Oddwalk pOddcast 2.0

New on the podcast today (10/15/15) – a bit of preview audio for our new CD, from the first two tracks: “Mercy at Work” and “Come With Your Fire” – enjoy!

SUCH DECADE Hello everyone! Today, October 24, 2014, is the 10th anniversary of the very first Oddwalk performance! As we said on our 5th anniversary, “Whenever Orin and Shannon are asked about Oddwalk’s origins, how we met, etc., we find ourselves using language as if we’re talking about a wedding or a marriage.  While that analogy is certainly more different than it is like, Oddwalk is certainly about relationship and relationships, and it is a day to celebrate just that!” To celebrate this milestone,  we’ve put together a brief pOddcast from that very first Oddwalk show for the diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota. You can listen to it here, on our pOddcast page, via iTunes, etc.  You’ll here early versions of your favorite Oddwalk songs, snippets of stories, watching the 2014 world series, and a whole lot more!  Maybe you’ll discover, as we did: the more things change the more things stay the same! Play now: 10th Oddiversary Podcast! Additionally, on our Facebook page for the last 10 days, we’ve been posting highlights of the last decade – check those out, and “like” us over there! Thanks for the opportunities, everyone, to travel as much as we have and to offer our talents and services for the building of the Kingdom.  Looking forward to another great 10 years, maybe more!  

Hello everyone, and thanks for visiting Oddwalk’s “Super Sam” page. As part of his full-time parish position, Oddwalk founding member, Shannon Cerneka, serves St. Peter School in Fulton, MO as a music teacher. One of Shannon’s kindergarten students, a little boy named Sam is currently battling a very rare and very aggressive childhood cancer called Rhabdomyoscarcoma. Sam is currently in stage 4, but battling hard. If you would like to read more about the journey that Sam and his family have been on, please visit their Caring Bridge site here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/samsanthuff When people you know are struggling, how do you offer comfort and hope? What do you say? How do you offer hope, when life offers no certainties? As Shannon was thinking about Sam and his family, he was grappling with these very questions. He ended up turning to scripture, to John 1:1-5 to be exact, for answers. Super Sam!   “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:1-5 Through reading and meditating on that passage, Shannon found the ‘certainty’ he was looking for, namely that: 1. God is, was, and always will be. 2. Our God is a God of life. 3. No darkness will ever overcome God’s light. Does this mean that bad things won’t happen? No. What it does mean, though, is that our God is with us through it all. Through this process, Shannon felt led to put this passage to music, ultimately writing “His Light” as a way to offer prayer, support, hope, and encouragement to Sam and his family, but also to anyone who needs to be inspired and lifted up during difficult times.   Press play to listen to “His Light.”   His Light – by Shannon Cerneka, arranged by Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson His light, His light Shines through the darkness, Shines through the darkness, His light. From the beginning of time our God has been, And to the end of time our god will remain. God reigns! God Reigns! Our god is shining his light. No evil, no pain, No sin, no foe, No struggle, no death, No storm, no cold, No shadow, no darkness can ever shut out His light. His light, His light Shines through the darkness, Shines through the darkness, His light. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing is. What came to be through him was life. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing is What came to be through him was life. His light, His light Shines through the darkness, Shines through the darkness, His light, His light Shines through the darkness, Shines through the darkness, His light. No evil, no pain, No sin, no foe, No struggle, no death, No storm, no cold, No shadow, no darkness can ever shut out His light. No shadow, no darkness can ever shut out His light. © 2014, Shannon Cerneka, © 2020 GIA Publications Thanks to Oddwalk band members Dan Lang (bass) and Rick Turcotte (drums, Flatlander Sound Studios) for their assistance with this project and for their support!   To join in the ongoing battle to rid the world of Rhabdomyoscarcoma, please support the efforts of the Super Sam Foundation here.  To support Sam’s family and the foundation in prayer and to download the song for free, just leave a comment below, and/or right-click this link: Click Here to Download HQ Album Art!       UPDATES 9/19/14 – Super Sam Santhuff passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014.  He fought very hard and was very brave to the end.  Please continue to pray for Sam and his family.  Also, if you are so inclined, please use the links above as a way to pray for and support Sam’s family. 10/24/20 – Sheet music for this piece is now available via GIA Publications – click here to find out more!  

