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Have you ever felt like dystopia is the genre that just keeps on giving? In part two of our dystopia series, we focus on the essential skills that make these texts come alive in your classroom, showing why depth beats covering everything superficially. We explore how teaching students to notice author moves like juxtaposition helps them analyze tension, themes, and contrasts, keeping analysis at the heart of your unit. Plus, we share practical tips for streamlining your dystopia units, staying focused, and even embracing a little boredom to spark creativity. Hang tight for our next episode, packed with new text recommendations and ideas to refresh your curriculum!Resources:NEW: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube!Teaching Dystopia WorkshopShop Our Faves.Episode 272, Teaching Dystopia: New Essential Questions to TryRelated Episodes:Episode 61, Living in a Dystopian WorldEpisode 81, Essential Question Workshop: Dystopia (Woohoo!)Episode 171, New Dystopian Texts & Supplements for Your ELA ClassroomEpisode 172, 3 Secrets to Teaching DystopiaSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode273"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show

Introduction: Philippians 2:3-7 – Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 3 Reasons I Want to Fight for Unity (1 Corinthians 1:10-17) Because I Am RESPONSIBLE for the Church's REPUTATION. (1 Cor 1:11) John 13:35 – By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 17:20–21 – I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Because FIGHTING is FOOLISH. (1 Cor 1:12–13) Because DISUNITY DISTRACTS from the Mission. (1 Cor 1:14–17) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 1:10-17What was your big take-away from this passage / message?What are some specific doctrines church members must agree on (1 Cor 1:10)? What are some doctrines that are okay to not all agree on? What makes the difference?What are some ways people overly attach themselves to certain preachers today (1 Cor 1:12)? Why do you think many Christians do this?Why was Paul thankful that he didn't baptize the Corinthians (1 Cor 1:14)? Is Paul saying baptism isn't important? Why or why not?How exactly do “words of eloquent wisdom” end up “emptying the cross of its power” (1 Cor 1:17)? What does this say about how we should evaluate a sermon?BreakoutPray for one another. Pray for unity at HBC among elders, staff, ministry leaders, and members. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Open up those Bibles.The first Corinthians in chapter 1.But as we turn to God's Word, I'm going to ask,we just pause for a second and please pray for meto faithfully communicate what God has said in His Word,and I will pray for you to have a heart open to receivewhat it is that the Lord wants to teach us from His Word today.Alright, let's pray.Father, just now we're turning to Your Word,and I pray that our minds and hearts would be just so focusedon what You said,and that we are eager to obey what it is You've laid out for usin Your Word.We pray in Jesus' name.And all of God's people said,"Amen."The first Corinthians, chapter 1.You know, every so often at harvest Bible chapel,we do a Q&A day where we take questions from the congregationand answer them,and I think it was the last Q&A day.We had a very - a question that kind of threw me for a loop.I was wondering who asked it and why.But the question was, do the leaders of the church like each other?Well, you know, we're working on seeking the Lordon building a church building on a piece of propertyup in New Sewickley.And there is wind of opposition to building,which probably means building is of the Lord,because that's what happens, right?Read the book of Nehemiah.But in our staff meeting,in my office around the conference tables,we were in a staff meeting,and our children's director, Missy Howes,I got permission to tell this story, by the way.But our children's director was telling us aboutone of the individuals who is sort of against us buildinga building on that property.And then Missy capped off her updateby turning to Pastor Rich,and she said, "Yeah, she's really going after you people."And I said, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.You people."I said, "Well, at what point, Melissa,did you go from staff memberof the biggest demographic of our churchto now it's you people?"And we have been laughing about that ever since.And if you know Missy, it's even funnier.But how quickly some people actually seriouslydetached themselves from the church?How quickly people detach themselves,and they don't see themselves as part of the body,don't see themselves as wanting what's actually bestfor the body as a whole.How many people show of handshave ever been involved in a churchwhere there's been fighting?Raise your hand.All right?How many people have ever been involved in a churchwhere there was a split?Raise your hand.Way too many of you.All right? Way too many.But listen, it's nothing new.It's been happening from the very beginning of the church.And it just seems common nowbecause there's more churchesand there's easier ways to communicate in our day.But it happens.Fighting and divisions in the churchis unfortunately one of the sinsthat the church has been dealing with since day one.Last week as we started 1 Corinthians,the Apostle Paul told the Corinthian church,look, the foundation for unityhas to be in knowing your salvation.That has to be the foundation.You have to know the grace of Godby which you're saved.You have to know that He has gifted you to serve.You have to know that you are guiltlessin the day of Christ Jesus.He will sustain you.That's how Paul starts the letter.In Jesus Christ.Now, act like it.And that's the theme of the whole book of 1 Corinthians.You know, the Corinthian church,they had a lot of problems.Have you read this book?They had a lot of problems.They had a lot of problems concerning sexualityand marriage and libertyand worship and spiritual giftsand the resurrection of Jesusand money.And Paul wrote this book.He wrote them this letter to correcttheir sinful problems.But you know,Paul must have thoughtthat their biggest problemwas disunity.The fighting.Because this is what he addresses firstin the letter.Look at verse 10.And really, verse 10 could have beenthe only thing he wrote in the whole book.And this is like the point.He says, "I appeal to you brothersby the name of our Lord Jesus Christthat all of you agreeand that there be no divisions among youbut that you be united in the same mindand the same judgment."Now, verse 10 obviously flows from verse 9.And verse 9, he tells the church that they,by extension, we are called into the fellowshipof His Son.And that's a foundation herefor the Corinthian church and for Harvest Bible Chapel.This is not my church.This is not Pastor Taylor's church.Corinth was not Paul's churchor Apollos' church.Harvest Bible Chapel,it's not your church.Whose church is it?It's God's church.And you're like, "Man Pastor Jeff,if only there was a way that you could remind us of thaton the regular."What do you think this is?Do you know what this is?It's an arrow.That's all it is.It's a fancy arrow.But that's, people ask me,"What's this symbol mean?"It's just an arrow.And this is to remind us why we're here.We're here for God.We're here to exalt His Son.We're here to proclaim His Word.That's all that is.It's a constant reminder.It's not about me.It's about Him.So Paul says he's appealing that what?He says that all of you agree.Like, "All right, agree."Agree on what?Agree on politics.Agree on who is the best football team.Agree on who makes the best pizza.What are we agreeing on?Well, there's two things, church,that we have to absolutely agree on.And number one is doctrine.We should all agree on what we believe.Now listen, we might have different viewson things like an eschatological timelineor the doctrine of election or whatever, whatever.But on the major points of doctrine, we must agree.If you're like, "I'm not sure if I should agree on thisor if I should fight about this."Well, there's things that there are hills to die on.Things like the authority of God's Word.That's something we should all agree on.Things like the person and work of Jesus Christ.We should all agree on that.He is God who became man, who died to take away sin,who rose from the dead to give eternal life,who is coming again.We should all agree on that.Speaking of, we should all agree on salvation.How does somebody get saved?It's through faith in Jesus Christ.It's receiving the gift of eternal lifethat God has given through Jesus.We should all agree on that.All the stuff we talked about last week,we should all agree that is how a person gets saved.We should all agree on the mission of the church.We're not here to scratch itchy ears.We're not here to make a nice social club.We are here to make disciples.Those are things we should agree on.And that's what Paul goes on to say,that there will be no divisions among you.Literally, divisions in the Greekcan be translated no difference of opinion.Paul says, you should not have a difference of opinion.We should all have the same opinion.And you're like, what? Jeff, yours?No.We should all have God's opinion.See, that should be the mindset of this church.It's like, well, what do you think about abortion?What does God think about abortion?What do you think about marriage?What does God think about marriage?That should be our opinion too.What do you think about work?What does God say about work?What should share His opinion?What do you think about parenting?You got any opinions about parenting?Yeah, I do got opinions about parenting.It's God's opinion about parenting.What does the Bible say?We should all be agreeing on doctrine.And another thing we should all be agreeing on is submission.Look at verse 10.He says that you be united in the same mindand the same judgments.You see, doctrine speaks to what we believe.Submission speaks to how we act.In other words, unity - listen, unity will occur naturallywhen we agree on doctrine and live in submission to one another.Now, I hesitated to even bark up this treebut I felt like we had tobecause this could be a whole other sermon series.But look at what Paul told the Philippian church.What is the attitude that we're supposed to have,this attitude of submissionthat's going to result in unity?He tells the Philippians,he says, "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit,but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.Each of you look not only to his own interestsbut also to the interests of others.Have this mind among yourselveswhich is yours in Christ Jesus.Though he was in the form of God,did not count equality with God, a thing to be grasped.He got emptied himself by taking the form of a servantbeing born in the likeness of man."That's saying a lot.There's a couple of things I want to highlight from that.Regarding submission that unifies us,unity is destroyed when we start thinking,"It's all about me.My ideas are the best.My ideas are the smartest.Everyone should do what I want in the churchand the church will be good."He says, "Each of us, we have to humble ourselvesthat we consider others more important than you.That you walk in the doors and you're like,"Everybody here is more important than me."Unity comes when we all share that mindset.How do we do that?Well, he tells us in Philippians,"We have to have the mind of Christ."He says a lot like I said.We've preached on this a couple of times in past time.Look at that next to last statement.That's the one that really jumps out to me.Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, took the form of a servant.This is where the attitude of submission comes.When you walk in the doors, not to say,"Okay, things need to happen my way.I'm going to set everything straight.You need to walk in the doors and say,"I'm here to serve.I'm a servant."If God was willing to make Himself a servant,as an example, I should have the same mindset, right?So are you?Are you a servant?Well, we'll know when somebody treats you like one,whether you are or not.We'll know when you don't get your own wayif you really see yourself as a servant.Really, Paul could have stopped it.Verse 10 says so much here in 1 Corinthians 1.He could have stopped there.But he goes on to lay out three reasons whywe should each do our part for unity.So on your outline, I want you to jot some things down.Three reasons I want to fight for unity.Like, you want to fight about something?You want to fight? Okay.Let's fight for unity.Let's fight for that.You're like, "Well, why do I want to do that?"Well, Paul tells us, number one,because I am responsible for the church's reputation.Because I am responsible for the church's reputation.Look at verse 11.He says, "For it has been reported to me by Chloe's peoplethat there is quarreling among you, my brothers."There are Chloe's people.Do you know what we call them today?Whistleblowers. Right?Do you know what we called them when I was a kid?Do you know what we called whistleblowers when I was a kid?A "nark."How many people remember "nark"?Okay, somebody tattles to the teacher on you."You nark."They weren't getting. They weren't being narks.They weren't being narks. No.I don't know who Chloe's people are.The Bible doesn't really tell us.But here's what we do know.They were so concerned over the fighting that was happening in the churchthat they had to get a message to Paul.And it would have been a lot harder in that day.They couldn't have just posted something on Instaor sent Paul a text. Right?So Chloe's people were concerned.And Paul's like, "This is the reputation that's getting back to me."Chloe's people says, "All you do is fight."Not good.I heard a commercial just the other dayfor a product that I didn't even know existed.It's called the Reputation Defender.How many people have heard of the Reputation Defender?Okay, Randy. Okay, me and Randy.Okay, so only a few of us heard that commercial.All right? The Reputation Defender.Do you know what this is? I had to look it up online.I was so intrigued by the commercial, Randy.I had to look it up online.Since 2006, a leader in online reputation management.What they do is they - and again, this is from their website -they fix online search results and remove personal information.Meaning, if there's bad stuff about you on the Internet, they erase it.If somebody, you know, whether you're applying for a jobor you just want to sort of clean up your reputation,it's just, whoop, it's erased from the Internet.It's gone. Like, that part of you no longer exists.It's just, whoop, gone.And I heard that commercial.And I'm like, man, I wish we had this for other things.You know what I mean?You know what I mean? Like, I do something stupid at homeand I upset Aaron.I wish that I could just be like, whoop, gone.Or, have you ever been like at a partyand you meet somebody and you say something really awkwardand stupid and you're like, why did I say that?Wouldn't it be nice to just be like, whoop, now nobody remembers that?Right?Or you got ejected from the church softball gamebecause you lost your temper.Whoop.Well, you know, there is no such service for the church.I think with the church more than probably just about any organization on the planet,the reputation sticks.For better or for worse, the reputation sticks.And if you're like, well, I really don't care what people think about me.Okay, do you care what people think about Jesus?Because this unity doesn't just affect the church's reputation.It reflects on Jesus himself.Look at John 13.35 here. We're going to have it on the screen.Jesus said, by this all people will know that you are my disciplesif you have love for one another.Now, you know what I want to think Jesus said here?My mind wants to make it say that Jesus was like,the world is going to know that you love the worldby the way that you love the world.That's not what he said.He said the world is going to know that we are disciples of Jesus,not by how we love them,but by how we love each other.Our reputation for unity, according to our Lord,confirms our discipleship to the world,and it also directly affects our witness.Jesus, again, you jump over to John 17.Jesus praying specifically for us, for Harvest Bible Chapel.You see it right here. Jesus is praying.I do not ask for these only,but also for those who will believe in me through their Word.That's us.We believe through the Word.He says that they may all be one,just as you, Father, are in me and I and you,that they also may be in us.Why does Jesus want us to be one?Here's a reason.He says so that the world may believe that you have sent me.Our witness church is directly affected by our oneness.I mean, that just makes sense, doesn't it?I mean, it just follows.I mean, if you're talking to your neighbor about churchand you say things like,"Well, you know what at Harvest Bible Chapel,our worship leader can't stand our children's director."I mean, our children's director is constantly throwing fire at staff meetings,and the worship leader just has had enough.And then you tell your neighbor,"Oh, he is way too aggressive with people."And you're like, "Well, how's the youth group?"And they say, "How's the youth group?"You're like, "Well, youth group is nice, but you know what those youth group moms,all they do is fight."That's all they do.They're just constantly fighting and arguing and bickering about everything.And then you turn to your neighbor and say,"Hey, would you like to come to our church sometime?"And they're like,"Not a chance.Why would I want to walk into that circus?"Our witness is affected by our reputation.Jesus prayed that we would be one.He died so that we would be one.So our reputation that we should have is that we are one.So, nix the clicks.Alright?Nix the clicks.Why?Because you're responsible for our reputation.You're responsible for our reputation.Number two, why I want to fight for unity?Why I want to nix the clicks?Number two, because fighting is foolish.Fighting is foolish.Look at verses 12 and 13.Paul is calling them out on their foolish immaturity.He says, "What I mean is that each one of you says,'I follow Paul,' or 'I follow Apollos,' or 'I follow Cephas,'that's Peter, or 'I follow Christ.'"Is Christ divided?Was Paul crucified for you?Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?See what he's doing?He's pointing out how stupid this is.Why are you fighting about this stuff?Verse 12, he says, "Each one of you,each one of you, you should have that underlined."Why?Because when there's this unity, who do we blame?Everybody else, right?Paul's like, "This is not an everybody else problem.This is a you problem."Stop blaming everybody else.What are you doing for unity at the church?And you see, they were boasting about which ministerthey identified with.Some people were like, "I follow Paul."I mean, Paul was pretty great, huh?Like, what an awesome missionary, right?Apostle to the Gentiles and endured so much hardshipand was so faithful in his ministry.And it's easy to see why there were people that loved Paul.But some maybe overly attached to him, right?But then you have the people that were like, "Paul, okay."Paul's okay.But you know who really is the best minister is Apollos.Apollos was known for his eloquence.Apollos was a fantastic speaker.We learned about that in the book of Acts.And I'm sure that there were people here that were like,"You know what? Paul might have good theology,but there ain't nobody that preaches a sermonas beautifully as Apollos.He is the best preacher I've ever heard."And then you had people that are like,"You both are whack."Paul?Apollos?No, no, no, no, no, no.Cephas.That's Peter, right?Like, how can we even be arguing about this?Peter!OG!Peter!Right?Like, he wasn't just like one of the disciples.He was like one of Jesus' besties.And he was there for all of it.And he had some ups and downs.And look at what, look at like Pentecost.And Peter is the man.And then you had people that just had the Jesus Duke, everybody,that are like, "Oh, you like human ministers?"Well, I follow Christ.Doesn't that just sound so pious?I follow Christ.You see what the Corinthian church was doing?It was the adult version, the church version,of, "My dad can beat up your dad."Right?It's, "My pastor cannot preach your pastor."Aren't all four of these men preaching the same gospel?Oh, by the way, the last group there, I follow Christ.You're like, "Wait, wait, wait.Isn't that who we want to follow?"Yes.Jesus.Obviously.But somehow they turned even thatinto an occasion for fighting.And you're like, "Well, how in the world could somebody pull that off?"Well, people still do it today.People still do that today.Like, what do you mean?You heard these people that are like,"Oh, I don't need to go to churchbecause I have a relationship with Jesus.So I don't need church."You can't defend that biblically.There is no such thing as a Christian detached from a church body.There is no such thing.Several years ago, there was the whole short-lived15 minutes of fame of the whole,"I love Jesus but hate the church."You remember that?"I love Jesus but I hate the church."Doesn't that just sound so pious?It sounds so obnoxious."I love Jesus but I hate the church."Bad idea.You know what the church is?The church is the bride of Christ.And if you came to me and you said,"I love you, Pastor Jeff, but I hate your wife,"we're going to have some problems.I think that's what was going on here.That there were people that were like,"Oh, I don't need churches and preachersbecause I have Jesus."And look, there are some things,as we said earlier, that are worth fighting for.There are some things I will fight to the death for.Things like preaching the Word of God.Things like biblical music.Things like confronting unrepentant sin.Those are the things that the church should be fighting for.But sadly, when there's fighting in the church,those aren't usually the kinds of thingsthat people are fighting over.Honestly, church, we find weird things to divide over,just like the Corinthians.We just come up with all kinds of stupid things to fight about.You want to hear some examples of some of the stupidest things?I don't have time to give all of them.But over the years, I've heard so many stupid thingsthat people fight about.Here's one.I had a friend that attended a church.And I'm like, "Hey, how things are going at your church?"And he goes, "Oh, Jeff, we're really in a bad spot right now.Everybody's fighting."Like, what's the problem?People are really upset with each otherand people are not talking to each other.And it's gotten really ugly.I'm like, "What are we fighting about at this church?"He says, "Well, when you walk in the entryway,there's a bulletin board.And they're fighting about how to divide it up among the ministries.Because the Sunday school thought they were getting all of it,and they were told they can get half,and they wanted to divide it this way.But no, no, no, the mission department wanted to divide it this way, blah, blah, blah."And he goes, "It is nasty."I'm like, "Are you serious?"He's like, "Yeah."He goes, "What do you think we should do?"I said, "I think you should rip that bulletin board off the walland throw it in the garbage.That's what I think you should do."He's like, "Well, that's evangelism."I said, "No, it's not.The only people are seeing itare the people who are walking in the door."I said, "If it's causing that much division, trash it."Isn't that dumb?Here's another one.My old church, there was a familythat had four daughters at the timethey were early adolescents to teenage years.And there were people at the churchthat were upset with this family.They said, "Those girls are a clique.Those girls are a clique.Those girls are sisters."And now we're demonizing thembecause they like each other?There were people angry at thembecause they got along.Isn't that stupid?This might be the stupidestthat I have a pastor friend.He was a pastor for a church up in Canada.Every Christmas they had a tradition.Like, for years,at the end of the Christmas service,this is true, and I can't say without laughing,but this is true,at the end of the Christmas service every year,they sang "Feliz Navidad."You know that horrible song?You know the one I'm talking about?"Feliz Navidad.""Feliz Navidad."Oh, that's so cringe.Well, this new pastor cameand he's like, "You know what?There's not really spiritual contentin that song,and let's really focus our attentionof worship towards, I don't know, Jesus."So let's not sing that song this year.It caused a church split.And my pastor friend said,"I've never seen people so angry."Over one of the worst songs ever written.Isn't that dumb?We find such weird things to divide over.That was the Corinthians.They had their dumb thing too.He was the best preacher.That's why in verse 13,Paul gives some questions that we can unify here, right?Because these questions require us allto give the same answer.Right? Let's try it.Let's see if we get the same answer.Question number one.I'm going to ask the question,you shout out the answer.Is Christ divided?No. Obviously not, right?Christ is not divided.Alright, question two.And now they get harder.Was Paul crucified for you?No.Alright, final question.Were you baptized in the name of Paul?No.Meatballs.Alright, look.I want you to hear me very closely here.There is nothing wrong with having a favorite preacher.I do.There's a preacher who's podcast I listen to all the time.There is nothing wrong with that.Okay? We clear on that.There's nothing wrong with that.I encourage you to do that.But can we at the same time admitthat some people get strangely attachedto preachers and messengers?Like go back a generation to the Bill Gawthard people.Look, I used to go to Bill Gawthard conferences all the time.And you know what I saw there?There were people that were very strangely attached to him.They were like the "I follow Apollo's" people.Alright?And there were people that are like that with John Piper.There were people that are like that with Jack Hibbs.That we attach to these people so much so that we saythe gospel isn't the gospel unless you gospel their way.And when we do that,we're just as foolish as the Corinthians.So these men that you're attached to on what basis are you attached?Right? Paul would say,"Was Jack Hibbs crucified for you?"Were you baptized in the name of John Piper?No.Our union is in Jesus and with Jesus.So Nick's the Clicks.Paul shows us fighting is foolish.Fighting is foolish.And finally, number three.Why do I want to fight for unity?Because this unity distracts from the mission.This unity distracts from the mission.Look at verse 14.Paul says,"I thank God that I baptize none of you,except Christmas and Gaius,so that no one may say that you were baptized in my name."I did baptize also the household of Staphanos.Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.Listen, Paul is not diminishing baptism.Paul's not saying baptism isn't important.This is all Paul is saying.Corinthians, if you're going to fight about this stuff,I am so glad I didn't baptize more of you.If you're going to act like childrenbecause of who baptized you,I'll thank you God that I didn't baptize more of you.In verse 17, he says,"For Christ did not send me to baptizeto preach the gospel and not with words of eloquent wisdom,lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power."Paul is saying, "I was sent to preach to make men one in Christ,not baptize to make teams."When you praise the messenger,you miss the message.When you praise the missionary,you miss the mission.And harvest Satan would want anything,anything to distract us from the mission of making disciples.Nothing's changed.Read the book of Acts.In the book of Acts, the church is born.Satan tried to destroy the church from the outsidethrough Acts chapter 4.From the outside attacks.What happened to the churchwhen Satan tried to attack from the outside?What happened?It got bigger and stronger.Kind of like the Charlie Kirk thing that happened recently.The outside attack resulted in getting bigger and stronger.But do you know Acts chapter 5, Acts chapter 6,Satan changes his strategy.Instead of attacking the church from the outside,he attacks the church from the inside,and he found out to be so much more effectiveto distract the church from the mission.And Satan will do that to us.You see, if Satan can get us dividedand fighting with each other,then we're distracted from doing what we're supposed to be doing.The gospel of Jesus Christhas to be the core of everything that we do here.It has to be the cause of everything that we do here.It has to be the motivation of everything that this church does.A pure focus on a pure gospel.Not with words of eloquent wisdom.In other words, we're not sugarcoating it.We're not dressing it up.We're not making it a performance.The power is in the pure gospel of Jesus Christ.So next the clicks.Why?Because disunity distracts from the mission.Our worship team will make their way forward.I'd like you to just buy your heads for a moment.Excuse me.I'd like you to just buy your heads.As we said at the onset,when there's any kind of disunity,when there's any kind of fighting,it's so easy to blame the other guy.God's Word tells us that we need to look at ourselves first.I just want you to buy your heads.I just want you to do a little self-examination.I want you to consider your role in this church,your interactions with people in this church.And I want you to ask yourself,am I an agent of unity or disunity in this church?Am I trying to bring people together?Or am I dividing people?Oh, another question that goes with that.Ask yourself this.If everyone in the church acted like I do,what kind of church would this be?And then finally ask yourself this.Am I committed to the pure doctrine of the gospeland submission to our Lord and to one another?Or have I really made lesser things my focus?Father in heaven,you have called us to unity.Father, it's real easy for us to sit in this roomand sort of laugh at the foolishnessthat was happening in the Corinthian church,bragging about which preacher is the best.It just seems so silly to us,but Father, we fight about thingsthat are much more silly than that.Father, I just pray for the unity in this church.We believe, Father, that Christ died to make us one.And I pray, Father, that we would do everything we canon our part to strive for unity in the body of Christ.Father, if there's any complaining,negative, divisive attitude within any of us,Father, I pray that you would grant repentanceand bring us to the place that we care moreabout your reputation and the ministryto reach the lost and to build up the saved.I pray that we would be so focusedon what you've called us to,that we're not distracted with personal preferences.So thank you, God.Thank you, God, for what you've clearly laid outfor us in your Word.Have us faithful to do it, Father.We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

