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It's Friday, July 31st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Syrians in America have to leave the country The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians in America this week has renewed attention on the fragile security environment facing civilians in Syria, particularly Christians who remain vulnerable 18 months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship in this 87% Muslim country, reports International Christian Concern. Temporary Protected Status is a humanitarian immigration designation that allows nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict to remain and work legally in the United States for a limited period. The designation does not provide a pathway to permanent residency but shields recipients from deportation while conditions in their home country are deemed unsafe for return. In December 2024, rebel forces, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, forced al-Assad from power.  Al-Sharaa's group had previously been associated with Muslim jihadist movements, including al-Qaeda. Before the Syrian civil war, Christians represented a significant minority of Syria's population concentrated in Damascus — where the Apostle Paul was converted on the street. While Christians have not experienced the same level of targeted mass violence as other groups, there has been harassment and attacks on Christian communities. President Trump floats temporarily pulling Blache nomination to be AG President Donald Trump said on July 30 that he was willing to temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General until next year, if two Republican senators continued to withhold their support, reports The Epoch Times. Blanche's nomination has been held up in the Senate Judiciary Committee after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina said they would not back bringing it to the floor for a full vote. Those two votes are necessary for the nomination to advance. Earlier this year, both Cornyn and Tillis lost their bid for re-election after President Trump endorsed their opponents during the primaries. The president now intends to wait them out. In the meantime, Blanche will remain the acting head of the Department of Justice. You can express your objection to the senators for dragging their feet by calling Senator John Cornyn at 202-224-2934 and Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina at 202-224-6342. You can call 24 hours a day/7 days a week and leave a voicemail. Dr. Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment 90 times in GOP-led committee In a hearing of the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29th, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, announced in his opening statement that he would invoke the Fifth Amendment and not answer any questions about his culpability in a cover-up about the source of the COVID-19 virus or what happened subsequently. Listen. FAUCI: “Members of the committee, I served at the NIH for over 54 years, 38 of those as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Over that period, I proved that I believe in and respect the value of legitimate congressional oversight. In fact, I testified before and/or briefed Senate and House committees well over 200 times over those 38 years. During and after the COVID pandemic, I have appeared multiple times for hearings in the Senate and the House, usually under oath, and sat for several days-long, transcribed, sworn interviews answering questions about the very issues that are now the subject of this hearing. “However, given Senator [Rand] Paul's obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution, his repeated slanderous comments about me, and recently his publicly releasing my unredacted personal diary aimed at embarrassing and intimidating me, the only conclusion I can reach is that the sole reason he is calling me before this committee is to get me to say something, anything, that could vindicate his repeated public pledges that I end up, in his words, ‘behind bars'. “Any reasonable person who has followed his unhinged obsession with me would readily come to the same conclusion. Therefore, although it pains me to do so because of the respect I have for the legislative branch of government and my decades-long record of cooperating with Congress, under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right, under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, to refrain from answering your questions.” Over the course of his time in front of the Senate Committee, Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment a whopping 111 times, reports Fox News. Dr. Fauci stonewalled Senator Rand Paul numerous times Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly stonewalled Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, the Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The senator started with asking about former President Joe Biden's bizarre “full and unconditional” pardon of Dr. Fauci. PAUL:  “As a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, or the White House COVID-19 Response Team, or as Chief Medical Advisor to the President, have you refused this pardon? Or do you have any reason to believe this full and unconditional pardon, this grant of immunity, would somehow require you to plead the Fifth Amendment?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL: “Based on the facts presented, I'm going to direct you to answer the questions. The committee has issued a valid subpoena. They have requested your presence here. The questions are very pertinent to your decision making as head of [the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases], as well as a chief advisor to the president, do you still refuse to answer the questions?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Were you ever made aware of gain-of-function research on monkeypox being conducted at the National Bio Defense Analysis and Countermeasures Center, and back at Fort Detrick, [the center of the U.S. biological weapons program from 1943 to 1969]?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Dr. Fauci, did the CIA ever transfer funds to [the National Institutes of Health] under interagency agreement?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” And Senator Rand Paul took this parting shot. PAUL: “The chairman has denied your assertion of privilege and directed you to answer, but you nonetheless refuse and stand on privilege despite the existence of the pardon. The committee will have to consider after this hearing what appropriate action should be taken against you for the failure to testify after being directed to do so. “It's against the law to obstruct an investigation of Congress. There will be repercussions to your refusal to testify today.” Watchdog group: Medical groups should condemn transgender surgeries on minors The medical watchdog group, Do No Harm, is calling on 10 major medical associations to explicitly condemn transgender genital surgeries on minors, reports The Daily Signal. On July 29th, Do No Harm sent open letters to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association among others. In the letter, the group wrote, “Do No Harm, and its 54,000 members, are calling on your society to publicly reject genital surgery on minors for the purpose of producing [so-called] ‘gender transitions.' While this process is uncommon, we believe that it should never occur.” In Matthew 19:4, Jesus asked, “Have you not read that [God], who created them from the beginning, made them male and female?” Marijuana should not be reclassified as a less dangerous drug Marijuana could be reclassified as a less dangerous substance under federal law. Kevin Sabet, CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and the former drug policy advisor for the Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama presidential administrations as well as President Trump's former U.S. Attorney General William Barr, thinks that would be a terrible idea. He said that reclassifying marijuana as a drug with accepted medical use and a lower risk of abuse than drugs subject to greater controls would be reckless. Sabet added, “The evidence presented at the hearing confirmed what decades of data have shown: Raw marijuana has no scientifically established medical value and carries a high risk of abuse. Today's marijuana is more dangerous than ever before. [Reclassifying] marijuana would create the false impression that it is safe, would reduce penalties for peddling the drug illegally and would give those who purvey it legally a huge tax windfall. That would be a disaster.”  The Department of Justice held a hearing last month to consider it at President Donald Trump's request. Despite the fact that President Trump is a teetotaler who eschews alcohol and drugs, he told his administration last December to push forward on easing marijuana restrictions, after an aggressive lobbying push by advocates including a cannabis CEO, a Florida sheriff, and a Mar-a-Lago member, the Wall Street Journal previously reported. Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, previously wrote, “Use of cannabis increases a person's chance of developing a bipolar disorder or schizophrenia by an average of 47%. It's also shown to significantly increase hallucinations and paranoia. “In fact, it's been determined that regular use of medical marijuana leads to a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease. … If the established goal is to make America healthy and great again, this objective will not be reached by increasing access to poisonous pot.” In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Apostle Paul asked, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” Montana listeners like our brevity and updates on the persecuted Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes, Winston and Heather Royal in Helena, Montana, wrote, “Adam, we appreciate the newscast because it's short, to the point, and from a Christian perspective. We appreciate hearing about our Christian brothers and sisters around the world. And we often listen to it at breakfast time. Thank you for your work!” Texas listener values boldness and truthfulness of The Worldview And Byron Barlowe in Plano, Texas wrote, “Adam, your newscast is something I've evangelized about for four reasons. I find the integration of a Biblical worldview into reporting the news to be effective and refreshing. Brevity matters more than ever. I also relate to the brevity of your newscast since Probe Ministries, a group I write for, produces a 3-minute daily feature. The candor among you and the two other writers of The Worldview is bold, truthful, and necessary. For example, I appreciate your reference to homosexual faux marriage instead of so-called ‘gay marriage.' Spade-calling is truth-telling and, when done in a gracious spirit led by the Spirit of God, can have good effect. You have a golden radio voice that emanates masculinity without undue forcefulness. Both women and men need that in the era of so-called ‘toxic masculinity' and the feminized Church which follows a confused culture. I just like it, too.” Byron, thanks for your encouragement as we use the instruments of our laptops and voice to communicate. 23 Worldview listeners gave $13,150.04 And finally, by Thursday night at 9:00pm Central, 23 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Jerry in Angie, Louisiana and Thomas in Spartanburg, South Carolina – both of whom gave $25 as well as David in Wilmington, Ohio and Lori in Rockford, Illinois – both of whom gave $50. We appreciate Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $80.04, Samuel in Greensboro, North Carolina who gave $90, and Jeanne in Thomasville, North Carolina and Ron in Orange Park, Florida – both of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Jody in Westerlo, New York and Kevin and Shelly in Columbus, Nebraska – both of whom gave $200, Glenn and Linda in Palmdale, California who gave $240, Marlowe in Freetown, Prince Edward Isalnd, Canada who gave $250, Kelly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, and Vanessa in Templeton, California and Nicki in Carthage, Missouri – both of whom pledged $35/month for 12 months for a gift of $420. We were touched by the generosity of Serge in Simpsonville, South Carolina who gave $500, Charles and Pamela in Sierra Madre, California  who gave $500, Sean in Burlington, Wisconsin who gave $500, and Francesca in Rockaway Township, New Jersey who also gave $500. All four of them were matched by our friend in Naples, Florida who gave another $2,000. And we were blown away by Frederick in Gainesville, Florida who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Jeff in Sevierville, Tennessee who gave $1,000, and Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas who gave $5,000. Wow! Those 23 gifts add up to $13,150.04. That's the largest total amount in a single day throughout this July 2026 fundraiser. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $94,270 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $29,230 by midnight tonight, July 31st! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by midnight tonight, Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $29,230 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. So, as I've said over the last several days, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is upon us. Perhaps in our national audience, there are three others, just like Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas, who feel led by God to give a one-time gift of $5,000. If that $15,000 comes in, we would need just 15 people to either give a one-time gift of $1,000 or make a monthly pledge of $83.33 for 12 months which adds up to $1,000. If all of that is way out of your budget, just give what you can. $10. $20. $30. Every dollar gets us closer. Now, if you can't give a dime, then pray. Pray that God would stir the hearts of those who can give! Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember this, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started prior to July 1, 2026, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline.  We actually cite relevant Bible verses that really come alive as we look at the news of the day.  Plus, we report, and we're unique in this, on the persecuted church, the battles for life and a godly perspective on sexuality, often including action steps on how you can make a difference as a believer. Don't forget: The Worldview in 5 Minutes is also commercial free. We have no sponsors. Nor do we have a pay wall.  Anyone who wants to access this newscast can get it for free. So, all we have is you! What is God prompting you to do right now? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, July 31st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie wraps up our Summer Readings series! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Andrew Sean Greer's new book Villa Coco. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off Villa Coco this week. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 592) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer Less by Andrew Sean Greer A Room with a View by E.M. Forster The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Little Friend by Donna Tartt. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Martha, and Wendi Jenkins.

