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Dr. John Whitcomb instructs us further regarding "The Necessity of God's Power" in this message, continuing his series on "Biblical Apologetics," which was first delivered at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, W.Va. This sermon reinforces the certainty that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end by explaining more about how to share our faith with those who disagree and resist the message of God's grace. It goes into detail regarding the power source that influences unbelievers—namely Satan and his demons, and how they relate to history and prophecy. With host Wayne Shepherd, we consider how to respond Biblically when unbelievers are less than enthusiastic about our witness for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us on this edition of "Encounter God's Truth" from Whitcomb Ministries. We encourage you to make full use of this program by sharing it with a friend who could be encouraged by it.

This week on "Encounter God's Truth" from Whitcomb Ministries, Bible teacher Dr. John Whitcomb presents part one of a message called "The Necessity of God's Power." We go to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, W.Va., along with host Wayne Shepherd, to learn how the Bible clearly explains that every person possesses a sin nature that renders us totally depraved. This desperate condition requires God's perfect ability in order to make it possible for anyone to believe the gospel and be saved. This can never be accomplished by our feeble attempts to manipulate or trick people into accepting the gospel. In this lesson, Dr. Whitcomb unfolds the place that arguments and evidences for the Christian faith should have in our witness—in light of both the total depravity of man and the inspiration and authority of the Scriptures. God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! Thanks for listening to it today on "Encounter God's Truth."

Thanks for listening to "Encounter God's Truth"—where we teach every week that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. Today Dr. John Whitcomb continues his series on "Biblical Apologetics" by concluding our consideration of "Evolutionary Difficulties." We are going to look at some of the Scriptural imperatives that we must practice in order to be effective in sharing our faith with the unbelieving world—also considering the powerful impact that our own lives have upon the effectiveness of our witness for the gospel. Guided by Wayne Shepherd, we travel together to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, W.Va., which has graciously allowed Whitcomb Ministries to distribute these messages to a wider audience by way of radio. We are glad that you have joined us for this program, and hope that the broadcast will challenge you to share the gospel with others now—while there is still time.

We go deeper into "Biblical Apologetics" today on "Encounter God's Truth" with Dr. John Whitcomb. This is Part One of a message on "Evolutionary Difficulties." In it we tackle challenging questions like these: Since evolution is not true, why is it so difficult to convince unbelievers regarding the Bible's account of creation? And why do so many Christians even seem unwilling to agree on the Biblical position? Also, how are we as Christians to go about seeking to bring ardent unbelievers to the Lord? Or to strengthen struggling believers? Whitcomb Ministries expresses appreciation to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia, for allowing us to bring you this conference audio. Wayne Shepherd, our host, sets the context for this important and timely lesson that is intended to help us effectively communicate that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. We encourage you to share this broadcast with others.

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Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his message called, "Basic Biblical Answers"—this week on "Encounter God's Truth." Host Wayne Shepherd invites you to join those who first listened to this teaching when it was given at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia, to demonstrate that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. In drawing on some life lessons he has learned the hard way, Dr. Whitcomb explains the clear Scriptural basis for contending for the faith. He shows how the self-authenticating message of the Word of God and prayer—empowered by Jesus Christ, "the living Word of God"—are the means that we must use when talking with others about our faith. We must never rely on our own limited knowledge or abilities. As Dr. Whitcomb emphasizes, we need to be humble, patient and teachable—leaving the results in God's hands. Thank you for listening to this latest installment in our series on "Biblical Apologetics." May the Lord help you as you seek to apply it.

God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. We know that—but how do we convince other people who do not believe it? That is our focus in this new series of messages here on "Encounter God's Truth." They were originally recorded live as Dr. John Whitcomb delivered them to a conference at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Today, Dr. Whitcomb begins a sermon entitled, "Basic Biblical Answers." We are considering the profound issue of how we must present the Bible to non-believers in this postmodern, post-Christian culture. Our teacher opens by using illustrations from the disciplines of science and history to exemplify the challenges that evolutionists face, which we must probe as we proclaim the gospel to those who do not yet believe in Christ. Please join along with host Wayne Shepherd as we open this series on "Biblical Apologetics." This would also be a great opportunity to share our program with a believing—or unbelieving—friend.

Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, holds more than just the remains of the past—it harbors whispers of the unexplained. In this episode of Obscurities, we uncover the eerie legends and paranormal activity said to haunt its historic grounds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Tune in to the Mountain State Music livestream and enjoy a free .concert from your couch…learn why entrepreneurship-led economic development enhances cities…and registration is open for summer high adventure camps at The Summit Bechtel Reserve…on today's daily304.   #1 – From DAILY304 – The daily304 and Folklore Music Exchange are proud to present Mountain State Music from the Folklore Stage in Charleston, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  This week's guests include William Matheny and Darrin Hacquard. Check out the livestream on our YouTube channel. It's a concert from your couch! Sit back, relax, and enjoy LIVE music from West Virginia. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/live/6BOvA6B7vJc?si=1OsZFVvSvtxJgLt7   #2 – From WV BUSINESSLINK –  Entrepreneurial ecosystems are places characterized by inclusive environments which support connections, creativity, innovation, and new thinking about old problems. The benefits of entrepreneurship-led economic development are profound. Entrepreneurship, for example, builds local wealth—not just for a few people—but for individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds.  In communities where ecosystems are supported there are more overall businesses, which diversifies and insulates the economy from economic flux by reducing single-sector reliance.  Join an elite number of individuals across the United States who are leading in entrepreneurship-led economic development. Earn your Entrepreneurship Development Professional Certification (EDP) from IEDC.  Learn more: https://wvbusinesslink.com/2025/01/10/why-entrepreneurship-led-economic-development/   #3 – From THE SUMMIT BSA – The Summit Experience is the premier onsite high-adventure program of the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, just a stone's throw from the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.  Scouts and Venturers aged 13 or older are invited for a week of adventure, challenge, and growth in wild and wonderful southern West Virginia. An array of programs offers something different each day, including climbing, rappelling and zip lining, mountain biking and more, archery, whitewater rafting and more. Learn more: https://www.summitbsa.org/high-adventure/summit-experience/?   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Take the survey now to help shape the future of West Virginia's outdoor recreation opportunities…a new round of grant funding has opened through the National Coal Heritage Area Authority…and--made in Wheeling--Island Mould & Machine's products touch every part of daily life…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV RECREATION – Your input can help shape the future of outdoor recreation in West Virginia. Every five years, West Virginia brings together input from citizens, public and private recreation providers, land managers, recreation user groups, and other stakeholders to define priorities and outline opportunities to enhance and improve outdoor recreation in our state. This input becomes the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan–an important document that identifies regional and statewide outdoor recreation needs.  Take the survey now at wvrecreation.org and help improve West Virginia's outdoor recreation opportunities! Learn more: https://wvrecreation.org/   #2 – From WV EXPLORER – A new round of grant funding is available for coal heritage projects in southern West Virginia, provided through the National Coal Heritage Area Authority. Spokeswoman Linda Hawkins said the agency is seeking proposals for funding for projects that support community efforts to interpret, preserve, and promote coal heritage resources. Eligible activities for this round of funding include: Interpretation and Heritage Programming Historic Preservation and Resource Stewardship Archives and Historical Records Collection Greenways, Public Parks, and Non-Motorized Trails Grant funding helped cover the cost of a historic marker in Mount Hope. (Photo courtesy National Coal Heritage Authority) Educational Activities and Events The first quarter applications for major grants and mini-grants must be submitted by March 24, 2025. Deadlines for mini-grant applications are June 23, September 15, and December 15. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/01/27/grant-money-available-coal-heritage-west-virginia/   #3 – From WV LIVING – When young Joseph John Weishar took a job at Wheeling's Central Glass Works in 1880, it set his family on a long adventure in the glass industry. By the 1930s, his son and grandson, J.D. and Joe Weishar, were working at Central, too. But in 1939, Central went out of business. That could have been the end of the Weishars in glass. Then J.D. Weishar decided on a new approach. He bought Central's mould-making equipment and opened Island Mould & Machine in his aunt's three-car garage on Wheeling Island. In 1947 he moved it to the north side of Wheeling but kept the name, and it operates there today. The Weishar men like to say that mould makers are the unsung heroes of the glass industry. Pieces made from the company's moulds touch every part of daily life. Do you have the iconic Blenko water pitcher? Island Mould made the moulds for both the large and small ones, along with lots of other tableware, barware, and collectibles—and everything from “walk/don't walk” lights to wing tip lenses for airplanes to scientific glassware. Read more: https://wvliving.com/upon-reflection/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

A few years after Mount Auburn Cemetery was established, the city of Bangor in the state of Maine would follow its lead. Mount Hope Cemetery would become the second rural cemetery established in America. Bangor was named for the oldest city in Wales and is the "Queen City" of Maine. At the time that the cemetery was established, the city was known as the "Lumber Capitol of the World." And while the city was quite successful, its burial grounds were in bad shape. Many were abandoned and unkempt and the ones that were still being used were overcrowded. Bangor's mayor in 1834 even declared that the cemeteries caused a "soul chilling experience." This would change as the city decided to try its hand at this new garden cemetery experiment. Intro and Outro music "Stones and Bones" was written and produced by History Goes Bump and any use is strictly prohibited. Check us out at: https://historygoesbump.com

07 Dec 2024 - Mount Hope Mining is preparing for a 9 December ASX listing, focusing on copper and gold exploration in the Cobar Basin, with five high-priority targets and a strategy based on recent geological insights.

For the second year, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair will take place at the Mount Hope Estate and Winery. Yuletide at the Pa Renaissance Fair opens on Black Friday, November 29 and runs Saturdays and Sundays through December 15, 11 AM-4:30 PM. Candance Smith, Director of Sales and Communications at the Mount Hope Estate says the venue is very excited about it. "It kind of grew out of something that we did for several years. It was just an open house where we would open the mansion and allow people to walk through the the ground floor and look at the decorations. And we would have special beverage sales and we'd have carolers and things like that. And it was a free event, but we wanted to make it kind of a continuation of the actual Renaissance Faire because the Renaissance Faire goes for 11 weekends and is so popular. People are really sad when that last weekend comes. So we thought, why can't we just kind of. Light it right into the holiday season and kind of bring the two together." This is a family friendly event, that offers a new theme each weekend. "For instance, okay, we have a fairy weekend, we have a wizarding weekend, we have a time traveler's weekend. And the the the patrons really do support those weekends with their costuming. And it's amazing what guests come up with as far as their costume. And a lot of Comic-Con type costumes come in. So it's really it's really neat. We also see the traditional renaissance period costuming and the Knights and the Pirates and that kind of thing. So I like to say it's just a big playground for everybody just to come and have a good time." More information for the Pa Renaissance Faire can be found here.     Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Community organizations work to revitalize West Virginia's downtowns…Taste WV delivers the scoop on the Mountain State's food, hospitality and tourism industries…and did you know one of the country's earliest UFO sightings occurred over the New River Gorge?…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EXECUTIVE – Throughout the Mountain State, revitalization efforts are bringing new life to downtown areas, helping transform them into vibrant hubs of community and commerce. Organizations like Main Street Martinsburg, RenewAll and Charleston Urban Works are working to better their downtown areas with help from volunteers, sponsors and organizational partners. Main Street Martinsburg is focusing on historic preservation, protection and use of Martinsburg's historic downtown area in order to boost economic development in the city. This commitment is evident in the broad spectrum of projects and events that MSM organizes, offering fun-filled activities for tourists and drawing in visitors.  Meanwhile in Huntington, RenewAll recently transformed Central City Gazebo Park from a barren lawn into a lush public space equipped with trees, café tables and upgraded utilities for running food trucks. It is also putting the final touches on a public art installation. In the Capital City, Charleston Urban Works is working on the West Side Gateway Lighting Initiative, which will revolutionize public lighting in the area. The organization also focuses on enhancing public spaces and supporting business development through initiatives like its new business and property owner survey, which will help shape long-term work plans and goals through 2027. Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/reviving-west-virginias-downtowns/   #2 – From TASTE WV – Join Taste West Virginia and Chef Paul Smith on this rising tide of positive things for the Mountain State's food, hospitality, and tourism industries. Check out tastewv.com to get the scoop on farm-to-table cuisine, new eateries and culinary events in Almost Heaven. Taste West Virginia offers a fresh storytelling style shining a spotlight on some of the people and businesses shaping West Virginia hospitality. Read more: https://tastewv.com/category/food/   #3 – From WV EXPLORER – Did you know that one of the first UFO sightings reported in the U.S. may have originated in West Virginia over the region that's now part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve? The encounter allegedly occurred in January 1950 near Beckley, and over what is now the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve, which adjoins the national park. According to late historian C. Lloyd Gibson, Mount Hope Mayor Pat Garrett spotted the object on the skyline to the east of his home, which sits on a hill that overlooks the town. Becky Sullivan, executive director of the New River Gorge Convention and Visitors Bureau, says she'll be happy to speak with anyone about the encounter.  “Mount Hope is a very interesting historical community, no less because the reserve is located there, but it's also at the gateway to the middle section of the New River Gorge National Park,” she said. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/11/04/did-nations-first-ufo-report-originate-in-west-virginia/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Ever wondered how attending a Comic Con in Hamilton, Ontario, could turn into an unforgettable adventure? Scott takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the 2024 Hamilton Comic Con, capturing the vibrant atmosphere, dazzling costumes, and lively panels. Along the way, he shares his appreciation for the cooler autumn and winter seasons, reflects on the quirky topic of hurricane naming, and tells a hilarious story involving someone's unique final wish.But not all adventures are glamorous. Scott recounts his shocking stay at a budget Super 8 hotel in Mount Hope. From broken ice machines to blood-stained pillows, the experience was anything but pleasant. Despite the challenges, Scott manages to find humor in the situation, sharing how he navigated the questionable cleanliness and faulty amenities. This story serves as a humorous reminder that sometimes the cheapest option can lead to unexpected and cringe-worthy escapades.The episode takes a heartwarming turn with Scott's late-night fast food escapade and memorable fan encounters. Waiting 40 minutes at McDonald's and witnessing drunk kids doing cartwheels at Tim Horton's are just the tip of the iceberg. From celebrity encounters to setting boundaries with an overstayed guest, Scott's tales are a blend of humor, heart, and life lessons that you won't want to miss.Thank you for giving us a go, and hope you stick with us as we have some really amazing guest on and hole you have a laugh or two but no more than three. Support the showThank you for joining us on today's show, as always, we appreciate each and every one of you! Talk to you soon.X - @PodcastScottIG - Powers31911

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Achieve your dream of starting or growing your own small business with help from the experts at the WV SBDC…a new scholarship is available for WVU students in the landscape architecture or horticulture programs…and sign up for outdoor education programs offered at the Summit Bechtel Reserve…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV SBDC – Since 1983, the West Virginia Small Business Development Center and its network of partners have helped construct a statewide ecosystem to foster the spirit and success of thousands of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators.  The WV SBDC provides coaching, training, and tools for those wanting to start and grow a small business while fostering connections with entrepreneurs statewide. In 2023, the team helped support just over 2,700 jobs, a significant contribution to the local economy, and made a significant impact in the communities we serve. The WV SBDC team wants to help you achieve your dream of starting or growing your own small business. To learn more, visit wvsbdc.com and click “Become a client.” Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/the-west-virginia-small-business-development-center-5-years-of-small-business-growth-in-the-mountain-state/   #2 – From WVNLA – West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association announces a newly created scholarship for rising college freshmen. The George W. Longenecker Memorial Scholarship is available to rising freshmen accepted into the landscape architecture or horticulture programs at West Virginia University.  Recipients will receive full tuition reimbursement for four semesters while maintaining a 3.0 GPA with full credits in either the landscape architecture or horticultural programs. The scholarship will be renewable to the student each semester as long as they are in good standing with the requirements. Learn more: https://wvnla.org/news/announcing-a-new-scholarship/ #3 – From SUMMIT BSA – Looking to expand your outdoor skills? The Summit Bechtel Reserve offers a variety of training programs for the public, including a Certified Angler Instructor Course and Hunters Education Certification Program.  Located in Mount Hope, The Summit is a training, scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in the Boy Scouts of America and anyone who loves the outdoors. TO learn more or sign up for a course, visit summitbsa.org.  Read more: https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/training/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, July 12, 2024. The Office of Minority Affairs embarks on a listening tour throughout West Virginia…”What Makes You Wonderful” visits with The Greenbrier Goat, a pack service on the Greenbrier River Trail…and the New River Gorge CVB teams up with Midland Trail High School to launch a scavenger hunt, with big prizes up for grabs…on today's daily304.   #1 – From HHOMA – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs has launched a listening tour taking place throughout the state over the next few months. The HHOMA team intends to engage with community members and gather valuable feedback to address their needs. The tour will provide a forum for discussing issues that affect the state's minority populations. The issues raised at these forums are addressed by partner agencies, and policy recommendations are made to the legislature based on the discussions and feedback gathered across the state. Upcoming stops include Mount Hope, Parkersburg and Welch. Details will be posted on the agency's website and Facebook page. Learn more: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/news/Pages/HHOMA-launches-statewide-listening-tour.aspx   #2 – From WMYW –  What Makes You Wonderful spotlights Aaron Coleman, the innovative owner of The Greenbrier Goat. His service, the only one of its kind in the state, features a pack-goat-powered basecamp tailored for groups of cyclists and day hikers.  Coleman passionately believes in the therapeutic benefits of nature and animal companionship, providing a memorable and rejuvenating experience for all who visit. Whether you're cycling through scenic trails or embarking on a day hike, The Greenbrier Goat promises an adventure like no other. Check him out on Facebook, and tune into our podcast! Listen now: https://daily304.libsyn.com/wmyw-and-the-greenbrier-goat   #3 – From WVVA – The New River Gorge Convention and Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with sixth grade students from Midland Trail High School, have launched a scavenger hunt called, “North of the New.' The scavenger hunt will take participants through various locations north of the New River Gorge Bridge where they will search for hidden treasures, answer questions about what they see, and take photos at designated landmarks.  Those who complete the hunt are eligible to win the grand prize, which includes $500 in gift certificates and New River Gorge gear. Details are posted on the New River Gorge CVB's website. Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2024/07/01/new-river-gorge-cvb-launches-new-scavenger-hunt-tourism-campaign/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Life is full of changes. There are season changes, changes of scenery and sometimes we have a change of plans. That change of plans can come because of our doing or it can come to us when we didn't plan it or expect it. What do we do when it is the latter and how do we react to that change? And what about when our plans change because of the gospel? What does that even look like? Last week we began a new series at Mount Hope, A Life You Can be Proud Of, and we discovered that a life we can be proud of may look different than what the world would say is a life to be proud of. As we continue, we dive right back into 2 Corinthians to learn that sometimes our plans need to change in order for the gospel to go forward. We need to ask ourselves the pertinent question of whether or not we hold our plans loosely enough to be changed for Kingdom purposes and allow the Lord to teach us what that means.

NYC Council Members Carmen De La Rosa (District 10, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill), chair of the council's labor committee, and Pierina Ana Sanchez (District 14, University Heights South-Morris Heights, Mount Hope, Fordham Heights, University Heights North-Fordham, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill), chair of the council's housing committee, share details of their campaign for a capital investment that would direct more money toward permanently affordable housing.

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, technology editor Noah Newman talks to Ron Digman, a no-tiller from Mount Hope, Wis. about the planter technology investments and management it took to raise 96-bushel per acre soybeans, a yield that earned him second place in the 2022 Wisconsin Soybean Association Yield Contest.

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IrishFest Atlanta is this weekend. Join the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #634 at the festival for even more great Celtic music. Ed Yother, Ryan Roubison, Dervish, W. Ed Harris, The BorderCollies, Eimear Arkins, John Doyle, Dave Howard Coons, Ashley Davis Band, Olivia Bradley, The Inland Seas, Mànran, The Muckers, Roehind GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2023 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2023 episode.  Vote Now! You can also follow our playlists on Spotify and YouTube. These feature the top songs two weeks after the polls open. It also makes it easier for you to add these artists to your own playlists. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro: Robby Hilliard 0:11 - Ed Yother "Oak Cliff Road / O'Dowd's Pitch / Kitty on the Rail" from First Figure 4:39 - WELCOME 6:25 - Ryan Roubison "Kid on the Mountain" from Songs from the Willow Glen 9:00 - Dervish "The Galway Shawl" from The Great Irish Songbook 13:58 - W. 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You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Please email me. I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening or of a band that you saw recently. Email me at celticpodcast@gmail. Brad Comeau emailed: "Hi Marc, Kudos to you and your team for doing something great for music and for Celtic music in particular!!!

This time of year, we get to enjoy many different aromas around us. The smell of the first pumpkin latte of the season, that fresh apple pie that just came out of the oven or the scent of the cinnamon spice candle you just lit. Many pleasing aromas surround us. In the physical world, these pleasant scents add to our days and seasons. But what about on a spiritual level? It is vital to know what kind of fragrance we are giving off to those around us. As we celebrate Global Outreach here at Mount Hope during the month of October, it is a good time to examine ourselves as to what kind of aroma we are giving off to others. The Bible clearly talks about this spiritual aroma and how we are to be the fragrance of Christ to those around us. Listen in to this week's sermon to learn what God's Word has to say about your spiritual fragrance and how you can reach others through it.

There are many, many churches in our community and in our world. And we live in a culture that rates everything, and that includes churches too. It seems nothing in our culture is left unrated. People rate churches based on varying features. It might be the worship or the fellowship time or the sermons preached. But whatever the aspect, people all have something to say and an opinion to share. So how does a church gain a "high rating"? What does a healthy church actually look like? And is Mount Hope a healthy church? This week in our sermon, we learn what the word church means and how we as a body of believers can be a healthy church according to God's rating system and not ours.

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on "Biblical Apologetics" this weekend on "Encounter God's Truth."Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, "The Necessity of God's Word."In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect—and even more powerful than seeing a miracle!Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.May the Lord bless you during this week ahead!

We conclude our series on "Biblical Apologetics" this weekend on "Encounter God's Truth."Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, "The Necessity of God's Word."In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect—and even more powerful than seeing a miracle!Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.May the Lord bless you during this week ahead!

After the best winter and spring ever, the best summer in Tahoe ever continues its run with a return of rain and mind-blowing hero dirt. @pow_bot and @trail_whisperer go mano a mano and catch up on a variety of topics including crazy weather and its relation to the Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption, nature's signs of a big upcoming winter and the chances of an El Niño season, the “Amish bike” versus the Rumspringa (e-bike), an epidemic of bears getting hit by cars in Lake Tahoe, the migration of a wolfpack into the southern Sierra Nevada, preparing for 150 miles of new singletrack north of Truckee and an audience poll: do you wash your bike after every ride or do you just ride it dirty?1:30 – Hero dirt in Tahoe in August! The encyclopedia of brown pow.3:45 – Pow Bot gives Trail Whisperer a D.I.A t-shirt. Director of the Dirt Intelligence Agency.5:00 – Trail Whisperer flagging new trail out by Boca, finding an old crosscut saw.7:00 – Working for Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and the Connected Communities project.10:00 – Ground truthing new trail using a clinometer.11:30 – The Verdi deer herd and their migratory paths.13:00 – Brief uninformed history of Truckee – Gray's Crossing and Coburn Station.14:00 – Hurricane Hilary drenches southern California and Nevada.15:00 – Donate to Maui Strong to help people who lost everything in the wildfire.18:30 – The Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption and its effect on weather in North America.23:30 – Are Lake Tahoe and Reno going to have an El Nino winter?24:40 – Nature's signs of a big winter coming29:00 – Lake Tahoe and an epidemic of bears getting hit by cars. 31:30 – The brain check – like a chain check, but for tourist brains.34:00 – Pro Tips – Do you ride your bike dirty or do you wash your mountain bike regularly?40:00 – The Amish bike aka muscle bike aka push bike vs the ebike aka the Rumspringa46:00 – Riding Martis in mid-August after 3 inches of rain. ALL TIME CONDITIONS.48:00 – Pow Bot takes a break from drinking alcohol.51:45 – The deeply ingrained culture of mountain biking and alcohol consumption.53:00 – Tyrolian Downhill – originally called the Chinese Downhill. 58:00 – The migration of a gray wolf pack into the southern Sierra Nevada.1:05:00 – Sendy send of the week goes to Nate Arnold and Keegan Swenson at Leadville. 1:11:00 – Pow Bot skis pow on Mount Elbert on May 5, Mount Hope couloir, A-Basin and Loveland Pass. 1:14:30 – Shout out to Matt Garrett – heal fast!

