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Birds Words PodcastPast is Prelude - Rob Gray - Episode 4 Part 4Roll with us on our final discussion in Episode 4 (Part 4) as we wrap up our dialogue on a relentless pursuit of GOD amidst brokenness. We covered topics such as career transition, depression, suicidal ideation, divorce, domestic violence, stigma, a weaponized narrative that negatively impacts returning veterans, parental alienation and more. Although these topics seem dark, we end with the hope we experience through our Light, LORD and Savior JESUS. Rob reveals some of the struggles he has experienced and shares what helped him through the dark times and sustains him as he moves through life. Sometimes there are topics...2025-06-291h 13
Birds Words Podcast7 Years - Rob Gray - Episode 4 Part 3Jump in with us as we discuss a relentless pursuit of GOD amidst brokenness. We covered topics such as career transition, depression, suicidal ideation, divorce, domestic violence, stigma, a weaponized narrative that negatively impacts returning veterans, parental alienation and more. Although these topics seem dark, we end with the hope we experience through our Light, LORD and Savior JESUS. Rob reveals some of the struggles he has experienced and shares what helped him through the dark times and sustains him as he moves through life. Sometimes there are topics that might be easy to avoid or tough to discuss...2025-06-291h 09
Compelled - Christian Stories & TestimoniesSPECIAL: Celebrating 100 Episodes!We’re celebrating God’s faithfulness in letting us release 100 episodes of Compelled!
Show notes (including all the mentioned episodes) @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/celebrating-100-episodes
Zach Fowler’s favorite episodes:
#05 A Spiritual Suicide - Phillip Telfer: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/phillip-telfer
#17 Doubts. Depression. Disease. - Ryan Dobson: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ryan-dobson
Becky Hetrick’s favorite episode:
#27 9/11 Survivor at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/brian-birdwell
Atley Nugent’s favorite episodes:
#90 Healing After Rape - Teri Hrabovsky: https://compelledpodcast.com/episode...2025-06-2454 min
Don DeLillo Should Win the Nobel PrizeEpisode 24: From Amazons to White NoiseWhat does the déjà vu allegedly caused by the Airborne Toxic Event have to do with a disease called Jumping Frenchman? How is Jack Gladney’s “day of the station wagons” connected to the first female NHL player’s longing for quaint hometown holidays? In Episode 24, DDSWTNP continue our White Noise residency by showing listeners all the hidden connections between DeLillo’s most famous novel and his most obscure: Cleo Birdwell’s Amazons, his pseudonymous 1980 collaboration with Sue Buck, written as a kind of lark but we think absolutely integral to the satiric vision of White Noise five years later. O...2025-04-142h 00
Birds Words PodcastThe War Years - Episode 4 Part 2- Rob GrayWelcome to Birds Words Podcast, where Grit and Faith meet. I am John Birdwell, your host. We continue our journey into Episode 4 Part 2: "The War Years" with our guest, Rob Gray. Join Rob, Plato (Service Dog) and me as we dive into discussion of some of the internal and external war and years surrounding this unique time in life. Proud Father of 4 Sons, 23 years in the U.S. Army, Special Forces Green Beret, Army Ranger, ~40 months total deployed to combat zones, 100% disabled veteran, retired Lieutenant Colonel, Masters degree in Theological Studies, piano, Jeep trips, painting and more. Listen in...2025-02-181h 05
Birds Words PodcastRob Gray--Prelude--Episode 4 Part 1Welcome to Birds Words Podcast, where Grit and Faith meet. I am John Birdwell, your host. We welcome our guest, Rob Gray. Join Rob, Plato (Service Dog) and me as we dive into Part 1: Prelude. Proud Father of 4 Sons, 23 years in the U.S. Army, Special Forces Green Beret, Army Ranger, ~40 months total deployed to combat zones, 100% disabled veteran, retired Lieutenant Colonel, Masters degree in Theological Studies, piano, Jeep trips, painting and more. Listen in as we dive into his life and faith that has sustained him throughout his career, war, and more personal wars here at home.2025-02-1156 min
Birds Words Podcast"Make It Count" Ep 3 Pt 2 Joey BarrierWe navigate a few people in discussion who tremendously impacted the world and the Barrier Family Mission Team. Whether its a gun in the face, navigating anti-conversion laws, surviving a near execution, simply picking up a child or standing in front of a General in order to get Bible Schools signed back in operation, you'll find it here...where Grit and Faith meet on the Birds Words Podcast with our Guest of this episode: Joey Barrier. Joey is a Missionary, Teacher, Varsity Soccer Coach, Shepherd, wood chopping enthusiast and Youth Minister. 2024-12-111h 00Birds Words PodcastEp. 3 Pt. 1 Joey Barrier -High Stakes MissionsFrom early impressions tagging along and watching his Father conduct Bible studies, Joey was impacted by the Gospel. He is later introduced to a world of Missions. While trying to keep a low profile in China during a baptism, he observes three baptisms by a man in a Speedo and learns of the danger of a picture. The Mission Mindset is discussed and how we can failingly compartmentalize our faith at times. Part 1 jumps into Joey's background and sets the stage before escalating to Part 2.2024-12-0457 minBirds Words PodcastEp. 