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Banging It Out with Elke ThomsRed Hair Topples Typecasting with Kara Connolly (Part 1)Singer-songwriter and actress Kara Connolly dyed her hair bold, copper red to take back her power after years of entertainment industry mistreatment and feeling typecast and misunderstood. In part one of their two-part episode, Elke and Kara discuss stepping outside of stereotypes (with the help of some hair dye), going through the audition ringer, and the behind-the-scenes of being creatives.Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!ABOUTKara Connolly is an award-nominated actress and singer-songwriter found on the 2020 and 2025 Grammy ballots with music featured in Lionsgate films, IKEA commercials, ABC ads...2025-08-0929 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsVillainous Handlebar Mustache with Jesse ArrowActor, writer, director, and entrepreneur Jesse Arrow grew a villainous handlebar mustache in his 20's after he discovered he was finally capable of growing facial hair. Long before Elke and Jesse were together, Jesse saught to rebel against hitting puberty late and his days as a valet, and boy did he ever. Elke and Jesse sit down to uncover this specific phase in Jesse's life and how grateful they both are that they weren't dating during Jesse's Mr. Monopoly man era.Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!ABOUTJesse Arrow is an actor, writer...2025-07-2623 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsEmo Haired Track Star Turned Actor with Marissa MadsenActor Marissa Madsen announced that she was a cool, mysterious, IDGAF adult in college by getting an emo-chic haircut, despite its impact on her aerodynamics while running varsity cross-country. Elke and Marissa discuss how her dramatic hair change did more than just win the disapproval of her mom--it also helped her move to her real heart's desire, acting. They also chat cats in birthday hats, because of course.Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!ABOUTMarissa Madsen is an actor and sketch comedian. She can be seen in the mockumentary short "...2025-07-1226 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsTraumatic Summer Camp Haircut with Renée PercyComedian Renée Percy was sent to summer camp at age 9 with all her hair chopped off (thanks mom) and hasn't cut it short since. As always, what starts as a lighthearted podcast episode quickly devolves to deep-rooted trauma like "do I even like my face?" Elke and Renée discuss their camp coming-of-age experiences, how they dress on stage, and whether their current or childhood bedroom wall color would make for a better hairstyle. Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!ABOUTRenée is a comedian, actor, and writer. You've seen her on shows like Jim...2025-06-0724 min
Linda Grace Morris: Baltimore Boomer Tales from the HoodA Love Story--Donald Thoms, Retired PBS VPSend us a textDonald and Mariana Thoms were high school sweethearts at Edmondson High School. They are the parents of actress Tracie Thoms and DJ/Comedian Austin Thoms. Donald and Mariana were married almost 50 years when Mariana was diagnosed with dementia and died 2 1/2 years ago. Donald shares their story and details his career in broadcasting, rising to the position of VP with PBS.Make every moment count! E-mail me at Lindagracemorris@gmail.com and tell me in 25 words or less why I should interview you.2025-06-0448 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsGetting Back at My Mother with Hanna AndersonComedian, Writer, and co-host of The Dating Detectives podcast Hanna Anderson dyed her hair red last December, and she can't tell if she did it to feel independent from her mother or because it looked hot on Dua Lipa. Maybe both? Elke and Hanna delve into the naunces of these equally reasonable motives, as well as the perils of dying hair at home, workshopping stand-up material in front of friends, and flirting as a lifestyle. Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!ABOUT HANNAHanna Anderson is a writer, comedian, and co-host of The Dating...2025-05-2428 min
2300 Reasons WhyEp. 36 "What's Your Finish Line? " - Cody HobelmannCody's top priority had always been to build his own financial kingdom. He was striving for more and wanted to do what it took to accomplish this. Then, in 2016, through a sermon series at church, him and his wife were challenged to give and focus on tithing for 2017. This led Cody to really start thinking about his finances and this concept of generosity and giving, asking a lot of questions, and diving into God's word to learn more. His brother, Kealan, also challenged and stretched him in a lot of ways when it came...2025-05-1242 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsA Stay-At-Home Dad's Ponytail with Seth LawrenceComedian Seth Lawrence is a stay-at-home dad by day, raising four kids and (briefly) a ponytail. When the going got tough and he had toddlers at home, it came down to time for a haircut or time for stand-up. Seth chose stand-up. Seth and Elke discuss the ideal work/life balance and their current lack thereofs, Elke's first Catholic confession, and Seth's wife's breaking point when it came to him growing his hair out. Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!ABOUT SETHSeth Lawrence is a comedian who you’ve heard on Sirius XM and can se...2025-05-1025 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsBreak-Up Bangs Twinning with Emma Smith WattsActress/Comedian Emma Smith Watts is the stereotype that catapulted this podcast into existence: she got bangs after a breakup (she's our first guest to do so). Emma and Elke discuss blondes vs. redheads, childhood fringe cuts, and how they both went through a long-distance breakup the exact same year. One of them copied their mom's bangs, the other's mom copied hers (keep up, please). Somehow, they've both been told they look like Taylor Swift. Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!KEEP UP WITH EMMAEmma Smith Watts is an Actress and Comedian, she performs all...2025-04-2624 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsMedusa, Hades, and High School Bullies with Grant TerzakisActor Grant Terzakis cut his long shaggy hair at 13, fueled by wanting to fit in with his classmates. Now, at 31, he's growing it out again. After a comment in middle school led to the death of Grant's footballer mop, Grant kept things short and tidy until 31, when he found himself in a role playing a 13-year-old boy. Now he's shed his lifelong anxiety and regrown his original look. Elke and Grant debate whether Medusa hair (live snakes on your head) or Hades hair (hair that bursts into flames) is better for Los Angeles living. Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!2025-04-1223 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsWorld’s Worst Quarantine Bangs with Genesis SolComedian Genesis Sol cut herself bangs in the pandemic, and let's just say, it's a good thing she didn't have to see too many people. A lot of folks made questionable DIY hair choices during this uncertain time, but Genesis's was so bad, she got featured on the Tamron Hall Show. In an interview with celebrity hairstylist Brad Mondo, they attempted CPR on Genesis's bangs. Meanwhile, Elke worries she accidentally manfested the pandemic. In the end, it took a village to fix Genesis's hair. Good thing she's already ready to change it again.Subscribe for more hair-larious...2025-03-2925 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsThis Concept Isn't Working for Me with Nemesis RuizModel Nemesis Ruiz had adventurous hair in childhood, but today keeps it anything but adventurous. After a run-in with a pair of scissors at age 5 followed by occasional barbaring from her family, Nemesis challenges whether the theme of this pod is relevant to everyone as she enjoys not changing her hair ever. Well, she did part it on the side once. Elke did that too (to look like Conan O'Brien, of course). Today, Nemesis loses her podcast virginity, keeps her hair virginity, and celebrates the anniversary of another virginity.Subscribe for more hair-larious tales!KEEP...2025-03-1526 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsGoing Through a Bad Bleach-Up with Leo ForestMusician Leo Forest bleached his hair platinum after a less-than-ideal breakup. Artist, producer, and songwriter Leo realized that if you're going to change the way your mind thinks, maybe you should attempt to change your brain by shooting chemicals into your head. Can your long-distance breakup woes be cured by bleach? Elke finds out. The tables turn as Leo has his own "Would You Rath-HAIR?" question for Elke. Subscribe for more tales of impulsive hair decisions and the emotional baggage behind every chop.ABOUT LEOLeo Forest is an artist, producer, and songwriter on a...2025-03-0224 minBanging It Out with Elke ThomsDepression, But Make It Pink with Katie KCan bangs fix your life? Comedian Elke Thoms is determined to find out. In this interview podcast, Elke dives into the wild, impulsive, and occasionally life-altering hair choices we make—because sometimes, a bad perm is more than just a bad perm.In this first episode, comedian Katie K shares the story of her first-ever hair dye experience—a full transformation from virgin hair to an all-pink meltdown, followed by what she thought was a more “professional” purple. Spoiler: her friends immediately asked if she was okay. She was not. Thankfully, therapy (and a solid stylist) came to the r...2025-02-1520 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 35 "Trust in the Process, and Faith in the Outcome" - Josh Wymore, Ph.D.Josh Wymore, Ph.D. joins me on today's episode. While working his side hustle, Josh realized that those were the best hours of his week, so he set out to make it 40 hours doing what he loves. Over the years, Josh has turned that into a reality.
