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PerspectivesS2: EP 4 - James McVey - Professional MusicianJames McVey is a renowned musician , having formed "The Vamps" back in 2011. The Vamps have released five albums, had multiple hits, and sold out countless arenas across the globe during their tours. In this episode, James talks about his experience going from playing pub gigs as a teenager to touring the world, what is was like experiencing success in his teen years , the challenges of having notoriety, how his fellow band members became some of his closest friends, his passion for watches, his solo work as a folk musician, and much more. A hugely insightful ep...2025-04-1856 min
Pancakes and Pandemonium (The Podcast)Baking a Difference:James Gregg's Cookie Whaaaat! JourneyHey Ya’ll In this inspiring episode, we sit down with James Gregg, the remarkable founder of Cookie Whaaaat! James, a disabled adult with Tourette's syndrome, shares his journey from special education classrooms to becoming a successful entrepreneur and advocate.Discover the sweet origins of Cookie Whaaaat! as James reveals how his experiences shaped his unique business venture. We delve into:James's childhood and education in special ed classroomsThe inspiration behind Cookie Whaaaat! and its missionHis collaboration with Team Awesomism, including the weekly special cookieHow James's personal challenges have fueled his passion for su...2025-02-2838 min
The CrimeCastThe Murder of James M. Corvin! Tim Carroll - Chief Medical Investigator is BACK In-Studio!Tim Carroll - Chief Medical Investigator, joins Roddy and Clint in-studio again! You may have heard of some of the names dropped in this conversation - and not all of them for good reasons! In 1979 James Corvin left home to go deliver some marijuana and collect some money! He never came home! His body was found in the trunk of his girlfriends car parked in the parking lof of Parkridge Hospital. A crazy story that intersects with other murders and crimes! James was once a witness in the trial of Billy Hull and infamous Tiki Hut Murder and had...2025-02-1457 min
Powell Butte Christian ChurchSTUDY IN THE BOOK OF JAMES WEEK 12 - THE CAUSE OF CONFLICT JAMES 4:1-8aI want you to think back on a recent argument or conflict you had with someone. Could be your spouse, parents, kid, or somebody at work. What was the argument over? What was it about? Money, chores, politics, or something else. Regardless of the issue, what caused that argument?That is the question that James wants us to deal with because the answer gives us deeper insight into why we have conflict with others. At the end of James 3 God gave us some incredible insight into what real wisdom looks like in our daily...2025-02-0230 min
ComixLaunchI’m thinking of doing a 3-day Kickstarter for a prose launch… Crazy? [James Powell’s MasterMind Hotseat]With his first novella ready to launch, writer James Powell is considering experimenting with a shorter than average Kickstarter launch… much shorter! A mastermind roundtable of veteran creators discuss James' launch plan, and share pros and cons of ultra short launches.2024-06-2339 minComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!I’m thinking of doing a 3-day Kickstarter for a prose launch… Crazy? [James Powell’s MasterMind Hotseat]With his first novella ready to launch, writer James Powell is considering experimenting with a shorter than average Kickstarter launch… much shorter! A mastermind roundtable of veteran creators discuss James' launch plan, and share pros and cons of ultra short launches.2024-06-2339 min
General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast46 - The Survivor (based on the James Herbert Novel)Intro music from:Arthemis - Survivor (Destiny's Child Cover)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjYCOtYjCY4The Survivor is a 1981 supernatural horror Australian-British co-production directed by David Hemmings and starring Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, and Joseph Cotten.In Adelaide, Australia (not Eton in the UK as in the original novel written by James Herbert), airline pilot David Keller (played by Powell) survives the crash of his Boeing 747-200, unhurt despite all 300 passengers dying in the accident. With no memories of the accident, he starts to suffer strange supernatural visions.2024-06-141h 49
Weight Loss And ...Transformational Learnings: Behind the Scenes of Extreme Weight Loss with Chris Powell and Mathew BladesEver wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a hit weight loss reality show like Extreme Weight Loss? How do participants achieve such incredible transformations, and what lessons can we learn from their journeys?In this episode, Jim and Holly are joined by the dynamic duo of Chris Powell and Matthew Blades to dive deep into the making of Extreme Weight Loss. From the inspirational triumphs to the hard-learned lessons, they offer an unfiltered peek behind the curtain.Prepare to be motivated, entertained, and enlightened as these weight loss experts share their biggest takeaways...2024-05-0152 min
Backstory on the Shroud of TurinHow Can You Merge Modern Media with Ancient Mysteries? Answers and More with James DayJoin us in an enlightening interview with James Day, a prolific writer and EWTN television producer, whose insights into the Shroud of Turin have captivated readers since 2013. In this exclusive episode, James delves into his upcoming book set to release in late 2024, offering a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world when the Shroud first emerged in historical records. With a rich background in exploring the intricacies of the Shroud through numerous essays and four published books, James brings a unique perspective to understanding this revered artifact. We'll discuss the confluence of history, religion, and mystery surrounding the...2024-03-2157 min
Unboxing Ecommerce: Operations Behind Online BrandsPowell's City of BooksCommunity and connection come up more than once as James and Jennifer consider Powell's e-tail backend like an archaeological dig into the past. Once they get their packages, they go absolutely bananas over the branded packing slip, supporting their theory that Powell's might just care more about the physical, tangible, in-person connection to their customers than updating their technologies. Or maybe it's a nod to their identity as an independent retailer.Research included these sources:Powell’s Books: https://www.powells.com/info/about-usTravel Portland: https://www.travelportland.com/attractions/powells/The Frank...2024-01-1658 min
James Elden's Playwright's SpotlightTranslation, Culture, and Non-Traditional Theatre - An American Playwright in Norway - Playwright's Spotlight with Ren PowellSend us a textWe're back after a brief hiatus due to a guest cancelling, the holidays, and me feeling a bit under the weather, but our third season is still off with a bang. If there was a fascinating episode to drop after being away, this is IT. International playwright Ren Powell visited remotely with an aspect of playwriting and theatre I couldn't have been prepared for. We discuss going international, cultural differences, and the task of tackling translating from a cultural perspective as well as playwriting and also as an approach to learning a language...2023-12-111h 32
OK LoserEpisode 14 - It Smells Like LoveIn this episode we learn what Alexander the Great smells like, how to properly force choke someone and about James' hams.Website: https://okloser.buzzsprout.com/shareEmail: okloserpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080202006836Sound effects from zapsplat.com2023-05-1759 min
Snyder’s ReturnInterview - James Introcaso / Rudy Basso - To Be or Not to Be A Villain TTRPGSend us a textToday I talk with Game Designers, TTRPG Content Creators, Podcasters and Shakespeare enthusiasts - James Introcaso and Rudy Basso.We discuss their Game Design influences for To Be or Not To Be A Villain, MCDM, Dogs, inspirations and much more.You can find James, Rudy, MCDM and all of their associated content via the links below.Twitter:https://twitter.com/JamesIntrocasohttps://twitter.com/RudyBassohttps://twitter...2023-03-1853 minOK LoserEpisode 8 - Clearing my HistoryIn this episode we discuss how James' favorite story from history, his top 5 generals, and why you don't want to hang out with Genghis Khan.Website: https://okloser.buzzsprout.com/shareEmail: okloserpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080202006836Sound effects from zapsplat.com2022-12-1240 minOK LoserEpisode 6 - Politically CorrectIn this episode we discuss how James got involved in politics, what makes a good candidate and maybe we sing....Website: https://okloser.buzzsprout.com/shareEmail: okloserpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080202006836Sound effects from zapsplat.comVoting Information: vote411.org and indianavoters.com2022-11-0629 minOK LoserEpisode 3 - Makeup DayIn this episode we discuss James' horrible ugliness, Jenni blinding the popular kids and her journey from a makeup zero to a makeup hero.Website: https://okloser.buzzsprout.com/shareEmail: okloserpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080202006836Sound effects from zapsplat.com2022-09-2542 minOK LoserEpisode 2 - Wrestling with the PastIn this episode we expose James' dark secret...he's a wrestling fan.Website: https://okloser.buzzsprout.com/shareEmail: okloserpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080202006836Sound effects from zapsplat.com2022-09-1142 minOK LoserEpisode 1 - It's Just a PhaseIn this episode, Jenni and James take a walk down cringe lane as they discuss Jenni's past emo kid life.Website: https://okloser.buzzsprout.com/shareEmail: okloserpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000802020068362022-08-2836 minComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!Taming Self-Doubt and Going for Your Dreams with House of Fear’s James PowellWriter and Editor James Powell (House of Fear) takes a minute away from his biggest House of Fear launch ever to join Tyler James for a discussion about imposter syndrome, playing the mental game of being a creator, and thriving on Kickstarter and beyond.2022-05-151h 06ComixLaunchTaming Self-Doubt and Going for Your Dreams with House of Fear’s James PowellWriter and Editor James Powell (House of Fear) takes a minute away from his biggest House of Fear launch ever to join Tyler James for a discussion about imposter syndrome, playing the mental game of being a creator, and thriving on Kickstarter and beyond.2022-05-151h 06
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthPauseHello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you are able to join me for today's special episode entitled PAUSE.
This episode is special to me because I'm trying on some of the things that I've been the learning and sharing this season. I'm taking time to listen to my body, being gentle with myself, and giving myself the time and space to allow the natural ebbs and flows of life.
