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The third cup of coffee is where the magic happens. Sit down with your third cup as we talk about life and scripture with Randy Bohlender
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Award-winning and best-selling author of fantasy and romance, Jeffe Kennedy shares her first cup of coffee of the day with listeners, giving a daily insight into the realities of being a career author.
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God, Life and where we fit in over a Cup of Coffee with Kendell & Evelyn
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2 friends and their special guests chat about community events, lifestyle, health, wellness, travel, art, culture, food and so much more - all Over a cup of coffee!
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Sip, Create, Repeat - A podcast providing marketing strategies you can consume over a cup of coffee.
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Sit back, fill up your cup and enjoy as we bring you monthly episodes where we interview makers of all walks of life. Some are fellow marketers, some make food, some make art. No matter what it is they make, there is a story to tell.
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locally award winning, Your Favorite Cup of Coffee features the subtle and comedic storytime- style musings of a twenty- something content creator. for entertainment purposes only. do not take me seriously because this isn't the place. stories inspired by true events. email yourfavoritecupofcoffee@gmail.com or visit @yourfavoritecupofcoffeepodcast on instagram for podcast updates or for more details or shoutouts! love and light. buzzsprout affiliate link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer ...
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Welcome to my podcast channel! Here I will talk about social issues that I find intriguing. Enjoy!
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Welcome to Over a Cup of Coffee, take a breath and pour yourself a cup of coffee. You've more than earned it. Now cozy in and enjoy a chat with a real mom sharing real life with you. Cover art photo provided by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nate_dumlao Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luci-miller/support
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Welcome to "It's Monday, and I Need Another Cup of Coffee!" Catch up on doable marketing tips and learn something new about using social media for your business.
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The Coffee Break is A Cup of Content's official podcast. Join us as we dive into the messy world of content marketing to help you better understand it and implement simple ideas into your own marketing strategy. Want even more? Check out our free trial! acupofcontent.com/14-day-free-trial/
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Off topic conversations set in a coffee shop.
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Jesus said we'd be fruitful and loved - but also hated. Why are believers hated when they stand with Jesus?
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Instead of writing what you know? Write what you are. Other thoughts on revision, integrity, and a story about a guy I knew back in my peer counseling days in college who behaved badly toward women. Warning: abrupt stop. Instead of hitting pause, I hit the stop button, but I was done anyway, so... you just don't get the usual sign-off today. But I …
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Some reflections on the nature of good and evil and what my definitions are. Also, how yoga teaches banishing the destructive emotions of fear and anger and replacing them with joy and love. And how I'm practicing non-violence. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is live!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wiza…
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Randy Bohlender and Amber Helms team up to present the plight of children as we join with thousands of congregations across over one hundred nations to observe Pure Religion Sunday.
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My hot brilliant mess that I'm revising from the beginning today, with some reflections on how a focused crit can solve everything. Also, "women telling men what to do" and how I'm feeling moving forward politically. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is live!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can …
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A story about internet trolls and boys on the playground in grade school - and how they have the same tactics. On not succumbing to their bullying and remembering that they're trying to use fear as a tool. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is live!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder ST…
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What does Jesus say about how we will be loved and how does it address the abandonment issues in our lives? Part 2 of our series on John 15.
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Thoughts on storytelling, why we tell stories, the definition of success and if after our deaths counts, Carrie Vaughn's THE NATURALIST SOCIETY, the role of ARCs and critique, and how to know when to stop revising and send to an editor. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is live!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluc…
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How I've been calming myself about the US election and voting with joy! Also, thoughts about the Uncanny Valley (unrelated), and what it really does and doesn't mean to be a "bestselling author," how the lists work, and the only metric that truly matters. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is live!! https://www.jef…
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Sorting out why I felt so hurt by the author who slammed on the Romantasy genre as "amuse bouche" compared to her books, some experiences I've had with older female writers in fantasy, and thoughts on drafting vs revising. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is live!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard Yo…
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Recorded Sunday, October 19, 2024 at The Bridge. Learn more at TheBridgeKC.church
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Sorting reasons to be a writer, how you CAN make a living at it, and what it means to treat this profession like a business. Also, why age and dry wit isn't an excuse to insult other authors and genres. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is almost here!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorde…
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Several pieces of good news here, including that the Jennifer K. Lambert website is now live! Also, a discussion of being aware of changing social media expectations and why you don't diss other authors' books. Like, ever. Visit JenniferKLambert.com RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is almost here!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wi…
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We're launching into a four week series on John 15 - four things that Jesus said would be coming the way of His followers. This week - bearing fruit!
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A continuation of my intensive breakdown of the language "coaches" use to entice you to spend your money, why their "guarantees" mean nothing, truth and lies about passive income, and sustaining a career as an author. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is almost here!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FA…
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My very productive week, the problem with writing dialect, and the first part of an intensive breakdown of the language "coaches" use to entice you to spend your money and simultaneously erode your self-confidence. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is almost here!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMIL…
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In the final of our three part series on the election cycle, Randy talks about how we hold our heart when we walk into the voting booth, and how often we let personal preferences or spidey senses overpower scripture.
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How not to lose your mind about typos, proofing, and addressing corrections at various stages of editing. Also endorsement quotes, ARCs, and what the expectations are. Plus Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffekennedy.com…
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Breaking the gridlock of chronology in a story - when it's a useful tool and why, and when it can be a crutch. Also, how process changes with every book, indicating a good stretch, and the ravages of book brain. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffekennedy.…
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Family is sancrosanct to God. Non negotiable. So what does that mean about life, especially in light of Missouri's proposed Ammendment 3.
