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The Dynamics Of Everyday LifeThe Dynamics Of Everyday LifeLunch with Pam and DerekWelcome back to another episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life. In this episode, I dive into the question: Why do we keep going out for lunch (or coffee, or dinners) with people we don’t actually want to spend time with?I share a personal story inspired by my parents’ obligatory lunches with “Pam and Derek”—people who aren’t truly friends but whom social obligation keeps pulling back into their orbit. Does this sound familiar?01:53 Why Do We Spend Time With People We Don’t Want To?03:27 The Psychodynamic Angle – Why Is It So Hard to...2025-06-2508 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersHow the heck do I love and pray for my enemies?Join us for an honest conversation on what it looks like to actually pray for your enemies. Why does Jesus tell us to do this? How do I even start? What if I don't want to?! All of these questions and more come up as we dive into the commands Jesus gave us in the gospels to love your enemies, bless those who curse you, etc.  Both Derek and Julia speak from experience in this episode about why this is possibly the hardest thing Jesus ever told us to do, but also how it can be one o...2025-06-2038 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredRecovery Strategies Part 2 | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 16)In this episode, Derek and Julia explore vital pillars like quality sleep, a few strategic supplements, hydration, and the art of the deload. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, we’ll help you train harder by learning to rest smarter. Tune in and make recovery your secret weapon.Don't forget to give the podcast a 5-star rating and review!!2025-06-1136 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 27 - Tackling Tough Topics & Difficult DiscussionsJoin us this week as we dive into WHY the Church (in very general terms!) doesn't do well at having hard conversations, and what we could be doing better to hold space for people who are grieving or walking through tough seasons.  Community questions: 1) Is there a topic you'd like to see more churches talking about?  2) Have you been to a church where they did 'hard conversations' well? What was something they did that made you feel that way?    Join us online: www.instagram.com/the.penners2025-06-0635 minThe Cozy Impact Pod with Malia and JuliaThe Cozy Impact Pod with Malia and JuliaS3 E4: Boost Your Oxytocin!The Cozy Impact Pod Season 3, Episode 4: Boost Your Oxytocin! Welcome back to the Cozy Impact Pod, where we explore how softness, joy, and embodiment can be powerful tools for change. In this episode, Malia and Julia reconnect after a full season of life and work. They reflect on burnout, shifting energy cycles, and the ways we find rest in a world that rarely slows down. From crocheting sea turtles to walking through botanic gardens, they explore how small sensory pleasures, like touching yarn or eating a peach, can ground us when things feel overwhelming.2025-05-291h 10Coffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersIdolatry in Christian CultureIn today's episode we talk all about idolatry today. What does idolatry look like in today's culture? What are some signs you may be dealing with an idol in your life, and how do you shift things so that God sits on the throne of your heart and nothing else? Join us for this beautiful conversation as we dive right in! Community Questions: 1) Do you have idols in your life? 2) Who or what is sitting on the throne of your heart today? What gets all of your attention, all of your thoughts, all of...2025-05-2329 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersHearing the Voice of GodDive into the conversation with us as we talk about hearing the voice of God. Does God continue to speak to us in different ways today, or can His voice only be heard through scripture? How do you learn how to hear His voice more clearly if you don't know where to start? In today's episode, we talk about all of this and more - thanks for tuning in! Community questions: 1) Do you think we can only hear from God through scripture today, or do you believe He still speaks in other ways (like dreams, visions...2025-05-0944 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredRecovery Interventions | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 15)Let's get those gains!! Most people think that they are improving their health and fitness in the gym, but without recovering from their workouts, that isn't always the case. Dr. Bennett and Julia discuss a few common recovery strategies such as stretching, hot and cold modalities, and soft tissue work such as massage, cupping, and scraping.Tune in to learn which recovery strategy might work best for you!**Quality Warning**: Derek forgot his microphone for this one, so apologies for the audio quality!!Facebook and IG: @healthfitness_unfiltered2025-05-0530 minDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesThunderbolts* Movie ReviewWe're back in the cinema for the 36th MCU Movie and our Thunderbolts* Movie Review. The final movie in Phase 5 is great fun but has such a strong heart to it too. We'd highly recommend going to see this in the cinema. Spoiler Filled Synopsis for Thunderbolts* Directed by - Julius Onah Story by - Eric Pearson Screenplay by - Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo Since her sister Natasha died. Yelena Belova has just been going through the motions. Successfully complete her mission, go home alone, think about what she’s done and wait for another mission. Rinse, Repeat. Yelena ne...2025-05-041h 36Movies on TV Podcast IndustriesMovies on TV Podcast IndustriesThunderbolts* Movie ReviewWe're back in the cinema for the 36th MCU Movie and our Thunderbolts* Movie Review. The final movie in Phase 5 is great fun but has such a strong heart to it. We'd highly recommend going to see this in the cinema.Spoiler Filled Synopsis for Thunderbolts*Directed by - Julius OnahStory by - Eric PearsonScreenplay by - Eric Pearson and Joanna CaloSince her sister Natasha died. Yelena Belova has just been going through the motions. Successfully complete her mission, go home alone, think about what she’s...2025-05-041h 36Ironheart From TV Podcast IndustriesIronheart From TV Podcast IndustriesThunderbolts* Movie ReviewWe're back in the cinema for the 36th MCU Movie and our Thunderbolts* Movie Review. The final movie in Phase 5 is great fun but has such a strong heart to it. We'd highly recommend going to see this in the cinema.Spoiler Filled Synopsis for Thunderbolts*Directed by - Julius OnahStory by - Eric PearsonScreenplay by - Eric Pearson and Joanna CaloSince her sister Natasha died. Yelena Belova has just been going through the motions. Successfully complete her mission, go home alone, think about what she’s...2025-05-041h 36TV Podcast IndustriesTV Podcast IndustriesThunderbolts* Movie ReviewWe're back in the cinema for the 36th MCU Movie and our Thunderbolts* Movie Review. The final movie in Phase 5 is great fun but has such a strong heart to it. We'd highly recommend going to see this in the cinema.Spoiler Filled Synopsis for ThunderboltsDirected by - Julius OnahStory by - Eric PearsonScreenplay by - Eric Pearson and Joanna CaloSince her sister Natasha died. Yelena Belova has just been going through the motions. Successfully complete her mission, go home alone, think about what she’s...2025-05-041h 36Coffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 24 - Deliverance, Seeing in the Spiritual Realm and Moving ForwardWelcome to another episode with Derek and Julia Penner!  