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Sermons from St. Herman'sExcerpts from Oration 38 by St. Gregory the Theologian -- Christmas Eve LiturgyDuring the Vesperal Liturgy for the Paramon of the Nativity of Christ on December 24, Fr. Matthew Howell reads excerpts from the Nativity Sermon of St. Gregory the Theologian, #38 in his collection called The Orations (paragraphs 1-4, and 17-18). The full Oration by St. Gregory can be found here. The excerpts read by Fr. Matthew can be found here.Previous Homilies for the Christmas Eve Liturgy: 2024 - Excerpts from Oration 38 by St. Gregory the Theologian -- Christmas Eve Liturgy2022 - Nativity Sermon of St. Gregory the Theologian2021 - Nativity Sermon of St. Gregory the TheologianEpistle: Hebrews 1:1-12
2025-12-2409 minSermons from St. Herman'sWe, Too, Should Be a Living Ark of God -- The Entrance of the Theotokos into the TempleOn the feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple, Fr. Matthew Howell discusses how the Virgin Mary shows us once again the path to salvation and deification. He explains how Mary is the living temple of God and how we are called to be His temple as well. Mary is also called the Living Ark, and Fr. Matthew explains how the ark held the manna, the tablets of the law, and Aaron's rod that budded. He then calls us to be Living Arks of God by holding the Scriptures within our hearts, receiving the Living Bread...
2025-11-2113 min
Maybe I'm AmazedPediatric Medicine and Life with Dr. Mary Martha Bledsoe FelknerDr. Howell talks with Dr. Mary Martha Bledsoe Felkner, a beloved pediatrician and author of In the Room: A Physician's Reflections on Hurting, Healing, and Living. She shares stories from her years of caring for children and families, the lessons she learned about waiting, listening, and presence, and how those experiences shaped her writing. Dr. Felkner received her medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine and completed her residency at Vanderbilt University.
2025-09-2748 minSermons from St. Herman'sThe Icon of the Dormition is an Icon of the ChurchOn the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Fr. Matthew Howell reads an excerpt from The Feasts of the Mother of God by Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlachos to explain how the icon of the feast of the Dormition is an icon of the Orthodox Church, which is centered around Christ and the Theotokos. Along the way, he reminds us that if we want a beautiful ending to our life like the Virigin Mary, then we need more than the beautiful beginning (baptism), but we also need a beautiful middle that involves purity, repentance, and conforming our will to God's w...
2025-08-1505 min
Beyond the Cookie CutterStructure, Soul, and Starting Over: Rochelle Howell on Food, Leadership, and Taking the LeapSend us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you!What if everything you’ve ever done—every twist, detour, and burnout—was part of your business plan?In this deeply inspiring conversation, Mary sits down with food strategist and former corporate food safety executive Rochelle Howell, founder of The Paperwork Chef. With humor, heart, and decades of experience, Rochelle opens up about walking away from stability, rediscovering creativity, and building something meaningful from the ground up.Together, they explore:The surprising power of food safety to build confid...
2025-06-1842 minSermons from St. Herman'sHasten to the Lord and Finish the Work -- 3rd Sunday of Pascha (Myrrhbearing Women)On the 3rd Sunday of Pascha on which the Church commemorates the Myrrhbearing Women, Fr. Matthew Howell starts by offering an apology for the previous week's outburst and then explains in a much calmer and better manner what he tried to convey in the previous week: the importance of hastening to be early or on time to Church to care for the Lord's body (the Liturgy). He uses Zacchaeus as an example of the fruit of "hastening" to the Lord. He also talks about how the Myrrh-bearing women finished their work, and how we need to finish the work...
2025-05-0414 minSermons from St. Herman's"Stand Firm and see the Salvation...which [the Lord] will perform for us today": Holy Saturday LiturgyOn Holy Saturday at the Vesperal Liturgy, Fr. Matthew Howell offers three reflections. First, the 15 Old Testament Readings that are curated by the Church for this day are simply beautiful and should get people excited about hearing them in Church. He points out that if someone complains about hearing all these scripture readings in Church then they should probably read the Bible more at home during the year to grow one's love for the Bible.His second point focuses on the sixth reading from Exodus which describes the Israelites' passage from Egypt, their desire to go back...
2025-04-1913 minSermons from St. Herman'sThe Cross, Palms, and Christ's Victory - Palm SundayOn Palm Sunday, Fr. Matthew Howell tries to tie together the Cross, the Palms, and the Victory of Christ over Death that contrasts with the people's disappointment that He wasn't building an earthly kingdom. Along the way, we tells a story the donkey's experience carrying Christ and the lesson that the donkey learned in the barn later that evening. Fr. Matthew Howell's previous homilies from Palm Sunday:The Significance of Palms - April 9, 2023“Gospel” with a Capital “G” - April 17, 2022Aligning Ourselves with the King of Humility - April 25, 2021Epis...
2025-04-1319 minSermons from St. Herman'sAdam is Recalled - Annunciation LiturgyOn the feast of the Annunciation, Fr. Matthew Howell refers to a line from Vespers that says that "Adam is recalled" in relation to the incarnation of the Word of God. He explains that, whereas most corporate recalls are due to defective manufacturing, the recall of the human nature by God is due to God's love for us, and the defect was caused by us humans not by the manufacturer (God). Previous Homilies for the feast of the Annunciation:March 24, 2025 - Annunciation and the CrossMarch 25, 2024 - Love is Supported...
2025-03-2504 minSermons from St. Herman'sAnnunciation and the Cross - Vespers for AnnunciationOn the eve of the feast of the Annunciation, which falls on the day after the Veneration of the Cross during Lent, following the conclusion of Great Vespers Fr. Matthew Howell talks about the relationship between the Good News delivered by Gabriel, Mary the Theotokos, and the Cross. Previous Homilies for the feast of the Annunciation:March 25, 2024 - Love is Supported by HumilityMarch 24, 2024 - The Centrality of the IncarnationMarch 25, 2023 - “Let There Be…” and “Let It Be…”March 25, 2022 - Annunciation and the Sanctity of LifeMarch 25, 2021 - “Asl...
2025-03-2404 min
Herding Her Story PodcastEpisode 25 – Heather Howell Cleckler: Conservation and Passion at Cypress PointHeather Howell Cleckler is a 4th generation rancher from Immokalee, FL. She graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Education. She also earned a masters in Speech-language Pathology. When she’s not busy managing her family’s ranch and outfitting business, she’s busy being involved in the community, helping with the annual Immokalee Cattle Drive, and spending time with her family. Heather has always been the biggest supporter of HHS and we are so glad we get to start the year off strong with her!
2025-01-0651 min
2 Cents Critic#188 – Hulu’s Happiest Season | Directed by Clea DuVall (with Dustin Holden of Dustin Can Read & Watch and The Rewatch Recap)Tune in as Christmas wraps up on the podcast for this fourth week of December! Dustin Holden (Dustin Can Read & Watch and The Rewatch Recap) hops back onto the program to discuss Happiest Season, the 2020 Hulu rom-com that follows lesbian couple Abby and Harper as they make sudden plans to visit Harper’s family for Christmas—a plan that veers off-course when it’s revealed that she had never come out to her relatives. The heights of celebrity women like Elizabeth Debicki, tips on white elephant gifting, and reading Harper’s sister Jane as neurodivergent comprise a few of the talkin...
2024-12-252h 46Sermons from St. Herman'sGod Is With Us - The Sunday before Christmas
On the Sunday before Christmas, Fr. Matthew Howell preaches about how God is with us in spite of the messiness, brokenness, and sinfulness of the human family. He talks about how the Word of God joined a really broken family and how He did not fear to jump into the swamp of sin and pain with us in order to raise us up above it. Along the way he breaks down some of the stories of the names mentioned in the genealogy of Christ: Abraham, Jacob, Judah and Tamar, Rahab, David, Solomon, Rehoboam, Joseph and Mary. He r...
2024-12-2216 minSermons from St. Herman'sWe Should Offer God a Continual Sacrifice of Worship - The Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos in the TempleOn the feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Fr. Matthew Howell talks about how we are to become living temples of God who offer constant worship to Him as Mary did in the holy of holies. He reads from The Feasts of the Mother of God by Met. Hierotheos Vlachos, and highlights this sentence: "It is not only the place where God is worshipped that is a temple, but above all the person within whom worship is offered up to God" (page 119). He then touches on how we come to the temple of God to...
2024-11-2105 min
Nerds & Jesus Podcast56 | Vampires: From Dracula to...Twilight?Send us a textJoin Dez and Mary as they discuss how Christians are to react to Vampires as well as the history of vampires and to where they are now within pop culture. This and more on this episode of the Nerds and Jesus podcast!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy Sons
2024-10-3159 minNerds & Jesus Podcast55 | Anime: My Hero Academia Reaction & Review Part 1Send us a textMary may have binge-watched the first 3 seasons of My Hero Academia. Listen to Dez and Mary talk about the first 3 seasons and guess what will happen next. This and more on this episode of the Nerds & Jesus podcast!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout...
2024-10-091h 05Nerds & Jesus Podcast54 | Can Christians be into Anime? w/David ManierSend us a textJoin your hosts Mary & Dez with guest David Manier as they discuss their favorite anime episodes, their least favorite anime, and talk about what Christians should look out for when diving into the world of Anime. This and more on this episode of the Nerds & Jesus podcast!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon...
2024-09-3056 minNerds & Jesus Podcast53 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy Ch. 2 w/Hector MiraySend us a textListen to Mary review the second chapter of the Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy with guest Hector Miray from Faith & Fandom! Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secul...
2024-09-211h 02Nerds & Jesus Podcast52 | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review w/Dezerae ManierSend us a textListen to Mary and Dez as they share their thoughts on the latest film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Where do you rate this film?Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, a...
2024-09-1355 minNerds & Jesus Podcast51 | Can Christians be into Marvel? w/Pastor Mike LeeSend us a textJoin Mary and Pastor Mike Lee as they discuss the MCU and how we respond to tough questions about Deadpool, Agatha Harkness, etc. within Marvel as Christians. Also, listen to Mary talk about Dragon Con 2024 this past weekend! This and more on this episode of the Nerds & Jesus podcast!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bj...
