Something To Gnaw On

What does a Polish war hero, Revelation 12, bad pizza, and Christmas have in common?   Listen in and find out on this non-traditional look at the spiritual origin and purpose of Christmas.    While this episode was originally created for a Christmas release date, it is appliccable and relevant any time of the year!!!  Listen in and let the purpose of Christmas collide with your life whatever your...

As much as we claim to be independent individuals, we are most likely more inter-dependent than some would want to acknowledge.   So, what happens when the storms of life hit us..... and everyone in our boat?   What is the best attitude to have... or better yet, what's the biblical attitude to have when we are bombarded by the ripple effect. “UPBEAT – ACCOUSTIC” Used By Permission Music by &l...

Yet again, here is another blessed bible lesson from my family archives, LOL!!!   Mom's are great at what I call the "Nuclear Option"   That's when they are exhausted by ornery boys, and punt till 6pm that night when dad gets home to handle the behavior issues.     But what can we learn about God in these type of situations?    LOTS!!!!   Listen in and check it out!!!  “UPBEAT...

A wolf attack in the Bob Marshal Wilderness provides a visceral illustration for how the enemy attacks us spiritually.  Listen in to the story from long time friend, and adapted from "Wrecked & Restored" by Nathan Vainio, and pick up some pointers to pull the plug on the treadmill. Music used by permission  <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/stockaudios-28301327/?utm_source=l...

The term "TITHE" is always used in the Bible as the first 10% of income/increase (whether money, animals, agricultural goods....etc  check out the OT) that is returned back to God.   But is it possible that the same concept could (or should) be used in terms of our time?   Listen in and check it out! “UPBEAT – ACCOUSTIC” Used By Permission Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/us...

There is always a lot of chatter about leadership, and rightfully so... we need good leadership.  Whether it be in our homes, our churches, our workplaces, our military, or our public offices, it is absolutely essential.    What I fear is too often overlooked is the ability of those leaders to mentor highly effective replacements for themselves.   The Radioactive Mentor looks at how Moses led a na...

Have you ever had to deal with a skunk?  This episode dredges up an old story from my high school days in Montana and looks metaphorically at dealing with those situations in life that are like dealing with skunks... those situations you avoid, those people you avoid,... those situations or people you address head on and end up paying the price when things blow up.   But more than the actual peopl...

Once again I dig into my formative years for a story that may illustrate a good litmus test of revival, or awakening.   Admittedly, it begins a bit light hearted, but it is plenty serious, and, I believe, spot on!

Have you ever been blindsided?  You are succeeding, progressing, and accomplishing goals when, out of nowhere, something takes you out at the knees.  This episode takes a look at an event in the early 1900's, compares it with a few verses in the bible,  and looks to get to the bottom of the issue.... the problem of being blindsided and taken out of the game of life.

A brief introduction to the origin, content, and goals of the Something To Gnaw On Podcast.