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The Chris ProjectThe Chris ProjectThe Economy of the Intangible World: Paul SkidmoreSend us a textSummaryIn this episode, Christian Brim interviews Paul Skidmore, an independent filmmaker and author, who shares his journey in storytelling and filmmaking. Paul discusses the challenges and rewards of creating his own films, the importance of feedback, and the role of faith in his creative process. He emphasizes the significance of community and connection in overcoming feelings of solitude and loneliness in the creative journey. Paul also introduces his initiative, 'Five Coffees in a Book,' aimed at fostering discussions around mental health and connection through literature.2025-07-1056 minRelatable WisdomRelatable WisdomYou Only Keep What You Give Away—Why That’s Your Secret Superpower—Paul Skidmore | Ep 15In this episode, I sit down with Paul Skidmore, an author and filmmaker from Tennessee, to unpack two of his guiding mantras—“keep moving” and “you only keep what you give away”—as they emerged from his short story and real-life experiences, from fly fishing retreats for veterans with PTSD to the power of mentorship and the “economy of the intangible.” We explore how small, consistent actions can help us overcome stagnation, the healing that comes from giving and encouraging others, and the creation of community through initiatives like his “Five Coffees in a Book” discussion guide. Through candid stories of personal...2025-06-2130 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor & FIlmmaker Paul Skidmore Proves Movies Aren't Just for Hollywood!On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author & filmmaker Paul Skidmore. A lover of storytelling since his youth, Paul has dedicated himself to bringing those stories to life on both the page as short stories & novels, and as short films, sketches, and feature films shot in Tennessee. By doing so, he has attracted various crew members, actors, musicians, and others that could dedicate themselves to being a local film production company. And Paul uses his platform to teach others the craft and get them excited about bringing their...2025-06-181h 05#12minconvos#12minconvosPaul Skidmore: The Power of Intention in Storytelling, Detail, and Darkness /Ep 4129Paul Andrew Skidmore is a Tennessee-based author, filmmaker, and creative storyteller whose work spans books, films, audiobooks, and podcasts. He is best known for titles like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Kindling, Ciao Bella, and The Darkness Rolled Over Her. Notably, The Darkness Rolled Over Her has been adapted into a feature film, produced and directed by Skidmore himself, with a scheduled release in 2025. This emotional and gripping story is gaining early attention and is expected to resonate with audiences worldwide. You can explore all of Paul’s creative work—including his books, films, and podc...2025-06-1613 minSoul SparksSoul SparksFrom Darkness to Light: Paul Skidmore on Storytelling, Encouragement & Saving LivesIn this moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with author and filmmaker Paul Skidmore, the heart and mind behind The Darkness Rolled Over Her. Through fiction, Paul tackles the weighty subject of mental health and suicide, showing how a single act of encouragement can change—or even save—a life. He discusses why he chose a parable-style narrative, the emotional journey of directing the film adaptation, and how “Five Coffees and a Book” became a free community-driven healing tool. If you’ve ever felt powerless to help someone in darkness, this episode is your reminder: storytelling is light...2025-04-1723 minSoul SparksSoul SparksFrom Darkness to Light: Paul Skidmore on Storytelling, Encouragement & Saving LivesIn this moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with author and filmmaker Paul Skidmore, the heart and mind behind The Darkness Rolled Over Her. Through fiction, Paul tackles the weighty subject of mental health and suicide, showing how a single act of encouragement can change—or even save—a life. He discusses why he chose a parable-style narrative, the emotional journey of directing the film adaptation, and how “Five Coffees and a Book” became a free community-driven healing tool. If you’ve ever felt powerless to help someone in darkness, this episode is your reminder: storytelling is light...2025-04-1723 minHelping The Brave PodcastHelping The Brave PodcastHow Filmmaker Paul Skidmore Combines Art and Advocacy for Mental Health AwarenessIn this thought-provoking episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut chats with guest Paul Skidmore, a filmmaker, and author, about his journey into storytelling and the impact of his work on mental health awareness, especially among veterans. Paul's short story, "The Darkness Rolled Over Her," shares the journey of a veteran dealing with PTSD and their struggle with suicidal thoughts. Paul discusses his inspiration behind the story, its transformation into a film, and the development of "Five Coffees in a Book"—an initiative to foster conversations that could save lives. Ed and Paul delve into their mutual concern over hi...2025-03-1830 minHelping The Brave PodcastHelping The Brave PodcastHow Filmmaker Paul Skidmore Combines Art and Advocacy for Mental Health Awareness In this thought-provoking episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut chats with guest Paul Skidmore, a filmmaker, and author, about his journey into storytelling and the impact of his work on mental health awareness, especially among veterans. Paul's short story, "The Darkness Rolled Over Her," shares the journey of a veteran dealing with PTSD and their struggle with suicidal thoughts. Paul discusses his inspiration behind the story, its transformation into a film, and the development of "Five Coffees in a Book"—an initiative to foster conversations that could save lives. Ed and Paul delve into their mutual concern ov...2025-03-1830 minFamous Interviews with Joe DiminoFamous Interviews with Joe DiminoExploring Storytelling & Film: Interview with Director & Author Paul SkidmoreWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Film Director, Writer, and Author Paul Skidmore, the creative mind behind the short stories Kindling, Ciao Bella, and The Darkness Rolled Over Her, as well as the novel God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.Based in Tennessee, Skidmore took his storytelling to the next level in 2020 by adapting The Darkness Rolled Over Her into a feature film, which is set for release in early 2025. Produced on a modest budget with a small but passionate team, the film embodies his mission—to ma...2025-03-0631 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking the Silence: Suicide, Loneliness & The Power of Encouragement with Paul SkidmoreIn this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we open up a conversation that is often shrouded in silence—suicide, depression, and loneliness. Our guest, Paul Skidmore, is an author, filmmaker, and advocate for human connection, using the power of storytelling to inspire hope and healing. Paul’s short story, “The Darkness Rolled Over Her”, follows Gwen, a woman on the brink of ending her life, who embarks on a fly-fishing retreat, expecting it to be her last trip—until an unexpected encounter shifts her perspective. Now, Paul has turned this impactful story into a film set f...2025-02-2025 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking the Silence: Suicide, Loneliness & The Power of Encouragement with Paul SkidmoreIn this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we open up a conversation that is often shrouded in silence—suicide, depression, and loneliness. Our guest, Paul Skidmore, is an author, filmmaker, and advocate for human connection, using the power of storytelling to inspire hope and healing. Paul’s short story, “The Darkness Rolled Over Her”, follows Gwen, a woman on the brink of ending her life, who embarks on a fly-fishing retreat, expecting it to be her last trip—until an unexpected encounter shifts her perspective. Now, Paul has turned this impactful story into a film set f...2025-02-2025 minThe Mimetic ExegeteThe Mimetic ExegetePaul the Persecuted (Acts 17:1-18:17)Paul the Persecuted (Acts 17:1-18:17)2025-02-1421 minThe Mimetic ExegeteThe Mimetic ExegeteDr Paul and Mr Saul (Acts 12:15-13:52)Dr Paul and Mr Saul (Acts 12:15-13:52)2025-01-2418 minGrowing with PurposeGrowing with PurposeHeidi Baumgart: Empathy and Elbow GreaseOn this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Heidi Baumgart, COO of Skidmore Studio, a 65-year-old branding firm.    As an only child growing up in rural Ohio, Heidi observed generations of her family work hard to build their businesses, be it a dairy farm or a home renovation business. She took these values with her through her academic career, and into her first job after college at an advertising agency. Soon enough, though, when Heidi and her now-husband were planning their wedding, she pivoted her career to run her ow...2023-11-2645 minThe Mimetic ExegeteThe Mimetic ExegeteA Special Message for the Staff, Students, and Parents of St Paul's SchoolFor an explanation of the recent events, and context for this episode, see https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/school-life/parents-at-st-pauls-continue-to-protest-the-schools-decision-to-dismiss-principal-dr-paul-browning/news-story/2607aa268f5098a26ab860cd7d49b82f2023-09-1507 minKnow Your Candidates PodcastKnow Your Candidates PodcastKnow Your Candidates: Common Council District 9 - Paul SkidmorePaul Skidmore, candidate for Common Council District 9, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.2023-01-2516 minKnow Your CandidatesKnow Your CandidatesKnow Your Candidates: Common Council District 9 - Paul SkidmorePaul Skidmore, candidate for Common Council District 9, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.2023-01-2516 minGrowing with PurposeGrowing with PurposeDrew Patrick: The Company Is Yours NowOn this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Drew Patrick, owner and CEO of Skidmore Studio in Detroit, Michigan. In March 2020, Drew also founded Michigan Fields, an online specialty market that delivers the best of Michigan food and beverage directly to Metro Detroit homes.   Drew's story is one of passion, resilience, and a feeling that all entrepreneurs can identify with: shit happens. On this episode, Paul sits down with Drew to delve into his winding road into entrepreneurship, which culminated in him becoming the owner of Skidmore Studio under the worst of all...2021-07-1848 minKnow Your Candidates PodcastKnow Your Candidates PodcastKnow Your Candidates: Paul Skidmore - Common Council, District 9Paul Skidmore, candidate for District 9 of the Common Council, discusses their qualifications for this office and why they are running.2021-01-2913 minKnow Your CandidatesKnow Your CandidatesKnow Your Candidates: Paul Skidmore - Common Council, District 9Paul Skidmore, candidate for District 9 of the Common Council, discusses their qualifications for this office and why they are running.2021-01-2913 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturebonus: Michael Stricklandmy good friend Michael Strickland joined the livestream this evening to share with us some ideas from the Gospel of Matthew. we EASILY could have talked for two more hours (both because he and i enjoy long conversations AND there’s so much more in Matthew that i’m sure Michael could have shared), but i know you’ll enjoy this episode.and as always, i pray it encourages you to rethink every relationship in your life from a discipleship, Kingdom perspective.Michael is also a subscriber to sketches from Scripture, pictured here with his signed...2020-10-0200 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureTour of Israel - part 1see the Holy Land with me! (virtually.) to watch the video, visit skidmore.substack.com.watch these recordings live on facebook on most Mondays and Thursdays at 7p.tonight at 7p central, i’ll be interviewing Michael Strickland, and part 2 of this series will be next Monday night at 7p. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-10-0157 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 16SERIES FINALEshare this 16-part series from the Gospel of Matthew with someone who would love to hear some Great News:you can share this page with them:or they can start here with lesson 1,or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:Matthew 28 : the Resurrection and Great CommissionJesus rises and...2020-09-2851 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 15Matthew 27 : the CrucifixionJesus endures pain and shame to save us…imagesscourginghow it worked:cat-of-nine-tails feature:crucifixion nail in heel bone:books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvansArchaeology in Action: Jesus and Archaeology with Craig A. EvansBible Lands Museum: Roman Crucifixion on Faithlife TVlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commore2020-09-2253 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 14Matthew 26 : Last Supper and arrestJesus gives some final teachings to His disciples before one of them betrays Him…imagesthe dungeon at Caiaphas’s houselooking down into the dungeon:looking up from the dungeon:stairs down into the dungeon (prisoners were likely dropped the rest of the way:tour group in the dungeon (for scale):books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife...2020-09-2051 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturebonus: Five Coffees and a Book radio interviewi had the pleasure of chatting with my fellow CHS Class of ‘96 grad Steve Hartline on Talk 101.3 The Buzz last week. we talk about Five Coffees and a Book, “the darkness rolled over her”, and the cultural woes that reveal our need for friends for life now more than ever. you can get the ebook of “the darkness rolled over her” for free at fivecoffeesandabook.com. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1919 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 13Matthew 24-25 : Kingdom AgeJesus describes what will happen on the last day, when He returns to judge every person on earth…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1757 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturebonus: Five Coffees and Codyin this bonus episode — taken from Thursday night’s informal Facebook Live stream — i discuss my short story "the darkness rolled over her" & Five Coffees and a Book, as September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day.i also interview my buddy Cody Benzinger, author of The Freelanders, about his debut novel.learn more about Five Coffees and a Book at fivecoffeesandabook.com.subscribe to this podcast, read short stories, and more at skidmore.substack.com. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1221 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 12Matthew 20-23 : Kingdom AgeJesus sets up a clear division between those who are in the Kingdom and those who are not, and He warns the religious that they may not be in the group they expect…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and...2020-09-1147 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 11Matthew 19-20 : Kingdom AgeJesus sets the context for an impending discussion of the end of the present age and the fulfillment of the Kingdom Age…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at...2020-09-1154 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 10Matthew 18 : Kingdom ActionJesus delivers the “community regulations” discourse (4th of 5 discourses in Matthew), envisioning how the Kingdom community ought to live…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1157 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 9Matthew 14-17 : Kingdom ActionJesus challenges the faith of scholars and disciples, and recognizes the faith of even the lowest rungs of His society…imagesthe Jesus boat, discovered in Magdalabooks & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more 