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The FisherPoetry Archive PodcastThe FisherPoetry Archive Podcast2024 FPG-Liberty Theater-Saturday Night-First Set-Toby SullivanWelcome to the FisherPoetry Archive, a showcase of prose, poetry, and song written and performed by those in the commercial fishing community…mostly ;-). Today we are happy to be bringing you, from the 2024 FisherPoets Gathering, performance(s) from: Toby Sullivan, Kodiak AK Host(s): Lara Messersmith-Glavin, Portland OR and Moe Bowstern, Portland OR This recording was made on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at the Liberty Theater in Astoria, OR as part of the FisherPoetry Archive Project. The FisherPoetry Archive Project is dedicated to documenting, preserving, and promoting the works of the Fi...2025-04-0218 minThe CARTI HopecastThe CARTI HopecastS1E6 Jill & Brad SullivanIn this episode of The CARTI Hopecast, host Adam Head sits down with Jill and Brad Sullivan, founders of While We’re Waiting, a retreat ministry that provides support and community for grieving parents. After losing their 16-year-old daughter, Hannah, to glioblastoma, Jill and Brad found themselves navigating a grief so profound that it reshaped every aspect of their lives.Through deep reflection, they share the challenges of grieving in a world that keeps moving forward, finding connection with others who understand their loss, and learning to carry both sorrow and hope. Their experience led them to cr...2025-03-2038 minThe Self-Brain Surgery™ Podcast with Dr. Lee WarrenThe Self-Brain Surgery™ Podcast with Dr. Lee WarrenWhile We're Waiting, With Jill and Brad SullivanIn this episode of the Self-Brain Surgery podcast, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Jill and Brad Sullivan, who share their poignant journey of losing their daughter, Hannah, to glioblastoma. Despite their immense grief, the Sullivans found purpose and hope by establishing While We're Waiting, a ministry providing retreats for bereaved parents across multiple states and internationally. They discuss the challenges of parenting a surviving child, the importance of faith, and how they managed to transform their loss into a legacy honoring Hannah. The conversation also touches upon Brad's near-fatal accident and the renewed sense of purpose it brought to their...2025-03-1739 minThe Dr. Lee Warren PodcastThe Dr. Lee Warren PodcastWhile We're Waiting, With Jill and Brad SullivanIn this episode of the Self-Brain Surgery podcast, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Jill and Brad Sullivan, who share their poignant journey of losing their daughter, Hannah, to glioblastoma. Despite their immense grief, the Sullivans found purpose and hope by establishing While We're Waiting, a ministry providing retreats for bereaved parents across multiple states and internationally. They discuss the challenges of parenting a surviving child, the importance of faith, and how they managed to transform their loss into a legacy honoring Hannah. The conversation also touches upon Brad's near-fatal accident and the renewed sense of purpose it brought to their...2025-03-1739 minOver 40 Fitness HacksOver 40 Fitness Hacks549: Patrick Sullivan Jr. - The Magnesium Fix: Boost Energy, Sleep, and Recovery with Jigsaw HealthThe Magnesium Fix: Boost Energy, Sleep, and Recovery with Jigsaw Health Check Out My New Skool Community: Over 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group! Get Your Whoop4.0 Here! Patrick Sullivan Jr. - Jigsaw Health Supplements Website - https://JigsawHealth.com Jigsaw Health on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jigsaw_health/ (16k Followers) FB: https://www.facebook.com/JigsawHealth/  X: https://twitter.com/realPatrickJr  In this...2025-02-0525 minWay of Champions PodcastWay of Champions Podcast#413 2024 NCAA Champion Vermont Men's Soccer Coaches Rob Dow and Brad ColeAs John has spoken of many times on this podcast, he spent 1999-2002 coaching soccer at University of Vermont. So needless to say when the Catamounts won the 2024 NCAA Championship, he was over the moon. And he was even more excited when Head Coach Rob Dow and Associate Head Coach Brad Cole agreed to join him on the podcast.  2024 was Head Coach Rob Dow’s 8th as Head Coach and 13th overall at Vermont, and it was a doozy, winning his second America East Championship and oh yeah, the 2024 NCAA Championship in thrilling fashion. In eight seasons at t...2025-01-231h 08The Roofer ShowThe Roofer Show415: Mastering Referrals: How To Turn One Job Into Many with Brad AkersToday, Dave Sullivan and John DeLaurier chat with Brad Akers about drumming up business and keeping customers coming back. They dive into why it's crucial to make the most of the leads you already have instead of just trying to get more. Brad points out that SEO and ads are getting pricier, so he suggests focusing on personal connections and getting referrals. John talks about the importance of having a consistent and strategic marketing plan, which should include video content and even old-school methods like sending out postcards. They also touch on why it's important to know your key...2025-01-171h 00Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDLDo Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL096: Triad Member - Scaling from $30M to $60M (Working 20hrs/Week) with Craig Sullivan & Bonnie BeckerHave you ever thought, “Is it really possible to scale my business and work less at the same time?” If so, this episode is for you.Today, I’m chatting with Triad Members Craig Sullivan, founder of Sullivan Financial Partners, and Bonnie Becker, the firm’s director of operations. They’ve completely transformed their business, shifting from a founder-led model to a thriving, team-based operation.In just one year, they doubled their business—growing total new assets from $32M to $60M. Yes, part of that growth came through an acquisition, but what really blew me away was how...2024-12-251h 12Alaska Sports TalkAlaska Sports TalkFootball D1 Quarters/Semi Preview, D2 Playoff Picture, D3 Semis/Championship, State Flag Football Preview, Anchorage Wolverines Open the Sullivan ArenaIn this action-packed episode, Keaton, Brad, and Isaiah cover the latest in Alaska high school sports and more:Division I Football Quarterfinals: We recap all the key moments from the D1 quarterfinals, breaking down the teams that advanced and standout players who made an impact.Division II Football: With the regular season coming to a close, the race for the final playoff spot is heating up! We explore the tie-breaker scenarios and what’s at stake for teams vying for the 4th seed in the D2 semifinals.Division III Football Semifinals & State Championship Matchup: The D3 semis have wr...2024-10-1654 minThe Roofer ShowThe Roofer Show397: ENCORE: How To Reduce Your Customer Acquisition Cost with Brad AkersWhat is your customer acquisition cost? What it’s costing you to acquire each customer is probably way more than you think! Reduced customer acquisition costs would mean more profitability for your business, which is a win-win for your bottom line. In this episode, Dave and his guest discuss improving your close rate, focusing on better quality leads, and a sure way to get more referrals. Join us to learn more!Brad Akers from Brad Grows Businesses developed The Built Right program to create scalable systems around sales and marketing for roofers and other home service professionals. Hi...2024-09-131h 08Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDLDo Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL068: Triad Member - Overcoming Loss and Serving $10M+ Clients with Tim & Julie SullivanToday, I have the pleasure of talking with Triad