# personal stories (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover personal stories. Page: Feed: --- ## [Praying on the pilgrimage (Psalm 84) - Andrew Tutty](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/praying-on-the-pilgrimage) _2026-08-16 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Praying on the pilgrimage (Psalm 84) - Andrew Tutty by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2382829017-christcitydublin-praying-on-the-pilgrimage.mp3) ## [Our Hopes for Victoria St. Centre](https://stcroixchurch.ca/our-hopes-for-victoria-st-centre/) _2026-08-13 · St. Croix Church_ This was a "Second Breakfast" Sunday, and with the help of several guests, we shared the hopes that we have for our building, the Victoria St. Centre (VSC), becoming a hub for the building of community beyond our church gatherings. We were reminded of our original vision, and we heard from many of the groups that create community at VSC. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lorna-Aug9.mp3) ## [Praying when suffering is unjust (Psalm 44) - George Tice](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/praying-when-suffering-is) _2026-08-09 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Praying when suffering is unjust (Psalm 44) - George Tice by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2378607278-christcitydublin-praying-when-suffering-is.mp3) ## [How Do We Heal from This?](https://stcroixchurch.ca/how-do-we-heal-from-this/) _2026-08-07 · St. Croix Church_ This past Sunday, Jess shared some questions and reflections in advance of her coming trip to South Africa, especially considering Proverbs 13.12 and wondering how we heal from ongoing colonial wounds. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jess-AUG2.mp3) ## [Praying when the world is shaky (Psalm 46) - Andrew Ngaditono](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/praying-when-the-world-is) _2026-08-02 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Praying when the world is shaky (Psalm 46) - Andrew Ngaditono by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2376450671-christcitydublin-praying-when-the-world-is.mp3) ## [Praying when spiritually depressed (Psalms 42 and 43) - Kenny Dubnick](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/praying-when-spiritually) _2026-07-26 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Praying when spiritually depressed (Psalms 42 and 43) - Kenny Dubnick by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2368313672-christcitydublin-praying-when-spiritually.mp3) ## [Practicing Life’s Rhythms](https://stcroixchurch.ca/practicing-lifes-rhythms/) _2026-07-19 · St. Croix Church_ \[Artwork by Joanne Spencer\] In the uncertainty and unpredictability that marks our lives, acknowledging our inability to control every outcome, growing in the skills of radical acceptance, remembering \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Wendy-July19.mp3) ## [Unanswered & delayed prayers (themes in Ruth) - Neil Douglas](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/unanswered-delayed-prayers) _2026-07-19 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Unanswered & delayed prayers (themes in Ruth) - Neil Douglas by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2364857612-christcitydublin-unanswered-delayed-prayers.mp3) ## [Hope & Hurt](https://stcroixchurch.ca/hope-hurt/) _2026-07-12 · St. Croix Church_ During our Second Breakfast service, Jess invited us to consider the relationship between hope, faith, and the places of pain in our hearts and world that call out \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July26-Jess.mp3) ## [The sovereignty of God (themes in Ruth) - Maffy](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/the-sovereignty-of-god-themes) _2026-07-12 · Christ City Church Dublin_ The sovereignty of God (themes in Ruth) - Maffy by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2360391206-christcitydublin-the-sovereignty-of-god-themes.mp3) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kC6UxTPKTRC3) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Dwell](https://stcroixchurch.ca/dwell/) _2026-07-05 · St. Croix Church_ Rachael is back in town for a while, and shared with us about her current, nomadic life – what is challenging, as well as the learning and growth \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July5-Rachael.mp3) ## [The legacy of love (Ruth 4:13-22) - David Montgomery](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/the-legacy-of-love-ruth-4-13) _2026-07-05 · Christ City Church Dublin_ The legacy of love (Ruth 4:13-22) - David Montgomery by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2354030411-christcitydublin-the-legacy-of-love-ruth-4-13.mp3) ## [Trust Hope and Joy while dealing with the discomfort of