Podcasts about Thom

Bill and Thom dissect minute 10 of FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN.

Thom Rainer explains the difference he's discovered between what growing churches do and what declining churches do. It's simpler than you think. Plus, how can you help the Anxious Generation feel comfortable coming to church? Thom explains what the research reveals.

"Because we're kind of lowering the stakes. We're saying it's okay to admit to yourself that you care about factory farming and you care about animals because we're not going to try and trick you into going vegan or whatever. And so it allows them to engage with the issue, maybe for the first time in a really serious way. I think what we want to do is, just try and make it easier for more people to really engage with their values, and be an invitation to people to say, I know you care about this. I know when you see factory farming on you know, those annoying ads on your Instagram that show you what's going on, that you feel sad and you feel horrible about it. Let us help you do something about that in a way that fits your life and fits your lifestyle." – Thom Norman   Most of us agree that factory farming is one of the greatest sources of suffering on Earth. We hate it. We don't want to support it. And yet — it persists. Today's guest, Thom Norman, is trying to change that. He's the co-founder of FarmKind, an organization that's asking a radical question: What if we stopped making compassion so hard? Instead of telling people what not to eat, FarmKind is inviting everyone to help dismantle factory farming — not by guilt or purity tests, but through collective action. With their Compassion Calculator, just $23 a month has massive impact for animals. It's simple, inclusive, and it's working. In this conversation, Thom and I talk about how factory farming got so bad, why lifestyle change alone isn't enough, and how shifting from shame to solidarity could open the biggest door yet — for animals, for people, and for real change. Tom and his cofounder Aidan Alexander were on the show a year ago shortly after farm kind launched. A lot has happened in a year.

Thom and Jess tackle the growing challenge of polarization inside and outside the church. As cultural extremes grow louder, pastors often find themselves without a safe “middle ground.” How can church leaders stay faithful, gracious, and clear in such an environment? The post The Death of the Middle — How Polarization Is Reshaping Church Leadership appeared first on Church Answers.

In this conversation, Jess and Thom discuss the fleeting nature of digital influence. Algorithms shift, platforms fade, and online visibility is temporary. What happens when your church—or your ministry—disappears from the feed? This episode explores how to build something lasting in a world designed to forget. The post When the Digital World Forgets You — Building Ministry That Outlasts the Algorithm appeared first on Church Answers.

Episode 70: What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You — Healing Acne, Eczema & Psoriasis from WithinYour skin is more than just what you see in the mirror — it's your body's messenger.In this episode of Connecting with the Thom's, we unpack the deeper story behind acne, psoriasis, and eczema through the lens of biological medicine and emotional healing.Rather than seeing skin issues as something to suppress or “fix,” we explore how the skin acts as a primary emunctory (body block) — a pathway your body uses to eliminate toxins, emotions, and inflammation when other systems are overloaded.We cover:

Thom talks to our friends at the Cincinnati Museum Center about their newest exhibit, Auschwitz, not long ago. Not far away. Also, Pastor Chad Hovind talks about dealing with stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are pleased to welcome Scott Thom of Cross Fellowship, who joins us to discuss forthcoming events and initiatives within the organization. In this session, Mr. Thom also explores strategies for preparing to address decisive questions with clarity and discernment, offering valuable guidance for thoughtful... The post Scott Thom appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Since 2000, one of the most reliable sources of data on congregations in America has been the Faith Communities Today study, often referred to as FACT. It's been conducted every five years, with the most recent survey in 2023 representing tens of thousands of congregations across every major faith tradition. The FACT research gives us a clear picture of what the ‘typical' church looks like over time. And here's one of the most striking trends: in 2000, the median church in America had 137 people in attendance at weekly worship services. By 2023, that number had dropped to just 60. Today, Sam and Thom will talk about what that shift means for pastors, leaders, and the future of congregations. The post The Church Number: From 137 to 60 The Shrinking Median Church in America (2000–2023) appeared first on Church Answers.

For this episode — the first to feature RBP's editorial co-ordinator William Pike — we're joined by Melody Maker legend Simon Price for a discussion of his career, his championing of Manic Street Preachers, and Radiohead's first tour since 2018. Beginning in the South Wales town of Barry, we hear about Simon's boyhood, his formative pop passions and the first of his distinctive sartorial metamorphoses. He recalls his late '80s move to London and the years at Melody Maker that took in his first interviews with fellow Welshmen the Manics and his integral involvement in the Neo-glam sub-genre known as Romo. Our guest's review of the first Radiohead album provides the cue for clips from Amy Linden's 1997 audio interview with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood. We hear Thom talking about the just-released OK Computer and about his beef with Melody Maker itself: this prompts a general discussion of the band's standing as they prepare for the first date of their European tour. After reflecting on the 13 years he spent reviewing gigs for the Independent on Sunday, Simon discusses the gestation of 2021's Curepedia, the "Cure A-Z" he assembled for White Rabbit books. We conclude the episode with tributes to jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette and keyboardist David Ball, phlegmatic foil to Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond. Many thanks to special guest Simon Price. Curepedia: An A–Z of the Cure is published by White Rabbit and available from all good bookshops. Pieces discussed: Articles, interviews and reviews from Simon Price, Manic Street Preachers: Drags to Riches, Radiohead: Pablo Honey, Radiohead audio (1997), Jack DeJohnette: More Than One Way, Soft Cell: Cell Division and The Tainted Life of Soft Cell

En rattrapage Lundi 3 novembre Mylene, PA et Thom surpris par le changement d'heure Ton buzz? La Démocratie au quotidien, Marc Denis

Here the text recounts Peter and John's trial before the Jewish leaders. When questioned about the healing, Peter—filled with the Holy Spirit—boldly declares that the man was healed by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom they crucified but whom God raised from the dead. He asserts that Jesus is the cornerstone rejected by the builders and that salvation is found in no one else. ---------- Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8 Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

Thom and Bill dissect minute 9 of FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN.

Matt Roush with the latest in TV (and Halloween specials) you might want to check out. Brenda Sellers tells us about spooky places she has slept. Beer Dave with all the latest beer related news in and around Cincinnati.

Keith and Kristyn Getty recently released "The Sing! Hymnal." This publication is a major development in worship music and hymnody. Jess and Thom speak with Keith Getty about its creation and importance. Here are some of the questions they asked him. The post Why the New Hymnal from the Gettys Is So Important: An Interview with Keith Getty (Part 2) appeared first on Church Answers.

Keith and Kristyn Getty recently released "The Sing! Hymnal." This publication is a major development in worship music and hymnody. Jess and Thom speak with Keith Getty about its creation and importance. Here are some of the questions they asked him. The post Why the New Hymnal from the Gettys Is So Important: An Interview with Keith Getty (Part 1) appeared first on Church Answers.

Halloween is right around the corner, so we're temporarily hitting pause on All My Xs (again) to revive our horror series Tomb of the Crypt and discuss The Closet, by James Tynion IV, Gavin Fullerton and Chris O'Halloran, published by Image Comics! Things aren't going particularly well for Thom. He and his wife Maggie are packing for a cross-country, and his son Jamie keeps talking about a monster in his bedroom closet. If only the kid would give this monster thing a rest – they're going to be in Portland in a week, and that closet will be a continent away! Problem solved, right? … Right? Can Maggie cut him some slack for not throwing out a box of souvenirs from the woman he cheated on her with? Can Jamie really leave his closet monster behind? And can this three-issue story make it intact to that cabin in the woods known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: · Casey Kasem's famous meltdown · This guy, right? · Curt and Kevin's spooky-themed song recommendations Join us in two weeks as we return to All My Xs by taking a step back to the 1980s for Uncanny X-Men #120-121 and John Byrne's Alpha Flight #1! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

Hello my curious archaeogastronomers!This week's subject is a little bit darker than normal.My reason for doing an episode is that this time of the year, specifically near 28th of October, is that is when traditionally in Greece the commemoration and celebration of liberation from Nazis occupation is celebrated. I wanted to examine the role of the famine in the modern Greek psyche a little.World War 2 was brutal for the Greek people; Greece as country suffered under the triple occupation of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Bulgaria.Roughly 10% of the pre war population perished. A civil war that lasted 4 years ensued after liberation in 1994. Greece lay in ruins. Whoever could, in the 50's immigrated in USA, Australia and Germany to find a better luck.The after effects of the devastation and the great famine of WW2 were felt till recently. The grandmas talk about it, it has passed in the language and in the way people saw food in the subsequent decades.Listen to BBC's Witness History short episode:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct3c59Recommended reading:Famine and death in occupied Greece, 1941-1944: By Violetta Hionidou · 2006The German Occupation Recipes:https://metabook.gr/books/oi-sintaghes-tis-katokhis-natalia-samara-gkaitlikh-20132Much Love,Thom & The Delicious LegacySupport the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigative Report Greg Palast joins Thom for a look at what is really behind all the extra-legal killings by our military off the Venezuelan coast. Plus- did the CIA just fumble another Gulf of Tonkin stunt?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark and Thom unpack the Mighty Joe Plum story, revealing how a band few remember left a huge imprint on '90s alt-rock. With insider guests and backstage tales, they chart the rise from scrappy Tampa gigs to radio rotation and major-label deals, exploring how the bonds of friendship—and a few terrible haircuts—helped shape the music's lasting legacy.----------------------Welcome back to Once Every Two Weeks! This bi-weekly nostalgia trip hits a new high as Mark finally gets to geek out over the lost legends of '90s alt-rock: Mighty Joe Plum and their underground classic, “The Happiest Dogs.”Tune in for random stories, awkward teenage memories, and one heartfelt tribute. Dive in, share your own Mighty Joe Plum stories, or disagree with Mark (he's used to it)—because on Once Every Two Weeks, the music is only half the fun.It's a celebration of the little band that made a big impact—plus the enduring power of music to connect friends, fans, and total strangers. Whether you grew up hearing “Live Through This” on the radio or are just discovering the album for the first time, you'll get the full story: how the songs took off, why Mark swears everyone should love them, and what it felt like to watch a band go from garage demos to the big stage.Tune in for random stories, awkward teenage memories, and one heartfelt tribute. Dive in, share your own Mighty Joe Plum stories, or disagree with Mark (he's used to it)—because on Once Every Two Weeks, the music is only half the fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Halloween week!! Can you believe we've already reached the end of 2025's Spooky Season? We sure can't! To mark the occasion, the elves of "Tis the Podcast" are joined by two prolific horror aficionados to round out October by discussing 2022's franchise finale, "Halloween Ends"! The two in question? Mr. Phil Walsh, of "Phil at the Movies", and Mr. Ron Hogan - a.k.a. President Hotdog himself! - of "Film Strip Podcast"! Both huge fans of the "Halloween" franchise, does this controversial trilogy capper work for them or does their opinion align with the masses who were disappointed by it? And what do Julia, Thom, and Anthony think of Michael and Laurie's final confrontation being more focused on young Corey Cunningham? You'll just have to tune in to find out! So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy this final Spooky Season episode of the year! And get excited because next week, we officially enter the Christmas season, and as such, the podcast will be returning with its regularly scheduled Christmas programming! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

In the stillness of a 3 a.m. drive, Thom reflects on how easily we can miss the beauty that's right beside us — until a simple turn brings it back into view. In this episode, The Moon Was Always There, he explores how calm often returns in the same way: quietly, faithfully, waiting for us to notice. It's a gentle reminder that light and peace are never truly gone… they're just waiting for us to look up.

On the Kenny & JT Show we're paid a visit in studio by former McKinley Bulldogs head football coach Thom McDaniels. Coach was on the call on our live YouTube coverage of Massillon's 21-14 win over McKinley over the weekend.

What if everything you see, touch, and experience is actually made of the same thing? In this episode, Thom explores the startling relationship between matter and consciousness, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about reality and about who and what we are. Prepare to view the world and yourself in an entirely new light.Episode Highlights[00:45] We Seem to Live in a Material Universe[02:55] Good Vibrations[05:01] A Responsive Universe[07:31] The Hard Question of Consciousness[10:29] The State of Unity Consciousness[13:15] Sharpening Our Sensory Acuity with Vedic Meditation[16:37] The Ultimate in Sensory Perception, Seeing Yourself in EverythingUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

