Encore!

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 14, we talk about the impact of fathers on our lives, and why their blessing matters so much to us. Tim and Donna-Jean talk about homeschooling and “Celebrate!” – the 25th anniversary conference of AmblesideOnline that was held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, as well the focus of the AO curriculum itself. And David shares what Psalm 37:4 means for our delight and our desires. Happy Father’s Day!Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 13, we share what’s “on our minds” (an update on our friend Ernie Zarra and a heart transplant, the meaning of the number 13, and David’s planned trip), what’s “in our world” (it’s graduation season, and the three of us give our own commencement address ideas), and what’s “from our Bible”: Tim looks at Psalm 73, and David and Donna-Jean weigh in with their thoughts. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #12 of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean talk about media mogul Ted Turner and how he changed the news industry. They pose the question – what news should Christians consume? They then discuss the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and how persecution affects the church. Finally, they reflect on Memorial Day – what it means, how it began, and how to commemorate it.Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #11 of Encore!, David tells about how he watched his first polo match, and Tim, David, and Donna-Jean discuss the importance of motherhood in the light of Mother's Day. They review the new movie "The Story of Everything" and talk about intelligent design and the beginning of the universe. All three then reflect on the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and the ramifications of social violence in our present culture. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIt’s our 10th Episode of Encore! Tim, David, & Donna-Jean laugh at themselves a bit – and then talk about the movie “A Great Awakening,” which tells about George Whitefield and Ben Franklin. David discusses the recent NYT interview with former Sen. Ben Sasse, who is facing death. And all three discuss what’s been happening with the Iran War, including the daring Easter weekend rescue of the downed US airman. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 9 of Encore!, Tim, David, & Donna-Jean chat a bit about Tim’s birthday – and then talk about space exploration, past and present, and what America’s space program means to us today. Donna-Jean gives some context to the recent 8-1 decision of the Supreme Court regarding free speech freedoms in Christian counseling, and David shares about a Florida wedding and what God intends for marriage. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to episode 8 of Encore! which is our Easter episode. Tim, Donna-Jean, and David talk about their favorite parts of the spring season, baseball’s opening game, and a new look at understanding nature. The guys surprise us with a song! And all three give a Biblical perspective on the two most important events in human history: the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. They discuss the cross, the empty tomb, and what it means for each of us.Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn this Extra episode of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean discuss "America 250" and some ways to celebrate it. Donna-Jean quizzes Tim and David on civics and gives them the US Citizenship Test. The three review what has been happening this week in the war on Iran. And they launch a conversation about AI -Artificial Intelligence - what it is, where it's headed, and what is good and bad about this pervasive technology.Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 6 of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean react to war in the Middle East. They discuss Just War principles, leadership, and the history of how we got here. The three give their take on Trump’s State of the Union address, including both the optics and the content, and what heroism looks like. And in the last segment, they talk about transgenderism – in a recent court ruling, in subsequent medical and legal decisions, in science, and in the Bible. (Note: the foster care court case mentioned was in Vermont.)Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean discuss viewing the Winter Olympics – everything from figure skating to curling, and their memories of the greatest sports event of the last century – hockey’s “Miracle on Ice.” They tackle the widespread interest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping and the role of the Media in our lives. And they talk about President Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address: what they expect to hear and what they’d like to see presented. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Encore!, David tells about his recent trip to Mar-A-Lago: why he was there, who he saw, what he did, and what happened. We give an update on our friend Ernie and his quest for a heart transplant. For Super Bowl LX, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean give their grades for the commercials as well as their views of Bad Bunny and Kid Rock, and the two competing half-time shows. Then they talk about Valentine's Day and relationships. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailEncore! introduces our first guest to the podcast: long-time friend, author, professor, and avid mountain climber, Dr. Ernie Zarra. Ernie joins us from his hospital room as he discusses his wait for a heart transplant and God’s faithfulness to him throughout. And Tim, David, and Donna-Jean interact with Ernie on some hard issues of the day: the crisis in Minnesota, ICE, immigration, and replacement theory, and how Christians should think, act, and respond. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailTim, David, and Donna-Jean introduce a segment called "Out of Our Minds" - what we're watching, reading, and thinking about. In this episode we discuss the movie "Hamnet," and how it intersects Tim and David's lives and Scriptural truth. Donna-Jean brings up some Bible matters - places where Bible reading is deemed forbidden, and how we ourselves interact with our own Bible reading. And David talks about Transhumanism, what it is, what it means, and where it's leading the culture. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic. 

Send us Fan MailIn this premiere episode of "Encore!," Tim, David, and Donna-Jean introduce the podcast and set the stage for its purpose. Our conviction, after years of ministry, is that God always has more - more grace, more purpose, more life. We introduce ourselves and give some background on our individual lives. Our topic then is America's Young Men - how they're struggling, who cares about them, and what can be done to challenge them.Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic.