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Badassery LifeBeth McCarthy Smith: The Badass Behind Simplicity JuiceSeason 6 | Episode 12Beth McCarthy Smith is the founder behind Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice & Cocktails.Before she built a brand that landed everywhere from Whole Foods and Kroger to the Super Bowl Players Tailgate and the Indy 500, Beth was running fast in the corporate media world. But life threw her some curveballs: fertility struggles, health challenges, and a need to slow down and heal from the inside out.Beth’s story is raw, real, and packed with lessons on resilience, reinvention, and joy. From juicing in her kitchen to leading one of...
2025-09-1438 min
How To Write The Future169. Creating Positive Visual Futures with Illustrator Melquea Smith“I think of hope. And especially in a world that can be seen as cruel, that can be experienced as cruel, I think of those who have the capacity to do what they can to spread that hope and to spread that joy so we can uplift the folks that need a little bit more help.” - Melquea SmithIn this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany chats to children’s book illustrator Melquea Smith where Melquea shares the inspiration behind her unique art style, p...
2025-09-0824 min
Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Paying It Forward: When Surrogacy Becomes Your Life's Mission #surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Paying It Forward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/payingitforward_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Beth Moskowicz journey through surrogacy began over a decade ago when she and her husband faced fertility challenges. After failed IVF transfers and a heartbreaking miscarriage, they turned to surrogacy—a path that would not only build their family but eventually shape Beth's career and life purpose.What started as her personal quest for parenthood evolved into a profound mission to help others. Beth candidly shares the dramatic birth of her...
2025-08-3149 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 14 | The Revolution Will Be Rested: Why Burnout Isn’t a Badge of HonorWelcome back to And We Feel Fine—the radically honest podcast about what’s ending, what’s beginning, and how we build systems of care, not conquest.In this episode, co-hosts Beth Rudden and Katie Smith flip the script on self-care—from something commodified and individual to something collective, powerful, and deeply structural.We unpack why real rest is not separate from leadership—it's at the heart of it. From neurodivergent rhythms to exit strategies for grind culture, we explore what it looks like to plan your breakdown, build rituals instead of routines, and stop treating e...
2025-08-0653 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 14 | The Revolution Will Be Rested: Why Burnout Isn’t a Badge of HonorWelcome back to And We Feel Fine—the radically honest podcast about what’s ending, what’s beginning, and how we build systems of care, not conquest.In this episode, co-hosts Beth Rudden and Katie Smith flip the script on self-care—from something commodified and individual to something collective, powerful, and deeply structural.We unpack why real rest is not separate from leadership—it's at the heart of it. From neurodivergent rhythms to exit strategies for grind culture, we explore what it looks like to plan your breakdown, build rituals instead of routines, and stop treating e...
2025-08-0653 min
For the Sake of the SongFrancie MedoschFrancie Medosch is the lead force behind and in front of the band, Florry, who blend indie rock with country twang and have been compared to the likes of The Band and The Rolling Stones as well as PJ Harvey and Big Thief. Their newest album, “Sounds Like…” recently came out on Dear Life Records and Pitchfork says, “the country-rock group rips through a set of free-spirited barnstormers with such ease and joy that even its tales of raw feelings and perpetual malaise feel uplifting” while Paste Magazine says, “This sort of unpretentious, unfiltered rock music will never go out of style...
2025-06-1636 min
It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast#62 Vision Through Music: Empowering Visually Impaired Kids with Adaptive Music EducationIn this inspiring episode, we’re exploring the powerful intersection of music and accessibility with three incredible guests: Dr. Bradley Black, a world-renowned pediatric ophthalmologist and founder of the Vision Through Music program, Makayla, a passionate young musician and student in the program, and Maykaya’s mother Joann.
Dr. Bradley Black (he/him) practiced pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is past president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (LAEPS). He has served on the boards of directors of AAPOS, the Child...
2025-06-1638 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 6 | Joy Is a System: Grief, AI, and the Power of ContextIn our first guest episode, Beth and Katie are joined by Dr. Desmond Patton—renowned social worker, AI ethics leader, and founder of SAFELab—for a soul-stirring conversation on what’s ending, what’s beginning, and why joy is more than a feeling—it’s an intentional system.From pioneering research on youth expression and gun violence to building JoyNet, a machine learning platform designed to surface joy in digital spaces, Desmond shares how community, nuance, and vulnerability can change the future of tech. Together, the trio explores why context matters in AI, how social media misreads grief as agg...
2025-06-0243 min
JoyosityEp. 91, ICYMI: The Gratitude Clown Car: Who’s in Your Joy Ride?What if your checklist is killing connection?
You can show intentional appreciation without making people feel like a task.
This month on the Joyosity™ Podcast, we’ve been getting cozy with gratitude. Far beyond the generic “thanks!” you reflexively say cause you were raised with manners.
We’re talking personalized, purposeful, and strategic appreciation that actually fuels connection and trust at work (and home).
In this In Case You Missed It episode, Jenn Whitmer and producer Shelby Merryweather reflect on May’s big takeaways — from...
2025-05-2832 min
Delay and PraySelf-limiting Thoughts with Client, Erin SmithHave you felt called to do something, but your mind was immediately flooded with limiting thoughts that held you back? My client, Erin Smith, shares the quiet, self-limiting beliefs and fears that held her back from joining the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience and how changing her mindset, not just her habits, led to real progress in her health and spiritual life.Through a deeply honest conversation, Erin reflects on her journey to permanently lose 25 pounds—not by chasing a diet, but by cultivating discipline and trust in God.Her story reveals how...
2025-05-0155 min
Talk2TheHand 90sThe Rise, Fall, and Legacy of Anna Nicole SmithIn this episode, we delve into the complex life of Anna Nicole Smith, born Vickie Lynn Hogan in 1967 in small-town Texas. From her humble beginnings as a high school dropout and single mother working at Jim's Krispy Fried Chicken, to her meteoric rise as a Playboy Playmate and Guess jeans model, Smith's early career exemplified the classic American dream of reinvention and success against all odds.
By the mid-1990s, Smith had become a household name, but her personal life drew even more attention when she married 89-year-old oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II in 1994. The 63-year...
