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Questions? Comments? Text Us!In this powerful edition of What's On Our Mind, Jerry shares two recent spiritual encounters that deeply impacted him—one with a professor who's never spoken about her mystical experiences publicly, and another with a student whose spiritual intuition seemed to echo his own. Together with Scott, they explore the importance of paying attention to divine nudges, honoring spiritual moods, and trusting the unique way God communicates with each of us.From profound moments in nature to unexpected resonance between strangers, this episode invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and ask: What is God trying to show me, here and now?Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about spiritual discernment, personal revelation, and the beauty of everyday mysticism.

Questions? Comments? Text Us!Does God test us? What does obedience to God really mean? In this episode of What's On Our Mind, Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood concepts of obedience, trust, and free will in our relationship with God.Exploring the story of Abraham and Isaac, they discuss whether obedience is simply following commands or if it is something much deeper- a spiritual transformation that brings us into alignment with God's will. Is faith about blind submission, or is it a partnership with the Divine?Through thought-provoking analogies of music, dance, and orchestration, Scott and Jerry reveal how obedience isn't about rigid control but about harmonizing with God's presence in our lives. They also uncover God's ultimate desire- not to demand unquestioning obedience, but to lead us toward fulfillment, awakening, and divine partnership.Join us as we break down misconceptions about faith, question whether God truly “tests” us, and discuss how to discern God's voice in our lives. If you've ever struggled with trusting God's plan or wondered what it means to truly walk in faith, this episode is for you.

Questions? Comments? Text Us!In this What's On Our Mind, Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon discuss how God seeks a close and personal connection with humanity. They reveal how divine communication often happens through intuition, quiet moments, and acts of kindness—rather than dramatic revelations.The conversation explores the transformative power of empathy. It shows how small gestures of compassion and presence create sacred connections that reflect God's love. These ordinary moments carry extraordinary spiritual significance, offering glimpses of God's longing for relationship and our shared human desire for connection.Discover inspiring insights into the meaning of life, the spiritual depth of empathy, and how intentional living can bring us closer to God and each other.Follow along with future episodes and get your copy of God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher here. Get the newest book,Two Philosophers Wrestle with God- A Dialogue here.WATCH: What's On Our Mind PlaylistWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God- we'd love to hear!#whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegod #godanautobiographythepodcastOther Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Share Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Questions? Comments? Text Us!Curious how aligning your desires with a higher will can transform your spiritual practice? In this What's On Our Mind, Scott and Jerry explore God-centered prayer, intention, and spiritual growth, contrast spontaneous and memorized prayers, and explore ancient Chinese spiritual traditions, offering practical insights to deepen your connection with the divine.Follow along with future episodes and get your copy of God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher here. Get the newest book, Two Philosophers Wrestle with God- A Dialogue here.Relevant Episodes:[What's On Your Mind] Embracing Divine Callings and Personal Courage in Your Spiritual Journey[Life Wisdom Project] Aesthetics and Philosophy in Chinese Spirituality | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum [Special Episode] God Shares His Earliest Interactions In Chinese Spirituality[From God to Jerry to You] How To PrayOther Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Resources:READ: “Listen to Your Body”WATCH: What's On Our Mind Playlist#whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Questions? Comments? Text Us!Ever wondered if God's love truly touches our lives? Join host Scott Langdon and guest Dr. Jerry L. Martin in the latest What's On Our Mind. This episode explores divine love, human connection, and the unique ways humans respond to God. Discover profound answers to questions like: Does God really love us? Gain new insights into the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Learn about the differences in how humans and animals communicate with the divine, and understand how love and suffering shape our spiritual journeys.Relevant Episodes:[What's On Your Mind] Sacred Places and Divine Presence[Life Wisdom Project]  Journey of Love: Reflections on Romance | Special Guest: Dr. Abigail L. Rosenthal[Special Episode] Revisiting I Learn What Really Happened With Adam And Eve[From God to Jerry to You] Does God Really Love Us?Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Resources:READ: "Still Point of the Turning World" WHAT'S UP WITH GOD VIDEO PLAYLISTWHAT'S ON OUR MIND EPISODE PLAYLIST#whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! Share Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube |

In a special episode of What's On Our Mind, Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin reflect on suffering and divine perspectives. Revisiting Jonathan Weidenbaum's rejection of nihilism after a year of loss, they discuss unconventional responses to suffering and the search for meaning.The hosts explore the ineffable nature of the divine, emphasizing the interconnectedness between playing a character and our relationship with God. The conversation touches on free will, the nature of evil, and the challenges of understanding God's role in our lives.Jerry revisits an Inconvenient God, and Scott shares insights from his acting roles, both encountering God's engagement in the intricacies of human experience. Subscribe for weekly episodes and explore profound insights in this ongoing exploration of God's story.Relevant Episodes:[The Life Wisdom Project] The Encounter With Novelty And Living Truthfully | Spiritual Resilience: Navigating Loss and Finding Meaning[From God To Jerry To You] An Inconvenient GodOther Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Resources:READ: "A Step in the Right Direction." WATCH: An Inconvenient GodWHAT'S ON OUR MIND PLAYLISTHashtags: #whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you!

Embark on a captivating journey into spirituality, self-discovery, and the mysterious realms of reality and God with What's On Our Mind in this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast.In this installment, Scott and Jerry explore Shelly's letter, unraveling the profound encounter of hearing the voice of God and navigating the essence of divine presence and communication. The authoritative voice of God commands attention, offering guidance through deep reflection and introspection. Addressing the timeless query, "What Did I Do Wrong?" – Scott and Jerry ponder life's challenges and the Job Syndrome.Reveal the true essence of prayer and reflect on the importance of aligning with the divine will- Thy Will Be Done.  Dispelling a theological misconception that characterizes God as a rescue helicopter, the hosts challenge the notion that prayer is to fulfill desires, instead, a valued doorway for seeking divine guidance while navigating life's journey.Extend the exploration into human relationships, uncovering the transformative power of expressing love. Scott and Jerry underscore the significance of acknowledging divine love manifesting in diverse forms, whether through human connections, furry companions, or unexpected blessings in life.Tune in for thought-provoking discussions, soulful reflections, and a reminder to appreciate the divine symphony in the every day- God is always present, even when unheard.Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Resources:READ: "What Does God Sound Like?" WHAT'S ON OUR MIND PLAYLISTHashtags: #whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you!

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Dive deep into the mysteries of spirituality and faith in this captivating episode of "What's On Our Mind," perfect for seekers and believers alike. Join hosts Scott Langdon and Jerry L. Martin as they ponder the divine and its elusive nature during life's most trying moments. Embrace the enigmatic presence of an invisible yet profoundly felt God. Delve into diverse spiritual philosophies, from introspective Eastern practices to structured Western traditions, unraveling the rich tapestry of belief. Let this episode guide you on a transformative journey, exploring timeless truths and igniting spiritual revelations. Tune in now to elevate your understanding of spirituality and embark on a path towards enlightenment.God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher, is written by Dr. Jerry L. Martin, an agnostic philosopher who heard the voice of God and recorded their conversations.Relevant Episodes:[Dramatic Adaptation] I Learn How God Reveals Himself To Humans[The Life Wisdom Project] Faith and Reason: Exploring the Spiritual Interplay [What's On Your Mind?] Embracing God's Love: A Journey Of Intimacy And Understanding[From God To Jerry To You] Why Is God Hiding?Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Resources:READ: "People Often Irritated Him"WHAT'S ON OUR MIND PLAYLISTHashtags: #whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you!

Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon share a conversation making sense of God and religion through experience and philosophy in a retrospective glance back through the past year. Projects like the Life Wisdom Project, and Theology Without Walls, a cooperative, constructive, trans-religious theological project, will be making waves in the new year! Have you ever wondered: What does God sound like? Does God speak English? Why does God answer some prayers and not others? Why is there evil? If God is perfect, why is this an imperfect world? -Share your story or experience with God-MENTIONS- Dr. Jeanine Diller, Dr. Richard Oxenberg, Dr. Jonathan WeidenbaumLISTEN TO RELEVANT EPISODES- Life Wisdom Project: Tuning Your Radio | The Encounter With Novelty And Living Truthfully | Dramatic Adaptation: I Ask God About The Beliefs I Grew Up With | Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: The TakeawayWATCH- Theology Without Walls | How To Pray | Dr Jerry L. Martin and The Theology Without Walls Mission | What's Wrong With Ego? READ- Ego Is Destructive, Separatist, Defiant | The Goal Is To Be In Tune With MeBUY THE BOOKS- God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher | Theology Without Walls: The Trans religious Imperative | On The Meaning Of Human Being: Heidegger And The Bible In DialogueFIND THE SITES- Theology Without Walls | The Life Wisdom Project | Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | What's On Our Mind? | What is God: An Autobiography? #what'sonourmind #theologywithoutwalls Share Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube |

What is the most incredible story ever told? The drama that unfolds in the plot line of your life, of every individual, and in God's story. God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher, is a revelation for today, seeking spiritual truth through all religions and forms of spirituality.Join show host Scott Langdon and philosopher / author Dr. Jerry L. Martin for What's On Our Mind, a conversation about the greatest drama in history and the:Special 100th Episode- team members share their very different spiritual journeys and talk intuition, Stoicism, and religious traditions.Special Thanksgiving Episode | God's Story Revisiting the moment Jerry accepts his calling from God to share His story.What's On Your Mind | Episode: Encountering Divine Silence- a letter from reader Alex, who shares the pain of searching for God and receiving nothing.You Might Also Like:The Life Wisdom Project- What are the implications for daily living in God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher? A Lesson In Obedience with special guest Dr. Jeanine Diller.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- Dialogue 10- The Essential Project Of The Divine [Part 1] and [Part 2] with special guest Dr. Richard OxenbergRead God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher.Begin the dramatic adaptation of God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher.Related Content: [Video] Why Did God Pick Me to Talk to? | What's Wrong With Ego? | How Do You Live With God?Share Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube |

Dodie Bellamy in conversation with Chris Kraus, celebrating Dodie Bellamy's two new books; "Bee Reaved" and "The Letters of Mina Harker," published by Semiotext(e)/Native Agents. This event was originally broadcast via Zoom and hosted by Peter Maravelis. You can purchase copies of "Bee Reaved" & "The Letters of Mina Harker" directly from City Lights here: "Bee Reaved" - https://citylights.com/staff-picks/bee-reaved/ "The Letters of Mina Harker" - https://citylights.com/general-fiction/letters-of-mina-harker/ Dodie Bellamy's writing focuses on sexuality, politics and narrative experimentation, challenging the distinctions between fiction, the essay and poetry. In 2018–19 she was the subject of "On Our Mind", a yearlong series of public events, commissioned essays and reading group meetings organized by CCA Wattis ICA. With Kevin Killian, she coedited "Writers Who Love Too Much: New Narrative 1977–1997." A compendium of essays on Bellamy's work, "Dodie Bellamy Is on Our Mind", was published in 2020 by Wattis ICA/Semiotext(e). Chris Kraus is a filmmaker and the author of "I Love Dick" and "Aliens & Anorexia", and coeditor of "Hatred of Capitalism: A Semiotext(e) Reader". "Index" called her "one of the most subversive voices in American fiction." Her work has been praised for its damning intelligence, vulnerability and dazzling speed. This event was made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Brooke wants to remind people about traffic etiquette, Jose asked someone to marry him this weekend, one of Alexis' Coffee Shop costumers has some advice for us, and Jeffrey spent a bad amount of money on new clothes. It's time to go around the room to share What's On Our Mind!

Brooke is excited about "Coffee Naps," Jose got scammed by an internet ad, Alexis had a realization about her unprofessional wardrobe, and Jeffrey is concerned about the constant grunting noises coming from his neighborhood. It's time to go around the room and share What's On Our Mind!

This week, Nick and Wesley do something a little different and interview expert paranormal researcher Tim Weisberg. Not only is he our resident Guy In The Chair, but Tim is one of the foremost ghost experts in area. We talk to him about ghosts, Lizzie Borden, The Bridgewater Triangle and the Amityville Horror (26:27). But before that the trio discuss even more ‘The Batman’ casting news, Silicon Valley Season 6 trailer and HBO’s Watchmen in the news and note portion of the show (6:00). Nick shares that The GWW has been given the greenlight to review Marvel comics (16:51) while we choose sides in a brand-new Drinkin’ Buddies (19:45). We close the show with What’s On Our Mind (1:31:40). Be sure to follow us on Twitter; @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1, @WesleySykes_, @TimWeisberg! And tune in every Monday to livestream on WBSM 1420AM’s YouTube Channel.

This week, Nick and Wesley do something a little different and interview expert paranormal researcher Tim Weisberg. Not only is he our resident Guy In The Chair, but Tim is one of the foremost ghost experts in the area. We talk to him about ghosts, Lizzie Borden, The Bridgewater Triangle and the Amityville Horror (26:27). But before that the trio discuss even more ‘The Batman’ casting news, Silicon Valley Season 6 trailer and HBO’s Watchmen in the news and note portion of the show (6:00). Nick shares that The GWW has been given the green light to review Marvel comics (16:51) while we choose sides in a brand-new Drinkin’ Buddies (19:45). We close the show with What’s On Our Mind (1:31:40). Be sure to follow us on Twitter; @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1, @WesleySykes_, @TimWeisberg! And tune in every Monday to livestream on WBSM 1420AM’s YouTube Channel.

In Episode 32, Wesley and Nick draft their favorite football players in honor of the start of the football season. But before that, the duo discusses the early reviews for the ‘Joker’ movie and react to The GWW’s DCEU movie rankings. Nick gives you a whole slew of comics to be on the lookout for out in this week’s Comic Book Minute. And we choose between Rey and MCU MJ in this week’s edition of Drinkin’ Buddies. We close the show with What’s On Our Mind. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1 & WesleySykes_!

In Episode 32, Wesley and Nick draft their favorite football players in honor of the start of the football season. But before that, the duo discuss the early reviews for the ‘Joker’ movie and react to The GWW’s DCEU movie rankings. Nick gives you a whole slew of comics to be on the lookout for out in this week’s Comic Book Minute. And we choose between Rey and MCU MJ in this week’s edition of Drinkin’ Buddies. We close the show with What’s On Our Mind. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1 & WesleySykes_!

In Episode 26, the trio of Nick, Wesley & Tim draft their all-time ultimate fighting game rosters comprised of six video game characters (38:00). Who made the cut and who got left on the cutting room floor? But before that the gang runs through Marvel once again winning the week at San Diego Comic Con (6:00). What release are we most/least excited for? What were we hoping to hear about that we didn’t? Are we going to be forced to pay for Disney+ now? Finally we close the show with What’s On Our Mind (1:07:36). Be sure to check our weekly livestream every Monday on WBSM 1420AM’s YouTube page & follow us on Twitter: @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1, @TimWeisberg & @WesleySykes_!

In Episode 26, the trio of Nick, Wesley & Tim draft their all-time ultimate fighting game rosters comprised of six video game characters (38:00). Who made the cut and who got left on the cutting room floor? But before that, the gang runs through Marvel once again winning the week at San Diego Comic Con (6:00). What release are we most/least excited for? What were we hoping to hear about that we didn’t mention? Are we going to be forced to pay for Disney+ now? Finally, we close the show with What’s On Our Mind (1:07:36). Be sure to check our weekly livestream every Monday on WBSM 1420AM’s YouTube page & follow us on Twitter: @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1, @TimWeisberg & @WesleySykes_!