People told Whittney Carter joining Mount Hope Elementary would feel like joining a family and, she says, those people were right. In her first year as principal she is settling into a new school, a new home and much more. "Relationships are what's most important," she says. "And together we'll figure it all out." go.FZSD.us/FORTiTUDEonair Fort Zumwalt School District fz.k12.mo.us

We have all been caught in a storm at one time or another. Maybe it was just a hard rain or maybe something more serious, like a hurricane, that we needed to take cover from. Regardless, we all know that some storms can be scary and even dangerous at times. We can become frantic during them. But what if walking through a storm can refine you as a person? As believers, that is what a storm in life can do for us. This week at Mount Hope we begin a new sermon series in the book of 1 John, Walking with Jesus in the Stormy World. In our first week we already see what John is trying to teach us about the storms of life and the storms we face as a church. But we also see how in that very same storm, joy can be found and made complete when our faith is certain in Christ.

This time of year at Mount Hope, we like to take time to highlight our Compassion Ministry. And at the same time, as we continue in our sermon series, Story of Scripture, we see what God's response is when the covenants that we have been learning about, are broken. We see how compassion comes in when it comes to our walk with Christ. And in turn we learn how that compassion reaches out to those around us in this broken world.

As Black History Month draws to a close, revisit our conversation with Judge Melissa DuBose '90, a product of Providence in every sense.She grew up in the Mount Hope section of Providence, R.I., before attending Providence College. She taught history in Providence Public Schools before turning to a career in law. She is an associate judge on the Rhode Island District Court, a member of Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation, and a National Alumni Association award recipient. In this episode, DuBose weighs in on important questions like representation in the judiciary, the characteristics of a good judge, and the performance of the Friars men's basketball team.Read more about DuBose in Providence College Magazine.Please note: This episode was recorded before the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. We discuss the vacancy on the court, but not Jackson specifically.Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube.  Visit Providence College on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn.

Have you ever listened to a podcast interview and thought to yourself how disengaged you feel from the speaker?  Did it feel like all they were interested in is your money and encouraging you to buy their product, service, or book? This week Michelle talks about how if all you want to get out of podcast interviews is an opportunity to sell, then they are not for you.   She shares real truths about how your priority needs to be your intention and your message, not your bottom line. In This Episode, Michelle Talks About Podcast interviews are not all about selling What is the reason behind why you want to sell? How you can sell on a podcast without selling on a podcast  Links Mentioned Legal Launch Lab  Mount Hope by Kellie Wolf  

I am so thrilled to have author, Kellie Woolf back on the Coffee with Keith podcast. Kellie's debut novel, Mount Hope launched on June 21, 2022.  This fabulous story is set in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas.  As a fierce supporter and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Kellie is a s strong advocate for all, including her transgender daughter.  She believes three things are designed innately for everyone, faith, hope and love.  Mount Hope is a story that incorporates these human experiences along with the message that you don't have to choose between a relationship with Jesus or one in being true to yourself.  You can have both.In this Table Talks episode, Kellie and I chat about the responses to the book, where she is now on your faith journey, and her plans for her future writing projects.  You don't want to miss this fantastic chat. To connect with Kellie:https://www.facebook.com/kellie.woolfhttps://instagram.com/kelliewoolfhttps://twitter.com/kelliekwoolfGrab your coffee, have seat at my table, and let's chat on this episode of Coffee with Keith.Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional nor am I a licensed therapist.  If you need either of those services, please consult a local professional.Be sure to check out the CONFLICT course!To connect with me on Instagram, visit here.To visit my website and learn moreSupport the podcast with just a $5 monthly gift and you can cancel at anytime.  Click Here.Grab Your FREE copy of 5 Questions Mixed Orientation Couples should ask.10 Questions you should ask yourself before coming out: Free Guide sheet.FREE Towardations to help with mindset Free: 7 Journal prompts for bisexualsHow to Handle Conflict: Digital Course"Coming Out" : 1-on-1 CoachingThe Queer Life: 1-on-1 Coaching for any season of life"Jumpstart your Healing: Bridging the gap between  faith and identity" 1-on-1 Coaching"Bisexual Relationship Coaching"-Couple's Coaching Although I limit the number of folks I work with individually each month, it still remains one of my favorite things I do. For over 30+ years I have worked with people either in person or online, helping them navigate the troubles of life, specifically around sexual identity and faith. With that in mind, I want to encourage you to check out the links in the show notes and see how you and I can work together. You can also visit www.JKeithBrown.com and look under coaching. There are three ways to support this podcast: 1) Give it a honest 5-star rating and review on whatever platform you use, 2) share the podcast with your friends, and 3) join the $5 a month membership on Patreon. Thanks and blessings, Keith

Polarization. Gun shootings. Politics just for politics. It's all frustrating, scary, and leaves you wondering, can we ever navigate away from it as planet again? Maybe, maybe not, but you never know unless you try. And, it starts with one conversation at a time. It's time for empathy, understanding, and conversations, as hard as that might be, but what's the alternative - another mass shooting? Live from Colorado Springs, Mother of a transgender child and amazing advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community, Kellie Woolf joins me for a candid conversation about having one conversation at a time with those you just don't think you might could have a conversation with in these times that test all of our ability to be civil to one another. About Kellie Kellie Woolf's debut novel, Mount Hope, is set in Topeka, Kansas,where she was born and raised. While she now lives in Colorado With her husband, Steve, and her cat Figgy, Topeka will always be home. She graduated from Seaman High School, and all other children were born at Stormont Vail hospital. Mount Hope Cemetery is the resting place for precious family members, and as a young adult, her first employment experiences crisscrossed the city. Kellie has been a fierce supporter and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Multiple family members on every side, dear friends and herself belong. In this human experience, she believes three things are designed innately for everyone: faith, hope, and love. In this work, she presents all three, with the greatest of these being love. While she is serious about her family, faith, and social justice,you can usually find her laughing with friends and exploring nature. Her adventures include marrying Steve, raising three children, and adopting two teenagers—to say nothing of evading London's subway bombs in 2005, competing in Irish Hard shoe dancing, and being a contestant on Ellen's Game of Games. She is currently acting as co director of a non-profit organization that offers healing and inspiration to today's weary teachers and is working on her second novel. Connect With Kellie Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn You can also listen to the podcast on…

Forecasting the future is no small task. In this episode of Dairy Stream, Iowa dairy farmer Christina Zuiderveen shares how the dairy community can prepare for the next ten years of dairy. New Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza dives into the topics below with Christina: 3:12: What was happening with Christina and her farm ten years ago in 2013 4:59: What issues will be top of mind from 2023 to 2033 11:13: What are the top concerns that we need to start working on right now 12:21: What have you automated and what are your plan for automation 14:08: What will relationships look like in the next ten years 15:52: How should a farm and/or processor communicate about expansion goals 17:20: What opportunities do you see in the next ten years 21:27: How can farms prepare for challenges and opportunities 22:40: How can dairy businesses better support farms 25:43: How can we have a better relationship with our policymakers 26:35: What trends should dairy be tracking outside of agriculture 29:20: What advice do you have for dairymen and women to be successful Special thanks to Compeer Financial for sponsoring this episode. About the guest, Christina Zuiderveen Christina grew up on dairy farms in both California and Michigan. She moved to Iowa in 2012 with her husband, Nate.  They milk 2,700 at their home farm, Black Soil Dairy, in Iowa and also work with her brother, Tim den Dulk, at two sites in South Dakota, Dakota Plains and Mount Hope. With all three sites, they milk about 15,000 cows. Christina has served on the Central Plains Dairy Association board and currently serving on the Iowa State Dairy Association Board and school board of their Christian School. Christina also had the privilege of testifying before the Senate Ag Subcommittee on milk price reform. Along with being a farmer and wife, she is also a mother of three children. Learn more about the Dairy Strong conference Jan. 18-19 2023 here. This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. 

