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Just a couple guys from the Midwest bringing Whiskey to the Masses.

This book includes a series of questions that stimulate thought and reflection and, while a work of fiction, it is based on actual events in the life of a soldier as he transitions from Private to Lieutenant Colonel. Soldier Stories is about learning lessons about leadership, career management, risk-taking, ethics, dignity, respect, and a host of other values. Such learning is enjoyable yet engaging listening. These type lessons are best done through true-life stories from an experienced leader and master storyteller.

This book is a collection of true short stories that captures the childhood adventures of a mischievous boy who grew up in South Georgia. Several of the stories are near-death adventures, and each story has a value-based message that reinforces the importance of great decision-making in young people. The author acknowledges that he does not understand why God has chosen to continue his life, even though there have been multiple near-death experiences.

This book is about a super evil witch from outer space that is trying to take over the world and turn it into a desolate wasteland for her and her minions. A group of friends alongside the government, Chinese, Russian and United States military are all joining forces to stop her and her evil army of minions.

There's no end to people out there telling you what to think. But what about HOW to think? Tom Merritt talks with his guests about HOW they think about the world. How do they filter information and decide what to trust? It's a confusing world and we could all benefit from sharing the ways we all deal with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soldier Stories (Volume II) is for young officers and noncommissioned officers, and it makes a great gift for anyone interested in military life. All the stories are true. In some cases, the names have been changed, but every story is true. I hope you will take the time to listen to these stories. Some are shocking, some are funny, and some will leave you wondering how this now-retired Lieutenant Colonel ever made it to retirement.

Merrittocracy is a show about how to make America a better place. Interviewing scholars, politicians, artists, and activists, Keri Leigh Merritt gets to the heart of what this country needs to join the ranks of other developed nations. From criminal justice reform and affordable housing to job guarantees and multicultural organizing, Merrittocracy helps lay the groundwork for a more prosperous future for every American.

A magical race have been living in secrecy and harmony with us for the most part until the ancient evil known as the "horde" began to target earth. Now, they must let their secrets be known as they rush to solidify alliances with the governments of the Earth to protect against the horde. Their young king has only just learned of his birthright, and now, he finds it his responsibility to not just safeguard the entire planet but to take back other dimensions from this powerful evil, as well.

The three-day Folio Prize Fiction Festival 2014 brought together some great writers and audiences and gave them a real opportunitey to talk in depth about their work and similar subjects. The festival included interviews and discussions with top writers, novelists, poets, critics and publishers, including Eimear McBride, Paul Baggaley, Sergio De La Pava, Rachel Kushner, Sarah Hall, Pankaj Mishra, Stephanie Merritt, Jane Gardam and Mark Haddon.

A pacy, chilling psychological thriller, set to reinvent the genre. It begins, they say, with a woman screaming.... On a remote Scottish island, the McBride house stands guard over its secrets. A century ago, a young widow and her son died mysteriously there; just last year a local boy, visiting for a dare, disappeared without a trace. For Zoe Adams, newly arrived from America, the house offers a refuge from her failing marriage. But her peaceful retreat is disrupted by strange and disturbing events....

Throughout life, we will experience love through our familial and romantic relationships, friendships, and, most importantly, our relationship with God. Only by having a relationship with Christ can we effectively and rightly love others.

**Official Selection — 2024 Tribeca Film Festival** A series of intimate 15 minute dialogues between two people in a relationship at the milestones that define a couple. Sometimes awkward, oftentimes relatable, this show captures the horror and ecstasy of the search for someone to love — but mainly someone to talk to. Best listened to immediately after waking up. For anyone who has ever said too much or not enough.

Jo Lawless is still grieving her husband when his oldest friends invite her to a weekend houseparty in France. She’s always felt like an outsider in the group, but she decides to go, hoping their shared loss will bring them closer together. But the weekend is disrupted by the arrival of an unexpected guest, whose presence brings old tensions to the surface. Long-buried secrets begin to emerge, and it’s clear that at least one person is bent on revenge.

Are you sick of feeling unfulfilled in your career and life? Do you desire to make a transition but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had the financial security to take a career break and explore other options? Are you tired of scouring the internet searching for ways to quit your job and live your best life? Me too, y’all. Me too. I recently embarked on a journey to discover what options I had to transition from my unfulfilling 9-5, while raising 2 boys with my husband, making sure all the bills get paid, saving for retirement, and still living my best life! If you’re also ...

Over 2,000 years ago, the Xandians were forced to flee their world by a horde made up of dark forces that had spread throughout the universes like a plague. The horde continues to grow stronger as the Xandians have gradually had their forces diminished. When their queen is killed, their last hope switches to the potential powers of an 11-year-old boy whom no one has told may be the greatest magical force of all time.

Improv icon Billy Merritt shares real-life longform classes. There are 1000 forms, and if you are (or want to be) an improviser, you will commit to learning all 1000. You hear the origin story of the form, its iterations, the key elements, and then... CAN WE HAVE A DRUM ROLL, PLEASE? You will listen to Billy walk actual students through relevant exercises and then guide them through the form itself. Billy thanks his students in advance for allowing listeners to learn from their mistakes. They also do some great work. Of course, because Billy is a master instructor. That was NOT sarcasm. He ...

During the Middle Ages there were numerous people who attempted reform in the Catholic Church. Only Martin Luther succeeded to establish lasting changes, but his reforms took him outside the Catholic system and established the Protestant system that is the basis of all Protestant denominations and movements of today. What was it that allowed Luther's changes to continue to grow long after his death? Why were the reform attempts of people like Wyclif and Savonarola so short lived and ineffectual? This investigation into the lives and attempted reforms of a trilogy of reformers - Wyclif, ...

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Whether you are young and starting your spiritual journey, or more seasoned and ready to grasp the bigger picture, this book will help you let go of challenges that limit you so you can enjoy the life your Soul intended for you to have. Though the content is deep, it is written in a light, easy to understand way allowing everyone to gain access to spiritual secrets. This book brings clarity to who you are beyond your physical body, and dives into deep topics like why are you here, what are Soul Goals, and how to harness creative energy, as well as a deconstructed look at the Chakras.

Whether you have a dream in your heart or aren’t sure what God might be calling you to, The Devoted Dreamers Podcast will encourage you on the journey. This space is dedicated to sharing stories every week of women who are following Jesus and pursuing their God-given gifts in beautifully imperfect ways. You’ll hear about the fears and challenges that threaten their dreams as well as the joy, courage and confidence that comes from following Jesus even in the unexpected…especially in the unexpected. I’m your host, Merritt Onsa, and my prayer is that this show will meet you where you are ...