Best April Jenkins Podcasts (2025)

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The Halloween Episode (let's talk f*cked up pirate things) 56:30

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2d ago56:30

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Happy Halloween! In this spooky episode, join Ringa, Tessa, Lau, Andrea, and Judy for some historical pirate legends, a ghost or two, and of course MURDER! And you can learn the absolutely accurate, totally factual, not at all embellished in any way story of Blackbeard's death and his hole. Enjoy! Fic recs? Fic recs! Lau's: https://archiveofourown.…

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Trading Temporary Pleasures for Lasting Peace 27:08

8d ago27:08

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Many people look for a “fix” to numb their pain or fill an empty space in their hearts. Drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex — each offers only temporary pleasure that fades as quickly as it comes. But the peace that comes from salvation through Jesus Christ lasts forever. In this episode, we explore how sin promises satisfaction but leaves us broken, whi…

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Leaving a Spiritual Inheritance 28:30

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God controls every balance sheet — both material and spiritual. And just as He oversees the world’s wealth, He also measures the value of our lives by what we give, not what we keep. A righteous man or woman who walks in obedience can leave behind blessings that reach far beyond money. Their generosity, godly example, and faith-filled living become…

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The Nathan Foad Episode (his talent is actually illegal in many jurisdictions) 1:09:14

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Today, we're talking about an unbelievably talented, amazingly gorgeous, gut-bustingly hilarious actor, writer and producer: Nathan Foad! The content we discuss is: Triplets baby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2CTxbrFDnw Newark Newark https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoklPPHIuqv/ But really, the whole thing Happy Easter video https://www.youtube.co…

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Leaving God-Sized Problems to God 28:30

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What do you do when life brings problems that feel too big to handle? Some burdens stretch far beyond our control — not just in our own lives, but in the pain and uncertainty we see all around us. The headlines, the struggles, the suffering — they remind us how powerless we can feel when the problems seem too big to fix. Yet King David faced moment…

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Gay Pirate News Hour - October 2025 (Rhys Darby needs his Our Flag Means Death back) 1:01:29

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David Jenkins called Stede a manic pixie dream guy. Why does the fandom lose their minds every time this mans says the obvious? Rhys Darby again expresses disgust with Our Flag Means Death’s cancellation. Can we bring it back for Rhysie? And a fan campaign to get the OFMD cast booked at upcoming conventions is ON. Are you doing your part to bring o…

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God's Mission Includes Our Enemies 28:30

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We all know the story of Jonah and the great fish. Instead of obeying God’s command to preach repentance to Nineveh, Jonah ran in the opposite direction. Nineveh wasn’t just any city—it was the capital of Assyria, a brutal enemy of Israel. No wonder Jonah resisted bringing them God’s message of mercy. But obedience to God’s Word leads to life, whil…

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The Kinktober Episode (strap in! or strap on!) 52:12

1M ago52:12

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Today, we are jumping into our favourite time of the year. It's when pod writers and artists around the globe roll up their stockings, strap in (or on) and get absolutely filthy and smutty. It's Kinktober time! How not to do kinktober - CaitVi https://fanlore.org/wiki/CaitVi_Kinktober_2025 The different Kinktober fests: Kinktober-2025 (tumblr editi…

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From Temptation to Truth: The Choices We Make 28:30

1M ago28:30

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Every decision we make has the power to shape our lives and draw us closer to God—or away from Him. We can’t blame temptation on our environment or upbringing. God’s Word brings life, order, and truth, while the enemy’s lies lead only to confusion and death. From the beginning in Genesis, truth existed before deception, and God’s Word came before t…

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The Oluwande Episode! (Samson Kayo -- you need to be a star!) 49:07

1M ago49:07

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Today we delve into the world of Oluwande Boodhari (played by the exceptional Samson Kayo). The cohosts explore Olu's role as a grounding force in the series, including the importance of his relationships with other characters and the revelation that Olu is an excellent example of healthy masculinity and personal growth. The discussion also touches…

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Trading Worry for God's Peace 28:30

1M ago28:30

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Life often brings disappointment, setbacks, and unexpected challenges that can weigh us down. But God has already given us the perfect cure in Philippians 4:6-8. Instead of worrying, we are invited to bring our cares to the Lord in prayer and focus our minds on His goodness and blessings. In this episode, discover how to trade worry for God’s peace…

