Best Uncommon Valor Podcasts (2024)

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Three Wishes + Roseanne | S1E31 1:11:21

1h ago1:11:21

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We are going back to October of 1995 for the likely unknown family drama with a fantasy backdrop, Three Wishes with our everyman, Patrick Swayze, who is joined by the lovely Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio for this lil gem of a movie. Plus, as promised, I talk about the innovative sitcom Roseanne; you don't want to miss it! Please get in touch to tell …

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Episode 147: Chuck Steel: Night Of The Trampires 37:07

14d ago37:07

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“Fifty bucks and the monkey can watch” On this show we’re taking a look an animated film that celebrates the Eighties maverick cop genre, CHUCK STEEL: NIGHT OF THE TRAMPIRES (2018). Our guest on this episode is a podcaster on the edge, a maverick broadcaster who plays by his own rules, is Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur. Episode 147 Twitter: …

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Winter People | S1E30 43:34

9d ago43:34

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We are going back to April of 1989 to cover the depression era drama, Winter People. And... I’m going solo today. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.com Follow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fm Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcast Join the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromade…

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200. So I Bought a Wedding Dress... 19:20

12d ago19:20

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Yes, I bought a wedding dress. No, I am not engaged. Michelle opens up about her journey of waiting to be married, why she bought a wedding dress, and what it means if you are in the middle of a season of waiting on God too. Purchase access to the new devotional, What Are You Waiting For? A Raw & Real-Time Journey Through Longing, Surrender, & Desi…

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199. Can Any Good Come Out of This? | Nicole Unice 35:56

28d ago35:56

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We've all heard the verse, "What you meant for evil, God meant for good," but sometimes, we just don't see how that could be possible in our own lives. Nicole Unice shares how Scripture can help us understand what God is doing in our difficult circumstances, and how the stories of others can help us believe that God is remaking our own lives and br…

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198. Toxic Loyalty | When Your Pity for Them is Poison to You 38:58

24d ago38:58

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Do you think of yourself as especially compassionate and loyal? Are you frustrated with others who don't seem to return the favor? You may have fallen for the trap of toxic loyalty. Michelle discusses toxic loyalty (also called toxic empathy) and how it often is a challenge for those who are gifted in generosity and mercy. She shares the common wea…

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Uncommon Valor | S1E29 1:41:52

1M ago1:41:52

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We’re continuing coverage of the Ultimate Everymen, and today, we travel back to December of 1983 to discuss the action Vietnam War thriller with our Patrick Swayze as well as Gene Hackman and a great ensemble cast in Uncommon Valor! I’m delighted to have Scott & Steve from Dropping a Bruce & The Cheeky Basterds Podcast (both also on Last of the Ac…

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197. How Did I Miss This? | Barriers to Awareness for Abuse Survivors with Stacey Womack 42:06

1M ago42:06

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Every abuse survivor eventually asks themselves, "Why didn't I see this? How did I miss this?" Once a survivor becomes aware that what they have experienced is abuse, what often follows is a flood of conflicting emotions like fear and shame over not having realized it sooner. Stacey Womack from Abuse Recovery Ministry Services shares why victims do…

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196. What if You Don't Have to Just Take What You Can Get? | Stefanie & Caleb Rouse 49:34

1M ago49:34

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The hurt and loss we experience in life can destroy our dreams, and cause us to think maybe we just have to take what we can get. Stefanie & Caleb Rouse share how brokenheartedness can cause us to shut down our hearts and start to settle for less than what we really desire. Purchase Stefanie & Caleb's book, Wholehearted Love: Overcome the Barriers …

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Stargate | S1E28 1:37:46

1M ago1:37:46

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Today, we travel back to October 1994 for the science-fiction action adventure movie that spurred a whole tv franchise - Stargate. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Kevin & Eric from the Six Degrees of Schwarzenegger podcast on the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Ne…

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Episode 146: Uncommon Valor 42:39

2M ago42:39

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“Most human problems can be solved with an appropriate charge of high explosive” During the 1980s, it seemed as if Hollywood sent every one of its action stars on unsanctioned missions to Vietnam to rescue American POWs. But before Chuck Norris and Sylvester Stallone got in on the MIA rescuing act, it was the more unlikely figure of Gene Hackman wh…

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195. Why Do I Keep Attracting Toxic People? | What We Don't Repair, We Repeat 33:58

1M ago33:58

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Do your relationships seem to be nothing but an endless trail of toxicity? Michelle discusses how we get sucked into the wrong relationships without realizing it, and why we tolerate toxicity when we don't have to. She also shares 4 snares that may be drawing you into toxic and abusive relationships, and reveals how to avoid attracting toxic people…

