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Holy Shenanigans

Tara Lamont Eastman

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Holy Shenanigans shares stories that surprise, encourage, and sometimes even turn life upside down – all in the name of love. Your muse is Tara Lamont Eastman, pastor, podcaster and practitioner of Holy Shenanigans . Join her on a journey of unforgettable spiritual adventure that is always sacred but never stuffy.
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Drew Barker and Tim Ferrara are both pastors and experienced podcasters, together they are collaborating to help you keep your eyes on Jesus through the busyness of life and the clutter of your schedules. Each episode will be conversational in nature around topics such as life, leadership, parenting, marriage, and always being more centered around Jesus first. Drew and Tim share from personal experiences of growth and struggle, not from a position of perfection, but of humility by trying to ...
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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim discuss the importance of church community in the Christian walk. They delve into how the enemy targets the isolated and weak and emphasize the biblical basis for community and fellowship. They also discuss practical ways to build and nurture community, the significance of accountability, a…
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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim speak with Jeff Jones, lead pastor of Chase Oaks Church and author of the book 'Rebranding Christianity.' The discussion explores the misconceptions around the idea of rebranding Christianity, emphasizing the need to return to the foundational teachings of Jesus about love and communi…
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Send us a Text Message. They say that love makes the world go ‘round. If so, then Christians have a great responsibility. Jesus told us what No Greater Love looks like. He showed that love to us by loving us that way. Now, we are to demonstrate that same kind of love to others. In this passage we learn how Jesus loves us.…
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Tara revisits conversations with two friends from the Wild Goose Festival. First Frances Cutshaw talks about her journey with self-love and the Order of St. Hildegard. She shares her struggle and dedication to caring for herself spiritually and physically, inspired by divine calling and sources like Brene Brown and Enneagram studies. She speaks abo…
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Send us a Text Message. One of the greatest, simplest, most profound truths in all the world is that God loves you. He perfectly demonstrated that love by sending Jesus to die a substitutionary, atoning death on the cross for you. HE now calls upon us to love Him in return with all our hearts AND to love others that same way. How can I possibly lov…
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Send us a Text Message. We know that Jesus said that without Him we could do nothing. Nevertheless, we attempt to do nearly everything without Him. We may pray about a situation, but we tackle it as if it all depended on us. We would be fruitful if we would abide in Him and allow Him to live His life, His will, His purposes through us.…
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Send us a Text Message. There may not be a more beautiful picture of our relationship with Christ than Jesus provides in John 15, where He is the vine and we are the branches. His illustration describes a living relationship, a fruitful relationship. He describes what our relationship ought to be. And a theme that runs through His depiction is the …
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Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they continue their discussion on biases in our lives and ministry. In this episode, they revisit recency bias and delve deeper into other biases such as confirmation bias, hindsight bias, actor-observer bias, self-serving bias and many more. Learn how these biases shape our perceptions and interact…
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Send us a Text Message. Of the seven I AM statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John, one of the most prolific is “I am the True Vine.” He names for us all the parts of His illustration: He is the Vine; God the Father is the Vinedresser; and we are the Branches. His explanation of the activity and necessity of the vine and the vinedresser to the b…
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Send us a Text Message. The faith-filled heritage of the United States is well-documented. God raised up leaders and patriots whom we know refer to as our Forefathers. They paved the way for our independence as a nation, but they did it because of their dependence upon God and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. If they were so dependent upon Him th…
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Send us a Text Message. Gnats and flies can ruin a picnic. You spend more time shooing them away than you do enjoying your lunch and enjoying your company. At least, they are just a nuisance. Our passage today mentions something far worse than a mere irritation. Vultures came down on Abram’s sacrifice, and he had to shoo them away. We can learn a l…
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Send us a Text Message. Waiting frustrates us. Sitting in a waiting room at the doctor’s office. Waiting on that check to come in the mail. Even waiting at a red light. But learning to wait on God is vitally important. We are told to wait on Him over a hundred times in the Bible. Why? In part, He is using that waiting time to prepare us. So, learn …
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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim discuss the concept of biases, focusing primarily on recency bias. The hosts explore how recency bias affects personal perceptions, relationships, and ministry work. They share personal anecdotes and emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing biases to foster better relationship…
