Best Joy Villa Podcasts (2024)

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Taylor Young - Fascinated By Faith 1:02:03

2h ago1:02:03

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Reverend Taylor Young is a 34 years old pastor of St. Luke Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Madison, Tennessee. He is a first generation Cumberland Presbyterian and graduate of Memphis Theological Seminary. Taylor and his wife are expecting their first child soon and can't wait for that new journey. Music is provided by Pierce Murphy, Caldera Blue…

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Ep. 345 - A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 2:02:21

1d ago2:02:21

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HBs, we're back with more Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole! The second (first?) book in the series, A HUNGER LIKE NO OTHER, did not disappoint! This book starts at 11 and then refuses to simmer down. Get ready for big feelings, incredulity, and enthusiastic cackling (though, you should be used to that by now). There were so many times when Mel …

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Rian Puckett - God, Family, Church, And Basketball 1:54:24

1d ago1:54:24

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Reverend Rian Puckett serves as the minister of the Faith Hopewell and New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian churches in the Batesville, Arkansas area. Additionally, he is the boys' basketball coach at Salem High School. Rian met his wife, Michelle, while students at Bethel College and they have two children, Colby and Brooklyn. Rian has a Bachelor of A…

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Ep. 344 - Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni 2:12:53

9d ago2:12:53

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Hey y'all! Mel and Sabrina are here with SORRY, BRO by Taleen Voskuni! It's a gorgeous sapphic contemporary between two Armenian-American women, one of whom is on a serious journey to self-discovery. This book weaves a beautiful love story within a rich tapestry of Armenian history and culture. It was GORGEOUS. Bonus Content: Mel's son is the Pitbu…

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Exploring the Depths of Desire 25:38

5h ago25:38

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Can the nature of your desires reveal the life you genuinely aspire to lead? Join me, as we uncover the multifaceted essence of desire and its profound impact on our lives. We'll explore how desires are not inherently negative but serve as powerful indicators of our deepest aspirations. This episode delves into the importance of balancing the energ…

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Audrey Michelle Adams - Finding Spaces For Faith 56:07

15h ago56:07

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Audrey Adams, a 25 year-old life-long Cumberland Presbyterian and recent Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) graduate, joins us today to talk about her faith journey. Audrey comes to us having graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in Communications. While at UTM, …

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Ep. 343 - Avaritia by Colette Rhodes 1:50:28

16d ago1:50:28

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Hey HBs! Mel and Sabrina are here with AVARITIA by Colette Rhodes! This series is much beloved by both of them and this book didn't disappoint. Plus, we've got a heroine that is 100% HMHB (Hot Mess HB). It's a grumpy and adorably delusional Shadow Daddy plus a sunshine, go-with-the-flow, sex-positive maximalist. We went into this book with the prom…

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Connecting with Your Intuitive Language 25:54

10d ago25:54

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Can you imagine transforming your decision-making process by simply understanding your intuitive language? Discover the profound support and clarity that comes with embracing your unique intuitive abilities on this episode of Journey to the Soul. I’ll take you through my personal experiences with intuition, from initial skepticism to a life enriche…

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Dennis Croslin - Life, Death, & Being Born Again 1:41:15

7d ago1:41:15

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Reverend Dennis Croslin writes, "I've been married to Melinda for almost 22 years. We have 8 children. I have been the pastor at Union Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 11 years and have been ordained since 2017. I'm a PAS graduate and a licensed funeral director and embalmer, which leads to various ministry opportunities. The church that I p…

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Ep. 342 - Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt 1:56:44

22d ago1:56:44

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Hey HBs! We're here with a brand new historical era: Dickens' Times! Elizabeth Hoyt came out swinging with WICKED INTENTIONS, the first book in her Maiden Lane series. We've got a do-gooding heroine who needs cash for her orphanage, a bad boy aristocrat who needs entree into London's worst neighborhood, a murder mystery, a vigilante hero clown, and…

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Creating Your Sanctuary: Transforming Your Home for Well-being 24:58

14d ago24:58

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Imagine walking into a home that instantly calms your mind, improves your focus, and elevates your emotional state. That's exactly what happened when I moved into a more supportive living space. Join me in this heartfelt episode where I share my transformative journey of understanding how our home environment profoundly impacts our well-being. We’l…

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Ep. 341 - Artek by Honey Phillips 1:36:40

30d ago1:36:40

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It's been a minute since we've recapped an alien romance, and HERE WE ARE, HBs! ARTEK by Honey Phillips manages to be both Western Times and alien, which is hard to pull off. This slice-of-life Seven Brides for Seven Brothers retelling was a romp from beginning to end! Bonus Content: Sabrina's Libby nemesis is still abusing her with book 2 of the S…

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Dear Me, Thank You 12:20

28d ago12:20

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Reflect on this: How often do you find yourself cringing at past mistakes and wishing you could erase them? In this episode of Journey to the Soul, we invite you to shift that perspective and embrace your past self with love and understanding. We dive into the challenging but crucial task of self-reflection, emphasizing the importance of appreciati…

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Ep. 340 - Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly 2:26:21

1M ago2:26:21

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Hey HBs! Mel and Sabrina are here with LOVE & OTHER DISASTERS by Anita Kelly! This queer contemporary romance is set on an amateur cooking show. Dahlia is a divorcee who quit her job to be there and doesn't quite know how she'll pay rent if she doesn't win the $100k prize. Meanwhile, London is the show's first non-binary contestant, this is their n…

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The Hidden Powers of Sensitive Souls 34:16