members Tim and Julie Sullivan – a dynamic husband and wife team that lead Strategic Wealth Advisors Group together.After joining Triad in early 2023, Tim and Julie have grown their business by leaps and bounds. Not only did they just sign a $12 million client (their biggest ever!), they’re also already more than halfway to hitting their $70 million AUM goal this year.But Tim and Julie's journey isn’t just inspiring because of their thriving advisory practice... It's also how they’ve turned serious personal tragedies into powerful...2024-06-121h 12Overboost TalksOverboost Talks"Startup Boards" by Brad Feld, Matt Blumberg, and Mahendra Ramsinghani. In this enlightening episode of Overboost Talks, host Mike Sullivan delves into the strategic world of "Startup Boards" by Brad Feld, Matt Blumberg, and Mahendra Ramsinghani. We explore the crucial roles and responsibilities that define effective startup boards, from governance and conflict management to fundraising and CEO succession. Drawing on verifiable insights from the book, each segment offers practical advice and real-world applications tailored for entrepreneurs and investors. Join us as we navigate the complexities of board dynamics and discover how to craft boards that not only oversee but propel startups towards success. Special thanks to Andres Perez, co-founder...2024-05-0222 minDo You Even Movie? Exploring Obscure Gems and Cult ClassicsDo You Even Movie? Exploring Obscure Gems and Cult ClassicsBushwhacked (1995) Daniel Stern, Jon Polito, & Brad SullivanAHHHHOOOOGA! Are you ready for an underrated 90s comedy, campers? This week we are joining Henrique and David as they are climbing Devil's Peak with their snowballs and jumbo cokes as a sleazy courier poses as a scout leader trying to evade the authorities. But he has no idea what he's in for when he must actually take charge of a group of kids on a hiking trip in 1995's "Bushwhacked" !Directed by Greg Beeman and starring Daniel Stern, Jon Polito, & Brad Sullivan. Hear our hosts dissect this cable staple from the 90s with all it's great one...2024-04-231h 07The Roofer ShowThe Roofer Show375: How To Reduce Your Customer Acquisition Cost with Brad AkersWhat is your customer acquisition cost? What it’s costing you to acquire each customer is probably way more than you think! Reduced customer acquisition costs would mean more profitability for your business, which is a win-win for your bottom line. In this episode, Dave and his guest discuss improving your close rate, focusing on better quality leads, and a sure way to get more referrals. Join us to learn more!Brad Akers from Brad Grows Businesses developed The Built Right program to create scalable systems around sales and marketing for roofers and other home service professionals. Hi...2024-04-121h 08Capability AmplifierCapability AmplifierThe Top 5 Fractional Ai Tools to 10X Your ProfitsYou know how Mike is obsessed with finding new ways to make more money and save time using Ai, right?Well, grab a notepad because you're going to want to hear every second of today’s episode.Mike grabbed his good friend, Brad Costanzo, and they recorded what can only be described as an Ai money-making master class while sipping on some seriously yummy margaritas. (No limes were harmed in the making of this podcast. 🤣)During their conversation, Brad and Mike uncovered multiple ways YOU can start using Ai to:Save hours of te...2024-03-271h 06Believe in the LeapBelieve in the Leap#128: Mastering LinkedIn for Personal Branding: Expert Insights with Terry SullivanIn this episode, Terry Sullivan, a renowned expert in LinkedIn and social selling, shares valuable insights on leveraging LinkedIn for personal branding and networking. He highlights common mistakes people make on LinkedIn, such as not optimizing their branding headline and writing their profile like a resume. Terry also discusses the evolution of LinkedIn and upcoming trends on the platform. He concludes by sharing success stories of how effective personal branding on LinkedIn has helped his clients achieve their goals. In this conversation, Terry Sullivan shares valuable insights on building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn. 2024-02-2640 minThe Make More Marbles ShowThe Make More Marbles ShowAccelerate Your Business with This AI Tools - PODCAST with Brad Hart & Mike KoenigsAccelerate Your Business Using This AI Tools Welcome to another episode of Make More Marbles Podcast with Brad Hart with guest Mike Koenigs (Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker & Influencer). Mikes talks about his “free zone” meeting with a strategic coach Dan Sullivan. And how his main goal is to spend more time doing what I love and what he is great at. How getting older can be scary, specially when we start contemplating death, as friends and family also age. And how much more we learn to appreciate each day a lot more as we get olde...2024-02-191h 00While We\'re Waiting® - Hope After Child LossWhile We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss183 | While We're Waiting - A Year in Review with Brad SullivanMy husband and partner in ministry, Brad Sullivan, joins me on the podcast today to discuss some of the highlights of the While We're Waiting ministry in 2023, including a couple of testimonials from parents who attended one of our retreats this past year.PLEASE NOTE - This episode was recorded prior to Brad's accident on December 22, 2023.  We are so grateful to everyone who has been carrying us before the Great Physician in your prayers over the past several days, and we are hopeful that Brad will be returning to serve in WWW in his full capacity before too l...2023-12-2723 minSomething\'s Bruin PodcastSomething's Bruin PodcastSomething's Bruin Episode 69: The Glorious Week of Brad MarchandWhat's up and welcome back to the Something's Bruin Podcast! In this week's episode Nick and Mike discuss the Bruins righting the ship and getting back to their winning ways. They discuss the San Jose game, the eviscerating of Toronto and the electric Brad Marchand hat-trick. As always we dive into your voicemails and DMs. They also discussed a long-awaited jersey giveaway for you guys plus much more!2023-12-062h 02Basecamp with Nic & SophieBasecamp with Nic & Sophie#3. The Cancellation of Riley Jones and Brad SullivanBonjour/ciao hikers! The banshees are back on the mic and are joined by Wollongong's darlings, Riley Jones and Brad Sullivan. The boys explore unusual driving practices, how to create a perfect, utopian society, and calmly discuss what sort of sick freak sleeps in jeans. Sophie gets contrite and Nicola gets conspiratorial.Follow us on Instagram: @basecamppodFollow the boys on Instagram: @rileyjones96 and @brad4urhealthBuy Riley's t-shirts!Check out Brad's whole ass websiteKeep an eye out for Wollongong Comedy Festival 2024...2023-10-021h 02Way of Champions PodcastWay of Champions Podcast#340 Brad Stulberg, Bestselling Author, on How to Build Sustainable Excellence, Overcome Target Fixation, and Master Change in Sports and LifeBrad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. His brand new book is called Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing, Including You. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author with past WOC Podcast guest Steve magness of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among many other publications. He is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s graduate School of Public Health. In his coaching practice, he works with ex...2023-09-011h 05The Anxiety Project PodcastThe Anxiety Project Podcast239 | Dr. Sean Sullivan | Shifting Your MindsetToday, I talk with Dr. Sean Sullivan, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and CEO of OnePerfect, a mental health and wellness platform that delivers personalized mindset ’shifting’ experiences called Shifts. Dr. Sullivan will teach us how to shift into a better state of mind, anytime, with something he has developed to solve this Global Unhappiness Problem. Learn more about Dr. Sullivan at https://www.oneperfectshift.com/    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com2023-05-2446 minAmerican Grown PodcastAmerican Grown PodcastBrad Peterson - Executive Director at Power Packs Project - Ep. 015Episode 015: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Brad Peterson, Executive Director at Power Packs Project. Prior he worked in commercial Tv for 6 years before starting his journey of non-profit work. In this episode Brad talks about his college days at Penn State University and how he got thrust into journalism/commercial tv. He also talks about how he's dedicated more than 30 years of his life to non-profit work and the role he plays at Power Packs Project.#ad this episode is brought to you by Colortech Creative Solutions. Colortech Creative Solutions...2022-11-3037 minThe Evangelism PodcastThe Evangelism PodcastBrad Sullivan | Developing a Vision for Your ChurchPastor Brad Sullivan leads Surge Church in Mobile, Alabama. He is a third-generation preacher and he has a heart for reaching his community and the world. In today's episode you will learn about the power of having a vision.2022-06-2430 minSpillin\' the Tea in Studio DSpillin' the Tea in Studio DEpisode 13 - Brad SullivanThe guest this episode is Brad Sullivan, Superintendent of the South Pike County School District.2022-04-2542 minCapability AmplifierCapability Amplifier5 Best Crypto Investment Hacks for 2022Mike and his friend Brad Costanzo talk about their main crypto secrets. Brad Costanzo is an incredibly brilliant trader, marketer, serial entrepreneur, and host of the Bacon Wrapped Business podcast.Mike and Brad talk about their portfolios and go through many interesting aspects of the current crypto landscape, including:What to buyAltcoinsHow to safely store cryptocurrencyStakingCrypto & taxesAnd more…They even cover how the war between Russia and Ukraine and other global events (like Switzerland screwing its brand for life) are related to...2022-04-2058 minWay of Champions PodcastWay of Champions Podcast#263 Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations and Former Head Coach, on Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Body Language in CoachingBrad Stevens is the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. Prior to that he was head coach of the Celtics, leading them to seven straight playoff appearances and building one of the top teams in the league. He rose to fame as head coach of Butler University, where he led the team to two NCAA Final Fours and set records for most wins in the first three years of coaching, and won numerous coaching accolades along the way. He is widely hailed as being a transformational coach for his players, and our interview...2022-03-111h 00Dropping BombsDropping BombsJosh Zieglowsky and Mark Sullivan. This Money Can Change Your Business. Episode 447 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)Mark and Josh are co-founders of ERC Specialists, a specialty payroll company exclusively dedicated to understanding and maximizing the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for U.S. businesses affected negatively by COVID-19. In this episode, Brad, Mark, and Josh discuss the ins and outs of this money you can qualify for as a business owner that will change your business. There is no gimmick to it– listen in and see if you are the CEO/founder to qualify.   00:00 Intro 02:13 https://www.therealercspecialists.com to find out if you qualify. 0...2022-02-0732 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #16: Our Take on Fitness and ParentingThis was a requested topic, and we loved it! We talk about how we fit fitness into our lives as parents, and how we make health a focus for our family!2021-04-2731 minThis Evening TonightThis Evening TonightFood and Marriage Advice? TET Season 4 Episode 10Join River Sullivan, Scott, and Brad on their talks thisevening on: - The Coffee at: 2:33 - Food and well, more food at: 4:13 - River gets marriage advice at: 20:25 - This week’s trip into Duke Cannon Country at:46:20 - This episode’s farewell story at: 53:17 Get the App! https://www.amazon.com/This-Evening-Tonight/dp/B08Z7B3MW3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=this+evening+tonight&qid=1617293073&sr=8-1 Curious about the coffee? https://www.kroger.com/p/hemisfares-chiapas-whole-bean-coffee/0001111078945 Check out our Facebook for 10% off your order of Duke Cannon! https://www.facebook.com/tetpodcast/?view_public_for=1636233059975380 Chec...2021-04-2458 minFatherhood FoundationFatherhood FoundationStepping Into Manhood_Brad SullivanHelping men discover authentic manhood. Focusing on healthy and balanced masculinity emphasizing the areas of fathering, finances, marriage and life style. This week we are joined by special guest Brad Sullivan of Surge Church in Mobile, Alabama.Bradsullivanministries.org2021-04-2053 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #15: We Suddenly Really Love to ReadBasically we've been obsessed with reading, and one of our listeners suggested starting a monthly book club, so here is one of our current favourites, if you haven't listened to 'Green Lights' get on it now!2021-04-2030 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #13: 6 Ways to be Happier in 6 DaysHave you been feeling unhappy, and stuck in a rut? We can help you turn things around in only 6 days. We offer quick and easy tips that you can implement today! We follow all these tips, so we are so excited to share with everyone.2021-04-1332 minTFD Performance PodcastTFD Performance PodcastBuilding the Mentality of a UFC Fighter Part 2 with Brad RiddellUFC Lightweight Brad 'Quake' Riddell rejoins the podcast for part two of our chat. In this episode, we discuss Brad’s obsession with obtaining the extra one percent. We discuss his additional training in sports psychology, recovery, and breathwork, and we break down what it is that motivates him to do what he does. Looking for a scientifically formulated rehydration solution created by team TFD themselves? Trainade Hydration is now available and you can save 10% by adding Fuel10 at checkout https://trainade.com/product/trainade-hydration-mango/2021-04-0937 minTFD Performance PodcastTFD Performance PodcastBuilding the Mentality of a UFC Fighter Part 1 with Brad RiddellBrad 'Quake' Riddell is a Professional Mixed Martial Artists from Christchurch, New Zealand who is currently signed to the UFC. He trains at world-famous Citykickboxing alongside UFC Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya and UFC Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski.Brad is currently undefeated in the UFC and many are picking him as New Zealand's next UFC World Champion. In this episode, Brad and I discuss his fight against Gregor Gillespie being pulled due to COVID-19 protocols, his early career, how coaching impacted him as a fighter, his philosophy about recovery, and what motivates him as an athlete.2021-04-0842 minHappy Funny AmazingHappy Funny AmazingStories from Chris and Brad GoddardIdentical twins Chris and Brad Goddard tell competing versions of the same funny story, involving a twin switch-a-roo stunt that changed the trajectory of their lives.2021-04-0132 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #3: Manifesting your realityWe chat all about manifestations and affirmations and how it has changed our life over the last few months. We're super excited for you guys to hear this one!2021-03-3142 minSturdy For 30Sturdy For 30Gavin Sullivan of Mid Pro Academy Previews the AAU SeasonGavin Sullivan of the Mid Pro Academy joins Sturdy to talk about the upcoming AAU season, his talented 2023 group, college basketball, and some AAU memories.  2021-03-2940 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #12: Diet CultureAnother spicy episode for you guys! We are diving into the very controversial topic of DIET CULTURE. We hear from Taralyn and her experience with this, and some of Brad's take on things. Enjoy!2021-03-1949 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #11: Brad's Back StoryStrap in you guys, this one is good! We chat about Brad's past, and what has got him to where he is now. WARNING: there may be triggers in this episode, and we suggest not listening with young kids in the car.2021-03-161h 10Total Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #10: Sleep Routine with the SullivansAnother host episode! We chat all about Brad's weird night time shenanigans, from mouth taping to our fav bedtime supplements. Hope you enjoy!2021-03-0952 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #9: Setting the MoodWhat if you could change your life with only an hour a day? We've been on a crazy journey to improve our lives, and it's started with a simple shift in our mornings. This is a host episode, and we cover so many awesome tips that you can incorporate into your morning routine!2021-03-0450 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradPrison Fights in Bangkok with David LeducWe're BAACCKKKK! On this week's episode we sat down with the Lethwei Champion of the World, David Leduc. His story is wild and almost too crazy to be true! This is an awesome one, we hope you enjoy it!2021-03-021h 19The Ground UpThe Ground Up(BTIG) with James SullivanBrad Interviews James Sullivan from BTIG2020-12-3124 minThe Emerging Futures of EducationThe Emerging Futures of Education14 - Brad Twynham - Learning Without BordersIn Episode 14 Nick talks with Brad Twynham about:· A chance meeting with Larry Page· Creating better connections between home and school· How might we make lifelong learning really happen· Rehearsing the future· The Learning Without Borders Tapestry· Schools as Learning Villages· The importance of wisdom· Technology and the Montessori approachBio for Podcast:Brad Twynham is a Technology Entrepreneur and Innovator who over his first 20 years of business life hassuccessfully co-founded and exited three award winning enterprise technology startups. On exiting his laststa...2020-08-1830 minFather SnortFather SnortGrace, Love, and Compassion: the way of the Trinity in conflicted times (and joyous times) - AudioThe Rev. Brad Sullivan Emmanuel Episcopal Church June 7, 2020 Trinity Sunday, A Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 Some of you have heard before a story I told of a former youth, now a young woman, who told me that all I do is talk for a living. She was joking around, at least kind of joking, and during times like this past week, I kind of feel like that is all I do, is talk for a living. When I see people being killed; see the violence in our streets; see hundreds of years of racism, of overt and...2020-06-0810 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #7: Cino De Mayo meets Taco Tuesday down in 'MericaOn this episode, we talk to our dear friends Erin Nash and Aaron Johnstone. Erin lives in Halifax, and Aaron in San Diego, so we got an interesting perspective on the quarantine, dating, work life, and all things banana hammocks. This was a hilarious conversation, we hope you guys like it!2020-06-0400 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #6: Vaginas, Penises, and Kegels with Maria RadelichOn this episode we sit down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Maria Radelich. We talk about how Maria landed her specialty as a pelvic floor physio, to pregnancy and birth, a new business venture, and plenty of other pelvic floor health topics. This was an awesome chat, and we hope you enjoy it!2020-05-2000 minFatherhood On FireFatherhood On Fire"Keeping It Real: From Rapper To Sales Leader" With Brad TonBrad Ton has had what most would consider an atypical career path. And an atypical family. But he wouldn't want it any other way. Brad is the proud father of two children aged 6 and 6 weeks. And two amazing step children age 20 and 17. Being a red headed step child himself, Brad understands his role as a step father is unique. Before Brad became a father he was the rapper Brad Real. Brad started 8729 Records and dedicated 7 years of his life to being a professional rapper. He performed shows all over the Midwest and released 4...2020-05-0729 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #5: Thai Brothels and Southern Puppy Mills with Tiffany SullivanOn this episode we sit down with Brad's older sister Tiffany Sullivan. Tiffany is a volunteer with Animal Rescue Corps, and has travelled around the world saving thousands of animals. We chat about her dogs, her business, and we hear a few gut wrenching animal rescue stories. Enjoy!2020-05-0700 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #4: Hard Dicks and Toe HoldsIt's our first host episode! We sat down with each other and answered some questions that were sent in. We go over our home build, Brad's weight cutting, some jujitsu moves, some American politics, and obviously our kids. Enjoy! Follow us on IG: @totaltransparencypod Follow your hosts: @lifeoftaralyn_  @thecriminal_mma2020-04-2900 minThe Offseason PodcastThe Offseason Podcast#7: Brad Sullivan: MMA, maximum security prison in solitary, and mental toughness In this episode I sat down with Brad Sullivan, this guy has quite a story. We chat biohacking, supplements, and his family life. Brad chats about his MMA career and what it was like in solitarty confinement in a maximum security prison. We discuss where mental toughness comes from and how to overcome some tough life circumstances. Enjoy.  2020-04-201h 06Total Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #3: Ash Miller- Turkish Hair Transplants, X-Factor Dreams, and an unpopular about The Royal FamilyOn this episode Taralyn & Brad chat with Ash Miller. He is a UI/UX designer from across the pond. We discuss his luscious hair line, his entrepreneurial adventures and what it's like to grow up in England, compared to Canada. Enjoy! Follow us: @totaltransparencypod Follow your hosts: @lifeoftaralyn_ @thecriminal_mma Follow our guest: @01ash @whenashsings @nudespice2020-04-1500 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #2: Latter Day Poets Founder- Michael HardingOn this episode Taralyn and Brad sit down (virtually) with another one of Brad's childhood friends, Michael Harding. Michael is a family man that works in sales, with an entrepeneurial side gig. He also shares with us about his fundraising endeavours. Follow us on IG: @totaltransparencypod Follow your hosts: @lifeoftaralyn_ @thecriminal_mma Follow our guest: @latterdaypoets2020-04-1400 minTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradTotal Transparency with Taralyn and BradEpisode #1: Canadian Boxing Champion- Joey LavioletteOn this episode Taralyn and Brad sit down with Brad’s lifelong friend, professional boxer, Joey Laviolette. Joey is the reigning Canadian National Boxing Association super flyweight champion of Canada and was previously apart of Team Canada. They discuss Joey’s early days as a boxer, where his career is at now, family life, and his developing music career.  Follow us on Instagram: @totaltransparencypod Follow your hosts on Instagram: @lifeoftaralyn_ @thecriminal_mma Follow our guest on Instagram: @joey_lala Listen to Joey's music on YouTube: Joey Lala2020-04-0800 minFather SnortFather SnortDance With the Demons - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 14, Year C August 11, 2019 Emmanuel, Houston Luke 12:32-40 Dance With the Demons “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” We live with quite a lot of fear, don’t we? Fears of all kinds and varieties. Economic insecurity, health issues. Fear of loss. We have fears of violence, fears of natural disasters destroying what we have. We have fears of the other political party gaining power (whichever political party that is for each of us). We also have fears of not being good enough, worthy enough. Fears th...2019-08-1209 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)98point6 - Reimagining Medicine and its Workforce with Brad YounggrenOur guest today is Brad Younggren, the Chief Medical Officer of 98point6, a company who delivers on-demand, text-based primary care.  From the battlefield to innovative approaches in primary care, Brad brings decades of experience to this organization. What is truly different about this organization is how they choose everyone in their company.  Whether you are a software engineer or a physician the process is the same. Your functionality includes being a contributing member of the entire company.   Their unique practices include bringing all their physicians into the corporate headquarters on a regular basis.  This allows disc...2019-03-2028 minMere Mortals Unite PodcastMere Mortals Unite Podcast189 98point6 - Reimagining Medicine and its Workforce with Brad YounggrenOur guest today is Brad Younggren, the Chief Medical Officer of 98point6, a company who delivers on-demand, text-based primary care.  From the battlefield to innovative approaches in primary care, Brad brings decades of experience to this organization.What is truly different about this organization is how they choose everyone in their company.  Whether you are a software engineer or a physician the process is the same. Your functionality includes being a contributing member of the entire company.2019-03-2028 minPolitics Done Differently | Australian Political PodcastPolitics Done Differently | Australian Political PodcastEpisode 003 - Mayor Dr Brad PettittIn this episode, we talk to Dr Brad Pettitt, Mayor of the City of Fremantle, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - Community involvement with local government - Affordable housing - The issue with party politics - Economic, social and environmental sustainability - The threat of climate change - The development of one of WA’s most thriving communities - Local-state relationships - Engaging young people in politics - How politicians deal with abuse in the midst of controversy - The media’s role in polarising politics - How local governments can take the lead...2019-01-1653 minFather SnortFather SnortFlawed Dreams & Unexpected Love - AudioBrad Sullivan The Epiphany, Year C January 6, 2019 Emmanuel, Houston Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Flawed Dreams and Unexpected Love Happy Epiphany y’all. Christmas ended yesterday, and the joy of Christmas now continues on in the Epiphany, the revelation of Jesus, of the God-baby to the nations through the Magi, and if I’m being honest, I feel the joy of Christmas continued on into Epiphany, and at the same time, I’m having a hard time feeling the joy right now. Over the first five to six days of Christmas, I really got to feel the joy of Christmas and let ev...2019-01-0913 minFather SnortFather Snort"I Love You." "I Know." - AudioBrad Sullivan 3 Advent, Year C December 16, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Isaiah 40:1-11 Luke 1:26-38 “I Love You.” “I know.” There’s a scene in the movie, “The Empire Strikes Back” in which one of the heroes, Han Solo, is about to be taken away by the villainous, evil Empire, and just before he’s taken away, one of the other heroes, Princess Leia, says, “I love you.” Han replies, “I know.” They’d had this on again off again, flirtatious angry relationship, never fully admitting how they felt for each other. Then, as everything is going downhill fast, Princess Leia makes sure Han knows how she feels ab...2018-12-1709 minThe Physical Performance ShowThe Physical Performance Show140: Sonia Sullivan - 3x World Champion (500m, Cross Country), Olympic Silver Medallist 5000mIn episode 140 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with featured performer Sonia Sullivan - 3x World Champion (500m, Cross Country), Olympic Silver Medallist 5000m Sonia Sullivan has an impressive Bio.  Sonia won gold in the 5000m at the 1995 World Athletics Championships and the Silver Medal in the 5000m at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. In fact, Sonia’s World Record of 5:25 still stands from 1994. Sonia first came to running prominence when she finished fourth in the 3000m Final of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. From there, Sonia went on to win the Silver Medal in the...2018-12-121h 03Father SnortFather SnortPrisoners of Hope - AudioBrad Sullivan 1 Advent, Year C December 2, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-9 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Prisoners of Hope “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly.” Happy Advent everyone. Here at the beginning of the church year, we have Jesus talking about what almost sounds like a doomsday scenario. Be on guard, guys, because it’s gonna get bad, then it’s gonna get worse, then the Son of Man is going to come, and you’ll really have to watch out...2018-12-0311 minFather SnortFather Snort...Then Were We Like Those Who Dream... - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 28, Year B November 18, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Mark 13:1-8 …Then Were We Like Those Who Dream… “When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, then were we like those who dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy.” (Psalm 126:1-2) That’ Psalm 126 verses 1-2, and whether in those words or in other words, that idea is a recurring theme through the history of Israel. “When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, then were we like those who dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy.” God r...2018-11-2009 minFather SnortFather SnortOut of Anger, Hatred, and Killing, "Let There Be Light" - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 25, Year B October 28, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Mark 10:46-52 Isaiah 2:2-4 Out of Anger, Hatred, and Killing, “Let There Be Light” “In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep…Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:1-3) Bartimaeus, a man who was blind called to Jesus to have mercy on him, and when Jesus asked what he wanted, he said, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said, “Go; your faith has made you well,” and immediately Bartimaeus could see...2018-10-2909 minFather SnortFather Snort...And All the Water Was At Ease - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 21, Year B September 30, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29 Psalm 19:7-14 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50 …And All the Water Was At Ease Between the woods the afternoon Is fallen in a golden swoon. The sun looks down from quiet skies To where a quiet water lies; And silent trees stoop down to trees. And there I saw a white swan make Another white swan in the lake; And, breast to breast, both motionless, They waited for the wind's caress, And all the water was at ease. - The Mirror, A.A. Milne That poem is The Mirror by...2018-09-3008 minFather SnortFather SnortTo Sustain the Weary With a Word - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 19, Year B September 16, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 116:1-8 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 To Sustain the Weary With a Word Years ago, when I was youth minister and assistant priest, one of the youth in the church said to me, apropos of absolutely nothing, “You shouldn’t even be paid. All you do is talk for a living.” She said it with a smile…I think she was joking. We laughed. There is a lot of talking in my job, and one thing I pointed out was, “hey, I gotta eat.” Hopefully what I’m really doing through...2018-09-1812 minFather SnortFather SnortChoose Whom You Will Serve (Eat) - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 16, Year B August 26, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Choose Whom You Will Serve Eat “Choose whom you will serve,” Joshua said to the Israelites. Will you serve God, or will you serve some foreign false god or idol? Joshua had taken over leadership of Israel from Moses just before they entered the promised land after fleeing from Egypt and spending 40 years in the desert. In today’s passage, Israel had finished settling the promised land, the territory was all divided up, so, Joshua was leading the people in renewing their covenant with God...2018-08-2711 minAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Audio) with John BowenAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Audio) with John BowenBrad Martineau Morphs Teamwork Basics With Incredible Workplace Dynamics – Episode 208Brad Martineau, CEO and co-founder of SixthDivision.com, helps entrepreneurs transform their teams into super-employees, and re-energize their businesses with systems that truly produce results. Tap the advantage of automation to grow your business, attract more of the right clients and improve job performance and satisfaction. Join us today as Brad shares the insights that have transformed teetering businesses through cutting-edge automation solutions. Quote of the Day “You can’t implement strategies. You can only implement plans.” “Systems multiply people.” “Remember, you’re not the plumber.” - the simple wisdom of Brad Martineau Resources Sixth Division – The technology company whose slogan, We Make Au...2018-07-3122 minAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John BowenAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John BowenBrad Martineau Morphs Teamwork Basics With Incredible Workplace Dynamics – Episode 208<p><a href='http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/536ba3eee957e1fe6c4dbe0bfc901ac918c9d670/file.mp4'><img src='http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/f631c0f723e1f59b946d612edf57a075d2ded450.jpg?image_crop_resized=200x120' width='200' height='120' alt='Brad Martineau Morphs Teamwork Basics With Incredible Workplace Dynamics – Episode 208'/></a></p><p>Brad Martineau, CEO and co-founder of SixthDivision.com, helps entrepreneurs transform their teams into super-employees, and re-energize their businesses with systems that tr...2018-07-3022 minFather SnortFather SnortKneeling to Jesus, to Freedom, to the Man Who Wouldn't Be King - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 12, Year B July 29, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 Kneeling to Jesus, to Freedom, to the Man Who Wouldn’t Be King I was at a teacher’s party last week with Kristin, for the teachers at her school; spouses were invited, and we actually got to see each other, which was lovely. We were meeting at one of their houses, and the Astros game was on, so as we were talking, we’d catch glances of the game, and unfortunately, the Astros were losing to the Texas Rangers. So at one point, the host and I were w...2018-07-3013 minFather SnortFather SnortA Greater Belonging In Jesus - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 10, Year B July 15, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Mark 6:14-29 Title John the Baptist was killed because of a hastily-made promise given by a man who was overly aroused by his step daughter’s dancing. With little thought as to possible consequence, Herod spoke his promise to give her whatever she wanted. He was acting out of emotion, feeling more than thinking, and so in his lust and over excitement, he got a man killed. I’d like to say that as disciples of Jesus, we don’t fall into that trap anymore, the trap of speaking and acting out of our...2018-07-1513 minFather SnortFather SnortAt the Time of the Evening Breeze... - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 5, Year B June 10, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13 - 5:1 Mark 3:20-35 At the Time of the Evening Breeze… At the time of the evening breeze, God was walking through the Garden, and the man and the woman were afraid of God’s judgment, so they immediately started demonizing the other. Rather than just take responsibility for their own actions, they each blame someone else. Eve blames the serpent. Adam basically blames God. “You gave me the woman, and she gave me the fruit, so really, it’s kinda your fault.” We’re still pretty good at blaming the...2018-06-1211 minFather SnortFather SnortSabbath, Jesus: Gifts of Freedom from All That Enslaves Us - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 4, Year B June 3, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Psalm 81:1-10 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23 - 3:6 Sabbath, Jesus: Gifts of Freedom from All that Enslaves us Rules are made to be broken. That’s one of my favorite oft quoted sayings of supposed wisdom which is actually totally and completely bogus. Rules aren’t made to be broken. That’s just something people say when they don’t feel like following a rule, which happens pretty much of the time. Rules weren’t made to be broken. Then again, rules aren’t generally made to be followed either. Don’t get me wrong...2018-06-0412 minFather SnortFather SnortTrinityish Type Stuff: A.K.A. Restoring God's Shalm - AudioBrad Sullivan Trinity Sunday, Year B May 27, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 Trinityish Type Stuff: a.k.a. Restoring God's Shalom Without doubt and without fear, May you find some comfort here, May there be hope to help you cope When what you need Is nowhere near Make your mark unto these years, Shape your world with salt and tears, Carry on when your will has gone, Be it joy or sorrow Given time, given faith, Given courage to embrace Changes as they each take place, Be it joy or sorrow - Terri Hendrix, Joy or Sorrow ...2018-05-2912 minFather SnortFather SnortJesus Wants Us to be Joyful...not Fearful, Lonely, Right, or Isolated - AudioBrad Sullivan 6 Easter, Year B May 6, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston John 15:9-17 Jesus wants us to be joyful…not fearful, lonely, right, or isolated. Abide in my love, Jesus said, so that my joy may be in your and your joy may be complete. Jesus had all sorts of emotions, just like every other human. Anger, frustration, contempt. Think about how Jesus was with the scribes, the Pharisees, the money changers, his own disciples at times. Jesus was powerful in the extreme, and those emotions and ways of being, anger, frustration, contempt are powerful as well. They were a part of Jesus an...2018-05-0712 minAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Audio) with John BowenAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Audio) with John BowenReal Estate and Coaching Expert Brad Chandler is Summiting New Heights with Tremendous Insights – Episode 203Brad Chandler is continuously scaling his company and power playing the real estate industry with the right team--successfully. With huge strides and a positive attitude, Chandler's