Best Ernest Holmes Podcasts (2025)

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THE JELLYBEAN by F.SCOTT FITZGERALD 48:16

1d ago48:16

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The story was written as a sequel to “The Ice Palace,” and Clark Darrow appears in both. The omniscient narrator, who ensures that close observation is paid to Powell’s story, draws in the reader. The opening line – “Jim Powell was a Jelly-bean”- labels the protagonist immediately, and as a character he remains within the stereotype Fitzgerald indi…

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BEST OF (#62 of 567) THE MISSING WILL A HERCULE POIROT MYSTERY by AGATHA CHRISTIE 23:49

4d ago23:49

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By Jon Hagadorn

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THE MYSTERY OF HUNTER'S LODGE by AGATHA CHRISTIE'S POIROT INVESTIGATES 31:19

6d ago31:19

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Yes- Poirot is BACK!...despite the terrible review we received a couple years ago complaining that my French sounds like its been infusd with Russian.. I was moved by that, and left for a year to study at the Sarbonne, at which time I was reminded that Poirot's character was born in lived as a child in in Portugal, and often took trips with his fat…

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#094: Finding Yourself: Beyond Knowledge to True Wisdom 20:55

7d ago20:55

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What if the wisdom you've been seeking has been within you all along? This profound exploration challenges us to distinguish between mere knowledge and true wisdom in our spiritual journeys. As someone who has studied metaphysical principles for over twenty years, I've witnessed countless seekers (myself included) accumulate spiritual concepts with…

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It's All Sacred 25:52

9d ago25:52

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In our teaching, everything is from and of The One Divine Life. If that’s so, then isn’t everything sacred, connected to God in some way? Let’s explore how this expands our concept of what is sacred in our everyday lives.By Rev. Bridget McCann

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LOVE BEFORE BREAKFAST by FRANK STOCKTON 56:12

9d ago56:12

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Frank Stockton was best known for his humurous children's stories and later "fairy tales for adults" in which he pokes fun at our human capacity for misundesrstanding while building a very credible love story. He wrote the story in the mid 19th century and didnt live long enough to enjoy seeing it beceome a movie in 1936 starring Carole Lombard and…

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BEST OF (#61 OF 566) LANTY FOSTER'S MISTAKE by BRET HARTE 39:53

12d ago39:53

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By Jon Hagadorn

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JEEVES TAKES CHARGE by P.G. WODEHOUSE 48:21

13d ago48:21

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Jeeves Takes Charge" is a short story by P. G. Wodehouse, and features the young gentleman Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. The story was published in the Saturday Evening Post in the United States in November 1916, and in The Strand Magazine in the United Kingdom in April 1923. The story was also included in the 1925 collection Carry On, Jeeve…

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#093: The Journey Inward 29:22

14d ago29:22

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We explore the journey of self-discovery and spiritual understanding, comparing life to climbing mountains where the journey matters more than the destination. • Reflecting on lyrics from Miley Cyrus's "The Climb" as a metaphor for life's journey • Personal transformation from Type A personality traits to spiritual understanding • The difference be…

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A New Birth 38:35

16d ago38:35

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Rev. Ruth Miller explores the possibility that our life, today, is in a different kind of womb--and we are about to be born.By Rev. Ruth Miller

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AN O.HENRY DOUBLE-HEADER TOBIN'S PALM and THE COMING OUT OF MAGGIE 34:51

16d ago34:51

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Tobin's Palm From O' Henry's 'The Four Million': Two young sons of Ireland , John and Daniel (Tobin) head for Coney Island Amusement Park in order that good palm John can relieve Daniel of his worries over his girlfriend's not having arrived yet from County Sligo with his money. It's been three moneths and no sign of her. He consults a fortune tell…

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(BEST OF # 60 OF 565) THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN - A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 1:00:00

19d ago1:00:00

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By Jon Hagadorn

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FAREWELL and FASCINATION by GUY DE MAUPASSANT 28:07

20d ago28:07

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Two similar stories by Maupassant explore the memories of older men with regard to the woman whom they just can't forget....] for music credit: Midnight in Paris Music by Jean-Paul Verpeaux from Pixabay New sponsor spot time markers: Sponsor Message intro 12:51 Show re-entry: 12:54 Visit us at www.bestof1001stories.com…

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Renewal of Our Collective Humanity 32:03

23d ago32:03

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There is a lot of what appears to be not Love active in our world today. Many of us ask, where is the humanity? It lies with and in us. As we renew our spirits, become our best selves, and have the courage to be non-conformists, we pave the way for more love in the world, a love that resurrects our collective humanity.…

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AHEAD OF SCHEDULE by P.G. WODEHOUSE 35:43

23d ago35:43

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get ready for another "Jeeves" style adventure- this time with the clueless Rollo and his excellent butler and advisor Wilson. It seems Rollo is quite caught up with a young lady but he has his own "system" for getting the final "yes" from her and doesn't need advice. Join our email list at 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales podcast and browse our …

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BEST OF (#59 of 564) THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 58:42