I'm thankful to be surrounded by a...2022-05-0405 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthGrief, loss, hope, loveHello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you are able to join me for today's story episode entitled Grief, Loss, Hope, Love
One of the more surprising things I discovered during my time in rehab was the duality of recovery. Yes, recovery is learning to stop or let go of behaviours and actions that may no longer be serving you. AND, recovery is also about remembering behaviours and actions that I had almost given up hope for.
Fo...2022-04-1932 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthComing out as a familyIn today's episode, I'm joined with the incredible mother and son team, Candace & Riley. Candace and Riley are going to share part of their journey of unconditional love, acceptance, courage, strength & hope, and how they made a decision to come out as a family in the middle of the pandemic.
It is conversations like this and humans like Riley and Candace that give me hope and help to build a vision of the world that I want to live in.
Riley and Candace are living examples of who we c...2022-03-3055 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthAdverse Childhood ExperiencesYour perceived challenge with addiction isn’t the problem.
You are not the ‘problem’.
It’s what happened to you that has caused this ‘problem’.
The Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACEs) is population-based clinical evidence that shows that the major factor underlying addiction in adults is childhood trauma.
It is proven that those who suffer from addiction in their adult life are those who had adverse childhood experiences when they were younger.
Have you been introduced to the work of Dr. Vincent Felitti and his Adverse Childhood Experiences Study? Do you know what...2022-03-1638 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthTrauma ResponseHello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you are able to join me for today's story episode entitled Complex Trauma.
I need to take a deep breath as I introduce today's episode. This was one of the hardest episodes that I've had to write in the last year. As I took the time to go back through my journals, read through the assignments that I completed while in rehab two years ago, and revisit my massive 'rehab binder' of worksheets, daily check-ins, a...2022-02-1644 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthDestruction vs. deconstruction?
"The sexy thing in the #exvangelical world right now is destruction. That's the easiest path, just shoot flaming arrows at the thing, tear it apart, poke holes in it.
Destroying something is deeply satisfying the moment, especially when there is a lot of hurt.
Deconstruction has a lot more intention behind it, it's much more careful in its exploration."
Today I'm joined with my personal friend John Emery. John is a former evangelical worship pastor who made the decision to wa...2022-02-0254 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthIn treatmentLooking back, I can now describe my time in treatment as the most difficult, most exposed, and most rewarding time of my life. I started to pull the wool back from my eyes and began to see how my approach to 'strength' hurt me, hurt others around me, and nearly cost me my life.
While in treatment I learned how many of my addictive behaviours and anxiety-producing thoughts were shame-based thoughts that I was not surrendering. Even today much of my fear-based thinking comes from a false belief that I'm in control. There continue to be times...2022-01-1928 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthLove your neighbourAre evangelical churches safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ humans? How can a space that may be considered 'unsafe' transform into a welcoming and affirming space? Is it possible to create a safe space for all people?
In today's episode, I'm joined with James Sholl, my personal friend and Senior Pastor of Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto. James helps us explore these questions and much more.
One of the things I really appreciate about James' approach is that he is doing the hard and sometimes messy work with the people at Wellspring to show love to all...2022-01-0559 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthChristmas survivalChristmas survival tips for LGBTQ Christians
This year has been a doozie for so many of us. And if you're anything like me the holiday season usually amplifies any feelings of loneliness, disconnection, or otherness that I may have swirling around in my head.
I know that I'm not alone on this one. For many Queer people of faith, the holiday season can be really hard and really dark. That cheery exterior that we are expected to portray in pictures, at parties, and on social media, that's not the reality for many of us.
2021-12-2217 min
Thinking Outside The Long BoxTOTLB S107 James Powell
Back to the grind with another interview from James Powell!! We spoke to James while we were at Denver Fan Expo. Fan Expo 2021 was a little light on content, but it was a good time none the less, and it was great, the time that we were able to speak with James about his content!
“I’ve always been interested in stories. When I was a kid, I’d spend entire days reading Edgar Rice Burroughs novels in my mom’s oversize and incredibly uncomfortable living room chair. When I wasn’t reading, I’d use my Star...2021-12-2110 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthRehabHello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you were able to join me for today's story episode entitled Rehab.
In today's episode, I'm taking you on the road with me to Philadelphia where I'm about to check into the trauma-informed rehab facility where I will be living for the next 30 days. Parts of me are still on a high from making the decision to attend, parts of me are terrified of what's right around the corner, and other parts of me are starting to have d...2021-12-0819 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthSilence is deadly: how to talk about suicideHello and Welcome to This Little Light Of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm really glad that you are able to join me for today's interview episode.
Today I'm joined with David Laskovski who is joining our conversation on mental health and will be helping us delve a little deeper into the topic of suicide. David developed the HELP model, that provides new tools and resources to professionals in Toronto's Emergency Medical Services to intervene and help those who may be suicidal.
Before we jump into today's episode I want to provide two...2021-11-2455 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthComing out againHello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you were able to join me for today's story episode entitled Coming out again.
In today's episode I walk you some of the uncomfortable yet necessary events that followed my big decision to JUMP! from S02E05. I'm putting my decision to attend an in-patient trauma-informed rehab facility into action. It's time for me to get vulnerable, out myself in an entirely new way, and have conversations with my parents and with my employer, to share that I...2021-11-1022 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthPray FORI'm joined with Bonnie Violet. Bonnie is a trans femme genderqueer spiritual drag artist, digital chaplain and host of 'A Queer Chaplin' and 'Splintered Grace' podcasts.
In today's interview episode Bonnie and I will be talking about the recent Netflix conversation therapy documentary, titled 'Pray Away'.
We'll be talking what we found, helpful, hurtful, and what we hope for, should a possible part two be in the works.
Bonnie said it best when she said "Don't pray for me not to be trans. Don't pray for me not to be gay. Pray for me to ge...2021-10-2759 min
Minority KornerMK323: Eternally Yours (Marvel’s Eternals Red Carpet Premiere, Tlatelolco Massacre, Colin Powell, Why Ruby Rose Left Batwoman, LuLa Rich, The Way Down)SHOW NOTES/EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Nnekay FitzClarke is back! And she brought her bazookas! Well maybe her metaphorical ones? It wouldn't be Minority Koner if we didn't discuss the ever fan favorite cults! Tune in as Nnekay and James talk about the new amazon documentary ‘Lularich' and HBO's ‘The Way Down’. Then did the CW pull a Joss Wheedon? They discuss Ruby Rose and her abrupt and dramatic exit from Batwoman. Next up its Choose your own adventure! Nnekay picks what James will talk about: The Seneca Village a Black community displaced to build Central Park, or his time hosting the Marv...2021-10-221h 28
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthJUMP! - the transformational power of travelIn today's story episode, I'm going to take you Peru where my friend Rob from OUT Adventures helped me to experience my own outer discovery adventure and inner journey for the soul.
Going into this trip, I had everything on the OUTSIDE that I thought should make me happy, but I wasn't. I was in desperate need of an inner transformation. I needed to find a space within myself where I felt safe enough and brave enough to jump.
It was this inner journey with OUT Adventures where I made one of my own life...2021-10-1321 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthRaise a voice, hear an echoHello and welcome to This Little Light Of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you are able to join me for the second part of my conversation with Dr. Mike Rosebush.
If you haven't been introduced to Mike yet, I would encourage you to skip back to S02E03, Honey, I think I'm a homosexual.
In today's episode Mike will share what happened when he came out while working as a VP at Focus on the Family, his role as a conversion therapist, outing h...2021-09-2950 minSnyder’s ReturnInterview - James Haeck - TTRPG Content Creator/Tal'Dorei Reborn/Ghostfire GamesSend us a textToday I talk with TTRPG/D&D/5E Content Creator and Head of Fables - James Haeck.We discuss the Tal'Dorei Reborn for the Critical Role setting supplement, Fables the Ghostfire Gaming project, Inclusivity at the Table and much more.You can find James Haeck, Ghostfire Gaming and all of their content via the links below.Twitter:https://twitter.com/jamesjhaeckhttps://twitter.com/CriticalRolehttps://twitter...2021-09-2846 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthHoney, I think I'm a homosexualDo you have any gay Christian role models or mentors?
On today's episode, I'm joined with Dr. Mike Rosebush who describes himself as somewhat of a gay Christian Yoda.
In this first part of our conversation, Mike will share how his wild journey of his 'most unusual gay Christian life' got started.
In Part 1 of our conversation Mike talks about:
growing up with 'John Wayne' as a fatherbeing top of his class in the US Air Force Academyspeaking life, for the first time, at age 30, to a homosexual personComing out while in...2021-09-1553 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthSEASON 2 - Asking for helpBy finding the courage to ask for the help I desperately needed I slowly started to understand that I wasn’t broken. I slowly started to understand that I was not alone. I slowly started to let go of holding onto the control that I thought was keeping me safe. I slowly started to understand that childhood trauma doesn’t simply disappear. Trauma morphs, transforms, and continues to inflict harm until we start to face the root of what harmed us.
I’m excited to have you join me for Season Two where I’ll share parts of my recovery j...2021-08-1812 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthMan ErasedHello and welcome to Episode 29 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for the final episode of season one!
I can’t believe that it’s already been over a year since I first embarked on this soul-searching journey of healing, forgiveness, and recovery!