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194. I Can't Do This! | What To Do When You Keep Falling Short with Becky Beresford 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Culture is full of messaging that tells us we can do anything we put our minds to – and yet somewhere along the line, we begin to see that this is just not true. When the circumstances of our lives leave us feeling like we're falling short, the resulting shame and disappointment can be overwhelming. Becky Beresford shares how common cultural expres…

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Escape from L.A. (part 2 of a double crossover!) | S1E27 1:38:44

2M ago1:38:44

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Today, we continue the double crossover with Jim & Kevin from the Pool Scene Podcast, with the sequel to Escape from NY, 1996’s Escape from L.A. We’ll also be sure to touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. You can find Kevin & Jim on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture a…

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193. The Games Abusers Play | Tricia Lott Williford & Jana Richardson 53:39

2M ago53:39

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For many coming to terms with an abusive relationship, there is often a stage in which you wonder, "How did I get here in the first place?" Michelle discusses the early stages of the abusive dynamic with survivor Tricia Lott Williford and therapist Jana Richardson MA LPC EMDR. They delve into the grooming tactics many abusers use to manipulate and …

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Escape from New York (part 1 of a double crossover!) | S1E26 1:49:06

2M ago1:49:06

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In a first for Retromade, we have a double crossover with Kevin & Jim from Pool Scene Podcast (You can find them on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok). They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture and nostalgia. We're going all the way back to 1981 today for part one using Pool Scene's format for Kurt's first role donning an eyepatch as Snake …

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192. Is God Punishing Me? | When the Darkness Doesn't Lift with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole 35:58

2M ago35:58

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When you've been in a long season of spiritual pain, you may begin to wonder if God is punishing you. It's not uncommon in suffering to begin questioning your faith and wrestling with what you believe. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares about the experience of disillusionment we experience in dark nights of the soul, and illuminates that the questions w…

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Episode 145: Where Eagles Dare 36:19

3M ago36:19

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“Strange... I seem to remember... that the cathedral was on the other side of the square.” On this episode of Exploding Cable Car we take a look at the classic war epic WHERE EAGLES DARE (1968). We discuss inept interrogation tactics, Richard Burton’s bad mood, and all the explosive cable transportation action. Episode 145.…

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BONUS: Road House remake (We definitely have thoughts!) | S1B1 48:13

3M ago48:13

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Today as a bonus episode, Jamie & Milo from the “80s & 90s Uncensored” podcast, are back to discuss the 2024 remake of the cult classic, Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. On the 80s and 90s Uncensored, listen to card-carrying Gen-Xers Milo and Jamie as they banter, debate, and discuss various topics about the 80s and 90s. If you are a miserable…

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191. When Prayer Seems Pointless 23:03

2M ago23:03

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Do you ever wonder if prayer even matters? In difficult seasons, we may struggle with the feeling that prayer is pointless- we may think, "Isn't God just going to do what He's going to do anyway?" Michelle shares about a dark season when she wrestled with trusting God and how prayer played a huge role in helping her get unstuck. Purchase Ignite: St…

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190. When You're Just Too Tired to Get Back Up Again | Lina Abujamra 46:09

3M ago46:09

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Hardships and suffering can knock us down so hard that we just get tired of having to get back up again. But what if it doesn't all depend on us? Lina Abujamra shares how resiliency doesn't really depend on us doing more, but rather on simply learning to abide in the love of God for us as He works through our weaknesses. She also talks about how su…

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Breakdown (stressfully intense!) | S1E24 1:57:10

3M ago1:57:10

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Today, we travel back to May 1997 for another road thriller, but this time with our everyman, Kurt Russell, in Breakdown. And of course, we’ll open the time capsule to get us in the 1997 mindset. We're lucky to have actual movie-makers joining me today - Bill Bant & Jason Masek from All 80s Movies Podcast. Born in Philadelphia, Bill Bant would atte…

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189. When God Hasn't Answered Your Prayers Yet | Rachel Miller 33:11

3M ago33:11

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Waiting seasons can get long and the ache of unmet longing can often be too much to deal with. What do we do when God hasn't answered our prayers? Rachel Miller shares the importance of allowing longings to exist, and how to deal with times when the discouragement is overwhelming. She also discusses what God is doing through these seasons of hoping…

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188. Are Smartphones Making Loneliness + Anxiety Worse? | Dr. Darren Whitehead 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Most of us have a smartphone so we can stay connected, yet they may actually be making loneliness worse. Dr. Darren Whitehead discusses the impact of smartphones on your mental, emotional, & spiritual well-being, and how distraction devices worsen anxiety and loneliness. He shares how a digital fast can recalibrate your attention span, boost the qu…

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Tall Tale (Disney fantasy adventure) | S1E23 1:22:52

3M ago1:22:52

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Today, we travel back to March 1995 for Disney’s family, fantasy adventure western movie - Tall Tale. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Seth & Michelle from the Movie Friends podcast. Michelle has been podcasting for forever, Seth has been watching movies for forever …