We are BACK from our break, and excite to share with you what the Lord is up to in our lives and where this podcast is headed. Join us for a conversation around deliverance, seeing into the Spiritual realm, listening to God speak and what it looks like for us as we do our best to walk slowly in this chaotic life. We can't wait to bring beautiful conversations back into your space, thank you for joining us! Find us online www.instagram.com/t...2025-04-2532 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredCaffeine Chat | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 14)Ever wonder what’s really in your morning cup of joe, energy drink or pre-workout? Julia and Derek dive deep into the science, culture, and controversy surrounding the world’s favorite stimulant — caffeine. From how it affects your brain and body, to its role in productivity, sleep, and addiction.This episode breaks down the latest research on caffeine’s role in energy levels, endurance, metabolism, fat loss, sleep, and recovery. Whether you're an athlete, gym-goer, or just health-conscious, this show gives you science-backed insights and practical tips to optimize your performance — one sip at a time.2025-04-1431 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHow Cortisol is Affecting You | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 13)In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cortisol, often called the "stress hormone." From its role in our body's fight-or-flight response to its impact on long-term health, cortisol is much more than just a stress reaction. We explore how this hormone influences everything from sleep, mood, and energy levels to weight management and muscle gain.Join us as we break down the science of cortisol, its effects on both body and mind, and practical tips on how to manage stress and keep this powerful hormone in balance. Whether you're dealing with chronic stress or...2025-03-2521 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredAlcohol and Marijuana - What do they do? | Health and Fitness Unfiltered Podcast (Ep. 12)Think a few drinks won’t hurt your gains? Wondering if weed is killing—or helping—your recovery? In this episode, we break down how alcohol and marijuana affect fitness, metabolism, muscle growth, and motivation. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a dedicated athlete, we’ll help you separate fact from fiction and give tips on balancing your lifestyle without wrecking your progress. Grab a protein shake (or maybe just some water) and tune in!2025-03-1035 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersAn Update from the PennersJoin the Penners for a quick update about Lent, a season of slowing down and what's coming up next for "Coffee with the Penners."  Find the Penners online: www.thepennersworship.com www.instagram.com/the.penners thepennersworship@gmail.com     2025-03-0811 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredWhat is Low Back Pain?? | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep.11)Who hasn't had low back pain?? Low back pain is one of the most common issues people deal with. The problem is, that one episode of low back pain is not like the next. It doesn't mean that your back pain is like your friend's or family member's and getting to the root cause of what is going on is often like finding a needle in a haystack.Dr. Bennett and Julia dive into the world of lumbar spine (low back) pain. They delve into radiating pain, movement, and directional preferences. They talk about why it is...2025-02-2426 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredMax Effort and 1 Rep Max for Building Strength | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 10)To get stronger, there is no doubt that you have to push yourself in the weight room... But there are ways to push yourself to the max more frequently than many believe. Finding your one rep max (1RM) is one of the best ways to assess how strong you are in a particular lift and also find out where you are weak. Should you do a 3RM or 5RM rather than 1RM? Julia and Derek go down a few rabbit holes when it comes to strength training to the max, including the benefits of finding...2025-02-1428 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersWhen they don't act or think like you... how to love like JesusHappy Valentines Day! Join the Penners today for coffee while they chat about how to be loving towards those who don't think or act like you. What would it look like today if Jesus were to sit with the "tax collectors and sinners"? What does it look like today for you to sit with those people who think and act differently than you? Are you able to do so without trying to 'cancel' someone or the way they live?  Community Questions: 1) What kind of people run in your circles?  2) How do you treat others that th...2025-02-1435 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredWorking Out when Sick | Health and Fitness Unfiltered ( Ep. 9)Everyone gets sick... But when should you stay home, or when is it ok to push through not feeling your best to get a workout in? Derek and Julia talk about the symptoms that you can and probably should push through to continue to get gains in the gym versus when you should stay in bed. We appreciate any feedback as a newer show! Please give the podcast a follow and a 5-star rating and review, and let us know what topics you have questions about for future episodes!2025-02-0718 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 22 - When Hard/Dark Days Approach...Today on the Podcast, the Penners are talking all about those "hard anniversaries" that come every year. The anniversary of a loss, the day you heard the news, a dark day marked by a terrible memory, a day that changed everything. Julia opens up about a few dark days coming up for her and how she deals with the anticipation for all of them.  Join the discussion by asking these community questions to a trusted friend or family member. Get to know each other deeper, and dig into the hard conversation.  Community Questions: 1) Do yo...2025-02-0731 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 21 - When Anxiety Attacks (Julia's Story)Join the Penners this week on the podcast for a conversation all about anxiety. In this surprisingly lighthearted episode, Julia opens up about the times she's landed in the hospital from anxiety, how a simple bee caused her to have a panic-induced seizure and how today, she is off medication and living in peace... mostly.   (Note: Anxiety is beast that rears its ugly head at random times, and if you are on medication, stay on it if that's what is needed! Julia's story is unique to her as your story is unique to you)  Resources men...2025-01-3146 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredTraining Athletes... How is it different? | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 8)In this episode, Julia and Derek dive into some of the differences between how athletes train versus non-athletes. While the general fitness population might worry about getting bigger muscles or shedding a few pounds, athletes are focused on power and speed while still being strong and jacked. Training goals are often different; athletes have distinct "seasons" to worry about. Should you train as often as possible while also practicing and competing? Can you still train those beach bod muscles while competing? The dynamic duo touches on all of the above!2025-01-2630 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 20 - God is Faithful, Even When People Aren't (Infidelity: Derek's Story)Join the Penners for an open conversation about Derek's past relationships and how he's stayed grounded in his faith, even after being cheated on multiple times. Despite experiencing all this heartbreak, he still believes in love and believes that God is faithful through it all - even though he has every wordly reason not to. Be encouraged by today's episode and make sure to check out the community questions below to keep the conversation going in your sphere of friends and family.  