A one-of-a-kind collection of scriptures, prayers, poetry, messages, and spoken affirmations. In a world of increasing moral darkness, anxiety, and fear, get ignited, stay illuminated, and be infused with a narrative of hope, courage, and boldness. Use headphones for an enhanced listening experience.
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Reviews of two new release country, blues, Americana, roots reggae, cajun, gospel, soul, zydeco, bluegrass etc albums by Crispin Sartwell, long-time yet wildly fresh critic and…expert on beauty.
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The "Confessing the Blues" Radio Network is broadcast on 53 radio stations in 10 Countries around the world. We Guarantee a weekly 3 hour Roadhouse Throwdown and is sure to move the Boogie Child'n that take in the show. See our website to see the Complete Broadcast Listings... www.confessingtheblues.info
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"Welcome, fellow music aficionados! Dive into a world where raw honesty meets uproarious humor, and heartwarming tales intertwine with the power of music. Join us on our podcast journey as we delve deep into the lives of remarkable individuals, exploring the profound impact of music in their unique stories. Get ready for provocative discussions, filthy humor, and outrageous questions that promise to entertain and enlighten. Tune in, laugh out loud, and let the music move you. Welcome to our ...
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Two poets in a London park at sunset, debating on the attributes of poetry and whether it's really a metaphor for anarchy. A group that meets in secret, planning to overthrow the world order. Disguises and deceptions, ideals and ideology. A medley of themes and genres makes this a great read for anyone who's a fan of Chesterton and his iconic Father Brown. The Man Who Was Thursday includes Chesterton's favorite theme of Christianity with touches of delightful humor to enliven the twists and ...
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Church Choirs to Crotch Splitting with Tim Steinruck
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Led by the Holy Spirit, two high school girls, Hanaya and Yuri, roll out a short message for those feeling discouraged and disillusioned. Never give up! Listen and get fired up! Additional notes: Satan tries to create an altered reality by cloaking himself in information projection to engineer insecurity and anxiety in you. He wants to fragment you…
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Musical Confessions: The Personal Essays of Stephanie Lambring
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The shattering, beautiful album HYPOCRITE by Stephanie Lambring. What if a songwriter resolved on rigorous honesty? A bonus episode, as it were.By Little Crispy
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"Rocking Legends: Lorraine Lewis and the Legacy of Vixen and Femme Fatale"
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Step up and get ready to be swept off your feet by the whirlwind tales of rock 'n' roll royalty, Lorraine Lewis. The iconic Vixen lead vocalist and casting producer takes center stage as she recounts the electric days of her musical journey, from high school dreams to the legendary Sunset Strip. Her voice carries the wisdom of the ages, yet pulses …
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The Gospel of Roots: Emma Donovan and Miko Marks & the Resurrectors
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Reviews of by Miko Marks, FEEL LIKE GOING HOME (reissue, "deluxe version"), and the astonishing Aboriginal Australian roots artist Emma Donovan, TIL MY SONG IS DONEBy Little Crispy
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Hiroto: There's something magnetic about her
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Classmates Akio and Noriko corner Hiroto to reveal his secret crush. Seeing that they already suspect who it is, Hiroto gives in and then goes on to talk about why it's an uphill task to get Hanaya to notice him. Is there a chance for Hiroto? How will Hanaya mentored from a young age to walk with the Lord navigate this slice of life? Well, listen t…
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Highs of hockey glory and the anthems of '80s rock with Derrick Germain
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This week on Music Junkies, I’m thrilled to have my good old buddy, Derrick Germain, onboard. We'll be swapping stories - from wild high school experiences to his heartwarming love saga with his wife, Tracy, and their journey through four failed date attempts before finally hitting the sweet spot. Our friendly debate on the significance of flexibil…
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Radio Ready: Walker County and Sean Stemaly
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Reviews of coming commercial acts Walker County, PAINTED PONIES and Sean Stemaly, 4 WHEEL HIGHBy Little Crispy
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Pranks, Playlists and, Illusions with Stand-Up Comedian and Magician Danny Whitson
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When comedy and magic collide, the result is a spectacle of humor and surprise that captivates audiences. This podcast episode introduces us to the remarkable Danny Winston, whose journey through comedy, illusion, and music is as multifaceted as it is fascinating. Host Annette Smith engages Danny in a conversation that is both enlightening and ente…
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Lessons for Bey: Matt Koziol and Jenna Paulette
