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This week's scriptures:Acts 2:1-21How might God be calling you to wait? How might the greater blessings the disciples experienced through faithfully waiting encourage you while you wait?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Alissa recaps the school year's student groups, and her first year as a Narrate staff member! 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Lexsey tells us all about Vacation Bible School 2026!

In this final episode of the Teenager Brain series, Leanne dives into the root of it all: the identity crisis. Teens today don't have a stable sense of self. They don't know who they are, what they value, or what they stand for. And their sense of self rises and falls with every like, every comment, every comparison. One day they're confident. The next day they're convinced they're not enough. And you're watching it happen—not knowing how to help them. Here's what makes it even worse: Nobody knows what's real anymore. Your teen is scrolling Instagram, comparing themselves to someone's "perfect" skin—but they don't know it's a filter. They're comparing themselves to someone's "perfect" body—but they don't know it's AI-generated or Photoshopped. They're measuring themselves against a standard that doesn't even exist. Their self-image is being shaped by lies. By filters. By comparison culture. And they have no stable sense of who they are. But here's the good news: We can teach students how to build a self-image that's rooted in internal truth—not external validation. Leanne peels back the curtain on the 4-step system taught inside the Teenager Brain curriculum—the system that builds emotional fitness, which builds emotional resilience: Step 1: Regulate – Go from panic to calm in under 30 secondsStep 2: Separate – Separate truth from lies, data from dramaStep 3: Narrate – Take ownership of your story instead of letting your brain spin worst-case scenariosStep 4: Use Your Inner Compass – Build a self-image rooted in who you are, not what the world says about you This is what happens when we teach students the 4-step system. Not perfection. Not eliminating hard things. Just giving students the tools to build emotional fitness—which builds emotional resilience—before these patterns become decades of struggle. Ready to bring these tools to your school or teen? Head over to TeenagerBrain.com to request a free sample lesson. You'll see exactly how the Teenager Brain curriculum works and test-drive a full lesson from the perspective of both the student and the facilitator. We're looking for our next 25 pilot schools for Fall 2026. This is a 4-week plug-and-play emotional fitness program that teaches students how to regulate their emotions, separate truth from lies, and build a self-image that lasts—without adding to your workload. The window is open. Their brains are ready. The time is now. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington // @theteenagerbrain To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's scriptures:Psalm 47Luke 24:44-52 Acts 1:1-11The Ascension of Jesus is often overlooked. We talk about his life, his death, and his resurrection, but rarely do we note his ascension. So why does the church calendar celebrate the Ascension? What's the significance?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ Hannah sits down with Theresa Huschka to hear about Narrate's history of Global Scattering. As Narrate looks to branch out in this area again, it's important to know where we've been! Here is a video and some past episodes that also go into Narrate's Global Scattering:https://youtube.com/watch?v=18uxTZtC0tA&si=nqMxR5WWmXM3Ye1Yhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narrate-church/id325854242?i=1000249335264https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narrate-church/id325854242?i=1000451919668https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narrate-church/id325854242?i=1000451668338

Have you ever had a moment where English didn't feel like work anymore… it just happened? In this episode, I'm breaking down what that “click” really feels like—because it's not random, and it's not magic. It's a progression.You'll learn the 5 stages English learners move through as fluency becomes more natural: from describing what you see, to summarizing meaning, to giving real opinions, to expressing ideas with vivid comparisons, and finally… blending it all together without thinking.If you've ever felt like you're stuck translating in your head, or like you can understand English but can't be yourself in English yet—this episode will help you recognize what stage you're in, what's supposed to feel hard right now, and what to practice next so you can keep moving forward.What You'll LearnThe 5 stages of the “English finally clicks” processWhy describing is the first real shift away from translationHow summarizing helps you keep up—even when you miss wordsThe stage where English starts sounding like you (not a textbook)How to disagree and give opinions without fearHow conceptualizing makes your English more vivid and memorableWhat it means when the “seams are gone” and you're just talkingHow to practice in a way that leads to Stage 5 naturallyKey Moments / Segment BreakdownStage 1: Describing — English matches real life in real time (quiet surprise)Stage 2: Summarizing — you catch the point instead of every word (relief)Stage 3: Giving opinions — you stop being polite-only and start being real (you return)Stage 4: Conceptualizing — you paint pictures, use comparisons, show personality (delight)Stage 5: Combining fluidly — describing + summarizing + opinion + vivid language in one flow (home)Why Stage 5 isn't a “new skill,” it's a resultHow to know what to practice based on your current stageMindset Shifts“Fluency means perfect sentences” → “Fluency means real-time meaning”“I must catch every word” → “I can understand the point”“English makes me smaller” → “My real voice belongs here too”“I need the exact word” → “I can describe and still be powerful”“The click is sudden” → “The click is built—stage by stage”Practical Takeaways (Try This Today)Stage 1 practice: Narrate what you see for 2 minutes (in your head or out loud).Stage 2 practice: Listen to a short clip and summarize it in 1–2 sentences: “Basically, it's about…”Stage 3 practice: Use one opinion starter daily: “Honestly, I think…” + one reason.Stage 4 practice: Use one comparison a day: “It's like…” / “It felt like…”Stage 5 growth: Don't force mixing—build each stage until it becomes automatic.Listener Reflection QuestionsWhich stage feels most natural for me right now?Where do I still translate the most—in speaking or listening?Do I understand English but struggle to show my personality in it?What's one daily habit I can do for my current stage this week?What would “home” in English look like for me?If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

