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Send us Fan MailHave you ever been told you have a "Father Wound" or "Mother Wound"? Perhaps in college ministry? I know I was. And I figured out I had both... once I forgave my Dad of course. But are we driving this home too hard? Are we burning bridges, preaching on deaf ears, debating theology... at home? Jesus had a few words about that sorta thing. He said it was near impossible! But he also said to Honor your Father and Mother. How do we do that when they aren't Christians? How do we do that if they keep hovering, correcting, pushing for likemindedness? Join me as I talk with my amazing mom, Grace, about the pitfalls we struggle with as humans beings, seeking for spiritual unity and not finding it. This may make you uncomfortable and that's ok. My mom and I do not believe the same things, and I do not agree with everything she said on my show. But she's my mom. And she has so much to offer! Do you struggle with controlling your parents also? Take a walk with me and see if we can find some peace in your broken relationships. Show notes: Grace joins @10:40Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailYup, I did it. I know I know. I'm asking for an S-storm! But I truly felt it needed to be done. I wanted to articulate that we are not push-overs, but we're also not jerks for protecting our children. I hope you can relate to the struggle of knowing when to speak up. When do we say, "enough is enough", and how do we say it?Show notes:"Aslan" [from the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis]Photo credits, unknown from a Colorado protest.Peter Dinklage - Short ("little person") actor from ElfVerses: John 13:35 - love one anotherRom. 1 - "unnatural"Eph. 6 - spiritual forces of darkness1 Peter 5:8 - Satan prowls around like a lion (more like Scar than Mufasa)Eph. 1:13-14 - equally sealed by Jesus bloodProv. 4:14-15 - there's a standard, even if Grace covers our failures of it!Malachi 2:15 - God desires Godly offspingGen. 11:1-9 - Tower of BabelActs 2 - Pentacost (my proof of no skin color in Christ)Gen. 1:27 & 2:24 - creation story, male and femaleMatt. 19:4-6 & Mark 10:6-9 - Jesus not only says marriage is between one man and one woman (so also no to Polygamy), but says, man and woman become one flesh. Would he not say any two grown adults who love each other can become one flesh if He felt that way? Seems logical. Mark 7:21-22 & Matt 15:19 - These are Jesus' words, specifically listing sins. Rev. 3:16 - "be hot or cold, but lukewarm I spit you out of My mouth."1 Cor. 5:11 - "don't eat with" or "associate with" fake christians!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis one is wild! I get to share how I met my best bud, Jerit, our time in drugs and jail, and how he tried to convert me to be a Jehovah's Witness, but he got saved instead! Buckle up! This is a fun one...Show notes: Scripture: John 1:1John 6Prov. 27Eph. 1:13-14Hebrews 1 and 2Romans 8Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist! Join me as I take a dive into various attacks from the enemy, struggles to stay strong, and ways to stay strong. I've missed you all while taking some time. It's so good to be back! Show notes: 1 Peter 5:8Hebrews 10:24-25Ephesians 6Galatians 6:2Harvest series:https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin me in this look at how we dress up for each other and give up too easily when we see a side we don't like. Have we been aiming for pretty & comfortable instead of family & grace? Are we meant to practice excellence or grace in our weakness?Show Notes: -Podcast: Rule of Law: by Practicing the Way / Episode: Community 1: Rediscovering Jesus' Vision for Family (with John Mark Comer, Andy Crouch, and Bethany Allen)-Book: What Angels Wish They Knew - Allistair Begg (Pg.94-98)-Ecc.4:8-9Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis was a tough topic to tackle. Join James as he dives into how we get "lost in the cracks", how we lose friends, how large church's can lose focus, and how they relate. I hope this episode speaks life and hope to you. Show notes: Shane & Shane FREE devotional: Text "Devo" to 682-318-3835Great women's podcast: She Proves FaithfulVerses: -Gen. 2:18-Matt. 16:18-Eph. 2:20-22-Heb. 10:24-25-Col. 3:16-1 Peter 5:7-James 1:14-15-Jer. 20:9Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWow. What dark times we're having. Another shooting, a stabbing, parenting among bullies, and more trans athletes stealing women's titles. How are we to remain sane? How are we to react?  Join me as I take an honest inventory of how we as Christians are to respond to all the hate in this world. Do we choose hate in response, or is there another option? Show Notes: XX-XY Athletics Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHn154unAicIntro Song: Gold - LeelandOutro Song: Instead of a Show - Jon ForemanPlease follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin me in this honest comparison to spiritual disciplines and the struggle to keep it up. We can't do the routine for routine sake. But why do it at all? Do we desperately need Jesus the way we once did? How do we get back there? It's not a one solve fix all problem. Let's find our desperate places and choose Him over our vices and lesser gods. Give grace to yourself when you miss the mark, because you will ...time and time again. If you let that derail you, you'll fall further away from His sweet presence, trusting in yourself more, and beaten down by life's cycle of pile up. Let's wrestle with our desperation together. Scripture: Psalm 31:9-13Jeremiah 20:8-9Exodus 34:14Psalm 42:7Luke 7:36-48Intro song: Gold - LeelandOutro song: Deep calls to Deep - Rita SpringerPlease follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailBoy, what a hard topic. Join me, James, as I dive into different denominations, what divides us, and what unites us. I attempt to give you very practical things to look for in searching for a home Church, including specific beliefs, doctrine, worship, location, and authenticity. It's not easy, and as usual I take a bit of a rabbit trail to get there. But I pray this will help you find your people!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis life is hard. And as men especially, we define ourselves by what we do. We see it all the time, when high status gets lost, the people seem lost with it. If you have ever felt this way, I have to. Hopefully this episode reminds you of your value in work and without it. Let's wrestle through this tough topic together. Join me. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he dives into muddy waters of leaving a Church, when to pull the plug, what to look for, and what can be sacrificed. He's going through this himself with his own family and shares a raw processing of what he's going through. Finding true authentic community is perhaps the greatest issue we face as Christians... next to intimacy with other men. John Lynch: Two Roadshttps://youtu.be/Rfy03PEVUhQ?si=MZc2t0bJbVbd27zoPlease follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he dives into the implications of the Garden and the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Do we realize how naked we really are as time goes on? Does this cause more retroactive shame? Or worse, future fear? Does it make you a hermit? How do we recover from the realization that it is still not good to be alone?Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailAfter a bizarre encounter with a legalistic Christian influencer on X, James was compelled to speak on the damaging nature of this ever prevailing Chrisitian on Christian violence. Should a Proverbs 31 woman stay home and homeschool the kids? Should we even be scolding others on topics like this? Let's get into it. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he delves into muddy waters, calling out Christian on Christian hate, men following permissiveness, and men following abusive "strength". This is a true test case on "Strong Man, Soft Man", a call back to James' first ever episode. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James in this very real struggle to praise christian principals over praising Christ himself. Let's keep the focus on Him, but allow ourselves to rejoices when good triumphs over evil. We can do both!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he shares an encounter with a fellow parent, an old college story, and how to navigate around politics when sharing Jesus with our unbelieving friends. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he shares a personal story of 3 mentors: 1 peer, 1 leader, 1 Pastor, who brought him to the Lord together, and how they fell away from Jesus over the years. James also shares the hope of deep roots and an eternal mindset as a lesson in hindsight.Scripture:1) Gen. 1:27 (male and female)2) Matt. 7:13-14 (narrow is the road)3) John 14:6 (Jesus is the only way)4) 2 Sam. 11:1 (when kings go out to battle)5) Rom. 13:14 (no provisions for lusts)6) 1 Sam. 17 (David & Goliath)7) 1 Sam. 18-20 (David & Jonathan)8) 2 Sam. 6:14 (David rejoicing in loincloth)9) Jer. 17:8 (like an oak planted by the stream)10) 1 Pet. 5:8 (devil seeking to devour like a lion)11) 1 Kings 11:1-13 (Solomon took many wives)12) Ecc. 1:9 (nothing new under the sun)13) 1 Cor. 14 (tongues & prophesy)14) Matt. 7:24-27 (house built on sand)15) Rom. 12:1-2 (spiritual act of worship)16) Mark 2:1-12 (paralytic through the roof)17) 2 Cor. 5:17 (born again)18) 2 Cor. 12:7 (thorn in your side)19) John 11:25 (resurrection & life)20) Prov. 4:23 (guard your heart)21) Eph. 5:26 (washing of the Word)22) John 2:14-16 (Jesus flipped tables & whipped)Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJames takes a dive into why David & Bathsheba ever happened, what led up to it, the stream of sin that followed, and the implications for all men from the story. Join us in digging into what the Scriptures say about this and how we can be encouraged in our call for diligence. Verses:-2 Sam. 11-12-1 Cor. 10:13-Rom. 13:14-1 Pet. 5:8-James 1:15Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailIt's good to be back. Join James as he checks in after a few weeks and a few life interactions later. Are we working hard enough? Should we be worrying and planning for the future? Do you have anxiety over your life that is NOT founded in the heart of God for you? Let's get into it. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailI just felt like sharing a real moment of grace, redemption, and sweetness. Joined me as I talk about the struggle of being the disciplinarian verse the safe place.  Sometimes one must lose. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe've been told to love the Church. We've been told love is not a feeling. Join James as he dives into Scripture to see what the Word has to say on this highly debated issue. What does Jesus and the Bible actually say on the matter?Ephesians 5:25-321 Peter 4:8-10John 11: 32-35Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he dives into why we stop making friends later in life. Is it because we have our core 4? Or are we afraid to risk it... again? After many years of using the mantra "We must be a Safe Place", James is still digging into why it's so hard to do this. After experiencing a powerful online community, he has some new insight. We hope you find it helpful!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailIf you're anything like me, you struggle with Church. Maybe you have some church hurt from poor leadership, gossip, money grubbing, or the barrage of other ways sinful people mess up what God intended for good. I'm not here to tell you to join a church, but I am here to tell you not to do it alone. The local Church just happens to be the most convenient way to do that. So let's take a look in the Word and see what God desires our gathering to look like. Scripture: -Hebrews 10:24-25-1 Corinthians 12:12, 14:23-26Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailAs humans, we are well acquainted with disappointment in others. Maybe even our own Dad's. What if we truly let God father us? In the midst of an imperfect life with imperfect people who love us imperfectly, can we let Him fill the gap? Do you believe He can? Does your soul need restoration... or just... rest? Join James as he shares some hurt, and hang-ups, but chooses to turn it back to The Lord. There is a power there that your heart desperately needs to feel complete. Verses:-Mark 2:27-Matthew 11:28-30-Exodus 20:5, 34:14-Deuteronomy 32:35-36 Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJames recalls a recent story of encouraging another, while feeling as though he was preaching to himself. We do this don't we? The Spirit is gracious to remind us of verses for the edification of the body... but often ourselves as well. Verses:-1 Peter 3:18-20 & 4:8-Hosea 14:3-Psalm 119:11-John 13:35-Revelation 12:11-Matthew 15:8-9Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJames recounts some discouragement, isolation attempts from the enemy, and how to push through it. It is easy to feel devalued when you feel like an island. Press into Jesus when this happens, stay a part of the body, and God will surprise you! You are a valuable part of the body of Christ... but sometimes that means you feel different than others. That's ok. God made you that way!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThese 2 episodes were first called "what is spiritual warfare?" due to the nature of Satan's involvement. However, this one particularly speaks to the divisive nature of the Enemy. James digs into speaking life into each others differences. We must stop tearing down the church. We call out false gospel's, and speak truth to lies always, but we cannot deny the power of 1 Pet. 4:8, to love deeply the harder it gets. Therefore, spiritual warfare, and seeking unity among His people are very, very closely linked. We hope you enjoy it and feel encouraged. You are not alone, no matter how much Satan wants you to think you are. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he dives into some practical and situational attacks from the Enemy, how to fight the lies, what the Bible says about it, and how to aim for unity over discord. This is a hard topic to cover succinctly because of how nuanced it is. Satan can take any opportunity to tell you that you don't matter. James talks about loneliness and isolation, sex, age, gifting, and various other moments that temptation and lies can seep in. Please check out Pt.2 as well for closure. Also, if you heard this already and it was cut off, make sure it is 44min. The first upload didn't have the back 10min before. Verses: Eph. 2:2 Eph. 62 Cor. 4:4John 8Job 1:61 Pet. 4 and 51 Cor. 9:24-27Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailHave you ever met that Christian that acts like all Christian's are perfect, pleasant, and good for you? Church hurt often begins this way. Leaders trusting leaders and never giving you a voice? We need to be honest about the human factor of humanity. Christian's still sin and still need Jesus just as much as the day they got saved! What about the differing versions of Christianity? What does it mean to be "born again"? Let's get into! Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJames is back after a month off after Dave Wirgau's passing. Processing pain and sadness of this magnitude always brings new clarity. Join James as he discusses depression, aging, loneliness, lack of purpose, and not giving up!Show notes: Don't Lose Heart - by Steven Curtis ChapmanPlease follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin me as I discuss the new format of the show! For just a few minutes I'll touch on a few fun topics each week before the main topic. Today we got into the staying nature of One Hit Wonders vs this quick fix culture, how The Food Babe, Vani Hari, is saying things all parent's should be paying attention to, and even some of my PTSD adventure after the death of a mentor. CAIN: Album: Jesus Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/jesus-music/1699257485For my main reference to The Food Babe, check out this excellent episode!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530?i=1000646476899Modern Market Eatery:https://modernmarket.com/For the most amazing short series you've ever seen, with Dave Wirgau, created by my friend Andrew Ledwith, watch this!https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailEver wondered why Catholics go to confession, worship Mary, or believe in "last rites"? Once the Veil was torn, access was granted! Or was it? Do Catholics try to fit a square peg in a round hole, or do they know something we don't? Ever wanted to hear a Biblical argument for or against this? Join James as he takes a bold dive into the major dividers of Catholicism and Protestantism. If we're suppose to live a Jesus+ life, then let's be sure He's not enough!This is James' first official video. So we're aware it's a bit rough. Thanks for watching while we grow in different mediums and platforms. Verses:Matt 12:46-50 (not my mother)Matt 16:19 (bind and loose)Matt 18:18-20 (in His name)Matt 27:51 (The Veil!)Luke 1:28 (favored one)Luke 1:46-47 (Mary needs a Savior)Luke 15:7 (99 for 1)Luke 24:46-48 (repentance)John 20:23 (withholding)Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin me and my boy, Dash, as we tackle some devotional questions together. What better way to get into the mind of a child and their walk with God, than to ask them questions! Katy Boatman wrote these kids devo's and they're fantastic! We have never met, and she did not sponsor this show. Perhaps she'll come on the show after we get into some of these awesome questions she came up with! Thanks Katy!Purchase your copy and follow along with Dash: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Trust-Devotions-Devotional/dp/1087787491/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pKyvPcABIUNhoXii6MtNixTT8ta2ilGZZLebG2Fv6w_d14AtCIdPhCmM0jnh3zHkCyeh26ddvU3cAJhU6TfHP09a-1sl-tl_BgrPpbWeeNY.aW0S4iIw42oySE55JFQ2KjhvL0dfuEZgBwa0PFwVB-Q&dib_tag=se&hvadid=673814576315&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023900&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8779381876985609146&hvtargid=kwd-2200761391643&hydadcr=15526_13517424&keywords=you+can+trust+katy+boatman&qid=1710701251&sr=8-1Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailMy greatest teacher, Nav Director, and landlord of 8 years passed away unexpectedly last week. Dave Wirgau is a giant of the faith and of mine personally. His passion for community and one-on-one discipleship became the blueprint for my theology. Please join me as I share my story with Dave. Hopefully more to come. I promised the Harvest series in the shownotes. So here it is! Enjoy and share!https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/https://youtu.be/LBkmZ8JXp10?si=Zidm6S-5ElhDunQYPlease follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis was a fun one. I barely scratched the surface on the power of Scripture, how it's living, and how to read it in context. I cover the meaning of water, how to misinterpret, what to watch out for, translations, and more. I hope you like it!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailYes, I love Transformers! Don't you love that phrase, "more than meets the eye?" Sounds like "don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't it? But I'm not referring to judging. I'm referring to the hidden. This episode is all about how obvious truth and facts seem foreign to others. Could it be something supernatural is afoot? Ephesians 6 would have us believe, yes!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailI am so excited to share this topic with you! The Veil is such a crucial part of our faith, and yet it is so rarely discussed in it's entirety. The symbolism of this one moment means so much to our status as believers. Join me as I dig into scripture and discuss the great implications of the moment the sky went black!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis episode was super fun. I love diving into Scripture and sharing what the Lord says. I took some of my Pastor's sermon series, some of my own views, and had a lot of fun discovering more ways our physical body is "of some value" and related to our spiritual body with, which has value "in all things". Let's get into it!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin me as I break down some major headlines over the past few months (and years) on woke companies, Allistair Begg approving attending a trans wedding, him getting cancelled, and much more. (I promise I'm not just repeating old news. That would bore me too.)This show is more research based, but I do share my personal Biblical take on how to respond to some of these insane things we've been dealing with in every day life. How do we "shop with our dollar" when it seems everyone 'affordable' has gone woke? I also take an honest look at the market and, from one small business owners perspective, explain why I don't think this trend will last much longer... if we can do just a little on our end. Join me!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThat's right! I quoted Fun with Dick & Jane. One of the greatest movies of all time! Would you join me as I dive into a bit of self-care vs pity? How can we take risks of boldness and see what sticks? Is there a lot of risk to trying something? Let's get into it, and all the rabbit trails you know I'll go on!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James as he talks about the process of pulling his kids from private school. It wasn't an easy decision, but of the many factors, one rose above the rest... and it wasn't a "Christian" education.Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailMy kids school asked me to speak at Chapel, so I decided to do a little sermon prep on the show. I hope you enjoy it!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailPornHub was recently in an article being linked to sex trafficking and the punishment was minimal. In a digital day where not only is abnormal sexuality being normalized, but purity seems to be a thing of the past. Do we even discuss living together before marriage, or if guys confess their porn habits? Have many men even ever been explained the implications of our sexual selves in a spiritual sense? Or had an accountability partner to set-up safe-guards? Join James as he reminds us of some old disciplines, discusses how they morph with age, and even brings in some old icons who may have steered us wrong. As always, James takes off on a few rabit trails with some stories that don't disappoint. We hope you enjoy, and please email the show if you have a topic idea. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJames addresses the recently reported incident involving US Navy Vet Michael Cassidy "toppling" a satanic "holiday" display at a State Capital. Should we stand up for our beliefs? When? When asked to do things we don't agree with? When is religion free and when is it unconstitutional? Is saying yes to wear the button ruining a good witness or an excuse to side-step boldness? In these days we can't assume being known as a Christian is enough. Too many so-called "Christians" and "Churches" encourage sinful lifestyles and loose interpretations of Scripture. You can no longer say it's a way to witness if the message is non-verbally "you're fine without Jesus". Join me as I get into all this, Starbucks, Target, family stuff and more.  Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe all know the Bible commands us to love our neighbor. And we all know we suck at it! It's hard to know when to sacrifice time to get to know the block, or maybe one day share the Gospel. And what about when you dislike a neighbor or have an argument over silly property issues? How can we protect our family from outside arrows, whether from family, friends, or right next door? How do we exemplify for our kids what treating others as Christ would look like, when we flat out don't have the energy to give that conflict anymore airtime? Well, who is it and what is it about? How big of a threat to your family are they? Join James as he dives into this mucky issue of getting along with the acquaintances... and loved ones... in our every day lives. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis episode was fun to make. Join me as I ramble on about why community was so easy in college, why it's so hard now, and what to do about it! If God says 'it's not good for man to be alone', and this wasn't only referring to a spouse, then surely there must be a way ....post-kids! Let's take an honest look at what we view community is, what it is not, and why so many of us don't really give a damn about doing anything about it. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailAre you a family man? Did you used to be the life of the party? Even after I came to Jesus I would throw dry parties in College with my other Nav friends. They were epic! Now I'm over 40 and I don't even want to try. Can you relate? Join me as I dive into the reasons we change, the difficulties of brotherhood later in life, and even a touch on discipleship. This is largely a confession of my own personal journey, in hopes it finds some of you in similar places. You're not a lone!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSpanking is widely debated these days. We as Christians understand not to "spare the rod", if needed. And not every child needs to be spanked. This isn't a discussion on right vs wrong.  How do we discipline in an effective way that they learn and still feel loved? Join me as I confess a recent story where I chose to spank my son. Being a father is hard, and sometimes we need to be the heavy hand. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailAre you tired of wanting some man time and expecting the church to make it happen for you? Truthfully, they should be. But even if they are doing something, you need some real life brothers to hang with. Join James as he gives some practical ideas on how to cultivate authentic relationships outside of church events. Let's be proactive and stop waiting on the church to create friendships for us. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJoin James in this very practical explanation on how to share your faith and spend time with Jesus. Primarily walking down the Roman's Road, James touches on how to interpret God's voice and remain in His ever loving presence without guilt or fear of losing our salvation. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: [email protected]