Woodland Church of Christ - From the Mountain

FTM-014: Big Bears & Bald Guys

5/9/2023

Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023

Considering a record bear taken last fall in western North Carolina & bear safety tips while on the hiking trails. And remembering & applying an odd Bible account involving bears and some bald guy.

Questions or comments? Email: ken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-013: The Oddball Bible Episode

4/18/2023

Date: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Answering your oddball Bible questions the entire episode "From the Mountain."

Questions or comments? Email: ken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-012: Knowledge & Humility

3/28/2023

Date: March 28th, 2023

In this episode, I own my busted March Madness basketball bracket and admit that I do not know as much as I would care to admit about basketball and life. What can we learn about busted brackets from a mountaintop perspective?

Questions or comments? Email: ken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-011: Trout Fishing & Jesus

3/14/2023

Date: March 14th, 2023

We consider trout fishing from a mountaintop perspective. What lessons can we learn from those dedicated to this exacting art? How can trout fishing inform the Christian life? Oh, and I make my NCAA Basketball finals picks (for fun).

Questions or comments? Email: ken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-010: Victory Parades & Influence

2/21/2023

Date: February 21st, 2023

Strange and exciting happenings since the last episode! Chinese spy balloons, a Chiefs win in the big game, and a victory parade that serves as a sober reminder of the importance influence.

Questions or comments? Emailken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-009: Football, Life, & Wisdom

1/31/2023

Date: January 31st, 2023

Some thoughts on football and its bearing on life following the big Kansas City Chiefs win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. Plus, a look at some mountain wisdom in light of a more biblical brand of wisdom.

Question? Please email Ken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-008: Resolutions & Bible Study

1/10/2023

Date: January 10th, 2023

How are your new year resolutions holding up? If you are like many, then perhaps your resolution needs more resoluteness (myself included). This is especially true when it comes to spiritual priorities we set for the year. In this episode, we consider some strategies for Bible study in the new year. We also announce the winner fo the FTM December Haiku Contest.

Question? Please email Ken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-007: Christmas Lights & St. Nick

12/20/2022

December 20th, 2022

A reminder about our ongoing haiku contest & how to get free tickets to the Western Carolina University basketball games on December 29th-31st (see ftmpodcast.com for details). We also take a mountaintop perspective on Christmas lights. Plus, an oddball Bible segment involving the grave of Saint Nickolas.

Questions or comments? Contact ken@ftmpodcast.com

FTM-006: Things We Know & Haiku

12/6/2022

Date: December 6th, 2022

We often think we "know" things with certainty, only to find out that "our knowing needs more knowledge". Today, we consider what we "know" about Christmas nativity scenes. We also kick off our haiku contest for December.

Reference:
1. "Why No 5-7-5?" - NaHaiWriMo - Why “No 5-7-5”?

FTM-005: Appalachian Poetry & Scripture

11/22/2022

Date: Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022

We consider something the Appalachians are not necessarily known for - poetry! Our area has a rich history of poetry, inspired by our beautiful surroundings and the difficulty of life in the mountains. How can this help us develop eyes that better see the blessings of God? And how can it help is come to a better appreciation of biblical poetry?

Cited Resources:
1) Appalachian Poets on Bottom Dog Press: https://smithdocs.net/SomeAppalachianPoets.html
2) The Art of Hebrew Poetry (by Robert Alter): https://a.co/d/9wuAQ2s

About the Podcast

Originating from the mountains of western North Carolina, this Bible podcast is for all people, but specifically for those who live in and love these beautiful hills... and who love the LORD who made them. We seek an often lighthearted, but decidedly higher view on daily life - a mountaintop view! It's a podcast that deals with practical & proverbial wisdom from a Biblical perspective and will occasionally address issues specifically impacting western North Carolina. Of course, no matter where you live, I hope you will find it helpful, challenging, & uplifting.

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