My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is one of my life-long best friends: Carl Johnson. If you’re familiar with this podcast, you may recall that Carl was our very first guest. We’ve invited him back for round 2 because he’s good people to talk to and because he’s releasing a new book called Undercurrents of Optimism and Joy: A Timely Meditation When Everything Feels The Exact Opposite. Carl was born in Redford, Michigan and now lives in downtown Farmington with his wife Colleen and their two kids Waylon and Shiloh (who both contributed their talents to the opening promo for this episode). He is a graphic designer by trade and has owned his company Saint Creative for 13 years.   As long-term friends, we’ve bonded over a plethora things, but one of our main connections is music. We’ve probably seen somewhere around 200 concerts together – and I’d say that’s a conservative estimate. It might not be a huge shocker then that we have an entrenched routine of trading year-end playlists. At this point, we even record the playlist reveals along with commentary (see below for a link to listen in to those). I met up with Carl just a few weeks before he was planning to release his 4th book… on April 4th, no less – the eve of his 44th birthday! Amongst other insights, Carl shares why he wants his new book to read like the rock-and-roll album Hello Hurricane sounds; what “prosperity zucchini” has to do with turning off the news; and why you should surround yourself with dangerous people (don’t worry, he doesn’t mean mobsters). By the way, Carl welcomes feedback about the book. In fact, he dares you to give him feedback. The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms. #NewBook #Author #Writer #WrittenInDetroit #Encouragment #Undercurrents #Optimism #Joy #Guest #GuestFriendsPodcast #Podcast #Podcasting #Friends #Friendship #Conversation #Lifestyle    GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Guest Friends</a>   LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Logo Credit: <a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Saint-Creative.com</a> Music Credit: <a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/">Of Asaph (James Alleman)</a> Promo Voiceover: Shiloh Promo Soundbed: Waylogne19 (Waylon)   Recommended Resources: Book: <a href= "https://intheundercurrents.com/">Undercurrents of Optimism and Joy</a> Article: <a href= "https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/28/voters-biden-trump-100-days-midterms/10148278002/"> Americans Not Happy About Their Options (USA Today)</a> Author: <a href= "https://erwinmcmanus.com/">Erwin McManus</a> Show: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxqkKoeKi7M">Running Wild with Bear Grylls</a> Album: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C6fGYUXxBc&list=PL6Mb92FE5WdVg2fLvt4PPyVgV79l9xIq4"> Hello Hurricane (Switchfoot)</a> Music: <a href= "https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3oe8fl7c570cstq/AADwMNsjA4TDkHz4gyXv89Fca?dl=0"> Saint Watermix Playlists</a>

<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/124601/GF_CarlJohnson.jpg" alt="" width= "200" height="201" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is one of my life-long best friends: Carl Johnson.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;If you’re familiar with this podcast, you may recall that Carl was our very first guest. We’ve invited him back for round 2 because he’s good people to talk to and because he’s releasing a new book called &lt;em&gt;Undercurrents of Optimism and Joy: A Timely Meditation When Everything Feels The Exact Opposite.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Carl was born in Redford, Michigan and now lives in downtown Farmington with his wife Colleen and their two kids Waylon and Shiloh (who both contributed their talents to the opening promo for this episode). He is a graphic designer by trade and has owned his company Saint Creative for 13 years.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;As long-term friends, we’ve bonded over a plethora things, but one of our main connections is music. We’ve probably seen somewhere around 200 concerts together – and I’d say that’s a conservative estimate. It might not be a huge shocker then that we have an entrenched routine of trading year-end playlists. At this point, we even record the playlist reveals along with commentary (see below for a link to listen in to those).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;I met up with Carl just a few weeks before he was planning to release his 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; book… on April 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;, no less – the eve of his 44&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; birthday! Amongst other insights, Carl shares why he wants his new book to read like the rock-and-roll album &lt;em&gt;Hello Hurricane&lt;/em&gt; sounds; what “prosperity zucchini” has to do with turning off the news; and why you should surround yourself with dangerous people (don’t worry, he doesn’t mean mobsters).