本期摘要 友友们大家好，今天我们来闲聊最近看过同时也正在国内上映的新片《一战再战》，顺便跟大家汇报我们的PTA电影补全计划完成情况（？）节目里主要聊了这部电影里令我们印象深刻的情节和人物，它想要传递出怎样的message，以及我们认为这部新片和PTA的其他电影有什么不同。总之我们都很喜欢《一战再战》，也推荐大家一定要去大银幕上收看 ： ） 希望你们听得开心，下次再见！ PS，这次的单集配图是我在二刷电影的时候拿着小本子做笔记的照片（开场之前拍摄的，之后就是在黑暗中盲写LOL 本期提及 大炮王迪哥传 The Dirk Diggler Story 不羁夜 Boogie Nights 木兰花 Magnolia 私恋失调 Punch-Drunk Love 血色将至 There Will Be Blood 大师 The Master 性本恶 Inherent Vice 电台司令：现在时刻 Radiohead: Present Tense, Jonny, Thom & a CR78 炸药屋 A House of Dynamite 节目备注 好小气的电报频道 好小气的长毛象 支持我们 订阅听友通讯请点击这里。 欢迎通过微博关注我们的节目@不丧Podcast和女主播@constancy好小气。

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the former president of Universal Pictures, Thom Mount!Thom discusses working with legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, early in his career, his book Rafferty Returns, overseeing films such as Smokey and the Bandit, Animal House, Blues Brothers, E.T. and Back to the Future, & much more!Support the show

Thom and Bill dissect minute 8 of FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN.

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the former president of Universal Pictures, Thom Mount!Thom discusses working with legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, early in his career, his book Rafferty Returns, overseeing films such as Smokey and the Bandit, Animal House, Blues Brothers, E.T. and Back to the Future, & much more!Support the show

Lula quiere volver a ser presidente y así lo ha hecho saber este jueves en Indonesia, durante su gira por el sudeste asiático. Pero esto, para los brasileños, no es noticia porque ya se veía venir. Entrevista con Thomás Zicman, politólogo brasileño del Centro de Investigaciones Políticas de Sciences Po en Paris. "Toda la gente ya lo sabía", dice Thomás Zicman, politólogo brasileño del Centro de Investigaciones Políticas de Sciences Po Paris. "Si las cosas siguen como van ahora, Lula sería el favorito en 2026". El presidente brasileño lidera los sondeos para las elecciones presidenciales de octubre de 2026 tras el choque con Donald Trump, quien lo acusó de "caza de brujas" por el juicio al expresidente Jair Bolsonaro. Al igual que ha ocurrido con la mandataria mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum, el soberanismo frente a Trump les está dando buenos resultados a Lula. "Las agresiones verbales de Trump ayudan a aquellos que son atacados por él. Y la oposición, que algunas veces se posiciona del lado de Estados Unidos, pierde, porque son declaraciones percibidas como ataques a la soberanía nacional", dice este especialista. La derecha no encuentra sucesor a Bolsonaro La derecha baraja varios nombres para presentar a un candidato de cara al año que viene, pero de momento no parece encontrar a uno tan fuerte como en su día lo fue el ultraconsevador Bolsonaro. Entre los potenciales candidatos están, entre otros, "el gobernador de San Pablo, Tarcísio de Freitas y el gobernador de Minas Gerais (Romeu Zema, NDLR), otra región muy grande. También están los hijos de Bolsonaro, que son un poco más radicales, y la mujer de Bolsonaro. Todos ellos están en una lucha interna y esto, al final, favorece a Lula", subraya Zicman.  Ni siquiera la reciente controversia sobre la exploración de la petrolera estatal brasileña Petrobras en el Amazonas parece afectar notablemente la imagen de Lula, cuando resta un mes de la conferencia climática de la COP 30, que tendrá lugar precisamente en Brasil. "La naturaleza no es un tema prioritario en las elecciones. Es algo curioso y triste. Para mucha gente en Brasil, lo que más importa son las cuestiones de orden económico. Algunas personas piensan también en otras relacionadas con la democracia, porque tenemos la extrema derecha que amenaza las instituciones. Pero hay poca gente en Brasil que va a votar pensando en el medio ambiente. Aun con los desastres naturales que tenemos en Brasil, esto no es todavía un tema electoral", concluye. Mientras tanto, el presidente brasileño sigue estrechando sus relaciones comerciales con varios países asiáticos tras la guerra arancelaria de Trump. Este año ha viajado a Japón, Vietnam, China y ahora a Indonesia, nuevo socio del grupo económico de los BRICS, con el que también está trabajando en un acuerdo de libre comercio con Mercosur.

Steve is in talking to Matt Roush on all things TV. Beer Dave with all the beer news in and around Cincinnati.

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Jess and Thom explore how the humble farmers market might hold surprising lessons for church life. In a world drawn to authenticity and community, what if the local church functioned more like a neighborhood market — relational, participatory, and grounded in place? The post What Churches Can Learn from Farmers Markets appeared first on Church Answers.

In this episode, Thom and Jess examine one of the more unusual findings from the 2023 Faith Communities Today (FACT) study. The survey reveals a noticeable gap in pastors aged 46 to 50. We'll explore why this age bracket is underrepresented, what factors may have shaped this trend, and what it means for the future of pastoral leadership. The post The Church Number: 46 to 50: The Missing Generation — Why Pastors Ages 46–50 Are Underrepresented appeared first on Church Answers.

Hello!New episode is out for your delectable delight!Thessaloniki is located in Northern Greece in the region of Macedonia, and has a long, long history, being established in 315 BCE by king Cassander to honour his wife, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, Thessalonike. Today is the second largest and most important city in Greece.As a major port, with access to the Mediterranean, and half way to Constantinople it thrived for centuries, being an important hub for trade and culture from all over the Balkan peninsula, and beyond.It was also home to a thriving Jewish community for roughly 500 years; the Sephardic Jews.In the beginning of the 20th century they accounted for more than half of the total population of the city.As a result, Thessalonica's food culture is a heady mix of influences from all across Greece, Balkans, and Turkey with amazing food, and rightly is considered by many the food capital of Greece.On today's episode, I have the honour to have as my guest Meni Valle, Greek-Australian cook and author, all about the best gastronomic destination in Greece, the city of Thessaloniki!!!In Valle's new book, Thessaloniki: And the Many Kitchens of Northern Greece, published by Hardie Grant, she turns her focus to the diverse and historically rich cuisine of Greece's second-largest city.Well, enjoy our discussion!https://www.menivalle.com.au/Her new book Thessaloniki is released soon in UK.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thessaloniki-Many-Kitchens-Northern-Greece/dp/1761450980My food cultural / historical recommendations for the week include:Dr Roderick Bailey: The British Experience of the Great Fire of Thessaloniki of 1917https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUMh1RoqKiwCulina vetusFreezing and Salting Pork:https://www.culina-vetus.de/2025/09/30/freezing-and-salting-pork/PopChop - Future Food Culturehttps://popchop.at/Building Blocks: Greek Whole Grain Tahini, and the Artisans Behind Ithttps://culinarybackstreets.com/stories/athens/building-blocks-37Music on this episode -as ever- by Pavlos KapralosEnjoy!Love,Thom & The Delicious LegacySupport the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each episode the 70MM REJECTED crew unearths movies or themes that haven't been selected by The Village and/or The Hosts of 70MM to make sure they get their moment in the sun or to poke a bit of fun with our own innovation. This week we wrap up our Hog theme this episode with Grace, Kev and Katie, joining the main feed for her first time, to discuss the warm and cozy film that is Babe. They chat about the film along with the village chats and we get to hear from our fellow Rejected host and London Film Fest insider, Thom.You can check out his detailed and ongoing list RIGHT HEREAnd if you haven't yet, c'mon what are we doing, check out Kev on the internets only randomly curated Austin Power Podcast, Austin Danger Pod, with his cohost, our beloved McKenzie.You can hear more of Grace as well, on Big White Elephant, for all your musical movie needs, as she chats with another village great, Scott.Shout out to The Village and the hosts of 70MM for making a most excellent community. This podcast is made with love and appreciation.And, if you're not already a Villager, you can join 70MM's Patreon by clicking the link below.https://www.patreon.com/70mm

When was the last time you thought about your colon? For most people, it's not until something goes wrong — bloating, irregularity, inflammation, or that dreaded diverticulitis diagnosis — that it finally gets their attention.In this episode of Connecting with the Thom's, we're breaking down what your colon is really trying to tell you — and why it's one of the most important (and misunderstood) systems in the body.From the biological medicine perspective, your colon isn't just a waste chute — it's a primary drainage organ that plays a vital role in detoxification, immune balance, and even emotional regulation. When it's congested or inflamed, every other system pays the price.We'll explore:

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(Oct 21, 2025) On today's Story of the Day, a conversation with longtime Mountain Lake PBS host Thom Hallock, who recently retired from full-time journalism. Also, a look at what Jefferson County voters can expect when they head to the polls this election.

