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Josh sits down with two more River Artists this week before Hannah returns next week! Micah Tyler tells the chain of events that took him from local radio spins to a career-defining moment on a sold-out night when the headliner never showed up. Leanna Crawford shares the joy, nerves, and cravings of becoming a first-time mom, plus the fun hobbies that keep her grounded. Hey, since you made it this far, would you be willing to like and rate this podcast? There’s a few stars you can click. Five stars would be wonderful! And even more than that, if you want to subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode, please do. We love hanging out with you. Thanks for listening! -Josh & Hannah Send us Fan Mail The Collide Kids Podcast is a FUN and UNIQUE show for kids and families where we learn how life and faith COLLIDE!

What if the secret to raising Christian kids isn’t about being perfect, but simply learning to lean into God’s strength together as a family? On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark explores one of the most beloved promises from Isaiah, offering fresh inspiration for Christian parenting and everyday faith at home. Discover how discipleship in real family life, even through exhaustion and doubt, can lead to refreshing from The Lord, while also not leaving us passive in action. [00:01:07] The promise of Isaiah 40:31 about renewing our strength [00:03:29] Practical ideas for weaving faith and discipleship into busy family time—even when you feel weary. Resources: Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast Support the show

Who’s using who? Is the political Left using Islam, or is Islam using the Left? In this episode, former Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas and Christian apologist Dr. Frank Turek look past daily political noise to dissect the ideological alliances reshaping the modern West. Together, they analyze the paradox of tolerance, the clash between mass migration and high-trust societies, and why Western constitutional frameworks are under pressure. In this episode, we cover: The "Red-Green Alliance": Why the political Left and Islamic ideologies form a strategic alliance against traditional Western structures—and where their goals diverge. Foundations of Freedom: The philosophical role of the Declaration of Independence, objective truth, and Judeo-Christian values in sustaining American liberty. Mass Migration vs. Assimilation: How rapid demographic shifts without integration erode high-trust societies, increase social strain, and expand state control (featuring key lessons from European models like Sweden). The Economics of Human Nature: Why socialist models fail to deliver prosperity by ignoring private property rights and individual incentives. Faith & Cultural Pushback: How modern Christians can respond with courage, clarity, and unyielding faithfulness in an increasingly hostile political landscape. Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode!

Jen Pollock Michel is an author, speaker, and mentor in the MFA in creative writing at Whitworth University. She is the author of six books: A Rule for the Rest of Us, A Habit Called Faith, Surprised by Paradox (winner of Christianity Today’s 2020 Award of Merit for Beautiful Orthodoxy), Keeping Place, Teach Us to Want (winner of Christianity Today’s 2015 Book of the Year), and In Good Time (winner of the Word Guild’s Best Book of 2023). Jen holds a B.A. in French from Wheaton College, an M.A. in Literature from Northwestern University, and an M.F.A from Seattle Pacific University. After eleven years of raising a family in Toronto, Jen now lives in Cincinnati with her husband in a near-empty nest. Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.

The Session: The Celebration of Success That each of them may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:13. Why Your Brain Needs Celebration Dopamine release: Acknowledging milestones activates the brain’s reward system, which boosts your mood, attention, and drive. Momentum building: Tracking small achievements breaks down overwhelming, long-term goals into manageable steps. Burnout prevention: Skipping acknowledgments traps you in a chronic cycle of "what's next," which research links to exhaustion and disengagement. [1, 2, 3, Key Scientific Findings Motivation and Tracking: Research by Teresa Amabile from Harvard Business School shows that daily progress tracking significantly enhances overall motivation. Team Success: Studies by Dr. Gert-Jan Pepping indicate that teams who convincingly celebrate wins together have a higher probability of future success. Relationship Bonds: According to UC Santa Barbara psychology professor Shelly Gable, how partners respond to and celebrate each other's good news strongly predicts relationship strength and intimacy. How to Practice It Pause and reflect: Deliberately stop to acknowledge the effort behind a finished task, rather than instantly rushing to the next project Praise progress: Focus on rewarding consistent hard work and growth instead of just innate talent. Make it a habit: Keep a simple daily or weekly log of your minor victories to combat negativity bias. [1, 2, 3] A devotional podcast for parents on the go! Encouragement, Scripture, & prayer in just 7 minutes. Join the journey! To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com Click this link to purchase Tom’s devotional, “Seeing Yourself Through the Eyes of God: A Weekly Devotional for Improving Self-Esteem.”