In today’s final story episode for season one I walk you through the final years of my life leading up to my eventual breakdown and surrender.
TRIGGER WARNING: In today’s episode I will be talking...2021-04-0725 minComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!The Emotional Rollercoaster of Kickstarter & Going All in On Your Creative Career with House of Fear’s James PowellTen31 Publisher and creator of House of Fear James Powell joins Tyler for an honest discussion about the emotional rollercoaster ride creators face when going after their dreams. We'll discuss that self-doubt, fear of failure, or imposter syndrome, as well as many of the insights and breakthroughs James has had after leaving the day job to go all in on his creative pursuits.2021-03-261h 12ComixLaunchThe Emotional Rollercoaster of Kickstarter & Going All in On Your Creative Career with House of Fear’s James PowellTen31 Publisher and creator of House of Fear James Powell joins Tyler for an honest discussion about the emotional rollercoaster ride creators face when going after their dreams. We'll discuss that self-doubt, fear of failure, or imposter syndrome, as well as many of the insights and breakthroughs James has had after leaving the day job to go all in on his creative pursuits.2021-03-261h 12
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthMom & Dad - part 2Hello and welcome to Episode 28 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for the second part of my interview with my parents.
If you haven’t already listened to the first part of our conversation, I would encourage you to hop back one episode so that you have the chance to catch our full conversation.
The response to Ep27 and the first part of our chat has been overwhelming, affirming, and eye-opening. Thank you for sharing so much of your raw emotio...2021-03-2455 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthMom & Dad - part 1Hello and welcome to Episode 27 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s interview episode.
Families can be some of the most complicated relationships that we have. Adding elements of religion and queerness can be like adding fuel to an already roaring fire.
On today’s episode I’m joined with Christian parenting experts, LGBTQ2S+ advocates, and the earthly creators of me… yup, this is the first part of my interview with my Mom & Dad.
As you’ll hear...2021-03-1758 min
It's In My Queue"Poor James": Derry GirlsWe discuss the pilot episode of Derry Girls, from James and his very bad day, to teenagers on American shows vs. teenagers on British/Irish shows, to which Derry Girl we identify with most. Find us on Twitter: @inmyqueuepod • @adinaterrific • @karaaa_powellAnd check out our brand new Instagram: @inmyqueuepodor send comments, questions, and show suggestions to us at inmyqueuepod@gmail.com!
Subscribe to our newsletter at itsinmyqueue.substack.com.Find us on Twitter: @inmyqueuepod • @adinaterrific • @karaaa_powellAnd Instagram: @inmyqueuepodor send c...2021-03-171h 30
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthAll aren't welcomeI always dreamed that there would be peace on the other side of the rainbow. I thought that once I was fully out to my family, there would be no more secrets, and everything would be good.
I had always been so terrified and fixated on coming out to my family, that I never really looked beyond that point. The years that followed were some of the loneliest of my life
Coming out of the closet with my family simply meant that I was no longer hiding one aspect of my life. People talk about havi...2021-03-0331 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthNot definingHello and welcome to Episode 25 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s interview episode, ‘Not defining’.
On today’s episode I’m joined with orientation advocate Mark Smith and his wife Victoria. Mark runs a support site for anyone struggling with their orientation. He has an expanded heart and focus on humans who may be questioning, undefined, changing, Bi+, or fluid.
Before we jump into our conversation with Mark and Vic let’s pause, for a few...2021-02-1755 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthValidate meIt’s 2021… we made it! Hello, and welcome Episode 22 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s story episode, ‘Validate me’.
It feels good to be here and to share more of an upbeat and lighter story episode with you today. And that’s what this episode is all about, validation and feeling good.
In today’s story episode I’m shedding many of the awkward, scared, small and unwanted masks of my school years. This period of my life is my coming out and...2021-01-0623 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthBeloved ariseWow... what a rollercoaster of year. As much as we love to pretend that we're in control of our lives, 2020 is definitely a year that proves that 'anything can happen'.
It isn't hard to look back on 2020 and say THANK GOODNESS THAT'S OVER. But have you taken the opportunity to look at what you've learned about yourself in the past 12 months? How have you grown as a human in the last year? And maybe even go as far as to think about what's made you proud of YOU in 2020.
Like most of us, 2020 has been...2020-12-3013 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthSupposed to love Christmas
Well... it's Christmas Eve and we can finally see the finish line for 2020. What a strange year... did any of our futurists or experts predict this one?
As we head into this break I wanted to put together a quick episode to share Holiday survival tips for LGBTQ2S+ Christians or for anyone who might have all the happy joyous feelings that we're 'supposed to' have at this time of year.
I'll be home for Christmas this year and I want to acknowledge how hard that's going to be for me.