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Julia and Anthony (once again, sans Thom) are joined by Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" and Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio" to talk the 2007 cult classic, "Trick 'r Treat"! Written and directed by the mastermind behind "Krampus", how does this one compare to the cautionary Christmas tale? You'll have to tune in to find out! But let's just say there's a lot of gushing and praise to go around this episode! So settle in with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy this fun, festive episode!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Andy talks about Monaleo, Sabrina Carpenter dropping F bombs on SNL, showering at the gym, D'Angelo, Ace Frehley, creamy spinach dip, writing, Role Model's song "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" sounding like James' song "Laid", and dressing as a jar of mayonnaise for Halloween. Also, we listen to clips of Bill Murray giving credit to the Blood Brothers, and Reinhard Stanjek talking about the unconditional love of dogs. On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines shares chart info on the singles from The Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in advance of her appearance on the Thom and Joe Show ep where they will be discussing the double album. You can find the Thom and Joe Show at YouTube here. Follow Rachel on Last.fm here.

Can we consciously design our next incarnation, or are we already doing it unwittingly?In this episode, Thom explores the Vedic and Buddhist perspectives on rebirth, fulfillment, and the trap of unfulfilled desire. Along the way, Thom shares a remarkable story of enlightenment and a cautionary tale from the Mahabharata that reveals how easily we can mistake desire for destiny.Listen as Thom explains how meditation allows us to live in “total and unambiguous relevance,” free from the need to chase fulfillment through endless cycles of becoming.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y-nkLcRFwVQEpisode Highlights[00:45] Q - Can we engineer our incarnations in advance?[00:51] A - Jataka: The Retrospective Approach[03:35] Experience and Intellectual Understanding Go Together[06:35] Fulfillment in Search of a Gelato[10:19] Everythingness Cannot Reincarnate[12:44] Living Life in Total and Unambiguous Relevance[14:56] Q - Which path is better, revenge or enlightenment?[15:44] A - It's a Cautionary Tale[18:37] Vedic Meditation: An End to Desperate Unhappiness[20:47] Enlightenment: Fulfillment Seeking NeedUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Thom and Bill dissect minute 7 of FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN.

Thom talks with Mike Stadelmayer at Church Growth Services who offers some fascinating insights about churches and debt. There are definitely some surprises in this interview. The post Should a Church Have Debt? An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer appeared first on Church Answers.

In this episode, Thom discusses an encouraging statistic from the 2023 Faith Communities Today (FACT) study. Despite the challenges of shrinking attendance, financial strain, and cultural headwinds, nearly three out of four congregations still report a positive outlook on their future. What fuels this optimism, and what does it mean for church leaders? The post The Church Number: 73.7% — Churches That Have a Positive Outlook on the Future appeared first on Church Answers.

Hegseth has indicated that the US will welcome Qatar to build a a Qatari base on US soil... Wait, what??Plus, Thom reads from "Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery" by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom and Sam welcome David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone, to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Hobby Lobby employs 50,000 people at 1,000 stores in 48 states and grosses nearly $8 billion a year. The post The Legacy Life with David Green, Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone appeared first on Church Answers.

While Trump and Stephen Miller send in the troops to quell imaginary emergencies, Republicans continue the relentless push to give back to the wealthy donors who got them elected...Plus, Thom reads from " Stop Being Reasonable: How We Really Change Our Minds" by Eleanor Gordon-Smith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dean Obeidallah joins Thom for a deep dive on Pam Bondi's evasive protection of Trump's coverup of his long involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Plus- The autocratic MAGA GOP pushes hard to make anyone who is 'anti fascist' into an automatic criminal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.