This week, Snooki and Deena are trying not to get their hopes up about fall finally showing up for real this time, Deena's wrist cast is finally off, and her screws and plate will probably give her super powers. Snooki talks about an excited fan interaction from her live show this past weekend in which she got choked out a little bit onstage. Plus, drones are back? Snooki Getting Choked This episode is sponsored by: Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Little Spoon - Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to: littlespoon.com/MEATBALLPOD and enter our code MEATBALLPOD at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!

Ready to refresh your dystopia unit? In this episode, we explore how to make the genre feel fresh, relevant, and engaging for today's students by rethinking essential questions and diving deeper into structure, theme, and skill connections. From moving beyond the classic “Is America a dystopia?” debate to exploring what it means to rebuild a broken world, you'll get ideas for inquiry-driven lessons that inspire critical thinking and connection to real-life issues. This is a kickoff to our three-part dystopia series, so head back here next week!Resources:NEW: Watch this episode on YouTube!Teaching Dystopia WorkshopJoin Happy Hour!Shop more BNT resourcesFree Training: Down with the Reading QuizJoin Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @wellhelloitsmarieFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes:Episode 61, Living in a Dystopian WorldEpisode 81, Essential Question Workshop: Dystopia (Woohoo!)Episode 171, New Dystopian Texts & Supplements for Your ELA ClassroomEpisode 172, 3 Secrets to Teaching DystopiaEpisode 259, Teaching the Hero's Journey: A Fantasy Choice Unit Approach for 11-12 Grade ELASHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode272"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show

Steve Agee is a beloved actor, writer, comedian, and all-around funny person, seen most recently as John Economos in the John Cena DC Comics series Peacemaker on HBO. You may have caught his work in films like The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 2. You didn't see him in Meatballs, the 1979 Bill Murray summer camp comedy, because Steve was just a wee boy back then. Steve has seen Meatballs, though. Oh has he ever. He loves the film, loves summer camp in general, although in his middle-age he has realized what a terrible employee Bill Murray's character really is in the film. Insubordinate rule breaker who should be fired, when you stop and think about it. Steve also talks about what it's like to have a job like his where a day of labor might mean having to kill a gorilla with a chainsaw. Not a real gorilla, Sleepyheads, it's just pretend. And we won't play that scene for you. We want you to sleep. Steve has a very soothing voice, by the way. So that will help. He even listens to the show! But he probably won't listen to this episode because that would feel weird.Watch Peacemaker on HBO Max.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.