2020-12-2417 minSnyder’s ReturnInterview - James Introcaso - Arcadia to Zweihander and Everything in Between.Send us a textToday I talk with the exceptionally hardworking Podcaster, Content Creator, Podcast Editor, Games Designer, DM/Historian James Introcaso about Roll20 Sci-Fi TTRPG Burn Bryte, D&D, Zweihander working with Matt Colville and more.We discuss how to be a content creator/blogger/podcaster and how to give back to the TTRPG community.You can find James Introcaso and all of the featured content via the links below:Website:http://www.jamesintrocaso.com/http://worldbuilderblog.com/ ...2020-12-2241 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthGoodbye, all doneTrauma is blocked emotional energy that is trapped inside of your body. You need to process it and you need to feel it.
What I have learned is that when I repress and deny my feelings and my Knowing, I’m blocking my connection with God and I’m hurting myself… and I’m hurting others.
At more than one point in my life I thought it would be easier to leave this world than to feel my feelings, follow my God given Knowing, speak out against those I considered to be in ‘control’ and to share my...2020-12-1635 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthScapegoatHello and welcome to Episode 18 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s episode, ‘Scapegoat’.
Over the past few weeks on IG and Facebook @MyLightShinesBright our trauma topic of conversation has been around the concept of ‘The Scapegoat’. This is a relatively new term for me, and it seems like it’s a term that resonates with many that are on similar journeys of trauma recovery, addiction recovery, those deconstructing their religious beliefs, people experiencing homelessness and many in the BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ c...2020-12-0258 min
Dismantle Podcast127. "A Noun & A Verb" with James PowellJames Powell joins us to discuss identity, the Church, and the space made for the LGBTQIA+ community within her.
Connect with James:
Web: www.ThisLittleLightOfMine.CA
IG: @MyLightShinesBright
FB: @MyLightShinesBright
Twitter: @james_powell
Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Light2020-11-2941 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthIn the shadowsHello and welcome to Episode 17 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s episode, ‘In the shadows’.
Before we get started with today’s episode, I want to be very transparent that this is my first ‘explicit’ episode as this part of my story contains content that may trigger some survivors. In today’s episode I will be talking about sexual assault, rape, trauma and dissociation. I encourage all listeners to be gentle with themselves and to proceed with loving intent as they listen...2020-11-1831 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthDeconstructionJoin Chad Rollo and I as we talk about deconstructing our faith and the importance of being in community with 'fellow travellers' as we journey this wild & windy (and often painful) road towards integrating our faith and sexuality after years of living behind a wall of shame & fear.
Growing up so deeply entrenched in an evangelical church-based community and family I know how painful and important questions around faith and sexuality can be.
I desperately wanted to wake up one day and to magically have the absolute affirmation and unconditional love, of my church and fr...2020-11-0454 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthPUREity shameIn today's episode I share what it was like for me growing up in the 90’s evangelical church culture and share about one of my worst nightmares coming to life.
And from the many stories, comments and messages that you have been sharing online through FB & IG it is very clear that this period in time wasn’t an easy, joy-filled or shame free period for so many… not matter where we may have lived on the spectrum of gender or orientation.
The 90’s evangelical purity culture was an organized strategy started by US conversative groups to...2020-10-2130 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthThe shift - with Colby MartinHello and welcome to Episode 14 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s episode, ‘The shift’.
In today’s episode I’m joined by best-selling author, podcaster, and PROGRESSIVE pastor Colby Martin. Colby is passionate about carving out a space within Christianity that includes: a whole-heartedly affirming posture toward LGBTQ individuals, a broader acceptance of other spiritual practices and religious perspectives, an agreeableness toward science, and a commitment to always growing, transforming, and trusting that the best days are yet to come.
Colb...2020-10-0757 min
This Little Light of Mine - Guided MeditationsPower of beingFor any number of a reasons many of our wounded inner children were taught that it was not okay for us to just BE.⠀
If you're anything like me I learned that I needed to hustle for approval and that I could only matter and have significance if I was DOING something.⠀
I learned to be a humanDOING.⠀
One way to learn about the power of being is through a very simple form of mindless meditation.
This meditation to touch the power of your being uses a technique that I learned in recovery from...2020-10-0520 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthI was wrong - with Rev Michael CorenHello and welcome to Episode 12 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s episode, ‘I was wrong’.
In today’s episode I’m joined with best-selling author, columnist, Anglican cleric and former nightly television and radio host, Michael Coren. Michael and I will be talking about his book Epiphany and “what went wrong” on his journey from being the posterboy of Catholic conservatism towards his profound spiritual and personal change of heart towards the queer community.
Michael is a Christian author and...2020-09-0955 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthGod hates figs?Were you ever taught that who you were was wrong, evil, sinful or less than?
