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Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastS5EP88 Jessica and David with Paddlefish Adventures and Treehouse StudioSend us a text🎙️ Amaazen Outdoors Podcast — Episode 88 Guests: Jessica and David of Paddlefish Adventures & Treehouse StudiosIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jessica and David—co-founders of Paddlefish Adventures in St. Croix Falls, WI, and creative force behind Treehouse Studios in Osceola, WI.🎨 Jessica shares her passion for art and her mission to root Treehouse Studios deeply into the local community and the natural beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. From workshops and community events to her own artwork...2025-07-101h 20Battleground WisconsinBattleground WisconsinWealthy before public schools and healthcareAs the State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee takes up public education funding, education advocates call for the veto of any budget from the Legislature that does not adequately fund education. Will the Governor listen to his grassroots base, and fight for a budget that meets Wisconsin’s needs, or sign a partisan budget that shortchanges the people of Wisconsin? We encourage listeners to stop by our table at the Wisconsin Democratic Party convention this weekend and pick up a sticker supporting a veto. We invite our listeners to volunteer for a Day of Action Phone Bank next Tuesday, June 17th...2025-06-1250 minPrière - RCF BordeauxPrière - RCF BordeauxJn 19, 25-34 - Catherine PloquinChant final : Les 7 dernières paroles du christ en croix - Chanteurs : Edith Wiens, sopranoRaimundo Mettre, tenorThomas Pfeiffer, baritoneIvo Ingram, bassDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2025-06-0911 minAttendance BiasAttendance Bias"DWD>Carini" from 12/29/13 @ MSG w/ Rachael WesleySend us a textHi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today, we have a returning guest: published author Rachael Wesley, who–as of today–has released her memoir, “Second Set Chances,” published by Vine Leaves Press. The last time Rachael was on Attendance Bias, about three years ago, she was working on the sixth draft of what would become Second Set Chances. At the time, she didn’t have much to say about the memoir, as it was still very much a work in progress. Ins...2025-04-0859 minMike is ALWAYS RightMike is ALWAYS RightLocal Elections-St Croix Circuit Judge Candidate Brian SmestadCircuit court judicial candidate Brian Smestad joined me for a conversation about why he became a lawyer and more importantly, why he wants to become a judge to serve the citizens of St Croix Co. Brian has a good mix of old-school smarts combined with embracing new technologies to serve the community better. Take a listen and allow him to EARN your vote.https://www.smestadforjudge.com/Donate: Make checks payable to:Friends of Brian Smestad P.O. Box 292, Hudson WI 540162025-03-0945 minPrière - RCF BordeauxPrière - RCF BordeauxLc 9, 22-25 - Jean-Jacques DutenChant final : Prendre ma croix - KingDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2025-03-0608 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE88 - Ayden Froeschle Keepin' It FreshThis week the MOT crew gets on Ayden Froeschle, a young musky angler with some fresh takes in this episode! Ayden grew up in the Hudson area fishing the St. Croix and Western Wisconsin. His musky bug started in Canada and now has taken him to many different big fish waters in MN like Leech Lake. Ayden's tournament career, although short (so far), is highly impressive breaking out multiple wins in the last few years. Tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/New merch incoming!!!!!Lots of fresh things on the MOT agenda this week...2025-01-231h 41The Grill CoachThe Grill CoachBBQ at The World Food Championships (2024)This week Jay and Brian are interviewing BBQ Competitors at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis talking about our favorite subject - BBQ recipes, tips, and tricks! Interviews Include: Eric from Eduardo BBQ: Eric is part of  a competition BBQ team from Arizona and chats Wagyu Brisket, Iberico Pork Spare Ribs. and Monster Beef Ribs. Dan with Team Croix Valley BBQ: Fresh off a wild card turn in, team leader Dan talks Beef Tenderloin with Croix Valley Greenbeans.  Bar...2024-12-191h 05The Grill CoachThe Grill CoachSandwich and Dessert Competitors - WFC 2024We’re back with another installment of Jay and Brian at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis. We dive in with competitors from the Sandwich and Dessert categories! Interviews Include: Damon Holter - Is a sandwich competitor and WFC legend.  