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Reviews of two new albums that give you three chords and the truth: Jenna Paulette, THE GIRL I WAS and Matt Koziol, LAST OF THE OLD DOGSBy Little Crispy
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Hanaya reflects on the continual process of becoming and overcoming the tendency to focus on self and the world. And we all, with unveiled faces, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. — 2 Corinthians 3:18 Beholding is becoming. …
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The Wrong Name! Josh Langston and Kimmi Bitter
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The astonishing voice of Josh Langston, Tastes Like Sin and the sweet retro of Kimmi Bitter, Old SchoolBy Little Crispy
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Goth Metal, Grit, and Glam with Glenn from Two Shadows
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Slip into the shadows with us as Glenn from Two Shadows unravels the tapestry of goth metal melodies and the raw emotion behind their chart-topping hit "Scratchin' Out the Surface." It's not every day that you get to steal glimpses into an artist's soul. Still, Glenn lays it bare, recounting the transformative studio journey, the tug-of-war with re…
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Chords of Change: From Rock Bottom to Mosh Pit Miracles with Kevin Hellestad
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When Kevin, a fervent music aficionado, shares his life-altering odyssey through the realms of rock and metal, you can't help but feel the electric charge in the air. Our latest episode features his tale of salvation through sound, a narrative that spans from the solace he found in music during his darkest times to the explosive energy of mosh pits…
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Yuri: I don't believe in the religion of atheism
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On a school trip, Yuri and her classmate Akio get into a discussion about God. Akio dismisses God's existence. But Yuri challenges his belief in evolution by shooting a web of critical thinking questions and reasonable logic at him. Akio is undone. He then raises the question of Hell being unfair. Curious about the conversation? Listen to how Yuri …
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Really Swell Kids!: Taylor Hunnicutt and Keller Cox
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Reviews of Taylor Hunnicutt, ALABAMA SOUND and Keller Cox, GOOD AGAIN, AMENBy Little Crispy
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Mixtape Memories: Comedy, Crushes, and Carmen Lynch
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Picture yourself rummaging through old mixtapes and stumbling upon the soundtrack of your youth. That's where we kick things off with Carmen Lynch, a strikingly hilarious New York City comedian who joins me to reminisce about the power of music and its uncanny ability to teleport us back to the days of high school dances and first crushes. We unpac…
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Caravaggesque C&W: Wonder Women of Country and Armchair Boogie
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On Wonder Women of Country (Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh) and Armchair Boogie, Hard Times & DeadlinesBy Little Crispy
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Guitar Strings and Heartbreak: The Ballad of Chancy Grife
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When Chancy strums the strings of his custom Frankenstein-style guitar, it's like unlocking a treasure trove of stories and emotions woven into each note. In this episode of Music Junkies, prepare for a captivating symphony of heartfelt narratives as our guest, a passionate music and movie aficionado, paints a vivid picture of his life's soundtrack…
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Liquid Riffology: Lisa Bastoni and Sean Riley & the Water
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Reviews of Lisa Bastoni, ON THE WATER and Sean Riley and the Water, STONE COLD HANDS. And don't forget Sunpie Barnes! Replacement for a messed-up episode file.By Little Crispy
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A flashback of a diary entry written by Hanaya's mother as a young single mom. She pens down a prayer for her little Hanaya and commits herself to raising her as the Lord's girl. What prayer would you pray for your precious little one and their future? There is no greater gift that you can give your children than to walk alongside them and help the…
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Rockin' the Dirty Edge: A Metal Journey Unleashed
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Get ready to rock as I, Annette Smith, unleash the electrifying energy of London's metal masters, Prodigal, straight into your eardrums. Stan, George, Johnny, and Louis peel back the layers of their wild journey, from jamming in the schoolyard to dominating the stages they command today. Our conversation is a no-holds-barred exploration of the elem…
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Is God Blue? Talibah Safiya and and Cory Henry
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Talibah Safiya, BLACK MAGIC and Cory Henry, CHURCH artsy new blues by a memphis queen and wildly traditional gospel by a master of the keyboard https://www.splicetoday.com/music/gospel-music-as-liberation Just realized that Cory Henry is features early and often in the PBS Gospel series.By Little Crispy
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Hanaya is led by the Holy Spirit to be at the right place at the right time to meet Enkhtuya, a girl from a small town in Mongolia. Two minutes into the conversation, Hanaya introduces her to the God of the endless blue sky. She unpacks more truth when she discerns Enkhtuya is actively listening. Mongolia is poetically called the 'Land of the Endle…
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Ice, Beats, and Chuckles: with Lori "ICE" Fetrick from American Gladiators
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Ever found yourself lost in the beats of your childhood, each song a thread in the tapestry of your memory? Lori Fetrick 'Ice' from American Gladiators joins me, Annette Smith, for a session that's as much a concert of nostalgia as it is a symposium on the sheer force of music in our lives. We trace Lori's journey from country classics that echoed …
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Those are very beautiful roots you have there: Leslie Stevens and Omar Coleman
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Crisper Roots 10: Leslie Stevens, LESLIE STEVENS and Omar Coleman, STRANGE TIMESBy Little Crispy
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Karate Moves, Cruise Upgrades, and Acid Wash Jeans: with Jane and Deklan
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Ever found yourself gripping the steering wheel, with Eminem blasting through the speakers, as you navigate a snowstorm? That's just a sliver of what we unpack with Jane and Deklan from the brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast on this episode of Music Junkies. Our conversation traverses the emotional landscapes music creates, from s Deklan's breakup …
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The New Hank is a Jewish Baronet from Bard College: Lola Kirke and Emily Ann Roberts
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Enthusiastic reviews of two new EPs: Lola Kirke, COUNTRY CURIOUS and Emily Ann Roberts, CAN'T HIDE COUNTRY https://www.splicetoday.com/music/ep-ingenues-of-country-musicBy Little Crispy
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Strings, Songs, and Sinful Stories: Rocking Out with Matthew Holtby
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Have you ever been whisked back in time by a single guitar riff? Singer-songwriter Matthew Holtby joins us on Music Junkies to share his symphony of life—an auditory tale that dances through his vibrant solo career and the tracks that define it. Our conversation is a mixtape of moments, from the Anne Murray show that started it all, to the punk roc…
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Rock the Scholarship: Corey Ledet Zydeco and Ellis Bullard
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Great fresh readings of the archive this week: Corey Ledet Zydeco, MÉDIKAMEN and Ellis Bullard, HONKY TONK AIN'T NOISE POLLUTION Plus a little Dallas WayneBy Little Crispy
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Jesus sends Hanaya to Mongolia to carry out a mission. The darkness tries to intimidate her, but she doesn't back off. This clip was inspired by a dream that my wife had in the night some time ago. In the dream, my wife and I were walking down a road minding our own business. We saw demonic forces releasing darkness over a place. We stopped and tho…
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Retro Rambles: Hip Hits & Shoulder Pad Misadventures! with Harvey Laguerre
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Ever wondered how a stroll down memory lane with 80s music could stir up more than just fond recollections? Join me, Annette Smith, as I sit down with Harvey, the charismatic voice behind "Love is Black" and "Men Are the Prize," for a vivid trek back to the era of synthesizers, leg warmers, and MTV. We tap into the pulse of a decade that revolution…
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Mellow War: The Montvales and Taylor McCall
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Reviews of the Montvales, BORN STRANGERS and Taylor McCall, MELLOW WARBy Little Crispy
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Listen to Jesus preparing Hanaya's heart for selfless missions in an attention-wanting self-seeking world. He is calling the next generation of believers to pay the price to complete the mission of taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. This clip was inspired by the title of the book 'Live to be Forgotten' by Patrick Fung (Former GD, OMF Inter…
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Beats, Blunders, and Blazing Truths: with Joelle Gilmour
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Looking to discover how the magic of music can shape our lives, relationships, and personal growth? Join us for an enlightening conversation with our extraordinary guest, Joelle Gilmour who shares her intimate journey with music. We dive into the depths of our shared love for music, discussing its profound influence on our lives and how it connects…
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Captain Toyota and the Stardust Cowboy, or else Ahmad Jamal's guitarist
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Matt Mitchell Music Co, OBVIOUS EUPHORIA and Calvin Keys and Terrace Martin, THE NEAR NORTH SIDE Halfway through, I might have figured out how to pronounce 'Spokane.'By Little Crispy
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Music Styles as Permanent Possibilities: BJ the Chicago Kid and Lizzie No
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BJ the Chicago Kid's delightful, early-'80s style funk and r&b on GRAVY, and Lizzie No's new roots synthesis on HALFSIES https://www.splicetoday.com/music/resounding-delightful-funk-of-the-interregnumBy Little Crispy
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From Vinyl to Van Halen: Rocking Ron Coolen's Dirty Musical Memoirs!
