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Your Best Birth Podcast with Empowered Beginnings Doula023 Why Hospital Classes Miss the Mark (And What to Do Instead)Have you ever wondered why so many first-time moms finish their hospital birth class still feeling unprepared for childbirth?In this episode, we will cover:The reasons hospital classes often leave pregnant moms with more questions than answers.Why real-life birth prep should go beyond just policies and procedures.How to actually feel confident, informed, and ready for your pregnancy and birth journey.… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to learn why hospital classes miss the mark (and what to do instead), then this epis...
2025-07-1623 min
ctrl-alt-expletiveFinOps, with Alison McIntyreAlison McIntyre, Director of Cloud Economics at Capgemini gives us a tour of modern FinOps, and the state of FinOps report
Michael is investigating Liberating Structures
Mark doesn't know what a Clementine is
Alison gets in on the ground floor on a new FinOps project
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Who is Alison McIntyre?
IT support -> Scottish Parliament -> Lloyds Bank -> Capgemini, with some stories along the way!
Quickfire Questions:
What is one FinOps practice you...
2025-06-131h 32
ctrl-alt-expletiveWorking with Neurodiversity, with Chris KnightChris Knight, Head of Data & AI Demand, Delivery & Financial Operations, talks about his work life, and dealing with Neurodivergence
Mark has been fiddling around with Kit and automation for emails for our newsletter.
Chris is says you can only last a week without a dishwasher
Michael calls people Rain Man. Hasn't even seen it.
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Who is Chris Knight?
Chris has a very unusual story of how he eventually landed into his senior role. Buckle in!
2025-03-291h 35
ctrl-alt-expletiveDevOps, Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering, with Dave McNeillWe have the long awaited and hugely experienced Dave McNeill, talking all things Operations, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, tales of incidents, working in a startup environment, opinions on golang and python, and so much more.
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Michael has been feeling old
We're using Vault and wondering about building kubernetes operators
Who is Dave McNeill?
How did you first get into computers?
How did you get your first job in tech?
Where are you working now, What...
2025-03-211h 15
ctrl-alt-expletiveScaled Agile processes and stories, with Raxit RamaniWe've got Raxit Ramani, a highly experienced Agile Coach and Project Manager talking about Scaled Agile, SAFe, Stories of things being wrong, and how different government bodies have operated in the past.
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Michael is still pale after a weekend in the sun. He didn't shed a tear after being in the Spa's floation tank
Mark dropped a treadmill on his foot.
Raxit had a good job interview
You only need one server, given it is sufficiently powerful...
Quickfire...
2025-03-141h 12
ctrl-alt-expletiveEngineering Management, with Director of Engineering Sam JonesWe've got Director of Engineering Sam Jones talking all things Engineering Management. How to get into it, how she stays organised, great books to learn from, and how she approaches the challenges of the job.
Michael prepares for putting together an event on developer experience
Sam helps merge 2 companies together
RIP duolingo bird
Who is Sam Jones?
loosely...
Frontend Dev
-> Team Lead @ gamesys
---> Eng. Manager @ Monzo
-----> Director of Eng. @ Benifex
Quickfire Questions
One to ones, all in one day or evenly spread throughout the...
2025-02-241h 18
ctrl-alt-expletiveTech for Good: Games for Kids in Hospital, with creative director Nikki StearmanWe've got BAFTA winning Creative Director Nikki Stearman, talking about tech for good. She shares her experience designing and crafting experiences for children who are about to go to hospital, to help them understand what the environment and procedure will be like.
Michael's office refurb continues, as he trades signed music memorabilia for music speakers
The great rebrand is in the works
Lenny steals a lunch
Nikki shows off her BAFTA
Quickfire Questions
Mac or PC?
Greatest gaming console ever?
Greatest game ever?
Most addictive game on your phone?
Yorkshire or East Anglia?
Morris Ring, Morris...
2025-02-211h 07
ctrl-alt-expletiveCareer Changes and Coding Bootcamps, with Chris Hunter
Michael keeps up with his "listen to 100 albums in a year" resolution.
Mark has a weights rack of shame.
Chris fails dry Jan by a matter of days.
There's a 1% chance we'll all be mush anyway.
GIVE US FEEDBACK! Do this form, it will take 4 mins
Chris Hunter
Working in government on a project with other consultancies also contributing. Are they in competition?
Lovely personal github readme
Quickfire Questions
Hurling, GAA, or other?
Most used terminal command at the moment?
Dev or Ops, pick one for the rest of you life.
...
2025-02-081h 27
ctrl-alt-expletiveContracting Insights, with Marie WigmoreMichael has caved and got a new microphone, China are back in the news, and we've got a better joke than last time.
Michael is on the super stouts
Marie is doing dry "couple-of-days"
What's a plosion? Michael has over-researched micophones
Is Feng-Shui a load of nonsense? Or Real?
Marie rubbishes Mark's new years resolution
Who is Marie Wigmore?
Independent contractor for over 3 decades, currently engaged at BT
Jira-avoidance wizard
Graduate of the Youth Training Scheme, proud achiever of 5 O-Levels
Driving Licence holder
There will be a quiz at the end!
Quickfire questions
Inside...
2025-01-311h 27
ctrl-alt-expletiveData Lakehouse and Data Mesh, with James Balloch
What does James do?
