Best Michael Adkins Podcasts (2025)

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#76. Adam Cesare On The Film Adaptation Of CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 13:04

6d ago13:04

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Acclaimed horror author Adam Cesare joins this bite-sized episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about the recording breaking film adaptation of his novel Clown In A Cornfield. Known for his mastery of slasher thrills and sharp social commentary, Adam Cesare's book - and its film adaptation - charts the chilling story of Kettle Springs-a to…

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090 I Mother's Day Special 2025: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 29:53

5d ago29:53

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Instead of telling you what this episode is about...you'll have to listen in! But we've got a surprise in today's episode, so don't miss it! Interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Click HERE! Want to connect with us? Have a question? Shoot us a DM at @surrenderedbirthservices on Instagram, and give us a follow while you're there! For more…

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089 | The Power of Hanging Onto Scripture in Pregnancy and Labor (with Sammy and Michael Beausejour) [Painless Childbirth, Accidental Free Birth, Ninth Baby] 46:02

14d ago46:02

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When you’ve given birth to several children, most of them painlessly, but then your last child’s birth didn’t go as planned, that unexpected turn of events along with the voices from the outside world can make you contemplate being finished having children. But God’s voice is what matters. And God’s plan is what triumph’s. And God’s word is what ge…

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088 | Using Gratitude to Silence Fear (with Lauren Thomas) [Natural Birth, Water Birth, Surprise Pregnancy] 38:15

21d ago38:15

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Sometimes when it comes to receiving the desires of our heart, all we need to do is ask God. Lauren learned this beautiful lesson in her most recent birth of her fifth child. Even though the pregnancy was a surprise, it made it all the more special and she was able to remain grateful throughout each and every part of the experience, down to still b…

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#75. Sherice Griffiths, Alfie Scattergood & Nancy Xu On DAKOTA STONE 25:39

23d ago25:39

25:39

Short films are difficult. It’s easy to tell a story across 90 minutes or a couple of hours, where plot and characterisation can expand and grow. However, it takes real skill to deliver something short, punchy (and more importantly) narratively cohesive within a couple of minutes. This takes us nicely along to Dakota Stone, a new short from directo…

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087 | Rewriting Your Next Birth Story Through The Proper Birth Education (with Kelsey Hogg) [Epidural, Natural Birth, Unmedicated Birth] 59:54

26d ago59:54

59:54

Kelsey and Jesse were blessed to get pregnant right away…although if Jesse had it his way they would have had a honeymoon baby! Then, working in an office of midwives, Kelsey was able to get her first time pregnancy questions answered daily, and in person. When the time came to give birth though, she was left feeling a little underprepared for the …

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086 | Examining the Ups and Downs of a Fast Labor (with Morgan Walston) [Precipitous Labor, Retained Placenta, Fast Birth] 49:02

1M ago49:02

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Most first time moms can expect two things: first, to go way past their due date, and second, to have a long marathon of a labor. For Morgan, however, this was not the case! When Morgan woke up near her due date with cramping, she didn’t expect to be holding her baby just a few hours later! Sounds like a dream to most moms who spend hours and days …

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085 I Giving God Authority Over Your Birth (with Tasha Orson) [Postpartum Psychosis, Infant Loss, Wild Pregnancy] 1:28:04

1M ago1:28:04

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When you got the natural, unmedicated, intervention-free birth you were going for, with a smooth and relatively quick labor, what could go wrong? Well, when your baby is taken from you within seconds of being born, a lot. Tasha’s first birth took a wrong turn when her baby was quite unnecessarily taken to the NICU after birth and she lost not only …

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084 I The Revelations of Childbirth Point To The Gospel (with Chloe Paul) 59:56

2M ago59:56

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How much support you have or don’t have matters greatly in your labor and birth and can affect, well, pretty much everything. At the lack of support from her midwife, and doula, she transferred to the hospital for her first planned home birth. Thankfully, God’s grace met her there through a wonderful nurse who was able to help her through the rest …

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083 I Trusting God's Plan Over A Birth Plan (with Poem Nicholson) 48:08

2M ago48:08

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When you’ve always pictured having a home birth, but after 48 hours of labor you decide to transfer to the hospital, you think you’d be disappointed or possibly even traumatized in some way-but that’s not Poem’s story. See how she was able to keep her hands open in a posture of surrender to the Lord with every detail of her birth, and how His peace…