2025-04-2918 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 1 | Flipping the Script: AI, Data Privacy, and a New Digital EconomyIn this premiere episode of And We Feel Fine, Beth Rudden and Katie Smith crack open the big questions: Who owns your data? What does ethical AI look like? And how do we reclaim digital spaces for safety, joy, and human connection?Through stories, sharp critique, and vision-casting, they explore how ontologies shape AI systems, the hidden harms of bias in tech, and why personalization can be a force for good—if driven by care, not clicks. They call for a future where technology supports thriving communities, not extraction.This is not just a conversation ab...
2025-04-2957 min
BRIDGING THEOLOGYS3E15 Gisela H. Kreglinger - Cup Overflowing: Wine’s Place in Faith, Feasting, and FellowshipCo-host Beth Stovell speaks with Gisela H. Kreglinger about her research and writing, including her new book, Cup Overflowing: Wine’s Place in Faith, Feasting, and Fellowship (Zondervan 2024).
Gisela H. Kreglinger (PhD) grew up on a winery in Franconia, Germany, where her family has been crafting wine for many generations. She holds two Master’s degrees in Biblical Studies from Regent College and a PhD in historical theology from the University of St. Andrews. She teaches Christian Spirituality in the academy, churches, on her annual wine pilgrimages, and every time an opportunity opens up around the d...
2024-10-0857 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: FriscoEP# 8: Empowering Communities: The Impact of the Assistance League of Greater Collin CountyWhat makes Beth Smith with Assistance League of Greater Collin County a good neighbor?Curious about how one small organization can make a massive impact on a community? Join us as we talk with Elizabeth Smith from the Assistance League of Greater Collin County, who shares the heartwarming stories behind their flagship programs. You'll hear about Operation School Bell, which brings joy and confidence to underprivileged school children through new clothing and hygiene kits. Beth also gives us a glimpse into their Listen and Learn program, their thoughtful memory boxes for grieving parents, and innovative...
2024-07-3010 min
Rebel Girls: Growing Up PowerfulExpert Talk! With Beth LucasJestine speaks to middle school counselor Beth Lucas about how we can create our own communities and why being connected is so important.This is episode 12 of our Growing Up Powerful series! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful. This series was produced by...
2024-06-2708 min
Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGrowing Up Powerful: Ep 12. Expert Talk with Beth LucasJestine speaks to middle school counselor Beth Lucas about how we can create our own communities and why being connected is so important. This is episode 12 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful. This series was produced by...
2024-03-2908 min
The Robin Smith Show#144 Beth CharbonneauBeth Charbonneau is a Maryland psychotherapist in private practice, with a deep commitment to finding joy and healing through the integration of body, mind, and heart. She combines her 20+ years in the mental health profession with her training in hypnotherapy, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, JourneyDance, and mindfulness meditation to offer individual and group events designed to help others reconnect with their own inner wisdom and befriend their whole selves. In her therapy practice, she specializes in providing individual treatment for adults and college students dealing with anxiety disorders, life transitions and providing affirming care for LGBTQIA+ clients....
2024-03-251h 47
The Limitless Life Podcast With Kyle Smith#92 Beth Ann | Finding Your Compass, Impactful Presence, Winners, Losers, and Embracing JoyJoin me in a transformative episode of the Limitless Live Podcast featuring the inspiring Beth Ann. Together, we explore the definitions of winners and losers, shifting our focus towards strengths and authentic connections. Beth Ann's light-hearted nature creates safe spaces for genuine conversations, and her journey into entrepreneurship and crisis work provides valuable insights. Tune in to discover the transformative power of embracing pleasure, breaking patterns, and finding joy even in challenging situations. It's a journey of empowerment you won't want to miss.
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2024-02-2158 min
Life Authentic with Christie and BethFinding Holiday Joy and Peace: Embracing Authentic TraditionsSend us a textJoin us in this heartwarming holiday episode of "Life Authentic" as we delve into the art of finding genuine joy and peace during the festive season. Explore the significance of treasured traditions and the beauty of forging your own path. Discover the importance of open and empathetic communication with family and loved ones, especially when it's time to adapt or change long-standing traditions. Dive into the power of mindfulness and support, celebrating each person's unique authenticity. Tune in for a dose of inspiration on how to create meaningful, joy-filled holidays that align with...
2023-12-2233 min
Owning Your LegacyPrioritizing Health & Joy For Healing With Beth SmithIn this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Laurette is joined by Beth Smith, founder and CEO of Simplicity Cold-Pressed Juice & Cocktails. Made with fresh fruits and vegetables, Beth expanded the brand’s offerings from only juice and added spirit-infused drinks based on her belief that fun and freshness aren’t mutually exclusive. As a result, she launched the country’s first ready-to-drink, cold-pressed cocktails—because you should be able to raise a glass without sacrificing your well-being.Laurette and Beth talk transparently about her journey to healing through continued physical and emotional hardships, some of her most frustrat...
2023-11-1450 min
BRIDGING THEOLOGYS2E5 Ryan McAnnally-Linz on the Home of GodRan McAnnally-Linz (PhD, Yale) is a systematic theologian and Associate Director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. He works at the intersection of theology, ethics, and cultural criticism. His interests include the theological ethics of humility, the place of eschatology in Christian thought and life, biblical theology, the philosophy of Charles Taylor, and understanding the work of his many teachers. He is author, with Miroslav Volf, of Public Faith in Action and The Home of God: A Brief Story of Everything; and he is co-editor of The Joy of Humility: The Beginning and End of the Virtues and Env...
2023-06-151h 07
Got It From My MommaSteven Curtis Chapman's Wife & Colony House Momma - Mary Beth Chapman | Ep. 14Send us a textMary Beth Chapman Chapman- (no really, she married a guy with her same last name)- is the wife of Christian music’s Steven Curtis Chapman (50 #1 songs!!) and mother to six children and soon-to-be seven grandchildren! This family knows success and joy, as well as tragedy and sorrow - all experienced in the public eye. Get ready, this conversation will inspire you in ways you may not expect! Thank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends! This episode is brought to you by: C...
