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Quixotic Heights PodcastServing with heart, from military bases to school classroomsToday on Quixotic Heights, we welcome Mark McCraw—a proud Oklahoman, internationally published children’s book author, and a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. With a life marked by service, imagination, and resilience, Mark brings powerful stories to young readers worldwide.Mark McCraw is a former Elementary School Teacher, Air Force and Air Force Reserve Disabled Veteran, Adjunct Professor, Day Care Teacher, Pastor, Migrant Head Start Teacher, Corrections Officer, and Non-Profit Executive. His favorite hobbies are writing children’s books, genealogy, and traveling. His education includes an Ass...
2025-08-171h 03
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #234 Mark McCraw and "Anna's Amazing Alaskan Adventure"Have you ever been on an amazing Alaskan adventure? Meet Anna! She is an eleven-year-old girl from Abbeville, Oklahoma. Anna and her Grandfather Alvin embark on an amazing adventure to Alaska aboard the All-American Cruise Line ship.Through awe over the amazing ship and her pure appreciation of Alaska, she anxiously awaits the activities to come. However, what awaits her will amaze and astound you. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark McCraw is a former Elementary School Teacher , Air Force and Air Force Reserve Disabled Veteran, Adjunct Professor, Day Care Teacher, Pastor, Migrant Head Start Teacher, Corrections Of...
2025-07-2426 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #213 Mark McCraw and "Eli's Shenanigans"Eli is three years old. This spells trouble in the world of his brother, mother, and father. Will the family be able to survive his shenanigans? Eli is known as a "trash panda", "wrecking ball", and "sprinkle goblin". His seven- year- old brother, John, tells the story of Eli's chaotic and destructive journey into the unknown. Through it all, Eli comes out strong being the loveable character he is after all. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark Is a former Elementary School Teacher, Air Force, and Air Force Reserve Disabled Veteran, Adjunct Professor, Day Care Teacher, Pastor, Migra...
2025-05-0915 min
Firearm Laws & Litigation Articles - USA CarryTexas Lawsuit Could Blow Hole in Gun-Free Zone Laws Across the Country
FORT WORTH, TX — A group of Texas gun owners backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking a federal court to strike down parts of the Texas Penal Code that prohibit the carrying of firearms in specific public venues. The lawsuit, Ziegenfuss v. Martin, currently before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, challenges three separate carry bans covering establishments that derive 51% or more of their revenue from alcohol sales, racetracks, and sporting events.
At the heart of the case is the claim that Texas Penal Code § 46.03 unlawfully infringes upon the Second Amend...
2025-05-0205 minConcealed Carry - Articles, Training, Reviews and Maps - USA CarryTexas Lawsuit Could Blow Hole in Gun-Free Zone Laws Across the Country
FORT WORTH, TX — A group of Texas gun owners backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking a federal court to strike down parts of the Texas Penal Code that prohibit the carrying of firearms in specific public venues. The lawsuit, Ziegenfuss v. Martin, currently before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, challenges three separate carry bans covering establishments that derive 51% or more of their revenue from alcohol sales, racetracks, and sporting events.
At the heart of the case is the claim that Texas Penal Code § 46.03 unlawfully infringes upon the Second Amend...
2025-05-0205 min
The PeoplePro PodcastTransforming Layoffs into LaunchpadsPreparing for career transitions is vital in today’s unpredictable job market, yet many organizations overlook the powerful tool of outplacement services. In this episode, we shed light on how these services not only facilitate smoother transitions for laid-off employees but also protect and enhance a company's reputation. Our guests, Tray Ross and Mark Lefevre of the Careers Launch Academy, delve into the intricacies of their comprehensive program designed to empower individuals at all career stages.Listeners will discover how the Careers Launch Academy's unique module-based approach equips employees with essential skills, such as resume writing, LinkedIn op...
2025-03-0538 min
Authors' Alcove: The Writing CornerAuthor Interview with Youth and Grandfather - Nickolai Pechawer and Mark McCraw (Writers on Their Writing Process)Join us for a heartwarming and inspiring episode of the Writers' Corner where I chat with youth and grandfather writing together in our writers on their writing process series. We have the pleasure of welcoming back the prolific author Mark McCraw. This time, Mark brings along a very special guest, his grandson and co-author, Nickolai Pechawer. Together, they have crafted the delightful book "Nicoli Picoli."
In this episode, we explore the unique experience of co-writing between a grandfather and grandson. Mark shares his rich history with the written word and introduces Nickolai, who reveals what it was...
2024-10-3022 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #179 Mark McCraw and "It Happens!"About The Author: Mark McCraw has spent more than a decade in education working with children and students of all ages from infants through college students. He is an Air Force/Air Force Reserves Disabled Veteran. He is a father of four adult children and a grandfather of nine grandchildren. He currently lives in Oklahoma.Mark is a member of the Oklahoma Literacy Association (OLA), American Library Association (ALA), Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) as a Jr. Vice Commander.Title: It Happens!Genre: Children’sBook Synopsis: Adults are al...
2024-07-2611 min
Authors' Alcove: The Writing CornerChildrens Book Author Interview with Jillian Fanning (Writers on Their Writing Process)My children's book author interview with Jillian Fanning in our writers on their writing process series. We talked about finding an illustrator, as well as the creative, editorial, and publishing process of writing children's books. We go in depth about not only finding an illustrator but also what to discuss with one. Jillian Fanning, author of the picture book A Giraffe in the Forest: A Geoff and Banks Adventure, which was a top new release in two categories: Children's Forest and Trees and Mammals.
Jillian is a former elementary education teacher. While teaching, she s...
2024-07-1024 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #164 Mark McCraw with "Nicoli Picoli"About The Author: Mark McCraw has spent more than a decade in education working with children and students of all ages from infants through college students. He is an Air Force/Air Force Reserves Disabled Veteran. He is a father of four adult children and a grandfather of nine grandchildren. He currently lives in Oklahoma.Mark is a member of the Oklahoma Literacy Association (OLA), American Library Association (ALA), Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) as a Jr. Vice Commander.Title: Nicoli PicoliGenre: Children’sBook Synopsis: Adults are always...
2024-05-1720 min
Get The Hell Out of Your LifeTransformative Trials: A Journey of Faith, Loss, and Spiritual Enlightenment with Mark McCrawSend us a textWhen my friend Mark McCraw and I reflect on our lives, it's clear that the most transformative moments often spring from the deepest trials. This episode is a testament to that truth as we share the powerful shifts from secular existence to a life embraced by faith in Jesus Christ. Together, we navigate the memories of our previous worldly endeavors, discussing how adversity and a sense of purpose in our professional lives led us down a path to spiritual enlightenment. Mark's leap of faith into the world of Christian radio with me, a...
2024-05-0728 min
Bros Bibles & Beer235. Mark Driscoll KICKED Off StagePastor Mark Driscoll was recently kicked off stage by Pastor John Lindell when he started his speaking time off at the Stronger Men's Conference, hosted at Lindell's James River Church. Driscoll was upset that there was an acrobat/sword swallower, who turned out to be a former stripper as part of the festivities opening the conference. That's a sentence I never thought I'd put in a podcast description. “The Jezebel spirit opened our event,” Driscoll said, after explaining he was hoarse because he had been up since 1 a.m. praying. “. . . Before the word of God was opened, there w...
2024-04-291h 41
Authors' Alcove: The Writing CornerWriting Children’s Book with Mark McCraw: Teaching Important Themes to Children, Self Publishing, and MarketingMark McCraw, the author of eight books, has just published Brains Over Brawn and seven other children's books, with more along the way. This Air Force Reserve Veteran shares his journey to write children's books dedicated to his four children and nine grandchildren, where he teaches crucial themes such as bullying. He also discusses the process of self-publishing and how he markets children's books by going into schools and doing other readings with children.
