Each story is about reaching the seventh thing...it could be a marriage, a planet, a house guest, a victim, an answerphone message - anything at all. The vibe is quirky, curious and unexpected. Every podcast episode tells a new story featuring a different character. Every story is self-contained and is about what happens to the character when they arrive at their seventh thing. WHEN WE GOT TO THE SEVENTH can go anywhere and be anything.
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Hey! I'm Sam. I'm a Jesus follower. Single parent. Single foster parent. 4 total kids. I got married, divorced, married again, and then divorced again. I'm a domestic violence and narcissist survivor. God has worked in my life in amazing ways. I've chosen this platform to share my stories. When you get tired of hearing me talk, no worries, I'll have guests on regularly for them to share their stories. I've got some stuff to talk about. I'm glad you're listening.
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nobody even knows you have a boyfriend. (sixty-seventh episode)
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Thanks to my cousin Lea for reminding me how much I actually really love recording this Podcast. This year turned into a quarterly recording by maybe next year I'll be more organised and post more regularly. We'll see. I hope you are doing so very well and staying healthy. Please wear a mask if you can and be sure to channel your introvert self and…
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dont get the covid. (sixty-sixth episode)
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its.me.sam.podcast@gmail.com I missed ya'all more than I miss using the bathroom without a kid being in there with me. Take care of yourselves and be safe.
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I'm the most unreliable podcaster you know! Maybe I'll do better. Probably not, but I love ya'all anyway. Hope you're holding it together quarantine-style. Get ahold of me if you need help. Thanks pals.
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new year, same trainwreck. (sixty-fourth episode)
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Happy New Year! I'm back! Thanks for listening. Love ya'all more than Sunday naps.
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Follow my weight loss and health efforts at its.me.sam.poscast on Instagram. Warning: If you listen on speaker with your kids in the room, probably dont do that towards around 45 minutes to the end.Thanks for listening. Tell a friend, leave a rating, and help me grow this podcast so I can keep paying to taxi my kids everywhere, everyday. Thanks. I …
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correction: insulin, not penicillin at about 37 minutes. I'm an idiot. Sorry.also, I have it from a good source that homemade iced coffee is not the same as what I'm buying in the store. I'll elaborate more later.carry on. love ya more than Lee's pork cracklins from the shady Valero on West 3rd (they're so good, but you're better!)…
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online dating and accountability (sixty-first episode)
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I hope you don't think that I'm trashy, but it's ok if you do. (sixtieth episode)
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I turned 37 years old. I'm no longer a smoker.I no longer drink alcohol.I'm thankful to eliminate secret habits from my life.I'm thankful for this platform to share about my life and I hope and pray that my words are helpful to even just one person. Being vulnerable sucks. But I'll keep doing it if it means that maybe I could help someone.Contact m…
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I'm not a feminist. (fifty-ninth episode)
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I recorded this episode before the tragic mass shooting on August 4th in one of my favorite spots, the Oregon District in Dayton, Ohio. If you're the praying type, please pray that God would be near the families of the victims, those that were injured, those who left uninjured but will have a difficult emotional recovery, and for the city of Dayton…
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What happens when you're 3000 off the ground, huddled in a tent with somebody you can't stand? A climber is furious when her sponsors tell her she must climb El Cap with another woman, a social media star and free solo legend. The whole idea was that she wanted to do it alone and be the first woman to conquer one of the great mountain's most diffic…
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*Be warned - this one has some colourful language in it.* A 13 year old boy is away at boarding school. What happens when his schoolmates challenge him to the seventh dare? And what's the real reason he's so troubled? This story is voiced by Joe Birtles Clarke. Check out https://www.theseventh.uk for more info…
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We live in a society that makes demands on how women should look literally from the hair on our head, down to our toenails and every part in between. I typically look like a homeless troll who could use a nap, but I am spending a big pile of money to have straight teeth, so maybe I'm caught up in societal standards more than I realize. Where do you…
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How do family members become estranged from one another? What happens when a misunderstanding becomes a lie that becomes a myth, then a great truth within a family? What happens when the seventh chair has to be found for a newcomer at a family gathering? This story is about narcissistic, toxic envy between family members. Find out more here: https:…
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When a recently separated woman sets up a B & B, her seventh guest briefly turns her world on its head. Who is this person? Where have they come from? And why are they here, now? I LIVE IN A WORLD OF FACTS is an unsettling eerie story set against the damp backdrop of an off-season seaside town. For more info, check out our website: https://www.thes…