dream company has come into fruition. Since 2003 Brad's company has been involved in over 5,000 real estate transactions, buying and selling over 2,300 homes. Chandler's success enables him stand out in a field of never-ending possibility. His ability to reach out to experts in the field and outsource when needed has proven extremely helpful in achieving rock solid growth for Chandler and his company. Resources Express Home Buyers – Express HomeBuyers - We buy yo...2018-04-2422 minFather SnortFather SnortGive Grace Amidst Your Angst, and Be Healed - AudioBrad Sullivan 4 Easter, Year B April 22, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 Give Grace Amidst Angst, and Be Healed Life is hard. It’s also great, and we’re in the Easter season, so we’re not going too far down a dark path, but life is, in addition to being great, straight up, plain, old fashioned hard. We have hurts that happen to us from the moment we are born. Fears, feelings of abandonment, loss, and that’s for kids with great parents. People let us down. We let other people down. We lose trust and faith in those we love...2018-04-2412 minFather SnortFather SnortEven When the World Tells Us Not To - AudioBrad Sullivan Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston John 20:1-18 Even When the World Tells Us Not To Happy Easter y’all, as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, his victory over death, and the fullness of his great love for us. I love that God joined with us even in death, and then in Jesus’ resurrection, God has shown us the full measure of his grace towards us. We get to share in his eternal life and love, forgiveness and reconciliation. That’s the nuts and bolts of our faith, we get to share in God’s eternal life and love, forgiveness and reconc...2018-04-0311 minAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John BowenAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John BowenReal Estate and Coaching Expert Brad Chandler is Summiting New Heights with Tremendous Insights – Episode 203<p><a href='http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/b353b6c75aa23476b8c90747124960f403526c74/file.mp4'><img src='http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/01c61f458174905836cb2bdf9304d8c0dce1efb5.jpg?image_crop_resized=200x120' width='200' height='120' alt='Real Estate and Coaching Expert Brad Chandler is Summiting New Heights with Tremendous Insights – Episode 203'/></a></p><p>Brad Chandler is continuously scaling his company and power playing the real estate industry with the right team successfully.</p> <...2018-03-2722 minFather SnortFather SnortSleeper Awake (And Quit that Darn Snooze Button - AudioBrad Sullivan 5th Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston John 12:20-33 Sleeper Awake (and Quit that Darn Snooze Button) First of all, I’d like to thank my buddy Patrick Hall for his sermon last Sunday entitled, “Risking Exposure,” which helped draw out of me these words for today. You can look him up, Patrick Hall, and search for his sermon from last Sunday called, “Risking Exposure.” Now turning to today’s sermon, I’ve recently found that one of the worse inventions ever created is the snooze button. It’s a procrastinator’s dream. You get to put off the day and stay c...2018-03-2011 minFather SnortFather SnortWreck It Rabbi - AudioBrad Sullivan 3rd Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston John 2:13-22 Wreck It Rabbi One of my kids’ and my favorite movies is an animated movie called, “Wreck It Ralph.” Ralph is a video game character, a bad guy whose catch phrase is, “I’m gonna wreck it,” and in this movie, the video game characters are kind of alive and interact with each other when they are off stage, when no one is playing the game. Ralph’s game is a game called Fix It Felix in which Ralph is, again, the bad guy, except that he doesn’t want to be the b...2018-03-0512 minFather SnortFather SnortChoosing to Love...Without All the Time in the World - AudioBrad Sullivan Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Choosing to Love…Without All the Time in the World I was on Facebook this morning as I am every morning, about to start Morning Prayer, which I pray on Facebook so others can join in praying together, and as I was about to start, I noticed a friend’s updated status (a priest friend of mine). The status was a question and an answer. “So, do you have any plans for Valentine’s Day?” “I’m going to go to work and remind everyone of their inevitable death.” Happy Valentash Wednes...2018-02-2108 minFather SnortFather SnortGod Is In the Grind - AudioBrad Sullivan Last Sunday after the Epiphany February 11, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 God Is In the Grind Have you ever been outside walking around and then looked up and been startled, scared even, by a hideous, almost other worldly beast staring at you with hungry eyes, vicious teeth, and razor sharp claws, only to have your eyes refocus and realize you were in fact looking at a tree branch? The tree branch didn’t change, only how your eyes saw the tree branch changed. I wonder if that isn’t something like what happened to Peter and James and...2018-02-2110 minFather SnortFather SnortThe Families of the Earth Can Be Blessed Through You - AudioBrad Sullivan 2 Epiphany, Year B January 14, 2018 Emmanuel, Houston John 1:43-51 The Families of the Earth Can Be Blessed Through You “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” I love this question of Nathanael’s partly because it appeals to my snarky side, and also because the obvious answer is supposed to be “no.” Nazareth was a Podunk little sparrow fart town. The messiah was not supposed to come from there, and further, at least in Nathanael’s mind nothing good could come from such a crummy place. Nathanael would have rather written off Jesus and anyone from Nazareth. Let’s leave those pe...2018-01-1409 minFather SnortFather SnortThe Questioners, The Loners, The Kids With Behavior Problems... - AudioBrad Sullivan 2 Christmas, Year B December 31, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston John 1:1-18 The Questioners, the Loners, the Kids with Behavior Problems… Over the weekend, a priest friend of mine and I talking and joking together about challenges of church life, and she said, “Yeah, church would be great if it wasn’t for all the people.” It’s a common joke about the imperfections of the Church which is the ecclesia (or gathering) of Jesus’ friends. Jesus’ ecclesia of friends began as a rather rag tag group of also-rans, the island of misfit toys type folks who needed and wanted the love and belonging...2018-01-0208 minFather SnortFather SnortThat Someone Great is Jesus, and That Something Greater Is Love - AudioBrad Sullivan 3 Advent, Year B December 17, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 That Someone Greater Is Jesus, and that Something Greater is Love So, John the Baptist really upset the uber religiousy folks of his time, didn’t he? He was there, baptizing folks to testify to the Light of God, to lead people into repentance from the ways they were living that harmed themselves or others, and to prepare their hearts for the coming of God’s kingdom. That sounds like a good thing, something folks could pretty well get behind, but the priests, the Levi...2017-12-1913 minFather SnortFather SnortA Tale of Two Households - AudioBrad Sullivan 1 Advent, Year B December 3, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Mark 13:24-27 A Tale of Two Households When Jesus told his parable about the master of a household going away on a journey and leaving his servants in charge of the household while he was gone, telling them to keep awake and be ready for his return, Jesus was talking