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;By the way, Carl welcomes feedback about the book. In fact, he dares you to give him feedback.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;#NewBook #Author #Writer #WrittenInDetroit #Encouragment #Undercurrents #Optimism #Joy #Guest #GuestFriendsPodcast #Podcast #Podcasting #Friends #Friendship #Conversation #Lifestyle &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Guest Friends&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Logo Credit: &lt;a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Saint-Creative.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Music Credit: &lt;a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/"&gt;Of Asaph (James Alleman)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Promo Voiceover: Shiloh&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Promo Soundbed: Waylogne19 (Waylon)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Recommended Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Book: &lt;a href= "https://intheundercurrents.com/"&gt;Undercurrents of Optimism and Joy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Article: &lt;a href= "https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/28/voters-biden-trump-100-days-midterms/10148278002/"&gt; Americans Not Happy About Their Options (USA Today)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Author: &lt;a href= "https://erwinmcmanus.com/"&gt;Erwin McManus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Show: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxqkKoeKi7M"&gt;Running Wild with Bear Grylls&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Album: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C6fGYUXxBc&amp;list=PL6Mb92FE5WdVg2fLvt4PPyVgV79l9xIq4"&gt; Hello Hurricane (Switchfoot)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Music: &lt;a href= "https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3oe8fl7c570cstq/AADwMNsjA4TDkHz4gyXv89Fca?dl=0"&gt; Saint Watermix Playlists&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is one of my life-long best friends: Carl Johnson. If you’re familiar with this podcast, you may recall that Carl was our very first guest. We’ve invited him back for round 2 because he’s...

Episode 17: Carl Johnson – Undercurrents of Optimism & Joy

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a fundamental building block of who I am because he’s my dad: Joseph Waterman. Born in Detroit during World War II, he was the youngest of seven siblings and grew up helping his dad at a gas station / repair shop they owned on Springwells called Waterman’s Garage. Joe later met his wife Elsie during a trip with friends to play miniature golf and they were married in 1962. They soon thereafter moved to the suburb of Livonia and raised five kids (of which I am the youngest). Having been a hard worker – and early riser – all his life, Joe has spent the past 20+ years delaying retirement by working for Vesco Oil Corporation in Detroit. But don’t let that fool you, he has found his own unique ways to have fun over the years (just ask those who know about the adventures of parasailing at Otsego Lake, for starters).  Some of my earliest memories include time spent with my dad at the shop on Springwells and then going to Detroit Tigers baseball games at the old Tiger Stadium, afterwards; family vacations to the aforementioned Otsego Lake State Park in northern Michigan; and carrying on his affection for strawberry pie at Big Boys restaurant.    I met up with Joe (aka dad) to discuss something almost unheard of… he still owns (and drives) the car he purchased new at the age of 19 – a 1960 Chevy Impala. If you do the quick math, that means that as of this recording, Joe has owned this vehicle for over 62 years! Amongst other insights, Joe shares what serendipitous event happened when he was making plans to hotrod a ’48 Plymouth; why the first car show he ever entered was a 5-hour drive out-of-state (and why he continues to attend Ducktail Run in Gas City, Indiana all these years later – including a few big surprises surrounding the 2022 show!); and how Dolly Parton unknowingly got involved in promoting his vehicle. And yes, Joe cruised the famous Woodward Ave in the 1960s with his Chevy Impala… before it was a thing. The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms. #OriginalOwner #1960ChevyImpala #Impala #Chevy #Chevrolet #MadeInDetroit #BuiltInDetroit #ClassicCars #CarShows #WoodwardDreamCruise #WoodwardAve #Detroit #PureMichigan #DucktailRun #Restoration #Guest #GuestFriendsPodcast #Podcast #Podcasting #Friends #Friendship #Conversation #Lifestyle    GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en">Guest Friends</a>   LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Logo Credit: <a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/">Saint-Creative.com</a> Music Credit: <a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/">Of Asaph (James Alleman)</a>   Recommended Resources: Article: <a href= "https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/woodward-dream-cruise/2022/08/20/woodward-dream-cruise-saturday-2022/10340625002/"> Detroit News “Woodward Dream Cruise: A 62-year love affair with a ’60 Chevy”</a> Event: <a href="http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/">Woodward Dream Cruise</a> Event: <a href="https://www.ducktailrun.com/">Ducktail Run Rod & Custom Show</a> History: <a href= "https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9700/chevrolet-impala-series.aspx"> 1960 Chevy Impala</a> Place: <a href="https://carsinc.com/">Cars, Inc (for Chevy restoration parts)</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a fundamental building block of who I am because he’s my dad: Joseph Waterman.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="//assets.libsyn.com/show/124601/Joseph_Waterman.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Born in Detroit during World War II, he was the youngest of seven siblings and grew up helping his dad at a gas station / repair shop they owned on Springwells called Waterman’s Garage. Joe later met his wife Elsie during a trip with friends to play miniature golf and they were married in 1962. They soon thereafter moved to the suburb of Livonia and raised five kids (of which I am the youngest). Having been a hard worker – and early riser – all his life, Joe has spent the past 20+ years delaying retirement by working for Vesco Oil Corporation in Detroit. But don’t let that fool you, he has found his own unique ways to have fun over the years (just ask those who know about the adventures of parasailing at Otsego Lake, for starters). &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Some of my earliest memories include time spent with my dad at the shop on Springwells and then going to Detroit Tigers baseball games at the old Tiger Stadium, afterwards; family vacations to the aforementioned Otsego Lake State Park in northern Michigan; and carrying on his affection for strawberry pie at Big Boys restaurant.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;I met up with Joe (aka dad) to discuss something almost unheard of… he still owns (and drives) the car he purchased new at the age of 19 – a 1960 Chevy Impala. If you do the quick math, that means that as of this recording, Joe has owned this vehicle for over 62 years! Amongst other insights, Joe shares what serendipitous event happened when he was making plans to hotrod a ’48 Plymouth; why the first car show he ever entered was a 5-hour drive out-of-state (and why he continues to attend Ducktail Run in Gas City, Indiana all these years later – including a few big surprises surrounding the 2022 show!); and how Dolly Parton unknowingly got involved in promoting his vehicle.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;And yes, Joe cruised the famous Woodward Ave in the 1960s with his Chevy Impala… before it was a thing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;#OriginalOwner #1960ChevyImpala #Impala #Chevy #Chevrolet #MadeInDetroit #BuiltInDetroit #ClassicCars #CarShows #WoodwardDreamCruise #WoodwardAve #Detroit #PureMichigan #DucktailRun #Restoration #Guest #GuestFriendsPodcast #Podcast #Podcasting #Friends #Friendship #Conversation #Lifestyle &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en"&gt;Guest Friends&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Logo Credit: &lt;a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/"&gt;Saint-Creative.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music Credit: &lt;a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/"&gt;Of Asaph (James Alleman)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Recommended Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Article: &lt;a href= "https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/woodward-dream-cruise/2022/08/20/woodward-dream-cruise-saturday-2022/10340625002/"&gt; Detroit News “Woodward Dream Cruise: A 62-year love affair with a ’60 Chevy”&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Event: &lt;a href="http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/"&gt;Woodward Dream Cruise&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Event: &lt;a href="https://www.ducktailrun.com/"&gt;Ducktail Run Rod &amp; Custom Show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;History: &lt;a href= "https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9700/chevrolet-impala-series.aspx"&gt; 1960 Chevy Impala&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Place: &lt;a href="https://carsinc.com/"&gt;Cars, Inc (for Chevy restoration parts)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a fundamental building block of who I am because he’s my dad: Joseph Waterman.  Born in Detroit during World War II, he was the youngest of seven siblings and grew up helping his dad at a gas...

Episode 16: Joseph Waterman – Original Owner: 1960 Chevy Impala

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a man whose persona is a thoughtful collection of writer, minister, educator, thespian, and encourager: Paul Patton.  He and his wife Beth were married in 1974; they have 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. He currently resides in Spring Arbor, Michigan – where he recently retired as Professor of Communication and Media at Spring Arbor University. In the 2021 book he co-authored with his fellow educator Robert H. Woods Jr. titled “Everyday Sabbath: How to Lead Your Dance with Media and Technology in Mindful and Sacred Ways”, his prayerful plea for the next generation is that they would “…love deeply, think wisely, and forgive quickly.” Paul initially went to Spring Arbor to play college baseball, but along the way he became a youth minister. It was while pastoring at Trinity Baptist Church in Livonia that Paul had the idea in the Spring of 1981 to start Trinity House Theatre when he experienced the unifying power that performing plays could bring to all involved – especially to those who needed it most. So, with no previous theatrical training, he jumped in to start writing and producing plays that would “…enliven the communities of Southeastern Michigan through brave, truthful, and necessary works of art.” 40+ years later, Trinity House is celebrating its anniversary as a sacred listening room for performing artists to thrive (it’s predominantly known as a live music venue now). For several years, I only knew Paul by myth and legend, until I finally had a chance to meet him at a dinner party shortly after I joined the Trinity House board of directors. Paul is just one of those people who you can’t help but be awed by their wisdom and presence. Along with being encouragers of creative efforts, we’ve also bonded over being fellow podcasters – with his short-form podcast series “Soul Stirrings” (available on SoundCloud) giving insights to the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.   I met up with Paul on the very stage he helped to build all those years ago in order to discuss the particulars surrounding the founding of the theatre. Amongst other insights, Paul shares how innovative auditioning techniques opened up the possibilities for a previously overlooked population of acting hopefuls; why it’s stupid to hold back on complimenting people; and how memorization can activate an oasis of the mind whenever you need it (you’ll hear his evidence of that, firsthand). As a bonus, we also discuss some of the history of the small meeting house at Six Mile and Haggerty (built in 1850 in Livonia, Michigan) that Trinity House has resided in since its founding, and we reveal a special historical event that took place within its walls. The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms. GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en">Guest Friends</a>   LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Logo Credit: <a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/">Saint-Creative.com</a> Music Credit: <a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/">Of Asaph (James Alleman)</a> Promo Voiceover: <a href="https://www.jilljack.com/">Jill Jack</a> Promo Soundbed: <a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/album/amelia/1341868690?i=1341868873">“Amelia” by Jill Jack</a>   Recommended Resources: Place: <a href="https://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/">Trinity House</a> Donate: <a href= "https://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/support/donate/">Paul Patton Founders Club</a> Podcast: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/theccsn">“Soul Stirrings” with Paul Patton</a> Book: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Sabbath-Technology-Mindful-Sacred/dp/1725272776"> “Everyday Sabbath: How to Lead Your Dance with Media and Technology in Mindful and Sacred Ways” by Paul Patton and Robert H. Woods Jr.</a> Book: <a href= "https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/523981.I_Asked_For_Wonder">“I Asked for Wonder” by Abraham Joshua Heschel</a> Video: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgDFja-g2lqZ9fehojK-cQ">Trinity House YouTube Page</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a man whose persona is a thoughtful collection of writer, minister, educator, thespian, and encourager: Paul Patton. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He and his wife Beth were married in 1974; they have 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. He currently resides in Spring Arbor, Michigan – where he recently retired as Professor of Communication and Media at Spring Arbor University. In the 2021 book he co-authored with his fellow educator Robert H. Woods Jr. titled “Everyday Sabbath: How to Lead Your Dance with Media and Technology in Mindful and Sacred Ways”, his prayerful plea for the next generation is that they would “…love deeply, think wisely, and forgive quickly.”&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Paul initially went to Spring Arbor to play college baseball, but along the way he became a youth minister. It was while pastoring at Trinity Baptist Church in Livonia that Paul had the idea in the Spring of 1981 to start Trinity House Theatre when he experienced the unifying power that performing plays could bring to all involved – especially to those who needed it most. So, with no previous theatrical training, he jumped in to start writing and producing plays that would “…enliven the communities of Southeastern Michigan through brave, truthful, and necessary works of art.” 40+ years later, Trinity House is celebrating its anniversary as a sacred listening room for performing artists to thrive (it’s predominantly known as a live music venue now).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For several years, I only knew Paul by myth and legend, until I finally had a chance to meet him at a dinner party shortly after I joined the Trinity House board of directors. Paul is just one of those people who you can’t help but be awed by their wisdom and presence. Along with being encouragers of creative efforts, we’ve also bonded over being fellow podcasters – with his short-form podcast series “Soul Stirrings” (available on SoundCloud) giving insights to the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;I met up with Paul on the very stage he helped to build all those years ago in order to discuss the particulars surrounding the founding of the theatre. Amongst other insights, Paul shares how innovative auditioning techniques opened up the possibilities for a previously overlooked population of acting hopefuls; why it’s stupid to hold back on complimenting people; and how memorization can activate an oasis of the mind whenever you need it (you’ll hear his evidence of that, firsthand).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;As a bonus, we also discuss some of the history of the small meeting house at Six Mile and Haggerty (built in 1850 in Livonia, Michigan) that Trinity House has resided in since its founding, and we reveal a special historical event that took place within its walls.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en"&gt;Guest Friends&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Logo Credit: &lt;a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/"&gt;Saint-Creative.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music Credit: &lt;a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/"&gt;Of Asaph (James Alleman)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Promo Voiceover: &lt;a href="https://www.jilljack.com/"&gt;Jill Jack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Promo Soundbed: &lt;a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/album/amelia/1341868690?i=1341868873"&gt;“Amelia” by Jill Jack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Recommended Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Place: &lt;a href="https://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/"&gt;Trinity House&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Donate: &lt;a href= "https://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/support/donate/"&gt;Paul Patton Founders Club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Podcast: &lt;a href="https://soundcloud.com/theccsn"&gt;“Soul Stirrings” with Paul Patton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Book: &lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Sabbath-Technology-Mindful-Sacred/dp/1725272776"&gt; “Everyday Sabbath: How to Lead Your Dance with Media and Technology in Mindful and Sacred Ways” by Paul Patton and Robert H. Woods Jr.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Book: &lt;a href= "https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/523981.I_Asked_For_Wonder"&gt;“I Asked for Wonder” by Abraham Joshua Heschel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Video: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgDFja-g2lqZ9fehojK-cQ"&gt;Trinity House YouTube Page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a man whose persona is a thoughtful collection of writer, minister, educator, thespian, and encourager: Paul Patton.  He and his wife Beth were married in 1974; they have 3 daughters and 8...

Episode 15: Paul Patton – Origin Story: The Experiment of Trinity House Theatre

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is another long-time friend and neighbor: Michal McIntosh.  She and her husband Terry have been married for 43 years, have 5 children, and as of last count – because this number seemingly increases by the day – they have 13 grand children (grands). Michal grew up as a PK (preacher’s kid) and through her Dad’s ministry, spent her teenage and college years living in the Atlanta area with her family. Upon returning to Michigan and marrying Terry, she then took up the calling as a PW (preacher’s wife). When she’s not leading a Bible study, discipling other women, or serving in the church kitchen ministry, Michal can be found joyfully tending to her many grands. She’s also an avid gardener – whether that be growing an army of tomatoes, or beautifying the yard with several varieties of flowers.  While she’d prefer to operate behind the scenes, Michal was gracious to agree to be interviewed here (as part of returning a favor, and with a tad bit of convincing!). I met up with Michal in her home to discuss her dedicated practice of writing Thank You Notes as a way to express her gratitude and offer encouragement to others. Amongst other insights, Michal shares how a thank you note won her husband over; what simple strategy she uses to combat writer’s block; and where she keeps some of the treasured thank you notes that she’s received over the years.      The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms.   #ThankYouNotes #ThankYou #Gratitude #Appreciation #Encouragement #Creativity #Guest #GuestFriendsPodcast #Podcast #Podcasting #Friends #Friendship #Conversation #Lifestyle    GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en">Guest Friends</a>   LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Logo Credit: <a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/">Saint-Creative.com</a> Music Credit: <a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/">Of Asaph (James Alleman)</a> Promo Voiceover: <a href= "https://www.theccsn.com/everyday-sabbath-how-to-lead-your-dance-with-media-and-technology-in-mindful-and-sacred-ways/"> Paul Patton</a> Promo Soundbed: Apple Logic loops   Recommended Resources: Supplies: <a href= "https://www.walmart.com/ip/48-Pack-Thank-You-Cards-with-Envelopes-Bulk-Set-Retro-Designs-Blank-Inside-4x6-inches/495882599?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1375"> Thank You Notes w/envelopes</a> Learning: <a href= "https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-words-for-thank-you-notes.html"> Examples of What to Write</a> Video: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvekOldRNuM">Jimmy Fallon – Thank You Notes segment</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is another long-time friend and neighbor: Michal McIntosh. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She and her husband Terry have been married for 43 years, have 5 children, and as of last count – because this number seemingly increases by the day – they have 13 grand children (grands).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Michal grew up as a PK (preacher’s kid) and through her Dad’s ministry, spent her teenage and college years living in the Atlanta area with her family. Upon returning to Michigan and marrying Terry, she then took up the calling as a PW (preacher’s wife). When she’s not leading a Bible study, discipling other women, or serving in the church kitchen ministry, Michal can be found joyfully tending to her many grands. She’s also an avid gardener – whether that be growing an army of tomatoes, or beautifying the yard with several varieties of flowers. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;While she’d prefer to operate behind the scenes, Michal was gracious to agree to be interviewed here (as part of returning a favor, and with a tad bit of convincing!). I met up with Michal in her home to discuss her dedicated practice of writing Thank You Notes as a way to express her gratitude and offer encouragement to others. Amongst other insights, Michal shares how a thank you note won her husband over; what simple strategy she uses to combat writer’s block; and where she keeps some of the treasured thank you notes that she’s received over the years.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Guest Friends podcast is available on many of the preferred platforms.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;#ThankYouNotes #ThankYou #Gratitude #Appreciation #Encouragement #Creativity #Guest #GuestFriendsPodcast #Podcast #Podcasting #Friends #Friendship #Conversation #Lifestyle &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en"&gt;Guest Friends&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Logo Credit: &lt;a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/"&gt;Saint-Creative.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music Credit: &lt;a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/"&gt;Of Asaph (James Alleman)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Promo Voiceover: &lt;a href= "https://www.theccsn.com/everyday-sabbath-how-to-lead-your-dance-with-media-and-technology-in-mindful-and-sacred-ways/"&gt; Paul Patton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Promo Soundbed: Apple Logic loops&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Recommended Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Supplies: &lt;a href= "https://www.walmart.com/ip/48-Pack-Thank-You-Cards-with-Envelopes-Bulk-Set-Retro-Designs-Blank-Inside-4x6-inches/495882599?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;selectedSellerId=1375"&gt; Thank You Notes w/envelopes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learning: &lt;a href= "https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-words-for-thank-you-notes.html"&gt; Examples of What to Write&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Video: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvekOldRNuM"&gt;Jimmy Fallon – Thank You Notes segment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is another long-time friend and neighbor: Michal McIntosh.  She and her husband Terry have been married for 43 years, have 5 children, and as of last count – because this number seemingly...

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My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my fellow bray, homie, and mic-dropper: Jason Tomlinson. AKA – J-Live.   Jason was born in Guam as part of a missionary family and has lived a little bit of everywhere since then – including having been partially raised in the Mitten State from 1989-1994. He and his wife Leah are both high school teachers and reside with their three lovely children just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.   I met up with Jason at the podcast studio inside the boutique Russell Hotel in East Nashville to discuss his passion for words – especially through the mediums of Spoken Word poetry and Podcasting. Amongst other insights, Jason shares his connection to Shel Silverstein's "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout"; what having his poems published in the Flint Journal at age 15 taught him; and how his new podcast "Eight Stories Tall" is out to prove that "an uninteresting person does not exist." Oh, and you'll get a chance to hear J-Live perform two of his original spoken word poems: "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Grace Tree" during the episode.  We'd enjoy your comments or questions: <a href="mailto:GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com</a> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Guest Friends</a>   LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Logo Credit: <a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Saint-Creative.com</a> Music Credit: <a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/">Of Asaph (James Alleman)</a> Promo Production & Voiceover: Brian "Broops" Brophy   Recommended Resources: Podcast: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eight-stories-tall/id1576617819">Eight Stories Tall (Jason Tomlinson)</a> Podcast: <a href="http://www.andrewosenga.com/podcast">The Pivot (Andrew Osenga)</a>  Place: <a href= "https://www.russellnashville.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3rKQBhCNARIsACUEW_bK0OitWLrrzHRrZf-xpR_RPQKqceQ-87AU0yf41IFae9Yw6Nv8IO0aAjaaEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">The Russell Hotel - Nashville</a> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-104x-t85G4">Shel Silverstein reading "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" </a> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7MkAv9vw60">Amena Brown "Dear TV Sitcoms"</a> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltun92DfnPY">Shane Koyczan "To This Day" (anti-bullying poem)</a>

<description>&lt;div&gt;My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my fellow bray, homie, and mic-dropper: Jason Tomlinson. AKA – J-Live.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Jason was born in Guam as part of a missionary family and has lived a little bit of everywhere since then – including having been partially raised in the Mitten State from 1989-1994. He and his wife Leah are both high school teachers and reside with their three lovely children just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.   &lt;p&gt;I met up with Jason at the podcast studio inside the boutique Russell Hotel in East Nashville to discuss his passion for words – especially through the mediums of Spoken Word poetry and Podcasting. Amongst other insights, Jason shares his connection to Shel Silverstein's "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout"; what having his poems published in the Flint Journal at age 15 taught him; and how his new podcast "Eight Stories Tall" is out to prove that "an uninteresting person does not exist."&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Oh, and you'll get a chance to hear J-Live perform two of his original spoken word poems: "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Grace Tree" during the episode. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;We'd enjoy your comments or questions:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;GuestFriendsPodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram:&lt;span class= "apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/guest_friends_podcast/?hl=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Guest Friends&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Logo Credit:&lt;span class= "apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.saint-creative.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Saint-Creative.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music Credit:&lt;span class= "apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href= "https://ofasaphmusic.bandcamp.com/"&gt;Of Asaph (James Alleman)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Promo Production &amp; Voiceover: Brian "Broops" Brophy&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Recommended Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Podcast:&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eight-stories-tall/id1576617819"&gt;Eight Stories Tall (Jason Tomlinson)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Podcast: &lt;a href="http://www.andrewosenga.com/podcast"&gt;The Pivot (Andrew Osenga)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Place:&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;a href= "https://www.russellnashville.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3rKQBhCNARIsACUEW_bK0OitWLrrzHRrZf-xpR_RPQKqceQ-87AU0yf41IFae9Yw6Nv8IO0aAjaaEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds"&gt;The Russell Hotel - Nashville&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-104x-t85G4"&gt;Shel Silverstein reading "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7MkAv9vw60"&gt;Amena Brown "Dear TV Sitcoms"&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltun92DfnPY"&gt;Shane Koyczan "To This Day" (anti-bullying poem)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description>

My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my fellow bray, homie, and mic-dropper: Jason Tomlinson. AKA – J-Live.   Jason was born in Guam as part of a missionary family and has lived a little bit of everywhere since then –...

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