Best We Interrupt This Program Podcasts (2025)

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Tucker & Dale review pt 2: college kids 30:17

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2M ago30:17

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Ebony Williams and Vern Cooper delve into the film 'Tucker and Dale vs Evil', exploring its unique blend of horror and comedy. They discuss character dynamics, the role of miscommunication, and the subversion of traditional horror tropes, particularly regarding race and class. The conversation highlights how the film uses humor to address serious s…

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Tucker & Dale vs Evil Review: Part 1 31:54

3M ago31:54

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Summary Ebony and Vern explore the film 'Tucker and Dale vs. Evil,' discussing its unique blend of comedy and horror, character dynamics, and the themes of miscommunication, identity, and perception. They delve into how the film plays with horror tropes, the significance of costuming, and the impact of prejudice and stereotypes. The discussion high…

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Decoding "Sinners", pt 2. 29:50

3M ago29:50

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Vern Cooper and Ebony Williams delve into the film 'Sinners,' exploring its themes of colonialism, spirituality, and the cultural significance of music. They discuss the characters' coping mechanisms, the film's moral complexities, and the impact of historical context on contemporary narratives. The dialogue highlights the importance of cultural ap…

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The Last of Us s2 Finale: Wherever you go, there you are 51:50

3M ago51:50

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Vern and Ebony delve into the season finale of The Last of Us, exploring character dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of Ellie's actions. They discuss themes of parenthood, community, and the cyclical nature of violence, while reflecting on the emotional weight of the narrative and its implications for future seasons. Takeaways The fina…

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Decoding "Sinners": A Deep Dive into Ryan Coogler's Latest Film (Part 1) 31:56

3M ago31:56

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Vern Cooper and Ebony Williams delve into the film 'Sinners' directed by Ryan Coogler, exploring its themes of representation, music, colonialism, and identity. They discuss the significance of the Great Migration, the portrayal of monsters as metaphors for societal issues, and the concept of 'sinners' as a reflection of ideological control. The di…

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TLOU2e6: Manful Tears of Pedro Pascal (appreciative) 46:26

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Vern and Ebony delve into the emotional complexities of the characters in 'The Last of Us', particularly focusing on Joel and Ellie's relationship. They explore themes of generational trauma, the significance of birthdays, and the challenges of parenting in a post-apocalyptic world. The conversation highlights the characters' growth, the impact of …

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TLOU2e5: What will Ellie choose and where the F*ck is Shimmer 54:16

3M ago54:16

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In this episode review of 'The Last of Us', hosts Vern Cooper and Ebony Williams delve into the intricate character relationships, emotional stakes, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters. They explore the tension between Ellie and Dina, the impact of trauma on their lives, and the choices that lead to consequences. The discussion also highligh…

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Pornography Exposure in the Sixth Grade in Beaverton, Oregon - What's Happening and What Can be Done? 56:25

4M ago56:25

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An 11-year-old in the Beaverton School District in Oregon was exposed to pornography during science class at school. You KNOW if it’s happening in one middle school, it’s happening in many, if not most. This episode is a conversation with the student’s mother. We hear what happened and how the school and school district have responded – spoiler ale…

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The White Iron Barb 3: The Barbenclaw 48:23

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Vern and Ebony reflect on their previous discussions about films, particularly focusing on 'Barbie' and 'Iron Claw.' They explore themes of masculinity, patriarchy, and representation in media, discussing how these films critique societal norms. The conversation delves into personal reflections on identity and the impact of media on their lives, as…

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TLOU2e4: Ebony is Psychic!! 51:49

4M ago51:49

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In this episode of 'We Interrupt This Program,' hosts Ebony and Vern delve into the latest episode of 'The Last of Us,' exploring themes of psychic predictions, character dynamics, horror elements, childhood development, and the complexities of relationships. They analyze the technical aspects of filmmaking, the emotional depth of the characters, a…

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TLOU2e3: The Who What When Wherewolves of Seattle 53:52

4M ago53:52

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Vern Cooper and Ebony Williams delve into the themes of The Last of Us Season Two, exploring the significance of representation, the impact of grief and loss, and the complexities of character relationships. They discuss the polarized reactions from fans, the importance of community and leadership, and the ongoing exploration of morality and agency…