As always, thank you for tuning into this episode. If you are enjoying t...2025-01-2432 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 19 - Living Generously, Tithing, and Blessing OthersThis week, Derek and Julia sit down to answer a few questions about money. Are Christians required to tithe 10% of their income to the church under the New Covenant? What does being a good steward of our resources look like? What did Jesus call us to do with the blessings He’s given us? Tune in to hear stories of how others have shown up in the Penners’ lives during hard times, learn where the 10% tithing principle comes from in the Bible, and much more.  Community Questions: 1) Did your family ever talk about finan...2025-01-1738 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 18 - Happy New Year! Let's talk Marriage Retreat, Core Values, Setting a Budget and more!Happy New Year and welcome back to Coffee with the Penners! Join the Derek and Julia for a lighthearted conversation about why they decided to kick off the year by going on a 3-day focused retreat. Talking about family budget, marriage, parenting, sex life, and more, on today's epiosde the Penners explain why it's a great way to start off the year for any marriage.  Community Questions: 1) Have you and your spouse (or you alone) ever done something like this? Did you find it helpful to be intentional with the year ahead? 2) What area d...2025-01-1026 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHelping Your Mental Health, Importance of Being Active | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep.7)Everyone knows that exercise can help us get bigger muscles, regulate body weight, and improve heart health, but is it even more important for mental clarity and our mood? Listen in as Julia and Derek discuss why exercise is so important for mental health and why being active is so important to keep our bodies able to do the things we want to do. Exercise is crucial for maintaining and enhancing mental health for several reasons. Firstly, physical activity stimulates the release of dopamine our "pleasure" neurotransmitter, and endorphins, often called "feel-good" hormones. Both of these can...2025-01-0829 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredNew Year Training and Nutrition Tips | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 6)It's that time again.... Happy New Year!! With the start of another trip around the sun, many people try to jump-start their health and fitness journey which can sometimes be scary. In this episode, Julia and Derek talk about a few things to focus on when it comes to training and nutrition, and how to make sure you hit your goals without being another failed New Year's resolution statistic.2025-01-0145 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 17 - Merry Christmas! All things Traditions, Grief in the holidays and moving forward!Welcome to the last episode of 2024! Join the Penners in their discussion about their childhood traditions, what's carried through to their own marriage traditions, and a conversation about grief. Today, Derek opens up a little more about how his second marriage ended (during the Christmas Season), and Julia speaks to those who have lost loved ones. Join the discussion today. Community Questions: 1) Are there things that cause the "grief button" to "hit the walls" this time of year for you? 2) What are your favorite Christmas Memories? 3) Is there someone you could reach...2024-12-2726 minConspiritualityConspiritualityBrief: My Dad Became a MAGA Power Broker (w/Julia Tucker)Jeffery Tucker is the founder of the MAGA thinktank Brownstone Institute. In 2020, Brownstone published The Great Barrington Declaration, with lead author Jay Bhattacharya—now the nominee for head of the NIH. Jeffrey’s daughter, Julia, joins Matthew to discuss her dad’s rise through the punditocracy, through decades of fringe libertarian publishing, working for Ron Paul, boosting anarcho-capitalism and crypto, writing for the Epoch Times, and asking such daring questions as: “What’s so wrong about child labour?”Show NotesPatreon: Post-Catholic Music (w/Julia Tucker) Learn more about your ad choic...2024-12-2138 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 16 - Balancing Hurt, Forgiveness, and Healthy BoundariesIn today's episode, the Penners jump into a heavy conversation: what does it look like to walk through hurt in relationships? How do you know when it's time to walk away? How do you confront someone who has hurt you but doesn't see the harm they've done? And of course, examples from scipture. The Penners get personal, talking about examples from close friendships, family struggles and situations, while also digging into the true context of some key scriptures people use in situations like these.  Join the Conversation with these Community Questions: 1) Do you have a...2024-12-2041 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredPREACH Pro: Coach Kiki, Exercise Programming, IFBB Lifestyle, Coaching | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 5)Coach Kiki in the house!! In this episode, we talk to @kikerslaughifbbpro (Kiki Cunningham) after she crushed us in the gym. We chat about her journey in the sport of bodybuilding and what she has grown to love about the sport. We dive into a little bit about exercise programming, her Mount Rushmore of things to focus on when dieting/supplementing, and a reminder not to overthink training. We also briefly dig into her mindset as a coach and why you should really think about getting a coach. Tune in for tips on how to bring out...2024-12-1837 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 15 - Church Hurt / What does it mean to BE the ChurchJoin in the conversation this week as The Penners break down their own lived experience when it comes to being hurt by the Church, being surrounded by the Church and what it really looks like to be loved well by the Church. On today's epsidode they answer questions about Megachurches, House Churches, and everything in between, including what Acts has to say about how Church started. We'd love to hear from you: thoughts on today's episode, questions to answer next time, prayer requetsts, or ideas for new episodes... whatever you have to say, we are here for...2024-12-1353 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredFree Weights vs Machines and Picking Good Exercises | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep. 4)The old question... Which is better, machines or free weights when resistance training? Not to fear, Julia and Derek dive into which is best depending on goals and where you are in your fitness journey. They also talk about exercise selection and discuss a few of their favorite and least favorite exercises to do for each muscle groups. Check out the episode to see which exercises you might want to start prioritizing and which are probably a waste of time.2024-12-1052 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 14 - When Prayer Feels Unanswered...Ever feel unheard by God? Like you are speaking into the void when you pray? Us too. Join the Penners today for a conversation you won't want to miss.  Community Questions: 1) Have you ever felt unheard or unanswered by God? Talk about the situation and if it ever felt resolved or if you are still in the waiting. 2) Take time to pray together, or alone... maybe it's time to pray a 'dangerous' prayer.  Todays Resources: "Dangerous Prayers" by Craig Groeschel "A More Christlike God" by Brad Jersak2024-12-0655 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredStructuring Workouts, Training Goals Overview | Health and Fitness Unfiltered (Ep.3)In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty on a few different topics on how to structure your weekly resistance training plan and how to structure a workout. Training goals dependent, Julia and Derek talk about how they structure their own routines and dive into some concepts to think about when programming your own plan!2024-12-0541 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersShould Women Be In Ministry?Join the Penners as they deep dive into scripture today! Many people today believe women should not be in ministry, and if they can be...well, it should only be in Children's Ministry or Womens' Ministry. Today on "Coffee With The Penners," they dive into the scriptures that people pull this idea from, what the text actually says in its original context, and together answer the question "Should women be allowed in ministry?".  Find the Penners online: www.instagram.com/the.penners www.facebook.com/thepenners www.thepennersworship.com Community Q...2024-11-2939 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHoliday Nutrition and Training Tips | Ep. 2The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also be a tricky period for maintaining your health and fitness goals. This episode bring you expert advice on how to navigate holiday parties, family feasts, and seasonal stress while staying on track with your nutrition and fitness. We covers practical tips for healthy eating, effective workouts, and mindset strategies, with a special focus on how to enjoy the season without derailing your progress. Whether you’re trying to manage your weight, keep up with your fitness routine, or just avoid that post-holiday slump, we’ve got...2024-11-2634 minHealth and Fitness UnfilteredHealth and Fitness UnfilteredWelcome to HFU: Intros and 5 Keys to a Healthy Lifestyle | Ep.1FIRST EPISODE!!! Welcome to HFU (@healthfitness_unfiltered)! In this first episode, hosts Julia Zalmanek and Dr. Derek Bennett introduce themselves as podcasters, discuss why they decided to start recording their conversations, and give their personal top 5 things that they currently do to help them live their best lives!! We all know that health and wellness is super important, but where do you start? Where can you Improve? Listen in and find our what things makes the hosts tick and a few look ahead points for future episode topics!2024-11-2232 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 12 - Let's Talk About Sex - PART 2Consent, beginning a relationship with someone who has past sexual trauma, the "orgasm gap," and more... let's talk about it! In this episode of "Coffee With The Penners," Julia & Derek continue the converstaion from last week, exploring many topics surrounding sex and how to get to the good part when SA is in the rearview mirror.  Find us on Online: Instagram: The.Penners Facebook: The Penners Website: www.thepennersworship.com  Email us at: thepennersworship@gmail.com Todays Community Questions: *Intended for Partner Communication* 1) Have yo...2024-11-2239 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEP 11 - Let's Talk About Sex *trigger warning* - PART 1**Please pray about whether or not this episode is good for you to listen to today or not. In this episode we discuss Rape, Marital Rape, Reporting Rape and Abuse, as well as living through a situation that is unhealthy and abusive** Join the Penners as they open their books up about sex and their past sexual experiences. A sexless marriage, marital rape, and losing your sex drive are all topics discussed on today's episode all about Sex.  Connect with the Penners / Send them your questions: www.thepennersworship.com  www.instagram.com/th...2024-11-1550 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 10 - Q&A (Ministry Life, Sabbath Rest, and Judging Others...)Taking questions from you, the listener, the Penners sit down and take time to answer a few questions that have rolled in incluidng questions like "What is God teaching your right now?", "What does this passage of scripture really mean?", and "What are 3 things you are actively doing differently in this marriage than your first marriages?" Tune in for a great conversation. Got Questions? Email them into the Penners at thepennersworship@gmail.com  Find us on instagram: www.instagram.com/the.penners Resources: Sabbath Podcast by John Mark Comer Teaching P...2024-11-0851 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 9 - The Halloween Debate"Should Christians celebrate Halloween?" is a question that is asked by MANY, especially around this time of year. Today, the Penners sit down for a chat to discuss their thoughts on whether or not it's okay to let your kids go trick-or-treating. With Derek on one side of the issue and Julia on the other, tune into today's episode to laugh, learn the origins of this 'holiday' and hear the conclusions they reach on whether or not Halloween is okay to celebrate with your family. Find the Penners online: On Instagram : www.instagram.com/the...2024-10-3138 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 8 - Waiting for a DiagnosisIt took 5.5 years for the diagnosis of Julia's youngest daughter to come in, and when they finally received the name of what it was... they were left with more questions than answers. Join The Penners as they discuss the seasons of waiting, how the global pandemic affected their daughter in good and bad ways and maybe most exciting, tune in to hear about the miracles they've wittnessed through the life of their 6 year old. Only GOD can do these things! Questions for you community: 1) Do you know someone with a Disability? How did you meet them?2024-10-2558 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 7 - RemarriageToday, the Penners share their thoughts on how biblical teachings influenced their decisions to enter into second and third marriages. They look at both the Old and New Testaments to explore what scripture says about these choices. They also discuss the insights and advice they received from family and friends along the way. Join Derek and Julia in today's discussion focused on "remarriage". Resources mentioned in today's episode: "101 Questions to Ask Before Getting Remarried" - H. Norman. Wright. We'd love to hear from you about today's episode or future topics you'd like to hear...2024-10-1848 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 6 - Living that Step-Dad LifeDerek was launched into fatherhood at full speed when he joined the family in 2023. In today's episode, the Penners talk about what it was like to not only marry someone with kids, but be a father to those kids. What is the easiest part of Step-Dad life, and what is the biggest challenge he faces? Join the Penners in today's episode to hear all about living that step-dad life. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/the.penners Find us on our website www.thepennersworship.com Join our newsletter www.thepennersworship.com 2024-10-1149 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 5 - When Addiction Takes a LifeJoin the Penners as Julia opens up about what led to her father's death in 2019. Addiction is messy, hard, chaotic, uncertain and, in this case, led to brokeness that could not be fixed on this earth. If you are triggered by sudden death, alcoholism or addiction in general, we suggest you take a moment to discern if this is an episode you should be listening to right now.  