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Singing isn't just about notes — it's a powerful, transformative act that shapes our worship, teaches us life lessons, and brings us closer to God. Have you ever wondered why some songs stay with you long after the service ends? Or how music can lift your spirits in moments of deep struggle? Jared Hines, a worship leader and devoted Christian, shares eye-opening insights on how singing shapes our attitude toward worship, the stories behind powerful hymns, and the life-changing impact of music rooted in real-life experiences. In this heartfelt episode, Jared reveals how songs like "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" carry the weight of tragedy, hope, and faith—stories that have touched generations. You'll discover how these melodies serve as prayer, encouragement, and evidence that we are never truly alone, even in life's darkest moments. Keeton and Eli dig into the biblical foundation of singing as a form of worship, discussing how it can be more than obligation—it's an act of joy and reflection that draws us closer to God and to each other. We break down:The biblical act of singing in Acts 16 and its significance in transforming attitudes during worship.How music has the power to influence moods, rebuild hope, and unite nations—even in the most challenging times.Personal stories behind hymns like "Remind Me, Dear Lord" and "It Is Well With My Soul," illuminating their roots in personal tragedy and divine comfort.Practical ways to engage more meaningfully with songs—by understanding their stories and letting them speak to our hearts.The role of music in comforting those facing cognitive decline or grief, and how it can serve as a spiritual anchor.If you've ever felt disconnected during worship or wondered about the deeper meaning behind the songs you sing, this episode is essential listening. Jared's stories and insights will inspire you to see singing not just as tradition, but as a vital part of a lived, faith-filled life. Whether you're a seasoned churchgoer, a music lover, or just seeking hope in hard times, this episode will make you rethink the power and purpose of worship through song. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of spiritual music or seeking encouragement through the stories behind the hymns. It's more than just singing; it's a reflection of faith, resilience, and divine love.

This weekend is Confirmation Sunday as we continue the Christian practice of almost 2,000 years, of receiving people who have been instructed in the truths of the Christian faith into communicant fellowship of the Church by profession of that faith.  The young people who will be making a public profession of their faith this weekend chose the following hymn as their Confirmation hymn. Hymn 784 in the Worship Supplement was written by Julia von Hausmann, and is entitled: "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me." It is certainly appropriate for that setting, and also serves as a reminder of how appropriate it is for each of us in our lives of faith.  One of the incredible aspects of the choice of this hymn is how well it incorporates all four of the confirmation passages for our confirmands. Those passages are: Psalm 23 - The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2  He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 4  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Romans 15:13 - Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Proverbs 3:5-7 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;  Thanks be to the LORD, who makes these promises to these young people and as He continues to fulfill the promises that He has made to each of us through the work of Jesus!

"TAKE MY HAND..." 2014 was a pretty big year for comic book movies. The Winter Soldier got the MCU back on track, Days of Future Past was an awesome movie written and directed by nobody, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 certainly had a lot of money spent on it! What seemed up in the air at the time was the the tale of Peter Quill and his band of misfits, considered to be MCU's biggest gamble and first potential failure at the time. Little did we all know it'd become one of its biggest hits that would cement the franchise's inability to fail forever (or at least until after Endgame). So all these years later, what do we think of it? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue Phase 2 of the MCUathon with James Gunn's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!

Pacific St Blues & AmericanaMarch 29, 2026Part 1 of 2 - Musical Ecclectricity Since 1991 1. Mike Finnigan / Leave That Liar Alone (Salgado)2. Selwyn Birchwood / Should'a Never Gotten Out of Bed3. Joanne Shaw Taylor / Hell or High Water4. Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials / Bad All By Myself 5. Fabulous Thunderbirds / Full Time Lover6. Jimmie Vaughan & Lou Ann Barton / In the Middle of the Night 7. Joe Bonamassa (BB King Tribute) / To Know You is To Love You 8. Delaney & Bonnie / Are You a Beatle or a Stone?9. Jerry Jeff Walker / LA Freeway 10. Dave Alvin / Redneck Friend 11. Jackson Browne / Minutes to Downtown 12. Keb Mo / Rock Me on the Water 13. Lucinda Williams w/ Mavis Staples / So Much Trouble in the World14. Eric Clapton / I Shot the Sheriff 15. Toots & The Maytals w/ Bonnie Raitt / True Love is Hard to Find 16. Stephen Marley / You Don't Know How It Feels 17. Marcus Trummer / Hard Time 18. Mike Farris / Precious Lord, Take My Hand 19. Sister Rosetta Tharpe/ Gospel Train 20. Aretha Franklin / Spirit in the Dark 

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Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 207 - Seek Where Ye May - The Versicles (pp. 120-121) - The Gloria Patri (p. 121) - Matthew 20:1-16 - Homily - The Versicle (p. 122) - The Canticle (p. 123) - The Kyrie (p. 124) - The Lord's Prayer (p. 125) - The Collect (pp. 125-127) - Hymn 210 - Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me - Postlude Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

