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Comics Over TimeComics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 2Episode 73 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 2 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War.  Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2007.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #91-#101, Daredevil: Father #6, Daredevil Annual #1, Incredible Hulk #100. Thunderbolts #108 and 110, What If? Avengers Disassembled #1, What If...2025-07-311h 13Bicycle For The EO MindBicycle For The EO MindBuilding Eudaimonia as an ESOP: Employee Owners at JOMA ConstructionJohn Newland from JOMA Construction needed an exit that would prevent culture disruption, offered financing, and guaranteed his team would be taken care of. Plus, they wanted to keep building eudaimonia.In our conversation, John and Mackenzie share:The journey from flipping houses to a 30-owner ESOP success story.Why transparent communication from day one created trust throughout the transitionHow seller financing aligned long-term interests between owner and employees and avoided the “us vs them” mentalityClick here to watch this episode on the Zolidar Youtube Channel. MAILBAG | GET IN TOUC...2025-02-061h 02Comics Over TimeComics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2Episode 47 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2 Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over.  Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players entered the scene.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story. The Takeaway for 1998 - which is a look back at volume 1 of Daredevil - will be released next week as...2025-01-1549 minComics Over TimeComics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2Episode 43 - Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2 Well, here we are, Duane.  At the End of Days.  I have been promising you that everything was going to explode eventually.  And finally we have arrived.  Welcome to the fateful year 1996, when Marvel came crashing down.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1996.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances:  Daredevil #348-359, Punisher #4, What if…? #83, Marvel versus DC / DC versus Marvel #2-3, Green Goblin #6 and 12, Doom 2099 #40-42, Over the Edge #6 and 10, Wolverine #103-104, New Warrio...2024-12-1158 minComics Over TimeComics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 2Episode 29 - Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 2 This week we finish up the 80s, and see what another round of Batmania can do to and for the comics world.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1989.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #262- 275, Marvel Tales #222, Marvel Comics Presents #19, Saga of the Sub-Mariner #9, What if…? #1-2, Excalibur #14, Wolverine #17   Writing credits: Ann Nocenti (262-275) Nocenti & Romita Jr (266 - Plot by Nocenti and Romita Jr., script by Nocenti)  Pencile...2024-09-0546 minComics Over TimeComics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1988Episode 27 - Murdock and Marvel: 1988 This week we begin to see what happens when two massive Kaiju go to war in a region.  Everything else either runs away or is destroyed.  Such is the world of comics, circa 1988. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Series/Limited Titles New Characters Series Ending Who's in the Bullpen ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Bryan Hitch Dan...2024-08-211h 44Comics Over TimeComics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 2Episode 24 - Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 2 If you are every arguing with friends about what was the best year in the history of comics, you could do worse than arguing for 1986.  With a ton of interesting independent books, vibrant small-press publishers popping up everywhere, and four of the most beloved stories in the history of comics, ’86 was definitely a banner year! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1986.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #226-237, Spectacular Spider-Man #110, Amazi...2024-08-091h 04Comics Over TimeComics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1976Episode 14 - Murdock and Marvel: 1976 Another year of Marvel and DC vying for minds and coins of comic book readers which is consolidating the industry despite some up and coming indie publishers. To that end, Marvel is now publishing over a 3rd of all comics in the U.S. But is it sustainable and at what cost? This week we'll look at all that, the return of Jack Kirby to Marvel and Daredevil's adventure with Uri Gellar in this week's spotlight.   Preshow Marvel Unlimited Show on a short break The Year in Comics  The...2024-05-081h 32Good Jibes with Latitude 38Good Jibes with Latitude 38Linda Newland on Learning to Singlehand the PacificThis week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Linda Newland to chat a lifetime of conquering oceans and teaching the next generation of women sailors. Linda is a co-founder of the Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar 30 years ago and was honored with the 2022 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award by BoatUS and the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA). She holds the fastest female singlehanded San Francisco-to-Japan record and has cruised and raced across the Pacific Ocean several times. Hear how to celebrate women sailors, battle seasickness, prepare to cross the Pacific, skipper a crew, and the time she lear...2022-10-1843 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalWanna Know Our Favorites? Back to School (but in February)!We all know the classic books we read in school. Harry Potter (by a certain TERF) and Percy Jackson (by Rick Riordan!) were mainstays in our household. In this episode, we're going to talk about other series that we loved in elementary school.Hannah and Jon recommend some of their favorites. Tune in as Hannah talks about "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket, the "Uglies" trilogy by Scott Westerfield, and the "Inkheart" trilogy by Cornelia Funke. Jon talks about (the weirdest series ever to Hannah), the "Warriors" series and standalones, "Ranger's Apprentice," and "Fablehaven." Come...2022-02-1020 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalSorry it Took So Long, May We Present: "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck"Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck was published in 1937. The story follows two vagabonds as they travel for work in California, dreaming of a better, more settled life. The newest farm work comes with its own challenges as the story comments on poor rural society of the time. In this episode, Hannah and Jon will discuss the oppression displayed in the book, symbols, and themes (per our usual).Spoilers abound as Hannah and Jon walk us through the entire book, so a warning has been posted, but this was published in 1937, so is a warning even...2022-01-2744 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 10:14The word 'sheep' makes us sheepish when it comes to today's society? So what does it mean that Jesus calls us the sheep of his pasture and calls Himself the "Good Shepherd?" It means that He, the Shepherd, is willing to die for His sheep...He just wants us to follow Him."I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me." - John 10:14Where do you feel the most vulnerable today? Cry out to Him.GO DEEPER: John 10:1-182022-01-0403 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 2:1Happy New Year."My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father -- Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." - 1 John 2:1It is a case of why do I do the things I used to do...why can I not seem to put them aside. Learning takes time. Be patient. Keep the faith.GO DEEPER: 1 Timothy 6:11-162022-01-0103 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 14:26Imagine taking a big exam that you haven't even had a class for...but imagine that you are overcome by the "spirit" of a great expert in the field...While not a perfect analogy, this is what happens in our spiritual journey. The Holy Spirit is made available to us to tackle the tests of this life."But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you of all things and remind you of everything I have said to you." - Jesus (John 14:26)GO DEEPER: John 14:15...2021-12-3003 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 1:12Sometimes we miss what the Bible teaches because we get caught into cliché statements that tend to offer "good vibes" but not much theological basis. The Bible teaches us that we are only children of God when we believe in Christ and follow Him...so, we may not be as the old statement says, "all God's children." That is a title that is reserved for those who believe on Christ! "To all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God." - John 1:12GO DE...2021-12-2903 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional – John 1:18“No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made Him known.” - John 1:18The Bible unashamedly declares God exists...so why are there so many today who deny His existence? Who is God? He is the One Jesus came to reveal!GO DEEPER: John 1:1-182021-12-1603 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 14:16-17Did you have an invisible friend growing up? What if you had one as an adult? What if that friend was as strong as Samson? As wise as Solomon? Or, as present as the air you breathe? That friend is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth! GO DEEPER: Romans 8:1-172021-12-0902 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - James 1:22-24"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in the mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like." - James 1:22-24Our greatest need is to remember who we are. Not who we think we are, but who we were created to be!"It is my conviction that our heavenly Father says the same to us every day: 'My dear...2021-12-0403 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Sunday Sermon: Beginnings 2021 - The Very Real Forgiveness of GodSunday Sermon based in Genesis 42. Pastor Phillip reveals the real, unwarranted, unwavering forgiveness of God through the story of Joseph seeing his brothers for the first time since he was sold into slavery. How beautiful is the love and mercy of our Father?Join us."See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God's children -- and we are!" - 1 John 3:1a2021-11-2138 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - Philippians 2:12-13"Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed -- not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence -- continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and act in order to fulfill His good purpose." - Philippians 2:12-13Sometimes we are passive spiritually...sometimes, we feel we have to work and it is up to us to earn our salvation. Neither perspective is correct, and that's a difficult place to find ourselves.  Today, rely on God's salvation as you work a...2021-11-1203 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 2 Corinthians 5:7Loved by God, Forgiven, Adopted, A citizen of Heaven, God's Workmanship, A friend of Jesus...What do you think when you hear these descriptions in Scripture? Which do you identify with? Which do you not?"For we live by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7GO DEEPER: John 20:24-292021-11-0404 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 Peter 2:11It is often said, "Be in the world, not of the world." Many times though, do we know what that means? This life is temporary...but life with Christ is eternal..."Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul." - 1 Peter 2:11Be set apart...do not forget the calling.GO DEEPER: John 17:6-19 - Jesus prays 2021-10-1403 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 15:15"I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." - John 15:15We are called friends...not slaves or servants, but friends. In spite of our flaws, He calls us friend....Let that sink in...GO DEEPER: John 15:9-172021-10-1303 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 15:5"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." - John 15:5We must stay connected to the source of life...otherwise the power will go out.If an electrical cord becomes cut or disconnected it is no longer useful to draw power from the source, in the same way we must stay connected to Christ.GO DEEPER: John 15:1-8 - The Vine and the Branches2021-10-1203 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - Epheisians 5:8"For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." - Ephesians 5:8It is always intriguing how a follower of Christ seems to have a glow about them, but it happened in the Bible also. We can glow in Christ and others will see and know that we have been with the Lord. Is there anything that is dimming the light you shine? What can you do to shine brighter today?GO DEEPER: 1 John 1:5-10 - Walk in the Light of Christ2021-10-1103 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 1:12-13There is no miracle greater or mystery greater than the miracle of birth...."Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." - John 1:12-13One day all is dark...and suddenly...it isn't!GO DEEPER: Galatians 3:23-4:72021-10-0503 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - Matthew 25:21When the Bible references "slave" or "servant" what does it mean? Why does it make us cringe to hear those titles? Do we realize the context and what it means for us as followers of Christ?"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Come, and share your master's happiness!'" - Matthew 25:21GO DEEPER: John 13:1-17 - Jesus washes the feet of the disciples2021-09-2903 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 17:3"Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." - John 17:3When you hear the term "eternal life" do you think like many others that it is abstract or impersonal? The reality is that it might just be, according to Scripture, more personal than you know...in fact, it is the person of Christ! He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) for us today.GO DEEPER: Psalm 39:1-72021-09-2703 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 2 Timothy 2:19"God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: 'The Lord knows those who are His,' and, 'Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.'" - 2 Timothy 2:19As humans, we want to be known, but we are also terrified of being known...but God knows us, and yet loves us!GO DEEPER: John 10:14-272021-09-1803 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 8:36"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36Maybe you have experienced freedom. Temporary freedoms from worldly endeavors, but have you experienced true freedom? True freedom only comes when you recognize that you must surrender all to God.GO DEEPER: Galatians 5:1, 13-19 - Remember the freedom you've been given and do not allow sin to enslave you again.2021-09-1604 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 Peter 1:18-19"For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." - 1 Peter 1:18-19Everything costs something. But when someone gives you a gift card, you are out nothing, but they had to pay a price. It is this way with life also. Our sin leaves us with death as the only price to pay...and Jesus offers redemption through His blood. That...2021-09-1503 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - Romans 10:9"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." - Romans 10:9Saved, in the Bible, means we have been rescued or delivered. Sometimes salvation is physical...but more often than not, it is spiritual. We need salvation, but we cannot find it on our own; it does not come from anything we will do, but what God has already done for us!GO DEEPER: John 3:1-21 - Jesus shares with Nicodemus what Salvation is.2021-09-0903 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 1:16"Out of His fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given." - John 1:16We see examples of grace daily, many in our own lives, shown to us...and yet we miss that Christ gives us grace to replace grace as we learn and grow. We do nothing to earn it, yet He supplies and maintains it..God is good!GO DEEPER: 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 - Paul's description of the undeserved grace of God.2021-09-0703 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - Proverbs 1:7"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." - Proverbs 1:7John Calvin said in Institutes of the Christian Religion, "Without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God" and "without knowledge of God there is no knowledge of self." Essentially arguing that the fear of God is the basis of everything and without it we are lost. Are you willing to come to know God as you should? And, in turn, come to know yourself?GO DEEPER: Ephesians 1:15-232021-08-2103 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 5:6The most intriguing question asked in the Bible might be the one Jesus asks in John 5:6 ..."When Jesus saw [the lame man] lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, He asked him, 'Do you want to get well?'"He may be asking you the same question today. So, do you?GO DEEPER: Isaiah 53:1-6 2021-08-2002 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - Revelation 12:10"I heard a loud voice in heaven say: 'Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down." - Revelation 12:10God has promised that one day "the accuser" will be hurled down. Why do we take the words of the accuser to heart? Why don't we listen to the descriptions God has give us instead? GO DEEPER: John 15:1, 4, 14-15; Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 5:172021-08-1703 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 10:10SEASON FIVE PREMIERE - Who Are We (In Christ)"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." - John 10:1019 people have their identity stolen every minute. The reality, it has been happening since the Beginning. The devil has been trying to steal the identity of God's Children since the fall. But we must remain in God's Word and grasp who we are in Christ.GO DEEPER: John 8:31-47 - Jesus shows how His truth can truly set...2021-08-0603 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 16:22"Time heals all wounds" and "God helps those who help themselves" are often vocalized during difficult times in our lives...yet, they are not biblical, and, honestly, are more harmful than helpful.God...not time...heals all wounds. Grief is a journey, and we will all travel that road."Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." - John 16:222021-08-0303 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 8:36"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36Christ was taken prisoner, for our freedom.He was accused (unjustly), so we can resist the enemy.He was crucified, abandoned, and rejected, so we can have eternal life and be called Children of God.What a Savior!2021-07-2903 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 Peter 4:8"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8God wants to heal us, and our relationships with others. Sometimes we need to ask forgiveness...but we always need to offer it, whether accepted or not. Pray for healing. Pray for grace. "If I'm not showing grace...have I forgotten the grace I've been shown?" - John MacArthur2021-07-2703 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 11:3What can we learn from a dead man?Mary and Martha were full of grief and sent word to Jesus...yet He waited. Why? He knew what would happen, but He also knew the Glory of God would be greater seen in the healing to come than the one before it's time. It isn't out of God's cruelty we must wait, but out of the abundance of love and the Glory of God!"The sisters sent word to Jesus, 'Lord, the one you love is sick.'" - John 11:32021-07-2003 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalThese Darn Comrades are STILL Taking Our "Animal Farm" by George OrwellAnimal Farm by George Orwell, published in 1945, depicts an allegorical fairy tale of the Russian Revolution and Stalin's era of rule. As Hannah and Jon continue reading and finish the book, they explore the allegory further, while also comparing this story with other historical events.Grab your tissues, because this episode gets sad. Hannah and Jon finish out this novella by dissecting and covering the last four chapters (6-10). Hannah brings up the great 'Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girl boss' of the character Squealer. They round out the story by discussing The Seven Commandments of Animal Farm, how these...2021-07-0139 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalThese Darn Comrades are Taking Our "Animal Farm" by George OrwellAnimal Farm was written by George Orwell and published in August of 1945. This allegorical tale depicts the rebellion of farm animals against their human farmer, Mr. Jones. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the history of George Orwell, the allegory of the story, as well as the overall plot of the first five chapters.Will Hannah ever stop singing? Probably not, but she may have finally learned a thing or two about history. At least history pertaining to the hit song "Rasputin" or amazing movie Anastasia. Jon replaces the word "like" with "very" and let's just...2021-06-2440 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalWhat is AnaLITical? We Answered Your Question!Hello! Hello hello! Welcome to your favorite literary podcast AnaLITical. Join the sibling duo, Hannah and Jon, as they discuss works of literature of all genres in a fun and funny way, where you might just learn a little something too! AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland. Edited by Jon Newland. Artwork by Hannah Newland. Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical Support the podcast: https://www...2021-06-2300 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 5:14Question: Do you feel that your prayers do not get through to God? If so, please listen."This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." - 1 John 5:142021-06-1203 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 8:12"When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - John 8:12In the beginning God commanded, "Let there be light." Light happened. God is light and He is the light of our lives today. Are you seeking to shine the light of Christ to those around you?2021-06-0403 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 11:35"Jesus wept." - John 11:35Tears can be holy. Tears are sometimes needed. Why are we so afraid to show our emotions? Why do we feel we need to apologize when we do?2021-06-0202 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalWe Make Good "Speech Sounds" by Octavia Butler (with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy)"Speech