Resources mentioned in this episode: * "Imagine Heaven" by John Burke * "Hope for an Unwanted Journey" by Bill and Donna Lea Dyck * "Good Boundaries a...2024-10-0441 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersEp 4 - Navigating 50/50 CustodyAs the Penners begin their journey into 50/50 custody, they open about about all the emotions that come along with this massive shift in their lives, what scipture passages they are hanging onto, and what they are hoping for the future. From what 50/50 will look like, to hearing directly from the Lord on how to handle it, join the Penners as they talk about making room for Jesus in this difficult season of life. 2024-09-2746 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersFinding ForgivenessJoin the Penners as they discuss times in their lives that they learned the hard way how to forgive. Through abuse, divorce, addiction and more, the Penners share openly about their lived experiences in this area. Is forgiveness a feeling, or a choice made? What does the bible say about it all? What if we aren't 'ready' to forgive someone who's hurt us or those we love? Tune in to today's converstaion for this and more. Resources on Forgiveness: "The Shack" by William Paul Young "Indigenous Healing Circles, Forgiveness & Reconciliation Unpacked" with Brad Jersak (on the...2024-09-2738 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersAffairs, Abuse and Biblical DivorceDivorce is a tough subject that a lot of Christians today disagree on. So, what does the bible say about it? What are God's thoughts around it? Can you leave, biblically speaking, if there is abuse? Do we all agree that infidelity is a reason to leave? Join your hosts Derek and Julia as they open up about their previous marriages, dig into scripture, and talk about what it felt like when their lives fell apart. ** If you'd like to hear more of Julia's story of abuse in her first marriage, join hosts Erika.aanne...2024-09-2752 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersIntroducing the PennersWhen we first met in 2009, we had no idea where life would take us, and we certainly had no idea that we would end up married and in ministry together, but here we are... and we are so thankful! On today's episode, we take you from our meeting at a bible camp to Julia singing at Derek's first wedding, all the way up through divorce and into married life, and how we knew that this was what God had in store for our lives. What are a few of our favorite worship songs right now? Was Derek...2024-09-2734 minCoffee With The PennersCoffee With The PennersTrailerHear the heartbeat of the podcast in this short trailer for "Coffee With The Penners". We want to open the room for tough and meaningful conversations, while working out what it means to love Jesus through it all. 2024-09-0403 minConspiritualityConspirituality218: Meet the Sexvangelicals (w/Julia Postema & Jeremiah Gibson)You’re an eight year-old girl. The purity culture of your evangelical church, ruled by men but policed by women, has you worried that the spaghetti straps on your summer top might be sinful. You learn from the women around you how to defer, serve, please, keep your voice girl-like forever, and use it to both signal obedience but also piously request relief from sexual aggression. You’re a seven year-old boy. The holy laws of gender in your church dictate that when you’re the only male present at Bible study, you must lead the room full of...2024-08-081h 19BUILDING HEROesBUILDING HEROesVery High Efficiency DOAS in WashingtonIn this episode of BUILDING HEROES, we bring on two energy engineering experts to discuss Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), the Clean Building Performance Standard (CBPS), and efficient dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) considerations in the new 2021 ICC and WSEC code cycle. Jordan and Derek discuss the sometimes complex nature of HVAC design, and how a Very High Efficiency DOAS system might be the best option for selected small and medium commercial buildings in the state of Washington, as well as potential occupant and energy benefits achievable through this approach.The next step in the ongoing evolution...2024-07-3034 minLicensed PoeticsLicensed Poetics10. Take Your Inner Artist on a Date ft. Malena FioritoThis week, Licensed Poetics is joined by Malena, a wonderful Argentinian reader, writer, and songwriter. They talk about a famous Australian book about parent-children relationship, before BFL discusses misogyny in science fiction. Malena shares the book that she carries in her bag everywhere, and talks about being an artist as a way of life. Find Malena on Instagram @malenafiorito and @nopiensoperoexisto Follow Licensed Poetics on Instagram @licensedpoetics Books mentioned Cold Enough For Snow by Jessica Au The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu Women Who Run with...2024-04-2855 minDerek and RomaineDerek and RomaineFrom LA With LoveDNR end up at a mystery hotel, Derek deals with a loose plane and rude passenger, DNR get recognized when they least expect it, Hooker Hotline, Michael in Nashville talks property taxes, Rachel in Rochester deals with Connections, Julia in CA has surprising family history and Derek tries his hand at some unsavory accents. This episode is just a sample of the great content available live every weekday to DNR subscribers on DNRStudios.com. All DNR and DNR Plus subscribers also get access to the free DNRcast app for iPhone and Android! 2024-04-251h 00Conspiracy ClearinghouseConspiracy ClearinghouseTraces of Reality: Abstract Art and the CIA (WIW 13)EPISODE 107 | Traces of Reality: Abstract Art and the CIA (World Is Weird 13) Guest: Mandy Theis, founder and director of the School of Atelier Arts, academic director and professor at the Florence Academy of Art Maybe you've walked into a museum or gallery and seen a big white, blank canvas, or a huge circle, and thought, "So, this is art, eh?". But why is there so much of this abstract stuff around? The answer might be surprising - because the CIA promoted it as part of the Cold War. And then it rather got...2024-03-2752 minDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesEcho Episode 5 MayaIt's finale time as we chat about Echo Episode 5 Maya. The series comes to an end and has an intriguing set up for Daredevil Born again. Echo Episode 5 Maya Synopsis Echo Character Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada Head Writer: Marion Dayre Written by: Amy Rardin and Steven Judd & Ellen Morton and Chantelle Wells Episode Directed by: Sydney Freeland In a flashback to her childhood, Maya hits a woodpecker with a slingshot. Taloa reprimands Maya for hurting an innocent life, and, with her hands glowing, heals the woodpecker. Later, the two release it back into the wild. Having left...2024-02-251h 27ConspiritualityConspiritualityBonus Sample: Living in the Enema TimesSelling enemas to replace psych meds, or treat cancer, or cure autism is some dangerous shit.But Matthew has a tingling sense that the wellness enema craze promises more than false health benefits. Perhaps the coffee might be an artisanal distraction from a more existential promise: a ritual of cleansing and muscular control for a world that feels filthy, guilty, and in absolute chaos. A way of returning to a crucially innocent time when you learned to hold it all in, then given permission to let it all out, and then lovingly cleaned up when you did.2024-02-1205 minConspiritualityConspiritualityBonus Sample: Post-Catholic Music (w/Julia Tucker)Julia Tucker is a professional church organist in Savannah, Georgia. She grew up homeschooled in a TradCath home presided over by a father who is now a minor celebrity on the reactionary right. In this Listener Story, she discusses her long strange trip out of Catholic revanchism, the unexpected freedoms of homeschooling, sneaking around in sacristries, why she believes that figures like Bishop Strickland and the Catholics heading up Project 2025 are more ominous and effective than Evangelical leaders, how music began to displace religion for her, and why she’ll continue playing the organ in church. Show Not...2024-01-2206 minKGLT Radio: Uncle Duke\'s Stream Of ConsciousnessKGLT Radio: Uncle Duke's Stream Of ConsciousnessKGLT Uncle Duke 1.12.24 2/3Spoon: ShotgunTodd Rundgren: Bang The Drum All DayEddie Money: Passing by the GraveyardWeezer: Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldWilco: Space Oddity - LiveLittle feat: Time Loves A HeroRobert Palmer: Sailing Shoes / Hey Julia / Sneaking' Sally Through The AlleySpirit: Prelude / Nothin' To HideJess Williamson: God In EverythingColter Wall: EvangelinaDrew Holcomb & The Neighbors: All The Money In The World (Acoustic)Roy Buchanan: Ramon's Blues2024-01-1300 minLempipodiLempipodi26. Joulun kuningatar Mariah Carey: vanginvartija Tommy, kakkosmies Derek, 35 karaatin James ja vihainen EminemMariah Carey on paitsi upea laulaja, myös joulun kuningatar ja todistetusti diiva. Epäilemme, että Mariah itse on erittäin kova jouluttaja. Ja siksi tässä jouluspesiaalissa perehdymmekin Mariahin suhteisiin, joista hän on kertonut avoimesti myös julkisuudessa. Mariah meni yhden elämänsä rakkauden Nick Cannonin kanssa naimisiin vain kuusi viikkoa sen jälkeen, kun heidän lempensä roihahti. Me uskomme, että Mariahilla oli näppinsä pelissä heidän rakkautensa syttymisessä. James Packerin kanssa Mariah ehti mennä kihloihin kera 35 karaatin timanttisormuksen. Liitto ei ikinä vienyt avioliittoon asti, mutta Mariah vaati silti erossa oikeudessa 50 m...2023-12-1354 minUntemperedUntemperedUntempered with Tish BoyleAdam & Derek talk about food styling, the early days of high end pastry in the US, meeting Julia Child, the evolution of a magazine, and strange news stories with Tish Boyle. Tish is Managing Editor of Pastry Arts Magazine and Host of The Pastry Arts Podcast. 2023-05-271h 04Silence on SetSilence on SetKatie Holmes, Alan Cumming, Derek Luke & Julia Mayorga talk perseverance and hope in 'Rare Objects'Katie Holmes, who directed, co-wrote with Phaedon A. Papadopoulos, and starred in 'Rare Objects' sat down with her co-stars Julia Mayorga (American Rust), Derek Luke (upcoming in Disney+ series The Crossover), and Alan Cumming (host of hit series The Traitors) to discuss the importance of never giving up, being okay not being okay, and taking things in one day at a time in their latest film. Holmes, who said the story is about friendship, also reiterated the importance of self-discovery. Adding that this project was one, she knew she had to adapt and direct. Meanwhile, Mayorga said while her...2023-04-1915 minHardbat Athletics: Inside and OutHardbat Athletics: Inside and OutEp. 30 | The DFFL is Changing the Football Experience for Kids w/ Chris KillianChris Killian is the co-founder of the Delaware Foundation Football League (DFFL), a co-ed youth flag football and cheerleading organization operating out of Newark, DE since 2019. The DFFL aims to use the sport of football as a vehicle to instill the values of Character, Determination and Discipline in Delaware’s youth. Chris is also a husband (Julia) and a father of 3 children (CJ, Gigi and Brooklyn).To learn more about Chris and the DFFL, check out:thedffl.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thedfflInstagram - @the_dffl2023-03-271h 04Derek and RomaineDerek and RomaineNasty Pig Overlooked No MoreOverlooked no more! DNR dig into more stories they missed from 2022 including homemade baby food dangers, California bullet train drama, and Julia Roberts' personal connection to MLK, plus Nasty Pig co-founder David Lauterstein talk about how he and his husband got started in the 90s and why they were recently honored at the White House. For more great content every weekday, subscribe to our live daily radio show at DNRStudios.com2023-03-1658 minDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesWakanda Forever Movie ReviewWe are back in the cinema for Black Panther Wakanda Forever. The 30th movie in the MCU is an emotional and beautiful film which closes out a phase of Marvel all about pain, grief and loss. Synopsis for our Wakanda Forever Movie Review Directed by: Ryan Coogler Story by: Ryan Coogler Screenplay by: Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole Wakanda is in mourning after the loss of king T'Challa. Despite all of her technological advantages his sister Shuri was unable to save him. In the aftermath of T’Challa’s death, Queen Romanda tries to secure Wakanda’s future after the wo...2022-11-141h 45TV Podcast IndustriesTV Podcast IndustriesBlack Panther Wakanda Forever Movie ReviewWe are back for the 30th movie in the MCU Wakanda Forever. A sometimes somber but very effective tribute and a stunning end to Phase 4. Synopsis for our Wakanda Forever Movie Review Directed by: Ryan Coogler Story by: Ryan Coogler Screenplay by: Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole Wakanda is in mourning after the loss of king T'Challa. Despite all of her technological advantages his sister Shuri was unable to save him. In the aftermath of T’Challa’s death, Queen Romanda tries to secure Wakanda’s future after the world eyes up Wakanda's source of power. But when she tells...2022-11-141h 45TV Podcast IndustriesTV Podcast IndustriesPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 5 "Rhyme N Reason" on TV Podcast IndustriesDerek and John are back chatting about Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 Rhyme N Reason in our latest podcast. Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 “Rhyme N Reason” Synopsis Episode Written by: Robert Hull Episode Directed By: Jill Robertson One month after Martha awakes from Thomas’ attack, there is still distrust between them. But their arguments will have to wait, as Patricia Wayne returns. The art loving socialite is in London for the new exhibition of Francis Fuchs. After discussing his understandably tense relationship with their father Patrick, Thomas Wayne returns to Gotham to confront him. Meanwhile Daveboy is also dragged along to the exhibition with h...2022-10-2049 minGotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamGotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 5 "Rhyme N Reason" on TV Podcast IndustriesDerek and John are back chatting about Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 Rhyme N Reason in our latest podcast. Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 “Rhyme N Reason” Synopsis Episode Written by: Robert Hull Episode Directed By: Jill Robertson One month after Martha awakes from Thomas’ attack, there is still distrust between them. But their arguments will have to wait, as Patricia Wayne returns. The art loving socialite is in London for the new exhibition of Francis Fuchs. After discussing his understandably tense relationship with their father Patrick, Thomas Wayne returns to Gotham to confront him. Meanwhile Daveboy is also dragged along to the exhibition with h...2022-10-2049 minCore SamplerCore SamplerEpisode 158: Get to know an MVP - Julia GavrilovaNicole gets to know Sitecore MVP, Julia Gavrilova. Links:Julia Gavrilova | Twitter Julia Gavrilova | Linkedin2022-04-1404 minCream and SugarCream and SugarEp 19 - The Flat White Down Under and Down UndererWe really hope this joke doesn’t fall flat… white. We’re talking about Flat Whites! What is a flat white? Where did they come from? Who’s Derek? You decide! Plus, a quiz about what team we’re on.  ***Correction, Sam Neill was NOT in Gerald’s Game, that was Bruce Greenwood. But, like, have you ever SEEN them in the same room?  