Best Mackenzie Rogers Podcasts (2024)

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Life Happens then Comes a Book with Emily Hill 20:02

5h ago20:02

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It’s not uncommon for people to use their emotional journey to springboard their careers into authorship. Emily Hill is no exception. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Emily chat about Emily’s journey from social work and ministry to becoming a published author, discussing her self-publishing strategy and her per…

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Motherhood is more valuable than your business (with Haley Williams!) 14:36

7m ago14:36

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Find Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Haley Williams, host of the Kindled Podcast, reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from managing a podcast while raising five children. She discusses the initial pressures to maintain a consistent publishing schedule and the eventual shift to a more flexible …

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Karen Stiller on Holiness Here 43:08

2h ago43:08

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Karen Stiller writes about the intersections between faith and the world, social issues, matters of justice and doing better. Her most recent book is Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life. In this episode, Karen and Jonathan Rogers talk about holiness as a matter of loving people well as opposed to telling them ho…

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Biblical homemaking v. worldly feminism (with Haley Williams!) 18:23

4d ago18:23

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Get Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Mystie Winckler and Haley Williams chat about managing home and family life from a biblical perspective. Feminism has poisoned our view of homemaking more than we realize, and Haley shares how she's seen that in her own life. They also discuss the challenge of balancin…

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Doug McKelvey Didn't Say No. 56:02

5d ago56:02

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In this interview, recorded in front of a live audience at The Habit Summer Writers Weekend in June 2024, Doug McKelvey discusses the ups and downs of a muti-faceted writing career. Doug is the author of the Every Moment Holy books. Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/member See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Making Room for a Womb with Prue Craven 38:53

6d ago38:53

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Prue Craven was 17 years old when she found out that she didn’t have a uterus. Prue has ovaries and can produce eggs. But without a uterus, she cannot carry a baby. Today, Prue and baby rose, join us on knocked up to share their story. https://www.royalwomen.org.au/areas-of-the-royal/programs Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our commun…

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Discover Where Your Book Can Take You with Cathy Fyock 22:52

9d ago22:52

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Alison Nissen and Cathy Fyock, the Biz Book Strategist, share a conversation about using books as a business strategy. Cathy explains that she works with professionals who want to write a book as a strategic move to establish themselves as thought leaders in their field. Covering the topics of crafting compelling book blurbs and author bios, benefi…

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How to be truly feminine (The Empowered Wife - part 4) 20:27

11d ago20:27

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Join the Empowered Wife bookclub, starting July 12: https://convivialcircle.com In essence, by nature, the female is not necessarily floral, pastel, and soft. The female receives and productively transforms what she receives. She embodies and glorifies what she stewards. Feminism has taught women to be insulted when men treat them as special, open …

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Elizabeth Oldfield Wants to be Fully Alive 41:59

12d ago41:59

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Elizabeth Oldfield hosts The Sacred, a podcast about our deepest values, the stories that shape us, and how we can build empathy and understanding between people who are very different. She has a regular column for UnHerd and has appeared on BBC One, Radio 5Live, Radio 4, and The World Service. Her work has appeared in The Financial Times, Prospect…

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WIVES - Respect your husband! (The Empowered Wife - part 3) 14:02

23d ago14:02

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Now, I've read a lot of Christian marriage books that talk about love and respect, but none have actually ever given such specific examples like Empowered Wife. I think a Christian book these days could never be as pointed and blunt and specific as Laura Doyle is because specifies are immediately denounced as legalism. I have been married for over …

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Bonus Episode: Audio Excerpt from The Bark of the Bog Owl 39:35

18d ago39:35

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The 20th-Anniversary Deluxe Hardback Edition of The Bark of the Bog Owl is now available. It has a new cover by Stephen Crotts, new interior illustrations by Joe Hox, and bonus material (poems, songs, riddles) by Jonathan Rogers. To celebrate the Bog Owl's twentieth birthday, Jonathan reads an excerpt in this bonus episode. You can get your own cop…

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Sarah MacKenzie Gets Swampy 39:58