He describes being a multi-time champion and his expectations for this year. Shares some tricks to recipes for an award winning $10,000 sandwich. Owner of Croix Valley Foods - find them on instagram @croixvalley  Jennifer Norem  - Is the fi...2024-12-121h 12Reel Talk Fishing | With No LimitsReel Talk Fishing | With No LimitsDan Johnston From St. Croix Drops some KnowledgeI'm joined by Industry and sales guru Dan Johnston from St.Croix Rods in this episode. Dan is a hammer on the water and knows St.Croix products inside and out. Dock Shooting Video: https://youtu.be/7YqFQt4NJaM?si=7egjzHjI_9Xmewy62024-11-111h 00Allusions:  LGBTQ WritingAllusions: LGBTQ WritingSt. Sukie de la Croix - Twilight Manors in Palm Springs: The Great New Orleans Powder Puff CaperBrian & Stéphane are Back, Spreading Mischief, Mayhem, and Loads of Laughs!Buckle up for a wild ride in the fifth installment of the Twilight Manors series! Brian and Stéphane embark on an unforgettable journey to New Orleans via Amtrak—Stéphane to dazzle at a Powder Puff Convention, and Brian to soak up the city’s vibrant chaos. But their adventure takes a jaw-dropping turn when the train is hijacked by the outrageous Barbie Liberation Front!As the pair are plunged into the heart of Texas, they encounter a bizarre cast of characters: a jubil...2024-10-0523 minHouse of Mystery Radio on NBCHouse of Mystery Radio on NBCSt. Sukie de la Croix - Twilight Manors in Palm Springs: The Great New Orleans Powder Puff CaperBrian & Stéphane are Back, Spreading Mischief, Mayhem, and Loads of Laughs!Buckle up for a wild ride in the fifth installment of the Twilight Manors series! Brian and Stéphane embark on an unforgettable journey to New Orleans via Amtrak—Stéphane to dazzle at a Powder Puff Convention, and Brian to soak up the city’s vibrant chaos. But their adventure takes a jaw-dropping turn when the train is hijacked by the outrageous Barbie Liberation Front!As the pair are plunged into the heart of Texas, they encounter a bizarre cast of characters: a jubil...2024-10-0523 minPrière - RCF BordeauxPrière - RCF BordeauxLc 9, 46-50 - Pierre LacosteChant final : Regardez l’humilité de Dieu - Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de BoisDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-09-3006 minPrière - RCF BordeauxPrière - RCF BordeauxJn 19, 23-37 - Henri Duc MaugéChant final : O Croix - LAW DE LAURISTON EtienneDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-03-2912 minFinding Demo Surf FishingFinding Demo Surf FishingCabo Surf Caster WesWes, CaboSurfCaster came on the podcast and blew my mind with the fishing down in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  I've visited there a couple times while on cruises but never thought to jump onto a surf fishing charter (Shocking, I know) and am seriously regretting it.  Wes takes us through the seasons of fishing there, how he fishes the area, what's around to be caught, his charter business, and SO much more.  I thought to make this two episodes, but it was so good I just had to leave perfection where it was.  When you're going to Cabo for vaca...2023-10-061h 39Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap46 - Wizard of Oz Christianity, Part 4 - No CourageLast episode of this series. We discuss not merely having courage to stand up for Christian values in society, but also having courage to stand up when your "tribe" (political party, etc.), does, sends, or supports something unbiblical - even if you agree with the rest of what they do.2023-09-1841 minPrière - RCF BordeauxPrière - RCF BordeauxMt 16, 21-27 - Antoine TingbaChant final : La croix seule me suffit - HILLSONGDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2023-09-0311 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap45 - Wizard of Oz Christianity, Part 3 - No HeartPart 3 of this series. In this episode we begin by looking at how evangelical Christians can be viewed as not caring about poverty issues because we're more concerned about things like eradicating abortion. But the fact is that we should be concerned about BOTH, and we can be - without giving up convictions about either. Here are some ways to display that concern.2023-08-2250 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap44 - Wizard of Oz Christianity, Part 2 - No Brain THANKS for your patience as we've had a sporadic publishing schedule of late, due to an unforeseen medical emergency. Lord willing, we'll be back to our regular schedule very soon! Part 2 of this series, this time talking about the need for Christians to be people who use the brain God gave them - and not be duped by others who want to manipulate and use them, especially in the political realm.2023-08-1551 minThe Destination Angler PodcastThe Destination Angler PodcastChosen by Muskies on the St Croix River with Brian Maze Our Destination is the St Croix River with Brian Maze, Amaazen Outdoors, Prescott, Wisconsin.  Come along with us as Brian chases Muskies on the fly.  The St Croix is one of the original 8 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic River act.  With little or no development, the upper section offers a wild, remote, and unpressured experience for anglers.  Brian covers the St Croix from end to end and takes us into the mind of the musky, plus bird dogs and grouse hunting, top fly patterns and leader set-ups, and keeping Musky fly fishing simple.  Stick around to the...2023-08-101h 28Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap43 - Wizard of Oz Christianity, Part 1 - No HomeDuring some sermon research a while back, Brian came across a message from another pastor that referenced "Wizard of Oz Christianity," which talked about various aspects of the Christian life impacting society around us. Josh and Brian take that theme and run with it a bit, hoping to challenge the Church of Jesus to be intentional about having a church home, using the brains God gave us, having a heart for the people around us, and taking courage to speak up and act in ways that honor Christ and bring positive impact.2023-07-1847 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap42 - DEscriptive vs PREscriptive ScriptureWhen Scripture tells of something that happened or that someone did, does that mean WE are supposed to do that or have that happen to US? Not necessarily. In this episode we take a look at four examples of Scripture that people have claimed to be applicable to us, and why that is not handling Scripture correctly. 2023-07-0426 minPrière - RCF BordeauxPrière - RCF BordeauxMt 10, 37-42 - G. GallayChant final : Prendre ma croix - KingDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2023-07-0209 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap41 - A More Biblical Way to View Your EnemiesJesus commands us to love our enemies. But later Jesus goes even further in a discussion with a person trying to justify himself in his treatment of others. In this episode, Brian describes what God has been talking to him about when it comes to interacting with people, specifically in the LGBTQ+ community. Hint: they AREN'T enemies!!2023-06-2726 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap40 - How Should We Respond to Pushback?If you let your opinions, thoughts, and beliefs be known, chances are you will receive some pushback from someone who disagrees (unless you only express yourself in the bubble of like-minded people). Sometimes that pushback can be encouraging - when it is done graciously, with the intent of educating you on some point you've missed or hadn't considered. Other times it can be mean-spirited and ugly, just meant to berate. Sometimes it's a mixture of both... Anyhoo...how do we respond in ways that show grace and Christlikeness? That's...2023-06-2050 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap39 - Should We Care What Others Think of Us?There is a line of thinking that says Christians shouldn't care what others think of us - particularly in terms of our positions on social/political issues. That we should just stick to the truth, because Christians have always been "hated" for what they believe. However, Scripture very clearly says that a good reputation among those who don't follow Jesus is a must. So how do we balance the two? Do we have to give up convictions for the sake of getting along? Our belief is no - but that our reputations in the community...2023-06-0653 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap38 - Making a Difference By Working on Shared Concerns"Every city has hungry people." That's a quote (or at least a close paraphrase) of a comment Brian heard during a morning radio broadcast to promote a joint effort between a local Catholic order of nuns, and other religious groups in town to gather food for local food banks. The point was that even with major theological differences, people of different faith backgrounds can come together to meet the immediate need of feeding hungry people. This is also possible in the political spectrum. Brian references (although certainly imperfectly - Sorry to Senators Thune and Johnson...) how two...2023-05-3019 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap37 - Does Disagreement Equal Hate?The flip-side of what we discussed the past two weeks. While we believe that we don't have to agree with someone's lifestyle, opinions, etc., in order to love them, we also believe that disagreement does not equal hate (or fear) toward that person or persons. There is no question that there are Christians who are hateful toward certain people groups and population. That is not the model of Jesus. But how do we show people that the loud minorities of Christians do not represent all, or even most, Christians?2023-05-2320 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap36 - Does Love Always Mean Agreement? (Pt. 2)Part 2 of our discussion on why it's possible to love someone even if you disagree on very important issues, including the lifestyle of someone close to you.2023-05-1628 minOutWithDanOutWithDanEP 45 - St Sukie de la Croix - THE PECULIAR CASE OF THE FOLLIES DANCERTwilight Manors in Palm Springs is a Campy, Fun, Irreverent mystery set in Palm Springs and the surrounding area. The leaders in this romp are Brian and Stephane. I giggled, snorted and laughed very loudly at this delicious slice of heaven. St Sukie de la Croix stops by and chats with me about all things Gay and Fabulous. The author and I get each other.2023-05-0921 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap35 - Does Love Always Mean Agreement? (Pt.1)There is an idea that to truly love someone you must agree with their viewpoint, lifestyle, politics, etc. We examine how that is not necessarily the case in this two-part discussion.2023-05-0937 minFinding Demo Surf FishingFinding Demo Surf FishingWalking The Beach With Colin RalphColin comes on the show and brings some serious energy to his episode!  An all encompassing angler that has tried to help anyone that asks, he shares how he fishes the surf, in his kayak, and on the pier.  A highlight during this episode is Colin's style of fishing at the beach.  He rarely sits still!  That's right, he is constantly on the move to find the fish, and with that, he has shown extreme success!  The knowledge he shares in this episode will help anglers in just about any area to add some methods to their toolbox.  Great work C...2023-03-311h 37Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap34 - Giving and GenerosityChristians should be the most generous people in the world. We have the examples of Jesus and the early church, as well as the teachings of the apostles to affirm that. We discuss some tangible ways to be generous, as well as look at Brian's story about how starting to tithe began the turnaround from a life of financial despair to a life of financial peace.2023-03-2846 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap33 - How Do We Handle Scandal in the Church? (Pt 2)We continue our discussion about what happens when a leader falls or is accused of something that causes scandal in the Church. We look at 9 ways a person can help bring healing in the midst of the hurt. Note: this is not a prescription for how church leadership should handle things; this is about how individuals can process and promote healing.2023-03-2140 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap32 - How Do We Handle Scandal in the Church (Pt 1)It's a fact in Church history that many leaders have fallen - they've succumbed to sexual temptations, temptations of power and celebrity, and even abuse in these areas. This is hurtful to the victims of those who have sinned, but also to their loved ones, their ministries, and of course, the cause of Christ overall. In this episode, we begin a discussion about how do we react/respond when a respected leader falls or is accused of something. Link to "Let the Trumpet Sound," (biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.): https://www.amazon.com/Let-Trumpet-Sound-Martin-Luther/dp/B08...2023-03-1425 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap31 - Stopping Gossip In Its TracksIt's easy to pass on "information" we think is true - or want to be true, because it supports our view of a person or issue. But Christians have an obligation to be bearers of TRUTH - not rumor of gossip. Gossip is a sin and has no place in the life of a follower of Jesus. Listen as we discuss this very important topic, see what Scripture has to say, and look at the timeless wisdom of Chuck Swindoll as he address gossip.2023-02-2829 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap30 - Becoming "Attractive" for the GospelThe overall image of the Church in American is not very positive. Yet the early church described in Acts 2 had a very positive reputation. Why was that? Is there anything we can pull from that context into our own?2023-02-2141 minAmaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastS3EP62 Kansas Wrap Up and BS Session And A Little Falconry with Jake ThomasSend us a textWARNING - THIS IS NOT A FAMILY FRIENDLY EPISODE. WARNING TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE THIN SKIN AND/OR GET THEIR FEELING HURT OFTEN.... THIS IS NOT A PODCAST FOR YOU! Brian makes a pit stop on his way to Arizona. This show comes from a kitchen table in an undisclosed location in central Kansas. The conversation includes past guest Todd Freeman and Tyler Wolcott. The rabbit holes are deep! The bull shit is deep enough for a set of chest waders. Hold on for an entertain time...2023-02-162h 42Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastKansas Wrap Up and BS Session And A Little Falconry with Jake ThomasWARNING - THIS IS NOT A FAMILY FRIENDLY EPISODE. WARNING TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE THIN SKIN AND/OR GET THEIR FEELING HURT OFTEN.... THIS IS NOT A PODCAST FOR YOU! Brian makes a pit stop on his way to Arizona. This show comes from a kitchen table in an undisclosed location in central Kansas. The conversation includes past guest Todd Freeman and Tyler Wolcott. The rabbit holes are deep! The bull shit is deep enough for a set of chest waders. Hold on for an entertain time trying to get to talking about...2023-02-162h 42Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap29 - The Value of Being WinsomeOn a previous episode we discussed the idea that angry Christians can actually be a hindrance - to the message they're trying to convey, and even more importantly, to the good news of Jesus. But you can have strong convictions and still communicate them in ways that gain a hearing rather than push people away. We look at some of the words of Paul in looking at this very important issue.2023-02-1433 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap28 - Rights vs. Responsibilities (Part 2)We continue our discussion about this issue, focusing on the examples of Paul and Jesus - both of whom were very aware of their rights, both civil and religious, but were also very aware of how the exercising of those rights affected others.2023-02-0643 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap27 - Rights vs. Responsibilities (Pt. 1)Christians have rights enshrined in our official documents - particularly the Bill of Rights within our Constitution. But our rights are limited by our responsibilities toward other. Listen as we discuss that premise; and feel free to give us your feedback on this very important issue.2023-01-3142 minFinding Demo Surf FishingFinding Demo Surf FishingFinding Bait & Fish With Michael "Red Beard" BryantMike "Redbeard" Bryant comes on the show and talks about how he started fishing, running a YouTube channel, and many tips to help you get things started surf fishing.  Though you'll catch him slaying Blackfin Tuna just off the beach here in Navarre, Fl; he is also finding ways to focus more on continued success from the surf.  A particular part of the episode is how he finds his fresh bait before going out.  A simple technique that has been around on YouTube but not utilized heavily by most anglers.  Though he was gone from the area for 5-years, he h...2023-01-271h 09Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap26 - When Is It Appropriate to Flip Tables Like Jesus?If you've been around Facebook for very long, you've probably seen the meme of Jesus flipping tables with the caption saying that when considering what Jesus would do, making a whip and flipping tables is in the realm of possibilities. But is that a proper view of that passage when it comes to our interactions with people we disagree with? We look at that question in this episode. Listen in and let us know what you think. Links to articles referenced in the episode:  https://stewardologypodcast.com/049-jesus-flips-the-tables/ https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/jesus-flipping-tables-isnt-excuse-your-online-rants/2023-01-2430 minSay Yes and Become with Leonard LeeSay Yes and Become with Leonard Lee37: Say Yes w/ Brian La CroixBrian La Croix brings such an authentic and real way of expressing Jesus to Say Yes and Become today.  His ministry Discipleship DNA is all about equipping people to represent Jesus well everywhere they go.   Check out his website  and listen to his podcast Living Beyond Your Memes Check out our sponsor: Papa's Roast Coffee2023-01-231h 06Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap25 - Mountains Vs. MolehillsHow do you determine WHEN to respond to something you see, hear, or read? Do you feel like you need to respond every time you see something you disagree with? Are there some things you just scroll past because it's not worth the energy to respond? These are some of the questions we discuss on this episode. Listen in and let us know what your response would be to all of this. We'd love to hear from you! Also, if you could do us a HUGE favor? Please rate and review this show on wherever...2023-01-1755 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap24 - New Year, New SlateIt's easy to look back on the past year(s) and do the whole "shoulda, coulda, woulda" thing. And while it's important to learn the lessons from the past, we can't be prisoners of regret. God has a great promise from Lamentations 3 that we discuss. We hope you are encouraged by what God has to say from this passage.2023-01-1045 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap23 - A New Mindset for a New YearIt's the end of 2022, and the new year is staring us squarely in the face. It's a time when people make goals for weight, work, finances, projects, and even spiritual things reading and studying the Scriptures, etc. In this episode, we describe a more general goal of living out the Great Commandments, as well as Jesus' command to love each other as He loved us.2022-12-281h 03Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap22 - Last Christmas ThoughtsJust some last random thoughts about how to bring the Christmas holiday a little closer to its intended purpose. Let us know what you think - anything you would add or subtract (or multiply/divide? :))?2022-12-2038 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap21 - Closing the Credibility Gap at ChristmasIt can be very tough to be kind and gracious when someone has just grabbed the last plasma screen TV at the electronics store or the last ugly sweater at Walmart, or when the cashier is having trouble with the register while you're in a hurry to be somewhere else (because they have special edition Grinch costume in your size...). But nonetheless, we need to be people who shine the light of Jesus to those around us - even on Black Friday. So we kinda continue the discussion around Romans 12:2 to "do not conform to the pattern...2022-12-1327 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap20 - Suggestions for the Christmas SeasonIt's the Christmas Season! Woot! Woot! It's very easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday and forget that we are still commanded by Jesus to love others. In this episode, Brian offers up a variety of suggestions that will help us reflect the love of Jesus to those we interact with over the season, so we can NOT "conform to the pattern of this world" (Romans 12:2).2022-12-0641 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap19 - Interview with Keith Simon of "Truth Over Tribe." (Pt. 2)In this second part of our interview with Keith Simon (co-lead pastor of The Crossing, Columbia, MO), we continue to discuss tribalism, and specifically the book, "Truth Over Tribe," co-authored by Patrick Miller. We are thrilled that Keith gave us the time to be with us. Please take the time to go to www.ChooseTruthOverTribe.com to learn more and to order the book. You can also order it from Amazon (if you're a Kindle guy like Brian...), Barnes and Noble, Christianbook.com, and others. Please let us know what you think of the interview!2022-11-2945 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap18 - Interview with Keith Simon of "Truth Over Tribe." (Pt. 1)On a first for "Living Beyond Your Memes," we have a guest: Keith Simon, pastor of The Crossing in Columbia, MO. Keith is the co-host of "Truth Over Tribe," one of Brian's favorite podcasts. He is also the co-author of, "Truth Over Tribe: Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey or the Elephant." In this interview, we talk about how to love people outside of our