Is Sky a big company?
What's your favourite file format to read from?
Favourite format of book to digest?
East London vs. West London
What even is Burns Night?
Deep fried battered scottish things
James is dropping tables like it's hot... in the first week
Big Topic
Data. Big Data. HUGE Data.
What's it like to leave after more than 10 years at one company? Why the change? Why not sooner?
News
Instagram hides search results for Democrats
UK digital driving licences
BT scraps EV charging scheme...
2025-01-241h 36
ctrl-alt-expletiveExecutive Strategy and Execution, with Georgia SmithAfter an extended break, our first episode of the year is here!
CES 2025 has come and been
Michael thinks about persuading his cats to come to work
I want to charge my phone in 5 econds
Are we dry January-ing? No.
Resolutions:
Mark will play more darts
Michael will listen to political podcasts and 2 new albums a week
Georgia will go to places where people will help us meet goals
What's it like being a Consultant Strategist?
Companies are going full on RTO - why? Are governments pressuring big business back...
2025-01-151h 27
ctrl-alt-expletiveRecruitment, and starting a company, with Jean-Paul AshbyWe've got Jean-Paul Ashby, a.k.a. JP, a recruiter, director, entrepreneur, talking about all things recruitment, CVs, interviews, and more
Lenny Visits Wayde
Michael finishes the last Espresso Martini Mouse
JP sipps a duvel, not a duv-elle
We've got some quickfire questions for JP on all things recuitment.
Does github activity matter?
How many interviews is too many interviews?
What's your go-to interview question?
Big Topics
Recruitment
Michael and Mark get a CV review from the professional.
Comparison of job platforms, LinkedIn meets Otta
Most memorable interviews
Starting a new...
2024-12-201h 40
ctrl-alt-expletiveData Center Repatriation, with Ian ReevesIt's become less surprising as the weeks fly by that we're still doing it.
Ian gives us his tooling preferences and why.
Cynic to advocate for public cloud
The phones are ringing off the hooks, thanks to Ian Reeves!
What do we think of DHH?
Should you run your own stuff, or pay for SaaS?
Kim Jung Un's inner SuperHero
Big Topics
Data Center Repatriation.
Why DHH moved 37signals from public cloud to on-prem, here's his blogs on How it started vs. How it's going.
Is this reverting back to on-premise becoming commonplace?
2024-12-131h 17
ctrl-alt-expletiveTechnical Diagrams, and Breaking Prod LeaderboardWe're still here for number 4.
We add some jingles and an intro.
Michael gets third party confirmation that he's old
All the guests have mugged us off, so it's just Michael and I
Mark predicts the rise of AI Santa
Mark publishes the show too early and forgets about the shownotes and jingles first time round
Michael scours the news with a "2 years or older" filter on.
Social Media sites
Big Topics
Technical diagrams
What makes a good diagram?
What are we doing diagrams of?
Do people use 'em?
Incidents
MIchael and...
2024-12-061h 36
ctrl-alt-expletiveHome Automations, with Fredrik AlmWe've got Fredrik Alm, Infrastructure Architect from Sweden on, to talk about Smart Home setups.
Michael goes on mute, leading to widespread panic
DIY Dishwasher APIs
Everyone hates JFrog, but not as much as Mark
We've got Jarvis at home!
Don't touch the mirror
Smart Homes is our big topic
Do we trust Eero? Do we trust China?
Home experiments.
Having guests in your smart home.
Never Mind the AI-BuzzCocks
In the news:
Confess your sins to AI Jesus
Mac Mini Clusters for LLMs
Fancy Bear 'Nearest Neighbour...
2024-11-291h 28
ARCC SermonsFollow Me - Mark 10:17-31 DNA Questions - Mark 10:17-31Discover:What are the assumptions that this young guys is making by asking Jesus such a question?What do we learn about "eternal life" from this story?What do we learn about Jesus from this story?Nurture:What things in your life do you use to protect the "one thing" that Jesus would point at in your life?What discouragement and sorrow and grief do you need to honestly bring to Jesus in order to draw near trusting in His...
2024-11-2435 min
ctrl-alt-expletiveDiscovering AI on your career break, with Mitan PatelWe're back for episode two!
We've got an old friend, Mitan Patel as our guest this week.
Mitan tells us about his career break.
We chat about AI tools.
Mark reviews the last recommendations, badly.
Michael has put some effort into the news.
Mitan was gonna write his recommendations down but his ADHD got the better of him this time.
Big topics
The Career Break. Why? Why now? What are you doing?
Journalling and AI tooling
Bolt.new and Cursor.com
Have I got tech news for you?
O2 unveils Daisy, the AI...
2024-11-221h 25
ctrl-alt-expletiveImposter Syndrome, with Jess O'NeillWe're live!
How early is too early for the Christmas Tree?
How many plugs is the right number of plugs for your workspace?
Who even are these people?
Imposter syndrome is our big topic
Who are these psychpaths that don't get imposter syndrome?
Newsy stuff
Excel turns 40, with a few bloopers of usage in that time
Google has racked up $2.5 decillion of fines in Russia
UK Gov website launches an AI chatbot
AWS CDK flaw exposed accounts to full takeover
Apple Intelligence Ads are out in the US:
https://www.youtube.com...