28d ago34:16

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Ever wondered if your heightened emotional responses and sensory sensitivities are more than just quirks? Discover the profound world of highly sensitive people (HSPs) as I share my transformative journey sparked by Dr. Elaine Aron's groundbreaking book, "The Highly Sensitive Person." This week on Journey to the Soul, we break down the misconceptio…

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Ep. 339 - The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne (Part 2) 1:48:11

1M ago1:48:11

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Hey HBs! We're here with the second half of THE SPYMASTER'S LADY by Joanna Bourne! Our couple is on a fall-in-love trek on foot all the way to London and boy does Annique feel guilty about being attracted to boy Grey and Robert... little does she know, they're the same bloke! Come with us as we finish our journey through spy times! Bonus Content: M…

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Death, Grief, and the Fleeting Nature of Life 19:10

1M ago19:10

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What if our greatest fear could become our most transformative guide? Join us on this week's Journey to the Soul podcast as we confront the profound and often uncomfortable topic of death. By contrasting Western and Eastern cultural views on aging and dying, we explore how reframing our relationship with death can lead to a more authentic and enric…

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Ep. 338 - The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne (Part 1) 1:41:20

2M ago1:41:20

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Hey HBs! We're here with THE SPYMASTER'S LADY by Joanna Bourne! It's great to be back in France Times with an extra dose of intrigue and nefarious plots! We meet Annique, a 19 year old lifelong spy and Grey, the second in command of all the British spies right after the French Revolution. They are undoubtedly enemies who can't trust each other, unl…

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The Heart Chakra: A Path to Unconditional Love 22:52

2M ago22:52

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Can a single energetic center truly dictate our capacity to love and form deep connections? Join me, as we uncover the mysteries of the heart chakra, or anahata, and its essential role in our emotional and spiritual well-being. We'll journey through the ancient wisdom of the chakras, understanding how this particular energy center influences our ab…

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Ep. 337 - The Villa by Nora Roberts 1:56:58

2M ago1:56:58

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Hey HBs! We're here with our first Nora Roberts book, THE VILLA! It's winerytimes and the Giambelli matriarch is here to shake up with corporate structure! But also intrigue and murder with no less than 3,000 characters. And in this head-hopping 3rd person book, everyone (and we mean EVERYONE) gets a POV moment. Plus, not one but two romances! Bonu…

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Empowerment Through Boundaries 22:58

2M ago22:58

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Have you ever felt the weight of family expectations crushing your own needs and desires? In this enlightening episode, we explore the transformative power of setting boundaries for self-love and emotional well-being. Drawing inspiration from a heartfelt conversation with a friend who needed to alter her family dynamics for her mental health, we un…

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Ep. 336 - Challengers with Jenny and Katee! (Movie) 1:57:59

2M ago1:57:59

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Hey HBs! Mel's here with gueesstttssss! BFFs of Mel and the pod Jenny Nordbak and Katee Robert (of Bonkers Romance) are here to recap the movie Challengers, starring the one and only Zendaya. Jenny and Mel had no idea what they were in for and BOY did this romantic psychological thriller deliver. It's so sexy! And messy! And mean! And baffling! And…

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Episode 194: Ullrson - Tekno1 Radio 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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For more information about Nick Bowman (Ullrson) and The Future Underground Show visit: www.facebook.com/ullrson Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…how/id288401159 Resident Advisor: ra.co/dj/nickbowman twitter.com/ullrsonmusic www.youtube.com/@ullrson www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djnickbowman www.ul…

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Secrets to Living Longer: What Blue Zones Can Teach Us 32:31

2M ago32:31

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Ever wondered what the secret is to a longer, happier life? Join me on this episode of Journey to the Soul as we unlock the mysteries of the world's Blue Zones—those unique regions where people defy the aging process and live remarkably long lives. Inspired by Dan Buettner's groundbreaking research, we'll explore Ikaria, Loma Linda, Sardinia, Okina…

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Blake Stephens - A Long Arduous Journey 1:47:45

2M ago1:47:45

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Reverend Blake Stephens is a life long Cumberland Presbyterian. He was raised in the First Cumberland Presbyterian church in Winchester, Tennessee. It was a long road to ministry for Blake but after many twists and turns he surrendered to the call. He serves the Owens Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian church in Winchester and just celebrated his 10th …

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Ep. 335 - Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm 2:11:03

2M ago2:11:03

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Hey HBs! We're here with masterpiece of sorcery! Emma Hamm's WHISPERS OF THE DEEP took every single one of Sabrina's phobias and said we shall overcome with seggsy swooniness! It's a monster romance between a merman and a human deep, DEEP under the sea. Like, in the vast deep. He kidnaps her to get information that his people will use to destroy he…

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Writing Practices for Personal Growth 31:42

3M ago31:42

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What if I told you that a pen and paper could unlock profound self-discovery and personal growth? In today's Journey to the Soul episode, I share my own transformative experiences with writing and how it has reshaped my life from the inside out. We'll explore the incredible benefits of various writing practices such as gratitude journaling, morning…

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Ep. 334 - Just For Show by Jae 2:12:19

3M ago2:12:19

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Hey HBs! We're here with a contemporary sapphic romance! It's a fake relationship extravaganza with a buttoned-up couple's counselor and a cool, alt actor. CW: Mel got really triggered by this book, so look out for discussions of disordered eating, diet culture, rampant fatphobia, and more. Bonus Content: Mel cut her own hair!, where is all the rol…

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