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Everyone knows the tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman — but the real history behind Washington Irving's classic is darker and stranger than the fiction. The Hudson River Valley's lawless past, real Hessian soldiers, and a real man named Ichabod Crane all played a part in creating one of America's most enduring ghost stories.*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*IN THIS EPISODE: The true story behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - plus I'll narrate the entire story as Washington Irving wrote it back in 1820! *** Students move into a relative's home near where they'll be training on the job – and not even the owner of the home knew what frights were happening in her upstairs rooms. (Two Months of Terror) *** A ghostly sentinel, a dark witch's revenge, a haunted church, and other unexplained happenings – they all seem to take place in and around a certain cemetery in Salem, Ohio. (Haunted Salem Cemetery) *** It is said that some hundred years ago, people in Jamaica believed the powers of so-called “Shadow Killers”. But who were they? (Shadow Killers of Jamaica) *** Police had stopped the investigation of Nicole van den Hurk's murder, so her stepbrother falsely confessed in order to get her body reexamined for DNA testing. (False Confession) *** Although most scientists say that traveling in time “still” is not possible, a Washington lawyer says he has done it dozens of times as part of a secret project during the Cold War. (Proof of Time Travel) *** Is it possible that the origin of Dracula, the Devil, and even the evil bloodsucking Baobhan Sith all have their origins from one source? (Sumerian Vampires)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and The Foreboding00:01:55.978 = Show Open00:04:09.001 = Sumerian Vampires00:13:12.613 = False Confessions ***00:19:04.576 = Proof of Time Travel00:23:41.004 = Shadow Killers of Jamaica00:31:08.608 = Two Months of Terror ***00:35:24.899 = Haunted Salem Cemetery00:38:51.321 = The True Story Behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”00:44:48.221 = Introduction to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” ***00:47:28.653 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 101:26:19.709 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 2 ***02:06:48.284 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdnesshttps://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SleepyHollowSOURCES and RESOURCES:“Shadow Killers of Jamaica” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/snaw8qf“Sumerian Vampires” by Ashley Cowie for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/yc8w55yc“Haunted Salem Cemetery” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)“False Confession” by Aimee Lamoureux for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/s4nfedd“Two Months of Terror” by Zaruje from YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/tocpntw“Proof of Time Travel” posted at Alien UFO Sightings: https://tinyurl.com/tz963b2“The Legend of Sleep Hollow” by Washington Irving: https://tinyurl.com/9ra9bj4“The True Story of Sleepy Hollow” by Amanda Pallay: https://tinyurl.com/y8q67s3l(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: October 04, 2018ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with ChristGay sits down with a longtime Narrate owner and nursery team member, Trina Youde to hear her story and her heart for serving families with young kids. 

It happens to us all - You yell, shame, hurt, or otherwise show up in a way you don't love as a parent. It's normal to lose it with your kid. It's part of being in a relationship with anybody. There are times when we get upset and create a disconnection, or rupture, with the other person. What's important is how you choose to handle it afterward. You'll Learn:Why saying “I'm sorry” is so important (and why it's only one piece of repair)4-step formula for a repair conversation (with examples)What you need to do before you have this conversation with your kidHow to repair after a longer period of time when you weren't showing up as the parent you want to beWhen you create a rupture in your relationship with your child, you first have to forgive yourself. Then, it's time to apologize and reconnect with your kid.---------------------------------------You know what this looks like…Your kid keeps complaining about what you're serving for dinner.Or they keep asking for something over and over, even though you already said no.Or they start hitting their sibling while you're trying to make an appointment on your phone. You lose your compassion and patience and get angry, overwhelmed, irritated, or frustrated. You get dysregulated, short-tempered, and disrespectful toward your child. It's normal to lose it with your kid. It's part of being in a relationship with anybody. There are times when we get upset and create a disconnection, or rupture, with the other person. What's important is how you choose to handle it afterward. What It Feels Like For Your KidChildren are very self centered. That's their natural way of viewing the world. They're pretty sure the world revolves around them. So when they notice that you're mad, they will automatically think that they are the reason. And further, they'll think that something is wrong with who they are. They don't know how to separate their core self from their behavior yet. They internalize our anger, and it's very easy for them to go into shame. This means that when you yell or get upset, you have to go back and give your child some understanding of why you behaved the way you did. We call this repair. You explain to them that you were in a big feeling cycle, and you didn't use your tools of taking a pause or deep breathing or moving your body or whatever you typically use to calm yourself. The conversation is about repairing your relationship with your child, as well as their self-esteem and internal self-talk (basically your kid's relationship with themself). When To RepairHere are some signs that your child might need a repair conversation with you. You might notice that they:Seem deflatedWithdraw from youLook confused by your face or your behaviorCryRun awayGet more aggressiveWhen you act out your big feelings on your kid, it activates their stress response. They go into fight, flight, freeze, faint, or fawn. Anytime you notice that you've created a rupture, go make a repair. If you're at the beginning of your Calm Mama journey, you'll probably have to do this a lot. You haven't developed the skills yet, and that's okay. You are still learning. Another thing to note is that the repair conversation should happen separately from parenting, limit setting, or correction. You might feel tempted to say something to your kid like, “I'm sorry I yelled, but I wouldn't yell at you if you would just put your pajamas on.” Discussion about your child's behavior is a whole different conversation. You are responsible for how you respond to misbehavior. Repair is the time for you to fix your mistake and reconnect.How To Apologize and Reconnect with Your KidRepair is the act of returning to a moment of disconnection, taking responsibility for your behavior, and acknowledging its impact on your child. You caused a problem with your behavior, and it is your responsibility to make it right. You're essentially saying to your child, “Hey, I know that happened. I was wrong. I'm sorry, and I'm working on it.”But it's not enough just to say, “I'm sorry.” We also want our kids to have a chance to talk about how they felt in that moment and have their feelings acknowledged. We want them to understand that your behavior was not about them. Remember, it's not your kid's job to forgive you and make you feel better. You have to do that work for yourself first. Take the time to reflect, get calm, and forgive yourself for your mistake. When you're ready, you are the one who should initiate the repair conversation. Don't wait for your kid to come to you. Whether it's the same day or a couple of days later, come back to the incident in a timely manner. Step 1: Narrate the moment of disconnection. Let your child know that you've been thinking about what happened. Talk about how you acted out.Step 2: Take responsibility. This is the “I'm sorry.” Before you go into this conversation, make sure that you are truly ready to take responsibility for your behavior without blaming, criticizing, or trying to assuage your own guilt. You have to be neutral and compassionate toward yourself. Be ready to receive your child's story and experience of your behavior (which can be really uncomfortable). Step 3: Acknowledge the impact on your child. You can say things like, “I bet that was really hard for you,” or “I wonder if you felt hurt or scared by the way I acted?” Invite them to tell you how they felt and what it was like for them. Ask simple questions to help them name the emotions. Then, validate their feelings. Step 4: Now what? Make a commitment, and make amends. Let your kid know that you're working on staying calm. Find out if there's anything you can do to make things better. Let them make a request, and try to respect it. Here's an example: Step 1: I've been thinking about what happened yesterday when we were rushing to get ready for school. I yelled at you. Step 2: That was my fault. I'm sorry. I should not have done that. Step 3: I would imagine you felt very scared when I was yelling at you. Did you feel scared? (Yes, I don't like it when you yell). Yes, of course it's scary when you see me yell. That must have been really difficult for you to feel like I didn't love you or care about you. I am sorry. Step 4: I want you to know that I'm working on staying calm. Is there anything you want me to do to make things right?What a beautiful thing in your relationship if you can be neutral and open enough to receive your child's pain - even if you're the one who caused it. What a gift to let them have a voice and the power to communicate the hard things that they've experienced - even if those things were done by you. The goal is to help your child not internalize the shame that makes them think, “I'm not good enough,” “There's something wrong with me,” or “I'm worthless.” We want our kids to know that, at their core, they are good, worthy, loved, forgiven, accepted, and safe. We want them to know that our anger is not their fault and that they can make requests of us (and of others).We are human. We make mistakes, and we can fix our mistakes. And that's a powerful thing.Related Episodes:Episode 158: Guilt & Self-ForgivenessEpisode 194: Attachment BasicsEpisode 161: Radical Self Love (part of the the “How to Heal” series)Free Resources:Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet!In this free guide you'll discover:✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you've started (This one thing will get you calm.)✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!)✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.)✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!)Download the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet hereConnect With Darlynn:Book

