Podcasts about Oakville

Date: February 22, 2026 Text: Philippians 1:27-30; 4:14-20 Overview: Gospel community exists for gospel mission. The church doesn't exist for itself. United believers contend together for the faith, support the work of the gospel, and live in a way that points the world to Jesus. Community is both the display and delivery system of the Gospel.

On 7th August 1994, at 3 a.m., something strange fell from the sky over Oakville, Washington. It wasn't rain. It wasn't hail. It was gelatinous blobs—translucent, jelly-like masses the size of rice grains that covered twenty square miles.Within hours, people across town were violently ill. Animals died. Officer David Lacey could barely breathe. Dotty Hearn collapsed and was hospitalised for three days.Scientists tested the blobs and found human white blood cells and bacteria from the digestive tract. Microbiologist Mike McDowell concluded they were man-made "carrier systems."Then all the samples vanished.Over three weeks, the blobs fell six times. Witnesses reported military helicopters. Men from Fort Hood questioned residents. Anonymous letters claimed government experiments.Then, in April 2025—31 years later—it happened again in nearby Rochester.Tonight on Mysteries at Bedtime, we examine one of America's most baffling unsolved phenomena.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details hereSubscribe to Crime at Bedtimes Youtube channel HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Date: February 15, 2026 Text: Philippians 2:12-16; 3:17; 4:4-9 Overview: Healthy community is sustained through shared spiritual rhythms. Community doesn't drift toward health – it drifts toward chaos unless it's shaped by consistent, gospel-centered practices. Paul points to rhythms that anchor believers together in joy, peace, obedience, and example.

Jennifer Hillier is the USA Today bestselling author of Things We Do in the Dark, winner of the ITW Thriller Award for Best Audiobook. Earlier novels include Creep, Freak, The Butcher, Wonderland, Jar of Hearts( winner, ITWThriller Award for Best Hardcover), and the national bestseller Little Secrets. Her novels have been published in twenty-four languages so far.Born and raised in the Toronto area, she currently lives in Oakville, Ontario, Canada with her family. Her newest thriller, Heart of Glass, will be coming August 25, 2026 from Minotaur Books.  #PinkySwearBook #DanielleGirard #ThrillerReads#DomesticThriller #Bookstagram #BookTok #SuspenseReads #FemaleFriendship #MothersAndDaughters #BookReels #PsychologicalThriller #NewRelease2025#ReadersOfInstagram #Bookish #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen#KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen#killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview#writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors#thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile#read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirardbooks #jenniferhillier #minotaur

Date: February 8, 2025 Text: Philippians 1:3-8; 2:1-4 Overview: Gospely humility restores what pride fractures. Paul shows us how deep affection, shared mission, and Christlike humility rebuild damaged community. Recovery doesn't begin with behavior change – it begins with hearts reshaped by Jesus.

Greg Brady & Iain Lovatt, Mayor of Whitchurch-Stouffville Rob Burton, Mayor of Oakville Discuss: 1 - Canada's most livable cities (Oakville # 6) (Whitchurch-Stouffville #31) 2 - Developers warn Oakville's affordable housing plan could stall new projects 3 - Main Street in Stouffville closed overnight on Feb. 3 for snow removal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Iain Lovatt, Mayor of Whitchurch-Stouffville Rob Burton, Mayor of Oakville Discuss: 1 - Canada's most livable cities (Oakville # 6) (Whitchurch-Stouffville #31) 2 - Developers warn Oakville's affordable housing plan could stall new projects 3 - Main Street in Stouffville closed overnight on Feb. 3 for snow removal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Date: February 1, 2026 Text: Philippians 4:2-3 Overview: Even healthy churches experience relational fractures. Euodia and Syntyche loved Jesus – and still couldn't get along. This passage reminds us that conflict isn't a sign of failure; it's a reality in a fallen world. What matters is how we respond when unity is threatened.