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Nerds & Jesus Podcast50 | SDCC Highlights & Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy Ch. 1 w/Hector MiraySend us a textWe are back! We are talking the highlights you missed at San Diego Comic Con this past weekend and we are also reviewing the first chapter of the Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy. Hector Miray from Faith & Fandom returns on the pod to review this book with Mary. Check it out!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Prod...
2024-07-301h 13Nerds & Jesus Podcast49 | Nerds in Christ w/Michael BergmanSend us a textJoin Mary as she interviews Michael Bergman, Founder of Nerds in Christ. You'll hear about Michael's stories, projects, and more on this episode as we hear more about what it looks like to be a Christian Nerd!Learn more about Nerds in Christ: CLICK HERESupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon...
2024-05-1046 minNerds & Jesus Podcast48 | Analyzing Films & Novels as Christian Nerds w/Author Josiah DeGraafSend us a textJoin Mary as she speaks with Author Josiah DeGraaf to talk about his works and how we as Christian nerds analyze different types of films and novels.Get Josiah's free book and learn more about his works:https://josiahdegraaf.com/free-book/About Josiah DeGraaf: Josiah DeGraaf is a literature nerd who loves epic fantasy stories with imaginative worlds and authentic characters. He loves crafting fantastical stories about characters who face the same dilemmas we do when we try to do the right thing. He works...
2024-04-2745 minNerds & Jesus Podcast47 | Dragons in the Bible w/Beards & Bible PodcastSend us a textPastor Josh Brooker and Gabe Rutledge from the Beards & Bible Podcast join me to discuss Dragons in the Bible. Whether you love Dragons or are just curious as to what the Bible says about them - this is the episode for all nerds.Check out the Beards & Bible Podcast: CLICK HERESupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary...
2024-03-2956 minSermons from St. Herman'sLove is Supported by Humility - Annunciation LiturgyOn the feast of the Annunciation, Fr. Matthew Howell preaches about the Virgin Mary's deep love for prayer, and how that fostered virtues of love of God, obedience to God, and humility, and how all these virtues came to fruition when she said "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to my according to thy will" and conceived the Word of God in her womb. Along the way, he explains how Mary's "Yes" began the reversal of Adam and Eve's "No," and also references the old "I Love Lucy Show."
Epistle: Hebrews 2:11...
2024-03-2510 minNerds & Jesus Podcast46 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - FINAL CHAPTERS w/Grant Marshall & Bryan CaseySend us a textWe're back! After Mary has been out of the country, we are back with the final episode that concludes the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with Grant Marshall and Bryan Casey! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the final chapters.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy Sons
2024-03-161h 19Nerds & Jesus Podcast45 | Madame Web Review w/Ashley CoxSend us a textJoin Mary and Ashley as they react to Sony's latest film, Marvel's Madame Web and see if they give a thumbs up or a thumbs down. To learn more about Ashley's ministry, Fangirling Over Jesus: LINKSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout...
2024-02-2748 minNerds & Jesus Podcast44 | Christian Nerds Unite w/Ricky PopeSend us a textJoin Mary as she interviews Ricky Pope, the man behind the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast.To learn more about Christian Nerds Unite, visit https://www.christiannerdsunite.com/ and check out their podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbo...
2024-02-1445 minSermons from St. Herman'sMeeting of the Lord in the TempleOn the feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple, Fr. Matthew Howell talks about the humility and obedience of Christ and His mother, Mary, and the patience of Righteous Simeon and the Prophetess Anna.
Epistle: Hebrews 7:7-17
BRETHREN, it is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. Here tithes are received by mortal men; there, by one whom it is testified that he lives. One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of...
2024-02-0204 minNerds & Jesus Podcast43 | How can we LoveThyNerd? w/Bubba StallcupSend us a textCEO + FOUNDER of LoveThyNerd sits down and shares how LoveThyNerd began, who LoveThyNerd is, and how you can get involved!Learn more about LoveThyNerd by visiting LoveThyNerd.comSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should C...
2024-01-261h 01Nerds & Jesus Podcast42 | ECHO Episodes 4-5 Review w/Manny MontanezSend us a textManny Montanez, founder of the nerdy Christian clothing line Quiet Mountain Apparel, joins Mary again on the pod on this episode to review Marvel's ECHO. This episode is a review and our reaction to the final two episodes of the show.To learn more about Quiet Mountain Apparel, Click HereFollow Quiet Mountain Apparel:FacebookInstagramSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesus...
2024-01-211h 02Nerds & Jesus Podcast41 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 12-14 w/Grant Marshall & Bryan CaseySend us a textWe are back with Part 4/5 of the Chronicles of Narnia Series with Book 2: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I've never read the series before, and Grant Marshall, as well as Bryan Casey, join me on this journey with book 2! Did you miss our review of Book 1: The Magician Nephew? Go back and listen to those episodes, or listen to them HERE.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Ma...