2023-04-2548 min
The Rise and Fall of Mars HillEpilogue: A Return to SeattleMore than two years since producer Mike Cosper began recording interviews for the show, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill returns with its most poignant episode yet -- a road trip to Seattle to stand in the spaces where Mars Hill Church began. This epilogue of the critically-acclaimed podcast sends Cosper and executive producer Erik Petrik on a trip down memory lane, visiting the buildings and church members who formed the vibrant community that would one day fall apart. From Seattle living rooms crammed with chairs to an empty sanctuary slated for demolition, discover afresh the m...
2022-11-1142 min
BRIDGING THEOLOGYS1E12 Joy Candelario on Practical Theology in the PhilippinesOur guest Dr. Jessica Joy Candelario, Pastoral Program Coordinator at CICM-Bukal ng Tipan Pastoral Center (Philippines), talks with co-hosts Candace Smith and Kevin Hill about various topics related to practical theology in the Philippines. Joy received her PhD in Practical Theology from St. Thomas University.
2022-09-2749 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: A Conversation with Dan AllenderWhen author and therapist Dan Allender met Mark Driscoll in 1998, he hoped the two might share building space for their respective ministries. While conversations remained cordial, it didn't take long for Allender to realize he and Mark aimed to build entirely different institutions -- Allender, a school for healing and trauma care, and Mark, a faith community with the aspirations of Babel. Narcissism would keep the two from building on a common foundation.Thirty years later, Allender joins host Mike Cosper for an honest conversation about where that narcissism led and how Mars Hill Church and the...
2022-08-2649 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: Healing and Resurrection After Spiritual TraumaThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill tells the stories of myriad hurts committed in the name of Christ and his church. Real pain inflicted on real people has consequences; and, for many in the Mars Hill community, the ripple effects have been long lasting. Individuals' spiritual trauma has born out in subsequent church relationships and even personal spiritual practices like Bible study and prayer.In a culture enamored with therapeutic lingo, it can be hard to determine what true trauma is. Spend any time on social media, and you'll find claims of trauma and...
2022-07-2056 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: A Conversation with Tim KellerBonus Episode: A Conversation With Tim KellerMike Cosper sits down with Tim Keller for reflections on leadership, the troubles with networks, and the essential need for communion with God.Tim Keller moved to New York City in 1989 to plant Redeemer Presbyterian Church. In the three decades since, he’s become one of the most influential voices in American evangelicalism. Several of his books have become bestsellers. City to City, the church planting network he co-founded, has planted more than 800 churches. He also co-founded The Gospel Coalition (TGC), an alliance of pastors an...
2022-07-011h 05The Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: Everything is Still Falling ApartBuilding an institution on celebrity power, charisma, and a spirit of grandiosity attracts a lot of people, money and a certain kind of cache for everyone involved. It helps them all to feel like they're part of something that's big — a movement providing a sense of meaning and purpose. But too often, these movements crumble, and those inside are crushed by the process.It's a pattern that extends far beyond Mars Hill, into the realm of politics, academia, media, and more. In this bonus episode of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, host Mike Cosper speaks to...
2022-06-1756 min
Marketing Chat Podcast with Angela Kelly SmithHow to Narrow Your Focus as a Multi-Passionate EntrepreneurIf you’re a multi-passionate entrepreneur, you probably have a hard time picking one thing to focus on in your business. In fact, it’s impossible to pick just one thing. But, when you bring in too many of your passions, it can confuse your ideal client. It can make you feel scattered. And it can cause you to burn out.In this episode, I share my story of combining several of my passions into one workable business while still maintaining my other passions on the side. I share examples from other women entrepreneurs. And I walk you...
2022-05-2120 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: Paint the Beauty We SplitMars Hill’s music grew out of the same counter-cultural ethos that defined the rest of its ministry. Most of the church’s founding members thought Christian contemporary music was too saccharine and polished for their tastes, and what evolved at Mars Hill reflected the gritty and dark sounds of the city around them. But like many other facets of the Mars Hill story, there was much behind the music. Often selected for their charisma and talent, Mars Hill bands found that few cared about the condition of their souls or the posture of their spirits. Chad Gardn...
2022-05-0644 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillSpecial Episode: CT Reports on ItselfAs production of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill progressed, another story was developing—inside the walls of Christianity Today. On March 15, 2022, CT released the results of an independent report from Guidepost Solutions, which outlined institutionally tolerated sexual harassment and misconduct along with failures in reporting and monitoring. To the heartbreak of many, some of the unhealthy behaviors that were being explored on this podcast were endemic at CT as well.If the story of Mars Hill is about more than a particular church, we must consider how the institutions we love and serve model similar fa...
2022-03-291h 02
Safe Home PodcastLGBTQ+ Issues with Elena Joy Thurston - Ep 23In this episode, Beth talks with the founder of Pride & Joy Foundation, Elena Joy Thurston, about her personal story as a lesbian mom, and about how our LGBTQ+ youth are doing. She gives practical advice for parents to help their LGBTQ+ kids. Her foundation offers quarterly parent workshops, a queer writing project, diversity consulting, and a book about LGBTQ+ people in business. Elena Joy is a powerhouse and is making positive change in the world.
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2022-01-1450 min
Unraveling AdoptionLGBTQ+ Issues with Elena Joy Thurston - Ep 23In this episode, Beth talks with the founder of Pride & Joy Foundation, Elena Joy Thurston, about her personal story as a lesbian mom, and about how our LGBTQ+ youth are doing. She gives practical advice for parents to help their LGBTQ+ kids. Her foundation offers quarterly parent workshops, a queer writing project, diversity consulting, and a book about LGBTQ+ people in business. Elena Joy is a powerhouse and is making positive change in the world. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is crea...
2022-01-1450 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillAftermathFive days after resigning as lead pastor of Mars Hill Church, Mark Driscoll was once again in front of a crowd—this time, a packed conference of pastors who offered him a standing ovation in support. It only took 474 days for him to announce he was planting a new church in Scottsdale, Arizona.But while Driscoll wielded his own force of personality to get as much distance from Mars Hill as possible, life in Seattle was a different story. A confused and hurting church was displaced, hundreds of people were out of their jobs, and the fiercest cr...
2021-12-042h 36
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep5: NEST (simplify + decorate)This episode is all about nesting – getting your home and heart ready for the winter, with natural Christmas decorations, and ideas for mindful crafting. With inspiration from Laurie Lee, Ariella Chezar (@ariellachezardesign), Lucy Hunter @lucytheflowerhunter, Truman Capote, Lizzie Kamenetzky, Cleo Wade @cleowade, The Royal Horticultural Society (@the_rhs), and my mum!Featured in this episode:A Village Christmas and Other Notes on the English Year by Laurie Lee (Penguin Classics)Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar (Ten Speed Press)The Flower Hunter by Lucy Hunter (Ryland, Peters & Small)Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Lit...
2021-11-3028 min
Unraveling AdoptionPsych Hospitals & Suicidal Ideation - Ep 16Joey returns to the podcast for this episode about his experiences in psych hospitals due to suicidal ideation. Joey and Beth talk about the positive things about being hospitalized, and also some of the not-so-pleasant parts. They are continuing their work of de-stigmatizing mental illness and addiction through this important episode. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art...
2021-11-2040 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillThe TempestMars Hill grew dramatically in 2012, and it seemed like nothing could stop the church’s ever-widening expansion. Pastor Mark Driscoll’s book Real Marriage released that January, hit The New York Times Best Seller list, and launched a book tour and a series of television appearances that brought him into countless new homes and churches. But in the next two years, the church would experience endless controversy, turn over almost all of their staff, and discover that no efforts at PR or spin could hide the rot of a deeply dysfunctional culture of leadership.The second-to-last episode of t...
2021-11-132h 37The Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: Boca Raton's Church Planting O.G.Contrary to Mars Hill lore, Mark Driscoll didn’t plant his church alone. Though he prized the image of a solo, entrepreneurial pastor, Driscoll found early success thanks to two co-planters, a sending church, and a network of support. And three thousand miles away in Boca Raton, Florida, the concept of the Acts 29 church network was already taking shape as an offshoot of the Spanish River Church Planting Network.Church planting requires a certain audacity, and in the early 1970’s nobody had more than David Nicholas. Founder of Spanish River Church, David’s burden for evangelism took shape...
2021-10-1946 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillRed Sky at MorningAs success grew at Mars Hill, Mark Driscoll’s ministry dreams expanded. With the advent of the multi-site church and advances in technology, a leader could move beyond the mundanity of local place and community to spread his message far afield, fulfilling his own great commission literally to the ends of the earth. With a talented team and generous budget at his fingertips, Mark dreamed big. 50,000 church members. A New York Times bestseller. The most prominent media distribution channel on the Internet.But when you undermine the foundations of a church, you shouldn’t be surprised when the...
2021-10-0555 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillThe Bobby Knight ProblemIn 2006, Mark Driscoll met with a group of Seattle pastors who were worried about Mars Hill’s public witness. Mark had risen to prominence with pugilistic bravado, and local leaders expressed concern that his tone and language about women and, in this particular instance, pastors’ wives hurt the perception of the church in their largely unchurched city. Despite their best efforts to connect on common ground, the meeting’s leaders counted the event a failure. Remarkable success had isolated Mark from the average person on whom his words fell. His institution had insulated him from critique. The meeting revealed clearl...
2021-09-2158 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillDemon HuntingWe are people built for wonder, spiritual creatures looking for spiritual footholds in a culture often devoid of belief in the supernatural. We long for miracles -- the defeat of sin and shame, displays of God’s power transforming our deepest pain. For some who attended Mars Hill, the instinct toward astonishment led them to Mark Driscoll’s charismatic deliverance ministry. In a world where belief is so often hard to come by, Mark claimed to have faith strong enough to move mountains and, literally, to cast out demons. In this episode of The Rise and Fall of Ma...
2021-09-101h 04The Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: Questioning the Origin Myth - A Rise and Fall Short StoryThere’s a profound power to storytelling. In all kinds of communities, the stories we tell about who we are and where we came from are life-shaping. At Mars Hill, one of the oft-told stories was about Mark Driscoll’s origin and calling. It began with the gift of a bible from his future wife. That was the catalyst to faith, and a walk in the woods a few months later led to an experience of hearing God’s audible voice and calling: “Marry Grace, plant Mars Hill, preach the Bible, and train men.” That story was re...
2021-08-3118 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: I Kissed Christianity GoodbyeA Bonus Episode of The Rise and Fall of Mars HillLove it or hate it, if you grew up in a youth group after 1997, you probably had to reckon with Joshua Harris’s I Kissed Dating Goodbye, his treatise on dating and courtship. The book sold millions and made him, in Collin Hansen’s terms, an “evangelical boy wonder.”At 29 years old he became the lead pastor of a Maryland megachurch and a rising star in Sovereign Grace Ministries. But when that movement was torn apart by controversy, conflict, and accusations of a systemic cover-up of child ab...
2021-08-201h 05The Rise and Fall of Mars HillState of EmergencyChurch planting isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires a tenacity few pastors can fully anticipate when they set out. Healthy planting demands not only clarity of mission and relentless work, but practical partnership, wise counsel, and responsive governance to the changing needs that come with growth. From the church’s beginning, Mars Hill leadership committed to all of these -- a vision of Jesus as senior pastor with elders serving with “one vote each.” But somewhere along the line, the vision shifted. Absolutism and a muscular, aggressive form of governance took hold, a campaign led by Mark Dri...
2021-08-101h 01The Rise and Fall of Mars HillThe BrandMark Driscoll rose to prominence in the early days of the Internet. Unlike his megapastor predecessors like Robert Schuller and Bill Hybels, Driscoll harnessed technology to build his brand and bypass cultural gatekeepers who might hinder or influence his success. He formed a talented media team that would expand his reach and, inadvertently, reinforce his ego through an online presence. Quickly though, his star rose too far, keeping him at arm’s length from the collaboration and counsel of those who could lend wisdom to his youthful, combustive pastoral ministry.In this episode of Th...