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082 I The Power of Learning From Your Previous Birth Experiences (with Pamela Morzella) 1:41:19

2M ago1:41:19

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When you’re walking into a hospital for your first birth, and don’t realize the preparations you needed to make as you’re attempting a natural birth, things can spiral quickly. But you don’t know what you don’t know. Then, as you’re preparing yourself for a repeat experience, because at least now you know what to expect, all is going well until wel…

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#74. Writer/Director Torsten Ruether Discusses Boxing Drama UPPERCUT Starring Ving Rhames 16:03

2M ago16:03

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Writer-director Torsten Ruether joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss his boxing drama, Uppercut. The film marks Ruether's English-language debut, adapted from his 2021 film Leberhaken, and features an impressive cast, including Ving Rhames, Luise Grossmann, Joanna Cassidy and Jordan E. Cooper. Uppercut tells the story of Ton…

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081 I When the Curveball Becomes Your Constant Companion - Part 2 (with Amanda Adkins) 1:10:02

2M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Just when we think we know what we can expect from birth, God can throw us another curveball, if for nothing more than to remind us that He is in control, and that our reliance needs to be on Him and not ourselves. Amanda has four incredible birth stories for us, and four incredibly different stories at that. From a planned birth center birth to a …

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080 I When the Curveball Becomes Your Constant Companion - Part 1 (with Amanda Adkins) 1:22:05

3M ago1:22:05

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Just when we think we know what we can expect from birth, God can throw us another curveball, if for nothing more than to remind us that He is in control, and that our reliance needs to be on Him and not ourselves. Amanda has four incredible birth stories for us, and four incredibly different stories at that. From a planned birth center birth to a …

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#73. Directors Martin Campbell & Simon West Talk About Their Movies CLEANER & OLD GUY 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

First-up there's Martin Campbell, the director of the acclaimed James Bond films Goldeneye with Pierce Brosnan and Casino Royale starring Daniel Craig. This is followed by a chat with Simon West, the director of the iconic ’90s Nicolas Cage pic, Con Air and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. Martin Campbell discusses his new film, Cle…

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079 I The Beauty Behind Leaving Our Plans In God's Hands (with Nicki Sipin) 1:24:31

3M ago1:24:31

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Trying to plan a baby around our timeline almost never works out, because God’s time is not our time, but His time is the best time. Nicki had to trust the sovereignty of God when she became pregnant not only with her husband being gone for her entire first trimester of all day nausea and vomiting, but also with her husband being deployed during th…

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078 | The Tension Between the Hospital System and God's Design for Birth (with Lori Morris, CNM) 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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How far would you drive to make sure that you didn’t have to birth in the hospital? One hour? Two hours? Well, you’ll hear today that Lori drove five hours to ensure she could have her baby the way that she wanted to, and the way that God designed her to. Once a medically minded labor and delivery nurse, inducing women at the hospital every night, …

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077 I How to Use Homeopathy During Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum (with Emily Ransom) 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

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Ever heard of homeopathy? Ever wonder what it was or if it could help you during your pregnancy, labor, or postpartum? Today we'll find out just what homeopathy is, and just what it isn't, and the different remedies we can use to assist us not only in pregnancy and labor, but into motherhood as well. Our guest today is certified Homeopath, Emily Ra…

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076 I Self-Advocacy Can Be A Steep Uphill Battle (with Melissa Allen) [Seven Miscarriages, Horrible OBGYNs, Free Birth] 1:05:42

3M ago1:05:42

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Time after time after time after time, Melissa had fallen prey to the hands of the hospital system in Canada, and their complete over management of the birthing process, as well as their complete lack of humanity when it comes to such a sacred event. Then, thinking having a home birth with midwives would be worlds better, she was still left fightin…

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#72. Michael Polish Talks About ALARUM Starring Sylvester Stallone, Scott Eastwood & Willa Fitzgerald 22:55

4M ago22:55

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Director Michael Polish joins the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his latest action thriller, Alarum. Fresh off the heels of its January 17th release, this high-octane spy flick stars Sylvester Stallone, Scott Eastwood, and Willa Fitzgerald. The film sees two married spies - Joe and Laura Travers - who find themselves hunted by intelligence a…