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On celebrating and taking a break, and I'm sharing some great new endorsement quotes for NEVER THE ROSES! Also, internalized misogyny, Taylor Swift & Blake Lively, and why I'm shifting away from search engines and back to bookmarking websites like it's 2004. And yes, I realize I said "Age of Adaline" when I meant "It Ends with Us." I watched both. …
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On the story structure that utilizes characters that represent heart, mind, and body. Also, how to know when to listen to critique and then making the judgment call of folding information into a story without slowing pace. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.je…
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Part one of a new series, A House Divided, speaking into politics and the church. What does it say when people rebuff spiritual leaders and demand a king?
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How sometimes we stop caring about things that were once meaningful and that it's okay to let them go. Some insights on my Achiever and Intellection Clifton Strengths, celebrating wins, and connecting with friends. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffekenne…
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Some tough love today! I explain how no one will ever care about your writing career as much as you do and how other people will always be happy to suck up your time and energy. Also, exciting news on NEVER THE ROSES! RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffeke…
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Black Friday / Cyber Monday (BFCM in the biz) 2024 is coming up fast and we are here to help you get ready. In this episode Chris Schneider breaks down 3 primary actions you can put into place TODAY to get yourself set up for a successful BFCM for your online store. From growing lists to optimizing flows and bumping that sending cadence - we cover …
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My appliance-drama-filled weekend, pet-drama-filled Monday, a happy resolution to previous pet-drama, my great character flaw, and how a robust backlist not only is the best marketing, but continues to provide income in lots of ways. The Agatha Christie quote I read is: "There was a moment when I changed from an amateur to a professional. I assumed…
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A story about how an indie bookstore cheated me (if you didn't see it on Threads), my friend who died and people trying to dig for scandalous information, plus my excellent progress this week! RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffekennedy.com/strange-familia…
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We continue our series in 1 Peter, talking about the nature of struggle and what it produces in us.
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An exciting sneak peek of the interior design of NEVER THE ROSES! Also, a deep dive into author finances, how to manage income by maximizing tax-deductions, promoting your work, and when to DIY vs. paying an expert. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffekenn…
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Why so many authors end up "trunking" their first novel, why it's often not only a good idea, but inevitable - and how to know if you should. Also, garbage data, The Fall, and The Riddle Master of Hed (and why I think I bounced off of it as a kid). RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE …
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The role of luck/serendipity in publishing success, how it's not who you know, but how you can know people. Also, the problems at NaNoWriMo, and why I believe being a writer and the process of writing is more important than having generated a book. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE …
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My mojo is back and my mother is doing well! Other than reports on that - and progress on A ROSE IN THE MIRROR - I'm talking about first names and surnames, feminism, women supporting women (or not), and Kamala Harris. RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard You can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffek…
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My wonderful weekend at Bubonicon and exciting news about next year's con. Also, thoughts on more experienced authors giving advice to newbies, how to be honest without stomping on their dreams, and a story of my own newbie dream-crushing. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard…
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My great news/bad news week, why I didn't podcast Monday, my mom's health crisis and my writing productivity in the face of it anyway. Also, keeping good relationships in the publishing business. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard The posture-correcting sports bra I love al…
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My thoughts on admiring and idolizing the creators of the art we love, meeting your heroes, being careful what we complain about online, my unexpected trip to Tucson and exciting news on NEVER THE ROSES! John Scalzi's essay that I reference is here https://whatever.scalzi.com/2024/08/15/please-dont-idolize-me-or-anyone-really/ The preorder links fo…
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Why we, as adult creatives, must learn to overcome the well-meaning lessons we were taught as children - like recognizing daydreaming as a feature, not a bug. Also, practical approaches to self-care, nurturing our creative selves, and what happened to me yesterday. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffeke…
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Recent revelations on ghostwriting, using metrics for good, rain gauges, gardening, JD Vance's memoir, the real meaning of "bemused" and whether everyone has one great novel or flower arrangement in them. Ann Patchett's book The Getaway Car: A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life is here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12471186-the-getaway-c…
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We continue our study in 1st Peter.
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How traditional publishing deadlines work - and how I'm balancing one of mine with a self-published project. Also, homonyms and how you really need a human being to catch those errors for you. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard The posture-correcting sports bra I love almos…
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Envy and jealousy, especially professional jealousy and how to combat them. I'm talking negative emotions in general and offering my two go-to tips for how to diffuse professional jealousy in myself and make it a positive. The site on Tall Poppy Syndrome is here https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/tps/ The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out Augus…
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We continute in our series on 1 Peter, looking at the latter part of chapter 2.
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A peek at my "map scrap" for NEVER THE ROSES, updates on ARCs, and endorsement quotes as another new-to-me term. Also, not taking other people so seriously and the internet as a weapon against loneliness. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard The posture-correcting sports bra …
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Why I fell off the face of the earth (or at least, the internet) this week and what I've been doing. Also a peek at the gorgeous box and hardcover edition of BENEATH THESE CURSED STARS by Lexi Ryan! The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard The posture-correcting sports bra I love…
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We continue in 1 Peter, chapter 2.
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We continue our series on 1 Peter.
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How gardening is a great metaphor for life and creativity - accepting loss and treating that as an opportunity to plant anew, embracing change, and giving up control. Also, ways to be kind to ourselves. Stephanie Pui-Mun Law's special edition Tarot deck is here https://shadowscapes.com/Tarot/deckSE.php The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out A…
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On having shining boundaries to protect your sacred, creative spaces, even if it makes people angry, which it will. Also, gardening as an extended analogy for writing, how we keep learning and recreating. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard The posture-correcting sports bra …
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We're kicking off a new series based in the book of 1 Peter. Join us!
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On knife-throwing and yoga - and why the process is the most important part, not the goal. Also, "rules" for submitting to traditional publishing, talent vs. discipline, gardening, and having the bandwidth to take on new projects. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard The post…
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