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Spirit Power & GraceThe Could, Should, and Must of Following JesusTodd Lovell sits down with Lydia and Andrew to talk about the 'could,' 'should,' and 'must' of ministry. Out of all the things we could be doing or should be doing, what are the things we absolutely must be doing as a part of the Christian life? Todd, Lydia, and Andrew talk about taking stock of the culture we are living in as a way to gain clarity into what real discipleship requires.
2024-10-2852 minSpirit Power & GraceWhat is the Doctrine of Apostolic Succession?Andrew and Lydia sit down to talk about the doctrine of apostolic succession and its importance in the church today. They cover the importance of words that have to be learned and interpreted: doctrine, evangelical, orthodox, catholic, and others. Then they dive into the concept of apostolic succession and how it connects to the authority for ministry in the church. Their conversation is connected to an article that Andrew recently published on the same subject in Firebrand Magazine (www.firebrandmag.com).
2024-09-051h 04Spirit Power & GraceWhen God Surprises YouLydia asks Andrew about his experience studying Spanish for the purpose of mission work. After years of wishing he knew the language better, Andrew has recently experienced a Holy Spirit conviction to learn Spanish fluently. Their conversation explores what it means when God surprises you with something you did not expect, and how to respond to that. They also talk about the four ways that you can "hear" God speaking into your life.
2024-08-2149 minSpirit Power & GraceThe Odd Words of EasterThe days of Holy Week and Easter make up the holiest time of the year for Christians. But why do we use the words that we do to describe those days? Why is it called "Maundy" Thursday? And what is "Good" about Good Friday? For that matter, where in the world does "Easter" come from? Andrew sits down with Matthew Johnson on this week's episode to talk about the origin and significance of the odd words we use to describe the days of Holy Week and Easter.
2024-03-2848 minSpirit Power & GraceExperiences of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)In Part 2 of their conversation about experiences of the Holy Spirit, Andrew sits down with Dr. Arden Autry and Courtney Westfall. They explore the biblical foundation and personal experience of miraculous healing and the gift of prophecy. Their discussion is driven by questions that arose out of a recent Holy Spirit Weekend in Tulsa, but it also includes the way these signs and wonders appear in regular Christian discipleship.
2024-03-0546 minSpirit Power & GraceExperiences of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)Andrew sits down with Dr. Arden Autry and Courtney Westfall to talk through some questions related to a Holy Spirit Weekend in February 2024. People who attended had questions around four main topics: Falling out under the power of the Spirit, Praying or speaking in tongues, experiences of healing, and the practice of prophecy. In this first part of a two-part conversation, Andrew talks with Arden and Courtney about how these topics reflect what we find in the Bible and in normal Christian experience.
2024-02-281h 15Spirit Power & GraceThe Asbury Revival One Year LaterOn the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Asbury Revival, Andrew sits down with Matthew Johnson and Kyle Westfall to talk about what it was all about. They also look ahead to the Holy Spirit Weekend upcoming in Tulsa, which will feature Dr. Kim Maas as the main speaker. The trio talk about the purpose of the Spirit's presence in the hearts and lives of believers as they grow to become more like Christ.
2024-02-0837 minSpirit Power & GraceWhat are the Means of Grace?On this episode, Andrew sits down with Todd Lovell to talk about the Wesleyan teaching on the means of grace. As channels given by God that open us up to His presence in our lives, the means of grace have the power to help us grow in holiness of heart and life. As Andrew explains, they are meant to be the pattern for our daily discipleship and growth as followers of Christ.
2024-01-3145 minSpirit Power & GraceKim Maas and the Gift of ProphecyKim Maas is a preacher and evangelist who has spoken all over the United States and around the world. She believes that God desires all believers to hear His voice, and that they can speak his voice through the gift of prophecy. Andrew sits down with Kim to talk about her calling into ministry, the practice of prophecy, women in ministry, preaching in Brazil, and the prospects of revival in our day.
2024-01-171h 04Spirit Power & GraceHannah Wells and Saying 'Yes' to the Next StepHannah Wells realized at a certain point that she didn't have to have it all figured out. All she had to do was say 'yes' to the next step that God was calling her to take. "Once you have Jesus leading your life and it's not about you ... problems just disintegrate," Hannah says. On this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Andrew sits down with Hannah to talk about her spiritual journey as a Gen Z believer pursuing a calling into ministry.
2024-01-0353 minSpirit Power & GraceEpisode 45 – Hannah Wells and Saying 'Yes' to the Next StepHannah Wells realized at a certain point that she didn't have to have it all figured out. All she had to do was say 'yes' to the next step that God was calling her to take. "Once you have Jesus leading your life and it's not about you ... problems just disintegrate," Hannah says. On this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Andrew sits down with Hannah to talk about her spiritual journey as a Gen Z believer pursuing a calling into ministry.
2023-12-2653 minSpirit Power & GraceSpiritual Warfare w/ Matt JudkinsAre angels and demons real? What is spiritual warfare? How are we supposed to know about spiritual realities that we cannot see or touch? Matt Judkins sits down to talk with Andrew about all these issues and more on this episode of Spirit Power & Grace.
2023-12-1440 minSpirit Power & GraceJoseph Bias and a Life of DeterminationAs a teenager, Joseph Bias found himself sitting at a kitchen table together with his sister and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The conversation that they had that evening changed the course of his life. On this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Andrew sits down with Joseph to talk about how that experience and others that served to shape him with determination to be the man that he is today.
2023-12-0741 minSpirit Power & GraceWhat are Red and White Martyrdom?Andrew sits down with Todd Lovell to talk about the topic of martyrdom and its relationship to Christian witness. They talk about the difference between "red martyrdom" and "white martyrdom" and how those have been expressed throughout church history. They also look at the way in which martyrdom requires the formation of faith over a lifetime as well as the presence of the Holy Spirit in the martyr's life.
2023-11-2945 minSpirit Power & GraceThanksgiving Special 2023 (Gobble! Gobble!)Andrew is joined by Matthew Johnson and Todd Lovell on this special Thanksgiving edition of Spirit Power & Grace. They set out to talk about being thankful, and they spend their entire time talking about the wide-open possibilities in theological education in the church today.
2023-11-1941 minSpirit Power & GraceWhat is a Methodist?On this episode, Andrew talks about spiritual identity. He specifically explores the views of John Wesley, the leader of the Methodist revival, around what it means to be a Methodist. That label can mean many things to many people, what would it mean to Wesley himself? And how does that show us what it ought to mean today?
2023-11-1430 minSpirit Power & GraceWhat are the charismatic problem areas?Matt Judkins sits down with Andrew on this episode of Spirit Power & Grace to talk about the "problem areas" of charismatic spirituality. What happens when spiritual gifts are not exercised well? Should you test prophecy? And how should pastoral leadership be held accountable to the church? Matt is the pastor of Renewal Church of McAlester, OK, and he shares his perspectives on what healthy charismatic spirituality looks like.
2023-10-3150 minSpirit Power & GraceKyle Westfall and Crossing the ThresholdSpirit Power & Grace kicks off Season 2 with Kyle Westfall sharing the story about his recent encounter with the Holy Spirit. Kyle joins Andrew to discuss what it means to "cross the threshold" into a new spiritual reality in his life. Their conversation turns to what it means to have a fire kindled inside so that new spiritual fruits begin to emerge.
2023-10-2450 minSpirit Power & GraceHas it really been a whole year?!? (Happy Birthday to SPG!)Andrew sits down with Jen to look back on the first year of Spirit Power & Grace. They talk about how the podcast began, and how it has evolved over the past twelve months. They also look forward to where they believe the Holy Spirit is leading the podcast in the year ahead---as SPG prepares to launch into its second season!
2023-10-1757 minSpirit Power & GraceEmma Winchester and Needing the Real Thing“I’m just a 20-year old girl from Dayton, Ohio, who’s following Jesus.” That statement from Emma Winchester is true, but she is much more than that. At a certain point in her life, Emma realized that there was more to life with God and that she didn't want to settle for less. "I had this hunger and desire for something more, but I didn't know how to get it," she said. On this episode, Andrew and Emma sit down to talk about her spiritual journey as a Gen Z young adult and how she came to know Jesus.
2023-10-1051 minSpirit Power & GraceSpirit & Truth w/ Matt ReynoldsMatt Reynolds has a passion for sharing Christ in our culture and equipping other people to do the same. On this episode, Andrew sits down with Matt to talk about how the Lord called him into a ministry to equip a global movement of local churches to become empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission. Matt also tells the story of how he was led to found the Spirit & Truth Ministry in Dayton, Ohio.
2023-10-0244 minSpirit Power & GraceHealing Prayer w/ Matt JudkinsHealing prayer is found in places all over the New Testament, from the healing stories of Jesus to the instruction in James 5:14-16 for believers to pray for one another that they may be healed. Matt Judkins joins Andrew on this episode to talk about healing prayer and the way that believers can receive and practice the spiritual gift of healing in their own lives.
2023-09-0655 minSpirit Power & GraceEncounter w/ Nichole Nordeman"As you continue to mature in faith, you just keep pouring what you knew to be true about God into a bigger vessel so you can experience more and learn more about Him and go deeper in Him," Nichole Nordeman says. On this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Andrew and Nichole talk about prayer, leading worship, the spirituality of songwriting, and how the Lord meets us in the places of our spiritual hunger.
2023-08-2953 minSpirit Power & GraceJen Ryerson and Hearing the Voice of God"I was able to hear and discern the voice of God because I believe that God speaks," Jen Ryerson says. "The first requirement necessary for us to hear God's voice is to know and believe that our Father in heaven is still speaking to us." On this episode, Andrew and Jen talk about the amazing reality that God speaks to His children. They discuss ways that we can hear the voice of God: through Holy Scripture, through the direct intervention of the Holy Spirit, through other people (including spiritual fathers and mothers), and through specific situations.
