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BestsellersBestsellersSummer Reads 2024!Want even more book recommendations? We got 'em for you! There are 8 books to discover from Nat and Phil's reading stacks - ranging from an action thriller to a drama stepped in the '68 music scene, to short stories and a collaborative book featuring dozens of writers. These are all stories that have grabbed our attention, some we've read, some we're mid-read and some we've yet to start, but all sound fascinating and we hope might make choosing that summer read a little bit easier. Have a listen to discover more about:Fourteen Days edited by...2024-06-2738 minCON PATILLAS Y A LO LOCOCON PATILLAS Y A LO LOCOCapítulo 42: Swamp RockHoy nos embarcamos en las turbias aguas de los pantanos de Louisiana y alrededores para recorrer sus aguas en compañia de alligators, tortugas, chamanes y otros personajes misteriosos que alimentaban las letras de lo que se vino a llamar Swamp Rock. Llenamos la barcaza de birras, repelente de mosquitos y brochetas de caimán.... unas garrafas de gasolina y pedal a fondo: Bornnn on the bayouuuuuuuu 1.Born On The Bayou - Creedence Clearwater Revival LP: Bayou Country 1969 2.Working My Way To L. A. - Jim Ford LP: Harlan County 1969 3.I Cant Stand It – Roy Head CD: White Texas Soul Shou...2023-03-101h 22Wisconsin Music PodcastWisconsin Music PodcastWMP#092: Joey’s Song - Fighting Epilepsy With Music With Michael Gomoll (Butch Vig and others)WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Amplifying Wisconsin Music Episode 092   Joey's Song raises the funds needed to support cutting-edge research and vital patient services in support of pediatric epilepsy and children with special needs.   HOW JOEY'S SONG RAISES FUNDS Because of Joey's love for music, our foundation uses music as our primary fundraising vehicle. Each year, we host a benefit concert that features multi-platinum recording artist and 3-time Grammy winner Butch Vig and his band, The Know-It-All Boyfriends (aka KIAB), who serve as a house band to a steady stream of musical st...2022-12-0632 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 39 - John and Sherry NeeleyA tragedy, a romance, and a drama, all rolled into this heart-warming episode with John and Sherry.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-11-2448 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 38 - Kim BlackwellKim shares how she and her husband Cy adopted 4 children from China and have now launched all 4 into the world--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-11-1046 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 37 - Becky KlineBecky shares her motivation for fostering 64 children over the last 16 years, including why she has never felt the call to adopt.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-10-2747 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 36 - Greg and Tracey FieldsGreg and Tracey share their experience of adding 3 more kids to their family and how the advice of a friend dramatically changed their perspective on discipline.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-10-1352 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 35 - Debbie QuarlesAn ectopic pregnancy led Debbie and Brent to adopting a relative.  Infertility resulted in a second adoption.  Waiting on God and following His plan eventually produced a later in life blessing of a biological daughter.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-09-2954 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 34 - Shawn and Mindy MooreShawn and Mindy have 5 adopted children now, but that wasn't their plan, and it didn't occur without significant pain along the way.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-09-221h 02Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 33 - Derek & Jennifer MoffattA TV news segment about a teenage boy needing a family led to the Moffatts adopting not one, but two 15-year old boys.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-09-1558 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 32 - Yordee BrownAdopted at age 7 from Ethiopa, Yordee, now 22, shares her imperfect experiences and how she continues to process the emotions of losing loved ones, adapting to a new country, language and family, rebelling against and then reconciling with her new family, and looking to the future.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-09-0855 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 31 - Jeff and Holly TateAfter losing her mom as a child, Holly and Jeff experienced a medical miracle which altered their plan, but not their dream of adoption.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-09-0158 minDesign Thinking GamesDesign Thinking Games06: The 3 Clue RuleGames talked about in this episode:ClueColonel’s Bequest Dungeons & DragonsGabriel Knight seriesLA NoirLast of Us seriesSherlock Holmes seriesIntroductory Guy Welcome to design thinking games, a fantasy and user experience podcast. Each episode, your podcast hosts, Tim Broadwater and Michael Schofield, will examine the player experience of board games, pen and paper role-playing games, live-action games, mobile games, and video games. You can find every episode, including this one, on your podcatcher of choice and on...2021-05-2434 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 30 - Matt and Mandi YagerIn between his electrical contractor business and her school bus driving, Matt & Mandi are parents to 3 bio kids and 11 (yes 11) adopted children from China!  Meanwhile, they are in the process of adopting 3 more kiddos from Colombia.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-04-1455 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 29 - Donny and Carissa OttAfter 4 miscarriages including a life-threatening disease, Carissa and Donnie began their journey of fostering that culminated with their adoption of 2 sibling girls.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-04-071h 05Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 28 - Lou and Phil WalleckSoon-to-be church planters Lou and Phil have 1 bio and 2 adopted kids. As they prepare to move to Florida, Lou shares her insights on fostering and adoption from her perspective as a Licensed Professional Counselor.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-03-3138 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 27 - Joel and Andrea SmedshammerJoel and Andrea are parents to 4 bio kids, 2 adopted, and currently one foster child.  They share the fulfillment as well as the frustrations that can come with fostering and adoption.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-03-241h 07Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 26 - Micah and Kerra MeurerAfter Micah & Kerra were blessed with 5 bio kids, their desire to foster progressed into a willingness to adopt another 5.  Meanwhile, they were discovering aspects of mental illness that would not only change their lives, but dramatically impact hundreds of others.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-03-1052 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 25 - Scott & Patty CampbellScott and Patty share the touching story of bringing Josh into their family as a result of Florida's safe haven law.