As an author, executive coach of fortune 500 companies, and a keynote speaker including a TEDx talk back in the fall of 2024, Josh has a passion for helping leaders become better by focusing their energy, skills, and mindset on becoming humbler.
In today's...2025-01-2431 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 34 "God's Word Works" - Ron BlueIt was a privilege and honor to interview Ron Blue. After working on Mainstreet, Wall Street and doing overseas work, Ron was convicted that there was a big part of faith and finances missing - that personal financial advice was following a secular worldview and not a biblical worldview. Over the last 40-50 years, Ron has been on a mission to make this a reality. Founder of Ron Blue Institute, Ron Blue Trust, Author of 17 books including Master Your Money and starting Kingdom Advisors, Ron has gone on to equip individuals, couples, and advisors to be more educated on...2024-12-1937 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 33 " Learning Through Experience" - Ross McCampbellRoss McCampbell is the Executive Director at WBCL Radio in Fort Wayne, IN. Early on in life, Ross knew he wanted to do something in television or radio. After earning a communications degree from Ohio State
University, he felt the pull to radio. After a few entry level positions, Ross interviewed at WBCL in 1989 and has been there ever since. In 2011, Ross became the Executive Director, which is the position he still holds.
Ross shares about his time at WBCL and how in today's
culture, people usually bounce around jobs and look for that "next best thing"...2024-10-2338 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 32: "Provision and Promises" - Brad JackBrad Jack is the Executive Director of Maximizing
Stewardship. After 30 years as a pilot, Brad felt called to ministry. Having worked with companies like Crown Financial and Compass he then served as a church staff stewardship pastor.
From there he started Maximizing Stewardship which has the goal of helping transform churches by establishing a sustainable stewardship ministry. Brad joins me to discuss Hebrews 13:5 where we talk through God's promises when we put our full faith and trust in him.
Listen as Brad shares stories and also how he talks through the 4 C's as he draws...2024-09-2033 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 31 "Little Steps of Obedience" - Rudy MaharaRudy Mahara is the Regional Vice President of the National Christian Foundation in Indiana. After serving in the military post 9/11 and deploying to Iraq, Rudy joined his dad's financial planning practice. It was during his time as an advisor where Rudy learned about National Christian Foundation. Over time, he felt a nudge from the Holy Spirit to pursue working for the National Christian Foundation. Now, Rudy can align his financial expertise with giving and generosity discussions he has with other advisors and prospective givers.
Rudy joins the podcast to discuss Deuteronomy 8:17-18. Here we...2024-07-3146 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 30 "Right Where We Are" - Orlando AskaOrlando Aska is the Regional Sales Director for Timothy Plan. Timothy Plan, which focuses on Biblically Responsible Investing, was started in 1994 to bring more Godly stewardship to the financial community. When it comes to investing, Timothy Plan helps align financial stewardship with Christian values and principles we strive to exhibit every day.
In this episode, Orlando joins me to discuss Matthew 6:21 and 1 Timothy 6:10. We talk about the power and control that money can have over us and how living in a very polarizing time, we often lack contentment. Watch until the end as Orlando...2024-07-0335 min
Invested with Purpose : Making the Most out of our Time, Talent & TreasureBridging the Gap between FAITH & Finance with Austin ThomsAustin Thoms, a financial advisor and host of the podcast '2300 Reasons Why,' shares his journey from being a basketball coach to entering the financial services industry. He discovered the significance of money, wealth, and possessions in the Bible and felt called to help bridge the gap between faith and finances. Austin emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal character and the spiritual process rather than just the results when it comes to stewardship. He discusses the challenges of living counterculturally in a society driven by consumerism and offers insights on how to navigate financial decisions...2024-06-2051 min2300 Reasons WhyEp.29 "Growth for Good" - Brian HoltzBrian is the Chief Executive Officer of Compass - A bible based financial resource organization. After a 15-year career in the corporate world, Brian never thought it was on his agenda to lead a non-profit, but God's agenda was different. In this episode, Brian talks about the faith and trust that it took to make that change...to give up the comfort and lifestyle that him and his family knew. In this episode we unpack the parable of the talents in Matthew 25: 14-30. Brian has different points he dives into when it comes to ownership, our relationships, and how...2024-05-3135 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 28 "Feed My Sheep" - Dan SchillingAfter spending most of his life learning, studying, and training on what God's word says about money, wealth, and possessions, Dan Schilling started feedsheep.org. FeedSheep is a non-profit platform that provides resources and training so that people and churches can be more thoroughly equipped when it comes to these topics. The resources and tools FeedSheep provide enable us to better apply the information learned when it comes tour
financial journey.
Because of Dan's knowledge and expertise when it comes to this area, we spend time in different parables and verses dealing with money...2024-04-3039 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 27 "Asking the Hard Questions" - David ToussaintDo we involve God in every aspect of our life? Do we allow enough space in our lives to partner with God for him to have an active role in our lives? Can he trust us with more?
David Toussaint joins me on today's episode to answer these questions and more. David is a part of the Compass community and is also active in financial coaching. In addition, he just completed another book, When Money Gets Personal.
David shares stories of how God has worked in his life going...2024-03-2739 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 26 "All of Our Resources?" - Joel UsinaJoel Usina, Marketing Director for Ambassador Supply, joins me on today's episode. With a Masters of Divinity, Joel is a lifelong learner of God's word. One would think he would have a full-time position in ministry, but listen as Joel shares how God has used him over his career in ways he wouldn't have originally thought.
Joel has a passion for the Old Testament as we dive into Deuteronomy 6:4-6. He even shares some Greek and Hebrew meaning for us to better understand its context with some additional supporting scripture.
2024-02-2833 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 25 "Train the Right Way" - Tom KyleTom Kyle is the Marketing Director for the Southeast Advisor Group at Thrivent. His primary responsibility is recruiting new advisors into the industry and then coaching them for their first four years.
Tom joins the podcast to talk through his career journey and what it means to him to work hard and help others. He knows how important and personal money is to people and Tom takes great pride in training advisors the right way. Helping people with their financial goals in order to live lives of meaning and gratitude is at the center...2024-02-0127 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 24 "What is the Prize?" - Eric WoodEric Wood is the Executive Director of NeighborLink Fort Wayne. What led him to NeighborLink is an accumulation of fascinating stories. Eric joins the podcast to share these stories and how God has revealed himself over the years. Although not an easy journey, Eric and his family have seen God's faithfulness time and time again.
We spend time in Philippians looking at some verses in chapter 3. Here Paul is encouraging the church in Philippi to stay strong in the faith and to keep pursuing the prize that is for them.
We also talk about what prize we are pursuing. We...2023-12-1341 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 23 "Preparation Through Obedience" - Tiina HazelettTiina is the Founder and Chief Enhancement Officer of Pure Dance Works in Fort Wayne, IN which currently holds over 300 students. Her husband is also an Entrepreneur and we spent some time talking about how that has played out in their marriage. She also shares some of the journey that it took to make Pure Dance Work what it is. Early on in her
adulthood when she was homeschooling her kids, she didn’t even think owning and operating a dance studio would be in the works. In this episode we spend time discussing Ephesians 2:10 and how God has eq...2023-11-1724 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 22 "Where is Our Security?" - Bernie and Paula KaufmanAfter a collapsing business, Bernie and Paula didn't exactly know where life was going to take them. Getting new jobs to get by, little did they know that through a co-worker and a packet of sugar that Out of a Jam would be born. As Co-Executive Directors of Out of a Jam, Bernie and Paula join me to talk about the organization, how it has evolved, and how they got to where they are battling through some adverse times.
What is unique about Bernie and Paula is they have worked together the entire time they have been...2023-11-0233 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 21 "Navigating God's Plan" - Austin BradtmuellerAustin Bradtmueller is the Executive Director of Christian Community Health Care. Austin joins me on the podcast to look at 2nd Peter 1: 3 as we discuss God’s plan and purpose in our lives and using what we have been blessed with to fulfill that purpose. As a young leader in Northeast, Indiana, Austin talks about his journey to become Executive Director of Christian Community Health Care. In college, Austin studied psychology and criminal justice, but over time God gave him a heart and passion for domestic and international missions which ultimately landed him at Christian Community Health Care. Christian Co...2023-10-2031 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 20 "The Balanced Mindset" - Jason HazelettJason is the Owner of Steppin' up Physical Therapy in Fort Wayne, IN. After working at the hospital for years, he wanted to follow his entrepreneurial spirit and do his own thing. Jason joins me to talk through that journey and the risk/rewards that came from it. He also talks about his upbringing and what he learned from his father when it comes to money. We take time to discuss Proverbs 6:10-11 and how that verse has stuck with him throughout his life and how he has used it to stay motivated and in the proper mindset when...2023-10-0533 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 19 "The Discipline of Celebration" - Luke JohnsonLuke Johnson is the head Pastor at North Park Community Church. He joins me to discuss Deuteronomy 14:22-29. Luke breaks down some verses in the Old Testament in a way that we might not normally think about and will leave us challenged. Often on the podcast money and giving comes back to the heart. Luke gives a unique perspective on the heart when it comes to money, wealth, and possessions. He also shares how his upbringing and coming to faith later in life has been different from the situation he married into and how him and his wife try...2023-09-1942 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 18 "Servant Leadership" - Todd HollmanTodd started as a cook at Pizza Hut one summer to help pay some bills. Little did he know that with hard work and being in the right spot at the right time, he would work his way up to President and CEO of Pizza Hut in Northeast Indiana. Todd joins me to discuss Proverbs 3:9 where we spend some time talking about what it means to honor something. We also discuss the difference of the barn analogy within the bible when it comes to wealth. Todd, also talks about the importance of giving to others not just from a...2023-09-0231 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 17 "What's Your Purpose?" - Lindsay KolerAs a successful Attorney, Lindsay Koler enjoys the process of helping people protect their families and assets when it comes to estate planning.
Lindsay joins me to discuss Luke 16: 10-11 where we look at the responsibilities and trust we have in order to best steward what we have been given. Lindsay shares how her and her husband have a unique working relationship both being small business owners, but at the same time, how they use that to grow personally.
We also have a discussion centered around instant vs. delayed gratification and how there are so...2023-08-1729 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 16: "The Eyes of Generosity" - Anthony OpligerAfter finishing a Master's degree in accounting, Anthony Opliger felt God calling him into ministry. For 13 years, Anthony as been the teaching Pastor at Northeast Christian Church in Fort Wayne, IN. As an incredibly gifted teacher of God's word, Anthony recently graduated with a Doctorate of Ministry in Transformational Discipleship. He is in the process of creating an interactive catechism focused on families centered around Christian Spiritual Formation.
In the episode, we take a look at Matthew 6:22-23. What is interesting about these verses is they are sandwiched between more popular verses causing these...2023-08-0247 min
Our Moms Think We're FunnyLet's Watch! Wonder Woman TV Pilot (2011)Acomi and Turk182 take a trip into the Multiverse of the DCEU (Detective Comics Extended Universe) to see some of the worlds we won't ever truly get a chance to visit. In this case, the two hop on the time treadmill and go back to 2011 to watch the David E. Kelley created unaired Wonder Woman TV pilot.