2020-08-2154 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 8Matthew 13 : Kingdom parablesthe Kingdom is like…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvansParables of Jesus by Daniel M. DorianilinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-2149 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 7Matthew 11-12 : the Messiah has comeJesus reveals Himself as Messiah and shows that means more than people expect…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-1255 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 6Matthew 10 : Missionary DiscourseJesus sends His authority…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvanslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-0749 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 5Listen now | Matthew 8-9 : Kingdom Authority Jesus’ authority over everything… images books & resources The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evans links Discovery Bible Study Faithlife Study Bible this blog - skidmore.substack.com more Five Coffees and a Book Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-071h 00sketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 4Matthew 5-7 : Sermon on the MountJesus’ vision for the Kingdom…books & resourcesThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvansThe Sermon on the Mount by Jonathan T. PenningtonWithholding Nothing sermon series by David M. YoungSermon on the Mount DBS series by David M. YounglinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion...2020-07-2853 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 3Matthew 3-4 : John the Baptist, the wilderness, and the first disciplesJesus’ ministry begins…booksThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvansThe Sermon on the Mount by Jonathan T. PenningtonlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack...2020-07-2453 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 2Matthew 1:18-2:23 - birth of JesusJesus is a better Abraham, Judah, Moses, and David…booksThe Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. EvansThe Sermon on the Mount by Jonathan T. PenningtonlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore...2020-07-2137 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 1Matthew 1:1-17 - the Great News arrives…the Jewish nation had put their trust in the God of Abraham, the law of Moses, and the Kingdom of David. but by the first century, they were under Roman rule, their moral culture was eroding, and it seemed their God was hidden away behind gates and curtains.suddenly, an unknown manual laborer from a small village hits the streets with a fantastic announcement…the Gospel according to Matthew tells the story of a self-proclaimed rabbi from Nazareth who took Galilee by storm, then Judea, then Jerusalem...2020-07-1130 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 15SERIES FINALEshare this 15-part series with someone who would love to hear the story of David:you can share this page with them:or they can start here with lesson 1,or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:1 Chronicles 28David urges Solomon to know God, take courage, and do the work.2020-07-0742 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 141 Kings 2David’s last words to Solomon.pursuing God’s heart requires1 Samuel 1 - relationship1 Samuel 1-2 - trust1 Samuel 3 - listening (psalm 27)1 Samuel 4-7:2 - repentance (psalm 32)1 Samuel 8-9:11 - boldness from humility1 Samuel 12 - remembering (psalm 8)1 Samuel 13-14 - patience (psalm 40)1 Samuel 15 - obedience (psalm 86)1 Samuel 16 - vision (psalm 19)1 Samuel 17 - confidence (psalm 23)1 Samuel 19 & 24 - honor (psalm 6)2 Samuel 6 - reverence (psalm 66)2 Samuel 7 - gratitude2 Samuel 11-12...2020-07-0740 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 132 Samuel 11 & 12David’s sin with Bathsheba. includes a survey of 2 Samuel 8-10 to provide the essential backdrop for this well-known story.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion...2020-07-0151 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 122 Samuel 7David desires to build a house for God.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full...2020-07-0141 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 112 Samuel 6the Ark returns.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture...2020-07-0145 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 101 Samuel 25 - 2 Samuel 5Saul dies, and David finally steps into the role of King, but not without opposition.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide...2020-07-0135 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 9you can tune into the recording of these lessons on facebook live monday, tuesday, thursday, and friday nights at 8 eastern / 7 central.1 Samuel 19 & 24Saul pursues David. this lesson zooms through chapters 18 through 24, focusing on 19 and 24.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.com2020-07-0143 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 81 Samuel 16:14-17:58David battles evil spirts with his harp and evil giants with his sling.imagesbooksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.comMalcolm Gladwell’s “The Unheard Story of David and Goliath”moreFive...2020-05-2345 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 71 Samuel 15-16:13Saul is out. Samuel is tasked with anointing a new king, one that The Lord has seen. will Samuel see him, too?imagesbooksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a...2020-05-2239 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 61 Samuel 13-14okay Saul was a bad choice.imagesbooksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more ...2020-05-2143 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 51 Samuel 12Samuel retires.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at...2020-05-2141 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 41 Samuel 7-11Israel requests a king. God sends them Saul.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidesites, social media, and more Get...2020-05-2145 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 31 Samuel 4-7:2war — Israel versus the Philistines. the Ark of The Lord is ripped from the Tabernacle by enemies of God. those who battle against those enemies show the Ark reverence and fear. however, the two sides might not be who you think.imagesbooksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife...2020-05-2149 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 21 Samuel 3Samuel serves The Lord as an assistant to Eli. late one night, The Lord ends decades of silence by speaking to young Samuel, and a new chapter begins for Israel’s story.booksA Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. LeithartThe David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblethis blog - skidmore.substack.commore2020-05-2156 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 11 Samuel 1-2Hannah is barren. she prays for a son, promising him to The Lord. Israel is spiritually barren and needs new leadership. God gifts both with a newborn child — Samuel.at the end of the Book of Judges, the author writes,“In those days there was no king in Israel.Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”— Judges 21:25Israel was a nation, but not a kingdom. the spiritual leaders were corrupt and aloof. and the nation wandered far from God.thanks to the...2020-05-2140 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureDiscovery Bible Study - part 2stop merely reading the Bible, and start discovering God through the Bible.the reason we read the Bible is not just for knowledge or insight or practical application. we engage with the Bible in order to deeply experience the Father who loves us, the Son who saves us, and the Spirit that empowers us. we dive into Scripture so we may better trust and follow Christ, better love our God and our neighbor. if you want to learn to devour your Bible, this short two-part series is for you.follow along as we learn about Discovery...2020-05-1450 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureDiscovery Bible Study - part 1stop merely reading the Bible, and start discovering God through the Bible.the reason we read the Bible is not just for knowledge or insight or practical application. we engage with the Bible in order to deeply experience the Father who loves us, the Son who saves us, and the Spirit that empowers us. we dive into Scripture so we may better trust and follow Christ, better love our God and our neighbor. if you want to learn to devour your Bible, this short two-part series is for you.follow along as we learn about Discovery...2020-05-1448 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 4if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision...2020-05-1450 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 3if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision...2020-05-1446 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 2if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision...2020-05-1447 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 1if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision...2020-05-1444 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 15SERIES FINALEshare this 15-part series with someone who would love to hear the story of Numbers:you can share this page with them:or they can start here with lesson 1,or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:lesson 15 ends our series by looking at Moses’ final admonition to the people of Israel.2020-05-0140 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 14lesson 14 seeks out how to finish well.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyDiscipling Handbook by North BoulevardFaithlife Study BibleFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture...2020-05-0141 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 13lesson 13 introduces the idea of spiritual growth. the chart below comes from North Boulevard’s Discipling Handbook.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study BibleFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more Get...2020-05-0145 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 12lesson 12 is the second census in Numbers, the counting of the new generation that has risen up after the first generation has passed away. will they be more faithful than their fathers?imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromShaped by the Cross : Meditations on the Sufferings of Jesus by Ken GirelinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study BibleFive Coffees...2020-05-0136 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 11lesson 11 is the hilarious tale of Balaam’s donkey. oh, and Balaam.