Best Commonplace Podcasts (2025)

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Jeffrey Lynn Hand 1:14:32

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Jeffrey Lynn Hand was an American murderer, kidnapper and suspected serial killer linked to two known murders committed in Indiana from 1972 to 1973. Deemed mentally unfit to stand trial for the latter, he was released and later killed following a botched kidnapping attempt in 1978. Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime #tr…

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Season 10 - Episode 8 - Finding Gratitude in the Commonplace Moments 52:10

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This week I speak with Jessica Luckey, a seasoned marketing professional whose career has spanned the federal government, investment banking, and telecommunications. When an industry shift left her unemployed, she was unexpectedly led into the most meaningful season of her life. In the quiet and uncertainty, Jessica built a deeper relationship with…

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The Role of Memory Through Commonplace Notebooking with Dr. John Ahern from The Wilberforce School 41:42

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About the Guest Dr. John Ahern holds a PhD from Princeton University in historical musicology. He currently teaches at The Wilberforce School as an Upper School Humanities and Latin instructor. He is also faculty at the Theopolis Institute and directs their Te Deum Fellows Program in Liturgical Music. His writings on a variety of topics have appear…

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The Art of Commonplacing : Curating a Life – Richard Barnard on Collage & Commonplace books 39:10

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In this episode of the podcast, Rob & Helen chat to Richard Barnard; collage enthusiast and commonplacer. Have you ever wondered what a Commonplace book is, and what it's used for? Well, in this episode we explore the origins of the Commonplace book, how Richard uses his, the stationery he uses for it and how he searches through the wealth of insig…

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Season 10 - Episode 9 - Finding Gratitude in Every Step of the Way 54:59

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This week I speak with Kim Wyse who is a Mom to one, Stepmom to four, and Grama of four. She is Happily Married and living life in the mountains. Kim says she has become a “ridiculous dog-mom” in her older years, and enjoys her days as best as she can although she struggles with pain and still has bad days from her stroke. She is a relentless renov…

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Andre Lee Thomas 1:31:30

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Andre Lee Thomas is an American convicted murderer and death row inmate known for removing both of his eyeballs in separate incidents and ingesting one of them. In 2004, Thomas killed his estranged wife Laura Boren, his four-year-old son and her one-year-old daughter in Sherman, Texas. Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime …

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272 - Horoscopes 29:10

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It's too hot to think. Let's let the stars guide us. Weather: "Door is Your Hand" by ⁠Adult Mom Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠ The voice of Harrison Kip is Jeffrey Cranor ⁠⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠⁠! Weather Submissions are open thru Nov 15, 2025 Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Va…

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Claude Frizzell Bloodgood III 1:15:04

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This dude is not a vampire... From the Wiki!! Claude Frizzell Bloodgood III (alias: Klaus Frizzel Bluttgutt III; July 14, 1937 – August 4, 2001) was a controversial American chess player. As a young man, he got into trouble with the law and was arrested several times. He was sentenced to death in 1970 after having been convicted of murdering his mo…

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Season 10 - Episode 7 - Finding Gratitude Through the Eyes of Children 55:48

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This week I speak with Julia Taves who is an experienced educator with an M.A. in Educational Leadership. She served for 26 years as a teacher in the states and Principal of two International Schools, in Uganda, Africa, and the Dominican Republic. Julia has seen God work through her own children, and kids worldwide. Realizing these kids could be an…

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Mysterious Death of Blair Adams 1:12:48

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Robert Dennis Blair Adams (December 28, 1964 – July 11, 1996) was a Canadian man found murdered in a parking lot of an under-construction hotel off Interstate 40 outside of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. His murder remains unsolved. Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime #truecrime #wildman Support your brothers at: ww…

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Season 10 - Episode 6 - Finding Gratitude in Your Fierce Calling 1:20:05

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This week I speak with Doris Swift, who is a follower of Jesus, speaker, host of the Fierce Calling podcast, and author of award-winning Bible study Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You. In ministry for over 30 years, Doris is passionate about equipping and encouraging women to walk deeper in God’s word, use their gifts to im…

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271 - The Festival 29:53

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Push the boundaries of experience Weather: "Stretching Thin" by MADWOMAN Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠ The voice of Josh Crayton is Brie Williams⁠⁠ ⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠! ⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Eddie Lee Sexton 1:09:42

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Oh boy, this guy is a monster, rough ep ahead! Eddie Lee Sexton was an American convicted murderer and rapist known for compelling his children to murder and for committing sexual abuse against his own family, which he ruled in a cult-like manner. He fathered at least three children with two of his daughters Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark…

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Season 10 - Episode 5 - Finding Gratitude in Audacious Faith 1:07:11

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This week, I speak with Jay Gauthier Sr., who is a seasoned pastor and ministry leader with over 38 years of experience faithfully serving the body of Christ. He is the founder and voice behind the Audacious Faith Podcast and the visionary leader of Audacious Faith Ministries, a movement empowering believers to live boldly, walk purposefully, and i…

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Charles The Piano Man Yukl 1:08:11