2024-01-191h 09Nerds & Jesus Podcast40 | ECHO Episodes 1-3 Review w/Manny MontanezSend us a textManny Montanez, founder of the nerdy Christian clothing line Quiet Mountain Apparel, joins Mary again on the pod on this episode to review Marvel's ECHO. This episode is a review and our reaction to the first three episodes of the show.To learn more about Quiet Mountain Apparel, Click HereFollow Quiet Mountain Apparel:FacebookInstagramSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesus
2024-01-161h 14Nerds & Jesus Podcast39 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 9-11 w/Grant Marshall & Bryan CaseySend us a textWe are back with Part 3 of the Chronicles of Narnia Series with Book 2: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I've never read the series before, and Grant Marshall, as well as Bryan Casey, join me on this journey with book 2! Did you miss our review of Book 1: The Magician Nephew? Go back and listen to those episodes, or listen to them HERE.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Ma...
2024-01-1059 minNerds & Jesus Podcast38 | Happy New Year and Thank You!Send us a textIn this mini episode, I just want to take the time to say thank you and how you can get involved with future episodes of the Nerds & Jesus podcast!Email info@nerdsandjesus.com for any topics you'd like us to discuss!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy So...
2024-01-0204 minNerds & Jesus Podcast37 | Aquaman 2 Review w/Dezerae ManierSend us a textDezerae Manier joins me on our last episode of the year as we review DC's final film from the OG DCEU. Merry Christmas!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular...
2023-12-2656 minSermons from St. Herman'sChristmas is about God with Us (and a bonus homily)On the Sunday before Christmas, known as the Sunday of the Genealogy, Fr. Matthew Howell explains that the importance of Christmas is that because of the Christ's Incarnation, God is with us physically, and therefore we can be with God in body and spirit. He explains how Christ enters into a messy family tree and redeems it, and gives hope to those who have difficult families. Along the way, he quotes from the movie My Blue Heaven, quotes from the short video "Honest Preacher," reminds everyone that Jesus is not Superman, and drops several other pop culture references. Then...
2023-12-2421 minNerds & Jesus Podcast36 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 5-8 w/Grant MarshallSend us a textWe are back with Part 2 of the Chronicles of Narnia Series with Book 2: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I've never read the series before and Grant Marshall joins me as a guest for book 2! Did you miss our review of Book 1: The Magician Nephew? Go back and listen to those episodes, or listen to them HERE.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Crea...
2023-12-211h 01Nerds & Jesus Podcast35 | Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials w/Hector Miray & Jess LuttrellSend us a textCalling all Whovians! We are reacting to all three of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary episode specials! Returning to the pod to review them with me are Hector Miray from Faith & Fandom and Jess Luttrell from Cosplay4Christ! Learn more about Faith & Fandom: Click HereLearn more about Cosplay4Christ: Click HereSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Medi...
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Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, HorrorFrankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734194 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Narrator: Paul Gibson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 55 minutes Release date: December 7, 2023 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: Desperate in his search of the secret of life, young Dr Victor Frankenstein attempts to construct and then bring to life a previously inanimate creature. He succeeds, yet immediately finds himself horrified and repulsed by the fruit of his long-lasting labors and, as a result, abandons the creature without a word. This action begins a series of tragic events in the life of...
2023-12-0703 minNerds & Jesus Podcast34 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 1-4 w/Grant MarshallSend us a textWe are back with the Chronicles of Narnia Series with Book 2: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I've never read the series before and Grant Marshall joins me as a guest for book 2! Did you miss our review of Book 1: The Magician Nephew? Go back and listen to those episodes, or listen to them HERE.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Prod...
2023-12-0555 minNerds & Jesus Podcast33 | The Marvels Review w/Hector MiraySend us a textNow that you've had time to watch the Marvels, join Mary as she reacts and reviews The Marvels with Hector Miray from Faith & Fandom returning on the pod!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Christian nerds na...
2023-11-2956 minNerds & Jesus Podcast32 | Loki Season 2 Review w/Manny MontanezSend us a textManny Montanez, founder of the nerdy Christian clothing line Quiet Mountain Apparel, joins Mary on this episode to talk about all things Loki. Tune in to listen to our reactions to all that happened in Season 2.To learn more about Quiet Mountain Apparel, Click HereFollow Quiet Mountain Apparel:FacebookInstagramSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
2023-11-151h 01Nerds & Jesus Podcast31 | Can Christians play Pokémon? w/Sean Laberer & Jeremy SmithSend us a textJoin Mary as she talks with Pastors Sean & Jeremy about all things Pokémon! Whether you know nothing about Pokémon or are a seasoned player - this is the episode for you as we dive in! Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The S...
2023-11-0847 minNerds & Jesus Podcast30 | Can Christians be into Horror? w/BB ParkerSend us a textJoin Mary and BB Parker as they discuss their history within Horror and also talk about how we, as Christians, can respond to a culture that likes Horror and how we can be wise when approaching the genre!Articles mentioned in the episode:A Christian Perspective on Horror in Movies and CultureHalloween & Horror | The Complete LTN Resource ListSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Ma...