(Oct 8, 2025) As the APA moves forward with plans to build a new headquarters in downtown Saranac Lake, critics are asking the board to question the reasons behind the move; Cornell scientists have come up with a way to use apple scraps to make healthier meatballs; and the DEC has some updates to regulations, including that hunters can now use electronic hunting licenses and tags.

Guess who survived the Rapture rumors! This week, the Meatballs are back and talk about their lives since the Rapture didn't even happen. Deena recaps how she broke her hand last week, her subsequent surgery, and her new pet. Snooki talks about her live show and upcoming Snooki Shop VIP events. Also Deena wants to raise money for a fundraiser, but she needs to be able to rappel down the side of a building… Maybe her new hand plates and screws will help her out. Plus a surprise guest appearance from Jionni. Snooki's TJ's recs: Cheese Crackers This episode is sponsored by: Ollie - Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/meatball today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Nurture Life- For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to NurtureLife.com/MEATBALL and use code MEATBALL. Quince Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!

In this episode, Kappy shares what's on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Rival Bros Coffee | Rival Bros ig | Jonathan AdamsMaine Garum Co | Dave Arnold Beyond the Drink episodeFilipino Meatball Recipe | Sarima CafeSt. Benevolence Rum IG | Innovating Health InternationalJake Cohen | Dinner Party Animal bookChristian Petroni | Parm to Table bookBeyond the Drink premiere episodeThis episode is brought to you by Mill - the sleek, odorless food recycler for your home. Just drop in your food scraps, and Mill transforms them into “food grounds,” a resource for gardens and farms. Learn more and get $75 off at mill.com/btp. Offer may expire. Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

WILL FORTE INTERVIEW! Greg Alba sits down with Will Forte (known for his iconic Saturday Night Live sketches & characters including The Falconer, Tim Calhoun, MacGruber, The Closet Organizer Guy, and Spelling Bee Contestant). We dive deep into how Nebraska (2013, directed by Alexander Payne) changed everything for him, what it means to find “heart” in storytelling, and how fatherhood has impacted his acting choices. Will also opens up about making Haunted Hotel (2024, animated horror comedy), collaborating with Tina Fey & Steve Carell on Four Seasons, and even working on a sketch show with his mom. We also discuss his absurd yet heartfelt comedy, from Last Man on Earth to MacGruber, and how his SNL journey shaped his career. Plus — Forte shares his love of horror classics like The Omen, Halloween, and The Exorcist, talks ghosts, existentialism, and what it means to balance absurdity with vulnerability. Fans of Coyote vs. Acme, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, and The Lego Movie will love hearing about what projects he's most excited to share with his kids. This conversation covers everything — from career breakthroughs to personal reflections — all in classic Will Forte sincerity and hilarity Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Lou gets bombarded with 90's slow jams and now hates the genre. Jay loves R&B and knows all the songs that Lou despises. The sexy music leads into stories of young love. Jay lost his virginity after a meatball meal and had an accident that almost ruined the milestone experience. Bob was very young and seduced by an older woman. Both guys grew up in schools that resembled prisons. Many of Jacob's high school teachers took advantage of the students except him. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, the Meatballs talk about Dancing with the Stars, deciding when to indulge during their diets, and their common enemy… stairs. This episode is sponsored by: DraftKings - promo code: MEATBALL Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!

Would you buy this plate from IKEA? Also, should men date women that hate all men? We talk about the potential casting of Swamp Thing in the DCU, Jake Paul vs Tank Davis getting moved to Miami, and lots more!

Dan and Brian continue Maxi-Month with a look at a variety of films featuring growing things: two early cinema trick films, a classic cartoon short, and the two Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films. Join as they discuss the novelty of early size-shifting films, their hangups with height, breaking the fourth wall, the Lord and Miller directing duo, the fine line between postmodernism and parody, Dan's post-ChatGPT read on Cloudy, and the mixed strangeness of the sequel. Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/

Fan questions galore! This week, the Meatballs talk about going to the VMAs, Deena's new hair, and of course alien conspiracies. Then they answer all of your burning questions. This episode is sponsored by: Nurture Life- For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to NurtureLife.com/MEATBALL and use code MEATBALL. Füm DraftKings - promo code: MEATBALL Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!

Does the Reese's and Oreo collab live up to the hype? Also, what is costing the US economy $2 trillion a year? We talk about the trailer for Wake Up Dead Man, Gen Z being afraid to fill up their gas tanks, and lots more!

A harbinger of things to come? The Cardinals hope their season-opener win is just that. Why Paul Calvisi is considering meatless meatballs is anyone's guess, but he soon righted the ship with Darren Urban and Dani Sureck to chat about finishing the victory in the Big Easy, the Saints going up tempo but the Cards still playing solid defense, the Rabbit defense and all the dime looks, Will Johnson's fabulous debut, how the run game will impact the Panthers game on both sides of the ball (like last December), a new Wise Guy (Paul may have a chance …), the Kyler-to-MHJ connection trending up, Trey Benson getting caught from behind, what Bryce Young is doing, Dani gets the guys Cultured, and a look around the NFC West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A harbinger of things to come? The Cardinals hope their season-opener win is just that. Why Paul Calvisi is considering meatless meatballs is anyone's guess, but he soon righted the ship with Darren Urban and Dani Sureck to chat about finishing the victory in the Big Easy, the Saints going up tempo but the Cards still playing solid defense, the Rabbit defense and all the dime looks, Will Johnson's fabulous debut, how the run game will impact the Panthers game on both sides of the ball (like last December), a new Wise Guy (Paul may have a chance …), the Kyler-to-MHJ connection trending up, Trey Benson getting caught from behind, what Bryce Young is doing, Dani gets the guys Cultured, and a look around the NFC West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a name like that, he has to be a nice guy, right?  We loved him as Rudy in Meatballs and he stole our hearts in My Bodyguard, but what the hell else has he done and where did he go?  I'll answer these questions and more as I take you on a journey that includes the murder of Bob Crane, my time with Jonah Hill, Corey Feldman's bass player, fake T&A movies, and Dolph Lundgren's ex-girlfriend.  Peace!