This week's scripture: Psalm 148Jeremiah 29v4-13This week, longtime owner and Narrate council member, JoLin Poppler shares about her journey to motherhood and leaning into the reality that sometimes God tells long stories. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ Adam and Hannah discuss the process for council nominations this year, why it's important, and who makes a great council member. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 66v1-8Philippians 3v1-11Long-time Narrate owner, Steve Youde shares his journey through unwanted sexual behavior and how he encountered God's love, grace, and healing along the way. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Leslie and Lexsey sit down to talk about Dunk and Dine; Narrate's annual baptism event out at Clark's Bay. We hope you'll join us this year on August 30th at 1:30pm, and if you're interested in learning more about baptism, you can email Hannah at hannah@narratechurch.org

This week's scripture:Psalm 23John 10:1-14aOn Good Shepherd Sunday, Adam focuses on the need to name Jesus as your protector. How is Jesus also calling you to function as a good shepherd in your vocation? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.JoLin and Adam sit down to talk about their recent experience at the Made to Flourish conference. Hear them talk about what it is, what it could mean for Narrate, and more perspective on the church planting conversation. 

The best way to improve your child's behavior on the outside is helping them understand how to cope and communicate with their big feelings on the inside. You'll Learn:The NEW 5-step Connection Tool and how to use it when your child is in their big feelingsHow to think about your child's behavior so that you can see them through a neutral or compassionate lensLOTS of real-life examples and scripts for you to useThe difference between delaying consequences and permissive parentingI'm walking you through exactly how to use (new & improved!) The Connection Tool to coach your kids when they're having big feeling cycles or when they're dysregulated. --------------------------------------The Connection Tool is one of my favorite tools I've ever created to help parents emotionally coach their kids when they're having big feeling cycles or when they're dysregulated. Today, I'll walk you through exactly how to use it. And if you've been around a while, you may notice a few improvements.The Connection Tool falls under the 2nd pillar of my Connected Parenting Process:Calm >> Connect >> Limit Set >> Correct This process is meant to simplify parenting for you as much as possible. When you're seeing off-track behavior, it means that some parenting is probably needed. And by going through the 4 steps of the process, you can use your kid's behavior as a clue to what they might be feeling or needing. The best way to improve your child's behavior on the outside is helping them understand how to cope and communicate with their big feelings on the inside. Kids don't know what to do with disappointment, anger, jealousy, and those other hard emotions. So, they complain, ignore you, run away from you, call names, hit their brother, etc. The Connection Tool helps you teach them how to handle those emotions in an appropriate way.What Do I Mean By Connection?When you hear the term “connection” as it relates to parenting, your mind might automatically go to the connection between you and your child. Of course, I want you to have a good relationship with your kid, but that's not exactly what we're talking about here. When I talk about “connection” in the Connected Parenting Process, I'm really talking about the connection between your child's behavior and their emotions. You're helping to connect what's happening on the inside and how it's showing up outside of them through their behavior. In essence, it's about connecting your child to themself. Giving them an understanding and awareness of how they're thinking, how they're feeling, and helping them learn to manage their feelings in healthy ways. Emotional health and wellbeing always starts with awareness. This is also called “emotional literacy”, which essentially means that they can understand what they are feeling, describe it with words, and express those emotions in health and appropriate ways that work for them, your family, and their community.From there, they can also learn how to shift their thinking so that they have a better mindset about whatever is going on in their life. One thing I want to point out is that when your child is in a big feeling cycle or acting out, they don't need limits or correction (yet). What they need first is connection. Threatening, accusing, minimizing, or insulting are not helpful in this situation. They will only make your child more dysregulated.The Connection ToolI've been teaching this tool to parents for a long time, but through the process of writing my book, I realized that it was incomplete. The NEW Connection Tool has 5 parts.1. Notice. This is just for you. You notice that something is going on. Your kid is dysregulated or acting out. They might be