Podcasts about survivor tree

When life hits hard, who can you count on—and more importantly, can others count on you?In Part 7 of our transformative series Juicy Fruit: A Garden of Godly Character, Pastor Talaat McNeely delivers a powerful and prophetic message entitled “Faithfulness – The Steadfast Tree.” Drawing from Lamentations 3:22–23, this message explores how true faithfulness is formed—not in comfort, but in crisis. You'll discover that while storms may shake your branches, they can also deepen your roots.From the powerful imagery of the 9/11 Survivor Tree to the raw moments of personal doubt and divine reassurance, Pastor Talaat unpacks what it means to be a tree planted by the water—unshakable, fruitful, and faithful through every season.

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The American Elm was the "go to" tree as the thing planted for shade in the mostly treeless Great Plains. As those Plains gave way to villages and towns and then to cities, the American Elm was the favored "street tree" that lined the streets in idyllic neighborhoods. There is an American Elm that has stood in Oklahoma City since before statehood, overlooked an ignored, that is, until April 19, 1995, when it's sturdiness became a prominent part of a story that shook and restored the faith of a nation.     SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT VOICES! Episode archive, news and more! Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com! Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm  Our wonderful sponsors! It's important, now more than ever, to support folks like us! jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Katchakid has a 100% safety rating and have maintained that for over 50 years. That's a lot of safety and plenty of peace of mind when it comes to your pool and your family. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster for an Artisan Cup of Coffee! Check out Martin Mountain Coffee's signature Within The Realm Blend "Story Teller's Roast!" We won't be mad if you try the other great blends and roasts! Better yet, try a sample pack! It's better on the Mountain! Contact Us! Facebook: @withintherealm1 Instagram: within_the_realm contact@withinpodcast.com Now on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/sfg64.bsky.social   Within The Realm is a fiercly Independent podcast written and produced by Steve Garrett for the enjoyment of the curious soul. WTR intro: Sweat Shirt (S. Garrett) WTR outro: Baby Boy (S. Garrett) Available for speaking engagements! Check out the website for details. withinpodcast.com Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm  And as always, Thanks for listening!

In this episode, delve into the fascinating world of 'Witness Trees'—trees that have stood the test of time and witnessed key moments in American history. From the Civil War battlefields of Antietam, Gettysburg, and Manassas to the site of the Oklahoma City bombing, these trees have borne silent witness to significant events. We explore the stories and historical significance of several protected trees, including the Burnside Sycamore, the Oklahoma City Survivor Tree, and the iconic Jackson Magnolia at the White House. Through these stories, we're reminded of the resilience and endurance symbolized by these natural sentinels. Written By Lizzie Tesch Narrated By Jason Epperson 00:00 Introduction: Witness Trees of America 02:24 Witness Trees of the Civil War 03:05 The Sycamore at Antietam 07:55 The Survivor Tree of Oklahoma City 11:34 Witness Trees in Washington DC 12:24 The Legacy of Jackson's Magnolia Tree 14:55 Conclusion: The Importance of Witness Trees

Ali interviews author, Marcie Colleen, whose books include Super Happy Party Bears, Survivor Tree, and many more!

Tobin reads his essay, "On Visiting the 9/11 Survivor Tree: The Limits of Living Memorials in Times of Grief" and gives some context as well. It was originally published on his substack, the JewsLoveTrees Newsletter. Please subscribe!Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.Questions? Comments? ITCOTpod@gmail.com

To commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11, we share this replay of our episode that featured the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree found during the excavation of Ground Zero in NYC. Our guest, Ron Vega, shares his insightful and touching story of how he championed and helped nurture the tree from a wounded, burned stump to the powerful sign of hope and survival that it represents today. Learn more about the podcast at: ⁠⁠www.treespeechpodcast.com⁠⁠, and IG: ⁠⁠treespeechpodcast⁠ Additional resources: 9/11 Memorial Survivor Tree: ⁠https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/survivor-tree⁠ Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Survivor Tree: ⁠https://memorialmuseum.com/experience/the-survivor-tree/⁠ Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial: ⁠https://www.wisconsin911memorial.com⁠ Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens: ⁠http://www.bartlettarboretum.org⁠ Special thanks to Ron Vega for sharing his time and inspiration. Tree Speech's host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects that explore social consciousness, personal heritage, and the difference one individual can have on their own community. Some of her great loves include teaching, the Oxford comma, intersectional feminism, and traveling. With a Masters degree from NYU's ⁠Educational Theatre⁠ program, she continues to share her love of Shakespeare, new play development, political theatre, and gender in performance. Dori's original plays have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Boston. More information at ⁠https://www.dorirobinson.com⁠ This week's episode was recorded in Massachusetts on the native lands of the ⁠Wabanaki Confederacy⁠, ⁠Pennacook⁠, ⁠Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett)⁠, and ⁠Pawtucket⁠ people, as well as in New York on the land of the Lenapee tribes. Special thanks to the ⁠Western Avenue Lofts and Studios⁠ for all their support. Tree Speech is produced and co-written by Jonathan Zautner with Alight Theater Guild. The mission of the guild is to advance compelling theatrical endeavors that showcase the diversity of our ever-changing world in order to build strong artists whose work creates empathy, challenges the status quo and unites communities. For more information about our work and programs, please visit ⁠www.alightheater.org⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/treespeech/message

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In this months This Old Tree host Doug Still explores The Survivor Tree. The Survivor Tree is a well known tree planted at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City that was rescued from the rubble at the World Trade Center site after the terrorist attacks. It has become a stirring symbol of resilience and survival visited by millions of people. But few people remember there were six other trees rescued from the site and transplanted in early October of 2001. Host Doug Still was part of the City Parks Department team that found them along with his former boss Bram Gunther. Doug and Bram recount the day they visited Ground Zero, describe how these remarkable trees were saved, and discover what's become of them. 

Welcome to episode 65 of the Monday Night MasterDebaters where I got to talk with Ryan from Dangerous World Podcast, my IG buddy Tommy Dimmel, and Beau from AnitSlaveQE Podcast. We came out of the gate hot and it didn't stop. Are we seeing global cooling? Weather manipulation, Chem Trails, San Diego Flood of 1916 from cloud seeding, Rain Dance, Electric rock video, Rituals & Magic, Rick Rubin, Symbolism everywhere, the Survivor Tree from 9/11 Ritual, Evil, Accountability, lockdown impact on children, Ex-FBI RussiaGate Ivenbstogator charged with colluding with Russia, Brian Peppers, decline/demonization of masculinity, and much more! San Diego Flood of 1916 from Cloud Seeding: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/local-history/sdut-charles-hatfield-1916-rainfall-el-nino-san-diego-2015nov21-htmlstory.html The Survivor Tree: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/survivor-tree Please leave a review & share the show! Support the great guests at: Beau from AntiSlaveQE Podcast https://www.instagram.com/antislaveqe/ linktr.ee/antislaveqe Tommy Dimmel https://www.instagram.com/tommydimmel/ Ryan from Dangerous World Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DangerousWorldPodcast/posts IG: @dangerousworldpod linktr.ee/dangerousworldpodcast Mat from The Great Deception Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegreatdeceptionpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegreatdeceptionpodcast Merch: https://my-store-cb4b4e.creator-spring.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatdeceptionpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thegreatdeceptionpodcast_v2/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/Barons44 Email: thegreatdeceptionpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-great-deception-podcast/support

