Best The Emperor Forgets Podcasts (2025)

*Does it matter who I spend my time with?* *Can people really change?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to another episode of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS--where we explore g…

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53 - ENCANTO: Is Building Zion Even Possible?...FOUR Strategies that Can Help✨ 🍿(D&C 64-66 | June 16-22 | Come Follow Me) 26:07

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Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to the first official episode of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS--where we explore gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Co…

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Dear Listeners... 0:40

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The pod is taking a break for a couple of weeks but we hope to be back soon! James, Mike and TomBy The Emperor Forgets

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Welcome to Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints - Gospel Lessons in Movies for Your "Come Follow Me" Study 1:49

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Hey parents! •Are you struggling to talk to your kids about gospel topics, especially in terms they'll ACTUALLY understand and relate to? •Are you maybe searching for a way to get your family excited to study Come Follow Me each week? •Imagine hearing your teen say "Mom, don't forget about Family Home Evening tonight..." (Whaaa?!) Don't think it's …

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Carpool Karaoke in a Land Raider 36:18

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James, Mike and Tom talk through the new releases up for pre-order this weekend which is another excuse to argue over the good, the bad and the ugly of Knights. There's also more Blank Shock, painter's block, and Angels of The Rock.

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52 - LORD OF THE RINGS: 4 Ways SAMWISE Teaches Us About The Savior Episode Replay 25:59

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Don't feel like you fit the usual "hero" stereotype? Meet one of my favorite heroes from movie history... Samwise Gamgee. The humble hobbit gardener, who showed true friendship, loyalty, bravery, and selfless sacrifice in the face of great danger and evil. And who, in my opinion, was VITAL to save Middle-Earth in the LOTR trilogy. In this episode w…

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Top Heavy Dreadnoughts 54:33

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Tom, Mike and James delve into the new Space Wolves Codex, discuss the Twists and Challenges of the latest Mission Deck, query the need for such big shoulder pads in the Saturnine terminators and submit some pet peeves into the warp. Also James's cat makes her debut. It's a big moment.By The Emperor Forgets

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51 - THE LION KING 2: How Knowing Your Ancestors Changes You... SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE 22:59

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What's the deal with family history? Why does it even matter? Is there more to Memorial Day than family BBQs and no school? In today's SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE, we discuss the song "We Are One" from the 1998 Disney movie LION KING 2: SIMBA'S PRIDE... If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to family h…

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Drunk Women Do 40K 40:44

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Mike is marooned in Malta without power and (possibly) on the run from the police so James and Tom drown their sorrows in a couple of bottles of Rosé whilst sharing some semi-coherent takes on the upcoming Space Wolves releases. There's also a new Fantasy Datasheet, a listener question close to James' heart and some Egyptian puns for the pun god. F…

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50 - CARS (PIXAR): The SECRET to Happiness?! Lessons for your Family! Episode Replay 23:40

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Struggling to find joy or meaning in your life?? Do you wish you could have some peace and strength during those hard times? In today's episode we discuss the 2006 Disney/Pixar classic movie CARS! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to what truly brings joy in life, then you've come to the right place…

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Chaos Knight Gooch Banners 40:11

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James is back and ready to correct Mike and Tom on the errors of their heretical ways as the lads react to the new Chaos Knight and pour over the leaks from the upcoming Thousand Sons codex. There's also time for some seriously unfunny Rogal Dorn casting suggestions, for James to explain why he might not get much hobby done over the next few weeks,…

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49 - THE LION KING (1994): Have You Forgotten Who You REALLY Are? 5 Lessons for the Wanderer... Episode Replay 21:35

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Have you ever felt like you were running away from your past? Are you struggling to remember your divine identity as a Child of God?? In today's episode we discuss the 1994 Disney animated classic The Lion King! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering your divine identity, the Prodigal Son …

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48 - "We Were On A BREAK..." SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 3:04

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Ross may have *thought* He and Rachel were on a break in the TV show "Friends", but in today's episode we have a special announcement regarding this month's "break" and when you can expect us to be back... (Lol when I always say "us/we" I mean me and God, because we co-host this podcast :) ) *Spoiler* great things are coming! See you soon! ~Valerie…

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The Knight Defender (and attackers) 34:47

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With James away, Mike and Tom take their opportunity to stick the boot in on Imperial Knights, discussing the faction's first big release in 7 years. They also find out what 40k can learn from AoS, test their knowledge of niche heavy metal bands, and add a new faction focus with a run down of Astra Millitarum. Ending, as always, with some well aged…

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47 - THE GIVING TREE: How this Children's Story Helps Us Grow Closer to God... Special Book Episode 13:37

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Do you feel like you give everything to help those you love? Have you maybe taken for granted God's endless love for YOU? In today's episode we discuss the beloved Shel Silverstein's 1964 Classic Children's Book: The Giving Tree. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to faithful parenting, bettering you…

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46 - FROZEN: Do Your Kids LOVE Anna and Elsa?? 4 Lessons You Can Teach them TODAY from this Popular Disney Movie 29:54

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Do you have a wandering loved one that you struggle to connect with? Have you ever struggled with managing debilitating fear? In today's episode we discuss the 2013 Disney movie, loved by SO MANY kids: Frozen. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to replacing fear with love, rebuilding family ties/rela…

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Death Guard: Top of the Rots 39:01

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James, Mike and Tom paw over the new Space Wolves models, as Tom goes full Fenris. There's also plenty of Death Guard updates with a musical run down of the new Codex and a filthy way to discover your own DG Detachment name. The lads also test their knowledge of White Dwarf issues with a brand new game, before ending - as always - with some Mediter…

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45 - IT'S A SMALL WORLD: The Secret to World Peace... From Singing Dolls in Disneyland?? (Music Monday) 12:48

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How often do we dismiss others simply because we don't agree with them? Do we sometimes forget that we truly have more in common with others than differences? In today's episode we discuss the beloved (or hated, depending on your personal opinion, lol) Disneyland ride/song: It's a Small World. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for…

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44 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART TWO) 51:35

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Do you feel your "perfect" life has been pulled out from under you? Do you know that God may have a different plan that is even BETTER for you and your family?? In today's PART TWO episode we welcome guest, my sister ~Victoria Irwin~ as we discuss the beloved 1965 Disney movie... MARY POPPINS! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for…

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There Is No Humour On Fenris 39:09

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James, Mike and Tom discuss the latest chaotic treats leaking from the warp, their hobby pet peeves and the sensitivity of The Emperor's Executioners. There's also the results of the latest Casting Heresy and the usual Puns for the Pun God. Maim! Kill! Pun!By The Emperor Forgets

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43 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE) 47:43

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This "Practically Perfect" nanny came to help the Banks' children, right? Or was she REALLY helping to heal a deeper issue... one of which many of us can relate to? In today's PART ONE episode we welcome guest, my sister ~Victoria Irwin~ as we discuss the beloved 1965 Disney movie... MARY POPPINS! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons…

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42 - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice for YOU... Special Easter Episode 24:37

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Looking for a more meaningful Easter this year? Are you familiar with this story of Christ's sacrifice?? In today's episode we discuss the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and how we can better understand the analogy of Christ in its story! (Especially during the Easter season!) If you are searching for uplifti…

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That's So Lorgar 35:45

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Tom, Mike and James discuss the totally different and not at all same design for the new drop pod, cast 40k's biggest simp Lorgar and chat about the many faces of Fulgrim. And as always, there are some very, very tenuous puns.By The Emperor Forgets

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41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead (Music Monday) 16:33

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Do you get easily distracted from what TRULY matters?? Are you struggling to SIMPLIFY and prioritize your "non-negotiables"? In today's episode we discuss the song "Bare Necessities" from the 1967 classic Disney movie, The Jungle Book. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to putting God first, improvin…

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40 - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: The Story of PASSOVER to Help Christian Families Better Celebrate EASTER 20:46

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Why don't Christians celebrate Passover? Are there actually lessons we can still apply to us TODAY? In today's episode we discuss the beloved 1998 Dreamworks movie THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, which tells of the story of Moses from the Book of Exodus. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering God's d…

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Daemon World Theme Park 33:25

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James, Mike and Tom contemplate where 40k reveals could go next, including; possible new Space Wolves animals, units that should be cut from the game, and some very bespoke terrain ideas. There's also time for a pod-dividing John Cena fantasy datasheet, a trip back in time to 90s Warhammer, and some Gladiatorial Puns for the Pun God.…