If you want to know more about him, check out his website: https://www.markmccraw.com/
You can purchase his other...
2023-10-1827 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #124 Mark McCraw and "The Problem Is"About The Author: Mark McCraw has spent more than a decade in education working with children and students of all ages from infants through college students. He is an Air Force/Air Force Reserves Disabled Veteran. He is a father of four adult children and a grandfather of nine grandchildren. He currently lives in Oklahoma.Mark is a member of the Oklahoma Literacy Association (OLA), American Library Association (ALA), Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) as a Jr. Vice Commander.Title: The Problem IsGenre: Children’sBook Synopsis: Molly, a si...
2023-10-1113 min
Ye Gods! with Scott CarterPaul F. Tompkins: Wisdom Often Sings, Laughs and GigglesENCORE EPISODE. What Scott loves most about conversations with Paul F. Tompkins is that they can discuss the most serious of topics without either of them ever pulling a long face. And so this quote from playwright and screenwriter Ben Hecht seems apropos:
“People who sweat when they think, and to whom an idea comes with all the impact of a toothache, refuse to believe that gaiety and not pain may be the mark of intellect.”
Amen, Ben. All that's solemn isn't wise. All that's wise isn't solemn. Wisdom often sings and laughs and even gigg...
2023-10-0638 min
Defining Moments PodcastDefining Moment with Mark McCraw: Don't Quit WritingHi. This is Mark McCraw on Defining Moments Podcast. We have been talking today about my books as a children's book author. We talked about bullying, which is really important. We talked about some reasons why I write and that it's not only therapeutic, but I enjoy being a writer and being able to share some of the theme-related books that I have. And I really enjoyed being on this podcast today. Being able to share those stories about literacy and leaving a lasting legacy for the children and making a difference in the lives...
2023-09-2850 min
Just TherapyFishing or No? W/Special Guest Mark McCrawThis week on Just Therapy I welcomed Vet/Children's Book Aurthor Mark McCraw to the couch. We talked about him being an Air Force veteran, how he came about to writing children's books and what's next for him. Then we discussed Jamie Foxx, Alabama brawl and so much more. Come enjoy another Therapy Session! Follow our guests.
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2023-08-171h 49
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast2023 Virtual Book Festival Featuring M.T. Falgoust and Mark McCrawInside a regular, ordinary library on a seemingly ordinary day, people read, research, and enjoy the peace the library offers. While visiting, some take breaks and visit the adjoined cafe. But when an ancient manuscript, hidden in a rarely-used back corner of the library, disappears, the patrons are alarmed. In place of the book... sits a small origami fox. The mystery deepens as the contents of the manuscript are discovered, and it's quickly realized that the library is full of people with various motives for stealing the ancient text. Who took the book? Why? AND... Where is it now? What was such a...
2023-02-1950 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #75 Mark McCraw with "Babbling Betty"About The Author: Mark H. McCraw has spent more than a decade in education, working with children and students of all ages, from infants through college students. His career as a military father was important to him and to his family. He is a father of four adult children and a grandfather of nine grandchildren. He currently lives in Oklahoma.
Title: Babbling Betty
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Book Synopsis: Betty is the best babbler in her fourth-grade class at Burnham Elementary School in Boston, Massachusetts. Betty is a brainiac who is always beaming ab...
2022-12-2314 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #61 Mark McCraw with "Did You Come Home For Lunch?"About The Author: Mark H. McCraw has spent more than a decade in education, working with children and students of all ages, from infants through college students. His career as a military father was important to him and to his family. He is a father of four adult children and a grandfather of nine grandchildren. He currently lives in Oklahoma. This is his first book with more to come.
Title: Did You Come Home For Lunch?
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Book Synopsis: A little boy who is three years old knows that his da...
