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Leaving the Grandstand WorldBonus - 3 favorite song-poems of mineSend us a Text Message.Here are three favorite song-poems of mine. Enjoy! They are "Thank you, Thank you, Jesus" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Kevin Macleod - "Carpe Diem" found at Incompetech.com. "Spinning Spinning" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Josh Woodward - "The Mission" found at JoshWoodward.com and "Let's Open Up the Flood Gates" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Josh Woodward, "Me and Billy Barnum" found at JoshWoodward.com.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2023-03-0311 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldTo Vent or Not to Vent, That Is the QuestionSend us a Text Message.I begin with a poem by a public domain poet entitled, "Take My Life and Let It Be" then slide into a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "To Vent or Not to Vent," and I finish with one of our songs (poetically narrated), "The Happy Song," with lyrics by Eva Zarley. Happy New Year!----------------------------------------------------Anger is a powerful emotion. When Satan seizes his opportunity, because we've held some things back from the Lord, thinking we could handle things our way, he beckons it to...
2023-01-0115 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldDoes Jesus Remove Sin?Send us a Text Message.Welcome to episode 171 of Leaving the Grandstand World. I start off with an old hymn, "Heavenly Sunlight" transformed into poetry with appropriate music embedded into it. Then we hear another of Eva's songs from her album, Faith Expressed entitled, "Transformation" in which I am a guest artist. Finally I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Does Jesus Remove Sin?" ```````````````````````````````````````````I don't believe you have heard anything like what I'm about to share with you. In my description of this product I've compared myself to Rod M...
2022-11-0312 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldMeet the Players in This Holy ScriptSend us a Text Message.Another new poem hits the air waves. "There's a Ton of Power in a Poem." The song is "God Reached Down." Lyrics by Joan Woodard music by Vic Zarley. The teaching is from my book, A Course in Christianity and is entitled, "Meet the Players in This Holy Script."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2022-05-0813 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldIn God We TrustSend us a Text Message.For this last episode of season 12, the poem is entitled, "The Mouse," the song is an old hymn arranged and performed by Vic and Eva, entitled, "Shall We Gather by the River," and the teaching is from my book, Advanced Christianity entitled, "In God We Trust." See you next time with season 13.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2022-03-0915 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldWe Rule Our MindsSend us a Text Message.I begin this episode with an original song that was made into a poem because it was...poetic. It is "What You Do to the Least of These." Next you'll hear an original song written by Eva Zarley entitled, "Lord, I Repent" and I conclude with a teaching from A Course in Christianity entitled, "We Rule Our Minds." It should be an interesting episode today with much food for thought.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2022-01-2313 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Good SamaritanSend us a Text Message.We've reached the middle of December. Here, in this episode, another original Christmas song is premiered today. We begin with a poem, "Simple Play," then proceed to the song, "It's Christmas in Our House Again," and finishing with a teaching from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "The Good Samaritan."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-12-1515 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHow to Get What You Don't WantSend us a Text Message.Today I share an original Christmas song entitled, "Christmas Is a Dream We Have" but before you hear that, enjoy the Christian poem found in the public domain entitled, "Forty Days and Forty Nights." The teaching today is from my book, A Course in Christianity and is entitled, "How to Get What You Don't Want." You may be intrigued. Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-12-1209 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHow to Remove a Light StainSend us a Text Message.In today's episode, I'll share a poem, "Lord, Speak to Me" which I found in the public domain and produced utilizing one of Josh Woodward's tunes from his site, JoshWoodward.com. Next I share a song produced in Dean Kaelin's studio in Salt Lake City, UT, but written by me entitled, "Come Unto Me." After the song, I will share a teaching from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "How to Remove a Light Stain." Be blessed.Support the Show.I'd love to...
2021-12-0813 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldIf the Shoe FitsSend us a Text Message.Beginning this Thursday, I will begin sharing original Christmas songs that I believe you'll get a kick out of. Today I want to share a poem, "Sometimes I Feel So Fragile," and a song, "Oh, I Love You Lord, I Do," and the teaching. It is from my book, Advanced Christianity and is entitled, "If the Shoe Fits." Do be blessed today.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-12-0528 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldLet's Prepare for Jesus' ReturnSend us a Text Message.Today we begin the Holy month of December. I will shortly be sharing a batch of original Christmas songs that you will find inspiring and entertaining. Meanwhile, today I share a poem, "The Book That Really Matters," a song, "Jesus Be Within My Day," and a teaching from my book, The Opening Window entitled, "Let's Prepare for Jesus' Return." Do be blessed!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-12-0220 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldIn the Image and Likeness of GodSend us a Text Message.A bit of a theme today in our Leaving the Grandstand Episode. First I produced the famous poem, "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer with incredible music by Josh Woodward, then I share my song, "The Garden," and finally a teaching entitled, "In the Image and Likeness of God." We are exploring God's amazing creation in nature AND in Mankind. Watch what you sprout.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-11-2910 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldTemporal Insanity (Chapter 2 from my book, The Traveler)Send us a Text Message.My book, The Traveler, is about a mysterious Christian mentor who comes to aid the protagonist, Rich, by teaching important spiritual lessons. This mysterious mentor uses graphic imagery as he shares his lessons FROM Rich's computer. I share Chapter 2 of this book in today's podcast of Leaving the Grandstand World. Also I share a poem, "Are We Merely Pop-ups" and a song, "Reaching Reaching Reaching for the Son." Ben Ledbetter wrote the music to my lyrics on this one. God bless you!Support the Show.I'd...
2021-11-2421 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Mechanism of Carnal AngerSend us a Text Message.Today's episode explores anger (in the teaching). The poem is entitled "Veering" and the song is entitled, "The End of Judgement." The teaching is from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge and is entitled, "The Mechanism of Carnal Anger." You might hear some interesting things that you haven't thought of before.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-11-2217 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHow NOT to SeeSend us a Text Message.Welcome once again to my podcast, Leaving the Grandstand World. Today's poem is entitled, "The Dark - Part 2." Go to episode 47 to hear "The Dark - Parts 1 and 3." The original song today is "The Invitation Song." The teaching is from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, and is entitled, "How NOT to See." Hope you enjoy these creative efforts.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-11-1718 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHatching Baby SpidersSend us a Text Message.Today's episode of Leaving the Grandstand World explores a little bit of my book, The Opening Window which is a sort of spiritual autobiography I wrote when I first moved to Indiana and married Eva. The poem is entitled, "The Opening Window," the song is "Hidden from the Eyes," and the teaching, from the aforementioned book, is entitled, "Hatching Baby Spiders." If I'm not mistaken, you should be blessed with all of this.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-11-1414 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldMove That MountainSend us a Text Message.Welcome to another episode of Leaving the Grandstand World. The song is written by Eva and myself, entitled "We Will Not Fear." The poem is entitled, "Abate" and the teaching is entitled, "Move That Mountain." Blessings!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-11-1111 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldI Want to Be FedSend us a Text Message.With a little stretch of the imagination, we have a food theme today for Leaving the Grandstand World. The poem is from the public domain written by someone who would rather not receive any glory (anonymous) and is entitled, "Your Heavenly Father Feeds Them" then the song, today was NOT written by Eva or myself. It is an old hymn, "In the Garden." The teaching today is from my new batch entitled, "I Want to Be Fed." It should bless you today. If it doesn't, these podcasts do come with a guarantee.
2021-11-0710 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldA Time to ContemplateSend us a Text Message.I forgot to wish you a happy November! Today the teaching from my New Batch is entitled, "A Time to Contemplate" but before that I share a Christian poem I found in the public domain (written long ago). It is produced and read by me entitled, "There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying." Listen to this poem end exactly when Josh Woodward's instrumental does. It is AMAZING when that happens. Next I share our song inspired by one of my cousin's books, "The Third Day Bible Code." It is entitled, "On the...
2021-11-0310 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Biggest Gift We Can Give the WorldSend us a Text Message.Today I present to you a poem found in the public domain entitled, "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say." After that comes an original song, "Let's Change What We Are Thinking" followed by a teaching from new material entitled, "The Biggest Gift We can Give the World."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-3111 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldAlien IntrusionSend us a Text Message.Halloween will be here in a few days. Today I mix Halloween imagery with God's truth. I start off with a poem I shared when I first got started with this podcast in episode 13 entitled, "We're Leaving Bodies Everywhere." I wrote a song with my friend Andy Sandoval entitled "Ghost Ships" and then I complete this episode with a teaching from my book, "A Holy Hodgepodge" entitled "Alien Intrusion." Enjoy the episode today!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-2815 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldWill This Year Be Built on the Solid Rock of Truth?Send us a Text Message.The song is "I'm Bearin' Too Many Crosses". The poem is "The Cross" which I felt was appropriate in this episode even though it was mentioned earlier in episode 24. The teaching is from the New Batch and is entitled, "Will This Year Be Built on the Solid Rock of Truth?" Much to think about, much to meditate on.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-2414 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldBonus Episode - True AuthoritySend us a Text Message.This is a bonus episode with a teaching only from A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "True Authority." Be blessed!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-2208 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldJesus and His Gain of FunctionSend us a Text Message.Today's episode features both a song and poem that are in the public domain (and not written by myself). They are "Jesus the Very Thought of Thee" (poem) and "Holy Holy Holy" (song). The teaching, however, is from "The New Batch" of writings by me and is entitled, "Jesus and His Gain of Function." Enjoy blessings!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-2115 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldSweep It All Away, LordSend us a Text Message.This completes Season 7. I've made it so that each season is a whole month of episodes. All of them are focused on helping us all leave the Grandstand World and enter onto the playing field where the focus of Christ in our hearts can shed the true light into the world. Today's episode starts with a teaching from my book "A Course in Christianity" with a short chapter entitled "Sweep It All Away, Lord" then I share an old song I wrote entitled, "Forgive Me, Please" (this is a story song you...
2021-10-1711 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe PillSend us a Text Message.Welcome, once again, to my podcast, Leaving the Grandstand World. The original poem shared today is "Stuck to Me" followed by Eva Zarley's song, "A Bruised Reed." But first, she shares how the song was birthed. Finally, the teaching today is from my first book once I moved to Indiana and married Eva. That book is no longer in print but it was called, Extreme Christianity. From it I pulled a chapter entitled, "The Pill." Most of the chapters of Extreme Christianity have been distributed to two of...
2021-10-1318 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldUnoffendableSend us a Text Message.Today I speak a little of Brant Hansen's enlightening book, "Unoffendable." That teaching is at the end. The poem for today is entitled, "I've Heard the World Crying" while the song is "What You Do to the Least of These." You will come away from this podcast with much to ponder.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-1012 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldPerfect Love Casts Out FearSend us a Text Message.The poem for today is "There's a Ladder That's Reaching" followed by the song, "Birds of a Feather" and ending with the teaching from my new batch of writing, "Perfect Love Casts Out Fear." Be blessed!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-0615 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldSound the TrumpetSend us a Text Message.We begin today's Leaving the Grandstand episode with a poem written in the ancient of days (?) entitled, "Saturday Morning Spirit Rise" then I share a song Eva and I wrote entitled, "Shine Your Light Through Me, O Jesus" and complete the episode with a teaching from some new writing I've done entitled, "Sound the Trumpet." Be blessed!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-0412 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Jesus JabSend us a Text Message.This is a special episode for the times we are in. Please enjoy the poem "Although a Cut Heals," the song, "There Is a Perfect Story," and a special teaching, "The Jesus Jab." We must love the truth MORE than we hate the lies.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-10-0210 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldScarcitySend us a Text Message.My teaching, which is entitled "Scarcity" and comes from recent writing, ends with a reference to Jesus making a whip of cords and driving out the money-changers so, though I previously shared the song, "Jesus Made a Whip of Cords" I'm sharing it again today. The poem for today is entitled, "The Dam." Be blessed!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-09-3012 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldEffective Prayer - Part 1Send us a Text Message.The poem, "I Am Born" focuses on my journey from birth until I learn to pray. Then I share a song, "Redeemable Me," And finally the teaching, from my book, Advanced Christianity entitled, "Effective Prayer - Part 1" Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-09-2725 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldChrist's Party PlatformSend us a Text Message.Today's episode of Leaving the Grandstand World showcases a poem entitled, "You Are the Formless and the Form," a song, "Forgiveness Is Not Seeing What Was Never Really There," and a teaching from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "Christ's Party Platform." It should be an interesting and thought provoking episode.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-09-2321 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldI'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Have a Little Talk with MyselfSend us a Text Message."I'm Going to Sit Right Down and Have a Little Talk with Myself" is the chapter I share from my book, Advanced Christianity. I hope you find it challenging. But before that I share a traditional old Christian hymn, "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and then a poem entitled, "The Parking Lot."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-09-2029 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldMy CreationsSend us a Text Message.Today's episode of Leaving the Grandstand World explores our divine spark. I share a poem entitled, "Give Your Art to Jesus." Next I share my song, "The Light Beyond," I finish up with a teaching from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "My Creations" which explores what creativity is REALLY.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-09-1511 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe DTS (Die to Self) SocietySend us a Text Message.I am sharing a lengthy episode today but one that will lead automatically to an exit from this Grandstand World. We ALL must die to self. It is not taught seriously in many churches but it is clear what we must do according to Scripture. This 23 minute teaching is entitled "The DTS Society" (DTS stands for Die to Self). It comes at the end. Before that, I share a poem, "There Was a Teacher Long Ago" and a song, "A Perpetual Jubilee." This song was shared as a poem in episode 41 but...
2021-09-1233 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldAre You Playing Your Faith Piano?Send us a Text Message.Today's episode of Leaving the Grandstand World features a poem, If at This Moment, a song, Give Praise to God written by Eva (the lyrics will also be featured in a poem in a future episode). The teaching is from my book, A Course in Christianity, and is entitled, "Are You Playing Your Faith Piano?"Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-09-0815 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Flesh and the Spirit - A DialogueSend us a Text Message.The poem today is entitled, The Dark - Parts 1 and 3 then, uncharacteristically I transition into the teaching for today which is from The New Batch. It is entitled The Flesh and the Spirit - A Dialogue. I wrap this episode of Leaving the Grandstand World up with a song, He Is Coming. I'm sure you will be blessed.Please enjoy seeing the lyrics to the song and the words to the poetry here at the Show Notes.Support the Show.
2021-09-0516 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Meek Will Inherit the EarthSend us a Text Message.A little bit of a dream theme going on today. We start off with a poem "I Feel I'm at a Waking Stage" then march into an original song entitled "All My Dreams" and finish with a teaching from "The New Batch" of my as yet unpublished writings, entitled "The Meek Will Inherit the Earth."View the Show Notes.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-09-0210 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldA Legion of DemonsSend us a Text Message.In our continuing desire to leave the world of fate, of chance, today I want to share something I wrote recently while waiting for orders to come from Doordash. I visit a local town and Doordash sends me orders for dinners that people order on line and I get the food from the participating restaurant and deliver it to the home or business. While I was waiting for orders (which come frequently) I was studying Luke 8:35 about the demon possessed man. I'll share with you my writing inspired by that passage. It...
2021-08-3109 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldVictors in ChristSend us a Text Message.The thread of truth running through all the creative sharings today seem VERY appropriate for the times we are in. The thread might be described as exploring the laws of God and man and extracting from that exploration the fact that mankind more often desires the laws of man and its associated carnality over the laws of God and our potential spirituality. See what you think.We start off with a poem entitled, "Let's Break Some Laws," then you'll hear a brief explanation of how the song, "Seems Nobody Wants...
2021-08-2916 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldLove One AnotherSend us a Text Message.My desire is to bless you with inspiring works of songs, poetry and teachings that help you in your goal to leave the Grandstand World and enter the world where your choices make a difference in both your life and the lives of those around you. The poem is a short one entitled, "Truthing." When a baby is toothing, they are often in pain. So, too, do we often hurt when we are truthing - going through the trials of life. Next I share a song Eva and I wrote entitled, "Love...
2021-08-2613 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Paradigm ShiftSend us a Text Message.Today we celebrate Leaving the Grandstand World with a poem entitled, "In Our Hearts He Reigns," then a song, "I'm Burning All My Bridges" and ending with a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "The Paradigm Shift."Visit the Show Notes.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-08-2212 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldJohnny Jesus SeedSend us a Text Message.Today's episode has a few special effects. It starts with an inspiring poem entitled "More Than a Sip and a Morsel" then jumps into my song, "Come Unto Me" and finally finishes with two short pieces from my New Batch of material (as yet unpublished except for here), Prayer-Trigger, and Johnny Jesus Seed. Enjoy this episode lots!Enjoy the Show Notes.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-08-1814 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Opposite of the Golden RuleSend us a Text Message.Today I want to share some of my longer work. The poem is a song that I felt deserved poetry status entitled, "A Perpetual Jubilee." We need to give as God gives, uninterruptedly forever. The lyrics to this song/poem came quickly and I believe provides a message for today. The song is "Forgive Them for They Know Not What They Do." A 6 minute+ song about the importance of forgiveness then comes the teaching from a new batch of writing not yet in a book entitled, "The Opposite of the Golden Rule."...
2021-08-1517 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldOur Bodies, OurselvesSend us a Text Message.The song, today, is I Found I'm Just in Love. The lyrics literally poured through to me and I could barely write them down because they were coming so fast. I had just forgiven my roommate his debt to me for that month's rent when I left to go to work. On the way, the lyrics began coming and I had to pull over to write them down. The poem is entitled, "The Instrument" and the teaching is entitled, "Our Bodies, Ourselves."Enjoy the Show...
2021-08-1211 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldA Worldly BypassSend us a Text Message.Today I took one of my long songs that worked well as a poem and made it one (with appropriate background music from Josh Woodward). It is entitled "Redeemable Me." The song for today is entitled "Kingdom Child." It was written at Otter Creek in Indiana I believe. The teaching today is from my current writing and is entitled, "A Worldly Bypass." Enjoy the Show Notes!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-08-1118 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldAnd Who Do We Have the Pleasure of Seeing Today?Send us a Text Message.Today's episode features my song, "How Great the Love I Have for You." The poem is the title of this episode, "I Put God's Prism to My Eye." The teaching is from my book, Advanced Christianity and is chapter 8 which is entitled "And Who Do We Have the Pleasure of Seeing Today?" Enjoy the Show Notes here.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-08-0816 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldTroubleshooting the WorldSend us a Text Message.Truly realizing through Jesus Christ, "The Strife is Over (O'er)" (the poem for today), is a key to leaving the Grandstand World. Why? Because seeing is NOT believing. Believing is seeing. As children of God, He has given us portions of His power and His power is unleashed via belief. So it makes all the sense in the world (and heaven) that in our sight lies power. The bodies are vehicles for communication, that is all. They do not hold power over us unless we believe they do. Wise Christians...