Sounds" by Octavia Butler was published in 1983 in Isaac Asimov's "Science Fiction Magazine." A pandemic (oof) has swept the world, killing many and leaving the rest in shambles. The story follows Rye, a woman traveling to find her remaining family members. Instead, she finds Obsidian and begins a brief relationship with him. In this episode with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy, Hannah and Jon discuss communication in the story, dystopias, and the prelude from Isaac Asimov.Warning: This episode has mentions of sexual assault.Hannah and Jon have a blast with the...2021-05-2031 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalHappy Thoughts and "Tragic Life Stories" by Steve Duffy (with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy)"Tragic Life Stories" by Steve Duffy was featured in Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror of 2011. The story follows Dan, an author who has lost everything - his wife and his book deal. Dan meets Molly shortly after this news and begins writing a new novel, Say Uncle, featuring a character called X. As the story continues, X becomes real to Dan, or so it seems. In this episode, with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy, Hannah and Jon discuss the misery-lit genre, the use of comparison, and the strange ending of the story.Hannah and...2021-05-0629 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalWhat Came First? Pokémon or Poems? Analyzing Form and Meter in Emily Dickinson's "Because I could not stop for Death""Because I could not stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson was posthumously published in 1890. The poem follows a narrator as they encounter Death and look back on life. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss how the poems came to be published, the themes throughout, the meter and form and how familiar it may sound.Hannah and Jon contemplate the philosophical question of what came first: the song or the poem. We get to hear Hannah's amazing rendition of the poem sung out to a catchy tune. Jon really reminds us that a poem with "Death" in...2021-04-2227 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 14:27"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27The last documented words spoken to the full group of disciples before Jesus went to the cross, and words that we can find hope in today. It is not only available in spurts or certain circumstances. It is given to us that we may have peace in all circumstances. 2021-04-1603 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalEpisode 13: "Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare, Because if He Can Number His, so Can We (with Mike Schubert)"Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare was originally published in 1609. In this English Love Sonnet, Shakespeare mocks the typical way people describe their loves, by realistically describing his. In this episode, with special guest Mike Schubert, Hannah and Jon discuss the format of a sonnet, dissecting the three quatrains and final couplet, as well as theorize over who was the woman in the sonnet. They also answer the question: is this a diss track?Hannah was thrilled to have Schubes on the pod, and they both used the power of Google to define words you may have looked over...2021-04-0135 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - Philippians 3:13-14It is quite important for us to heed God's call in our lives. We didn't choose Him, He chose us! (John 15:16)"One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:13-142021-03-3003 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 4:16"We know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." - 1 John 4:16We are made a promise in God's Word...God is love. Are you open to the love of God?2021-03-2703 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalListen on a Sunny Day because "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury (with Meghan Murphy)"There Will Come Soft Rains" by acclaimed writer Ray Bradbury was published in 1950. This science fiction story depicts a technological home that stands alone. The title of the story originates from a poem by Sara Teasdale, which is included in the story. In this episode, with special guest Meghan Murphy from The Book Rewind, your favorite literary nerds discuss the theme of the story, the meaning of the poem within it, and the catastrophic events that led to this quiet dystopia.Hannah proves (yet again) that she is NOT GOOD at history. Jon gets deep on us...2021-03-2533 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 14:27"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27Peace...Happiness...things the world promises, but will never deliver on. Today, claim the peace that is yours in Christ Jesus!2021-03-0603 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 2:3"We know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commands." - 1 John 2:3"Never support an experience which does not have God as its source, and faith in God as its result." - Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest2021-03-0403 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 13:15"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." - John 13:15As citizens of the fact-paced, every-changing world we face challenges daily. Many of which leave us feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and over-committed.  This is not God's plan. 2021-03-0203 minAnaLITicalAnaLITical"Everyday Use" (by Alice Walker) for Everyday Listening"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker was published in 1973 and depicts the seemingly simple life of a black woman and her daughter, Maggie, preparing for a visit from her older daughter, Dee. As Dee comes to visit, Maggie is visibly nervous and the mother is apprehensive of the changes from Dee. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the history of the Black Power Movement, the symbols of the common household objects, and the changes from Dee.Hannah and Jon talk about Dee's partner and how his religion may have also been influenced by the Black Power Movement...2021-02-2526 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 8:7"When they kept questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, 'Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.'" - John 8:7We all fall prey to the subtle temptation to judge others based on our opinions, not thinking about our own wrongs in the process. Jesus warned against that in John 8, reminding us that those with sin may want to refrain from judging too hard.2021-02-2003 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 16:33Few things are sadder to see than someone who has completely given up and lost all hope. Jesus is our hope!"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:332021-02-1903 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 Peter 1:13-15Are you on fire for Christ? You should be! Peter reminds us, "With minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at His coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do." (1 Peter 1:13-15)"Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn." - John Wesley2021-02-1703 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 2:3Our behavior is a major factor in how we honor God. How are you honoring Him today?"We know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commands." - 1 John 2:32021-02-1503 minAnaLITicalAnaLITical"One Friday Morning" by Langston Hughes, but Released on Thursday"One Friday Morning" by renowned writer Langston Hughes was published in 1941 and follows Nancy Lee Johnson, a high school artist. Nancy Lee is told she is to receive the Artist Club scholarship to the local art school, until the judges realize that she is black. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the racism that existed - and still exists - in the United States, some background of Hughes, and the poetic nature of the short story.Hannah and Jon once again bring up colors in literature, the symbol of the stars on the flag, and what...2021-02-1122 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 14:19"Because I live, you also will live." - John 14:19God is not distant from us. In fact, He is understanding and closer than we could ever imagine. He understands our daily struggles and what it means to be human better than we ever could. He understands our emotions, our hopes and fears, all of it. Because, He loves us!2021-02-0403 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalLet's Go Shopping for "The New Dress" by Virginia Woolf"The New Dress" by Virginia Woolf was written in 1924 while Woolf was writing her novel, Mrs. Dalloway. The story follows Mable Waring and her thoughts at Clarissa Dalloway's party. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss how the story tackles issues of class and its effects on the main character's mental health, as well as background of the author.Please note: this episode contains themes that may be difficult for some listeners. Virginia Woolf was a victim of suicide and struggled with her mental health. Please approach with caution.Hannah and Jon also discuss how...2021-01-2824 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 15:13"Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one's life for one's friends." - John 15;13Who is the best friend the world has ever seen? Jesus, and it's not even close.2021-01-2803 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalNot Your Mum's but John Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums""The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck was published in 1937 and is hailed as a Classic American short story. It focuses on the Allen's - a farm family - and Elisa Allen as she tends to her chrysanthemums and encounters a peddler who wants a few of her flowers. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the many symbolic meanings of the chrysanthemums, the seller and his ominous nature.Join in as Jon and Hannah begin the New Year with this saucy tale and bring up a different meaning behind flowers. Jon talks a lot about John Steinbeck's other...2021-01-1418 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 5:4"For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." - 1 John 5:4When we face the struggles of life, God is ready, willing, and able to protect us. Let's face it, we will all face adversity!2021-01-1203 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 10:10Christ came to this earth so that our lives could be lived to the fullest...those aren't my words, look at the text in John 10:10: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Those are the words of Jesus. We cannot live life to the full without the One who came so that we could!2021-01-1102 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Sunday Sermon: Beginnings 2021: Do you Have a Word?Sunday Sermon based in Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19 and John 1:1-11. Pastor Phillip asks the question, "Do you have a Word?" We must be listening for the Word of God, which is the Light of the World...and the strangest thing about creation, that light was created before the beacons of light we see today...What a God we serve!"In Him was life, and that life was the light of men." John 1:42021-01-1026 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 15:11Joy is a gift from God and our celebration can begin because He has put joy within us!"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." - John 15:112021-01-0403 minAnaLITicalAnaLITical"Rip Van Winkle" (by Washington Irving) Don't Worry, He Isn't Dead, it's Just His Name"Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving was published in 1819, and is a historical fiction/fantasy short story written as "A posthumous writing of Diedrich Knickerbocker." The story is written as a 'true account' of the titular character as he has an encounter in the fairy Kaatskill Mountains, drinks with them, and falls into a twenty-year slumber. In this episode, Hannah and Jon compare the story to other tales of long slumber, discuss the mystical nature of the story, and analyze how the author uses time to deepen the setting.Join in as Jon and Hannah let you...2020-12-3120 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 5:4"For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." - 1 John 5:4Do you desire the abundance and success that God has promised? Seek Him in faith!2020-12-2902 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalNot the Wisemen but Still "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry was published in 1905 and follows a young poor couple struggling to buy gifts for one another. They of course do, but by sacrificing what the other had bought the gift for - the girl her hair, and the man his watch. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the theme, the title, and the true meaning of Christmas.Join in as Jon and Hannah debate what makes a movie a "Christmas movie" and whether or not Die Hard and Home Alone should count, without a solid answer either way...2020-12-2418 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalOld Badgirl Red or "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne"Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne was published in 1835. It takes place in 17th century Puritan New England and follows the titular character as he sets out into the forest to meet the Devil, and finds he is not the only one. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the main theme of corruption and each man's sin, and the excellent way Hawthorne set us in the story.Hannah and Jon take a deep dive into the theme of this historical fiction piece, as well as how exactly Hawthorne uses the setting to further the theme. They...2020-12-1719 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 16:33Our outer struggles often times are the result of our inner conflict...but we can truly find peace."I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But, take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:332020-12-1504 minNewland Presbyterian ChurchNewland Presbyterian ChurchJohn The Forerunner - Advent 3"Prepare the way of the Lord," cries John the Forerunner, the one whose task it was (and is) to get us ready to meet Jesus. John does this in a variety of ways: through his verbal proclamation, the witness of his own life, and even by and through the ways that the church remembers him. Depictions of John the Baptist in religious art (paintings and architecture) aid us in understanding John's witness, which itself patterns the possibility of our own participation in Christ's Christmas work. Listen in to discover how your life might eventually become like "a finger pointing," to...2020-12-1429 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 12:46Is Jesus the Cornerstone of your life? He should be..."The dearest friend on earth is but a mere shadow compared with Jesus." - Oswald Chambers"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." - John 12:462020-12-0703 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 3:18-21"Dear children, Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything. Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God." - 1 John 3:18-21If you're your own worst critic, keep listening...2020-12-0103 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalLosing More Than Just "The Lottery" (by Shirley Jackson)"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson was published on June 26, 1948 in The New Yorker. This short horror fiction story takes place in small town America and follows a town's annual tradition. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the dystopian nature of the story, the foreshadowing throughout, and the horrific end.Hannah has an epiphany and talks about World War II, the draft, and Elvis. Jon brings up The Hunger Games, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" and compares them to "The Lottery," even when Hannah tries to get back on topic. They both prove why neither...2020-11-1221 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalNot Quite the Bachelorette, but Still "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulker was first published in 1930, and was his first short story to be published in a national magazine. As a pioneer of Southern Gothic literature, Faulkner perfectly embodied the disturbing, decaying, and grotesque that stem from alienation; all trademarks of Southern Gothic. In this episode, we discuss Faulkner's nonlinear format for the story, his inspiration for the story, and how these relate to the style of Southern Gothic.We lose our train of thought, Hannah is right (once again), and racism of the deep South in post-Civil War times rears its...2020-10-2926 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 10:10John 10:10 is a familiar verse to many, even if you don't remember where it is, you have heard it before. "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Today, Christ wants to push you toward a life of abundance, but don't confuse it with prosperity...they are different, as we discuss.2020-10-2303 minAnaLITicalAnaLITical"The Story of an Hour" (by Kate Chopin) in a Quarter of an Hour"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin was first published in 1894 and is widely recognized as one of Chopin's most popular works. The story follows Mrs. Mallard as the news of her husband's death is broken to her, with a surprise twist ending - so a spoiler alert is in effect! In this episode, we discuss Chopin as a pioneer of feminist literature and symbols within the story.Hannah (again) discusses the medical background of Mrs. Mallard's heart condition and Jon stands up for women's rights!History of Kate Chopin's life was obtained from...2020-10-1512 minAnaLITicalAnaLITicalTalkin' Tell-Tale: Themes & Thoughts of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe was first published in 1843 (viriginia.edu) and depicts the ramblings of a person as they recount their murder of an elderly man with a vulture eye. In this inaugural episode, we will discuss our initial encounter with “The Tell-Tale Heart” and thoughts coming back to it now, as well as the strange narration style and theme of the story.We also cover the cause of the vulture eye, a possible insanity plea from the killer, and Jon proposes a theory that maybe the killer and victim are one and the same.2020-10-0116 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 4:24Worship is a lifestyle...not just something we do one day a week. We are reminded in John 4;24, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."2020-09-1603 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - 1 John 5:4We live in a demanding world. We can either move mountains, climb mountains, or give up. 1 John 5:4 reminds us that, "Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."2020-08-2603 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 14:27The times are tough and turbulent. Difficult days are unavoidable. Jesus reminds us in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."2020-08-2103 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 3:16God's grace is not, and cannot be, earned. That we should be thankful for! John 3:16, we all know it and it is a great reminder, "God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."2020-08-2003 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 8:47"Speak softly and carry a big stick." - Theodore RooseveltSometimes God is loud and clear, and sometimes he speaks in a still, small voice. Are you quiet enough to hear him? John 8:47 explains, "Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."2020-08-0803 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 8:34Sin leads us down a slippery slope. How do we avoid this? We avoid sin! John 8:34 tells us, "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.'"2020-08-0503 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 15:12-13Love is a choice. Either you love someone or you don't...you choose. John 15:12-13 says, "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one's life for one's friend."2020-08-0103 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 3:20-21Sin can destroy us. The distractions and the temptations of this world cause us to suffer. Remember the world will not give you an inch. John 3:20-21 reminds us, "Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God."2020-07-2304 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 15:19We are all part of a treasure hunt - question is, "How are you handling it?" Society is engaged in a massive worldwide hunt for the greatest treasure, but we will never find it in earthly sources. John 15:19 reminds us, "If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you."2020-06-3003 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 14:1We have the ability to think, but that also leads to our ability to worry. Do you have worries? John 14:1 says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled, You believe in God; believe in me also."2020-06-2504 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 13:13-15Are you willing to serve? We must be willing to follow the example of Jesus. The Gospel of John reminds us in 13:13-15, " You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should was one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."2020-06-0304 minNewland Christian ChurchNewland Christian ChurchNCC Daily Devotional - John 15:13Do you have real friends? How can you tell? Real friends will honor God, but also encourage you to do the same. In fact, real friendship might result in our willingness to give the ultimate sacrifice for them...John 15:13 says, "Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."2020-05-2904 minCivil War Talk RadioCivil War Talk Radio926-Bland Simpson-Two Captains from Carolina: Moses Grandy, John Newland Maffitt and the Coming of the Civil WarBland Simpson, author of "Two Captains from Carolina: Moses Grandy, John Newland Maffitt and the Coming of the Civil War." 2013-05-2400 minCivil War Talk RadioCivil War Talk RadioBland Simpson: Two Captains from Carolina: Moses Grandy, John Newland Maffitt and the Coming of the Civil WarBland Simpson, author of Two Captains from Carolina: Moses Grandy, John Newland Maffitt and the Coming of the Civil War.2013-05-2457 minmedicine.iomedicine.io003: Secure Messaging and Antibiotic UseIn the third episode of medicine.io, Josh and Jason discuss some feedback from Episode 002, why Josh thinks secure messaging will be a big deal for medicine and the difficulties with written communication. Jason talks about using a podcast to communicate with hospital staff and about the nuts and bolts of antimicrobial stewardship.Links for this episode:Ted Eytan MDapp.netThe Verge | Ad-free social network App.net moves from Twitter clone to cloud platformWikipedia | SMS vulnerabilities (text messaging security)tent.io5by5 | Hypercritical Episode #88 - John Siracusa explains tent.iotent.isWikipedia | Alexander FlemingCDC | Antimicrobial StewardshipStanford...2013-02-0400 min