Leaving the Grandstand World

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This podcast showcases the creative talents of Vic Zarley in which he shares original songs (many co-written with his wife, Eva), original poetry (suitably wrapped in selected instrumentals licensed Creative Commons with attribution) and prose from his many books published on Amazon (and as audio books on Audible.com).Leaving the Grandstand World is a choice to leave the stands where we're just observing and jumping onto the field where we can play and truly make a difference. This is his prayer for everyone who listens to this podcast!

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The Key / The Inner Thermostat

May 28 2023 14 mins

Send us a Text Message.I begin with the lyrics to one of my old songs narrated as a poem with a wonderful instrumental by Josh Woodward embedded with it. That lyric is entitled, "Spinning Spinning." Next I share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "The Key" and "The Inner Thermostat." I finish with another Fanny Crosby lyric entitled, "Little Steps."This is my l

Irritation / Our Potent Minds

May 24 2023 14 mins

Send us a Text Message.I begin with an old poem of mine entitled, "Summer Storm," then share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "Irritation" and "Our Potent Minds." Finally I share another wonderful Fanny Crosby lyric entitled, "Jesus, Help Me."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]

Play It Again, Sam

May 21 2023 7 mins

Send us a Text Message.I begin today's short episode with my poem, "The Book That Really Matters" followed by a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "Play It Again, Sam," and finish with another Fanny Crosby lyric, "God Is Love."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]

Joseph

May 17 2023 15 mins

Send us a Text Message.First, a little poem I wrote "To The Evolutionists," then I share a different perspective on the Genesis character, Joseph. Then I share another Fanny Crosby lyric entitled, "Glory Glory, All Is Glory."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]

I Dream a Game of Wacamole

May 14 2023 10 mins

Send us a Text Message.I start this episode with an old poem of mine written when I worked for Amazon in one of their warehouses. It is entitled, "Although a Cut Heals" and special music has been embedded with my narration. Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "I Dream a Game of Wacamole." Then I share another lyric by Franny Crosby entitled, "Firm on th

The Tracy Miracle

May 10 2023 12 mins

Send us a Text Message.I start this episode off with an old poem of mine set to an instrumental by Alan J. Moore. The poem is entitled, "How Can You Tell a Babe in the Womb." Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "The Tracy Miracle" and finally I share another Fanny Crosby lyric (coupled with an instrumental) entitled, "Calling for You."Support the Show.I

I Celebrate My Dysfunction / Jesus Be Within My Day

May 07 2023 15 mins

Send us a Text Message.Today I share a version of Jesus Loves Me you've probably never heard before. I narrate the lyrics to some blues by Jason Shaw and the process works! Next I share the story of my song, "Jesus Be Within My Day," and then the song. I then share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "I Celebrate My Dysfunction," and conclude this episode with anoth

Let's Prepare for Jesus' Return

May 03 2023 20 mins

Send us a Text Message.I start off this episode with an original poem with music by Kevin Macleod. The poem is entitled, "Heaven Is My Real Home." Next I share a chapter from my spiritual autobiography, The Opening Window entitled, "Let's Prepare for Jesus' Return," and then I complete the episode with a lyric written by Fanny Crosby entitled, "Glory Ever Be to Jesus."Support the S

Has Someone Raised My Ire?

Apr 30 2023 12 mins

Send us a Text Message.Today's episode I share "A Call to Prayer," found in the public domain. Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, "Has Someone Raised My Ire?" and finally I share a lyric by the prolific Fannie Crosby entitled, "Do All the Good You Can."Support the Show.I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]

Hi Ol' Silver / God Is Prose

Apr 26 2023 13 mins

Send us a Text Message.Today I share a song of mine that I narrated as a poem with music by Kevin Macleod. The "poem" is "What You Do to the Least of These." Next I share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "Hi Ol' Silver" and "God Is Prose" then I complete this episode with a lyric by Fannie Crosby entitled, "Behold the Wonderful Love."Support the Show.I'd love