Send us your questions or just say hey:  webrewgood@gmail.com @webrewgood on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Our Recipe for Today:  Ingredients ½ Steamed Milk of Choice 2 cups...2022-02-271h 04The Horror ReviewThe Horror ReviewMinisode #1 - Terror Train, it's so Terror-ble we couldn't record it!Welcome to our first Minisode! A quick and dirty synopses, discussion and annihilation of the 1980 New Year's slasher flick, Terror Train. Dir. Roger Spottiswoode, Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, Hart Bochner, Derek McKinnon, and David Copperfield.This episode was originally supposed  to air on New Year's Eve,  however we had some technical difficulties that resulted in losing our originally recorded full length episode. So we re-recorded the Flick as a Minisode!Hope you enjoy!If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Revie...2022-01-0514 minConspiritualityConspiritualityBonus Sample: Rational Emotions & Poetic ScienceAre emotions really separate from rationality? Is trusting science similar to religious faith? Do poetry and mythic archetypes disclose a reality beyond the material world? What might characters like Mr. Spock reveal about logical thinking? Julian explores the relationships between scientific and religious world views through the lenses of emotions, metaphors, and the brain. He draws on clips from neuroscientist Antonio Damasio, philosopher Julia Galef,  linguist George Lakoff, biology professor Robert Sapolsky, and neurologist Vilayanur Ramachandran.Show NotesThis Time With Feeling: David Brooks and Antonio Damasio40/40 Vision Lecture: Neurology and t...2021-11-0808 minThe Strange Harbors PodcastThe Strange Harbors Podcast"Titane"This week, we're discussing the newly christened Palme d'Or winner, Titane. A film that contains multitudes, Julia Ducournau’s followup to 2016’s Raw navigates the horrorscapes of the New Flesh, exploring gender, sex, violence, and the enveloping desire for human connection. It's the wildest movie of 2021, with some of the year's best performances.2021-10-0749 minRanking The BeatlesRanking The Beatles#162 - Another Girl with Ken Womack (author, podcast host, professor of English and Popular Culture)It's easy to overlook a song like "Another Girl," as it sits on an album (Help!) with multiple major Beatles classics, and is featured in a film (also Help!)that's usually given the short straw when discussing the Fabs celluloid catalog. However, for something tossed off on a holiday, then captured basically in one take, it's a really fun, breezy pop rock tune. Musically (and visually in the film), it's essentially the blueprint for what The Monkees would come out with: an easy-bop-along pop tune with a catchy vocal and a fun beat. However, just below the surface a...2021-08-031h 27The Coaching Discourse PodcastThe Coaching Discourse PodcastS2 Episode 1 (a) Feedback in Learning with Dr Ed Cope, Julia Astrid Wagner and Dave MarsdenJoin us as we explore "Feedback in Learning" from three very distinct disciplines: education, sport and music.  Laurie, Anna and Derek navigate this space with our guests Dr Ed Cope (sport coaching), Julia Astrid Wagner (music) and Dave Marsden (education). We hope you enjoy and as always, please interact with us on twitter on @CoachDiscourse.2021-04-021h 29The Deal Breakdown PodcastThe Deal Breakdown PodcastHow Julia Shapiro Asked Tough Questions to Reel in a Slow-Moving ClientHow Julia Shapiro Asked Tough Questions to Reel in a Slow-Moving Client The questions you learn to ask throughout the years in sales become one of your most valuable tools. That tool comes from being battle-tested. Being able to recognize the scenario/situation from previous deals, and knowing exactly what to ask to catch it before it goes off the rails and is lost.  A lot of the time those questions are tough. It takes confidence, courage, and advanced sales knowledge to know just what to ask.  On today's Deal Breakdown Podcast, Julia Shap...2021-03-1930 minIn Between Sales CallsIn Between Sales CallsHow Julia Shapiro Asked Tough Questions to Reel in a Slow-Moving ClientHow Julia Shapiro Asked Tough Questions to Reel in a Slow-Moving Client: Deal Breakdown Bonus Episode The questions you learn to ask throughout the years in sales become one of your most valuable tools. That tool comes from being battle-tested. Being able to recognize the scenario/situation from previous deals, and knowing exactly what to ask to catch it before it goes off the rails and is lost.  A lot of the time those questions are tough. It takes confidence, courage, and advanced sales knowledge to know just what to ask.  On t...2021-03-0330 minSalt Water High by Derek DoddsSalt Water High by Derek DoddsLiba Sosna | Art is a Way of Living as Opposed to Being“We've all heard that the unexamined life is not worth living, but consider too that the unlived life is not worth examining.” ― Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Liba is a multimedia artist. She loves creating colorful imagery, fun jewelry, and creating art that has a purpose and touches humanity. She is self-taught and has been making art her whole life.  Topics Covered: Art The  process of creation: Inspiration, Motivation, Choice of Expression Building the belief muscle Ego Creative bursts and lulls Growth while doing no art, the inner pr...2020-12-111h 02\'80s Movie Montage'80s Movie MontageFerris Bueller's Day OffWith special guest Julia Manis, Anna and Derek discuss why high school is "a little childish and stupid" and other pearls of wisdom from Ferris and company in the John Hughes' classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sMontagePodTwitter: https://twitter.com/80sMontagePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/80smontagepod/Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when th...2020-09-081h 59AWW RadioAWW RadioAWW #31 - AWW-Wreaper Virtual Best All-Time Quarters with Emma Bruntil, Julia Salata & Lauren MasonJoin the guys & guests as we get back to the Virtual Best All-Time Tourney this week with the juicy matchups in the quarterfinals. MINUTES - 0:10 Welcome & Intro | 1:45 Feedback Response | 2:45 Goals of Best All-Time | 3:30 “We’re just fans of the sport” | 5:15 Over-Under Segment | 7:00 - 50 kg | 20:50 - 53 kg | 30:00 - 57 kg | 45:40 - 62 kg | 52:50 - 68 kg | 1:00:00 - 76 kg2020-05-291h 22The Grand GestureThe Grand GestureFood Porn Is Inspiring in JULIE & JULIAWe take a momentary break from our series on mommy porn (though our guest Jairo of MARK AS PLAYED and THE TRUE BROMANCE FILM PODCAST opens with a titillating anecdote on Kevin Costner's real life contribution to this art) to move on to the reason for Instagram: food porn. And since we occasionally talk about movies on this show, our feature film on the subject is JULIE & JULIA where Meryl Streep inspires Amy Adams on a quest to cause pleasurable distraction and agonizing despair. Which is also the goal of THE GRAND GESTURE. Enjoy! Support...2020-05-1641 minAWW RadioAWW RadioAWW #27 - Interview with USA Athlete, College Coach & Women’s Wrestling Advocate Julia SalataHear from one of the most influential & active women in the wrestling community! Julia Salata is a senior level competitor, a King University coach & works with one of the most influential organizations in the movement, Wrestle Like A Girl. This is a great interview loaded with info, insights & fun elements like “Julia Knows” & “Hot Takes.” Give a listen!2020-05-061h 06A Glass BoxA Glass BoxDerek AkeyOn this Episode we sit down with sophomore Derek Akey and talk about learning your limits!2020-03-1126 minAWW RadioAWW RadioAWW #12 - Pan-Am Wrestle-offs, 2020 WCWA Nationals Recap, Bearcat Open RecapMINUTES: 0:16 Welcome back Ben | 1:24 The Number 12 | 5:11 Jas Alexander | 7:45 Would You Rather? | 13:45 Over-Under - Ben vs. Julia Salata in jiu-jitsu | 15:30 J’Den Cox “tested life” mindset | 19:30 Pan-Am Games Wrestle-offs | 28:15 Congrats Campbellsville | 28:50 WCWA watered down? | 32:00 WCWA Nationals Recap | 39:15 Bearcat Open Recap2020-02-1350 minThe Paper LanternThe Paper Lantern[Episode 8] Mai Koythong on Creative Careers as a Writer, Breaking into the Game Industry, Indie Game DevelopmentMai Koythong is a Sr. Copywriter at Riot Games, the creators and publishers of League of Legends. Mai is a gifted storyteller, writer, and role model for creators. In addition to being a talented writer, Mai is an independent game developer and shares her story of how she created her own indie game without any game dev or coding experience.  We delve into her journey that takes her from Texas to sunny California to pursue her career as a copywriter, to the frozen woods of northern Sweden to take part of Valrkyie Jam, an annual game jam f...2019-11-241h 15Strong Life Coach PodcastStrong Life Coach PodcastPower, Prayer, and Spiritual Warfare with Author Julia Dee MotyckaAuthor - Julia Motycka - joins the Strong Life Coach Podcast. She has 40 Years of experience Walking with God in His word, 40 years of marriage, three grown children, seven grandchildren. Julia is a Style Coach and a representative for a line of jewelry. In addition, she has nearly four decades of leadership experience with small group leadership and Sunday school teaching.   