Big Fat Meatballs: A new Big AJ and Big Justice jam has dropped and have they finally lost it!? Serial Butt Sniffer: The Serial Butt Sniffer can't be stopped! It was only a few weeks ago he was arrested and he is back in custody for SNIFFING BUTTS. Raja Jackson: Rampage Jackson's son almost kills someone in a wrestling ring, all for clout? Also Chatgpt being sued by parents for child's suicide and Roz is back with Jeff on her Tiktok THE BEAR!, FUCK YOU, WATCH THIS!, SAVES THE DAY!, AT YOUR FUNERAL!, AI CHARACTERS!, AI MOUTH!, UPSCALED!, CEREBRAL KNOCK KNOCK JOKES!, WING NUTZ!, COMEDY!, MIKEY VIP!, A PATH!, BIG JUSTICE!, AJ!, BIG FAT MEATBALLS!, RIZZLER!, BELIEVE IN THE BOOM!, POOKIEJAMES!, PROVOLOGNE!, HEAD START!, COUSIN ANGELO!, SALLY SLICES!, JERSEY JOE!, SUNDAY MEATBALLS!, SERIAL BUTT SNIFFER!, WEATHER!, SEXUAL HARASSMENT!, PERFECT CRIME!, PROPER SENTENCING!, WALGREENS!, I CAN'T BREATHE!, PROTESTS!, FINE!, SEX OFFENDER LIST!, DISORDERLY!, MAXIMUM SECURITY!, 30 DAYS!, CREEPS!, SEX PESTS!, WALMART!, STALL!, HOMELESS!, TRESPASSED!, READ YOUR RIGHTS!, CARD!, RAMPAGE JACKSON!, RAJA!, ATTACK!, WRESTLING!, WORKER!, RECEIPTS!, VIRAL!, IRL STREAMERS!, WINTER SOLDIER WORDS!, CHATGPT!, SUICIDE!, ADAM!, PARENTS!, SUE!, LAWSUIT!, TECHNOLOGY!, ROZ!, BALLOONS!, TIKTOK!, JEFF!, MOTHER!, GO JEFF!, ICP!, REVIEW!, NEW JOKER'S CARD!, BABY ELEPHANT WALK!, NOTHING!, VIOLENT J!, SHAGGY 2 DOPE!, MAX MURDER!, SOFTY PILLOW MAN!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

This week, the Meatballs are feeling bittersweet about their kids going back to school, replacing wine with THC drinks, and whipping themselves into shape. This episode is sponsored by: Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!

HOPE YOU'RE HUNGRY FOR LEFTOVERS!!! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Become A Righteous Reject By Grabbing Our RR Apparell! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Roxy Striar & Coy Jandreau dive into the colorful, wacky, and deliciously inventive animated sequel Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013), directed by Cody Cameron & Kris Pearn! Picking up after the events of the original, inventor Flint Lockwood (voiced by Bill Hader – SNL, Inside Out) discovers that his infamous FLDSMDFR machine is still running, creating living “foodimals” like the Shrimpanzee, Tacodile Supreme, and the adorable Berry. Alongside his girlfriend Sam Sparks (Anna Faris – Scary Movie, Mom), his dad Tim (James Caan – The Godfather, Elf), and best friends Brent (Andy Samberg – Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Palm Springs) and Manny (Benjamin Bratt – Miss Congeniality, Coco), Flint must face off against corporate villain Chester V (Will Forte – The Last Man on Earth, MacGruber), who has his own plans for the machine. The film blends hilarious gags, vibrant visuals, and heartfelt moments, with the standout sequence being the discovery of the foodimals—fan favorites like the Cheespiders, Watermelophants, and the brave Pickles! Packed with laughs, heart, and creativity, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 remains one of the most memorable animated sequels of the 2010s. Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gadzooks! This week we talk about Meatballs 2, 80's comedies, Widow's Point, Tarot, Whispering Darkness, Freakier Friday, Honey Don't, Batman '89, Batman Returns, Toto, Steve Lukather, The Devils, Superman, Casually Comics, Dune Messiah, Shannara, Malazan, Nautilus, the Minecraft Movie, the end of AOL dial-up, T.J. Hooker, Stay Tuned, World War Z 2, the next Star Trek movies, Knight Rider, PayPal censorship at Steam, James Blinders, Ne Zha 2, and What's Goin in my Mouth. Pucker up, buttercup. It's time for a GeekShock!

Erica (@surrealitypod) joins Tiffany and myself to discuss the second last episode of Jersey Shore EVER (until Family vacation that is....)The three of us had such a great time recording this one, enjoy !'Over 500 bonus episodes, and early release access over on www.patreon.com/shorejustine(free 7 day trial available now!)Follow Tiffany @ImagoodpersonpodFollow Erica @SurrealitypodCheck out the facebook group "The Shore Store" Don't forget to check out Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miracles DO happen! Meatballs and red sauce last night. First time I've ever made meatballs that didn't have a metallic taste to them. Never been able to figure out why my meatballs and meatloaf always had a metallic taste. Haven't tried them in a while, usually Lori makes them. Mine were NOT as good as hers, but hey, it's a start! Must be a shift in my body chemistry…maybe…The Music Authority Podcast...download, listen, share, repeat…heard daily on Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Mixcloud, Player FM, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, Pocket Cast, APPLE iTunes, and direct for the source distribution site: *Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  AND NOW there is a website! TheMusicAuthority.comThe Music Authority Podcast! Special Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show! Seeing that I'm gone from FB now…Follow me on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority*The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET*Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *The Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6-7PM EST!*AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!August 28, 2025, Thursday, act one…@Orbis 2.0 - TMA SHOW OPEN THEMEPaul Collins - Hang Onto Yourself [JEM Records Celebrates David Bowie] (@Jem Records)@Machine & Hummer - Angel In Rags@Abandoned Satellites - Go On, Goodbye [Room Enough for the Sun]@Ryan Hamilton - We Have All The Time In The World [Songs. Bond Songs- The Music Of 007] (@Curry Cuts)@The Daisycutters - I Eat People Like You for Breakfast [Awake Among The Sleepers] (Collision Records)@Tamar Berk - Stay Close By [OCD]@Boys'N'Barry - September In The Rain [Calendar Jams 2]@Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids - When The Rain Comes@The Mike Bell Cartel - Million Years [The Cartel & I] (@Beluga Records)@Orbis 2.0 - Used To Be@Crushed Stars - Lady Jane@Cliff Hillis - All For The Sake [The Long Now]@Push Puppets - Your Secret's Safe [Allegory Grey]@Ex Norwegian - Fresh ATM [Spook Du Jour]@Mystery Rose - Would It Be Saying Goodbye To The Fear Of Love [Socially Distant]@Joh Brion - Everything Makes You Sad (demo)@The Vibeke Saugestad Band - Hey Now Sunshine [The Sun Sessions] (@Rum Bar Records)@The Ciclids - Bubblegum

With the Donna Adelson trial kicking off, Molly explains the twisted web Florida prosecutors have had to untangle to get justice for Dan Markel. Rob is, as always, eager to shed light on A.J. and Big Justice's musical endeavors, including their new smash hit, "Big Fat Meatballs." GET THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AD-FREE AND EARLY ON PATREON Check out Rob's website Find all things Molly here Links JusticeForDan.com (official family website) "Tally" - Over My Dead Body season 1 BIG FAT MEATBALLS music video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BEFORE THE LEGO MOVIE & SPIDER-VERSE!! Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/REJECTS10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item per box for Life with active subscription! Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ WHAT IF FOOD RAINED FROM THE SKY?