You found the right place! Click the play button to listen to our new song, titled “Love” and released at the 2011 NCYC in Indianapolis, IN. Or, use the direct link to download to your computer or other device (if it supports that).  Love (2/10/10) – A new song, free from Oddwalk Ministries! Love256.mp3   This song is dedicated to the memory of Shannon’s cousin, Phillip Nigma, who tragically ended his own life on October 20, 2011. Phillip was only 19 years old. He was a great and funny young man, and his untimely death leaves a hole in the hearts of those who knew him, especially his friends and family. If you would like to know more about suicide, what causes someone to want to take their own life, and what you can do to try and prevent it, please follow this link: http://yellowribbon.org Thank you, and please pray for those who might be considering suicide as well as those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Lyrics: When I was young it was easy There was love to spare In my friends and my family It was everywhere Many sets of shoulders For me to stand upon How can I ever thank them For saying yes to the call? I think it’s all about Love, love, love, love love It’s all about love, love, love love, love. When I go out on my own And started choosing my way Life was all about me then And the stumbles were great I’d forgotten the lessons All that strong advice That love is less about feelings Than sacrifice. Calling all you believers All disciples of Christ Stand up and be counted As the bearers of light Love cannot be measured Nor be contained Do not be afraid to Proudly proclaim Give all you have. Share everything. Take up your cross and follow me. old nothing back. This world needs you to lead with love in all you do. Still at NCYC? Oddwalk is located at booth #122 in Victory Park. In addition to our usual array of merchandise and giveaways, we will have two special features: 1. Get more information about us and the free song download. 2. Take a free picture with the Oddwalk Keytar, post that pic to our Facebook page, and have a chance to win a fabulous prize – an iPod Nano, preloaded with Oddwalk music and pics, and our two CDs! But wait, there’s more! Stop by to pick up some Oddwalk clearance shirts for only $5! Also, make plans to see us perform, live, both on Friday, November 18th: 1. We are providing musical support and storytelling for the workshop called, “Peace through Justice – One Person at a Time”, being co-presented by Jane Angha and Joan Weber of the Center for Ministry Development. 11:45-1pm. Round A, Rooms 125-128 2. Musical warmup for the mega-workshop called, “A Faith to Call Your Own”, being presented by Fr. Stan Fortuna CFR. Our set will be from 1:15-1:45pm. The workshop will run from 1:45-3pm. Round B, Halls F & G

Jammin’ Redux (8/18/10) – “Jammin’ With Jesus” as you’ve never heard it before!

What an outstanding hockey match this afternoon, and an outstanding win by Canada.  Great team, great gold medal count, and a great Olympic games. Having at last lost a wager with Clay Imoo that wasn’t ultimately negated, we follow through with our end of the deal.  Here’s part one, a serious rendition of Canada’s national anthem – they do, after all, deserve it! Oh Canada (2/28/10) – In Honor of Clay, Canada, and our losing Olympic hockey wagers… Stay tuned, for as soon as we can, we’ll post a video of us at an event, ending every non-stage-time sentence with “eh?”

Fill Us, O God (2/10/10) – A new Lenten song from Orin and Shannon These posts and the ones like it sprinkled about the Oddblog are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

The Christmas Shoes Parody (12/2/09) – A 2009 Christmas gift to our fans – make sure to listen to the original first! These posts and the ones like it sprinkled about the Oddblog are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Teapot/Rock You (10/20/09) – A “deleted scene” from our new CD “Alright Now” – Enjoy! These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Dwell In Us (6/12/09) – GarageBand demo of a new Hymn, text by Orin Johnson based on Prayer of St. Francis and 2 Cor. 12:7-10 traditional Irish melody “The Salley Gardens” – composed for the baptism of Aiden Joseph Cerneka, July 5, 2009 These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Gather at the Cross (4/10/09) – A quick GarageBand demo of a new litany for Good Friday, 2009, Orin Johnson. Removed due to publication – see: http://oddwalkministries.com/oddblog/2014/11/14/gather-at-the-cross-published-by-wlp/ These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

A Strange and Wonderful Night (12/16/08) – Christmas song by Shannon Cerneka, recorded by Mike Kivett, © 2008 These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

A Shepherd’s Carol (12/10/08) – Anon. text, music by Orin Johnson – a quick demo recording of a new Christmas carol These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Bob Evans Restauant (10/10/08) – Jesse Gene Cleamer (Shannon’s dad) wrote and sings a tribute to one of his favorite restaurants. These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Old Irish Blessing (SATB) (9/25/08) – The SATB version, recorded at the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus Spring Gala 2008 by the SLCC Octet These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Christ Reigns (fast) (6/5/08) – By Orin Johnson, submitted in the 2009 NCYC theme song competition, “Christ Reigns” – Oddwalk with Megan Higgins These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Christ Reigns (slow) (6/5/08) – By Orin Johnson, submitted in the 2009 NCYC theme song competition, “Christ Reigns” – Oddwalk with Megan Higgins These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Mi Chamocha (4/20/08) – Sung after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. Vocals: Cantor Seth Warner and Dan Geigerman; Piano: Orin Johnson – Congregation Shaare Emeth, Creve Coeur, MO, 2008 These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Oddwalk on the Radio (3/4/08) – Oddwalk’s new CD “Walk Away Different” was featured on KUCR (Univ. of California – Riverside) on March 1. Several songs were played without interruption. Here’s the host’s (Teri Seipel) intro and outro. These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Mercy at Work (2/26/08) – A song written to become the theme song for the Jeff City ChristPower, Summer ‘08. Vocals by Kate Martin. © 2008, Orin Johnson. These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

One Family (2/20/08) – By Shannon Cerneka, ©2008. Written for use at TEC functions, with lead vocals by his wife Erin, recorded by Oddwalk supporter Mike Kivett. These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Get It Together – SpiritN3D (1/6/08) – The SpiritN3D band in Connecticut rock out with Oddwalk’s “Get It Together” at a Jesus Jam Season for Believing in late December 2007 These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Shay Shay (5/31/07) – Recorded at Oddwalk’s first outing, the chant that really is meant to be “Kye Kye Kule” These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

This is the Day (Psalm 118) – from “For All Time” (5/24/07) – Written by Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson for the Cerneka Wedding, May 24, 2003. These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Share – from “Songs of Healing and Hope” (5/23/07) – An alternative recording of Share (recorded by Oddwalk on “Let Us Go—”) from “Songs of Healing and Hope” – the OLS Shrine Choir, © 2002 These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Recorded by Orin Johnson, ca. 2000 These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

“Just Because” Demo (3/21/07) – The night it was written, 10/23/04, Oddwalk recorded a verse of “Just Becuase—” on Orin’s Treo so they’d remember how it went the next day. The next day was Oddwalk’s first official public appearance as Oddwalk, at the Diocese of New Ulm, MN, Junior High Youth Rally – it was also the song’s first performance. These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Old Irish Blessing – from “Little Steps” (3/14/07) – Orin’s setting of a not-usual but still traditional Old Irish Blessing! These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Mexican Café (2/27/07) – “Mexican Cafe” – from the CD “Shannon Cerneka” released in 2001 and “Alright Now” released in 2009. This is perhaps the first ancestral Oddwalk moment! These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Come To Me – from “Songs of Christmas” (2/19/07) – Recorded by the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 2003, performed by Shannon and Orin These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Just Because You Can – from “Little Steps” (1/8/07) – The full version! From our older CD. These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Psalm 98 – Sing a New Song (11/21/06) – A work in progress from Shannon and Orin These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Orin’s “Discover the Way” (10/14/06) – Submitted to the NCYC 2006 theme song contest These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.

Shannon’s “Discover the Way” (10/14/06) – Submitted to the NCYC 2006 theme song contest These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.