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Episode 224 is with David Helling - Director of the new film "His Only Son."It is one of the most controversial moments in all Scripture-- when the Lord God tested Abraham by commanding him to take his son, his only son, and sacrifice him on the mountain of Moriah. This feature film illustrates that striking account, following Abraham, his son and their two servants as they journey for three days to the place of the offering. Along the way, the men encounter dangers and trials as Abraham silently relives memories spanning the decades he and his wife, Sarah, longed for the son God had promised… the son he must now lay upon the altar. Answering age-old questions as to why the Lord would require such a sacrifice, His Only Son profoundly explores mankind's relationship to God and encourages viewers to turn inward and ask: Can your faith still stand when you are asked to give everything?David Helling grew up in Southern Louisiana but spent the bulk of his teens in Texas. Upon graduating high school, David shipped to California for a five-year-stint in the United States Marine Corps– a commitment which eventually took him to the sands of Al-Anbar Province in Iraq. There in the desert, near the edge of ancient Babylon, in a combat zone, another battle was raging in David himself– a war within that eventually drove to the Bible. The result was a transformed heart, sincere faith and a burning desire to tell others of those Biblical accounts. Since then, David has made it his life’s mission to bring Scripture’s Truth from the page to the screen. This endeavor has resulted in many short films and scripts, garnering numerous awards, accolades and international attention– all which now culminate in his debut feature film, His Only Son.https://HisOnlySonMovie.com


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Episode 223 is with KT Griffiths. Nashville, TN - Shhh….Mental Illness: The Silent Disease is a new intimate memoir designed to bring hope and community to caregivers of those who are battling mental illness. Told from the heart of a mother, author K.T. Griffiths, Shhh…is published by Morningstar Publications and is now available in paperback and Kindle formats. “I wanted to write a very personal, very transparent look at loving someone who is struggling with mental illness,” shares K.T. "So often, caregivers suffer in silence. As a mother who is challenged by the chaos and unknowns of mental illness, I wanted to offer wisdom and hope to parents, children, spouses, and siblings who may feel alone helping their loved one battle this disease." Each day, news headlines and daytime TV programs share a myriad of stories attempting to normalize issues of mental health. Doctors align mental health conditions with other health crises such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, yet those who are battling this illness and their families, too often suffer in silence and isolation. Based on K.T.’s journals, Shhh… explores the rollercoaster ride of mental illness and provides valuable insights into coping with the shock, anger, and devastation of this challenging disease. Sharing her heart of loving a child battling mental illness, the book argues there is always beauty amid the broken, and that brighter days are ahead. K.T. continues, “I hope Shhh… can help others feel like they no longer need to be silent as they try to love and care for someone with mental illness. As we share our stories, together we can find strength, bring hope, and live knowing that we are truly not alone.” Published by Morningstar Publications, Shhh…Mental Illness, the Silent Disease is available in both print and Kindle formats. https://www.ktgriffiths.com/


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Episode 222 is with Tamir Goodman. Nicknamed “The Jewish Jordan"Dubbed “The Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated in 1999, Tamir Goodman is a former professional basketball player and current successful entrepreneur, coach, educator and motivational speaker.High School & College Basketball Tamir was ranked the 25th best high school player in the country. He gained national attention after averaging over 35 points per game his junior year, all while remaining faithful to his Orthodox Jewish upbringing. Tamir was named MVP of the prestigious “Capital Classic All-Star Game,” an award won by Shaquille O’Neal, Lebron James and other stars.Tamir then made history as the first Jewish basketball player to play D-I college and professional basketball without playing on the Jewish Sabbath. Despite receiving a full scholarship to number-one ranked University of Maryland, Tamir chose to play for D-I Towson University, as their schedule better accommodated his religious observance. The first freshman to start at Towson in over a decade, Tamir was presented the Coach’s Award for his performance on the court and in the classroom.Global Media AttentionAfter the Sports Illustrated article, Tamir was featured on 60 Minutes, ESPN, CNN, Fox and many others. He was covered in The New York Times, The Washington Post and in media sources across the United States, Israel and around the world. Basketball Playing Career in IsraelIn 2002,Tamir fulfilled his dream of moving to Israel when he was signed by top Israeli and European League basketball team, Maccabi Tel Aviv. Former NBA Coach, David Blatt, was the team’s coach at the time. In 2004, Tamir took a break from playing basketball to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) where he was awarded “Most Outstanding Soldier.” After a seven year long basketball playing career for some of the best Israeli teams including Maccabi Haifa and Givat Shmuel, Tamir retired from professional basketball in 2009 after suffering career ending injuries.Post Playing CareerTamir currently runs a world class summer overnight basketball camp in Jerusalem for players from around the world; leading sports based programming for trips, schools and organizations; in demand Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah clinics featuring special chesed opportunities; and much more.Tamir has coached over 5,000 kids and has run basketball camps and programs across the U.S. with Israeli NBA player, Omri Casspi. Tamir is also the founder of Zone190, a training device being used in the NBA, and of Sport Strings Tzitzit. He is the published author of the “The Jewish Jordan’s Triple Threat,” an international motivational speaker, and a sports and business consultant. Tamir holds a B.A. in communications and lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five kids.


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Episode 221 is with Jason Palmisano of Win Your Days. Stick around because we have a special offer just for our audience! Hi, I’m Jason, Certified High Performance Coach, consultant, and inspirational speaker. When people ask me what I do for a living I simply say, “I win.” I know that in Christ I am more than a conqueror and my faith guides my life. I'm not just a positive thinker, I'm a possibility thinker because I believe with God all things are possible.I haven't always felt like I was winning. My father-in-law once asked me, “Is this really the life you have for my daughter?” Wendy and I were on food stamps at the time and life wasn’t turning out the way I planned. I felt shame and judgement, but more than anything else, I felt like I was losing in life.At the time, I was launching a new business which was taking longer than I planned and was harder than I imagined. But, deep down I knew I was going to find a way to win. Jesus said, "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33. I knew that if I kept my faith at the forefront of my life, God would show me how to figure it out and He did. To me, winning is keeping my faith number one, always growing, always moving forward, always getting back up. It's living with excellence and resiliency while remaining true to myself and my values.In 2008, my wife, Wendy, and I co-founded Trinity Fitness, a gym focused on spiritual and physical health. By 2018 we had 18 gyms across multiple states. I served as the CEO until December, 2021. Today my full time focus is leading a movement of men who are rising up to win in life, love, and business so that they have the freedom to do what they love with the people they love and have the Kingdom impact they want.Website - https://www.winyourdays.com/Register for the Conference - https://www.winyourdays.com/win-your-days-live-registration


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Episode 220 is an emergency podcast for our partners and friends at Jerseys of Hope. As you may know we have an auction ending today but there is also a huge event this weekend for Jersey's of Hope to benefit their great cause. If you have a jersey, email me - aaron@myunscripted.comIf you want to donate a jersey, email me - aaron@myunscripted.comLet's make the world a little better for someone in need! http://www.jerseysofhope.com/


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The Readable Bible is Scripture the way it would look if the biblical writers had been sitting in front of a computer when God spoke through them.The first of its kind (there hasn't been a cover-to-cover Bible formatting update in the last one hundred years), it's primarily a word-for-word translation that arranges the text in the easy-to-read formats of today's books. It's the best of both worlds: accurate yet understandable. ​https://www.readablebible.com/


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