Podcasts about Two Lives

Last week, the government announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues from April. These spaces are increasingly used for coffee mornings, parent and toddler groups, book clubs etc. - the new church hall for many - and they've become a really important "third space" for communities especially for groups that support women. The government has said it wants to protect these venues that are the beating heart of many communities. But is this announcement enough to save an industry that has taken a big economic battering in recent years? Joining Kylie Pentelow, Beverley Whitrick, Chief Executive of the Music Venues Trust, sociologist Dr Lisa McKenzie and 22-year-old pub landlady Elsa Mckenna, who's trying to make exactly this model work.Actor Vicky Krieps is known best to UK audiences for acclaimed performances in films including Corsage and the Academy Award winning film Phantom Thread. She has also appeared in many European films including Hanna, Two Lives, and The Chambermaid Lynn. Vicky joins Kylie Pentelow to discuss her latest film, Love Me Tender, a moving and powerful drama about a mother forced to fight for her relationship with her son after choosing to live openly as a gay woman. The film, directed by Anna Cazenave Cambet and based on Constance Debré's novel, is out in UK cinemas early next month.Campaigners who work with women to encourage them to report crime are concerned that the Early Release Scheme proposed by the government could put them off engaging with the justice system altogether.  Andy Burnham has since announced a pause and a review of the scheme, which would have seen around 700 prisoners released from September. Today we hear from a campaigner, herself a survivor of sexual abuse, who fears the policy and the current uncertainty. 'Sam' (not her real name) reported and helped secure the conviction of the man who violently attacked and raped her 23 years ago. A month ago, before the scheme was paused, she received a letter from the Ministry of Justice warning that her attacker would be released early. She joins us alongside Harriet Wistrich, Director of the Centre for Women's Justice.New analysis on mummies of Egyptian princesses shows they were warriors not just pampered queens with the signs pointing to them being highly skilled archers. They even carried wounds consistent with those made by daggers at close combat. It's an intriguing finding but perhaps an even bigger question is why discoveries like this still have the power to surprise us. We delve into how much of history is shaped not just by the evidence itself but by the assumptions we bring to it. Historian, broadcaster and author Bettany Hughes, whose new children's book explores the lives of people in Ancient Egypt, joins Kylie along with Professor of History Olivette Otele.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Simon Richardson

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Every morning, Gary Siders Jr. left a house where sixteen children were confined to a single room and went to work delivering food to strangers. He had a phone. A car. Customer ratings. Small talk at restaurant counters. Then every night he drove back to Ohmer Street and walked into the other reality. He held both, simultaneously, for years — and never cracked in public.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the compartmentalization that makes that possible, and what it says about the minds inside that house. Because nothing about the Siders operation was falling apart. Taxes paid. Utilities running. Regular shopping trips. This was a managed household — organized around confinement instead of care — and three generations participated in the management.The conversation turns to Elizabeth Siders, married at fifteen while pregnant, cut off from her family for fifteen years, possibly pregnant twenty times starting at age thirteen. Scott works through whether a person shaped by that kind of control from childhood can meaningfully be called a decision-maker — and what the DNA testing investigators are now running on the older children could reveal about how far inward this family collapsed.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SidersFamily #GarySiders #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #OhioHouseOfHorrors #16KidsOhio #FamilyPsychology #Compartmentalization #CoerciveControl #VintonCounty

Last July, Luis Calderon went into cardiac arrest amid a remote camping trip where not one but two lifeguards stepped in. Matias Vega and Eoin Porrata both performed life saving CPR and have been awarded the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit for their heroic efforts and get our Sawkar Salute!

Last July, Luis Calderon went into cardiac arrest amid a remote camping trip where not one but two lifeguards stepped in. Matias Vega and Eoin Porrata both performed life saving CPR and have been awarded the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit for their heroic efforts and get our Sawkar Salute!

