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No Grit No PearlSlow Down Sunday | EstherGod may be quiet and unseen, but He's always faithful. Let's talk about Esther! Slow Down Sunday is a part of No Grit No Pearl with Barbara. Also available on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-1527 minNo Grit No PearlBeneath the SkinWelcome back to No Grit No Pearl — where the coffee is strong, the Wi-Fi is questionable, and the stories go a whole lot deeper than the surface.Today, I’m relaunching this podcast with a fresh start, a clearer heart, and the same old me who laughs at her own tech mishaps. We’re going beneath the skin — into the places where life has worn us a bit thin, stretched us, refined us, and somehow made room for grace to move in.This is a soft beginning again. A kitchen-table conversation about starting over (for the hund...
2025-12-1214 minNo Grit No PearlDeborah Did Not Come to Play: Leadership, Courage & SongIn this Slow Down Sunday, we sit down with Deborah—judge, prophetess, and fearless leader of Israel—who didn’t wait for someone else to go first. When Barak hesitated, she stood tall and said, “Let’s go.”Deborah wasn’t just offering advice from the sidelines—she led with conviction, sang in victory, and obeyed in the midst of fear. Her story in Judges 4 and 5 reminds us that obedience doesn't have to be loud to be powerful—and sometimes, the most courageous thing you can do is sing after the storm.Whether you’re in a season of waiti...
2025-07-2310 minNo Grit No PearlLot’s Wife: Looking Back Can Cost You EverythingThe last episode of Season 1! Lot’s wife only gets one verse in the Bible—and yet, Jesus told us to remember her. Why? Because her backward glance wasn’t just about Sodom… it was about what she couldn’t let go of.In this Slow Down Sunday devotional, Barbara digs into the story of Lot’s wife, what her moment of hesitation means for us today, and what the cost can be. But we can move forward when God says, “It’s time to go.” 🔗 Visit https://www.songbirdonthewire.com for the full blog post, print...
2025-07-1511 minNo Grit No PearlSlow Down Sunday | Texas & Mark 5I apologize for the messiness of this podcast. No music, no clean-up - well, not very much. But - I have Texas & Mark Chapter 5 on my mind. I hope you'll join me. Barbara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-0710 minNo Grit No PearlA Prophet, a Prostitute, and a PromiseThis Slow Down Sunday, we’re talking about a prophet, a prostitute, and a promise. Hosea was told to marry Gomer—a woman with a bad reputation—and their story became a living picture of God’s relentless love.Messy. Honest. Beautiful. Just like grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2912 minNo Grit No PearlSlow Down Sunday | Tamar & Jesus Even Tamar—way back in Genesis—was surrounded by the grace of Jesus. He stood in front like a shield, walked beside her like a friend who knows when to nudge, and stayed behind her just in case she needed a holy shove. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, worn out, or just plain done, this episode is for you. Bring your coffee and your tangled-up heart—we’re talkin’ about grace in the mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-1813 minNo Grit No PearlSlow Down Sunday | When Mother’s Day Is HardMother’s Day doesn’t always feel like flowers and sunshine. For some of us, it stirs up grief, regret, or the ache of separation. In this short Slow Down Sunday episode, I share my own journey — from being a young, self-centered. A mess. But also, the grace that found me in the mess and keeps my heart alive and joyful. Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, or just surviving the day — you’re seen, loved, and not alone.Scripture reference: Proverbs 31:25-28💬 Tell me what this day means to you.🎧 Subscribe to No Grit No Pear...