2022-11-0413 min
The M&M ExperienceThe Mike and Mark Davis Daily Chat - 06/22/22Mike's daily visit with legendary Dallas/Ft. Worth talk show host Mark Davis of 660AM The Answer has become appointment listening. Here's today's segment: Broadway is going to be dropping the mask mandate in New York. The Texas Department of Public Safety Chief Steven McCraw said that the response to the Uvalde shooting was an abject failure. Plus, what is going on with Sen. John Cornyn & supporting the bipartisan gun reform bill that has been unveiled? Why are these 14 Republicans helping to assist stripping constitutional rights from Americans? Mike & Mark also discuss the runoff results in Georgia...
2022-06-2214 min
Start An Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Did You Come Home for Lunch? by Mark H. McCrawPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/15267to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Did You Come Home for Lunch?
Author: Mark H. McCraw
Narrator: Nic Ferg
Format: mp3
Length: 1 min
Release date: 03-25-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Vehicles & Transportation
Publisher's Summary:
A little boy who is three years old knows that his daddy is in the Air Force. Sometimes, his daddy goes away for a long time while traveling to faraway places. The little boy is proud of him, but also misses him when he is gone. On one trip, the boy gets to see his daddy get on...
2022-03-2501 min
Accounting High#2021ThanksgivingSpecial | The Sons of CPAs are Thankful for...The Sons of CPAs Thanksgiving Special 2021
Thank You…Jason Ackerman
Thank You…Liz Mason
Thank You…Michael Ly
Thank You…Zachary Call
Thank You…Will Lopez
Thank You…Jason Staats
Thank You…Joshua Lance
Thank You…Jeff Phillips
Thank You…Marcus Mire
Thank You…Donna Bordeaux
Thank You…Nikole Mackenzie
Thank You…Kenji Kuramoto
Thank You…Dave Emmerman
Thank You…Stephanie Holt
Thank You…Blake Oliver
Thank You…Lorilyn Wilson
Than...
2021-11-2516 min
ProCast: A Podcast by Proscenium Events2 - What Events Will Look Like in Five YearsIn this episode, we’re talking with Mark Shearon, the Founder and Managing Partner of Proscenium Events, about the future of live events. Mark is like one of those chess dudes who’s always 3-4 steps ahead of you on the board, and his insights are invaluable. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Mark has spent the last 30+ years thinking about his clients, opportunities, and solutions. He has a way of strategizing with brands that cut right to the heart of the issue. He can then...
2021-10-1116 min
Funny Book ForensicsFunny Book Forensics 279 Mountain, Tower, Fortress LadDan and Greg started out discussing a fun classic issue of Secret Origins, #46. We have a crazy Grant Morrison story with the JLA fighting their own costumes and the origin of the Justice League Mountain Headquarters! We review the secret Origin of Titans Tower by Marv Wolfman! Then we thought we were getting to the punchline, the first appearance of Arm Fall Off Boy, the character TDK played by Nathan Fillion in The Suicide Squad.
However, when we discover the secret origin of the writer of the third story, the conversation shifts to a serious discussion of cre...
2021-08-181h 15
The Lawyer Show with Jeremy RosenthalProbate with Mark McCrawJeremy Rosenthal discusses probate law with Mark McCraw.
2021-07-2257 min
Sala de peligroLa Legión de Superhéroes, una serie clásica de DC ComicsOtto Binder, Al Plastino, Mort Weisinger, Jerry Siegel, George Papp, Edmond Hamilton, Jim Shooter, John Forte, Curt Swan, Paul Levitz, Cary Bates, Dave Cockrum, Mike Grell, Roy Thomas, Joe Staton, Gerry Conway, Steve Ditko, Keith Giffen, Steve Lightle, Greg LaRocque, Ernie Conol, Mindy Newell, Tom y Mary Bierbaum, Chris Sprouse, Mark Waid, Tom McCraw, Stuart Immonen, Tom Peyer, Roger Stern, Scott Kollins, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Oliver Coipel, Angel Unzueta, Dan Jurgens, Phil Jimenez, Barry Kitson, Gail Simone, Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, George Perez, Tony Bedard, Sterling Gates, Francis Portela, Yildiray Cinar, Fabian Nicieza, Pete Woods, Brian Michael Bendis...