2 Pt. 2 Jerry Crawford: Faith and FirefightsFighting back from a multiple day ambush with a "Puff the Magic Dragon" Gunship providing some relief, Jerry was tested in many ways. He recounts his time in Vietnam, reading his Bible on uneven ammo cans, later getting thrown off his APC by a bomb, being awarded his Purple Heart and re-integrating into society as a civilian. 2024-11-2042 minBirds Words PodcastEp. 2 Pt 1: Jerry Crawford: Bible in a Combat ZoneJerry was raised in the church and went to Vietnam as a 11 Delta 40 with the Blackhorse Regiment. Whether he's teaching about Bird Dogs, holding fast to his Bible or fighting off ambushes, Jerry shares some critical lessons on his journey through the years. 2024-11-2049 minBirds Words PodcastEp. 1 Pt 2 Adam Parker: Jesus and JusticeWhat's it like living as a missionary in Asia, sharing the Gospel and partnering with Law Enforcement to fight human trafficking? Adam shares some insight as he's running surveillance involving a young girl who is a victim of sex trafficking and realizes some serious challenges he was facing; he speaks on how he's helping to change the culture and make the world a better place through his organization: Blue Anvil. 2024-11-2046 minBirds Words PodcastEp 1 Pt 1 Adam Parker: Pursuing Jesus and JusticeWe hear about the complexities of a walk with Christ and embarking on a relational and transformative journey with Jesus. Whether cruising the streets as a Metro Nashville Police Sergeant, attending house church or embarking to Asia to combat human trafficking and build a nonprofit, we learn about the incredibleness of God and the pursuit of Jesus and Justice. 2024-11-2040 min
Kingdom Culture ConversationsTim Birdwell and George Brown, Pastors, Phoenix Bible Church: Walking in Light in Spite of AdversityOn Friday, August 16th, Phoenix Bible lead pastor Tim Birdwell kicked off the monthly Big Boys on Campus prayer breakfast by breaking down the Northwest Christian annual spiritual emphasis theme verse, John 8:12: "Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"The BBOC devotion itself was, as per Tim's inimitable and inspiring norm, amazing. But, there were people in the room that morning that new, for Tim and his family, following Christ's plan and persisting in a pa...2024-08-1926 min
MidWest Mystery QuestThe Depression Era Misfits.Send us a textThis week we discuss The Depression Era Gangs, also known as The Public Enemy Number One Era. These folks include Bonnie and Clyde, George Birdwell, Pretty Boy Floyd, Joe Bergl, Al Capone, Ma Barker, John Dillinger. We even throw in a family murder suicide. The FBI is birthed in this era as well. We seemed to be talking with our hands and feet alot this week, so sorry for the bangs and bings, we were just excited to be back. We hope you enjoy and until next time, Check Ya Later.Fac...2024-06-2637 min
The Union TapesOwain Clegg - Episode 22Jumping forward a decade or so from our last episode. I first met Owain in the 90's, he was a tiny chatty kid ripping around the boneyard in Chester and the surrounding skateparks of the time. Fast forward many years and this dude has never dropped off. Rode for a bunch of big companies, won contests, flew around the world, scoring multiple magazine covers, video parts, road trips and done all there is to do in the game of BMX. We get in to the start of his BMX journey, trips to Woodward as a kid, growing up around the...2024-01-202h 47
The Union TapesLee Reynolds - Episode 18Back in the 80's Lee Reynolds was a charismatic guy on the BMX scene, and still is a charismatic guy today. Lee Reynolds was a name that blew up in the mid 80's as BMX was falling down in the UK, despite the some what lengthy distance between Milton Keynes and London, he became one of the locals of meanwhile quarter pipes crew that would feature regularly in BMX Action bike. He’s approach was full throttle fearlessness in a time where the only real reward was self satisfaction. After a year of constant coverage, Lee ended up being sponsored by...2023-09-201h 54
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Peter Pan. Where the Wild Things Are. The Big Book of Jokes and RiddlesBlack Stallion series. D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. Gary Gygax (D&D)
Judy Blume’s ForeverNarnia/LOTRs (competitively read)Sherlock HolmesThe Bounty Trilogy (Mutiny on the...2023-07-131h 47
Phoenix Bible Church SermonsBroken People. Big God. - John (Pastor Tim Birdwell)Broken People. Big God. - John (Pastor Tim Birdwell) by Phoenix Bible Church2023-06-2137 min
Every Nation Auckland City SermonsEphesians - Week 2: Walking In Love & Unity | John BirdwellIn this week's sermon on the Ephesians series, John Birdwell takes us through Chapter 4 where it talks about walking in love and unity as followers of Jesus. In Ephesians 4, Paul writes about the importance of walking in a manner worthy of our calling, with humility and gentleness, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Throughout this episode, John encourages and challenges us to pursue unity and love, even when it's difficult, because of the following points:
Our unity is our greatest witness to unbelievers.