2025-05-1206 min
No Grit No PearlMiriam: Finding Her Voice in the WildernessThis week on Slow Down Sunday, I reflect on the story of Miriam—sister of Moses, singer, prophetess, and a woman who learned to raise her voice in joy after walking through silence. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, shut down, or like your time has passed, this one’s for you.Miriam’s story reminds us that obedience isn’t always glamorous. It’s gritty, it’s humble, and it’s rooted in trust—even in the wilderness.📖 Bible references: Exodus 2:15Numbers 12:21 Lamentations 3:22–23 Isaiah 43:19 Psalm 51:10–12
2025-05-0416 minNo Grit No PearlSlow Down Sunday | The Whisper Under the Broom TreeEven tough guys like Elijah get fearful, worn out, and downhearted.After a bold stand for God, Elijah ran when Jezebel threatened him — not because he didn’t believe, but because he was exhausted.Under the broom tree, God didn’t shame him — He fed him, touched him, and whispered him back to life.In today’s Slow Down Sunday, we talk about how God meets the weary — not with a roar, but with a whisper.Scripture: 1 Kings 19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2711 min
No Grit No PearlHappy Easter! Mary Magdalene & the Risen JesusWelcome to a special Easter edition of Slow Down Sunday. Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’— John 20:16With one word, everything changed.Today, we step into the quiet garden of John 20 and walk alongside Mary Magdalene, the first to see the risen Christ. Her grief was real, her heartbreak deep… but then, He spoke her name.In this short, heartfelt message, we reflect on how Jesus meets us in our sorrow, in our confusion, and calls us—personally, gently, by name. Just as He did for Mary, He does for us.Connect and explore more at:
2025-04-2109 minNo Grit No PearlSlow Down Sunday: Easter Week ReflectionsThis week on Slow Down Sunday, we reflect on Easter through the eyes of three women who stood in the shadow of the cross: Rahab, Mary of Bethany, and Pilate’s wife.Each of them stood near a moment of decision, stirred by something sacred, and each reveals something about bold faith in troubled moments.Take a breath, slow down, and join me as we remember the hope that still rises from unlikely places.🕊️ Visit songbirdonthewire.com for faith-rooted, Western-inspired goods and stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
2025-04-1712 minNo Grit No PearlRahab | Bold Faith, Bad ReputationThis is the first Slow Down Sunday — a simple, heartfelt reflection on Rahab, the woman with a past who made a bold move for her family and faith.I originally recorded this for YouTube, but wanted to bring it here for those of you walking with me on this journey. It’s not perfect — but neither was Rahab, and that gives me hope.💬 Ever try a Bible Flip? Just open and see where it lands. I’d love to know what you find.📝 Looking for the printable journal prompt that goes with this episode?
2025-04-1509 min
No Grit No PearlNo Grit No PearlIn this debut episode of No Grit No Pearl, I explore the theme of delays and setbacks and the unexpected ways they shape our journey. Life often throws curveballs when we’re on the edge of something meaningful—whether it’s a family crisis, health issue, or an unplanned pause. I share personal (really personal) stories of recent challenges, including my hub, Capt. Ron’s health struggles, and reflect on the hope that anchors us through life's storms. Drawing on verses like Hebrews 6:19, *“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm...
2024-11-0317 min
No Grit No PearlNo Grit No Pearl"No Grit No Pearl"Welcome to the inaugural episode of "No Grit No Pearl," a space where stories of perseverance, faith, and transformation come to life. In this opening show, we introduce our mission: to provide a nurturing, Christian-based platform for individuals to share their testimonies, life victories, and the struggles that shaped them. As pearls form through adversity, so do we find strength and beauty in our life's challenges. This episode sets the stage for a community of like-minded individuals who connect through authentic conversations, support, and shared faith journeys. Join us as we embrace the...
2024-09-2708 min
History & Factoids about todayOct 31st-Halloween, Beastie Boys, Bow Wow Wow, Ace of Bass, Vanilla Ice, Rob Schneider, John CandyHalloween. Pop Culture from 1996. Biggest statue in the world, 1st paved coast to coast highway, 1st US Navy ship sunk in WW2, Nevada's birthday. Todays birthdays - Michael Landon, David Ogden Steirs, Barbara Bel Geddes, Dale Evans, Adam Horovitz, Annabella Lwin, Vanilla Ice, Linn Berggrin, John Candy, Daryl Worley, Rob Schneider. Sean Connery died.
2022-10-3116 min
Between the BellsMorning Bell 7 JulyYesterday our local market closed in the red for the first time this week, declining 0.5%, off the back of renewed worries about a global recession. This led to a sharp fall in the Aussie dollar, commodity prices and global markets.Mining and energy stocks suffered heavy losses, with both sectors sinking more than 5%, offsetting the gains seen across most other sectors, like real estate and tech.Looking at the ASX200 leaderboard, many of the winners were tech stocks, following the strong lead from the US Nasdaq. Stocks like Megaport (ASX:MP1), Life360 (ASX:360), Zip (ASX...
2022-07-0703 min
In Camera PodcastMcDonald Worley Has a Firm… and in this firm, he gets thousands of attorney referrals from across the nation.Atty McDonald Worley has been listed in both Time and Newsweek magazine as a prominent leader in the legal world. Amongst his many accomplishments, he won a $100 million judgment on behalf of a client, which earned him a place in the “Million Dollar Advocates Forum” and “Best Attorneys of America.” In this week’s episode, Atty Worley, or Don, as his partners and clients call him, joins Grace and Liel to talk about referrals. Don explains how good communications and staying top of mind ha...
2020-02-1744 min
spookylorreJulie Newmar FEMINIST and the FUZZ clip An unusually earthy comic role for Julie, and she's got the streetwise speech pattern down perfectly. David Hartman's the cop, and in this made-for-TV item, Barbara Eden is the feminist. Twisting the plot, Julie Newmar, Farrah Fawcett, Joanne Worley and the late great Harry Morgan.
2012-01-0501 min