This week's scriptures:Psalm 95John 4v1-42We often think of Jesus as a life coach, a friend, companion, or even a therapist. Psalm 95 also invites us to see Jesus in another way: as King. This week Adam explores why Psalm 95 invites us to pray honestly about our call to obey God. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Adam wrote a book! "It's A Big Tent: Contemplating Ancient Faith Through a Modest, Missional, Anglican Lens" is officially released. Leslie sits down with Adam to hear about the process of writing his first book. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 33John 3v1-16This week Adam teaches on the idea of the Psalms being tools for teaching us to respond to God. What is the value of praying together? Maybe praying together doesn't have to mean sitting in a circle and awkward silence. When we think about world event anxiety, what if the Psalms want to help keep our thoughts locked in on the right things and give us a better language to thank God?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. This past Christmas Eve, Narrate partnered with the Montana Foster Closet at the Civic Center to collect brand new clothing donations for babies, kids and teens who are placed into foster care. Hannah sits down with Luke and SarahBeth who head up the non-profit to hear all about their story, their passion for serving kids, and their heart for Kingdom living. 

This week Lara and Michael sit down with one of the world's most renowned Palestinian authors Susan Abulhawa. We discuss her trips to Gaza the writing workshops she organized and the subsequent compilation of stories from people in Gaza that became Every Moment Is a Life: Gaza in the Time of Genocide. We talk about the time spent in Gaza, the horrors she witnessed, and the community she built. Susan tells us about her children's book Palestine On the Moon which is available to purchase (within the US) from her website. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 103Matthew 4v1-11This week Adam starts a series on using the Psalms as tools for deepening our prayer life. How might the Psalms help you thank God? How might growing in your ability to bless God bring value for you and others?

Hear Adam's message recorded from the evening Ash Wednesday gathering at our 326 Fuller space. To start the season of Lent, he digs into the question, "how do we think about sin?" Psalm 51 illustrates God's mercy for us and the idea that but for the mercy of God, we'd be toast. How might using the Psalms as prayer tools and taking sin and God's mercy seriously shape our Lenten season and beyond?

This week's scriptures:Psalm 99Matthew 17v1-9Lent is starting next week. This week Adam digs into the idea that Lent invites us to deepen our imagination for vocation and the sacrifice it requires. What if you fasted and prayed your way through Lent by bringing this questions to Jesus: "Jesus how are you wanting to deepen my imagination for vocation and the sacrifices it requires?"

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Lent is coming! Adam, Hannah, and Leslie talk all things Lent, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Wednesday prayer services. Reach out if you'd like to talk more about building your own lent practice this year.

This week's scripture:Psalm 27Matthew 5v13-30This week Ashley Mathews is visiting us from Arkansas! Listen to her message where she uses this passage to illustrate Jesus' desire to call us into who he created us to be. Can we accept God's desire for us to know we are more than our flaws or worst days and step into our role as image bearers? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Hannah is getting ordained! Listen to her share her own spiritual autobiography.

This week's scripture: Proverbs 8What if disciples do in fact pick themselves?  If it's true, it's rarely embraced.  But I think it's worth considering, and possibly even leaning into.

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Adam, Hannah, and Leslie sit down to recap the agenda from this last Friday's Owner's Meeting. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 112Matthew 6v25-34This Sunday Adam concludes the Doing Change Well series by exploring the question, "How do we trust God with an unknown future, knowing it will be filled with unwanted change?"

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. To kick off Leslie's maternity leave at the end of October we had the privilege of having Marty and Jenn Reardon from Trinity Anglican in Atlanta come and lead us. While they were here Adam sat down with them and had an insightful conversation around worship. What is the role of praise? Why is it important to sing together as a church?