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study BibleBook of Balaam inscription on bible.caFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and...2020-05-0145 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 10lesson 10 looks at the story of the fiery serpents and the brass serpent.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study Biblewikipedia article on AvarisFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more 2020-05-0144 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 9lesson 9 sees Moses take matters into his own hands as he strikes a rock rather than speaking to it. but is there more to Moses’ sin than we may have been taught in Sunday School? imagesin the map below, the red route is what i am proposing (based on the info from bible.ca) is a more accurate Exodus route, with the red stars along the route representing actual Sinai (Mt. Lawz, or Jabal al-Lawz in modern-day Saudi Arabia) and Kadesh-Barnea (near modern-day Petra in Jordan, close to where Moab would have been just east...2020-05-0145 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 8lesson 8 finds rebellion and mutiny in the camp, but The Lord shows who is His.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyDiscipling Handbook from North BoulevardFaithlife Study Biblewikipedia article on AvarisFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commore...2020-05-0142 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 7lesson 7 find the spies headed into Canaan, and we find out who trusts The Lord.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study BibleBabylon Bee articleOpen Doors USA Monthly Prayer CalendarFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commore...2020-05-0141 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 6lesson 6 hears the Israelites complain in the wilderness about their food, which gives us the occasion to think about spiritual nourishment.imagesme at 245 lbs!:me now (less)!:booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study BibleThe Maker’s Diet by Jordan RubinFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and...2020-04-3044 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 5lesson 5 is interactive, and so you’ll hear me interviewing some of the regular viewers of the facebook live videos. we’re discussing the sentence below. i read people’s responses and apply it to Numbers chapter 1. think about your own story as you listen.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study BibleFive Coffees and a...2020-04-3040 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 4lesson 4 covers the Golden Calf, Nadab and Abihu, and God’s judgement.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob MilgromlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFaithlife Study BibleFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from...2020-04-3049 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 3lesson 3 focuses on the Ark of the Covenant.imagesin the map below, the red route is what i am proposing (based on the info from bible.ca) is a more accurate Exodus route, with the red stars along the route representing actual Sinai (Mt. Lawz, or Jabal al-Lawz in modern-day Saudi Arabia) and Kadesh-Barnea (near modern-day Petra in Jordan, close to where Moab would have been just east of the Dead Sea). the yellow stars mark the traditional sites of Sinai and Kadesh-Barnea.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by...2020-04-3041 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 2lesson 2 walks through some Egyptian history, the possible adoptive family of Moses, and the Reed Sea.imagesin the map below, the red route is what i am proposing (based on the info from bible.ca) is a more accurate Exodus route, with the red stars along the route representing actual Sinai (Mt. Lawz, or Jabal al-Lawz in modern-day Saudi Arabia) and Kadesh-Barnea (near modern-day Petra in Jordan, close to where Moab would have been just east of the Dead Sea). the yellow stars mark the traditional sites of Sinai and Kadesh-Barnea.books2020-04-3044 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureWANDERING 1WANDERING: wisdom from the wilderness is a teaching series based around the book of Numbers from the Old Testament. we’ll also be looking some at the books surrounding Numbers (Exodus through Deuteronomy). our focus is the storytelling and narrative style of these writings and what that has to tell us about how to interpret them.the forty-year wandering was a punishment and discipline for a people who lacked faith. it was a tough time fraught with war, hunger, thirst, complaining, plagues, mutiny, paganism, and more. but it was also the only time God was visibly, geographically with...2020-04-3046 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturehow to read the Bibleseems like something we ought to know how to do already, and yet we often forget some very simple but critical techniques.free Biblesbiblegateway.combible.comFaithlife Study BiblelinksDiscovery Bible StudyDiscipling Handbook from North BoulevardHow to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas StuartGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by paul andrew skidmorethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more 2020-04-3042 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 15SERIES FINALEshare this 15-part series with someone who would love to hear the story of Genesis:you can share this page with them:or they can start here with lesson 1,or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:lesson 15 ends our series by pointing to the future descendent of Judah, the One who...2020-04-2943 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 14lesson 14 follows our main character into the climax of Genesis, revealing the main point of the whole story to the reader.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KasslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more Get full access to...2020-04-2942 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 13lesson 13 looks back at where we’ve come, talks about story structure, and what story structure tells about who the main character of Genesis might be and why. it’s probably not who you think.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KassSTORY by Robert McKeeScreenplay by Syd FieldlinksDiscovery Bible StudyFive Coffees and a Book ...2020-04-2939 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 12lesson 12 introduces Jacob’s families and the constant struggle they will have with each other and with the world around them. the pinnacle of these struggles come when Jacob wrestles with a “man” who turns out to be The Lord.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KasslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide...2020-04-2939 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 11lesson 11 introduces Jacob and Esau and asks, “are we children, or are we heirs?”imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KasslinksEastern European MissionDiscovery Bible StudyFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more Get full access...2020-04-2948 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 10lesson 10 discusses the deaths of Abraham and Sarah (whose tomb you can still visit today, as i have), ancient haggling, and a wife for Isaac — Rebekah.imagesbooksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KasslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media...2020-04-2943 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 9lesson 9 follows Abraham and Isaac up the mountain as Abraham is tested by The Lord.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinksopening pages of The Helper, a work in progress by paul andrew skidmoreFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media, and more ...2020-04-2939 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 8lesson 8 sees Abram become Abraham, and asks, “who is affected by our obedience (or lack of it)?”booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KasslinksDiscovery Bible StudyFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethe darkness rolled over her by paul andrew skidmoreGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by paul andrew skidmoreopening pages of The...2020-04-2944 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 7lesson 7 continues the story of Abram, focuses on his relationship with Lot, and introduces Melchizedek, showing that all Scripture is ultimately about Jesus.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KasslinksFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethe darkness rolled over her by paul andrew skidmorethis blog - skidmore.substack.commoresites, social media...2020-04-2842 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 6lesson 6 recaps some things we’ve looked at so far (and picks up a few things we skipped over), then follows Abram as he ventures by faith from his homeland into Egypt.at the end of the lesson, we introduce Discovery Bible Study, which was developed by Final Command and has been employed world-wide to help Christians and skeptics alike understand and obey the Word of God.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis...2020-04-2844 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 5WARNING: this lesson contains discussion about sexual assault, because that appears to be what is happening in the Scripture we are examining. the discussion is not graphic or detailed, but it is probably not suitable for younger children.lesson 5 begins by looking at Genesis 9, the end of the Noah story. what is it exactly that Ham does? why is Canaan (Ham’s son) cursed, and not Ham? we’ll look at some suggested answers.following this, Genesis 12 introduces Abram, the family of God, and God’s covenant.booksFive Books of Moses...2020-04-2845 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 4lesson 4 begins the story of Noah, the first man born into a world of death.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kassmoresites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2838 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 3lesson 3 looks at the beginning of sin and its consequences.