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Midweek Repeat: The Zheng Episode (originally aired Jan. 13, 2025) 1:12:46

1M ago1:12:46

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Resurfaced from the archives, it's the Zheng Episode, originally aired Jan. 13, 2025. Today we’re talking about everyone’s favorite Pirate Queen—Zheng Yi Sao played by Ruibo Qian. On the pod this week is Randy Roy (aka bongbingbong on AO3), Molly (aka smurfsm00 on bsky), and Kelly (aka enjoytheparty on bsky). Our next Gay Pirate News Hour will be S…

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The Parenting Episode (and the case for letting Stede & Ed be bad parents) 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

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Today we're discussing PARENTING and all the ways this theme shows up in Our Flag Means Death as well as it's interpretation in OFMD fanfiction! Fic recs? Fic recs! We belong awake by suchgreatheights http://archiveofourown.org/works/44150742 Rinse and Repeat by Yellow Mustard https://archiveofourown.org/works/56162914 The Slightest Touch by Apple …

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The Power of Sincere Gratitude 28:30

2M ago28:30

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Gratitude is more than polite words—it’s a posture of the heart. When we say “thank you” to God or to others, are we truly thankful, or are we just going through the motions? God is not impressed by empty words; He looks at the sincerity of our hearts and the truth of our actions. True gratitude transforms the way we live, shaping us into people wh…

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Midweek Repeat: 'when life gives you lemons' by anathxmadevice (checkmate) originally aired Aug. 19, 2024 49:44

2M ago49:44

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Resurfaced from the archive, its PilotPirate's podfic of 'when life gives you lemons,' originally aired Aug. 19, 2024. It’s a gentlebeard lemonade stand meet-cute that’s described by fans as “Absolutely lovely and hot.” Ed Teach, new to the town of Revenge, stops by the lemonade stand across the street from his house every Friday. It's definitely b…

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Gay Pirate News Hour - Sept. 6, 2025 (Rhys Darby's cryptic 'Coming Soon,' fandom outrage and more) 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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Rhys Darby is posting cryptic things on Threads. What is “Coming Soon” and WHY can’t he stick to one social media platform? A new romance novel has a very Ed and Stede cover illustration. Why is the fandom in an uproar? And Samba is delivering baked goods to Vince Gilligan. What can we expect from his new series coming to Apple TV on Nov 7. These h…

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Staying True to God's Plan for You 28:30

2M ago28:30

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God created each of us with a unique purpose in His Kingdom. He placed us exactly where He wants us to serve Him best — through love and obedience. Yet, when we fail to follow His plan, we risk disappointing Him. King Saul was chosen by God and given a new heart, but his disobedience cost him his divine mission. In this episode, we explore what it …

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Midweek Repeat: 'The Kissing Game' by veeagainst (originally aired Sept. 30, 2024) 54:24

2M ago54:24

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Resurfaced from the archives, it's 'The Kissing Game' by veeagainst, read by littlefingies. Set during the period between s2e5 - The Curse of the Seafaring Life and s2e6 - Calypso's Birthday, venturing a little bit into canon events of s2e6. Ed wants to take things slow but he also really likes kissing Stede. He invents a game to try to make both o…

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The Rhaikaverse Episode (Why are Rhys Darby & Taika Waititi so juicy together?) 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

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We're diving into the complete Rhaikaverse to ship characters created by Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi and imagining them in different scenarios. From Flight of the Conchords to What We Do in the Shadows to Next Goal Wins, we put our favorite little guys into different scenarios all to answer the eternal question: Why are Rhys and Taika so juicy tog…

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Praying With Purpose and Power (8/30/2025) 28:23

2M ago28:23

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We’ve all experienced both answered and unanswered prayers. It can leave us wondering: Am I doing something wrong? What makes the difference? Is it about praying in the name of Jesus, praying according to God’s will, or something more? In this episode, we explore what the Bible truly teaches about effective prayer—how to align your heart with God, …