In today's episode, God hates figs? I’m taking another stroll down memory lane to share some of the messages that I learned around homosexuality as a young boy growing up in a fundamentalist church background.
Maybe you’re not part of queer community, but perhaps you were taught some of these same toxic messages because of the colour of your skin, your gender, the shape of your body or different abilities you may have? If so, you know the pain of...2020-08-2627 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthSeeds of ShameHello and welcome to Episode 9 of This Little Light Of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m glad that you’re able to join me for today’s episode, Seeds of Shame.
Before I get started I want to give a big shout out to a few community members who are blowing me away with their sharing, encouragement and insights as we discover, heal and grow forward in love together.
Poulami from Lit.Wings in IndiaMark aka NotDefining in the UKSway from Polite but Savage podcast coming out of DubaiHarvey from New ZealandMichael from New York...2020-07-2921 minSnyder’s ReturnInterview - Content Creation - James HaeckSend us a textToday I learn more about Content Creation, Writing Encounters, the journey and truths behind becoming a successful TTRPG writer from a renown writer for Wizards of the Coast, Critical Role, DnDBeyond and the DMs Guild, Mr James Haeck. For an insight into NPC use, collaborations and world building including the lead-in adventures for Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, sit back and enjoy the experience straight from the experienced. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesjhaeckDnDBeyond Website: ...2020-07-281h 05
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow to Embrace a Virtual Workplace with Chad James - Episode 166How do we negotiate the logistics of creating a virtual workplace? Can your design firm work remotely permanently? Are the cost savings worth it? Do you even want to go back to working in an office setting? If any of these questions are swirling around in your head, Chad James joins Darla and Natalie to dissect the topic. Don’t miss this episode of the Wingnut Social podcast!
Chad James has been in the design industry for 23+ years. He leads a talented team of trusted designers in creating a uniquely tailored experience to each client they serve—cente...2020-07-2245 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthThe gift of pain - with Cathy WebberIn Western cultures we have been trained to label addictions as BAD. They are something that are undesirable, they hurt, they destroy and they kill. Our first trained instinct when the topic of addiction comes up is ‘HOW DO WE STOP IT’, ‘how do we get ride of it’, ‘how do we help the person just say no drugs/alcohol/sex/food or whatever’.
But what if we took another approach? What if we looked at our addictions as gifts? What if instead of immediately jumping into controlling our stopping an addiction we paused and got curious.
What if we ask...2020-07-151h 02
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthComplex TraumaIn today’s episode of This Little Light Of Mine I share the part of my story where this project first began. In today’s episode I take you into my disclosure session with my parents during my stay at a long-term complex trauma and rehabilitation centre in the US.
This is where I really started living.
I’m thankful that we didn’t really have a Pride Weekend in Toronto this year. I’m thankful for chaos, anguish and trauma that we are all living through right now. I’m thankful because I hope this signals the s...2020-07-0123 minSnyder’s ReturnInterview - James Introcaso - D&D, Fantastic Lairs & Burn BryteSend us a textJoin me on this special interview release to celebrate the Fantastic Lairs Kickstarter closing soon, imminent Roll20 RPG Burn Bryte release and all things D&D and Tabletop Roleplaying with my guest Mr James Introcaso. We discuss how to be a content creator/blogger/podcaster and how to give back to the TTRPG community.Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesIntrocaso + https://twitter.com/DontSplitThePodWebsite: http://www.jamesintrocaso.com/Blog: http://worldbuilderblog.com/Podcast Network: https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/ Kickstarter: https://w...2020-06-2744 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthafFIRMation Thursday - Pride Edition with Byron FulkerthHello and welcome to a special Pride Month BONUS episode of This Little Light of Mine.
In season one we’re talking about a lot of tough topics from trauma to addiction, systemic racism and gender inequality to coming out to conversion therapy.
I wanted to take a hot minute to take a deep breath, throw some glitter in the air and talk about a new take on the elusive pride body… to do that I’ve partnered with personal trainer and personal friend Byron Fulkerth.
Byron will be joining me for five weeks as w...2020-06-1722 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental health#BanConversionTherapy - with Jonathan BrowerIn today’s episode of This Little Light of Mine I’m going to be speaking with Jonathan Brower who knows a little bit about NOT CHANGING (as in not changing your sexual orientation, based on what someone else believes SHOULD be true for your life). As I introduced on the last episode of TLLOM, Jonathan has been through conversion therapy programs four times… yes… FOUR TIMES!