freeing your slave](https://stcroixchurch.ca/trust-hope-and-joy-while-dealing-with-the-discomfort-of-freeing-your-slave/) _2026-06-28 · St. Croix Church_ As the passage in Roman’s encourages, learn to choose to be disciplined towards good choices instead of a slave to negative patterns and choices that ultimately lead to \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Gwen-June28.mp3) ## [Wisdom in pursuit of love (Ruth 4:1-12) - Sean Mullen](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/wisdom-in-pursuit-of-love-ruth) _2026-06-28 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Wisdom in pursuit of love (Ruth 4:1-12) - Sean Mullen by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2349514142-christcitydublin-wisdom-in-pursuit-of-love-ruth.mp3) ## [Trust that Enables Hope](https://stcroixchurch.ca/trust-that-enables-hope/) _2026-06-21 · St. Croix Church_ Walter continues on the theme of “A Spirit of Hope” with a reflection on a paraphrase of Romans 5.1-6, supported by several quotes from the diaries of Etty \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June21-Walter.mp3) ## [Rightly ordered loves (Ruth 3:1-18) - Maffy](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/rightly-ordered-loves-ruth-3-1) _2026-06-21 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Rightly ordered loves (Ruth 3:1-18) - Maffy by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2344142276-christcitydublin-rightly-ordered-loves-ruth-3-1.mp3) ## [Love protects (Ruth 2:1-23) - Sharon MW](https://soundcloud.com/christcitydublin/love-protects-ruth-2-1-23) _2026-06-14 · Christ City Church Dublin_ Love protects (Ruth 2:1-23) - Sharon MW by Christ City Church Dublin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2339676998-christcitydublin-love-protects-ruth-2-1-23.mp3) ## [Hope & Resistance in the Sermon on the Mount](https://stcroixchurch.ca/hope-resistance-in-the-sermon-on-the-mount/) _2026-06-07 · St. Croix Church_ \[“Christ the Light” art by Kelly Latimore\] Continuing our theme on “A Spirit of Hope,” Jess walks us through the Sermon on the Mount as a message of hope \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jess-June7.mp3) ## [Holding On To Hope](https://stcroixchurch.ca/holding-on-to-hope/) _2026-05-31 · St. Croix Church_ \[Sketch by artist: Wanda (Brown) Thomas\] Have you ever wrestled with holding on to hope? Using her own story of tragic loss, Shannon gives a picture of how \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/May31-Shannon.mp3) ## [Holy Spirit Fueled Hope](https://stcroixchurch.ca/holy-spirit-fueled-hope/) _2026-05-24 · St. Croix Church_ Marilyn reminds us that hope is fueled in us through connection, knowing we are not alone and by having someone advocate for us. Scripture assures us this is \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/1707242/stcroixchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May24-Marilyn.mp3) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vXnQ7VqQAQc4) _2026-05-24 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [PTGPowercast: Episode 39 | The PTG Silent Hill F Review!](https://www.podserve.fm/series/website/ptg-powercast,13/229359) _2026-05-02 · PTG: POWERCAST_ Welcome to the "PTG:POWERCAST," a podcast where Paul, Andy, and Kevin talk about gaming, as well as some personal stories and quips! Woof! It's been a hot minute since the boys have gotten together just to talk about something, much less an IP such as this! Paul and Andy reminisce about their time playing through the latest installment of the "Silent Hill" franchise, as well as giving their… [Listen](https://www.podserve.fm/episodes/229359/ptgpowercast-episode-39-the-ptg-silent-hill-f-review.mp3) ## [Our 2026 Oscar Predictions — Sinners, Sentimental Value, and the Picks We'll Regret](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/our-2026-oscar-predictions-sinners-sentimental-value-and-the-picks-well-regret) _2026-03-14 · John Heintz · In Search of an Argument_ Five friends, one ballot, zero agreement. We break down this year's Oscar nominees — who should win, who will win, and which movies made us say "what did I just watch?" Plus: how Academy voting actually works, a Tarantino roast nobody asked for, and the question of whether Peg would show up to the ceremony in jeans. ## [2026 Predictions: The Year in Preview (or: John Finally Got a New Computer)](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/2026-predictions-the-year-in-preview-or-john-finally-got-a-new-computer) _2026-01-09 · John Heintz · In Search of an Argument_ After three unpublished episodes and one Final Cut Pro betrayal, we're back with our annual year-in-review. The hosts share 2025 highlights (diaper freedom, Rhine cruises, 140 movies in theaters) and lowlights (layoffs, missed birthday cards, the state of the