For the CLASSIC BBQ meatball appetizer, you can use homemade or store-bought meatballs. Just make sure you use the unbelievable homemade barbecue sauce from the recipe below. Recipe: BBQ Meatballs from TheCookful.Here are the links to some of the items I talked about in this episode: #adLarge SkilletWooden SpoonMeasuring SpoonsMeasuring CupsAir FryerKitchen ShearsMeatballs made from Italian Sausage MeatThe All New Chicken CookbookHere's the Recipe Of The Day page with all of our recipe links!If you want to make sure you always find out what today's recipe is, do one or all of the following:Subscribe to the PodcastJoin the ROTD TikTok, Instagram, Facebook Group, or PinterestBlog and Newsletter: CookTheStory.comWebsite: TheCookful.comCourses: Free Mini Cooking CoursesGuide: Free Rotation Ready Meal Planning GuideHave a great day! -Christine xo

This week, Snooki and Deena talk about the incoming hurricane, having some free time to pick their lives up after their kids go back to school, and how the Ozempic epidemic is making them feel. Also… stop commenting on the Meatballs' bodies! Weirdos! This episode is sponsored by: Ollie- Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://ollie.com/meatball today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Nurture Life- For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to NurtureLife.com/MEATBALL and use code MEATBALL. DraftKings - promo code: MEATBALL Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 to get some Meatball Advice!

Bailey has an update on her torrid love affair with the Vikings player, we play Mind the Gap, and more!

Bailey has an update on her torrid love affair with the Vikings player, we play Mind the Gap, and more!

Bailey has an update on her torrid love affair with the Vikings player, we play Mind the Gap, and more!

0:00 - Defector recently published the Broncos edition of Why Your Team Sucks, their annual NFL tradition. Let's see if we agree with their Broncos roasts/criticisms.13:26 - Where does Bo Nix rank among the QBs in the AFC West? Can the Broncos achieve playoff success if he's the 3rd-best QB in his division?31:50 - Tulane's football team clains they ate 10,880 meatballs during their fall camp. Do with this information what you will. Next, one college football program is saving a ton of money by only using 2 uniform combinations this season. Are we a fan of schools who use a bunch of different uni combos? Or do we like streamlining for the sake of saving money?

Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for a good time? Sorry of the delay but we finally get back to the summer camp vibes with MEATBALLS (1979), the fun and inspirational prototypical camp movie! We are joined by Eric Bookout, author of the recently released book MANKILLER - a story told across the past and present day involving Native American lore, the woods, and full moons around Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also discuss the new Zach Cregger film WEAPONS (No Spoilers - It is best to see this movie with as little info as possible and we only briefly give our opinions while keeping its secrets). MANKILLER Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Mankiller-Eric-Bookout/dp/B0FHMCZHY2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ECE3G5SGZXTI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1QG8S-lRXsOfnLqEqOobBA.ZYA3VHLrwgpFKbar10fKCuZJAx7j_bMlBedWF-MMXI8&dib_tag=se&keywords=mankiller+eric+bookout&qid=1755471577&sprefix=mankiller+eric+bookout%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1 Instagram @ericbookout https://www.instagram.com/ericbookout/ ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! THEY ALREADY GOT TOOK-TED.

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This week, Deena talks about a mystery crab in her yard, a horrible dining experience with a bug, and going to heaven–I mean, Etsy. Snooki remembers the Meatballs' fateful Fear Factor experience. This episode is sponsored by: Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Füm - promo code: MEATBALL Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 for a chance to be in a future episode!

In this “State of the BNT Union” episode, we're sharing where the Brave New Teaching podcast is headed next, from a new focus on YouTube and refreshed dystopia content to better-organized resources for teachers...plus a peek at the projects we're most excited about this year. Along the way, we're swapping back-to-school recommendations, current reads (with honest reviews and teaching tie-ins), favorite products, and the bookish creators lighting up our feeds. And, of course, there's a big announcement about where one of us will be spending the school year, changing things up in the best possible way!✨ Grab all the resources and books we mention in the show notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode271"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show

Join host Max Trujillo on the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast as he dives into the vibrant culinary world of Angier, North Carolina. Let's chat with Giuseppe's Corner, an Italian deli renowned for its authentic New York-style sandwiches. Max is joined by deli owners John and Mike Canepa, and famous local bartender, Zachariah Williams. Listen in as they discuss everything from sourcing bread directly from New York, experimenting with cocktail recipes, firing employees, and their recent TikTok fame. The episode also touches on Angier's emerging food scene, quirky customer stories, and even an unexpected night out at a Kesha concert. Perfect for food lovers, aspiring chefs, and anyone who's ever wondered what it's like to run a deli. The NC F&B Podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Max Trujillo of @Trujillo.Media For inquiries about being a guest, or to sponsor the show, email max@ncfbpodcast.com

A Special Agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 20 years, Ed Newcomer worked in Los Angeles in a variety of international posts before retiring in 2022. During his career, he conducted numerous high-profile international wildlife trafficking investigations involving every continent, including Antarctica, and is known for bringing down some of our planet's most notorious wildlife criminals. He is a recipient of the Humane Law Enforcement Award from the Humane Society of the United States and holds a record six Law Enforcement Awards from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. Listeners can learn more about Ed Newcomer on his podcast - Nature’s Secret Service, and on LinkedIn @EdNewcomer In February 2004, an Idaho hiking trail became a deadly crime scene when 58 elk-meat “meatballs” laced with a lethal pesticide were scattered in a known wolf habitat. The suspect’s goal? Kill endangered gray wolves. What followed was an extraordinary, boots-in-the-snow investigation involving forensics, environmental science, and sheer tenacity. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, and Ed Newcomer, a retired special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, walk us through the forensic lab breakthroughs that tied the poison, the elk meat, and even a suspect’s boots directly to the scene. Along the way, you'll hear how a rookie game warden’s decision to bag “yellow snow” ended up sealing the case. If you’re heading to CrimeCon, don't miss Sheryl and Ed on the main stage for Creator’s Row. They’ll be covering another unbelievable wildlife crime case live and in person. Y’all are gonna want a front-row seat! Highlights: (0:00) Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum welcomes Ed back to Zone 7 (1:30) Poison: sneaky deadly, and a nightmare to investigate (3:00) Yellowstone wolves: hunted down, written off, and finally restored and protected (6:45) A dog finds a meatball... and the day goes downhill from there (12:00) 58 meatballs, one drainage area, a hiking trail, and a whole lot of collateral damage (18:00) A hunting boot with a missing nub becomes a critical lead (21:15) Rookie collects “yellow snow” (and yes, it matters later) (24:00) Forensics lab confirms the type of meat and poison (25:45) “If I see a wolf, I’m gonna kill it.” A memorable encounter from years prior helps hone in on a suspect (32:45) Search warrant yields boots, poison, elk blood, and hostile bumper stickers (40:00) DNA results confirm the elk in the poisoned meatballs came from the suspect’s home (43:00) Why being a wildlife officer is one of the most dangerous law enforcement jobs (45:45) Influenza, frozen urine, and a guilty plea (53:45) “It all starts with the wolves.” —Peter Wohlleben If you’re enjoying Zone 7, please consider leaving a rating and review —it helps others discover the show and supports our mission to share these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students, and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, Deena's husband Chris joins the pod and talks about his experience with the Meatballs, coming into the Jersey Shore house for the first time, and how he and Deena met. This episode is sponsored by: Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 for a chance to be in a future episode!

We're calling it: independent reading is the back-to-school move of the year! In this episode, we're getting honest about what it takes to build a reading culture that actually sticks, without burning you (or your students) out by October. We share the real talk on what's worked, what hasn't, and how our thinking has shifted post-COVID to make independent reading more joyful, flexible, and student-centered.This isn't just a planning convo. It's a mindset shift. We're talking about modeling our own reading lives, creating routines that support real growth, and designing a program that meets students where they are. Whether you're launching independent reading right away or easing in later, this episode will help you build an experience that's authentic and doable!Related Episodes:Episode 96, How to Select Choice Reading + Our 20 Favorite Classroom BooksEpisode 110, August Dreams (September Realities) Back to SchoolEpisode 139, Independent Reading Series (Interview w/ Dr. Jenna Copper)Episode 140, Independent Reading Series (Interview w/ Abby Gross)Episode 250, Teachers React: The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books - Part 1Teachers React: The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books -Part 2SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode270"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show

Send us a textOkay, so here's the story: A band of people and their dog hit the open road to tour and help people along the way. No, it's not a Scooby-Doo show. I swear it's not. But it's sort of a Scooby prequel.               Here now is the story of how this rock n roll show came to Saturday Morning.              Where did this show come from?               Can dogs play the drums?              Was Meatballs a surrogate for Meatloaf?     All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at MEATBALLS & SPAGHETTI! One-two-three-four! Thanks for ‘tooning in.  Share With Us: SatMornPod@hotmail.comBluesky: @SatMornPodYouTube Us: tinyurl.com/yyhpwjeo (Don't waste your time)   Featured Music:“Nostalgic Happy Music” by AudioJungle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtxSUR6MQhw&t=2s “Happy Life” by Fredji - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzQiRABVARk Various Music by Oneul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by302C2YhxY “I Feel You” by Kevin MacLeod” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw8E3jjbUCE “Nostalgic” by OrangeHead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wExcRoNNzAc “Breakfast Club” by Vodovoz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Spi22l3m5I “Horizons” by Atch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-u53MADIag “80's Hijack” by Gee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndVqzJ9Lk6M&t=26s “Synthmania” by Vodovoz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6r20TKnA6M “United” by Vodovoz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjGQFCcHxA “Cool Blue” by Vodovoz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp5cxZWP-wc   #ABC #NBC #CBS #The80s #80s #cartoons #cartoon #animation #SaturdayMorning #1980 #1981 #1982 #1983 #1984 #1985 #1986 #1987 #1988 #1989 #Filmation #HannaBarbera #DePatieFreleng #RubySpears #Disney #Superheroes 

This week, Snooki talks about the 15-year anniversary of her infamous drunken beach arrest, and reenacting that arrest with the same cop that booked her. Deena talks about selling her clothing line at a vendor event, and the Meatballs celebrate their two year podcast anniversary too! And if we cross our fingers, we may even hear from the Meatball husbands next week... This episode is sponsored by: Ollie - Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://ollie.com/MEATBALL today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 for a chance to be in a future episode!

In our final episode of Camp BNT, we got to sit down with none other than TJ Klune, author of The House in the Cerulean Sea—and let's just say, it was everything we hoped for and more! We laughed, fangirled (a lot), and had the most meaningful conversation about TJ's journey as a neurodivergent, queer kid from rural Oregon, how teachers shaped his life, and why authentic, hopeful queer representation in books matters so much. This episode is packed with heart, inspiration, and reminders of why the stories we share—and the teachers who share them—make such a big impact.Resources:The House in the Cerulean Sea: Bookshop | Amazon Shop more of TJ's bookTJ's websiteSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode269"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show

This week, the Meatballs interview Nicole the Antipasto lady! They discuss The Incident, gardening, and living in a small town with an antipasto-shaped target on your back. Nicole's Links: Merch TikTok Facebook Antique Store This episode is sponsored by: Füm - promo code: MEATBALL DraftKings - promo code: MEATBALL Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MEATBALL to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/MEATBALL. Text or leave a voicemail for the Meatballs at (732) 508-7952 for a chance to be in a future episode!

We've been wanting to bring Huda Fahmy on the podcast for a long time, and this conversation was well worth the wait! From her journey as an English teacher to bestselling graphic novelist, to the power of humor, representation, and student voice, Huda shares how her work helps young readers feel seen—and why that matters.We talk about the themes in her Huda F series, how her books function as both mirrors and windows for students, and why letting go of perfectionism is one of the most important lessons we can pass on to young writers.Resources:Join Camp BNT: Summer 2025Huda's WebsiteInstagram: @yesimhotinthisHuda's booksSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode268"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show

This week, the Meatballs are discussing the drama of Love Island and an ongoing TikTok antipasto salad story. Deena talks about her Disney family vacation, and Snooki realizes that people really do listen to the Meatball Pod after all

Some conversations leave a mark, and this one with author Libba Bray is exactly that. From the first few minutes, we found ourselves completely pulled in by her honesty, humor, and the kind of insight that makes you pause and say, “Yes, that's it.” What started as a chat about books quickly turned into a rich, winding conversation about creativity, teaching, storytelling, and the way young people show up in the world with fierce hope and resilience. We dive into Libba's newest novel, Under the Same Stars—a multigenerational story inspired by a real-life matchmaking tree—exploring how she weaves together history, structure, and emotion to spark meaningful reflection and classroom connection.Resources:Join Camp BNT: Summer 2025Under the Same Stars: Amazon | BookshopLibba's WebsiteLiba's Instagram: @libbabrayMore Camp BNT Episodes:Episode 260, Samira Ahmed: A Conversation About Internment Part 1Episode 261, Samira Ahmed: A Conversation About Internment Part 2Episode 262, Aimee Phan: A Conversation About The Lost Queen Part 1Episode 263, Aimee Phan: A Conversation About The Lost Queen Part 2Episode 264, Aaron H. Aceves: A Conversation About This is Why They Hate UsEpisode 266, Katie Bayerl: A Conversational About What Comes AfterSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode267"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show

Amy and T.J. talk about their newfound ways of recovering from the weekday stress from headlines and life! Amy took up journaling and returned to her favorite showtunes bar for the first time in years, while T.J. crossed over the Hudson on his motorcycle and found some new music that made everything a little lighter and brighter. Plus, together they went in search of the best meatballs in Manhattan and headed out of the city for some much-needed alone time. Everyone needs a good recovery run!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. talk about their newfound ways of recovering from the weekday stress from headlines and life! Amy took up journaling and returned to her favorite showtunes bar for the first time in years, while T.J. crossed over the Hudson on his motorcycle and found some new music that made everything a little lighter and brighter. Plus, together they went in search of the best meatballs in Manhattan and headed out of the city for some much-needed alone time. Everyone needs a good recovery run!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.