July 28 Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department will host an Alabama Pipeline Emergency Response Initiative class at 5 p.m. at the station, 154 Main St., Thomaston. The free, four-hour class is open to emergency responders. Register through the Alabama Fire College or call 334-627-3434 for information. Thomasville Baptist Church, 210 Avenue W., Thomasville, will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/July for details. JULY 31 The Jackson High School Class of 1976 is planning their 50th reunion for July 31 – Aug. 1. All former 1976 students are encouraged to participate. If interested,... Article Link

Miles Chapel CME Church in Thomasville will host homecoming Sunday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Vicki Moore, pastor of Lifeline Outreach Ministries. The church pastor is Gloria Williams. Pine Chapel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church of Grove Hill will host annual homecoming service Sunday, Aug. 2 at noon. Revival services will be Monday, Aug. 3 through Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Pastor Marcus Kelley from Word of Truth Fellowship Church in Jackson. The church pastor is the Rev. Dr. Tommie L. Chapman. Everyone is invited to attend. Pine Chapel No.... Article Link

Your story is powerful. As you yield your story to God. He can use it for your good and for His glory. In this message, Allison Randall shares her story of redemption, transformation and God's faithfulness. "Over time, God opened my eyes to see that many of my struggles weren't just physical or emotional, they were spiritual.""I learned that victory doesn't come from striving harder, but from surrendering fully.""The stronger my relationship with the Lord becomes, the more obedient I am, the louder the enemy tries to become – But God's voice is still greater.""God's grace restored what I thought sin had destroyed. My life.""I have learned that sometimes God doesn't change the situation. He changes you, so the situation no longer has power over you.""While Jesus meets us where we are, He will never leave us there.""Truth without love pushes people away. Love without truth leaves people lost."

This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series continues! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Rachel Beanland's new book The Half Life. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off The Half Life this week. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 591) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Half Life by Rachael Beanland Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachael Beanland The House Is on Fire by Rachael Beanland The Women by Kristin Hannah Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Beyond the Point by Claire Gibson From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading A Private Man by Stephanie Sy-Quia. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Martha, and Wendi Jenkins.

A transcript of an Aniah's Law hearing was accepted as a basis for the state's case in a Thomasville murder without witnesses being heard. The transcript of the June 10 hearing was offered by the state at a July 14 preliminary hearing concerning a shooting death at a Thomasville restaurant on June 8. Based on testimony from the June 10 hearing, Clarke County District Judge J.R. Morgan found probable cause to send the murder charge of Hector Hugo Duran Gutierrez to a grand jury for possible indictment. Gutierrez is charged with murdering Henry Howard on June 8 following an altercation... Article Link

THOMASVILLE — Coastal Alabama Community College's Thomasville campus recently welcomed a new group of students during its Advise and Thrive orientation. Advise and Thrive serves as the college's freshman orientation, providing new students with an opportunity to learn about campus resources, meet with academic advisors and register for fall classes. Campus Director Marcus Gordon said the sessions are designed to help students begin their college experience with the information and support they need. He said the Thomasville campus had a good turnout. A final Advise and Thrive session is scheduled on July 29 at 10 a.m. and noon. Students interested... Article Link

We hand the mic to our interns for an honest look at what it's like to work inside the City of Thomasville. From customer service and IT support to finance leadership and a historic building move, we hear what surprised them, what challenged them, and what they'd tell anyone thinking about applying. • why the intern takeover matters and how the program builds a pipeline for city jobs • how customer service includes multiple internal functions beyond phones and the front desk • what municipal IT support looks like day to day with hardware, PCs, and ticketing • advice to apply even if you doubt you'll get picked • a Thomasville “hot take” on food diversity and making better use of free community events • how to learn coworker styles fast by talking beyond work and reading the room • what working near a CFO teaches about leadership, multitasking, and stress • why renovating a historic municipal building takes time, rules, and patience • navigating internship pressure and using summer work to test career paths • upcoming Kids Community Day details and where to find the community calendar Just a reminder to subscribe to Thomasville Insights on your favorite listening app. To learn more about the city of Thomasville, visit Thomasville.org or follow us on social media. 

Betrayal, struggle, wrestling, and redemption. These are the components of a great story. Many of us have been through these seasons. Maybe you are in one of these seasons now. In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares the story of Jacob. Providence is the tension between my ability to choose my next step and God's ability to choose it for me.God working behind the scenes to bring about His will and our good, both with and without our participation.Jacob's story is a story of God's providence, bringing about His will and Jacob's good in the life of someone who lived almost entirely for himself.·      Jacob's choices tell us something about ourselves: We sometimes would rather take from God what He already wanted to give us.·      God was with Jacob, but Jacob's decisions had real consequences. God may guide our destinies, but our decisions determine the difficulty/detours.·      Even when think we have what we want, a fugitive never rests easy. You may be running from God, but in His house is where you belong and Jacob feels this, so this he flees back home... ·      Jacob walks away from a God-encounter with a limp, but also with a new name. Your past is going to leave scars, but your scars don't determine your identity, God does.·      His whole life, Jacob took blessing he wasn't given. That night he finally asked for one, and he waited, wrestling until morning, to receive it. Peace requires patience. Blessing requires submission. Destiny requires a new name with a new limp. ·      Jacob spent his life taking, but everything he went through led him to this moment of receiving. Every misstep, every poor decision redeemed by God, almost like it was the plan the whole time.·      God can redeem your pain, your tragedy, and your mistakes. No matter how far of a detour you've taken, God can fix it.·      Providence doesn't answer the question as to whether something was going to happen along. It does make us more comfortable with saying "I don't know, but I trust Him." Are you trusting God with your future?

