Total 5 episodes

18/12/2024Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Allison Jones (Award-Winning Casting Director)

In this episode, Emmy Award-winning casting director Allison Jones shares her extensive experience in the industry, discussing her origins and journey from a large family in Massachusetts to a successful career in television casting. Highlights include her insights on auditions, the history of casting iconic shows such as 'Family Ties' and 'Golden Girls', and the evolution of casting processes over the decades. Allison also reflects on the unique challenges of casting comedy, her admiration for stand-up comedians, and her memorable encounters with industry legends, including Quincy Jones.

Allison Jones' extensive experience in casting has not only shaped her career but has also contributed significantly to the landscape of comedic television.
Understanding the common audition mistakes can be critical for actors aspiring to improve their chances of success in a competitive industry.

# Stand-Up ComediansComedic performers who deliver live acts, often scouted for their potential to transition into acting roles.

14/12/2024Stuff You Should Know

Selects: The Texas City Disaster of 1947

In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the Texas City disaster of 1947, the largest industrial disaster in U.S. history, characterized by two massive explosions that devastated the port town. They delve into the background of Texas City as a significant petrochemical hub, the role of improperly stored ammonium nitrate, and the inadequate safety regulations of the time. The episode details the explosion's immediate and long-term consequences, including the tragic loss of life, the community's struggle to recover, and comparisons with the Beirut explosion in 2020, highlighting the importance of chemical safety management.

The Texas City disaster serves as a stark reminder of the catastrophic potential of industrial operations when proper safety regulations and awareness of chemical hazards are lacking.
Understanding chemical safety is crucial in preventing similar disasters, and this incident underscores the importance of stringent regulations in handling hazardous materials.

# Texas City DisasterA catastrophic industrial explosion that occurred on April 16, 1947, in Texas City, Texas, resulting in significant loss of life and extensive destruction.

# Texas City Disaster # Ammonium Nitrate # Chemical Safety # Rescue Operations # Community Resilience

09/06/2023Faith Matters Podcast

Don’t Believe The Lie

Faith Matters Devotional with Brian and Andi Hale Don't Believe the Lie! Getting Unstuck by Meredith Schafer on Youversion The enemy would love to keep you from getting unstuck because that would mean you aren't making progress on the destiny the Lord has given you. He may whisper in your ear that you'll always be here, that there is no way out. He might tell you you're not good enough; you don't have enough education, you're too old, you're too poor, you don't have what it takes. He might make you believe that being stuck is the only thing you're good for. He is a liar! Some truth: You are a child of God. You are an heir to the throne. You were created for this moment to do whatever God has called you to do. Is This All There Is? One of the most insidious ways we get stuck is to buy into the lie that this is all there is. That the place you are now is the best you can hope for, so why bother trying anymore? This goes directly against the word of God that says, Never doubt God's mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you. (Ephesians 3:20 TPT) This isn't all there is, in this world or the next. God's plan for you is bigger and more amazing than ever imagined. Being stuck is just part of the journey, but it doesn't have to be all there is for you. God's promises are for you in this time and this season, no matter how deep that rut is that you're stuck in. His plans are good, and he is always working and moving to accomplish them. It doesn't matter how long you have been stuck, how difficult it will be to get unstuck, or how discouraged or disappointed you have become. God has the way out; he has the way forward. He is the Way. Action: Ask yourself what lies you have been believing. Then remind yourself of the promises in Ephesians 3:20 and Jeremiah 29:11. Read them aloud over and over if you need to until you believe what God says. Those promises are yours! Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, Ephesians 3:20 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Prayer: God of the Way, I trust your plans are for me and my good, even if it doesn't feel like that right now. I may be stuck, but this isn't all there is, according to your words. I am clinging to your promises that you will help me get unstuck because your plans for me are good. Help me believe that you have more for me than this, and help me not to accept the lies of the enemy. Thank you for getting me unstuck! In Jesus' name, amen.

# Prayer for GuidanceA concluding prayer is shared, focusing on seeking God's help in overcoming feelings of being stuck and reaffirming trust in His good plans.

# Spiritual Growth # Faith and Trust # Overcoming Lies # Scriptural References # Prayer for Guidance

07/02/2022Faith Matters Podcast

Purpose Driven Life - (Ch. 38 of 40) Becoming a World-Class Christian

The Great Commission is your commission. You will either be a world class Christian or a worldly Christian. People may refuse our live or reject our message, but they are defenseless against our prayers. "Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind." Psalm 67:2

# Psalm 67:2A verse from the Bible that encourages sharing God's saving power and plan for all humanity.

# Faith Matters Podcast # Power of Prayer # Great Commission # World-Class Christian # Psalm 67:2

16/03/2021Faith Matters Podcast

Salvation For All : Episode #56

As Christians, we can take part in fulfilling God's will by sharing the gospel with everyone. Refresh your passion for souls by focusing on God's desire for all to be saved. “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” - 2 Peter 3:9

# 2 Peter 3:9A biblical verse emphasizing God's patience and desire for everyone to reach repentance, used in the episode to illustrate the theme of salvation.