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Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcastGood Riddance to 2024For one last time in Our Year of the Utterly Hapless 2024, our staff gathered for a mothership podcast. This time around it was Brett Ballantini hosting Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis and Dante Jones. The program runs broad but obvious: Looking back at the horrors of 2024 and ahead to what may be different in 2025.
The lowest moments of 2024
Highlights (?!?) of 2024
Just how bad was the White Sox offense? Finally, Brett provides the answer: third-worst in MLB history, sixth-worst in the record-keeping at Baseball-Reference
What we're looking forward to in 2025: Will Venable, tall and dominant lefties like Noah Schultz and...2025-01-0159 min
The Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#32 Previewing The New Tron Lightcycle Ride in Disney's Magic KingdomJoin me for a quick peek into our experience with a preview for the Tron Lightcycle Power Run in Disney's Magic Kingdom.2023-02-2113 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#31 The Child I Have vs The Child I Thought I Would HaveIt dawned on me recently how sad I would be to not have this amazing child in my life. I no longer mourn the child I didn't have, but insted feel sad to think what I would have missed if things were different.2023-01-3013 min
Musicians And Beyond PodcastEpisode 37 - Seabrook Idol Semi-FinalsStarting with over 50 applicants, this episode highlights the incredible 8 last standing artists. We listen in and chat with each contestant. There are some celebrity guest appearances through out this podcast. You can find out who moves on to the finals that only consists of 3 of these incredible artists. Listen in and support the great local and greater artists. Chrystal Marie, Lee Biddle (The Best Name In Music), Kerrin Mullen. Rich Amorim, Gabriel Moreanga (With a tongue roll), Lauren Mahoney, Nicole Burns and Kaitlyn Silva (The Singing Server).
Celebrity Judges: Drew Mollholand, Karen Nascembeni & Justin Guage
Sp...2023-01-2533 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#30 Our Visit to EpcotWe visited Epcot in Walt Disney World on November 21, 2022. Here is our experience and how we used the disability access service to help our special needs child have an amazing day. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-11-3019 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#29 Not the Season of Life I Expected15 years ago when I imagined my life at fifty, I could never have anticipated that this season of life would be so different than most moms. As I age, and deal with fatique, I recognize how I need more self care to be a better version of myself and parent to my special needs/ medically complex child. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-11-2309 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#28 Getting Ready to TravelWe are leaving for our 11 day trip in just a few days. Here's a few things we have learned about trip lengths, packing and more. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-11-1611 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#27 Autumn's Growing Acceptance of Her Differences and Our Disney PreparationsAutumn is starting to show more maturity and has really surprised us lately with how knowledgeable and accepting she is of her differences. I also talk about a few things we are doing to prepare for our upcoming Disney trip. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-11-0920 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#26 Our Recent Experience with Trying a New TherapistAfter feeling guilty for not having continued physical therapy after our most recent therapist left, I finally scheduled a new evaluation. Here's why I changed which Children’s Hospital we used and what alI learned by switching. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-10-2117 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#25 Feeling Judged By DoctorsOur children have many appointments and healthcare professionals in their lives. Do you ever feel judged by these doctors and therapists? Listen in as I talk about how I sometimes feel when talking to providers about my child’s care and daily life. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-10-1212 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#24 The Anxiety of Taking a Trip Without My ChildBeing away from your kids is tough for every parent, but those of us with special needs children often have more anxiety being away. Here's how I am feeling about my upcoming short trip. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-10-0516 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#23 Epcot with our special needs childIn this episode I discuss our recent visit to Epcot in Walt Disney World. We rode the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride, Test Track and a few other favorites. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-07-2023 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#22 Disney's Hollywood Studio with our special needs child.Today I am recounting our recent visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. I talk about Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash and a few other favorites. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-07-1318 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#21 Magic Kingdom with our special needs child.We visited Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022. Here is a recount of our day. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-07-0625 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#20 Disney's Pop Century Resort with our special needs childToday I am sharing our recent stay at Pop Century with our special needs and medically complex daughter. Feel free to reach out at Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-06-2918 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#19 Weekly Update, Disney Preparations and Discontinued Seizure DrugThis week I'm talking about the discontinuation of our longest prescribed seizure medication, Autumn’s dance recital, and our upcoming Disney trip. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-06-0819 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#18 Why is it so hard to let other people help us care for our child?Special needs moms are notorious for trying to do it all and rarely ask for help. Why do we do this? I share why I believe that I have such a hard time letting go and what steps I have taken to relinquish some of the daily duties associated with caring for Autumn. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-06-0113 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#17 Happy birthday and thoughts of the future.Today is my birthday, a milestone birthday. I'm thinking about what the future will hold for my child as I age and eventually pass. I'm celebrating the joy of being given another year, along with the things I intend to do to increase my longevity and quality of life. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-05-2516 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#16 Why We Chose To Homeschool Our Special Needs DaughterAfter trying our public school for a few years, we made the choice to switch to homeschooling when Autumn was in first grade. It has been one of the best decisions that we have made for her. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-05-1817 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents15 When did my dream change for my child?As parents, we begin envisioning and dreaming of what our life will be like from the time we find out that we are expecting a new baby. But when your child is not developing typically, or experiences delay, when does that dream change? Do we ever stop dreaming of what the future holds? Do we fear the future and mourn the loss of the dreams that won't come true? Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-05-1113 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents14 The creation of Dancing Sunshine, a dance program for special needs children.When Autumn was three, she wanted to dance just like her mom, sister and cousins. After many failed attempts at thriving in a typical class, I began Dancing Sunshine, a class for special needs children. This episode includes an interview with Autumn talking about how dance class makes her feel. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-05-0418 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#13 This episode almost didn't happen.Sometimes when you want to give up you have to re-examine your why and push through. You just need to take that one small step forward to keep going in the right direction. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-04-2709 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#12 Spring Break recap with our special needs child.In this episode, we talk about getting away for a few nights with our 12 year old special needs daughter and give a few hints on making the most of some time away.2022-04-2011 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#11 Making the most of our Spring Break!In today's episode, I discuss how we are planning to enjoy our time off for Spring Break, what I have already learned about how I should view working during this break, the fun things we hope to do this week, and telehealth medical visits. You can always reach me by email at Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-04-1308 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#10 Autumn's diagnosis list and specialists.Many of you have asked about Autumn's conditions and which specialists are part of her care team. Feel free to reach out with questions Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-04-0617 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#9 The beginning of our journey as special needs parents.In this episode, we share with you how we came to realize that Autumn had developmental delay and medical issues. Feel free to email me at the Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-03-3018 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#8 Feeling guilty as a special needs parent.All moms experience some level of guilt. Special needs moms are no exception. I share a few of my points of guilt and 3 take aways on battling the guilt. Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-03-2314 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#7 Strategies for feeling overwhelmed as a special needs parent.As a special needs parent, it's easy to become overwhelmed and to lack motivation. Inthis episode, I discuss strategies that have helped me. Have questions, or would you like to share your own strategies? Email me at the Amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com2022-03-1617 min
The Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#6 Helping your special needs child deal with grief and the loss of a loved one.We recently lost our nephew, Autumn's cousin. We have been trying our best to help to deal with her grief and explain things in a way that she can understand.
Here is the link to a website that I used for information on how to help Autumn.
https://dfwchild.com/how-to-comfort-a-grieving-child-with-special-needs/
Do you have questions, or would you like to reach out?
Feel free to email me at theamazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com
Thank you for listening.2022-03-0913 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#5 Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney with our special needs child and DASIn this episode, we are talking about using DAS at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Florida. We discuss the rides we enjoyed as well as things to look out for depending on your child's needs. These include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Mickey's Philharmagic and The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. I also share my 3 main take-aways from the day.
Have questions? Feel free to reach out to me at amazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com.
Thank you for listening.2022-03-0223 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#4 Epcot with Our Special Needs ChildJoin us as we take an adventure to Epcot in Walt Disney World Florida. We discuss the Disability Access Pass (DAS), Test Track, Soarin and the Festival of the Arts.
Would you like to see some pictures and video of our day? Visit my sister's YouTube channel, Magical Godmother Adventures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOy6otzHukU&t=671s
Have questions or comments? You can reach me by email at amazingmomspodcast.com.2022-02-2328 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs Parents#3 Disney's DAS Disability Access Service ExplainedIn this episode, we explain how Disney's Disability Access Service (DAS) has helped our family enjoy Walt Disney World. We explain the 2 methods to apply for the Service and how we use it to allow our special needs daughter to enjoy her favorite attractions. Link to official Disney site https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/2022-02-1616 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs ParentsEpisode 2 FLYING WITH OUR SPECIAL NEEDS/MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILD TO DISNEYEpisode 2 will take you along with us on our adventure of flying to Orlando with our medically complex, special needs child. We talk about how we packed and what we did to insure a smooth flight. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support https://www.tsa.gov/precheck
Do you have questions, or would you like to share your experience? Email me at theamazingmomspodcast@yahoo.com
Thank you for listening!2022-02-1117 minThe Amazing Moms Podcast For Special Needs ParentsEpisode 1 An Introduction to the Amazing Moms PodcastMy name is Chrystal Drew. My husband Jason and I have been married for 25 years. We have three children, including our 12 year old daughter Autumn who has medical challenges and an intellectual disability. My goal is to share what I have learned in my journey with other Amazing Moms.2022-02-1003 min
The Road HomeWorkforce Housing for Veterans: Residences at Brighton MarineTune in this week as we discuss Workforce Housing for Veterans & the Residences at Brighton Marine in Boston.
We speak to Drew Colbert Senior Project Director at WinnDevelopment and Chrystal Kornegay Executive Director at MassHousing.
