Blue Skies and Green Pastures with Paula Adams

Gnosticism has been growing as an alternative religion for quite a while but it has really taken off in the past 10 or so years. You can see gnostic influences in media and even in Christian culture and preaching. What is it that people are attracted to?

Gnosticism is rising in popularity, along with other divergent Christian-sounding beliefs. Here is what you need to know. 

We know things are bad right now in our government and economy, but what can we do ? Is it too late ? No! You can make a difference. https://www.forbes.com/sites/betsyatkins/2020/06/08/demystifying-esgits-history--current-status/?sh=6045073e2cdd https://www.unpri.org/about-us/about-the-pri https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/woke-capitalism-the-last-step-in-the-lefts-long-march-through-the-institutions/ https://freedomlibrary.hillsdale.edu/programs/cca-ii-parallel-economies/the-rise-of-corporate-fascism

What’s the difference between caring about animals and wanting to them legal rights? What does the Bible say ? Is it morally wrong to eat meat?

Have you accepted lies as truth ? Listen to this info-packed episode and then decide .

You’ve heard of critical race theory , but have you heard of Posthumanism? Educate yourself and please warn others! Transcript and links can be found on the blog .

How an immature Christian grew in her faith by discovering Reformed theology and salvation by grace alone. NOTE: Sorry it's a little louder than usual because I used a different recording setup. You might want to be ready to adjust your volume. 

A big topic and a big episode!

Scientists are hard at work looking for ways to use the Crispr technique on humans . But what about the ethical questions?

Happy New Year! Let’s talk about the Christian way to set goals and be transformed by the renewing of our minds by trusting in God’s ability and seeking His will for our lives.

What does it mean to “hold space” and how can Christians hold space and why should we ? The podcasts I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xI0tdotEuHbdMafDPzC4Z?si=zOHAS0RAR3-dXUMkKxU1yA and https://open.spotify.com/show/37hqtZBUW4bbFAvBlsPEs3?si=O-wJ5pk7SkuR6dwpTeUKLQ

Updates and a few thoughts on all of the above. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas!

Church is not as popular as it used to be. But church is important! In this episode I give seven reasons why you need to be an active member of a local church.

What is God like ? How can we know? Who gets to decide ? https://www.gotquestions.org/character-of-God.html https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-God.html https://www.gotquestions.org/nature-of-God.html

America is declining . I propose that the end began with the progressive era and has led to a resurgence of paganism and a search for meaning outside of American Christianity.

Satan wears a mask of light to hide his darkness . Can you tell the difference between false teachings and truth? Beware false teachers that teach ideas that sound very similar to Christianity but will actually lead you into to darkness.  My blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Got Questions website  Read the Bible online 

What does it mean to be a Christian? What does the Bible say? What are the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount? Is America a Christian nation?

Everything you need to know about the effects of and treatment of high homocysteine levels. Plus, who is Kilmer McCully and why was he fired?   Get all research and tests and supplement links here https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/09/12/taking-charge-of-your-health-elevated-homocysteine-and-b-vitamin-deficiency-heart-disease-stroke-miscarriage-mental-health-conditions-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ Kilmer's books https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/651192.Kilmer_S_McCully JAMA article https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/777652

Do you have the gift ? Here’s how you can be a more effective encourager , including what not to do or say . The Bible is full of encouragement to God's people and the family of God should encourage each other. https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-encouragement.html Shop Amazon for encouraging gifts and books about encouragement. 

Monsanto has an over one hundred year history in the chemical industry. They have produced products used in food, farming, weapons, and pharmaceuticals . Many of the products they’ve sold have ended up being banned later. Can we really 'trust the science' not to destroy our health and planet for profits? They have also created a business model that has trapped farmers into using their seeds and creates dangers to the food supply.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsanto https://newsmediarelations.colostate.edu/2022/03/08/csu-biotech-company-partnering-on-rna-based-method-for-weed-control/ https://homeguides.sfgate.com/roundup-active-dirt-73143.html https://www.dw.com/en/agriculture-seeds-seed-laws-agribusinesses-climate-change-food-security-seed-sovereignty-bayer/a-57118595 Here’s a great video I just found after I recorded this podcast.  https://youtu.be/-c2bcSUMtNQ   Risks of Round Up https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/lymphoma-roundup#risks-and-regulations Bayer and the bees video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaNSByf4sLA&t=9s Get your probiotics and supplements on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3Rr12mT Email your suggestions to pkadams@industryinet.com blog https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/09/01/destroying-our-health-and-the-planet-through-science/

The new space race is on! Can we beat China to the finish line ? Electrifying facts and opinions about the smart electrical grid that’s being built with your tax dollars. How will it be used to control us in the future? Link to the microphone I am using. https://amzn.to/3PIU77m My blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Learn about epigenetics and the MTHFR gene. Many people seek help from doctors for their chronic debilitating symptoms and are given vague diagnoses along with prescriptions rather than testing to find the root cause. MTHFR mutation is a common but under diagnosed condition that could be causing life disruptions for you or your child. But the C D C website downplays it and tries to denigrate the people who are helping people get better. Find out what might help . www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/epigenetics www.methy-life.com Buy methyfolate and B12 from Amazon

A few thoughts on current events, human nature, Agenda 2030 and how to live in a world where there are few consequences for the schemes of the government.  Use my link when you shop on Amazon!

What is black and white/dichotomous thinking and how is it a trap? What is the solution? Are you always sure that you are right about your beliefs? Do you suffer from OCD, perfectionism, self-judgment? Do you judge others harshly who have different beliefs? And how does that relate to birth control for the poor?  https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/black-and-white-thinking https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/07/29/family-planning-is-important-but-not-to-save-the-planet-from-overpopulation/

King Solomon was given extraordinary wisdom by God, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his extreme failure as a king . Like humanism , pride in our intelligence can lead to our downfall and have long lasting consequences for those around us. Note: I misspoke and said that David had 1000 wives. Oops! https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/07/22/too-smart-for-his-own-good-lessons-from-king-solomons-failures/

In this personal episode I share how God has taken me on a journey and how my faith has grown and the different churches and denominations I’ve been a part of . From Baptist to non-denominational to Calvinist to Methodist! Hope you enjoy !

Happy 4th ! Most of the arguments in today’s culture stem from how much or how little control the government should have over our lives. How do we balance freedom and responsibility, and how far should religious freedom go?

I really hope people will listen to this one carefully. I am a little nervous about publishing my opinions on such a sensitive topic. I hope I don’t lose any friends . 🙏 some of you will be happy and others will be upset. If you have a way to resolve the issues that I bring up , I’d love to hear it! Let’s talk . More people need to discuss this important topic! https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/05/16/how-sensational-sex-scandal-led-nations-first-abortion-law-years-ago/ https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/06/25/freedom-of-religion-and-abortion-drawing-the-line/ Mormon topics mentioned: Keep Sweet and Obey, Under the Banner of Heaven, FLDS. 

Have you seen the Netflix series “Keep Sweet and Obey”? How can we protect religious freedom and also protect people from abuse by cult leaders? https://www.4mormon.org/racism-in-mormon-scripture/ Plus I share my thoughts about extreme heat in Texas 🥵

Thoughts spurred by James Corbett’s interview with Mattias Desmet on his podcast . https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corbettreport-com-feature-interviews/id887298016?i=1000564532939 Is your mind free ? Have you been caught up by accident in an identity cult? How should we live in this age of cults ? Www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

The progressive agenda is satanic . Transsexualism today ,transhumanism tomorrow. Are you going to be able to hear the voice of God through the increasingly loud noise of the anti-reality mob? I cover a lot of ground here.  https://thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-features/accelerating-evolution https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9287/4/1/10/htm The Process of Evolution, Human Enhancement Technology, and Cyborgs Examples of brain enhancement programs (DARPA is gratefully acknowledged for use of the material). DARPA Brain Initiative ProgramDescriptionDARPA Brain Initiative ProgramDescriptionElectrical Prescriptions (ElectRx)This program aims to help the human body heal itself through neuromodulation of organ functions using ultraminiaturized devices, approximately the size of individual nerve fibers.Hand Proprioception and Touch Interfaces (HAPTIX)The HAPTIX program will create fully implantable, modular and reconfigurable neural-interface microsystems that communicate wirelessly with external modules, such as a prosthesis interface link, to deliver naturalistic sensations to amputees.Neural Engineering System Design (NESD)The NESD program’s goal is to develop an implantable neural interface able to provide unprecedented signal resolution and data-transfer bandwidth between the brain and the digital world.Neuro Function, Activity, Structure and Technology (Neuro-FAST).The Neuro-FAST program seeks to enable unprecedented visualization and decoding of brain activity to better characterize and mitigate threats to the human brain, as well as facilitate development of brain-in-the-loop systems to accelerate and improve functional behaviors.Next-Generation Nonsurgical Neurotechnology (N3)The N3 program aims to develop a safe, portable neural interface system capable of reading from and writing to multiple points in the brain at once.Reliable Neural-Interface Technology (RE-NET)The RE-NET program seeks to develop the technologies needed to reliably extract information from the nervous system, and to do so at a scale and rate necessary to control complex machines, such as high-performance prosthetic limbs.

In honor of Mother’s Day . What can we learn from mothers of the Bible ? Email me at pkadams@industryinet.com and check out my blog at www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

Have people hurt you and let you down? That can cause long-lasting pain in our hearts leading to a state of unforgiveness and resentment that steals our peace , but we can change that .

The world desperately needs heroes.

Where do you go for answers ? Are you being manipulated right now ? How can you get free and stop being a slave to the algorithm of the world that just wants you to believe the pitch and buy the product ?

How did we get $5 a gallon gas and $8 frozen pizzas? Learn about the history of banking and financial crises in America . This is the audio only version of the same podcast that is also available as a video on Spotify only. Check out the blog at www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com where you can find links to much more information about each historical event. 

How did we get $5 a gallon gas and $8 frozen pizza? Are we headed to a universal basic income?  Listen while I explain the history of economic crises, banks, and how the government is screwing up our lives by constant intervention and my predictions for the near future. You can also watch the video! Go to www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com to read the blog on this topic and find lots of links to all this information. NOTE: The video ends with me saying I'll be back, but I didn't know that you can't add more than one video to an episode. Oops! I still have a lot to learn. I will put the second topic in a separate episode. 

The religious foundations of the early Progressive movement and how they threaten freedom and ignore truth. Support me by visiting my blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

Worldview is made up of your basic beliefs about everything from God to other people to good and evil. These beliefs underpin all of our decisions and have great power! This is an episode I made for Love Thy Neighbor. I am copying it here. Please Follow the new podcast so you don't miss an episode! I've got some great ones coming! 

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I am moving to a new podcast channel called Love Thy Neighbor. I'm cross-posting the first episode of that podcast here so people will be able to find me. Here is the link to the new one! Please subscribe to the new one for more great episodes! https://anchor.fm/paula-adams7/episodes/Voting-with-your-Data-and-Dollar-S1E1-e1fkgbj

Educate yourself on what’s being planned by the social engineers before you lose all your rights to choose your own lifestyle. The WEF’s Great Reset is a plan to create a perfect world ,but who gets to decide what that looks like? We consider the classic novel The Giver and compare it to a possible future, and look at why the Metaverse is being created. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corbettreport-com-feature-interviews/id887298016?i=1000553175746 Also check out the www.Corbettreport.com .

A lot of people think they are woke or awake but are really still zombies . What’s the difference? How can you wake up before it’s too late ?

