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ACDA PodcastEp. #16 - November 2025 (ft. Micah Bland and Bill Campbell)🎙️ November 2025 – Uplifting Voices and Honoring LegaciesThis month on the ACDA Podcast, Steve begins with a heartfelt reminder about the power of encouragement—how a few kind words can make all the difference in a colleague’s day. From there, we travel across the country and through choral history in another inspiring episode celebrating connection, creativity, and community.🗽 Summer Institutes in Review: We hear from Joslyn Thomas, President of New York ACDA, who shares highlights from the state’s Fall Collegiate Conference at Nazareth University.🎵 Check It Out in the Choral Journal: Steve welcomes Micah Blan...
2025-11-1252 min
The Commission MissionRethink Marketing & Promotions | Andrea | S2 E19Send us a textBragging and sharing from authentic excitement, confidently talk to strangers, tricking yourself into success, and Delegating VAs for time management.
2025-10-1544 min
Overflow Worship PodcastEpisode 149: Are You Overthinking God's Plan for Your Life? with Josiah and Micah KennealyIs Your Life Free Will… or God's Tightrope? Are you constantly afraid of making the wrong decision? Wondering if you're going to miss God's will or mess up His plan for your life? In this video, we dive into one of the biggest questions faith-driven people ask: 👉 Is it all up to me… or is God controlling every move? 👉 How do I know if I'm in God's will? 👉 What if I choose wrong? Let's cut through the noise, the fear, and the overthinking — and replace it with truth, freedom...
2025-07-2856 min
Tales of BedlamSleeping Beauty in the WoodSend us a textJoin hosts Micah and Andrea as they dive into Charles Perrault's 17th-century version of Sleeping Beauty, a tale far more twisted than the Disney adaptation you know. In this episode, our hosts explore the often-overlooked second half of the classic fairy tale, where the story takes several dark turns after the princess awakens.Discover the shocking revelations: the prince's secret marriage, the birth of two children (Morning and Day), and most surprisingly—a murderous ogre queen mother-in-law with an appetite for her grandchildren! Listen as Micah and Andrea react to the he...
2025-05-0244 min
Re-EstablishmentYou & Your FitnessYou & Your Fitness: Re-Establishment is excited to welcome back Micah Lacerte as he joins Bodie to discuss his incredible transformation journey. Micah shares how he set out to overcome childhood bullies and insecurities, rebuilding his confidence through fitness. By channeling his experiences, he not only transformed his own life but also founded two businesses dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness goals.
2025-01-1317 min
Gluten Free NewsOnline GF Hanukkah Cooking ClassOnline GF Hanukkah Cooking ClassWednesday, December 11th8-9 pm ESTCost: $25Enjoy Hanukkah — without the gluten! Join dietitian Micah Siva to make the gluten-free Hanukkah treats of your dreams.Over the course of this one-hour class from The Nosher, you'll learn how to make:  •  Gluten-free latkes  •  Easy and quick apple fritters  •  Gluten-free sugfaniyot You'll also learn tips and tricks to make the other components of your meals safe from gluten.Your purchase comes with re...
2024-12-1102 min
The Kingdom Calling Podcast29. Building A Brand with Purpose: Aligning Your Business with Your FaithHey everyone!
In this empowering episode, we dive into the transformative power of aligning your business with your faith. Join me as we explore how to build a purpose-driven brand that reflects your core values and spiritual beliefs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your business, this episode is packed with practical steps, scriptural insights, and real-life examples to help you build a business that honors God, serves others, and fulfills your calling.
From defining your core values to creating a mission statement inspired by scripture, we’ll guide you through essential el...
2024-11-0533 minRe-EstablishmentSoulFit RetreatsIn this episode of Re-establishment, Bodie connects with Micah and Diana Lacerte. Diana and Micah initially met in the fitness industry and quickly bonded over their shared interest and lifestyle. Together, they aim to transform the lives of those seeking change. Today, Diana and Micah have developed a new program called SoulFit Retreats, creating a safe space where people can grow and learn both physically and spiritually.
2024-09-1116 min
Tales of BedlamSun, Moon, and TaliaSend us a textIn this gripping episode of Tales of Bedlam, hosts Micah and Andrea dive into Sun, Moon, and Talia, a haunting 17th-century Italian version of Sleeping Beauty by Giambattista Basile. With dark themes including non-consensual acts, cannibalism, and revenge, this early fairy tale is far removed from the Disney classic. Listen as Micah and Andrea react in real-time to the shocking twists, unsettling humor, and complex morality embedded in this rarely told story.As part of our Sleeping Beauty Origins series, this episode highlights how fairy tales were once cautionary and brutal—of...
2024-08-2926 min
Tales of BedlamSleeping Beauty - A 5 Minute HistorySend us a textIn this special "5 Minute History" episode of Tales of Bedlam, host Micah takes you on a whirlwind journey through six centuries of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. This episode uncovers how the story transformed over time, from its unsettling origins in the 1300s oral tale Troy and Zeladine to the shocking events in Sun, Moon, and Talia and finally to the more sanitized and romanticized versions by Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Quiller-Couch.You'll hear about themes that were once central—non-consensual sex, betrayal, and cannibalism—and how later versi...
2024-08-2205 min
Tales of BedlamSeason Two TrailerSend us a textWelcome to Tales of Bedlam! I'm your host, Micah, and I'm thrilled to bring you a new season of fairy tale fun. It's been a while since we've shared our blend of humor and knowledge with you, exploring tales from around the globe. Dustin won't be joining me this season, but I'm excited to announce that my lovely wife will be stepping in as a host.We'll dive into a carefully researched fairy tale to entertain and enlighten you. Catch new episodes on your favorite podcast app starting August 22, 2024. Remember to...
2024-08-1301 min
Tales of BedlamLambikinSend us a textIn this episode of Tales of Bedlam, your hosts Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) dive into Lambikin, a lesser-known Indian folktale collected by Joseph Jacobs in 1910. Don’t let the cute name fool you—this story of a baby lamb's wild journey to Granny’s house and back takes a hilariously dark turn. Along the way, Lambikin evades a host of hungry predators by promising to fatten up first. But when his plan to roll back home inside his dead brother’s skin (yes, really) goes awry, the tale ends with a grim t...
2024-08-0612 min
Tales of BedlamThe Dead Mother: Zombie Baby MysteriesSend us a textWhat if a ghostly presence answered your baby's nighttime cries? Join us for a spine-chilling and laughter-filled episode of Tales of Pelham, where we unravel the eerie Russian fairy tale "The Dead Mother" by W.R.S. Ralston. We kick things off with our signature brand of playful banter and famous quotes, setting the stage for a tale that blends heartache and mystery. As we recount the story of a grief-stricken father and his newborn visited by an unknown entity, we infuse the narrative with modern-day skepticism and humor. We ponder the old...
2024-07-3010 min
Tales of BedlamThe Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy - Part ThreeSend us a textIn the grand finale of The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy, the Tales of Bedlam crew (Knob Twister, Sofa Sitter, Dr. Know-All, and Mr. Death Hades) return with the conclusion of this fantastical, funny, and fiercely weird folk tale. Ilion faces magical horses, a rage-fueled genius, and a creepy emperor obsessed with horse milk baths.This episode is a chaotic blend of sharp wit, bizarre folklore logic, and the ever-growing absurdity you’ve come to expect from Tales of Bedlam. Expect buffalo skins, Netflix-fueled hangovers, and a battle scene th...
2024-07-2545 min
Tales of BedlamThe Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy - Part TwoSend us a textBuckle up for the outrageous second part of “The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy,” where dragons are fought, flowers are tested, and identity is anything but straightforward.In true Tales of Bedlam fashion, Micah (Knob Twister), Dustin (Sofa Sitter), Dr. Knowall, and the ever-creepy Mr. Death Hades tear through a fairy tale full of sexist tests, magical horses with Netflix passwords, and genius-level absurdity. Will our heroine outwit her nosy hosts and ridiculous social expectations? Will Mr. Death bake more soul bread? Will Dr. Knowall earn his paycheck?Th...
2024-07-2447 min
Tales of BedlamThe Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy - Part OneSend us a textIn Part One of The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy, Tales of Bedlam dives into a classic Romanian fairy tale filled with royal dilemmas, magical disguises, and a surprisingly dramatic wolf. Adapted from Andrew Lang’s Violet Fairy Book (yes, violet—not violent), this episode brings the old story to life with lively banter, irreverent humor, and special guest appearances from Mr. Death, Hades, and Dr. Know-It-All.Join Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) as they wrestle with ancient gender roles, snarky dialogue, and absurd sound effects while unpa...
2024-07-2429 min
Tales of BedlamBremen Town Musicians Part TwoSend us a textThe Tales of Bedlam crew picks up where Part One left off in this laugh-out-loud finale of Bremen Town Musicians. Our unlikely heroes—an aging donkey, a down-on-his-luck dog, a cynical cat, and a paranoid rooster—embark on a bizarre quest through the woods and stumble upon a suspiciously well-lit robber’s den.Expect unexpected breaking news updates, mockery of fairy tale logic, and absurdly serious debates over picture windows and ghost robbers. Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter bring their signature chaotic energy and satirical commentary to the tale's explosive (and musica...
2024-07-1722 min
Tales of BedlamBremen Town Musicians Part OneSend us a textIn this uproarious episode of Tales of Bedlam, Micah and Dustin dive headfirst into the classic Grimm Brothers tale, The Bremen Town Musicians Part One. But this isn’t your average fairy tale reading—expect unpredictable twists, commentary full of wit, and a breaking-news subplot involving rogue donkey-led musical gangs.This first part introduces the gang of aging animals in search of a better life—and maybe a music career. From a world-weary donkey escaping the glue factory to a housecat with diva energy, our hosts explore historical context, question musical logist...
2024-07-1721 min
Tales of BedlamThe Witch Wife's FateSend us a textIn this wild and witty episode of Tales of Bedlam, your hosts Sofa Sitter and Knob Twister dissect the strange and magical Native American tale “Witch Wife’s Fate.” Meet White Corn, a witchy wife with owl eyes and suspicious cooking habits, and Red Flower, her food-starved husband who stumbles into a bizarre world of naked witches, giant red roosters, and mystical rainbow transformations.This story, originally collected by Elizabeth Willis De Huff, unfolds into a chaotic mix of shape-shifting ceremonies, supernatural tests, and chipmunk villages—topped with the hosts’ s...
2024-07-1228 min
Tales of BedlamBad Little Girl of AcomaSend us a textIn this episode of Tales of Bedlam, hosts Micah and Dustin unravel the strange and cautionary tale of The Bad Little Girl of Acoma, a Native American folktale transcribed by Elizabeth Willis DeHuff. What begins with a wayward turkey quickly spirals into something far more bizarre—and darkly hilarious—as a disobedient little girl hurls herself (and a poor turkey) into watery doom.Expect the usual Bedlam banter, historical asides, cultural context, and a whole lot of jokes about turkey slapping, magic moccasins, and questionable parenting techniques. With insights into...
2024-07-1113 min
Tales of BedlamStruwwelpeter (Shockheaded Peter)Send us a textIn this Halloween special of Tales of Bedlam, we dive into the disturbingly delightful world of Struwwelpeter (Shockheaded Peter)—the infamous 1845 German children’s book written and illustrated by Heinrich Hoffmann. Host Knob Twister (Micah) and Sofa Sitter (Dustin) bring their signature blend of humor, commentary, and horror as they read and riff through several cautionary tales from the book.From thumb-sucking boys who get visited by a scissor-wielding madman, to soup-refusing children who waste away in days, each story is as bizarre as it is hilariously inappropriate for kids. It’s folk...
2024-07-0930 min
Tales of BedlamThe Dead MotherSend us a textWhat happens when a dead mother refuses to stop parenting? In this dark and twisted Russian fairy tale, Tales of Bedlam takes you through the haunting legend of “The Dead Mother”—a tale of love, loss, and… undead lactation? With their signature blend of dry wit and ridiculous banter, Dustin and Micah unpack the bizarre story of a baby visited nightly by its buried mother, mysterious midnight feedings, and the ultimate tragic twist.Prepare for zombie jokes, Labyrinth references, questions nobody should ask about undead anatomy, and the kind of story that mak...
2024-07-0610 min
Tales of BedlamThe Young SlaveSend us a textIn this Halloween spooktacular episode of Tales of Bedlam, your hosts Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter unravel one of the strangest tales ever penned—"The Young Slave." Collected by Italian poet Giambattista Basile, this fairy tale delivers immaculate conception via a swallowed rose leaf, a curse born of clumsiness, and a tragic death sealed inside seven magical crystal caskets.But wait—there’s more! Our hosts go full snark mode as they question the logic (and magic) of fairy tale physics, unpack jealous wives and clueless husbands, and even pitch their own li...
2024-07-0427 min
Tales of BedlamHow Some Children Played at SlaughteringSend us a textThis Halloween, Tales of Bedlam digs up one of the Grimm Brothers’ most disturbing stories—so twisted it was removed from their original 1812 collection. “How Some Children Played at Slaughtering” isn’t your average bedtime story.Join Micah, Dustin, and special guest Mr. Death Hades as they navigate this grim (and gruesome) two-part tale filled with unsettling children’s play, brutal consequences, and more death than you’d expect from something labeled a "fairy tale."With the usual dark humor, unscripted banter, and bizarre insights you love from Tales of Bedlam, thi...
2024-07-0413 min
Tales of BedlamThe Flayed Old WomanSend us a textIn this Halloween special from Tales of Bedlam, Micah and Dustin dive into the grotesque and grimly hilarious Italian tale of The Flayed Old Woman. This twisted story kicks off the podcast’s October spooktacular—a month of unsettling fairy tales sure to make your skin crawl…literally.An aging woman desperate for love, a delusional king, a sticky syrup makeover, and a magical twist involving mean-spirited fairies—this episode is packed with wild commentary, uncomfortable imagery, and just enough sarcasm to leave you laughing through the horror. If you like fairy ta...