2023-10-3046 minNerds & Jesus Podcast29 | Fangirling Over Jesus w/Ashley CoxSend us a textAshley Cox from Fangirling Over Jesus joins Mary as she shares about FOJ, talks about being a Christian cosplayer, and also Christian nerd fashion. All this and more on this episode of the Nerds & Jesus podcast!To learn more about Fangirling Over Jesus: LINKSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
2023-10-1651 minNerds & Jesus Podcast28 | Baldur's Gate 3 Review w/J.T. Powers & Jord’n BaySend us a textThis episode contains Act 1 spoilers. Jord'n Bay and J.T. Powers join Mary in this episode to talk about BG3, funny moments while playing it, our favorite parts of the game as well as how we as Christians should play this game or what to look out for. BG3 is available on PC and PS5.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Edito...
2023-10-111h 01Nerds & Jesus Podcast27 | Fall Break: Nerdy NewsSend us a textThis episode is like our fall break episode - but with just your host, Mary Howell, sharing the latest nerdy news of the week as well as the schedule for the rest of the year!News Links:WGA Strike EndsSAG-AFTRA Video Game StrikeNew Percy Jackson BookTales of the ShireDoctor Who: 60th Anniversary TrailerStranger Things PlayBalder's Gate Cast Play D&DSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site...
2023-10-0216 minNerds & Jesus Podcast26 | Biblical Similarities in Star Wars w/Christopher HaylettSend us a textJoin Christopher Haylett, aka The Nerdy Christian, and I as we discuss our observations and the community's observations of the biblical similarities within the Star Wars franchise/universe!Follow Christopher on social media!Instagram.com/thenerdychristianSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbo...
2023-09-2648 minNerds & Jesus Podcast25 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Ch. 12-15 w/Cole PopplewellSend us a textListen to Mary and Cole finish their review of C.S. Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew! If you're just joining in now, listen to the previous episode reviews of earlier chapters as well!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show...
2023-09-1845 minSermons from St. Herman'sElevation of the Holy CrossOn the feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, Fr. Matthew preaches about the centrality of the cross in our lives. He explains how, when we lose the cross as the center of our lives, then we end up like the crowd that cried out "Crucify Him! We have no king but Caesar!"
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Brethren, the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of...
2023-09-1407 minNerds & Jesus Podcast24 | Gate Zero by Bible X Games w/ Eunice LenkSend us a textIn this episode, Mary sits with Eunice Lenk from the Bible X team to talk about the upcoming game, Gate Zero! Gate Zero is a story-rich adventure video game that allows you to “play the Bible." In Gate Zero, Travel back in time to explore ancient Israel, interact with gospel stories, and examine the deeper meaning of Jesus' words.Learn more about Gate Zero:Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1748280/Gate_Zero/Indiegogo: https://igg.me/at/gatezero/x/34326270#/ Game Website: https://gatezero.game/ Game Trailer: https://yo...
2023-09-1133 minSermons from St. Herman'sA Christian in Name and RealityOn the feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Fr. Matthew Howell uses a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch to preach about how the Virgin Mary is the foremost example of a Christian both in name and reality. He talks about how she heard the word of God and kept it, and how it is important for us also not only to hear the word of God and keep it and apply it in our lives just as the Theotokos did.
Philippians 2:5-11
Brethren, have this mind among yourselves, which is...
2023-09-0807 minNerds & Jesus Podcast23 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Ch. 8-11 w/Cole PopplewellSend us a textListen to Mary react to the Magician's Nephew for the first time with guest Cole Popplewell. Read along or catch out the summarized version in these episodes!Show notes available for Patreons at NerdsandJesus.com/patreonSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout...
2023-09-0452 minNerds & Jesus Podcast22 | Nerd Chapel & Sharing Your Faith w/ Eric AndersonSend us a textThis week I am joined by Eric Anderson from Nerd Chapel as we learn more about his ministry as well as have a conversation of what it looks like for Christian Nerds to share their faith!Check out Nerd Chapel at www.nerdchapel.com!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
2023-08-2940 minNerds & Jesus Podcast21 | Blue Beetle w/Jeremy "Spider-Pan"Send us a textIn this episode, Jeremy, the host of the Neverland: The Fandom Nexus podcast, joins Mary to review the latest of the DCU, Blue Beetle.Check out the Neverland Podcast Website: Click HereSupport the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show
2023-08-211h 04Sermons from St. Herman'sThe Dormition of the TheotokosOn the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Fr. Matthew Howell curates excerpts of a homily from Fr. Archimandrite Sergius Bowyer, abbot of St. Tikhon Monastery. He talks about the Theotokos being the Living Ark and how her life calls us all to live a life of holiness.
The excerpts can be found in the book Acquiring the Mind of Christ, published by St. Tikhon's Monastery Press in 2015 on pages 129-133.
Previous homilies on the Dormition of the Theotokos:
August 14, 2022
August 15, 2021
2023-08-1506 minNerds & Jesus Podcast20 | Faith & Fandom w/Hector MiraySend us a textIn this episode, author, nerd, podcast host, and the man behind Faith & Fandom, Hector Miray, joins Mary to discuss his ministry writing Geeky devotionals and ministry at conventions. Tune in to hear more!Check out FaithandFandom.org and get your Geek Devotionals HERE.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer•...