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Episode 144: Pathaan 44:46

4M ago44:46

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“It’s time to befriend the devil.” On this episode we return to the world of Bollywood to look at Shah Rukh Khan’s action blockbuster PATHAAN (2023). We fire up the wind machine so Asim Burney from the Khandaan podcast can make a suitably dramatic return to the show. We discuss screen bromances, scandalous bikinis, and whether it’s not too late for…

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187. Christianity + Codependency | How THESE 5 Scriptures Get Twisted to Teach Us to Tolerate Toxicity 28:23

3M ago28:23

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Unlearning codependent behaviors often means identifying how you learned them in the first place. And while often family of origin issues are a major factor, sometimes our religious contexts can also be part of the problem. Michelle discusses 5 Bible verses that are often misquoted and misapplied that teach us to tolerate toxic and abusive treatmen…

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E186. Is it Toxic? It it Abusive? 26:59

4M ago26:59

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Whether you're in an unhealthy relationship right now or you're worried about being in another one, it's not uncommon to wonder "Is this person toxic or are they abusive?" Michelle discusses the differences and similarities of toxic behavior and abusive behavior, and why we struggle to know the difference. More importantly, Michelle shares how toxi…

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Next of Kin | S1E22 1:39:32

4M ago1:39:32

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In this episode, we travel back to October 1989 for the action crime drama, Next of Kin. And as always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. Ryan Rebalkin - whom I join every other Sunday on One More Round, the Rocky Series Podcast - is back! Ryan wears many hats! He's a proud father of 6 wonderful kids and also s…

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185. Finding Faith When the Formulas Fail | Kristen LaValley 35:52

4M ago35:52

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Many of us have times in our lives when we rely on formulas in our faith, clinging to the belief that, "If I do all the right things, everything will be okay." Yet, when we face a crisis we realize that those formulas don't hold up under the realities of suffering in this life. Kristen LaValley shares how suffering and doubt served to mold her fait…

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184. Is There More to Life Than This? | Encountering Extraordinary with Jeff Simmons 31:30

4M ago31:30

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When we're in a challenging time of life, it can be hard to imagine that there's much more beyond all of this. Jeff Simmons shares how each of us can not only find life beyond our current circumstances but can live an extraordinary life, available to all of us in Jesus. He shares how the way the world defines extraordinary is different than the way…

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Black Dog (it is ACTION-packed!) | S1E21 1:28:30

4M ago1:28:30

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In today's episode, we travel back to May 1998 for the trucker road action movie, Black Dog. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Scott Murphy of All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. Scott is a film podcaster, music reviewer and all round horror/…

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Episode 143: The Wolf's Call 37:34

5M ago37:34

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“Gentlemen – cancel your turkey orders.” On this show we rig for silent running and plunge below crush depth to review the French submarine thriller The Wolf’s Call (2019). Show notes The Wolf’s Call (2019) Director: Antonin Baudry Cast: Francois Civil, Omar Sy, Reda Kateb Plot: In the near future, a French submarine finds itself in a crisis situat…

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183. When You Don't Think You Can Trust God | Inside Inner Healing with Rhonda Velez 41:53

4M ago41:53

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If you struggle to trust God, you're not alone. So often when you've experienced significant hurt and trauma, it's not uncommon to feel disconnected, distrustful, and maybe even fearful of God. Michelle discusses the value of inner healing prayer in healing this disconnect, and client Rhonda Velez shares her powerful encounter with Jesus during her…

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182. Why Not Forgiving Them Will Cost You 29:35

5M ago29:35

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We all know we are supposed to give, but sometimes it seems like forgiving someone is letting them get away with what they did. Michelle discusses what forgiveness really is and discusses how forgiving someone doesn't require forgetting the truth about what they've done to you. She also gives insight into how forgiveness can help you transcend endl…

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City of Joy | S1E20 1:38:53

5M ago1:38:53

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We continue with our Everyman, Patrick Swayze, today by traveling back to April of 1992 to India with an uplifting & inspirational story: City of Joy. My guest today is Sicco Heersink, an author, podcaster, traveler, and fellow “Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network” host - he hosts Hugging the Cactus - a Mel Gibson podcast, among a few others.…

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181. Doubting Well: Questioning, Deconstruction, and the Search for Truth in Brokenness | Alisa Childers 37:02

5M ago37:02

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While on a healing journey, it's normal to wrestle with doubt. But did you know that doubt is NOT the opposite of faith? That you can doubt well? Alisa Childers gives a deeper understanding of how doubt factors into the growth of faith and explains the differences between doubt vs. deconstruction. She also explains spiritual warfare as a battle of …

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180. Is It Codependency? A Shame-Free Guide to Understanding (& Avoiding) People-Pleasing 32:33

