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Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 94 - The Guardian - Beacon Series Ft. Linda Carroll - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 94 - The Guardian - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Diana Carroll, author of "Love Skills: The Keys to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love," published by New World Library
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I think it would be fair to say that generally, life is a relationship. We’re in some type of relationship from the day that we are conceived. Our first relationship is to our mother, then those that raise us, extended family, perhaps our classmates, teachers, and friends.
Depending on our growing awareness, perhaps we are able to perceive the textured nuances of each of these connections, and fur...2020-08-181h 00
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 93 - The Truth of Our Biases - Beacon Series Ft. Simran Jeet Singh - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 93 - The Truth Of Our Biases - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Professor Simran Jeet Singh—educator, writer, activist, and scholar.
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Sometimes I feel that I may have made a mistake when I named this podcast. Having a show called “Find the Good News” sets the precedent that my guests and I must only talk about positive things. While my end goal is to always lean our conversations toward goodness and good works, I realize fully that we can’t get there by ignoring the obvious troubles we are facing right now in the world.2020-07-161h 21
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 92 - The Resonant Strings - Beacon Series Ft. Meido Moore Roshi - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 92 - The Resonant Strings - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Meido Moore Roshi, abbot of Korinji, a Rinzai Zen monastery, and author of "The Rinzai Zen Way: A Guide to Practice" by Shambala Publications.
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Zen. In the circles I’ve traveled it is a word that is often said and even more misunderstood.
Truth? I am still trying to understand it myself.
More truth? When I feel like I’ve built a nice and sturdy framework for it, the structure I’ve constructed topples to sticks and stones.
I laug...2020-07-021h 09
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 91 - The Magic Feather - Beacon Series Ft. Don Jose Ruiz - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 91 - The Magic Feather - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Don Jose Ruiz, Toltec Shaman and author of "The Medicine Bag: Shamanic Rituals & Ceremonies for Personal Transformation" from Hierophant Publishing
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There are events in our lives that charged with a specific energy. These moments can feel electric. Time perhaps feels bent. Sensations get prickly, and details seem enhanced. To the outside world these make look like nothing more than the ongoing and ordinary ebb-and-flow of occurrences, but for the soul connected to the happening these grooves in the timeline take on new meaning. For...2020-06-241h 39
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 90 - The In Zone - Beacon Series Ft. Chris Niebauer Ph.D. - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 90 - The In Zone - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Chris Niebauer, Ph.D., Author of "No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching Up to Buddhism" from Hierophant Publishing
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I once read that the very toxic escalation of ego-driven “me” culture started its ascent with the invention of the mirror. Long before one could truly see their own reflection with clarity, the best way to gain a clear picture of the self was in a relationship with others. The mirror came along, the self became even more infatuated with the appearance of the self...2020-06-171h 28
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 89 - The Gathering Fire - Beacon Series Ft. Diana Rowan - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 89 - The Gathering Fire - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Diana Rowan, Author of "The Bright Way: Five Steps To Freeing The Creative Within" from New World Library
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15 years ago I was asked to speak to a group of graphic design students about creativity in the field of graphic communications. As I sat down to draft my presentation I asked myself, “What is creativity, and where does it come from?"
This question led me down a track far outside the field of graphic design, on into the nature of reality itself, and I...2020-06-111h 55
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 88 - The Shimmering Truth - Beacon Series Ft. Ellen Meredith, DA, EEMP - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 88 - The Shimmering Truth - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Ellen Meredith, DA, EEMAP, Author of "The Language Your Body Speaks: Self-Healing with Energy Medicine" from New World Library
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When is the last time you stopped and really listened to your body? What physical aches do you live with daily? How are compensating for them? Do you have chronic issues that seem to never go away? Maybe, like many, you just feel off, heavy, out of balance, or worn down. Perhaps, like many people all across the world, you treat each and every creak...2020-06-051h 32
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 87 - The Slippage Ft. Heather Regan White - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 87 - The Slippage - Ft. Heather Regan White, Journalist with the Southwest Daily News
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We live in strange times, made stranger and more disorienting by a steady stream of conflicting news and information signals from sunrise to sunset. Sifting through these competing signals and processing them to find relevant bits that add value to your life can be an exhausting grind with the potential to wear down a mind’s ability to discern truth from fiction.
Many are able to recall a time before the excessive pings-and-dings, reminders, alerts, and the ever-present “brea...2020-06-041h 53
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 86 - The Divine Feminine - Beacon Series Ft. Clark Strand & Perdita Finn - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 86 - The Divine Feminine - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Clark Strand & Perdita Finn, co-authors of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary
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Almost from the very moment of my initial awakening in the summer of 1995, I’ve had a hunger to learn, and reading was a critical source of nutrients for my ravenous mind. I’ve read many wonderful books since that day, and while my mind may not be as hungry, it still makes a healthy meal of many wonderful written works.
In...2020-05-271h 50
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 85 - The Growing Voice Ft. Dominique Darbonne - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 85 - The Growing Voice - Ft. Dominique Darbonne of The Flamethrowers
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Since starting this Good News podcast signal, it’s been my great pleasure to meet people from my region that I may not have met otherwise. The truth is that this transmission has allowed me to do much more than simply meet them; I’ve gotten to know them in some very deep and personal ways. More often than not, when I finish one of these visits, I leave the conversation feeling like I’ve gained a new friend. Other times, it goes beyond fr...2020-05-251h 33
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 84 - The Golden Vine - Beacon Series Ft. Corin Grillo - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 84 - The Golden Vine - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Corin Grillo author of The Angel Experiment: A 21-Day Magical Adventure to Heal Your Life
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When you hear the word “Angel,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most of the people I’ve encountered, or if you’re like I was 25 years ago, then you probably draw up a pretty specific image. Maybe you think of chubby little cherubs with plump and rosy cheeks, sporting harps, and heart-shaped arrows. Perhaps you call to mind images of majestic humanoid beings with grand wings, glimmering armor, arm...2020-05-131h 36
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 83 - The Open Mic Ft. Chase Bonin - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 83 - The Open Mic Ft. Chase Bonin of the Lake Charles Comedy Scene
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I talk a lot about love and compassion on this show. I truly believe they are medicine, and two of the greatest gives that can be given and received, but there’s another very human gift that brings great healing, and I know I don’t talk about it enough, and that gift is laughter.
When I look back on my life, laughter has often been a huge component to my well being, and a good belly laugh has alwa...2020-05-061h 52
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 82 - The Encouragers Ft. Ashley Gatte - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 82 - The Encouragers Ft. Ashley Gatte of Empire of the Seed
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Sitting down at the right-round table in studio with a guest is starting to seem like a distant memory. It’s hard for me to express this, but there is something special about the space where I meet with my guests. It conveys an openness, creative energy, and joy that is reflective of the types of conversations I hoped to have with each person that’s come to visit.
Since the stay-at-home orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the serious dist...2020-04-211h 45
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 81 - The Comforter Ft. Eugenie Tullos - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 81 - The Comforter Ft. Eugenie Tullos
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More often than not, my visits with guests of Find the Good News take place nearly a month or more before they air. Normally, that’s not a sobering or surreal experience, but so much has changed in our world since the time that this episode was recorded. Not long after this visit, as I’m quite certain you know, the world was changed by the new coronavirus and the medical complications brought on by COVID-19.
Social distancing. Quarantine. Masks. Gloves. Disinfectant. Shortages. Misinformation. Sacrifices. Selfishness. Selfle...2020-04-111h 36
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 80 - The Clunky Oars - Beacon Series Ft. Greg Soden - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 80 - The Clunky Oars - A Beacon Series Interview Ft. Greg Soden of The Classical Idea Podcast
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It wasn’t long after I started listening to podcasts that I got the bug to produce one, the one you’re listening too right now.
Over this past year of producing and listening, I’ve learned a lot, and whether they know it, many of the hosts and producers of my favorite podcasts have been unwitting instructors. Long before the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had an opportunity to visit with the gracious host and produ...2020-04-011h 53
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 79 - The 1-Hour Mountain - Beacon Series Ft. Diana Vallette - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 79 - The 1-Hour Mountain - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Diana Vallette
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Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Now, I’m going back to visit with many of the Good Newsy guests that helped build the foundation of this show to learn how they’re navigating these strange times.
In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with my spiritual sister, ally, and friend, Diana Vallette.
My proximity to Diana mostly begins and ends with...2020-03-311h 39
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 78 - The Spiritual Gumbo - Beacon Series Ft. Carl and Chelsea Boudreaux - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 78 - The Spiritual Gumbo - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Carl and Chelsea Boudreaux, Owners of the Yoga Center and Stellar Beans in Lake Charles, Louisiana==========
Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Now, I’m going back to visit with many of the Good Newsy guests that helped build the foundation of this show to learn how they’re navigating these strange times.
In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with Carl and Chelsea Boudreaux, owners of the Yoga Center and Stel...2020-03-301h 33
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 78 - The Spiritual Gumbo - Beacon Series Ft. Carl and Chelsea Boudreaux - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 78 - The Spiritual Gumbo - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Carl and Chelsea Boudreaux, Owners of the Yoga Center and Stellar Beans in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Now, I’m going back to visit with many of the Good Newsy guests that helped build the foundation of this show to learn how they’re navigating these strange times.
In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with Carl and Chelsea Boudreaux, owne...2020-03-301h 33
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 77 - The Home Team - Beacon Series Ft. Kari Hankins - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 77 - The Home Team - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Kari Hankins Founder of the SWLA Youth Foundation
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Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Now, I’m going back to visit with many of the Good Newsy guests that helped build the foundation of this show to learn how they’re navigating these strange times.
In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with the founder of the Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation, and creator of the Trut...2020-03-301h 19
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 77 - The Home Team - Beacon Series Ft. Kari Hankins - Find the Good News with Brother OranEp. 77 - The Home Team - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Kari Hankins Founder of the SWLA Youth Foundation==========
Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Now, I’m going back to visit with many of the Good Newsy guests that helped build the foundation of this show to learn how they’re navigating these strange times.
In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with the founder of the Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation, and creator of the Truth, Facts, and Lies youth program, Kari...2020-03-301h 19
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 76 - The Sound Of Your Name - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Grammy Winner Mickey Smith, Jr.Ep. 76 - The Sound Of Your Name - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Grammy Winner Mickey Smith, Jr.
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Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Now, I’m going back to visit with many of the Good Newsy guests that helped build the foundation of this show to learn how they’re navigating these strange times.
In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with Southwest Louisiana educator, and recent Grammy Winner, Mickey Smith, Jr. Mickey was the very...2020-03-271h 19
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 76 - The Sound Of Your Name - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Grammy Winner Mickey Smith, Jr.Ep. 76 - The Sound Of Your Name - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Grammy Winner Mickey Smith, Jr.==========
Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Now, I’m going back to visit with many of the Good Newsy guests that helped build the foundation of this show to learn how they’re navigating these strange times.
In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with Southwest Louisiana educator, and recent Grammy Winner, Mickey Smith, Jr. Mickey was the very first Good Newsy, my very firs...2020-03-271h 19
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 75 - The Skills We Have - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Artists Danny and Morgan AllainEp. 75 - The Skills We Have - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Artists Danny and Morgan Allain
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Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with the husband and wife dynamic artistic duo of Danny and Morgan Allain.
Danny and Morgan are Good Newsies, past guests of my Find the Good News podcast, and I wanted to reconnect with them to find out how their family is facing the challenges of the C...2020-03-251h 03
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 75 - The Skills We Have - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Artists Danny and Morgan AllainEp. 75 - The Skills We Have - A COVID-19 Beacon Series Interview Ft. Artists Danny and Morgan Allain==========Today, human beings all over the world are making social and economic sacrifices to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. In this special Beacon Series episode, I visit with the husband and wife dynamic artistic duo of Danny and Morgan Allain.
Danny and Morgan are Good Newsies, past guests of my Find the Good News podcast, and I wanted to reconnect with them to find out how their family is facing the challenges of the C19 spread. I was not su...2020-03-251h 03
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News - FB LIVE 2 - Fishing For Goodies with Oran and Jonah ParkerFind the Good News - FB LIVE 2 - Fishing For Goodies with Oran and Jonah Parker
** Recorded LIVE on Facebook • March 20, 2020 **
On #FindTheGoodFriday my son Jonah and I teamed up to bring you a special "Find the Good News" LIVE conversation.If you listen to my podcast then you know all about the section of our show called "Fishing for Goodies." That's the part of the show where I step aside and let the infamous Good News Fishbowl take over... and the Fish Bowl always provides!There are over 400 questions in the Fish Bowl, and Jonah and I sat in the...2020-03-221h 09
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News - FB LIVE 2 - Fishing For Goodies with Oran and Jonah ParkerFind the Good News - FB LIVE 2 - Fishing For Goodies with Oran and Jonah Parker
** Recorded LIVE on Facebook • March 20, 2020 **
On #FindTheGoodFriday my son Jonah and I teamed up to bring you a special "Find the Good News" LIVE conversation.
If you listen to my podcast then you know all about the section of our show called "Fishing for Goodies." That's the part of the show where I step aside and let the infamous Good News Fishbowl take over... and the Fish Bowl always provides!