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Every Nation Auckland City SermonsLessons From a Good, Good Father (Father's Day Message) | John BirdwellJohn Birdwell gives us four lessons that we can learn from our Heavenly Father2022-09-0434 min
Why Web36. Why the world need safer ways to send Crypto!Maybe you’ve heard a story about someone losing their bitcoin. It’s surprisingly easy. Due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency there is no “undo button”, and if you make a mistake, you can be left without options. For users who need a reliable way to send money across international borders or for other reasons, this is a barrier. So what can we do about it? In this video crypto payments entrepreneur John Arunga tells us about why this is a problem and how he is working to solve it with his platform Ndani. Learn more about Ndani and what J...2022-07-2205 min
Every Nation Auckland City SermonsThe Word Sets Us Free | John BirdwellIf we abide in God's Word, it will you free.2022-01-3026 min
EECO Asks Why Podcast185. Hero: Natalie Birdwell - VP of Strategic and Corporate Development @ ndustrial.ioFrom the great state of Texas to leading the way at ndustrial.io Natalie Birdwell has an amazing journey that she unpacks in this insightful conversation. She knew early on that her love of STEM would be prevalent in her journey and quickly started to make an impact when she entered industry. She offered sage advice to those in industry that are dealing with issues such as transferring knowledge and how the workforce transition is impacting everyone. Her recognition in the disparity of female leaders in engineering compared to general business was eye opening and she sees tha...2022-01-2628 min
EquipInfertility with Jill HickersonThis week on the Equip podcast Jill Hickerson joins us to talk about infertility. She shares about the effect it had on her marriage, her thought life and her relationship with Jesus. If you have little ears around, you might want to listen to this at a later time. Scripture:James 1:3-4Psalm 113:9 Resources:The Ache for a Child by Debra BirdwellDear God, Why Cant’s We Have a Baby by John and Sylvia Van Regenmorter and Joes S. McIlhaney Jr., M...2022-01-2626 min
AMusEdThe Intersectional Conductor with Dr. Kaitlin BoveThis episode we talk with Dr. Kaitlin Bove about doing the work to find and perform music by underrepresented composers while remembering that you don't have to do it all at once. Dr. Bove's bio, taken from And We Were Heard: Dr. Kaitlin Bove is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Ensembles at Pierce College in Puyallup, Washington. Prior to this appointment, she served as a teaching assistant with the band program at University of Kentucky where she was awarded a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting under the tutelage of Cody...2021-02-181h 03
Phoenix Bible Church SermonsWhat Is Love? - 1 John 4:7-13"Once you realize you are loved, you are liberated to extend love to others." -Pastor Tim Birdwell
The series launch of "What Is Love?", an honest look at marriage and relationships. // Download the corresponding study guide for free from our website: https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/whatislove/2019-09-0933 min
Studio TimeDrew Wutke — God Is In The DetailsIf you’re in New York you’ll find Drew at his Wednesday evening residency at Marie’s Crisis Cafe, or working with another friend of the show as the resident musical director at the Jen Waldman Studio. Later this month you’ll find him in Houston as Musical Supervisor of the new musical “For Tonight”. Since moving to New York, Drew has become the first call vocal coach and music director for many artists and projects who are already working on Broadway or Broadway bound.In this wide-ranging conversation Drew and I talk about the po...2019-02-041h 11
Everything Band PodcastKaitlin BoveA former middle and high school band director in Utah, Kaitlin Bove is currently a doctoral student in conducting at the University of Kentucky and one of the founders of the And We Were Heard recording project. Topics: Kaitlin's background growing up in Northern California and as a student at the University of the Pacific. The importance of giving kids an understanding and ability to play their instrument by themselves and some tips for helping students to learn ways to to do this. Kaitlin's experience teaching middle school and high school in Utah, and her move...2019-01-0859 min
TripleBlack.com Podcast - Your Entertainment Source for Extreme SportsTHE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS RACE Featuring BRAD GOBRIGHT & JIM REYNOLDS w HANS FLORINE & JOHN LONGTHE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS RACE!
Featuring Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds - the new record holders for the fastest time up The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, California. Their time: 2 hrs, 19 mins, & 44 seconds - shaving the nearly 4 mins off the previous record held by Hans Florine (also on this show), and Alex Honnold.
In addition, we have a very special guest, the legendary John Long, who, along with Jim Birdwell and Billy Westbay, became the first team to ascend The Nose in a day - doing it just under 15 hours!
What's amazing about this feat, is that...2017-12-0500 min
Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 71 - Kelli O'HaraTony Award winner Kelli O'Hara is one of Broadway’s most celebrated leading ladies. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Kelli spent most of her childhood on her family’s cattle farm. A serendipitous move to another town while in high school offered Kelli a new beginning, one in which she immersed herself in the arts. She never looked back. An interest in opera began her lifelong relationship with vocal teacher Florence Birdwell. (Ms. Birdwell had taught another actress from Oklahoma, Kristin Chenoweth. Indeed it was Kristin Chenoweth who introduced Kelli to her first agent in New York City.) Small parts...2017-11-2854 min
The Wire by Firewire SurfboardsThe Wire ep. #16 - Geoff Clawson left Facebook and Instagram for Birdwell Beach BritchesYou're flying westward towards the ocean above Orange County, moments before landing at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, and there you see it. Out the window. Painted on top of a factory roof big enough to take in clearly from your seat on American Airlines. It is Birdie. Wearing his Birdwells. He is the iconic mascot of Birdwell Beach Britches, and he is the X that marks the spot on Birdwell's HQ, only visible from airplane or helicopter. Birdwell is the longest running advertiser in SURFER Magazine because they’re one of the longest running board short manufacturers on...2017-09-021h 02
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 069: Interview with Marc LaidlawWelcome to Dev Game Club, where we are discussing Valve Software's 1998 classic Half-Life. This week we welcome Marc Laidlaw, long-time Valve employee and writer of Half-Life. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:40 Interview with Marc Laidlaw 1:04:50 Break 1:05:16 Feedback/Questions Issues covered: getting started at Valve, looking at story in first person games, unshipped game at Valve, getting Quake community people to work on Half-Life, the early plan for the company, finding features by building lots of tests, randomly discussing featu...2017-07-051h 39
Phoenix Bible Church SermonsBroken People. Big God. - Woman at the WellPastor Tim Birdwell continued our "Broken People. Big God." sermon series looking at the woman at the well in John 4.2017-06-2541 min
deepredradioDirty Cops (German)Story: Die beiden korrupten Bullen Terry Monroe u…
Story: Die beiden korrupten Bullen Terry Monroe und Bob Bolaño haben Albuquerque in New Mexico voll im Griff: Jeder Kriminelle, der das Pech hat ihren Weg zu kreuzen, wird erpresst und übers Ohr gehauen. Einer dieser Pechvögel ist der Strip-Club Manager Birdwell, der umgehend seinen exzentrischen Boss James Mangan, einen britischen Auswanderer und Gentleman-Junkie, über seinen Zusammenstoß mit den zwielichtigen Bullen informiert.
Mit dem Ziel, noch einmal richtig fett abzusahnen, versuchen die Polizisten Terry und Bob die beiden Ganoven einzuschüchtern, entdecken dabei aber versehentlich Mangans düsteres, äußerst beunruhigen...2017-04-2404 min
Arctic - VideoThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2500 minArctic - VideoThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2500 minArctic - VideoThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2500 minArctic - VideoThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2500 minArctic - VideoThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2500 minArctic - AudioThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2514 minArctic - AudioThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2514 minArctic - AudioThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2514 minArctic - AudioThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
2014-06-2514 minArctic - AudioThe Future of Arctic CooperationPlease join us for an important discussion which will take stock of current patterns of international cooperation in the Arctic region and discuss the way ahead amidst uncertain geopolitical times. Government officials and expert panelists will examine the most promising areas of Arctic cooperation such as scientific research, Arctic shipping regulations and search and rescue capabilities, current economic trends and future development, and the sustainability of fisheries and the marine environment, and will offer their perspectives on the future of Arctic cooperation in light of the upcoming U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Lunch will be served.
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