2023-08-1547 minNerds & Jesus Podcast19 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Ch. 4-7 w/Cole PopplewellSend us a textWelcome to episode sixteen of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! Cole Popplewell joins Mary as she dives into reading the Chronicles of Narnia Series for the first read-through! Follow along with us.Updated Reading ScheduleAug 28 Ch. 8-11Sep 9 Ch. 12-15Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell...
2023-08-0857 minNerds & Jesus Podcast18 | Cosplaying for Christ w/Jess LuttrellSend us a textJoin Mary and the host of the Cosplay 4 Christ podcast, Jess Luttrell, as they dive into the world of cosplaying as a Christian and for Christ within the world of Comic conventions as well as discuss the challenges and rewards of bringing one's faith into the vibrant world of cosplay.Click HERE to learn more about Cosplay 4 Christ!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
2023-08-011h 00Nerds & Jesus Podcast17 | Writing for Christian Fantasy w/ Author M.H. ElrichSend us a textJoin Mary and Christian Fantasy Author M.H. Elrich as they dive deeper into what it looks like to write a book within the Christian Fantasy genre, and also highlight books written by M.H. Author BioM.H. Elrich is a Christian Fantasy author, reader, otaku, and teacher who wears too many hats. In her spare time, she watches T.V. with her husband, rides horses, and travels to places with lots of trees. Her work has been featured in two separate books...
2023-07-2445 minNerds & Jesus Podcast16 | Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Ch. 1-3 w/Cole PopplewellSend us a textWelcome to episode sixteen of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! Cole Popplewell joins Mary as she dives into reading the Chronicles of Narnia Series for the first read-through! Follow along with us.Upcoming Reading ScheduleAug 7 Ch. 4-6Aug 28 Ch. 11-15Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bj...
2023-07-1752 minNerds & Jesus Podcast15 | Marvel's Secret Invasion: Episodes 1-3Send us a textWelcome to the fifteenth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! Join Mary as she recaps the first three episodes of Marvel's Secret Invasion and discusses some fan theories!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Christia...
2023-07-1045 minNerds & Jesus Podcast14 | Christian Women in a Sea of Nerds w/Adrianna SipleSend us a textWelcome to the fourteenth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! Adrianna Siple joins Mary on this episode to discuss the role of Christian women in a sea of nerds! Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Ch...
2023-07-0342 minNerds & Jesus Podcast13 | Let's Play D&DSend us a textWe're taking a break from our usual content to bring you a D&D game-recorded episode! Never heard folks play D&D? In this episode, Mary DMs as her previous guests sit at the table to go through a One-Shot called:The Shadow of the Circus by Lucas Menezes.Guests:Micah Thompson - Olavaris ( Herengon | Fighter / Samauri) J.T. Powers - Breanor Moltenbrow ( Dwarf | Cleric)Dezerae Manier - Fah-lah ( Elf | Ranger / Hunter)David Manier -
2023-06-272h 50Nerds & Jesus Podcast12 | The Flash w/ J.T. PowersSend us a textWelcome to the twelfth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! J.T. Powers returns as a guest on this episode. Tune in to hear their reactions to the latest DC Film, The Flash now out on Theaters! Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout T...
2023-06-2050 minNerds & Jesus Podcast11 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse w/ Hayley & Dylan CraigSend us a textWelcome to the eleventh episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! Hayley returns with her husband Dylan to discuss with Mary their reactions to the latest Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How shou...
2023-06-1044 minNerds & Jesus Podcast10 | The Little Mermaid w/ Diana HowellSend us a textWelcome to the tenth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! Mary's sister Diana Howell joins to discuss reactions on the lastest Little Mermaid live-action film!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living i...
2023-06-0136 minNerds & Jesus Podcast9 | Fantasy w/ Annie Mayberry & Kerrigan ClarkSend us a textWelcome to the ninth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Annie Mayberry and Kerrigan Clark join Mary to discuss if we have become obsessed with the idea of a faraway kingdom because we dream of another place other than our reality. Tune in as dive into the world of fantasy!Articles Mentioned in Episode: Why Christians Should Read Fantasy.Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary How...
2023-05-2247 minNerds & Jesus Podcast8 | Can Christians read Harry Potter? w/ Dezerae Manier & Hayley CraigSend us a textWelcome to the eighth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Dezerae Manier is back along with Hayley Craig as they join Mary to discuss if Christians can read Harry Potter, thoughts about Harry Potter, and also ask ourselves some deep questions!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy Sons
2023-05-1752 minNerds & Jesus Podcast7 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 w/ Jalen TaylorSend us a textWelcome to this episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Jalen Taylor joins to discuss the latest of Marvel's film: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. This includes a non-spoiler, and spoiler review. Check out the episode to hear our thoughts and reaction to the film!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer•...
2023-05-081h 00Nerds & Jesus Podcast6 | The Harry Potter Universe w/ J.T. Powers & Cole PopplewellSend us a textWelcome to the sixth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. J.T. Powers is back along with Cole Popplewell as they join Mary to discuss history and thoughts about Harry Potter, Harry Potter World, Hogwarts Legacy as well as the future of the Harry Potter universe!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon...