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075 | When God Chooses to Answer Unasked Prayers (with Virginia Simionato) [Postpartum Anxiety, Water Birth, Rainbow Baby] 1:43:54

4M ago1:43:54

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Virginia's first experience at her OB's office did not go well, and later on when she felt led to have a water birth, she found out that her provider didn't offer that and switched providers. Being a first-time mom, she was more-or-less tricked into an induction at 39 weeks. While it overall went smoothly, she learned a lot about what she did and d…

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074 | A Journey Through the Unexpected (with Sidney Turner) [Fetal HLHS, Postpartum Depression, Accidental Unassisted Home Birth] 1:22:40

4M ago1:22:40

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Everything can seem like it’s going perfectly when you get pregnant quickly, are having no complications and feel well, but for Sidney and her husband, everything changed at her anatomy scan. Getting diagnosed with a severe heart condition for her son in utero turned her world upside down, and would play a major role into how her birth would unfold…

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073 I Breaking the Fears Around Home Birth (with Michaela Carolan) [Home Birth for a First-Time Mom, Water Birth] 1:03:14

4M ago1:03:14

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Homemaker, homestead, home birth…it’s all about that home sweet home! Being a first time mom, many women, even those who are wanting a natural birth, are talked out of or scared out of having a home birth, but not Michaela. Hear her beautiful story today as she tells us how she had to give God the control for her birth daily and what an incredibly …

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072 I Finding God's Strength In Our Weakness (with Teri French) [Breastfeeding Difficulty, Hyperemesis Gravidarum] 1:09:50

4M ago1:09:50

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Some pregnancies are easy, and some are hard, but we have to trust God through both types of experiences. Some labors are longer and some are shorter, but again, we have to trust God through it all. Sometimes we think we’re in control and have a plan, but we have to learn to surrender to God’s plan in order for our trust in Him to be real. This put…

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071 | Birth Is a Gateway to The Presence of God (with Katelyn Morgan) [Prodromal Labor, Nuchal Hand, First Time Mom] 38:20

5M ago38:20

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Have you ever heard of prodromal labor? It’s more common in subsequent pregnancies but not so common for your first. Poor Katelyn had to deal with endless contractions for days on end for weeks at a time, always wondering is this really it? Am I actually in labor now? It’s a total mind game, and brings you to a place of complete surrender to God. H…

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Diving in Darkness: PO2 Owen F.P. Hammerberg 5:15

5M ago5:15

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PO2 Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg served in the Navy as a diver near the end of World War II. When two of his fellow divers were trapped underwater as they tried to clear up a shipwreck, Hammersberg volunteered to rescue them. Despite the possibility of cave-ins, debris that could rip open a diver’s air supply, and zero visibility, he successfull…

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070 I Induction 101: Tips on Avoiding and Preparing for Induction (with Kayla Heeter) 57:09

5M ago57:09

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In the United States today, about ⅓ of all births are induced, and about ⅓ of all births end in C-Sections. And while inductions aren’t responsible for all of those C-Sections, I’d argue they’re responsible, at least indirectly, for about half of them. Today we deep dive into the world of inductions-what are they? How are they done? Why are they do…

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069 I How Five C-Sections Revealed the Sovereignty of God (with Emily Ransom) [Multiple C-Sections, OBGYN Issues, & Growing in Faith] 1:04:50

5M ago1:04:50

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When you’re planning a natural, unmedicated birth at a birth center, and then at the last minute you end up having a C-Section for a breech positioned baby, you don’t realize the lasting impact it can have on you and your future pregnancies for years to come. Emily, mother of five, shares her stories today, and has many encouraging words for moms o…

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Landing in a Minefield: MG Patrick Henry Brady 6:48

5M ago6:48

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During his second tour in Vietnam, Major General Patrick Henry Bradyserved as a helicopter pilot in the 57th Medical Detachment, tasked with evacuating wounded no matter what the conditions. The 57th’s call sign, “Dustoff” became one of the most famous call signs in the war. On January 6th, 1968, Brady was awakened to rescue two wounded Vietnamese …

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068 I How Disappointment Can Be a Gateway for Blessing (with Ashley Clemons) [Unmedicated Birth, IUI, & God's Timing] 51:09

5M ago51:09

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It can be so incredibly difficult to understand God’s timing. He can see and understand so much more than we’ll ever be able to, and living in His will is truly the best place for us all, but will we trust Him in the waiting? Hear how Ashley and her husband had to do that as they patiently waited for God to give them their two babies, who were born…

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067 I The Significance of Choosing a Great Midwife and Doula (with Rachel Leyland) [Water Birth | Accidental Unassisted Homebirth] 59:41

6M ago59:41

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The key to getting through a long early labor is distraction and rest! Unfortunately, Rachel, along with most first time moms, was too excited to do either of these things, and her focus on her already long labor made it feel like it was lasting an eternity. Thankfully she learned a thing or two between her two births, and her second experience was…

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The Rescue of Bat 21: Lieutenant Thomas Norris 7:51

6M ago7:51

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In April of 1972, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was tasked to lead a mission in Vietnam to rescue Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton. Hambleton had been shot down in enemy territory, and was surrounded by 30,000 enemy NVA soldiers. Rescuing Hambleton was a top priority for the U.S.. As the navigator of a light bomber (with the call sign Bat 21 Brav…

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066 I God Gives Us the Strength to Do Hard Things (with Jaylynn Franco) [Home Birth Transfer to Hospital for Preeclampsia | Induction | Infant Loss] 1:59:59

6M ago1:59:59

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Jaylynn was dealt some hard cards in this broken world, but her faith is in God and she knows how the story ends. As she planned her first birth, a home birth, those plans came crashing down when she was diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia and had to immediately be induced at the hospital, with a two week NICU stay for her son. Then, when she gets …

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065 I The Incredible Gift of a VBAC at Home (with Kelly Ozbolt) [Miscarriage | Breech Cesarean | VBAC at Home] 1:10:46

6M ago1:10:46

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Coming from a medical background, and just winging your first birth can make for quite a traumatic birth experience. Then, when you’ve discovered a more holistic lifestyle but find out your next baby is breech, one that you went through many losses to get, the utter disappointment you can experience knowing you won’t be getting the redemptive birth…

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#71. HIPPO Star & Co-writer Kimball Farley On The Quirky Indie Comedy 17:43

6M ago17:43

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Kimball Farley, the star and co-writer of the new off-beat indie film Hippo joins this episode of the Movies In Focuspodcast. Directed by Mark H. Rapaport, Hippo is a black-and-white coming-of-age story set in the 1990s that explores the lives of two step-siblings. The film's quirky tone - reminiscent of the films of Wes Anderson - is complemented …

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Hunted in North Vietnam: Lieutenant Michael Thornton 8:12

6M ago8:12

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Lieutenant Michael Thornton served in Vietnam as a Navy SEAL. On October 31st, 1972, then Petty Officer Thornton was assigned to a night-time SEAL patrol. Thornton and three South Vietnamese SEALs were led by Lieutenant Tom Norris, and tasked with gathering intel on North Vietnam’s southern advance. After taking down two enemies, Thornton was spott…

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064 I Managing the Uncertainties of Postpartum Anxiety (with Kristian Jordan) 1:10:22

6M ago1:10:22

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When you’re a birth worker who’s attended many births and knows the ins and outs of postpartum, when you have done this before, when you’re having your third baby and everything goes perfectly smoothly, when you have a beautiful birth, a healthy baby and a healthy mama, when the baby is nursing well and has a wonderful latch, when you've got people…

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063 I Love, Loss, and Lessons Learned (with Elleah Meyer) 2:03:02

7M ago2:03:02

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Researching and learning all you can about birth years before you’ll be going through it can be extremely beneficial in gaining knowledge and being prepared, trying to control everything, however, will only bring you stress and anxiety. Elleah shares her three pregnancy stories with us today, her first in the hospital, her second a devastating misc…

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#70. Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sanchez On THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT's Enduring Horror Legacy 18:59

7M ago18:59

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Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, the directors of the iconic horror film The Blair Witch Project join this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast. Released in 1999, the film not only essentially created the found-footage genre but it also left an indelible mark on the landscape of independent cinema. Daniel and Eduardo share their insights on the…

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The Capture of U-505: LTJG Albert L. David 5:17