The Survivor Tree is a well known tree planted at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City that was rescued from the rubble at the World Trade Center site after the terrorist attacks. It has become a stirring symbol of resilience and survival visited by millions of people.But few people remember there were six other trees rescued from the site and transplanted in early October of 2001. Host Doug Still was part of the City Parks Department team that found them along with his former boss Bram Gunther. Doug and Bram recount the day they visited Ground Zero, describe how these remarkable trees were saved, and discover what's become of them. GuestBram GuntherNative New Yorker; former Chief of Forestry, Horticulture, and Natural Resources for New York City Parks; co-founding partner of Dirt Collective, a start-up focused on re-wilding.linkedin.com/in/bram-gunther-b8346522bPodcast ConsultantMartha Douglas-OsmundsonTheme MusicDiccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available.Follow onFacebook or Instagram We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~3 or 4 minute audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone's voice memo app and email to:doug@thisoldtree.netThis episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org

This years conference was held at Loughborough, and the podcast contains contributions from Jill Butler, Ted Green, Russell Horsey, Keith Sacre and more, in roving interview style by The Tree Lady, Sharon Durdant-Hollamby.  See more about getting involved in the industry at the arboricultural association website Also interviewed was Mark Brays, Oklahoma Forestry Service Officer, describes the Survivor Tree after the Oklahoma bombing in 1995. John Gathright from Japan talked about his work helping children climb trees - more here at his website.Russell Ball discussed his work for Fund For TreesThis podcast is also available on our Youtube Channel, SHA Sharon Hosegood Associates

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the rubble of life's challenges, even though you feel God is encouraging you to rebuild something new into your life? Bonnie reflects on the Survivor Tree discovered after 9/11 and talks about how to find hope amid losses. You'll learn how to assess where God is encouraging you to rebuild your life from ground zero. You'll learn how to move your brain out of anxiety mode into a more calming, re-energizing mode, by allowing creating space for God to encourage you and encourage others to see God using you to lift others too! Scripture: Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Encouragement & Mental Health Benefits of StorytellingLINKS & RESOURCES:• Watch the FREE HBO 9/11 Documentary: “What Happened on 9/11?” https://www.hbo.com/movies/what-happened-on-september-11• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

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Jane Goodall sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about her passion and love for nature and wildlife. She believes that all of us have the power to make a difference around us and impact our surroundings significantly. And as we continue to hope in the most trying times of our lives, when we take action, this hope turns into change, into a success, and into a celebration.  Jane is an ethologist known for her long-term research on the chimpanzees of Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park. In 1995, the University of Cambridge awarded her a Ph.D. in ethology, one of the few candidates to receive a Ph.D. without having first possessed an A.B. degree. She established the Jane Goodall Institute to help support the Gombe research and the Roots & Shoots program for the youth to actively participate in environmental, conservation and humanitarian issues.Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty's Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGeniusWhat We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:19 Parental support molds us04:59 “Because you did it, I can do it too.”07:34 We live in a war against nature10:22 Everyone of us makes an impact on the planet12:58 A language of gesture that predated human spoken language18:49 Living through a time when it totally seemed hopeless22:53 The only way to give hope to others is to help them24:48 Hope is about action28:00 First, see that you can make a difference locally32:04 You don't have to change everything on your own36:35 We communicate through our words39:23 What's your definition of success?42:28 Unless we live for money to help make a difference46:40 The Survivor Tree story50:42 Messengers of hope need to be storytellers54:00 Influential people inspire more people to make a difference54:48 Jane on Final FiveLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Episode Resources:Jane Goodall | WebsiteJane Goodall | FacebookJane Goodall | BooksJane Goodall Institute | FacebookJane Goodall Institute | Instagram

This second episode of our second season features the second part of our focus on the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree found during the excavation of Ground Zero in New York City. Our guests include Cheryl Somers Aubin, a writer, instructor and speaker who was inspired to write the book, The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story in 2011. Also, we hear from George Middleton, a visual artist and retired Call Firefighter and EMT. Additional resources and for more information: Cheryl Somers Aubin: https://cherylaubin.com The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story: https://thesurvivortree.com All profits from the sale of this book benefit charity. George Middleton: https://www.georgemiddleton.com Special thanks to Cheryl Somers Aubin and George Middleton for sharing their time and inspiration. To share a sapling story: https://anchor.fm/treespeech/message Tree Speech's host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects that explore social consciousness, personal heritage, and the difference one individual can have on their own community. Some of her great loves include teaching, the Oxford comma, intersectional feminism, and traveling. With a Masters degree from NYU's Educational Theatre program, she continues to share her love of Shakespeare, new play development, political theatre, and gender in performance. Dori's original plays have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Boston. More information at https://www.dorirobinson.com This week's episode was recorded in Massachusetts on the native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy, Pennacook, Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), and Pawtucket people, as well as in New York on the land of the Lenapee tribes and in Washington DC on the land of the Anacostan and Piscataway Peoples. Logo design by Mill Riot. Special thanks to the Western Avenue Lofts and Studios for all their support. Tree Speech is produced and co-written by Jonathan Zautner with Alight Theater Guild. The mission of the guild is to advance compelling theatrical endeavors that showcase the diversity of our ever-changing world in order to build strong artists whose work creates empathy, challenges the status quo and unites communities. For more information about our work and programs, please visit www.alightheater.org. Learn more about the podcast at: www.treespeechpodcast.com, and IG: treespeechpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/treespeech/message

This first episode of our second season features the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree found during the excavation of Ground Zero in New York City. Our guest, Ronaldo Vega, shares his insightful and touching story of how he championed and helped nurture the tree from a wounded, burned stump to the powerful sign of hope and survival that it represents today. Additional resources: 9/11 Memorial Survivor Tree: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/survivor-tree Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Survivor Tree: https://memorialmuseum.com/experience/the-survivor-tree/ Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial: https://www.wisconsin911memorial.com Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens: http://www.bartlettarboretum.org Special thanks to Ron Vega for sharing his time and inspiration. Tree Speech's host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects that explore social consciousness, personal heritage, and the difference one individual can have on their own community. Some of her great loves include teaching, the Oxford comma, intersectional feminism, and traveling. With a Masters degree from NYU's Educational Theatre program, she continues to share her love of Shakespeare, new play development, political theatre, and gender in performance. Dori's original plays have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Boston. More information at https://www.dorirobinson.com This week's episode was recorded in Massachusetts on the native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy, Pennacook, Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), and Pawtucket people, as well as in New York on the land of the Lenapee tribes. Logo design by Mill Riot. Special thanks to the Western Avenue Lofts and Studios for all their support. Tree Speech is produced and co-written by Jonathan Zautner with Alight Theater Guild. The mission of the guild is to advance compelling theatrical endeavors that showcase the diversity of our ever-changing world in order to build strong artists whose work creates empathy, challenges the status quo and unites communities. For more information about our work and programs, please visit www.alightheater.org. Learn more about the podcast at: www.treespeechpodcast.com, and IG: treespeechpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/treespeech/message

Abigail Trevino, founder of The Traveling Library CCTX and owner of Simply Abigail Photography, joins me via Zoom to discuss her innate desire to start a nonprofit focused on accessibility to literature, the Traveling Library's new mascot Chiquita the Laughing Gull, numerous volunteer and donation opportunities for anyone that wants to get involved, the Survivor Tree that kicked off her passion for photography, and why as long as you're willing to accept the risk of starting a business/nonprofit you should go for it in episode 145.

I'll never pass up a chance to talk to a bookseller! Marianne Reiner of Run for Cover Books in San Diego joined me to talk books today. We talked about the special handwritten notes she adds to the books she sells, and how a non-reading child can become a book obsessed adult if they can only find the right book. We also talked some heavy subjects, including white privilege and the books that make you confront that. Marianne considers “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson to be a fundamental book, and I completely agree.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Guest: Marianne Reiner Website/Instagram/Facebook/Twitter   Do you know a young person who'd like to appear on the 2nd Annual Kids/YA Gift Guide Episode? GO HERE!   Discussed in this episode: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson Oprah's Book Club Reese Book Club Read with Jenna Target Book Club Susie Morgenstern The Equal Justice Initiative Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults) by Bryan Stevenson Becoming by Michelle Obama Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers by Michelle Obama Amnesty International Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong Immediate Family by Ashley Nelson Levy Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially Divided America from My Daughter's School by Courtney E. Martin Howard Zinn, historian, playwright, and activist Survivor Tree by Marcie Colleen   Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

I'll never pass up a chance to talk to a bookseller! Marianne Reiner of Run for Cover Books in San Diego joined me to talk books today. We talked about the special handwritten notes she adds to the books she sells, and how a non-reading child can become a book obsessed adult if they can only find the right book. We also talked some heavy subjects, including white privilege and the books that make you confront that. Marianne considers “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson to be a fundamental book, and I completely agree.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Guest: Marianne Reiner Website/Instagram/Facebook/Twitter   Do you know a young person who'd like to appear on the 2nd Annual Kids/YA Gift Guide Episode? GO HERE!   Discussed in this episode: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson Oprah's Book Club Reese Book Club Read with Jenna Target Book Club Susie Morgenstern The Equal Justice Initiative Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults) by Bryan Stevenson Becoming by Michelle Obama Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers by Michelle Obama Amnesty International Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong Immediate Family by Ashley Nelson Levy Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially Divided America from My Daughter's School by Courtney E. Martin Howard Zinn, historian, playwright, and activist Survivor Tree by Marcie Colleen   Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I am so excited to get my fall line-up of Confetti Moments podcasts started with the special conversation that I had with Marcie Colleen who is the author of the newly published book, "Survivor Tree". This narrative nonfiction picture book is about a very special tree that survived the horrific events of 9/11. Marcie shares how this book is about so much more than 9/11. It is ultimately about resiliency and hope, which she emphasizes are two things that everyone needs after the events of the past year and a half. Marcie shares how her former work as a high school English and theater teacher influenced her current work as a children's book author. You will also hear excellent insights and advice for aspiring authors. Marcie gives so much to the kid lit writing community- you are sure to enjoy getting to know her better. You can find Marcie Colleen at her website, on Instagram and Twitter Books mentioned in this podcast with affiliate links- Click to purchase Also an Octopus Busy Town Busy People A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything Open The Magic, Courtney Hinshaw -------Come hang out!-------- @ramonarecommends {instagram} Magic Wear Shop Ramonarecommends.com

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In this emotional and powerful episode, LBYR's Victoria Stapleton discusses with author Marcie Colleen her new picture book, SURVIVOR TREE. The hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America. "A sensitive, accessible entry point into a relatively recent tragedy."—Publishers Weekly * "A lovely 20th-anniversary tribute to the towers and all who perished—and survived."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Eloquent.... A moving history and tribute to resilience."—Booklist "Survivor Tree, which marks the 20-year anniversary of 9/11, is like its subject: a stately monument to resilience."—Shelf Awareness "A story of history and hope, of tragedy and resilience."—Midwest Book Review

Las Vegas' Survivor Tree seedlings are ready to branch out for 9/11 anniversary, police dogs are biting fewer people despite responding to more calls, Cirque du Soleil is edging back the timeline of its final show to reopen and more on 7@7 from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

In Podcast Episode 120, “More Than Conquerors: The Giant of Grief vs. The Lord of Heaven's Armies,” Kim discusses the giant of grief, which is a giant we all must face. Yet, even the largest and most painful giants of grief pale in comparison to the healing power of the Lord of heaven's armies.    The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 17:1-58 with the key verses 4-7, 33:   4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! 5 He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds. 6 He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. 7 The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver's beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds. His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield.   33 “Don't be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There's no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You're only a boy, and he's been a man of war since his youth.”   Additional Verses:   37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37 NIV)   “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Ps. 147:3)   4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4)    He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:4)   13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. (Matthew 14:13)   33 When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled. 34 “Where have you put him?” he asked them. They told him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Then Jesus wept. (John 11:33-35) Weekly Assignment Feature:    Meditate daily on this truth: “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Ps. 147:3)     Additional Resources:   “Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible” by Max Lucado   “Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants” by Louie Giglio   The Story of the Survivor Tree   “How Would I Know” by Kathy Troccoli   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.    RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.    Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline   1-800-273-8255   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.  

After being shot, Richie left his career as a corrections officer to become a gardener. He worked his way up in the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to become director of the Citywide Nursery. While there he cared for the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear that was crushed (but not killed) in the 9/11 terror attacks. In Beacon, he founded the Sargent-Downing Garden. 

TO THE MOON AND BACK A Baxter Family Novel   By KAREN KINGSBURY   From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a brand-new love story in the Baxter Family collection about two people who lost their parents in the same national tragedy – two people desperate to find each other and the connection they shared for a single day…a day that changed everything.   Brady Bradshaw was a child when the Oklahoma City bombing killed his mother. Every year, Brady visits the memorial site on the anniversary to remember her. More than a decade ago, he met Jenna Phillips, who was also a child when her parents were killed in the attack. Brady and Jenna shared a deep heart connection and a single beautiful day together at the memorial. But after that, Brady never saw Jenna again. This year, Ashley Baxter Blake and her sister Kari Ryan and their families take a spring break trip that includes a visit to the site to see the memorial’s famous Survivor Tree. While there, Ashley spots a young man, alone and troubled. That man is Brady Bradshaw. A chance moment leads Ashley to believe she can help Brady find Jenna, the girl he can’t forget. Ashley’s family is skeptical, but she pushes them to support her efforts to find the girl and bring them together. But will it work? Will her husband, Landon, understand her intentions? And is a shared heartache enough reason to fall in love? Karen Kingsbury, Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films

Historian and author Jill Jonnes digs in to science, social benefits, culture, data and leafy lore in her new book Urban Forests: A Natural History of Trees and People in the American Cityscape (Penguin, 2016).            Jonnes tells us tree stories: from the inspiring Survivor Tree of New York's Ground Zero - which is actually an invasive species - to the arborists who branched out and developed data that prove the practical and dollar values of trees in times of city budget cuts. Jonnes' meticulous research and narrative flair make the strong case for community investment in trees, especially in an era when cities everywhere are taking an axe to budgets. Trees yield high ROI, in bio- and other DIVERSE ways. Music: Big Piney Blues - performed live by Brian Curran at KDHX, March 2015. THANKS to Earthworms engineer, Josh Nothum.  Related Earthworms Conversations: Backyard Woodland - August 2016 "City of Tress" Film Portrays Jobs, Nature, Humans, Hope - November 2015

A special discussion and tribute for the 15th anniversary of 9/11.  Wonko shares his experiences and feelings about 9/11 and America with Ford and Zaphod, in hopes they understand the impact these events had on our country to this day.We strongly encourage to you look through the links below.  Some things you may remember, some you may not, but all bring a depth to what 9/11 is to us in the USA.9/11 MemorialFlight 939/11 Inside the PentagonVictims who plummeted from Twin TowersFr. Mychal Judge, FDNY Chaplain (With Corrections)President G. W. Bush Bullhorn Speech (9/14/2001)Survivor TreeThe Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many are Smarter than the FewA French Soldier's View of US Soldiers in Afghanistan

News- Joe Sutter "Father of 747" Dies Life - Three segments the cover the trip to the 2016 US Open tennis tournament.  Co-Host with John Michael   Topic -  I discuss the flight home and being on the other side of the operation, with taxi out delays and holding into Atlanta.   Links and Pictures - Must see Video on the "Survivor Tree"  John Michael and I in Amex Tennis Thrown John Michael in Times Square John Michael and I on East River