The Dairy Streamlet is a new, condensed version of Dairy Stream that takes the long episode and covers just the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interests you and you' like to learn more, we encourage you to listen to the Jan. 18 episode.  Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza asks three questions to dairy farmer, Christina Zuiderveen, about her top concerns for the next ten years in dairy, how farmers should prepare and advice to be successful. Special thanks to Compeer Financial for sponsoring this episode. About the guest, Christina Zuiderveen Christina grew up on dairy farms in both California and Michigan. She moved to Iowa in 2012 with her husband, Nate.  They milk 2,700 at their home farm, Black Soil Dairy, in Iowa and also work with her brother, Tim den Dulk, at two sites in South Dakota, Dakota Plains and Mount Hope. With all three sites, they milk about 15,000 cows. Christina has served on the Central Plains Dairy Association board and currently serving on the Iowa State Dairy Association Board and school board of their Christian School. Christina also had the privilege of testifying before the Senate Ag Subcommittee on milk price reform. Along with being a farmer and wife, she is also a mother of three children. Learn more about the Dairy Strong conference Jan. 18-19 here, use promocode DAIRYSTREAM to receive 10 percent off your registration. This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

A little bit about Greg White: I am excited to be in Elkins, working in a great community with this fantastic radio station. I started in radio in 1983, as a high school kid. I have been part-time, and full-time, in radio since that year. I've worked in Beckley, Mount Hope, Oak Hill, and Charleston. There's really nothing in radio I haven't done. As much as I enjoy playing music, my absolute favorite thing in radio is Play by Play. I've been doing High School and College football and basketball play by play since 1990. As part of a team in Charleston, we won the “Best Play by Play Broadcast” award 6 years in a row… and I won the individual “Best Play By Play Announcer” a few years ago. I've done high school sports in Beckley, Shady Spring, Charleston, and most recently, Tygarts Valley. For two years, I was the play by play guy for WV State University, and am part of the MetroNews Sports Team for the annual Mountain East Conference Basketball Tournament. I am also honored to be a Retired Senior Master Sergeant from the US Air Force, with nearly 28 years of service. I served part time for a few years and ended my career an active duty capacity with the WV Air National Guard. I was fortunate to maintain my part-time radio career during my military service, and am proud to have served this state and country. I have been married to my amazing wife, Diana, since 2019. We are die-hard WVU Mountaineer football and basketball fans, and I've been a fan of the New England Patriots since 1975. So you'll find us watching sports in the fall and winter… and spending our summers out by the firepit. I've lived most of my life in Fayette County, but moved to this area about a year ago… and am loving every minute of it. It's beautiful here and the people are some of the nicest I've ever met. I will be here every weekday morning from 6am until 10am… and will even visit with you on the weekends… playing Elkins Greatest Hits on 94.7 WELK. Source: https://947welk.com/gregwhite/

Nate and Todd take a terrifying look into Shawn's birth city, as they discuss one of the largest and most haunted cemeteries in the state...Mount Hope Cemetery (Logansport, Indiana)!!!

When Kellie sent an audition tape to be on Ellen DeGeneres' Game of Games in 2018, she was a teacher, making the tape with her students hoping to be be selected to be on this fun game show. She had an abundance of creative energy. At the time, Kellie was passionately working on writing a fiction book dedicated to Matthew Shepard and the LGTBQ+ community. Time went by, however, and no call came about the audition tape. Kellie said that eventually she almost forgot about the tape.  Over the years, Kellie's adopted son, Chris, had many struggles with addiction. When the pandemic hit in 2020, he was desperately trying to put his life back together, but the isolation during the early days of COVID became too much for him. Kellie suspected that her son relapsed. The combination of the isolation of the pandemic and the overwhelming nature of addiction was too much for him. In the summer of 2020, Chris died by suicide. In her overwhelming grief, Kellie found herself unable to even get off of the couch. She didn't want to shower or care for herself. Her creative nature was completely gone. The book writing stopped. Then something unexpected happened. After 2 years, Game of Games invited her to be a contestant. Instinctively, she wanted turn them down, but Kellie knew in her heart that God and Chris were behind this - it was not random. Kellie was ‘supposed' to be on that show. During that trip to California, something truly amazing happened. Kellie could feel Chris beside her pushing her along, comforting her. The healing certainly did not end in California, but it did ever so quietly begin there. Forcing herself to get up and smile opened up her heart again. Her creativity blossomed again. She started writing that book again complete with a cameo appearance by Chris at the end. Now, Kellie will be the first one to tell you that she is not healed, and that, in fact, she is far from it, but she is moving forward with Chris right beside her. She finished and published her book, Mount Hope, which is available here on Amazon. Kellie focuses on sharing love and compassion to as many people as she can reach and is now an inspiration to many.

Mount Hope Elementary welcomes home one of their own. Dr. Teah Kelly says the school office staff greeted her with a series of yearbooks open to pages featuring pictures of the student they remember, who is now their new Principal. 8.17.22

Tammy is the Family Sales Counselor for Mount Hope and Roselawn Cemeteries in Champaign. Contact• Email Steve at steve@holstein.co or visit holstein.co/contact/• Get the newsletter at holstein.co/newsletter• Follow the show on Facebook.Rate and review• In Apple podcasts please give it a bunch of stars and leave a review. On other devices please visit https://bit.ly/HoCoPodchaser

In this interview, we discuss the many challenges couples face when dealing with this kind of loss. After the suicide of their son, Chris, in 2020, Kellie and her husband had to retrace their path forward. Through her story, she gives precious tips on how to work on the relationship and ways that help keep the family together after a tragic loss. Kellie is the author of the recently published novel, “Mount Hope,” which she describes as her ‘love letter to the LGBTQ+ community.' Find Kellie here: https://kelliewoolf.com/ Find the book on Amazon, where I have an affiliate account. This means that I get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. It's a way to support my work: https://amzn.to/3uJU43n Visit my page www.understandsuicide.com Enroll in my course "How to help suicidal people." https://bit.ly/3klNZ7n Find my book "Understanding suicide: living with loss, paths to prevention:” https://amzn.to/2ANczuR If you need to talk, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on their website or phone: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Phone: 800-273-8255 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paula-fontenelle/message

What happens when a Mom says, "That's ok, you are who you are and I accept that!"? You get an amazing author who is giving out HOPE. Her debut novel, Mount Hope, takes readers on journey where a murder victim and Jesus have a conversation that could change the world...something we all need right now. A little change and empathy to let LGBTQ people just be themselves. About Kellie Kellie Woolf's debut novel, Mount Hope, is set in Topeka, Kansas,where she was born and raised. While she now lives in Colorado With her husband, Steve, and her cat Figgy, Topeka will always be home. She graduated from Seaman High School, and all other children were born at Stormont Vail hospital. Mount Hope Cemetery is the resting place for precious family members, and as a young adult, her first employment experiences crisscrossed the city. Kellie has been a fierce supporter and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Multiple family members on every side, dear friends and herself belong. In this human experience, she believes three things are designed innately for everyone: faith, hope, and love. In this work, she presents all three, with the greatest of these being love. While she is serious about her family, faith, and social justice,you can usually find her laughing with friends and exploring nature. Her adventures include marrying Steve, raising three children, and adopting two teenagers—to say nothing of evading London's subway bombs in 2005, competing in Irish Hard shoe dancing, and being a contestant on Ellen's Game of Games. She is currently acting as co director of a non-profit organization that offers healing and inspiration to today's weary teachers and is working on her second novel. Connect With http://www.kelliewoolf.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/tyler.schrenk.3 (Facebook) http://www.instagram.com/kelliewoolf (Instagram) http://www.twitter.com/kelliekwoolf (Twitter) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2RBmUxZ ()https://bit.ly/2UxP9zN ()   https://spoti.fi/2JpvCfg ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/the-coming-out-lounge ()   http://tun.in/pjtKR ()https://bit.ly/30kT4kL ()   https://bit.ly/2FVH55j ()  