2020-10-073h 03
Talk n' Voice OversS1:E7 - V.O. star Mark Silverman (known for his work on The Twilight Zone 2019)On episode # 7 Rick & Wes chat with phenomenal voice actor, impressionist, and voice matching expert Mark Silverman! Mark is known for his work on The Twilight Zone (2019), Howl's Moving Castle (2004) and Cars Race-O-Rama (2009). Disneyworld fans will recognize him instantly as the voice of Rod Serling in the “Tower of Terror” attractions. Mark voiced the character “ Friend Owl” in several animated Bambi movies and has done celebrity "voice matching' for film and television. We learn about his growing up in the San Fernando Valley, his obsession with all things Disney, and how he came to be "recognized as the voice of Rod S...
2020-04-2235 min
Friendly Potential RadioEp.100 w/. Leonard Charles (Hit'n'Run/Wonderful Noise // NZ) & Harmony (FP DJs // NZ) - 26 May 2018The don Leonard Charles joins us for our 100th show, and third annual NZ music special. Leonard Charles (Jeremy Toy) is a true force in NZ music, both solo and with groups like She's So Rad and Opensouls. Plus he's a consummate digger, and an ideal person to take us on a journey through the sounds of Aotearoa. He's topped up his mix with some edits of these tracks, which you can download now. FP DJ Harmony rounds out the show with some local leftfield sounds.
*Intro*
Jet Jaguar - Joneses [Self]
*Leonard Charles*
Steve Marcus (Mike Nock on Piano...
2018-05-272h 01
Bros Bibles & Beer77. Prayer Makes God Look Bad w/ Mark Karris(http://conspiringprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Profile-Pic.jpg)
Zack read a guest piece by Mark Karris (4 Reasons Why Prayer is Ineffective, Harmful, and Makes a Good God Look Really Bad (http://www.patheos.com/blogs/allsetfree/2018/01/4-reasons-prayer-ineffective-harmful-makes-good-god-look-really-bad/)) on the All Set Free blog at Patheos. His interest piqued, he invited Mark on. Turns out Mark has a book out about why christians may want to stop petitionary prayer and engage in what he calls "conspiring prayer". The book is challenging, thought provoking and ultimately inspiring and Jeff & Zack talk to Mark about it (20:46 mark).
Pick up "Divine Echoes: Re...
2018-02-191h 31
Bros Bibles & Beer71. #PrayForScottEver been consumed with the idea that God has something specific for you to do with your life but you don't know what? Most christians go through a version of that at some point. It seems our own Scott "Da Scoot" Hulbert finds himself there right now. That convo starts around the 17 minute mark. Go ahead, skip to it. But then you'd miss: Scott would rather marry a christian animal then a non-christian human. What does Martin Luther's Inkblot taste like? Is rum and beer sufficient to take communion with?
Do you wrestle with what God may want...
2017-12-121h 34
Bros Bibles & Beer26. Missions Missing the MarkFriend of the podcast John Chapman (Every Generation Ministries) joins Jeff, Scott and Zack to talk about the way that missions trips can actually do more harm than good (28:00). And how the Church can do missions better. Are christians called to evangelize or make disciples? Is there a difference? Plus we damn near solve the gun control crisis, Jeff consumes way to much McDonalds coffee & Game of Thrones makes Zack appreciate spoilers. Plus listener feedback! Let's hear yours.
Books mentioned: When Helping Hurts (https://www.amazon.com/When-Helping-Hurts-Alleviate-Yourself/dp/0802409989/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1469340524&sr=1-1&keywor...
2016-07-241h 15