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Send us a Text Message. Worldly peace is temporary; God’s peace is eternal. Worldly peace is circumstantial; God’s peace is foundational. Worldly peace is based on the environment; God’s peace is based on His nature. Worldly peace is inferior; God’s peace is superior. Worldly peace is grasped; God’s peace is a gift. Worldly peace is uncertain; God’…
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In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, Tara reflects on finding the sacred in daily life. Using the biblical story from Mark 4 where Jesus calms a storm, Tara discusses the metaphorical storms of life and how we can navigate them. She shares her experiences and emphasizes the importance of a 'rule of life'—a personal guide crafted through prayer and …
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Send us a Text Message. Storms are normal and inevitable. We have a hurricane season and a tornado season that come around as consistently as baseball season followed by football season. And then there are pop-up thunderstorms that arrive anytime. Just as sure are the figurative storms in life. You are going to go through them, that’s for sure. Jes…
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Zambian Pastor Dies After Being Buried Alive Hoping to Resurrect Like Jesus, AIPAC kills America, Hawk Tuah girl break the internet, girl faints at Ten Commandment signing, PLUS 50 other topics! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm central/9 eastern!If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit re…
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Sci fi CHUDs freak out over fat Jedi, Justin Timberlake arrested, Biden Snaps at blogger, Botox cautionary examples, Bling Bishop nabbed, PLUS 50 other topics! If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http://www.patreon.com/codcastWe now have a P.O. Box so you can send us anything you…
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Hunter Biden was just convicted of crime I'm pretty sure I also committed, conservatives cry fowl over Biden's drink color, Trad wife influencers FAFOs, King Charles terrible portrait gets vandalized, PLUS 50 other topics! If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http://www.patreon.co…
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Send us a Text Message. In February of 2023, the most remarkable and unexpected thing happened in what appeared at first to be an ordinary chapel service at Asbury University. God manifested His presence, and revival broke out. Like a wildfire, God sparked the same thing through campuses and churches across America. We need to seek God’s presence m…
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Send us a Text Message. Throughout the years, we conservative Baptists have tended to shy away from anything that might cause others to wonder if we are really charismatics in disguise. If that’s the case then many of us have disguised our way to listless. This has been to our great detriment. It has caused us to try and live outside the protective…
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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Tim discusses with Shane Winnings, a veteran, former law enforcement officer, preacher, author, and CEO of Promise Keepers. They delve into the themes of spiritual warfare, the importance of understanding and knowing God beyond miracles, and the power of prayer. Shane shares insights from his journey, i…
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Send us a Text Message. There are over 143 million orphans in the world today. Less than a million of them will ever be adopted. The rest are forced to live with feelings of isolation and abandonment. Jesus, however, never does that with His children. We were all spiritual orphans at one time, but we’ve been adopted, and God is our Abba Father. Thr…
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Send us a Text Message. Someone has said that “normal” is only a setting on your dryer, not a way to describe life. But in this passage in John 14, Jesus seems to be describing what a normal Christian life looks like. As Watchman Nee pointed out, there is a vast difference between what Jesus refers to as the normal Christian life and what we experi…
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Send us a Text Message. If Jesus is preparing His disciples in John 14 for the “new normal” of living life and ministering without His physical presence among them, then His words here are intensely appropriate and applicable for us. We live and minister beyond His physical presence. However, in reality, His presence is ever with us. And it is His …
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Send us a Text Message. Today we come to a passage that has made many a Christian raise an eyebrow and wonder if they are doing something wrong in their Christian life or if maybe they have just missed out on something. Here Jesus promises, “Greater works than these will he do.” If you assume that means you will heal the sick, the lame, the blind, …
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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim explore the spiritual discipline of fasting. They discuss its significance, how to prepare and execute a fast, and share personal experiences and biblical references to underscore its importance. The conversation covers practical advice, including planning and health considerations, and emp…
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Dozens of the most popular conservative influencers spread video they claim shows Joe Biden pooping himself on stage, Dolly Parton attacked by CHUDs for being too good for this world, Alex Jones agrees to be liquidated, PLUS 50 other topics!If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. htt…
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In this episode, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman discusses the theme of 'wild love' and draws parallels between the protective nature of wild geese and the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a wild goose in Celtic Christianity. Through a relatable story of encountering a protective goose family and the Gospel account of Jesus' unwavering commitment to his…
