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Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Spring Sports Kick Off in AlabamaSpring sports in Alabama high schools are off to a thrilling start, with baseball and softball teams kicking off their seasons despite chilly temperatures. St. Pauls caught the spotlight with a dominant 12-2 win over Spanish Fort, powered by catcher John Stowers two home runs and four RBIs. Other notable games included Homewoods 7-2 victory over Leeds, Cottage Hills 12-0 shutout of Davidson, and Auburns 10-5 win against two out-of-state teams. Injured players like Homewoods Sims Young and college signees are making significant impacts, building anticipation for playoffs. Soccer action also heated up, with Sparkman defeating Westminster Christian 3-0...
2026-02-2001 min
Texas History LessonsThe Cowboy's Road To RuinThis episode looks again at the work of John Avery Lomax and the shift of the American cowboy from rustic hired hand to Texas and American icons.
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2025-12-1552 min
Texas History LessonsLottie H. Hargrove's Era of ColonizationThis episode begins with a look at the woman that inspired and influence Lottie H. Hargrove to set the history of Texas as poetry, Anna Pennybacker and then shares the Era of Colonization. Stick around after the end because there's a special bonus related to the work of John Avery Lomax.
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2025-12-0822 min
Texas History LessonsThe Dying Cowboy and Other GoodbyesIn this episode we take a look at the "The Dying Cowboy," the first song in John Lomax's 1910 book Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. We will look at its history, lyrics, and follow it to where it leads us, including the music of Guy Clark and the writing of Larry McMurtry.
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2025-11-2343 min
Voodoo PowerJohn Coleman: Building Powerlifters, Balancing Roles, and Evolving High School StrengthSend us a textIn this episode, Steven sits down with John Coleman, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifting Coach, and Algebra teacher at Pollok Central High School in Lufkin, Texas. John shares his unconventional journey into coaching—starting from being fired from a summer camp job to becoming a respected leader in both the classroom and the weight room.They dive deep into training high school powerlifters, exploring how John blends 531 programming, max-effort and dynamic sessions, and recovery management to keep athletes strong and healthy throughout the season. The conversation expands into balancing pu...
2025-10-311h 21
Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 21:1-25 | Restoration and RecommissionThis Sunday Pastor Jeff Sparkman finishes our series in the Gospel of John, where Jesus reappears to His disciples and restores Peter's calling, even after Peter had previously denied Him three times. This message has a lot of significance for us today, as many of us feel like God can't use us after our failure - but the good news is that God still loves us and restores us to wholeness.
2025-10-171h 09Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 20:19-31 | Evidences for the ResurrectionThis Sunday, Pastor Jeff Sparkman preaches on evidences for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The death and resurrection of Jesus are the most important events in all the world; it changed everything! What proof do we have that Jesus rose from the dead? Is our faith grounded in reason and evidence or do we need to check our brains at the door? We can have great confidence that Jesus really did rise from the dead.
2025-10-101h 01
Growing Fathers PodcastEp. 26 | How to Talk to Your Kids About National TragediesJohn and Kristopher discuss how to talk to children about national tragedies, reflecting on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and building off of Zach Sparkman’s article where he gives four teaching principles:Acknowledge the reality of sin in our world.Anchor them in the character of God.Teach them that trust in God includes wise actionsEncourage them to pray for those who are affectedArticle Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-national-tragedies/ --------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: ht...
2025-10-0243 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 19:28-42 | Share your Faith BoldlyPastor Jeff Sparkman continues our series through the Gospel of John in John 19, on Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea's bravery to declare their support of Jesus as the Messiah. This message encourages us to remember that when we are in a spiritual battle, the devil does not want truth to be brought to the light. But God is using this to advance His Kingdom, the truth of the Gospel is being shared all over the world like never before, and people are boldly speaking out. This is the hour to be bold and share God’s truth openly!
2025-09-241h 00
Wine Time Fridays Podcast282 - Chilling Out With Jeanine Lum with 3rd BottleSometimes...ok, MANY times during our lives as wine drinkers, we have the challenge of keeping our wine safe and cool, whether it's during transporting the wine or keeping it from cooking during camping trips, tailgate parties or a plethora of other occasions! Today, we found the solution as we have Jeanine Lum with 3rd Bottle Wine Bags. No more drinking warm or cooked wines! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #JeffDrivingApproved Products this episode:The Weekender - 6pk Ice Pack Wine Bag ($400 through the website)The Traveler - 12pk Ice Pack Wine Bag ($500 through the website)
2025-09-121h 08Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 19:9-11 | The Prison of ApprovalPastor Jeff Sparkman shares from John 19 on Pilate’s predicament with Jesus on trial. Pilate had a choice to give into the mob or release an innocent man. He chose political expediency and what the crowd wanted over what was right. This Sunday, Pastor Jeff gives some Biblical keys to overcoming the fear of man and the need for approval.
2025-09-0551 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 19:1-8 | The Healing Power of JesusBack in the Gospel of John, over the trial and sentencing of Jesus in chapter 19, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the healing power of Jesus. In Isaiah, it says by His stripes we are healed. What is God’s promise of healing in our lives?
2025-08-201h 42Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 18:28-39 | The Kingdom of GodPastor Jeff Sparkman is back to continue our series through the Gospel of John! In John chapter 18 during trial of Jesus, we ask the same question Pilate asked 2000 years ago: “What is truth?” How do we know what to believe today and where to find truth?
2025-08-122h 00Growing Fathers PodcastEp. 18 | How to Honor God in Youth SportsJohn and Kris share their experience with Youth Sports and the lessons they have learned being involved in Youth Sports. They, also, discuss Zach Sparkman's article, "How to Honor God in Youth Sports."Article: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-honor-god-in-youth-sports/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/
2025-08-0738 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 18:13-14 | Relationship vs. ReligionAlong with a special prayer over our dads in honor of Father's Day, Pastor Jeff Sparkman continues our series through the Gospel of John in John 18 where we see the trial of Jesus before Pilate. Pilate asks the famous question, what is truth? We discuss the humanity of Jesus, religion vs. relationship, and discerning truth in our day and age.
2025-06-171h 00
Texas History LessonsThe Road To Ruin: The Music of the American CowboyThis episode continues an exploration into the myth and music of the cowboy, specifically focusing on the work of John A. Lomax and J. Frank Dobie.
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2025-06-1639 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 18: 11-27 | The Sifting in our LivesThis week, Pastor Jeff Sparkman continues our series through the Gospel of John in John chapter 18, with Peter’s denial. We can all see a little bit of ourselves in the disciple Peter. This passage helps show us how to deal with failure in life, and how it’s never the end, but only an opportunity to grow and walk closer to Jesus.
2025-06-1250 min
Texas History LessonsCowboy Life in West Texas by John A. LomaxOne of the people that inspired J. Frank Dobie to devote his career to writing about Texas and preserving the stories and folk ways of the Southwest was John Avery Lomax. Lomax lived from 1867 to 1948 and during those years he did a considerable amount of work to preserve and record American folk music, especially the folk music of the cowboys. He was born in Mississippi but came to Texas in 1869 in a covered wagon. His family settled on a farm near Meridian and he spent many of his formative years growing up near the Chisholm Trail and witnessed the tr...
2025-06-0826 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 17:1-26 | Unity and PrayerPastor Jeff Sparkman's message in John 17 comes from Jesus’ longest recorded prayer in the Bible, where He prays specifically for unity among believers. Prayer and Biblical unity is a crucial part of our walk as believers. What is unity... and what isn’t it?
2025-05-2347 minWine Time Fridays Podcast261 - We’re Having Wine! With Paige!In todays episode, Shelley and Phil virtually sit across from Paige Comrie, the brain behind the Wine With Paige brand. In this episode, we talk about almost everything! So many things we can't even BEGIN to mention them here in the description. You're going to love this one! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #GeekOut #NoEasterEgg Visit https://www.winewithpaige.com for ALL things Paige, including her free Napa map, and we recommend "Following" her on Instagram which is @winewithpaigeWines this episode:2023 The Terraces Chardonnay ($45 at the winery)2021 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ($35 at Pilgrim's M...
2025-04-181h 10Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 15:1-17 | PruningPastor Jeff Sparkman is back in the Gospel of John, Chapter 15 this week with Jesus’ famous teaching on the vine and branches. This passage is about pruning, and how we should respond when God takes things out our life. Willingness to grow and mature in Christ is a necessary part of walking with Him!
2025-04-141h 08Wine Time Fridays Podcast260 - The Tannin's of Tannat and the Muscles of MalbecIn todays episode, Shelley and Phil dive in to two moderately priced red wines to honor their upcoming respective wine days, re-introduce the Vacu Vin Swirling Carafe and talk about why restaurants have a corkage fee. Bring on the tannins and muscles! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode:2022 Piattelli Vineyards Malbec (Season's of Coeur d'Alene) 😋2021 Tom Shula Tannat ($17 at Naked Wines) 😋A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Pilgrim's Market, CDA Gourmet and J. Bookwalter Wines!Pilgrim's Market: Check out Pilgrim's Market for an expansive selection of fine wines w...
2025-04-1137 minWine Time Fridays Podcast257 - A Sip of Authenticity: Getting to Know Dineen Vineyards with Susan BrownIn todays episode, Shelley is unable to make it so Phil is flying solo while tasting through a delicious lineup of wines from Dineen Vineyards with Dineen General Manager, Susan Brown. This episode is a deep dive into all things at Dineen, with recently announced news, and Phil even misbehaves a little by throwing in some Dad jokes! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #RedVelvetCurtain *For full show notes, please visit our website.Wines this episode:2023 Dineen Vineyards Sémillon ($27 at the Winery)2022 Dineen Vineyards Cabernet Franc ($42 at the Winery)2021 Dineen Vineyards Cabernet Franc (No Lo...
2025-03-211h 38Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 14: 8-31 | Greater WorksThis Sunday in our series through the Gospel of John, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, praying in Jesus name, and Jesus's promise that we will do greater works. We pray for the Holy Spirit to empower us this week!
2025-03-1956 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 13:18-30 | Responding to BetrayalPastor Jeff Sparkman continues our series through the Gospel of John, this week in John Ch.13 where Judas commits to betray Jesus. Betrayal is something every one of us will experience in this life, some deeper than others. God's word shows us how we should deal with, heal through it, and stay whole in our emotions afterwards. How do we continue to trust after a betrayal and how do we make wise decisions about who we allow in our life to limit the pain of toxic relationships?
2025-03-0558 min
NecrofancyNona the Ninth: Chapter 29-EpilogueNow that everybody's here, it's time for a harrowing (heh) trip through the River to get back to where it all began. This might be all for Nona, but we meet a new friend, who may be the most undead of them all.
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(00:21) - Intro
(00:39) - Recap
(01:24) - Chapter 29
(05:03) - John 5:4
(08:34) - Chapter 30
(11:05) - Chapter 31
(15:31) - Chapter 32
(20:51) - Epliogue
(22:42) - Review
(26:47) - Outro
We are Alice Sullivan, Micah Sparkman, and Jeff Lake.Find us at armadillo.club!Music: Shadow by Alexandr Zhelanov licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
2025-02-2727 min
Formula AmericanaFORMULA AMERICANA 68JD Hinton - Let's Do Now (I'm Here, You're Here)Scott Hayley - Rodeo GrinHillside Outlaws - So LongAri Fraser - My broadwayTerje Gravdal - The Promised LandFrenCha - Country girl in ParisNikolas Lee - Letting goJohn Sparkman and BlackTop Herd - The LighthouseSteve Ray Ladson - Get ALongWattmore - Circus LifeIsaura - CúrandomeKinematic - Seaside TownVictoria July - The Girl I Wanted t...
2025-02-1557 minNecrofancyNona the Ninth: Chapters 26-28Nona's family finally starts to make some progress on the problems that have been trying to solve, while Nona is increasingly un-Nona-like. Also, we reflect on that time John Gaius consumed all life in the solar system.
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(00:21) - Intro
(00:39) - Recap
(01:39) - Chapter 26
(05:20) - Chapter 27
(09:19) - John 1:20
(16:38) - Chapter 28
(23:39) - Outro
We are Alice Sullivan, Micah Sparkman, and Jeff Lake.Find us at armadillo.club!Music: Shadow by Alexandr Zhelanov licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
2025-02-1424 min
UNT MindSparkSpark Spotlight - John NyeDescription:
Hello everyone and welcome to a whole new series for the UNT Mindspark podcast called Spark Spotlight. This show is an opportunity for makers around UNT that use the Spark Makerspace to come in and tell us all about the projects that they've made. For our very first episode, We are joined by John Nye, a student here at UNT that used the space to create a replica of the Mahoraga wheel from Jujustu Kaisen. Learn how he made this and all of the steps he took during the first episode of this exciting new series.
2025-02-0710 minNecrofancyNona the Ninth: Chapters 20-22The plan: send Coronabeth to deal with Ianthe. This turns out to be a bad plan because of their history. The next plan: send Nona-as-Harrowhark to deal with Ianthe. This may or may not be a bad plan because of their history.
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(00:20) - Intro
(00:38) - Recap
(01:07) - Chapter 20
(09:38) - Chapter 21
(14:27) - John 9:22
(16:18) - Chapter 22
We are Alice Sullivan, Micah Sparkman, and Jeff Lake.Find us at armadillo.club!Music: Shadow by Alexandr Zhelanov licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
2025-01-3122 minNecrofancyNona the Ninth: Chapter 17-John 3:20As violence and chaos descends on the city, Nona and Camilla take refuge at the school with the Angel. The respite is brief, because they are swiftly found by the chaos and especially the violence.
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(00:21) - Intro
(00:40) - Recap
(01:11) - Chapter 17
(07:22) - Chapter 18
(13:30) - John 5:1
(14:39) - Chapter 19
(17:37) - John 3:20
(22:01) - Outro
We are Alice Sullivan, Micah Sparkman, and Jeff Lake.Find us at armadillo.club!Music: Shadow by Alexandr Zhelanov licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
2025-01-2422 minNecrofancyNona the Ninth: Chapter 14-John 19:18Nona and Hot Sauce go on an unauthorized excursion from school to hear the dire ultimatum placed upon the planet by the uncertainly familiar lyctors. It's unsettling and ominous, and ends in chaos and violence. But Nona's just happy to be there.
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(00:21) - Intro
(00:39) - Recap
(01:31) - Chapter 14
(05:17) - Chapter 15
(09:14) - John 8:1
(11:17) - Chapter 16
(21:19) - John 19:18
(23:41) - Outro
We are Alice Sullivan, Micah Sparkman, and Jeff Lake.Find us at armadillo.club!Music: Shadow by Alexandr Zhelanov licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
2025-01-1724 minNecrofancyNona the Ninth: Chapter 7-John 5:18Things get violent both in the present and in the past. Nona's friend Honesty gets involved with a road heist that goes necromantically bad. Then Nona recalls the time Camilla and Palamedes unhealthily teamed up to X out a bunch of enforcers while Nona napped on the sea bed.
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(00:21) - Intro
(00:38) - Recap
(01:10) - Chapter 7
(07:43) - Chapter 8
(08:22) - John 15:23
(09:14) - Chapter 9
(14:19) - Chapter 10
(17:04) - John 5:18
(18:11) - Outro
We are Alice Sullivan, Micah Sparkman, and Jeff Lake.Find us at armadillo.club!Music: Shadow by Alexandr Zhelanov licensed under CC-B...
2025-01-0319 minNecrofancyNona the Ninth: Beginning-Chapter 2Who is Nona? Even Nona doesn't know. Where is Nona? Unclear. What is Nona? The best question yet, but still unanswered.
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(00:39) - Recap
(01:39) - Cover
(04:05) - Preface
(04:59) - John
(11:02) - Chapter 1
(19:22) - Chapter 2
(22:40) - Outro
We are Alice Sullivan, Micah Sparkman, and Jeff Lake.Find us at armadillo.club!Music: Shadow by Alexandr Zhelanov licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
2024-12-2023 min
The Co-op Feeds PodcastThe Feed Bin- Season 2, Episode 11: Minerals Matter: Unlocking Optimal Cow Production in TennesseeThe December edition of the Co-op Feed Bin podcast, hosted by John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, features an in-depth discussion on the importance of cattle mineral supplementation with Jacob Sparkman, Zinpro Southeast Account Manager, and Todd Steen, ProTrition Nutritionist. Proper mineral nutrition is a cornerstone of successful cow production in Tennessee, where variable soil types and forage quality can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients. Minerals play a vital role in reproduction, immune function, and overall herd health, ensuring optimal performance and profitability for producers. This episode highlights the recent updates to the Co-op cattle...
2024-12-0129 min
I'll Show You MineI'll Show You... Saw X (2023)Welcome to another episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time Elyse is showing James ‘Saw X’ from 2023 for Halloween. A revival of the original Saw franchise after two reboot sequels, Saw X follows the story of John Kramer, aka Jigsaw, as he travels to Mexico seeking an experimental treatment for his cancer. Do you want to play a game?Join us as we talk about the highs and lows of the Saw series, the story, the characters, and of course, the traps. Happy Halloween!Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse...
2024-10-311h 15Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 8:12-30 | Where are you Going?As a believer, you know who you are by your identity in Christ. But do you know where you're going in life? In John Chapter 8, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the gifts God has uniquely given each of us, and how we need to step into our personal purpose and calling to do what He has created us to do!
2024-10-0949 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 8:12 | Jesus the Light of the WorldPastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on Jesus's identity as the Light of the World, and how He illuminates not only His path ahead of us, but also puts into perspective what the world has twisted. He reveals to us the true purpose of our gifts, and how they are meant to be used for His kingdom.
2024-09-2458 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 7:32-52 | The Fear of ManPastor Jeff Sparkman gives a message on how to stop living your life as a people pleaser, and how not to be controlled by the desire for others approval. As followers of Christ, the approval of God's should come above all else!
2024-09-0453 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 7:25-43 | Who is Jesus?Pastor Jeff Sparkman gives an equipping message on how we can determine and explain that Jesus was not just a great teacher or a prophet, but the Son of God, and the one and only God.
2024-08-2756 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 7:14-24 | Do not JudgeThis Sunday, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on a commonly used phrase throughout the church, "do not judge," and what it truly means as a follower of Christ.
2024-08-211h 03Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 7:1-13 | God's TimingPastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on John Chapter 7, and highlights the importance of waiting on God when searching for clarity, rather than acting by your own wisdom. It may be God's will, but not His timing!
2024-08-1358 min
Embedded InsidersGo Faster, Work Smarter: AI, HPC, and the Future of Data Centers with RambusSend us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we dive into the growing advancements in AI and HPC with Lou Ternullo, senior director of IP product marketing at Rambus. Lou highlights the evolving data center architectures and the increasing demands for high bandwidth, low latency, and robust performance. He also explains how Rambus is staying ahead of the curve with its recently launched PCI Express® (PCIe®) 7.0 IP portfolio. Next, Rich, Ken, and I discuss innovation in the memory market, focusing on how the push toward lower latency—driven by AI and edge processing—has led...
2024-07-1138 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 6 | Kingdom MultiplicationPastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the power of God and how following His laws and seeking His will first will not just add to the richness of your life, but actually multiply blessings.
2024-07-0358 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 5: 31-46 | Jesus's WitnessesIn chapter 5 of John, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the various witnesses Jesus had to confirm his identity as the Messiah and the Son of God.
2024-06-2847 min
The BackCast PodcastThe BackCast Podcast episode 80 with guest Chris Sparkman
In this episode, Richard and John sit down with rod maker Chris Sparkman. Chris is a retired math teacher and a talented rod maker. We held this recording back a few weeks to coincide with the 2024 edition of the Rod Makers at Grayrock conclave. We have a couple of other rod makers lined up; so be sure to check back for some more great listening!
2024-06-2059 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 5 | Our Heavenly FatherIn honor of Father's Day, Pastor Jeff Sparkman continues our series in John on our own Heavenly Father, and how we can have faith in the Lord to both father and heal us here on earth.
2024-06-1957 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 4:1-42 | Worship in Sprit and TruthPastor Jeff Sparkman continues his sermon on the Woman at the Well in John Chapter 4, and speaks on the true meaning of Worship and laying down our idols before God.
2024-06-181h 08
Hooked On Wooden BoatsHOWB 101 – Interview | Barb Trailer – Preview of the 2013 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - 08.22.13This week’s podcast is an interview with Barb Trailer, co-director of the 37th Annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival. Barb and I talk about the history of the 37th Festival, the highlights and some new happenings this year. Mark your calendars for September 6-8, 2013 and don’t miss it! You can listen to several interviews from last year’s festival at HOWB 053.
Barb spent her youth in Minnesota and Colorado and snow skied with her family. At the age of 23 she moved to Saint John Island in the Virgin Islands and started her sailing and boating advent...
2024-06-1037 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 3:22-36 | Increase and DecreaseIn honor of Mother's Day, Pastor Sarah Sparkman continues our series on the Gospel of John on how we must decrease so that the Lord can increase.
2024-05-131h 02Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 3:1-21Born Again: Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on Jesus's conversation with the Pharisee Nicodemus in chapter three of John, about being reborn into the kingdom of God.
2024-05-071h 07Resonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 2:13-25Clearing Out Corruption: In chapter two of the book of John, Pastor Jeff Sparkman preaches on Jesus driving out the merchants who were turning the holy temple into a house of trade. The same way Jesus cleared the temple of corruption, we need to clear our hearts of any temptations or habits that are slowly pulling us away from the Father.
2024-04-3054 min
The Actor FactorEpisode #60 Casting Director & Author, John Frank LeveyBrad & Diego have one of Hollywood's top casting directors in the booth and the excitement is boiling over! From the early days in the business, to how it's all running now, these three men talk shop from start to finish! If you're looking for real deal Hollywood material, this is the episode for you!Like our Podcast? Wanna Support with a Donation of any size?venmo - @BradAshtenWe thank you for your patronage & Keeping the arts alive!#actor #actress #director #producer...
2024-04-2240 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 2:1-12Biblical Views on Alcohol: Moving on to the second chapter of John, Pastor Jeff Sparkman talks about what the Bible says about Alcohol use, and how we should regard Alcohol as believers.
2024-04-2257 minThe Actor FactorEpisode #58 Actor Jon MolerioBrad & Diego chat with the very talented, shape shifting Hollywood actor, Jon Molerio. From his start in the industry to his longevity, they touch on all bases covering as much talented ground as possible in this rapid 30 mins you don't wanna miss!#actor #actress #director #producer #sound #lights #camera #action #directorofphotography #artists #musicians #hair #makeup #wardrobe #casting #castingdirector #models #stars #celebrities #music #performers #tv #film #radio #television #indiefilms #scripts #deadcelebs #toys #art #awards #sag #aftra #aea #unions #movies #theatre #arts #politics #mystery...
2024-04-1342 minWine Time Fridays Podcast200 - Episode 200! Let's Pop a Champagne!Pop the cork! This is our 200th episode of Wine Time Fridays! Pour yourself a glass of your favorite Champagne and raise a toast along with us! In this extra special episode full of cheers, we open a Champagne, an Italian Syrah, in honor of Syrah Day and we review our Blending Experience at Northstar. Salud to 200 episodes of deep dives, laughs and libations - here's to 200 more! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SighOfRelease #SyrahDayWines this episode:NV Paul Bara Brut Réserve Grand Cru Champagne ($75 at Pilgrims Market) 2020 Tenimenti D'alessandro Toscana IGT Syrah Rosso ($30 Wi...
2024-02-1638 minResonate Life Weekly MessagesThe Gospel of John - John 1:1-18 (Pt. 1)The Introduction: On this super bowl Sunday, Pastor Jeff Sparkman KICKS off our new series on the book of John with a message on the background of John the disciple, his approach in writing this book of the gospel, and the life of Jesus himself.
2024-02-1359 min
Engineering HeroesEngineering Hero: The Bright Future of Bionic Limb ProstheticsWhen you hear the term “bionic arm”, it’s very possible you think of something totally futuristic, or maybe even something robotic like you’d find in a factory. You probably wouldn’t think of a bionic prosthetic limb designed to fit a child and painted in a variety of bright colors. Well, that’s what University of Central Florida-based non-profit Limbitless Solutions does. Limbitless Solutions was founded by UCF alumni Albert Manero and John Sparkman in 2014 and has since grown from a kitchen table to a venture working toward FDA approval to make their bionic prosthetics prescription...
2023-12-2710 min
2023-12-2436 minWine Time Fridays Podcast192 - 'Twas The Friday Before ChristmasIn today's episode, Shelley and Phil taste through couple of holiday wines, a White Burgundy and an Isenhower No 22 Holiday Red. Christmas is in three days! You better watch out! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EnoughSkullduggery #BoxingDay101 Wines featured this episode:2021 Maison Champy Cuvée Edmé Bourgogne ($39 at Bottle Joy)🤩Isenhower No 22 Holiday Red (($25 at Bottle Joy) 🥰A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Eternal Wine and Naked Wines!Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about...
2023-12-2229 minWine Time Fridays PodcastEpisode 189 - Bow Down to Cabernet FrancComplete Show NotesIn today's episode, Shelley and Phil kickoff the month of December and honor the upcoming Cabernet Franc day and this years Apple Cup winner, the Washington Huskies, by opening a sensational Cave B Cabernet Franc and Passing Time Red Blend, respectively. We are also honoring another non-profit as well as unveiling our new top 3 wines of the week segment. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #FastEddie #DecemberCheer #GoHuskies!Wines featured this episode:2019 Passing Time Columbia Valley Red ($59, N/A) 💥 🤩2018 Cave B Cabernet Franc (About $33, N/A) 💥Wine Time Fridays Charity Sips: A Toast t...
2023-12-0140 min
2023-10-3035 minWine Time Fridays Podcast175 - Washington Wine Month Part 4: Sipping with Shae - A Grape Conversation on Frichette WinesIn today’s episode, we put a bow on Washington Wine Month as we taste through four wines with Shae Frichette, co owner and winemaker of Frichette Winery, who is about making amazing memories. We have guests for many reasons, but the individual and uniques stories top that list and Shae shares one of the best stories we've heard. And we raise a glass to Shelley's Mom and Brother, Hilda and Garry, respectfully.#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #MysteryWineFlight #RollOutTheBarrel #RedMountainHereWeCome Wines featured this episode:2022 Sashay Rosé ($35 at the winery) 💥2020 Punctual ($45 at the winery) 💥2019 Red Mounta...
2023-08-251h 18
Texas History LessonsThe Texas Thing 2 : The TSHA ControversyThis episode begins to investigate recent Texas history controversies and the 2023 Texas State Historical Association lawsuit over the makeup of its board of directors.The song at the end is As It Changes by Seth Jones.The Texas State Historical Association websiteJohn Willingham's websiteThe Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting...
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2023-06-2551 min
The Literary Life PodcastThe "Best of" Series – The Great Divorce, Ch. 2-6, Ep. 48On The Literary Life podcast today, our hosts Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins and Thomas Banks discuss chapters 2-6 of C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce. Angelina reminds us as we begin this exploration of Lewis' narrative not to read too much theology into the details of this dreamlike world he creates. Cindy points out the similarities between these chapters and his descriptions at the end of The Last Battle. Thomas highlights the passage on Napoleon from chapter 2, showing what Lewis envisioned hell to be like. Angelina, Cindy and Thomas talks about the description of the land near heaven, the...
2023-06-131h 26
The Gritty Men PodcastGritty Men Podcast Ep. 19 / Josh SparkmanEpisode Information: In this episode of the Gritty Men Podcast, John Riggs sits down with Pastor Josh Sparkman. Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed, feel free to like the video and subscribe.
External Links:
Website: https://grittymenpodcast.com/
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2023-02-1343 minWine Time Fridays Podcast141 - A Wine Time Fridays Year in Review with a 2006 ChampagneIn today’s episode, Shelley and Phil reminisce about the year 2022, which wraps up tomorrow, over a 2006 Champagne in honor of National Champagne Day, which is tomorrow, New Years Eve. This year, we’ve had a total of 23 guests during 13 separate episodes and featured 121 different wines. It’s been a busy year for sure and we are so grateful to those of you who have listened to our podcast. For the last time this year, #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #CheersingWines this episode:2006 Gardet Prestige Charles Millesime Champagne 💥For more information on the 2006 Gardet Prestige Charles M...
2022-12-3135 min
CellOutViews of a Nation and RegenerationEpisode 7 of the monthly podcast CellOut, where your favorite pair of biology nerds, Derek DeVries and Ford Fishman, summarize and discuss a sample of articles from the July 2022 issue of PLoS biology.
Issue Link: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/issue?id=10.1371/issue.pbio.v20.i07
Keywords: biology, life science, open access, scientific journals, science, PLoS, climate change, stem cells, planarians, neuroscience, genetics
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Podcast Art - Credit Caroline DeVries
Episode Cover Art - July 2022 PLoS Biology Cover. Image Credit: Quentin Geissmann
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2022-09-2047 minUNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: ThinkBoxIn this episode, our guest if from the Sears Think[Box] at Case Western University, the largest open-access innovation center and makerspace in the United States. With design and ideation resources, prototyping and fabrication equipment, business and legal expertise and more, Sears think[box] is the ideal place to pursue your passions or even launch a startup. Learn more about Think[Box] here.
Guest: Raymond "Ray" Krajci is the Operations Engineer for Sears think[box] at Case Western Reserve University. He worked at think[box] as a student, but he loved his job so much he's still th...
2022-08-1548 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - May 2, 1874 - John B. Jones given command of the Frontier BattalionOn May 2, 1874, Texas Governor Richard Coke, who was originally from Virginia, gave a man named John B. Jones command of the recently created Frontier Battalion of Texas Rangers.John B. Jones is one of those interesting characters that fill the pages of Texas history. He’d been born in South Carolina in 1834 and came to Texas with his family in 1838, while Texas was still in its early phase of being an independent republic. He lived in Travis County at first and over the years moved to land that became part of Matagorda County and then to a site...
2022-05-0210 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - April 30, 1926 - Bessie ColemanOn April 30, 1926, Bessie Coleman, the first black person in the world to obtain a pilot’s license, died during a test flight before a Negro Welfare League sponsored air show in Jacksonville, Florida. An amazing person, Bessie Coleman had been born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892.It was in Chicago during the First World War that she heard stories about the aviators exploits overseas and she began to dream of flying herself. A nice dream, and a dream it would have stayed had she not persevered. As a couple of sources explain, “her brothers served in the militar...
2022-04-3010 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - April 25, 1875 The Black Seminole Indian ScoutsOn April 25, 1875 three Black Seminole Scouts performed acts of bravery that earned them the Medal of Honor.If you want a little more information on the history of the Black Seminoles and the Black Seminole Scouts then go check out the full episode I did on Johanna July and the Black Seminoles.After living in Mexico since 1850, several Black Seminoles crossed the Rio Grande in 1870 with hopes of someday returning to Indian Territory. With that goal in mind, many of them agreed to serve as scouts in the United States Army and they quickly gained a...
2022-04-2612 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - April 24, 1931On April 24, 1931, O.P. DeWalt was assassinated.You might not have heard of Mr. DeWalt before so let’s fix that right now. I had some trouble finding out a lot about Mr. DeWalt, and that’s sad, but I’ll do my best.Olen P. DeWalt, usually referred to as O.P. was born near Livingston in Polk County, Texas around the year 1890 to John and Caroline DeWalt.After getting educated in a rural area school, DeWalt entered Prairie View College in 1907 and graduated with honors in 1910. He moved to Houston...
2022-04-2409 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - April 22, 1836 - The Capture of Santa AnnaOn April 22, 1836, the day after the Battle of San Jacinto, modern Harris County near the city of Houston, Texian soldiers captured Santa Anna.The day before, on April 21, Sam Houston’s rag tag army attacked Santa Anna’s larger army at about 3:30 in the afternoon. Santa Anna was asleep when the Texas soldiers launched the attack.Santa Anna awoke to a chaotic scene of the Texans savagely routing his army. There was nothing to do to change the course of the battle. He chose to escape rather than die.On the morning of April 2...
2022-04-2218 min
AI & U7: Giving Children the Gift of Lighter, Faster Bionic ArmsLimbitless Solutions has leveled up the manufacture of robotic arms for children. On the latest episode of AI & U, Miriya Molina chats with John Sparkman, Dominique Courbin and Dr. Peter Smith, Ph.D., from Limbitless Solutions about the world of bionics.Special Guests: Dominique Courbin, Dr. Peter Smith, Ph.D, and John Sparkman.
2022-03-2449 min
Kingdom Talks Kingdom Walks With Chernika L and F.D. SparkmanThis is Seriously breaking my heart 💔💔PLEASE listen until the end!! This is an urgent message to all my brothers and sisters out there and I pray that you will have eyes to see, ears to hear, and understand with your heart! If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJVIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9...
2022-01-0718 min
The Oxford CommentCOVID-19 and Mental Health: Where do we go from here? - Episode 67 - The Oxford CommentThe effects of COVID-19 reach far beyond mortality, triggering widespread economic and sociopolitical consequences. It is unsurprising to learn, after everything that has transpired in the past two years, that COVID-19 has also had a detrimental effect on our mental health. Recent studies in the US and UK have shown a huge increase in the number of adults who have experienced symptoms of an anxiety or depressive disorder over pre-pandemic figures.
On today’s episode, we spoke with Professor Seamas Donnelly, editor of QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, and Dr. John C. Markowitz, author of In th...
2021-11-3045 min
The Forum at Grace CathedralGrace Forum Online with The Rt. Rev. Dr. Marc Handley AndrusThe day after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, Thich Nhat Hanh wrote a heartbroken letter to their mutual friend Raphael Gould. He said: "I did not sleep last night. . . . They killed Martin Luther King. They killed us. I am afraid the root of violence is so deep in the heart and mind and manner of this society. They killed him. They killed my hope. I do not know what to say. . . . He made so great an impression in me. This morning I have the impression that I cannot bear the loss." Only a few years earlier, Thich Nhat...
2021-11-111h 00
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryDoug Jones on The Bend Toward Justice, Political Hurricanes, & 3 Years in the SenateSend us a textOver the course of 2017, Doug Jones went from a respected Alabama attorney and empty nester to one of the most well-known US Senators in the country. In this conversation, we talk growing up in the shadow of segregation and George Wallace, starting to see those walls come down as he’s in high school, learning under his mentor Senator Howell Heflin, his time as US Attorney seeking justice against the Klan for the 1963 bombing of a Black church in Birmingham, the upset win and political hurricane in his 2017 special election, and memories of 3 in...
2021-11-0252 min
I'll Show You MineI'll Show You... Dead Poets Society (1989)Welcome to another episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This week Elyse is showing James ‘Dead Poets Society’ from 1989. Directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, and Robert Sean Leonard, ‘Dead Poets Society’ tells the story of an unconventional English teacher at a prestigious boys prep school in the 50s who encourages his students to think for themselves.Join us as we talk about Robin Williams’ iconic performance as teacher John Keating, discuss our own relationship to reading, writing, and poetry, and get more than a little emotional thinking about how we could maybe “Carpe...
2021-09-121h 23Kingdom Talks Kingdom Walks With Chernika L and F.D. SparkmanHear what the Holy Spirit is saying| Beware of Vain Philosophies and Doctrines rooted in the enemy!In this episode, we will discuss deceptions of new age Philosophies with Christianity attached to it. To see the video, please subscribe to my YouTube channel Glory to Glory Ministries https://youtu.be/8oDu-EGB-EU But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33 KJV
Corrections: and thou say in thine heart, My power and the night of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his...
2021-08-2819 minThe Oxford CommentThe Neuroscience of Human Consciousness - Episode 63 - The Oxford CommentOn today’s episode of The Oxford Comment, we focused on human consciousness and how studying the neurological basis for human cognition can lead not only to better health but a better understanding of human culture, language, and society as well.