This week's scripture:Psalm 23Exodus 34v1-7This is the second week of our Doing Change Well series and Adam is focusing on God's value for patience. What if we come to see God as patient? How do we begin to account for the value God places on patience?

Struggling to practice English speaking when you're alone at home? This lesson reveals 7 powerful methods that will transform your solo practice sessions into confident, fluent conversations. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate learner, you'll discover practical techniques you can use right now—no partner needed!In this episode, you'll learn how to:Narrate your daily life using natural vocabulary and expressionsApply the 3-Things Method to organize your thoughts clearlyExpand your answers to sound more conversational and confidentSummarize and react to content like articles and videosPlay the "What If…" Game to build spontaneous speaking skillsPractice explaining processes step-by-step with clear transitionsEach method includes real-life examples, essential vocabulary, and natural expressions that native speakers use every day. Plus, you'll hear a fun personal story about dealing with noisy neighbors!Perfect for learners who want to practice English speaking alone and build real fluency from the comfort of home.If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Lexsey sits down with Steve Youde who serves on our Narrate Kids team to hear some of his story and his heart for serving at Narrate!

This week's scripture:Psalm 89v20-29Genesis 37This week Adam begins a three week series on change where he explores the three stages of change through the story of Joseph. What if Jesus calls us to normalize change?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. On January 11, we're beginning a new three-week series titled Doing Change Well. Our aim is simple: to reflect on the wisdom of Scripture and the character of God as we grow in our ability to navigate change faithfully. Leslie sits down with Adam to talk more about his goals for this three week series. 

This week's scripture:John 14v1-15v5This week Adam explores the importance of God being Triune. How can we show God greater hospitality as we enter a new year?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Marla Gates is one of two newest council members at Narrate! Adam sits down with her to hear more of her story.

We didn't gather this Sunday, but wanted to check in and let you know that we are kicking off the new year by highlighting our Sunday morning volunteer teams! To do that we're inviting everyone to wear their favorite sports team jersey or gear next Sunday, January 4th and Sunday January 11th. Hope to see you there!

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Adam continues his series on Anglican identity with some thoughts on ordination. What is it? Does it matter? 

This week's scripture:Luke 2v22-35This week Adam focuses on Advent as an invitation to rethink success. How might God be wanting to challenge the way you think about success? Are we called to be faithful or successful? Is there a difference there worth thinking through this season. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Leslie sits down with Rob Cameron who plays guitar on Narrate's Worship Team. Hear Rob's story, his heart for worship, and catch him on the stage every other Sunday at Narrate!

Hey Narrate! After last week's tech issue, Adam came back and recorded Sunday's message in his office so you can hear it if you weren't able to attend this last week. This week's scripture: Matthew 2:1-15Adam leans into Matthew 2's invitation to consider how it's not just Herod who is prone to getting drunk on power. There's an invitation to consider that it's not “them” God wants to talk about.  What if it's us? What if it's me? You? What if we're all prone to hoard power?  What if all power reverts back to God, and as it does so it gives a report on how it was used?

Due to technical difficulties, we were not able to record the message from this Sunday's gatherings. We hope to be back up and running next weekend. Sorry for the inconvenience! 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Christmas Eve is approaching! Adam, Hannah, and Leslie sit down to talk about our Christmas Eve gatherings at the civic center this year. We hope you can join us!