2023-08-221h 05Spirit Power & GraceJacob Odom and the Long Road of Faithfulness"I haven't been able to look away from God," Jacob Odom says about the role of faith over the course of his life. "And I do view that as a miracle." On this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Andrew and Jacob talk about what it means to sustain faith over the course of a lifetime and the importance of Christian courage in the present age.
2023-08-1458 minSpirit Power & GraceSpiritual Direction w/ Dr. Connie JeskeConnie begins this episode with a description of what it means to experience the promptings of the Holy Spirit in daily life. Connie and Andrew then discuss the ministry of spiritual direction. Connie shares about spiritual direction from her own experience as a spiritual director. They explore the idea of spiritual direction as hearing the Holy Spirit and responding in faith in order to walk more closely with Christ Jesus.
2023-08-0845 minSpirit Power & GraceBrad Camp and Faith Formation w/ KidsOn this episode, Andrew sits down with Brad Camp to talk about faith formation with children and youth. Brad draws on his own experience of coming to faith as a teenager to talk about the importance of investing in the lives of kids. As a longtime leader of Confirmation ministry, Brad gives deep insight into the way parents can have an impact on the faith of their children.
2023-07-3142 minSpirit Power & GraceYvonne Buchanan and the Ministry of the Holy SpiritAndrew sits down with Yvonne Buchanan to talk about how she came to understand that being filled with the Holy Spirit is meant to be the normal Christian life. She describes how she came to receive the gift of healing, and how she grew in her comfortability with the ministry of the Spirit in her daily life.
2023-07-2558 minSpirit Power & GraceProphecy and Words of Knowledge w/ Matt JudkinsAndrew sits down with Matt Judkins to talk about what it means to receive and practice the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They discuss the power of spiritual gifts, including prophecy and words of knowledge. Matt also shares stories about his recent evangelistic trip to Brazil and some of the fruits of that ministry.
2023-07-161h 02Spirit Power & GraceThe Guatemala Diaries, Part III – Kelly and Margot JunkIn Part III of our series on mission in Antigua, Guatemala, Andrew talks with Kelly Junk and her 8-year old granddaughter Margot. Kelly and Margot embody the "family" nature of the recent trip to Guatemala, where parents/grandparents and their children/grandchildren were a major feature of the mission team. Both Kelly and Margot share about how important the ministry with the Escuela Integrada is to them, as well as their sense of calling to the work of international mission.
2023-07-1347 minSpirit Power & GraceThe Guatemala Diaries, Part II – Shelli PleasantIn Part II of our series on mission in Antigua, Guatemala, Andrew sits down with Shelli Pleasant. Shelli led the family mission team to Guatemala in June 2023, and she reflects back on the many years she has traveled to do work with the Escuela Integrada in Antigua. Shelli also shares a great deal on her relationship with the Holy Spirit: "The Holy Spirit is my guide, my life, my best friend ... I depend on the Spirit for guidance in everything I do."
2023-07-1148 minSpirit Power & GraceThe Guatemala Diaries, Part I – Alice ThompsonIn Part I of our series on mission in Antigua, Guatemala, Andrew sits down with his 12-year old daughter Alice Thompson. They talk about their recent mission trip to work with the Escuela Integrada, a school that services underprivileged children in the city of Antigua. Alice shares what it was like to go on her first mission and her first trip out of the United States. She offers advice to other kids who might be thinking about going on a mission trip.
2023-07-0439 minSpirit Power & GraceThe Holy Spirit and the Power of God w/ Kevin Watson"We're being freed for obedience, for a new start ... freed for the opportunity to be in an ongoing relationship with the creator of the universe, the Lord God Almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit," Kevin Watson tells us. Andrew sits down with Kevin for a wide-ranging conversation on the nature of the Holy Spirit and what being open to the full power of God can mean in a believer's life. They also talk about the future of the Wesleyan tradition and the content of a deep, vital Wesleyan spirituality.Dr. Kevin Watson is the Director of...
2023-06-051h 01Spirit Power & GraceFinding the Holy Spirit w/ Steve and Kellye Smith"I'm not afraid to die now because of what I experienced," Kellye said. "I want to be in that place.” On this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Steve and Kellye Smith share with Andrew their remarkable experience of being called to mission ... and finding the Holy Spirit in the process.
2023-05-2953 minSpirit Power & GraceMatthew Johnson and the Practice of PrayerOn this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Matthew Johnson reflects on how the believer's life is meant to be shaped by prayer: through petition and intercession, and through healing prayer and praying in the Spirit. Prayer is the central act that causes us to abide with God, and God with us. As he shares with Andrew, the best advice for someone who wants to deepen his prayer life is simple: "Seek out people who are already praying, and pray with them."
2023-05-2239 minSpirit Power & GraceMission, Healing, and Revival w/ David WatsonOn this episode of Spirit Power & Grace, Andrew talks with David Watson about the work of mission and the rhythm of repentance & revival in the Christian church. “The re-evangelization of the West is going to be a movement that begins with prayer and repentance," David says. "And when we become prayerful and repentant, we are going to see God move in power in ways that are going to blow our minds.”
2023-05-1654 minSpirit Power & GraceTodd Lovell and the Study of ScriptureAndrew sits down with Todd Lovell on this episode of Spirit Power & Grace to talk about the Bible. They discuss how to approach the study of Scripture, as well as how to preach and teach it---including the way in which the word of God is meant to transform our hearts and lives.
2023-05-0935 minSpirit Power & GraceGrace, the Holy Spirit, and the "Pattern to the Flock"John Wesley was fascinated by the lives of holy women in the early Methodist revival. He often used the phrase, "a pattern to the flock" to describe women who served as witnesses of faithfulness to the people around them. On this episode, Andrew looks at the lives of two of those women and explores how John Wesley's description of them helps us understand the nature of grace and the work of the Holy Spirit.
2023-04-1936 minSpirit Power & GraceSandgate and Wesleyan EvangelismOn this episode, Andrew tells the story of the way the Methodist revival reached Newcastle in England. The work of the Spirit in the neighborhood of Sandgate ("the poorest and most contemptible part of the town") offers a witness for how evangelism can work in the 21st century church.
2023-04-1135 minSpirit Power & GraceRenewal and the Gifts of the Holy SpiritMatt Judkins talks with Andrew about the approach of Renewal Church to help people experience the fullness of God in their lives on this episode of Spirit Power & Grace. They discuss what it means to believe that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to believers today. And Matt shares about the way spiritual gifts can be used as God means them to be--which is always oriented toward the love of Jesus Christ.
2023-04-0439 minSpirit Power & GraceA Daughter’s FaithOn this episode, Andrew sits down with his daughter Anna Charlotte to talk about her faith. Anna is a fourth grader who loves softball, writing, and hanging out with her friends. She's also a believer in Jesus who preached her first sermon when she was 9 years old. She shares what it's like to live out her faith from a kid's perspective.
2023-03-2731 minSpirit Power & GraceThe Baptism of the Holy Spirit, Spiritual Discernment, Spiritual Warfare, and Praying in TonguesConnie Jeske sits down with Andrew to talk about life in the Spirit on this week’s episode of Spirit Power & Grace. They discuss what it means to experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit. And they also talk about being slain the Spirit, spiritual discernment, and waging spiritual warfare. Buckle up! This was a fantastic conversation.
2023-03-201h 05Spirit Power & GraceChurch Planting with Todd Lovell of The VineAndrew talks with Todd Lovell, a pastor and church planter at The Vine of Northwest Arkansas. They discuss the challenges of planting a new faith community in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and how new churches can reach new people for Jesus Christ. Check out The Vine of NWA at www.thevinenwa.church.
2023-03-0132 minSpirit Power & GraceThe Asbury RevivalAndrew talks with Matt Judkins of Renewal Church about their experience traveling to the revival on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, in February of 2023. They discuss their shared conviction that God wanted them to go to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that was happening at Asbury and the experience they had once they were there.
2023-02-271h 04Spirit Power & GraceThe Holy Spirit and the Birth of JesusOn this episode, Andrew looks at the way that the Holy Spirit is present in the Nativity story. The Gospel of Luke witnesses that the Spirit is active and working from the very beginning of the life of Jesus---and even before! The Spirit's presence in the story of the Nativity shows us the connection between what God was doing at Jesus' birth and what God is doing in our lives today.
2022-12-2224 minSpirit Power & GraceInterview with David Watson on the Work of the Holy SpiritAndrew interviews Dr. David Watson of United Theological Seminary on the work of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, spiritual revival, and the future of the Wesleyan tradition. David is an academic dean and professor of New Testament who is also involved in missionary work around the world from Africa to the Caribbean.
2022-11-2643 minSpirit Power & GraceThe Beauty of AdventWith the season of Advent right around the corner, Andrew and Jen talk about what Advent means and how Christians can observe the Advent season in their own lives. They share thoughts on the role of the Holy Spirit in the rhythm of Advent. Jen reflects on her favorite and most cherished Advent memories from both family life and church life.
2022-11-2337 minSpirit Power & GraceMission and the Church in KenyaJen talks with Andrew about his recent experience on mission with the church in Kenya. They discuss the importance of water, international mission partnerships, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Kenyan believers.
2022-11-1852 minSpirit Power & GraceRevival, the Holy Spirit, and the Early Methodist MovementThis week on the podcast Jen and Andrew talk about the revival that happened in the early Methodist movement. They explore how John Wesley's journal reveals that the work of the Holy Spirit in that movement involved the same things Jesus gave his own disciples authority to do: preaching the kingdom of God, casting out demons, and healing the sick.
2022-11-0349 minSpirit Power & GraceWelcome to Spirit Power & Grace!In this episode, Andrew and Jen introduce the new podcast. Spirit Power & Grace will be exploring where the Holy Spirit is at work in the world today. This episode gets things started!