Click here for Insights from this week's episode.2020-10-3000 min
Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical TeachingOur TransfigurationsLuke 9:31 & 2 Corinthians 3:18âOur Transfigurations
Lesson 1: Jesus, Moses, and Elijahâs glorified bodies ______ ________________ of our glorified bodies (Luke 9:30-31; Rom 6:5; Phil 3:21; 1 Cor 15:50-52; John 19:26).
Lesson 2: Our transfigurations __________ ________ we became Christians (2 Cor 3:7-8, 18, Exo 34:29-33; John 17:22; Rom 8:29-30).
Lesson 3: Our transfigurations are __________ ____________ (Phil 3:12; Pro 24:16).
Lesson 4: We are transformed by the ____________ and not the ______ (2 Cor 3:18; Gal 3:24; Psa 2:8-9, Rev 2:27, 12:5, 19:15 cf. Rev 20:7-8).
Family Worship Guide
Memory Verses: Joshua 1:9
Day 1: Read Luke 9:28-31 & discuss: What do the glorified bodies of Jesus, Moses, and Elijah point to? What ministry does the Holy Spirit have in the lives of believers and why does it matter...2018-01-0700 minWoodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical TeachingDifferent Messengers, Same MessageLuke 7:31â34 Different Messengers, Same Message
Lesson 1: Believers can ____________ the ________ while living very differently (Luke 5:27-35; 7:32). Lesson 2: ________ ____________ reject truth regardless of the messenger (Luke 7:33-34; Luke 1:15 cf. Luke 4:1; Luke 3:3, 3:8 cf. Luke 5:32, 13:3; Acts 16:14 cf. 26:27-28). Lesson 3: Some people are __________ ______________ (Phil 4:10-13). Â
Family Worship Guide
Memory Verses: Proverbs 19:11
Day 1: Read Luke 5:27, 30, 33, and discuss: Compare and contrast Jesus and John the Baptist. What are the differences and similarities regarding what they ate and drank and who they ate and drank with? What is the significance of those things? Day 2: Read Luke 7:29-34 and discuss: What were the two categories of people discussed in last weekâ...2016-10-3000 minWoodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical TeachingLoving Differently than the WorldLesson 1: God ____________ ____________ without expecting anything in return (Luke 6:29b-30, 34, 14:12-14). Â Lesson 2: Jesus ________________ ____ ____ love differently than the world (Luke 6:32-34, Â Lesson 3: Loving our enemies: (Part I) Reveals weâre like ______ ____________ (Luke 6:35; Matt 5:45; Psa 145:9; Acts 17:25; Rom 2:4-5; Eph 5:1). (Part II) Is a way to ______________ __________ character (1 Tim 4:8; Matt 5:48; Rom 5:5; Gal 5:22). Â Â
Family Worship Guide
Memory Verses: Ephesians 6:12-13
Day 1: Read Luke 6:27-32 and discuss: What is the significance â if any â of loving those who love us? What is Jesus actually commanding? How can you apply this in your family? In your circle of friends? Day 2: Read Luke 6:27-34, 14:12-13 and discuss: What is the difference betwee...2016-07-1700 minWoodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical TeachingConfession Without Repentance – Part IILesson 1: A confession with ____ ____________ isnât a confession (1 Sam 15:24).
Lesson 2: At the lowest points ______________________ is still available (1 Sam 15:23, 26).
Lesson 3: We ____________ ____________ to Godâs discipline (1 Sam 15:27-28; Pro 13:24, 29:15).
Lesson 4: David was âbetterâ ________ ________ because of his repentance (1 Sam 15:28; Pro 28:13 â Saulâs confessions: 1 Sam 15:24, 30, 26:21 cf. Davidâs confessions: 2 Sam 12:13, 24:10, 17, 1 Chr 21:8, Psa 41:4, 51:5).
Lesson 5: We see confession without repentance with: (Part I) Pharaoh, who only wanted the consequences to stop (Exo 9:27-35, 10:15-20; 2 Cor 7:10).
(Part II) Balaam, who had no intention of changing (Num 22:12, 22, 33-34).
(Part III) Achan, who only confessed because he was caught (Josh 6:19, 7:13, 16-20). (Part IV) Saul, who only confessed because ____ ____________ something (1 Sam 15:24, 30) Lesso...2016-02-2800 min
Policies of Exclusion, Poverty & HealthEpisode 2 - ChrisEpisode 2 of 24. A reading of the book Policies of Exclusion, Poverty & Health: Stories from the front. Compiled, with Introduction and Reports by Chrystal Ocean. Copyright 2005.
With the story of Chris, the formation of WISE began, followed by the project whose name is shared by the book. It was this story which drew the attention of Agnes Lui and Colleen Cameron, both formerly of the now-defunct BC-Yukon regional office of Status of Women Canada. The book was just one of the many surprises and unexpected outcomes which resulted from the project and from WISE.
WISE endured for another four years. Its...2008-05-1118 min