7M ago5:17

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Lieutenant Junior Grade Albert Leroy David served in World War II as an assistant engineering and electrical officer on the USS Pillsbury. On June 4th, 1944, the Pillsbury’s hunter-killer group located a German U-boat 150 miles off the coast of West Africa. They attacked the submarine with depth charges, seriously damaging the ship and forcing the …

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062 I Comparing and Contrasting Birth Environments (with Louisa Brown) 1:27:50

7M ago1:27:50

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Hospital birth, birth center birth and home birth are three very different environments one can birth in, but which should you choose and why? What kind of birth are you planning? How much should insurance play a part in your decision? How much should your husband play a part in your decision? Where do you feel most comfortable, safe, and at peace?…

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061 I An Australian Birth: Showcasing God's Refining Power (with Jessica Finch) 2:11:47

7M ago2:11:47

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Giving birth in one country isn’t the same as giving birth in another country, even if both countries speak English. It’s always important to know what you’re walking into when you walk into a hospital, no matter where you are, as they can differ from place to place. Jessica learned this firsthand with her drastic difference in care from her first …

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#69. Scott Adkins Talks TAKE COVER, Action Movies & Batman 13:39

7M ago13:39

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Action superstar Scott Adkins joins this bite-sized episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his latest film Take Cover - a high-octane one-location action flick that’s a real must for fans of the genre. Known for his athletic turns in films like Accident Man, Undisputed, John Wick Chapter 4 and The Expendables 2, Scott has entertained …

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#68. Kevin Smith Talks THE 4:30 MOVIE & Euros Lyn Discusses THE RADLEYS 18:29

7M ago18:29

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Two very different directors talk about two very different films on this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast. First-up, Kevin Smith talks about his 1980s set comedy, The 4:30 Movie and then later in the episode Euros Lyn discusses his vampire-comedy, The Radleys. Kevin Smith was one of the leading figures in the 1990s independent film scene. His…

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The Battle of Shok Valley: SSG Ronald J. Shurer II 6:42

7M ago6:42

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SSG Ronald J. Shurer served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) as a Medical Sergeant. On April 6th, 2008, his unit embarked on Operation Commando Wrath, a mission to capture or kill high-value targets in Shok Valley. The operation would later be named The Battle of Shok Valley. For six hours, Shurer and his unit came under RPG, machine …

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060 I Trusting God Through Life's Twists and Turns (with Meghan Dougherty) 1:03:57

7M ago1:03:57

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How much change can you handle in a matter of a few months? Getting married, getting pregnant, moving houses, getting locked down for Covid…what a whirlwind of change Meghan and her husband experienced all in a matter of a few months! Add nausea and extreme fatigue due to anemia of pregnancy onto that and it’s sure to throw anybody for a loop. Also…

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059 I How Positivity Can Pay Off (with Kathryn King) 1:33:46

7M ago1:33:46

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Does pregnancy have to be miserable? Does childbirth have to be painful? Does postpartum have to be awful? No! No! No! Not one bit! Kathryn discovered there is a different way to experience these seasons than what our society has told us. Discover how her positive mindset going into pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum impacted all of those experi…

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The Ultimate Sacrifice: Pvt. Christian and Pvt. Johnson 6:31

8M ago6:31

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On June 3rd, 1944, Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were on a patrol looking for enemy Germans. At 1am, they were ambushed, and came under suffocating fire from nearly all sides. Seeing no other options, Christian and Johnson stood up amidst the fire and advanced, drawing the enemy’s attention away from their allies and towards t…

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058 I Childbirth Can Be a Catalyst for Faith (with Jennifer Plemmons) 1:21:10

8M ago1:21:10

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Having your first two babies at 39 weeks doesn’t mean all of your babies will come at 39 weeks. Having a beautiful, peaceful, smooth and quick natural home birth once, doesn’t guarantee that you’ll have that every time. Our expectations leading into birth and during birth have such an impact on our experiences. Jennifer learned this first hand as s…

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057 I Jesus Is Enough Through Every Circumstance (with Annie Fernandez) 1:33:10

8M ago1:33:10

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Can you trust God when you’re not getting pregnant? Can you trust God with loss? Can you trust God when your body is breaking? Can you trust God having babies very close together? The question in any and every circumstance is, can you trust God? Hear how Annie and her husband had to navigate all of these circumstances and more throughout the journe…

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