Starring Adrianne Palicki (John Wick, The Orville, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD) as Wonder Woman a.k.a. Princess Diana a.k.a. Diana Prince a.k.a. Diana of Themyscira, Cary Elwes (Princess Bride, Saw, Robin Hood Men In Tights...2023-06-2158 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 15 Part 2: Full Strength Network - Bryan Stine and Mike StetzelBryan Stine, Vice President of Program Development and Mike Stetzel, Vice President of Development for Full Strength Network join me for part two of this two-part series. In this episode we take a look at both Ecclesiastes 5:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. How so often in life we face stumbling blocks when it comes to money and yet God's ultimate design for money was intended for good. We also see the importance and seriousness that God places on our call to steward well what is ultimately his. We discuss why it seems we are always chasing and have a hard time...2023-06-2137 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 14 Part 1: Full Strength Network - Bryan Stine and Mike StetzelBryan Stine Vice President of Program Development and Mike Stetzel Vice President of Development for Full Strength Network join me for part one of this unique two-part series. In this first episode we talk about both of their journeys guiding them to Full Strength Network and what specifically the ministry is. We also tackle some questions like: Who ministers to the ministers? Why money is hard to talk about in the church? What the church can be doing to better support pastors and leaders, and different pressures pastors might be facing when it comes to talking about money, wealth...2023-06-0334 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 13: "Life On Mission" - Scott DrummondScott Drummond's life journey has taken many different paths. After serving 35 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard, Scott retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his time in the military, he had a passion for video production. Through a sermon at church and a missions trip to Nicaragua he sensed God's still small voice to start Life On Missions Project. Scott also talks about things he learned in the military like how we need to go slow in order to go fast. We also take a look at Luke 16:13 and Scott reflects on how he spent part...2023-05-1947 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 12: "The Devoted Challenge" - Corey RodgersCorey Rodgers joins the podcast to discuss Matthew 6:24. Although we have talked about the love of money in different episodes, we take a little
different path focusing on the word, devoted. Being devoted can ultimately dictate what we serve, what we serve can consume us. As a former college basketball player, Corey shares what characteristics and qualities were instilled in him during athletics that have transferred over to other areas of his life, including his relationship with money. He also shares stories on how growing up in a blue collar family has instilled a certain mindset in him when i...2023-05-0431 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 11: "What Are We Seeking?" - Jeff OstermannJeff Ostermann is responsible for providing leadership to Sweetwater's Human Resources group to strategically develop the talent, teams and culture that enable Sweetwater to grow its positive impact on music-makers in the U.S. and around the world. Sweetwater, based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana is currently the number one online retailer in the country for music instruments and professional audio gear. He is also active at his church and is on a variety of non-profit boards.
Jeff joins me to discuss Matthew 6:33 with the focus being around what are we seeking. Jeff gives us practical examples o...2023-04-1841 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 10: "Faithful in the Little Things" - Amy JohnsAmy Johns is my guest for 2300 Reasons Why 10th episode. Amy, a Huntington, Indiana native, is the Director of Strategic Partnership for Destiny Rescue. The mission of Destiny Rescue is to rescue children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and help them stay free. Amy serves helping supporters of Destiny Rescue to fully experience the joy of giving and to see the greatest impact in the lives of the children being rescued from
darkness.
On this episode we discuss the Parable of Matthew 25:35-45. How we treat others is ultimately how we are treating God. It doesn’t a...2023-04-0339 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 9: "The Great Exchange" - Rev. Dr. Patrick FerryRev. Dr. Patrick Ferry has been on a journey. As a pastor, author, and retired University President of 24 years, Dr. Ferry is a life long learner. He learned early on that surrounding himself with the right people led to opportunities he otherwise may have not had. Through obstacles and trials, Dr. Ferry has continued to have faith in trust that good things will prevail - and they have! Listen as we talk about what the great exchange means in our relationship with Christ as we dive into 2 Corinthians 8:9.