There has been lots in the news recently about conversation therapy. And Jonathan Brower was intimately involved in the very recent ban of conversion therapy in the city of Calgary Alberta. 2020-06-101h 36
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthSave Our KidsWe need to save our kids. We can no longer afford to ignore the psychological, spiritual, emotional and mental abuse that the church inflicts on children when they teach that any of God’s children are less than, unworthy of love or unable to love in the way that God has designed them to love.
We have another big episode in-store for you today. Here’s what’s coming up…
Full show notes available at TLLoM.CA
I’m going to hit pause on my story for this episode to set the record straight ar...2020-05-2837 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthSurrenderWelcome to episode two of This Little Light Of Mine.
My name is James Powell and I’m thrilled to have you join me on this personal journey of healing, discovery and possibility.
(3:02) LISTENER ADVISORY: this episode may contain triggers for some. Topics in this episode include: sexual abuse, trauma, suicide, exorcism, addiction & conversion therapy
For full show notes visit www.ThisLittleLightOfMine.CA
Here's a rundown of S01E02:
I’ve been struggling to use my voice for decades. This has been an ongoing internal battle that, only recently...2020-05-1318 min
This Little Light of Mine - LGBTQ, Christianity, religious trauma, mental healthWorld's First LGBTQ Baptist ChurchWelcome to the first episode of This Little Light of Mine. My name is James Powell and I’m thrilled to have you join me on this personal journey of healing, discovery and possibility.
For full show notes visit www.ThisLittleLightOfMine.CA
Here's a rundown of S01E01:
(3:52) Chapter 1 – Starting the world’s first, fully affirming LGBTQ Baptist Church
In the first part of my personal story, learn all the many things that fell into place that gave me self-esteem, strength and vision to allow this almost unbelievable transformation that to happen.
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This Little Light of Mine - Guided MeditationsForgivenessI've been struggling this week to move past a certain situation. I've used my voice, shared my feelings and my truth and guess what? Nothing changed. I still don't feel heard and all weekend I've been carrying anger around inside of me.
Are you anything like me? Do you have times where you hold onto anger, times where you let other people, situations or circumstances steal your peace and your joy?
As a young boy I learned that forgiveness was about turning the other cheek, being the bigger person and letting things go... but there...2020-04-1312 min
This Little Light of Mine - Guided MeditationsHomecoming - Adolescent Self Final HomecomingThis is the Inner Infant Meditation from John Bradshaw's book Homecoming - Reclaiming and Healing Your Inner Child.
This is an incredible book with many helpful and powerful exercises and meditations. This specific affirmations and meditation for reclaiming your toddler self can be found on pages 168-170
I hope this recorded meditation helps in your journey of healing.
Welcome home... you are loved.
James
Music (“Blue”) by Peder B. Helland, licensed by Soothing Relaxation.2020-03-3120 min
This Little Light of Mine - Guided MeditationsHomecoming - School-Age MeditationThis is the Inner Infant Meditation from John Bradshaw's book Homecoming - Reclaiming and Healing Your Inner Child.
This is an incredible book with many helpful and powerful exercises and meditations. This specific affirmations and meditation for reclaiming your toddler self can be found on pages 152-154
I hope this recorded meditation helps in your journey of healing.
You are loved..
James
Music (“Blue”) by Peder B. Helland, licensed by Soothing Relaxation.2020-03-3024 min
This Little Light of Mine - Guided MeditationsHomecoming - Preschool Self MeditationThis is the Inner Infant Meditation from John Bradshaw's book Homecoming - Reclaiming and Healing Your Inner Child.
This is an incredible book with many helpful and powerful exercises and meditations. This specific affirmations and meditation for reclaiming your toddler self can be found on pages 135-138
I hope this recorded meditation helps in your journey of healing.
You are loved.
James
Music (“Blue”) by Peder B. Helland, licensed by Soothing Relaxation.2020-03-3028 min
This Little Light of Mine - Guided MeditationsHomecoming - Toddler MeditationThis is the Inner Infant Meditation from John Bradshaw's book Homecoming - Reclaiming and Healing Your Inner Child.
This is an incredible book with many helpful and powerful exercises and meditations. This specific affirmations and meditation for reclaiming your toddler self can be found on pages 117-120.
I hope this recorded meditation helps in your journey of healing.
You are loved.
James
Music (“Blue”) by Peder B. Helland, licensed by Soothing Relaxation.2020-03-2929 min
This Little Light of Mine - Guided MeditationsHigher Self INNERcationSometimes we just need a break. We're overwhelmed, stressed, full of anger and resentments and we just need to hit pause and leave the world behind.
You can take a vacation, you can have a staycation, but have you ever tried an INNERcation? a journey inward to give you the recharge that you're looking for
Higher Self INNERcation is a journey inward that will give you recharge that you're looking for.
In this guided mediation you journey inward to give yourself the rest, relaxation and reminder of who you really are and who...2020-03-2439 min