5M ago32:33

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The word co-dependency is often used in ways that suggest a person is to blame for being mistreated and abused (which is NOT the case). Michelle discusses what co-dependency really is, and discusses why patterns of people-pleasing often result in relationships that are one-sided and unsafe. She shares what the Bible says about mutuality in our rela…

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Captain Ron | S1E19 1:19:27

5M ago1:19:27

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Today, we go back to September 1992 for the adventure comedy, Captain Ron. As always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m delighted to be joined by my lovely friend, Shannon Skalka. Being a product of the 80’s, Shannon has a penchant for all things rad and tubular. She considers herself an expert on all the f…

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179. Hit a Wall in Your Healing? You May Be Neglecting THIS. 29:01

6M ago29:01

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You've done all you know to do to heal mentally and emotionally from trauma. Maybe you've been in therapy, you use deep-breathing techniques, or you try to be mindful of your thoughts. But when you hit a wall in your healing, you may wonder- "Is this as good as it's going to get?" While all of these approaches are beneficial to understanding and tr…

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Episode 142: The Gauntlet 36:55

6M ago36:55

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“You wouldn’t hit a lady would ya?” Over a near 20-year period Clint Eastwood was one of the most popular box office stars in American cinema. On this episode we take a look at a film from Old Squint’s commercial pomp, THE GAUNTLET (1977). We take a look at a film that appears to be just another run of the mill cop thriller from the Man With No Nam…

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178. Telling Shame to Shut-up 24:35

6M ago24:35

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Shame is that nagging little voice that continually tells you that you're not good enough, that you need to try harder to be loved. So how do we tell it to shut up? Michelle shares her journey of discovering hidden shame through the impact it was having on her relationships. She discusses how Jesus' example of facing down shame can help us live abo…

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Tombstone | S1E18 1:24:42

6M ago1:24:42

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Merry Christmas! Today, we travel back exactly 30 years to December 1993 for the old-west pseudo biographical drama that is Tombstone. Hal Rudnick from the Binge Boys podcast joins me today. Hal is a host and comedian. You might know him from Screen Junkies, Disney Channel, & Key & Peele! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/halrudnick & https:…

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177. When Hardship Threatens Your Hope 18:45

6M ago18:45

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It seems there's always something that will try to steal your hope, to get you to give up on the idea that things can ever be better. But does it have to be this way? Is there a way to take our hope back? It all starts with realizing hope is not a feeling but rather a perspective – a viewpoint that can help us set our sights above what our thoughts…

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Silkwood + Mama's Family + Cabbage Patch Kids Craze of 1983 | S1E17 1:20:05

6M ago1:20:05

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We are going back to December of 1983…for the 40th anniversary of the release of Silkwood! And, since this movie is mysteriously unavailable literally anywhere - so you’re stuck with just me today ;) Our everyman, Kurt Russell, is joined by Meryl Streep & Cher for this movie based on a true story and got alot of award attention. Plus, I talk Mama's…

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176. Where is God in Your Wilderness? | Ashley Wilkerson 35:49

6M ago35:49

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In dry times, the Bible has much encouragement for us- but we often miss much of it when we don't understand the Bible's Middle Eastern context. Ashley Wilkerson offers new insight into Psalm 23 and discusses how an awareness of Middle Eastern shepherding culture gives us a clearer view of God's heart for us in our personal wilderness seasons. She …

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175. Will the Holidays Ever be Happy Again? 23:48

7M ago23:48

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For some of us, year-after-year-after-year the Christmas season has been such a let down. It can be so annoying/depressing/frustrating when everyone else is celebrating and you're feeling anything but joyful. Michelle shares her "worst Christmas ever" story and reveals what it taught her about manufactured joy, disappointment, and experiencing true…

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Episode 141: Narrow Margin 36:13

7M ago36:13

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“She was as easy to crack as a raw egg.” On this episode we take a look at one of the most important exploding helicopter scenes in film history. But before we do that, we discuss Narrow Margin (1990), Peter Hyams’ remake of a film noir classic. Film notes Narrow Margin (1990) Director: Peter Hyams Cast: Gene Hackman, Anne Archer, M Emmet Walsh, JT…

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174. Giving Up Control: What We Gain When We Give God the Reins | Lauren & Michael McAfee 40:33

7M ago40:33

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It's human nature to want control. But when we face circumstances beyond our influence, we have to deal with the fact that it's not all up to us. When things seem out of control, we have to answer the question- "Can I trust God to be in control?" Lauren & Michael McAfee share their journey through infertility, adoption, cancer, and loss, and how th…

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | S1E16 1:31:30

7M ago1:31:30

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We go back to September of 1995 to discuss a twist on an American road trip comedy with one of the longest movie titles in history: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. My guests today are Brandi Fleeks and Sunni Hepburn from Book of Lies Podcast. They are two sisters who discuss liars, cheats, thieves, and scammers on their Book of Li…

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