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Once In CollegeMy Night With MarilynSend us a textMeet Jeff York, a hapless 19-year-old who grew up in a town of 700, a Mayberry as he puts it, with few prospects. But his venture to college in Chicago changed all that when one fateful night, he hits a formidable bump, head-on. Marilyn Chambers, the most famous porn star on earth.Hear for this semi-steamy coming-of-age story. These are the actual events that unfolded for an innocent college nerd and the lessons learned from his happy ending – Some things are worth waiting for.Jeff is a creative powerhouse. As a...2025-03-2925 min
Once In CollegeThe Pirate ProfessorSend us a textA determined young man over-extends himself at college in every way possible. We find him hellbent on believing ambition alone will be the key to his happiness, even if it costs him the love of his life. It’s not until one fateful sit-down with a very eccentric professor does his life come into focus.This true account written by Brian Heffernan, is a lesson in life he learned from a pirate professor – Hurry less and you will enjoy life more.Brian studied interpersonal communications and jour...2025-03-1223 min
Once In CollegeIt Was Not A Shameful ActSend us a textA surprise pregnancy is not something any young woman just out of high school is ready for, and Marie Newman at that age was not the exception. If you think this episode, a true story, is about navigating the crossroads of what to do next, it is. In part. But it’s also about one woman’s courageous journey, starting in shame and ending in self-esteem.Marie Newman is a former congresswoman, nonprofit CEO, marketing executive, author of When Your Child Is Being Bullied: Real Solutions, antibullying activist, form...2025-03-0519 min
Once In CollegeJazz And A JoyntSend us a textOur latest episode is a love story of sorts. A true story from the late 1970s of a young man who walks into a local college bar at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, and meets someone that will change his life forever. Only, it's probably not what you think. Find out how the world can sound so much larger if you have an open mind, and ear, to hear it.Lee knew he wanted to be a professional writer at the age of 12. His career w...2025-02-1314 min
Building Abundant Success!!© with Sabrina-MarieNabate' Isles GRAMMY® Winning Trumpeter talks Music Artistic Collaborating: Badia Farha, Mumu Fresh, Chuck D in "En Motion" ........GRAMMY® Winning TrumpeterIn This Episode, To Get Us in a Celebration of Music I Played 'Black Girl Magic" (feat. Badia Farha, Mumu Fresh & Nikki Grier) & Harlem Shake On "En Motion". Just a Couple Songs from the Amazing Nabate Isles'.Nabaté Isles is a Grammy-winning trumpeter as well as a composer and producer, born and raised in New York City. Nabaté is releasing his second album called, En Motion, to be released on Ropeadope Records in the Fall of 2022. The album features the core lineup of Sam Barsh (also the album’s producer), Eric Harland, Kaveh R...2025-02-0732 min
Once In CollegeThe Hardest Class To Pass In CollegeSend us a textA funny but true story from 1988 that painfully reminds us that the moment we think we are close to having it all solved, there’s always that one person who can knock it all back down. A hard reality that was learned by an eager student at a tiny college of art and design in Minneapolis, taking a brutal class that was required to graduate, called Typography 101.Written by Pete GriffithPete Griffith is the Founder and President of Mentum. He’s not THE Family Guy but...2025-01-2216 min
Once In CollegeConfessions Of A College Coke DealerSend us a textIn this episode it's 1980. We meet Jay, a leader in college who takes a dangerous venture into the underworld of narcotics. One that many never escape from. Hear this cautionary tale, a lesson in life not found in textbooks or online lectures - We all do some dangerously stupid things, just to be liked.Jay Kaskel is a recently retired advertising writer who lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is married with one grown son, who lives nearby in Minneapolis. Jay has yet to decide exactly what the...2025-01-1514 min
Once In CollegeBarbies Everywhere!Send us a textToday on campus, it’s somewhere in the 1980’s. It’s the decade of decadence. On the radio, all the girls just want to have fun, and that includes Whitney, Billie Jean and Jessie’s girl. But we can also include one other girl, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin.Today we hear the true story of a journalism student who gets hustled into joining a sorority. It doesn’t take long for this smart sophomore to learn just what it will take for her to make the cut. Stay tuned for...2025-01-0814 min
Once In CollegeHow Phyllis Schlafly Turned Me Into A Radical Feminist Lesbian Over DinnerSend us a textIn the heart of the Midwest, at the University of Illinois, a young music major joins a club on campus. The purpose of the club is to bring in world-renown guest speakers for student lectures and debates. And as one of her first assignments, this young coed is to host one of the most intimidatingly famous women of that era. An icon.Stay tuned for this true story, two lessons in life the author didn’t learn in textbooks or lectures: One, never be afraid to confront a liar with the tr...2024-12-2513 min
The God And My Girlfriends PodcastA recap of the election w/Stacey and Marcia; and why you should start a Mastermind group, w/Athena Pivonka, Staci Frenes, and Marie Griffith.First, Marcia and Stacey process the election results. Maybe our discussion will help you with it too.Then, the Mastermind group is all here! Marcia, Stacey, Althena Pivonka, Marie Griffith and Staci Frenes all share their experiences of being in a Mastermind group. We talk about how and why we started one and how you can start one too! A Mastermind group is a unique community and we think you'll be inspired by this conversation. Join us!To learn more about Stacey and her work: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed To...2024-11-1852 min
Speaking in MaineCOA Summer Institute: Tim Alberta and R. Marie GriffithIn today’s edition of Speaking In Maine, we return to the 2024 COA Summer Institute at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. Today we feature Tim Alberta, author and writer for The Atlantic magazine, in conversation with COA Trustee R. Marie Griffith, professor in the humanities at Washington University in St. Louis. Their topic: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory. This conversation was recorded for broadcast on July 30, 2024.2024-09-2458 min
The God And My Girlfriends Podcast"Rebecoming" w/special guest Dr. Merry Lin; and a chat with guest girlfriend, Marie Griffith about the healing power of natureOur girlfriend, Marie Griffith joins us this week to talk about her backpacking adventures and how nature can be a healing escape for us. I think even the most "indoorsy" person will be inspired!To read more about Marie's adventures, check out her blog at: https://www.livelikeitmatters.net/ Then, we talk to our special guest, Dr. Merry Lin about her new book, Rebecoming: Come Out Of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self. Some of the things we talked with Dr. Lin about are:How we...2024-09-231h 13
The Great Romance PodcastThe Great Romance Podcast, Season 5, Episode 8, guest Dustin GriffithEpisode 8 of Season 5 is dropping with special guest Dustin Griffith, front man of Lee Marie Band. We talk worship, camp, and Halo! Check him out @leemarieband
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Wonderfully MadeForgiving After Trauma — with Susannah Griffith and Allie Marie SmithHave you experienced trauma at the hands of others? Are you having a hard time healing and finding forgiveness? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and guest Susannah Griffith discuss the topic of forgiving after trauma. They explore the intersection of Biblical forgiveness and trauma. They discuss the common ways girls and women have been traumatized, and the harmful ways forgiveness has been weaponized. They also discuss the importance of acknowledging and processing anger, the concept of trauma-informed forgiveness, and practical steps for healing and biblical forgiveness. The conversation emphasizes the importance of putting the survivor first and allowing...2024-06-1927 min
Greater Formation and Power Podcast061. An Interview With Junnie Pagunsan: Loving and Investing in PeopleIn this episode, Coach Tom interviews a new friend (i.e. from pickleball, of course :)) and faith comrade, Junnie Pagunsan.You will hear about Junnie's faith journey, challenges encountered in immigrating to the U.S. from the Phillipines, and key values that have steered him in life.Some of these values are:Invest in people over programsEngage in dialogue over religious monologuePeople are people, not projectsMeet needs...one person at a time...in the moment they arisePrioritize your own spiritual and mental well-being.__________________________Junnie Pagunsan was born in the Island of Mi...2024-04-2549 min
The God And My Girlfriends Podcast"The Hope In Our Scars" with special guest Aimee Byrd; Staci Frenes joins us in the girlfriend chatChurch is supposed to be our safe place. Our Christian brothers and sisters are supposed to support us when we are lied about, misrepresented and treated unfairly. What do you do when all that fails you?Our guest today knows all too well about this kind of church hurt. Aimee has been through it all and is using her voice to help others who are trying to process this kind of hurt. The kind of hurt that shatters everything you knew to be true. Her story is compelling and awful and beautiful all at the same time...2024-04-021h 21
The God And My Girlfriends PodcastMaking Friends, Keeping Friends and the Power of Female Friendship with Lea Sims: also, a February wrap up w/Stacey, Marcia and girlfriend Marie GriffithWithout a doubt, we have had the most requests asking us to dive into friendships and the nuances behind making and keeping good friends here on the podcast. Insert our guest this week - Lea Sims! This lady brought some amazing insight on female friendship, why it's so important, how to make good friends and BE a good friend. You guys are going to LOVE what Lea has to say. We also talk about getting "un-stuck" in life, and a bit about her faith journey and how deconstruction has played a part. This episode is a bit longer than...2024-02-261h 22
UncertainS5:E6 - Abuse in the Church: The Role of Sex and Power - with Marie Giffith, PhDMarie Griffith, PhD, John C. Danforth Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis. She served for 12 years (2011-2023) as the director of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics and the editor of the Center’s journal, Religion & Politics. Her research focuses on American Christianity, including the changing profile of American evangelicals and ongoing conflicts over gender, sexuality, and marriage. Author of several books, including Moral Combat: How Sex Divided America and Fractured American Politics, the book discussed in this episode. Uncertain is a podcast of Tears of Eden, a com...2024-02-2056 min
Quianna Marie Weekly123: Maximizing Your Mini Sessions with Kayla BrintHow can you get the most out of your mini sessions? In today’s episode, I have the honor of introducing you to photographer, educator, and studio owner, Kayla Brint. Kayla is sharing her best tips for maximizing your mini sessions, building a luxury photography business in a small town, creating experiences that families will value, and building your dream studio. Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templ...2024-01-2959 min
The God And My Girlfriends PodcastThe girlfriends discuss Thanksgiving plans, food, boundaries and more, plus a conversation about Spiritual Direction with special guest, Marie GriffithOur guest this week is writer, teacher, and spiritual director in training, Marie Griffith. Several years ago, Marie went through a season of untangling her faith from man-made traditions and came to know Jesus in a new way. She guides others in their spiritual formation, helps them know themselves and God better, and journeys with them through the stages of faith. She earned an MA in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Friends University in May and paused her work toward an MDiv at Wesley Seminary while she completes her spiritual director training.To connect w...2023-11-2059 min