bubbles - whether they are political, social, or religious. Link to Truth Over Tribe: www.choosetruthovertribe.com2022-11-2241 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap17 - Angry Christians Don't Help the CauseJames says that we're supposed to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. However, many Christians are quick to reverse these - being slow to listen, quick to speak, and quick to become angry, and then to speak out of our anger. This episode looks at some very specific ways to put this passage from James into practice in our interactions.2022-11-1530 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap16 - Jesus is Still Lord on ThursdayIt's easy to call Jesus "Lord" as we worship on Sundays. But what about as the week progresses? What about as we go about the work week? And deal with our teenagers? And in-laws? And as we drive to and from work? Jesus wants to be the Boss of your life 24/7/365 (and 365 on leap years!). Let's look at some questions we can ask ourselves throughout the week to see if we are living for Jesus beyond the Sunday service.2022-11-0836 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap15 - They Will Know We Are Christians By Our...Jesus said that all people will know people by our _____________. We generally know what goes in the blank, right? But often in today's world, Christians (especially evangelical Christians) are known more by our politics, rhetoric, and culture war involvement. Join us as we take a look at what Jesus really says and ask some hard questions about how that should look in the real world we inhabit.2022-10-2545 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap14 - Living Out the Fruit of the Spirit (and Not Just Talking About It...)It's easy to talk about being loving, kind, patient, etc., but it's another thing to see them exhibited in the midst of conversations with people who disagree with you about something, or who live differently than you. In this episode we look at 4 facts about the fruit of the Spirit and why it's so important that these attributes are daily present in our lives.2022-10-1842 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap13 - Displaying the Attitude of ChristOne of the hardest parts of following Jesus, and maybe especially for Americans, is the notion of putting another person's needs above our own. We're told by our culture to make sure we prioritize ourselves above others. And yet Scripture - and Jesus, Himself - had a very different notion. In this episode we look at the attitude of Jesus as Paul describes it in Philippians 2. On a related note: we would LOVE your feedback on these episodes. Are we hitting the mark? Off a bit? Off a lot? Where can we improve? What do you like...2022-10-1143 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap12 - Applying the Beatitudes to Our InteractionsContinuing our look at the four foundational "walls" of the podcast, we take a look at Jesus' words from the Beatitudes, looking specifically at 4 of them to discover how we can be a blessing to others as we seek to be part of the "blessed are..." crowd of Christ followers.2022-10-0336 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap11 - How the Golden Rule Applies to Our InteractionsIt would seem pretty obvious that we'd want others to treat us as we'd be treated. But that seems to fly out the window when we're disagreeing with someone, especially in heated debate on sensitive topics. How can we practically use Jesus' words to help us be more Christlike in these situations? It may not be as easy as it seems, but it needs to be done intentionally with the goal of reflecting Jesus so this person might want HIM above all else.2022-09-271h 03Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastHarvest Information Program with Retired USFW Chief Brad BortnerAudio Quailty Warning - Zencastr FAILED and Brad had to call into the studio. Our phone call was poorer audio than Brian expects. He apologizes for this show not meeting normal standards from guest audio quality perspective. However, the conversation is too good to not to air. Data collection - we are all aware of it. Most of us probably acknowledge our privacy is invaded daily but give in to the modern world without much caution. Brian is guilty as charged. He definitely has a love hate relationship with technology and its dark side.2022-09-201h 51Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastS3EP57 Brad Bortner - Is the USFW collecting your data?Send us a textAudio Quailty Warning - Zencastr FAILED and Brad had to call into the studio. Our phone call was poorer audio than Brian expects. He apologizes for this show not meeting normal standards from guest audio quality perspective. However, the conversation is too good to not to air. Data collection - we are all aware of it. Most of us probably acknowledge our privacy is invaded daily but give in to the modern world without much caution. Brian is guilty as charged. He definitely has a love hate relationship...2022-09-201h 51Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap10 - Loving Your Neighbor as YourselfJust like it's easy to say you love God, it's easy to say you love your neighbor - until you are challenged with HOW you're doing it,  and just WHO is your neighbor. The Scriptures talk about tangible ways to love your neighbor. In particular, Jesus uses a parable to describe what