In Episode 17, Nick and Wesley are back in the WBSM Studios and here to talk Detective Pikachu (54:12). Did you have to like Pokemon to enjoy this film? Did Ryan Reynolds carry everyone? Did Wesley even see it? Before that, however, the duo talks Robert Pattinson to play Batman, Falcon & Winter Soldier news and Stranger Things Season 3 sneak peek (3:45). Then they dive in Game of Thrones S8:E6 “The Iron Throne” (24:45). PLUS our 2v1 (Mulan-Lela-Kim Possible) (1:21:05), Batman Hush and Barry S2 (1:26:48) in What’s On Our Mind. Be sure to check out our live stream every Monday at 10 PM on WBSM 1420 AM’s YouTube page and follow us on Twitter @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1, & @WesleySykes_!

In Episode 17, Nick and Wesley are back in the WBSM Studios and here to talk Detective Pikachu (54:12). Did you have to like Pokemon to enjoy this film? Did Ryan Reynolds carry everyone? Did Wesley even see it? Before that, the duo talks Robert Pattinson to play Batman, Falcon & Winter Soldier news and Stranger Things Season 3 sneak peek (3:45). Then they dive in Game of Thrones S8:E6 “The Iron Throne” (24:45). PLUS our 2v1 (Mulan-Lela-Kim Possible) (1:21:05), Batman Hush and Barry S2 (1:26:48) in What’s On Our Mind. Be sure to check out our live stream every Monday at 10 PM on WBSM 1420 AM’s YouTube page and follow us on Twitter @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1, & @WesleySykes_!

In Episode 13, Nick and Wesley circle back to a topic they’ve previously covered except this time there’s a different twist….Rotten Tomatoes Still Sucks: Comedy Edition (39:51). But before that the two talk their final thoughts before Avengers: Endgame comes out (8:37), will X-Men:Dark Phoenix be any good? (18:45). Nick then shares his weekly comic book updates (24:05) as he and Wesley take a ride through Westeros to discuss S8:E2 of ‘Game of Thrones’ (25:03). They close the show with choosing between Donald Duck, Daffy Duck & Howard The Duck in this week’s 2v1 (1:19:00) before discussing What’s On Our Mind (1:27:19). Be sure to catch our livestream on WBSM 1420AM’s YouTube page at 10 PM every Monday. Follow us on Twitter: @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1 & @WesleySykes_!

In Episode 13, Nick and Wesley circle back to a topic they’ve previously covered except this time there’s a different twist….Rotten Tomatoes Still Sucks: Comedy Edition (39:51). But before that, the two talk their final thoughts before Avengers: Endgame comes out (8:37), will X-Men: Dark Phoenix be any good? (18:45). Nick then shares his weekly comic book updates (24:05) as he and Wesley take a ride through Westeros to discuss S8:E2 of ‘Game of Thrones’ (25:03). They close the show with choosing between Donald Duck, Daffy Duck & Howard The Duck in this week’s 2v1 (1:19:00) before discussing What’s On Our Mind (1:27:19). Be sure to catch our live stream on WBSM 1420AM’s YouTube page at 10 PM every Monday. Follow us on Twitter: @ChangeMyMindPOD, @Fry_Guy1 & @WesleySykes_!

AMLE Feature: Scheduling More on scheduling: Jokes You Can Use: This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I'd never met herbivore. What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. On Our Mind: #mschat restart on Twitter August 9 - 8:00 pm EST (Todd Bloch) Eileen Award: ●Scoopit: Jennifer Mangler ●Twitter: National History Bee, Electric Eggplant, Toshiba Innovation, Scott Newcomb, Bethany Beaudrie, Professor Michael Mills, the Doceri Team, Sandra Wozniak, Ellie Dix, Haikuary, Round Lake Middle, Scott Ziegler, Present Me, and Kyle Pekurney. ●Facebook: Stacy Nichols Belson, ●iTunes: No new follows this week. Advisory: Fictitious Dishes: http://www.dinahfried.com/fictitious-dishes/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Summer Reading Through Time and Space The Summer, 2012 edition of Science Scope, a magazine for middle school science teachers produced by the National Science Teachers Association, featured an article entitled "Book Your Summer Vacation." The article was written by Juliana Texley. This is the second in a three part series of podcasts, on this article. In this podcast, three more books are featured. They include: Billions of Years, Amazing Changes: The Sory of Evorution, by Laurence Pringle Mission Control: This is Apollo, by Andrew Chalkin Space, Stars, and the Beginning of Time, by Elaine Scott All of these books are available in the NSTA Store: http://nsta.org/store From the Twitterverse: ISTE: Social Media ISTE 2012 Using iPads in the Classroom Edubloggercon/SocialEdCon session. Brad Flickinger hosting. What are people using in their classrooms> Open mic time Wanted the iPads as a tool not as a thing to learn in itself. App Craft: Kids creating apps and animations for other kids to use. The free version has a lot of Japanese commercials. Penguin Palooza on wikispaces.com apps were the tacky/techie? books. Smithsonian institute book on penguins. Penguin app that hooks up with an aquarium in Calif. Consumer apps: used apps. Producer apps: created content with the app. Comic Creator, etc. Digital Storytelling. Use teleprompter software and sandwich two iPads together. Use it with English Language Learners. Prompterous: teleprompter software. Collabaracam: combine 4 different iphones or ipads to one. One person becomes the director and then combine the feeds on one device. http://collabracam.com/ Animation Puppet pals Animate on the fly. Use it with kids to do digital storytelling. Toontastic Animating in real time. Facejack: Does the same thing as Blabberize. Stopmotion Animation iStopmotion Stopmotion Pro Smoovie Scott Meech Stopmotion Studio QR Code Scavenger Hunts. Putting QR codes next to teacher names as a way to connect with teachers and content. Green Screens Action Movie app. Music creation with the iPad Google easy chords for the song. iPad Band . . . hehehe Give the kids a chance and they'll go for it like nobody's business. Kids learn on the virtual instrument and it leads to the real instrument. Assessories iRig Teaching with one App: Reflection reflectionapp.com Air Parrot: mirror your MacBook. Use Reflections and put an iPEVO next to the computer and then you can show your fingers touching the screen. Stylus: Just mobile An allupen . . . ? Events & Happenings:

Jokes You Can Use: While walking to the ninth hole, one psychiatrist said to his colleague, would you believe that yesterday I had a patient who claimed he heard music every time he put on his hat?” “Really? What did you do?” The psychiatrist answered, “I took it away and removed the band.” A man was on a beach when he discovered an old lamp in the sand. He rubbed it and a genie popped out. The genie said "I will grant you three wishes. The only condition is that you cannot wish for more wishes." "Alright," said the man, "I wish for more genies." A tribal farmer watching a Tarzan movie rushed out of the hall the moment a tiger appeared on screen, advancing menacingly towards the audience. The gatekeeper trying to stop him argued that it's only a movie, to which the tribal replied: “I know it’s a movie, you also know it is, but does the tiger know"? Q: How do Eskimos have babies? A: They keep on rubbing their noses together until the little boogers come out. On Our Mind: mthman Ron King Hey @MSMatters...do you remember the #NMSA session about HOTS question stems on colored paper in the teacher's line of sight? #midleved Eileen Award: Liz N. and Tim H. Thanks for the kind words. Advisory: Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Part 3: This middle school science minute is about the ELA common core standards in Reading and their relationship to science. The four areas of reading include: key ideas and details; craft and structure; integration of knowledge and ideas; and range of reading and level of text complexity. In this podcast, we look at the three reading standards that relate to science in grades 6 - 8 in the area of integration of knowledge and ideas, along with the range of reading and level of text complexity. From the Twittervse: Don’t forget to join the conversation on MiddleTalk and Twitter at #midleved this Friday at 8:00 pm EST. News: http://www.minddump.org/you-have-the-same-hours-per-day-as-helen-kell https://www.sifteo.com/product Coming this summer. Show & Tell These results suggest children are extremely sensitive to the subtleties of a teaching scenario, Schulz says: What matters is not if children are shown a function, but how they are shown that function. If they believe that an informed teacher has taught them everything, they will be less motivated to explore. http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/06/30/if-students-believe-that-a-teacher-has-taught-them-everything-they-will-be-less-motivated-to-explore/ The original post: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-06/miot-dsd063011.php What should students be able to do with technology in grade school? http://www.edutopia.org/blog/elementary-technology-skills-mary-beth-hertz Resources: Fur.ly http://fur.ly/ Brain Rules http://www.brainrules.net/about-brain-rules Brightstorm Thousands of FREE video resources for Math & Science. One neat thing is that you can search by textbook. There is also Test Prep materials. Includes transcripts for the videos. http://brightstorm.com/ National Archives Document of the Day A different historical document every day. Includes support links. Also a mobile app is available. http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/todays-doc/ Knovio: Animaps Create and view beautifully informative animated maps, for free! http://www.animaps.com/#!home Kodu Kodu is a visual programming language made especially for creating games. Kodu’s language is entirely icon-based, fairly easy to learn, and aimed at kids 9 to 17. It works on PCs and on the Xbox. http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/07/students-create-games-that-focus-on-global-issues/ Show Me iPad app. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard/id445066279?mt=8 Web Spotlight: Snag Films: Red, White & Blue Voting. 35 minutes. http://learning.snagfilms.com/film/journeys-through-the-red-white-and-blue Events & Happenings:

Jokes You Can Use: How did the Vikings send secret messages? By norse code! Why were the early days of history called the dark ages? Because there were so many knights! Teacher: Where is your homework? Pupil: I lost it fighting this kid who said you weren't the best teacher in the school When a teacher closes his eyes, why should it remind him of an empty classroom? Because there are no pupils to see! Teacher: How much is half of 8? Pupil: Up and down or across? Teacher: What do you mean? Pupil: Well, up and down makes a 3 or across the middle leaves a 0! Q. Your riding a horse at full speed, a giraffe is beside you, an elephant in front of you and a lion behind you! What do you do??? A. You get off of the carousel !!! Bill and Bob, two children, were sitting outside a clinic. Bill happened to be crying very loudly. "Why are you crying?" Bob asked. "I came here for a blood test," sobbed Bill. "So? Are you afraid?" "No. For the blood test, they cut my finger. As Bob heard this, he immediately began crying profusely. Astonished, Bill stopped his tears and asked Bob, "Why are you crying now?" To which Bob replied, "I came for a urine test!" On Our Mind: 21st Century School vs 20th Century Assessment MAMSE 2011 #edchat, #midleved Fridays at 8:00pm. Next week: iPads with Dr. Monte Tatom Eileen Award Eric from Chicago Advisory: Rock Paper Scissors On the computer. With thoughts why the computer picks... http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/science/rock-paper-scissors.html?hp Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) I just did my first podcast, completely recorded on the iPad, using GarageBand. It was a lot of fun. Just attached my SnowBall mic and played a few chords on the Smart Guitar and out came the podcast. The importance of Science... From the Twitterverse: News: 'Curriculum' Definition Raises Red Flags (Crvena Zastava) By Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/03/23/26curriculum.h30.html?tkn=XQZF8Ew7XPeRb9TDOhxfZzkTiWf%2FZYw5ZU9f&cmp=clp-edweek What if? http://bigthink.com/ideas/31604 Resources: The Noun Project Simple Graphical Images. Could be used as story starters. http://www.thenounproject.com/ Thought Boxes Organize everything you do. Thoughtboxes is a simple tool that helps to organize your thoughts so you can make things happen. Keep track of almost anything, and share your thoughts with friends. http://thoughtbox.es/ PuzzleMaker http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=10757332&CFTOKEN=39482384 EdiStorm http://www.edistorm.com/ Flubaroo http://www.flubaroo.com/ 66 Ways to Use Google Forms https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=0AclS3lrlFkCIZGhuMnZjdjVfNzc5Y25zc201Zzc&hl=en_GB&pli=1 Toasted Cheese Writing prompts. http://www.toasted-cheese.com/webcal/webcal.cgi Web Spotlight: The Civil War: PBS first episode available for free. http://www.macnews.com/2011/03/23/psb-stream-civil-war-ios-devices Events & Happenings: Calendar of Events: NMSA News:

Jokes: Wrong Ends A contractor hired two brothers to install home siding. He demonstrated the process and sent them off to their first job. Things were going smoothly when the older brother saw that his younger brother was throwing nails away. He asked, "Why are you throwing those nails away?" The younger brother replied, "The heads are on the wrong end." The older brother laughed, "Those are for the other side of the house." Languages A Swiss man, looking for directions, pulls up at a bus stop where two Americans are waiting. "Entschuldigung, koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen" he asks. The two Americans just stare at him. "Excusez-moi, parlez vous Fracais?" he tries. The two continue to stare. "Parlare Italiano?" No response. "Hablan ustedes Espanol?" Still nothing. The Swiss guy drives off, extremely disgusted. The first American turns to the second and says, "Y'know, maybe we should learn a foreign language." "Why?" says the other. "That guy knew four languages, and it didnt do him any good." (If you liked that one . . . try this!) What did one math book say to the other? I have so many problems . . . On Our Mind: o Google Forms and Walkthroughs o http://practicaltheory.org/serendipity/index.php?/archives/1261-Daily-Walkthroughs-with-GoogleApps-and-the-iPad.html NMSA is a month away . . . Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski From the Twitterverse: Advisory: Small Spaces What if everything that you needed had to fit through a small space? This would be a discussion centered around the trapped minors. The focus of the conversation could be around what it would be liked to be trapped for months. * What is the difference between a need and a want? * What can you “make do” with? The link has a visual of the size of the whole which everything must pass to get to the minors. http://www.newsweek.com/2010/09/13/back-story-think-of-the-miners.html Quadruple Amputee Swims Across English Channel Philippe Croizon, who lost his limbs in an electrical accident, swam across the English Channel. Nice story about what determination can do. The video is 1 minute and 40 seconds long. It includes quotes from Philippe. (Could also discuss the difference between a quad amputee and a quadriplegic). http://www.newsy.com/videos/quadruple-amputee-swims-across-english-channel/ Tech Tools: Educate http://www.ikonstrukt.com/educate.php ManyEyes Data visualization. Great for those who see in pictures. http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/ Webspotlight: YouTube Channel: RobbWorld’s Channel DocsTeach Great site from the National Archives Experience. Includes both Activities and Primary Resources. http://docsteach.org/ 26 Keys to Student Engagement by Angela Maiers. http://www.scribd.com/doc/37782099/26-Keys-to-Student-Engagement WorldMapper Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest. There are now nearly 700 maps. Maps 1-366 are also available as PDF posters. Use the menu above to find a map of interest. To learn a little more about this and other map projections read this: Worldmapper and map projections. We recently added a new series of maps of the world's population using a new mapping technique: Worldmapper Population Atlas http://www.worldmapper.org/ Schoolwork by Nicholas Lemann http://www.newyorker.com/talk/comment/2010/09/27/100927taco_talk_lemann Creating self Graded Google Forms by Mark Wagner “For this video I cut right to the chase and did my best to explain the IF formula for beginners… while keeping under a 5 minute time limit. I hope it’s helpful for you and your colleagues and I hope you’ll let me know what you think.” http://edtechlife.com/?p=2600 Listener Question for Troy via Twitter: From @Mthman: @MSMatters Help me to understand a procedural Q...do the teachers in your building need guidance w/advisory lesson plans? Mine do!!! (Listen to the show for the answer!) News: