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The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
A New Part of My Story
I am listening to the kids play basketball outside of my window as the evening storms are about to begin. The house is quiet, my son will go to hemophilia camp tomorrow and I have 2/3rds of my final paper for the quarter left to complete and submit. Then I will have...
Episode 18: Camp Ministry – Meet Cindy
Cindy McCuaig is passionate about the Lord. She and husband, Bill, run the Sacramento Methodist Assembly Camp in the beautiful Sacramento, New Mexico mountains. Cindy shares about her journey to living on the "Holy Hill," and her love for people shines through in her...
My Son Learns Why It’s Critical To Rely On Others
My adult son is 22 and living at home. He will be moving to a neighboring city next month and will go back to college in the fall. He was recently hired at a coffee shop and has been commuting the 90 miles one way about four days a week until he moves. It’s been a big...
A Mother’s Day Gift
I celebrated Mother’s Day a little early this year. We met up with Julian on Saturday and spent the day shopping, talking and having a meal together. No one was rushing, we were taking our time and enjoyed each other’s company. It was a great day. I insisted on...
An Unexpected Rest
A week away in classes is a luxury when you are in an online/hybrid Master’s program. I love going to Denver to see my cohort; friends from across the country who have aspirations of becoming ordained in their various denominations, to be chaplains in various settings...
Episode 17: A Special Ministry for Special Needs Families
Rev. Layloni Drake is passionate about helping families with special needs children. Her church is starting a new ministry on Easter Sunday that caters to families with special needs children. Her personal experience raising children with autism gives Layloni a...
Where are You Supposed to Be?
Where has the time gone? I attempted to follow a read the Bible in a year plan, and did pretty well for about a month, but when I went to Denver in February, I completely got off track and have not been able to catch up. I’ve let my plan go for now, but I am not...
The Comfort of a Port
Originally published March 20, 2019.The unimaginable has happened. My youngest son, Caeleb, had his port removed.Of course, when someone with a bleeding disorder has a port, it’s usually not forever, so why is it a big deal for my 13-year-old son? This was...
Lent: What are you adding this season?
When I attended the Catholic Church as a child, I identified the Lenten season with sacrifice. What would I give up for the 40 days until Easter? It would be something like sodas or chocolate and I'm not sure that I ever completely gave something up the entire season....
Episode 16: Meet Anna
Anna Strickland is a delightful presence. She is a full-time seminary student who works at Labyrinth Progressive Student Ministries on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. She is a life-long Baptist who has not had a typical Baptist upbringing. Anna shares...
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