Dr. Ferry is also currently a candidate to become t...2023-03-1731 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 8: "The Least, The Last, and The Lost" - Andrew FosterAndrew sat in a jail cell wondering if life as he knew it was over. Little did he know God was transforming his life throughout that time for bigger kingdom purposes than Andrew would have ever imagined. Listen as Andrew shares his incredible story about redemption, restoration, and God bringing the right people into his life when it was needed most. In our discussion, we explore Luke 21: 1-4 and how this story amazingly connects with Andrew's own.
Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Inspiration Ministries in Auburn, Indiana. It is a non-profit organization that exists to re...2023-03-0246 min2300 Reasons WhyEp. 7: "Counter-Cultural Contentment" - Brandon SchallBrandon Schall is President of Health Special Risk, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Prior to that he spent over 13 years at American Specialty in Fort Wayne, IN as Sr. Vice President in various roles. Being content plays a big part in our financial journey, especially when the world around us is telling us not to be content. Brandon joins me to discuss Hebrews 13:5-6 and how God's word has a counter-cultural view of money, wealth, and possessions.
Are we living on the edge of YIKES? When we wrestle with generosity and being good stewards, we can be stirred i...2023-02-1638 min2300 Reasons WhyEp 6: "Pursuing the Kingdom Way" - Dr. Jeff ClarkDr. Jeff Clark is the Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach for Indiana Wesleyan University. What their team has done over the past decade plus is remarkable.
IWU has record of 433-98 (.815)
3 NAIA National Championships
4 Final 4’s
10 Elite 8’s
In terms of winning percentage over the last 9 years throughout the country, they only trail Gonzaga - a division on powerhouse
Dr. Jeff joins me to discuss Romans 12: 1-2 and Matthew 6:21 and we have a great discussion comparing the worldly way vs the kingdom way. Pursuing the kingdom way requires us constantly examining our heart - especially when it comes...2023-02-0135 min2300 Reasons WhyEp 5: "Marriage and Finances" - Dr. Randy SchroederDr. Randy Schroeder is the author of the 2020 three-time national award-winning Christian marriage book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the 2021 two-time national award-winning Christian parenting book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting.
In this episode, Dr. Schroeder joins me to discuss ideas and tips from his book on healthy relationships when it comes to finances. Even if you aren't married, we hope you can take away some ideas for your own financial journey! We also focus on 1 Timothy 6:10 and how money can impact our relationships.
For over four decades, Dr. Schroeder has spoken to and...2023-01-1736 min2300 Reasons WhyEp 4: "Time, Talent, and Treasure" - Lindsay HannahStewardship is often defined as being managers of the money we have been given. In my interview with Lindsay Hannah, we explore the idea that there is more to stewardship than just our financial resources. Lindsay, Vice President of Investor Engagement for Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. has a unique job coming along side high-net-worth donors on their own stewardship journey. We discuss the qualities and characteristics that donors have and that you don’t have to be high-net-worth to have those qualities. Listen as we explore Matthew 25:29 and Leviticus 27:30.