There’s always a catch ! Nothing worth having is ever free. That goes for solar energy, too. Edit: To clarify, you aren’t leasing the solar panels themselves , you’re leasing out your roof and buying the power from the solar company. Www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

What are Conservative ethics and do you identify with them? How have Progressives co-opted Conservative goals ? Why is Canada turning into an anti-freedom police state? #freedom #conservative #paulkingsnorth https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/what-is-ethical-conservatism/ www.paulkingsnorth.net

Nature worship is on the rise in connection with the environmental /Green Agenda. Don’t fall for it . Find out what’s really behind the climate agenda. https://unherd.com/2022/02/green-hypocrisy-hurts-the-poorest/?1644862745402 Blog with links to eugenics related articles. https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/02/15/will-you-be-a-tool-of-the-eugenics-movement/

On this episode you can listen in while my husband and I have a lively chat with our friend Richard from Western New York about everything from Spiedies ( marinated chicken) to hockey to sailing and the Erie Canal. #Texas #NewYork #culture #Food #friends

Does every Christian need to know about everything that is happening in the world ? Or should we stick to loving our neighbor, being a light in our own communities and sharing our testimony and leave politics to the people who enjoy talking politics and the experts? #climate #politics #evangelism

Anxiety is more than a thought in your mind, it’s a physical experience that can become paralyzing. In this episode I share the ways I have fought to overcome this paralysis and how my faith has been a part of that . #anxiety

Enjoy some smooth beats while you work or rest. You'll want to put this on repeat! Check out the artist 2nd Prez at https://youtu.be/fqnG3VDjuKg Music protected by copyright. Do not sell or use without permission of the artist .

Feeling a little worn out from too much truth ? What can bring back your peace ? Here’s the podcast I mentioned https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/america-his-stories-x/id1586660750?i=1000545899095 . Here’s my blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

When you spend time with someone and they help you with problems , you trust them more. It’s the same with God. Knowing and acknowledging God should be an essential part of every Christian’s life . What part do trials play in knowing God? https://youtu.be/oxpPIa-BskY

The Bible uses a lot of marriage language to describe our relationship with God and Jesus. Have you ever thought of Jesus as your husband? Are you cheating on your groom ? Are all religions equal? Are there many ways to Heaven? #christianliving #religion #jesus #bridegroom

Do you want to be a better person or change some habits or strengthen your faith? Let God help you! Here are the steps, but beware , things could get interesting! #change #christianlife

The antiviral Tamiflu was stockpiled by western governments despite a lack of evidence. The very similar covid pill is currently being touted by some as a breakthrough to end the pandemic . Links from podcast: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2009/11/does-the-vaccine-matter/307723/ https://www.bmj.com/tamiflu

Let’s be honest. It’s been quite a year. Just because the calendar says we should be celebrating doesn’t mean everyone feels festive . Here are some gentle words of hope and a few suggestions. #depression #holidays

Partially empty nest syndrome ! As a homeschool mom who stayed home with her six kids, the transition to them no longer needing me so much or wanting to hang out with me has been a little tough to get used to. This podcast is personal . No big advice . Just a hug to the other moms and dads of grown kids out there feeling a little sad this holiday season. #parenting #midlife #boymom #transitions #motherhood

In our search for peace, meaning, joy, and/or power over our lives, Christians and non-Christians can be easy prey for con artists selling spiritual practices and products . Is drinking cacao pagan? Are words powerful? Are you a control freak masquerading as a spiritual seeker ? #cacao #neopaganism #Jesus

Is understanding the Bible as easy as some people claim? No. Not everyone agrees on what it means. Here are just a few of the many doctrines that Christians love to argue about. What really matters? All of it! Just because it's not simple doesn't mean you shouldn't read it.  How can you tell if you're really saved and can you lose your salvation? What about Free will and God's sovereignty? Noah and Jonah and Jeremiah, too. Theology matters, but so does unity. #theology #unity #freewill #christian  https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/11/14/am-i-still-saved-if-i-sin/

You can still find joy in this messed up world of covid and chaos . Anxiety and depression don’t have to rule your life. #anxiety

It’s a full moon. I unload my thoughts. Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges! ( I actually don’t talk about that.) I had a good day. The future is in God’s hands! We need to stop praying for Jesus to come back and start doing what he told us to do . Yes , bad people have plans, but God can overcome them if we repent! #freedom #future https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/11/20/do-i-get-a-prize-dental-anxiety/

Things are changing fast, but not that fast. The transition period can be chaotic . Don’t get sucked into fear or get rich quick schemes. Educate yourself on new digital currency while the experts work out the details. Correction: Biden and Xi Jinping met virtually, not in China.

Rising gas and food prices and stagnant wages have people worried about the future. In this episode we discuss supply and demand, Adam Smith, the Austrian School, and Keynesian theory, plus  the causes of the current inflation and supply chain problems. Will Biden cause stagflation? Do the Democrats want higher unemployment? How are the UN SDG goals driving economic chaos? What is the solution? Please follow and share and leave a review. https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal7 My Blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

Jesus was not like other prophets and religious teachers. He was the son of God, born of a virgin, who came to earth from Heaven with a specific purpose. While here he performed many signs and miracles to prove who he was , the Messiah that the prophets of old had been talking about for hundreds of years. He came that we might know God and by believing in him, have our sins forgiven. Listen today and be amazed!  Check out the Bible for yourself at https://www.esv.org/Luke+4/ Blog and more Bible information at https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/  Please like, follow and share! 

A futuristic story written in 1909 that sounds eerily like the world we live in. Dystopian and visionary tale of people living underground completely dependent on a machine who controls everything. Even though computers did not exist in 1909, the machine acts like a computer.  Audiobook. Find it  free here https://booksvooks.com/the-machine-stops-pdf-em-forster.html 

Note: This podcast is rated PG, as in there are no explicit or specific techniques mentioned. Feel free to let your teenagers listen.  Sex should be a natural and normal part of a happy marriage. Today I will give 10 tips and a bonus tip for how to improve your sex life in the context of a married relationship.  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Link to see my Moab photos!  Intro and outro music by Ella Fitzgerald. Song Blue Skies. Recorded from Youtube. 

The first in a series of talks about economics. I discuss why people need to work, own things, and how that provides freedom. People need to work to feel good about themselves. People need to own property to have power over their lives. People need to be free to think and act independently of a nanny state. None of this will happen if a new class of non-working people is created. Beware the Marxists who hate private property and question the socialists who want a basic minimum income to replace jobs. https://www.project-syndicate.org/say-more/an-interview-with-klaus-schwab-2021-02 www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

What is clickbait about and should you watch it ? Minor spoilers included but I don’t give away the ending ! Www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

A conversation with my best friend Faithe about what she and I have learned about ourselves in our wise old age. If you're a 50+ woman, you can probably relate, if you're a younger mom, you might learn something!  Both of us are Christians, have large families and homeschooled our kids. We have a lot in common in how we relate to the world and people even though we also have many differences in our upbringing . We discuss what motivated us to have the lives we have. Hope you'll join us as we try to make sense of life as menopausal women who did things differently than most of our peers.  A few takeaways: Realize that even when you make choices that you feel you HAD to make, you still made a choice. Self-awareness helps you understand why you make decisions. Most decisions are made based on what we think is best for us at THAT TIME, not in the long term. Married people must learn to have compassion for their spouse's struggles and appreciate them. Being a controlling person never turns out good for anyone. We live in a society that rewards victims with more attention than those who quietly assume personal responsibility for their lives.  God loves you and you can trust Him. 

You may have heard of the Mark of the Beast, but what do you know about the Great Delusion? Listen and find out! And be sure you won't take the Mark of the Beast.  11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 ESV Check out my blog at www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com for more information.  https://www.gotquestions.org/strong-delusion.html

Breaking news on new bill to help sufferers of mysterious brain injury and illness of Government spies and workers caused by targeted microwave radio frequencies. Links mentioned in the show. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/us/politics/havana-syndrome-house-bill.html? https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2020/10/20/the-microwave-weapons-that-could-explain-why-havana-syndrome-report-is-not-being-released/?sh=764e5b8a5482 https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2020/12/new-report-assesses-illnesses-among-us-government-personnel-and-their-families-at-overseas-embassies

Living on one income with six children has been like a very long roller coaster ride, much scarier than we expected at times, and lots of fun at other times, with some screaming, puking and laughing along the way. Sometimes I am amazed that we have survived the ride! Then I say a prayer of thanks. In this episode I'll share our story of how God made it work.  We own a house instead of renting. We learned how to stay on a budget. We buy used items and accept hand-me-downs. I cook our meals at home most of the time. We drive older vehicles. My husband is handy and resourceful and does all the home repairs. We don't spend much on luxuries. We keep and use things for a long time. God has intervened and helped us in unexpected ways. I did babysitting and other odd jobs. We give back to the church and charity. Blog link here https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/07/20/thrills-and-chills-how-we-raised-a-large-family-on-one-income/

In the year 2000, our house burned down. It was a stressful experience. My husband worked hard to get us into a new house . He remembers things that I don’t ! He’s still a little out of breath from recovering from Covid.

A CT podcast about the rise and fall of Mars Hill church got me thinking and here are my thoughts on false teachers, bad sermons, life coaching versus preaching , cancel culture, why people stay in bad churches and the importance of knowing your Bible very well. Read the blog at Www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com . Email me at blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Our family has been sick with covid. Here’s what we did and why . Please Read! https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/You-ve-tested-positive-for-COVID-Should-you-16428414.php Sorry for bad audio quality on updated segment. I didn’t realize I had my earbuds turned on.

Eve was tempted by the serpent to be wise like God. The Gnostics believe they have secret knowledge. What can we learn about the desire to know things?

God often allows trials in the lives of believers and it may feel like something is wrong , but these trials can be a blessing if we let them grow our faith and relationship with our Lord. I share a few good things that have happened during our COVID experiences and my two favorite prayers . Also read psalm 23 and 24. https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/08/23/texas-covid-crisis-and-update-on-my-husband-8-23-2021/

A little break from talking about covid !

Trust has become a real problem in the world and sowing distrust has become a big business. For those of us who try to do the right thing, it’s getting very hard to know what’s right .With the massively conflicting information that is available about the safety of the covid vaccine, it's hard to know what to do. This is OUR STORY. YOU have to make your own decision. Just pray , weigh the facts, and do the best you can. 

The Bible teaches that Christians will experience persecution in the world. I share a letter written by Corrie Ten Boom about being prepared with a knowledge of God's word to help endure persecution.  https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/08/02/are-you-prepared-to-be-persecuted/ Blog link https://prf.hn/l/rd9mzx4 Click this affiliate link to buy Corrie Ten Boom's books from Thriftbooks.com https://prf.hn/l/6lom0N0 This is the book Saving My Assassin by Virginia Prodan. 

In this episode you will learn why I want to change my logo to a squirrel and then discuss the 2021 Cyber Polygon and cyber terrorism. I also give a shout out to a few podcasts that I've discovered recently. Please share, rate, and review on Apple Podcast and Follow me on your favorite podcast app! Let me know what you think of the logo by sending an email to blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com . Is pink a good color? https://www.worldbirds.org/squirrel-symbolism/ https://cyberpolygon.com/ My blog https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/ Support me by going to my blog and visiting my affiliate links and by sponsoring my show on Anchor. 

My daughter has Miller Dieker Syndrome , a specific type of Lissencephaly. Life is beautifully different and difficult. I offer my advice and encouragement to newly diagnosed and experienced parents of special needs children with severe disabilities.  You can contact me at blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com   See blog post about my daughter https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/05/13/grace-and-more-grace-miller-dieker-syndrome-lissencephaly/  8:25 Diagnosis 11:13 First seizures 14:00 Seizure triggers and constipation 16:39 Breastfeeding 18:12 Development 20:00 Hips and scoliosis 21:38 Encouragement, Join groups 23:25 Every child is different! Everything Is Just $1 At DollarTree.com!

All you need to know to produce your own juicy, tender smokey brisket that you can be proud to serve to your family and friends. Mentioned in the show: https://franklinbbq.com/ Brisket Rub: Mix Kosher salt and Coarse Black Pepper Smoke Brisket in close pit using indirect heat kept at 250 degrees for approximately 8 hours, but use the techniques mentioned to test for doneness.  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com You can support me by clicking on my affiliate links in my blog. Here is one such link. L.A.'s Totally Awesome Grill & Oven Cleaner, 40 oz. Bottles - $1.00from: DollarTree

Today’s churches can no longer be trusted to be true to the beliefs of the denomination you see on the sign . Progressive Christianity has snuck in to many churches under the guise of inclusion and spirituality . Beware these wolves in sheep’s clothing!  Https://Www.alisachilders.com Resources about progressive Christianity www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com  You can support me by clicking on my affiliate links in my blog.  Here is one such link. Kitchen Tools & Gadgets at the Dollar Tree

Facial recognition and other biometrics are on the rise . Is that good or bad ? Could it be related to the end times prophecy about the marks of the beast ? Read the articles in my blog at www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com   You can support me by clicking on my affiliate links in my blog. Here is one such link. Kitchen Tools & Gadgets at the Dollar Tree

Everyone has probably heard of critical race theory, but have you heard of critical pedagogy? Listen to find out why you need to protect your child and more! The article I mentioned. https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/higher-ed-gamma/pedagogy-and-course-design-need-change-here%E2%80%99s-how Please support my podcast! You can help by clicking my affiliate links below for these quality companies.  Shareasale can provide you affiliate companies!  Find a sponsor for your web site. Get paid for your great content. shareasale.com.  Grammarly is the best proofreader! Best Plagiarism Checker & Proofreader

The IRS will be sending out more Covid relief payments to many parents in the form of an advance of your 2021 Child Tax Credit. Should you take it or opt-out? Get the important the details here!   Blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments to  blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com  Please support the show by sharing! 

Encouragement for today . God is in control. You can trust Him. Why did Jesus have to die for our sins ? Is the doctrine of substitutionary atonement good or bad? Are your sins forgiven? www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments at blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Why are people leaving the Evangelical Christian church and is that a good thing? Today I discuss what I have learned about Progressive Christian beliefs.  Www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com  blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com For reference Www.progressivechristianity.org #exvangelical #revangelical   

God's word has a lot to say on the topic of sex, especially what kind of sex is considered immoral. But today's Evangelical churches have been way too quiet on the topic. Progressive churches are happily blessing every type of sexual experience, but Christians are not to make up our own rules about sex any more than we are to make up our own rules on any other aspect of life. God has told us how to live. We must read and trust the Bible to find out what that is. God loves you too much to leave you lost in your sin. Repent and follow Jesus! Please read the short blog post here www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com or email comments to www.blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com Thanks for listening! 

An interview with my husband of 30 years . He explains how we met and the extremely traumatic motorcycle accident he had before we met . Click the time to jump ahead.  (18:24) Motorcycle Accident Www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

A Daily bombardment of news articles, words and images can lead to anxiety and hopelessness unless we learn to stay focused on the important stuff and sift out the facts. Learn who Jesus really is , not the media’s version.

A little about me and my journey of life so far . Topics include having attention deficit and Aspergers, why I don’t like it when people move to the country , trusting God in times of crisis , and seeing a horse die on my run today . Comments welcome at blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com Visit my blog at www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

Classic cars are cool and fun to collect and drive! Today’s special guest , my husband, offers advice on how to buy a classic car and not spend too much and shares some stories from 35 years of working on classic cars. Listen and share! www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com https://anchor.fm/blueskiesandgreenpastures/message

My husband is my cohost today as we reminisce about our 2019 trip to Guadalupe Peak on our anniversary and discuss staying married for 30 years.  I mistakenly referred to the park as a state park when it's actually a National Park. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm Also check out the blog post for more details about gear and the hike .  https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2019/05/10/can-we-make-it-climbing-guadalupe-peak-with-my-husband/  Send questions or comments to blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and sharing!

This  psychological drama book is a prequel to the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Spoilers ahead!  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Jesus showed himself to be the Messiah by many proofs. The Gospel of John is a great place to find these proofs. I hope you'll listen and be blessed.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/04/29/knowing-god-by-knowing-jesus/ www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Lessons from the playground. Fond memories of recess and swing sets and slides and how we can avoid the crashes of the seesaw of life by staying balanced .  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Join me as I discuss the Netflix movie Thunder Force with Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer . Sorry about the poor sound quality caused by using my earbuds. I won’t make that mistake again. I hope you’ll listen anyway.  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Come along with me as I review all three books in this thought-provoking and entertaining futuristic Young Adult novel series, The Arc of the Scythe by Neal Shusterman , with only a few spoilers.  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Today's episode is a funny story about our chickens and a less funny message about media-created fear. Thanks for listening!  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Listen as my social media savvy 22 year old son gives his viewpoint on life and politics , and explains 4chan and other internet worlds to his boomer parents . Some profanity . www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

The Holy Spirit is a wonderful and an essential part of our Christian journey. Without Him, we are not going to be able to be the people God wants us to be for Him. Although this can be a controversial topic, I want to try and explain it because it is so important. I am not a pastor or theologian, just a believer who wants to share the love of Christ with the world. If you disagree with my explanation, that's okay. Peace be with you.  https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/03/19/all-christians-are-spirit-filled-but-not-all-are-spirit-led/  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Today’s episode combines a sneak peek of a future book review of Neal Shusterman’s Arc of the Scythe Series with commentary on its parallels with real life . Would you choose a virtual heaven on earth over the real thing if you could live forever ? www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

A story about a brave boy who wants to honor his King.  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Listen as my husband and son discuss riding a 1970 Triumph Bonneville 650 . Then my husband convinced me to go for a ride on this beautiful spring day.  www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Sometimes we fool ourselves into believing that we are trusting God, but we are actually still holding onto the controls. With practice we can learn to recognize when we are doing this and put our faith more fully in God.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/04/08/trusting-god-completely-devotion/ Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Is the Mark of the beast a big deal? That depends on who you know.  Listen to find out more about what the mark is and who will be thrilled to take the mark and what will happen to those who don't.  Part two is here https://anchor.fm/blueskiesandgreenpastures/episodes/What-is-even-worse-than-taking-the-Mark-of-the-Beast--The-Great-Delusion--ep-50-e17s0ia

Is having everyone agree on every topic a goal for a free society? Is it okay to have your own opinions that are not the same as your friends or family? Yes! Today we discuss having freedom of thought. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/01/08/3-reasons-why-people-disagree-with-you-when-youre-obviously-right-and-what-to-do-about-it/ blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Do you prefer to spend time on your phone more than with other people? Would you rather chat online than with a person in the same room ? Today I talk about the danger of losing the ability to enjoy spending time with real people due to lockdowns and phone addiction. www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

Snakes are kinda cool . But two-legged snakes are dangerous. False teachings can keep us from being in God’s will . Learn to spot sneaky snakes in your path ! www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

What is Easter? Did Jesus really die for my sins? What is the resurrection? Are your sins forgiven? Please listen and I hope you have a wonderful Resurrection Sunday! www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com

The most well known verse in the Bible is only the introduction to knowing the great story of God’s plan for you!  That popular verse sums up the gospel of Jesus Christ, but there is much more wisdom and hope and history and prophecy in the Bible that should be read in order to understand why we needed the gospel at all.   Comments: blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com Blog: www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

Today we explore the interesting story of Jesus giving a history lesson to two of his followers and then disappearing from their sight, found in Luke 24 in the Bible. We can discover some important lessons in this passage about who Jesus is and how he works in our lives. I hope you learn something new! Comments : blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com This episode is also available as a blog post: https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/03/23/do-you-really-know-who-jesus-is-on-the-road-to-emmaus/

The Bible has a lot to say about money and how we use it . Many of us received a nice deposit in our bank accounts thanks to the Covid pandemic's effect on jobs and the economy, and now we have to decide how to save or spend it. Here are a few ideas that take God's instructions about stewardship into account.  Comments? blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com Blog: www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com

When one partner starts to do some work on themselves and begins to change their life and perspective, it can be upsetting for the other partner. Listen as I offer some tips on how to make this a positive experience, not a relationship ending one. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/03/11/youve-changed-what-to-do-when-your-partner-is-not-the-same-person-you-married/

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/03/01/whats-in-your-book-pile/

My first podcast! Listen as I read this blog to you! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2021/03/03/what-did-you-learn-in-the-past-year/