2023-05-0350 minSermons from St. Herman'sAnointing the Lord with the Myrrh of Our Life: LoveOn the third Sunday of Pascha, Father Archimandrite Sergius Bowyer, the abbot of St. Tikhon Monastery, gives a homily about the myrrh bearing women while visiting St. Herman Church. He talks about how they showed love in the face of fear and how we need to choose to love God and our neighbor in the same way they did.
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the body of the d...
2023-04-3010 minNerds & Jesus Podcast5 | Can Christians Play D&D? w/ Jord'n Bay & Dezerae ManierSend us a textWelcome to this episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Jord'n Bay and Dezerae Manier join us again to talk more on D&D and we ask the question, "Can Christians play D&D?" Whether you're curious about what D&D is, you're not sure if your teenager should play it or you would love to hear our answer, check out this episode to hear our thoughts! Weekly News Articles:The Continental: From the World of John WickStranger Things: Animated SpinoffThe Marvel's TrailerEddie Munson: Prequel NovelSupport the show
2023-04-1751 minSermons from St. Herman'sHoly SaturdayAfter baptizing several catechumens during the Holy Saturday liturgy, Fr. Matthew Howell talks about the harrowing of hades, the resurrection of Christ, and the mission of those who have been baptized in the Orthodox Church.
Romans 6:3-11
Brethren, all who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death. We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with H...
2023-04-1510 minNerds & Jesus Podcast4 | Future Episodes of the N&J PodcastSend us a textThis is our mini-episode where host, Mary Howell, will share our next couple of episode topics for the next 3 months. Plus listen to how you can get involved by suggesting your favorite topics for us to talk about or ask us your question that you would like to be answered on the pod!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary...
2023-04-1012 minNerds & Jesus Podcast3 | Weekly Nerdy News and Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves w/ Jord'n Bay & Dezerae ManierSend us a textWelcome to the third episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Jord'n Bay and Dezerae Manier join to discuss some of the big weekly nerd news and breaks down the new Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie, non-spoiler, and spoiler review. Check out the episode to hear our thoughts on all things nerd that has happened this week!Weekly News Articles:D&D DocumentaryMinecraft D&DStar Trek: Starfleet AcademySecret Invasion date re-confirmed (it was removed temporarily and back up by the time this episode released!)Support the show
2023-04-0345 minNerds & Jesus Podcast2 | What happens to us when we become obsessed with fandoms? w/ Pastor Joe Thompson & Micah ThompsonSend us a textWelcome to the second episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Father and son duo Pastor Joe Thompson and Micah Thompson join to discuss and answer this week's question: "What happens to our brains when we become obsessed with a fandom? Is obsession the right word?" After Mary's discussion with Joe and Micah, stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the top nerdy news / stories of the week!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bi...
2023-03-2741 minSermons from St. Herman's"Let There Be..." and "Let It Be..."
On the feast of the Annunciation, Fr. Matthew Howell uses St. Philaret of Moscow's comparison of God creating the world with the phrase "Let there be..." to the Virgin Mary's acceptance of Gabriel's announcement about her conception of the Word of God, "Let it be according to thy word." Using the book The Feasts of the Mother of God by Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlachos (pages 296-299), he quotes from St. Philaret of Moscow and St. Sophronius of Jerusalem in explaining how the Annunciation is the pinnacle feast of obedience, and how Mary's "yes" to God truly changed the world and...
2023-03-2513 minNerds & Jesus Podcast1 | Weekly Nerdy News and Shazam 2 w/ J.T. PowersSend us a textWelcome to the first episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. J.T. Powers joins to discuss some of the big weekly nerd news and breaks down Shazam 2, non-spoiler, and spoiler reviews. Check out the episode to hear our thoughts on all things nerd that has happened this week!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bj...
2023-03-2051 minNerds & Jesus Podcast0 | A Little Bit About Me and this ShowSend us a textIn this introductory episode, host Mary Howell talks about her interests in all things nerd-related, shares a little bit more about her, and also talks about the structure/future of the show!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How...
2023-03-2008 minNerds & Jesus PodcastTrailerSend us a textHow should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel.Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you!
2023-03-1501 min
Every Rom ComEvery Rom Com 45: About TimeThis week on Every Rom Com, we’re joined by Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five Podcast, as we talk about one of his favorite romantic comedies - “About Time.” We’ll contemplate the beauty of ordinary days; explore the careers of Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Nighy, and Rachel McAdams; and we’ll answer the question: what would you do if you could rewind and redo your own life? All this and much more as we continue our Time Travel and Time Loop series!
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Lucy's Record Shop12V Negative Earth Part II, Feat. Travis HowellTravis Howell started playing the drums because his dad told him he couldn’t. His first band, No Remorse, was the first metal band to grace the Lucy’s stage and the first and only to be mistaken for neo-nazis. Sloppy, a punk-metal hybrid kind of thing, came next and then Adrenaline Hammer, which went on to become 12V. When 12V sold out Lucy’s, Travis realized a long-held dream. Travis’ time at Lucy’s included seeing bands like Javachrist, Impetuous Doom, Teen Idols, and the Wesley Willis Experience (“Rock over London! Rock over Chicago!”), judging Green Day’s choices...
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2022-09-0713 min
Sermons from St. Herman'sSlaying Dragons in the HeartOn the fifth Sunday of Great Lent, Fr. Matthew Howell explores the lessons to be learned from the life of St. Mary of Egypt, including the hope that God can forgive anyone who is repentant, the importance of lifelong and complete repentance, the meaning of keeping vows, and the importance of running away from evil. He frames this within the context of spiritual battle in the heart, quoting St. Macarius of Egypt to discuss how the heart holds contains evils such as dragons, poisonous beasts while also being the realm of heavenly cities and treasures of grace. He puts...
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2022-03-1318 min
The Tony Howell PodcastKaren Grassle: Little House’s Ma on Bright Lights, Prairie DustOn this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Karen Grassle. Known around the world for her iconic portrayal of “Ma” on Little House on the Prairie, her new memoir, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust is now available.During her 8 seasons on Little House, she co-created the TV movie Battered and advocated for women’s issues. Karen continues to work in major roles, including standing by on Broadway for Mary Tyler Moore and Lynn Redgrave. Her most recent film, Not to Forget, is now streaming — a lighthearted family movie surrounding the issue of dementia.Listen to this...
2022-02-2840 minSermons from St. Herman'sThe Tongs that Held the Burning CoalOn the morning of the feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple, Fr. Matthew Howell points out how the Church sees the Virgin Mary symbolized in the tongs that held the burning coal (seen as the Word of God) that purified Isaiah's lips in Isaiah chapter 6. He also talks about finding our mission in the Christian life as well as evangelism after encountering Christ.
2022-02-0209 minMaybe I'm AmazedRev. Alisa Lasater Wailoo on Mary Mother of JesusTo celebrate and better observe the season of Advent, host James Howell reaches out to longtime friend and colleague Rev. Alisa Lasater Wailoo to discuss Mary, the Mother of Jesus. James and Alisa talk about the history of Mary, but also why she matters today - and in what ways. They engage her depictions throughout testaments to identify what makes her such a unique and significant character in our modern landscape, particularly around the holiday season.
2021-12-0940 minSermons from St. Herman'sInto the Temple of the Lord Goes the Living Temple of the LordOn the feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple, Fr. Matthew Howell explains how the Virgin Mary's story is the ultimate origin story or prequel--better than Star Wars movies--that ties into the ultimate hero story--the incarnation of the Word of God. He also notes how we need to emulate her entrance into the temple and her desire to be with God in prayer so that His glory descends on our hearts as it did on the tabernacle and Solomon's temple in the Old Testament. He also talks about why the Canon (Katavasia) for Christmas are sung...
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2021-09-0708 minSermons from St. Herman'sThe Most Beautiful DeathThis homily by Fr. Matthew Howell was given at St. Herman Church on Sunday August 15, 2021 on which the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Fr. Matthew explains that in order to have a beautiful death as the Virgin Mary had--a "Christian ending" so to speak--we need to live a holy and beautiful life of righteousness, emulating the Theotokos by doing God's will in all things and ever striving to be with Christ.
2021-08-1512 min
Every Rom ComEvery Rom Com 14: Romancing the StoneThis week on Every Rom Com, we’re covering one of Jen’s all-time favorite movies - “Romancing the Stone”, one of the top-grossing films from the hit-filled year of 1984. Learn about one of the film’s settings, Cartagena, Colombia, and its actual Mexican filming locations; find out how some of the film’s action sequences were filmed; get the low-down on the 1985 sequel “The Jewel of the Nile.” And stay tuned for our double feature recommendations, where Jen gives you a mini-80’s film festival and Sophia picks films about the writer’s life. This episode is full of laughter, and a bi...
2021-05-082h 00Sermons from St. Herman'sBreaking Up (With Sin) Is Hard To DoThis homily was given by Fr. Matthew Howell on the 5th Sunday of Great Lent, on which the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Mary of Egypt.
In the homily, Fr. Matthew reads the following quote from St. Ephraim the Syrian:
"How dare I ask for forgiveness of my former sins when I do not attempt to abandon my former love of sin?" (The Spiritual Psalter, Prayer #40)
2021-04-1818 min
Not a PhaseEp 13 Healthy body, healthy mind (Feat. Mother Mary AKA Mary Manganaro)Welcome back! Today host Alexa Howell and bestie Mary Manganaro talk about their time at PC studying psychology as well as discuss many other exciting topics. Specifically, Alexa and Mary discuss the connection between mental health and nutrition, the fear of failure, being a “giver,” the importance of a strong work ethic, and going to the chiropractor or getting acupuncture to release stress. We’ve all heard of an emo phase, but have you heard of a “follower phase?” Listen to check it out and hear more!
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2021-04-0105 min
Let's Talk DementiaMary Knew A Little Something About CaregivingI recently read an excerpt that helped me realize Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew a little something about caregiving. Caregiving in the most difficult of situations. Sound familiar?
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