2021-08-0410 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHoly DustSend us a Text Message.Back during Obama's presidency, he introduced what he initially called, "Obama-Care." It made me think about Jesus and how much He cares. The poem is entitled "Does Obama Care Like Jesus Cares?"Next I share a teaching from my new batch of unpublished writing entitled, "Holy Dust" and I complete the episode with our song, "Worthy Worthy Is the Lamb of God." I pray this episode of Leaving the Grandstand World is a blessing to all of you listening around the world!This poem was written during Barack...
2021-08-0213 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldDo I Have Too Much Security?Send us a Text Message.On the continuing journey we are on in leaving the grandstand world, today's episode's poem is "Break Me!" which are some lyrics that I never put music to. It works as the poem for today and stays with the theme. The song is "Did You Know?" while the teaching explores, "Do I Have Too Much Security?"Enjoy the Show NotesSupport the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-07-2811 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldI Am as God Created MeSend us a Text Message.Today's teaching is entitled, "I Am as God Created Me." For those of us devoted to Christ, how could it be any other way? We have allowed the Holy Spirit to erase the goop and the gunk we have used to try and correct God. We, instead, have allowed Him to correct us, from the inside out. We are no longer victims of the world, but victors in Christ. No longer bowing to false gods (idols), but humbly worshipping the one, true God through Jesus Christ. Remember always, if you've accepted Jesus...
2021-07-2610 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldEnjoy God's Son RaysSend us a Text Message.Today's poem is "Horizontal River Rush" which was written when I was a student at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. I went there for a few years and stayed in a dormitory on the first floor that had a sealed window that looked onto the center of the campus where people would walk by. Once when it was raining, and the drops were scurrying down the glass of that window and the people were hurrying by with their umbrellas nearly lifting them off the ground, I wrote this poem. The...
2021-07-2112 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHow Do We Overcome This WorldSend us a Text Message.As we continue to explore ways to leave the grandstand world, today you'll hear a poem entitled, "Of What Shall I Build My Mind?" and a song, "For What Is Bound on Earth." The teaching is from my new batch of writing, unpublished as yet, entitled, "How Do We Overcome This World."Enjoy the Show Notes.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-07-1916 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldA Science Fiction StorySend us a Text Message.Today I am sharing "The Inflatable Dragon" again only this time, instead of a song (as you heard in episode 19) you'll hear it as a poem. The song today was recorded in Salt Lake City in the Dean Kaelin Studios but the master tape was destroyed (because I left it in a closet unprotected for a long period of time). However, I had one cassette tape that had all the work we did on that album on it. The quality is poor but the inspiration of the song comes through. It is...
2021-07-1414 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldAppearancesSend us a Text Message.First, in today's episode, you will hear a poem entitled "A Call to Prayer." I added two verses to this poem which I found in the public domain. Next my song, "Buckle Up with Prayer," then to cap off today's episode, a teaching from my unpublished stash entitled, "Appearances." Enjoy all these creative efforts and be blessed!Enjoy the Show Notes.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-07-1114 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldGod Will Do to Us What We Do to OthersSend us a Text Message.This is an appropriately long episode dealing with a very important subject. Matthew 7:2 says in the Contemporary English Edition, "God will do to us what we do to others." All of my creative efforts today embrace the ramifications of that verse. We often ignore tough biblical commands because they appear to be ideals we can't live up to. This one, however, is much more important than we give it credit to be. This biblical admonition goes hand in hand with the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do...
2021-07-0728 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldIndependence DaySend us a Text Message.This episode is scheduled to be aired July 5th, 2021 but it may actually air July 4th (Independence Day in the US). So today we are exploring what it means to be Independent. We ARE NOT independent unless we are dependent on God. That is the Bottom Line!The song for today is "He Has Died for You." The poem is "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Kingdom Come" and a wonderful teaching today (even if I do say so myself) is from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, "Independence Day." Be...
2021-07-0320 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Shovel and the PickSend us a Text Message.Have you packed your baggage yet and put it in the dumpster? Are you ready to leave the grandstand world and leave your worldly baggage behind? Good! Today I want to share a song that focuses on the worldly fact that, due to our determination to "Do it Ourselves," we have what could be called, Malfunction Junctions just about everywhere. These are junctions (where one road meets another) that are hazardous to our health. Just about every place you step on this earth, is filled with confusion and sometimes it even makes...
2021-06-3011 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldWorshipping TVSend us a Text Message.Today's episode deals with one of the main deterrents toward our ability to Leave the Grandstand World. Our own living rooms and bedrooms supply us with tons of worldly news and entertainment. We don't have to go anywhere! The Grandstand World has been given a choice spot in our own homes.I don't want to be legalistic and say, "absolutely NO television for you," but it is important to be aware of what we are doing. Today's episode consists of my song, "I Want to See This World," then, extracted...