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A space-traveller on a life-and-death mission to explore a new home for desperate refugees aboard an adrift space-craft. She only has seven minutes to determine whether this new land can support life. But what she discovers is unexpected and heart-breaking. A GLINT AGAINST THE BLACK is a science-fiction story about leaving home, finding a home and …
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For this episode we're jumping into a new series of topics. My hope is that you'll listen and provide feedback on what you think and feel about the question presented. Leave a comment or send me an email at its.me.sam.podcast@gmail.com. .As Christians, we're called to live every part of our life "on mission." How do vacations fit into that calling?…
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When an overpowering mother sabotages her son's relationship with his seventh girlfriend, her family will never recover. I'M JUST A VERY MATERNAL PERSON is a dark story about the destructive power of jealousy and where it can lead. To find out more, click: https://www.theseventh.uk/
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Its Erin, Daniel, & Mike!- guest interview. (fifty-fifth episode)
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First, hamster anatomy. Then, Disney, moon rocks, and the German goddess. Roll from there straight into Hufflepuff talk. We touch on Halloween, Jazz Cat, and MLM scams. There are so many twists and turns to this episode. I challenge you to listen closely and take it all in. It's a wild ride!.Thank you so much to my guests for this episode! .Follow:…
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When a bereaved elderly woman meets the 21 year old man of her dreams on a dating app, what can possibly go wrong? After replying to him - the seventh respondent - her life is never the same again. ALL YOU CAN DO IS EMBRACE IT is a touching story of love, loss and hope. For more info, click https://www.theseventh.uk/…
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Ever had one of those ideas that's woken you up and just demands to be acted upon? Us too. Have a listen to hear how the podcast series WHEN WE GOT TO THE SEVENTH came about, what the original idea was and what we wanted to achieve. For more info, click https://www.theseventh.uk/ Enjoy!
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Here's a quick taste of 'When We Got To The Seventh.' Coming soon....
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I'm kicking off a new series this week! That's right. A SERIES. Which is mostly a way to bind me to continue recording, and also a way for me to share some opinions of mine that may not be the norm or maybe even unpopular. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Let's share opinions! Thanks for listening.‐---------------------------------------------------…
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50th episode! kind of. If you look back through, you'll see that I clearly have an issue with counting and have mixed up episode numbers along the way. I need a personal assistant. Anyway, today's episode is three life updates bc it's been a while since I talked to ya'all. Also, a minor rant rant about the importance of letting your kids experience…
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It's Jill- "For the generations to come." (forty-ninth episode)
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For today's episode Jill is back to record a follow-up to episode 33, 'Why I can't say congratulations'. Check out that episode first, and then come back over to hear Jill elaborate about how our mistakes can affect our future, God's plan for relationships, and how to recover that plan. Jill and her husband have been married for 17 years and meet w…
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It's about to be Valentine's Day ya'all. Seems like a good time to get vulnerable. Thoughtcatalog.com has '37 Good Questions To Ask If You Want To Get Vulnerable With Someone You Love.' Although the most ridiculous title, the questions are pretty deep and will definitely lead to some transparent conversation. So, for this episode I've answered only…
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Surrender and sacrifice. (Forty-seventh episode)
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Lots of rambling. Resolution check-in. And then these quotes steal the show:•"The path to greater things begins with surrender and sacrifice.""Those that God uses the most hold onto the least."•I wanted to write these out for you just in case you wanted to get them in tattoo or have your grandma embroider one of them on a pillow for you. Have her d…
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I'm here! I'm back! My family survived Noro virus 2019 and we're stronger for it. This episode is about why I prefer puking, a special shout-out to foster parents (especially all my single foster mommas?), and an encouragement to find your space to be your authentic self. ALSO, how could no one tell me that I've been spelling 'forty' wrong for SIX …
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Let's start talking more to break down the stigma and shame often times associated with mental health in the church community. I had a panic attack in church, so I'm clearly doing my part to break down barriers. ????????? Enjoy listening and contact me any time. Love ya'all more than not setting my alarm on Saturdays. its.me.sam.podcast@gmail.com…
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In this episode, I'm challenging you to stick to your goals, dreams, and plans. Choose consistency and discipline. And if you need to, shout at the devil and claim the power of Jesus. Thank you so much for listening. I love ya'all more than bacon.
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if you're listening to this episode it's important for you to know that I love and care about you so much. I haven't posted a new episode for a few weeks because I recorded this and even though I'm very passionate about the topic, it was difficult for me to commit to posting it. I'll be following this up very soon with a corrections episode to clar…
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Why I married the same man twice. (forty-second episode)
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God is faithful. With His grace, I have learned a few things from the dumb choices that I've made. I'm just passing on what I've learned and praying that even one person might be encouraged or challenged to do better than what I've done. I love ya'all more than my heated mattress pad (it's real cold here!?). Thanks so much for listening.•Email: its…
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I had an exciting encounter at Kroger last weekend that reminded me that we can help people without knowing all the details of their circumstances. In this season it's easy to get caught up in family traditions, delicious food, and making out our lists for Santy Claus. All good things, but I challenge you to open your eyes wide and look around for …
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Send me a message and tell me about the first steps that you're taking towards accomplishing your goals. Can't wait to hear from you. Love ya'all more than a D.A.R.E jacket. Thanks for listening.•Email: its.me.sam.podcast@gmail.com•Instagram: its.me.sam.podcast•Twitter: Its me, Sam.•Facebook: It's me, Sam.…
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For this episode I want to encourage you to know that you're not the only one dealing with hard parenting moments. My son used to pee on his bedroom floor! Come on! We're all dealing with stuff! Let's talk about it and never believe that we're alone in our frustration, pain, sadness or disappointment. Parenting is hard. Even if you're posting pictu…
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www.conversationstarters.com/generator produced some great random questions. I'm certain you're going to really enjoy the (mostly) useless information. Clara joined me to wrap up the episode with tales of her Beyonce encounter and her love of pizza. Enjoy and thanks for listening. I love ya'all more than the smell of tomato plants in the summer.…
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For this episode we're talking about knowing and believing that God gave you a voice and the confidence to speak up for yourself and to trust in His power and timing. He's a great story weaver and I believe He wants us to be an active (not passive) member in our story. Thank you for listening. I love ya'all more than Frisch's ice.…
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You ever have some days where you feel heavy? Not like "ate too much at the buffet" heavy, but like worn out and worn down emotionally to the point that your heart is just heavy? I started out Monday feeling like a real rockstar, and then it pretty much fell apart from there. But isn't that the way life goes? How do we react when things don't go ou…
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Just a few public service announcements to start off this episode. The more you know. ? Next, we're talking about teaching our kids to have their own boundaries and also respect others boundaries. Lastly, I had an ugly cry melt-down Monday night and had to really seek forgiveness after acknowledging that I was not being content in my circumstances …
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It's Natasha. (&Jill)-guest interview. (thirty-fifth episode)
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Do you know what it's like to have a fellow Christian mama tell you that she's afraid for the future of her children solely because of the color of their skin and the current unrest in our country? Can you imagine if you lived every day with anxiety that one wrong move by your children could mean the end of their life? I'm so grateful to be able to…
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I'm proposing coupons for a free box of wine for anyone who practices the correct procedure in the school drop-off line. There has to be some incentive to do it right! I'm making even more changes to my daily habits and eating style. Specifically and tragically, I'm ending a 10 year relationship with diet soda. If you're a parent, you know the issu…
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I hate food. (thirty-third episode)
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I'm so thankful for anyone who listens! Dont be mad, but I broke down and got my 11 year old a smart phone. There's a good explanation. Promise. A PSA to myself, all parents, and watchers of children, STAY PARANOID. at all times. And, as the title implies, I'm accepting that I have a major problem with food. You're the best. Thanks for listening.…
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Meet my oldest two kiddos and hear about beans, mean bus drivers, and all kinds of grade skipping. Thanks for listening!
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I've never punched anyone in the face. (thirty-first episode)
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I'm taking on a full house purge and invite you to join me on a 'donate a trunk-full of your junk weekly' challenge. Also, my pastor kicked my tail (figuratively, not literally) with a message Sunday on forgiveness and I wanted to pass on a quick recap and my honest reaction. I hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for listening.…
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30 episodes! Thank you so much to anyone who has listened thus far. I appreciate you all and welcome your feedback. Episode thirty is a personal reprimand to myself to be more hospitable and to stop thinking so much about things that are outside of my control.
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It's Jill & Heath-guest interview. (twenty-ninth episode)
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For this episode I interview Jill (again!) and her husband Heath with a questionnaire about their 'top 3' for multiple topics. With almost 17 years of marriage, they share about their favorite vacations, Olympic dreams, strengths and weaknesses of their marriage, pet peeves, and their family goals. They're funny and cute together and I loved every …
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