Like a Phoenix, I rise out of the ashes to an occasion! Anything tired by fire comes out beautiful! But it takes courage to rise out of the Ashes of Fear!!! That makes me beautiful! ~Courageous Beauty ~ Isa 61:3 KJV To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
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Cameron Hobbs & Angus Coutts are joined by a new guest each episode as we delve into the wonderful world of whisky, one nip at a time. Our guests sharing their dream dram, their perfect place to enjoy it, and the fantastic company they’d invite for an enchanting chat.....all while we blind taste some whisky!!
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English Comedian and co host of BBC Sound's "Snookered" podcast, Amy Matthews enters the Sipping Point snug as we're dreaming of the perfect drams once again. One of the most exciting rising comics at the moment, Amy sets the perfect scene and makes the most of our loose rules when deciding on the duration of her perfect whisky drinking expereince.…
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We're very excited to be back and getting some whisky conversations on the go in 2024. After a long break due to busy lives, we welcome Edinburgh based American stand up, Krystal Evans into the Sipping Point Snug, to discuss her dream dram, where she'd drink it and who she'd be joined by for her dream dramming experience Paul Whitson has once again…
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We're back as actor and musician Martin Mitchell joins us in the Sipping Point Snug as we discuss his dream dram, where he'd drink it and who he'd have with for the ultimate whisky drinking experience Paul Whitson has once again provided a couple of cracking drams for this one as we taste The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey, Highland Park Ice Edition a…
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We're back as we welcome former Sky Sports reporter and current Head of Communications at Cricket Scotland, Charles Paterson to the Sipping Point Snug as we discuss his dream dram, where he'd drink it and who he'd have with for the ultimate whisky drinking experience And this time the tables have turned as Angus provides the (extra large) drams and…
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English Comedian Sam Lake joins us in the Sipping Point Snug as we discuss his dream "dram", where he'd drink it and who he'd have with him for all the goss! We prove that anyone can have a whisky conversation as Sam opts for something a bit more fruity than your traditional whisky flavour, however when it comes to enjoying a dram, we don't care ho…
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Hot on the heels of her amazing fringe run, we're joined by Scottish comedian and native Shetlander Marjolein Robertson as we discuss her ultimate whisky experience. We hear about her dream dram, the place to drink it and who she'd have there with her! We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as we sample Aberlour 10, Loch Lomond Extra Long Fer…
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Internationally renowned Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss joins us in the Sipping Point snug as we discuss his dream dram experience, discussing his favourite flavour, the place he'd love to drink it and who he'd have with him! We hear how Daniel learned to love whisky due to national pride and which whiskies from around the world he's loved....and h…
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Irish comedian Ryan Cullen joins us in the Sipping Point snug as we discuss his dream dram experience. We hear about his favourite flavour, the place to drink it and who he'd have with him! We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as this time we turn our attention to blends, thanks to the amazing donations by Paul Whitson. Perpetuity - Batch O…
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The voice of Hearts himself, Scott Wilson is next to visit the Sipping Point snug, as we once again go on a journey to discuss his dream dramming experience. We hear about the expensive nip he'll have, the perfect place for it and the gathering of people he'd have with him...as well as what he'll be wearing! We also blind taste, review and rank 3 m…
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It's a comedy/tour guide special as Daniel Downie joins us in the Sipping Point snug as we discuss his dream dram experience. We hear about his perfect pour, the place to drink it and who he'd have with him! We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as Deanston Dragon's Milk Stout Finish, Morris Signature and Glenfiddich 12 are in our glasses th…
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We welcome STV Sports reporter Jamie Borthwick into the Sipping Point snug, as we discuss his dream dram experience. We hear about his perfect pour, the place to drink it and who he'd have with him! We also blind taste, review and rank 3 drams as Penderyn Portwood, Speyburn 15 and Talister Skye are in our glasses this week. Can Jamie and Angus spot…
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We're once again in the whisky snug and invite you into the Sipping Point as we journey together into the world of dream drams. We've lined up another Gareth for his thoughts as Scottish comedian Gareth Mutch tell us his dream dram, the perfect place to drink it and who he'd have along to make the experience complete! We also blind taste, review an…
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We open the doors of the our whisky snug and invite you into the Sipping Point as we journey together into the world of dream drams. Cameron Hobbs and Angus Coutts kick things off by inviting Scottish comedian Gareth Waugh in to discuss his dream dram, the perfect place to drink it and who he'd have along to make the experience complete! We also bl…
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A stumbling block but a Chief cornerstone!!!
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A stumbling block but a Chief cornerstone 1Peter 2:7-10 KJV 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto al…
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You are not dead, God is not done!!!Jesus died so we can live and have life more abundantly. He said he wouldnt leave us comfortless because he knew there would be times we would need a comfort. In order for great things to come about we must tread high waters, and step over serpents. But God made a promise to us in Isaiah... Isaiah 43 KJV Isa 43:1…
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Don't let your passion turn into pressure !!!
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Don't let your passion for something turn into pressure that could crush someone instead of influence them. You are the light of the world, a city that cannot be hid. Who would hide their light under a bushel instead you would put it in a lampstand for all to see. The Bible says we are living epistles read by men. So we ought to live our life accor…
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Jesus was the ultimate wounded warrior!!! Isaiah 9:5-7 KJV 5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, …
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I will do Isaiah 42:9Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.Isaiah 43:19 King James BibleBehold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isiah 43:19 Amplified Bible“Listen …
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Ephesians 4:22 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.I had a situation where a co-worker was really petty, rude and offensive to me. Especially if a make a mistake and it really started to way on me because this person trained me and it feels like sometimes this person's word is bond and it's almost like one …
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The Sun (Son) Still Shines through the Clouds!!!
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The sun still shines through the clouds! The rays of sun exposes the night. Gives proof of a new day. Even when the clouds try to dictate your day, smile anyway oh smile anyway!!! Joy comes and turns your midnight into day. Just stand in light of the sun!!!Psalm 30:5 kjv5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endur…
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You are not your own1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?We make all these plans for our life but where did the desire come from? We need to check our desires and make sure they align with God's plan for us? My sister and I are reading …
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Revival is here!!! What is revival? Revival is a unstoppable movement of God's power bringing about renewal and or awakening of God's people coming to him humbly, open hearted in true repentance asking God for forgiveness and meaning it and changing one's mindset and heart posture towards God!!! It is impossible to revive something or someone that …
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There was a little girl born February 15th 1985. Today is the day that God saw fit to bless her parents to conceive and 9months later here she came. Not a worry in sight. Her parents were best friends because their parents were best friends and here is this beautiful little girl that sealed two families together. Here is this little girl that as sh…
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Jesus is the only true house fixer and flipper
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Jesus is the only true house fixer and flipperA wise builder first sits down to add up the cost of his build. God consulted with Jesus and Holy Spirit and said let us make a man after our image and likeness. But before he did that God created the earth that was with out form and void so that man he would create would have someone to grow. Just like…
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Model Prayer: You have more power on your knees!!!
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You have more power on your knees!I saw a video of a ram fighting a rhino and it was amazing that the ram was able to out power this large animal and it was only one ram and at least 4 rhinos. I saw the ram back up get on it's knees and have more stabilizing power to ram ahead and defeat the rhinos and they ran off. When we are facing opposition it…
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What God has on Tap!!!Access to God anytime, anyplace, anywhere, always and forever!!! Once you accept him, he is available to you always! The thing is, God was, is, and will always be available and near to us,but he stood at the door of your heart and knocked and has been waiting for you to invite him in. God knows every scenario our life choices …
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Have you reached the point of no return in your walk with Christ? The point where you realize, wow my life has changed and so have I and now I no longer have to worry. I no longer have to be subjected to life per usual. Well if you haven't come to the point of no return that just means you may have not started your journey walk with God just yet, y…
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The road to better!!! The road to better is reached one step at a time even if you run you still have to put two feet on the ground one foot at a time. You might get there faster but the road to better is also about God's timing. Some of us think that our situations are so bad but yet God knows our end before the beginning therefore our season migh…
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What is your foundation built on? Sand or a Rock!!!
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What is your foundation built on? Sand or a Rock!!! Sand is easily manipulated especially near water so if a storm comes the sand will become overtaken. Rocks are solid and can withstand the storms that walking on this journey called life might bring. People, places, things, and or ideas are symbolic of sand can be easily influenced and can cause y…
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Do you dig in faith or do you have to dig to find your faith?
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Sometimes you have to dig in faith and dig to find your faithBible Gateway Genesis 12 :: NIV. The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.God counted Abra…
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Stop Staying mad at extras; You are the main character on your testimony!!!
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Stop staying mad at extras; You are the main character of your testimony!!! God created you and only one you! You are a designers original. God created you after his image and likeness but with your personality and the things you have been tested on were to build, mode you and strengthen your character What is character? Character is the mental and…
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Season 5 Episode 2 Courageous Beauty Podcast The more love there is the more things will grow. I believe that rain is a sign of love because it waters the dry areas and prevents famine. Although rain is sometimes synonymous for pain in our lives without pain we might not know we are truly alive and won't ever grow in areas we need to without being …
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Season 5 Episode 1 Courageous Beauty Podcast I was watching one of my favorite YouTubers cut up some giant carrots from her garden that she planted from seed. The thought process that I believe God gave me was that wow that carrot has a scab! The larger end of the carrot that was connected to it's life source had roots and dirt on it. It had the ha…
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There is a war going on: So pull up your boot straps baby!!!