2021-06-2713 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldWaging War in the FleshSend us a Text Message.Although God is completely in authority and certain of all things, we struggle with reality. Often we bounce back and forth between realizing the truth and authority of God and the fickleness and confusion of this world. God simply does not vacillate like that, but we do. To align ourselves with God and His train of thought, it often seems a battle ensues. This battle is NOT God's battle. He never wonders about things, He KNOWS all that is going on. The battle is ours. And there really doesn't have to be...
2021-06-2311 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldAnother Look at the CrossSend us a Text Message.Today we are taking a close look at THE main pivot point, the main icon, the primary reason for the development of Christianity ie: the cross. The Bible is a living book, its many stories are diamonds sending its sparkling waves across the field of humanity as individual shafts of light applicable to everyone personally. In other words each story can be applied to each individual life uniquely and make sense when the Holy Spirit is summoned and allowed access to those minds for His interpretation.The cross is the...
2021-06-2018 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe PuzzleSend us a Text Message.The Leaving the Grandstand World podcast sometimes has some very short episodes (like this one) but don't let that make you think there is no substance here. There is plenty to ponder over. The poem is entitled, "Mind of God, Mind of Mine" and everyone needs to understand that God has enabled us to share His mind but, due to the Fall, we have blind-sided ourselves to His knowledge and find ourselves in a conundrum where we put on blinders to God's freely given truth then wander around in a daze asking...
2021-06-1608 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Importance of the SneezeSend us a Text Message.Today I start with the teaching which is entitled, "The Importance of the Sneeze," then transition into the poem, "Help Me," and conclude with our song, "There's Gotta Be Fruit." Although this episode is just under 10 minutes, it wouldn't hurt to listen to it a few times because it is saturated with inspiration, packed with peace and purpose, a pantry full of tasty morsels to satisfy the deepest part of your soul. What do you think of that?Please enjoy the Show Notes for the words to the...
2021-06-1309 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldFertile Ground Toward LoveSend us a Text Message.Today we are looking at laughter. The poem is, "To the Inner Jester," the song is, "I'm Laughing Now," and the teaching is from my book, The Atheist Delusion. It is entitled, "Fertile Ground Toward Love."Please enjoy the Show Notes for today's episode. Lots of extra info there. Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-06-1020 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Redemptive LieSend us a Text Message.The teaching today is "The Redemptive Lie," (from my unpublished batch) while the poem is "Pilate Asked a Question." The song today is entitled, "Rubik's Cube." Don't forget to enjoy the Show Notes as I clarify and give additional information. Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-06-0716 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Wall of FleshSend us a Text Message.Dragons generally symbolize Satan, or demons, or even demonic activity. Today we somewhat lightly explore these symbols in all three of my creative works. The song was inspired by a dream I had and is entitled, "The Inflatable Dragon," the poem is "The Dragon," and, once again, from my book, 444 - Holiness Revisited, we visit "The Wall of Flesh." Blessings to all.Please be sure to go to my show notes HERE and enjoy extra information as well as the lyrics to the song and the...
2021-06-0219 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldPreface from My Book, "444 - Holiness Revisited"Send us a Text Message.This episode of Leaving the Grandstand World speaks a little of the Holiness Movement that piqued in the early 20th century. Just before I found a wonderful batch of literature from that era, God inspired me with a song which I share with you today. That song is entitled, "Let My Glory Pass By," and because the lyrics are a little hard to understand, I share the lyrics with you now:Moses said "Oh, I beseech You, God, a glimpse of You, please give" God said "You can't see M...
2021-05-3118 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldA Crack in the MirrorSend us a Text Message.Our journey to Heaven is interrupted often as we attempt to fulfill Jesus's prayer that "God's Kingdom Come, His will be done ON EARTH as it is in Heaven." As we look around we notice that peace on earth just doesn't seem possible. Today we explore peace. Peace within, however, does seem obtainable if we focus properly on the Lord and submit to His will. The song today was written in the late 60s back in the days when it was fashionable to "wave your first two fingers toward the sky" (which...
2021-05-2615 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHow Satan Chides Us to Make Wrong ChoicesSend us a Text Message.The poem for today is entitled, "Vision," the song is, "I've Got the Smog in the Eye, Overcast Sky, Pollution Blues, Baby," and the teaching is from my book, Advanced Christianity from a chapter entitled, "How Satan Chides us to Make Wrong Choices."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-05-2420 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe HIGHway to HeavenSend us a Text Message.A short bonus episode for your edification. This short teaching is part of an unpublished group of articles. It is entitled, "The HIGHway to Heaven." That highway is a narrow road. More traffic is needed in order to Leave the Grandstand World. Food for thought!Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-05-2206 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldNotificationsSend us a Text Message.This episode of Leaving the Grandstand World features a poem, "I Can Hear the Harmony," and a song, "Intimate Mystery." I include a short explanation from my wife, Eva, on the special Holy Spirit inspired way this song was birthed then I conclude with a teaching from my book, A Course in Christianity "Notifications." My new cycle of podcasts renews on the 24th so I am looking forward to continuing to share two episodes per week (each one probably a little longer than these last few have been). I call...