Send us a textTired of Explaining the Same Thing Twice? Turn It Into an SOP—in 10 MinutesYou keep saying, “I should really write this down.” But let's be honest—you won't. Here's how to document as you do—no extra time required.If you're the only one who knows how to do it, you're the bottleneck. Let's fix that in 10 minutes—without ever “sitting down to document.”In Day 9 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn teaches you how to turn any repeatable task into a team-ready SOP—while you're doing it. Whether it's onboarding clients, prepping for sales calls, or giving feedback, this method lets you narrate the process in real-time while AI formats it into a clean, usable doc. Say goodbye to “I'll document it later”—and hello to delegation that actually works.Your Day 9 Action:Next time you catch yourself explaining something (again), open ChatGPT and narrate it instead.Use the SOP prompt to generate a clear, usable doc.Save it, share it, and start reclaiming your time—one process at a time.Key Takeaways:Repeat = delegate-ready. If you've explained something more than twice, it's SOP-worthy.Narrate while you work. Open ChatGPT, talk through the process like a cooking show host.Use the SOP Prompt: AI turns your messy monologue into numbered steps, tools, and timing.You don't write it—AI does. You just talk, scan, and save.Put it where your team lives. Not buried in folders—make it accessible and actionable.Resources & Links:Get the full 12 Days of AI Quick Wins Toolkit – just $7Register FREE for the Day 13 Live AI Implementation Party – win a 90-minute Strategy IntensiveRelated Episodes:Day 1: Stop Overthinking ChatGPT: Free vs. $20—Which One Actually Matters for FoundersDay 2: The 3 AI Prompts Every Female Founder Needs in Her PhoneDay 3: Why ChatGPT Sounds Like a Robot (And the One Sentence That Fixes It)Day 4: AI Email Triage: End Inbox Overwhelm in 5 MinutesDay 5: The 5-Minute Meeting Prep AI Hack That Makes You Look Totally PreparedDay 6: Stop Rewriting Everything AI Writes: The 10-Minute Voice Training for FoundersDay 7: Overwhelmed? Brain Dump to AI and Get an Actual Plan (5 Minutes)DAY 8: Stop Rewriting the Same Emails: Build Your AI Template Library (15 Minutes)Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

This week's scripture: Luke 1v5-25What if, every so often, Jesus invites us to carry a dream, a vision, or even an ache with us into what he calls "the secret place" in Matthew 6- trusting that quiet conversation with him, over time, will lead us toward whatever next step we're meant to take?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Hannah sits down with Deb McNay, a Narrate owner who serves on the Hospitality Team to hear her story.  

This week's scripture:Psalm 122Matthew 24v29-50Advent invites us to start the year by being reminded this is God's world, we are stewards, and as such we will be called to give an account. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life in Christ.Hear Narrate owner, Kristin Baker's story of God guiding her out of addiction and into His presence. 

What if your voice could sell more books than your marketing plan?This week, audiobook pro Todd Eflin joins me to reveal what happens when authors step behind the mic. Todd is an award-winning narrator, voice actor, and DIY audiobook coach with a clear message: your voice can become a powerful sales tool when you know how to use it.Together we explore the real story behind self-narration: the nerves, the tech, the performance pressure, and the surprising freedom that comes when you take control of your own audio.Inside this episode:• Why audio builds deeper trust than the page Listeners let you into their daily life. Your voice creates loyalty that silent words cannot match.• The truth about narrating your own book Authentic? Yes. Easy? No. Todd explains how to decide if you should grab the mic or hire a pro.• The hidden hurdles no one warns authors about Voice fatigue, messy edits, tiny home studios, and the mental chatter that tells you to quit.• A simple path to voice confidence Todd's exercises help you hear your voice without cringing and build a sound that fits your message.• The marketing edge most authors ignore Audiobooks open new sales channels. Readers expect them. Skipping audio leaves money on the table.If you want your book to travel farther, your voice may be the key. Todd shows you how to tap into it and turn narration into one of your strongest assets.Here's how to connect with Todd:Download his free listener gift:3-Step Guide to Create Your Own Professional Sounding AudiobookWebstite FaceBook *************************************************************************The 90-Day Bulk Book Breakthrough Your nonfiction book deserves more than random visibility. Bulk buyers don't reward effort. They reward clarity. If your message is blurry, organizations ignore you. The 90-Day Bulk Book Breakthrough Bundle fixes that with a sharp message, proven outreach templates, and a simple plan that gets real opportunities. Plus a private 30-minute coaching session to steer your strategy. Only 25 spots. $97 (80% discount) Claim yours before they're gone.