Nearly all of Kolton and Kinleigh Grim's Angus memories include each other. The siblings started showing Angus cattle at a young age, and their partnership began. Today, they approach their cattle operation with a similar mindset — how you work the animals at home is a direct reflection of how they'll behave in the ring. In a flurry of National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) competition, the Grims paused to share their tips for preparation and advice for making the most of the experience. HOSTS: Miranda Reiman, Mark McCullyGUESTS:Kolton and Kinleigh Grim, Beaver Creek Angus, have been involved in their family's Thomasville, Pa., cattle herd from very early ages. They're both currently serving in leadership roles on the Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association board and are active in the National Junior Angus Association. They were members of this year's Team Fitting Champion team.  GUEST HOST: Ava Leibfried is a third-generation Angus breeder from Platteville, Wis., currently serving as the National Junior Angus Association board chair. Ava is studying agricultural business at Iowa State University and intends to keep Angus cattle as part of her long-term career goals.RELATED CONTENT:   I Am Angus: Beaver Creek Angus, York County, Pa.Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series continues! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Jesmyn Ward's latest book On Witness and Respair. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off On Witness and Respair this week. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 589) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: On Witness and Respair by Jesmyn Ward Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

The views expressed in this guest column are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. I don't know whether I am mad or just disappointed in our mayor. I believe he has not been forthcoming with the people he represents. Word started leaking around the community that he was trying to bring a data center to our small town. When word started getting around about the possibility, people started posting about it on Facebook. He responded that it was all just gossip, and he publicly chastised the people who were talking about it.... Article Link

Your story is powerful. As you yield your story to God.  He can use it for your good and for His glory. In this message, Tom Wallace shares his story of God's redemption and faithfulness."Like my favorite baseball players, I knew all of Jesus' statistics, but I didn't know Him.""Lies never keep the peace; they only postpone the pain.""God has an individual healing plan for everyone. He know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it to draw us closer to Him.""We aren't just saved FROM sin and selfishness, we are saved TO worship and serve.""Before Christ I stayed busy to avoid pain. After Christ, I stayed busy because I love God and love people.""God rarely calls you to do whats comfortable, he calls you to be obedient."

This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series is back! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Anna McCallie's new book Abby Offsides. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off Abby Offsides this week. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 589) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Abby Offsides by Allie McCallie Conform by Ariel Sullivan Liar's Dice by Juliet Faithful Into the Blue by Emma Brodie Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell Play It Again by Georgia Clark Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Garden by the Sea by Mercé Rodoreda. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

You will face temptation. How will you respond? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can recover from temptation and sin. David and Bathsheeba's story illustrates God's path for restoration after moral failure.The story of David and Bathsheba is the account of the biggest moral failure by Israel's greatest king.2 Samuel 11:1-12:10When we stop walking with purpose, we start getting in trouble.mEphesians 5:15-16 NLT “So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.”When you're not where you're supposed to be, it's easy to do what you're not supposed to do. Sin grows when it's covered instead of confessed.Proverbs 28:13 NLT “People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.”James 1:15 NLT “These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.”Just like a seed, burying sin makes it grow into something much bigger. God's forgiveness doesn't always erase sin's consequences.Inside each sin is a built-in consequence. Not all are immediate or obvious, but they are inevitable.Galatians 6:7 NLT “Don't be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.”God's forgiveness restores your relationship with Him, but it doesn't always reset every outcome of your choices. Grace cancels the debt, but it doesn't always cancel the damage. Psalm 51 is a song of repentance David wrote after Nathan confronted him.Psalm 51:10-13 ESV “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right [steadfast] spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”Sin doesn't just break laws, it breaks fellowship with God, and it damages our joy.Psalm 32:1-2 The same God who received David again is still responding to repentance today. His mercy meets you right where you are and His grace begins to rebuild what sin tried to break.So the question isn't whether you've failed.How do you respond when God confronts you with truth?The same God who sent Nathan to David is still sending His Holy Spirit to you.