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores Galatians 4:21–31 and Paul's powerful illustration of Hagar and Sarah to reveal the difference between living under the law and living by God's promise. Through the Old Testament story of Abraham's two sons, Paul shows that there are only two ways to approach God: trusting in human effort or trusting in His grace. Hagar represents the covenant of law, which leads to slavery, while Sarah represents the covenant of promise, which brings freedom and inheritance. As children of promise through faith in Christ, we are no longer slaves striving to earn God's favor but beloved sons and daughters who freely receive His grace. Join us as we discover the joy and freedom of living as children of the free woman, resting in God's promises rather than our own performance.

Why do you secretly feel like a fraud? Most of us have a gap, sometimes a small one and sometimes a canyon, between the person other people see and the person we know we actually are. And underneath all of it is a low grade exhaustion of pretending.In this sermon, Pastor Brandon opens the second week of our Counterfeit Kings series with a king almost no one has heard of, Abijah (also called Abijam), and uses his story to expose something deeply true about most of our lives. Abijah has two biographies in Scripture. In 2 Chronicles 13, he stands in front of a hostile army outnumbered two to one and delivers a speech so confident in God that you would cast him as the hero of a movie. In 1 Kings 15, the same man is summarized in one sentence. His heart was not fully devoted to the Lord, and he repeated the sins of his father.Pastor Brandon shows that these two biographies are not a contradiction. They are the same king described by two different writers, to two different audiences, asking two different questions. Kings is asking, how did we get here? Chronicles is asking, where do we go from here? And the painful thing is that most of us have the exact same problem. There is a version of us our family sees, our coworkers see, our social media followers see. And there is a version of us only God sees. And the gap between those two is the most exhausting thing about being human.Pastor Brandon does not let the question sit theoretical. He asks it straight. If God wrote your biography today and pressed print, would you stop the press? That is the diagnostic.The fix is not better performance. It is not polishing your image. The fix is wholehearted devotion to God in every compartment of your life, including the ones you have locked the door on. Pastor Brandon takes us to Psalm 139:23 to 24 ("search me and know me"), and reminds us that the unexamined life is not worth living. He challenges men in particular this Father's Day, because the people who suffer most from our two biography living are our spouse and our kids.And then the message lands at the cross. Jesus is the one king whose public and private life matched perfectly. He loved the Father with all his heart, all his soul, and all his much. On the cross, he was treated the way we deserve, so we can be treated the way he deserves. In his resurrection, he does not just forgive your divided heart, he moves in. The very life of God fuses to yours. He does not say "now do better." He says "now I will help you."If you have been carrying the weight of a hidden chapter, this teaching is for you. The good news is God is not done writing your biography.

Join us for a remarkable story of survival, courage, chance, and resilience as Doug Cervi shares the life of Holocaust survivor David Wisnia (1926–2021), whose experiences spanned some of the darkest and most consequential events of the twentieth century. Born into a Jewish family in Warsaw, Poland, David was a gifted singer whose voice would help save his life after he was deported to Auschwitz at age sixteen. There, amid unimaginable brutality, he survived by performing for Nazi guards and fellow prisoners. He endured the horrors of Auschwitz, a death march across Europe, and a daring escape before being liberated by soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division. Remarkably, the teenager who emerged from the camps went on to serve as an interpreter with the American Army as it advanced into Germany. Years later, David built a new life in the United States, becoming a cantor, educator, and tireless witness to history. His story gained international attention through the memoir One Voice, Two Lives, which recounts both his wartime experiences and a long-hidden chapter of love and survival in Auschwitz. Doug Cervi, who worked closely with David on preserving and sharing his story, returns to the Veterans Breakfast Club to recount David's extraordinary journey and reflect on the responsibility of keeping eyewitness history alive after the witnesses themselves are gone. This program offers a powerful firsthand window into the Holocaust, liberation, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

A dapper playboy, a broken plantation safe, an embezzlement scheme, and a grandfather who completely vanished. What happened to William H. Wheeler?

Two Lives: Trauma, Truth, and the Man Behind the Badge” with author Todd Maguire.

