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Jul
23
Do you ever pretend to be someone else? Are you a different person at home than you are at work? This episode explores some important questions regarding the masks that we put on.
This may seem like a simple concept, but it actually impacts our lives every day. We spend years teaching teenagers to take off their masks, until they become adults and we ask them to put them back on. In professional environments we are all asked to pretend that we have it all together, know exactly what to do in all circumstances, and we never, under any circumstances, let people know that we are afraid.
But is this okay? Is it healthy? Some would argue that it is. Our modern era has made it chic to reveal everything about ourselves to the world. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign was all about getting information to people. Twitter is alive with folks spreading news about what they had for lunch. These days anyone can have an audience. That may not always be a good thing.
Our special guests for this episode include singer/songwriter Jessica Ripka, who discusses her own journey to become more honest with herself as a musician. Her new album Don’t Listen to My Face is available now. Don’t forget to review “Don’t Listen to My Face”!
We also hear from podcaster Elliot Gaiser of the Conservative Private Radio podcast who discusses the role that masks have played in various political campaigns. You only have to think back as far as the election of President Barack Obama to see the impact that can be had by being personal with an audience. But did that personal touch demean or expand the office? We’ll leave that up to you to decide.
This podcast is especially interesting in that it does not answer a lot of its questions. We may not even agree with all of the ideas that are introduced in this episode. But we think it is important to think of the burdens we place on ourselves and on our public figures.
This is an important topic to discuss with teenagers (a great resource for youth group discussion!) and adults alike.
Please leave your comments! We want to know what you think! Please let us know how the podcast is being used in youth ministry, young adult outreaches, and in your own private study.
Jul
2
A good name. Does it mean anything in our culture to have a good name anymore? We live in a day and age when a small lie, a little bit of laziness… those things are okay, so long as you get ahead.
This episode of the Glowing Nose Podcast is all about what it means to have a good name. Producers Nick and Chris Staron tell the story of one group of campers who go out of their way to tell a lie and how their actions impact Chris.
The Glowing Nose Podcast is like a Christian “This American Life”. The desire of the show is to blend stories, discussions, interesting topics, poetry, and music into an intelligent and fun program that will, hopefully, leave you thinking. From the producers of the movies “Bringing up Bobby” and “Between the Walls”, this funny Christian podcast is the one for you. It will also make you think about Heaven and Hell, Christian dating, Christian films, and much more.
As always, we want to hear from you! Please leave us comments, send us email, or leave a message on our Facebook page! We want to know if having a good name means anything to you, or if you believe it is some sort of outdated social construct. Let us know!
Jun
18
It’s our second annual quiz show! We called up our friends and asked them obscure questions about geography, Christian history, Victor Hugo, the President of the United States, and much more! Play along with the quiz and let us know how you did!
We do episodes like this to take a quick break from some of our more hard-hitting podcasts and to enjoy a good old fashioned contest. As always, we want to hear back from you! Please let us know if there are any future topics that you would like to hear covered on the podcast!
Jun
4
Graduating from high school or college? Giving that important speech and don’t know what to say? Well, we here at the Glowing Nose Podcast have taken a week off of our normally serious topics in order to help you out with some cool ways to breathe life into your dull graduation ceremony! What about hitting ping pong balls into the audience from the stage? Holding the ceremony on a moving sidewalk? Or a pie fight?
Right click here and select “Save As” to download our version of Pomp and Circumstance!
We have also heard good things about having parents place a blessing on their children during a small ceremony. This could be a great way for teens and adults to connect and to publicly show your love for your kids (ahem… adult children).
Also be sure to check out our other related podcasts: Christian in College, and Film School?
Don’t forget to join our Facebook Page and post your ideas on our discussion about how to liven up a graduation ceremony, after prom, or graduation party! We’d also like to hear your advice to graduating seniors.
Graduation Gets Good [17:46m]:
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May
21
What is gossip? Does gossip include something that is true? This episode of the Glowing Nose Podcast features interviews and research into the true meaning of gossip.
There are some differing opinions among the general public as to what constitutes gossip. Some people think that it is only something that is a lie or something that can hurt someone else. But what about true information that people do not want shared with others? Some folks think that gossip is simply anything that you would not say to another person’s face.
We want to know what you think! Have you ever asked someone to stop talking in order to slow down the flow of gossip? Please leave us a comment or hit our Facebook group to let us know!
Gossip - What is Gossip? [24:34m]:
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May
7
Are you as tired as I am about all of the sadness that is associated with being a Christian single? The stigma? Then this episode of the Glowing Nose Podcast is for you! This is a rallying cry for those of us who are single… and like it that way.
As a member of “gifted”, I am often getting my feathers ruffled when I hear someone talk about being single as if it is some kind of disease. When the Apostle Paul talks about being single he says that it is his preference! How dare we downplay that just because we’re tired of going to couples only events alone.
So, in the spirit of fun and laughs we have assembled this charge for the single man and woman. We’d love to hear your battle cry for the single folk! Leave yours here as a comment or post it on our Facebook group. And never again let yourself feel ashamed for being single!
The Single Life - Being Happy As A Christian Single [17:40m]:
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Apr
23
Ready for some exciting top-5 lists? This episode of the podcast takes a look at four different lists: 1) How to Tell If You Are Trapped in a Christian Film 2) Things We’d Like to See in a Church 3) Things to Look Forward to if Global Warming is Real and 4) Prayer Requests. Come and take a fun and entertaining look at our top five picks!
What are your top fives? Leave them in our comments section!
Apr
9
Cups Cafe in Medina, Ohio is not just a refreshing coffee house… but a little something more. A free cafe with food, drinks, and gospel. Producer Nick Staron brings us the story of this ministry.
What are some special ministries in your home town? We would love to challenge you to support places like Cups that are really trying to make a difference in their areas.
Feel free to visit their website at
Mar
28
A large percentage of the world lives on only $2/ day. Not just for food, but for their entire existence. Producer Bethany Williams discusses her recent struggle during Lent to show her solidarity. Can woman live on beans and rice alone?
This episode brings up some interesting questions: how should we help those who are less fortunate than ourselves? How is it possible for folks from other societies to live on only two dollars a day? What does it mean to go hungry?
What are your thoughts about this podcast? We’d love for you to give your comments! What did you give up for Lent?
Solidarity - Living on $2 a Day [18:23m]:
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Mar
12
Are all religions the same? Does Buddhism contain any spiritual laws? What is the difference between Christianity and Buddhism? Today on the Glowing Nose Podcast we take a basic look at one of the most popular religions out there and contrast it with the truth of the Bible.
This podcast was inspired by the book “World Religions & Cults” by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz. We highly recommend the book because it both easy to read and full of great information. It is published by Harvest House publishers www.harvesthousepublishers.com.
We would love to hear your comments on the subject! Please post them in our comments section! Please also consider going to the iTunes store and leaving some comments for us there!
Christianity & Buddhism [18:26m]:
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