There are over 400 questions in the...2020-03-221h 09
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News - FB LIVE 1 - Coffee Talk with Brother OranFind the Good News - FB LIVE 1 - Coffee Talk with Brother Oran
** Recorded LIVE on Facebook • March 18, 2020 **
No one should feel isolated or alone right now. Let's talk about everything going on in the world, what's going on in our individual lives, ask each other questions and have a generally good chat among friends.
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Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News - FB LIVE 1 - Coffee Talk with Brother OranFind the Good News - FB LIVE 1 - Coffee Talk with Brother Oran
** Recorded LIVE on Facebook • March 18, 2020 **
No one should feel isolated or alone right now. Let's talk about everything going on in the world, what's going on in our individual lives, ask each other questions and have a generally good chat among friends.
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Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 74 - The Brodozer of Bass Ft. Trip Wamsley - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 74 - The Brodozer of Bass Ft. Trip Wamsley
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When Trip Wamsley entered the studio with his bass guitar, I had a feeling our conversation was going to be a lot of fun. I had never met Trip before, but we were friends on Facebook, and based on his posts, I picked up that he was in tune with an unorthodox string theory. There was no doubt that I was in for a treat, and Mister Trip Wamsley didn’t disappoint. He sat down in front of the mic and said, “Whatcha got,” and we dove i...2020-03-171h 24
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 74 - The Brodozer of Bass Ft. Trip Wamsley - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 74 - The Brodozer of Bass Ft. Trip Wamsley
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When Trip Wamsley entered the studio with his bass guitar, I had a feeling our conversation was going to be a lot of fun. I had never met Trip before, but we were friends on Facebook, and based on his posts, I picked up that he was in tune with an unorthodox string theory. There was no doubt that I was in for a treat, and Mister Trip Wamsley didn’t disappoint. He sat down in front of the mic and said, “Whatcha got,” and we dove in from there. His wit an...2020-03-171h 24
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 73- The Human Capital Ft. Kimberly Dellafosse - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 73 - The Human Capital Ft. Kimberly Dellafosse, Assitant City Administrator for the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Each Good Newsy is different, and getting to experience the uniqueness of each guest is one of the joys of hosting a podcast like Find the Good News. Joy is the word that I would use to describe the conversation I had with Kimberly Dellafosse, the Assistant City Administrator for the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana after she came to visit with me at the Right Round Table. The truth is if we would have had mics turned on from the moment...2020-03-061h 24
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 73- The Human Capital Ft. Kimberly Dellafosse - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 73 - The Human Capital Ft. Kimberly Dellafosse, Assitant City Administrator for the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Each Good Newsy is different, and getting to experience the uniqueness of each guest is one of the joys of hosting a podcast like Find the Good News. Joy is the word that I would use to describe the conversation I had with Kimberly Dellafosse, the Assistant City Administrator for the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana after she came to visit with me at the Right Round Table. The truth is if we would have had mics...2020-03-061h 24
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 72 - The Ambassadors Ft. the Visit Lake Charles Team - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 72 - The Ambassadors Ft. the Visit Lake Charles Team
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It's really great to sit down at a table and have a fun conversation with friends, teammates, and creative partners. It's something I've always enjoyed. I'm thrilled when a conversation moves like a wave, rising with meaningful dialogue, cresting with useful information, sinking into comfort and laughter, only to have the wave's energy cycle again. That's the type of conversation I had with members of the Visit Lake Charles team—President & CEO, Kyle Edmiston, Communications Director, Angie Manning, and Sales Director, Eric Zartler—when they visited me on Find the Good...2020-02-201h 35
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 72 - The Ambassadors Ft. the Visit Lake Charles Team - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 72 - The Ambassadors Ft. the Visit Lake Charles Team
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It's really great to sit down at a table and have a fun conversation with friends, teammates, and creative partners. It's something I've always enjoyed. I'm thrilled when a conversation moves like a wave, rising with meaningful dialogue, cresting with useful information, sinking into comfort and laughter, only to have the wave's energy cycle again. That's the type of conversation I had with members of the Visit Lake Charles team—President & CEO, Kyle Edmiston, Communications Director, Angie Manning, and Sales Director, Eric Zartler—when they visi...2020-02-201h 35
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 71 - The Patron Saint of 3 A.M. - A Tribute to Brian Moore - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 71 - The Patron Saint of 3A.M. - A Tribute to Brian Moore
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After seventy conversations with good people doing good works, one might expect that sitting down to write a proper reflection on a guest would get easier. It does not. It's not that it's hard work, or that it takes some great skill to sit and reflect on the words-and-works of a person. Mostly, it is my own commitment that gives it gravity. I never wished for these meditations to be just another task in the list of things it takes to produce "...2020-02-072h 18
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 71 - The Patron Saint of 3 A.M. - A Tribute to Brian Moore - Find the Good News with Brother OranEP. 71 - The Patron Saint of 3A.M. - A Tribute to Brian Moore
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After seventy conversations with good people doing good works, one might expect that sitting down to write a proper reflection on a guest would get easier. It does not. It's not that it's hard work, or that it takes some great skill to sit and reflect on the words-and-works of a person. Mostly, it is my own commitment that gives it gravity. I never wished for these meditations to be just another task in the list of things it takes to produce "Find the Good News."...2020-02-072h 18
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 70 - The Unintentional Pedestal Ft. Shakiyla Solomon - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 70 - The Unintentional Pedestal Ft. Shakiyla Solomon
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One of the most gratitude producing activities I think one can participate in is meditating on the origins of things. When you look closely at any good thing in your life and trek backward, beautiful worlds of intersecting experiences and chance circumstances begin to unfold. A bigger picture is revealed, and new light shines on individuals, revealing value that may not have been fully appreciated at the time. Reflecting on this blessing in my life—this podcast I call "Find the Good News"—it was clear that its...2020-01-311h 57
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 70 - The Unintentional Pedestal Ft. Shakiyla Solomon - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 70 - The Unintentional Pedestal Ft. Shakiyla Solomon
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One of the most gratitude producing activities I think one can participate in is meditating on the origins of things. When you look closely at any good thing in your life and trek backward, beautiful worlds of intersecting experiences and chance circumstances begin to unfold. A bigger picture is revealed, and new light shines on individuals, revealing value that may not have been fully appreciated at the time. Reflecting on this blessing in my life—this podcast I call "Find the Good News"—it was clear that its origins flowed from many plac...2020-01-311h 57
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 69 - The Surrender Ft. Beth Fields Bunch - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 69 - The Surrender Ft. Beth Fields Bunch of Almost Home Ministries
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Finding out that there are even more good people doing good works in your hometown is always exciting to me. A year ago, I would have never believed that people would just come up to me when I’m out and about and hand me a slip of paper with a lead on someone doing some excellent service in the community I grew up in, but that’s my new reality. Still, as often as it happens, I can’t get used to the li...2020-01-152h 14
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 69 - The Surrender Ft. Beth Fields Bunch - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 69 - The Surrender Ft. Beth Fields Bunch of Almost Home Ministries