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Midweek Repeat: The Parasocial Episode (originally aired May 21, 2025) 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Resurfaced from the archives, it's the Parasocial Episode (which originally aired May 21, 2025). In this episode, we spend the day chatting with the cast and crew of Our Flag Means Death! You'll hear from Christopher Corbin (Magic Man), Lindsey Cantrell (Season 2 on-set dresser), Samba Schutte (Roach), Dominic Burgess (Jeffrey Fettering) and Damien…

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The Frenchie Episode (Joel Fry - the man you are) 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

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NOTE: Apparently Spotify is still being a little b!tch and cutting this episode off at 17 minutes. It's playing full length on other platforms like YouTube or Apple if you want to listen to it there: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-flag-means-fanfiction/id1725871885?i=1000723356283 He's beautiful, he's musical, he's allergic to peanuts an…

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Obedience Turns Wisdom Into Power 28:30

2M ago28:30

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True wisdom is more than knowledge—it requires obedience. King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, discovered that wisdom without obedience leads to foolishness. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to study God’s Word but also to live it out daily. We cannot rely on our own understanding; instead, God’s Word must be our guide, a lamp…

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Midweek Repeat: How the Fandom Can Defeat Fascism (originally aired July 22, 2024) 57:23

2M ago57:23

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Resurfaced from the archives, it's the "How the Fandom Can Defeat Fascism Episode" which originally aired July 22, 2024. The Our Flag Means Death fandom has done amazing things with organizing and collective action. This week, Carly, Tessa, and Chloe discuss how OFMD fans can defeat the global rise in fascism. It’s a big task, but we’re up for it! …

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The 2 Taika 2 Waititi Episode (Happy 50th Birthday, Taika!) 54:58

3M ago54:58

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We're celebrating Taika Waititi's 50th birthday! Join us as we discuss this acclaimed writer/director's creative works, including films like 'Eagle vs. Shark' and 'Jojo Rabbit.' We explore the unique humor and serious themes in Taika's storytelling, the vibrant community surrounding his projects, and his lesser-known accomplishments in visual art. …

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The God of Miracles Hasn't Changed 28:28

3M ago28:28

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God exists, and His miracles reveal His glory, majesty, and love. The miracles recorded in the Bible were meant to strengthen faith—and God has not stopped performing them today. Many of us have witnessed His miraculous work in our own lives, while others may have experienced His wonders but dismissed them as mere coincidences. This episode reminds…

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Midweek Repeat: The Stede Episode (originally aired Mar. 13, 2024) 1:28:24

3M ago1:28:24

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Resurfaced from the archives, it's the Stede Episode, originally aired Mar. 13, 2024, celebrating all things Rhys Darby and Stede! Co-hosts Kate (YaFilthyNerds), Lacey Bond (Joy.Goblin), Tanya Dickson, and Carly Heath discuss the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet, this week. It's an episode explicitly made for the Rhys Darby Faction! Fic recs? Fic rec…

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The Tits Episode (Con O'Neill gave his consent for this) 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

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In today’s episode we will delve into the happy valley that lays between our favourite Daddy’s bosom, these fuzzy, natural works of beauty could be sculpted by Michaelangelo himself and they are often a hot topic spread wide throughout the internet. You may see them in art, poetry, fan-fic and even fandom discourse. We of course are spending the ne…

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Is God Unfair? 28:28

3M ago28:28

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We often struggle to make sense of God’s decisions through our limited lens of fairness. When life feels unjust, it’s tempting to question whether God is truly fair. But Scripture, especially Romans 9:14, reminds us that God's justice flows not from human standards, but from His perfect mercy, wisdom, and purpose. Unlike human fairness—often rooted…

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Midweek Repeat: The #ASSTONIGHT Episode (Originally aired Nov. 18, 2024) 46:51

3M ago46:51

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Resurfaced from the archives, its the #ASSTONIGHT episode, originally aired Nov. 18, 2024. This is an oral history of #asstonight! We give you the full history and reaction of the Our Flag Means Death fandom finding out Alex J. Sherman's sweet cheeks were gonna be on the show. We also share other bits of fandom lore that we didn't cover in episode …

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Gay Pirate News Hour - Aug. 2025 - David Jenkins' Booster Gold, Rhys Darby in Star Trek, Taika Waititi's Star Wars & more 51:32

