Key figures in the conflict between Israel and Hamas have announced a peace deal, which is something we've been praying for since it started 2 years ago. 

Dave shared the story behind Let It Be A Hallelujah and we shared how she has been scrutinized for some recent statements online. But in our conversation we used some sarcasm, and we didn't figure that some would not hear it that way. 

When prayer is requested for a public figure like Dolly Parton, alarm bells go off for some. When her sister posted online saying that she was praying for Dolly, many feared the worst. Dolly took to social media yesterday to clear the air. 

As we cleared the air about our use of sarcasm, Bill took the opportunity to share how non-literal rhetoric figures into the story of Jesus and the parables he told. 

To help you figure out various interpretations of the Bible, we recommend a good Study Bible. 

A lot of logistics will need to be figured out but many are coming forward to offer their time, money and other resources to put together what is tentatively being called "Jesus Bowl 2026" according to Cory Asbury. 

The numerical figures on Carmen's weather app are showing temps that she is very happy to be seeing. 

You might be surprised to hear the figures in a story about beach renourishment in Pinellas county, Florida. 

When a Boston dad tried to order his favorite Olive Garden dish in Italy, he figured it wouldn't be an issue. He was wrong! The waiter showed disgust when a picture of the dish was shown. 

And it often comes as a surprise to other Americans when they figure out that many ethnic dishes have been "Americanized". 

00:32 Israel Hamas Peace Deal 

03:23 Lauren Daigle love 

07:18 Dolly Parton: "I ain't dead yet!" 

10:10 lessons in sarcasm 

12:19 non-literal rhetoric in Bible 

17:23 get a good Study Bible 

21:48 update on Jesus Bowl 2026 

26:58 weather report

30:59 beach renourishment 

35:42 send your chili recipes 

38:18 Ethnic foods that are really American - part 1 

43:36 Ethnic foods that are really American - part 2 

46:06 Bill's BIG Word