The Unexpected Podcast

Episode 10 - Conviction Versus Condemnation

The power of conviction jumpstarts our surrender to Christ.
"And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment." John 16:8  
“His conviction is irresistible, both in a positive and in a negative sense. He will put His mighty thumb down hard on your self-important sin, and He will cause you to see it as you have never seen it before—as utterly offensive in the light of the perfection of your Creator.”  - James Goll

Episode 9 - Ideas About Idealism

What is idealism? When is it a good thing? When is it a bad thing?
Quotes from this episode:
"We are not concerned with the very poor. They are unthinkable, and only to be approached by the statistician or the poet." - E.M. Forster, Howard's End
"Scratch the surface of most cynics and you find a frustrated idealist - someone who made the mistake of converting his ideals into expectations." - Peter Senge

Episode 8 - Jenn Bevan, Life Adventures

Jenn Bevan is a wife and mother, but also a worship pastor, fitness instructor, and business owner. Jenn shares wisdom about following God's leading in all areas of life. You will be both encouraged and challenged as you listen to this interview.

Episode 7 - Don't Be a Slave to Time

Have you ever felt limited by time? In this episode, we explore time as it relates to believers in Christ. How does God dwell outside of earthly time and what does that mean for us?

Episode 6 - Ann Nicholson, Life in the World of Music

Ann Nicholson, also known as Ann Bell, the Queen of the Tulsa Sound, has been in the music business for 58 years, having performed with many of the greats, including Joe Cocker and Leon Russell. She's not only an outstanding singer and performer, she is a passionate follower of Jesus and continues to serve him using her God-given talent.

Episode 5 - Begin the Begin

There's a song for every occasion. In this episode, Lee and Amy discuss music and new beginnings. Plus, Lee yodels.
Do you ever get stuck in a rut? Have you ever said, "That's just the way I am and that's never going to change?" You might just be challenged by this discussion.

Episode 4 - Nostalgia

Lee and Amy were feeling nostalgic this week. Sometimes a longing for the past suggests a desire for simpler times. We can lean on the past as we move into the future.

Episode 3 – The Sheeple Episode

In this episode, we discuss the human tendency to adopt or be influenced by the behaviors and inclinations of those around us, also known as herd mentality.
Quotes from the episode:
“Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, one by one.”
― Charles MacKay, Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, written in 1841

Episode 2 - The Optimism Episode (or is it the Pessimism Episode?)

Are you naturally optimistic? Or pessimistic? Or a little bit of both? We discuss this question and delve into the time Amy “blew out Lee’s candle.”
Quotes from the episode:“An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?” Rene Descartes
“I've never seen a monument erected to a pessimist.”Paul Harvey
“Living within you is the Christ who floods you with the expectation of glory! This mystery of Christ, embedded within us, becomes a heavenly treasure chest of hope filled with the riches of glory for his people, and God wants everyone to know it!” Colossians 1:27
Credits:Cameras – Jayce LewisColoring, cameras, and animation – Joseph MercerTheme music – Luke Mercer

Episode 1 - The Pilot Episode

No pressure, right? This is our first podcast episode where we unveil the fact that we have started a podcast. 😊
 
And we introduce the show’s description:
 
Hosts Lee and Amy carry on simple conversations about everything from life experiences, the current culture, God, and everything in between. And because Lee has put Amy through years of surprises, this is her time to surprise him with unexpected topics he won't be privy to until the microphone is on and the camera is rolling.
 
Quotes from the episode:
 
"If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience!"  George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
 
“My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.” (Psalm 62:5)
 
 
 
Credits:
Cameras – Jayce Lewis
Coloring, cameras, and artwork – Joseph Mercer
Theme music – Luke Mercer