2021-08-031h 02The Rise and Fall of Mars HillThe Things We Do To WomenSex sells. It might be hard to imagine a church harnessing this popular marketing technique for church growth, but that’s exactly what Mark Driscoll did in Seattle in the early 2000s. Whether condemning the Western erosion of manhood or elevating women as Christian pornographic ideals, preaching from the Mars Hill pulpit mixed toxic cultural messages with biblical theology in the name of forming men, women, and families for God. And, like Mark’s campaign against diminished manhood, when sex sold in church, both men and women came up short.In this episode of The...
2021-07-2758 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill‘I am Jack's Raging Bile Duct'Mark Driscoll’s vision of manhood indelibly shaped Mars Hill culture. Drawing from his own difficult childhood story, Mark created an ideal for those searching for meaning and direction. Men responded enthusiastically. From “dad talks” about issues about sex, career and family to “holy anger” over a feminized church culture, he invited men into a stirring narrative where manning up meant passionately loving God and their families. In this episode of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, host Mike Cosper digs deep into the mythic origin story that shaped Mark Driscoll’s ministry to men. He reveals Mark...
2021-07-1552 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill"You Read the Bible, Ringo?"Church planting, even under the best of circumstances, always requires grit and determination. Planting in one of the most progressive cities in the US at the turn of the millennium required even more. But if Mark Driscoll struggled with anything in his ministry, it wasn’t a lack of will. The earliest days of Mars Hill were a whirlwind of activity – launching new campuses, preaching as many as seven times a Sunday, assimilating new people, and developing new ministries all at once. The church quickly proved to be a magnet for spiritual seekers of all ki...
2021-07-0752 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillBoomers, The Big Sort, and Really, Really Big ChurchesIn the mid-1950s, Rev. Robert Schuller began preaching in a drive-in movie theater in Southern California. He melded traditions like vestments with a theology of post-war optimism and self-esteem. As his ministry grew, guest preaching in his pulpit became a mark of celebrity achievement. Three decades after his drive-in movie days, Schuller would welcome a young Mark Driscoll to the microphone to speak.To understand the Mars Hill phenomenon, you have to understand how big churches developed in the boomer and Gen X years, how the franchising of churches led to homogenized congregational culture, and how...
2021-06-2955 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillWho Killed Mars Hill?In 2014, after more than a decade of tremendous growth and ministry, Mars Hill Church imploded with the resignation of its lead pastor, Mark Driscoll. Once a hub for those disenfranchised with cultural Christianity, Mars Hill’s characteristic “punk rock spirit” became its downfall as power, fame and spiritual trauma invaded the ministry. But how did things fall apart? Where did Mark Driscoll take a wrong turn? Who could be held responsible for the hurt and disillusionment that resulted?In this inaugural episode of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill,” host Mike Cosper begins at the end, investigat...
2021-06-2253 minThe Rise and Fall of Mars HillFull-Length TrailerWhen Mars Hill Church was planted in Seattle in 1996, few would have imagined where it would lead. But in the next 18 years, it would become one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most influential churches in the United States. Controversy plagued the church, though, due in no small part to the lightning-rod personality at its helm: Mark Driscoll.By 2014, the church had grown to 15,000 people in 15 locations. But before the year was over, the church collapsed. On January 1st, 2015, Mars Hill was gone.Hosted by Mike Cosper, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill explores the i...
2021-06-0803 min
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 24: Editor Round-Up (Chris Smith, John Wilson, Erin Wasinger)Joel takes over the hosting role for a freewheeling conversation with the ERB editors (Chris Smith, John Wilson and Erin Wasinger). We discuss content from the website, upcoming books we are looking forward to, and as always, what we are reading right now. Enjoy!Books and Writings mentioned in this episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books,we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)Erin's Review of 'Outside, Inside' an...
2021-04-0542 min
Beyond the Lights: A Conversation with Theater Professionals32. JUDITH FRANKLIN - Broadway ActorOn today’s show I speak with Judith Franklin, or as Matthew Neff from episode 17 calls her “Broadway’s Judith Franklin”. Judith and I discuss how she went from the Sunshine Choir at her local church, to performing in Ethiopia, to her journey to Broadway and appearing in both Donna: The Donna Summer Musical and most recently her ensemble turn in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Mentioned in this Episode[00:21:19] Atlanta Lyric Theater[00:24:31] Orbit Arts Academy[00:39:08] Broadway Inspirational Voices[01:03:49] Joy in a JarFollow JudithWebsiteInstagramComp...
2021-03-291h 05
No Chill Enneagram: Watch Party90 DAY FIANCE IS A CASE STUDY IN DISINTEGRATION!! with Joy Beth Smith (2)
This week, we discuss season 7 of 90 Day Fiance, available to watch on Hulu.Don't get us wrong. 90 Day Fiance is a GIFT for anyone who just wants to judge unhealthy people. But it's also an exercise in empathy, an opportunity to understand exactly what drives a person to complete and total disintegration, to the point where they can only work out their shit on someone else. That's what we found so fascinating about watching an entirely too large stable of couples attempt to become soul mates in the shortest amount of time possible. Jo...
2021-02-161h 53
Joy in the WeedsGodly WomanBeth and Kim sit down as they start a new year and a Season Two to discuss what it means to be a “Godly Woman” and are also joined with the guest from Season One. Season One Guests in order of appearance in this episode:Joanne Langevin, Tammy Vaughan, Mary Beth Hagan, Halcyon MacKnight,Carolyn Kendall, Courtnie Hodgins, Dr Rachel William Smith, Sarah Hill,Anna Grissom, Dr. Lucretia Berry, Cassie Williams, Erica Jones, Phyllis LytleFollow us on Facebook and Instagram.Send us an email: jo...
2021-01-081h 03
Where Do We Go From Here?40: Christians break up tooYou're not the only one who expected to marry the first person they dated. Lots of evangelical teens raised in Purity Culture did. There was no talk on how to break up. No advice on what to do after you got dumped by someone you loved. We start to undo that today by talking about the personal side of breakups - what to do when a relationship ends, how can "metabolizing your trauma" help, and what does a future after a break up look like. Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. Get episodes of...