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Charles Yukl Jr. was an American convicted murderer and serial offender from New York. He was first convicted in 1966 for the brutal killing of a young dancer named Suzanne Reynolds, a crime for which he served just over five years before being paroled. Shockingly, less than a year after his release, Yukl murdered another woman, Karin Schlegel, in …

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Season 10 - Episode 4 - Finding Gratitude Trusting God to Fight For Us 1:04:57

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This week, I speak with Jesslyn McCutcheon who is the founder of Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit ministry dedicated to supporting women who live with bipolar disorder. Since being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder for over two decades, she is passionate about helping others overcome the hopelessness this illness can bri…

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Daniel LaPlante 1:12:01

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Daniel J. LaPlante (born May 15, 1970) is an American convicted murderer serving multiple life sentences for the 1987 murders of Priscilla Gustafson and her two children in Townsend, Massachusetts. Prior to this, he was on the run for his 1986 home invasion where he hid inside the walls of the Bowen family in Pepperell, Massachusetts for over a yea…

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Season 10 - Episode 3 - Finding Gratitude in the Mysteries of God 55:23

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Growing up, Uche could always be found with her nose in a book (quite literally) and started writing riveting stories from an early age in Enugu, Nigeria, mostly for the consumption of delighted family members and friends. Her love for reading, writing and all things literature persisted into adulthood as she went on to obtain a law degree, a maste…

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The Art, Craft & Purpose of Travellers Journals with Frank from Yokogaki 40:17

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Join Rob and Helen in this edition of Stationery Freaks as they welcome special guest Frank, from Yokogaki, for a deep dive into the fascinating world of travel journals / notebooks! Frank shares a mini masterclass on exactly what traveler's journals are, how they differ from the typical notebook, and various ways to use them for everything from bu…

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Colin Pitchfork 1:11:22

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Colin Pitchfork is an English child-murderer and child-rapist. He was the first person convicted of rape and murder using DNA profiling after he murdered two girls in neighbouring Leicestershire villages: Lynda Mann in Narborough in November 1983 and Dawn Ashworth in Enderby in July 1986 Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crim…

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Season 10 - Episode 2 - Finding Gratitude at the Crossroads in Life 59:55

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This week, I speak with Mary Spencer Veazey, a Georgia native known for infusing her writing with relatable and uproarious storytelling, as well as profound truths about Jesus. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her cat, Confetti, and is the Engagement Manager for Daystar Counseling Ministries. Mary Spencer is a proud graduate of both Auburn U…

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Jack Henry Abbot 1:08:03

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Jack Henry Abbot is an author.... that's all you need to know. He doesnt deserve jail for murder because he's a damn good author! Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime #truecrime #wildman Support your brothers at: www.patreon.com/Brotherscommonplace Contact: [email protected] Please Like and Subscribe! And Share…

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Season 10 - Episode 1 - Finding Gratitude in the One Thing Desired 1:06:27

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This week, I speak with Cara Blondo. Whether through teaching Bible studies, speaking to groups in person or online, or writing devotional and other Christ-centered resources, Cara is passionate about helping women connect Biblical truth to their everyday lives. A contributor to YouVersion and featured on Proverbs 31, (in)courage, Her View From Hom…

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An interview with author Jenny Kane - prolific writer, collector of notebooks, desert island stationery specialist 34:01

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Stationery Freaks: A Deep Dive into the Prolific World of Author Jenny Kane (and Her Emotional Support Pencil Case!) In this very special episode Rob and Helen are joined by our very special guest, the incredibly prolific author Jenny Kane. We have briefly mentioned Jenny in the past as she is Helen's writing mentor. In this episode we chat about t…

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Leonardas Zavistonovičius 1:00:53

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This is a wild one... The Draučiai shooting was a shooting spree that occurred in Draučiai, a small village in the Širvintos District Municipality, Lithuania on February 15, 1998, when 58-year-old Leonardas Zavistonovičius, a local, killed nine people and wounded another, before being beaten to death. Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff!…

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Season 9 - Episode 25 - Special Episode #4 1:01:28

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This is the final episode of our Summer Break Series. All four weeks have featured the winners of the “Holy Plot Twists” book Contest 🏆🏆🏆🏆. Each week, a winner will interview me, asking questions based on my story, which is found at the beginning of the book. Then they will share insights they received from their time in the journal section of the …

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Gregory Davis 1:22:00

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Oh boy, this dude.... watch out for this guy! Gregory Davis, a guy born into a "respectable" fantasy but he also happened to be obsessed with serial killers... Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime #truecrime #wildman Support your brothers at: www.patreon.com/Brotherscommonplace Contact: [email protected] Please…

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Season 9 - Episode 24 - Special Episode #3 1:04:40

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It’s time for our Summer Break Special Episode Series on A Cup of Gratitude podcast!! 🎉All four weeks will feature the winners of the “Holy Plot Twists” book Contest🏆🏆🏆🏆Each week a winner will interview me asking questions from my story found in the beginning of the book and then they will share insights they received from their time in the journal…