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The White Iron Barb: Remember Barbie? Feel old yet? We do! 45:34

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Vern and Ebony delve into the themes and cultural implications of the Barbie movie. They explore its campy elements, the portrayal of masculinity and patriarchy, representation and tokenism, emotional depth, and the intersectionality highlighted in America Ferrera's speech. The discussion also touches on class representation through the character o…

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WItP: The Last of Us is back! s2e1 review 1:02:47

4M ago1:02:47

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In this conversation, Vern and Ebony discuss the premiere of Season Two of 'The Last of Us,' exploring themes of storytelling, character development, violence, moral relativism, and the impact of trauma. They reflect on the dynamics between characters, the introduction of new threats, and the significance of queerness and therapy in the narrative. …

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TLOU2 Episode 2: Abby the Vengeful 58:16

4M ago58:16

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In this conversation, Ebony Williams and Vern discuss the emotional impact of Season Two of The Last of Us, focusing on character development, themes of violence, grief, and the importance of community. They explore the complexities of forgiveness and the evolution of Ellie as a character, while also reflecting on the performances of Pedro Pascal a…

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From The Vault: TLOU Intervention 56:21

4M ago56:21

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Unpublished ep from a year ago. Proof that we never stopped raving about The Last Of Us! And just in time for our regular review eps. Subscribe for Thursday's S2E1 review!By We Interrupt This Program

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History of Programming: Babbage to Hopper (ft. Uncle Bob) 1:26:40

7M ago1:26:40

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A Prayer for Our Youth + Young Adults 13:20

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! This is a special episode that is dedicated to our children and young adults. Join me for a special time of declaring God's Word over our children. Support the show Stay connected and know when Tiffany is coming to your town by joining Tiffany’s mailing list: www.simplytiffany.net For bookings or to share how this …

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Mitchell Hashimoto: Creator of Ghostty talks Zig, OSS and Terminals 1:20:25

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Finding Safety 15:10

8M ago15:10

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! It's only the beginning of 2025 and still, there is so much turmoil, tragedy, and transition that is shaking up the lives of men and women all over this world. So what do you do? What do you do when life is lifin'? What do you do when you feel like your enemies are pursuing you? How do you not focus on the bad or w…

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Prepared for the Best: God's Best 8:33

8M ago8:33

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! As we close 2024, let's make sure that we close 2024. We've heard it before: "How well you start depends on how well you close." In this episode, God had a message that will prayerfully strengthen and ignite you as we close this year so that you're ready to conquer next year. I had no notes. No computer. Just God. …

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The Holiday Blues: The Singles Edition 15:14

8M ago15:14

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! We're living in a world that it is easy to compare ourselves to others; and if we are not careful, we can desire what other people have and end up settling for something less than God's best because comparison caused us to get out of God's timing. Today, I am giving you the answer on how to thrive in this season (a…

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Jose Valim: Creator of Elixir 2:00:41

8M ago2:00:41

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Brain Surgery (featuring Shane Deleon) 33:11

9M ago33:11

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! In this week's episode, Shane talks more about his brain surgery due to the diagnosis of Chiari Malformation. As Shane shares his story about having Brain Surgery, my prayer is that your mind will be transformed. Shane is the definition of "count it all joy when you fall into various trials." (James 1:2 NKJV) Join …

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Why Not You? (featuring Shane Deleon) 29:58

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! Have you ever asked God, "Why me?" It's a common question, but have you sat still long enough to hear His answer? Have you ever considered that he trusted you like He trusted Job and chose you to endure a situation because He knew that you had what it takes to get through? He could be saying, "Why not you?" Althoug…

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Church Hurt (feat. Homer Denson) 34:54

9M ago34:54

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! Hello listeners! We are back with Part II with Mr. Homer Denson. I thought we were coming together for something else on this podcast, but God had something different in mind that may change the future direction of this podcast. Stay tuned... but in the meantime, listen to this and be inspired and healed. Support t…

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You Won’t Want to Miss this Self Defense Success Story! An Interview with Ashlyn Johnson 32:20

9M ago32:20

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Folks this is a jaw-dropping self-defense success story! Meet Ashlyn Johnson, a martial artist of many years who uses her skills and experience to help make the world a better place. Here’s Ashlyn’s bio: Ashlyn Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNE Dr. Johnson is an assistant professor of nursing and a dual-certified family nurse practitioner a…

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Ryan Dahl: Creator of Node & Deno talks Deno 2.0 1:30:32

10M ago1:30:32

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Today we had Ryan Dahl on the podcast and talk about the history of Node, Deno and so much more. Really hope you enjoy this talk with him! Thanks everyone. Big thanks to the sponsor of today's episode: Code Rabbit https://coderabbit.ai/.

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We interrupt this program... 10:38

10M ago10:38

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! We are in the middle of a series, but the LORD interrupted my plans to share this with you. Want to know how to thrive? And keep thriving? You need to listen to this. Sometimes interruptions are necessary. Support the show Stay connected and know when Tiffany is coming to your town by joining Tiffany’s mailing list…

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Thuggin', Druggin', & Muslim'n (featuring Homer Denson) 29:53

10M ago29:53

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! This episode isn't what I expected it to be. But I believe that it's what you need it to be. Meet Mr. Homer Denson, a man that I met virtually. By leading of Holy Spirit, I asked him to be a guest for today's show and he happily and readily accepted. In this episode, Mr. Homer shares his story of survival, being ca…

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Yacine: How a Rejected Side Project Turned into a Job At X 1:20:29

10M ago1:20:29

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We talk about how to psyop yourself into loving work, working out and respecting your users. I hope you enjoy the episode! The Yapper Himself: https://x.com/yacineMTB

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How to Endure the "Worst", Part 2 (Featuring Pastor Anthony Talton) 31:26

10M ago31:26

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! We’re continuing the conversation on How to Endure the “Worst.” Pastor Anthony is getting transparent about his journey with his wife and this story has me speechless. If you need healing, it’s necessary that you listen to this episode. Healing flows from their testimony. To follow their journey, connect with him o…

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How to Endure the "Worst", Part 1 (Featuring Pastor Anthony Talton) 43:56

10M ago43:56

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! We choose our spouses, but we don't choose the experiences we have with them. So what do you do when the "worst" knocks on your door? Are your marriage vows strong enough to endure? Short answer: Yes! But it will take work. In today's episode, we are talking vows and how Anthony & Lashay Talton are literally testim…

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Taylor Otwell: Laravel, PHP, OSS & VC 1:45:28

10M ago1:45:28

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Today we talk with Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. We start at Laravel's humble beginnings and move all the way to the exciting new Series A raise with Accel and all that it is enabling Laravel to do today! Sponsor for the Show: Infinite Red If your company needs help moving to mobile, Infinite Red could be a great choice for you! From the s…

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DHH: On Competency, Coding and Children 2:04:18

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DHH is the Creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-owner & CTO of 37signals (Basecamp & HEY), NYT best-selling author, and Le Mans 24h class-winner. X: https://x.com/dhh Personal Site: https://dhh.dk/

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Ginger Bill: Creator of Odin (a better C) 48:35

11M ago48:35

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Ginger Bill, Creator of the Odin Language. I (TJ) think it's a better C in a lot of ways. Very fun language to write. You should check it out! X: https://x.com/TheGingerBill YouTube: https://youtube.com/gingergames

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Chris Lattner: Creator of LLVM, Swift, and Mojo 1:05:44

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Chris Lattner gives history on creating LLVM, Swift and Mojo. As well as lessons learned along the way. You'll definitely learn a few things about how crazy PhD projects can accidentally change the world in this one! X: https://x.com/clattner_llvm Mojo: https://www.modular.com

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Man's Impact, Pt. 2 (Feat. Mark Collins) 42:16

12M ago42:16

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! We're back with Pastor Mark Collins going deeper on the topic of Man's Impact. Learn how to overcome insecurities, the impact of validation for a man, how to celebrate yourself and much more. This episode has practical strategies and tools that you can take with you to become a stronger and wiser man (or woMAN) who…

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Man's Impact, Pt. 1 (Feat. Mark Collins) 21:48

1y ago21:48

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! It's a pleasure to have Pastor Mark Collins on today's episode. Prepare your hearts as Pastor Mark uses God's Word and his experiences to shine a light on thoughts, mindsets, and behaviors that may have been hidden. For more information on Pastor Mark or to purchase his book, check out the links below: Website: htt…

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From Setbacks to Miracles: Tiffany's Home Buying Tale 47:10

1y ago47:10

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! Ever felt like you're constantly facing setbacks and roadblocks? What if God's timing is the missing piece in your journey to homeownership? On this episode of Solid Saturdays, host Tiffany opens up about her life-changing experience of buying her first home, a process filled with trials, faith, and divine miracles…

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WItPod: Existential Television 41:35

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Ebony and Vern want you to know it's ok to have a fraught relationship with the media you consume. And it's possible to talk back while we still enjoy ourselves!By We Interrupt This Program

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The Origins of the Women’s Self Defense Movement - An Interview with Historian Wendy Rouse 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

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We’ve got an award-willing guest speaking with us and we’re about to learn a lot about the origins of the women's self-defense movement in the United States. Turn up your volume and put on your thinking cap. Here we go! Wendy Rouse, among many other things, is a historian who teaches at San Jose State University in CA. She’s a researcher, the autho…

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Bonus: The Key to Your Next... 7:09

1+ y ago7:09

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! God dropped this on me and I had to share with you. Listen now. Support the show Stay connected and know when Tiffany is coming to your town by joining Tiffany’s mailing list: www.simplytiffany.net For bookings or to share how this podcast is impacting you, email the Simply Tiffany Admin Team at contact@simplytiffa…

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San Francisco State’s Empowerment Self Defense Program – An Interview with Stephanie Cyr 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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Stephanie Cyr has started an Empowerment Self Defense Program at SFSU that is rolling out in the Fall of 2024! In this episode, she’ll tell us all about it, share a wonderful self-defense success story and so much more. Our wide-ranging conversation covers how great it will be when we can make ESD a standardized course offering in all public school…

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Recovery + Healing 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! We have made it to the last episode of the HEAL Girl! Series. In this episode, learn... How God's life for you is different from what you envision Why your heart posture and position of you mind/thoughts matter And why you aren't receiving what God wants to bless you with I am also sharing some snippets from my new…

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Bruised 8:15

1+ y ago8:15

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! What do you do when life breaks? Learn how to navigate through internal injuries that change you externally. Support the show Stay connected and know when Tiffany is coming to your town by joining Tiffany’s mailing list: www.simplytiffany.net For bookings or to share how this podcast is impacting you, email the Sim…

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Sprained 20:59

1+ y ago20:59

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! What does it mean when you are sprained? We're talking about it today. Listen in and learn how to heal from relationships and people who "sprain" you. And in honor of my birthday, you can purchase your copy of HEAL Girl! by clicking here. If you already purchased, then please leave an Amazon review by clicking here…

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Rejected 15:22

1+ y ago15:22

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! Rejection has become a buzz word which I, personally, enjoy. And here's why... The more it's talked about, the more that people will become aware and begin their journey to healing. For a brief moment, join me as we talk about it. Preorder HEAL Girl! by clicking here. Support the show Stay connected and know when T…

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Burned 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! Instagram: @iamsimplytiffany Click here to register for the Women at the Well event on March 9, 2024. Click here to be the first to get HEAL Girl! You Have the Right to Let Go. 🔥 Welcome back to SOLID Saturday's: Prayer + Inspiration podcast! In today's episode, titled "Burned," we're delving deep into the scars an…

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Fractured 19:42

1+ y ago19:42

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Send us a Text or Prayer Request! Today, we're talking about being fractured. You want to listen to this episode. We're sharing straight from the heart of God and giving practical steps on how to treat your fracture. Support the show Stay connected and know when Tiffany is coming to your town by joining Tiffany’s mailing list: www.simplytiffany.net…

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Success Story – Complying & Playing Along 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

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Did you know that complying and playing along are essential tools you already have in your toolkit? It can help us buy time to get help or get to safety. Join host Silvia Smart as she shares how one person “played along” to stop an attempted rape and get to safety. Our stories are important. YOUR stories are important! Consider sharing your story w…