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Sunday, January 27, 2008

The Joe Show #59

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The Joe Show
featuring Average Joe American

Episode Fifty-Nine:

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Perspective by Jeff Caylor
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

This week's show is going to be a little bit different from what you've heard in the past on The Joe Show. Before I explain why, and what you'll hear, I want to talk for a moment about the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

This past week, Fred Thompson announced his withdrawal from the race. I have been a supporter of Fred Thomspon since before he was a candidate for President. I have always thought that he had the most solid political platform and stood for sound conservative principles.

After hearing the announcement of his withdrawal, I was faced with the decision of what candidate to put my support behind. I gave this some serious consideration. Knowing that the Democratic candidates were completely out of the picture for me, I had to decide whether to stand behind the best candidate, or the candidate with the best chance to win in November. Whether to choose a solid candidate, or a candidate with solid, widespread support.

Both John McCain and Mitt Romney have a solid backing of supporters. They've been the most successful in the primaries and caucuses, and many in the media have virtually declared this a two-man race.

Both Rudy Giuliani and Mike Huckabee are experienced, conservative candidates. Both speak well and seem to perform solidly in the debates.

And then there's Ron Paul. But I don't intend to completely throw away my support. Sorry Ron.

After giving it much thought and consideration, I have come to the conclusion that there is only one candidate that I can in good conscience stand behind right now. One candidate that I have long thought could be a solid, successful President. One candidate that I've supported since long before Fred Thompson even became a grass roots movement. It is for this reason that I have chosen the candidate with the most experience, the most real-life tested wisdom, the best leadership skills, and the truest patriotism of them all.



It is for all of these reasons that I now stand strongly in support of America's Mayor for President. Rudy Giuliani stood strong under adversity and led this nation's largest city -- and the entire nation, by extension -- through the most difficult, tragic moments of our nation's history. Because he built a sound, strong management team in New York City that had the ability and autonomy to think on their feet while at the same time understanding the importance and the need to remain accountable to the people that they served, New York -- and the nation -- was able to bounce back, come together, and stand united against the enemy. It was as much for the leadership of Rudy Giuliani as for that of President George W. Bush that the United States remained united against an unseen enemy.

There is no candidate that can bring to the Oval Office the combination of wisdom, knowledge, foresight, experience, and sound business judgement that Rudy can. All of the other Republican candidates possess some of those traits, but not one has demonstrated a solid grasp on the whole picture as Rudy has.

But there is one concern that you might hear voiced by other conservatives. One issue that has long been a matter of great importance among conservatives and liberals alike. One issue that has been the deciding factor for many Americans when deciding how to cast their vote on election day.

Abortion. Regrettably, Rudy Giuliani has taken a pro-choice stance on abortion. Regrettably, because his stance on this one issue could be the thing that keeps him from taking the oath of office next January. I have given this issue great consideration. I am firmly and unmovably opposed to abortion, at any time and for any reason. I do not feel that there is ever a situation when abortion is justified.

I have considered this greatly, and thought long and hard about Rudy's stance on the issue of abortion, and I have come to this conclusion: it really doesn't matter. Now, before you go off thinking I've lost my mind, hear me out.

Abortion matters. Life matters. Protecting these innocent unborn babies from murder matters. What doesn't matter is what the President thinks about abortion. You see, the American form of democracy is such that there is nothing one man can do to change the law on abortion. The President, for all of his supposed power, cannot effect change on the issue of abortion without the broad support of Congress and the Judicial system. It was the Judicial branch of our government that legalized abortion, and every conservative, pro-life politician since has been unable to do anything to change that. Only you can change that. Each and every one of you, individually. Which is why today's episode of The Joe Show is different.

Today's episode of The Joe Show is about abortion. The rest of the show will feature an artist who has been featured on the show before -- Scot Longyear -- in a way you've probably never heard him before. In addition to being an accomplished independent musician, Scot Longyear is my friend and pastor. Last week he presented a very thought-provoking discussion on abortion. Today, I share that with you.

I hope you will take the time to hear it out. Regardless of your stance on the issue of abortion, this discussion is sure to make you think. And shortly after the discussion begins, you'll hear the song "Amazing Grace." I have added this song into the discussion to fill a long period of silence. During this period of silence, there was a visual presentation. Scot will explain that, and it will become clear to you what the visual presentation was. Imagine, as you hear "Amazing Grace," sitting in a silent church for the full three minutes, experiencing the visual presentation that Scot describes. It was a very moving experience.

I hope you enjoy today's show. More importantly, I hope you can keep your finger off the next track button and hear this show through to the end. If not for yourself, give it a listen for the 46 million innocents who lose their lives to abortion every year.

Amazing Grace by Susan Bailey
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

A discussion on Abortion, with Scot Longyear, Independent Musician and Pastor of eXchange at Maryland Community Church, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Change This Heart by Sidewalk Prophets
courtesy of the Artists


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Sunday, January 20, 2008

The Joe Show #58: U. F. Joe

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The Joe Show
featuring Average Joe American

Episode Fifty-Eight: U. F. JOE

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Common Place by Chris Ayer
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

The Ballad of Jon Turner by Jeff Caylor
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Jeff Caylor Podcast Episode 001 from Jeff Caylor on Vimeo.

IN THE NEWS: U. F. O.s

Where The Truth Lies by Jeremy Rowe
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

UTTER OF THE WEEK
from *Robert
Ezekiel 1:4-21 (The Message)

The Sweetest - Intro by Richard Snow
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

See The Sound by Spring Clock Wonder, featuring Ian Baird
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Look Alive by The Freefall Effect, featuring Ian Baird & Kevin Reeves
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

COMEDY MINUTE
Normally brought to you by The Christian Comedy Podcast.

This week, the comedy minute comes to you from Scot Longyear during worship service last Sunday at my church.

Goodbye Daughters of The Revolution by The Black Crowes
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Counting Crows by Bridgefield
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

WHATS ON MY MIND? Social Networking

SINK OR SWIM
Lighten Up! by Shawn David Madden
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

In Perfection by American Angel
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

The Joe Show #57: Blue Sunday

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The Joe Show
featuring Average Joe American

Show Fifty-Seven: Blue Sunday

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Love Loss Hope Repeat by Carbon Leaf
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Between The Bars by Elliott Smith
courtesy of IODA Promonet

UTTER OF THE WEEK:
featuring Rich Palmer

Long Way Til Tomorrow by Acoustic Junction
courtesy of IODA Promonet

DIY by A Band Called Quinn
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network
video link

WHAT'S ON MY MIND?

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever by Big Stuf
courtesy of IODA Promonet

COMEDY MINUTE:
featuring John Branyan
courtesy of Mike Williams & the Christian Comedy Podcast



Average Joe American Exclusive!
Always by Evan Agee of Richmond, Indiana
used with permission of the artist

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:
this segment this week is being replaced by a review of
Chosen by Ted Dekker







WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS SPOILERS

Ted Dekker is at it again with his tale of the Circle, an epic saga that began with the trilogy Black, Red and White, and continued through Showdown, House, Saint, and even Skin. The latest volumes in this saga are Chosen and Infidel. Though these latest works are targeted at young fiction readers, they're sure to be gobbled up by Ted Dekker fans of all ages.

Chosen starts off with the hero of the Circle saga, Thomas Hunter, choosing new lieutenants for the Forest Guard from a group of sixteen and seventeen year olds. Times are tough and dangerous, and the 400,000 member strong Horde army is closing in.

One thing disturbs me early in the story -- and I'm actually writing this before finishing the book, so it may be cleared up -- but in book three of the trilogy, White, Thomas Hunter's wife Rachelle has passed away and gone on to be with Elyon, and Thomas has remarried the converted Horde princess, Chalise. As Chosen opens in a stadium filled with spectators, we discover that one of the spectators is Hunter's wife, Rachelle. With this volume set some thirteen years in the future, I'm hoping for some clarification in the coming pages.

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Having done some research into the confusion surrounding Thomas's wife at TedDekker.com, I have come to the conclusion that Thomas still being married to Rachelle in Chosen is probably legit.

During the Circle trilogy, there is a point in which Thomas Hunter -- the Thomas in Bangkok, not the dream Thomas -- goes to sleep, and Thomas of Hunter lives out fifteen years of his life in the Forests. It seems that I remember reading somewhere when The Lost Books were first announced that they would take place during that fifteen year period to fill in the rest of that story line.

This sets my mind at ease a bit, and seems credible. I was a little concerned because I havr never known Ted Dekker to make such a significant slip as to resurrect someone from the dead.

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In Ted Dekker's book Skin, there is a scene where it first begins to become apparent that the book is indeed interwoven with The Circle trilogy. A scene where, as a reader, I thought that Elyon as a boy had crossed into the town of Summerville.

The stories become more interwoven the more I read. About halfway through Chosen, we learn that it was not the boy Elyon at all who had crossed into Summerville, but young Johnis from Chosen. It's this kind of cross-integration among the many, many Dekker novels making up the Books of History Chronicles that makes readers like me keep pining away for the next volume in this epic saga. What J.R.R. Tolkien did for Middle Earth, Dekker does for Other Earth.




Angel by Kevin Burdick
courtesy of IODA Promonet

SINK OR SWIM:
Evereal by Spring Clock Wonder
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Face My Fears
by Jason Moss, 15 year-old musician from California
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network
thanks to Jersey Joe for the tip


OTHER CONTENT INCLUDED:

Blue Sunday

"Go Colts" from the Troops



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Sunday, January 6, 2008

Average Joe American Show 56: Joe's Got You Covered

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Show Fifty-Six: Joe's Got You Covered

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America The Beautiful by Gary
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Maybe I'm Amazed by Blake Morgan
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: The Iowa Caucus

Jessie's Girl by American Anthem
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Don't Stop Believin' by Petra Haden
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

GUEST COMMENTARY

Cry Out To Jesus by Big Stuf
courtesy of IODA Promonet

COMEDY CORNER
Daren Streblow
courtesy of Christian Comedy Podcast


Blessed Be Your Name by Big Stuf
courtesy of IODA Promonet

American Girl by Joe Colledge
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network
to win a free copy of Joe's album, email me

WHAT'S ON MY MIND: Toshiba Computers Poor Customer Serivce
Ruby Tuesday by John Batdorf
courtesy of AirPlay Direct

CD REVIEW: Lone Wolf by Ron Rutherford
Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye by Ron Rutherford
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network
to win a free copy of Ron's album, email me

25 or 6 to 4 by California Transit Authority
courtesy of AirPlay Direct

A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
Immigrant Song by Ann Wilson
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

SINK OR SWIM
What Will You Do by Dan Coyle
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Two Tickets To Paradise by Geoff Farina
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network






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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Average Joe American Anniversary Show 55: Happy New Everything

Welcome to Year Two
and the NEW


Legendary Skyjacker D.B. Cooper

Show Fifty-Five: Happy New Everything

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Join me as I celebrate the New Year, my second year in podcasting, and the purchase of our first home. With a new format and some great new content, this is a show you cannot miss!

Brown Boxes by Josh Woodward
courtesy of JoshWoodward.com

Vacancy Sign by Joe Colledge
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

to win a free copy of Table For One, send me an email

UTTER OF THE WEEK
from *Robert

Moving On Friday by Jeff Caylor
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Going Home by Dead Rock West
courtesy of Populuxe Records
to win a FREE copy of Honey & Salt, send me an email

THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS
FBI to heat up their search for elusive 1971 skyjacker D.B. Cooper
FBI.gov
IMDB.com
If you have information, contact the FBI



Sky by Big Bang Radio
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Falling Down by Duran Duran
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

COMEDY CLIP
Courtesy of the Christian Comedy Podcast

Again by Secrets In Stereo
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Blogs, Views, and Blues Promo
Blogs, Views and Blues with Rich Palmer

Leave With Me by Strive
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

ON MY MIND THIS WEEK
Dreams, prejudging, and illegal immigration

Heavy Polly by The Freefall Effect, featuring Kevin Reeves
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Shine by Kevin Reeves
courtesy of Kevin Reeves

SINK OR SWIM TRACK
Creative Commons Anthem by Rob Balder of FUMP
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network
will it sink or swim?

Change This Heart by Sidewalk Prophets
courtesy of Sidewalk Prophets
Watch for the special episode featuring Sidewalk Prophets in January 2008!
Catch Sidewalk Prophets live on January 22 at Anderson University Chapel in Anderson, Indiana

Auld Lang Syne by Marc Gunn
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network


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