Read and Write With Me

Sermonarian is actually Melissa Fondakowski, and this RE-newed podcast is going to focus on what Fondakowski knows best: read and writing. Become a better reader, become a better writer. Become a better human!

Sermonarian is a MAJOR frosting advocate, and when recently it hashtag THUNDERSNOWED on the East Coast, Sermonarian made some buttercream frosting and discovered something really important about it. To find out what, and enjoy this last (yes you heard correctly) last episode of Sermonarian for some undisclosed period of time, get your earbuds secure and hit play.

In this episode, well in advance of April's national Poetry Month, Sermonarian shares why poetry is essential, what good can come from reading it, and reads a few of her personal favorite poems culled from the hundreds of wonderful poems still living in the spaces of her mind. Sermonarian is also giving out a few free poetic licenses in this episode so be sure to get yours.

Sermonarian reads the conclusion of the story she wrote about God and gambling, called The Lottery. This is part 2 of a 2-part podcast, and contains the full sum-up of both episodes.

Sermonarian ruminates on the purpose of the podcast, and in the process talks a bit about the similarity between God and gambling, and reads the story she wrote about that very thing, called The Lottery. This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast.

Sermonarian talks a little bit about Lent and why she loves it but no longer practices it...except to give up complaining, but not before taking a moment to complain about a few of her most irritating highway driver pet peeves. Enjoy!

Sermonarian watched a really boring documentary about Martin Luther and it reminded her about a radio talk show she heard back in October on plenary indulgences and so decided she wanted to ruminate about what prayer is and why we do it.

Sermonarian has been very moved by the book "Field Guide to God" by Patty Kirk and has a fairly strong reaction to Kirk's ideas about "evidence" of God in our daily lives. It all gets hashed out in this episode. The songs referenced in case you want to get them are (in order) One More Try by Kristine W; Strike It Up by Black Box; and This Girl by Kungs vs Cookin' On 3 Burners

This week's podcast covers Sermonarian's beliefs or unbeliefs - that decision is in the ear of the beholder - and the trouble with angry absolutes when it comes to faith and belief.

Sermonarian takes on a mini creative project just to blow off a little steam. Take a minute, have a laugh!