Why do you feel stuck between two relationships… and unable to move forward? After (or even during) an affair, it's common to feel pulled in different directions, torn between a long-term relationship and a new emotional connection. Many people describe this as feeling “stuck,” unsure of what to do next. But what if you're not actually stuck? In this episode of After the Affair, Luke explores the hidden dynamic behind indecision after infidelity. Why do people stay in limbo, holding onto two lives at once? What are they really avoiding? And what is the emotional cost of not choosing? This episode breaks down: Why feeling “stuck” after an affair is often decision avoidance The illusion of a “third option” (waiting, delaying, hoping for clarity) The emotional and psychological cost of staying in limbo Why hope can keep you attached to something that isn't sustainable How avoiding loss actually creates more pain over time What it means to take responsibility for your next step Whether you're navigating conflicting attachments, struggling to let go, or waiting for clarity that never seems to come, this episode will help you understand what's really happening, and what needs to change. Key Takeaways Feeling stuck between two lives is often a form of decision avoidance Not choosing is still a choice, and it has consequences Holding onto multiple possibilities delays loss but increases emotional strain Hope can become a trap when it keeps you tied to uncertain outcomes Clarity rarely comes from waiting, it comes from honest engagement Real progress begins when you're willing to face the cost of choosing If you feel pulled in different directions, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of indecision, you don't have to figure this out on your own. Connect with Luke: Website: www.lifecoachluke.com Instagram: @mylifecoachluke Email: luke@lifecoachluke.com

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Guest: Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic Lecturer, Harvard Medical School   CEU objectives for this episode: Describe two key contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality among women of color in the United States. Explain current trends in cesarean delivery rates and identify at least two associated risks for maternal and neonatal outcomes. Identify three challenges in coordinating care between maternal health teams and the NICU. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is valid and eligible for use in your State and/or for your discipline for licensure or certification renewal.  

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On the night of September 6th, 1971, a quiet farmhouse in Hope Forest, South Australia, became the scene of an unimaginable horror. Clifford Bartholomew, a 40-year-old husband and father, calmly and methodically murdered ten people—his wife, seven children, his sister-in-law, and her toddler.This episode explores life inside the Bartholomew household, the events that led to the massacre, Clifford's shocking arrest, and the legal aftermath. Decades later, Clifford resurfaced his dark past hidden until it was unearthed long after his death.Fan Recommended Case! Thanks Ebony! Sources:https://www.mamamia.com.au/clifford-bartholomew/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110689926https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Forest_shootinghttps://www.nytimes.com/1971/09/07/archives/10-persons-on-farm-in-australia-slain.htmlhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110676163

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Eric F Goldstein, author of the book Taught. As a middle and high school teacher, Eric Goldstein founded the Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization, One World Education. Through programs that teach writing skills through social justice, the organization has transformed more than 65,000 students into writers with voice, knowledge, and purpose. Inspired by two decades of listening to students tell their stories, Eric's debut novel, TAUGHT, released in January 2026.   In my book review, I stated Taught is a contemporary literary fiction that follows a teacher and a former student on a week-long journey. However, this journey is not something either one planned.   Jerry Brown's life is a mess. He's likely to lose his job as a teacher. He and his wife are having issues. And Malik, a former student, is beat by police during a protest. He decides to go camping and write graduation letters to his students. But before he gets out of town, Malik shows up. So, they leave together.   This is not a fast-paced story, but one where the back stories leak out slowly and deliberately. We see Jerry doubting himself as a teacher and husband. We see Malik doubt himself as a student and friend. Both doubt whether they can live up to the title of 'man'. And, as the reader, we feel the pain.   Race plays a huge role in the story, allowing us to glimpse lives we might not otherwise experience - and allowing us to ask the hard questions. Is racism real? Is it everywhere? Do people experience a stop in a backwoods gas station differently depending on their skin? And, more importantly, what can - or should - we do about it?   I definitely suggest this one for your TBR.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Eric F Goldstein Website: www.onelongroad.com IG: @ericfgoldstein   Purchase Taught on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3NilBFl   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #ericfgoldstein #taught #contemporaryfiction #literaryfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Show Notes: In this episode, we celebrate generosity and the impact of stepping forward to give the gift of life to a stranger. Andrea Childers, a living kidney donor, and Jennifer Davis, her transplant recipient, join us to reflect on the journey that saved Jennifer's life. Andrea's confidence in giving the gift of life set in motion a life-changing path for both of them. Together, they open up about the emotions and hope that has carried them through. In our Mental Health Moment, we focus to discuss tips for reducing distractions and honing in on what you want, and then, honor donor hero Gary Champagne.