tired, hungry, overstimulated, facing frustration. They're having feelings of stress, Frustration, anger, disappointment, disappointment. Often, you'll notice this before they really lose it. You'll see that something is a little off, something's brewing. Your kid looks mostly fine, but inside their nervous system is working really hard. This is a great time for you to take a CALM break. You know that your kid is starting to show big feelings, and they're going to need your help. If a behavior shows up and you find yourself upset by it or you start showing up with some of those less-than-helpful responses, those are also signs to take a break, get calm, and re-align with your goals.2. Narrate. When somebody is dysregulated, they have exceeded their capacity to cope with their emotional upset in a healthy way. They no longer have access to logic. You can help bring them back into the moment by narrating the behavior you see. For example: “I am giving each of you dessert, but I saw you hit your brother because I gave it to him first.” “I said that it was time to turn off the video game, and I noticed that you haven't done it yet.” “I said it was homework time, but now I see that you're playing in the backyard instead of sitting down at the table.”You are narrating the circumstances and the specific actions and behaviors that you're seeing. This is what's going on on the outside. Stick to the facts. 3. Name. Now, you name the feeling that's happening on the inside. I like to phrase this as a question or curiosity. Like this…“I wonder if you are feeling angry that I gave your brother the dessert first.”“I wonder if you are sad that you don't get to play video games any more.”“I wonder if you are feeling annoyed that it's time to do homework.”The narrating and the naming go together to help neutralize the behavior. It's like holding up a mirror and saying, “Hey, I'm seeing this behavior and I'm thinking it's because of this circumstance.”4. Validate. Now that the feeling has a name, let your child know that however they're feeling is valid. Of course they're feeling angry, sad, annoyed, etc. One of my favorite phrases for this is, “That makes sense.” 5. Regulate. This is where you help your child move through the feeling so that they can get back to a state of calm. Ask, ”What are you going to do with that anger (or whatever emotion you've named together)?” You can give suggestions. “Do you want to run around? Do you want to jump up and down? Do you want to talk about it? Do you want to tell me more things? Do you need to take a break from the family?” Let them know that you can help them or they can do it on their own. There are a ton of different ways to regulate the nervous system, but moving the body is almost always a great starting point. It helps to push those emotions through and out of the body. Imagine it like an electrical current that is all charge up and needs to be discharged. Sometimes, you'll need to set a boundary as part of regulation. For example, “You can stay here and eat this dessert with us as long as you're not name calling.” Remember that limit setting has to come from a very calm, grounded place. The message is, “This behavior isn't safe for everybody, and we want you to be around here.”This process of regulation often only takes around 90 seconds (even though it might feel like an eternity). Once your child is regulated and calm again, you'll coach them through resetting their mind and thoughts (more on that in the next episode!).The goal of the Connection Tool is not that your child will not have big feelings anymore. The goal is for there to be less and less damage when those feelings come up. All humans are going to have tough emotions. And kids will be immature. We want to move away from violence, disrespect, and behaviors that cause problems for others, like time delays and energy drains. We want our kids to understand that their feelings are valid and make sense. And to know healthy ways to move that emotion through their bodies and minds. We're helping them to connect the dots between what's going on inside of them to what's going on on the outside of them. And holding them responsible for their behavior in a loving way.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 a complimentary session with DarlynnLearn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.comFollow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tipsRate and review the podcast on Itunes

This week's scriptures:Psalm 116Luke 24:13-35Adam uses this passage of scripture to illustrate the presence of both the word and the table. The bible without sacrament creates a cerebral faith. The sacrament without the bible creates a superstitious faith. How do we experience Jesus through both?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. During their visit last weekend, C4SO bishop Jeff Bailey and his wife Alicia led a question and response session for Narrate owners to come together and ask questions about C4SO, Anglicanism in general, church culture, and much more. Listen to the live recording of that event held on April 12th. 