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Finding out that there are even more good people doing good works in your hometown is always exciting to me. A year ago, I would have never believed that people would just come up to me when I’m out and about and hand me a slip of paper with a lead on someone doing some excellent service in the community I grew up in, but that’s my new reality. Still, as often as it happens, I can’t get used to the light that rises in me, th...2020-01-152h 14
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 68 - The Shot in the Dark Ft. Pastor Sean Barron - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 68 - The Shot in the Dark Ft. Pastor Sean Barron
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Most of my conversations on Find the Good News start off right at the round table. In the case of Pastor Sean Barron, I got to have a long friendly chat with him the night before we recorded. I usually get to see each guest as they walk up to the studio door. With Sean, I walked right up to him as he was coming in, and what a joyous greeting he provided. He offered a genuine smile, a hug, and one of my favorite gifts to receive, the...2020-01-013h 52
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 68 - The Shot in the Dark Ft. Pastor Sean Barron - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 68 - The Shot in the Dark Ft. Pastor Sean Barron
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Most of my conversations on Find the Good News start off right at the round table. In the case of Pastor Sean Barron, I got to have a long friendly chat with him the night before we recorded. I usually get to see each guest as they walk up to the studio door. With Sean, I walked right up to him as he was coming in, and what a joyous greeting he provided. He offered a genuine smile, a hug, and one of my...2020-01-013h 52
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 67 - The Disciple - Beacon Series Ft. Susan Stabile - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 67 - The Disciple - Beacon Series Ft. Susan Stabile, Author of "Growing In Love And Wisdom: Tibetan Buddhist Sources For Christian Meditation"
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If you listen to this show, then you've often heard me allude to a spiritual experience that took place when I was a much younger man. While I have spared the full linear details, it's sufficient to say that the experience changed my mind and gave me a reason to follow my heart. In an attempt to understand this experience of my youth, I wandered as a pilgrim, searching and studying the...2019-11-271h 22
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 67 - The Disciple - Beacon Series Ft. Susan Stabile - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 67 - The Disciple - Beacon Series Ft. Susan Stabile, Author of "Growing In Love And Wisdom: Tibetan Buddhist Sources For Christian Meditation"
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If you listen to this show, then you've often heard me allude to a spiritual experience that took place when I was a much younger man. While I have spared the full linear details, it's sufficient to say that the experience changed my mind and gave me a reason to follow my heart. In an attempt to understand this experience of my youth, I wandered as a pilgrim, searching and studying the religions and wisdom traditions of...2019-11-271h 22
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 66 - The Universe Ft. Dave Evans - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 66 - The Universe Ft. Dave Evans
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There are people that I've wanted to have on Find the Good News since the first days of the show's inception. For one reason or another, our orbits didn't sync up. Still, I had faith that with enough revolutions, my schedule would sync up with these good people, and we'd get to sit within the gravity of the Right Round Table. One of these people was Southwest Louisiana chef, owner of Luna Bar & Grill, and founder of Chuck Fest, Dave Evans. This year, the stars aligned, and I...2019-11-203h 29
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 66 - The Universe Ft. Dave Evans - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 66 - The Universe Ft. Dave Evans
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There are people that I've wanted to have on Find the Good News since the first days of the show's inception. For one reason or another, our orbits didn't sync up. Still, I had faith that with enough revolutions, my schedule would sync up with these good people, and we'd get to sit within the gravity of the Right Round Table. One of these people was Southwest Louisiana chef, owner of Luna Bar & Grill, and founder of Chuck Fest, Dave Evans. This year, the stars aligned, and I was able to sit with...2019-11-203h 29
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 65 - The Honor First - Beacon Series Ft. Jenn Budd - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 65 - The Honor First - Beacon Series Ft. Jenn Budd, Former Senior Border Patrol Agent & Immigration Rights Activist
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I often say that we have to walk into the darkened recesses of the cave to find the truth. It’s important to learn what is needed, then light lanterns on our way out, illuminating the way so the next travelers can get to that truth safer, and with less suffering. I was reminded of this metaphor again when I recently spoke with former Senior Border Patrol Agent Jenn Budd as a part of the Beacon se...2019-11-133h 00
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 65 - The Honor First - Beacon Series Ft. Jenn Budd - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 65 - The Honor First - Beacon Series Ft. Jenn Budd, Former Senior Border Patrol Agent & Immigration Rights Activist
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I often say that we have to walk into the darkened recesses of the cave to find the truth. It’s important to learn what is needed, then light lanterns on our way out, illuminating the way so the next travelers can get to that truth safer, and with less suffering. I was reminded of this metaphor again when I recently spoke with former Senior Border Patrol Agent Jenn Budd as a part of the Beacon series on Find the Good Ne...2019-11-133h 00
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 64 - The Ocean and the Shore Ft. Mary Vaughan - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 64 - The Ocean and the Shore Ft. Mary Vaughan
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Breathing. Such a simple action—often taken for granted—yet such an amazing tool to bring us back to an awareness of the present moment. It’s easy to get caught in a half-life between the regrets of the past, or the fears of the future, thoughts cleaved by clinging to one or the other. In the middle lies a state of healing calm waiting with refreshment, ready to heal the sufferings of the past, and sooth the anxiously waiting future by bringing both into the po...2019-11-061h 55
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 64 - The Ocean and the Shore Ft. Mary Vaughan - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 64 - The Ocean and the Shore Ft. Mary Vaughan
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Breathing. Such a simple action—often taken for granted—yet such an amazing tool to bring us back to an awareness of the present moment. It’s easy to get caught in a half-life between the regrets of the past, or the fears of the future, thoughts cleaved by clinging to one or the other. In the middle lies a state of healing calm waiting with refreshment, ready to heal the sufferings of the past, and sooth the anxiously waiting future by bringing both into the pooling fold of the eterna...2019-11-061h 55
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 63 - The Pulpit of Hypocrisy Ft. Darren Paul Hanks - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 63 - The Pulpit of Hypocrisy Ft. Darren Paul Hanks
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When I moved back home almost 15 years ago I found myself in the Bardo of becoming. Old things in my life were passing away. Familiar relationships had vaporized. New experiences were right in front of me, and with that came new people. I was fortunate in that the gravity of the Bardo drew good people into my life, and one of those people was Darren Paul Hanks. Darren and I were fast friends, immediately finding we had a variety of things in common. We connected...2019-10-304h 12
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 63 - The Pulpit of Hypocrisy Ft. Darren Paul Hanks - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 63 - The Pulpit of Hypocrisy Ft. Darren Paul Hanks
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When I moved back home almost 15 years ago I found myself in the Bardo of becoming. Old things in my life were passing away. Familiar relationships had vaporized. New experiences were right in front of me, and with that came new people. I was fortunate in that the gravity of the Bardo drew good people into my life, and one of those people was Darren Paul Hanks. Darren and I were fast friends, immediately finding we had a variety of things in common. We connected over entertainment, comic books, and...2019-10-304h 12
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 5 - The Rising and Falling - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 5 - The Rising and Falling w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I talk about the breath of life, the light in our eyes, and I share three important experiences with breathing that are firmly planted in my heart.
==========SUPPORT FIND THE GOOD NEWS ON PATREON >> www.Patreon.com/FindTheGoodNews ==========FIND THE GOOD NEWS IS PRODUCED BY PARKER BRAND CREATIVE SERVICES >> www.ParkerBrandUp.com==========2019-10-2653 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 5 - The Rising and Falling - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 5 - The Rising and Falling w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I talk about the breath of life, the light in our eyes, and I share three important experiences with breathing that are firmly planted in my heart.
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SUPPORT FIND THE GOOD NEWS ON PATREON >> www.Patreon.com/FindTheGoodNews
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FIND THE GOOD NEWS IS PRODUCED BY PARKER BRAND CREATIVE SERVICES >> www.ParkerBrandUp.com
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2019-10-2653 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 62 - The Arrow of Life Ft. Shelley Johnson - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 62 - The Arrow of Life Ft. Shelley Johnson
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There are people that change your life in profound ways, and yet many never really know they had such an impact. For me, former Executive Director of the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, Shelley Johnson, is one of those people. This year, Shelley retired from her position after 30 years of service to our region, leaving behind a legacy of positive growth in travel and tourism that will be felt for decades to come. In my professional circles, her name carried weight. Working with her and her team meant something to those...2019-10-231h 28
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 62 - The Arrow of Life Ft. Shelley Johnson - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 62 - The Arrow of Life Ft. Shelley Johnson
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There are people that change your life in profound ways, and yet many never really know they had such an impact. For me, former Executive Director of the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, Shelley Johnson, is one of those people. This year, Shelley retired from her position after 30 years of service to our region, leaving behind a legacy of positive growth in travel and tourism that will be felt for decades to come. In my professional circles, her name carried weight. Working with her and her...2019-10-231h 28
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. SOUTHERN CAST IRON COOK-OFFHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Jengi Miller (of Louise E. Anna Creations by Jengi)
In this episode of Find the Good News we went LIVE with Daniel Schumacher (Editorial Director, Louisiana Cookin' & Editor, Taste of the South) and Chef Lyle Broussard (Jack Daniel's® Bar & Grill at L'auberge).They talked about the upcoming Southern Cast Iron Cook-Off taking place November 1–2, 2019, in Lake Charles, Louisiana!We jammed on skillets, dutch ovens, vintage cast iron, cast iron care, savory recipes, history, and what all the foodie + cast iron enthusiasts can expect at the inaugural Southern Cast Iron Cook-Off event.Daniel and Chef Lyle jumped from...2019-10-211h 19
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. SOUTHERN CAST IRON COOK-OFFHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Jengi Miller (of Louise E. Anna Creations by Jengi)
In this episode of Find the Good News we went LIVE with Daniel Schumacher (Editorial Director, Louisiana Cookin' & Editor, Taste of the South) and Chef Lyle Broussard (Jack Daniel's® Bar & Grill at L'auberge).
They talked about the upcoming Southern Cast Iron Cook-Off taking place November 1–2, 2019, in Lake Charles, Louisiana!
We jammed on skillets, dutch ovens, vintage cast iron, cast iron care, savory recipes, history, and what all the foodie + cast iron enthusiasts can expect at the inaugural Southern Cast Iron Cook...2019-10-211h 19
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. MONSTER DASH 1K AND FUN RUNHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Mike Brignac (of the Feeling Twisty Podcast)
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Amanda Yellott & Reginal Larkins of the Whistle Stop & DanceSport. They talk about their youth dance programs and their upcoming fundraiser event, The 2nd Annual Monster Dash at the Grove/Heritage Square in Sulphur, Louisiana this Saturday, October 19, 2019.
Amanda and Reginald were fun guests and really good "dance sports" when it came time to take the LIVE WIRE CHALLENGE & LIGHTNING ROUND!- - - - EVENT FEATURES:The 2nd Annual Monster Dash, takes place Oct. 19, 2019 at the Grove/Herit...2019-10-151h 35
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. MONSTER DASH 1K AND FUN RUNHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Mike Brignac (of the Feeling Twisty Podcast)
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Amanda Yellott & Reginal Larkins of the Whistle Stop & DanceSport. They talk about their youth dance programs and their upcoming fundraiser event, The 2nd Annual Monster Dash at the Grove/Heritage Square in Sulphur, Louisiana this Saturday, October 19, 2019.
Amanda and Reginald were fun guests and really good "dance sports" when it came time to take the LIVE WIRE CHALLENGE & LIGHTNING ROUND!
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The 2nd Annual Mons...2019-10-151h 35
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 61 - The Next Breath Ft. Ted Thibodeaux and Jody Barrilleaux - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 61 - The Next Breath Ft. Jody Barrilleaux and Ted Thibodeaux of HALOS
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So many lives in Calcasieu Parish have been touched by suicide, and when we look at the rising statistics we don’t really find many answers as to why. Those left behind are left to wonder what went wrong, or what they could have done to make a difference. Suicide leaves so many unanswered questions and feelings that run the entire emotional spectrum, leaving survivors looking for hope and healing. The particular type of grief that suicide places on the friends and loved ones left behind is so...2019-10-151h 43
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 61 - The Next Breath Ft. Ted Thibodeaux and Jody Barrilleaux - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 61 - The Next Breath Ft. Jody Barrilleaux and Ted Thibodeaux of HALOS
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So many lives in Calcasieu Parish have been touched by suicide, and when we look at the rising statistics we don’t really find many answers as to why. Those left behind are left to wonder what went wrong, or what they could have done to make a difference. Suicide leaves so many unanswered questions and feelings that run the entire emotional spectrum, leaving survivors looking for hope and healing. The particular type of grief that suicide places on the friends and lo...2019-10-151h 44
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 4 - The Tea Kettle - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 4 - The Tea Kettle w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I talk about righteous anger, the passage of time, the law of impermanence, and using boiling feelings to make tea.
==========SUPPORT FIND THE GOOD NEWS ON PATREON >> www.Patreon.com/FindTheGoodNews ==========FIND THE GOOD NEWS IS PRODUCED BY PARKER BRAND CREATIVE SERVICES >> www.ParkerBrandUp.com==========2019-10-1352 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 4 - The Tea Kettle - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 4 - The Tea Kettle w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I talk about righteous anger, the passage of time, the law of impermanence, and using boiling feelings to make tea.
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SUPPORT FIND THE GOOD NEWS ON PATREON >> www.Patreon.com/FindTheGoodNews
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FIND THE GOOD NEWS IS PRODUCED BY PARKER BRAND CREATIVE SERVICES >> www.ParkerBrandUp.com
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2019-10-1352 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 60 - The Free Fall Ft. Lydia Fruge and Kyle Mestayer - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 60 - The Free Fall Ft. Lydia Fruge and Kyle Mestayer
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I never planned on producing podcasts for other people when I dreamed up Find the Good News, but when I met Lydia Fruge and Kyle Mestayer, both young lenders at bank FNBD, I could see that they had a particular passion for people’s stories and the gift needed to carry an ongoing podcat—the ability to move a conversation into exciting territory. It might be very easy to feel a little blasé when it comes to talking dollars and cents, but after producing their first episode of the Tower...2019-10-091h 24
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 60 - The Free Fall Ft. Lydia Fruge and Kyle Mestayer - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEP. 60 - The Free Fall Ft. Lydia Fruge and Kyle Mestayer
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I never planned on producing podcasts for other people when I dreamed up Find the Good News, but when I met Lydia Fruge and Kyle Mestayer, both young lenders at bank FNBD, I could see that they had a particular passion for people’s stories and the gift needed to carry an ongoing podcat—the ability to move a conversation into exciting territory. It might be very easy to feel a little blasé when it comes to talking dollars and cents, but after producing their...2019-10-091h 24
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 3 - The Good Magnet - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 3 - The Good Magnet w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I take on a Sunday morning reflection to Maplewood Commons in Sulphur, Louisiana. We all take vows in some form or fashion. We bind ourselves to things for many reasons. Today I talk about stickers, glue, magnets, adhesives, patches, thread, and how the evidence of those things often remain long after they are gone.
==========SUPPORT FIND THE GOOD NEWS ON PATREON >> www.Patreon.com/FindTheGoodNews ==========FIND THE GOOD NEWS IS PRODUCED BY PARKER BRAND CREATIVE SERVICES >> www.ParkerBrandUp.com...2019-10-0631 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 3 - The Good Magnet - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 3 - The Good Magnet w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I take on a Sunday morning reflection to Maplewood Commons in Sulphur, Louisiana. We all take vows in some form or fashion. We bind ourselves to things for many reasons. Today I talk about stickers, glue, magnets, adhesives, patches, thread, and how the evidence of those things often remain long after they are gone.
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SUPPORT FIND THE GOOD NEWS ON PATREON >> www.Patreon.com/FindTheGoodNews
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FIND THE GOOD NEWS IS PRO...2019-10-0631 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 2 - The Nestea Plunge - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 2 - The Nestea Plunge w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I take you on my morning reflection at Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss, Louisiana. I talk about the Feasts of Saint Francis and Saint Faustina (and I admittedly screw up the day of Francis's Feast). I share my thoughts on the incredible display of love and mercy in a Dallas, Texas courtroom this week, and what the Divine Mercy means to me. I hope you'll join me inside this journal entry beneath the trees at Mimosa Pines.
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Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 2 - The Nestea Plunge - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 2 - The Nestea Plunge w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I take you on my morning reflection at Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss, Louisiana. I talk about the Feasts of Saint Francis and Saint Faustina (and I admittedly screw up the day of Francis's Feast). I share my thoughts on the incredible display of love and mercy in a Dallas, Texas courtroom this week, and what the Divine Mercy means to me. I hope you'll join me inside this journal entry beneath the trees at...2019-10-051h 01
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - Find the Good News - Ft. The Lake Charles Film FestivalHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Thom Trahan (of the Brimstone Historical Society)
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Patrick Shawn Bennett of the Lake Charles Film Festival, an event that features films by Louisiana based indie filmmakers.
Patrick was joined by Braylin Jenkins, the emcee of this year's event.
Patrick talks about the value of this amazing event, his love of filmmaking, resources for aspiring filmmakers, and encourages people to get out there and create!
DON'T FORGET THE LIVE WIRE CHALLENGE & LIGHTNING ROUND!
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Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - Find the Good News - Ft. The Lake Charles Film FestivalHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Thom Trahan (of the Brimstone Historical Society)
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Patrick Shawn Bennett of the Lake Charles Film Festival, an event that features films by Louisiana based indie filmmakers.
Patrick was joined by Braylin Jenkins, the emcee of this year's event.
Patrick talks about the value of this amazing event, his love of filmmaking, resources for aspiring filmmakers, and encourages people to get out there and create!