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon KasslinksFive Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guidethis blog - skidmore.substack.commy books - skidmorep.com/booksmoresites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2844 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 2lesson 2 of Light in the Darkness looks at the first chapters of Genesis.view this description at skidmore.substack.com for links and more.booksFive Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterHebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert AlterThe Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinksfivecoffeesandabook.comWritten by paul andrew skidmoreskidmorep.com/books Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2845 minsketches from Scripturesketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 1this new series from sketches from Scripture explores the storytelling and narrative style of Genesis.what happens when the Bible is demystified, made real? what is there to learn by the way the story is told? is Genesis a collection of stories, or one book? or part one of a larger work?we discuss all this and more in this 15-part series called Light in the Darkness. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2737 minsketches from Scripturesketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureauthor and filmmaker paul andrew skidmore introduces the podcast side of sketches from Scripture.read the text version of this audio episode here.more to come… very soon! Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2302 minDisplacedDisplacedPaul Skidmore on the radical transformation to education in fragile statesEducation in low- and middle-income countries is becoming increasingly private: as many as one in four young Africans could be enrolled in some form of private education by 2021. Paul Skidmore is CEO of the Rising Academies Network, which is part of this sea change in education, and which started its first school in Sierra Leone in the height of the Ebola outbreak in 2014. In this conversation, Skidmore discusses how he built his network of schools, the lessons he's learned, and why the conversation about private education versus public is missing a major point.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...2018-08-1454 minThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowTim Graham/Pete Meachum/Roy Beck/Paul Skidmore3PM-Tim Graham and Vicki talk about CNN's use of... an interesting word and Pete Meachum calls in.4PM-Roy Beck discusses current immigration news and Paul Skidmore talks about a big vote for police in Madison.2018-01-171h 10The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowDavid Banson/David French/Senator Tom Coburn/Seton Motley/Duke Pesta/Paul Skidmore3PM-David Banson from National Review examines the new federal tax bill and tax cuts being considered by lawmakers. David French from National Review reviews the sexual misconduct allegations against Judge Roy Moore.4PM- Senator Tom Coburn joins Vicki to discuss the origins of the opioid crisis and how to fix it. Then Seton Motley calls in to talk about how the private sector always does better than government.5PM- Duke Pesta calls in to talk about a crazy NYT editorial and Paul Skidmore discusses a way that Madison could get 15 more cops.2017-11-141h 46The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowScott Manley/Leah Vukmir/Wesley J. Smith/David Blaska/Alderman Paul Skidmore3PM-Scott Manley from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce discusses President Trump’s tax cuts and who is really affected by those cuts. State Senator Leah Vukmir disputes claims being levied by media about her support for Mitch McConnell.4PM-Wesley J. Smith from National Review examines what could happen if something isn’t done to fix health care. David Blaska previews tonight’s vigil for fallen police officers at the Capitol.5PM-Alderman Paul Skidmore examines issues facing city law enforcement and how his fellow Alders are handling the situation.2017-10-191h 46The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowEric Okeefe/Professor Duke Pesta/Dan Gainor/Alderman Paul Skidmore/Tim Scmidt3PM-Eric Okeefe discusses the John Doe case five years after the first raid and comparisons to what’s happening with President Trump today. Professor Duke Pesta examines campus liberalism and the affect it has had in the aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting.4PM-Discussion on the Las Vegas shooting and liberal response. Dan Gainor from News Busters analyzes the media coverage of the Las Vegas shooting and the NFL National Anthem protests.5PM-Alderman Paul Skidmore has information on the listening session he’s holding on Madison’s West Side and budgeting to help Madison’s Police Department. In the afte...2017-10-041h 46The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowSenator Ron Johnson/Scott Manley/Congressman Sean Duffy/Brett Healey/Madison City Council Alder Paul Skidmore3PM-Senator Ron Johnson discusses the announcement of Foxconn coming to Wisconsin and the failure of the health care repeal legislation. Scott Manley from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce examines the affect of Foxconn on state businesses.4PM-Congressman Sean Duffy explores the positive side of President Trump's accomplishments. Brett Healey from MacIver Institute is live in Milwaukee from a reception to formally celebrate the Foxconn deal.5PM-Madison Alderman Paul Skidmore addresses recent trends in crime in Madison. Plus a replay of Senator Ron Johnson's interview.2017-07-281h 46The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowLISTEN: Vicki with Alderman Paul SkidmoreVicki speaks with Alderman Paul Skidmore about Matt Kenny and other issues facing Madison Police2017-03-0832 min