Artist and decor collector Laura Lee joins Mike and Miranda in the lair to talk about her childhood Halloweens in New England, how she approaches her all-out decorating ideas each year, and why she decided to expand her artwork to Halloween motifs.By By Pumpkin's Light

This summer we’re taking time to look back on specific elements of experiences that are common to those who have gone to camp, specifically but not limited to church camp, and examine these experiences in light of what we are all coming to know and practice about our faith now. We may not need sunscreen or bug spray, but it will take an adventurous…

Dr. Mike Harder continues his series The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today’s message is titled What Would Jesus Do. He reads from Acts 3:1-16, 4:13, John 14:12-14, 15:16, Ephesians 5:1 & Corinthians 11:1.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder continues his series The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today’s message is titled What Would Jesus Do. He reads from Acts 3:1-16, 4:13, John 14:12-14, 15:16, Ephesians 5:1 & Corinthians 11:1.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Actor, director and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah on the big decisions he’s faced from changing his name to the Herculean task of writing a super-hero musical. Mohammed Belal... Who became England's first paralysed surgeon after a cycling accident. He faced years of rehabilitation to return to work. George Egg who mixes comedy and cooking and says go…

Dr. Mike Harder continues his series The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today’s message is titled Choose Church. He reads from Acts 2:42-47 & Galatians 1:6-9.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder continues his series The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today’s message is titled Choose Church. He reads from Acts 2:42-47 & Galatians 1:6-9.By First Baptist Spartanburg

A man who serves up laughs and heart in equal measure - teller of stories David Baddiel is a comedian, author, screenwriter and presenter who has most recently taken inspiration from the humble burger. Mikey Please is the BAFTA winning short film maker. His stop-motion magic with Aardman Studios conjured the Oscar-nominated Robin Robin and has just…

Need just a splash of spooky in your every day? Then you’ll love meeting Melissa España! Since 2020, her website has been a resource for all things fall and Halloween. In this episode, she shares why she started it during the pandemic, the fun Halloween tradition she created for her son, and why Chicago might be the spookiest city of all.…

Our passage this week talks about the posture that we must take as followers of Christ. It is one that invites us to acknowledge the privilege and power we have been given by the world, and to humble ourselves wholly to God for the service of others. In a time where Christians in the West are throwing themselves into positions of more power, creati…

Dr. Mike Harder continues his series The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today’s message is titled The Gift Of The Holy Spirit. He reads from Acts 2:1-21, 37-41, Genesis 11:5-7, Ephesians 1:13-14.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder continues his series The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today’s message is titled The Gift Of The Holy Spirit. He reads from Acts 2:1-21, 37-41, Genesis 11:5-7, Ephesians 1:13-14.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Ashley Walters, the powerhouse actor, producer and rapper, who’s delivered unforgettable performances in Top Boy and the recent global Netflix hit Adolescence, his memoir unveils a tapestry of his inner workings, woven with candour and introspection. Rhys Darby is one of New Zealand’s finest comedy exports. Famous for his boundless curiosity and fo…

This week we have the privilege of hearing from Mike Rusch. Mike’s life involves way to much to sum up here, but suffice it to say you don’t want to miss this Sunday. Among many other things, Mike is creator and host of The Underview podcast , which contributes significantly to dialog around what wholeness means, and takes, for our community. I enc…

Making Whole 🧩 This week Laura led us to look at 1 Corinthians 2 and the gift of God’s spirit and the example of Jesus.You can find out more about us at our website www.gracechurchnwa.orgIt is a priority for us at Vine & Branch to make LGBTQIA+, all ethnicities and races, those with disabilities, and other marginalized people groups feel accepted, …

Dr. Mike Harder starts a brand new series called The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today he reads from Acts: 1:4-11 & John 15:26-27.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder starts a brand new series called The Church – Acts: An Origin Story. Today he reads from Acts: 1:4-11 & John 15:26-27.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Fresh from her recent BAFTA success – the award-winning actress, writer and producer - Ruth Jones is with us. Ruth’s latest book of fiction is a story where the main character embarks on one last investigation for a council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit... and along the way, the character discovers the importance of holding onto friendship and community. …

Writer, artist, and self-proclaimed autumn person Corrine Phillips enters the lair today to talk about her unique familial connection to Halloween, why “The Halloween Tree” is her favorite spooky piece of literature, and how October’s natural world inspires her creativity.By By Pumpkin's Light

Dr. Mike Harder invited Rev. Matt Chandler to share a message this morning at First Baptist Spartanburg. Matt is the senior pastor at Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Today he preaches a message titled “YAWEH 01: I AM WHO I AM.” He reads passages from Exodus 3, Revelation 4 and Isaiah 6.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder invited Rev. Matt Chandler to share a message this morning at First Baptist Spartanburg. Matt is the senior pastor at Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Today he preaches a message titled “YAWEH 01: I AM WHO I AM.” He reads passages from Exodus 3, Revelation 4 and Isaiah 6.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Writer Francesca Simon swapped Californian sunshine for life in the UK, where she created one of the most iconic characters in children’s literature — Horrid Henry. She joins us to talk fairy folklore, presidential ambitions, and the stories that shaped her. Jude Kelly, founder of Women of the World and one of the UK’s most influential cultural fig…

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series Restoration & Resurrection. In today’s message, Comparison Kills Joy!, he details the importance of us staying in our lanes. He reads from John 21:20-23.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series Restoration & Resurrection. In today’s message, Comparison Kills Joy!, he details the importance of us staying in our lanes. He reads from John 21:20-23.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

If you love Halloween parties, goth-it-yourself projects, and Edgar Allan Poe…meet Ali Walden from Me and Annable Lee. This blog, started in 2016, is a hub for all these things and more. Ali shares her idyllic childhood Halloween memories, what drew her to Poe’s work, and what she has in store for 2025.…

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series Restoration & Resurrection. Today he looks into Peter’s last detailed encounter with Jesus. He reads from John 21:1-13, 15-19.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series Restoration & Resurrection. Today he looks into Peter’s last detailed encounter with Jesus. He reads from John 21:1-13, 15-19.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

Dr. Mike Harder starts a brand new series called Restoration & Resurrection. Today he dives into Thomas and his doubt. He reads from John 20:24-31.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Dr. Mike Harder starts a brand new series called Restoration & Resurrection. Today he dives into Thomas and his doubt. He reads from John 20:24-31.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine, who disappointingly didn't make his way to the studio on a penny farthing is here in his capacity as an Agatha Christie loving author. Poppy Okotcha, the model-turned-horticulturist, has swapped Vivienne Westwood runways for an edible and medicinal garden. Dr. Jack Mosley, son of the late Michael Mosley, has shut out the fo…

In today’s episode, we take a trip to Sleepy Hollow Country — home of Julia McCue. Julia shares how she strives to make her family-owned restaurant, Horsefeathers, a Halloween destination, her favorite spooky spots to visit in the Hudson River Valley, and what her ideal October 31st looks like.By By Pumpkin's Light

On this Easter Sunday, Dr. Mike Harder teaches a message called I Have Seen The Lord. He reads from John 20:1-18.By First Baptist Spartanburg

On this Easter Sunday, Dr. Mike Harder teaches a message called I Have Seen The Lord. He reads from John 20:1-18.By First Baptist Spartanburg

One of Britain's best former art forgers, ‘brushstroke alchemist’ David Henty, has been called a Master Craftsman of his art with over 30 years' experience, producing near original copies. Sophie Pierce didn’t think she’d live to thirty but has just become the first person with cystic fibrosis to complete a world record breaking rowing challenge ac…

On this Palm Sunday, Dr. Mike Harder teaches from John 19 and gives the answer to three important questions: 1.) What is the cross? 2.) Why the cross? 3.) What did Jesus accomplish at the cross?By First Baptist Spartanburg

Oscar award winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice, the man behind some of the world's most beloved musicals. From Evita to The Lion King, he's currently on tour bringing his own life stories and hit-filled career to a stage near you. Novelist Sareeta Domingo joins Saturday Live, she faced her own life altering plot-twist, when she was diagnosed with cancer…

Looking for the best way to celebrate halfway to Halloween? Then you’re going to want to check out Jeff DePaoli’s new event, Wicked New England. Mike and Miranda dive into everything about this Salem-based celebration, where Jeff’s love of Halloween originated, and lots of 90s Halloween nostalgia.By By Pumpkin's Light

Dr. Mike Harder invites the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell, to share his message about Living On Mission. He reads from 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Acts 13:3 and Philippians 3:13-14, challenging us to be intentional, expect challenges, and to stay faithful and focused.By First Baptist Spartanburg

The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language. Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory. And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature’s tangle, restoring ancient…

Dr. Mike Harder finishes the series, Flourish, with today’s message titled Remember Me. He reads from Nehemiah 8:5-14, 13:14-31.By First Baptist Spartanburg

The author Michael Morpurgo, whose stories have enchanted children across the world...he’s now turned to non-fiction with a book for adults proving that the most magical storytellers have very real lives. Journalist and writer John Harris is a music chronicler and critic of music and critic since the age of nineteen...music’s been a massive part of…

There’s a hidden spooky gem in historic Santa Ana, CA you may not have discovered yet: The Vogel Victorian. Mike and Miranda get to know its owner, Diana Vogel, and learn how she turned a passion project into her full-time job, hear paranormal secrets of the house, and even discover what will be this year’s Halloween decor theme.…

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series, Flourish, with today’s message titled Battle to Breakthrough. Pastor Mike also reveals the building plan for the campaign Saturate: Restore & Reach. He reads from Nehemiah 6:15-16, Habakkuk 2:14, and 2 Samuel 24:24.By First Baptist Spartanburg

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series, Flourish, with today’s message titled RESIST THE DEVIL. He reads from Nehemiah 6:1-14.By First Baptist Spartanburg

The career of BAFTA winning actor and funny woman Rebecca Front spans the stage, screen and now podcasting - she brings her unique blend of irreverence and being a ‘bit of a Pollyanna’ to the studio. Natalie Chandler swapped her boots for the pen as a former professional rugby player who’s now tackling the world as a thriller writer – guided by her…

If you’re in need of a solid dose of Halloween feels, come along with us to Los Muertos Cemetery in Santa Clara, CA—home of Señor Scary! Get to know this home haunter who was creating Halloween content back in the days of AOL, came to his love of Halloween later in life, and now celebrates with an over-the-top yard haunt that draws in thousands of …

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series, Flourish, with today’s message titled GRIT. He reads from Nehemiah 4:1-8, 16-20 & Psalm 3:7.By First Baptist Spartanburg