2024-11-141h 22
The 3% PodcastEpisode #11 - Surviving the Cage and Beyond: MMA Fighter Liam McCracken's JourneyWelcome back to The 3% Podcast. This episode we sit down with MMA fighter Liam McCracken, as he opens up about his remarkable journey inside and outside of the cage. Known for his tenacity and skill in the octagon, Liam shares the highs and lows of his career, shedding light on what it takes to be a fighter and a father.Listeners will delve into Liam's early days in the MMA world, exploring his rise through the ranks and his dreams for the future. But it's not just about the victories inside the cage. Liam's story takes a...
2024-03-071h 06
Mark and Me PodcastBert McCracken (The Used)Toxic Positivity.On this episode we are joined by Bert McCracken. Bert McCracken is an American singer who is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band The Used.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme or you can even treat yourself to a badge or sticker over at my store here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MarkandMeStoreThe Mark and Me podcast is proudly sponsored by Richer Sounds.
2023-05-2147 min
Fun Ideas PodcastFun Ideas Podcast #208 - Harry McCracken with Kamden Spies, Part TwoOn today’s show, we have part two with animation experts Harry McCracken and Kamden Spies. Harry was one of the editors and publishers of the late, lamented Animato. He was also the editor of PC World and is currently the technology editor for Fast Company. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
2023-04-1133 minFun Ideas PodcastFun Ideas Podcast #207 - Harry McCracken with Kamden Spies, Part OneOn today’s show, we have one of the editors and publishers of the late, lamented Animato. He was also the editor of PC World and is currently the technology editor for Fast Company. Here he is, Harry McCracken, along with Kamden Spies. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. This is part one of two.
2023-04-041h 08
Choose CongruencyCC E2: Heather Rosson & HelenMarie McCracken - Feel the Fear and Do it AnywayIn Today’s episode of the Choose Congruency Podcast, we look at the topic of being able to “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway.” Kathleen’s guests are HelenMarie McCracken of HM3 Advocate, Inc. which works to empower survivors of abuse and HM3 Trauma Recovery Specialist and Heather Rosson, owner of Blessed Business Builders and founder and president at Christian Entrepreneurs Collaborative, a community of business builders, tools and tips to get more productive, and motivation and inspiration to honor God with your business and life.Kathleen and her guests will explore why we feel fear when thinking...
2021-11-2854 min
The Slow Work with Sandra McCrackenMark and Anne Marie CanlisOne of the areas hardest-hit by COVID was the restaurant industry. This episode features a conversation with Mark Canlis, whose family restaurant has been a longtime favorite in Seattle. In order to survive, Canlis tried many different creative solutions over the last year. Mark and his wife, Anne Marie, joined Sandra to talk about patience—in their work as restaurant owners, in parenthood, in hospitality, and in leaning toward the good in times of great uncertainty.
Steadfast is a production of Sandra McCracken in partnership with Christianity Today.
Produced by Sandra McCracken, Leslie Eiler Thompson
Written by Leslie Eiler Thompson
Ed...
2021-05-0742 min
Cardano LiveOccam Association President Mark Berger with a Status Update on the Launch | Cardano Live #9On today's Cardano Live we will have Mark Berger, Occam Association President, to give an update on the decentralized launchpad and IDO. Watch Episode 9, view links, and check out more information on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Mb6sQ3RI3-Y
2021-04-2620 min
Cardano LiveOccam DEX and Launchpad with Mark Berger, President of Occam Association | Cardano Live #2On today's Cardano Live we will have Mark Berger, Occam Association President to discuss the decentralized launchpad features and use case. Watch Episode 2 and view more information on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vTBLIZ7voz8
2021-04-0641 min
The Adulting Well PodcastEpisode 41 with Golden Bull Owners Mark Lynn, Jason Beebout, and Bill SchneiderOwning a bar during COVID: This week we talk past and present punk with Golden Bull Owners Mark Lynn, Jason Beebout, and Bill Schneider. Mark Lynn moved to Oakland in 1994. In addition to co-owning The Golden Bull, he also co-owns Bay Functional Fitness, a health, fitness, and wellness company. Bands: Dead Sound (with Bill), Dear County, and Arrica Rose and the …’s Bill Schneider moved to The Bay Area in 1987 from Santa Monica. Bands: Sawhorse. Monsula, Pinhead Gunpowder, Uranium 9v, Influents, Dead Sound, Coverups. Music stores: Black Market, Univibe, Univibe Drums, Broken Guitars. Currently: Touring...
2020-12-071h 00
The Pod SocialEpisode 4 - Kyle McCrackenIn episode 4 I talk to Kyle McCracken, focusing on how social media has impacted the LGBTQ+ community.
Of course we talked a little about the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak (I mean, who isn't...) as well as Eurovision, disguising Britney on your iPod and how social media has helped build communities that would otherwise struggle without it.
You can find Kyle on social media at Instagram and Twitter, and read his articles as a Sports Ambassador at Pink in Sport and Grey, Green and the Tentative Pink
2020-04-0937 min
The Art of Passive IncomeThe Roadmap To Time Freedom—Destination Passive IncomeOur doppelganger guest today is all about helping people get out of solo-economic dependency—if you’re not working, you’re not making money. Even though her target clientele may not be the same, she sings from the same songbook.Join us as we welcome Sylvie McCracken to the show. Sylvie helps hard-working health professionals harness their drive and take back the wheel to get more out of their practice and their life. Her amazing website is about the analogy of your life being an automobile.Today, Sylvie throws the car into reverse and takes us on...
2020-03-1930 min
The Cardano EffectCardano stake pool operator experience, staking rewards, future improvements | TCE 69We're back! In this episode, Stake Pool Operators answer some of the most popular community questions. Thanks to Mark, Eystein, Kyle, and Chris for joining us. Watch Episode 69 and view more information on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vU0JOZC2zLI
2020-01-1158 min
The Successful Adviser by James McCrackenHow Mark Stevenson Has Maintained Volumes In Trying ConditionsIn this refreshingly honest interview, you’ll hear Mark Stevenson talk about the tribulations and triumphs of operating a broking business. Mark is the Managing Director of Finance division of Bell Partners, a multifaceted professional services firm that aims to ‘put a ring’ around their clients so they can offer a suite of services to each client without needing to refer to people outside of the group. As looking from afar, you’d think Mark has and the team have ‘got it made’ with all the referrals they could garner in-house.
2019-11-1433 min
Everything Band PodcastChip De StefanoChip De Stefano is an arranger, composer, and the longtime band director at McCracken Middle School in Skokie, Illinois. Under his direction, the bands at McCracken have won numerous awards and have twice been invited to perform at the Midwest Clinic. Topics: Chip’s background and important early experiences in music. The decision to become a music teacher and the support that he receives from his administration and support at McCracken Middle School. Thoughts about creating excellence and some programs that Chip uses as models for his program. The band program at McCracken Middle School. Chip’s ex...
2019-07-0153 min
ProfileTree - Interviews with Business Leaders32. How to Get a Better Job by Mark McCracken | Career Coaching How to get a better job? ProfileTree spoke to career specialist Mark McCracken about upgrading to a new role, entrepreneurship and much more.
Mark, who is Managing Consultant at ThinkCV and also Creative Lead at Honest Inspiration, explained that he uses his two businesses respectively to “help people get better jobs, and to inspire people to get better jobs and live a better life”.
2019-02-0134 min
2019-01-0250 minHonest HustleFive Minute Friday - What an amazing year! (I give up trying to keep these to five minutes)An episode on reflection, lessons learned and all we have planned for next year!
2018-12-2117 min2018-12-1149 minHonest HustleFive Minute Fridays - It's called SELF-Help for a reason.Latest episode of Honest Hustle
2018-12-0809 min2018-12-0437 minHonest HustleFive Minute Fridays: Playing the cards you have been dealtWhat do you do when you have been given a poor hand or adverse circumstances. Do you step forward or run away?
2018-11-3007 min2018-11-2748 minHonest HustleFive Minute Fridays: ProcrastinationAre you procrastinating right now by listenting to this podcast? Does procrastination take over your life? Listen for some tips that we have used to immediately become more efficient with your time.
2018-11-2307 minHonest HustleEpisode 3: FailureFailure does not define your life. Instead, it shapes it! Today Mark and Ethan talk about some of their own failures and how these failures changed their lives mostly for the better.
2018-11-2051 minHonest HustleFive Minute Fridays: Critical Feedback (P.S. Not five minutes!)This first episode of Five Minute Fridays is centred around how we utilise critical feedback. Let us know what you think. As usual remember to subscribe to our podcast and check out our socials below.
Intsagram: @honestinspo
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2018-11-1609 minHonest HustleEpisode 2: Jack-of-all-tradesTodays episode is all about self development. You see it as a phrased pushed to us through "quirky" instagram accounts, airport books and fluffy courses, but; What is it? Why is it important? We talk about how we have both used it to further our lives, both in business and outside. And, we try to share a number of ways in which you can use it as pillar of your own success.
Remember to follow us on Instagram: @honestinspo and, Facebook: Honest Inspiration. And, as always please subscribe to the podcast, and share as widely as you can.
Ethan & Mark
2018-11-1340 minHonest HustleEpisode 1: An absolute shambles!Our first attempt at a podcast! Took a while to get into our comfort zone but we hope you'll get as much from it as we did.
Todays episode is really just an introduction to who we are, what Honest Inspiration is, and what we hope to achieve from this podcast.
We hope to have an episode every week. But in the mean time you have find us on Instagram: @honestinspo and Facebook @ Honest Inpspiration.
2018-11-0800 min
ARCC SermonsHumility When the disciples ask Jesus "who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven," his response is the opposite of what they expected. He brings a child in their midst to help them see the true picture of humility. All throughout the New Testament, we see countercultural examples of humility, including servants and even slaves. Humility is ultimately a tie that binds the family by helping us receive others by thinking of ourselves as less than them, and more than that, as last.Additional Scripture References:Philippians 2:3-7; Matthew 25:23; Matthew 10:24; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Revelation 22:3-5; Mark 10:42...
2017-05-0728 min
2017-02-2302 min
ARCC SermonsThe Value Of No Value For The Sake Of The MissionAdditional Scripture References:Matthew 8:22; Luke 14:26; John 11:25-26; 1 Peter 3:15; Isaiah 50:6-7; Luke 9:51-56; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 3:8-18; Matthew 19:30; Matthew 20:15-16Study Questions:1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?2. How often do you consider your “right now” in terms of eternity? Why do we tend to be so near sighted?3. “Trials without grace end up in hollow mission grounded in bitterness and anger towards something or someone. When you have grace with n...
2016-11-0600 min
Mark McCrackenSEASON THE DAY /11/11/9From Bellow's "Seize the Day." The old Latin: Carpe diem! You know. Just riffed off the saying.
2016-10-2902 min
ARCC SermonsTwo Men Looking At The Same Gospel For The Sake Of The MissionAdditional Scripture References:John 1:3-5; 5:39-40Study Questions:1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?2. Over the next week tell someone about Jesus and what He means to you. For starters - tell yourself and see if your heart agrees.3. Do you view corporate worship as primarily for you and your edification? Why or why not?4. What does it look like to take your family with you on...
2016-08-2800 min
ARCC SermonsSatan The Defeated He Wants Your Hope To Be In You TodaySermon Text:1 Peter 5:10-11Additional Scripture References:Romans 8:28-30; Hebrews 11:34-38; Mark 10:29; Matthew 19:29; Luke 22:32; 1 Corinthians 15:15; 1 Corinthians 13:12Study Questions:1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?2. How does the reality of eternity (specifically eternal glory in Christ) shape your view of the difficulties and shortcomings of this life?3. Share a struggle and an angst that exists in your life today that is or could...
2016-07-2400 min
Beyond Reading the Bible#11: ChiasmusHave you noticed that Scripture often repeats itself in reverse, creating a mirror image? This is known as a chiasm. Chiasmus are a tool the Biblical authors used regularly, and in this episode we discuss their importance.
Links
* Biblical Chiasmus
* The Literary Structure of the Old Testament by David Dorsey (UK link)
Below are some example chiasmus in the Bible.
Single Verse
Galatians 2:16
A. Not justified by works of the law
B. Justified by faith in Jesus
C. We have believed in Christ Jesus
B. Justified by...
2016-07-2134 minBeyond Reading the Bible#10: Honor & ShameFamiliarity with the significance of honor and shame in the ancient world will enhance your understanding of the Bible on every page.
Honor & Shame
Examples of head and face communicating honor or shame: 1 Sam. 10:1; Ps. 23:5; Judg. 11:8-9; Matt. 5:39; Mark 15:16-20; Luke 14:8-10; Rev. 4:10
Examples of Riposte include: Luke 4:1-13; Lk. 5:29-39; Lk. 6:1-5, 6-11; Lk. 7:39-50; Lk. 10:25-37; Lk. 11:37-54; Lk. 13:10-17; Lk. 14:1-6; Lk. 15:1-32; Lk. 16:14-18; Lk. 19:39-40, 45-48; Lk. 20:1-47
Examples of boasting include: Rom. 2:17, 23; Rom. 3:27; Rom. 4:2; Rom. 5:2, 11; Rom. 11:18; 1 Cor. 1:29-31; 2 Cor. 7:4; 2 Cor. 9:2-4; 2 Cor. 11:18-12:6; 2 Thess. 1:4
Links
2016-06-2842 min
ARCC SermonsSatan The Accuser He Wants Us To Justify OurselvesSermon Text:Revelation 12:7-12Additional Scripture References:Luke 10:17-20; Revelation 20:12, 15; Revelation 13:8; Ephesians 1:3-10; Mark 9:24; Romans 5:5Study Questions:1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?2. In what ways do you find yourself trying to justify yourself?3. Do you know and understand the love of the Father? Why or why not? You may want to spend some time asking the Holy Spirit to pour the love of the...
2016-06-1200 minBeyond Reading the Bible#7: The Mark SandwichWhen reading the Gospel of Mark, have you ever found that he interrupted himself mid-story to tell a different one? If so, you have tasted what’s known as a Markan Sandwich, also known as intercalation.
Any good commentary should point these out and explain their significance, but here is a good academic article on the subject.
* Markan Sandwiches: The Significance of Interpolations in Markan Narratives by James Edwards (Novum Testamentum)
Here is a list of some Markan Sandwiches. If you find some more, comment below!
* Mark 3:20-35
* Mark 4:1-20
...
2016-04-1917 min
ARCC SermonsTwo Men One God (Part 2) Study Questions:1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?2. We have a tendency to believe in the gospel of Jesus (trusting in his work on the cross) for initial salvation, but quickly begin to live as though salvation depended on our works. Why is this? What moral trait are you the most proud of in your life? How does the gospel effect the way you view this? How do we maintain a gospel centered way of life?3. What are the prejudices in...
2016-04-1700 min
The Successful Adviser by James McCracken077: How to life a life of purpose and passion – with Rosemary McCallumRosemary McCallum is an impressive lady. Be it for overcoming a range of obstacles during her formative years, for completing a Ph.D in Metaphysics or for building a thriving coaching and training business, Rosemary is certainly making her mark.
2016-02-2958 min
Mark McCrackenBLIND OWL BLINDAn old song from my teen years. Just messing with it. Liked the idea of a blind owl. Enjoy.
2016-02-2303 min
ARCC SermonsIn Review Study Questions:1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?2. If the Holy Spirit is the distinguishing mark of a true Christian then what are the implications for us individually? Does that change the way we view the “Church”?3. In what ways is God calling you to “witness” to your family, your neighbor, your city, your nation, your world? With this in mind, what fruits of the Siprit (Galatians 5:22-24) seem glaringly missing from your life? This is probably a great place to start wi...
2016-01-0300 min
ARCC SermonsForgiveness Study Questions:1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?2. How would you describe the opposite of forgiveness? What does your un-forgiveness tend to look like?3. What are some cultural norms that make it difficult to live a life characterized by forgiveness?4. How does doing life in community help with the process of forgiveness?Additional Scripture References:Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13; Matthew 6:14; Philippians 3:7-8; Mark 10:29-31; Ephesians 6:12
2015-11-2900 min
ARCC SermonsDay By Day Study Questions:1. To what (or whom) are you devoted? What proof is there?2. What do you think of when you think about fellowship? What would change in our life if our "fellowship" paradigm was more in sync with the early church?3. Why does Luke speak so much about the breaking of bread? Why is it significant that the people were receiving food with glad and generous hearts? Why is it so hard to embrace the day to day?Additional Scripture References:Mark 16:20
2015-09-2000 min
ARCC SermonsSexuality Additional Scripture References:Romans 1:32; Romans 1:22-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Matthew 22:30; Mark 8:34
2015-08-0200 min
The Movie ShowcastLAWRENCE WOOLSEY PRESENTS THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Mark McCracken) - "Ted 2" & "Max"Showcast Episode 106: The Movie Guys' special guest Mark McCracken is good at talkin' movies, but listeners should note - he was also MANT in Joe Dante's "Matinee". So...now you need to tune in. "Ted 2" and "Max" get previewed and there's an extensive tribute to the great James Horner.
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2015-06-251h 36
2015-05-0300 minARCC SermonsForget All You Ever Knew Additional Scripture References:Mark 1:40-45; Luke 14:26; Colossians 3:23-24; John 1:11; Ecclesiastes 12:7
2015-03-1500 minARCC SermonsWaking Up From The American Dream Additional Scripture References:Mark 2:17; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21
2015-02-1500 min
ARCC SermonsEternal Affections Or Food For Moths? Additional Scripture References:Proverbs 13:22; Mathew 19:16-22; Mark 10:17-27; Luke 14:26; 1 Peter 1:4; 2 Corinthians 4:18; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; Revelation 21:4; 2 Timothy 1:11-12; Romans 1:21-32
2014-07-2700 minARCC SermonsAnger And The Sixth Commandment Additional Scripture References:Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17; Leviticus 24:17; Exodus 21:12; Exodus 20:9-10; Ephesians 4:26; Romans 12:19; Mark 10:20; Matthew 15:24-28
2014-06-2900 min
2014-06-201h 18
ARCC SermonsWhen We Really Celebrate Study Questions:1. Read and meditate upon Acts 13:15-43. What keeps us from being as excited about the gospel as those in Antioch? What can we do about it?2. What does it mean to continue in the grace of God? What does that look like?3. Pray for the future of our church. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the elders of our church specifically as it regards our future location. Pray that God would make ready our hearts to be a part of this huge next step for ARCC. Pray that it would result...
2014-04-2000 min
Jay McCrackenDeepHere's to the New Year !
Track List :
1. Changed feat Ernesto (Andre Lodemann Remix)
2. iNO (Tapesh Remix)
3. Burning Bright (Joyce Muniz Remix)- Maya Jane Coles
4. Esperanto Juggler - Dusky
5. Bigger Than Prince (Hot Since 82 Remix)
6. Dextro (Original Club Mix)
7. El Cambio Politico - Pirupa & Hollen
8. Molly - Mark Mendes & Mike Jacinto
9. Ping Pong (Original Mix) - Loopers
10. Up And Down (Original Mix) - Audiomatiques
11. Mis Labios (Joyce Muniz Remix)
12. Say That (Loko Remix)
13. La Vita feat. Gizep - Bass Fly Tech House Remix
14. Partenza (Original Mix) - Chus & Ceballos, Marlon D
15. I Knew You When (Members Only Mix...
2014-01-171h 16
ARCC SermonsChristmas According To The Gospel Additional Scripture References:Phil. 1:21: Mic. 5:2; Job 14:1, 2, 5; Matt. 5:5; Luke 1:38; Mark 10:45; Gen. 41:32; Luke 22:22; Acts 17:24-27
2013-12-1500 min
ARCC SermonsTrue Rest Study Questions:1. What defines rest? What can we learn from God’s creation example with regards to rest?2. Read and meditate on Matthew 12:1-14 and Mark 2:27. How does Jesus’ view of “Sabbath” help us in our pursuit of rest?3. What kind of rest is the writer of Hebrews speaking of in Hebrews 4:9-10? Is it different than the rest we strive for in Hebrews 4:11?4. From a practical standpoint, what should “sabbath” look like for us on a weekly basis?Additional Scripture References:Ecclesiastes 3:14; Revelation 1:8; Hebrews 12:2; Exodus 31:17; Hebrews 1:3; 2 Chronicles 3...
2013-11-1700 min
ARCC SermonsThe Power Of The Cross In this most significant moment in history, as Jesus is being tortured and humiliated, mocked and reviled, it is Mark’s desire to help the reader to understand that God is in complete control, all sovereign, and THE all powerful King. It is only through His sovereign, merciful, grace that we would be able to look upon the cross and believe.Additional Scripture References:Romans 16:13; James 1:12; Hebrews 2:9; Mark 14:25; Matthew 5:37; Psalm 15:4b; Psalm 22; John 6:60-65
2013-08-1800 minARCC SermonsDespised And Rejected Despised and RejectedAdditional Scripture References:John 18:28-19:16; Mark 8:31-38; Mark 7:1-7; Mark 10:33-34; John 14:6; Romans 3:10-11; John 13:34-35; Col. 1:15-17; Psalm 22:1,6-8, 14-18; 1 Peter 2:23; Isaiah 53
2013-08-1100 minARCC SermonsThe Hope To Be Able To Finish Well Jesus is wanting to encourage His disciples to equate "the end" with running harder than ever, striving after His word and His promises, and pursuing righteousness like never before. Ultimately, Christ is calling on us to rest in the bitter-sweetness of our insufficiency that brings to light God's gracious, sovereignty.Additional Scripture References:Mark 9:35; 12;36; 2 Thessalonians 2:8-15: 2 Corinthians 4:17; Colossians 1:5-6; Ephesians 1:4; 13-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Corinthians 1:22
2013-05-2600 minARCC SermonsIn The Tents Of Righteousness It is clear that the Elders and the Chief Priests felt like Christ was speaking about them in this parable as those who destroyed the servants which would certainly serve a purpose. I wonder, however, if Jesus was really speaking to those who would receive the vineyard because of the actions of the tenants.Additional Scripture References:Luke 7:8; Mark 4:11; Luke 11:47; Matthew 23:31; Acts 7:52; Matthew 23:37; Romans 11:3; Romans 11:1-2; Genesis 20:6; Psalm 119:37; Philippians 2:12-13; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 6; Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 20:24; Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 16:9; Ezekiel 36:22-27
2013-04-2100 minARCC SermonsSovereignty And Authority Jesus tells his disciples of things that will “come to pass” for those who believe. He even goes so far as to tell them that whatever they ask for in prayer will be theirs if they believe they have received it. Because there are several ways this can be interpreted for us living in a different culture and with a different mindset, it can be important for us to look at context and other texts to understand what Jesus meant. And like so many other parts in Scripture, having the things of God revealed to us often comes down to a...
2013-04-1400 minARCC SermonsSuccess! Jesus shows His disciples what success, influence, and power really look like. How will the church impact culture and society?Additional Scripture References:Jeremiah 29:7; Romans 12:1-2; Acts 17:32-34; 18:5-8; Mark 4:11
2013-03-1000 minARCC SermonsJesus On Salvation It will always be difficult for our sinful flesh to truly understand grace. In terms of salvation, Jesus plainly tells us that it is something ONLY POSSIBLE WITH GOD. We can’t earn it, purchase it, or trade for it. Grace is hard to swallow because it forces you and me to give full credit and glory to God. If there is ANY room for us to boast then we are not speaking of biblical salvation.Additional Scripture References:John 8:19; John 15:16; Mark 3:13
2013-02-2400 minARCC SermonsJesus On Salvation It will always be difficult for our sinful flesh to truly understand grace. In terms of salvation, Jesus plainly tells us that it is something received on our part. We can’t earn it, purchase it, or trade for it. Grace is hard to swallow because it forces you and me to give full credit and glory to God. If there is ANY room for us to boast then we are not speaking of Biblical salvation.Additional Scripture References:Luke 2:22; Proverbs 22:6; 1 Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 4:9; 11:18-25; Romans 9:1-3; John 6:44; Romans 8:30; Titus 3:3-7; Ephesians 2:4-9; Romans 10:1; Acts 16:14-1...
2013-02-1700 min
Mark McCrackenWHEN THEY SAYGaragebanding again. From a quote someone posted online. Enjoy, head holes!
2013-01-2102 min
ARCC SermonsA Biblical Response To Evil And Tragedy Matthew recounts the horrific story of the slaughtering of the young males in Bethlehem by King Herod. In the midst of this seemingly hopeless text Matthew points us to two Old Testament passages that give an honest response to our pain and suffering. Whether we like what we hear is another story.Additional Scripture References:Matt. 6:19-21; Luke 14:26; Mark 8:35-37; Hosea 11:1-7; 13:4-6; 12:8; 14:3-6; Jer. 31:14-20
2012-12-3000 minARCC SermonsGrace Through Change Praise God for seasons. Praise God for new days. We have two constants. The first is that God never changes and the second is that the world is constantly changing. If you are a follower of Christ you should come to expect change. A work has begun in you. God will be faithful to complete it. The reality of this is that difficult times will pass, but the flip side of the coin is that good things pass as well. To embrace this is to embrace the life with Christ! Change in our lives is God’s grace that al...
2012-11-0400 min
2012-10-0502 minARCC SermonsBecause Grace Is Grace For the simple fact that we are in such need of God’s grace it shouldn’t surprise us that we would miss it even if it were right in front of us. Mark states that “HE (Jesus) could not be hidden”. That statement is incredibly far reaching, but what we learn here is that if it weren’t for the grace of God Jesus and His salvation would be hidden from all of us. We must never forget that salvation came because of grace and not because of us. Sadly, over time spent in God’s grace and mercy we can...
2012-09-1600 minARCC SermonsGetting Good At Forgetting God The Pharisees came a long way to get into an argument with Jesus about the importance of washing your hands before you eat. What we see is a group of people who simply missed the point. It is a great irony that Jesus points out to us the life and freedom wasted when we believe life revolves around us. It is that heart attitude that leads men to create more and more laws and traditions out of arrogance and self justification. Although the church today may not struggle with external washing, we have our own traditions and practices that...
2012-09-0200 min
Mark McCrackenSAD & DOWN & LONELY BLUEGargebanding it, again. An oldie. But re-done. Love the Percy Faith strings. Enjoy, sonicular head caverns.
2012-07-2902 minARCC SermonsWhat Rejecting Jesus Looked Like That Day After performing many miracles in the region of Galilee, Jesus returned to Nazareth with his disciples to continue his ministry. As he taught in the synagogue, the crowd turned from being amazed to being offended in a matter of minutes. What was it that Jesus said that offended them? Would we have been offended had we been there that day? As followers of Christ, our acceptance of Him and the things He taught often times means laying to rest things we have always believed. We must always be asking ourselves, "What does Scripture teach and example," rather than, "What...
2012-07-2200 minARCC SermonsThe Gospel According To The Demons James tells us that even the demons believe in God...and shudder! So what is the difference between them and us? For a lot of professing followers of Christ in America there isn't much difference at all. In this story in Mark 5 we have a huge wake up call to those more concerned with posing as a disciple of Christ and actually being a disciple or follower of Christ. There IS a difference.Additional Scripture References:James 2:14-19; Matthew 8:29; Revelation 20:10; James 1:12-15; John 4:21-24
2012-06-2400 min
Mark McCrackenALL RIGHT (ORIGINAL VERSION)From a kids show I wrote and directed. Been stuck in my head. Decided to try it out on the old Garageband miracle music machine. For my SCTG cast and crew. Also, for buddy David Yale, who liked the "positive" version. Enjoy, y'all!
2012-06-0402 minARCC SermonsThe 1 Unforgivable Sin The ironic thing about this passage is that the greater message here is about the FORGIVENESS of God. What we see in Christ's discourse on the "eternal sin" is a severe warning (gracious in nature) about the consequences of "un-forgiveness". The scary part of this is that Jesus (the evangelist) was preaching this message to those who would confidently assert their right-standing with God.Additional Scripture References:Matthew 12:27-30, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:4, Ezekiel 18:23, Psalm 103:12, Mark 1:4, Mark 1:15, John 16:8, Hosea 4:17, Psalm 81:12, 2 Peter 1:8-10, Romans 8:13, Col. 3:5, Matt. 12:33-37
2012-04-2900 min
Mark McCrackenWHAT GOES AROUNDGaragebanding in Miami. Grandma wisdom. Influences shamelessly showing. Easy on the ear holes. Enjoy!
2012-04-1802 minARCC SermonsThe One!...The Only!...Servant Jesus?? Jesus comes onto the scene in a less than impressive fashion. Mark introduces us to Jesus, the servant king. We begin to see that Jesus was not concerned about His reputation with man as much as He was concerned about inviting us into and showing us the reality of what life was supposed to be like.Additional Scripture References:John 1:46; Matthew 3:14-15; 2 Kings 5:10-12; John 6:38; Isaiah 52:13-53:3; John 17:1, 4-5, 24; John 16:13-14; 1 John 3:1; Matthew 3:15; 2 Cor. 5:21; Isaiah 53:11; 1 Peter 3:18
2012-02-2600 minARCC SermonsMaking Straight Paths The beginning of the gospel of Jesus is John the Baptist. His sole purpose was to make the world ready for the king. What was he crying from the wilderness?Additional Scripture References:Mark 2:17, Mark 10:45, Psalm 5:4-5, Psalm 11:5, Psalm 45:7, Habakkuk 1:13, Luke 3:7-8, Malachi 2:17-3:4
2012-02-0500 min
Mark McCrackenTHE PLACEA soul searching thing. Things out there and inside. Figuring, sussing, trying, repeat.
2012-01-2402 min
ARCC SermonsStruggling And Striving For God's Promises According to scripture, God's promises were meant to be a firm foundation on which we are to stand. Paul implies, however, that in order to stand firm on the promises of God our Savior we must toil and srive and passionately take hold of them. It is the very struggle that God allows us to go through that makes the promise so comforting and worthy. Holding firm to God's promises is holding firm to his faithfulness and not to our own strength. Let us struggle and strive together, as "the Church", for the gospel, enjoying and resting in the...
2011-12-0400 min
Mark McCrackenSONG YOU SINGAnother Garageband hit -- recorded in my garage! About a girl singer/songwriter I met many moons ago @ an open mic event in Miami. You get inspiration from unexpected places. Enjoy!
2011-09-0703 min
Jay McCrackenTo The NightJay McCracken New Podcast-
To The Night >>
Featuring Remixes from
- Mark Knight
- DJ Chus
- Abel Ramos
- Chris Lake
- Tocadisco
- Wolfgang Gartner
- Nicky Romero
- Funkagenda
and more
Turn it up !
2011-08-0154 min
ARCC SermonsA Disobedient Prophet Throughout the Old Testament, we find "types" (representations) of Christ. Such is the case in the life of Jonah.Additional Scripture References:Matthew 13:12, Romans 1:24, Pslam 139:7-8, Mark 4:35-41, Acts 1:26
2011-06-0500 min