DON'T FORGET THE LIVE WIRE CHALLENGE & LIGHTNING ROUND!- - - - EVENT FEATURES:The Lake Charles Film & Music Festival, is...2019-10-031h 49
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 59 - The Right Round Table - Mixtape Vol. 2 - Find the Good News with Oran Parker1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE
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A little over a year ago I came back from a personal retreat and sat down with my creative crew to tell them about something I wanted to do. After reflecting on the state of my mind, my work, and the actual tangible good I was or was not doing through my trade, I had decided that I wanted to change the rules we’d been operating by, and create a signal all our own, a channel, a stream, that was focused on finding and sharing the good. In short, I wanted to stand under this wide um...2019-10-023h 26
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 59 - The Right Round Table - Mixtape Vol. 2 - Find the Good News with Oran Parker1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE
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A little over a year ago I came back from a personal retreat and sat down with my creative crew to tell them about something I wanted to do. After reflecting on the state of my mind, my work, and the actual tangible good I was or was not doing through my trade, I had decided that I wanted to change the rules we’d been operating by, and create a signal all our own, a channel, a stream, that was focused on finding and sharing the good. In short, I wanted to...2019-10-023h 26
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 1 - The Laughing Buddha - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 1 - The Laughing Buddha w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I take you on my morning prayer and meditation walk to the Maplewood Commons in Sulphur, Louisiana. I talk about the past year of Good News, where goodness comes from, attending Julia O'Carroll's Tea at Walden journaling workshop, forgiveness, resentment, what the best version of me looks like, and what the road to my best self is paved with. I touch on Christianity, Buddhism, and where my spiritual life falls on that spectrum. This is what Find the...2019-09-3057 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 1 - The Laughing Buddha - with Oran ParkerFind the Good News Journal - Entry 1 - The Laughing Buddha w/Oran Parker
In this Find the Good News Journal Entry I take you on my morning prayer and meditation walk to the Maplewood Commons in Sulphur, Louisiana. I talk about the past year of Good News, where goodness comes from, attending Julia O'Carroll's Tea at Walden journaling workshop, forgiveness, resentment, what the best version of me looks like, and what the road to my best self is paved with. I touch on Christianity, Buddhism, and where my spiritual life falls on that spectrum. This is...2019-09-3057 min
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 58 - The Poured Heart Ft. Chance Savant - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerOpenness. Truth. Honesty. The best stories are made up of these things, and I think that’s the holy trinity of what makes Find the Good News so unique. Each guest has come in here with their openness, truth, and honesty, and for those affiliated with programs, groups, businesses, or non-profits, their truth is tightly wound within the essence of their affiliation. I don’t say this lightly. I’ve seen it over-and-over again with individuals that have come to the Right Round Table. I witnessed it again when Chance Savant—a representative of NAMI Southwest Louisiana—came to visit me on Find...2019-09-252h 14
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 58 - The Poured Heart Ft. Chance Savant - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerOpenness. Truth. Honesty. The best stories are made up of these things, and I think that’s the holy trinity of what makes Find the Good News so unique. Each guest has come in here with their openness, truth, and honesty, and for those affiliated with programs, groups, businesses, or non-profits, their truth is tightly wound within the essence of their affiliation. I don’t say this lightly. I’ve seen it over-and-over again with individuals that have come to the Right Round Table. I witnessed it again when Chance Savant—a representative of NAMI Southwest Louisiana—came to visit me o...2019-09-252h 14
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 57 - The Good Humans Ft. Richard and Jack Harrell - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEver since I started producing Find the Good News, I've wanted to do an episode that was explicitly about fathers and their sons. One thing I've never tried to do with this show is to force my energy in a specific direction. I have found that allowing guests to flow through naturally has allowed this signal to become what it's supposed to be, whatever that means. It's still a mystery. Recently, a series of auspicious circumstances placed me in the right place at the right time to hear the most lovely music being emitted by the flittering phalanges of Jack...2019-09-181h 51
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 57 - The Good Humans Ft. Richard and Jack Harrell - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEver since I started producing Find the Good News, I've wanted to do an episode that was explicitly about fathers and their sons. One thing I've never tried to do with this show is to force my energy in a specific direction. I have found that allowing guests to flow through naturally has allowed this signal to become what it's supposed to be, whatever that means. It's still a mystery. Recently, a series of auspicious circumstances placed me in the right place at the right time to hear the most lovely music being emitted by the flittering phalanges of...2019-09-181h 51
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 56 - The Reluctant Hug - Road Trip Ft. Kelli Stawecki - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerIt’s not easy for me to avert my gaze when I see someone in needs, especially the homeless or food impoverished. If you’ve listened to this show, then you know that images of the hungry affected me deeply when I was a little boy, and those photos haunt the hallways of my mind every single day. Still, being haunted by something doesn’t always motivate one to take action. I won’t lie to you and say that I’ve always helped or given, no matter how heavy my heart may have felt. Perhaps this is why I am humbled...2019-09-111h 30
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 56 - The Reluctant Hug - Road Trip Ft. Kelli Stawecki - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerIt’s not easy for me to avert my gaze when I see someone in needs, especially the homeless or food impoverished. If you’ve listened to this show, then you know that images of the hungry affected me deeply when I was a little boy, and those photos haunt the hallways of my mind every single day. Still, being haunted by something doesn’t always motivate one to take action. I won’t lie to you and say that I’ve always helped or given, no matter how heavy my heart may have felt. Perhaps this is why I am humbl...2019-09-111h 30
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. THE HORROR AND HOPS PODCASTHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Morgan Allain (The Inkling Girl)
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Kevin Lambert, Thunder John, and Kevin Johnson of the Horror and Hops Podcast, a show about good horror movies, great beers, and even better friends. They talk about the origins of their show, their favorite scary movies, and their upcoming LIVE event at Crying Eagle on September, Friday the 13th, 2019!- - - - EVENT FEATURES:6-10pm at Crying Eagle Brewing Co. in Lake Charles, Louisiana
No Cover / Free Event (Buy Your Own Beer at Crying Eagle)
LIVE p...2019-09-112h 14
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. THE HORROR AND HOPS PODCASTHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Morgan Allain (The Inkling Girl)
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Kevin Lambert, Thunder John, and Kevin Johnson of the Horror and Hops Podcast, a show about good horror movies, great beers, and even better friends. They talk about the origins of their show, their favorite scary movies, and their upcoming LIVE event at Crying Eagle on September, Friday the 13th, 2019!
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6-10pm at Crying Eagle Brewing Co. in Lake Charles, Louisiana
No Cover / Free Event (B...2019-09-112h 14
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 55 - The Lawnmower Ft. Jengi Miller - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLike you, I’ve looked at a lot of artwork in my life. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and more often than not each work’s beauty is relevant to the particular eye of the beholder. We see it, process it, gauge it, place it somewhere on our value spectrum, often within the first moments of exposure. What most pieces don’t reveal to us is the story of the artist, the textures of their life. This is the treasure I received when I sat down to visit with Jengi Miller, artist & owner of Louise E. Anna Creati...2019-09-042h 28
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 55 - The Lawnmower Ft. Jengi Miller - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLike you, I’ve looked at a lot of artwork in my life. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and more often than not each work’s beauty is relevant to the particular eye of the beholder. We see it, process it, gauge it, place it somewhere on our value spectrum, often within the first moments of exposure. What most pieces don’t reveal to us is the story of the artist, the textures of their life. This is the treasure I received when I sat down to visit with Jengi Miller, artist & owner of Louise E. Anna Creations locate...2019-09-042h 28
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 54 - The Girl in the City Ft. Breenie Dowies - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerWhen I started Find the Good News I never really thought about listeners becoming guests. As it turns out, people attracted to good news have ended up being good people themselves. After so many wonderful conversations, I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised when a guest takes me into uncharted waters. The truth is I was surprised and taken places I didn’t expect to go when I visited with Breenie Dowies, woman-about-town and moderator of The Lake Charles Scene, a page focused on promoting businesses and events that make Southwest Louisiana a diverse and exciting place to live. Breenie was an...2019-08-283h 53
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 54 - The Girl in the City Ft. Breenie Dowies - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerWhen I started Find the Good News I never really thought about listeners becoming guests. As it turns out, people attracted to good news have ended up being good people themselves. After so many wonderful conversations, I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised when a guest takes me into uncharted waters. The truth is I was surprised and taken places I didn’t expect to go when I visited with Breenie Dowies, woman-about-town and moderator of The Lake Charles Scene, a page focused on promoting businesses and events that make Southwest Louisiana a diverse and exciting place to live. Breeni...2019-08-283h 53
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. THOM TRAHAN & KAT GODSEYHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Mike Brignac
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Thom Trahan & Kat Godsey of the Brimstone Museum and Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. They talk about the Chaos Theory art exhibit on display now at the Henning Cultural Center, and their Totally Rad 80s Party to send off the show in style, Saturday, August 31 from 6-8pm at the Henning Cultural Center.
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80s Costume Contest, the movie Ghostbuster on the lawn, the Chaos Theory art exhibit, Artists and Ar...2019-08-271h 17
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerLIVE - FIND THE GOOD NEWS - FT. THOM TRAHAN & KAT GODSEYHOSTED BY Oran Parker & Mike Brignac
In this episode of Find the Good News we go LIVE with Thom Trahan & Kat Godsey of the Brimstone Museum and Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. They talk about the Chaos Theory art exhibit on display now at the Henning Cultural Center, and their Totally Rad 80s Party to send off the show in style, Saturday, August 31 from 6-8pm at the Henning Cultural Center. - - - - EVENT FEATURES:80s Costume Contest, the movie Ghostbuster on the lawn, the Chaos Theory art exhibit, Artists and Art Vendors, BoomBox Frozen Pops & Ice Cr...2019-08-271h 17
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 53 - The Organism Ft. Abbie Dixon - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerI remember when I was a child, those key moments that softened my heart, the events that really made me tender, that helped me feel for others. Looking back I can see how often those feelings were turned off and on during my life. On reflection, I see the times when I saw the suffering and misfortune of others as benchmarks, moments when I felt my higher self, the part of me that longed to be a balm or a servant to others. If I had one great regret it would be that I didn’t string those moments cl...2019-08-211h 36
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 53 - The Organism Ft. Abbie Dixon - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerI remember when I was a child, those key moments that softened my heart, the events that really made me tender, that helped me feel for others. Looking back I can see how often those feelings were turned off and on during my life. On reflection, I see the times when I saw the suffering and misfortune of others as benchmarks, moments when I felt my higher self, the part of me that longed to be a balm or a servant to others. If I had one great regret it would be that I didn’t string those moments closer to...2019-08-211h 36
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 52 - The Hot Sauce Map Ft. Jelly Reynolds & Charlie Frye - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerWhen you find out an old friend has started a hot sauce brand called Jammin’ Jelly’s Hot Sauce,… and you happen to like hot sauce,… and you have a podcast, then you know what you’re supposed to do next. I hadn’t seen Jelly Reynolds since we had worked together a K.D.’s Diner almost 23 years ago, so I invited mad food scientists—Jelly Reynolds and his business partner Charlie Frye—to come sit in the hot seats on Find the Good News. Jelly and Charlie have the honor of being a part of the very first cuisine focuse...2019-08-141h 59
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 51 - The Guest House Ft. DeWanna Tarver - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerI don’t know if you have children, but if you do—as I do—then you’ve had to dig deep when summer ends, and it’s time to buy school clothes, uniforms, and supplies. Sometimes life takes a turn for the better, your resources become more plentiful and paying for school supplies, and fees aren’t such a heavy burden. For many, that turn has not arrived. For some, it never does. I have been in that situation before, shaving money from places that were already thin, to ensure my children could attend public school with the minimum requ...2019-08-071h 51
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 50 - The Stigmata Ft. Kevin Yaudes & Ramie Thibodeaux - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerIf you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
I’ve often wished that I could see the private sufferings of the people around me, to behold their secret worries, fears, and pains on a scale of colors. That may sound dismal to some, but it doesn’t to me. I feel that if I could clearly see their pains, then I’d know exactly what ingredients to include in their particular medicinal balm. A caution light—flashing bright red—I’ve imagined what it would be like if people came...2019-07-311h 47
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 49 - The Starfish Ft. Kayla Rigney - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerWhen I sit and reflect on all the people I've encountered in my life, I feel grateful. It's not because every person I've met has been pleasant—I'm just thankful to have encountered the variety. On one end of the spectrum, I've met many people filled with pride and hubris, touching others with the subtleness of a shotgun blast. Sometimes I've even been that person. Other times I've met extremely grounded people that choose to affect the world kindly, one day at a time, person-to-person. It was my good fortune to have that friendly and gentle type come and vi...2019-07-242h 07
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 48 - The Turn of the Wheel Ft. Mike Brignac - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerI have always been attracted to stories of transformation and enlightenment. A man is one way today, then something critical shifts in his life, and he wakes up as a new man. It had been years since I had seen Mike Brignac, but when he came to visit me on Find the Good News it was clear that I was talking with a man that had come out of a chrysalis. Mike spoke to me with an honesty that I’ve come to appreciate from my guests. He was fearless and truthful in the way he recounted his days as a l...2019-07-173h 02
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 47 - The Skyscraper Ft. Braylin Jenkins - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerI’ve always tried to be honest in these introductions, hopefully giving you the best short reflection on my conversation with the guest of the week, and a brief sketch of the dialogue I’m presenting. I think it’s vital that I be clear that this episode of Find the Good News with Braylin Jenkins—the creator and host of the show Wide Awake With Bray J—takes a long way around to the find the good. As we drew near to the end of our conversation, Braylin and I lovingly addressed that very point. As creators of digital cont...2019-07-104h 02
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 46 - The Temple of the Giant - Road Trip Ft. Clair Hebert Marceaux - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerWe walk around people everyday, pass by strangers, carried by the momentum of our own agendas, desires, worries, and goals. What happens when we slow things down, get out of the pulling and hauling, drive away from the path we're familiar with, and point our compass toward someone else's world? What happens when we listen to their story, and they graciously offer us port and harbor inside their heart? That's the type of journey I experienced when I drove south toward the gulf coast and visited with Cameron Parish Port Director, Clair Hebert Marceaux, for this Road Trip episode...2019-07-033h 23
Find the Good News with Oran ParkerEp. 45 - The Rocks and the Mountains Ft. Justin & Emily Martindale - Find the Good News with Oran ParkerIf your heart is invested in a creative endeavor, and you're in a relationship, there's almost nothing better than having the full support of your partner or spouse. There is a feeling of uncertainty when you step out into the unknown as a creative. It can feel a bit like shifting sand beneath your feet, but knowing that someone is there for you with faith like mountains can turn shifting-sand to the firmness of rock, making each step more stable. While you're honing your craft, figuring out how to navigate the uncharted way, your other is there with love...2019-06-263h 25