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Your Art FriendsEp 31 Drinking Paint Water, Feat. Mike CyganMore accurately, we're drinking drinks that look like paint water.
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Featured Artist: Alex Yanes https://www.instagram.com/alexyanes/
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2022-06-041h 12Your Art FriendsEp 30 Art HoardersBUT WHAT IF I NEED IT: Oil Paint Edition.
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Featured Artist: Jeff Langevin https://bit.ly/3MdNMjp
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2022-05-1457 minYour Art FriendsEp 29 We Be WeebsBeth and Andrew are NOT DONE TALKING ABOUT ANIME! What brightly colored lessons have we learned from it? What does it mean when you give a character purple hair?? What is the deal behind that new manga "TouCan Of Paint"??? Lets talk about it!
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Hair Color Meanings - https://bit.ly/3yiLMC0
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Beth - https://bit.ly/3yiqzIEYDITOT
Andrew - https://bit.ly/3sgx5f4
Featured Artist: Ma-Ko...
2022-05-061h 07Your Art FriendsEp 28: The Anime PhaseBeth and Andrew are anime kids and they're going to talk about it! What were the shows that made them? Why do we like them so much? How has it impacted our work as adults? Lets talk about it!
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The Color Method Game: https://color.method.ac/
YDITOT Beth - https://bit.ly/3DWyBrp
YDITOT Andrew - https://bit.ly/37w8Bqt
Featured Artist: Melissa Pagluica https://www.instagram.com/tea...
2022-04-121h 08Your Art FriendsEp 27: Studio Assistants AKA Our DogsBeth adopted a puppy so now BOTH of your art friends won't stop talking about their dog! They also talk about art stuff. Andrew discovers Dekotora and both of them need more therapy to deal with being a boss in your new favorite episode of the show.
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YDITOT Beth - https://twitter.com/MKupperman/status/1487148410125836293
Andrew - https://bit.ly/3uN5mmK
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2022-04-021h 06Your Art FriendsEp 26: Grey vs GrayThis week, Your Art Friends dive into the controversial topic of Gray vs Grey. Along the way, Andrew and Beth learn a little bit more about the mysterious art council and speculate wildly about the drama that goes on between our art deities. You may never know the truth, but Beth’s peanut butter Mac and Cheese will be there to sooth you with copious amounts of carbs.
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Featured Artist: Gennadiy Kim - https://linktr.ee/gavn_ar...
2022-02-041h 02Your Art FriendsEp 25: Lets Hang Out and Do a Rough Sketch #1There's nothing better than hanging out with friends after a long hard week of doing stuff and that's what this episode is all about. Andrew is burnt out from work and Beth's recovering from being a bridesmaid. Enjoy this episode by plopping down on the couch, kicking up your feet and opening your mouth to laugh.
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Featured Artist: Eleeza - https://www.instagram.com/eleeza/?hl=en
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2022-01-281h 12Your Art FriendsEp 24: What If You Couldn't Fail?Now that we understand our souls a little bit better, it's time to get back in the Weiner Mobile™ and drive deep into Silly Town. This whole episode is us confronting the one of the most fun questions: what would you do if you couldn't fail? We hope this thought experiment inspires an intense feeling that captures the appetite for joy and positivity... woof that's hard to type.
Mentioned in this episode: Millennial pink and Gen Z yellow - https://bit.ly/34SSkuE
WDITOT Alec Robbins's comic CRIME HOT- https://bit.ly/3GzYKwD
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2022-01-141h 07Your Art FriendsEp 23: The Bosses in Our Heads and our Goals for 2022It's the first episode of the new year and that means it's time to think about what's coming in the next twelve months. In an unusually introspective episode, Beth and Andrew open up to each other and to you in the effort to better understand what it is they want as creative professionals and personally.
Mentioned in this episode: Struthless's video: How to find your Direction in Life (a guide) - https://bit.ly/3JMussJ
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines - https://amzn.to/3t7q6GH
Pantone's color of the ye...
2022-01-071h 38Your Art FriendsEp 22: Our Christmas SpecialHappy Holidays and a wonderful new year to the whole friend circle! We present our Christmas Special where we discuss Andrew's masculine decorating habits, debate what colored lights are best, and read you a lovely Christmas story where an artist gets ripping mad at Santa Claus.
YDITOT: Magic Animated Stickers: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd6pwxHM/
Color Corner: Mixing Blue: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8cYxM6D/
Featured Artist: Kevin Adi https://instagram.com/pisukev?utm_medium=copy_link
Beth: https://linktr.ee/bethberad
Andrew: https://schmandrewart.carrd.co/
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2022-01-011h 11Your Art FriendsEP 21: Thanksvember: RivalsWe're ending our gratitude series with the most interesting of relationships: rivals. Are Andrew and that one tattoo artist at his local coffee shop destined to make their squirrels fight for the rest of their lives? That sentence will make complete sense after you listen to the episode and keep an eye out for our new merch celebrating the father, the son and the holy ghost of art: ROY, G and BIV.
Featured Artist: Yoshi Yoshitani http://www.yoshiyoshitani.com/
Beth: https://linktr.ee/bethberad
Andrew: https://schmandrewart.carrd.co/
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2021-12-191h 05Your Art FriendsEp 20: Thanksvember: MentorsOur celebration of friends, family, mentors and rivals continues as Beth and Andrew define what a mentor is and who they've looked up to through the years. They also come up with an EXCELLENT idea for a bar.
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Beth's Mentor: Dave Chow http://www.davechowillustrations.com/
Andrews Mentor: Joe Kovach http://www.joekovach.com/
YDITOT Wizard of Barge: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWT26WwBPYz/
Soap but the bottle is soap: https://www.projectsoapbottle.com/
Sublimated Bird Poop Moth https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/27/opinion...
2021-12-111h 08Your Art FriendsEp 19: Beth's First Artist AlleyBeth is no longer a con baby. She's just come back from San Diego Comic Con Special Edition and this episode is all about it. Join her and Andrew as they talk about what it's like to table at an artist alley for the first time. Follow along as they develop an excellent gift guide for the artist in your life and learn about why purple is so dang hard to get right on paper. It's a good one!
Featured Artist: Bryce Kho http://www.brycekho.com/
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2021-12-031h 12Your Art FriendsEp 18: Thanksvember: Family - Featuring Sang LamWe're celebrating Friends, Family, Mentors and Rivals this month and today it's all about Family. Lets get serious about why it's so hard to convince your family that it's okay to pursue an art career and listen to the real life testimonials of two 30 year old artists mothers as they attempt to describe just what their children do. We also have our first return guest Sang Lam on to share a funny story from her adolescence.
Featured Artist: Sang Lam https://www.sanglam.com/
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2021-11-191h 04Your Art FriendsEp 17: Thanksvember: FriendsWe're kicking off a month of gratitude starting with our friends! Artists have them even though it doesn't seem like they do. Beth and Andrew color code their relationships, invent a butt oriented sport, and give thanks to a couple people who shaped the trajectory of their lives. They'll also teach you how to make them in the first artist newsletter brainstorm session. Don't do it though, you may go to jail.
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Autumn: https://www.instagram.com/autumotiv/
YDITOT: Beth's Fish Bag: https://twitter.com/ohmonah/status/1455607543007379464?s=20
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Thompson TalkThompson Talk Trick or Thompson Talk Treat?Soni and Andrew Thompson dig into some spooky topics, just in time for Halloween!
2021-10-2922 minYour Art FriendsEp 15: Looking Back and Looking ForwardGrab the small shaker of tajin that's inexplicably on your desk because we're talking about life after the incredible weekend of GenCon. Meet Sweaty Cash, wonder what 80's band developed a soda in the 90's that turns your poo blue, and hang out with us as we remember what a great time GenCon was and reassess our personal goals moving forward!
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Andrew's Assistant: https://www.instagram.com/jumzart
YDITOT: https://twitter.com/Zunistate/status/1446296254720454656?s=20
Color Corner: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/motley-crue-unopened-bottles-all-1725813033
Victor...
2021-10-221h 17Your Art FriendsEp 13: The 5 Types of Con ArtistsNo no no, we're not talking about criminals, we're talking about conventions! What is it like to sell your art at a con? Who can you expect to find at a con? And finally, will con bananas make you pee? All these questions will be answered and more, this week on Your Art Friends!
Mentioned in this episode:
YDITOT:
Croconana - https://www.instagram.com/p/BswpFzanKx8/
Vonnart's glorious booth: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTcuj0LL77F/?utm_medium=copy_link
Featured Artist: PaperBeatsScissors - https://www.instagram.com/paperbeatsscissors
2021-10-071h 15Your Art FriendsEP 12: Art Trends & GimmicksSometimes your silly friends have low points and this week both Beth and Andrew have a special discussion about the pressures that come with having an online presence. They also zip back to the 90's to rank all those as-seen-on-TV Art kits like Blow Pens, The Magic Sponge, and the infamous Bedazzler. The full range of emotion is on display in this conversation with Your Art Friends
Mentioned in this episode:
Color Forecasting - https://www.aimerch.com/history-of-color-forecasting-and-color-trends/
Color Palettes Through the Decades - https://juiceboxinteractive.com/blog/color/
Andrew's Viral T...
2021-09-301h 29Your Art FriendsEp 11: Creating An Artist's Ideal WorldTwo experts in the field of imagining beautiful but dumb stuff, put their heads together to fix society and make it better for the artists! Will they solve issues such as global warming or offer solutions to rework corrupt political structures? No, but we will be doing away with the color beige. Help improve the Artists-Only Newsletter and feel despair with Beth as she listens to Andrew gush about discovering a new healthy cheese snack called "Whisps" in this extra long episode!
Mentioned in this episode:
WDITOT: Hip Hop G.O.A.T.S. https://w...
2021-09-241h 41Thompson TalkWe're not trendy, we're ThompsonsIn this episode of Thompson Talk, Soni and Andrew talk about random things, including ways that kids can disturb their mothers (based on experience, of course). If you have a topic that you'd like the Thompsons to discuss, send an email to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com and let them know!
2021-09-2118 minThompson TalkThompson Talk ContinuedIt's been a while, but Soni and Andrew Thompson are baaaaaaack! There's no order, rhyme, or reason to this episode, but there are laughs. Enjoy.
2021-09-0218 min
Your Art FriendsEp 8: Why the f*ck are the windshields the eyes?!Beth, describing this episode to Andrew: "Lets see, I talk about Tales of Berseria and Beastars a lot. You're surprised I don't like beastars anymore. We both obsess over the new netflix dating show Sexy Beasts and ask people to tell us if we should do an episode where we talk about an episode of the show. We discuss why we think the cars have windshield eyes which includes discussions of the interior workings of a car with functioning meat anatomy: can it smell, can it poop, where's the tongue. You suggest that the designers didn't want to draw...
2021-08-261h 14Your Art FriendsEp 7: The Smashmouth of FontsGrab a banana and buckle up, buttercup because this one is going to be a wild ride! Beth slowly becomes unhinged while Andrew takes the wheel and compares Guy Fieri, Smashmouth, and Comic Sans.
Andrew's Research:
https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-surprising-history-worlds-hated-font
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/countryside/a22632616/spiders-attracted-colour-green/
https://www.ucreative.com/articles/22-intriguing-facts-about-colors-that-you-need-to-know/
https://designforhackers.com/blog/comic-sans-hate/
Featured Artist:
Stephanie Cost https://www.stephaniedraws.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chromaticfates/the-chromatic-fates-tarot/description
2021-08-191h 22Your Art FriendsEp 6: Bursting With PersonalityBranding ourselves with fart noises! How long will it take us to reveal our true horny colors and what are those colors according to a viral South Korean personality quiz that is translated poorly? Andrew reveals his hatred for one of America's most famous artists, there's much talk about dogs, and we never told you what The Burger King would be on the enneagram! He's a 5.
Mentioned in episode
Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
True Color Quiz: https://www.creativebloq.com/news/viral-personality-colour-quiz
Which Dumb Bitch Artist Are You: https://uq...
2021-08-1259 minYour Art FriendsEp 5: A Big Thank YouYou used your big wrinkly thumbs to send us questions and we answered them! Learn about the new artist charcoal cleanse, the rules about colors and coffee temperature, and dive into the horrifying truth of what it feels like to have your sharpener used if your body is a box of crayons. We only had one battery to share between our two brains and we used all the juice to express all our gratitude for your listenership.
Mentioned in this episode:
Animal Crossing Tote: https://twitter.com/nucheki/status/1411388613984653315?s=20
Soggycrisp Insta: https...
2021-08-051h 14Your Art FriendsEp 4: Awkward Dirty JobsListen to your art friends reminisce about their most uncomfortable projects, invent a dystopian future where the only way to trust that your coworker isn't a robot is to kiss them with tongue, and Andrew plays mad libs with Beth's career. Now with more brown!
Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.instagram.com/obviousplant/?hl=en
https://www.livescience.com/19704-colors-names-human-vision.
html https://www.sapiens.org/language/color-perception/
Featured Artist: Nino Vecia https://www.instagram.com/p/COk-xKljT9L/ http://www.ninovecia.com/
2021-07-291h 08
Your Art FriendsEp 3: Let's Get FictionalNear, far, wherever you are, your art friends are looking at how hollywood depicts their kind. Andrew unearths what's truly unbelievable about the Transformers franchise, Beth reveals how she really feels about puppets, and together they discuss how to steal like an artist.
Featured Artist: Shan Jiang https://www.shan-jiang.com/
Mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/Iw9KA3OeZWU https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/dayglo.html
For more info about Your Art Friends, check out https://yourartfriends.carrd.co/
2021-07-221h 20Your Art FriendsEp 2: Coffee Mugs and The SelfHello Gorgeous! Grab your favorite coffee mug and get ready to think about why you like it so much with your newest friends, BethBeRad and SchmandrewART. Try not to spew your hot bean water as they attempt to understand Rae Dunn women, Andrew gives you fashion advice, and stickers give Beth an existential crisis. Listen in for the secret to finding inspiration and this week - clothes are optional
Featured Artist: Myostery https://www.instagram.com/myostery/?hl=en
Referenced in this episode:
Rae Dunn Citations: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/03/10346458/rae-dunn-tj-maxx-popular-pottery-trend http://w...
2021-07-151h 14Thompson TalkEpisode 18: "W" is for WeightListen in as Soni and Andrew Thompson talk about the dirty "W." That didn't sound right. Let's try again. In this week's episode, the Thompsons give a whole new meaning to "pound" town. WAIT! I mean, WEIGHT!!
2021-07-0818 min
Your Art FriendsEp 1: Meet Your New FriendsYour Art Friends, BethBeRad and SchmandrewART are here to show you the sillier side of being an artist (butts absolutely included). Come along with them as they talk about their hopes and dreams, how they met, and whether or not Andrew would mind his dad seeing him drawing smut. No art experience necessary!