//The Wire//2300Z July 2, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: VEHICLE RAMMING INCIDENT REPORTED IN THAILAND. POTENTIAL TERROR ATTACK THWARTED IN NORTH CAROLINA. GOVERNOR WALZ PARDONS LAOTIAN MIGRANT CONVICTED OF ABUSE, COMPLICATING DEPORTATION. US NAVY HELICOPTER CRASHES IN ARABIAN SEA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Thailand: This morning a vehicle ramming incident was reported in the remote province of Mukdahan, after one individual rammed a vehicle into a group of Buddhist monks who had just departed on a pilgrimage walk on a remote road. A total of 9x monks were killed during the incident, and an unknown number of others wounded. Analyst Comment: The suspect in this case has not been identified, but has been noted as being an 11-year-old child. As a result it's not clear as to if this is genuinely a deliberate action or not. Initially, eyewitness statements claimed it was a deliberate attack, but other eyewitnesses state that the boy was driving too fast and lost control of the vehicle. More generally, attacks on Buddhists on pilgrimage are comparatively rare, but there has been an ongoing conflict to the south of the incident site which has been referred to as the Malay-Muslim Insurgency, which has taken the form of guerilla warfare carried out between factions of Buddhists and Muslims. In Thailand, something as simple as an unrelated child's mistake (though horribly tragic) can always stir up tensions in an already tense region, so this might be something to be aware of for later on.Middle East: Yesterday afternoon the Pentagon announced an aviation incident which involved an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from the USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH CSG making an emergency landing feet-wet in the Arabian Sea. Three of the four crew members of the aircraft were rescued immediately after the crash, however the fourth crewmember remains missing.Analyst Comment: CENTCOM has not confirmed the cause of the incident, however the crash is not believed to be the result of combat damage. The Iranians have not claimed to have targeted a helicopter, nor have there been any engagements over the past 24 hours in the region.-HomeFront-Minnesota: Gov. Tim Walz pardoned Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian man who had been convicted of crimes against children years ago. Vang had been engaging in the traditional Laotian practice of taking an unwilling child bride, and was subsequently arrested and given a deportation order back in 2006. He took a plea deal which allowed him avoid prison completely, and for twenty years has been fighting his deportation case. Yesterday, Gov. Walz approved his pardon request roughly a week before his schedule deportation.Analyst Comment: It is unclear as to why a state pardon would have any bearing whatsoever with federal immigration law, but the statements made by Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis suggest that the DHS is not keen to press the issue at the federal level. The DHS press release on this case expressed outrage, but no action to actually continue following through on the deportation.North Carolina: Following the release of court documents yesterday, details have come to light pertaining to a probable attempted terror attack that took place on Sunday in High Point. On Sunday, a member of the security team spotted a suspicious individual approaching Wesley Memorial Methodist Church during the morning services. One suspect arrived in the church parking lot wearing body armor and camouflaged clothing, prompting the attention of a member of the church security staff. Upon approaching the individual, the security guard questioned the suspect, who stated that he was a police officer. As the security team member was an off-duty police officer himself, he instantly knew that the man was lying, and immediately took the man into custody. After more authorities arrived on scene, a search of the suspect's vehicle revealed two flamethrowers, two crossbows, a few hundred rounds of ammunition (unknown type), as well as a small collection of narcotics. The suspect has been identified as William S. Milliken III, a native of Thomasville. -----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Regarding the potential church terrorism incident, no motive or explanation for the suspicious incident was noted, however incidents like this are extremely common in the world of counterterrorism. Individuals determined to carry out acts of terrorism are frequently known to conduct "dry runs" before the actual attack, so as to both work out the final logistics of their plan, but also to get up the gumption to follow through with the attack. It is not clear as to if this individual had any connection to the church, or had visited the church beforehand. However, arriving exactly during services on Sunday in a full tactical loadout, as primitive as it was, is not something that normally indicates a dry run. Though it is speculation, it's possible that the suspect did not know that the church had security on site, or that the one responder would have been as on-the-ball as he was. Concerning motive, nothing has been disclosed. A would-be assailant who shows up to a terrorist attack with 500x rounds of ammunition but no firearm is an interesting data point, and the choice of crossbows and flamethrowers as an attack vector indicates that a proper firearm probably could not be procured. More details may come to light as this case progresses, but even based on the initial details, this is another reminder for religious institutions to remain vigilant and report any suspicious observations to authorities.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss the best books of 2026 (so far)! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 588) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie First five-star read: The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman Most surprising: Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai Nguyen Least favorite: Man Overboard! By Kathleen Rooney (July 7th, 2026) and Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Next on your TBR: June Baby by Shannon Garvey Most anticipated fall release: The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw (September 29th, 2026), Fair Ones by Lydia Millett (October 6th, 2026) Annie's Top 10 1. Kin by Tayari Jones 2. Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin 3. Strangers by Belle Burden 4. The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman 5. The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout 6. Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox 7. Whistler by Ann Patchett 8. Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer 9. Good People by Patmeena Shaw 10. This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman Hunter's Top 10 1. Brawler by Lauren Groff 2. Whidbey by Kira Madden 3. Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg 4. Departures by Julian Barnes 5. Kin by Tayari Jones 6. Gunk by Saba Sams 7. My Dear You by Rachel Khong 8. Murder Bimbo by Rebecca Novak 9. The Complex by Karan Mahajan 10. Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object by Laurie Colwin. Hunter is reading Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. Use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in the store to get 10% off Susie's favorite books! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 587) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Little Bookshop by the Harbor by Jean Stone The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter Jump and Find Joy by Hoda Kotb Discernment by Henry Nouwen Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs by Heather Lende Ordinary Time - the Paperback with new essays by Annie B. Jones Royal Spin by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway More Things in Heaven and Earth by Jeff High Each Shining Hour by Jeff High A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year Edited by Liz Ison Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben A Moment of Calm a Soothing Poem for every Day of the Year Edited by Ana Sampson Homecoming Meditations by Jessica Boston From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline. Shop Mom is reading Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

When your story is history, and you allow it to become His story, your story becomes ministry. You need to know that unforgiveness will write your story. Forgiveness will write your story. Which one is writing yours?In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally uses the life of Joseph to teach us how to walk in the freedom of forgiveness. 