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Alex Jones is the worst actor ever after he claims his media company Infowars is being shutdown by his creditors, Tim Pool abruptly ends Youtube stream after calls for mass murder, mosquitos are proof there is no god, PLUS 50 other topics!If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http:…
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In episode 54 of the 'Eyes on Jesus' podcast, hosts Drew and Tim delve into the significance of quiet time in a Christian's daily life. They share personal anecdotes about how their quiet times have evolved from obligatory actions to meaningful daily necessities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of setting aside time to connect with God, ex…
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Send us a Text Message. In John’s Gospel and in his Book of Revelation, John refers to Jesus as The Word. We would liken it to a nickname. But why call Him that? I think maybe because words are the expressions of our thoughts, and the Book of Hebrews says that Jesus is the true and perfect expression of Who God is. So, if God the Son is the absolut…
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Send us a Text Message. Between the economy and potential climate change and the ever-present threat of terrorism, there seem to be fewer and fewer certainties in life. They say the only certainties are death and taxes, but the IRS has rendered even taxes as unreliable. So, where can you find stability? In the Person of Jesus Christ. He never chang…
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Best reaction to Trumps guilty conviction, Bald Tim Pool malds hairlessly, God Lies to another prophet, Stranger Things Stranger Danger, PLUS more!If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http://www.patreon.com/codcastWe now have a P.O. Box so you can send us anything you want and we …
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Send us a Text Message. The Psalmist David wrote, “I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let us go to the House of the Lord.’” We should be glad to be invited, and we should be glad to go. Church attendance is foundationally important for the Christian, and we need to make sure that we are there in the Lord’s House, on the Lord’s Day, with the Lord’s…
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Send us a Text Message. Going to church on Sunday is no longer the norm in America and not even in what was considered the Bible Belt. Fifteen years ago, according to Barna Research, just under half of all American adults claimed to attend church at least once a month – 48%. Early in 2020, that same research showed that number had dropped to 29%, w…
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Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they delve into a pressing issue facing today's Christians: the conflict in Israel and the broader Middle East. Discussing the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, they emphasize the importance of prayer and Christian support for Israel. The hosts share insights on navigating societal pressures, personal …
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Israel murders dozens as it bombs Rafah refugees, Trump crashes and burns at libertarian convention, Caitlyn Jenner steals idiots money in most shameless crypto scam ever, Marjorie Taylor Greene shows off bikini body in order to push back against criticism that she's a bad built butch body bleach blonde, PLUS 50 other topics! If you enjoy my work, …
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In 'Holy Shenanigans' hosted by Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman, listeners are encouraged to explore the sacred in daily life and open up to different facets of love. Tara shares personal stories, including a bubble-blowing practice with her children for relaxation and reflection, and a heartwarming story of a father surprising his daughter in a Santa s…
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Donald Trump's Truth Social account posts video that mention creating a "Unified Reich", Biden sides with Republicans to punish the International Criminal Court for daring to hold Israel accountable, Karen goes full Boomerr, PLUS 50 other topics! If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really help…
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Send us a Text Message. Jesus loves me, this I know / For the Bible tells me so. We learned this song as children. About that same time we learned, For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son. Those lessons need to be taught again and again to each generation. Jesus loves every boy and every girl, and He wants every one of them to be s…
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The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, Iran's President dies in Helicopter crash, Rudy Giuliani served after mocking prosecutors, AOC VS Fetterman, PLUUS 50 other topics! If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http://www.patreon…
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Send us a Text Message. As churches all over America prepare for Vacation Bible Schools, there is an intense focus on reaching children with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some object, saying, “Those children are too young to know what they are doing.” Be careful, you may find yourself on the wrong end of Jesus’ comments to His own disciples in Mark 1…
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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the surprising statistic that only 6 percent of Christians hold a biblical worldview and how recent decisions within denominations, particularly the United Methodist Church, reflect and potentially contribute to this trend. Drew and Tim explore the implications of conforming c…
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Send us a Text Message. We measure height by inches, feet, even yards. We measure weight by ounces and pounds. Those numbers may tell me how big I am – both how tall and how wide. But they cannot tell me how much I have grown spiritually. For that we look to the meaningful milestone moments that God has given to us. And, like Jeremiah said, we can …
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