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Veterans of Culture Wars123: Our Favorite Movies of 2024 with Jeffrey Overstreet and Melissa TammingaOur 5th annual pre-Oscars look at at our favorite films of the past year is back and we managed to cover them all in only one (long) episode this time. Film critic, professor, and author Jeffrey Overstreet joins as usual, and we also have first-time VCW guest, film critic and programming director of The Pickford Film Center, Melissa Tamminga. We discuss the Oscars briefly, then get into each of our top ten lists and some favorite memories of the year in movies.Follow Jeffrey: @overstreet.bsky.socialFollow Melissa: @oneaprilday.bsky.social2025-02-272h 40
Imagine Dignity Podcast w/ Dr. Terence LesterHow Losing a Loved One Can Lead to Homelessness | Melissa’s Story | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 7In Episode 7 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Melissa, a woman whose story is filled with both deep grief and incredible resilience.
Melissa lost her husband to colon cancer, holding him in her arms as he passed away. On the podcast, she shared that this was the first time she could openly express her grief.
She also spoke about life on the streets and how the unhoused form a sense of community and support one another through tough times. What stood out most was her personality—her humor, her ability to ma...2024-11-0115 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 55: Eight WordsStephen Lendzion looks at key points in Psalms 55.2024-05-2008 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 54: Future FaithStephen Lendzion reflects on Psalm 542024-05-1904 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 53: A RemixStephen Lendzion shares a reflection on today's Psalm.2024-05-1808 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 52: Who Will You Be?Christian Wilkins shares an encouragement today!2024-05-1706 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 51: The Way of RepentanceChristina Wilkins reflects on Psalm 51. To Learn more about Emmaus go to: http://emmaus.church2024-05-1609 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 50: The Blood of Goats?We have Christina Wilkins sharing on the podcast with a reflection on Psalm 50. 2024-05-1509 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 49: Like Beasts That PerishPastor Nathan Oats continues with the Psalm of the Day.To follow along with A Daily Psalm go to: http://adailypsalm.com/emmausTo learn more about Emmaus Church Community go to: http://emmaus.church2024-05-1411 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 48: Hear, See, TellPastor Nathan Oates share on today's Psalm. To follow along go to: http://adailypsalm.com/emmausFor more on Emmaus Church Community go to: http://emmaus.church2024-05-1408 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 47: God Above All GodsPastor Nathan Oates continues our Daily Psalm series. To follow along with the Psalm of the day go to: http://adailypsalm.com/emmaus2024-05-1209 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 46: Be Still in the StormPastor Nathan Oates reflects on Psalm 462024-05-1108 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 45: What King?Pastor Angela Henning reflects on Psalm 45. 2024-05-1007 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 44: Wake UpPastor Angela Henning continues our Daily Psalm reflection with Psalm 44.2024-05-0910 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 43: Re-CenterPastor Angela Henning discusses Psalm 43. To learn more about Emmaus Church Community, go to: emmaus.church2024-05-0805 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 42: My ThirstPastor Angela Henning shares today's reflection.2024-05-0708 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 41: Whispers of EnemiesPastor Angela Henning reflects on Psalm 412024-05-0608 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 40: WaitMelissa Lester shares a reflection on Psalm 40. To find out more about Emmaus Church Community go to: emmaus.church2024-05-0507 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 39: Mere Breath is Each Man StandingPastor Nathan Oates discusses Psalm 392024-05-0411 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 38: Complaining with ConfidencePastor Nathan Oates shares a reflection on Psalm 38. Find out more about Emmaus Church Community at emmaus.church2024-05-0309 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 37: It's (Almost) Always Like ThisPastor Nathan Oates shares a reflection on today's Psalm. To follow along with the Psalm of the Day go to: adailypsalm.com/emmaus. To learn more about Emmaus Church Community, find us online at emmaus.church2024-05-0211 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 36: Reaches Beyond the CloudsMelissa Lester continues with daily reflections on the Psalms. To follow along with the Psalm of the day go to: adailypsalm.com/emmaus.2024-05-0106 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 35: Rise to My DefenseMelissa Lester shares a short reflection on Psalm 35. To follow along with Psalm of the day, go to adailypsalm.com/emmaus2024-04-3005 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 34: Every Chance I GetMelissa Lester gives a short reflection on Psalm 34. 2024-04-2907 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 33: His Intentions Can Never Be ShakenMelissa Lester discusses Psalm 33. 2024-04-2807 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 32: He Will Guide YouMelissa Lesters shares a reflection on Psalm 32. For more on Emmaus Church Community go to: emmaus.church2024-04-2706 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 31: My Future is in His HandsMelissa Lester continues our Daily Psalm Series. To follow along with the Psalm of the day go to: adailypsalm.com/emmaus. Find us online at emmaus.church.2024-04-2608 min
The Fully Mindful with Melissa ChureauSelf-love is a superpower: How to be body-positive and take charge of health in teens and adults with Dr. Karla LesterSend us a textUsually, we don't think of love or self-compassion when we think of the actions needed to have a healthy body. If you're anything like me, you think of pulling yourself up by the boot-straps, or hunkering down, or really "following the rules." Turns out, that's part of our culture too. And this toxic sort of thinking has seeped into how our teens see themselves too. So-called "almond moms" (and dads) think they're helping their teens be healthy (aka attaining "thin privilege") when the real culprits are shame and often a health condition called i...2023-02-271h 03
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 30: Thankful for Life2023-01-3008 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 29: Is This the Best We Can Do?2023-01-2907 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 28: What Prayers are In You?2023-01-2804 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 27: Seek His Face2023-01-2708 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 26: Unfailing Love and Faithfulness2023-01-2605 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 25: A Prayer for Forgiveness2023-01-2510 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 24: Enter2023-01-2406 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 23: Shepherd for Our Journey2023-01-2305 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 22: I Will Fulfill My Vows2023-01-2209 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 21: From Duty to Love2023-01-2108 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 20: Call2023-01-2007 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 19: Better Than Gold2023-01-1907 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 18: God's Victory God's Way2023-01-1812 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 17: Honesty2023-01-1709 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 16: The Nearness Of You Is My Only Good2023-01-1608 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 15: Not Me; Also, Me.2023-01-1504 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 14: I am a Refugee2023-01-1407 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 13: Again, How Long?2023-01-1307 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 12: Words2023-01-1209 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 11: My Refuge is in the Lord and He Loves Justice2023-01-1105 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 10: The Non-sanitized Version of Me2023-01-1007 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 9: They're Just Men2023-01-0912 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 8: What is Man?2023-01-0807 min
Emmaus FootnotesPsalm 7: My Refuge2023-01-0707 min