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they're reading – but also what they're watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 586) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie is reading: ● Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox ● Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore ● The Shampoo Effect  by Jenny Jackson (out June 30) Ashley is reading: ● Brawler by Lauren Groff ● Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenburg ● Theo of Golden by Allen Levi ● Kin by Tayari Jones ● Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri ● The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos ● Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Annie is watching: ● Off Campus ● The Dark Wizard Ashley is watching: ● Love Story ● Company Retreat ● Her shark on Fahlo Annie listening to: ● The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline ● Mumford & Sons ● Noah Kahan ● Writing music Ashley listening to: ● Porch Light by Noah Kahan ● Begin Again by Mumford and Sons ● Sleepyhead by Young and Sick Annie buying: ● House stuff Ashley buying: ● Cotton Candy grapes From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Fair Ones (out October 6) by Lydia Millet. Ashley is reading Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

A Georgia hunter's Thomasville property has strange encounters that changed everything. Jimmy shares years of unusual activity and evidence he has been gathering. Are these encounters evidence of Bigfoot activity, misidentified wildlife, or something even stranger?If you've had a Bigfoot encounter or strange experience, please contact us through our website or share it below.Have you ever experienced something paranormal in your home? Share your story in the comments.Listen to more true paranormal encounters, cryptid sightings, UFO experiences, and unexplained mysteries from real witnesses.Support our channel by becoming a YouTube member for special emojis, members only lives, new Ozark Howler episodes, and bonus paranormal episodes. Click the JOIN button under this video. Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fromtheshadowsVisit our Merch Shop https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.com/shop/ Follow us on:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtheshadowspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcastInstagram - Shane Grove - https://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthor Instagram - Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#Hunting #Georgia #Bigfoot #Cryptids #Paranormal #Hunter #ThomasvilleGeorgia #Monster

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by her actual dad and The Bookshelf's Shop Dad, Chris! Annie and Chris chat about his reading life and some of his favorite books in honor of Father's Day. These books are perfect for giving to your own dad or anyone who's been there for you like a dad. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 585) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Man No One Believed: The Untold Story of the Georgia Church Murders by Joshua Sharpe A Killer Wedding by Joan O'Leary Daikon by Samuel Hawley Running Deep by Tom Clavin James by Percival Everett Bone Valley: A True Story of Injustice and Redemption in the Heart of Florida by Gilbert King Beartown by Fredrik Backman The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmond Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon So Far Gone by Jess Walter Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra All Carry by Gene Wojciechowski The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union by Daniel Squadron From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page. Shop Dad is reading Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

This week, “Marketplace Morning Report” host Kimberly Adams has been in Thomasville, Alabama as part of our series examining the economic challenges facing rural health care. This morning, we'll look at how low wages in Alabama can mean low Medicare reimbursement rates — shaping how much doctors and nurses get paid, and how much money hospitals and clinics can make. But first, we'll cover how solar power use in the U.S. is hitting new milestones amid energy price fluctuations.

This week, “Marketplace Morning Report” host Kimberly Adams has been in Thomasville, Alabama as part of our series examining the economic challenges facing rural health care. This morning, we'll look at how low wages in Alabama can mean low Medicare reimbursement rates — shaping how much doctors and nurses get paid, and how much money hospitals and clinics can make. But first, we'll cover how solar power use in the U.S. is hitting new milestones amid energy price fluctuations.

We heard earlier about the closure of a hospital in Thomasville, Alabama, as part of our series chronicling the economic crisis that rural hospitals are facing. Now, “Marketplace Morning Report” host Kimberly Adams speaks with the director of Thomasville's public library about the critical role the hospital played during a personal emergency and where community members turn now that it's closed. But first, we'll check on how small businesses feel about inflation and find out how SpaceX's initial public offering could affect the rest of the market.

Yesterday, as part of our series examining the economic challenges facing rural health care, "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams visited Thomasville, a town of 3,500 people in southwestern Alabama. Today, we'll learn from town residents what happens to a community — and its local economy — when addressing certain healthcare needs also means a multi-hour drive. But first, what would a government-controlled sovereign wealth fund that invests in AI look like?

Yesterday, as part of our series examining the economic challenges facing rural health care, "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams visited Thomasville, a town of 3,500 people in southwestern Alabama. Today, we'll learn from town residents what happens to a community — and its local economy — when addressing certain healthcare needs also means a multi-hour drive. But first, what would a government-controlled sovereign wealth fund that invests in AI look like?

We heard earlier about the closure of a hospital in Thomasville, Alabama, as part of our series chronicling the economic crisis that rural hospitals are facing. Now, “Marketplace Morning Report” host Kimberly Adams speaks with the director of Thomasville's public library about the critical role the hospital played during a personal emergency and where community members turn now that it's closed. But first, we'll check on how small businesses feel about inflation and find out how SpaceX's initial public offering could affect the rest of the market.

 Your story is powerful. As you yield your story to God.  He can use it for your good and for His glory. In this message, Chris Ambrose shares his story of God's redemption and faithfulness. 

This week on From the Front Porch, it's a New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia share the June (and some July) releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 584), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books Whistler by Ann Patchett Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (June 9th, 2026) The Fervent Whites by De'Shawn Carles Winslow (June 9th, 2026) JULY PICK: The Half Life by Rachel Beanland (July 14th, 2026) Olivia's books The Children by Melissa Albert The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Voyagers by Meg Charlton (June 16th, 2026) JULY PICK: The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier & Scott Westerfeld (July 21st, 2026) Erin's books Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore (June 2nd, 2026) Heather by Caitlin Mullen (June 9th, 2026) The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (June 30th, 2026) JULY PICK: Not with a Bang by Temi Oh (July 14th, 2026) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listening to Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune. Olivia is reading The Final Chapter by C.B. Everett. Erin is listening to Heather by Caitlin Mullen. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

What if you got everything you ever wanted and it still wasn't enough? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally kicks off our annual This Is My Story summer series with the fascinating story of King Solomon.Solomon's story is fascinating because most of us expect cautionary tales from the "bad guys" but Solomon isn't a villain. He was a hero - the son of David, builder of the first Temple in Jerusalem. and writer scripture who God appeared to personally. He was the wisest and richest man who ever lived. Yet despite all of that, Solomon drifted from the Lord at the end of his life.Anybody can have a good beginning but your faithfulness is revealed through your ending.Are you spending your life pursuing things that can't satisfy, or are you spending your life pursuing the only One who can?