26d ago58:42

58:42

By Jon Hagadorn

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THE BEAST IN THE CAVE and THE ALCHEMIST H.P. LOVECRAFT 42:35

27d ago42:35

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A tourist gets lost in Mammoth Cave and runs into a very scary situation in 'The Beast In The Cave' In 'The Alchemist' a curse haunts an old family for 6 hundred years, killing each male member of the family at age 32. Check out our website at www.bestof1001stories.com by going to 1001 Classic Short Storiers and tapping on "Episodes"- then look for…

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#092: The Quantum Observer: How Your Focus Creates Your Reality 16:50

28d ago16:50

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We explore what it means to rise above our challenges by understanding the quantum enigma and how our observations shape our reality. The way we focus our energy and attention directly impacts the trajectory of our lives, creating an opportunity to transcend our current circumstances through conscious awareness. • Understanding the quantum enigma -…

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Be a Non-Conformist 25:39

30d ago25:39

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Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his essay entitled “Self-Reliance,” encourages us to be non-conformists, if we are to become our best selves. But, refusing to conform has its risks. How do we muster the courage to be a non-conformist, and be our best selves, in an age of constant pressure to comply?By Rev Bridget McCann

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THE FORTUNE TELLER by MACHADO DE ASSIS 32:15

1M ago32:15

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tThis story by award-winning Brazilian writer Machado de Assis delves into infidelity and jealousy in a small town in Brazil.The characters are well- developed and the action is non-stop. Check out our website at www.bestof1001stories.com for more great stories.By me

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BEST OF (#58 of 562) THE JEWEL ROBBERY AT THE GRAND METROPOLITAN A HERCULE POIROT MYSTERY by AGATHA CHRISTIE 37:41

1M ago37:41

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Poirot can’t resist a case, even when holidaying in Brighton with Hastings. When a necklace goes missing, the case is a simple matter of logic for the little Belgian. This was only the second of Agatha Christie's short stories to appear in print. In the UK, it appeared in The Sketch magazine on the 14th March 1923 as The Curious Disappearance of th…

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BEST OF (#59 of 564) EASTER EVE by ANTON CHEKHOV 34:22

1M ago34:22

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By Jon Hagadorn

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ULYSSES AND THE CYCLOPS and CAESAR CROSSES THE RUBICON 14:22

1M ago14:22

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'Ulysses and the Cyclops'-Adaped by Andrew Lang from the Greek classic 'Homer', this story places Ulysses in the hero's seat as he and his men are trapped on an island occupied by one-eyed giants called Cyclops- and they have a nasty penchant for eating sailors and roasting their remains. Ulysses is known for his "McGuyver" like abilites to find sm…

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#091: Where Ya Going? Finding Purpose in Life's Unstoppable Flow 24:16

1M ago24:16

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The momentum of life flows constantly regardless of our awareness, and understanding this force as the divine essence within us transforms how we navigate our journey. This powerful perspective helps us realize that while unexpected turns occur in everyone's path, our reaction to circumstances matters more than the circumstances themselves. • Life …

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Who Are You Becoming? 31:03

1M ago31:03

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As we experience constant change in our lives, we get to ask ourselves – Who am I becoming? What is wanting to express through me? This week, we explore how to cultivate becoming our next best self.By Rev Bridget McCann

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HOP FROG AND TRIPETTA by EDGAR ALLAN POE 25:24

1M ago25:24

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Edgar Allan Poe wasn't just known for horror- he also had a sense of humor and a deep sense of justice for those who had been wronged. In this story, a French king who likes to play extravagent jokes on his guests decides to use his two dwarfs, which had been captured and sent to him by one of his generals, as the evenings' entertainment. The man d…

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THE ADVENTURE OF SILVER BLAZE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY 1:02:58

1M ago1:02:58

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By Jon Hagadorn

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HELPING FREDDY by P.G.WODEHOUSE 31:29

1M ago31:29

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A young man living off a rich Aunt's endowment decices to take a few weeks off with pals and head for the nearby lake looking for peace and quiet. He is soon wrapped up in trying to get his shy friend hooked up while at the same time being stuck with a fat toddler whose parents have been abandoning him to the mercies of lake vacationers due to a me…

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#090: Quantum Momentum: Embracing Life's Infinite Potential 29:25

1M ago29:25

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The momentum of the quantum field is constantly evolving, expanding, creating—and that energy is who you truly are at your core. • Saying "never" closes off the infinite universal field of pure potentiality • The theory of uncertainty invites us to allow the universe to surprise us • What seems like disappointment often clears the way for better op…

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Renewal and the Cycle of Life 28:02

1M ago28:02

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Life is cyclical, and sometimes chaotic. We go through periods of growth, hardships, renewal, sometimes in neat orderly cycles, and sometimes it feels like everything is happening all at once – growth in one area of life, decay in another, complete transformation in yet another aspect of life. Here’s the thing – we are changeless and constantly cha…

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THE MARK OF THE BEAST by RUDYARD KIPLING 33:43

1M ago33:43

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Two cultures collide when a group of British overseers meet for a regional planning session in India's outback, have too much to drink, and one of them defaces a statue outside a temple. The offender is almost immediately confronted by a naked leper called Silver Man who leaves a bite mark on his chest- causing a physiological change in the coming …

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BEST OF (#56 of 560) UNCLE JESSES LIFEBOOK and THE FAMILY OF THE VORDULAK 1:33:35

2M ago1:33:35

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By Jon Hagadorn

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NOT ACCORDING TO THE CODE by ROBERT BARR 20:24

2M ago20:24

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By ME

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#089: Life's Currency: How 28,835 Jelly Beans Changed My Perspective 26:01

2M ago26:01

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A video visualization of our lifetime as 28,835 jelly beans prompts deeper reflection on how we use our limited time on earth and the power of focusing on today. • Life represented as jelly beans shows how much time goes to sleeping, working, and daily tasks • The remaining jelly beans represent our time for joy, creativity, and pursuing what we lo…

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THE SONG OF THE FLYING FISH A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K.CHESTERTON 47:17

2M ago47:17

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By ME

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2M ago5:13

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BEST OF (#56 of 559) THE ABSENCE OF MR. GLASS A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY 37:22

2M ago37:22

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By Jon Hagadorn

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THE THREE DAY BLOW by ERNEST HEMINGWAY 24:09

2M ago24:09

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In 1925 Hemingway's collection of his first short stories appeared as In Our Time, and included the cryptic The Three Day Blow. He begins with a memory of WWI, then gives us a dialogue between Nick Adams (Hemingway's alter -ego in his early stories) and a friend as they spend a few days drinking at his friend's fathers lodge. The theme is baically …

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MY UNWILLING NEIGHBOR by FRANK STOCKTON 43:32

2M ago43:32

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A young man builds a home and vineyard at the top of a gentle slope in Virginia's Blue ridge Mountains only to find his home sliding downhill in a heavy rainstorm. Enjoy all of our 1001 collection at www.bestof1001stories.com Support our efforts to tell history the way it really happened by chipping in a little every month at www.patreon.com/1001st…

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BEST OF (#55 OF 559) THE YOUNGEST MISS PIPER by BRET HARTE 40:25

2M ago40:25

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By Jon Hagadorn

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MY KINSMAN,MAJOR MOLINEUX by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 55:37

2M ago55:37

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A young man from the country travels to Boston (during the days when the British soldiers were housed there) seeking his relative Major Molineux, who had promised the young man a chance to rise up in the world should he ever travel there after his schooling. The reception he receives with every inquiry is rude, even threatening, and he ventures to …

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LEAVE IT TO JEEVES by P.G.WODEHOUSE 41:18

2M ago41:18

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Bertie gort himself in realtrouble this time- he's engaged. Only Jeeves knows what to do.By Jon Hagadorn

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BEST OF (#54 OF 558) THE RED-HEADED OUTFIELD by ZANE GREY STORIES BY ZANE GREY 38:26

2M ago38:26

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By Jon Hagadorn

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#088: The Power of Intuitive Focus: Remembering Who You Really Are 29:57

2M ago29:57

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We explore how maintaining focus on who we truly are allows us to see clearly regardless of external circumstances. This powerful perspective shift transforms how we navigate life's challenges and make decisions that honor our authentic selves. • Starting each day with intention rather than assessment • Seeing clearly during life's storms, not just…

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Shake Hands with the Ego 28:52

2M ago28:52

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The ego gets a bad rap. We spend a lot of time, effort, and spiritual practice trying to not let it lead our lives, and that’s good! But, let’s not get rid of it entirely. The ego has a beneficial purpose. Let’s get to know it and learn from it.By Rev Bridget McCann

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THE SPRING OF A LION AN ALLAN QUARTERMAINE STORY by H. RIDER HAGGARD 37:02

2M ago37:02

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An aged Allan Quartermaine entertains a couple of old friends at his home who ask him for a story- and he rewards them with the story of the time he bagged 4 lions in one encounter.By me

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THE WIND by RAY BRADBURY 32:01

2M ago32:01

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A man of sciencewho has traveled the world searching for the source of the evil winds that destroy mankind finds himself pursued by them. He locks hilmself in his house in an effort to beat them.....By ME

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BEST OF (#53 of 557) THE SALAD OF COLONEL CRAY A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY 34:01

2M ago34:01

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By Jon Hagadorn

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COUNT KONRAD'S COURTSHIP by ROBERT BARR 36:24

3M ago36:24

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A knight returns from the Crusades to his castle in Germany to find that the neighboring castle is under seige and that a beautiful 18 year old girl named Brunhilda Bernstein is defending it staunchly, the King having died during the seige and her brother off at war. Check out our new website and leave us a review- it's easy! www.bestof1001stories.…

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#087: Defying Gravity: When Personal Truth Outgrows Traditional Religion 29:51

3M ago29:51

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We explore how advanced spiritual consciousness requires us to move beyond outdated religious concepts and embrace a more expansive understanding of our infinite potential. The familiar lyrics "Something has changed within me" become a powerful metaphor for the spiritual evolution that happens when we stop accepting arbitrary limits on what's possi…

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