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Your questions answered, poorly! Facebook Questions Why does Catholic social media hate Fr. James Martin so much? Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or a thousand duck-sized horses? -side note 1: STRANGER THINGS SEASON 2!!!! -side note 2: READY PLAYER ONE! (and Spielberg) -side note 3: WIL WHEATON -side note 4: The Fall of White Male Hollywood because of Harvey Weinstein -side note 5: Matt Fradd and the tide against pornography What are your thoughts on Purity Culture? Slut-shaming? Why do we only talk about the virtue of chastity? What about human formation? etiquette? Thoughts on Star Wars 8: "The Last Jedi" Gomer goes on vacation with his wife on December 14! Shot out to Matt Field Jr. and Clare Kane and the beer they got me (with Dane) while I was doing a Philly parish mission! Another shot out to Theresa Willaims and her aggressive posting on Facebook! SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon.com/CF: Donate $10 or more a month and get a bonus weekly episode of CF every Monday! Thank You, Facebook followers!Support Catching FoxesLinks:Sugar Goes to the Holy Land! — First-fan, Sugar Garcia, heads to the Holy Land on pilgrimage. Send her your prayer requests today!Father James Martin on LGBT community: A bridge too far? — In his new book, "Building a Bridge," Father James Martin fails to mention Catholic organizations trying to help homosexuals live their lives according to Church teaching. However, he does speak approvingly of New Ways Ministry, which has been condemned by both the Vatican and the U.S. Bishops. Is he causing confusion in the Church? Amazon.com: Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity — Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and SensitivityPints With Aquinas: 73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book — 73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book This is the second part in a two-part series we've done on homosexuality. Be sure to listen to last week's episode before this one. Today we talk about terminology—why Daniel doesn't call himself 'gay'. We also respond to Fr. James Martin's new book, "Building A Bridge."Why I Don't Call Myself Gay by Daniel Mattson — Why I Don't Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexual Reality and Found Peace, by Daniel MattsonStranger Things season 2: a guide - Vox — Stranger Things 2, the second season of 2016’s surprise hit Netflix series, is upon us. And whether you’re already a fan of the show or are making your inaugural visit to the creepy world that is Stranger Things’ Hawkins, Indiana, you can use this guide to season two to stay up to date on everything you need to know. Full of nostalgia for an analog world where kids on bikes battled monsters by using moves they learned from Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Things season one instantly lured in viewers with its ’80s homages and throwback atmosphere. Some came for the show’s spooky supernatural storyline; others were drawn in by the memes that season one soon inspired. But the quirky story of a small town hosting a bizarre hellmouth known as the Upside Down had something for everyone. And now that season two is finally here, we can’t wait to go back for more. Here’s what we know so far.Ready Player One – Official Movie Site – In theaters March 30, 2018 — The trailer! The 80s!Wil Wheaton - YouTube — Family Guy: Wil Wheaton How the Harvey Weinstein Story Has Unfolded - The New York Times — It can be difficult to keep up on all the developments related to Harvey Weinstein in recent weeks. An Oct. 5 New York Times investigation by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey revealed sexual harassment allegations against Mr. Weinstein dating back to 1990. More women began to come forward with accusations of sexual harassment and assault against him. On Oct. 10, the actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie told The Times that they, too, had been harassed by Mr. Weinstein.#MeToo | The Catholic Realist — Ever since the issue of sexual assault has come to the forefront, beginning heavily in the election year last year, it’s been on my mind a lot.  I’ve hesitated to share my story mostly because, until this became a big talking point, I honestly didn’t realize I HAD been sexually assaulted.  Which is why this story will come as a surprise to my family and friends – I’ve never talked about it because it took me until i was 37 years old, approximately 15 years after it happened, to be able to name it what it was. The Porn EffectThe Four Dimensions of Priestly Formation | Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary — In Pastores Dabo Vobis, Pope John Paul II described the principal foundations for priestly formation as human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral.  Each area, while distinct in itself, is naturally linked to the others. The four dimensions form the comprehensive structure of formation that guides the development of the candidate toward Priesthood. Catching Foxes: Pastor Joey Has No Answers — Today we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism. We start off talking about the annoyance of Small Talk, problems with having 80 inboxes and managing expectations for all those inboxes. Christifideles Laici | John Paul II — The cultivation of human values finds a place in the context of a totally integrated formation, bearing a particular significance for the missionary and apostolic activities of the lay faithful. In this regard the Council wrote: "(the lay faithful) should also hold in high esteem professional skill, family and civic spirit, and the virtues related to social behaviour, namely, honesty, a spirit of justice, sincerity, courtesy, moral courage; without them there is no true Christian life"[216]. In bringing their lives into an organic synthesis, which is, at one and the same time, the manifestation of the unity of "who they are" in the Church and society as well as the condition for the effective fulfilment of their mission, the lay faithful are to be guided interiorly and sustained by the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of unity and fullness of life.The Packer Way : Nine Stepping Stones to Building a Winning Organization: Ron Wolf, Paul Attner, Green Bay Packers (Football Team): 9780312193126: Amazon.com: Books — The Packer Way : Nine Stepping Stones to Building a Winning Organization Hardcover – November, 1998 Heading Out On Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 Days: Brett H. McKay, Kate R. McKay: 9780989190398: Amazon.com: Books — Heading Out On Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 DaysStar Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi | StarWars.com — The next chapter in the Skywalker saga arrives December 2017.

