Podcasts about RVA

Hebrews 1; Luke 1:26-38 The Rev. Dan Marotta

This week on O Lala in RVA, we're sitting down with someone who truly helped shape how Richmond sees itself — Juan Conde. Journalist. Broadcaster. Community voice. Motorcycle enthusiast. And yes… that voice you've trusted for decades.From his early days in radio to 22 years behind the anchor desk, Juan has covered some of the most defining moments of our time — and he's got the stories (and perspective) to prove it. We talk journalism, trust, the evolution of local news, and what it really takes to stay credible in an age of constant noise. Plus, Juan spills just enough about a very mysterious radio comeback

Psalm 131; Luke 1:5-20 AJ Sherrill

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Psalm 72; Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12

So it is Friday and RVA is covered in snow but Jeff doesn't care and hangs out with Dr. Dave Brat, Stan Andrewski, & Sherriff Karl Leonard on this Snowed In Fri-YAY Edition of the Jeff Katz Show!

What is Advent, and why do Christians prepare before celebrating Christmas? In this edition of Ask the Church, we trace the season back to the early centuries of the Church and explain why preparation—fasting, prayer, and repentance—comes before joy. Advent reminds us of the three comings of Christ: His birth in Bethlehem, His coming into our hearts, and His promised return. Tune in to discover the meaning behind the season's themes of longing, hope, and holy preparation.

Every first Wednesday of the month AWadd meets up with the coach of the VCU Rams men's basketball team joins the show for AWadd and the Coach. 2 segments of an exclusive interview with the coach, make sure to tune in every first Wednesday of the month at 2 PM for AWadd and the Coach. Dave Riggert joins the show to talk about the most recent updates from James Madison, can the Dukes make a run to the college football playoffs. A masked bandit made some national news in a local liquor store in RVA, as a Raccoon broke into and then drank FOURTEEN bottles of liquor before being found face down in the bathroom.

On today's BEST OF AWadd Radio, MP joins the show as he does every day for some Crosstalk, today's crosstalk concerns the college football playoffs, the rankings just dropped what will it take for JMU to make the field, can Miami jump Notre Dame and more! Brian the traffic reporter BREAKS down the door of the studio to talk about an exciting meeting with the new coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies. Dave Riggert joins the show to talk about the most recent updates from James Madison, can the Dukes make a run to the college football playoffs. A masked bandit made some national news in a local liquor store in RVA, as a Raccoon broke into and then drank FOURTEEN bottles of liquor before being found face down in the bathroom.

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA         IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMIÉRCOLES 03 DE DICIEMBREEL VERDADERO JOSUÉ COMO ANTITIPO La historia de Josué debe verse a través del prisma de la tipología. Las guerras dirigidas por él son acontecimientos históricos que constituyen un segmento esencial de la historia de Israel. El objetivo de esas guerras era establecer a los israelitas en la Tierra Prometida, donde podrían disfrutar en paz de la herencia que les había sido asignada, y establecer una nueva sociedad basada en los principios de la Ley de Dios. Más tarde, autores del Antiguo Testamento, como Isaías, presentan la obra del Mesías también como consistente en asignar las “heredades desoladas [a su pueblo]” (Isa. 49:8, RVA-2015), utilizando la misma terminología que es tan frecuente en el libro de Josué. Así como la tarea de Josué había sido repartir la tierra a los israelitas, el Mesías, representado como el nuevo Josué, asigna la herencia espiritual a un nuevo Israel. Lee Hebreos 3:7-4:11. ¿Cómo confirma el Nuevo Testamento que Josué, el nuevo Moisés, es en sí mismo un tipo de Jesucristo? Los autores del Nuevo Testamento presentaron muchos aspectos del ministerio de Jesucristo en términos de la obra de Josué. Así como este entró en Canaán después de 40 años en el desierto, Jesús, el “Josué antitípico”, entró en su ministerio terrenal después de 40 días en el desierto (Mat. 4:1-11; Luc. 4:1‑13) y en su ministerio celestial después de 40 días en el desierto de esta tierra (Hech. 1:3, 9-11; Heb. 1:2). Después del bautismo de Jesús en el río Jordán, su “cruce del Jordán” (Mat. 3:13‑17; Mar. 1:9-11), los escritores del Evangelio citan el Salmo 2:7 e Isaías 42:1; es decir, un salmo mesiánico y una canción acerca el Siervo sufriente de Dios (Mat. 3:17; Mar. 1:11; Luc. 3:22). Por consiguiente, a través de su bautismo, Jesús es presentado como el guerrero divino que librará las guerras de Dios contra las fuerzas del mal mediante una vida de obediencia fiel, incluso hasta la muerte. Su vida y su muerte en la Cruz provocaron la expulsión de Satanás, dirigieron la conquista de nuestros enemigos espirituales, ofrecieron descanso espiritual a su pueblo y asignaron una herencia a los redimidos (Efe. 4:8; Heb. 1:4; 9:15). ¿Qué significa poder “descansar” en lo que Cristo ha hecho por nosotros? Es decir, ¿cómo podemos tener la seguridad de que Jesús ha derrotado a Satanás en nuestro favor? 

Richmond filmmaker Benjamin Zimmerman stopped by to talk about "Squire," the medieval short film he has been quietly building out of childhood wonder, battlefield mud, and a very personal sense of courage. The conversation winds through his early days corralling neighborhood kids into backyard quests, his time in HEMA circles, and the long arc that carried him from film school to LA to RVA's blossoming arts scene. We talk about why the story had to center on a squire, what it means to revisit your younger self through film, and how a small crew with big dreams keeps moving forward when budgets disagree. There are swords on the wall, blood recipes to debate, Ren Faire connections, and a surprising number of people in Richmond who want to help bring medieval stories to life. And Don't Forget! We produce a ton of Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes! Check us out on Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers) for bonus Deep Dive videos along with early access to the video and audio of the podcast.  BEHOLD THE RELEVANT LINKS ✦ Patreon: Get extra goblin bants and rants - http://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers ✦ Discord: Join the goblins in the communal goo - http://bit.ly/goblindiscord ✦ Guestagram: Keep posted on Squire progress on their Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/squire_film ✦ Guest YouTube: Check out the Squire trailer on YouTube - https://youtu.be/cNs3ip86vR0?si=BLEzWxkvqeOcXP_r ✦ Support the Film!: Directly support the team through Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/Squirefilm-25; or Zelle - https://bit.ly/support-squire Telephone, Telegraph, Tell a Friend about the Goblins and Growlers Podcast. → Bonus episodes and early access on Patreon (http://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers) → Subscribe to our monthly gaming newsletter (https://goblinsandgrowlers.beehiiv.com/subscribe) → Join the Goblins and Growlers Discord (http://bit.ly/goblindiscord) LISTEN, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE! If you like the show, please tell a friend about it. And if you want to tell more people, then please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or your podcatcher of choice. You can find and/or support us at all the places below: https://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers https://facebook.com/GoblinsAndGrowlers https://goblinsandgrowlers.podbean.com (and basically any other podcatcher) https://quidproroll.podbean.com (our sister podcast, the best narrative play)

Retour en disscussion (Saison 3), avec Benny Malapa réalisateur et producteur, fondateur du label Sensitive Music. Il est à l'initiateur de la première compile de Rap français: Rapatittude, mais aussi la première compile de RnB français: New Jack Swing Vol.1 sorti en 1994. Avec lui nous sommes revenu sur son parcours et le processus de la création de ce projet.Réalisé par Retour Vers l'AvenirRéalisé par Retour Vers l'Avenir Présenté par Kinboyz (@kinboyzyamoko) Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Isaiah 41:8-14; Luke 1:1-4 Will Clark

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 24:29-44

Why is thanksgiving such an important Christian virtue? Far more than a seasonal theme, gratitude is the basic posture of the soul that trusts God. Scripture shows that giving thanks is “faith in action,” shaping us into people marked by humility, dependence, and hope. This edition of Ask the Church explores why thanksgiving lies at the heart of the Christian life and how practicing it helps form the heart even when gratitude feels difficult.

In this episode of The UX Consultants Lounge, Kyle talks with Lisa Dance, a UX researcher, consultant, author, and community advocate based in Richmond, Virginia. Lisa is the founder of ServiceEase, creator of the UX Census RVA, author of Today Is the Perfect Day to Improve Customer Experiences, and a regular UX voice on Richmond's business radio scene.Lisa brings a thoughtful, refreshing perspective on what it means to practice UX in a complex and shifting industry. She has built her career around improving hard to use systems, elevating customer experience, and helping her local community understand what UX actually is and why it matters.What you will learn in this episodeHow ServiceEase came to life:Lisa describes starting her consultancy in 2011 and moving between in-house and freelance work, highlighting flexibility as the key to her career path.Improving customer experiences through storytelling:Lisa shares that her book grew out of everyday frustrations with overly complicated tasks and uses illustrated stories to show how widespread bad customer experiences are, especially when technology makes them worse.Sharing UX with the broader public:Through UX Happens in RVA, Lisa explains UX to business audiences in plain language. She talks about pitching the segment and using news stories, including the Amazon FTC case, to help non-tech listeners understand UX.The future of UX and the rise of AI:Kyle and Lisa explore concerns about AI and how companies use it to hide deeper problems. They also reflect on industry layoffs, declining focus on user needs in big tech, and the continued importance of UX in smaller mission driven organizations.Marketing yourself as a consultant:Lisa reflects on the difficulty of staying visible as a shy solopreneur and shares a key insight: the real competition is not other consultants, but companies that take no action at all.Specializing or staying generalist:Lisa and Kyle discuss how to approach specialization, what it means to be T shaped, and why consultants need to help clients see that UX skills translate across industries.Connect with Us:Host: Kyle Soucy | Usable Interface |  LinkedinGuest: Lisa Dance | ServiceEase | Linkedin- - - - -Links and Resources Mentioned:Today is the Perfect Day to Improve Customer Experiences! by Lisa DanceUX Happens in RVAUX Census (RVA) The Product Picnic (Pavel Samsonov's Newsletter)Submit a question or story: Have a question or topic that you'd like us to cover in a future episode and/or want to share an anonymous consulting story? Submit your questions and stories. Don't want to miss an episode? Be sure to sign up for the podcast newsletter.Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. I can't wait to have you back in the lounge for our next episode!

In the second hour Gary talks about RVA finances and then chats with Morgan Dean about holiday traveling.

Gast: Marien Schouten . In deze aflevering gaat Robert van Altena in gesprek met Marien Schouten ter gelegenheid van het verschijnen van zijn overzichtscatalogus ‘Ground & Figure, Figure & Ground' (JapSam Books). Marien Schouten ontwierp het boek zelf. Met teksten van Ernst van Alphen, Ulrich Look en Hans Janssen†. . Marien Schouten gebruikte ooit het raster als ordenende structuur binnen het schilderij. Dit stelde hem in staat om er -in zijn woorden- ‘als het ware organische vormen om heen te draperen.' Vervolgens haalde Schouten dit met potlood of houtskool getekende raster uit het schilderkunstig vlak. Het kreeg nu de vorm van metaalbeslag of een metalen traliewerk bevestigd aan het schilderij. Het kunstwerk werd een hybride object : het was tegelijk schilderij en reliëf / wandsculptuur. . Marien Schouten doorbrak zo op zijn eigen manier de symbolische ruimte van het schilderij. De werking van dit gebaar moet hem verrast hebben, het daagde hem uit om een sterker begrip, een duidelijker beeld te krijgen van de mogelijkheden die dit gekozen pad hem bood. Dit deed Schouten door dezelfde gedachte die uit zijn werk was opgekomen nog scherper te articuleren. Juist in de heldere formulering wordt het kunstwerk vaak raadselachtig, in de heldere formulering vindt het zijn poëtische werking. . En zo transformeerde het getekende raster, uiteindelijk, geradicaliseerd, in een onverbiddelijk stalen hekwerk. Dit uitbreken uit het schilderkunstig vlak zorgt ervoor dat niet alleen het schilderij maar uiteindelijk de gehele ruimte tot symbolische ruimte wordt. De beschouwer kijkt niet meer op een veilige afstand naar het werk, de beschouwer wordt voor even, staand in de symbolische ruimte, deel van het drama dat het kunstwerk is. (RvA) . . Marien Schouten: "Die rasters had ik nodig omdat ik zo'n worsteling had met de figuur. Die figuur was heel ongrijpbaar en ik gebruik het raster als een soort ritme om daar organische vormen over heen te draperen als het ware, om daar een soort innerlijk ritme in te construeren. Die rasters begonnen heel dun met potlood of houtskool. En, ja, die dynamiek tussen de figuur en het raster vond ik steeds interessanter dus heb ik het raster steeds meer benadrukt. […] Je kunt het raster heel zacht maken, dat heeft zij [Agnes Martin, red.] dan gedaan, maar je kunt het ook overdrijven. Dat heb ik dan gedaan. De andere kant uit, om te kijken, hoe ver kun je gaan? Dus toen ik dat hek maakte de eerste keer, schrok ik enorm, van mezelf. Dus er stond ineens een hek in mijn atelier. Ik dacht, wat heb ik gedaan? Ik vond het bedreigend." . . Foto (installatie): Marien Schouten, Gewonde leeuw (2013) bij Galerie Paul Andriesse, Amsterdam. . SPRINGVOSSEN
 Redactie + presentatie: Robert van Altena
 Contact: springvossen[at]gmail.com
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Philippians 4:14-23; Matthew 26:6-13 The Rev. Dan Marotta

This Sunday School lesson takes a thoughtful look at how Christians understand death and dying, drawing on Scripture, the historic witness of the Church, and experiences from pastoral care and hospital chaplaincy. We explore why modern culture tends to avoid this topic and how movements such as the Enlightenment and Romanticism have shaped contemporary attitudes toward mortality. The lesson introduces the historic Christian idea of Ars moriendi, reflecting on how believers through the centuries have prepared for death with courage, faith, and trust in the Resurrection. This is an invitation to consider what it means to approach death as disciples of Jesus — grounded in our identity in Him and sustained by the hope of new life.⛪ Church of the Incarnation is an Anglican (ACNA) parish in western Henrico, Virginia, committed to:

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:35-43

Now Choose Life by Third Church, RVA

Philippians 4:2-7; Matthew 6:25-34 The Rev. Lane Cowin

Richmond's favorite caricature artist, Eric Vineyard, joins O Lala! in RVA to spill all the messy, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt details of life as a traveling caricature artist. From sketching drunk wedding guests to the day he accidentally gave a ride to someone picking up crack, Eric keeps it brutally honest and painfully funny.Eric opens up about getting fired (a lot), learning the ropes at Busch Gardens, getting banned for “Irish coffee mishaps,” and eventually becoming RVA's go-to caricature artist on his own terms. He talks about his love-hate relationship with weddings, his wildest fairground moments, and why he'll always draw you better if you just look up from your phone.We also play “Would You Draw This?”, where Eric tells us which requests he'd sketch sober, skip entirely, or only do if drunk — from toddlers mid-tantrum to couples with questionable poses.Follow Eric:https://www.instagram.com/ericscaricatureshttps://ericscaricatures.comPlus:

Money is one of the most frequently discussed topics in the Bible—and for good reason. It is powerful, deeply symbolic, and one of the easiest things to trust in instead of God. In this Sunday School lesson, we look at the Old Testament's tithes, charity laws, and debt practices before seeing how Jesus fulfills the law and invites us into a deeper, freer, and more generous way of life.⛪ Church of the Incarnation is an Anglican (ACNA) parish in western Henrico, Virginia, committed to:

Rev. Charles Alex Riffee // Psalm 17; II Thessalonians 2:13-3:5; Luke 20:27-38

Philippians 4:2-7; Matthew 6:25-34 The Rev. Dan Marotta

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 32; Luke 19:1-10

DESCANSANDO EN ÉL PROPOSITO DE DIOS PARA MÍ PROVERBIOS 19:21 (RVA-2015) 1 CRONICAS 28:1-6 (NVI) PROVERBIOS 16:4 (NVI) 2 CRONICAS 15:2 (NBV) 1) DESCANSE CUANDO SUS PLANES NO ESTAN SALIENDO COMO USTED ESPERABA. 1 CRONICAS 28:2-3 (NVI) 2) DESCANSE CUANDO NO SÉ SIENTA CAPAZ 1 CRONICAS 28:4-5 (NVI) 3) DESCANSE CUANDO SU PASADO LE DIGA QUÉ NO HAY PROPÓSITO PARA USTED 1 CRONICAS 28:6-7 (NVI)

Should Christians pray for the dead? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore what the Bible and church history say about the practice and why the Anglican church rejects the medieval idea of purgatory. We discuss the difference between prayers for the dead (seeking to shorten suffering) and prayers about the dead (thanking God for their lives and commending them to His mercy).

Rev. Justin Hendrix // Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22; Psalm 84; II Timothy 4:6-18; Luke 18:9-14

Philippians 3:17-21; Matthew 16:24-26 The Rev. Dan Marotta

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Rondell Davis about her journey the last few years as she made her way out of active addiction in large part thanks to Recovery Court. She also discusses how her experiences provided her not only a pathway forward but also helped her land as a Peer Recovery Specialist, which continues to bring her immense joy.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O'Neal   Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl   Guest: Rondell Davis, Recovery Court Graduate/Peer Recovery Specialist   Recorded in-house by Communications and Media   Chesterfield.gov/podcast     Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

How can Christians resist temptation and stay faithful? This edition of Ask the Church explains the three sources of temptation— the world, the flesh, and the devil— and the two biblical responses: resistance and flight. It also explores why prayer and fellowship with other believers are essential in the struggle against sin.

Philippians 3:12-16; Luke 9:51-62David Bailey

Philippians Philippians 3:12-16; Luke 9:51-62 David Bailey

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Psalm 121; II Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8

Today's episode is brought to you by Ginger Juice, RVA's original cold pressed juice.Visit Graybo's Sports Cards Website: Graybos.coFollow Graybo's on Instagram & TikTok: @Graybos_CardsEmail the Show: info@graybos.co Copyright of Graybo's Sports Cards LLC 2025.

Why should Christians confess their sins to a priest? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore why the Bible assumes confession happens in community and how God works through others to assure us of His forgiveness. Drawing on James 5 and John 20, we learn how Jesus entrusted His Church with the authority to declare forgiveness and how Anglican priests exercise that ministry.

Philippians 3:1-11; Matthew 5:17-20 The Rev. Dan Marotta

The Rev. Steven Breedlove // Psalm 113; 2 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 17:11-19

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we do our annual drop in on the ongoing high school football season and see where things stand for the area's teams at the midway point.    Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O'Neal   Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl   Guest: Jim McConnell, Creative Content Writer   Recorded in-house by Communications and Media   Chesterfield.gov/podcast     Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

Who can serve on the vestry of an Anglican church, and how are they chosen? In this edition of Ask the Church, we endeavor to explain the role of the vestry in church governance, its historical roots, and the different models Anglican churches use today. We also explore the biblical and diocesan criteria for those nominated to serve on our vestry, and how prayer shapes the final selection.

Philippians 2:19-30; John 14:12-20 Will Clark

Rev. Justin Hendrix // Habakkuk 1:1-13; 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-17; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA         IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchSÁBADO 04 DE OCTUBRESORPRENDIDOS POR LA GRACIA LEE PARA EL ESTUDIO DE ESTA SEMANA: Josué 2:1-21; Números 14:1-12; Hebreos 11:31; Éxodo 12:13; Josué 9; Nehemías 7:25. PARA MEMORIZAR:“Por la fe no pereció la prostituta Rajab junto con los incrédulos, porque recibió en paz a los espías” (Heb. 11:31, RVA-2015). “¿Por qué lo hice otra vez?”. Quizá todos hayamos dicho eso en más de una ocasión, ya que la historia no es lo único que se repite. Los humanos también volvemos a cometer los mismos errores. Israel tenía ante sí una segunda oportunidad de entrar en la Tierra Prometida, y Josué tomó en serio su misión. El primer paso era tener una idea clara de aquello a lo que se enfrentaban. Para ello, envió a dos espías para que le trajeran información valiosa acerca del territorio a conquistar: su sistema de defensa, su preparación militar, sus reservas de agua y la actitud de la población ante una fuerza invasora. Podría pensarse que la promesa de Dios de entregar la tierra a los israelitas no requería ningún esfuerzo por su parte. Sin embargo, la seguridad del apoyo divino no anulaba la responsabilidad humana. Israel estaba por segunda vez en la frontera de Canaán. Las expectativas eran elevadas. La última vez que Israel había estado en la frontera, con la misma tarea, el resultado había sido un fracaso abismal. Esta semana exploraremos dos de los relatos más fascinantes del libro de Josué y descubriremos su relevancia para nuestra fe hoy. La gracia de Dios tiene infinitas posibilidades de sorprendernos. 

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Deborah Dugger and Joeleathia Wilson about CARP's Court Navigator program, which recently took home the prestigious Best Large County Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). We discuss the program, what drove its design, the way it fits into the overall mission of CARP, and much more.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O'Neal   Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl   Guests: Deborah Dugger, Director of Chesterfield Adolescent Resource Pathways (CARP) Joeleathia Wilson, Court Navigator with CARP   Recorded in-house by Communications and Media   Chesterfield.gov/podcast     Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

Welcome back to Drinks in the Library! Today, we're exploring the delightful and charming world of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. This romantic comedy takes us on a whirlwind journey through love, politics, and the complexities of identity as we follow the unexpected romance between Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Wales.My guest this week is Katharine Herndon, who lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, two boys, and a hound dog named Lola. She used to teach (English, of course), but the homework got to her, so she decided to take up nonprofit work instead (insert laughter). Currently the Executive Director of James River Writers, she is an enthusiastic advocate for the RVA literary community and can be found at nearly all JRW events. In her free time she kills plants, burns things more than she cooks, knits very sporadically, and is still looking for some form of tolerable exercise. Our drink this week was a nod to our friends across the pond: The New G&T (Gin and Earl Grey Tea)2 ounce Earl Grey Tea2 ounce Gin1 ounce Maple Syrup3/4 ounce Lemon JuiceFresh Mint or Dried Rose Petals for garnish, optionalIn a rocks glass add ice and set aside. In your cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients, except for the garnish. Fill the shaker with ice and put the cap on. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, or until the shaker is extremely cold.Strain cocktail into your prepared rocks glass and garnish with mint or rose petals, if using. Serve immediately.In This EpisodeThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesIn A Jam by Kate CanterburyAmerican Royals by Catherine McGeeRed White and Royal Blue FilmMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenThe Horse Whisperer FilmAre You There God? It's Me Margaret FilmJim Dale Actor & Audiobook NarratorI Kissed Shara Wheelerby Casey McQuistonThe Goblin Emperor by Katherine AddisonJames River Writers Thursday Night Writes

Philippians 2:12-18; Matthew 5:13-16 The Rev. Dan Marotta

What happens when you walk away from everything and find your own path to motherhood?In this episode, we hear from Julia, a Montana mother of two who walked away from the corporate grind, sold her home, and set out on a radically different path to motherhood, one rooted in sovereignty, sisterhood, and self-trust.Julia shares how her first wild pregnancy unfolded while traveling the West Coast in a trailer, living off-grid in national forests, and finding community through The Lighthouse membership. With a deeply ingrained medical upbringing, Julia had to unravel layers of programming to reclaim birth on her terms.She tells the raw and beautiful stories of birthing her babies on raw land in the Montana winter, catching her first baby unexpectedly with bath towels and a shoelace, and welcoming her second in a fast, intuitive birth in the same off-grid trailer. From navigating boundaries with family to tandem nursing and raising her children outside the system, Julia's story is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to live differently.What You'll Hear:How a divorce became the catalyst for questioning everything she thought she knewWhy she sold everything and set out on the road with their RVA story of freedom that comes from leaving behind medical management and social expectationsWhy her first freebirth became the most magical experience of her lifeHow living in the Natural Forest system rewired her mind and reawakened her intuitionThe lessons from two very different freebirthsHer advice for anyone considering stepping away from responsibilities during their first pregnancyTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:51] From medical conditioning to embracing freebirth and body autonomy[10:31] Leaving corporate life behind to travel in an RV and begin a wild pregnancy on the road[30:23] First freebirth story in a winterized RV with unexpected postpartum challenges[45:57] Second freebirth story with a toddler sleeping nearby and a smooth postpartum experience[01:01:10] Postpartum recovery challenges, household dynamics, and lessons for next timeYou can connect with Julia on her homestead Instagram page here.Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.