It's a big question (especially when your kids are little) - What would I be doing to set my child up for success in adulthood? We all want our kids to thrive and be well. Today, I'm sharing the 3 essential beliefs kids need for emotional health.You'll Learn:The 3 essential beliefs that help ensure your child grows up to have good self esteem, take risks, think for themselves, be responsible, and have good relationshipsWhat you can do to support these beliefs in your kidPractical examples of how to reinforce these beliefs, even when your child is misbehavingHow to coach your kid through negative thoughtsThis episode breaks down the key ingredients to helping your kid become emotionally healthy and resilient - now and as an adult.----------------------------------------The three essential beliefs are:I am safe.I'm lovable.I am capable.These are the beliefs that help ensure your child grows up to have good self esteem, take risks, think for themselves, be responsible, and have good relationships with others and with their own body.Each person comes into the world preset to believe these things. They want them to be proven true. The problem happens when they start to get different messages or they have experiences in childhood happen to them and that are never explained.Your child's earliest years (between 0-5) set the groundwork for their subconscious beliefs about themselves and the world. And those beliefs are reinforced up until around age 12. They are absorbing messages all the time about themselves and the world based on their environment and their interactions with you.You have a lot of influence over your child's beliefs about themselves. When you can reinforce these essential beliefs in them - showing them that they're safe, lovable, and capable - they get the message and carry those beliefs with them into adulthood.Belief #1: I am safe.This is the belief that I am safe, and the world is safe. I don't need to worry so much about my needs. I can relax in my environment, and from that relaxed state I can go and try and do hard things and take big swings in the world and live my life.Why it mattersBabies cannot meet any of their own physical needs, so they trust and rely on us to care for them. This is the beginning of building safety. “The grownups in my world are safe.”As they get a little older, safety becomes not only physical but also emotional. They want to know that you can handle their big feelings. You are the person who will protect, not harm, them. They don't need to be scared of you.The idea of safety also shifts as we see more behaviors. They might start to see safety as conditional. That they are safe and cared for as long as they act a certain way. It can also be based on the adult's emotional capacity, patience, etc. When their safety is in question, the child becomes hypervigilant and aware. They're always looking around trying to figure out, “Am I safe?”.Without a core belief that the world is safe, we start to see things like anxiety, dissociating, seeking safety in relationships (or rejecting relationships), and other unhealthy behaviors.What to doThe goal, then, is to be a physically and emotionally reliable caregiver for your child. This means regulating your nervous system, so that you can be calm and reinforce these core beliefs.Boundaries and rules are also important to creating a sense of safety. We don't want to be too harsh or rigid, but predictable routines and limits help kids know what to expect and show them that their adult is going to do what they say they will do. I like to think of these rhythms as a metronome in the background of life.Belief #2: I am lovable.You can also think of this belief as “I'm good enough”. We want our kids to walk through the world believing that they're good enough exactly as they are. That they're worthy of love, and you accept them unconditionally.Why it mattersKids have a really hard time separating themselves from their behavior. So when you communicate that you don't like how they're acting, it can be confusing. They can take it to mean that you don't like them. Or that you only love them when they're behaving a certain way.This means that you have to actively communicate to them that they're lovable no matter how they act, that they are good enough, and that you accept them exactly as they are. They don't have to do anything or be anything different in order to receive your unconditional acceptance. They can't earn your love, and it can't be taken away.When a child goes through life thinking that they're not good enough or they're not lovable, they show up with a lot of people pleasing behavior. They may be perfectionistic. They may deny their own needs or their own ideas. They might squash down their creativity or intuition because they think they need to show up in a certain way in order to be accepted by the adults in their life.What to doOne of the really difficult thoughts for us to work through as parents is, “I love my kid, but I don't like them right now.” We have to actively work on shifting that to, “I like my child no matter how they act.”Let's be honest, this is more challenging with some kids than others.One of my favorite tools is called a Delight List. You write out a list of things that you like about your kid. Then, you can communicate to them, “I like you”, “I find you delightful”, “You're my kid and I enjoy having you in particular as my kid”.I want to clarify one thing: Unconditional acceptance does not mean that we're letting misbehavior slide. The difference is in the way that we communicate boundaries and consequences. It's the frustration, blaming, anger, and shame that we're getting rid of. You can have compassion for why your child might not want to follow a particular rule, while also being firm.Remind yourself that they are still learning how to follow directions, delay gratification, and control their impulses. They're little, and they're figuring it out.Belief #3: I'm capable.This is the belief that I can handle things, I can figure stuff out, and I know how to take care of myself.Why it mattersIn order for your child to believe that they are capable of learning, growing, doing new things, and mastering new skills…they have to make mistakes.And this isn't just about learning to clean up their messes or tie their shoes. There's so much growth going on beneath the surface. Kids are also learning how to manage their nervous system, regulate their emotions, delay gratification, and understand cause and effect.They're going to make a lot of mistakes.If you get frustrated and angry when they make those mistakes, you end up communicating to your child, “You're not good enough, and it doesn't seem like you're capable.”What to doNormalize misbehavior and mistakes. Make sure your child understands that they're not “bad” when they mess up. They're still learning. This means that you want to create an environment where it's normal to not know how to do everything.When you start to feel frustrated, try looking at your child's behavior through a different lens. Where is that behavior coming from? Is it emotional immaturity? Physical immaturity? An immature nervous system? Lack of skill? If you can see your child's behavior from a neutral lens (or even a compassionate lens), then you can be compassionate towards them.Adopt a growth mindset that your kid gets to be a beginner. They get to work towards higher and higher levels of skill. They won't be good at everything (including behaving), and that's okay.Coaching Your Kid Through Negative ThoughtsSometimes kids will share with you the negative thoughts that they have in their heads. They might think things like:You don't love meYou hate meI'm stupidNo one likes meI'm a bad boy/girlEveryone is mad at meIt can be difficult to hear that your child is thinking these things. But it is beautiful that they feel comfortable sharing those thoughts with you. And it gives you the opportunity to coach them through it.Here's how:Validate their feeling. Narrate back what they said to you. Name to emotion(s) you think they might be feeling. Ask them, “Are you thinking…?” “I wonder if you're feeling…?” Let them know that the way they're feeling makes sense.Don't get defensive or minimize or dismiss what they're telling you. Instead, you can mirror back to them, saying something like:“I know that you're safe. I would never let anybody hurt you.”“I know how I think. I know that I don't hate you. I love you no matter how you act.”“I know for sure that you're capable of doing your math homework. Mistakes happen. You're still learning, and that's okay.”Allow time for them to regulate. Maybe they need a little hug from you or to move their body a bit.Coach the mind. Explain that those negative thoughts come and go, like clouds in the sky. They don't have to stay.Here's the underlying message:Hey, you know what? You're safe in this world and in this family and in this environment. No matter how you act, you're lovable. I'm going to know you're capable even when you make mistakes. I'm here to support you no matter how you act.And just in case no one has ever told you, I want you to know that I know that you are safe, you are...

This week's scriptures:Psalm 111John 20v19-31This past week we were honored to have C4SO's Bishop, Jeff Bailey visit us at Narrate! Hear his message from Sunday's gatherings where he teaches out of John chapter 20.

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"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Hear a recording of Adam's message from our first Good Friday Service on April 3rd. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 118v14-17,22-24John 20v1-18On Easter Sunday, Adam digs into the difference between belief in Jesus being a noun and a verb. How, if at all, is thinking about faith as a noun and a verb helpful to you? What if faith is ongoing?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Adam, Hannah, and Leslie talk details of April 12th when C4SO's Bishop, Jeff Bailey, comes to visit us in Helena. He will be teaching at our Sunday gatherings, facilitating a Q&R session at 326, and leading Hannah's ordination on April 12th. Don't miss it!2:30 - Q&R with Jeff BaileyHannah's Ordination and reception to follow

This week's scripturesPsalm 22Matthew 27v1-54This week Adam explores Psalm 22 as a tool for difficult times in our lives. What if we would do well to keep Psalm 22 close at hand?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with ChristGood Friday is quickly approaching next Friday, April 3rd. Adam, Hannah, and Leslie talk through the what and why behind the gathering.

This week's scripture:Psalm 130John 11v18-44This week Hannah dives into four stages of prayer and how Psalm 130 invites us into that. 

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 Christ.Hannah sits down with Russ and Michelle Hill to learn about their work in global missions around the world, specifically in Myanmar (formerly Burma) in Southeast Asia. 

This week's scriptures:Psalm 23John 9v1-13, 28-38This week Adam digs into one of the ultimate "ready-made prayers" in Psalm 23 as well as some ideas about Psalms like 109 that include words of vengeance. How does talking to God about your enemies land for you? What if the Psalms are giving us language to talk to God about even those most human of emotions. 

"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.