2021-05-1910 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldBe Not AfraidSend us a Text Message.Today's episode of Leaving the Grandstand World deals with fear. My song today features "Monarch Butterfly," a whimsical look at what happens when a gigantic butterfly invades the area. The poem is entitled, "Fear" and the teaching for today is, "Be Not Afraid," from my book, A Course in Christianity.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-05-1816 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldHalloween and JesusSend us a Text Message.This was the 13th episode that I've prepared today so I thought I'd share some creativity that involved carnality and its place in this world. The poem is entitled, "We're Leaving Bodies Everywhere;" the song is entitled, "Who Would Think," and the teaching is from my book, The Traveler. It is chapter 17, "Halloween and Jesus."I hope you'll take a look at the video of this podcast on Youtube so you can follow along with the lyrics to the song and the words to the poem.
2021-05-1609 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Wishing WellSend us a Text Message.We are all rivers either flowing downstream filled with the muck and mire of the world or, going against the world's ways and supernaturally flowing upstream casting worldly cares aside, sharing Godly traits of love, peace, and forgiveness. Flowing upstream is hard because we're going against the status quo but, remember, with God all things are possible so it really isn't difficult, is it?Today I share my joy through a poem, "I Could Be a River," a song, "My Faith Is in You, Lord," and a short selection from...
2021-05-1409 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldMy String TheorySend us a Text Message.Do you believe in Newspaper Dragons? I don't either but I used to deliver them when I was a kid and I see them on the bottom of parakeet cages and blowing in the wind sometimes. They are words we use to describe our fragmented worlds. Fragmented sentences depicting a fragmented world. We can do better than that. Our words can give us life or death. Let's not believe and make true all this fragmentation. Let's believe and make true God's word--His words of life. Good idea, huh? This episode...
2021-05-1210 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldFlashlight EyesSend us a Text Message.I'm happy to introduce to you in this episode, the very first song Eva and I wrote together. It is entitled, "Praise Ditty" and I believe it will uplift your spirits. The poem (which was initially created as a song) is entitled, "Give Praise to God." It was written by Eva and you will eventually hear these words in a song sometime in the future. The teaching is from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge. The chapter is entitled, "Flashlight Eyes."Please visit the Show Notes for t...
2021-05-0811 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldExploring the Truth on the InternetSend us a Text Message.In this episode I share a song that came in a rather supernatural way. "Jesus Made a Whip of Cords" then another Biblically based creative effort comes your way. The poem is entitled, "Jonah" and I wrap it up with some teaching from my book, A Course in Christianity. The chapter is entitled, "Exploring the Truth on the Internet."Enjoy the Show Notes.Stop by and see this episode on YouTube.Support the Show.I'd love to hear...
2021-05-0516 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldPedaling BackwardSend us a Text Message.We are leaving the Grandstand World, the world of spectatorship, the world of victimhood, the world of fear and doubt. Next stop? The playing field! The poetry begins with my poem, "The Dream." Next you'll hear our song, "Eternity." Then the teaching is from my spiritual autobiography, The Opening Window. The chapter is entitled, "Pedaling Backward."I hope you are enjoying taking a look at my Show Notes for each episode. I've tried to make them entertaining.Enjoy this episode on ...
2021-05-0311 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldCould This Be Your Preview of Coming Attractions?Send us a Text Message.In our continuing desire to leave the grandstand world and become a player on the field, I present more poetry, songs and teachings. Today your original song is "The Light Beyond." The poetry is "God Is a Poem" The teaching is from my book, A Course in Christianity and is the chapter entitled, "Could This Be Your Preview of Coming Attractions?"Please enjoy the Show Notes.Also visit this episode on YouTube.Support the Show.I'd love to...
2021-04-2710 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Mechanism of Carnal LoveSend us a Text Message.This episode of Leaving the Grandstand World looks into love. God's pure love is often superseded by mankind's convoluted twisted love. The song is, "The Call for Love." The poetry today is entitled, "Sustaining Love" and the talk which is a chapter in A Holy Hodgepodge, is "The Mechanism of Carnal Love."Please visit the Show Notes for this podcast to read the lyrics to the song and the words to the poem. Do visit the YouTube video for this episode.
2021-04-2717 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldA Selection from My Book, The Atheist DelusionSend us a Text Message.Today's episode deals with those who have found belief in God not intellectually satisfying. The song is entitled, "Spinning Spinning." Next I present a poem entitled, "To the Evolutionists" I conclude the podcast with a selection from my book, The Atheist Delusion.Enjoy the Show Notes for this podcast. Lots of good stuff including the words to the song and poem. Please stop by my YouTube video of this episode. I think you'll like it.Support the Show....
2021-04-2626 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldWhat About the Bible?Send us a Text Message.I start this podcast off with an original song, "Consider the Lilies." I then share my poem, "Beyond the Pages." I complete this podcast with a short piece entitled, "What About the Bible?" Visit this episode's Show Notes to see the lyrics and words to the song and poem and other interesting things. See this episode on YouTube.Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net
2021-04-2611 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldOur DesiresSend us a Text Message.This podcast includes only a song, a poem and a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge. The song is "Jesus Please Adjust Me", the poem is "I Wear My Sin" and the chapter from the book is "Our Desires."Please visit my Show Notes for this episode to read additional information and follow along with the words to the poem and the lyrics to the song.Enjoy this episode on YouTube.Support the Show.I'd love to hear...
2021-04-2528 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldThe Pedestrian OverpassSend us a Text Message.The song in this episode is, "Let's Ring the Bells for Jesus Christ" followed by a poem entitled, "He is Risen." I conclude the episode with two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge. These chapters are, "The Pedestrian Overpass," and "Was It Just a Fluke?"If you'd like to see both the lyrics to the song and the words to the poem, visit the Show Notes for this episode. In addition, I will share any insight I may have regarding these works (including their origin).
2021-04-2522 minLeaving the Grandstand WorldI Want FaithSend us a Text Message.This episode includes the song, "Jesus Please Take Us from This Grandstand World" and poetry entitled, "A Prayer Can Change the World." Also included from my book, A Course in Christianity, are two chapters. They are "Jesus Removes the Blocks" and "I Want Faith."I will soon have a separate web page available for some of my early podcasts. For now, please take a look at the Show Notes for this first podcast. You will be able to follow along with the lyrics to the songs a...
2021-04-2421 min
Song Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 1234: "Birds of a Feather" by Vic Zarley. 35: "Seems Nobody Wants to.." by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 36: "The Garden" by Vic Zarley. This is Vic Zarley. This selection is just one of many Christian themed books I have either produced, narrated or written. I want you to hear them all! Go to the Podiobooks.com home page and key my name into the search field in the upper right-hand corner and click GO for the list. God bless you!
2011-10-2115 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 1131: "I'm Bearin' too Many Crosses" by Vic Zarley. 32: "Kingdom Child" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 33: "On the Third Day (acoustic version)" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley.
2011-10-2121 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 1028: "Oh, I Love You Lord, I Do" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 29: "There's Gotta Be Fruit" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 30: "We'll Rarely Get the Victory" by Vic Zarley.
2011-10-2017 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 0925. "Inflatable Dragon" by Vic Zarley. 26. "Monarch Butterfly" by Vic Zarley and Andy Sandoval. 27. "When the Fire's Over" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1817 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 0822. "Freeway to Eternity" by Vic Zarley. 23. "Grandstand World" by Vic Zarley. 24. "I Found I'm Just in Love" by Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1818 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 0719. "Praise Ditty" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 20. "The Happy Song" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 21. "Who Would Think" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1815 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 0616. "I've Got the Smog in the Eye, Overcast Sky, Pollution Blues, Baby" by Vic Zarley. 17. Christmas song "It's 'You Can't Put the Keys in Your Pocket with Your Gloves on' Time" by Vic Zarley. 18. Christmas song "It's Christmas in Our House Again" by Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1714 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 0513. "For What Is Bound on Earth" by Vic Zarley. 14. "John 2:15 (Jesus Made a Whip of Cords)" by Vic Zarley. 15. "What You Do to the Least of These" by Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1719 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 0410. "Could This Be the Chosen One" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 11. "God Will Do to You..." by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 12. "Intimate Mystery" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1717 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 037. "Consider the Lilies" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 8. "Eternity" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 9. "Invitation Song" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1716 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 024. "A Bruised Reed" by Eva Zarley and Vic Zarley. 5. "Lord, I Repent" by Eva Zarley. 6. "Give Praise to God" by Eva Zarley.
2011-10-1723 minSong Gifts from the Holy SpiritSongGifts 011. "Come Unto Me" by Vic Zarley. 2. "Jesus Be Within My Day" by Vic Zarley. 3. "Let's Ring the Bells for Jesus Christ" by Vic Zarley.
2011-10-1723 min
The TravelerThe Traveler 10This is Vic Zarley. This selection is just one of many Christian themed books I have either produced, narrated or written. I want you to hear them all! Go to the Podiobooks.com home page and key my name into the search field in the upper right-hand corner and click GO for the list. God bless you!
2010-06-2400 min
The Difficult Task of Loving AtheistsLoving Atheists 13This is Vic Zarley. This selection is just one of many Christian themed books I have either produced, narrated or written. I want you to hear them all! Go to the Podiobooks.com home page and key my name into the search field in the upper right-hand corner and click GO for the list. God bless you!
2010-06-2200 min