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39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY! (Music Monday) 17:36

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Do you ever get a sense of "spiritual deja vu"? Like something you are learning is something you knew once before...? (Hmm, possibly, once upon a December?) Or, have you ever felt worthless or like a "nobody"? In today's episode we discuss the memorable song from Anastasia, "Once Upon a December". If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons…

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38 - FULL HOUSE: Striving to Teach Your Kids Spiritual Lessons?? This Principle is VITAL! 15:49

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Am I guilty of teaching my kids the "rules" or "routines/traditions" without their meaning? Do *I* sometimes do things without understanding or caring to know the "why" behind it? In today's episode we discuss the TV show FULL HOUSE and specifically a sub-plot from season 8, episode 10: "Under the Influence". **Obviously children have agency and ca…

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Space Wolves Monobrows 42:05

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Tom, Mike and James discuss the HUGE reveals from Adepticon. Ask if the Nemesis Dreadknight is the Stephen Hawking of 40k, discuss Mikey's time in Malta and go slightly mad during a Norm MacDonald heavy Puns for The Pun God.By The Emperor Forgets

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37 - MONSTERS, INC: "If I Didn't Have You" | Do You DREAD Fasting?? Try Thinking About THIS Instead... (Music Monday) 23:38

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Imagine being "besties" with Christ?! Struggling to put God first in your life? In today's episode we discuss the song from Monsters, Inc: "If I Didn't Have You", and how we can relate this to how we truly rely on God and owe Him for EVERYTHING. We would be NOTHING without Him! We also can find more meaning in our fasting if we focus on "hungering …

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36 - LEGALLY BLONDE + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: How to Protect Yourself (and Your Family!) from the World... 19:44

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Struggling to "Be IN the world, but not OF the world?"... Are you in a situation that feels uncomfortable or foreign to you? In today's episode we discuss two movies: LEGALLY BLONDE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, and how we can compare/contrast between the characters Elle and Andy to learn how we can stay true to ourselves and get rid of potentially to…

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Mo Dakka Mo Problems 33:45

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Mike and Tom power through without an ill James to discuss the new Ork detachment plaguing the meta. Also includes the second instalment of the show's AI-controlled black library novel, a new game inspired by a listener email and some high-octane puns for the pun god.By The Emperor Forgets

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35 - MULAN: "I'll Make a Man Out of You" | How to Prepare for Spiritual Battle... And it May Not Be What You Think! (Music Monday) 12:42

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What's the SECRET to being STRONG against the adversary? Does God want US to join His battalion? In today's episode we discuss the song "I'll Make a Man Out of You", from the Disney film Mulan. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to meekness, spiritual power but with control, and centering our lives o…

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34 - THE RUNAWAY BUNNY: Running from God?? Spiritual Lessons from a Beloved Children's CLASSIC! Special Book Episode 11:57

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Does God really care about ME? And does He even *notice* when I've left Him? In today's episode we discuss the classic children's book THE RUNAWAY BUNNY by Margaret Wise Brown, and how God is always in "relentless pursuit of YOU". If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to your divine identity, God's inte…

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Dark Angels Go Down Easy 38:11

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James, Mike and Tom unwrap the gift of new detachments for Custodes and Orks, discuss the need for more (or less) dakka, and dive into the fun new Aspects of War rules. On top of which, there's just time to butt heads over Space Wolves, discuss Tom's controversial hobby decision, and end the show with a spring in their step thanks to some seasonal …

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33 - THE LUCK OF THE IRISH: Do You Know YOUR Heritage?? 3 Lessons for Your St. Patrick's Day! 23:01

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Feel like something's missing when it comes to your family history and identity? Wondering how you can get your kids excited about their own heritage? In today's episode we discuss this classic Disney Channel Original Movie and what lessons we can pull from it! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to f…

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32 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART TWO) 40:27

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Feeling alone on your journey? Have you ever felt *your* heart has been stolen from you? In today's PART TWO episode we welcome guest ~Venus Camargo~ as we discuss a fan favorite (and maybe one of your kids' favorites too!)... MOANA!! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to God's love, family history, …