Featured Artist: Carly Janine Mazur http://www.carlyjanine.com/
For more info about Your Art Friends, check out https://yourartfriends.carrd.co/
2021-07-081h 12Thompson TalkEpisode 17: "C" is for ConspiracyWe're not paranoid... are you? The Thompsons Talk about some conspiracy theories and whether or not they think they're true. Let us know your thoughts by sending us an email to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com.We'd also love it if you could rate our podcast and give us a review. That will help elevate our show so that other people can find us. Here are some quick links:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thompson-talk/id1556783084Podchaser:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/thompson-talk-1627957
2021-07-0116 minThompson TalkISO questionsIt's a short episode of Thompson Talk this week, as they are busy working on some exciting new collaborative projects! So, this week the focus is on you - the audience. Please send your questions and/or topics that you'd like the Thompsons to talk about in future episodes to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com.
2021-06-1702 minThompson TalkEpisode 15: "X" is for XanthelasmaThompson Talk gets freaky this week talking about Xanthelasma and other weird skin conditions.
2021-06-1017 minThompson TalkEpisode 13: "T" is for TravelIt's Thompson Thursday! In this episode of Thompson Talk, Soni and Andrew highlight some of their travel experiences.
2021-05-2719 minThompson TalkThompson ThursdaySurprise! Thompson Talk decided to change its publish day to Thursdays. You're welcome.
2021-05-2001 minThompson TalkEpisode 12: "A" is for Accent? Allergies? All the things!Thompson Talk is back again this week with random thoughts about a variety of things that start with the letter "A."
2021-05-1814 minThompson TalkEpisode 11: "S" is for SexThompson Talk is back with more insight and humor, this time about sex!
2021-05-1116 minThompson TalkFitness Friday, v1 (with Collin Kendall, One Body Solutions)Thompson Talk is excited to introduce its first guest, fitness trainer Collin Kendall of One Body Solutions. Find out how Collin became interested in fitness training, what motivates him, and how his business shifted during the pandemic. You'll also learn about his involvement in the Thompsons' weight loss journey.
2021-04-2321 minThompson TalkEpisode 8: "E" is for EmergencyWelcome back to Thompson Tuesday! Soni and Andrew Thompson talk about emergencies, anxiety, and ways to handle them (*cough*edibles*cough*).
2021-04-2018 minThompson TalkEpisode 7: "I" is for InappropriateSoni and Andrew are back for another episode of Thompson Talk. This time, they cover a requested topic... that's inappropriate!
2021-04-1309 minThompson TalkEpisode 6: "F" is for ForgivenessThompson Talk goes deep this week, talking from the heart about "f"ing up (which everyone does) and forgiveness.
2021-04-0714 minThompson TalkEpisode 5: "R" is for ReligionWelcome back to Thompson Tuesday! In this episode, Soni and Andrew Thompson talk about religion ... or rather, their experiences with religion, which usually ended in laughter and/or (fake) tears. Email your comments, funny religious stories, and upcoming topic suggestions to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com.
2021-03-3022 minThompson TalkEpisode 4: "S" is for SportsWelcome back to Thompson Tuesday! In this episode, Soni and Andrew Thompson talk about their love of sports, some memorable sports moments, and more. What sports are you most looking forward to this year? Email comments, favorite sports stories, and upcoming topic suggestions to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com.
2021-03-2317 minThompson TalkSobriety Sunday, v1Listen in as Andrew Thompson talks about his struggle to fight addiction. Feel free to reach out to Andrew at thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com. Also, here's a link to the music track by Don Knotty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRiy3iDkc4M
2021-03-2111 minThompson TalkEpisode 3: "Y" is for YouTubeIn this episode, Soni and Andrew Thompson talk about "Thompson Tuesday," the differentiation between their podcast and video channel, and more. Email comments and topic suggestions to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com.
2021-03-1615 minThompson TalkEpisode 2: "P" is for PandemicListen in as Soni and Andrew Thompson talk about the pandemic, things that have happened over the past year, and more. Email comments and topic suggestions to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com.
2021-03-0922 minThompson TalkEpisode 1: Meet the ThompsonsIn our very first episode, we talk about our idea behind this "mom and son" podcast series, how we came up with the name "Thompson Talk," a little bit about ourselves, and more. Email comments and topic suggestions to thompsontalkpodcast@gmail.com.
2021-03-0413 min
The Growth ClubThe Current Environment for Selling Your BusinessWhat’s the current environment look like for selling your business? How will current economic conditions affect you? What about the political climate? On this episode, Drew Thompson takes in-depth look at selling your business in 2020 and how the coming election might have an impact on your business
2020-09-1452 minThe Growth Club#1: Buying, Selling and Raising Investment in Your BusinessThe inaugural episode of the growth club talks about the many aspects of business deals in small and medium size companies. Join your host Drew Thompson to hear about the most relevant issues and small and midsize business growth today.
2020-07-3016 min