about how his disciples were to live once he was crucified, as they waited for him to come again at the end of time and restore all of creation. Rather than try to tease out each drop of meaning from each detail...2017-12-0311 minFather SnortFather SnortHere's to the Alsorans: Those Little-Known Saints in Our LIves - AudioBrad Sullivan All Saints Sunday, Year A November 5, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Matthew 5:1-12 Who are the saints? (Icon of St. Joseph - is this a saint? Picture of my dad - is this a saint?) Both are saints, even though only a few knew my dad. The saints are those who love God and love people. The saints are also those whom God loves and whom people love. In our Gospel reading, the beatitudes, is Jesus describing the saints? Yes…and…he’s not always describing people who have done particularly saint-worthy things. He’s also describing those whom he loves. Did the...2017-11-0609 minFather SnortFather SnortThe Most Powerful Force In the World - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 25, Year A October 29, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 The Most Powerful Force In the World Becca Stevens is an Episcopal priest and the founder and president of Thistle Farms which she stared 20 years ago with five women who needed healing, survivors of abuse, trafficking, and prostitution. She started with five women in a house called Magdalene, and there these five women found the healing power of love as they lived together, cared for each other, and loved their way back to wholeness. After four years, Becca and the women of Magdalene House realized they also needed...2017-11-0113 minFather SnortFather SnortWow, That Got Out of Hand Quickly - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 23, Year A October 15, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Isaiah 25:1-9 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Wow, That Got Out of Hand Quickly So this is everyone’s favorite parable. In a few sentences, Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast went from a king throwing a wedding feast for his son to the guests not wanting to come, killing the king’s servants, and the king utterly destroying their city and killing all of them. From “Hey guys, let’s have a party,” to total bloodbath in 4.3 seconds, the hearer of this story is left rather breathless, thinking, “Wow, that really got out of hand qu...2017-10-1612 minFather SnortFather SnortBut Jesus, That's Not Fair! - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 20, Year A September 24, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Jonah 3:10-4:11 Matthew 20:1-16 But Jesus, That’s Not Fair! “But Jesus, that’s not fair!” That pretty well sums up the response of the laborers at the end of Jesus’ parable of the laborers in the vineyard. They had agreed to work for the day for the usual daily wage. They negotiated those terms with the landowner. Then, when they found out that those who worked for only an hour also made the usual daily wage, they felt cheated. “That’s not fair!” Well, as a friend of mine was thinking of titling her s...2017-09-2610 minFather SnortFather SnortOur Pre-Harvey Lives are Dead and In The Tomb - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 16, Year A August 27, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Exodus 12:1-14 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 Our Pre-Harvey Lives Are Dead and In the Tomb Last Friday, I was volunteering over at FamilyPoint Resources, a little ways down Memorial from here. Family Point has after school programs for children in this area along with other services for children and families. With school not yet in session last week, FamilyPoint opened up to have some hang out time for the neighborhood kids, and I was there to help with that. I spent a little bit of time on the soccer field, but mostly...2017-09-1113 minAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Audio) with John BowenAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Audio) with John BowenMerchant Processor And Extreme Adventurist Brad Weimert Is Raising The Bar For 8-Figure CEO’s – Episode 188As a true entrepreneur, Brad Weimert's ventures look to combine business with pleasure. His ultimate need for the extreme outdoor experience has fueled the passion for his company adventure business. Brad is also supporting his dream with his merchant processing company, EasyPayDirect, currently serving 60,000 merchants worldwide. Check him out here! Brad Weimert is founder of two companies. One, an online merchant company, designed to make life easier for the online consumer. The second reflects his passion for extreme adventure experiences and their life-changing impact on clients. This alignment for Brad fulfills both his adventurist spirit and his desire for...2017-08-1522 minFather SnortFather SnortWalking On Water: The Martyr of Charlottesville - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 14, Year A August 13, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Matthew 14:22-33 Walking On Water: The Martyr of Charlottesville Jesus was the Word of God which spoke all of creation into existence. On some level, even subconsciously, I’d guess Jesus began to have some inkling of who he was. I wonder if in his encounter with his disciples on the boat, Jesus just forgot for a minute that humans can’t walk on water. He was tired; it had been a long day. He’d gone away to be by himself to pray for a while after learning that his cousin, John t...2017-08-1313 minFather SnortFather SnortA Woman Made Bread, and Jesus Said, "This Is My Body" - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 12, Year A July 30, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 A Woman Made Bread, and Jesus Said, “This Is My Body” Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to “yeast that a woman took and mixed in with tree measures of flower until all of it was leavened.” Bread. The kingdom of heaven is like bread, the yeast mixing with the flour, helping it all grow together, the hands of God working to knead the dough and bake it, transforming it from something gooey and inedible, to something delicious and life-giving. God gives life and forms people in the K...2017-07-3115 minAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John BowenAccelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John BowenMerchant Processor And Extreme Adventurist Brad Weimert Is Raising The Bar For 8-Figure CEO's – Episode 188<p><a href='http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/6a86ef087530a2a8c535c87f12a8651a8b0dd483/file.mp4'><img src='http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/cd3071f26745dd7f84cb1dede40853cca3dbe994.jpg?image_crop_resized=200x120' width='200' height='120' alt='Merchant Processor And Extreme Adventurist Brad Weimert Is Raising The Bar For 8-Figure CEO's – Episode 188'/></a></p><p>A true entrepreneur Brad Weimert, is combining business with pleasure. His ultimate need for the extreme outdoors has fed th...2017-07-2822 minFather SnortFather SnortWe Are One With Jesus, and Jesus Is With Us - AudioBrad Sullivan Proper 11, Year A July 23, 2017 Emmanuel, Houston Genesis 28:10-19a Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 We Are One With Jesus, and Jesus Is With Us I had a wonderful week last week at Camp Allen. Kristin and I, along with Machel Delange and Caroline San Martin were the camp directors for a session of summer camp for 3rd and 4th graders, and our theme was Star Wars based, “I am one with Jesus, and Jesus is with me,” that line taken and modified from a prayer that a character prayed in the most recent Star Wars movie, substituting “The Force”...2017-07-2313 min