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Can you remember your first concert or the thrill of buying your first album? Our guest for this episode, the self-taught musician and radio personality, Ron Coolen, takes us down memory lane to his early experiences with music. He shares his affinity for heavy metal music, sparked off by his first album purchase, Boston's "Don't Look Back." A resi…
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The Unbearable Lightness of Whiteness: Lilli Lewis and The Prairie States
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Lilli Lewis, ALL IS FORGIVEN and The Prairie States, TROUBLE IS No two 'Americana' albums could be more different. That's why they go to together.By Little Crispy
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Beats, Body Slams, and Book Projects: Unraveling Music and Wrestling with CJ Plain
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Get ready to be taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and nostalgia as we explore the mesmerizing world of music and wrestling. I'm your host, Annette Smith, and joining me in this insightful journey is our music-obsessed guest, CJ Plain. He opens up about his home studio, the sentimental significance behind its name, and his intriguing book pr…
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What is Roots Music? Chris O'Leary and Samory I
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Crisper Roots 3: Chris O'Leary, THE HARD LINE; Samory I, STRENGTHBy crispin
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Psalm 24: Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?
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We must close the gates to sin and compromise—even to tolerating lukewarmness. The Spirit of the Lord is preparing us to welcome the King of Glory through the gates and doors of our lives that have been sanctified.By SuperDifferent.com
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What is Southern Rock? Duane Betts and Grey DeLisle
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Turning back to two of my favorite albums of 2023: Duane Betts' Wild and Precious Life , showing us all what 'southern rock' means. And Grey DeLisle's She's an Angel, funniest country you ever heard (also she's a great singer).By crispin
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Crisper Roots 1: Theo Lawrence and Fiona Boyes
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Reviews of two lovely new guitar-and-vocal albums: Theo Lawrence's Pickin' and Singin' and Fiona Boyes's RamblifiedBy crispin
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Beats, Booty Shakes, and Banter: Getting Down and Dirty with the Music Man! Eric Alper
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Have you ever wondered about the transformative power of music? Join me as I sit down with Eric Alper, a major figure in the Canadian entertainment industry, for an engaging and thought-provoking journey through the world of music and beyond. We kick off with Eric's personal playlist, each song a life lesson. He gives us a rare glimpse into the mus…
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy G. K. Chesterton
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From South Central LA to Chicano Shuffle: Ramon Ballesteros Odyssey
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Ever wondered how the cultural blend of TV, music, and films across two languages shapes a person? This episode takes you on a fascinating journey with Ramon, a first-generation Mexican-American, whose childhood was marinated in a mix of English and Spanish entertainment, and how that blend has influenced his life and work. We're rolling back the y…
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A prayer by John Piper that God would bless our resolve to read His Word more this year and use it to draw us closer to Him in the process. Recommended reading plan: Navigator's Bible Reading PlanBy SuperDifferent.com
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy G. K. Chesterton
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