This week's scripture:Psalm 46Luke 23v33-43Hannah dives into Narnia's theme of enchantment in the world as the trees come alive when Aslan is near after being dormant for so long. How might we recognize Jesus as King over all creation and every aspect of our lives?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Hear owner Jen Baker's story leading to her baptism this past August. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 98Luke 15v11-32Adam digs into the Narnia theme that Aslan seems to always be loving the unlovable. How do we allow our unlovableness, combined with God's love for us, to drive us toward mercy - mercy from God and for others? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Dr. AJ Sherrill joins Adam on the phone for the second part to their conversation where he shares about his book "Rediscovering Christmas". A.J. is a fellow clergy within C4SO, a pastor of over 20 years, professor, enneagram expert, and author of several books including Rediscovering Christmas, which we'll be looking at more this Advent season. Don't miss part two of this conversation! 

Subscribe now to skip the commercials and get all of our content. Derek is joined by Omar Zahzah, Assistant Professor of Arab Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies at San Francisco State University, to talk about his book Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital Settler Colonialism. They discuss the Sheikh Jarrah uprising and the digital front of the Palestinian struggle, the difference between “digital apartheid” and “digital settler colonialism,” Meta's censorship, the IDF Unit 8200–Silicon Valley pipeline, how AI and tech infrastructure are being weaponized, the legacy of Edward Said's “Permission to Narrate,” and how Palestinians have used social media to change the narrative.

Derek is joined by Omar Zahzah, Assistant Professor of Arab Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies at San Francisco State University, to talk about his book Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital Settler Colonialism. They discuss the Sheikh Jarrah uprising and the digital front of the Palestinian struggle, the difference between “digital apartheid” and “digital settler colonialism,” Meta's censorship, the IDF Unit 8200—Silicon Valley pipeline, how AI and tech infrastructure are being weaponized, the legacy of Edward Said's “Permission to Narrate,” and how Palestinians have used social media to change the narrative.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/THENATIONAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's scripture:Psalm 17v1-8Luke 20v27-38This week is All Saints Day. Narnia is full of references of people who are alive but can't be seen. What's the value add of developing an understanding of the communion of saints?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Dr. AJ Sherrill joins Adam on the phone for a great conversation about why he's chosen Anglicanism. A.J. is a fellow clergy within C4SO, a pastor of over 20 years, professor, enneagram expert, and author of several books including Rediscovering Christmas, which we'll be looking at more this Advent season. You won't want to miss this conversation! 

Parenting a child who melts down over homework or seemingly simple tasks can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You're not imagining it—the frustration, tears, and chaos aren't bad behavior. It's a dysregulated brain struggling to access its control center.In this episode, let me explain why dysregulated kids can't use their executive function, what that means for daily life, and practical strategies to help your child regain focus, complete tasks, and strengthen their executive functioning skills.Why does my child melt down after school?Many parents notice that after a long day, their child becomes irritable or shuts down at homework time. This isn't defiance—it's a dysregulated brain that's gone offline.When stress builds, it hijacks the prefrontal cortex, the control center for planning, organization, and impulse control. Your child simply can't access their executive functions or working memory until their nervous system settles.What's happening:Stress or sensory overload disrupts brain functions.Transitions and overstimulation lead to poor executive functioning—especially in kids with ADHD or anxiety.Their brain shifts from learning to survival mode.What helps:Co-regulate first. Your calm presence signals safety.Once calm, executive functioning skills like focus, planning, and task completion return.Let's calm the brain first—because that's when real learning begins.Download the Executive Functioning Toolkit — packed with science-backed strategies you can start using today to reduce stress and improve focus.How can I help my child focus when they can't control their emotions?When emotions flood in, logic and problem-solving shut down. This is common in children with ADHD, learning disabilities, or high emotional sensitivity.Regulate first: Deep breaths, movement, or sensory grounding can reset the brain.Break tasks into small, manageable steps to avoid overwhelming a child with poor executive functioning.Use internal self-talk modeling: Narrate your planning out loud to teach cognitive strategies like task initiation and sustained attention.

This week's scripture:Philippians 4v1-9This is the last week of the managing fear series and Adam asks how words and meditations impact our ability to persist in the face of fear? Of what value are practices like verse memorization and prayer in managing fear? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.In February of 2024, Adam and Hannah gave a message on building community and sit down to reprise those important ideas again!

This week's scripture:Psalm 84v1-6Luke 6v27-38This week Adam digs into the question, what if we're accountable for taking the risks God calls us to take?