We are joined today by Dr. John Parrington, author of the newly published book Mind Shift: How Culture Transformed the Human Brain, and Professor Anil Seth, Editor-in-Chief of the Open Access journal Neuroscience of Consciousness, to learn more about the study of human consciousness and how it can help us to understand autism spectrum disorders, mental ill...
2021-07-2744 min
Texas History LessonsJose Canales and the Texas Rangers Investigation of 1919In this special episode the hosts of Texas History Lessons and the Wild West Extravaganza switch podcasts for one episode. Each host provided the other with suggested topics. After listening to this, go find Michael investigating Commodore Perry Owens on the Wild West Extravaganza Podcast. Enjoy the show!``The 1919 Ranger Investigation and the Canales Hearing that followed shed light on misconduct and atrocities committed by the Texas Rangers between the years 1910 and 1920. An era known to some as La Mantanza - The Slaughter.If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a...
2021-06-1435 min
After School ProgramPerforming in France and Discovering Your Passion in College with Musician Kyle Sparkman | Ep. 15Kyle Sparkman (@kylesparkman) is a guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia. His music has been described as indie-funk or a combination of “Mac DeMarco, John Frusciante, Tom Misch, and some disco rolled into one.”
Kyle recently released his live sessions EP “Alive and Well”. His music and videos have been streamed over 400,000 times.
Kyle discovered his passion for performing while studying Economics at the University of Clemson. He did a semester abroad in Paris, France where he began performing in the street and jamming with other musicians.
After graduation, Kyle began to get his foot...
2021-04-2050 min
Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee!Episode 8: John Seigenthaler Pedestrian BridgeThe John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is formerly known as the Shelby Street Bridge or Shelby Avenue Bridge and Sparkman Street Bridge. It is located just one block south of Broadway and is connected to Sparkman Street and Shelby Avenue. The bridge crosses the Cumberland River and was originally opened in the 1900's.This bridge has been used to carry traffic for hundreds of years but in 2003, it opened as a pedestrian-only-bridge. It is worth visiting because it is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. Moreover, the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge became historic because it is the first...
2020-12-2301 min
Have You Not Heard?A Story of Perseverance and Overcoming AnxietyJoin me as I chat with my friend Michelle Krakowiak. She is an amazing Wife and Mom of two boys, ages 3 and 7 months! She is smart (can you say: Molecular Biologist?), and savvy. She is honest and open about her struggle with fear, anxiety, depression and OCD. Michelle shares her history and journey of holistic recovery; how her faith played a role in her healing; what purpose came out of her pain, and tips for you or someone you know who might be dealing with this as well.
Resources suggested by Michelle:
Forgiveness:
Tota...
2020-05-0758 minThe Literary Life PodcastThe Great DIvorce, Ch. 2-6On The Literary Life podcast today, our hosts Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins and Thomas Banks discuss chapters 2-6 of C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce. Angelina reminds us as we begin this exploration of Lewis' narrative not to read too much theology into the details of this dreamlike world he creates. Cindy points out the similarities between these chapters and his descriptions at the end of The Last Battle. Thomas highlights the passage on Napoleon from chapter 2, showing what Lewis envisioned hell to be like. Angelina, Cindy and Thomas talks about the description of the land near heaven, the...
2020-05-051h 21
Stop and Smell the AnalogHave a Nice Day!Shorter but sweeter! That sums up this episode. In a small time span we cover a lot of topics. Including:
1. Avengers: Endgame
2. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly's movie, Holmes & Watson
3. Babies at the movies
4. Sardines again!
5. Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar
6. Justin Cronin's novel The Passage
7. Wrestling legend Bob Backlund's autobiography
8. The East of West comic series
9. The greatness of wrestling legend Mick Foley
10. More wrestling memories
11. Brian Wood's comic DMZ
12. Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino's comic Gideon Falls.
Also: Michael screwed up big time last episode by referring to the great T Bone Burnett as T Bone Pickens...
2019-05-0145 min
SparkTalkNFL Only- Week 14 Recap, Top 5 Draft Board and more!Hey guys, in this week's episode we go over the Week 14 games, the firing of John DeFilippo and a lot more. Hope you guys enjoy. Follow us on social media @_sparky_4 and @VarsityGinger55. Thanks for listening!
2018-12-1259 min
I'll Show You MineI’ll Show You… Uncle Buck (1989)Welcome back to I'll Show You Mine! This week we're settling into those post-Thanksgiving cozy vibes with the family favorite, Uncle Buck.We were ready for a little cooldown after the Halloween spooks and the raw intensity of Chrono Trigger so in this episode we're talking about those good good John Hughes feels, John Candy's greatness, and the characters of Buck and Tia making up the warm and fuzzy center of this simple, solid comedy.Our next episode will be December 12th, when James shows Elyse "Sonic Adventure" for the Sega Dreamcast.Follow...
2018-11-2848 min
2017-03-1200 min
LoveLine 1998GLL Episode 787CLL #787 (feat. Local H) – 10/05/1998 – Monday Night Show Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with Tobydog Tape (pre-2007) patches This is the new Kevin tape, recovered last year and released for the very first time, it’s been merged with the Tobydog tape and we now have a 100% complete recording and the majority of it is now in higher quality. Only one song is truncated/removed, all of the show content is restored. The band prove to be solid guests and are making their only known appearance on CLL. From Wiki: Local H is an American rock band original...
2017-02-2700 min