2020-10-2046 min
Around the Tuesday TableBeth Kempton with Smitty and Tammy on Calm ChristmasWe are SUPER excited today to have author Beth Kempton at the table as our guest. Beth has written a lovely book – Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year – ‘A Little Book of Festive Joy’. The book is packed with thoughts, suggestions, and activities for shifting the chaos […]
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2020-10-2044 min
Broadening the NarrativePart 2: Singleness in the Church with Christine Allen, Danielle Bolin, Ruth Fujino, and Kari HeltonIn part 2 of this episode of Broadening the Narrative, four of my dear friends, Christine Allen, Danielle Bolin, Ruth Fujino, and Kari Helton, share their experiences in the evangelical Church as single women. They discuss complementarian theology, identify what they've gained from their singleness, and give advice on how the Church can better love singles. Kari also reads a beautiful prayer she wrote. The conversation is vulnerable, authentic, and powerful, just like these four women of valor. I want to acknowledge that the women on this call cannot speak for all single people. All four women are cishet, 3 are...
2020-08-2545 min
We See You, Mama: A Cherished Mom CarecastBeth Smith - Survivor StoryHi everyone! Welcome to the We See you, mama: A Cherished Mom Carecast! I am your host, Kristina Dulaney. Today, I’m honored to share Beth Smith’s story with you. It’s one special to me as I had the priveldge to walk alongside her, even though we were a state away at the time. Now she has moved nearby and I was recently able to meet her in person. She’s a true joy and fierce warrior. Beth now lives in Erwin, TN with her husband and three children. She’s a Jesus follower and mental health health advo...
2020-08-1852 min
Broadening the NarrativePart 1: Singleness in the Church with Christine Allen, Danielle Bolin, Ruth Fujino, and Kari HeltonIn part 1 of this episode of Broadening the Narrative, four of my dear friends, Christine Allen, Danielle Bolin, Ruth Fujino, and Kari Helton, share their experiences in the evangelical Church as single women. The conversation is vulnerable, authentic, and powerful, just like these four women of valor. I want to acknowledge that the women on this call cannot speak for all single people. All four women are cishet, 3 are white, and all have never been married. The experiences and perspectives of numerous single people in the evangelical church are missing from this exchange, including but not limited to Black...
2020-08-1848 minJoy in the WeedsA Conversation with the author of the book "Born Yesterday"Beth and Kim has the distinct privilege of sitting down with the very inspirational Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith. She is the author of Born Yesterday a book that had a huge impact on Beth personally. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith—or “Dr. Rachel”—is a master communicator and life lessons coach who loves to share her faith through laughter and tears and to encourage others to flourish. Drawing from her unique perspectives on life, she presents regularly for ever-widening academic, church group-related, and profess...
2020-08-071h 01
American AwakeningEpisode 55: How Are You Feeling?On today’s show, (mostly) recorded in Nashville, the team processes the big ‘Better Together’ concert from last night and welcomes weekly contributor Joy Beth Smith with another fascinating survey to unpack from Christianity Today. This week’s question: “As the country is opening back up, while facing a racial reckoning, how are you feeling?” A deep conversation touching on processing our emotions in a healthy way, patience, sabbath and deactivated amygdalas ensues — plus new music from Hurst!
2020-06-2548 min
AssumptionsLife In the Time of Quarantine *BONUS EPISODE*In this, our third bonus episode for 2020, Kyle and Daniel talk about what they are learning from the COVID-19 Lockdown. Note that this episode was recorded on April 30, 2020. Since that time there have arisen plenty of issues that Daniel and Kyle would have loved to have mentioned or talked about, including the over-abundance of conspiracy theories and, more importantly, the murder of George Floyd and the worldwide Black Lives Matters protests. As Kyle mentioned at the beginning of the episode, he and Daniel unequivocally state that Black Lives Matter. Daniel especially recommends the And C...
2020-06-1158 min
The OHMazing® Way with Beth Reese, PhDRichard Wilkinson on Resourcing Our True Self“In my 20s I felt more comfortable and more confident in myself to just let go of the seemingly needy attachments of having all my friends like me and approve of what I was doing… and just really became myself.” ~Richard WilkinsonJoin The OHMazing® Way podcast creator, producer and host, Beth Reese, PhD, E-RYT, RCYT, YACEP, and guest Richard Wilkinson, RYT200, a yoga and meditation teacher and leader, in a conversation about the paths and possibilities of resourcing your true self. Richard also leads an iRest meditation—iRest yoga Nidra is approved by the U.S. Surgeon G...
2020-01-2759 min
AssumptionsWrap It Up! Part Two – Season Two, Episode 10This has been such a full season of conversations that our wrap up episode has been extended into a second episode. This time we discuss the many interviews we had this season and recap our conversations on marriage, loneliness, and community. Sponsors:Assumptions is sponsored by Alberta Podcast Network. This week we highlighted Kyle’s new show, Putting It Together: The Music of Stephen Sondheim (https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/blog/2018/9/11/putting-it-together-joins-the-chorus). This week we are also sponsored by the podcast Back to School Again (https://edmontonsun.com/opinion/columnists/forbes-never-too-old-to-learn). Sho...
2018-09-1742 min
No Chill Enneagram: Watch Party2: I CRAVE INTIMACY AND I HAVE NO HUSBAND!!
This week, prolific Twitter presence and author of "Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness" Joy Beth Smith discusses what it's like to date as a 2, and what she has in common with that lady from Fatal Attraction (honestly we kinda just glossed over that one, but see if you can figure it out).
PLUS: The one number a 2 should never marry, unless of course Joy Beth and Bethany's personal experience is not all-encompassing.
AND: We offer dating tips for every number!
Also, we type Parks and Rec characters, we actually try to make enneagram slang...
2018-07-2550 min
All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles CarrModern Motherhood Podcast #22: Joy Beth SmithWe've done a pretty good job of talking to our kids about dating, marriage and having kids. We haven't done a great job of talking about living a life of singleness and doing it well. Today Julie Lyles Carr is joined by Joy Beth Smith to talk about singleness and how to have great conversations about it with our kids.
2018-06-1235 min
AssumptionsWe Are All Alone, Part One – Season Two, Episode 7After tackling dating and marriage in our previous episodes, Kyle and Daniel begin a two-part conversation on loneliness, singleness, community, and friendship. In a culture where singleness is increasingly common, what place is their for singles? What does culture say about this, compared to the storyline of the Bible? Why is loneliness so hard and what can we do about it? Why is it so hard to find and keep good friends? Sponsors:Assumptions is sponsored by ATB Financial’s Entrepreneur Centre (learn more about Junior ATB) and the Alberta Podcast Network (this wee...
2018-06-1157 min
AssumptionsBonus Episode: An Interview with Joy Beth SmithIn our second Season Two bonus episode, we talk to author and editor Joy Beth Smith about the frustrations of dating as a Christian and her insights into sexuality and what it means to be human. This was a fun and enlightening conversation. We hope you enjoy it!Sponsors:Assumptions is sponsored by ATB Financial’s Entrepreneur Centre (check out ATB Cares) and the Alberta Podcast Network (this week we describe the show That’s So Maven). Check out the CKUA app, where you can listen to Assumptions and all the other Alberta Podcast Network show...
2018-05-1448 min
AssumptionsI'm Going to Die Alone – Season Two, Episode 5Let’s talk about dating! Kyle and Daniel have slightly different approaches and very different experiences. They talk about their stories, their priorities, and how these differences affect their perspectives on this often emotionally tumultuous approach. Sponsors: Assumptions is sponsored by ATB Financial’s Entrepreneur Centre and the Alberta Podcast Network (this week we recommend the podcast That’s A Thing). Show Notes: At the beginning of the episode we heard from the following friends and authors: Rabbi Seth Goldstein Barry Danylak Lish Vel...
2018-04-1658 min
AssumptionsChristians are Bigots? – Season Two, Episode 4After hearing Kyle’s story on the last episode, it’s Daniel’s turn to be in the hot-seat. What are his views on what the Bible has to say about LGBTQ relationships? What did Jesus have to say about sexual ethics? And how has the modern church failed in these matters? Kyle and Daniel discuss and disagree. Sponsors: Assumptions is sponsored by ATB Financial’s Entrepreneur Centre and the Alberta Podcast Network. Show Notes: At the beginning of the episode we heard from the following friends and authors: Joy Beth...
2018-04-021h 01
Undone RedoneUR 147: Party of One: Celebrating Singleness — Joy Beth SmithTraylor and Melody are joined by author Joy Beth Smith to discuss her book, Party of One, celebrating seasons of singleness, and finding other joys in life. Joy talks through her upbringing and various aspects of it that have impacted who she is as a person, a christian and a single. She discusses how she has had a desire to have a husband throughout her life, but she also appreciates her singleness as its own beautiful, life giving time on its own. Joy emphasizes that a season of singleness doesn’t mean you put your life on pa...
2018-03-0600 min
AssumptionsLet's Talk About Sex: Season Two, Episode 2What is the purpose of sex? Is it an act shot through with meaning and consequence, or is it just for pleasure? How does it affect our identity? When and with whom should it be done? Is sex good? How does this apply to Christians and how does it apply to the LGBQ+ community? Kyle and Daniel bravely work their way through a discussion of these weighty matters. Sponsors: Assumptions is sponsored by ATB Financial’s Entrepreneur Centre and the Alberta Podcast Network. This week we suggest checking out the podcast Desktop. Show No...
2018-03-0558 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 062: The Subtle Art of Singleness With Joy Beth SmithIn this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Joy Beth Smith about the challenges, benefits, and how to thrive in singleness.
Guest Links
Joy Beth on Twitter
Joy Beth on Instagram
PartyofOnetheBook.com
Party of One by Joy Beth Smith
Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
Just A Phase website
What We Learned
Challenges Of Being Single
There are just some things you can't do by yourself.
The emotional toll
It can be difficult to be at family functions
I Feel...
2018-02-131h 04
Not Your Pastors Podcast60 - Church, Singles, and the Idolatry of Marriage with Joy Beth SmithJoy Beth Smith is a managing editor with Christianity Today and releasing her new book “Party of One” this week! She comes on the show and enlightens us on the church’s failing when it comes to interacting with single people. She rightly points out how the church is steeped in the idolatry of marriage both in doctrine and in practice, and how the prosperity gospel is still alive and terrible in the single world. Joy Beth also has a bold and powerful call to the unmarried: Don’t wait until marriage! While Party of One may be written for single w...
2018-02-091h 07
Discover This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/323450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness
Author: Joy Beth Smith
Narrator: Madeleine Rose
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Did you enter adulthood thinking marriage would find you, only to end up at a second-cousin's wedding, dodging yet another bouquet the night before you turned thirty? Maybe you've started wondering if this is the best the single life has to offer. Joy Beth Smith says it's...
2018-02-065h 50Don’t Miss This Unforgettable Full Audiobook — Perfect While Cooking.Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/323450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness
Author: Joy Beth Smith
Narrator: Madeleine Rose
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Did you enter adulthood thinking marriage would find you, only to end up at a second-cousin's wedding, dodging yet another bouquet the night before you turned thirty? Maybe you've started wondering if this is the best the single life has to offer. Joy Beth Smith says...
2018-02-065h 50Savor Your Day With A Best-Selling Full Audiobook.Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/323450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness
Author: Joy Beth Smith
Narrator: Madeleine Rose
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Did you enter adulthood thinking marriage would find you, only to end up at a second-cousin's wedding, dodging yet another bouquet the night before you turned thirty? Maybe you've started wondering if this is the best the single life has to offer. Joy Beth Smith says...
2018-02-065h 50
Embark On A Unforgettable Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Party of One by Joy Beth SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/228532to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Party of One
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Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
Release date: 02-06-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 50 ratings
Genres: Marriage & Relationships
Publisher's Summary:
Did you enter adulthood thinking marriage would find you, only to end up at a second-cousin's wedding, dodging yet another bouquet the night before you turned 30? Maybe you've started wondering if this the best the single life has to offer. Joy Beth Smith says it's not - that single life doesn't have to leave you constantly waiting for real...
2018-02-065h 49Explore New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyParty of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/323450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness
Author: Joy Beth Smith
Narrator: Madeleine Rose
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Did you enter adulthood thinking marriage would find you, only to end up at a second-cousin's wedding, dodging yet another bouquet the night before you turned thirty? Maybe you've started wondering if this is the best the single life has to offer. Joy Beth Smith says...
2018-02-065h 50Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalParty of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/323450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness
Author: Joy Beth Smith
Narrator: Madeleine Rose
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Did you enter adulthood thinking marriage would find you, only to end up at a second-cousin's wedding, dodging yet another bouquet the night before you turned thirty? Maybe you've started wondering if this is the best the single life has to offer. Joy Beth Smith says...
2018-02-065h 50Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityParty of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/323450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness
Author: Joy Beth Smith
Narrator: Madeleine Rose
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Did you enter adulthood thinking marriage would find you, only to end up at a second-cousin's wedding, dodging yet another bouquet the night before you turned thirty? Maybe you've started wondering if this is the best the single life has to offer. Joy Beth Smith says it's...
2018-02-065h 50
Inspiring life despite a diagnosisEpisode 16: Beth and Bryce - Angelman SyndromeIt took almost three years to get an official diagnosis for their son, Smith. Beth and Bryce shared their journey to getting a diagnosis of Angelman syndrome and how it has impacted their family.
Making Your Heart Grow
Long Journey Towards a Diagnosis
Unlike several disorders that are noticeable at birth, Beth and Bryce thought their son, Smith, was typical. Beth recalled that she noticed he wasn’t looking at her. She said, “At around four to six weeks, he still wasn’t looking at me. We thought maybe it was his eyes, so we got his eyes checked out, and they...
2017-03-0612 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#542 Music by Sweet Potato Pie, Lucy Smith Quartet, Beth Bombara, Emily Zuzik, Heidi Muller, Maggie Rains, Mary Saunders Brizard, Alison Joy Williams, Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising, Andy Hill & Renee Safier & Hard RainTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Sweet Potato Pie - Christmas in Dixie Lucy Smith Quartet - The Little Drummer Boy Beth Bombara - I Saw Three Ships Emily Zuzik - This Season Makes Me Cry Heidi Muller - Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Maggie Rains - White Christmas Mary Saunders Brizard - Silent Night, Be Thou My Vision Alison Joy Williams - I Can't Wait for Christmas S Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising - I'll Be Home For Christmas Andy Hill & Renee Safier & Hard Rain...
2016-12-1638 min
The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 173 - MBSing with Nick Mestad - Pixar FilmsFrom Toy Story to Finding Dory and everything in between, Nick Mestad has been a die hard Pixar fun since he was eight. He can rattle off the films, their directors, and other fun facts no problem, but the real joy of this conversation is how invested Nick has been as a fan and an aspiring creator all along. Pixar's fascination with effective storytelling has been a huge driving force in Nick's personal life and creative endeavors. Join us as we celebrate how Pixar has perfected making unique, believable worlds for over two decades.
Check out MBS's new podcast with...
2016-09-281h 48The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 162 - MBSing with Gale Smith - Parenthood (TV)Mom and I break down nearly every branch of the Braverman family tree as we discuss her favorite TV show, Parenthood. We mostly focus on how the casting, writing, and even music of the show make it such a strong, emotional exploration of a variety of hardships and heartfelt moments in the life of a big family. We spend more time on the moments we can relate to more directly, and my mom shares a lot of insight on how the homemaker priorities of her generation and her mother's are examined in the show. Fans of the show will especially...
2016-07-131h 37The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 161 - MBSing with Cher Vincent - RadioheadCher has loved Thom York's Radiohead since she heard a track from Kid A on a joy ride with her dad during a difficult time in middle school. She built out her collection of their early albums thanks to the cashier at her local record store in Hyde Park, IL, giving her recommendations upon her purchasing Kid A, and she's now seen Radiohead (or Thom York solo) a followed-a-band-on-tour number of times and touts a tattoo of the Modified Bear. We talk her emotional attachment to their work, how internet culture has changed how fans of a band interact, and...
2016-07-061h 17The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 127 - MBSing with Mary-Kate Arnold and Moira Begale - VampiresMary-Kate and Moira might as well have some sort of blood oath as they are such sweet friends and cocreators, and it was a true joy to chat with them about why they feel drawn to vampire stories. From strong female blood suckers (Carmilla, Dracula's Daughter) to lamer lady vampire loves (I'm looking at you, Twilight), these two bad asses can't get enough of the exploration of what makes vampires, and in turn humans, tick. Check out their work with The Otherworld Theatre company (where Mary-Kate is also the Managing Director) in Gone Dark or more from the company Moira is t...
2015-11-111h 29The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 123 - MBSing with Caitlin Costello - St. Patrick's DayFor Caitlin Costello, St. Patrick's Day has more significance than plastic hats and green beer. The holiday means corned beef and potato dishes with her huge family at her grandmother's house in Notre Dame, IN. They all lived close enough to the stadium that their addresses were Notre Dame, not South Bend. She never stood a chance against falling in love with her family's Irish roots. Hearing about how the holiday has changed in her life since she came to school in Chicago (to defy her Notre Dame surroundings!) was a real joy.
Thanks to Utter Nonsense for sponsoring and...
2015-10-141h 27The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 109 - MBSing with Katie Wadsworth - Moving Back in with ParentsChicago expat Katie Wadsworth has spent the last year in Dallas, Texas, living with her parents and girlfriend as she went to school to become an EMT to save money for a big move to LA. I had the best time Skyping with her as she covered what the year has been like back under her parents' roof, how she looks back on the time she spent in Chicago, and the anxieties and excitement of picking up and moving forward to LA. Her older sister has twin toddlers, and all three of them lived in her parents' house for a...
2015-07-081h 29The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 104 - MBSing with Mykele Callicutt - TelevisionIn West Chicago, born and raised, in front of a TV is where Mykele spent most of his days. He still finds plenty of time to devour television in between Chicago theatre and podcast appearances, though his focus has shifted from Pokemon, Good Times, and Blossom to shows like Game of Thrones, Mad Men, and The Following, and the medium itself has shifted from tuning in to Nick at Nite and watching whatever was airing to being able to have pretty much whatever show he wants available to him at pretty much any time. We cover a TON of ground...
2015-06-031h 34