Bread, Books and the Bible Podcast

The name of Jesus is one of the most contested and controversial names in history. Why? What is so significant about that name? Why is the name of Jesus taken in vain and misused and yet the only reverenced name among the Jewish people and Christians? Listen to part 1 of a four part series to find the answers to these questions and more.

Being a light in a darkened world is not always easy to navigate, but it is possible. With the coming holiday of Halloween there comes darkness, a focus on death and the occult. As Christians we are to avoid any association with darkness and the traditions of this world. Jesus is the light and we are to walk in it on a daily basis. Below are the scriptures used in this episode. Duet. 18: 9-14, Eph. 5:11, 1 Cor. 15:55-57, Rom. 12:2, 1 Pet. 5:8, 1 Cor. 10:21The source for the information in this episode came from these websites:https://answersingenesis.org/holidays/should-christians-celebrate-halloween/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=23996671898&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23991694233&gbraid=0AAAAAC3KUjtviVSdboTwt3NNDYPF1nM1e&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3YvXBhCDARIsAKB-ox-9hxJ4ekGjBVKc9Q0NaJJQ05URjAz8KOJXc3bGxSmfGaFPCnC7eJYaArqhEALw_wcBhttps://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a69149873/halloween-history-origins-evolution/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_hbl_md_pmx_prog_org_us_281495960970879&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20977565922&gbraid=0AAAAACq-xMhGtUnoMawB-Z6vFZg4X3Blu&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3YvXBhCDARIsAKB-ox8fYmzSN_rfZPJYLxEnBJ5sBiQ1RSTsjK4IViddnDaMYd-pSmeQhuIaAjccEALw_wcB

In wanting to know our history, we need to do a lot of research. What if there is very little in your history to find? In this episode Larry F. Sommers shares with us how he created a story around the little information that he could find in his ancestry. To learn more about Larry F. Sommers and his book Right of Passage please go here: https://larryfsommers.com/

What do you do when you put up the hats of homeschooling or motherhood or entrepreneur? You go on an adventure. In today's episode I chat with Shannon Lamkin and her best friend, Ann, about their adventures, the messiness of life and their changing of roles. They became not only world travelers and friends but also sisters who have each other’s backs. . I hope you enjoy.  If you would like to learn more about Shannon, please go to her Facebook profile, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorycirclegroup   

One cannot strive toward a dream unless they have a dream in mind to strive toward. Hailey Lovellette; owner of Biting Flower Farms, is doing just that. She and her husband are building a lifelong dream of owning their own homestead through the selling of clean candles and skincare. I hope you enjoy this episode and remember you are never too young or old to achieve your dreams.  If you would like to learn more about Hailey Lovellette and her candle and skin care business please click this link: https://www.bitingflowerfarms.com/pages/about-us If you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, please send an email to [email protected]  

Angelina Emily Grimke Weld was a woman who went against the traditions of her time to stand against the brutalities of slavery. She, along with her sister Sarah, stood in the gap to change and reform the idea of owning slaves. It took courage and tenacity to stand against the tide of the slave movement.  Do you have any comments? You can email them to [email protected]  You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram.  If you would like to listen to the former episodes of this series, you can find them on my website. 

Do you know the meaning of the word Republic? Most don't. Most of Americans don't even understand fully the meaning and beauty of our Constitution. In this episode Kevin Dolan and Peter Calfee explain the meaning behind our Republic and the importance of understanding the Constitution of the United States.  You can learn more about Kevin and Peter by going to https://hijackedourrepublic.com If you have any comments or ideas about this episode or future episodes, you can reach me on my Facebook page.  For those interested in starting your own podcast, here is my affiliate link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/breadbooksandthebible 

Florence Nightingale was a very influential part of the nursing that we have today. She brought in reforms for sanitation, disease, a healthier working environment and so much more. She was a pioneer in the field of medicine and influenced, not only her generation, but generations to come.  Do you have any comments? You can email me at [email protected] or you can find me on my Facebook page.  Correction: Tuscany is actually in Italy. 😏 No

Age should never be a barrier when it comes to following your dreams. Teri M. Brown came out of an abusive marriage which caused a sense of low confidence only to realize later, through a tandem bike adventure across the United States, that if she could do that she could do anything. She became a first time author at the age of 58 and has gone on to write several more books, a memoir, a short story and a relatable book about the effects of menopause on women.  You can find more about Teri by going to her website https://www.terimbrown.com .  If you wish to leave a comment about this episode you can find me on my Facebook page.  Thank you for listening. 

Starting on the preparedness journey can be a bit overwhelming. In today's conversation Wendi will put your fears to rest. Having grandparents and parents that were thoughtful to prepare paved a road for Wendi to do the same in her own family. It can for you as well.  If you would like to learn more about Wendi and receive some resources for your journey, you can find more at her website, www.joyfullyprepared.com  You can find me on Facebook if you wish to leave a comment about today's episode. You can also watch the video of this podcast on my YouTube channel.