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270 - Deeper Than Purpose, Older Than Thought 35:30

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Now is not the time for panic. Now is the time for despair. Weather: "Radio Down" by Caged Animals Original episode art by ⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠ ⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠⁠…

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Yu Hagino 1:07:27

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Yu Hagino is a huge vagino! This guy sucks...absolute coward loser. This is a school teacher that couldnt handle anonymous surveys and takes it out on a young school girl. Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime #truecrime #wildman Support your brothers at: www.patreon.com/Brotherscommonplace Contact: brotherscommonplace@gmai…

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Season 9 - Episode 23 - Special Episode #2 1:02:40

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Welcome to week two of the Special Episode Summer Break Series. We will be having a conversation based on my newest book. This week I am speaking with Dr. Chizobam Idahosa who is a wife, mother to three beautiful girls, and a dentist specialized in oral medicine, orofacial pain, and lifestyle medicine. At the core of her identity, she sees herself …

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Velma West 1:20:03

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Velma West was a 1920s socialite turned killer, whose shocking crime and courtroom confession stunned the nation. In a fit of rage, she murdered her husband and tried to cover it up—only to later confess in vivid detail, captivating the press with her chilling honesty. Thank you chatgpt for that fine episode description... She was also cool as hell…

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Season 9 - Episode 22 - Special Episode # 1 of Summer Break Series with Dawn Ward 47:33

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It’s time for our Summer Break Special Episode Series! All four weeks will feature the winners of the “Holy Plot Twists” book Contest🏆🏆🏆🏆Each week, a winner will interview me, asking questions from my story found at the beginning of the book. Then they will share insights they received from their time in the journal section of the book. These conve…

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269 - A Story About Me 25:28

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This is a story about me, said the man speaking, and you are pleased because you always wanted to hear a story about me. Weather: "House With A Basement" by ⁠Nick Ricks⁠ The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin Original episode art by ⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠ ⁠Read episode transcripts⁠ Night Vale RPG featured at ⁠Renegade Con June 6⁠ ⁠2025-26 TOUR DATE…

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How Language Works with Philologist Dr Erik Ellis from the University of Dallas 48:44

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Dr. Erik Ellis is Assistant Professor of Classical Education at the University of Dallas. After graduating from the University Scholars Program at Baylor University with concentrations in Greek and Latin, Dr. Ellis received an MA in History from the same institution and served as a middle school and high school Latin teacher for five years in Tulsa…

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The Book of Commonplace Liner Notes – Part 2 23:43

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The final instalment of the shipping-forecast /slash/ dream-sequence where I read out the audio descriptions for my monthly mixtapes. I pick where I left off at the end of last week's episode, with The Book of Commonplace Side B. The liner notes are a zine, a physical object that's available to buy, along with the mixtape audio, here: https://loula…

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Richard England 1:06:29

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What do you get when 2 losers come up with a plan to rob and kill an old man? Let us all find out! Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime #truecrime #wildman Support your brothers at: www.patreon.com/Brotherscommonplace Contact: [email protected] Please Like and Subscribe! And Share with friends! :)…

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Season 9 - Episode 21 - Finding Gratitude in Life's Challenges 1:09:06

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This week I speak with Melony Brown, who is a Jeep-loving, book-reading, nature enthusiast. Chocolate is not her friend. Neither is laundry. Inviting overcomers to share their stories and the strategies, mindsets, and habits they relied on during their fight to overcome their challenges is her passion. Melony shares their stories on her podcast, Ch…

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Unlicensed S3 E3: Pest Control 36:43

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Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠ Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lo…

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The Book of Commonplace Liner Notes 16:10

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Some surprising streaming news is revealed! After which composer and sound artist, Loula Yorke, reads the liner notes for her new mixtape The Book of Commonplace. The Book of Commonplace loulayorke.bandcamp.com/album/the-book-of-commonplace-mixtapeBy loulayorke

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Unlicensed S3 E2: Junk Drawer 36:25

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Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠ Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lo…

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David Sean Hunter and the Xbox 1:17:28

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Xbox live? More like Xbox Death! Don't you dare charge me 15.99 for that! Be good, Stay safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff! #comedy #crime #truecrime #wildman Support your brothers at: www.patreon.com/Brotherscommonplace Contact: [email protected] Please Like and Subscribe! And Share with friends! :)…

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Season 9 - Episode 20 - Finding Gratitude Drawing Near to God 1:08:11

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This week, I speak with Rose McCombs Jordan, who is the creative heart behind Beneath The Fig Tree, a movement that helps women discover devotional practices they truly love. She also serves as the Director of Tourism for a charming North Texas town, leads worship at her church, and—together with her husband Brandon—hosts at their favorite state pa…

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From Paper Obsession to Published Pages - How we write books as Stationery Freaks 38:54

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How do two writers, bound by their devotion to beautiful stationery, actually write books? In this episode, Helen and Rob reveal their individual paths, uncovering the shared foundation of paper-based ideation – the noodling, expanding, and connecting that begins on the page with their beloved notebooks. Explore their transition to digital tools (R…