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40k Frat Boys 33:46

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James, Mike and Tom try to work out the difference between Emperors Children Fiction and plain old Erotic Fiction, discuss their predictions for the upcoming Balance Dataslate, cast some hobby pet peeves into the warp and try their hand at a few dodgy/doggy Puns.By The Emperor Forgets

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31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE) 51:12

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Are you on a journey to self-discovery? Do you long for a connection with your family history? In today's PART ONE episode we welcome guest ~Venus Camargo~ as we discuss a fan favorite (and maybe one of your kids' favorites too!)... MOANA!! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to God's love, family his…

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30 - FREAKY FRIDAY (2003): Struggling to Connect with One of Your Kids? How to Grow or Repair a Broken Relationship 21:52

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Longing for healthy family relationships? Is there someone you wish you could repair your connection with? In today's episode we discuss one of my favorite movies from my teenage years... FREAKY FRIDAY! And how we see this mother-daughter duo grow and repair their relationship through "walking a mile in each other's shoes"--Literally! If you are se…

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Maybe the Greatest Model of 2025? 34:12

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James, Mike and Tom drink in the blood and the zeal of this week's new model reveals including an early contender for miniature of the year. All the big questions are answered, such as "what model would you rather look like?" "What model would you eat?" And "in the grimdarkness of the far future, who are the jocks and who are the nerds?"…

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29 - THE GOOFY MOVIE: "I2I" | Yikes! How to Respond When Someone Disagrees with You... (Music Monday) 18:46

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Do you ever feel uncomfortable whenever someone shares a differing political opinion? Have you maybe been tempted to remove or unfollow friends on social media because you don't like seeing their opinionated posts? WHAT IF the answer to these problems was actually given to us back in 1995 from a pretty silly-- dare I say, GOOFY movie... In today's …

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28 - BLUEY: Listen Up, MOMS... Do You Struggle with Feelings of INADEQUACY or COMPARISON? This Episode is for YOU! 17:19

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Do you keep comparing yourself to other moms or people around you? Or maybe you feel like you just keep failing when others seem to thrive? In today's episode we discuss from one of my favorite Bluey episodes how we can run our OWN race and not be distracted by what others are doing. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian…

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Emperor's Children Excess and Rolling D100s 35:09

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James, Mike and Tom indulge in Emperor's Children codex reveals, bring Vladimir Putin to the tabletop, introduce a new dice to 40k, find something nice to say about every faction in the game (sort of), and end with some Oscar Award winning puns for the pun god.By The Emperor Forgets

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27 - TANGLED: "I See the Light" | Where is My Focus? How to Get Out of the Fog and Receive Spiritual Clarity (Music Monday) 12:36

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Struggling to find clarity or direction? Wondering what truly helps us to see? In today's episode we discuss how we can see what REALLY matters when we look to Christ! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to priorities, looking to God, and gaining clarity/focus for our lives, be sure to listen! For all…

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26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY! 22:04

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Struggling to carry the weight of everyone's needs on your shoulders? Do you feel you have to "be perfect" in order to be loved? Or maybe forgotten, like everyone else seems more naturally "gifted" than you? In today's episode we discuss three sisters who struggled with these same exact insecurities... and what we can do to help combat them! If you…

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Commissar Ozempic 35:54

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James, Mike and Tom give their thoughts on the new Angron Transfigured model and his badass sidekick Sotara (giving James a rare chance to flex with some lore knowledge). They also join the Black Library celebrations by harnessing the power of AI to create a compelling new story set in the 41st millenium and put some dust under the microscope with …

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25 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: "God Help the Outcast" | Does God Know ME... or Hear MY Prayers? (Music Monday) 15:15

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Wondering how you can have more meaningful prayers? In today's episode we discuss how we can learn from Esmeralda's simple, selfless prayer... and what I WISH I could tell her about her true relationship with God! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to prayer, be sure to listen! For all my faith-fille…

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24 - THE LITTLE MERMAID: Struggling with Your Teen? You're Not the First! Lessons from this Fairytale Classic 17:04

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Are you worried that Ariel's example may have a NEGATIVE effect on your kids? Do you maybe have a rebellious child of your own? In today's episode we discuss how we can actually learn some POSITIVE lessons from this Disney classic fairytale, and how we can share them with our children. Lessons such as natural consequences, sacrificial love, parenti…