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Thomas Edison is credited as saying that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Today we explore the inspiration/perspiration of the creative process and God’s role in it.

Ad Music:“Gradual Sunrise,” by David Hilowitz, from the album, “Gradual Sunrise,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

The complicated and creative life of Edgar Allan Poe is explored, including two dramatic readings of his works and a twist at the end of his life you have probably never heard.

The Raven:

Dark Ambient Melodies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LptTKfrHSi4), by Apocryphos, Kammarheit, Atrium Carceri - “A Lonely Strain” (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/onyx) and “Northumbria” by Sacred Ground (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/helluland).

“Sound Effect - Knock on the Door - Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJDIfS0Psk)

“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)

“Old Window Open and Close HQ Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3y4mBNFEEM)

The Tell-Tale Heart:

“1 Hour of Royalty Free Horror Music” by Marc v/d Meulen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnPSMNuHtw)

“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)

“Heartbeat Sound Effect - Slow, Fast, Creepy, Irregular, Normal - Free Download I No Copyright” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLXLo3rEdrE)

Other Music:

“Chance,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode).

“Cloister,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode).

“Waiting,” by Edoy from the album, “Instrospection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

“Far Out There,” by Sergey Cheremisinov, from the album, “The Healing,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

Cleveland Cavaliers PA Announcer Sean Peebles talks about his life and career, how Christ has changed his life, and how his pattern of excellence and patience led to the job of a lifetime.

A recent event at the U.S. Southern border has reminded us of the power of photography. One image reignited debate as border patrol agents, while chasing down Haitian refugees, appeared to be using whips on them. A firestorm erupted. In this episode, we look not only at that but other powerful photos in America's history and how they shaped opinion and policy.

Pastor Phil Anderson talks about the value of expository preaching and how it not only can bring new life to the pulpit but also to the pew.

This is a retelling of the events of September 11, 2001 - a 20th anniversary reminder to “Never Forget”.

Audio Clips:

*9/11 ATC Transcripts & Audio - FAA NORAD Tapes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYBhgEm3j7A)

*American Airlines Flight 77 - ATC Recording [TERRORIST SUICIDE HIJACKING] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JthSCwQAco)

*102 Minutes That Changed America: 15th Anniversary Edition (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi2vdOSoFFI)

*”It’s Too Quiet” The Early Morning Television of 9/11/2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMVTB2aVUg0)

*102 Minutes That Changed America (With Minor Edits) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJY_B7-nemc)

*9/11 audio recordings offer dramatic timeline (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RM5HM37CwI)

*9/11 INSIDE THE PENTAGON - The Second Plane - PBS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZBRXe52K1w)

*9/11 Voices From the Air: Recordings from Passengers Onboard - 911 Documentary - Reel Truth.History (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpI575rjPEM)

*9/11 WTC Collapse of North Tower (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8JG7vMQYqA)

*9/11: Airliner hits North Tower (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VveRmJpFW6o)

*9/11 Phone Calls from People Trapped in the Towers - 911 Documentary - Reel Truth History (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8V9DEEx_cA)

*911 Call from inside World Trade Center September 11, 2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI9iQckRj7o)

*9/11: The First News Reports (2001) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDv3_KfdBs4)

*09.11.01: The Pentagon is hit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsu612VSxbc)

*9/11/01: The towers are hit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eTzV7HvKHU)

*AS IT HAPPENED - The 9/11 Pentagon Attack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDUhyW6zjFk)

*Cameraman caught in aftermath of Twin Towers collapse on 9/11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQk5Qw8hHGA)

*Chilling Footage Inside the World Trade Center Right After 9/11 Attacks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnneC0tviTE)

*Final Moments at Ground Zero before and during Collapse. 9/11 twin towers falling September 11th (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1bl24oApM)

*FOX 4 Good Day - September 11 2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo-v9Nge6Zw)

*FOX News 9-11-2001 Live Coverage 8:46 A.M E.T - 5:00 P.M E.T (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4ByJjeJ3mM)

*George W Bush delivers his first public speech after 9/11 attack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP1K84iRZPo)

*Good Morning America 9-11-01 - ABC Network Live as Tragedy Occurred (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K5rSpuXTgg)

*N.J. Burkett reporting as Twin Towers begin to collapse on September 11, 2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCPVNLLo-mI)

*Naudet brothers 9/11 Documentary - 1st plane hits North Tower (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miA8Td4oNcY)

*September 11 Attack on World Trade Center (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiOIxuHXG-g)

*September 11,2001-WOR Radio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BlUE8vaysw)

*The Stories They Tell- Voicemail from Flight 175 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gulhkfAjTko)

*Today Show 9-11-01 - Live on NBC as Tragedy Occurred (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uiSq0jfVpM)

Score:

“Altitude,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode).

“Forgotten,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode).

“Tense Cinematic Music” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTz6Qp7QE_c), by Argosound (www.argosound.com).

“Yearbook,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode).

“Night - Dark Cinematic Soundscape,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRh0xL6ei2M) by Argosound (www.argosound.com).

“An Approach,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode).

“Assurance,” by Eday 2021. Promoted by...

The fields are white to harvest. Christians need to be working, and artists need to be creating with the intent of bringing the hope of Christ to our hopeless world.

Ad Music: “Suspect Located,” by Scott Holmes (http://scottholmesmusic.com), 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)

“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”—Malcolm S. Forbes. This series finale explores that.

Ad Music:

“Extreme Sport,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Rock Background Music,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

Description: Money and fame don’t change us - they make our qualities pronounced to a greater degree.

Artist Spotlight: “Good Stories,” by Storyside Worship. c. 2019

It’s important as artists to be mindful of some things, most to some extent we will experience as blessings, that don’t so much change who we are but exacerbate who we are. In part 1 of the series, we explore our relationships.