it looks like using a shocking illustration.2022-09-2055 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap09 - Hulking Out for God: Loving Him With All Your StrengthLoving God with all your strength means doing what we can do in our jobs, businesses, and in the opportunities we find to do good to others. Check out some very practical teaching and discussion on how we can make this an integral part of our daily living.2022-09-1552 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap08 - Loving God with All Your MindGod calls Christians to be discerning, and not to believe everything that comes down the pike of social media (or media in general), or even from the mouths of friends and family. Loving God with all our minds means using the intellect God has given us - and expects us to use. In this episode we look at some practical ways to make that happen.2022-09-0656 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap07 - Loving God with All Your Heart and SoulFirst look at the Greatest Commandment. We're discussing ways this should actually be displayed in the lives of those who claim to follow Jesus and love God. It's more than just a theological concept - it needs to be shown tangibly to the people around us.2022-08-3146 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap06 - The Biblical Foundation for Our InteractionsIntroduction to a series we're beginning on why it is so important that we interact and communicate in ways that tangibly demonstrate a love for God and people. This episode touches on the "4 Walls" of the foundation we're building on not just regarding the next four weeks of the podcast, but for everything we're trying to accomplish through this podcast. Over the next weeks we'll look at each of these "walls" separately.2022-08-2335 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap05 - Roe v. Wade (Part 2)Part 2 of our discussion regarding the implications for how Christians should interact with people affected by the SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. We talk about how Christians need to get involved in ways they may not have anticipated - and may not be comfortable doing. The love of Christ compels us to love those who would contemplate abortion no matter the reason.2022-08-1645 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap04 - Roe v. Wade (Part 1)This episode was recorded the week following the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The conversation here is much less formal as Brian and Josh discuss some of the implications as they relate to how pro-lifers - and especially Christian pro-lifers should now interact and intersect with those who disagree with the decision and now feel angry and even scared.2022-08-0941 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap03 - Scripture is the Filter and GuideIt's easy to let Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram determine what is true for us, and to guide how we react/respond to what we see on those platforms. But Scripture gives us much greater guidance. In this episode we discuss a few ways Scripture helps us be more Christlike in our interactions.2022-08-0258 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap02 - Becoming Someone Others Listen ToWhat can we do to get others to take us seriously, particularly in areas of great disagreement? We cover 3 ways to gain credibility in the face of negative stereotypes that Christians can't think for themselves or communicate their views in a cognizant manner.2022-07-2632 minLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap01 - What Are We Hoping To AccomplishIntroductory episode to explain why we're adding another voice to the world of podcasts aimed at evangelical Christians. In this episode we discuss 7 words that should describe how Christians interact with people and in social media to help us more accurately reflect Jesus - especially to those who disagree on important topics.2022-07-261h 10Living Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility GapLiving Beyond Your Memes: Closing the Credibility Gap (Trailer)2022-07-2300 minAmaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastDrew from roughfish.com discusses Minnesota's No Junk Fish BillBrian has an in studio guest for a great conversation regarding some of the under appreciated fish that get little attention. Drew has been angling for Redhorse, gar, bowfin, and other species the state of Minnesota regulates as "rough fish." Drew and his brother started www.roughfish.com in 2000 to promote and change public opinion on these fish. With some public opinion changing, Minnesota is also proposing with a new bill (No Junk Fish Bill) to list and regulate these species separately. The debate around game and non-game species has been going on for a long time...2022-07-142h 32Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastS2EP54 Minnesota's No Junk Fish Bill with Drew from Roughfish.comSend us a textBrian has an in studio guest for a great conversation regarding some of the under appreciated fish that get little attention. Drew has been angling for Redhorse, gar, bowfin, and other species the state of Minnesota regulates as "rough fish." Drew and his brother started www.roughfish.com in 2000 to promote and change public opinion on these fish. With some public opinion changing, Minnesota is also proposing with a new bill (No Junk Fish Bill) to list and regulate these species separately. The debate around game and non-game species has been...2022-07-142h 32Finding Demo Surf FishingFinding Demo Surf FishingLIVE Podcast Recording With Deerfield Fabrication & Surf Hippie FishingBrian Sorrell (Deefield Fabrication) and Nick Bergman (Surf Hippie) came on the show during a live event and talked to us about fishing in North Carolina and their surf carts & surf fishing fabrications.  