Podcasts about Unlikely Heroes

Join us all in the Common Room for the Prancing Pony Podcast's 11th annual Tolkien Reading Day special. Tolkien Reading Day is observed every March 25 in honor of the destruction of the Ring and the downfall of Barad-dûr. This year's theme, as chosen by the Tolkien Society, is Unlikely Heroes — which describes each of the co-hosts who've joined with The Man of the West to present readings that showcase this year's theme. Matt calls ‘dibs', Don's hero is a bird, Sara surprisingly doesn't choose Aldarion, Shawn finds two heroes to thwack the Fëanor-shaped piñata, while James and Alan really aren't crying at all, at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday morning message from Pastor Lynn Hardy

Sunday morning message from Pastor Christie Brodien

Sunday morning message from Pastor Matthew Forsythe

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes New York Times bestselling author Sara Pennypacker to discuss her powerful new historical novel, The Lions' Run. Sara shares how her father's experience as a teenage POW in a German prison camp during World War II influenced the story—and how a little-known Nazi program called the Lebensborn became the emotional trigger that set her empathetic orphan hero, Lucas, into action.From redefining what courage looks like for young readers to trusting kids with big, complicated questions about justice and resistance, Sara reveals why empathy is the true root of all bravery, how Joseph Campbell's storytelling wisdom shaped a pivotal cherry strudel scene, and why Jon Klassen's breathtaking cover art inspired her to go back and make the book even better.Whether you're a parent looking for meaningful middle grade historical fiction, an educator exploring WWII through a fresh lens, or a fan of Pax eager to see what Sara does next, this conversation is a moving celebration of quiet heroism and the enduring power of story.Read the transcript on ⁠The Children's Book Review (coming soon)⁠.Highlights:The Epigraph That Says It All: Why an African proverb about elephants and grass perfectly captures the heart of the bookThe Lebensborn Program: The little-known Nazi eugenics program that inspired the story—and why Sara felt compelled to bring it to light for kidsEmpathy as Courage: Why Lucas was never really a coward, and why Sara believes true bravery always begins with caring about someone other than yourselfThe Termite Theory: How many small, quiet acts of resistance—not one loud heroic moment—can take down something enormousCherry Strudel and Joseph Campbell: How the antagonist's own power gets turned against her in one of the most satisfying scenes in the bookJon Klassen's Cover: How seeing the finished art sent Sara back to her manuscript for one final, vibe-elevating revisionBig Cheese Preview: A sneak peek at Sara's next book—and why she's finally giving a child character all the powerNotable Quotes:"The true root of all courage is empathy. You have to care enough about someone other than yourself to go into some kind of action." —Sara Pennypacker"No matter what you are resisting, you are not alone. There are people working behind the scenes." —Sara PennypackerBooks Mentioned:The Lions' Run by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Jon Klassen: ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠Bookshop.org⁠Pax by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Jon Klassen: ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠Bookshop.org⁠Pax, Journey Home by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Jon Klassen: ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠Bookshop.org⁠The Borrowers by Mary Norton: ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠Bookshop.org⁠About Sara Pennypacker:Sara Pennypacker is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Clementine series, the Pax duology, and her newest novel, The Lions' Run. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and have earned numerous awards and honors. A former painter, Sara brings a visual artist's sense of structure and scene to every story she writes. She lives in Florida.Credits:Host: Bianca SchulzeGuest: Sara PennypackerProducer: Bianca Schulze

Sunday morning message from Pastor Jamey Stiefel

Sunday morning message from Steve Backlund

Discover how an unstoppable God transforms ordinary people into unlikely heroes through His incredible power in this powerful sermon by Dr. Jonathan Schaefer from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dive into the timeless Bible story from 2 Kings 5, where a young servant girl's simple act of faith sparks life-changing miracles, healing Naaman's leprosy and igniting a profound faith journey. Hear inspiring Christian testimonies of global impact—from widows in Burkina Faso to missionaries in Peru and beyond—showing how God's power flows through those available to God, no matter their age or status. This message of spiritual encouragement reminds us that integrity, confidence, and small acts can lead to extraordinary outcomes, just as God uses ordinary people today for His missions worldwide. Whether you're seeking motivation in your own faith journey or real stories of encouragement, this sermon highlights how anyone can experience and share God's miracles. What unlikely hero story has God written in your life? Share in the comments below, like if this sparked your faith, subscribe for more uplifting Bible stories and sermons, and share with someone who needs this testimony today!

Discover how an unstoppable God transforms ordinary people into unlikely heroes through His incredible power in this powerful sermon by Dr. Jonathan Schaefer from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dive into the timeless Bible story from 2 Kings 5, where a young servant girl's simple act of faith sparks life-changing miracles, healing Naaman's leprosy and igniting a profound faith journey. Hear inspiring Christian testimonies of global impact—from widows in Burkina Faso to missionaries in Peru and beyond—showing how God's power flows through those available to God, no matter their age or status. This message of spiritual encouragement reminds us that integrity, confidence, and small acts can lead to extraordinary outcomes, just as God uses ordinary people today for His missions worldwide. Whether you're seeking motivation in your own faith journey or real stories of encouragement, this sermon highlights how anyone can experience and share God's miracles. What unlikely hero story has God written in your life? Share in the comments below, like if this sparked your faith, subscribe for more uplifting Bible stories and sermons, and share with someone who needs this testimony today!

God doesn’t need your perfect resume. He needs your availability. No matter how ordinary or imperfect you may feel, He can use you. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that Jesus picked some surprising people for His disciples. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God doesn’t need your perfect resume. He needs your availability. No matter how ordinary or imperfect you may feel, He can use you. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that Jesus picked some surprising people for His disciples. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Tony Marinaro to break down the Montreal Canadiens' 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, Habs finish off a remarkable stretch of games heading into the Olympic break, Samuel Montembeault playing with confidence, Brendan Gallagher, Josh Anderson and Phillip Danault building strong chemistry together, Lane Hutson seemingly creating magic every game and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before thunder and lightning, before Anochi Hashem Elokecha, the Torah pauses for a quiet but crucial conversation. Why does a Midianite outsider notice what no one else does? And why does Sinai have to wait? Rabbi Dunner explores Yitro's unlikely role in shaping leadership, responsibility, and the conditions that make Torah possible.

Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison checks in from the Penguins' Western Canada road trip to break down the latest happenings around the team. Where did the Penguins find the depth scoring that allowed them to win comfortably in Seattle against the Kraken? Can they rely on names like Parker Wotherspoon, Connor Clifton and Brett Kulak to give them offensive production amid blue-line injuries? Or will those goals have to come from more likely sources like Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust? King also breaks down the latest news. When will Erik Karlsson return from injury, and how long might Kris Letang be out? King tackles those topics and more, plus gives some info on the team's recent trade with the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Ilya Solovyov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joshua 2: An Unlikely Hero (Joshua - Pain & Promises) taught by Pastor Dave Rolph on 01-04-26.

Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 win over the Jets of Winnipeg.

What makes a good hero? How does God build his kingdom? What does following Jesus look like? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 52:13-53:12 gives us three reasons why Jesus is an unlikely hero, and why that's good news for us. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

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Unlikely Heroes - Thomas Lee, Teaching Pastor by North Valley Church

By David W Hershberger - God often seems to choose people for His work who seem to be ill-suited for the task. This is a recurring pattern we encounter so often in Scripture, where God deliberately chooses the weak, the broken, and the unlikely for purposes that reshape the world, while supplying the very strength needed to

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Brent Lindstrom , author of the book One for the Money, Two for the Soul. Having lived in Utah most of his life, you might say that he's known a lot of Christians. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He love a good adventure novel or movie, but frustrations over content have influenced him to write adult type novels without the annoying sex and profanity that litter so many books today.   He's always enjoyed a good book, and he's enjoyed writing.  At this time, he's only able to write part time.  Some day, when he's had enough fun at his day job, he might hope to make storytelling more of a career.  His ambitions are currently to write about one novel per year.  Then hopefully as more people come to enjoy them, he'll shift gears and start a production studio, bringing all his stories to the big screen. So many people get stuck doing something their whole lives that they aren't passionate about. He says "Live your dreams!"   In my book review, I stated One for the Money, Two for the Soul effectively combines fantasy and suspense. Although these are not usually my 'go-to' genres, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and believe you will, too! We quickly meet Winnie, a whimsical child full of curiosity and imagination. Unfortunately, she becomes the latest casualty in a soul-snatcher's plot. But the plot runs awry, snatching only half - the logical half - of Winnie's soul. The rest of the story follows Winnie and the recipient of the logic, Garm. The two halves couldn't be more different - and yet, both realize they are missing something needful. The evil doctor is working on how to put souls into new bodies with a memory intact - as a way to live on forever. An assassin is actively working against the doctor. Garm and Winnie find themselves in the middle, along with others they meet along the way. This novel is filled with whimsy and suspense, allowing the reader to both laugh out loud and turn the pages to find out what happens next. A must-read!   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 Website: https://www.bluehpublishing.com/ FB: @LightMindedArts IG: @lightmindedarts   Purchase a copy of One for the Money, Two for the Soul: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4mZIvNC​ Kindle: https://amzn.to/4mZIvNC   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 #brentlindstrom #oneforthemoneytwoforthesoul #fantasy #suspense #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.

As quirky and charming as Dandadan is on the surface, full of bright color, relatable young protagonists navigating first love and their growing bodies, wacky alien creatures and exciting fight sequences, Dandadan has a brilliant knack for knocking its viewers off their feet with unjarring and upsetting backstories. Dandadan is not always an easy watch. While there is constant, excessive stripping down of the story's young protagonists, if you're able to stomach the initial uneasiness to grapple with the entire picture, you'll find that creator Tatsu shares our concerns and fears. Ghouls discuss whether this show can be labeled as fan service or social commentary, cover the horrors of puberty, the power of friendship, and the unlikely hero, Momo.

Matthew 1:18-25

Happy 200th episode!!! This week Dusty and Joseph discuss the Samson.

So, look at the people God picks. Each of them looks weak at some point in their life. Each of them looks unqualified. They aren't the first choice. Each of them even have a great moment of failure. And yet … each of them have moments of great success — moments when you could potentially call them a … MIGHTY WARRIOR. What is it that makes them a mighty warrior? Is it something that they have within them? Is it something they are able to do on their own? Is it the potential that God sees in them? Or is it something else? Here's the answer, and then I'll show it to you. MIGHTY WARRIORS never set out to be hero's. They only set out to do what God asks them to do … and then God puts them in over their head so the sufficiency comes from him.

When reality isn’t enough, you build your universe. That’s precisely what J.F. Monroe did with the Legacy of the Four trilogy, creating a world where ancient powers walk among us and destiny can be rewritten by the courage of the human heart. A lifelong devotee of fantasy fiction, Monroe crafts stories that blend epic adventureContinue reading "Finding Unlikely Heroes for Your Story in Unexpected Places"

In this episode of How to Fix Democracy, host Andrew Keen speaks with Derek Leebaert - historian, technologist and author of Unlikely Heroes - about the shifting foundations of trust in democracy. From Franklin D. Roosevelt's efforts to rebuild confidence in government during the New Deal era to today's rapid rise of articifical intelligence, Leebaert traces how accelerating technological change has shortened the lifespan in trust in institutions, leaders, and even truth itself. As AI transforms knowledge, work and power, is it a threat to democracy or a chance to renew it? Leebaert explores what "responsible AI" might look like - and why transparancy, accountability, and common-sense regulation are vital in restoring trust in a digital age.

What happens when we're asked to carry more than we planned? Simon picked up the cross—and found discipleship in the process. What might God be calling you to carry? Video available at: https://youtu.be/TY7we00Q5Xc Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

What happens when we're asked to carry more than we planned? Simon picked up the cross—and found discipleship in the process. What might God be calling you to carry? Video available at: https://youtu.be/TY7we00Q5Xc Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

What do you do when your prayers seem silent? Anna's decades of waiting teach us perseverance—God hears, even when it's quiet. Video available at: https://youtu.be/p7I4aVMQHXM Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

What do you do when your prayers seem silent? Anna's decades of waiting teach us perseverance—God hears, even when it's quiet. Video available at: https://youtu.be/p7I4aVMQHXM Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

Feel overlooked or ordinary? God often chooses the humble to deliver the most extraordinary messages. Could He be using you today? Video available at: https://youtu.be/TMLBZmvB21k Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

Feel overlooked or ordinary? God often chooses the humble to deliver the most extraordinary messages. Could He be using you today? Video available at: https://youtu.be/TMLBZmvB21k Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

How do you respond when life feels chaotic? Like Mary, may our first reaction be trust and praise—even in the wildest storms. Video available at: https://youtu.be/HYS9y7QeOr4 Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

How do you respond when life feels chaotic? Like Mary, may our first reaction be trust and praise—even in the wildest storms. Video available at: https://youtu.be/HYS9y7QeOr4 Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

Unlikely Heroes — When God chooses the unexpected, stories transform. Join us this week to discover how ordinary people became extraordinary in His hands. Elizabeth reminds us: God sees us—and our value is found in His eyes.Video available at: https://youtu.be/eAJbsP1h3eU Message by Trent Jenkins & Allison Vandewarker.

On today's program, a Texas court is considering sanctions against the South Texas Assemblies of God for refusing to provide documents in a case related to its Chi Alpha college ministry. The denomination has been accused of allowing a convicted sexual predator to continue serving with college students. We'll have details. Plus, anti-trafficking group Unlikely Heroes has been accused of misusing a $100-thousand grant—the private foundation who issued the grant has just acquired the ministry's assets after Unlikely Heroes filed for bankruptcy. We'll take a look. And, anti-gambling groups led by church leaders succeeds in blocking a casino from opening in its Arkansas community. It accomplished that by partnering with another nearby casino who was motivated by a desire to limit competition. But first, Charlie Kirk died after being shot at a Utah college event.  The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Makella Knowles, Tony Mator, Stacey Horton, and Christina Darnell. Until next time, may God bless you.

9-8 Papa & Silver with J.D. Hour 4: Victory Monday means Audio Recap. Plus, one likely and one very unlikely hero who won the game for SF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.