19d ago39:58

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In this episode of The Habit Podcast, Read Aloud Revival's Sarah MacKenzie sits in the host's chair to interview Jonathan Rogers about The Bark of the Bog Owl, 20th Anniversary Edition, which releases this week. Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/member See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Go Ahead, Change the Rules: Discover Hybrid Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie 18:38

22d ago18:38

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Lily Iona MacKenzie chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about her latest work, Dreaming Myself into Old Age. This hybrid memoir blends personal anecdotes with critical writing on topics such as poetry and art. Now, in her eighties, Lily is challenged by facing old age and all that comes with it. Determined to age gracefully and tho…

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Self-Care for Moms - (The Empowered Wife - part 2) 27:11

25d ago27:11

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Time management help: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm Be a happy wife - at first it seems odd that the first intimacy skill is self-care, is about yourself, but it's all part of taking responsibility for yourself. Start with yourself, not with what other people are doing or saying. Many unhappy wives and homemakers think martyrdom is…

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Wesley Vander Lugt Breathes Beauty 37:48

26d ago37:48

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Wesley Vander Lugt is a pastor, theologian, writer, teacher, nonprofit leader, and arts advocate with a passion for beauty, slowness, cultivation, and kinship. He currently works as the Acting Director of the Leighton Ford Center for Theology, the Arts, and Gospel Witness and is Adjunct Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary i…

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Happy marriage, happy home (The Empowered Wife - part 1) 16:32

1M ago16:32

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Join the Empowered Wife book club inside Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com The Simply Convivial team discusses what it takes to have a happy marriage - and why that's so important. Empowered Wife (find on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45ju0wY ) sounds cringy and feminist, but it's actually about taking responsibility for yourself, about recog…

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The Balance Between Conflict & Empathy with Kyle Shoop 25:57

1M ago25:57

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Novelist and attorney Kyle Shoop chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about adding conflict and empathy to build characters. A number of his novels also include lyrics—as a singer and songwriter, he adds links to his books for the audience to hear the songs for that character. Instead of just reading the lyrics, Kyle recorded that s…

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Julie Lane-Gay Loves the Book of Common Prayer 39:39

1M ago39:39

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Julie Lane-Gay is a horticulturalist and a writer. Her work has appeared in a range of publications including Reader's Digest, Fine Gardening, Faith Today, Anglican Planet, and The Englewood Review of Books. She sometimes teaches courses at Regent College in Vancouver and edits the college's journal, CRUX. She also writes obituaries. Her new book i…

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Understanding Male Fertility with Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor 31:10

1M ago31:10

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Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all request…

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Live a full life WITH your kids - featuring Sarah Mackenzie 17:42

1M ago17:42

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Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney. Find Sarah's latest picture book here: https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJ Visit Waxwing Books: https://waxwingbo…

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Eric Schumacher is weak (and he thinks it's a gift). 37:05

1M ago37:05

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Weakness doesn’t feel like a gift. But author, podcaster, and songwriter Eric Schumacher believes that it is. His new book is The Good Gift of Weakness: God’s Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Redemption. In this episode, Eric and Jonathan Rogers talk about the gifts that follow when we come to terms with our weakness, what it means to be in a …

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Cancer: Finding peace & comfort - with Rosemary Bartlett 21:21

1M ago21:21

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Find your vocations: https://simplyconvivial.com/vocguide/ Rosemary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, yet she’s still checking in with her accountability stand-up group weekly and being such an encouragement in our community. Rosemary I would just love to hear your testimony of seeing God’s work in you…

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Surrealism and Authenticity in the Oral and Written Story with Angie Elita Newell 20:33

1M ago20:33

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Angie Elita Newell chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about the challenges of writing about Canada's Indigenous history, Angie's modern-day colonialism experience, the significance of stories from various cultures and religious texts, and the power of shared experiences expressed through storytelling. As a trained historian, Angie…

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Rebecca Gomez and Rachel Donahue Talk Novels in Verse 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Poet Rebecca Gomez is the author and also the illustrator of Mari in the Margins, a middle-grade novel in verse. Her editor, also a poet, is Rachel Donahue of Bandersnatch Books. For the first time on The Habit Podcast, in this episode Jonathan Rogers is in conversation with both the author and her editor. Support the show: https://therabbitroom.gi…