When did you decide to become an author?   How have authors contributed to your growth as a person?   How did Max Lucado decide to endorse your boo...2019-10-1447 minThe Variety DuoThe Variety DuoI like beer and AndrewWe welcome a good friend Andrew to the podcast and we talk about how derek and him became friends and more.2019-09-2942 minThe Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeA Review of The Best American Comics 2018Time Codes: 00:01:23 - Introduction 00:03:26 - Live streaming again...and some context 00:06:25 - The Best American Comics 2018 01:39:33 - Wrap up 01:41:03 - Contact us As they always do, the Two Guys with PhDs use their penultimate show of the year to discuss the current volume of The Best American Comics. this year guest edited by Phoebe Gloeckner. Earlier in the week they released their interview with Bill Kartalopoulos, the series editor, about the 2018 collection, and in that conversation they talked about the process of pulling the anthology together and Bill's experiences working with Gloeckner. But o...2018-12-1900 minThe Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeOur Favorite Comics of 2017Time Codes: 00:00:27 - Introduction 00:03:14 - Contexts and caveats 00:11:32 - Our favorite comics of 2017 02:09:06 - Wrapping up our favorites, and honorable mentions 02:13:52 - Contact us Paul and Derek are back with The Comics Alternative's annual "Favorites" episode. This is where the Two Guys share what they consider to be the best comics of the past year. Usually this year-end show is released as the very last regular review episode of each year, but this time around the guys had to postpone the recording due to family issues. But we're not far from the end of 2...2018-01-2200 minThe Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeAn Interview with Julia WertzTime Codes: 00:00:25 - Introduction 00:02:39 - Setup of interview 00:04:29 - Interview with Julia Wertz 01:10:16 - Wrap up 01:12:40 - Contact us On this interview episode, Paul and Derek are pleased to have Julia Wertz on the podcast. Her new book, Tenements, Towers and Trash: An Unconventional Illustrated History of New York City, came out earlier this month from Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers. As the subtitle suggests, this is a different kind of history, a guide to the Big Apple's present as well as its past, investigating its architecture, its businesses, its facades, its entertainment ven...2017-10-3100 minThe Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeEpisode 210: Reviews of Black Eye #3, Ancestor, and Frontier #13 Time Codes: 00:00:30 - Introduction 00:02:49 - Catching up with Paul 00:04:38 - Black Eye No. 3 00:46:40 - Ancestor 01:12:38 - Frontier #13 01:37:37 - Wrap up 01:38:55 - Contact us On this week's review episode, Paul joins Derek to discuss three titles that are certainly out of the ordinary. They begin with Black Eye No. 3, an anthology edited by Ryan Standfest, the publisher of Rotland Press. This is a first for The Comics Alternative in a couple of different ways. It is the first time the Two Guys are reviewing a Rotland Press title, but more significantly, this is the first time the...2016-10-1900 minThe Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeOn Location: Talking with Creators at SPX 2016, Pt. 3 Time Codes: 00:00:27 - Introduction 00:02:10 - Set up of episode 00:03:31 - Interview with Theora Kvitka 00:07:264 - Interview with Sophie Goldstein 00:16:21 - Interview with Melanie Gillman 00:23:14 - Interview with Carolyn Nowak 00:28:28 - Interview with Zack Soto 00:37:11 - Interview with Jarod Roselló 00:42:58 - Interview with Kevin Budnik 00:50:57 - Interview with Andrea Tsurumi 01:01:21 - Interview with Julia Gfrörer 01:09:11 - Interview with Joshua W. Cotter 01:16:08 - Wrap up 01:16:57 - Contact us In this final episode of the on-location interviews conducted at Small Press Expo last weekend, Derek talks with Theora Kvitka, Sophie Goldstein, Melanie Gillman, Carolyn Nowak, Zack Soto, Jarod...2016-09-2600 minGotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamGotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamGotham S02E18 Pinewood Podcast – Gotham TV Podcast Episode 70Did we just find out who was behind the Wayne Murders? Check our our Gotham S02E18 Pinewood Podcast where we discuss this along with our top five points about this episode from the return of completely sane Babs to Jim Gordon cracking skulls, a mission for Mr. Freeze and some hints at animal experimentation by Professor Strange. Synopsis of Gotham S02E18 Pinewood Podcast Directed by: John Stephens Written by: Robert Hull and Megan Mostyn-Brown As Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz), Lucius Fox (Chris Chalk) and Alfred Pennyworth (Sean Pertwee) renew their investigation into the murder of Thomas and Martha...2016-05-181h 01The Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeEpisode 188 - A Publisher Spotlight on Avery Hill PublishingGwen and Derek are back with another publisher spotlight episode, this one on the UK press, Avery Hill Publishing. They begin their spotlight with a short interview with the people behind Avery Hill: Ricky Miller, Dave White, and Katriona Chapman. Derek talks with them about the origins of the press, the kind of creators that have come to define Avery Hill, their distribution and publicity outside of the UK, and their plans for fall releases and beyond. After that conversation, Gwen and Derek get into the nitty gritty of the publisher's current offerings. They start by looking a...2016-05-1800 minRunning On OmRunning On OmDerek Sarno on Navigating Grief and Bringing Plant Based Cooking to Whole FoodsIn this episode, Derek Sarno, Senior Global Executive Chef for Whole Foods Market and co-founder of Wicked Healthy discusses navigating grief and bringing plant based cooking to Whole Foods Market. Derek reflects on his food background, from dropping out of cooking school to eventually owning several critically acclaimed restaurants, catering businesses, and a vegan farm. He shares about how the grief he experienced after the death of a loved one brought him to study meditation and serve as a chef at Padmasambhava, an international Tibetan Buddhist center. Derek explains how he brings his plant based food philosophy to his recipe...2016-02-051h 19The Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeWebcomics - Reviews of The Secret Voice, Titan, and Black Is the ColorOn the July webcomics show, Andy W. and Derek do something different. Not only do they look at two current and ongoing series, along with one already completed title -- as is their usual format -- but they do so by focusing on just one specific webcomics outlet: Study Group Comics. The guys begin, appropriately enough, by looking at current work from Zack Soto, the publisher of Study Group. His comic, The Secret Voice, is a mashup of various genres, part adventure, part science fiction, part superhero, and (at least in the beginning) part Jules Verne-inspired fantasy. So far...2015-07-2400 minThe Comics AlternativeThe Comics AlternativeInterviews - Ben HatkeOn this episode of The Comics Alternative Interview, Derek and Andy W. talk with Ben Hadke, creator of the Zita the Spacegirl series. Of course they discuss Ben's signature works -- Zita the Spacegirl, Legends of Zita the Spacegirl, and The Return of Zita the Spacegirl (the latter of which was just published by First Second) -- but they also delve into some of his other work, including his upcoming picture book, Julia's House for Lost Creatures (also from First Second). Along the way they discuss the wellspring of Ben's sketchbooking, the origins of Zita, the close links between...2014-07-0100 min