This material is...2023-01-0232 min2300 Reasons WhyEp 3: "A Customer for Life" - Dale GerkeOften when we think of sales, we think of commission, bonuses, transactions, and do "whatever it take" to get the sale done. Dale Gerke, Indiana Regional Manager for Bott Radio Network, helps us look at sales from a Christian perspective. For over 25 years, Dale has been applying Christian-based principles into his sales work which has led to a soon-to-be published book in addition to training material where he spends his time teaching these principles to other sales professionals. In this episode we look at some scripture verses from Proverbs but also discuss wisdom based selling and what it means...2022-12-1528 min2300 Reasons WhyEp 2: "The Perspective of Money" - Paul KingsmanOlympic bronze medalist, author, advisor, consultant, speaker, and jail minister. Paul has a unique perspective when it comes to money and possessions based on the different experiences he has had throughout his career. In this episode we look at Mark 10 focusing on the Rich Young Man. We also discuss distractions, how they are all around us and often it is the most subtle, logical ones that get in our way. We also talk about where we get our security from. The battle of earthly/temporary security compared to our eternal security. Paul is currently the National Director of Practice M...2022-12-0133 min2300 Reasons WhyEp 1: "Are We Rich Towards God?" - Gary MartinGary Martin enjoyed a 30 year career at General Electric before going full time into different ministry roles. Over the past 24 years, Gary has worked for Crown Financial Ministries, National Christian Foundation of Northeast Indiana, Family Meridian, and has served on numerous boards. Gary joins the podcast to talk about the Rich Young Fool in Luke 12 and share a real life story where redemption showed up in the most unusual way and where God's timing was perfect. Most recently, Gary has had a passion for local church discipleship with a primary focus on Financial discipleship amongst church leaders and members. 2022-11-1535 min2300 Reasons WhyTrailer - 2300 Reasons WhyDo you know that Jesus spoke and taught on money more than any other topic in the bible? There is a deep connection with how we think, treat, and deal with money to our own spiritual lives. Listen to the trailer as Austin Thoms gives more on his background and the reason behind 2300 Reasons Why.2022-09-2805 min
Sick S.A.D. Film Club06 Death ProofDid you hear me, Butterfly? Miles to go, before you sleep.
Sick S.A.D. Film Club, Your favorite 90s/00s film podcast is on episode 6 with Quentin Taranitno's 2001 auto slasher, Death Proof, starring Vanessa Ferlito, Kurt Russel, Rose McGowen, Rosario Dawson, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Tracie Thoms, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Zoe Bell. A guy with a death proof stunt car just can't stop hunting women. Oh, and of course, there's a lot of gratuitous shots of feet. Set in Austin and Tennessee, join us as we rehash Dom's favorite movie!
We get into everything w...2021-06-052h 06
Make That Paper PodcastEpisode 408 - Tracie Thoms - Part 2In Part 2 of their interview with Broadway, Film and Television star Tracie Thoms, hosts Jaime Parker Stickle and Jason Beeber discuss teaching vs. coaching, using theater to change the world, and the lowdown on how Tracie ended up on that episode of CATFISH.
Catch Tracie in her hit TV Series "9-1-1" on FOX: https://www.fox.com/9-1-1
And her OTHER breakout show "Truth Be Told" on Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/truth-be-told/umc.cmc.6hegr60w8pjyfcblgocjek7oo?ctx_brand=tvs.sbd.4000
Make sure you follow her...2021-06-0246 min
Trinity CollegeTrinity - The Most Wonderful Time of the YearSee the music video here:
https://youtu.be/TlzC0jUZUe0
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Words and Music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle
featuring the Trinity Holiday Band
and the Choirs of
Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut
Christopher Houlihan ’09, arranger and music director
John Rose College Organist-and-Directorship
Distinguished Chair of Chapel Music
and Adjunct Professor of Music
Kyle Knickerbocker, recording engineer
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
Helder Mira, videographer and director
Multimedia Producer
With the participation of:
Joanne Berger-Sweeney
President and Trinity College Professor of Neuroscience
THE TRINITONES
Maya Anand ’22
Madeleine Jordan ’22
Lucille Leavitt ’19
Emma Martínez-Daniel ’19
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Sisterhack PodcastSpeak it SistersRise and shine, tomorrow is wedding day for Rachel! But first, flash back to the morning after her bachelorette party in downtown Austin, Texas. Hannah and Rachel interview another set of inspirational, Texas-based sisters from their high-rise hotel. Sibling dynamics are sliced and diced and sisters are celebrated. This episode will have you thinking about your relationship with siblings in a new light!
2018-09-0143 min