Songs & Stories Podcast

How quickly will people give up their rights for safety? Would you let a chip be implanted in your body that stopped all theft and maybe crime in general?  Also, Barbara McHugh stops by to talk about her new book Bride of the Buddha. It's a fascinating story that is a mix of of fiction and non fiction that tells the story of Yasodhara who also sacrificed a lot to help the man who would become Buddha. In fact, she might have played a deeper role in women's rights and acceptance within  Buddhism than we ever knew. 

On this episode Dan Koch tells us about a survey he has created to   shed some light on a topic in Christianity that hasn't had much data collected or studied. Matt MacDonald from the Classic Crime also joins us and helps bring clarity to the ever changing cultural attitudes towards institutions. TAKE THE SURVEY!  https://northwestupsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esPgzRC9wHgUq58  

On this episode we talk with Francis Sopper the creator of an awesome new mental makeup survey called Kairos Cognition. This survey helps you recognize that your greatest ability is to transfer and manage information. It’s the foundation for everything you do. In order to make this happen, time, attention, and energy come into alignment. We also discuss the crazy stock market.

All of Emery plus Aaron Lunsford hangout and tell stories from the road and life. Some of these are embarrassing but it all has led us here to The Weak's End special which comes out next Wednesday Jan 27th. 

In this episode we talk with Dan Koch and Sarey Martin about their new website soyouredeconstructing.com. This site is intended to help folks who are moving away from traditional Christian fundamentalism and into more thoughtful ownership of their faith.   www.soyouredeconstructing.com www.emerymusic.com    

Leif Thomason is a film maker and director who oversaw and directed Underoath’s Observatory live specials and also directed Emery’s two new specials which air Jan 9 and Jan 27th. The UO Observatory shows were a massive success. We talk with Lief about the pressure of making these new online venues quickly for live music and pulling off audio and visuals in ways that haven't been done before.    Links & Sponsors:   https://emeryspecial.live   BadChristian.com   thebcclub.com   Marriage Supply: use code BCPOD for 10% off   Stamps: stamps.com code BADCHRISTIAN

We don't talk about Christianity or our specific faith as much as we used to on this podcast.  Mostly this podcast has been the journey of learning to let go of things that seem very important and unlearning the behaviors and patterns that we had been programmed with by our families cultures and choices.  This episode is one in which we have a conversation with the Provoke and Inspire Podcast as they question Toby and I though the changes we have made in our life and faith publicly and over time.  The end of the year seemed the perfect time to air it as we look forward to a 2021 that we hope to make pretty fuckin' crazy.  See you on the other side.    Please go buy I'm Only a Man and The Weak's End live TICKETS NOW! emeryspecial.live   Provoke and Inspire Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provoke-inspire-podcast/id1055199382   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Tooth And Nail:  Hangnail "O Come All Ye Faithful" plus more Christmas music and merch sales online Marriage Supply: use code BCPOD for 10% off Emery's Two Night Special Event 1/09/21: I'm Only A Man 1/27/21: The Weak's End emeryspecial.live Pre-Order "I'm Only A Man" Update on vinyl: emerymusic.com/ioam Join Emeryland: emerymusic.com

Dr. Robert Barrett and Dr. Louis Francescutti have written Hardwired which looks at how our deteriorating wellness is rapidly becoming a public health emergency. Our “caveman within” is evolved to hunt for any small morsels or measures of reward like sugar, fat, salt, sex, or social connection, our modern lives are overrun with daily stimuli that feed these senses to excess.  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hardwired-robert-s-barrett/1137079845  Tooth And Nail: Hangnail Christmas EP

Dr. Jessica Johnson is a professor of religious studies at the College of William and Mary, and the author of Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor, and Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Evangelical Empire, where she chronicles the rise and fall of Mars Hill Church after spending years on the inside as a field journalist.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Marriage Supply: use code BCPOD for 10% off Quip: getquip.com/BADCHRISTIAN Emery's Two Night Special Event 1/09/21: I'm Only A Man 1/27/21: The Weak's End emeryspecial.live Check out Emery's 2020 album "White Line Fever" at emerymusic.com Pre-Order "I'm Only A Man" Update on vinyl: emerymusic.com/ioam Join Emeryland: emerymusic.com Are You Listening: A Streamo Show: areyoulistening.tv

Jonathan Mitchell is the award-winning writer, director, and producer of the fiction story-based podcast The Truth. He has contributed to RadioLab, Studio 360, This American Life, All Things Considered, and many more. His unique abilities and interests provide ripe ground for creating sound experiences that augment narrative storytelling.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Marriage Supply: use code BCPOD for 10% off The Myrrhderers: https://themyrrhderers.bandcamp.com/ Check out Emery's 2020 album "White Line Fever" at emerymusic.com Pre-Order "I'm Only A Man" Update on vinyl: emerymusic.com/ioam Join Emeryland: emerymusic.com Are You Listening: A Streamo Show: areyoulistening.tv