Today we interview Pastor Joey Svendsen from the BAD CHRISTIAN podcast, which describes itself as Post-Christian, or Post-Evangelical, or maybe just Post-Bible-Belt-Evangelicalism. We start off talking about the annoyance of Small Talk, problems with having 80 inboxes and managing expectations for all those inboxes. Then we turn towards post-evangelicalism, emergent church, and other things that Joey is wrestling with openly on the show. What happens when our community's standards are more political and less biblical, and thought gets clamped down? We end talking about a pastor's authority vs the priesthood and Apostolic Authority vs Sola Scriptura, especially as it stands out in Post-Evangelicals wrestling with major moral issues, like homosexuality and gay marriage, or major biblical teachings, like eternal conscious torment in Hell. ===== Thanks to you, our dear listeners, all of those Syrophoenician Women out there looking for the scraps from the Master’s table, we have reach an epic milestone in the show: 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! Thank you for inviting us, week after week, into your earholes. If you like the show and want more witless banter between Luke and Gomer, we just launched our “BONUS SHOW” on Patreon. Every Monday we will release 20-30 minute episodes for our $10 or higher subscribers. You can find that on PATREON.COM/CF.Sponsored By:Created Book: Support this great book on Kickstarter by going to createdbook.co/cf and it will also support the show. Great art deserves great fans!Support Catching FoxesLinks:BadChristian Podcast — Matt, Toby and Joey discuss funny, controversial, and personal stuff with guests from the music business, leaders in the Christian world, and interesting folks from well outside of the Christian world. Pastor With No Answers — Christians read the same bible, go to the same churches, have similar backgrounds but still hold extremely different views on significant biblical doctrines. What can you do? Join a laid back discussion with Pastor Joey Svendsen, his brother, and "expert" guests as they dissect debatable topics from many angles. You may hear an argument or two but cutting up and acting a fool is guaranteed or your money back. Fundamentalist — BadChristian — What happens when you grow up in a fundamentalist church and you have OCD and depression? Joey Svendsen has lived it first hand. Whether it was reciting the sinner’s prayer all day long out of fear of hell, developing anxiety about his penis’ growth being stunted due to early masturbation, or the daily repentance in high school for not evangelizing to nerds during lunch period, Joey shares his experience with no filter, hilariously examining the cross-section between religion and mental illness… like the time he almost married the wrong girl because he thought God told him to. @PWNApod | Twitter — So many people believing so many different things makes for so many good conversations. Let's have them.

Show Notes We interview the team over at "The Threshold Podcast" about their threshold conversations, the validity of the Benedict Option and the Church, and Catholic education, especially in high school. Connect with us! Join us and the other Syrophoenician Women on our Facebook page. Support Us! We post 30-minute fun shows for our $10 supporters. Join us on Patreon, which connects artists with fans so the stuff they enjoy can keep being produced! Created Book Gomer and 50 other artists, authors, and chefs write 5 words that summarize their art, then explain it in 300 words. Mine was on prophecy. Support this book. You'll see why. (it's awesome!)Support Catching FoxesLinks:The Threshold Podcast - Home — IT'S THE FACEBOOK PAGE!What the Hell Was That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School? - VICE — What the Hell Was That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School? By Julian Morgans Children have been drawing the pointy "S" since the dawn of time. I used journalism to find out where it came from, sort of.A Movement in the Church - What is CL — The Movement of Communion and Liberation Communion and Liberation is a movement in the Church which has the purpose of forming its members in Christianity in order to make them coworkers in the Church’s mission in all areas of society.Benedict Option FAQ | The American Conservative — The “Benedict Option” refers to Christians in the contemporary West who cease to identify the continuation of civility and moral community with the maintenance of American empire, and who therefore are keen to construct local forms of community as loci of Christian resistance against what the empire represents. Put less grandly, the Benedict Option — or “Ben Op” — is an umbrella term for Christians who accept MacIntyre’s critique of modernity, and who also recognize that forming Christians who live out Christianity according to Great Tradition requires embedding within communities and institutions dedicated to that formation.

Notes Luke explains what happens when you drink that you're a twentysomething, but wake up realizing you're a thirtysomething. We talk about whether we're getting more virtuous or just getting older. Encounter Houston was a blast. Friends, food, fun, a Presidential Suite, Gomer leaving early to teach RCIA classes, and all that jazz. Gomer will be a speaker at Encounter Milwaukee in November if you still want to attend a great young adult conference. From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, literally hundreds of shots rang out, killing 58 people and causing hundreds to be injured. He was a white male, a successful businessman, and had no reported mental illnesses or extremist ties, yet he caused the worst shooting massacre in US history. This is now a near-monthly occurrence in America and it shows no sign of stopping. What is the answer? The man legally owned an arsenal of weapons. Something should be done and we discuss some options. *THE "CREATED" BOOK! * www.created.co/cf Go here to buy your own copy of "CREATED" and reread my 300 words every day! Your buddies at Catching Foxes get a 30% cut if you use our link to the Kickstarter, soooooo...Support Catching FoxesLinks:ENCOUNTER MKE - Home — ENJOY LIFE When was the last time you took a day to rest? ​At Encounter MKE you don't have to prove yourself, produce a result, or impress anyone.  We invite you to ​encounter the simple goodness of life in a relaxed atmosphere.Vegas shooter booked room overlooking Lollapalooza in Chicago, official says - LA Times — Police said Thursday they are examining reports that the gunman who fired on a country music festival in Las Vegas also booked rooms in a Chicago hotel overlooking the massive Lollapalooza music festival, the latest new line of inquiry as investigators try to retrace the killer’s steps in the days and weeks before the attack. TMZ reported that Stephen Paddock, 64, booked two rooms facing Grant Park, where the festival was held from Aug. 3 to Aug. 6, at the Blackstone Hotel, an upscale downtown hotel across the street, but he never showed.Las Vegas Shooting: N.R.A. Supports New Rules on ‘Bump Stock’ Devices - The New York Times — Washington appears to be moving closer to new gun rules. On Capitol Hill, support appeared to grow for a ban on the bump stock devices, either through regulation or legislation, as Republicans — who for decades have rejected any form of gun restrictions — began increasingly to speak out. Several leading Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, have raised serious questions about the devices. In the House, Representative Carlos Curbelo, Republican of Florida, has drafted a measure banning bump stocks, which he said he planned to introduce on Thursday. He said his office had been “flooded” with calls from dozens of fellow Republicans who wanted to sign on. “I think we are on the verge of a breakthrough when it comes to sensible gun policy,” Mr. Curbelo said. His comments followed those of House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, who during an interview with MSNBC also raised questions about the conversion kits, and said he was open to legislation. “Clearly that’s something we need to look into,” Mr. Ryan said. Separately, Representative Adam Kinzinger, Republican of Illinois, is circulating a letter among his colleagues, calling on the A.T.F. to re-evaluate bump stocks, which he said had “no place in civilized society.”Stephen Paddock Chased Gambling’s Payouts and Perks - The New York Times — Last week, as a reward for his loyalty and gambling, Mr. Paddock stayed free of charge on the 32nd floor in one of the elite suites of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, one of his favorite places to play.

Sister Miriam is a professed religious sister with the Order of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, which serves the Church and the World through collaboration between priests, religious, and laity. Her call to religious came through a holy priest who walked with her as college came to an end. She speaks to us about brokenness, healing, and recovery, as she entered AA dealing with her alcoholism. Sr. Miriam's honesty is a game changer, as she has moved past shame and fear and is more concerned with bringing people hope. GO HERE "Created" It supports the creators and Catching Foxes! www.createdbook.co/cf FIND US Facebook.com/catchingfoxespodcast Twitter.com/cfoxespodcast @theLukethe @LayEvangelist SUPPORT THE SHOW "If everyone who downloaded gave us $2, we could quit our jobs!" Patreon.com/CF THANK YOU TO OUR SEPTEMBER SUPPORTERS! Katrina Siebels, John Neilson, Julia Fears, Fr. John David Matherne, Grant Wyatt, Maggie Wilson, Daniel Miller, Duncan and Kate Smith, Thomas O'Leary, An Anonymous Babyboomer, Fr. Tim Grumbach, and John Lilly!Sponsored By:Encounter Houston: Last year, hundreds of young adults from 23 states gathered for an unprecedented faith enriching vacation. We had so much fun, we thought we’d do it again, and we’d love it if you’d join us, Luke and Gomer, at Encounter Houston! Whether you want to a chance to meet new people, need a faith enriching weekend, or simply could use a vacation, this is the weekend for you! Promo Code: catchingfoxesCreated Book: Support this great book on Kickstarter by going to createdbook.co/cf and it will also support the show. Great art deserves great fans!Support Catching FoxesLinks:Abiding Together Podcast: A New Season of Belonging — A New Season of Belonging (episode 1 season 2) “A tree can be only as strong as the forest that surrounds it." - Peter Wohlleben Welcome to Season 2 In this episode, we talk about beginning a new season, the daily encounter with God, the gift of presence in the moment to moment and the hidden life of trees (as well as nuns with chainsaws!)Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus: S.O.L.T. Miriam James Heidland, Christopher West: 9781594715464: Amazon.com: Books — Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus Paperback – November 3, 2014 by S.O.L.T. Miriam James Heidland The Healing Power of Forgiveness by Sister Miriam James, SOLT on Vimeo — In this moving story of her journey from difficulty to hope and joy, Sister Miriam James Heidland shows how forgiveness is the key to healing and happiness. From Darkness Into God’s Marvelous Light | ncregister.com — From Darkness Into God’s Marvelous Light A former college partygoer tells how she found happiness as a SOLT sister. TRENT BEATTIE SEATTLE — Church was the last thing on Sharon Heidland’s mind when she entered college in the fall of 1994. Having received a full volleyball scholarship to the University of Nevada-Reno, she was living 800 miles away from home and pursuing her own path toward what she thought would bring happiness. “My goal entering college was to succeed at sports and build skills for a successful career,” she explained. “I wanted to be either a businesswoman or a journalist. Above all, I wanted to do something great with my life, something extraordinary. I thought ultimate happiness would be wealth, prestige, glamour and power.”When Everything You Thought You Wanted Isn't Enough - The Coming Home Network — I knew the things I was doing were wrong, but I was just so incredibly broken. In 12-step recovery programs, there’s a saying that “you’re only as sick as your secrets.” That was me. I had so many secrets, and I was so toxic inside.… I knew what was right and what was wrong; I’d been raised well. But because I was so broken, I continued to make choices that kept leading me down a path of hurt and shame. 3 Questions to Detect Sports Idolatry — God didn’t create sports; people did. But people created sports in response to the world God created. Sports are capable of providing spectacular glimpses of truth, beauty, and goodness as athletes tune and discipline their bodies to perform amazing feats. Indeed, I consider sports to be a competitive manifestation of the performing arts. But God’s gifts are always in danger of getting turned into idols. We can so fixate on something good that it subtly morphs into something ultimate. Any time we think we can’t be happy or satisfied without something, we’ve made it a counterfeit god, an object of worship, an idol.

We talk about the iPhone for like 10 seconds, then we get into video, audio, and dreams of human formation. This leads us into thinking about how Luke isn't challenged or mentored to grow and develop into the butterfly that he is. Gomer sees this all over the Church, as parish and diocesan workers are hardly competent, let alone striving to grow and get better.Sponsored By:Encounter Houston: Last year, hundreds of young adults from 23 states gathered for an unprecedented faith enriching vacation. We had so much fun, we thought we’d do it again, and we’d love it if you’d join us, Luke and Gomer, at Encounter Houston! Whether you want to a chance to meet new people, need a faith enriching weekend, or simply could use a vacation, this is the weekend for you! Promo Code: catchingfoxesSupport Catching FoxesLinks:Video: Again and Again — A video that artfully expresses the relationship between monotony and endurance in our walk with Christ. Loving God is like loving another, we can get ground down by the demands of this world. But we can return, too, again and again!Beer Me a Podcast — ABOUT THE SHOW From crap to craft, Joey takes Gomer on an adventure to better beer. Joey, the General Manager of Deacon Baldy's Food Truck Park & Bar, is really into craft beer. Gomer is really into drinking beer as cheaply as possible. So, each week Joey introduces Gomer to four awesome craft beers and, while drinking, discuss four random topics of conversation. Four beer, two friends, polite conversation.Bishop Robert Barron on Bob Dylan — Bishop Robert Barron on Bob Dylan Bishop Barron on Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" — Bishop Barron on Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" Bishop Barron on Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, & Evangelization — Bishop Barron on Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, & Evangelization Word on Fire Show 028: Bob Dylan, Poet and Prophet — The Word on Fire Show - WOF 028: Bob Dylan, Poet and Prophet

We were talking about evangelization when Luke and I stumbled onto something better: how our fears of being alone, of being unlovable, of never being accepted, motivated stupid, manipulative, and destructive relationships with women when we were single. Sponsored By:Encounter Houston: Last year, hundreds of young adults from 23 states gathered for an unprecedented faith enriching vacation. We had so much fun, we thought we’d do it again, and we’d love it if you’d join us, Luke and Gomer, at Encounter Houston! Whether you want to a chance to meet new people, need a faith enriching weekend, or simply could use a vacation, this is the weekend for you! Promo Code: catchingfoxesSupport Catching Foxes

We invite Jonathan Alexander of Adore Ministries and a personal friend to us both on to the show to talk about INSIDE JOKES and how Adore is serving and saving lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Amazing stories, personal growth, watching people come alive- all a part of a missionary's life who's now doing disaster relief.Sponsored By:Encounter Houston: Last year, hundreds of young adults from 23 states gathered for an unprecedented faith enriching vacation. We had so much fun, we thought we’d do it again, and we’d love it if you’d join us, Luke and Gomer, at Encounter Houston! Whether you want to a chance to meet new people, need a faith enriching weekend, or simply could use a vacation, this is the weekend for you! Promo Code: catchingfoxesSupport Catching FoxesLinks:Hurricane Harvey Relief | Adore Ministries — Twelve years and many storms later, we find ourselves in the midst of another natural disaster. Many of our very own mission neighborhoods are suffering the most. Our heart has always been to serve the least and the suffering and right now, like many of you, we are restless to get to work. We call this Project Starfish. Join us in prayer, through your financial gifts, and in service!

Gomer talks about going through Hurricane Harvey, what it's like being in a constant state of sheer anxiety for 4 days, and the experience of helplessness watching your friends' unable to evacuate because the roads are flooded in every direction. Sponsored By:Encounter Houston: Last year, hundreds of young adults from 23 states gathered for an unprecedented faith enriching vacation. We had so much fun, we thought we’d do it again, and we’d love it if you’d join us, Luke and Gomer, at Encounter Houston! Whether you want to a chance to meet new people, need a faith enriching weekend, or simply could use a vacation, this is the weekend for you! Promo Code: catchingfoxesSupport Catching FoxesLinks:Hurricane Harvey Update :: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church :: The Woodlands, TX — Thursday, August 31st St. Teresa Center open from 9am-3pm for non-perishable food donations and specific items below. Thursday, August 31st we are looking to collect the items listed below. Anything else will be turned away due to space constraints. • Cleaning Supplies • Rubber Gloves • Mops • Trash Bags • Travel Size Toiletries If your house flooded please feel free to stop by and retrieve any supplies you need to begin the cleanup process. We are here to serve you!Hurricane Harvey Relief | Adore Ministries — Soon after the founding of Adore Ministries in Houma, LA, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Our missionaries and volunteers quickly mobilized to serve its victims in:    •   Relocation   •   Temporary housing   •   Clean up crews Twelve years and many storms later, we find ourselves in the midst of another natural disaster. Many of our very own mission neighborhoods are suffering the most. Our heart has always been to serve the least and the suffering and right now, like many of you, we are restless to get to work. We call this Project Starfish. Join us in prayer, through your financial gifts, and in service!Disaster Relief | Knights of Columbus — Many people in the Gulf Coast of Texas are reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey this weekend. Thousands have evacuated their homes, many of which have been damaged or destroyed. The recovery process is going to be a long and painful one, and your support is urgently needed. Click here for a flyer that may be shared online or printed and distributed around your community. Please DONATE TODAY to help those suffering such devastation. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to relief efforts. This includes providing immediate needs such as food, clean water, shelter and other necessities.Disaster Relief - Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Houston has recently endured the catastrophic events of Hurricane Harvey – yet together we will stand strong.  Unfortunately, natural disasters take more time to recover from than most anticipate.  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will address the immediate needs – such as clothing, food, and medical supplies - but we also walk alongside the victims of the flooding to ensure a full recovery. The needs of people and families WILL continue. It is going to be a long road to recovery,  but we will be there every step of the way.Donate now and help our neighbors recover from disaster | Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston — Hurricane Harvey brought widespread flooding and damage throughout the Archdiocese. Many families will need short-term and long-term recovery services to rebuild their lives. And you can help. For nearly 75 years, you have helped Catholic Charities provide help and create hope to more than 82,000 people annually as they create better lives for themselves and their families. With your gift, we can provide food, clothing, shelter and a network of support services to those dealing with the aftermath of this disaster from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.Gallery Furniture store turns into Houston shelter - CNN — "We never stepped foot in (one of his stores) and now I'm just like, wow, I mean, they opened up the doors. Like nothing. He didn't even second guess it," she says. "He was just like, 'Let me help you.'" McIngvale is also paying for portable showers so evacuees can have their first hot shower in days. Marchione, the employee, says his boss has opened the store to evacuees and is providing meals because it's his way of giving back to a community that has brought him success over the past 36 years. "This is Houston," Marchione adds. "That's how Houston rolls."Heroes You Should Know: Brave Texas Teens Save Over 50 People In Small Fishing Boat | Daily Wire — Heroes You Should Know: Brave Texas Teens Save Over 50 People In Small Fishing Boat In their neighbors' time of need, these teens stepped up.

Luke sings to me. We talk Game of Thrones and how much it sucks this season. Then Marvel's Defenders. Around 38 minutes is when the content heats up. We talk about why people on the internet can be so absolutist over nothing. Gomer's walk of penance in his office. Then ...my dad... then I change the subject to how I was on Jen Fulwiler's Show and not Luke. So, net win.Sponsored By:Encounter Houston: Last year, hundreds of young adults from 23 states gathered for an unprecedented faith enriching vacation. We had so much fun, we thought we’d do it again, and we’d love it if you’d join us, Luke and Gomer, at Encounter Houston! Whether you want to a chance to meet new people, need a faith enriching weekend, or simply could use a vacation, this is the weekend for you! Promo Code: catchingfoxesSupport Catching FoxesLinks:Patreon — Got some prison talks coming soon! It'll be posted here first.THE JENNIFER FULWILER SHOW — SiriusXM Channel 129 Monday – Friday, 2 – 4 PM Eastern Join me on SiriusXM channel 129 LIVE every weekday at 2:00 PM ET as I share my take on pop culture and current events from my perspective as a former atheist, self-professed nerd, and mother of six who can barely deal with life.Something Other Than God by Jennifer Fulwiler — Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn't she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin. Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter night, it drove her to the edge of her balcony, making her ask once and for all why anything mattered. At that moment everything she knew and believed was shattered. Asking the unflinching questions about life and death, good and evil, led Jennifer to Christianity, the religion she had reviled since she was an awkward, skeptical child growing up in the Bible Belt. Mortified by this turn of events, she hid her quest from everyone except her husband, concealing religious books in opaque bags as if they were porn and locking herself in public bathroom stalls to read the Bible. Just when Jennifer had a profound epiphany that gave her the courage to convert, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition-and the only treatment was directly at odds with the doctrines of her new-found faith. Something Other Than God is a poignant, profound and often funny tale of one woman who set out to find the meaning of life and discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all.