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There is a war going on so pull up your boot straps baby and as Eph 6:11-13 KJV 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in h…
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No masks in worship! God wants us to come to him naked and even afraid if that is our truth . John 4:24 KJV 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. As broken vessels to begin with; God comes and wraps us up in his love and his holy spirit on the inside of us makes us whole by mending all the broken pie…
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God's Glory is Revealed Through Broken Vessels!!!
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You can't have grace without love and you can't have love without grace and mercy God is Love and he is mercy and he is grace there is no separation. That is why God can be all things to all men(mankind) we have to realize that whatever troubles we face we have to know that God put his Glory in earthen vessels that were common and easily broken. I …
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God has created us after his image and likeness therefore we have the power of Life and death in our tongue (see James Chapter 3)James 3:5-6 KJV 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, th…
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Oh Taste and see that the LORD is Good!!!
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Oh taste and see that the LORD is good!! Let's us Exalt his name together!!!Have you ever tried a new food and you had to trust your choice the right place and even after looking at the menu you question if you chose the right dish. The other hurdle is if someone recommended the place and they love it now you have to trust their words from their ex…
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A tale of survival What if we looked at our journey in this life like a worn garment? It was at one point in time new right? But what sacrifices went into getting the raw materials in order to create the garment that is supposed to be used to make something new. What happened in the process of sewing the threads together? What happened while shippi…
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Attitude of Gratitude: Rehearse Your Victories!!!
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Attitude of Gratitude: Rehearse Your Victories!! Attitude: a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. It is also a position of the body proper to or implying an action or mental state. Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to ret…
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Fruits that remain are love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, temperance,(self control) long suffering Galatians 5:22-23King James Version22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.What has so beset you that you would l…
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It's God's Spirit but your characteristics
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In, God, we are alike but not the same. God created us all after his image and likeness and therefore his attributes as loving diety is being a triune-Godhead(Father, son, and Holy Spirit)(God thinks it, Jesus says it and the Holy Spirit moves and does it everything changes) he loves us and wants us to mirror him in our actions and our love but he …
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Be very careful to covet your neighbor's anything because God says Jealous is as cruel as the grave!!! So why would you want to act like a dead thing just because someone has something you don't? Jealously is what caused Cain to kill Abel his brother! Lots of situations arise in our lives to make us wish that the grass is greener on the other side.…
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Are you an instrument of praise or a messenger for Satan?
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Are you an instrument of praise or a messenger for Satan? Ezekiel 28 Chapter is about Prince Tyre concerning some things he has done being that his heart was lifted up in pride because of his wisdom. But then God speaks through Ezekiel to the spirit behind prince Tyre and called him king Tyre and what he is doing is calling Satan out. God will spea…
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When we accept Jesus as our Lord and savior we are given the gift of the Holy Spirit. Therefore we have a comforter and a leading on the inside of us, or what I like to call insight!!! God gave us eyes to see outside the body but gave us our mind, will, and emotions that are on the inside. But it's not until we have the Holy Spirit on the inside of…
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Without faith you might be subjected to facts which often times doesn't produce God's vision for our lives. Which is why we walk by faith and not by sight. Our Faith is not produced in what we see it's actually in what we don't see and when we don't see the facts that are presented to us about our situations and circumstances we lean not to our own…
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Die, Bare Fruit, and live!! Parts 1 and 2
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John 12: 24KJVVerily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. John 12:24 New Living Translation(NLT)I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plenti…
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The Lord is everlasting!!! GOD IS ENTERNAL he doesn't operate in time but I guarantee you he wouldn't want us to dwell in or own the past or put to much thought in the future without him! He wants us to have a vision for where we should go In fact his vision is the vision we should focus on. Besides God has all our past, and future cared for and co…
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We have to get out the dark place of pressure we put on ourselves and that we let others and society put on us to make it seem like we need to be on their timeframe for the way our lives should. By a certain age you should be this far in your like. If you are graduating high-school instead of exploring life right away you are supposed to already ha…
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Act 10:42 KJV And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. Quick is synonymous of being alive or lively!!! Paying attention being apt and ready, eager, alert, at attention, focused, Courageous!!!A lot of us are slow of heart to believe! God is looking not ju…
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