3M ago51:32

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Our Flag Means Death fans now have the chance to own Stede’s cursed suit and Ed’s potato-sack onesie. How much avocado toast are we willing to sacrifice for these iconic OFMD threads? David Jenkins has a new project! Will Booster Gold be Stede Bonnet as a superhero? And Rhys Darby did a Star Trek, Taika’s Star Wars has a title, how mad are the fanb…

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How To Support Those Who Are Grieving 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Grief rarely comes with warning, and when it does, the heartache is no less overwhelming. Whether someone is mourning a sudden loss or the passing of a loved one after a long illness, the sorrow can be profound—and as friends or family, we often feel unprepared to offer the right words or comfort. In moments like these, we must turn to the guidance…

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Midweek Repeat: The Ricky Episode (originally aired Feb. 27, 2024) 1:31:06

3M ago1:31:06

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Resurfaced from the archives, this episode originally aired Feb. 27, 2024. While there may not be many fics about Prince Ricky Banes (played by Erroll Shand) in the Our Flag Means Death fandom, this episode is packed with so many theories, characterizations, and plot ideas that we're pretty sure AO3 will soon be flooded with Ricky fics after this p…

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The Non-English Language Fics Episode (Which non-english language is most popular in the fandom? Find out!) 53:55

3M ago53:55

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We're talking about fanfiction that is not in English! This is the other-language episode! On the episode this week is Bel, Sanne, and Deniz! View the OFMD Fic Maphttps://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1gGWZbAxAVoxg2vAELirPtiRxFAMuvBQ&ll=-3.81666561775622e-14%2C51.27574752487038&z=2 Created by https://bsky.app/profile/edsstaugsnake.bsky.social Li…

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The Way You Love Yourself Shapes The Way You Love Others 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Jesus said that the greatest commandment is that we love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and that the second greatest commandment is that we love our neighbors as we love ourselves. The problem is that some of us do not love ourselves enough. We let other people use and abuse us. On the other hand, some of us love ourselves too…

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Midweek Repeat: The Lucius Episode (originally aired Jan. 29, 2024) 1:19:05

3M ago1:19:05

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Resurfaced from the archives, it's The Lucius Episode! (originally aired Jan. 29, 2024) The sassiest pirate on the high seas is the subject of this week's episode! We talk about why we love Lucius, why we love Lucius and Pete's relationship, and why we also ship Lucius with every other member of the crew. It's been a light news week in the Our Flag…

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The EdIzzy Part 2 Episode (the most trainwreck of shipwrecks!) 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

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This week Ringa, Tessa, and Charley talk more about the deliciously toxic codependent relationship known as EdIzzy! How does the relationship develop from Season 1 to Season 2? Does it get resolved? What do Taika Waititi and Con O'Neill bring to these characters? All this and more on the EdIzzy Part Two Episode! Fic recs? Fic recs! heart-shaped gla…

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Why It’s So Hard To Love Your "Enemies" 28:30

4M ago28:30

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The greatest commandment is to love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The second greatest commandment is that we love our neighbors, our brothers and sisters as we love ourselves. We find it easy to love God. He gives us every reason to do so, but our neighbors, our brothers and sisters, are a different story. Too often they give us eve…

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Midweek Repeat: The EdIzzy Episode (originally aired Oct. 21, 2024) 52:15

4M ago52:15

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Resurfaced from the archives in preparation for EdIzzy Part 2 which drops Monday, Ringa, Tessa, and Krill talk about the deliciously toxic codependent relationship known as EdIzzy! When did they meet? Have they hooked up? How does Con do such impressive micro facial acting??? We'll dive into this and more in part one of a two episode exploration of…

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The Second Kink Episode (and, wow, it's a lot) 1:16:44

4M ago1:16:44

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Today we’re getting even kinkier, my lovers. In case you didn’t get your fill with the first kink episode, don’t you worry, we’ll fill you up, my darlings. This is the kink episode part 2 - Kinkier and Bootier. On the show this week is Andrea, Ren, Bel and Sanne! Fic Recs? Fic Recs! Sanne's list: Anything by anathxmadevice but definitely try it bit…

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You Say You Love God - Now What? 28:27

4M ago28:27

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Do you love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength? If God were to rate your love on a scale from 1 to 5, what score would He give? Jesus said that the greatest commandment is that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. That does not mean that we love Him sometimes. We are to love Him at all times - when times are g…

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Gay Pirate News Hour - July 2025 (Leaked OFMD script pages! New Uni-Con! Rhys Darby shirtless! And more!) 1:13:02

4M ago1:13:02

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An earlier draft of Calypso’s birthday has been “leaked”. Why is the fandom all a titter about these pages? The New Uni-Con inperson OFMD convention has wrapped. We hear everything that happened from our correspondents And Rhys Darby took his shirt off at one of his shows. Were there survivors? These headlines and more on today’s Gay Pirate New Hou…

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Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love 28:30

4M ago28:30

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In this episode, we encourage all believers to hold firmly to their anchor in Christ Jesus. Our primary scripture text is Romans 8:38-39. We learn from that scripture that absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of Jesus. The Apostle Paul appears to be the king of trials. Despite all the trials that he went through, he knew that he always …

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Midweek Repeat: The Fandom Lore Episode (originally aired April 22, 2024) 1:13:31

4M ago1:13:31

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Resurfaced from the archives, this episode originally aired April 22, 2024. Izzy Canyon? Lubeasacrew? The WALL... Our Flag Means Death has generated an unprecedented amount of fandom lore. (We definitely couldn't cover it all in this episode, so there will be a part 2 at some point). Consider this the beginning of "An Oral History of OFMD Fandom Lo…

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How OFMD Kink Will Save Humanity (the fanfic kink episode part 1) 1:04:34

4M ago1:04:34

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This one is going to get nice and smutty, so, saddle up, buckle up, get your toys, and let’s have some fun. It’s the Kink episode! (One of many, I’m sure…the ground is as fertile as Izzy.) Fic recs? Fic recs! Through the Storm We Reach the Shore by wellsussed https://archiveofourown.org/works/52140001 That Shockwave Deep In My Soul by Dracothelizar…

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Taming Your Temper With God's Help 28:29

4M ago28:29

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Can we all agree that no good comes out of our anger? We are commanded to love God with all of our heart, soul, and mind; and to love our neighbors as ourselves. We are also called upon to love our enemies and forgive them. Yet, our anger too often gets the best of us and makes us poor witnesses for Jesus Christ. Can we agree that we need help to c…

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Midweek Repeat: The Blackbeard Episode (originally aired May 23, 2024) 1:23:11

4M ago1:23:11

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Originally aired May 23, 2024 and resurfaced from the archives, this is the Blackbeard episode! Historical Blackbeard! Canon Blackbeard! We talk about Taika Waititi and more with our co-hosts this week: Die Booth (https://diebooth.wordpress.com/), Irene Adler (https://www.instagram.com/_irene_adler/), Ringa Sunn (https://www.instagram.com/ringasunn…

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The Wee John Episode (Kristian Nairn & crying at drag shows) 1:03:11

4M ago1:03:11

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Today Bel, Andrea and Chloe are talking about our lovely gentle giant, our amazing pyro drag queen, the best seamstress in the seven seas… it’s the Wee John episode! A time to celebrate the work of Kristian Nairn! Fic recs? Fic recs! Fuck’s a look? (gaydreaming) https://archiveofourown.org/works/55779283 It’s us by quarter life crisis-activated (ka…

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Children’s Day Follow Up: Better Choices, Brighter Future 28:30

4M ago28:30

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On June 7, 2025, we presented Part 1 of a 2-part episode addressing the need for God to be a controlling factor in the life of our children. We opened that episode by talking to parents and parent figures and ended by speaking directly to our children about how they can avoid those pitfalls with the help of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This w…

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Midweek Repeat: The Sprizzy Episode (originally aired Jan. 27, 2024) 1:02:07

5M ago1:02:07

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Today we’re talking about a dynamic that inspires a lot of feelings… none of them in the Bible. This is the Sprizzy episode, and we’re talking about Lucius Spriggs and Israel Hands—together, sexually. On the pod this week is Tessa, Bel C, and Rue. The photo for this week's episode comes from Aaron Epstein's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaro…