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StarTalk RadioThe Science of Godzilla, Zombies & Other Monsters, with Charles LiuWould Godzilla be structurally sound or too big for its own weight? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Matt Kirshen, and astrophysicist Charles Liu, takes a look at monsters that have terrified us, like zombies in The Last of Us or Godzilla, and the scary speculative science behind them.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-science-of-godzilla-zombies-other-monsters-with-charles-liu/Thanks to our Patrons Brandon, Ikumi Nakajima, Vanessa Johnston, Thomas Weeks, Vicvegatw, M G, Vijay Kale, Anshuman Rai, Zach Kellogg, Marcus, Glenn Clark, christian mendez pagan, Felipe Rocha, John Olsson, Ralph Kewish, G...
2025-10-2152 min
Friends & FictionFriends & Fiction with Francesca SerritellaOn this episode, the full F&F family — Patti Callahan Henry, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Kristin Harmel & Mary Kay Andrews — gathers to welcome this month’s F&F Featured Author, bestselling novelist Francesca Serritella to discuss our August 2025 Pick of the Month, FULL BLOOM, her stunning new novel about ambition and untapped desire in which a woman’s life is forever changed by a mysterious perfume. Francesca is the New York Times bestselling author of GHOSTS OF HARVARD, nominated for Best First Novel by International Thriller Writers, and a nine-book series of essay collections co-written with her mother, bestselling author Lisa Sco...
2025-08-2254 min
Tax ChatsA Proposal for a Standard Business Deduction: A Chat with Kathleen ThomasSend us a textJeff and Scott chat with Kathleen Thomas, a UNC tax law professor, about a recent proposal to allow businesses to have a standard deduction, rather than track expenses. Kathleen explains how this proposal would simplify compliance with and administration of the tax code.
2025-05-2236 min
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingHow to write photo captions. The real difference between ‘immigrate’ and ‘emigrate.’ Ko Pha-ngan'd1071. Is it "Taylor and I" or "Taylor and me"? We explain why photo captions follow their own grammar rules. Then, we explore the subtle difference between "immigrate" and "emigrate," how the terms are used historically, and why their meanings often depend on perspective.The "photo captions" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips editor and digital pioneer who's been spinning words into gold since before cat videos ruled the internet. She created one of the first online writing workshops, and she's published thousands of articles on the art of writing. These days, she leads...
2025-04-0816 min
The Extraordinary Story with Tom HoopesFrightened Apostles and Doubting Thomas | S4 E21Jesus had a busy day after he rose from the dead. We are still right there with him on Easter evening as he visits the Twelve Apostles. Or 10 anyway: Judas was gone and Thomas couldn’t make it. Jesus gives surprising evidence of the Resurrection and helps the Apostles understood exactly why this all happened this way. Then Thomas shows up …
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The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is pr...
2025-03-0931 min
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingDo words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth.1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts.The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dragonflyeditorial.com.The "grammar leaks" segment was written by Edwin Battistella, who taught linguistics and writing at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, where he served as a dean and as interim provost. His...
2024-09-1716 min
The Roundtable with Robert BannonMarissa Rosen Makes Her Broadway Debut & She Is Here!Marissa Rosen is on Broadway! YAY!!!! You can currently see her in "Water For Elephants" at the Imperial Theatre!When Marissa is not on Broadway, she is often seen assisting Broadway Legends Kristin Chenoweth & Jessica Vosk in Concert! Marissa has been seen starring in the Off-Broadway production of “BedBugs the Musical” & “My Big Gay Italian Wedding”. She is also taking the NYC nightlife buy storm performing in Marty Thomas Presents DIVA and her very own shows at Therapy Bar & The Time Out Lounge with Broadways Marty Thomas. Some favorite Credits include: Legally Blonde (Enid Hoopes...
2024-05-0333 min
Seeker of Truth0027 Thomas HoopesThomas has a passion for the things of God, mainly people. God has given him a heart to love people, strangers, friends, anybody. He loves to see people come into their identity as children of the living King. Like his father Bill Hoopes says "Thomas does not know a stranger". From a very early age Thomas would "work" the room going form person to person and speak passionately about God. Throughout his life God has used Thomas as a connector of both people and resources, from his time on the missions field, to connecting people from various churches and m...
2023-09-2051 minSeeker of Truth0026 Patty SodmontPatty is a transformer by heart.
She works to transform people's lives and communities.
Patty is an apostolic builder both at LIFE CHURCH and in an organization she founded in 2007 called CITY PLAN. (www.cityplan.tv) She is licensed through Global Awakening and is also part of their Apostolic Network.
Patty serves in leadership positions nationally and internationally in the area of Community Transformation and Discipling Nations. She loves to write, create, equip, and interpret dreams.
Patty partners with her husband Chris in life. Together they bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth...
2023-09-131h 19Seeker of Truth0025 Frank ViolaFRANK VIOLA is a conference speaker, blogger, and bestselling author. He helps serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. Viola’s blog – frankviola.org – is regularly ranked in the top 5 of all Christian blogs on the Web and his podcast – Christ is All – reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the US on Apple podcasts.
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2023-08-2335 minSeeker of Truth0024 Sara JacksonSara Jackson is a passionate lover of Jesus, mother of three strapping young men and a worshiper in Spirit and in Truth. Sara leads worship and ushers others right into the throne room. She is a true overcomer, her testimony is filled with story after story of God's faithfulness. With a call to release a sound from Heaven on the Earth, she is growing as a Spiritual Mother who comes alongside younger musicians and worship leaders to help them find their voice.
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2023-08-171h 11Seeker of Truth0023 Eli OliveriEli grew up in the church and has known the Lord his whole life which led to many life-changing encounters with Jesus along the way. He grew up in the backwoods of Michigan where he loved to make people laugh and bring peace and joy wherever he goes. Eli has a passionate desire to, not only worship the Lord through song and music, but usher in those around him into the presence of the King.
In 2021 Eli joined a missionary school in Brooksville, Florida rather than complete his four year degree. As a missionary Eli has served as...
2023-08-091h 51Seeker of Truth0022 Will RestWill Describes the wealth of knowledge we can get from Kingdom minded business professionals;
"Imagine having a supernatural edge and an unfair advantage in business! God is raising up Entreprenuers and Sales Professionals that drip with divine favor. These Spirit-Filled Professionals will be endowed with oil upon their tongue, skilled in the art Kingdom Persuasion and carry the power to create wealth! These men and women will be innocent as doves yet wise as serpents just as Jesus instructed. They will influence and impact every person they meet for the Kingdom of God. Heaven will come to E...
2023-07-261h 03Seeker of Truth0021 Thomas Cross HoopesPsalm 139:23-24. Has literally been my life verse. I Recently preached on it, wrote about and talked about it on my podcast. The Lord showed me the importance of living that King David lifestyle, taking time to let the Lord search us and respond accordingly, nearly 20 years ago.
But it was only in the last few years that he really helped break down what one of the key words in that scripture mean.
Psalm 139:23-24 NASBS - Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me and know my anxious thoughts;24 And se...
2023-07-261h 00Seeker of Truth0020 David & Sue TaizDavid and Sue Taiz have over 20 years of ministry experience. For the past decade, they have been on a wild adventure, through ups and downs with an amazing and faithful God. Through losing their faith, regaining it and falling in love with Jesus all over again they realized that there was so much more to this Spiritual life in Christ than than they had ever realized. They have been married for 32 years and have three wonderful grown children. They currently live in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, with their mini Australian shepherd, Magic.
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2023-07-121h 10Seeker of Truth0019 Antonio VincentiI have watched Antonio's journey with the Lord for nearly 20 years. A true evangelist with a shepherds heart. Antonio and Gloria love to see people come to the Father and receive the same Love and Restoration that they themselves received when they met Jesus.
In 2000, they walked into a Church. Gloria was struggling with illness in her body, and Antonio was high on drugs. They were both in a place where they very much needed a mighty touch from the Lord. Long story short, Gloria was miraculously healed, and Antonio was set free from years of drugs...
2023-06-281h 19Seeker of Truth0018 Jordan and Sonya TetleyPastors Jordan and Sonya Tetley have over 17 years of global ministry experience. They are passionate about raising up leaders and bringing the church to people in ways that are both innovative and life transformational. Pastor Jordan and Sonya currently live in Canada and have four children.
During the Pandemic they launched a global church movement C365 Where they use variety of digital platforms to connect together. Join a reading plan, connect in a small group, serve, or meet some of the global family via video in our post service virtual lobby.
C365 is a global ch...
2023-06-211h 29Seeker of Truth0017 John GarciaJohn Garcia is an internationally recognized Empowerment Expert, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur and Master Life Coach. He has a global audience, inspiring them to embrace their unique identity in order to achieve their maximum potential. His philanthropic work has allowed him to work in some of the most impoverished parts of the world where he has partnered with both local and foreign teams to impact these devastated regions. After spending years in ministry around the world, John currently lives in Puerto Rico where he is working on some new philanthropic projects.John has two Beautiful Children Devan and Katryel. Devan is...
2023-06-141h 01Seeker of Truth0016 Mark TedderMark Tedder is a worship leader, pastor, and singer/songwriter. ‘The Door’ project, (Integrity/Kingsway Music) was the first ever live worship project recorded in in 2008 during the Olympics in Beijing, China. In addition, the Tedders were featured in the China Daily, China’s state-run newspaper, and have played “live” worship sets for Beijing Radio1. A chronicle of his experience as a Christian recording artist in Beijing was produced for a documentary by China Central Television - CCTV. RESTORE project (2010), was recorded live in Europe’s Cathedrals, calling a continent to return to Christ from a post-Christian state. Mark & Carrie also...
2023-06-071h 20Seeker of Truth0015 Thomas HoopesThomas has a passion for the things of God, mainly people. God has given him a heart to love people, strangers, friends, anybody. He loves to see people come into their identity as children of the living King. Like his father Bill Hoopes says "Thomas does not know a stranger". From a very early age Thomas would "work" the room going form person to person and speak passionately about God.
Throughout his life God has used Thoms as a connector of both people and resources, from his time on the missions field, to connecting people from various...
2023-06-021h 13Seeker of Truth0014 Kevin Bennett BThis episode is actually the first Podcast that we recorded together, but do to tech issues it was delayed and released a month after it was recored.
Kevin is a modern day Renaissance man. Comedian, Actor, Musician, Author. He even does Historical Re-enactments.
As a believer in Christ Kevin is, not only a Truth Seeker but, a Truth Teller which sometimes gets him in trouble with big tech. He has a quick whit and a deep insight into all things Spiritual, Theological, Historical, and even Political.
"Head spinning in a caffeinated fugue, Kevin B...
2023-05-251h 13Seeker of Truth0013 John BrownJohn's Story In April of 1974, at the age of 19, my life took a dramatic shift in direction when I died in a car accident. I experienced an encounter with the Lord and asked Him to send me back. I expressed my desire to make things different, not realizing what that request would eventually lead me to. For the next four years, I would experience multiple visitations from the Lord and from the enemy. I was beginning to get my "sea legs" in the spirit world, of which I had no grid for understanding other than what I had witnessed u...
2023-05-171h 44Seeker of Truth0012 Joel MoralesPastor Joel was born and raised in Tampa, Florida . He is a third generation pastor with over 15 years of ministry experience. Joel is also a Senior Manager in the Technology field that seeks to help people develop both spiritually and professionally. Joel's wife Briana, was born in Hawaii and raised in Tampa.
Briana has been called to be a “Mother of Many” with a passion to see people reach their highest potential through nurture and support. They desire nothing more than to see the Kingdom of Heaven come to the Tampa region. Together they own a home right...
2023-05-121h 16Seeker of Truth0011 Kevin Bennett a.k.a. "French Accent"Kevin is a modern day Renaissance man. Comedian, Actor, Musician, Author he even does Historical Re-enactments. As a believer in Christ Kevin is, not only a Truth Seeker but, a Truth Teller which sometimes gets him in trouble with big tech. He has quick whit and a deep insight into all things Spiritual, Theological, Historical, and even Political. Check out https://seekeroftruth.co/f/episode-0011-kevin-bennett for links to Kevin's pages.
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2023-05-031h 51Seeker of Truth0010 Chuck AmmonsAs the Lead Pastor at Overflow Church in Valrico, FL, Chuck delights in sharing God’s love through writing, speaking and music with people of all ages and backgrounds. He is married to the love of his life and his best friend, Jill. They have five incredible — and very vibrant — kids: Bradley, Josiah, Gabriel, and twins, Andrew and Annabelle. The 7 of them also count it a great joy to partner in reunifying families and are a foster family to some amazing little ones. Chuck’s greatest passion is to lead people into a deeper relationship of expectation and intimacy with God...
2023-04-261h 09Seeker of Truth0009 Tracy ErwinTracy is the Senior Prophetic Leader and Co-founder of The Resting Place Prophetic Company, the Director of The Jesus Lab School and leader of our Activate Tampa Prophetic Workshops. After 20 years of leadership roles, Tracy has a certification in Leadership Training & Development from Bethel Church Redding, CA. She is passionate about helping others live to their full potential and the reformation of the Church to continue to become healthy and whole. She and her husband David Erwin have been married for 32 years and have 3 young adult children.
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2023-04-191h 19Seeker of Truth0008 Caleb HyersCaleb Hyers is an author, church planter and leader, public speaker, worship leader and missionary with a deep passion to see every worshiper of God believe and express the finished work of Christ. As the Senior Leader of The Resting Place Church, he leads with an all out reliance on the voice of God. https://seekeroftruth.co/blog/f/episode-0008-caleb-hyers
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2023-04-111h 11Seeker of Truth0007 Dave VaughanNo sound issues were going to keep us from getting this episode out!
Dave Vaughan is a restored prodigal, a happy mystic, a lavish lover, a complex contradiction, a practicing poet and an ex prisoner. A published author, ex reality TV contestant and pioneer of a global move of God which focused on the new wine from heaven, Dave has seen Gods glory manifest in over 40 nations and 30 states in America. Dave presently lives on the west coast of Wales where he is presently encountering a glory which he believes will result in revival in his nation...
2023-04-051h 45Seeker of Truth0006 Bill DavisBill and Darlene Davis have been in ministry 50 years. They have shared in conferences, churches, retreats and house churches in the United States and Twenty-seven different countries. They have been Married for 50 years and worked together to further the Kingdom of God in the hearts and minds of people during that time.
Bill, son of a Florida police detective, had a rebellious attitude which led to his premature discharge from the Air Force. His continued antisocial behavior led to a life of crime, drugs, and repeated imprisonment. With his body suffering from the ill effects of alcohol, drugs, and a...
2023-03-2852 minSeeker of Truth0005 Joel MoralesPastor Joel was born and raised in Tampa, Florida . He is a third generation pastor with over 15 years of ministry experience. Joel is also a Senior Manager in the Technology field that seeks to help people develop both spiritually and professionally. Joel's wife Briana, was born in Hawaii and raised in Tampa. Briana has been called to be a “Mother of Many” with a passion to see people reach their highest potential through nurture and support. They desire nothing more than to see the Kingdom of Heaven come to the Tampa region. Together they own a home right in the hear...
2023-03-2250 minSeeker of Truth0004 Abraham VillanuevaAbraham Villanueva
CAMPUS PASTOR THE RESTING PLACE SOUTH TAMPA
Pastor Abraham has an ecstatic joy in seeing others come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. His passion is to see people discover their kingdom identity and freedom in worship. One way Abraham does this is through helping to discover hidden talents as they abide in the manifest presence of God.
He is fervently passionate about seeing the global church rediscover her first love as they journey through the word of God by hearing the voice and tone of God in love, gentleness, honor, empowerment and...
2023-03-171h 25Seeker of Truth0003 George WoodGeorge loves Harley Davidsons, tattoos, and Jesus, takes his years of being a pastoral counselor, a person in recovery, an inner-city missionary, founder of 2 recovery ministries, and a trauma and suicide survivor to engage in raw real conversations revealing how to walk out faith and recovery in a radically different way. Time to change the way the world looks at addiction!
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2023-03-1552 minSeeker of Truth0002 Mike HawkinsMike met Jesus in 2007 as University Student, after going on holiday to Beijing, China and getting filled with Holy Spirit he moved to Amsterdam to began a career with a reputable firm. Working in a corporate environment After 2 years Mike quit and followed his passion and sense of call to China where he pursued God and grew to know God as his provider, Lord and friend.
In 2017 God invited Mike to go on an adventure unlike anything he could have imagined. It was an journey into his own heart where he found deep intimacy with the indwelling Go...
2023-03-081h 24Seeker of Truth0001 Mark JonesDr. Mark T. Jones Sr. is the senior leader and founder of Manifestations Worldwide Inc. a 501©3 corporation located in Tampa, Florida
Check out Seekeroftruth.co for some more info about Mark and how you can hear more from his heart.
Dr. Jones has years of experience in Leadership both in and out of the Church. He currently hosts a Podcast that is listened to in over 50 countries https://anchor.fm/mark-jones57. He has a passion to see people come into their Kingdom Identities and walk out the plans that God has for them. Episode drops We...
2023-03-0139 min
More Than MoreVertical to Viral: Agent PanelReady to level up your vertical video game? Join Hunter Hoopes, C21SRE Content Creator, as he sits down with a panel of resident video experts: Thomas Payne (@tpaynerealtor), Katie Douglas (@katiedouglas_realtor) and Cole Burge (@coleburge_realtor).
Join the discussion as we learn about different video formats, developing content, TikTok vs. Instagram Reels, how short-form video can impact your business, building brand awareness and generating leads through video, and how to connect with clients via video.
To learn more about video, our agents can:
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2022-05-2638 minTax ChatsShould death eliminate taxes? A conversation about carryover basis with Kathleen ThomasSend us a textScott and Jeff discuss the idea of carryover basis with Kathleen Thomas. Currently, when someone dies with appreciated capital gains, they get a step-up in basis, meaning their estate pays no taxes on their accumulated gains. The downside is they have to die. An alternative would be to carryover the basis the the person who died had, which would make many tax planning strategies more difficult.
2022-05-0436 min
Unrivaled ManThe Smartest Person In the RoomSometimes, it is easy to get caught in the assumption that because we are the leaders, every answer should come from us. Making all the calls without consulting our team about alternative solutions to a problem or ignoring the ones suggested might shut them down. If we shut down our collaborators every time they throw an idea, they might lose interest in their jobs and the company, and even worse, it might deprive us of potentially great solutions.Today, in the first episode of the year, we talk about being open to hearing different points of...
2022-01-0417 min
The Daily GardenerNovember 9, 2020 Josiah Hoopes, Dmitry Ivanovsky, Alfred Austin, Dylan Thomas, Urban Garden Design by Kate Gould, and Carl SaganToday we celebrate a forgotten West Chester nurseryman and entrepreneur who pioneered the mail-order plant business. We'll also learn about the Russian botanist who made a startling discovery from the sap of diseased tobacco plants. We salute the Welsh poet and writer who died on this day in 1953 after drinking 18 straight martinis. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a really lovely book on garden design - it’s one of my favorites. And then we’ll wrap things up with some words on the natural world from an American astronomer. Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while...
2020-11-0915 min
Birdies & BourbonThe CJ Cup @ Shadow Creek 2020 Fantasy Picks and Predictions | PGA Tour Betting Strategy & DFS Preview | Hoopes Vineyard Preview, LA Lakers Champions, Rafael Nadal Victory and moreThe CJ Cup @ Shadow Creek 2020 Fantasy Picks and Predictions | PGA Tour Betting Strategy | Hoopes Vineyard Preview, LA Lakers Champions, Rafael Nadal Victory and more
We're heading to Las Vegas, NV for the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek. This is going to be a great tournament and field. We've got the best in the world competing this week in Las Vegas. Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlory, Justin Thomas, Tony Finau and Matthew Wolff are all in the field. Can Scottie Scheffler come back from COVID with a strong performance? Will Will Zalatoris continue his streak o...
2020-10-131h 40
dhaani"We have sufficient water... but we can't seem to manage the demand" - Laila Kasuri - Episode 47An enlightening podcast on the current "water situation" both globally and in Pakistan. Our guest, Laila Kasuri has a Bachelors degree from Harvard University in engineering sciences, and a Masters in Water Resources Engineering from University of California, Davis. Laila talks about the various factors that affect water consumption, disposal and wastage. She gives us a nationwide picture of this amenity and then takes us on a macro level in terms of water stress and management. Also touches upon individual consumption and the dos and donts of making sure that we do not run out of water. She also...
2020-02-1139 min