This episode was littered with good information about how they fish the surf and compared it to their recent fishing here in the Panhandle of Florida during the 2022 Pompano Showdown hosted by Lost Key Outdoors and Blane "Perdido Blane".  While we were live, they explained so much about their creations and the thought process behind them.  With new equipment coming out for purchase, they held nothing bac...2022-07-011h 36River RadioRiver RadioFebruary 12, 2022 – Public affairs roundtable with Lori Sturdevant, Fred de Sam Lazaro and Brian Gruis; The Minnesota-based history of Reader's DigestJim Maher conducts a roundtable on current headline issues with Lori Sturdevant, political columnist for the Star Tribune, Fred de Sam Lazaro of PBS Newshour and River Radio's national political editor Brian Gruis (5:00); and Gayle Knutson talks about the 100-year history of Reader's Digest and its Minnesota connection with Richard Junger, professor of communications at Western Michigan University (38:00). Also included is an update on local news (32:00).This Week’s GuestsLori Sturdevant, Star Tribunehttps://www.startribune.com/lori-sturdevant/6370482/Fred de Sam Lazaro, PBS Newshourhttps://ww...2022-02-1256 minAmaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastS2E38 Wild River Outfitters - Beth AndersonSend us a textBrian heads up to Grantsburg, WI to chat with Beth Anderson.  Beth owns and operates the best outfitter business on the St Croix river!   Wild River Outfitters excels in full-service river experiences.  Canoe, kayak, or shuttle services for day trips or multi-day trips.  Beth shuttles Brian and his customers during the fishing season.  They cover some of the local areas.  Beth highlights some of the destinations within the national scenic riverway.  They chat a little about fishing and some of the specifics for people interested in spending some time on the river this upcomin...2022-01-301h 55Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastS2E38 Wild River Outfitters - Beth AndersonBrian heads up to Grantsburg, WI to chat with Beth Anderson.  Beth owns and operates the best outfitter business on the St Croix river!   Wild River Outfitters excels in full-service river experiences.  Canoe, kayak, or shuttle services for day trips or multi-day trips.  Beth shuttles Brian and his customers during the fishing season.  They cover some of the local areas.  Beth highlights some of the destinations within the national scenic riverway.  They chat a little about fishing and some of the specifics for people interested in spending some time on the river this upcoming season.  If you are inte...2022-01-301h 55Tu viens te coucher?Tu viens te coucher?Episode 041 - Début de semestre, Cuphead et Croix-RougeJe commence mon semestre sur les chapeaux de roues, je cours-et-tire avec mon café et je tire sur l'ambulance Tu viens te coucher? est un podcast écrit, enregistré et réalisé par Brian Ravenet Suivez-moi sur Instagram et sur TikTok 2022-01-2314 minThe Canadian WargamerThe Canadian WargamerThe Canadian Wargamer Podcast Episode 8 With Guest Brad St. Croix of On This Day in Canadian Military HistoryIn this Edition of CWP, James and I catch up after a month off the air by recounting our adventure at Lard, Eh?, the first Canadian wargaming event (to our knowledge) dedicated exclusively to Too Fat Lardies miniatures games.  We're joined by our friend and one of Lard, Eh?'s organizers, Chris Robinson.   Our conversation covers the planning of this event in the time of plague and whether it bodes well for the reopening of the live wargaming convention scene in the Great White North.  James and I also talk about our reactions to O Group; BLUF, it's fun, it...2021-12-122h 14Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastS1E23 Chippewa River Custom RodsSend us a textBrian takes the podcast on the road this week to a special location on the banks of the Chippewa River. In an old northern WI bar that was originally opened in 1929 resides a custom rod builder. The nostalgia only makes a musky guy's, like Brian, stomach fill with butterflies. Looking at the legendary Chippewa River while discussing the "outlaw" fly fisherman who pursue musky, Tom and Brian, discuss the history that lead to the Predator Fly rod.  Brian bellies up to the historic bar (rods on the right and b...2021-08-181h 33Amaazen Outdoors PodcastAmaazen Outdoors PodcastChippewa River Custom RodsBrian takes the podcast on the road this week to a special location on the banks of the Chippewa River. In an old northern WI bar that was originally opened in 1929 resides a custom rod builder. The nostalgia only makes a musky guy's, like Brian, stomach fill with butterflies. Looking at the legendary Chippewa River while discussing the "outlaw" fly fisherman who pursue musky, Tom and Brian, discuss the history that lead to the Predator Fly rod.  Brian bellies up to the historic bar (rods on the right and beer coolers on the left) to in...2021-08-181h 33