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We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week, we are sharing with you our Top 11-20 Books from 2024! This is an episode that previously was just available for our Patreon Supporters. If you are interested in our Top 11-20 Books of 2025, we would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Ellie: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman Betting on You by Lynn Painter Happy Go Lucky by David Sedaris Be Ready when the Luck Happens by Ina Garten The Painter's Daughters by Emily Howes  Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz The Rachel Incident Caroline O'Donoghue  The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter Traci: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker What Does it Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella P.S. I Hate You by Lauren Connolly Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane Dinner with Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz Funny Story by Emily Henry Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman Ready or Not by Cara Bastone  

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En esta entrega os voy a contar la historia de Dinah Washington, una de las reinas del jazz y blues, cuya estela se ha ido desvaneciendo con el tiempo pero que bien merece avivar la llama de su recuerdo. Playlist: * What a Diff'rence a Day Makes, Ike Quebec; * Precious Lord, Take My Hand, Mavis Staples; * Evil Gal Blues, Dinah Washington; * Baby Get Lost, Dinah Washington; * Am I Asking Too Much, Dinah Washington; * Long John Blues, Dinah Washington; * Teach Me Tonight, Dinah Washington; * You Go To My Head (feat. Clifford Brown), Dinah Washington; * Cold Cold Heart (feat. Nook Shrier Orchestra), Dinah Washington; * What a Diff'rence a Day Makes, Dinah Washington; * Baby, You've Got What It Takes, Dinah Washington and Brook Benton; * September in the Rain, Dinah Washington; * This Bitter Earth, Dinah Washington; * Mad About the Boy, Dinah Washington; * This Bitter Earth / On The Nature Of Daylight, Dinah Washington and Max Richter.

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week, we are sharing some of our favorite scary books. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Care to join us on Patreon with even more content?  We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Literally Reading: Alchemised by SenLinYu (Traci) Crack the Book Open: The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier (Ellie) Bird Box by Josh Malerman (Traci) The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris (Ellie) Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane (Traci) 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard (Ellie) The Stand by Stephen King (Traci) The Push by Ashley Audrain (Ellie) I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (Traci)  

In this final installment of my interview with Dolan Perkins Valdez, the New York Times bestselling author of “Wench,” “Bomb,” “Take My Hand,” and most recently, Happyland, we get a peek at where her personal throughline is leading her next and hear her answers to my fast final five questions about what she's currently reading, listening to, and dreaming of eating.We covered:The visual artists who are currently inspiring her, some living, some deadHer favorite historical fiction authorsThe AMAZING sounding historical fiction writers conference that cemented her path as a historical fiction authorHow she's re-thinking how she spends her time now that her older daughter is going off to collegeThe romance novel she stayed up too late reading and the Netflix series about high school girls she watched with her daughterThe music she listens to when her energy flagsConnect with Dolen on Instagram @dolenperkinsvaldezFor full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening!And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dolan Perkins Valdez, multiple award-winning author of “Wench,” “Bomb,” and “Take My Hand.” Her newest book, “Happyland,” is inspired by the true story of a secret community of formerly enslaved people in Appalachia.In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of the ideas, thought processes, and beliefs that fuel her work, including:The part of writing a novel that can make her feel like “the book is taking years off my life”The surprising number of drafts it takes to get to a publishable manuscriptHow to elicit feedback that is actually helpful from early readersIdentifying your “good readers”The research habit that can bite her in the buttThe part of the writing process where her writerly demons tend to pop up the mostBuilding your day around when your brain is at its bestWhy she writes every book as if it's her lastWhy she views all writing as politicalWriting what's in your heart, not what you think will sellThe question she asks herself when she's writing things that scare herConnect with Dolen on Instagram @dolenperkinsvaldezFor full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening!And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Dolan Perkins-Valdez, the New York Times bestselling author of the novels “Wench,” “Bomb,” “Take My Hand,” and most recently, “Happyland.” Her books are all inspired by fascinating facets of American history that are in danger of being forgotten. They have earned awards from the NAACP, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and the American Bar Association. And they've been named best books of the year by Goodreads users and Amazon editors. Dolan is a three-time nominee for a United States Artists Fellowship and an associate professor in the literature department at American University.We covered:Why she goes to the special archives in the library in any town she visitsWhy emails from readers are the best giftHow she recovers from book tourWhat teaching offers her (beyond benefits and a 401K)Her specific writing processThe handicraft that makes her “most at peace”Her pre-writing morning routineHow she measures her writing process (hint: it's not word count)Connect with Dolen on Instagram @dolenperkinsvaldezFor full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening!And thanks to this week's sponsor, Aqua Tru. Visit aquatru.com and use code KATE to save 20% off a great countertop reverse osmosis water filter that I have been using and loving for years now. Comes with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I used the song "Drowning Man" by U2 to show the profound difference between Christendom, which is some Dialectical System of Principles which have made accommodation with the world, versus Christ, the God-Man, who offers us His Hand and His Peace.

Time to talk righteous violence!   S.A. Cosby is a writer on a meteoric rise. After the insane success of Razorblade Tears, and the Gothic horrors of All the Sinners Bleed, he's back with a fresh crime epic of titanic brutality.   King of Ashes is the tale of a family under threat from criminal forces, and the shocking depths they will go to in their fight back. It's a challenging book, full of unexpected character arcs, Shakespearean intrigue, and a candid exploration of kink.   It's also bloody, very damn bloody. The crematorium at the story's centre gets well fed!!   We talk about all of that, as well as the strange commonalities of our small town lives, and the influence of violent men.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned:   All The Sinners Bleed (2023), by S.A. Cosby Razorblade Tears (2021), by S.A. Cosby Blacktop Wasteland (2020), by S.A. Cosby A Thousand Acres (1991), by Jane Smiley “The Dog Park,” (1983), by Dennis Etchinson Darkness, Take My Hand (1996), by Dennis Lehane Gone, Baby, Gone (1998) by Dennis Lehane Jar of Hearts (2018), by Jennifer Hillier   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social  on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dolen Perkins-Valdez shares the riveting history behind her new book, Happy Land, the research surprises she uncovered, and how urgency drives her storytelling.In today's Book Gang episode, New York Times bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez joins me to discuss Happy Land, a transporting novel inspired by the true story of a lost kingdom built by freed people in the hills of North Carolina. This dual-timeline story explores land, lineage, and the courage it takes to reclaim what is yours. Dolen's excavation process informs this sweeping novel—even uncovering a few historical inaccuracies along the way. The result is a stunning celebration of Black heritage and a poignant reclamation of overlooked American history that has captivated her readers.In this moving conversation, Dolen and I discuss:Why Dolen feels an urgency behind each book she writes—and how it drives her to shape her manuscriptsThe immersive research that brought the Kingdom community to life, including conversations with local historians and surprising archival discoveries.How the concept of royalty and reclamation shaped the story—and why the roles of Black women in these communities are long overdue for deeper recognition.BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing a companion list of 27 Historical Fiction Book Club Books to Check Out Now, featuring new releases and timeless backlist picks that will spark incredible conversations within your book club.Meet Dolen Perkins-ValdezDolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling author of Wench, Balm, Take My Hand, and her newest novel, Happy Land. Her work has earned honors from the NAACP, the American Bar Association, and the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, and she's been recognized as one of the most vital voices chronicling American historical life.In addition to her writing, Dolen is an associate professor of literature at American University. She has introduced modern editions of Twelve Years a Slave and Behind the Scenes, bringing an unflinching dedication to uncovering hidden histories and amplifying overlooked Black stories. She lives in Washington, DC, with her family. Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, please check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits. Thank you for supporting my small business!   Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the June Book Club Chat (The Reckless Oath We Made)BONUS BOOK LIST: 27 Historical Fiction Book Club Books For Your Next MeetingHappy Land by Dolen Perkins-ValdezTake My Hand by Dolen Perkins-ValdezTake My Hand Book Club Discussion on PatreonOcean VuongBlack History Research CommitteeSadie Smathers PattonThe Black Utopians by Aaron RobertsonBlue Ridge Archive Web ExhibitTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiGood Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonThe Queen of Sugar Hill by Rashonda TateBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Dolen on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

Join us for an inspiring episode of the "When Words Fail, Music Speaks Podcast" as we welcome back the talented duo, Mission Road, featuring Christina Alexander and Elliot Simon. In this episode, we dive into their journey of fighting depression with the power of music, their recent nominations, and their exciting plans for the future.Key Highlights:Sponsor: A special thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy that fits into your busy schedule. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/musicspeaks.Guest Introduction: Meet Mission Road, the dynamic duo of Christina Alexander and Elliot Simon, who are making waves in the music industry with their heartfelt country music.Award Nominations: Discover the impressive list of nominations Mission Road has received, including Entertainer, Vocalist, Rising Star, and more at the International New Songwriters Association and the Josie Music Awards.New Music: Learn about their latest song, "Take My Hand," and the inspiration behind it. Christina and Elliot share their personal stories and the creative process that brought this song to life.Musical Journey: Christina and Elliot discuss their evolution as artists, the formation of their backing band, and their experiences in the music industry.Upcoming Projects: Get a sneak peek into their future plans, including a potential Christmas album and their next EP release.Personal Insights: The duo shares their musical influences, favorite artists, and the impact of music on their lives.Connect with Mission Road:Website: MissionRoadMusic.comEmail: missionroadduo@gmail.comSocial Media: @MissionRoadDuo on all platformsClosing Remarks:Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "When Words Fail, Music Speaks Podcast." Remember, when words fail, music speaks. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories and music insights.

Episode 10: Caves How does CGI help the cave sets? Where does the Klingon High Council have their meetings in each era? How did L'Rell get such an amazing house? How many scenes are FaceTiming half in the cave? How have the Talosian and Trill caves changed? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Discovery Caves! This is the tenth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Discovery Next time, we'll get stuck in the Lower Decks Caves! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition Rule #16: “A deal is a deal.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

With Mirror Georgiou at the helm of the plan to end the Klingon war once and for all, the USS Discovery crew struggles to fathom and tolerate her hostile tactics. Memories of past hardships are rekindled within Burnham. (Season finale)#StarTrekDiscovery #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #starTrektheoriginalseries #TOS #TNGJoin our patreon before #TrekLongIsland and win an xl stargazer   / captainsquadrant  

What if abundance isn't something you chase — but something you embody? In this soul-stirring conversation, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Laura Sawosko, shares how her journey through struggle, faith, authenticity, and resilience became the fuel for her creative fire — and how you can do the same.Discover:- Why your authenticity is the most powerful form of abundance you can offer.- How even your greatest challenges can become your biggest gifts.- How living with gratitude, vulnerability, and faith opens new doors you never imagined.- Why real success isn't one giant door — it's a thousand tiny windows.- Simple daily practices to reclaim your power and reignite your dreams.Laura's story will inspire you to stop waiting, stop hiding, and start living your truth — right now. About the Guest, Laura Sawasko: Laura Sawasko is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her sixth album called Not What I Do, released in April 2025. Laura is a storyteller through song, creating music that combines raw vocals with relatable and vivid imagery. She's a member of the National Songwriters Association International and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. She was one of the chosen qualifiers for the Tennessee Songwriters Series. Her career includes performances at iconic venues like the Blue Bird Cafe, The Listening Room. She's opened for major artists: Edwin McBane, Sara Buxton, Michelle Branch. Laura lives her life to fully express who she is. Laura has a passion and a commitment to vulnerably share her truth in a way that enriches others. Laura Sawasko Social Media Links:http://www.instagram.com/laurasawoskohttp://www.facebook.com/laurasawosko1 https://www.youtube.com/@laurasawosko6004 Free Gift: Song, Take My Hand, from her new album, Not What I Do. (https://youtu.be/J8aMvQV5c1A?si=kcYxRCOTddxWv2wf)Song, The Songwriters, that I found so moving. (https://youtu.be/d3pM72Sl3Z0?si=Dld4wd7gH27G6DHP)What We Can Do For Laura:Follow Laura on Instagram and YouTube. Please like and share her videos too!About the Host, Elaine Starling: (bio, personal links, resource links)Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador and Host of The Abundance Journey Show, empowers successful individuals to move beyond financial achievements and discover deeper fulfillment by aligning their lives with their true purpose. As an international speaker, TEDx presenter, and best-selling author, Elaine guides spiritual seekers to cultivate a profound connection with The Divine, enabling them to restore flow and manifest their dreams. Through her Activate Abundance Process, Elaine combines business strategies with spiritual insights, helping you unlock unlimited abundance and create a life of true alignment and joy.Free Gift: Get a book excerpt from “5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance” (https://amzn.to/3Zh9kVq)How to Support: Please share this episode with everyone you love and admire. Let them know that they are receiving this lovely energy too!Elaine Starling Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eXgwdMYYzLicCEcB1DdrgTEDx Talk, “Abundance Is a Choice” https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEysWebsite: www.TheAbundanceJourney.com5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance Book: https://amzn.to/3vjKjft Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this...

WOAFM99 – Season 29, Episode 14 features incredible independent music and a deep-dive interview with Oliver Sean and Silent Stranger®. You may have caught the highlights on the Oliver YouTube channel (YouTube.com/oliversean)  but now's your chance to hear the full story. Featured tracks include: Playing with Fire by The Gambinis, a classic rock song reminiscent of Soul Asylum, Love is Home by Van Vernon, showcasing strong singer-songwriter musicianship with a standout double bass, Blame It All on Garth Brooks by B. Thomas, an old-school barroom country track that feels like it belongs in a Clint Eastwood film, I Don't Think I Love You (Anymore) by Uncle Watson's Widow, blending southern rock, country rock, and classic rock with two unique voices, To Be Free by Clark Clipson, an acoustic stadium rock song with an inspiring message. Followed by the exclusive interview featuring Silent Stranger®. Additional breakthrough tracks include: Cranberry Juice by Jazzmosax, one of our favourite Jazz tracks this week! Dancing Gods by Nauci Gold, a worldbeat track with an African feel reminiscent of Youssou N'Dour, No No No by Criarde, an edgy electronic pop song, Take My Hand by Wasted Major, a stellar live band performance, and  Life Changes by Robert Nix, bringing garage rock energy. From rock and country to electronic and worldbeat, this episode celebrates diverse sounds and raw talent. Turn it up and let the music take you on a journey. Artists can submit music for consideration for Season 30 of the WOAFM99 Show coming soon. Submit music at woaentertainment.com/store   www.woaentertainment.com

  We are delighted to welcome Dr. Dolen Perkins Valdez back to the program today. Dolen is an associate professor of English literature at American University, but our listeners better know her as an award-winning, critically-acclaimed novelist. Her previous works are Wench, Balm, and Take My Hand. Today we'll be discussing her latest release, Happy Land, which is published by Berkley. 

Pacific St Blues & AmericanaApril 20, 2025Musical Ecclectricity!Support our Show and get the word out by wearin' our gear20. Stevie Ray Vaughan / Willie the Wimp21. Stanley Jordan / Riveria Paradise 22. Hank Ballard / Look at Little Sister23. Tony Holiday /  Woman Named TroubleWhat's the Common Thread, The Music Trivia Game24. Eddie 9v / Love You All the Way Down 25. Mike Farris / Precious Lord, Take My Hand 26. Chris O'Leary Band / You Break It, You Bought It 27. Blackberry Winter / You Got Lucky 28. Clarence Tilton / Friant 29. Bywater Call / Sweet Maria 30. Larkin Poe / If God is a Woman 31. Beth Hart / Good Day to Cry 32. Chris Cain / Blues for My Dad 33. Samatha Fisher / Kill or Be Kind Catch our Spotlights Shows

Do you know the true story of the Kingdom of the Happy Land? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dolen Perkins-Valdez on her new book Happy Land.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Dolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling author of Take My Hand. Dolen is an Associate Professor of Literature at American University, a graduate of Harvard, and a former University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA. https://dolenperkinsvaldez.com  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaApril 6, 2025Support our Show and get the word out by wearin' our gear Musical Ecclectricity! 1. Keb Mo / What's Happening Brother2. Josh White / The House I Live In 3. Lightin' Hopkins / Blues for My Cookie 4. Johnny Johnson / Tanqueary 5. T Bone Burnett / Sometimes I Wonder6. Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings / Empty Trainload of Sky7. Norah Jones / American Anthem Spotlights Shows8. Charles Brown / Crying Mercy 9. Piper & the Hard Times / Hard Times10. Galatic & Irma Thomas / Where I Belong 11. Aretha Franklin / Why I Sing the Blues12. Mike Farris / Precious Lord, Take My Hand 13. Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa / Sunday Kind of Love 14. Etta James / I Got You Babe15. Bonnie Raitt / Something to Talk About 16. John Mellencamp / To Washington What's the Common Thread, The Music Trivia Game17. Ray Charles / Yesterday18. Fats Domino / Lady Madonna19. Emmylou Harris / Here, There, & Everywhere20. Jeff Healey Come Together

Episode #365 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. This week on the show, Bryan and Bedroth from RPGera take a trip out to the green to talk about and listen to some Golf games! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or whatever you want! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, & Jeff. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Intro from Sensible Golf [Richard Joseph & Jon Hare feat. Jacky Read, 1995] Hole 3 from Waialae Country Club: True Golf Classics [Kiyoe Ohashi, 1998] BGM 4 from Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf [Tokuhiko Uwabo, 1989] Coffee Break from True Golf Classics: Pebble Beach Golf Links [Yumi Kinoshita, 1992] Title Music from PGA Tour Golf [Rob Hubbard, 1991] Title Screen from Nick Faldo's Championship Golf [Andi McGinty, 1993] Intro/Attract Mode from Mini Golf Plus [Richard van de Veen, 1988] Main Menu from True Golf Classics: Waialae Country Club [Yumi Satake, 1991] Japan Course from Big Tournament Golf [Takushi Hiyamuta, 1996] Caddy's Shack from Cursed to Golf [Mark Sparling, 2022] Clap Your Hands -Main Theme- from Everybody's Golf [Owl City, 2017] Bonny Greens from Mario Golf: Super Rush [Motoi Sakuraba, 2021] Take My Hand from Golf Club: Nostalgia [Shane Berry feat. Ana Curcin, 2018] Title Screen from Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course [Yumiko Kanki & Akito Nakatsuka, 1987] SUPPORT US Patreon: https://patreon.com/rpgera Thanks to our Patrons: Jexak, Xancu, Prof-Jeff, and Adam CONTACT US Website: https://rpgera.com Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Twitch: https://twitch.tv/therpgera Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryan.ldg/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/leveldowngaming RPGERA PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

New York Times bestselling author of "Take My Hand" and associate professor of literature at American University, Dolen Perkins-Valdez takes us inside her book "Happy Land" about the true story of the Kingdom of Appalachia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Take My Hand.. I will help you fly *New Acoustic Mix

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 207 - Seek Where Ye May - The Versicles (pp. 120-121) - Psalm 23 (p. 177; Tone 2): All sing in unison - Homily - The Versicle (p. 122) - The Canticle (p. 123) - The Magnificat (p. 123) - The Kyrie (p. 124) - The Lord's Prayer (p. 125) - Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord - The Collect (pp. 125-127) - The Lord's Prayer (p. 125) - The Benedicamus (p. 127) - The Benediction (p. 127) - Hymn 210 - Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me - Postlude Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Thomas Dorsey and African American musician and composer who wrote over 3000 songs including his famous song Precious Lord Take My Hand. Scripture, Micah Chapter 3, 9-12. We're praying for the family of those who passed in California Fires and Airplane Crashes. We are also praying for President Trump.

My Christmas gift to my son DeV'n Duncan was to record one of his songs. “Take My Hand” but if feels like passing the torch to the next generation. If you don't think his vocal is loud enough yer probably my age. This is a new gen approach to music.

Rachel's Recommendations Favorite 2024: What's Not Mine by Nora Decter Non-2024 book: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez 2024 book no one read: Dead in Long Beach, California by Venita Blackburn Most anticipated 2025 by a Chicago author: Original Sins by Eve L. Ewing Most anticipated by an author with a long gap since last book: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Small press titles: The Gloomy Girl Variety Show by Freda Epum Leave: A Postpartum Account by Shayne Terry No Offense: A Memoir in Essays by Jackie Domenus Friends might think you're nuts but sorry not sorry: The Harder I Fight the More I Love You by Neko Case   Greg's Recommendations Favorite 2024: There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, by Hanif Abdurraqib Non-2024 Book: Bunny, by Mona Awad 2024 Book No One Read: Familiaris, by David Wroblewski Most Anticipated Chicago: All the Water in the World, by Eiren Caffall Most Anticipated after long gap: Dream Count, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Most Anticipated Small Press: A Forty-Year Kiss, by Nickolas Butler Friends Might Think I'm Nuts: Great Big Beautiful Life, by Emily Henry ... Mark Twain, by Ron Chernow   Mike's Recommendations Street Fight by Anne Morrissy The Overstory by Richard Powers Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism by Eve L. Ewing People of Means by Nancy Johnson Vanishing Daughters by Cynthia Pelayo True Failure by Alex Higley All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall The El by Theodore C. Van Alst Jr The Antidote by Karen Russell Stag Dance by Torrey Peters Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity by Sarah Schulman Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to Modernize Literature by Adam Morgan Waterline by Aram Mrjoian

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are looking back on our year of reading.  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Care to join us on Patreon with even more content?  We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Literally Reading: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness (Ellie) Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation by Deb Perelman (Traci) Crack the Book Open: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (Ellie) Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling (Traci) The Wedding People by Allison Espach (Ellie) Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Ellie) We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange (Ellie) A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes (Traci) The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (Ellie) The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (Traci) Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris (Ellie) Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane (Traci) The Women by Kristin Hannah (Ellie) It End With Us by  Colleen Hoover (Traci) The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (Ellie) The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (Traci) Absolution by Alice McDermott (Ellie) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (Traci) House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Ellie) Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (Traci) What Happened to the McCrays by Tracey Lange (Ellie) Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yaarros (Ellie) Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (Ellie) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Traci)

We close out the year with this mix from our friend Mark Mimmo. It will take you on an immersive journey through diverse electronic landscapes, blending energetic breakbeats, deep house grooves, and melodic techno with touches of synth-pop and downtempo. Featuring tracks like DJ Icey's dynamic “Vibe Syren” and EXZAKT's standout electro gem “Don't Know How to Forget,” the mix is both floor-ready and emotionally engaging. Highlights include the dreamy soundscapes of Lastlings' “Take My Hand,” the atmospheric rhythms of Tal Fussman's “Truth,” and Overmono's innovative “Ruthven,” showcasing experimental sound design and intricate beats. Closing with Madben's powerful “The Ending Track” and Dubtribe's soulful “Sound of Silence,” this mix captures the essence of modern & old school electronic music, blending emotive melodies and pulsating energy to create an unforgettable experience. Dj Icey - Vibe syren EXZAKT - Don't know how to forget Mack Loenz - Dance with me (Club mix) Tal Fussman - Truth Lastlings - Take my hand Minds & Machines - September Overmono - Ruthven Franky Wah - Stolen Glances Jeremy Olander - Zanzibar Artemas - If you think I'm pretty Madben - The ending track Dubtribe - Sound of silence

Performed By Sis. Beth Vallance

Download Bios: https://we.tl/t-uMVpjQolrM 00.00 Jakub Fijak ‘Message From Above' (Eternal Moments Remix) (album Changing Colours) www.jakubfijak.bandcamp.com 07.03 Rudolf Heimann ‘Track & Field' (album Trancefusion) www.mellowjet.de 13.05 Erik Wollo ‘Journey' (album Silver Beach) www.projekt.com 18.47 Kl(aus) ‘Shurnarkabtishashutu' (album Kl(aus) 2) https://only1klaus.bandcamp.com 31.28 Robert Schroeder ‘The Message' (album Timewaves) *** http://www.news-music.de/index_e.html 43.12 Ron Boots ‘A Sense Of Turmoil ‘ (album Once The Dust Settles) *** www.groove.nl 53.46 The S.E.T.I. Project ‘Done And Dusted' (album We Lack Dreams) www.thesetiproject.bandcamp.com 01.07.19 Computerchemist ‘Timethorns' (album Icon One) www.computerchemist.bandcamp.com 01.16.00 Forest Fires 'Strong Winds, JV Remix' (EP Strong Winds / Climate Change, Remixes (João Vairinhos) www.regulatorrec.bandcamp.com 01.23.23 Adrian Beasley ‘MC1' (album Machine Code) *** www.adrianbeasley.bandcamp.com 01.36.33 Caterina Barbieri ‘Immersive Modular Live Set | Boiler Room x Genelec' https://caterinabarbieri.com 01.46.00 Lisa Bella Donna ‘Morning Snows of Mishawaka' (album Take My Hand, Come With Me) *** www.lisabelladonna.bandcamnp.com 01.58.45 Jim Ottaway ‘Searching for Paradise' (album Ambient Aid For Australia, Various) www.ambientaidforaustralia.bandcamp.com 02.06.07 Keith Richie ‘Distant Vision' (single) http://music.krichie.com 02.12.36 Mihail Doman 'Neptune II/lll' (album Neptune) www.mihaildoman.bandcamp.com 02.18.27 Spyra feat- Rocksana ‘Zietstaub' (album inSPYRAtion) *** www.groove.nl 02.31.38 Peru ‘Valley' (album Klem compilation 1989) 02.38.14 Ian Boddy 'Shrine' (Altair) www.DiN.org.com 02.46.14 Biome ‘Ryuku' (album The Shores Of Temenos) www.biomemusic.bandcamp.com 02.54.39 Cornel Hecht ‘Ranger Things 2' (EP Ranger Things) www.cornelhecht.bandcamp.com 02.58.00 Derek Nigell ‘The Anthem Of The Great Waves' (single https://uscm.bandcamp.com 03.02.07 Jos D'Almeida ‘Eta Carinae' (album Aspheres) www.josdalmeida.bandcamp.com 03.10.43 Mark Dwane ‘Monoliths Of Mars' (album Martian Apparitions) www.markedwane.bandcamp.com 03.15.55 Wolfgang Nachahmer ‘Geisterwald' (album Synchromystik) www.wolfgangnachahmer.bandcamp.com 03.23.19 Andy Pickford ‘Mirage' (album Objects & Expressions 1) www.andypickford.bandcamp.com 03.34.46 Anhidema ‘Inferno' (album The Lamb's Book Of Life) www.anhidemaspace.bandcamp.com 03.45.27 Jesper Sorensen ‘Preparations' (album Skyrider: remastered) www.jespersorensen.bandcamp.com 03.49.59 Little Star ‘Ocean' (Monogahela Remix)' (album Celestine The Remixes Vol 1) www.littlestarmusic.bandcamp.com 03.57.21 Stan Dart ‘Magic Of LIght' (album Murinsel Vol 2) www.syngate.net 04.03.56 Thomas Lemmer & Christoph Sebastian Pabst ‘Gezeitenkraefte'(album Meerblick) www.sine-music.com 04.08.16 Xelomen ‘You're The Poison' https://soundcloud.com/soniamusic/you-re-the-poison' 04.13.55 Neuland 'Moons Ago' (album Neuland) www.neuland.bandcamp.com 04.19.52 Eagle ‘Spectrum Of Possibilities' (album Eagle Live @ESE 2018) 04.28.34 Thaneco ‘They Harvest Energy From The Sun' (album Alien Species) www.thaneco.bandcamp.com 04.40.26 Stefan Erbe ‘No More Limits' (album Breath) https://stefanerbe.bandcamp.com/album/breathe 04.45.43 Axess ‘Meditation' (album Zen) https://axess.bandcamp.com 04.55.20 Digital Horizons ‘Empire' (album Retronome) www.digitalhorizons.bandcamp.com 05.04.07 Damian Tangram ‘I Need You' www.3dtangram.com Edit ***

Welcome back to another amazing episode of your favorite paranormal show, glad to have you back as always. For this episode I am being joined by a master of her craft, my guest is Jayne Sanders, Master Scientific Hand Analyst. Jayne has been doing this practice for years and is eerily accurate in her readings. Come join us as we have an amazing scientifically paranormal conversation.   Jayne's Website: https://www.purposewhisperer.com/   Uncensored, Untamed & Unapologetic U^3 Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545827736965770/?ref=share Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastardpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xJ2KnRBKlYvyo8CMR7jMg

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are looking back on our summer reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Care to join us on Patreon with even more content?  We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Crack the Book Open: Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane (Traci) The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Ellie) Funny Story by Emily Henry  (Traci) Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris (Ellie) One Star Romance by Laura Hankin  (Traci) Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (Ellie) The Rule Book by Sarah Adams  (Traci) One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware (Ellie)  

Join Jake and Stephen on the next episode of the ToosDay Crue as they welcome a special guest, Matthew Hurski. Matthew is an Army Veteran and former Law Enforcement Professional, now dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of first responders through his Take My Hand Foundation, based in Knoxville. About Matthew Hurski and the Take My Hand Foundation: Mental health and mental health-related injuries are often overlooked in our society, particularly within first responder departments. While support for preventative and post-incident treatment has improved, it remains insufficient. The Take My Hand Foundation aims to create a robust support system, providing post-incident mental health support, especially for those first responders lacking financial resources for treatment. Additionally, they are building a network of first responders for peer support. The foundation also offers a t-shirt line to raise funds for its programs, ensuring that first responders throughout East Tennessee receive the support they need. If you're interested in becoming a peer support person, being interviewed on their podcast, or want to learn more, visit their website: The Take My Hand Foundation. https://thetakemyhandfoundation.com/ A Call to Action: Your support is crucial to keep The MisFitNation moving forward. Show your support through donation or sponsorship at Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/themisfitnationpodcast Join the Conversation: Become a part of The MisFitNation community today! Visit our website and follow us on social media: Website: Https://www.themisfitnation.com Facebook: Rich LaMonica and MisFitNation Podcast Instagram: The MisFitNation Twitter: @richlamonica YouTube: The MisFitNation LinkedIn: Rich LaMonica Twitch: the_misfitnation #ToosDayCrue #MatthewHurski #TakeMyHandFoundation #MentalHealth #FirstResponders #ArmyVeteran #LawEnforcement #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportFirstResponders #PodcastInterview #TheMisFitNation #RichLaMonica #VeteranSupport #CommunitySupport #MentalWellbeing #EastTennessee #Knoxville #VeteranStories #MentalHealthMatters #VeteranCommunity #ParanormalInvestigation #MilitaryVeterans #DonateSupport #HMG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us know Medicare as health insurance for Americans who are 65 or older, but when they qualify for Social Security disability benefits, people younger than 65 automatically qualify for Medicare. Today, between 25 and 30% of the people living with MS are Medicare beneficiaries. Whether you already have Medicare or you'll be signing up for Medicare in the future, getting the right coverage requires making some important choices.  Licensed Medicare Advisor Laquel Thomas joins me with tips, strategies, and explanations for successfully navigating Medicare and getting the coverage you need. We're explaining the good news in the results from a Phase 3 clinical trial for Tolebrutinib, Sanofi's experimental oral BTK inhibitor. The trial showed that, compared to placebo, Tolebrutinib met the primary endpoint, delaying the onset of confirmed disability progression in people with non-relapsing secondary progressive MS. Take My Hand is an Australian film based on the true story of Claire Jensz, a mother of three living in London who is diagnosed with MS at the peak of her high-powered career. Be sure to catch my conversation with Claire, Radha Mitchell, the film's star, and John Raftopoulos, the film's director. We're sharing the details of a study that may have uncovered an underlying cause of MS and, perhaps, all autoimmune diseases. We'll tell you about the results of a stem cell study that show MS may involve more than just immune cells.  And we'll give you what may be surprising details of a study that focused on how MS impacts the quality of life of fully ambulatory people living with mild MS symptoms. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: Making the right Medicare choices  :22 There's good news about the results of the Phase 3 clinical trial for Tolebrutinib  1:41 My conversation with the director, star, and woman whose story about living with MS is the real-life basis for the new film, Take My Hand    4:28 Have researchers at Yale discovered an underlying cause of MS?  14:11 Newly published results of a stem cell study show that MS may also be driven by brain cells  17:19 Study results show how MS impacts the quality of life among fully ambulatory people with mild MS symptoms  19:15 Licensed Medicare Advisor, Laquel Thomas, explains all the variables you want to consider in making choices about your Medicare coverage  22:12 Share this episode  33:40 Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app?  34:01 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/366 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com TRAILER: Take My Hand https://youtu.be/PdNMb7-AeEs STUDY: An Autoimmune Transcriptional Circuit Drives FOXP3+ Regulatory T-Cell Dysfunction https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adp1720 STUDY: Patient iPSC Models Reveal Glia-Intrinsic Phenotypes in Multiple Sclerosis https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1934590924002881 STUDY: Determinants of Self-Perceived Quality of Life in Mildly Disabled Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38526763 Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 366 Guest: Claire Jensz, John Raftopolous, Radha Mitchell, Laquel Thomas Privacy Policy

Loki chats with literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller about activism in prose, the legacy of James Baldwin (and other notable activists in literature), and how music intersects this tradition. Loki also shares his thoughts on the upcoming presidential election. **This opus is made possible, in part, by Bucklesweet.E. Ethelbert MillerStudent Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)Upcoming Lecture on James Baldwin by E. Ethelbert Miller"Sonny's Blues" by Milt Jackson"Precious Lord, Take My Hand" perf. James Baldwin ★ Support this podcast ★

For this month's book club pick, we are headed into 1970's Montgomery, Alabama. Based on a true story, Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez is an unflinching exploration of accountability and redemption through an era that was plagued with bias and coercion. The central character, Civil Townsend, is a complicated heroine fresh out of nursing school with a deep desire to make a difference in her Black community at the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic. During her first week on the job, Civil encounters two young girls who have their agency usurped by the current government authority which mandates that because they Black, poor, and disabled, the girls' ability to have children should be curbed. Years later, Civil Townsend must reconcile her role and complicity in a story that must not be forgotten.What unfolds is a shocking and heartbreaking expose of how girls and women have had their agency taken away in ways that echo for generations.  Inspired by true events, Dolen recounts her research process and how she wanted to write “bruised characters” that evoke outrage and empathy. Jen and Dolen dive into Dolen's history as a writer, the context of what was happening in 1973 when the case that this story is based broke into the public sphere, and all the themes of this book that make it impossible to put down. This is a story that must not be forgotten and Dolen writes it so you won't ever forget.    * * * Guest's Links: Dolen's Website Dolen's Facebook Dolen's Twitter Dolen's Instagram Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Balm by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Relp v. Weinberger Case Roe v. Wade Case Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Connect with Jen! Jen's website - http://jenhatmaker.com/  Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/  Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker?sub_confirmation=1 The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

God took the real Thomas Dorsey on quite the journey to the composition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” For sound designer Nathan Jones and singer Jamal Sarikoki, the production of the audio dramas felt almost as epic.