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-03-031h 18Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 24 - Matthew and Ashley MasonMatthew and Ashley share some of the struggles they have faced while raising 8 kids (4 bio and 4 adopted) and fostering many others, and how those struggles have resulted in a non-profit to encourage others with similar struggles.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-02-241h 07Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 23 - April & Luke GrahamGrowing up, April felt the desire to adopt and Luke's heart was toward Africa. So when these lifelong friends married, a Ugandan adoption was the perfect fit. However, their journey continued with a domestic adoption as well.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-02-171h 10Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 22 - Laura MeinzerLaura Meinzer, wife and successful high school basketball coach, shares the joys of adoption as well as the struggles she faced when tragedy struck her family.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-02-1052 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 21 - Chris and Heather LankfordChris and Heather had all but given up on adopting. Then Heather had a dream... or a vision.  You decide.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-02-0341 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 20 - Doug & Jenn WatsonFollowing two failed IVF attempts, Doug & Jenn turned their focus to adoption, and Laura was able to play a role in matching them with the first of their two beautiful girls.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-01-2749 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 19 - Ken and Renee LitscherKen & Renee journeyed from Tennessee to Uganda where God blessed them with a beautiful girl named Hope.  Along the way, God used them to bless Laura and renew her hope.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-01-201h 15Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 18 - Jaime and Chris RichardsonJaime and Chris have 13 adopted children, all with special needs. Their story is nothing short of amazing. You will be encouraged, inspired, and challenged.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2021-01-131h 03Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 17 - Joy and Bryan SloanWith 4 bio kids already, God led Bryan and Joy to adopt a young boy from Burundi. Listen as Joy shares some of the difficulties and yes, the joys of their journey!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-12-1639 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 16 - Bryan & Laura ChaffinAfter one successful international adoption, Bryan & Laura sold their house and cars and moved to Uganda, in order to meet the new adoption requirements to bring two more boys into their home.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-12-091h 09Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 15 - Katrina & Dean ParlinKatrina & Dean had been married several years before they welcomed a newborn baby into their family through adoption.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-12-0239 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 14 - Jeff & TeriJeff & Teri have successfully navigated both international and domestic adoptions.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-11-181h 01Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 13 - Sheriff Bill & Laura WaybournLong before becoming sheriff of Tarrant County, Bill Waybourn and his wife Laura answered the call to adopt by saying "yes".  They kept saying yes and now they have adopted 8 children from various backgrounds and circumstances.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-11-1135 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 12 - Doug & RobinAfter 14 years of marriage Doug & Robin adopted two 1-year olds from Guatemala.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-11-0457 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 11 - Laura CozbyLaura aged out of the foster system and was never adopted.  Years later, along with her 4 bio kids, she has fostered 19, adopted 4, and endured more personal and family struggles.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-10-2838 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 10 - JudyJudy and Mike have 11 bio kids, so what's 3 more, right? Listen as Judy tells about adopting 3 children and starting multiple ministries in Uganda!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-10-2149 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 9 - ValerieValerie shares how she and Steve adopted 3 children through Catholic Charities.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-10-141h 00Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 8 - Brad & ChariseWhen Brad and Charise went to Uganda to help lead a bible school, they already were the parents of three children age 5 and under, so adoption was not on their immediate radar... until Brad met Jonah.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-10-071h 26Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 7 - KeziahKeziah shares her experiences of being an adopted child, becoming an adoptive momma to a cutie little girl, and now serving as a CASA volunteer.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-09-3056 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 6 - Eric & Laura HerrstromIt was a normal Sunday.  Eric preached a sermon.  However, one person responded in a way that he never imagined - his wife Laura!  Soon, they were headed on a journey that would result in a precious baby girl joining their family.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-09-231h 08Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 5 - DonnaDonna went to Uganda as a single mom to minister to women, but God called her out of her comfort zone to adopt a teenage boy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-09-1643 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 4 - Cheryl & Gary's StoryGary & Cheryl share how their desire to use the resources God has blessed them with has grown into a dynamic and still-growing ministry known as The Suubi Project in Uganda.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-09-091h 18Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 3 - ViolaAdopted at 8 years old, Viola shares her experiences from leaving Africa to come to America,  to now, 10 years later, leaving home as a university student.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-09-0136 minAdopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardEpisode 2 - Mindy & David's StoryMindy & David were about to be empty-nesters when something happened that would change their lives and ultimately affect many others.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-09-011h 02Adopting It ForwardAdopting It ForwardPilot - Laura and StanLaura and Stan share their own adoption story while introducing the purpose of the podcast.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stan-williams9/message2020-08-311h 31