Isle of Misfits podcast

Wonders never to cease to amaze us here on the Isle. Whether it's the vastness of the universe... the intricate complexities of the human brain...  or perhaps most mindboggling - the very idea that we could snag a guest like Dr. Michael Guillen to come hang out with us Misfits... and multiple times at that? As the kids say:  MIND [[[BLOWN]]]. That's right, the award winning ABC News Science Editor, Harvard Physics instructor, best selling author and movie producer Dr. G is back, and this time we are talking about his brand new movie "The Invisible Everywhere" , premiering April 8th. Based on his best selling book "Believing Is Seeing"  it tells the true story of Dr. G's journey as an "atheistic scientific monk" and his quest for truth. As in THE truth. Not his truth. Not mine. Not yours.  But THE actual, universal, absolute TRUTH. It's loaded with stunning visuals and enough astonishing scientific evidence to keep your nerdiest friend delightfully occupied for the entirety of its 80 minute run time. And it's also cinematically groundbreaking in the sense that... actually, you can listen and find out!Oh, and just in case you were wondering, Dr. G both plays and ACES the Stupid Game (as always). Cause that's just who he is.Watch the movie here:  The Invisible Everywhere.   (scroll down and check out a plethora of other great resources!) Follow Dr. G's substack here:  https://substack.com/@michaelguillenphd  Read Dr. G's recent editorial about the Science of Heaven here:  Is Heaven Real? Science May Reveal... For more Misfit fun for everyone check us out at IsleofMisfits.com

We've got a short-but-sweet one for you this time.As per the title, just had a few thoughts about Holy Week, that is, the week leading up to Easter.Maybe that's your thing. Maybe not, and that's ok - it's still for you. And you're here anyway, sowhy not give it a listen. Like I said, it's short!Oh, and I referenced some scriptures that tell the story of Holy Week,  in case you want to look them up.Here you go:Matthew  chapters 24-28Mark ch. 13-16Luke ch.  21-24John ch. 13-21Feel free to give us a follow here, so you don't miss new episodes!You can also catch us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/And of course, check out https://isleofmisfits.com/ for more Misfit Fun for everyone!Most of all, join us in the movement to Own Your Awkward, Love Your Fellow Misfit and Seek Beauty and Truth Everywhere!  

Garry Ingram,  founder and president of Love and Truth Network is back on the Isle and it's not just for the Stupid Game (although it's a great one, if I do say so myself) but for an important conversation where we explore loneliness, shame, and the human longing to be truly known. Among other things, we discuss how isolation and secrecy drive spiritual and sexual brokenness, the church’s role in healing, and the need for curiosity, grace, and responsibility. Gary also shares his compelling personal story of abuse and restoration, if you didn't catch it on his first visit to the Isle (which we highly recommend, and you can listen to it right here).This is one of those episodes you really want to share, if you know anyone who appreciates transparency and could use some encouragement in the area of finding authentic community... cause it's out there! Prayer of St. Francis (referenced in the show):Lord, make me a channel of thy peace,that where there is hatred, I may bring love;that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;that where there is error, I may bring truth;that where there is doubt, I may bring faith;that where there is despair, I may bring hope;that where there are shadows, I may bring light;that where there is sadness, I may bring joy.Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted;to understand, than to be understood;to love, than to be loved.For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.It is by forgiving that one is forgiven.It is by dying that one awakens to Eternal Life.For more great podcasts like these, blogs, and all kinds of misfit fun for everyone, visit us on the isleofmisfits.comYou can also say hey to us on Instagram @the_original_misfitMost of all, join us in the movement to invite square pegs everywhere to Own Your Awkward, Love Your Fellow Misfit, and Seek Beauty and Truth EVERYWHERE. 

So... how'd those New Year's Resolutions work out for you?  Yeah, that's what I thought.But the good news is, now we can actually get on to the business of what we should've done in the first place,and set some realistic intentions going forward.And that's what today's special guest, Theresa Rowe is all about.With over 40 years as a fitness expert (you'd never know it to look at her, just sayin), not to mention tv/radio/podcast personality, author and speaker, she's got the street cred to know what she's talking about. She's also got an amazing story of her own journey of healing, hope and redemption, and how she's taken all of it to help us on our wellness journeys - body, mind, and spirit.We have a great conversation about all of the above. And as always, a riveting Stupid Game of This or That: Fitness Edition, where Theresa spills all the healthy tea.Check out her latest book, Shaped by Faith:  A Forty Day Devotional (it's not just encouraging words, by the way,  which of course are great - but she also beautifully integrates practical exercises to create those neural connections) Please feel free to hit the subscribe button here, and check out isleofmisfits.com for more Misfit fun for everyone!Most of all, join us in the movement to keep Owning Your Awkard, Loving Your Fellow Misfit, and Seeking Beauty and Truth Everywhere!  

We've got a special Valentines treat for you on this episode... a little romance, a little intrigue, and a lot of fun with award winning author of legal dramas Jayna Breigh, chatting with us about her newest release "An Appearance of Impropriety".  You are welcome. Why, the Stupid Game alone is reason enough to tune in... you can even play along with Jayna, and find out which period piece heroine you are (thanks Buzzfeed!). And of course, you'll want to stick around. It's a great conversation, learning some tidbits about the legal system from someone who knows it well (Jayna has over a decade of experience practicing "big city law"), the importance of a mentor and we also touch on the topics of colorism, classism and how to know what's worth taking a risk over.Connect with Jayna at jaynabreigh.com, and send her your cutest cat reels on her socials @jaynabreigh (she really wants to see them). Scriptures referenced in today's episode:James 1:21James 3:6Prov 18:21