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Ovarian rejuvenation 21:13

2M ago21:13

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It sounds pretty good doesn't it? Ovarian rejuvenation. What is it and how can this procedure help our chances of getting pregnant. Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question abo…

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Is It Speculative Fiction or Real Life with Dr. Roger Smith 23:17

2M ago23:17

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You might be surprised to know that surgical robots are used for over one million procedures every year. In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about his medical thriller series on robotic surgeons in the year 2050 and his real-life work with surgical robots over the last ten years. His novels include …

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Create a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Join Jennifer Pepito as she shares her tips on creating a sacred home. Learn how to bring peace and harmony into your space with Jennifer's expert advice about creating your own family mission and rule of life. Book bonuses - https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/habitsforasacredhome Jennifer is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Ha…

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Using Ancestery.com to Discover the Story You Thought You’d Never Know with Edward DiGangi 21:53

2M ago21:53

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Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with Edward DiGangi about his memoir, The Gift Best Given, a son's search and mother's journey, a timeless story of adoption, search, discovery, and reunion set against the backdrop of the glamorous ice skating shows of the 1940s. Edward shares how his hunt for clues about his adoption opened doors to…

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Lore Wilbert on the Life that Grows Out of Death 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Lore Ferguson Wilbert writes about spiritual formation, faith, culture, and theology in life. She is the proprietor of an excellent Substack called Sayable. She has also been known to teach writing and do editorial work. Her new book is The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor. In this episode, Lore and Jonat…

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BEST Planner Tips for Moms with Kayse Pratt 10:42

2M ago10:42

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Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com Do you have a hard time making a planner useful in your day to day life? Do you want to use a planner, but you feel like you're just wasting your time or doing something wrong? Kayse's tips on realistic planning and making a planner fit your life are gold! Kayse's YouTube: @AnchoredWomen Kayse's …

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Sarah MacKenzie Tells the Story of Hope 34:58

2M ago34:58

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As host of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast and the Read-Aloud Revival Online Community, Sarah MacKenzie has brought untold joy to bookish families. Besides connecting families with other people’s books, Sarah has started writing and publishing her own picture books. Her latest is Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World. Illustrated by Eilee…

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Complex Characters and Authentic Dialogue with Mark Shaiken 21:31

2M ago21:31

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Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with legal and financial thriller author Mark Shaiken. Writing a heart-racing legal and financial thriller has exhilarating consequences. Mark Shaiken draws on his 40-year career in law to create his fictional characters. In his latest novel, Cram Down, inspired by his volunteer work with marginalized…

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Why use a planner at all?? with Kayse Pratt 12:31

2M ago12:31

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Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com For years when I was a young mom I’d faithfully use my planner on Monday, filling everything out for the week, and then never look at it again until the next “fresh start” Monday. It seemed like a waste of time, so then I spent some years not bothering with a planner at all. What would you say to…

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Malcolm Guite apprehends more than reason comprehends. (Rebroadcast) 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Malcolm Guite is a poet-priest. Jeremy Begbie has called him "one of the most important Christian poets of our time." In this episode, Malcolm and Jonathan Rogers discuss imagination as a way of knowing. This episode is brought to you by The Habit Membership, a community of writers who learn together and give each other a little more courage. Find …

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Fertility Options After Vasectomy 14:55

3M ago14:55

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If you or your partner has had a vasectomy what are the options if circumstances change and you want to conceive. Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about women's health?…

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Sidetracked? Plan with an index card! (with Rachael Younger) 16:55

3M ago16:55

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By Mystie Winckler

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Courtney Ellis Is Looking Up 32:12

3M ago32:12

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Besides being a bird enthusiast, Courtney Ellis is a pastor in Southern California, the author of several books, and the host of a podcast called The Thing with Feathers. Her new book is Looking Up: A Birder’s Guide to Hope through Grief. In this episode, Courtney and Jonathan Rogers talk about delight, presence, and cultivating attention. Support …

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, DC with Steve McGuire 20:29

