears or pressures (such as reputation, status, or pride) make it difficult for people to openly follow Jesus today?The video Chris references is titled Chinese Christians Receiving Their First Bible. Can be found on YouTube The U2 song Chris references is "Still Haven't Found What I am Looking For"
Episode Notes Salutations, listener! We're back with a new, more Jaune-focused episode of RWBY, which causes no end of controversy. Quizzes of the week: Small Cat Blind, Plenty of Fish in DC, The Droids You're Looking For, & the Prime Detective
In this episode of Outside the Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Tennessee native Drew Green for a candid conversation about his journey through the country music world. From grinding out marathon sets at Tootsies on Lower Broadway to playing bigger stages and building a loyal fanbase, Drew shares how persistence, songwriting, and family support helped shape his path. The two discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted momentum just as Drew was starting to break through—and how he bounced back. Now, with the release of his long-awaited debut album, 'What You're Looking For', Drew is staking his claim in the genre. The conversation highlights his evolution as a songwriter, his upcoming Opry debut, and his desire to remain grounded while aiming high. Follow on Social Media: Drew Green: @drewgreen Matt Burrill (Host): @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Drew Green On His Opry Debut(00:01:35) - Tennessee singer Matt McManville on his music career(00:05:19) - Florida Georgia Line(00:09:12) - Maroon 5 on His Journey To A Record Deal(00:10:53) - Rihonda on Trying To Get Famous On Tick Tock(00:15:01) - Columbia Records Offer Me a Record Deal(00:18:40) - Brantley Gilbert on Coming Up in Country(00:21:38) - BROKEN COUNTRY(00:24:54) - Nelly at Oshkosh Festival 2017(00:27:51) - Luke Combs on His Side Quests(00:30:49) - Brent Anderson on Working With Hunter and His Songwriters(00:34:21) - Brent Produced "Sunshine"(00:34:33) - What You're Looking For Is Out Now(00:38:02) - Lee Brown on The Peach Pickers(00:40:47) - Tea and vodka at baseball games(00:41:30) - Raised Rowdy: The Wild Thing For Nick(00:45:12) - Tom Petty on His Tootsies Album(00:46:00) - What's Something That You Would Tell The Young Guy Starting Out(00:50:10) - Gavin Jones On His First Performance(00:52:30) - Luke Bryan on His Grand Ole Opry Debut(00:55:48) - Peoria on His Next Album(00:58:42) - Country Music Star on Working Full Time(01:00:51) - Tennessee star on his upcoming CMA Fest(01:03:46) - Drew Green on His Grand Old Opry Debut(01:05:56) - "I'm Just a Two-Trick Pony"
You say you want someone emotionally available… but are you emotionally available to yourself? In this raw and reflective first episode of the Would You Date You? series, Lauren Samantha cracks open what it really means to become the kind of partner you're out here looking for. No fluff. No Pinterest-perfect self-care tips. Just honest talk about how we ghost our own needs, abandon our boundaries, and call it “doing the work.” You'll hear stories, questions, and gut-checks to help you get clear on:– Where you're still outsourcing your worth– What it actually means to hold emotional space for yourself– Why loving yourself isn't the same as performing “healing” perfectly If you've ever spiraled wondering why love hasn't landed—or secretly questioned whether you're actually ready for it—this episode is your mirror.
Hey Sis! Some of us have it in our minds that marriage is the one thing we should all do. I remember having that thought. At one point in my life, marriage was the only goal I had, until heartbreak and an extended single season left me looking for something else to fill that void. I'm glad I realized what the true goal is before I got married. Want to know what it is? Join me in this episode. *Anniversary sale on my 365-day devotional, Goodbye Heartbreak Hello Purpose, coming soon (10/7/25). Keep your eyes and ears open for more details next week. Resources and Services Grieving The Living Ecourse (Use the coupon code PODCAST20 at checkout for a 20% discount) My YouVersion Bible Plans Goodbye Heartbreak Hello Purpose, 365-Day Devotional (Use coupon code PODCAST10 at checkout for a 10% discount) Heartbreak Coaching Sessions Get featured on the podcast. Ask a question or let me know what you want me to cover. My TeePublic Merch (Tee shirts, mugs, toes, pillow, and so much more) Get a FREE Hello Fresh box on me Free prayer: A Prayer To Move On After A Broken Heart Facebook group: The Healing Heartbreak Community Instagram: @goodbyeheartbreakhellopurpose Let me know what topics you want me to discuss or questions you want me to answer on the podcast. Send me a message here! ***Check out these episodes that are related to this one Ep. 190 Waiting On God When You're In a Hurry Ep. 201 7 Scripture To Pray To Deal With Hurt After a Breakup Ep. 203 Looking For a New Relationship This Year? 3 Ways Healing Helps Prepare You Sis, are you enjoying the content from the show and want to support? Here's 2 easy things you can do: 1. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast wherever you listen and 2. Leave a 5-star written review on Apple Podcast (grab your friend's phone for a second if you're not an Apple user lol). Know that I really appreciate you!
AI, Technology, and The ChurchText your questions to: (559) 754-0182Watch the video of this entire conversation hereWelcome to a thought-provoking conversation on the Radiant Church Podcast, where we explore the intersection of faith and technology. In this episode, host Eric Riley and his guests — David Janssen (Data Analytics Coordinator), Matt Flummer (Philosophy Professor), Tim Harms (Pastor & Business Owner), and Glenn Power (Teacher & Bible Scholar) — tackle the profound questions posed by the rise of artificial intelligence.We'll define key terms like AI, AGI, and Large Language Models, and separate the hype from the reality. More than just a tech discussion, this episode brings the conversation back to the foundations of our faith, exploring what the Bible says about humanity, sin, and technology.Key Discussion PointsUnderstanding AI: The team breaks down what AI is, from its simplest form as predictive text to the complex models that power today's chatbots like ChatGPT.AI's Promise and Peril: The conversation dives into the "gospel of AI," exploring its promises of progress, utopia, and even immortality, and contrasting this with the biblical narrative of creation and human nature.Biblical Foundation: We turn to scripture, including Genesis 1-3 and the Tower of Babel, to understand our identity as humans created in God's image and our inherent desire to be "like God." The discussion highlights the importance of trusting God over human inventions.The Cost of Convenience: The podcast explores the hidden costs of AI, from the environmental impact of data centers to the ethical implications of data scraping and the human toll on those who train these models.Faithful Living in the AI Age: The episode concludes with a practical call to action, offering insights on how Christians can live wisely, discern the spiritual implications of technology, and draw a line between using technology for good and trusting in it for salvation.Resources & RecommendationsThe Life We're Looking For by Andy CrouchThe AI Revolution by John LennoxThe Convivial Society Substack by L.M. SacasasAgainst the Machine by Paul KingsnorthMade for People by Justin Whitmel EarlySupport the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.
Meat juice. TMS Is Filmed in Front of a Live Scrolling Chatroom. Lord Kroger. Big Ol' Fat TueWednesday. I Don't Like Spiced Processed Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeat! Hoarding trash. From Hell's Heart I Wipe Your HD! Serial Butcher. Dexter Baker. Why not Travis. What does Danny Devito smell like, cause like Scott wants to know. These Are Not The Soups You're Looking For. Cans of Barely Fruit. That trash'll keep. The Tale of Google with Tom and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meat juice. TMS Is Filmed in Front of a Live Scrolling Chatroom. Lord Kroger. Big Ol' Fat TueWednesday. I Don't Like Spiced Processed Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeat! Hoarding trash. From Hell's Heart I Wipe Your HD! Serial Butcher. Dexter Baker. Why not Travis. What does Danny Devito smell like, cause like Scott wants to know. These Are Not The Soups You're Looking For. Cans of Barely Fruit. That trash'll keep. The Tale of Google with Tom and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08-31-25 | Colossians: Jesus is the Maturity You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
08-24-25 | Colossians: Jesus is the Real Thing You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
08-17-25 | Colossians: Jesus is the Ruler You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
08-10-25 | Colossians: Jesus is Power You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
08-03-25 | Colossians: Jesus is the Good News You're Looking For by Plainfield Christian Church
Today's episode of We Should Get Out More features an interview with Andy Crouch, one of the central thought leaders of this series, whose work we've been studying together. He's a partner for theology and culture at Praxis and the author of several books like “The Tech-Wise Family” and “The Life We're Looking For.” Today, Andy and John discuss the intersection of technology and human flourishing. Tune in for a chat about how our “glowing rectangles” (as Andy refers to smartphones) are sometimes forming us in ways we're not fully aware of. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
Lance is back from vacation, and the markets did not crash in his absence! On the contrary, they're doing very well. President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill has been signed into law; still to be seen: its impact on earnings. We express our sentiments for the families and friends of loved ones lost in the Central Texas Flash Floods over the July 4th Weekend. Investor greed is a record levels, along with technical indicators, meaning markets are primed for a correction or consolidation; all that's needed is a catalyst. There's nothing wrong with the markets; how to properly prognosticate: Correction is coming. Lance and Brent commiserate on Monday's studio technical challenges. Looking for a better risk-reward proposition in markets; understanding retail investor enthusiasm: Where is the money coming from? A comparison, 2020 vs 2025. Lance reviews his UK trip to visit his son: Is America Unfair? Lance visits a Bath liquor store; eating the tariffs in order to compete. The Penny Stock fraud. SEG-1: BBB Passes - What's the Impact on Earnings? SEG-2: There's Nothing Wrong w the market SEG-3: Looking For a Better Risk-Reward Ratio SEG-4a: Is America Unfair? SEG-4b: Penny Stock Fraud Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtaiG62GGL4&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=141s ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Investor Greed Returns With A Vengeance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/investor-greed-returns-with-a-vengeance/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Greed Is At Extreme Levels," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneFe1hqJc4 ------- Our previous show is here: "The Bulls Are Back in Town" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ-J2YfNC5w&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=1s ------- Register for our next live webinar, "Financial Independence Candid Coffee," June 28, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/BUr4UuRVt6Uj ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketRally #BullishMarket #InvestorGreed #MarketCorrection #MarketConsolidation#InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing
Lance is back from vacation, and the markets did not crash in his absence! On the contrary, they're doing very well. President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill has been signed into law; still to be seen: its impact on earnings. We express our sentiments for the families and friends of loved ones lost in the Central Texas Flash Floods over the July 4th Weekend. Investor greed is a record levels, along with technical indicators, meaning markets are primed for a correction or consolidation; all that's needed is a catalyst. There's nothing wrong with the markets; how to properly prognosticate: Correction is coming. Lance and Brent commiserate on Monday's studio technical challenges. Looking for a better risk-reward proposition in markets; understanding retail investor enthusiasm: Where is the money coming from? A comparison, 2020 vs 2025. Lance reviews his UK trip to visit his son: Is America Unfair? Lance visits a Bath liquor store; eating the tariffs in order to compete. The Penny Stock fraud. SEG-1: BBB Passes - What's the Impact on Earnings? SEG-2: There's Nothing Wrong w the market SEG-3: Looking For a Better Risk-Reward Ratio SEG-4a: Is America Unfair? SEG-4b: Penny Stock Fraud Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtaiG62GGL4&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=141s ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Investor Greed Returns With A Vengeance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/investor-greed-returns-with-a-vengeance/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Greed Is At Extreme Levels," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneFe1hqJc4 ------- Our previous show is here: "The Bulls Are Back in Town" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ-J2YfNC5w&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=1s ------- Register for our next live webinar, "Financial Independence Candid Coffee," June 28, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/BUr4UuRVt6Uj ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketRally #BullishMarket #InvestorGreed #MarketCorrection #MarketConsolidation#InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing
Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller at Shepherd's Grove Presbyterian Church
Pastor Bobby Schuller teaches on the importance of worshiping in spirit and truth, as Jesus explained to the Samaritan woman in the Book of John. Embrace a humble heart and allow God's Spirit to guide you to worship in the Spirit and in truth, with today's message: “The Kind of Worshipers God is Looking For.”
Send us a textWe're not just talking about kids and screens—we're talking about us. In this final episode on parenting in the digital age, Cheryl and Christie reflect on what stuck, what's still hard, and where real change begins. If you've ever wondered how to lead your family differently in a tech-driven world, this conversation is for you Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt– How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Send us a textWe've heard the warnings about screens and devices —but what does real change look like in everyday family life in this digital culture? In this follow-up conversation, Cheryl and Christie unpack what's still echoing in their minds, and what small steps are actually working for families.Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt– How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
This year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Common, "Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Take it EZ," Can I Borrow a Dollar?, Relativity, 1992Common, "I Used to Love H.E.R.," Resurrection, Relativity, 1994Common, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995Common, "Funky for You," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "A Song for Assata," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Payback is a Grandmother," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "The 6th Sense," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Thelonius," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I," Like Water for Chocolate (Alternate Edition), MCA, 2001Common, "A Film Called (Pimp)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Kendrick Lamar, "Institutionalized," To Pimp a Butterfly, Interscope, 2015New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973Delivery, "The New Alphabet," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025Delivery, "Deadlines," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late, great David Johansen of the New York Dolls and solo career fame, covering as much of his remarkable body of work as they could fit into one episode. They also revisit their interview with David Johansen from 2001.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967New York Dolls, "Personality Crisis," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Jet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Bad Girl (Blue Rock Studios Demo)," Lipstick Killers – The Mercer Street Sessions 1972, ROIR, 1982New York Dolls, "Pills," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Bad Girl," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Bad Detective," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974New York Dolls, "Human Being," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974David Johansen, "Frenchette (Live)," Live It Up, Blue Sky, 1982Buster Poindexter, "Hot Hot Hot," Buster Poindexter, RCA, 1987David Johansen, "James Alley Blues," David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Chesky, 2000Buster Poindexter, "Downtown Dream," Buster's Spanish Rocketship, PolyGram, 1997New York Dolls, "Babylon," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974David Johansen, "Heart of Gold," Here Comes the Night, Blue Sky, 1981New York Dolls, "Lonely Planet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973Men at Work, "Who Can it Be Now?," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.