world), then make official 2026 predictions on Trump, unemployment, inflation, and the midterms. Warning: Peggy's forecast involves economic… ## [Compassionate Therapy | Michael Montgomery | Madness Radio](https://www.madnessradio.net/compassionate-therapy-michael-montgomery-madness-radio/) _2025-09-24 · Madness Radio_ Can psychotherapy work against the mainstream system? What does it take to be truly compassionate as a professional? And what are the downsides of promising alternatives such as Open Dialogue? Michael Montgomery grew up in Ireland and experienced firsthand the impacts of trauma and violence; a meeting with a visionary friend introduced him to psychiatric oppression. Today he is an existential… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.madnessradio.net/audio/MadnessRadio2025-09-17CompassionateTherapyMichaelMontgomery58MIN.mp3) ## [Do these genes make me look fat?](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/do-these-genes-make-me-look-fat) _2025-08-23 · Jim Gentile · In Search of an Argument_ Jim kicks things off with his latest scientific discovery made while consuming an entire bag of Cool Ranch Doritos 🧬 - a New York Times article that promises to explain why he's fat (spoiler alert: it's complicated). Our resident genetics expert Shelley Cummings leads us through the fascinating world of polygenic risk scores, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and why your ancestors might… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/68a9c2c3100be4320e3097a1/1755956063465/These+Genes+Make+Me+Look+Fat.mp3) ## [Schizophrenia Shamanism and Family | Dick Russell | Madness Radio](https://www.madnessradio.net/schizophrenia-shamanism-and-family-dick-russell-madness-radio/) _2025-08-22 · Madness Radio_ Is “schizophrenia” a broken brain — or shamanic journeying to ancestral dimensions? Is being “out of touch with reality” actually visions of deeper truth and racial healing? Dick Russell – author of 17 books including on the JFK assassination and a biography of Jungian James Hillman – followed doctors’ advice when his son Franklin was diagnosed psychotic. But Franklin, who is of mixed race, only… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.madnessradio.net/audio/MadnessRadio2025-08-15SchizophreniaShamanismFamilyDickRussell58MIN.mp3) ## [Rewombed: Exploring Parenthood, Faith & Medical Ethics with Nikki Brake-Sillá](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/nikkis-back-uterine-transplants-faith-and-friendship) _2025-07-05 · Jim Gentile · In Search of an Argument_ Can science go too far in the quest for motherhood? Playwright Nikki Brake-Sillá returns to discuss her powerful new play, Rewombed , exploring the emotional and ethical turmoil surrounding uterine transplants. Highlights: Intersection of faith, science, and fertility Personal motivations behind Nikki’s writing Deep ethical debates on bodily autonomy Upcoming project, Invisibility , addressing… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/6867ea44ab924c22471da26c/1751640863809/Nikkis+back.mp3) ## [Irritations: The Bottom Rack Manifesto](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/irritations-the-bottom-rack-manifesto) _2025-04-27 · Jim Gentile · In Search of an Argument_ Beth Shannon leads the crew through a therapeutic rage session about life's most irritating moments in this hilarious episode. What's Bothering Us: \* 📱 People who answer the phone to say they can't talk \* 🚘 Bad drivers who should be removed from the road (Shelley has plans) \* 👖 Women's jeans with useless pockets \* 👓 The on-again-off-again glasses struggle \* 🍽️ Dishwasher loading/unloading… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/680e6ed94d67d70ed07d26b9/1745776469303/NOW+NOW+NOW+copy.mp3) ## [Travel FOMO: Detroit, Disneyland and John's War Zone Wishlist](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/travel-fomo-detroit-disneyland-and-johns-war-zone-wishlist) _2025-03-15 · Jim Gentile · In Search of an Argument_ Join us for an hour of wanderlust, wishful thinking and travel debates as we dissect the New York Times' ambitious "52 Places to Visit" list and discover we've collectively visited... approximately 10 of them. From Detroit's renaissance to Northern Lights obsessions, we're planning adventures while questioning our travel choices! 🌍 Connect With Us: 🎭 Website: www.insearchofanargument.com for… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/67d5a7524648b71287e69e3f/1742055494917/Travel+FOMO.mp3) ## [Anti-recommendations: Because Life's Too Short for Dancing Tongues](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/anti-recommendations-because-lifes-too-short-for-dancing-tongues) _2025-02-24 · Jim Gentile · In Search of an Argument_ Join us for an hour of strong opinions, surprising confessions, and entertainment guidance from people who've watched the bad stuff so you don't have to! From bizarre Super Bowl commercials to streaming shows we love to hate, we're here to help you navigate the overwhelming world of modern media. 🎭 Connect With Us: 🎭 Website: www.insearchofanargument.com for more episodes and exclusive content… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/67bba81411eba01ac33692a4/1740351721154/Anti+recommendations.mp3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o9JyQ3W9LQWO) _2025-02-24 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [The Roads Not Taken: From Indiana to Croatia and Everything In Between](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/the-roads-not-taken-from-indiana-to-croatia-and-everything-in-between) _2025-01-27 · John Heintz · In Search of an Argument_ In this episode, we dive deep into life's "what if" moments - those sliding doors decisions that send us spinning down wildly different paths. Trust us, these stories are wilder than the singing waiters who ambushed Jim at that Broadway-adjacent restaurant (more on that later!). Join us as Shelly reveals how crashing one questionable small-town Indiana party (featuring a character genuinely… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/6798fcbb8a06c96de7d11c71/1738079633594/What+if.mp3) ## [Sex Drugs Harm Reduction | Caty Simon | Madness Radio](https://www.madnessradio.net/sex-drugs-harm-reduction-caty-simon/) _2025-01-21 · Madness Radio_ How do decriminalizing drug use and sex work advance mad liberation? What lessons can psychiatric survivors learn from the harm reduction movement? Caty Simon’s activist leadership spans the low-income rights, psychiatric survivors, sex worker, and drug users union movements, and she was a key organizer at Freedom Center in Western Massachusetts. Caty is on the leadership team of National… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.madnessradio.net/audio/MadnessRadio2025-01-01SexDrugsHarmReductionCatySimon58MIN.mp3) ## [Jim Takes Manhattan (Well, Brooklyn): A Love Letter to New York](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/podcast/jim-takes-manhattan-well-brooklyn-a-love-letter-to-new-york) _2025-01-07 · John Heintz · In Search of an Argument_ Come Along for the Ride: Join us for an hour of candid conversation about urban migration, cultural adventures and what it really means to start fresh in New York after decades in DC. Expect tales of broker fee battles, experimental theater reviews and the true meaning of "walking distance" in Brooklyn. 🏃‍♂️ This is the episode of Jim’s big move to New York! Connect With Us: 🎭 Website:… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/677c98456e7f6f21215c2e16/1736218970132/Jim+Take+Manhattan.mp3) ## [PTGPowercast: Episode 38 | Miracle of Life and a Kick in the Nuts](https://www.podserve.fm/series/website/ptg-powercast,13/169210) _2024-12-19 · PTG: POWERCAST_ Welcome to the "PTG:POWERCAST," a podcast where Paul, Andy, and Kevin talk about gaming, as well as some personal stories and quips! In this episode: \*The boys are back, and getting distracted. \*What have they been playing for the past months/ learning new youthful slang. \*Explaining the Ys series poorly. Apologies to hardcore Ys fans. \*The boys get real...Andy's medical condition over the past… [Listen](https://www.podserve.fm/episodes/169210/ptgpowercast-episode-38-miracle-of-life-and-a-kick-in-the-nuts.mp3) ## [Walking Their Way Into Blisters: A Modern Pilgrim's Tale on the Camino de Santiago](https://www.insearchofanargument.com/) _2024-11-29 · Jim Gentile · In Search of an Argument_ 🎒 What You'll Hear The reality of walking 15 miles daily with a full pack Why a $10 pair of Target sandals became trail heroes How modern pilgrims navigate this ancient route The mysterious "Cat Man" who appeared on their rainiest day Why the Camino feels uniquely safe for solo women travelers 🌟 Highlight Moments Beth's encounter with the infamous "continental drift" blisters Laura's legendary… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9dd3e285c7582a9cb346a3/t/6747ad24fa1ab8733a9e34f6/1732750793482/THE+NEW+WALK.mp3) ## [Escaped Lunatic | Irit Shimrat | Madness Radio](https://www.madnessradio.net/escaped-lunatic-irit-shimrat-madness-radio/) _2024-11-07 · Madness Radio_ Legendary psychiatric survivor activist Irit Shimrat escaped psychiatric incarceration to become a leading anti-psychiatry organizer. Co-founder of the Ontario Psychiatric Survivors’ Alliance, Irit edited the Canadian magazine Phoenix Rising: The Voice of the Psychiatrized and wrote Call Me Crazy: Stories from the Mad Movement, bringing together the stories of many leading activists. Irit shares… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.madnessradio.net/audio/MadnessRadio2024-11-05EscapedLunaticIritShimrat58MIN.mp3)