Kellie Woolf joins Michelle to discuss her new book, Mount Hope, and the story behind it. Mount Hope is a suspense thriller centered around the murder of a gay man and his conversation with Jesus. Michelle and Kellie also discuss acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community and how many struggle with their faith. Kellie's book will inspire you to appreciate what you have in life and to remember that no matter who you are, Jesus loves you.    Michelle Talks About LGBTQ+ & Faith Mount Hope, Kellie's Book Christian Love Links Mentioned   Kellie Woolf's Website Mount Hope Book

Welcome aboard for another crazy episode! Today on the train we step into a familiar world…or should we say .. Worlds? A couple episodes ago we did some mass disappearances and you know we love some true crime so today we sort  of combine the two. You see, for the mass disappearances episode there was one case that kept popping up. Now this was interesting to us because we've had that particular case on our list of shows to do for some time now. We figured this would be a good time to go ahead and finally do it. Today we are talking about the disappearance of the Sodder children.  The incident happened on Christmas Eve in 1945 in Fayetteville, West Virginia. George and Jenny Sodder lived with 9 of their 10 children. At the time, the oldest son was off fighting in WW2. The night of the incident, Jennie was awoken three times.   First, at 12:30 a.m., she was awoken by a phone call during which she could hear a woman's voice she didnt recognize asking for a name she didn't know, as well as glasses clinking in the background. Jennie told the caller she had reached the wrong number, later recalling the woman's "weird laugh". As she did, she noticed that some of the lights were still on and the curtains hadn't been closed, two things the children normally did when they stayed up later than their parents. Marion had fallen asleep on the living room couch, so Jennie assumed the other children ,who had stayed up later, had gone back up to the attic where they slept. She closed the curtains, turned out the lights, and returned to bed. She then went back to bed only to be startled by a loud bang and a rolling noise on the roof. She soon dozed off again and finally awoke an hour later at around 130, to see the house engulfed in smoke. She found that the room George used for his office was on fire, around the telephone line and fuse box.   Those are pretty much the facts that can be proven for the most part. Everything else…well it's strange to say the least.   George and Jennie made it out of that fire, as did Sylvia, just a toddler at the time. Also two of their teenage children, Marion and George Jr, made it out. 23 year old John rounded out the kids that made it out alive. Or did he? John said in his first police interview after the fire that he went up to the attic to alert his siblings sleeping there, though he later changed his story to say that he only called up there and did not actually see them. The children remaining inside were Maurice 14 , Martha 12, Louis 9, Jennie 8, and Betty 5. According to accounts, Marion, ran to the neighbors house to call the fire department because their phone was not working. A driver on the nearby road had also seen the flames and called from a nearby tavern; they too were unsuccessful either because they could not reach the operator or because the phone there turned out to be broken. It was Christmas Eve and I've read that the police chief sent everyone home to their families. She couldn't get an answer so another neighbor went to find the fire chief and let him know what was happening.    While this was going on, George, who climbed an outside wall, barefoot, to get to the attic and Jennie tried desperately to save their other children. This is where some of the strange things happen. First off neither of the Sodders trucks would start, despite having worked perfectly during the previous day.. Then their ladder was found to be mysteriously missing. Because of the family not being able to get help from the neighbor and their trucks oddly not starting when they tried to leave to look for the fire chief, help didn't arrive until 8am, almost 7 hours later. The fire department is just 2 miles from the home. The fire department was low on manpower due to the war and relying on individual firefighters to call each other. Chief F.J. Morris said the next day that the already slow response was further hampered by his inability to drive the fire truck, requiring that he wait until someone who could drive was available. Because he was fucking drunk; partying at a local pub, celebrating Christmas Eve. Oh, and one of the firefighters was Jennie's brother, their children's uncle.   The fire was initially blamed on faulty wiring, even though the Sodders claim there had never been any kind of issues with the electrical wiring before. In fact, A visitor to the house, seeking work, went around to the back of the house and warned George that a pair of fuse boxes would "cause a fire someday." George was puzzled by the observation, since he had just had the house rewired when an electric stove was installed, and the local electric company had said afterwards it was safe.   During the investigation something happened that makes this case the crazy thing that we are talking about. 5 of the Sodder children allegedly perished in the fire but the body's were never found. The fire chief told them the fire had cremated the bodies. Jennie asked a crematorium worker if that was possible, the worker told Jennie that bones remain even after bodies are burned at 2,000 degrees for two hours. The Sodder home only took 45 minutes to burn to the ground. So we did a little fact checking about this and there is a lot of argument about whether a house fire can burn bones to ash, but, it seems like those who have degrees and a bunch of letters after their name all agree that a house fire typically will not burn hot enough to get rid of bones. Also another thing we found is that even during cremations bones do not actually turn to dust. In fact after being incinerated at usually between 1800-2000°f, for about 2 hours, the bones are the only thing left. Now, the bones are not the same, granted, as with all the heat, it destroys the structure of the bone but does not turn it to ash. The ashes you receive are actually the bones of the deceased that have been put into what is essentially a big mixer, to pulverize them into dust. So enjoy that thought.    At any rate, due to what the experts said, the family did not believe that the other children simply burned up in the fire. They believed something else happened to the kids. But what else could have happened?   What else would lead one to think something possibly nefarious happened? Well according to some reports, some strange things happened in the lead up to the fire. One strange thing that happened was that in the months before the fire a "ominous drifter, hinted at doom '' We're assuming it was like Friday the 13th…the guy just points and goes…you're all dooooooomed, doomed! Whatever happened it sounds funny.    A few weeks earlier, not too far out from the incident, an angry insurance salesman berated George, telling him that his house was going to go up in smoke and his children would be destroyed as a retaliation for his criticisms of Mussolini in the mostly Italian immigrant community. Actually he said "the dirty remarks you have been making about Mussolini." If it was a sales tactic, it definitely needs work, otherwise, it's oddly specific! Also a bus driver came forward and spoke of how she saw "fireballs" being thrown into the roof of the house, could that be the noise she heard?   In the weeks before Christmas that year, George's older sons had also noticed a strange car parked along the main highway through town, its occupants watching the younger Sodder children as they returned from school.   What about the man who cut off the telephone lines at the Sodder residence? Someone witnessed him taking away a block and tackle used to remove car engines during the fire. He admitted to the theft but answered that he had no part in starting the fire; he had just wanted to cut off the power lines but instead clipped the telephone line. He was let go, and no records exist identifying him or questioning why he wanted to cut lines to steal a block and tackle.    Then on top of that you have the incidents on the night of the fire. There was the phone call and then the noise on the roof and she woke up to smoke in the house. Put all that together, and one could see where people may start to form some theories that this was more than just a tragic house fire.  You know we love a good conspiracy theory as much as the next folks…well at least Moody does.    Not only that, sightings of the children started almost immediately. For starters, locals reported seeing the 5 children in a car that was driving past and watching the fire. Then the next morning a woman operating a truck stop claimed she saw the children come in for breakfast with 4 Italian speaking adults.  Once pictures began to circulate, more sightings came in. a woman said that she saw four of the children (where was the fifth?) in the company of four adults at a hotel in South Carolina.  Which could lend credence to the truck stop story, which also mentioned 4 adults.    Armed with all these facts, George and Jennie went back to the police and demanded to have the fire further investigated. But the police refused, claiming that the coroner's inquiry determined that no crime had been committed.   This is when George and Jennie decided they would continue the search on their own.   George would constantly go and dig through the rubble trying to find something. At one point his searching seemed to find the first evidence of the children. He found what appeared to be an internal organ and also some small pieces of bone. They were sent for testing and the tests revealed that the "organ" was a cow's liver, and that the bones were from someone older than any of the missing children. The small bone fragments that were unearthed were determined to have been human vertebrae. The bone fragments were sent to Marshall T. Newman, a specialist at the Smithsonian Institution. They were confirmed to be lumbar vertebrae, all from the same person. "Since the transverse recesses are fused, the age of this individual at death should have been 16 or 17 years", Newman's report said. "The top limit of age should be about 22 since the centra, which normally fuse at 23, are still unfused". Thus, given this age range, it was not very likely that these bones were from any of the five missing children, since the oldest, Maurice, had been 14 at the time (although the report allowed that vertebrae of a boy his age sometimes were advanced enough to appear to be at the lower end of the range). Also the bones show no sign of being affected in any way by the fire. It was speculated that the bone fragments were mixed in with some dirt brought in to help fill in the basement. Later, Tinsley supposedly confirmed that the bone fragments had come from a cemetery in nearby Mount Hope, but could not explain why they had been taken from there or how they came to be at the fire site. The Smithsonian returned the bone fragments to George in September 1949, according to its records; their current location is unknown.  As far as the liver, it is said that a private investigator found out that the liver was put there by the fire chief at some point in hopes the family would find it and accept the idea that the kids perished in the fire.  George sometimes made his own sightings. On one occasion, George saw a magazine photo of a group of young ballet dancers in New York City, one of whom looked like his missing daughter Betty. He drove all the way to the girl's school, where his repeated demands to see the girl himself were refused.   The investigation and its findings attracted national attention, and the West Virginia Legislature held two hearings on the case in 1950. Afterwards, however, Governor Okey L. Patteson and state police superintendent W.E. Burchett told the Sodders the case was "hopeless" and closed it at the state level. The FBI decided it had jurisdiction as a possible interstate kidnapping, but dropped the case after two years of following fruitless leads.   After this second official investigation ended, George and Jennie continued their search.   George followed up on many leads on his own including heading to St Louis where a woman claimed Martha was being held in a convent but nothing came of that. Another woman in Texas claimed that she overheard two other patrons making incriminating remarks about a fire that happened on Christmas Eve in West Virginia several years before. Again nothing here proved significant.    At one point George heard that a relative of Jennies who lived in Florida had children that looked exactly like his had. He went down there to check it out and only when the relative was able to prove the children were his that George would leave it alone.         In 1967, George went to the Houston area to investigate another tip. A woman there had written to the family, saying that Louis had revealed his true identity to her one night after having too much to drink. She believed that he and Maurice were both living in Texas somewhere. However, George and his son-in-law, Grover Paxton, were unable to speak with her. Police there were able to help them find the two men she had indicated, but they denied being the missing sons. Paxton said years later that doubts about that denial lingered in George's mind for the rest of his life.   That same year the family would receive something pretty crazy. A photo showed up in the mail one day. The photo showed a man that appeared to be around his early 30s with strikingly similar features as their son Louis had had.    Written on the back of the photo was this:               Louis Sodder I love brother Frankie Ilil boys A90132 or 35   Interesting…. Very interesting.    The photo was in an envelope postmarked central city Kentucky. There was no return address.    The Sodders hired a private detective to go to Central city and try and track down where this letter came from and follow this lead. The private detective headed to Central city and guess what he fucking found….. well no one will ever know because after he left he was never heard from again. He never reported back to the Sodders and they were unable to ever locate him. Did he disappear with their money or was he made to sleep with the fishes?   Unfortunately, this took a pretty heavy toll on George. He said in an interview the following year that the lack of information had been "like hitting a rock wall—we can't go any further". "Time is running out for us", he admitted in another interview around that time. "But we only want to know. If they did die in the fire, we want to be convinced. Otherwise, we want to know what happened to them".   George would pass a year later in 1969 believing that his children were never killed in that fire and they were still out there someplace.    After this the rest of the family would continue to search and publicize the case. The only one that would not get involved was John. John believed that the family should accept what happened and all move on with their lives. Jennie stayed in the family home and built a fence around it and added rooms. She wore black for the mourning for the rest of her life and tended the garden at the site of the former house.    These are basically the facts as we know them. Since there's not much in the way of actual forensic evidence in this case, there's no way of telling for sure what happened as far as the children's bodies being burned. Obviously the investigation was quick, taking only 2 hours, and there wasn't a ton of forensic detective work back then. Plus DNA testing wasn't a thing. And just in general investigating wasn't generally as thorough as it is these days.   The surviving Sodder children, joined by their own children, along with older Fayetteville residents, have theorized that the Sicilian Mafia was trying to extort money from George and the children may have been taken by someone who knew about the planned arson and said they would be safe if they left the house. They were possibly taken back to Italy. If the children had survived all those years and were aware that their parents and siblings had survived too, the family believes, they may have avoided contact in order to keep them from harm.   Sylvia Sodder Paxton, the youngest of the surviving Sodder siblings, died in 2021. She was in the house on the night of the fire, which she said was her earliest memory. "I was the last one of the kids to leave home", she told the Gazette-Mail in 2013. She and her father would stay up late, talking about what might have happened. "I experienced their grief for a long time". She believed that her siblings survived that night, and assisted with efforts to find them and publicize the case. Her daughter said in 2006: "She promised my grandparents she wouldn't let the story die, that she would do everything she could".   George and Jennie passed out flyers and put up a billboard on route 16 in Fayetteville. The Sodders purchased the billboard in 1952. It featured black-and-white photographs of each missing child and an account of the fire with a $5000 reward that was increased to $10,000. It was taken down shortly after Jennie's death in 1989. It read:  “After thirty years, it's not too late to investigate. So what happened to the children if they didn't die in the fire? Well there's a few  theories but nothing solid.   One of the biggest questions is how someone could abduct 5 children with nobody being woken up. Well truecrimefiles.com say of that question:             "One of the most puzzling questions is how the actual alleged abduction took place. How did the kidnapper(s) get the five children out of the house, considering that the eldest sister was asleep on the sofa in the living room and the parents were asleep in a bedroom less than 20 feet away? Surely at least one of the children would have made some noise had a stranger (or even someone known to the family) come into the house and taken them away. There is at least one scenario that may have happened that would solve this specific puzzle. One of the chores the two boys were told to do was to attend to the family's handful of farm animals.”   On a side note, Marion, the oldest daughter, had been working at a dime store in downtown Fayetteville, and she surprised three of her younger sisters—Martha, Jennie, and Betty—with new toys she had bought for them. The younger children were so excited that they asked their mother if they could stay up past what would have been their usual bedtime.   At 10 p.m., Jennie told them they could stay up a little later, as long as the two oldest boys who were still awake, 14-year-old Maurice and his 9-year-old brother Louis, remembered to put the cows in and feed the chickens before going to bed themselves.    ”It is possible that all five of the children left the house to perform these chores (the three girls went along to watch) and were taken once they were outside and away from the house."   But an even bigger question would be why would someone do this. Many people believe that it had to do with George's and his background.    George immigrated from Italy and changed his last name from Soddu to Sodder upon arrival. Nobody really knows why he came to America or the circumstances behind his immigration. He would never discuss the issues and whenever it was brought up he would change the conversation. So that's kind of strange. Also George owned a coal trucking business, and at that time the coal industry was under a lot of pressure from the mafia. That plus his little known about past, have lead many people to speculate about mafia involvement in the crime.    Another theory suggests the kids were abducted by an illegal child-selling agency similar to Georgia Tann's with help from the local police. And remember that insurance guy George argued with, the guy that warned that their house would burn and the children would vanish. He was also a member of the coroner's jury which ruled the fire accidental. Leading many to suspect foul play.   For those of you wondering, For more than 20 years, Georgia Tann ran the Tennessee Children's Home Society, where she and an elaborate network of co-conspirators kidnapped and abused children to sell them off to wealthy adoptive parents at a steep profit. This is too crazy a story to not talk about a little here because if there was a network similar to this operating in that area, it seemed like another plausible theory.    Beulah George "Georgia" Tann was born in 1891 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Named for her father, a powerful judge, she hoped to follow in his footsteps and practice law. Instead, her domineering father forbade it, and she instead pursued a career in social work — one of the few socially acceptable positions for a woman of her means.   She first went to work in Mississippi, but she was soon fired for inappropriately removing children from impoverished homes without cause. She made her way to Texas, where it's believed she adopted her daughter, June, in 1922. Later, in 1923, she adopted Ann Atwood Hollinsworth, a woman believed to be Tann's longtime same-sex partner. It was common at the time for same-sex couples to use adult adoption as a means of transferring property or inheritances.   Tann then moved on to Memphis, where her father used his political connections to secure a new job for her as executive secretary at the Memphis branch of the Tennessee Children's Home Society in 1922.   By 1929, she had staged a takeover and named herself executive director.   Tann's scheme coincided with a sharp increase in families looking to adopt kids In the 1900s and 1910s, formalized adoptions were fairly rare, but in the 1920s adoption began to be marketed as a shortcut to societal improvement. According to one ad from the National Home Finding Society, adopting would "reduce divorces, banditry, murder, and control births, fill all the churches and do real missionary work at home and abroad, exchanging immigrants for Americans and stopping some of the road leading to war."   At the time, the theory of eugenics — that is, the controlling of the reproduction of genetically "inferior" people through sterilization — was popular. The movement claimed that people of better genetic endowment were subject to greater infertility. It became important in adoption not just to get babies but to get the best babies. A campaign to explain the superiority of adoption was launched.   This new outlook, along with the popularization of baby formula, helped Tann's baby-trafficking business grow. Suddenly, nonnursing mothers could easily and affordably feed their babies. The demand for adoptable infants rose, especially among busy, successful women.   Tann was calculated in her approach and targeted the rich and famous, who paid premium prices for their adopted children. Actors, authors, and entertainers, including Dick Powell and June Allyson, Lana Turner, Pearl S. Buck, Smiley Burnette, and New York Gov. Herbert Lehman, all adopted Tann babies. In 1947, Joan Crawford adopted twins, Cathy and Cindy, from Tann.   Stealing children wasn't a small side business. During the 21 years Tann ran the Children's Home Society, it's believed she made more than $1 million from taking and selling children — about $11 million in today's money. And she didn't do it alone.   Tann's extensive child-trafficking operation required connections, and she quickly linked up with E.H. "Boss" Crump, who ran a powerful Tennessee political machine. Crump offered Tann protections in exchange for kickbacks.   To kidnap and traffic her victims, Tann paid off a network of social workers, police officers, doctors, and lawyers. Some kidnapped children from preschools, churches, and playgrounds for her. Kidnappers preyed on poor children and families who didn't have the means to fight back. Tann's coconspirators were authority figures — people not to be contradicted — so children often went with them willingly. Sometimes, Tann would approach families and offer medical or other help. Tann would tell parents she could get their children into a clinic at no cost, but if they came along as well they'd be charged a large bill.   In the era before internet and with few phones, Tann relied on her network of spotters. They alerted Tann to children on riverbanks, in shantytowns, or walking home from school. She drove up in her big black car and offered them rides.   Tann was also in cahoots with a local judge who helped procure children, specifically from impoverished single or widowed mothers. One of her most high profile coconspirators was Judge Camille Kelley, who presided over the juvenile court in Shelby County, Tennessee, for 30 years.   "She had a stooge down in the welfare department when someone would apply for assistance, this person would get their name, and get in touch with Camille Kelley," Robert Taylor, an investigator, said in a 1992 interview with "60 Minutes."   In 1950, Taylor, a local lawyer, was asked by newly elected Gov. Gordon Browning to do an in-depth investigation into Children's Home Society and Tann. "Camille Kelley would send a deputy out to pick them up and award custody to Georgia Tann," he added.   Tennessee law required children to be adopted in state for a fee of $7, about $75 in today's money. But Tann moved her "merchandise" at $1,000 per head — $10,000 today. When the state finally investigated, the report on the Children's Home Society, the Browning report, found that Tann conducted "private" adoptions and pocketed up to 90% of the fee. She would gouge prospective parents on everything from travel costs, to home visits, and attorney's fees.   The report also detailed how children were then spirited away from the Home Society in the middle of the night to avoid detection by authorities who weren't in the know or others who might ask too many questions. Her "nurses" had regular circuits to New York and California, though she shipped to all US states and Great Britain.   Elaborate backstories were added to stolen children's files to make them more "marketable." Their files said they came from "good homes" with "very attractive" young mothers. Fathers were described as "intelligent" and often in medical school.   Tann also knew how to capitalize on opportunities in the adoption market. Few agencies adopted to Jewish families, and Tann saw her chance. A few pen strokes turned a Southern Baptist child into a baby from a "good Jewish" family. As the Children's Home Society scandal was exposed, the scenario played out in the adoption records over and over again.   If parents, biological or adoptive, asked too many questions about children, Tann threatened to have them arrested or the child removed. She was known for "repossessing" children whose adoptive parents couldn't make full payments on time. And she wasn't above blackmailing customers for more money later.   Often she would return to adoptive parents months later and say relatives of the child had come around asking for a baby's return. But for a hefty fee she had lawyers who could make the situation go away.   Homes for unwed mothers, welfare hospitals, and prisons were targeted. Doctors, working with Tann, told new mothers their babies had died during birth. Those children were "buried" at no cost to the families.   Other mothers were coerced into signing their children away while still under sedation from labor. Tann preyed on women's desperation, their poverty, and their sense of shame.   "If they were unsedated and tried to hold on to the babies after the baby was born, then Georgia Tann would step in and say, 'Well, you don't want people in your home town to know about [your pregnancy], do you?'" Robert Taylor, a lawyer who investigated the Tennessee Children's Home Society scandal for Gov. Gordon Browning, said in his 1992 "60 Minutes" interview.   By the 1930s, as a result of Tann's scam, Memphis had the highest infant mortality rate in the US.   Archives at the Benjamin Hooks Library, in Memphis, reveal some of the cruelties children were subjected to. Babies were kept in sweltering conditions, and some children were drugged to keep them quiet until they were sold. Other children were hung in dark closets, beaten, or put on starvation rations for weeks at a time. Drug addicts and pedophiles were hired to watch over them.   According to "The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption," sexual abuse was a common occurrence at the home.   Tann was brutally unsparing in her cruelty. Former Home Society employees revealed to Taylor that if an infant was deemed too weak, it might be left in the sun to die. If a child had a congenital disability or was considered "too ugly" or "old" to be of use, Tann had people get rid of them. Many were buried on the property, though about 20 children were buried in an unmarked plot of land within Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis.   In the 1940s, Tann developed a new publicity stunt.   "They would raffle 20 or 30 babies off every year in the 'Christmas Baby Give Away' in the newspaper," Wingate said. "How did anyone ever think that was all right?"   For $25 a ticket — about $350 today — purchasers could buy as many raffle tickets as they liked.   Tann pocketed thousands of dollars that ticket holders assumed went to the Home Society, and had to give away just a fraction of her "merchandise" in the process.   Tann's baby-selling scheme carried on unabated for over two decades. But in 1949 things took a turn. Tennessee elected a new governor, Gordon Browning. Weakened, E.H. Crump, Tann's crony, lost his hold on Memphis politics.   On September 12, 1950, Gov. Browning held a press conference during which he revealed Tann and her network managed to amass more than $1 million from her child-selling scheme — again, nearly $11 million in today's money.   But Tann was never held accountable. Three days later, she died at home after slipping into a mysterious coma from untreated uterine cancer.   On November 11, 1950, Judge Camille Kelley, who had worked so closely with Tann, quietly resigned. It took until late November or early December to find safe homes for the remaining children. Somewhere in the waning days of 1950, the doors to the Tennessee Children's Home Society were closed for good.   No one was ever prosecuted for their roles in the black-market baby ring.   Holy fuck…. So we know that was a tangent but you got a 2 fer here with that crazy tale, and again the reason we went into the  details on this are because there is speculation that the Sodder children could have been victims of a similar scheme. I mean.. If it happened on that scale in one place who's to say it didn't happen here as well. https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-kidnapping/ranker-film

The majority of the New York City Council members are new, and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. Over the next year, Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. This week, Councilmember Oswald Feliz, talks about his priorities for District 15, which includes the neighborhoods of Bedford Park, Fordham, Mount Hope, Bathgate, Belmont, East Tremont, West Farms, Van Nest, Allerton and Olinville. For this series' Show & Tell CM Feliz "brought" a cup that he received from The Bronx Zoo.   "I represent the 15th Council District ...[which] includes The Bronx Zoo. We have many exotic animals. The zoo includes giraffes, seals. The last time I was there, I saw a tiger and a fox. I brought a cup, a souvenir provided by The Bronx Zoo in my district." Catch up with all the interviews here.