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Contrasting the rich man and Lazarus, with a sober warning, and the gospel centered hope.

Epaphroditus is not a well-known figure in the New Testament, but in just a few verses, the Apostle Paul holds him up as a powerful example of a life transformed by grace. In Philippians 2:25–30, we see what the gospel produces in a believer. This sermon explores Paul's description of Epaphroditus as a brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, messenger, and minister. If you have ever wondered what faithful Christian service truly looks like, or whether costly obedience is worth it, this passage gives a clear and compelling answer: grace shapes ordinary people into courageous servants of Christ.

Big Boogie sits down with Cam Newton for a raw, unfiltered conversation about growth, identity, and surviving both the streets and the spotlight. From the difference between John and Big Boogie to navigating fame, relationships, internet noise, and real loss, this episode goes deeper than music. This is a real talk moment about accountability, maturity, and what it takes to evolve when the world is watching. Tap in.00:00 – "It's a Free World- I can do what I want to do" - Big Boogie00:43 – Cam Newton Welcomes Big Boogie01:37 – Two Lives, One Man: John vs. Big Boogie04:32 – Coming Up in the Hood & Finding a Way Out07:37 – When the Streets Catch Up to You: Robbery, Fear & Maturity23:03 – Why Stage Presence Separates Stars from Rappers27:13 – Fans, Fame & What People Don't See Behind the Music46:12 – Internet Slander, Rumors & Protecting Your Name46:43 – Love Today Ain't Simple: Relationships in the Public Eye47:27 – Being Vulnerable as a Man & Learning Yourself48:41 – How Public Perception Can Shape (or Break) You01:02:28 – Navigating the Music Industry Without Losing Yourself01:07:22 – Memphis Sound, City Pressure & Real Rivalries01:21:39 – Family, Loss & the Moment Everything Changedhttps://www.bigboogiemusic.com/tour/

Different responsibilities. The same emotional weight. In this episode of 40 Years to Freedom, Jennifer and Brittany sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to carry everything — especially when life doesn't slow down for the holidays or the turning of a new year. This episode is for the caregivers, the single parents, the advocates, the providers, the leaders — and the exhausted humans holding more than they ever thought they could.

What does the gospel actually produce in a person's life? In Philippians 2:19–24, the Apostle Paul points us to Timothy—not as a hero to imitate, but as a life shaped by the self-giving love of Jesus Christ. In a world (and even a church culture) often driven by self-interest, Timothy stands out because he is “genuinely concerned” for the good of others. This sermon explores: Why Paul trusted Timothy so deeply How self-interest distorts Christian life and ministry How the gospel reshapes what we care about over time Why true Christian service flows from Christ's self-giving love Rather than calling us to “try harder,” this passage shows us what happens when the weight and glory of Christ's gospel rest on a life long enough to shape it.

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In this moving episode, Abby sits down with Nicole LeBlanc, a young wife and mother whose first pregnancy brought a rare diagnosis: conjoined twins. Nicole shares how she navigated overwhelming medical pressure, unexpected peace, and a faith that carried her through every moment.Her story is tender, courageous, and unlike anything we've featured before — a testimony that reminds us of the dignity and worth of every life, no matter the circumstance.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Please remember, you have two lives. The second one starts when you fully realize you only have one. Remind yourself of this fact every single day. The time is now to be true to yourself and your desires. Now is the time to act on what you always wanted to do. It only has to make sense to you. Take control of your life. You only have two. Dream up a good life.Have you realized your second life? Tell me here: (608) - 856- 4955

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Two Lives: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham Subtitle: According to Promise Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 11/5/2025 Length: 10 min.

As the heir of the promise, Isaac remains with his father Abraham, while Ishmael is forming camps of his own in the wilderness.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It's a shortened version of this week's more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.In 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy were fatally stabbed.Despite a coronial inquest, serious questions remain about the failures of police, paramedics and the justice system that night.Our guest, journalist Adam Hegarty, revisits the case in his new 60 Minutes podcast Alva Beach: Death at the Door.Alva Beach: Death at the Door is available to listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Adam HegartyExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardThis episode contains extra content from Alva Beach: Death at the Door.GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy were fatally stabbed.Despite a coronial inquest, serious questions remain about the failures of police, paramedics and the justice system that night.Our guest, journalist Adam Hegarty, revisits the case in his new 60 Minutes podcast Alva Beach: Death at the Door.Alva Beach: Death at the Door is available to listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Adam HegartyExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardThis episode contains extra content from Alva Beach: Death at the Door.GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alretha Thomas has found career success in the second half of her life as an award-winning novelist, playwright, and actress. A resilient survivor of childhood trauma, Alretha is a former model who, as an actress, has appeared in numerous films, TV series, and commercials. She also appeared on two iconic soap operas, Days of Our Lives and General Hospital. Currently, she's a series regular, playing Anastasia Devereaux, on Tyler Perry's Assisted Living, which is in its fifth season on BET.As a playwright, Alretha has won accolades and awards for her plays Civil Rites, A Shrine to Junior, Mommie and Clyde, Sacrificing Simone, and Grandpa's Truth.  She also wrote One Woman, Two Lives, that starred Kellita Smith (of The Bernie Mac Show), and was directed by four-time NAACP Image Award Best Director recipient, Denise Dowse.Alretha, who holds a degree in journalism from USC, has written 15 novels, over a half-million of which have been sold and downloaded, receiving glowing reviews from readers, book clubs, and critics.  Her first novel, Daughter Denied, was launched in 2008. A four-book series, Cass & Nick, spawned from her novel, Married in the Nick of Nine, was acquired by Soul Mate Publishing. And she was awarded the Jessie Redman Fauset Literary Award for her Indie Novel, For Ladies Only. Her latest book, The Daughter Between Them, was recognized by Kirkus Reviews as one of the top thriller indie books of 2024. I've read The Daughter Between Them and was completely drawn in by the wonderfully complex, unfolding mystery thriller as told through Alretha's masterful storytelling and her deeply compelling characters.She's had several videos go viral, including three that have received more than 2 million views.  www.alrethathomas.comhttps://www.instagram.com/athomasforreal/

#1 New York Times bestselling author Josie Silver spoke to me about the laptop that changed her life, overcoming adversity early on, and her latest ghost-hunting rom-com CRAZY SPOOKY LOVE. Josie Silver is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December, The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, One Night on the Island, and A Winter in New York, and her books have been published in over 25 languages. Her latest novel, CRAZY SPOOKY LOVE (September 2, 2025), features a plucky medium, her fame-chasing ex, and an infuriatingly handsome skeptic reporter in a ghost-hunting series full of romance and humor. Although Josie Silver burst onto the scene with her smash-hit debut romance, One Day in December in 2018, she had published books before—just under a different name, and never in the U.S. She tells me that story here. [Discover⁠ The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Josie Silver and I discussed: How she wrote on maternity leave, won a contest, and got an agent Why she couldn't imagine doing anything else amidst multiple rejections The need for authors to reinvent themselves often How her latest protagonist strolled into her imagination fully formed Rewriting a previously published work for a new set of editors And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠josiesilver.com⁠ ⁠Crazy Spooky Love: A Melody Bittersweet Novel (Melody Bittersweet, 1)⁠ – September 2, 2025 – by Josie Silver (Amazon) ⁠Josie Silver Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Josie Silver on Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Josie Silver on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid Instagram ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1 New York Times bestselling author Josie Silver spoke to me about the laptop that changed her life, overcoming adversity early on, and her latest ghost-hunting rom-com CRAZY SPOOKY LOVE. Josie Silver is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December, The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, One Night on the Island, and A Winter in New York, and her books have been published in over 25 languages. Her latest novel, CRAZY SPOOKY LOVE (September 2, 2025), features a plucky medium, her fame-chasing ex, and an infuriatingly handsome skeptic reporter in a ghost-hunting series full of romance and humor. Although Josie Silver burst onto the scene with her smash-hit debut romance, One Day in December in 2018, she had published books before—just under a different name, and never in the U.S. She tells me that story here. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Josie Silver and I discussed: How she wrote on maternity leave, won a contest, and got an agent Why she couldn't imagine doing anything else amidst multiple rejections The need for authors to reinvent themselves often How her latest protagonist strolled into her imagination fully formed Rewriting a previously published work for a new set of editors And a lot more! Show Notes: josiesilver.com Crazy Spooky Love: A Melody Bittersweet Novel (Melody Bittersweet, 1) – September 2, 2025 – by Josie Silver (Amazon) Josie Silver Amazon Author Page Josie Silver on Twitter/X Josie Silver on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired agent Tony Mozingo reviews his investigation and fugitive hunt for Craig T. McFarland, a developer who defrauded banks of nearly $20 million in the late 70s and 80s. The extensive manhunt spanned multiple countries. He is the author of Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives, to be published on September 12.  Check out the episode show notes, photos, and related articles:  https://jerriwilliams.com/363-tony-mozingo-mcfarland-bank-fraud-beyond-the-badge/   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

Embracing a new life with Jesus often requires letting go of other things. Old habits, wants, goals, and desires. Letting go of what holds us back from spiritual growth is a critical step on this journey with Jesus. Join us as we unpack the freedom and fullness that comes from surrendering to God's will and saying "yes" to a life with Christ. . Speaker: Jarrett Stevens

Delaware has become the 12th U.S. state to legalize medical aid in dying. In this deeply personal episode of The Non-Prophets, the hosts discuss the hard-won passage of House Bill 140 and the dignity it affords terminally ill patients. They examine the safeguards, ethical debates, and religious opposition to such laws—and why support remains strong despite decades of resistance. This is a story of autonomy, compassion, and the right to choose a peaceful end.The Friendly Atheist, “At long last, Delaware enacts ‘death with dignity' law”By Hemant Mehta, May 29, 2025https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/at-long-last-delaware-enacts-deathThe Non-Prophets 24.23.3 with Eli, AJ, and Kelley LaughlinDelaware Legalizes Death with Dignity

Nurses Out Loud with Nurse Michele, RN – Cheryl's health quickly deteriorated. Once vibrant and active in her role, she began experiencing chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction, and troubling neurological symptoms. At just 25 years old, Jason died from what Cheryl now understands was turbo cancer — an aggressive and fast-moving malignancy...

On Thanksgiving Day in 1982, the body of Ruth Elizabeth Bettis was found in a field in rural Travis County. She was last seen leaving her place of employment, Sugar's adult entertainment, the evening before with a mystery man. The seemingly contradicting two worlds in which she lived, that of a coed and that of a topless dancer, made the Travis County Sheriff's Department's investigation unusual...and difficult. Though a serial rapist and a cop were scrutinized for Elizabeth's slaying, a lack of evidence had prevented movement on the case, and it remains unsolved today.If you have any information about the murder of Ruth Elizabeth Bettis please call Texas Crime Stoppers at 800 252 8477.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcastThe Austin Chronicle, The Austin American Statesman, The Odessa American, Edible Austin, and UTtexas.edu were used as sources for this episode. #JusticeForElizabethBettis #Austin #AustinTX #TravisCountyTX #Texas #TX #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #Unsolved #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #HateCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

Send us a textCarly, a licensed clinical social worker and mother, shares her 30-year journey navigating her son's schizophrenia diagnosis and the healthcare system's failures that led to his year-long incarceration. • Son diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 17, now 47 years old• Early signs included not wanting to get out of bed, not going to school, and "odd" behavior• Initially had periods of stability while on medication but struggled with consistent treatment• COVID isolation marked a turning point with medication non-compliance and rapid deterioration• Multiple hospitalizations where he was repeatedly released before being stabilized• Baker Act attempts failed, requiring court intervention for involuntary commitment• Currently in jail after physically attacking neighbors, with limited treatment options• Courts cannot order medication or appropriate treatment due to misdemeanor charges• Carly's advice: "We didn't cause it, we can't cure it, we can't control it"• Self-care is crucial for family members – "The best thing we can do for our loved ones is to take care of ourselves"Tell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me The World, the conversations we're having and the inspiration our guests give to everyone everywhere that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)