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in May. You get 10% off your books when you order your May Reading Recap bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 583), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: May Reading Recap Bundle - $71 Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2nd, 2026) Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2nd, 2026) Go Gentle by Maria Semple Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O'Connor Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listenting to The Other Florida by Gloria Jahoda (unavailable to order). If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

 Can you identify with this man? One who has worked hard all his life, but when his mind is quiet he feels empty.  Can you identify with this woman. One has loved and served others while never feeling loved, seen, known.  They spend their lives starving not knowing that there is a table set before them. This is a problem.  In this message, Pastor Anna Oaks shares how we can avoid living out of a place of never being fully known and never being fully loved. 

This week on From the Front Porch, it's a new episode of Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn't get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 582) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai In Memoriam by Alice Winn Heart the Lover by Lily King Taking Turns: Stories from HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371 by MK Czerwiec How to Survive a Plague by David France A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Farewell Symphony by Edmund White And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts Just Kids by Patti Smith Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder Four Squares by Bobby Finger From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listenting to Go Gentle by Maria Semple. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

The Red Clay Wrap Ups keep coming on SDH AM from a Wall Pass WednesdayJason Galt from West Forsyth, Ben Parker from Savannah Arts Academy, and Thomasville girls head coach Lucas Kimmel drop by to talk titles, trophies, and lessons from 2026 

It's a Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM that covers all levels of the sportWe start Day 2 of Red Clay wrap-ups with Pike County head coach Justin O'Steen and Greenbrier head coach Rob Husted in Hour 1WESH-TV's Mike Gramajo looks at Open Cup from last night and the Atlanta United loss to Orlando CityMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler stops by to talk the tourney and what the World Cup window may bringRed Clay wrap-ups continue with West Forsyth's Jason Galt, Savannah Arts Academy's Ben Parker, and Thomasville girls coach Lucas KimmelAdded Time also gives us your AM news with the EFL, the courtroom, rumors, and TV

We sit down with City Manager Chris White for a midyear look at what's moving in Thomasville and why the pace of work feels like a whirlwind. We break down the biggest budget in city history, the projects behind the road cones, and the practical ways you can get involved. • record-setting operating and capital budgets and what progress looks like • infill development district that unlocks hundreds of previously undevelopable parcels • stormwater utility as a long-term way to fund drainage and runoff work • downtown entertainment district rules, benefits, and early results • Remington Avenue streetscape timeline, water main replacement, and retention pond impact • Old Albany Road pedestrian safety improvements and GDOT partnership • municipal building and auditorium renovation scope plus the upcoming temporary relocation • parks, airport, landfill, sewer, and resurfacing projects across the city • why current resurfacing funding creates a decades-long cycle and what could change it • ways to serve on boards, watch meetings, and follow city updates online Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss an episode. 

SDH AM looks back at the 2026 GHSA soccer championships with the coaches whose programs won the trophy at the end of the season...Jose Rodriguez at MeadowcreekMatt Cheaves at DaltonRobert Peterson for Thomasville's boys program and Johnny Jackson at Blessed Trinity all go over their matches, the season, the lessons, and what their communities mean to the growth of their programs...

It's a Super-sized Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe have a lot of Red Clay Wrap-ups with the GHSA- Meadowcreek, Dalton, Thomasville's boys program, Blessed Trinity, Johns Creek, Islands, and Trion all visit the show to talk about their seasons...WESH-TV's Mike Gramajo preps the purple side of the Open Cup match in central Florida tonight and we hear from ATLUTD GK Jayden Hibbert plus your AM news- team announcements continue for the World Cup...

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's a look at the GHSA finals from last night with highlights from the thrillers in Duluth and Thomaston plus bracket recaps, and previewing your Friday

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie invites you to join our Conquer a Classic book club! It's not too late. A Year With Flannery is a communal exploration of Georgia author Flannery O'Connor's short stories (and novels). Listen to learn how to join our From the Front Porch Patreon Conquer a Classic book club (you'll also find details below). To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 581) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: From the Front Porch Patreon Conquer a Classic 2026 Collection The Complete Stories by Flannery O'Connor Conquer a Classic 2026 Bundle This bundle includes The Complete Stories The Violent Bear it Away Wise Blood Mystery & Manners: Occasional Prose Now is a great time to join the From the Front Porch Patreon community and our Conquer a Classic Book Club. One perk of being a Patreon member is being a part of our super-popular, year-long Conquer a Classic book club! Each year, Annie and Hunter select a classic book and read it with our Patreon community over the course of the year.  Join our Conquer a Classic book club:  Step 1. Join the Patreon here. You'll unlock bonus episodes of the podcast where Annie and Hunter discuss Flannery's works, plus discussion forums with other Conquer a Classic book club members. Step 2. Buy your copy of THE COMPLETE STORIES or your Conquer a Classic bundle here. Your order will include an exclusive reading guide and bookmark.  On Patreon, you can choose from two different tiers to join our Conquer a Classic book club:  For $5/month, you get:  Monthly Conquer a Classic recap episodes with Annie and Hunter for THE COMPLETE STORIES Monthly Porch Visits on Zoom with Annie For $20/month, you get:  Monthly Conquer a Classic recap episodes with Annie and Hunter for THE COMPLETE STORIES Monthly Porch Visits on Zoom with Annie Quarterly book club conversations about O'Connor's books: WISE BLOOD, THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY, and MYSTERY AND MANNERS Biannual movie recap episodes with Annie and Hunter: FLANNERY (2019) and WILDCAT (2023) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving by Virginia Eubanks (out August 11). If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

