The Cowtail Switch
Charlotte Blake Alston tells the story of a father and four sons, and how no one is ever gone as long as they are remembered.
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June 11, 2025
What are Blue Ghosts? | Constant Wonder S7 E12
When author Lynn Faust faced the loss of her beloved Smoky Mountains cabin, she began to notice the synchronous fireflies more closely—tiny lights blinking in perfect rhythm. What started as a moment of heartbreak turned into a lifelong journey. With no formal training, she became a leading firefly expert, dedicating herself to studying these mysterious creatures and illuminating their hidden world.
June 11, 2025
Glimmers of Awe: The Fascinating World of Fireflies
Facing the loss of her Elkmont cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains—a family treasure for five generations—Lynn Faust began to pay more attention to the fireflies there, the "light show," as the family called it, where thousands of fireflies would light up in unison. When she read that synchronous fireflies did not exist in North America, she knew that scientists were wrong. The creatures were right in her own yard! Realizing just how little was known about these enchanting insects, she set out to observe them, becoming a self-taught firefly expert and unveiling the mysteries of nature's tiny lanterns.
June 11, 2025
Why create a religious freedom museum?
Chris Stevenson joins Steve in-studio to discuss the National Museum of American religion, and what religion has done to American and America has done to religion. Chris Stevenson is the co-founder and president of digital-first National Museum of American Religion (NMAR) and the host of the museum's podcast "Religion in the American Experience." He is also the founder of America’s Quilt of Faith, which champion the indispensability of virtue and religion to the American experiment in self-government.
June 11, 2025
Inhaler
Andy Offutt Irwin embodies his Aunt Marguerite to tell this funny story of how hot sauce saved the day!
June 10, 2025
What Your Pediatrician Wishes You Knew—and How To Get The Most Out Of Every Visit
Pediatricians are more than just doctors--they can be a star player on your parenting team. This week on "The Lisa Show," pediatrician Dr. Weston Spencer joins Lisa to share why pediatrician visits matter so much. He explains how to get the most out of every appointment--from writing down your questions ahead of time to building a relationship with your pediatrician so they can reinforce the values you’re teaching at home. Dr. Spencer also covers important topics like managing fevers, supporting picky eaters, and danger-proofing your home. Plus, he shares why it’s helpful to let your kids lose at games and how that can build resilience and teach them to navigate disappointment. Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you make the most of every visit and every conversation with your child’s doctor.
June 10, 2025
The Unfinished Business of School Integration in America
School integration in America is widely viewed as a civil rights milestone— but decades later, U.S. schools are as segregated as they were in the 1970s. So, in this episode of Top of Mind, we look at the complicated legacy of school integration in America: who it helped, who it hurt, and what struggling schools need to thrive.
June 9, 2025
Why is religious freedom good business sense?
Brian Grim shares his calling to be a missionary when he was only 4-years-old and how that eventually led him to Catholicism, but also a life as an educator in the former Soviet Union, China, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe from 1982-2002. Eventually his research in economics reveals that religious freedom is good for business.
June 8, 2025
Love is a Rodeo
Kevin Kling tells a story about how the love worth waiting for won't just watch your best efforts but will pull right along with you.
June 7, 2025
Diversity in the Bible
Janette Ok tells us about the recently released The New Testament In Color, a massive project involving numerous academics and perspectives. She teaches us that, when we view the scriptures through the lens of culture, we can make these sacred texts more colorful and find more application in our lives. Janette H. Ok serves as Associate Professor of New Testament at Fuller Seminary, where she has guest-hosted "Centering: The Asian American Christian Podcast." Her most recent book is the co-edited volume The New Testament in Color: A Multiethnic Biblical Commentary (IVP Academic, 2024). Janette is an ordained pastor and preacher with over 25 years of ministry experience.
June 6, 2025