3M ago20:29

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, D.C. with Steve McGuire Steve McGuire, a retired Federal judge with a 32-year legal career in Washington, DC, joined Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast. Steve writes political thrillers inspired by his experiences in Washington. He believes that politics has always been about the same issues, but…

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Supercharge your productivity with an index card (a conversation with Karen Head) 16:31

3M ago16:31

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Take the daily card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard Learn how to supercharge your productivity with an index card! In this video, Karen Head shares how using a simple index card can help you stay organized and focused on your daily tasks. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a more productive day! Come to our free Homemaker's CEO …

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Leif Enger on I Cheerfully Refuse 41:23

3M ago41:23

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Leif Enger writes novels about good people living through bad times. His new book, I Cheerfully Refuse, epitomizes what the Los Angeles Tines calls Enger's “musical, sometimes magical and deeply satisfying kind of storytelling.” In this episode, Leif Enger and Jonathan Rogers talk about dystopian fiction; courage, literacy, and hope; and the bass g…

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What do we need to know about Caesarean Birth? 28:08

3M ago28:08

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For International Cesarean Awareness month Dr Raelia Lew talks us through both performing and giving birth by Caesarean section. Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about …

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Win your day with a post-it note! (with Trisha Leger) 15:18

3M ago15:18

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Learn how to use the daily card method: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo/ This month we’re talking about daily cards, making a brand new to-do list every day with only 3 things on it. Was this something you jumped right into, were you skeptical, what has been your iteration experience with daily cards? Trisha is a Catholic wife and mother…

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Emily P. Freeman On How to Walk Into a Room 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Emily P. Freeman spends a lot of time thinking, talking, and writing about discernment and decision-making–doing the next right thing. She hosts The Next Right Thing podcast and created The Next Right Thing Guided Journal. Her latest book is How to Walk Into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. In this conversation, Emily …

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Writing Funny with Tim O'Leary 20:28

3M ago20:28

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Insert comedy into any story by sticking to the truth but changing one part. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tim O’Leary about his strategy to write an entirely true story, except for inserting a fictional narrator. Tim O'Leary is a Pacific Northwest-based short story writer who has published two collections of short s…

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Your cleaning checklist WON'T work - here's why 16:24

3M ago16:24

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Take Sweep & Smile with us! https://simplyconvivial.com/sweep Tired of your cleaning checklist not working? Watch this video to find out why and learn how to stay motivated to keep your space clean and organized! Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with h…

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Faith Chang Is a Perfectionist. 40:35

3M ago40:35

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Faith Chang struggles with perfectionism. Nevertheless, she pushed through and finished a book–about perfectionism. It’s called Peace Over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough. Faith is the guest on this week’s episode of The Habit Podcast. Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/member See omnystudi…

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What is an Artificial Cycle? 24:40

3M ago24:40

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What is an artificial cycle for embryo transfer? Preparing the womb for embryo transfer What are the upsides? What are the downsides? How it is used Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Ha…

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Cleaning motivation for whole house routines - with Stefani Mons 15:09

3M ago15:09

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Join Sweep & Smile: https://simplyconvivial.com/sweep Creating Effective Homemaking Routines: A Simplified Approach In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckle discusses the importance of homemaking routines and how to create cheerful and God-honoring family life. Joined by Stefani Mons, a homeschooling mom from Texas and…

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Kenneth Padgett and Shay Gregorie on Visual Storytelling 46:43

4M ago46:43

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Kenneth Padgett and Shay Gregorie are the founders of Wolfbane Books. They are also co-authors of the Story of God trilogy of picture books, beautifully illustrated by Aedan Peterson—The Story of God with Us, The Story of God the King, and The Story of God Our Savior. In this episode, Kenneth and Shay and Jonathan Rogers talk about visual storytell…

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Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown 22:36

4M ago22:36

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Meet Modello Brown! On this Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with the multi-media artist as he shares the evolution of Hip Hop Littles. What started with writing lyrics, Modello Brown turned his songs into life lessons by writing children’s books. Today Modello is creating an immersive experience to build strong, emotionally resilien…

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