In this episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl Scruggs welcomes Amy Hauser for an honest and hope-filled conversation about faith, resilience, redemption, and learning to thrive through life's highs and lows. Amy wears many hats — wife, mom, friend, ministry leader, wellness enthusiast, and encourager — and she brings a beautiful mix of Southern warmth, humor, grit, and deep faith into everything she does. Born and raised in Thomasville, Georgia, Amy's life has taken her through places like Tallahassee, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles before bringing her back home to Georgia. Through every season, smooth or difficult, she has seen God's faithfulness remain steady. In this conversation, Amy shares about navigating motherhood, raising two boys, including one with additional needs, and finding joy in the everyday moments. She also opens up about her passion for health, wholeness, community, and living with open hands as she trusts God to bring beauty from ashes. Amy co-founded Project Backyard, a service organization, and 61 Exchange, a women's ministry created to encourage and uplift women. Alongside her husband, Paul, she has also shared their powerful story of marriage, divorce, and remarriage through I Am Second, offering a beautiful reminder that no one is ever too far gone for God's grace. Before this season of life, Amy also served as a teacher, movie producer, nonprofit leader, and communicator. Each chapter has shaped her passion for truth, health, faith, and helping others discover a life rooted in purpose. WEBSITE: Amy Hauser

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's day one of the GHSA Finals...We go over the matchups and look at East Hall and their trip to take on Islands in the AAA boys title match with head coach Alec ZimmermanThomasville has both boys and girls programs playing for titles on Thursday- girls head coach Lucas Kimmel and boys coach Robert Peterson join to talk about the semis and the matches with Model and Armuchee...Plus, Islands boys head coach Justin Brantley joins from the road to update us on where they are in their trip to Duluth...

This week on From the Front Porch, it's a New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia share the May releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 580), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester (May 5th, 2026) Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick (May 26th, 2026) Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan (May 26th, 2026) Olivia's books: Five by Ilona Bannister (May 5th, 2026) Young World by Soman Chainani (May 5th, 2026) Night Objects by Eli Raphael (May 26th, 2026) Erin's books: Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel (May 5th, 2026) The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline (May 12th, 2026) Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin (May 26th, 2026) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Whistler by Ann Patchett. Olivia is reading The Mortons by Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier. Erin is listening to Into the Blue by Emma Brodie If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's the last day of Round 2 of the GHSA playoffsWe tried to catch up with Greenbrier girls coach Rob HustedBoth Thomasville girls coach Lucas Kimmel and boys coach Robert Peterson visit during their lunch hour to talk the top-5 rankings in both squadsMichael McGinnis of Crisp joins to talk Class AA boys and the sport in CordelePlus, brackets, and matchups!

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in April. You get 10% off your books when you order your April Reading Recap bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 579), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (releases June 9) Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (releases June 30) Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore (releases June 2) Everything That Is Beautiful by Louise Nealon (releases August 4) The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Make Nice by Ryan Effgen (releases July 14) Famesick by Lena Dunham The Half Life by Rachel Beanland (releases July 14) Judy Blume by Mark Oppenheimer   April Reading Recap Bundle  - $76 Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney  The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai   Judy Blume by Mark Oppenheimer   From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Monster of a Land by Lauren Hough. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.  

This week on From the Front Porch, it's a Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 578) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app. Anonymous Voicemail: Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin (backordered) Love by the Book by Jessica George Ordinary People by Diana Evans At the Pond by Margaret Drabble Anonymous Voicemail: Joyful Anyway by Kate Bowler The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell Caroline Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevins The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Jeanette Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Time of the Child by Niall Williams Diary of a Country Priest by George Bernanos Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor Gilead by Marilynne Robinson The Supper of the Lamb by Robert Farrar Capon A Place at the Table by Susan Rebecca White Ordinary Time by Catherine Rentzenbrink Empire Falls by Richard Russo Tales of a Country Parish by Colin Heber-Percy Even After Everything by Stephanie Duncan Smith The Irrational Season by Madeline L'Engle and Graham Greene Trudy The Mothers by Brit Bennett This Is Where I Leave You byJonathan Tropper Flight by Lynn Steger Strong Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane Mercury by Amy Jo Burns Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson Like Family by Erin White  Family Trust by Kathy Wang From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is listening to Judy Blume by Mark Oppenheimer. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a recording of our live show from The Bookshelf's March 2026 Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie and Hunter engage in an abbreviated March Madness debate and play the Newlywed Game with help from Ashley. Enjoy! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 577), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Liar's Club by Mary Karr vs. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara vs. The Goldfinch by Donna Tart Edinburgh by Alexander Chee vs. Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff vs. Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates vs. Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout The Road by Cormac McCarthy  From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie shares the modern books she would recommend to the March sisters from Little Women. Listen to find out what books Annie would recommend for Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy if they walked into The Bookshelf. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 576), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: For Meg The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaffer Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall For Jo Writers & Lovers by Lily King A Swim in the Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Masterclass on Writing, Reading and Life by George Saunders Bird by Bird : Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott For Beth To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green For Amy Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Love By The Book by Jessica George. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.