If you're an Ontario homeowner thinking about selling, I want to challenge one assumption right away: You are not just selling a house. You're asking a stranger to fall in love with a life they haven't lived yet. And that? That is exactly why being featured on a highly-ranked real estate podcast—one that actually shows up on page one of Google—matters far more than most people realize. Ready to get started? Here is the invite form. Now, I know what some of you are thinking: “A podcast? Isn't that just another marketing gimmick?” I get it. But let's be honest—the old playbook is getting tired. List, stage, post, and pray. These days, attention is expensive, and buyers are completely overwhelmed. The truth is, selling is out, and storytelling is in. The "Search" Factor When I talk about a show being #1 on Google, I'm not just "flexing." That ranking changes everything: discoverability, trust, and momentum. Think about it in "regular human" terms. When you sell, you're competing with every other home popping up in a buyer's feed. Most listings are identical: "3 bed, 2 bath, updated kitchen, close to schools." It's like a dating profile that says, "I like travel and good food." Cool... so does everyone else. But compare that to hearing a story: "This home was built in the late 1920s. The original fireplace is still here. Every winter, the family hosted a soup night for the neighbors. The backyard garden was planted from cuttings handed down through three generations." See what happened there? You just created emotional context. Buyers don't just buy square footage; they buy identity. Especially in Ontario, where the market is always shifting, the homes that stand out aren't always the newest—they're the ones that are "sticky" in someone's mind. Ready to get started? Here is the invite form. Why Google Matters More Than Social Media Social media is where people get distracted. Google is where intent lives. People go to Google when they are serious. They type in things like "moving to Oakville," or "buying a century home in Hamilton." If a podcast episode about your home is attached to a show that Google already trusts, you're borrowing that authority. You aren't starting from zero. And unlike a listing that gets scanned in six seconds, a podcast is experienced. People spend 15, 20, or 30 minutes with audio. That kind of long-form attention is rare. By the time a buyer finishes their commute, your home isn't just a listing they saw—it's a place they know. What's Your Story? You might be thinking, "My house isn't a historical landmark, I don't have a story." But the best stories are human. They're small. Think about what you'd tell a friend coming over for the first time: The Origin: Why did you choose this place over all the others? The Neighborhood: Where's the coffee spot? What's the vibe on a summer night? The Transformation: If you renovated, why? (Tell it like a story, not a receipt.) The Life Inside: Where does the morning light hit the kitchen? Which room became the "hangout zone"? The Bottom Line A podcast feature gives you three things: Differentiation, Trust, and Reach. When ten houses look the same on paper, the one with the story is the one they remember. It protects your value, too. It's a lot harder to aggressively lowball a property when you've already emotionally connected to its history. So, if you're planning to sell in the next few months, ask yourself: What is the one story someone would repeat about your home after visiting? What do you want a buyer to feel when they picture living there? And how are you going to show up where they are actually searching? Because at the end of the day, homes aren't just structures. They're chapters. And the strongest offers come when a buyer can already see themselves writing the next one. Ready to get started? Here is the invite form. PS Once signed up, you consent to receive marketing content that includes, but is not limited to, relevant market reports, listing information, newsletters, and event info. Consent can be withdrawn at any time by unsubscribing.  

Welcome to the Top Sold Stories Report for Week 4 of 2026 — a concise recap of the week's top home sales and market activity across the Toronto GTA, highlighting Etobicoke, Peel, Oakville and Halton. Key takeaways: extreme cold weather today, the end of the 10 darkest weeks of the year, strong suburban buyer demand, the week's top sale at $4.6M, and seller guidance to enroll now for a 21-day onboarding to prepare for the 2026 selling season. Curious about your updated home value? Sign up now. Takes 10 seconds or less.

 Frank Mizerski is one of Canada's leading bike fitters, a RETUL Master Fit certified expert with over 15 years of experience fitting out of his shop, Racer Sportif in Oakville, Ontario. He's been working with athletes of all levels from professionals to first-time triathletes. He's also a partner and product developer with Aquila Cycles and Realspeed Cycling, bringing a performance-driven, athlete-first perspective to everything he does.

Kevin McLachlan was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon and began performing at a very young age. After perfecting the fake cry to get his older brother in trouble, and practicing his fight moves against imaginary armies, he soon started pursuing it in a more formal setting and began getting involved in high school musicals. A proud graduate of Whitehorse's MAD (Music, Art, and Drama) program and a former member of the Yukon's longest running Vaudeville Show "Frantic Follies", he left Whitehorse and studied Music Theatre Performance at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario where he received his bachelor's degree in Music Theatre Performance with honours.Since then Kevin has been performing across Canada in various musicals, plays, and touring shows. Kevin spent three seasons at the Charlottetown Festival as part of the Confederation Centre of the Arts Young Company, and two seasons on Vancouver Island performing at the Chemainus Theatre Festival. He also completed a season at the Stratford Festival, and is currently in his 6th season at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-lake Ontario.​Maybe one day he'll even have a permanent address.Yukon born, Calvin Laveck is an enthusiastic vaudeville performer who graduated from the Music Theatre Department at Sheridan College. Stage credits include: Spring Awakening, Chicago, Merrily We Roll Along (Sheridan Theatre); Leading Singer (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines); Dogtown (Nakai); Million Dollar Quartet (Magnus Theatre); Once (Neptune Theatre); Million Dollar Quartet (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Million Dollar Quartet (Sudbury Theatre Centre)

Send us a textHow widespread is human trafficking in Ontario? Consider some of the headlines that appeared on our local news sites in the past few days alone.In Barrie, pre-trial motions are underway in the case of an alleged human trafficking ring that operated in Simcoe County and York Region. In Toronto, a 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly trafficking teenage girls in the city, including forcing them to take sexualized photos that were distributed online. And in Oakville, the owners of a sushi restaurant linked to human trafficking accusations lost their high-profile fight to regain their liquor licence.These stories are just the tip of the iceberg.According to Statistics Canada, more than 5,000 incidents of human trafficking were reported to police between 2014 and 2024, for a national average of 1.2 per 100,000 people. Among all provinces and territories, Ontario had the second-highest rate.Another recent report from The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking revealed that annual calls to its hotline reached an all-time high. In 2024, the centre fielded more than 5,100 calls from victims, survivors and others affected by human trafficking — an average of 14 every day.On tonight's episode of Village Media's Closer Look podcast, we revisit a recent interview with Julia Drydyk, executive director of the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking.More information about the hotline (1-833-900-1010) can be found HERE.Hosted by Village Media's Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith, and produced by Derek Turner, Closer Look is a new daily podcast that goes way beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring our reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and big newsmakers.Fresh episodes drop every Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. right in your local news feed — and on the show's dedicated website: closerlookpodcast.ca. Of course, you can also find us wherever you get your favourite podcasts.Want to be the first to know when a new episode lands? Sign up for our free nightly newsletter, which delivers the latest Closer Look straight to your email inbox. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.Have something to say? Please reach out. Our email address is closerlook@villagemedia.ca.

Date: January 18, 2026 Text: Matthew 4 / Luke 9 Following Jesus means aligning your life with His mission—whatever the cost.

Rob Pacinelli is the VP and co-founder of The Best Media. In this episode, we explore Rob's journey from starting in his parents' basement to building an agency that's worked with 70-80 employees over the years, his evolution from e-commerce to full-service digital marketing, and how he's now pioneering AI-powered lead reactivation through their innovative "Sales Android" technology.Rob shares hard-won lessons about hiring experts over beginners, the costly mistakes of trying to wear too many hats, and why he'd rather pay more for professionals than waste time training. We dive deep into The Best Media's transformation toward AI automation, exploring their custom GPT solutions, AI video production workflows using Sora and HeyGen, and how they're helping clients convert dead leads into sales with 24/7 automated systems.If you're an agency owner, entrepreneur, or marketer looking to understand how AI is reshaping digital marketing operations—from lead reactivation to video production—this conversation delivers tactical insights you can implement immediately.Building a digital marketing agency from scratch in a parents' basementThe evolution from e-commerce to full-service agency over 23 yearsHiring lessons: Why paying experts more saves money in the long runManaging 70-80 employees over time and what Rob LearnedAI-powered lead reactivation and the "Sales Android" conceptCustom GPT development for business automationAI video production using Sora, HeyGen, and RunwayThe future of videographers in an AI-driven worldNotebook LM for content repurposing and brand voice extractionBalancing human creativity with AI efficiency01:22 – Rob's Oakville connection and early client stories03:46 – Starting in the parents' basement after university (2000)05:11 – First client: An e-commerce business, not an agency client07:32 – Hiring the first employee: A high school friend as web developer09:12 – Managing multiple services: SEO, paid ads, websites simultaneously11:47 – The expert-only hiring philosophy: Why Rob stopped training beginners14:23 – 70-80 employees over 23 years: Key lessons on delegation16:45 – Client retention challenges: "Do 1,000 things right, one mistake and you're fired"18:34 – Why specialization beats generalization in agency services21:15 – The transition to AI: Lead reactivation and Sales Androids explained24:08 – Custom GPT development: Rob's personal AI clone project26:42 – AI video production workflow: Sora, HeyGen, and Runway integration29:33 – Creating videos from two photos: The AI video revolution32:17 – Overcoming Sora's content restrictions: The Godzilla vs King Kong example35:20 – The "resubmit hack": Getting rejected AI prompts accepted37:44 – Will AI replace videographers? Rob's perspective on evolution vs replacement40:28 – The modern videographer: Combining in-person shoots with AI tools43:15 – Notebook LM deep dive: Extracting grammar and speaking style for AIContact:Website: TheBestMedia.comEmail: roberto@thebestmedia.comLinkedIn: Roberto PacinelliSora – AI video generationHeyGen – AI avatar and video creationRunway – AI video editing and effectsNotebook LM – Content analysis and repurposingCustom GPT – Personalized AI assistantsChatGPT – AI language modelEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Drop The Mic and leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform. New episodes drop weekly featuring entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders sharing transformation stories and tactical growth strategies.Drop The Mic with Jason Hunt - Where marketing meets AI, storytelling, and real business results.Digital Marketing Done For You

Nearly $2 million worth of high-end vehicles are stolen during a brazen theft at a car dealership in Oakville; new numbers suggests that last year, Toronto experienced its fewest traffic-related deaths in a decade; and, another morning of delays for riders of Line 6 Finch West after service came to a stop during the morning commute.

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Date: January 11, 2026 Text: Acts 2:42-47 God never designed us to grow alone—deepening faith requires deepening relationships.

Date: January 4, 2026 Text: Philippians 1:9-11 A deepening relationship with God produces discernment, Christlike character, and a life that glorifies Him.

In today's episode, Jason sits down with Chris Dias of Hope Bible Church in Oakville, Ontario to discuss Chris' journey from the corporate world into vocational ministry. Chris reflects on Hope Bible Church's unique co-lead model, grounded in long-term friendship and clear “highest and best use” roles, and shares honestly about the joy and struggle of being a church committed to equipping and sending out ministers and church planters. Along the way, he highlights the importance of prayerful discernment and the courageous work of calling and forming leaders for the good of the local church.Chris and Jason explore:The story of Hope Bible Church and what God has done in the past 20 years,Chris' journey from bank executive and church elder to full-time vocational ministry, and what that discernment looked like over time,Why Hope Bible Church shifted from a senior pastor model to a co-lead model, and the ingredients that make it work,The burden of Matthew 9:38, praying earnestly for labourers, and how leadership development requires both prayer and courageous invitation,The worthwhile cost of being a sending church: money, bandwidth, change, and the grief of releasing friends, A framework for multiplication: conviction, culture, constructs, and why the Church needs all three.Chris offers a grounded, hope-filled vision for pastors who feel the weight of leadership shortages, who long to develop future leaders with depth, and who want to build churches that both grow and send. If you're trying to steward what God is doing without drifting into self-reliance, may this conversation renew your dependence on Jesus, expand your imagination for multiplication, and strengthen your courage to call leaders forward.Show NotesHope Bible Church OakvilleGive to The Pastorate's Year End CampaignEmerging Leaders Lab ApplicationSpring Pastors RetreatPartnersContact John Wright at Generis for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church. We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠give⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church⁠.

Passage: John 1:14 Date: December 28, 2025 Overview: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” God didn't just visit—He moved in. Jesus makes God known and makes God near, not merely for a season but forever. Christmas is the beginning of a presence that will never end.

Passage: Luke 1:46–55 Date: December 21, 2025 Overview: Mary's song erupts from a heart overwhelmed by God's mercy and power. Her joy isn't shallow; it's rooted in who God is and what He has done. Christmas invites us not just to celebrate the season, but to rejoice in the God who keeps His promises.

Send us a textTrader Joe's Diamond Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2023A $19.99 single (maybe estate) vineyard from an un named winery for less than $20.Sometimes economic downtimes can be good for us, CheapWineFinders.Rutherford is on the valley floor with Oakville to the south and St. Helena to the north. Prime Cabernet Sauvignon territory.It is always nice when an expensive wine falls within our price range!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Passage: Matthew 1:23 Date: December 14, 2025 Overview: Matthew anchors the birth of Jesus in Isaiah's prophecy to show that God steps into a broken world on purpose. Emmanuel doesn't stand at a distance—He enters our struggle to save us from our sins. Christmas isn't sentimental; it's God refusing to leave us in our mess.

Passage: Isaiah 7:14 Date: December 7, 2025 Overview: Waiting is one of the hardest things God asks His people to do, yet Christmas begins with a promise that took centuries to be fulfilled. God gives a sign—a virgin will conceive—reminding His people that He is present even when He feels silent. Emmanuel is God's declaration that we are never abandoned in the waiting.

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-24 Date: November 30, 2025 Overview: The strength to walk in a manner worth of our calling can only be done through the power and tools God provides.

Send us a textIn 1994, the quiet town of Oakville, Washington, was shaken by a terrifying mystery when gelatinous blobs began falling from the sky. Residents soon reported illness, dead animals, and government silence, igniting theories of biological experiments and military cover-ups. Was this a natural phenomenon or evidence of something far more sinister? Join Everything Vaguely Paranormal as we investigate the Oakville Blobs, one of the most chilling unexplained events in modern history. Dive into the truth behind this real-life X-Files mystery and decide what really rained down that night. Watch the video version: https://youtube.com/live/fJ8uScCO4TkDon't forget, you can watch us live on Tuesday nights at 8PM CST - U.S. on YouTube and Facebook! Support the Show: Patreon (Bonus Content)Follow us on Social Media: YouTube ChannelFacebook Fan PageInstagram Fan Page X (formerly Twitter)TikTok Fan Page"After Dark with EVP" (Use code "AFTERDARK25" for 25% off an annual subscription)https://bit.ly/46GOmAzSubmit Your Story, Comments, or Questions: theevppod@gmail.com

Passage: Ephesians 5:15-6:9 Date: November 23, 2025 Overview: Paul called the Ephesians to walk in the Spirit through submission to God. Paul explains how Christian submission works in the church, in the family, and in the workplace.

Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Date: November 16, 2025 Overview: Paul called the Ephesians to walk in love as imitators of God.

Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32 Date: November 9, 2025 Overview: Paul admonished the Ephesian church to walk in a manner worthy of their calling by ongoing putting off and putting on.

Recap of the first round of high school football playoffs in the St. Louis metro area. Some competitive games, but mostly lopsided victories, especially on the Missouri side including untimely forfeits and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateway-sports-venue-show--3605575/support.

Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16 Date: November 2, 2025 Overview: In this passage, Paul lays out the primary theme of the rest of the letter – walk in a manner worthy of your calling. Powerfully, as each of us walk in manner worthy, we'll be instep with the Spirit and, therefore, each other. This is unity!

(00:00-12:05) Pete Wentz, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Jim Edmonds. Doug smiles as he spreads nonsense. Was Jackson at Tin Roof the night of Eric Church. He was the Joey Fatone of 98 Degrees. Is this clearing the deck? Haunted Houses or Polar Express? Were The Bee Gees a boy band?(12:13-23:45) More of a shrub and not a stick. Jackson loves Charlie Brown Christmas. The life cycle of a Mizzou loss for Jackson. Game 5 of the World Series tonight. Blue Jays even it up at 2 games apiece last night. Audio of Mookie Betts talking about who he thinks about when he lays his head down on the pillow. Was that Shadow Stevens? The Game 5 winner of the World Series when the series is tied at two wins the WS 67% of the time. Not now, Herb. Martin's onboarding graduation.(23:55-31:38) I thought we were getting 98 Degrees. Tim's convinced he's gonna be hitting his 7 iron 180 yards. Nice hairline on Dan. Are Tim and Brad Pitt devilishly handsome or dashing? Oakville bangs. The Hey Dudes epidemic hasn't hit Nashville yet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21 Date: October 26, 2025

Passage: Ephesians 2:19–3:13Date: October 19, 2025Overview: The church isn't built by people for God—it's built by God for His people and His purpose. In Christ, strangers become citizens, outsiders become family, and broken sinners become living stones in God's dwelling place. The church is not a building but a people—joined together by grace, filled with the Spirit, and sent to display God's glory to the world. When we forget who built us, we drift from why we exist. But when we remember that Christ is the cornerstone, we see that belonging to His church means being shaped, joined, and used by Him for something eternal.

What if your menstrual cycle, cholesterol, and even your VO₂ max could predict your future health? Most women aren't tracking what really matters—until it's too late.Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss, a MD and women's preventive health expert, to uncover the six key metrics that can radically improve how women age. With decades of experience in emergency medicine and specialized training in menopause, Dr. Amy breaks down complex topics like cholesterol, A1C, body composition, VO₂ max, blood pressure, and cycle health in a way that is both actionable and empowering. She shares how understanding these markers, not just your weight, can shift you from reactive care to proactive, personalized health optimization. Favorite Moments:2:33 The Six Tests Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Take11:27 Why Women Shouldn't Fear Cholesterol Meds—Or Estrogen21:50 Think You Feel Fine? Your Blood Pressure Might Say Otherwise34:56 The Shocking Truth About Thin Women and Muscle Loss"You can feel good, but that's not the same as measuring." – Dr. Amy Louis-BaylissGUEST: DR. AMY LOUIS-BAYLISS BHSc, MD, FRCP©, CEO LUME WOMEN + HEALTHWebsite | Contact | LinkedIn | Instagram | NewsletterFull Guest Bio: Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss has been an MD for almost 20 years, spending most of her career as an emergency medicine specialist with two additional years of training as a menopause specialist in Hamilton and Oakville. Dr. Louis-Bayliss is an advocate for women's healthy aging – her interest in menopause and healthy aging stems from years of treating and managing disease in the ER once it was already “too late”. Amy sits on the advisory board for the National Menopause Show. She is passionate about educating women to build self-agency when it comes to disease-prevention.CONNECT WITH MICHELLEWebsite | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | XFull Michelle Bio: Michelle MacDonald is the creator of the FITNESS MODEL BLUEPRINT™ and host of the Stronger By Design™ podcast. Known globally for her transformation programs, Michelle empowers women to redefine aging through evidence-based strength training, nutrition, and mindset practices. Since 2012, she has coached thousands of women online, leveraging her expertise as a Physique Champion and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She co-founded Tulum Strength Club and established The Wonder Women (TWW), inspiring countless transformations including her mother, Joan MacDonald (Train With Joan™). Michelle continues to lead the charge in women's fitness, launching the Stronger by Design™ fitness app in fall 2024.Where to Watch/Listen:WebsiteApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Passage: Ephesians 2:11-18Date: October 12thOverview: When you do not reconcile, you don't see the person, you only see the problems. And our problems become a wall between us and others. And behind our wall of problems, we have no peace with one another. The only way to tear down the wall is repentance and faith one brick at a time.

What unique challenges do women face in ministry leadership—and what gives them hope for the future of the church? In this special roundtable episode of the Future Christian Podcast, host Loren Richmond Jr. welcomes a panel of seasoned clergy leaders: Rev. Tabatha Johnson (Disciples of Christ), The Venerable Sheila Van Zandwyck (Anglican), Rev. Canon Katherine Morgan (Anglican), and Rev. Canon Martha Tatarnic (Anglican and Future Christian co-host). Together, they share candid stories about their call to ministry, navigating representation and authority, the sacrifices women often make that men may not, and how mentors and allies have helped along the way. From maternity leave struggles to stereotypes about “what a minister should look like,” these leaders open up about both progress and persistent challenges for women in the church today. Listeners will gain insights into: How women discern and embrace a call to ordained ministry. The “stained glass ceiling” and ongoing equity issues in church leadership. The importance of mentors, representation, and visible role models. How congregations respond differently to women clergy across traditions. What gives hope for the next generation of women entering ministry. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or layperson passionate about equality in the church, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and a vision for a more inclusive future.   Rev. Tabatha D. Johnson is a pastor in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  She has served as a pastor and chaplain for over twenty years. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Central Baptist Theological Seminary and is co-editor and contributor to Still A Mother: Journeys Through Perinatal Bereavement (Judson Press.) a 2017 Gold Medal Winner in the Illumination Book Awards. She is currently the Senior Pastor at Shawnee Community Christian Church where she joyfully serves alongside people who love Jesus and one another. Tabatha's greatest love, besides her family and her church, are coffee and starting home improvement projects in her home that someday, hopefully, she will finish. Tabatha lives with her spouse, Cory, and their children in the Kansas City Metro. The Venerable Sheila Van Zandwyk is Archdeacon of Lincoln Deanery and Rector of Church of the Transfiguration. She was born and raised in St. Catharines and was raised in the Christian Reformed Church. She began attending an Anglican Church in my twenties. Until starting seminary at 40, Van Zandwyk worked in retail, for a number of years as the Manager of a Shoppers Drug Mart. Ordained for 17 years, Van Zandwyk has worked in churches in Oakville, Hamilton and now St. Catharines, being at Transfiguration for 6 years now.  The Reverend Canon Katherine Morgan graduated with a Master of Divinity from Trinity College, University of Toronto. Morgan is ordained in the Diocese of Niagara where she had the privilege of serving in rural, small town and city parishes for 29 years.  Currently Morgan is the rector of Church of the Resurrection in Hamilton. In her free time, she loves to sing, enjoy puzzles, and is the proud parent of an adult son.    Mentioned Resources:

Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 Date: October 5, 2025 Overview: For the Christian death is not where we are going to it is somewhere we are coming from. Because the tomb is empty our caskets will be, too. Jesus left the tomb behind and we can live our sins and our shame behind, too.

Maddie Cholette, from Oakville, Ont. and Debbie Rafuse, from Chester, N.S, tell us how they're preparing to watch their team go for baseball glory this weekend, why this year's edition of the Jays was so darn lovable — and why both of them have a special soft spot for George Springer.

1994, Oakville, Washington: it rained translucent blobs. People fell ill, animals died, samples vanished, and ‘men in black' appeared. Aliens, jellyfish, chemicals, or cover-up? We investigate the sticky truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23 Date: September 28, 2025 Overview: Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts would be opened to truly see what we have inherited in Christ — not just eternal life, but relationship with the King and citizenship in His Kingdom. We aren't spiritual orphans scraping for scraps; we are sons and daughters with full rights to the riches of His grace. Being an heir doesn't mean sitting on what we've been given — it means stewarding it. When you know what's yours in Christ, you can give freely without fear of running out.

This week Alecia takes us back to August 1997, Oakville Washington where mysterious gelatinous blobs rained down on the tiny town not once, but six times. To this day no one is certain what these mystery blobs are or why they made the town sick. Let us know your theories as always and keep it twisted!Want more twisted content? Consider joining our Patreon for some welcome goodies and 100+ bonus episodes ready for you to unlock. Your support truly means the world to us. https://www.patreon.com/twistedanduncorkedYou can buy us a drink on Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/twistedpodWatch on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@twistedanduncorkedFollow us on all of the socials:Instagram and TikTok @twistedanduncorkedFacebook @twistedanduncorkedpodcastResources used in todays story:https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/what-were-the-oakville-blobs https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/what-were-the-oakville-blobs-and-what-caused-them/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakville,_Washington https://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-oakville-blobs/#:~:text=On%20Aug.,as%20a%20grain%20of%20rice.&text=When%20dawn%20came%20and%20the,%2C%20severe%20stress%2C%20or%20rabies

For many artists, an art career takes many twists and turns—an adventure shaped by different mediums, jobs, and ways of sustaining creative work  while at the same time, educating oneself with the histories of your chosen path.  On this episode of The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast, I speak with printmaker Charles Spitzack. We talk about his discovery of mokuhanga and how it connects to his broader printmaking practice. Charles shares his early experiences making mokuhanga, his teaching methods, and how his understanding of the medium developed through a Western American perspective. He also speaks about his time at the Mokuhanga Project Space, and his thoughts on the differences between oil-based and water-based mokuhanga. Please follow The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Charles Spitzack - website, Instagram Seattle Print Arts - is a printmaking association based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It maintains a membership and is dedicated to the exchange of knowledge related to various printmaking practices. More info can be found, here.  High Point Center for Printmaking -is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is dedicated to increasing the understanding of printmaking and operates a co-op, gallery, and educational programs. More info can be found, here.  Cornish College of the Arts - is an independent art college located in Seattle, Washington, United States. Its programs emphasize experimentation and critical thinking. More info can be found, here.  Mokuhanga (木版画) - is a Japanese word meaning "wood" and "print." Traditionally, it refers to a relief printing method using woodblocks, water, natural handmade papers, and water-based pigments. With the rise of the sōsaku hanga (creative print) movement in the early to mid 20th century, mokuhanga expanded to include works made with Western oil pigments as well. Today, mokuhanga can be difficult to define, as many artists experiment with new approaches while others remain dedicated to traditional water-based methods. This balance between innovation and tradition shows that mokuhanga is limitless, continually evolving while still grounded in its past. sōsaku-hanga - or creative prints, is a style of printmaking which is predominantly, although not exclusively, prints made by one person. It started in the early twentieth century in Japan, in the same period as the shin-hanga movement. The artist designs, carves, and prints their own works. The designs, especially in the early days, may seem rudimentary but the creation of self-made prints was a breakthrough for printmakers moving away from where only a select group of carvers, printers and publishers created woodblock prints.  Stephen Hazel (1934-20120 - was a painter and printmaker based in the Pacific Northwest. He created works on paper, and educated upon the subject. More info can be found, here.  Beautiful Display 10: Beauties of Chinatown (1977) 24" x 17 11/16" Katheleen Rabel - is an American printmaker, painter and sculptor. More info can be found, here.  Penedo Alto (sōsaku hanga) 50″ x 39″ Hideo Hagiwara (1913-2007) - was a mokuhanga printmaker who came of age during the sōsaku hanga period of the mid 20th Century in Japan. He studied printmaking with Un'ichi Hiratsuka (1896-1997). Hagiwara made prints that were expressive of the self and abstract. He taught at Oregon State University in 1967.   Lady No. 6 (1975) 24.75" x 18.25"  kentō - is the registration system used by printmakers in order to line up the colour woodblocks with your key block, or outline block, carved first.   floating kentō - is like the traditional kentō registration technique but is carved on an "L" shaped piece of wood, and not onto the wood block.  monotype print - is a unique print created from an image painted or drawn on a smooth surface, such as glass or metal, and then transferred to paper. Unlike most printmaking methods, where multiple copies of the same image can be produced, a monotype typically has a single, one-of-a-kind image. It's called a "mono" type because it is not part of an edition like traditional prints (e.g., lithographs, etchings), where you can make multiple copies.  Mike Lyon  -  is an American artist. His medium has varied throughout his career such as "square tiles," or "pixels," through to making mokuhanga, monoprinting, and machine-assisted etching, drawing and mezzotint. Mike Lyon also has a large woodblock print collection which he has curated for the public, here. More information about his work can be found, here. Mike's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  Grass 4 (2010) 77" x 22" Naoko Matsubara - is a Japanese/Canadian contemporary artist, and sculptor, who lives and works in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.  She has focused much of her artistic life on making mokuhanga and has gained critical acclaim for it.  Naoko Matsubara's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  Conducting (2004) 22.05" × 15.59" Katsutoshi Yuasa - is a Japanese contemporary artist, and sculptor, who works predominantly in mokuhanga. He has  produced an incredible mount of work. Katsu's interview with the Unfinished Print can be found, here.  On The Dawn of Night and Fog (2025) 39.37" in × 78.74" Antonio Frasconi (1919-2013) - was a Urugyuan printmaker who lived and worked in the United States. He cerated coloured woodcuts and was an educator and author. Frasconi's themes could be political in nature. More info can be found, here.  Cows (1955) 7 1/2" x 12 15/16" The Arts and Crafts Movement in America - flourished from the late 19th to early 20th century, emphasizing simplicity of design, and the use of natural materials as a response to industrial mass production. Inspired by the ideals of John Ruskin (1819-1900) and William Morris (1834-1896) in Britain, the movement in the United States was closely tied to architecture, furniture making, and decorative arts, promoting honesty and a functional beauty.  There was a link with social reform, criticizing modernity and industry and fostering communities of makers across the country. In Japan this folk movement was explored in the mingei movement of the early 20th Century.  William S. Rice (1873-1963) - was a painter, educator and woodblock artist from the United States. Having moved to California early in his life, Rice made landscape prints and paintings of California. At the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exhibition, Rice had a chance to see Japanese mokuhanga in person and was influence by those prints in his woodcuts.  The Windy Summit (1925) 9" x 12" Arthur Wesley Dow (1857-1922) - was an American printmaker who was greatly influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e. He wrote a book on the subject of printmaking called Composition which was published in 1905.    Lily (Ipswich Prints x 1901) 5½" x 4⅛"   Toledo Museum Shin Hanga Exhibitions (1930 & 1936) - were held at the Toledo Museum of Fine Arts in the United States. These two exhibitions played an important role in introducing Japanese woodblock prints to the American market. They were curated by J. Arthur MacLean and Dorothy L. Blair. Artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) had traveled to the United States in the 1920s, helping to set the stage for these exhibitions. More info can be found, here.    Walter J. Phillips (1884–1963) - was a British-Canadian printmaker who began his career as a commercial artist. After moving to Canada, he produced etchings, watercolors, and color woodcuts. Influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e, Phillips's prints offer a distinctive view of Canada in the early to mid-20th century.My interview with Sophie Lavoie of The Muse/Lake Of The Woods/Douglas Family Arts Centre about the life and times of Walter J. Phillips can be found, here.      Warren's Landing, Lake Winnipeg (1931) 6.30" × 9.45"   Kathleen Hargrave - is a printmaker and kiln formed glass maker. Kathleen explored various printmaking methods but uses mokuhanga in her practice. Kathleen's mokuhanga is abstract and uses colour in a fantastic way. More info can be found, here.      Resilience 5   Pratt Fine Arts Center - is a nonprofit arts educator in Seattle, Washington. It offers classes and instruction on various artistic expressions such as blacksmithing, glass, jewelry, paintings and printmaking. More info can be found, here.     Mokuhanga Project Space - is a mokuhanga residency located in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. It was established in 2016 and is led by printmaker Keiko Hara. My interview with Keiko Hara and Benjamin Selby of MPS can be found, here. More info can be found, here.    Shoichi Kitamura - is a woodblock carver and printmaker based in Kyoto, Japan. Shoichi has been involved in MI Lab through his demonstrations on carving. More info can be found, here.    Utagawa Kuniyoshi - from The Series Bravery Matched With The Twelve Zodiac Signs. A Modern Reproduction 4.13" x 11.15" (2017) printed and carved by Shoichi Kitamura   April Vollmer - is an established artist who works predominantly in mokuhanga. Her book Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop is one of the most authoritative books on the subject and has influenced many mokuhanga artists. April's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.     It Happened To Me  (1995) 11" x 14"   Andrew Stone - is an American mokuhanga printmaker based in Florence, Italy. He is also a baren maker. The baren is a mokuhanga specific tool. Andrew's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.    Tutto Bene? (2024)   Davidson Galleries - is a gallery situated in Seattle, Washington. Opening in 1973 Davidson Galleries focus on works on paper. In their stable of artists is Charles Spitzack and Andy Farkas. More info can be found, here.    SGC International - the Southern Graphics Council is a member supported printmaking organization which supports printmakers throughout the world. It is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States. More info can be found, here.    Karen Kunc - is an American printmaker and Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and is based in Nebraska. Karen Kunc works in various artistic and printmaking styles but has worked in mokuhanga for many years. My interview with Karen Kunc for The Unfinished Print can be found, here. More information can be found on her website, here.      Weight of Air (2018) 12" x 24" Woodcut, etching, pochoir, watercolor   Tollman Collection  - is a well known Japanese art gallery located in Daimon, Tokyo, Japan and New York City, NY. More information can be found, here.    Ballinglen - is an arts foundation based in Ballycastle, Co Mayo, Ireland. The groups aim is to "enhance cultural awareness," of North County Mayo. This is done via fellowships, education, exhibitions and workshops. More info can be found, here.    Pomegranate - is a company which sells items such as jigsaw puzzles, holiday cards, etc using different types of artists  and their work in these pieces. More info can be found, here.    Gustave Baumann (1881-1971) - was a colour woodcut printmaker, and painter of German descent who made his life in the United States. More info can be found, here.      Marigolds (1960) colour woodcut 12 7/8" x 12 7/8" © Popular Wheat Productions logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Intro music by Oscar Peterson, I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)  from Night Train (1963) Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. 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Following the epic crossover between MrBallen's Medical Mysteries and Redacted: Declassified Mysteries, hosted by Luke Lamana, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes where the line between medical mystery and dark conspiracy becomes blurred.In the town of Oakville, Washington, chaos erupts when mysterious blobs start falling from the sky – and anyone who touches them ends up in the hospital. As scientists struggle to understand what the blobs are, Oakville's terrified residents are left to wonder if they're the victims of a natural disaster… or a targeted attack.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterFollow MrBallen's Medical Mysteries on Amazon Music, the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish for free every Tuesday. Prime members can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Or, you can listen episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting https://wondery.com/links/mrballens-medical-mysteries/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gelatinous blobs fell from the sky in Oakville, Washington—then people got sick. Was it rain, jellyfish, or a secret government bioweapon test? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the evidence and theories. The post The Oakville Blobs – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Gelatinous blobs fell from the sky in Oakville, Washington—then people got sick. Was it rain, jellyfish, or a secret government bioweapon test? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the evidence and theories.

Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down the wines of the Bedrock 2025 Fall Release. 00:24 — 2023 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage Wine, Dry Creek Valley 13:52 — 2024 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine, Russian River Valley 18:16 — 2024 Carlisle Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 31:06 — 2024 Old Hill Ranch Heritage, Sonoma Valley 40:02 — 2024 Bedrock Vineyard Carignan, Sonoma Valley 47:57 — 2024 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County 58:26 — 2023 Tres Bonné Red Wine, 51% Sonoma Valley/49% Oakville 1:06:55 — 2020 Calico Syrah, California

Lyndsay Hoopes has a lot on her plate—and it's not just wine. Napa County has hit Hoopes Vineyard with a public nuisance complaint over everything from tastings and visitation to a small animal sanctuary on the property. Now, they're demanding nearly $8.7 million, a figure the family simply doesn't have. In this conversation, Lyndsay breaks down the murky regulations at the heart of the dispute and shares her frustration over what feels like selective enforcement. “There is no definition of visitor. There is no definition of retail,” she points out, raising fair questions about how anyone is supposed to play by the rules when the rules aren't clearly written. Meanwhile, the wines—crafted from prime Oakville fruit by winemaker Aaron Pott—are stellar. But behind every glass, there's a story of one woman fighting for her business, her land, and some straight answers. [EP 377] Hoopesvineyard.com @hoopesvineyard