2024-06-2825 min
Tales of BedlamThe Rusalka PoemSend us a textIn this haunting episode of Tales of Bedlam, host Knob Twister (Micah) and guest Andrea dive into the eerie world of Slavic folklore through the poem “The Rusalka” by the legendary Alexander Pushkin.Unlike the friendly mermaids of Disney fame, the Rusalka is a seductive and vengeful spirit born from tragedy—often luring men to their watery graves.Enjoy a dramatic reading of the poem, followed by three original stanzas written by Knob Twister that deepen the mystery of the monk’s fate. Along th...
2024-06-2412 min
Beyond The Pulpit009: There Are No Disabled SoulsWelcome to Episode 9 of the "Beyond the Pulpit" podcast! Join hosts Pastors Jon and Andrea Schwartz as they have a conversation with Joe Butler, founder of Ability Tree.Life Church has partnered with Ability Tree to support the launch of a new ministry under the Next Gen umbrella called MVP (Most Valuable Person). Joe and the team have been on site with us helping to inform, equip, and train our volunteers to make Life Church a place where we can walk alongside families impacted by disability. Joe and his wife Jen founded Ability Tree in 2010 making i...
2024-06-2451 min
Tales of BedlamCarried Away By the WindSend us a textIn this hilariously twisted retelling of the Polish fairy tale Carried Away by the Wind, Tales of Bedlam dives into the darkly magical world of Slavic folklore. When a vengeful magician curses a peasant to be swept through the skies for seven years, things take a turn for the bizarre—complete with knife rituals, mid-air proposals, and a surprise appearance by the legendary witch Baba Yaga.Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) do what they do best: dissect the absurdity, speculate wildly, and somehow bring levity to a story about st...
2024-06-2024 min
Tales of BedlamThe Demon's DanceSend us a textIn this hilariously twisted episode of Tales of Bedlam, your hosts Micah and Dustin dive headfirst into Slavic folklore with The Demon’s Dance, a Polish tale packed with chaos, demons, and questionable life choices. When a whirlwind reveals itself to be a dancing demon, a bold peasant sees an opportunity to get rich by sacrificing his soul for gold, bacon, and a keg of brandy. Sounds fair, right?Along the way, Micah and Dustin explore the deeper (or maybe not-so-deep) meanings behind holy knives, dry eddies, potato holes fu...
2024-06-1912 min
Tales of BedlamThe Bad WifeSend us a textIn this wildly entertaining episode of Tales of Bedlam, hosts Dustin (Sofa Sitter) and Micah (Knob Twister) unravel the twisted and comical Slavic folktale, "The Bad Wife." What starts as a story of a notoriously disobedient and contrary woman quickly plunges—literally—into the bizarre. When her husband discovers a bottomless pit, the tale takes a hilariously dark turn as the wife ends up tormenting even the demons of the underworld.With their signature banter and offbeat humor, the hosts explore the absurdity of pancake revenge, pit physics, and the...
2024-06-1716 min
Tales of BedlamRing Around the Rosie - Debunking Plague MythsSend us a textWas Ring Around the Rosie really about the Black Plague—or is that just a morbid myth? In this episode of Tales of Bedlam, hosts Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter dig into the eerie lore, historical guesses, and internet-fueled conspiracy theories behind one of the world’s most famous nursery rhymes.From plague symptoms and posy bundles to “medieval Footloose” play parties, this episode takes you on a whirlwind tour of Ring Around the Rosie’s bizarre interpretations. Expect offbeat humor, unexpected facts, and an unfiltered look at how folklore evolves—and sometime...
2024-06-1113 min
Life in the Valley PodcastBible Translations with Guest Micah Perkins - Part 2Episode 32. This is part 2 of our discussion on Bible translations with guest Micah Perkins. Micah is an elder at MVBC, and in this episode, we talk about the KJV (King James Version) only controversy. Â
Recommended Reading:
https://answersingenesis.org/bible-questions/how-did-we-get-the-bible-in-english/Â
http://evangelicaltextualcriticism.blogspot.com
https://www.thetextofthegospels.com
https://youngtextlessreformed.com
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Hosts:  Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC
Submit your questions at https://www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
2024-06-1039 min
Tales of BedlamQuarrelsome DemyanSend us a textIn this episode of Tales of Bedlam, we kick off a deep dive into Slavic folklore with a bang—literally. Join your hosts as they unravel the hilariously unsettling tale of Quarrelsome Demyan, a peasant with a punchy temper and a flair for dinner-time dominance. From unsolicited face slaps to bizarre hospitality and escalating absurdity, this Russian folk tale is a prime example of how extreme pride meets its match in the most unexpected guest.Micah (a.k.a. Knob Twister) and Dustin (the Sofa Sitter) provide their signature commentary, poking fu...
2024-06-0409 min