Good day to my loyal subscribers here at the RF blog. This is your host William Simas, and thanks for tuning in!
On todays episode we are going to be giving shout-outs the people that have been making things happen this past month. Quite a lot has gone down since our last episode, so there is quite a bit to cover. And remember, there are NO FREE SHOUT-OUTs, I’ve been paid handsomely for each of these.
SHOUT-OUT THE STATE FAIR: we had a wonderful time attending the fair as a class of fellows. It’s special to spend time with everyone outside of classes and bond over Krispy Kreme burgers, Livestock, Fireworks, and GODs chosen Holy state of North Carolina. Also shout-out Virginias boyfriend Pete <3 for coming along, being goofy, and making a killer vlog. Also shoutout Gretchen for leaving her keys in her car, and shoutout Hunter for the entertainment as the three of us waited together, way too late, for her car to be unlocked. I was belly laughing for approximately 45 minutes.
SHOUT-OUT THE JIM AND JANET WHITED: these sweet people have cared for me so well, keeping me fed, and navigating the dynamic of a faithful NC State fan live in their UNC household. Their grace towards me comes directly from God, and gives me hope that some UNC fans can be good people.
SHOUT-OUT THE MEN AT CHURCH OF APOSTLES: myself, Bunna, and Luke went to the mens retreat this month, and had a really special time. It was awesome to get immersed in the community of men at the church. The talks were amazing ranging from honor to confession. We got to see how deep Gods roots are in these people, through how they know and care for one another.
SHOUT-OUT DAVID SPICKARD: he has been leading my favorite class so far, and it has been an amazing opportunity to learn about the heart that God has for justice, and the call for us to be leaders that pursue justice in all we do. David has offered up amazing scripture and insight to how to practically identify and confront injustices in our community and in the world. Also shoutout David and Alice Spickard (and Meg I guess) for having us to dinner this past Thursday. Good food and vibes.
SHOUT-OUT MY BOSS DARIN MCCLURE: as a fellow member of the NC State Wolfpack, he just gets it. He has been kind enough to have bless me with tickets to 2 games, in which they have been victorious over Marshall and Clemson(Sorry Virginia). My Job at Darin’s company Mid-Atlantc Associates, has also been such a blessing. I have gotten to learn so much at various sites/projects about different environmental assessments. I have gotten to test for soil gas, inspect a vapor intrusion mitigation system, and test for lead and asbestos on the roofs of some buildings. Lots of super cool experience and knowlege.
SHOUT-OUT THE CRUTCHFIELDS: Thank you to Ashley and Sam for opening their home to us on Wednesdays for cooking, eating, cakewalks, trick or treating, and most importantly quality conversation and community. It has been such a safe space to enjoy time with one another to get silly and be friends, while also diving deeper into heavier conversations about our faith. Roundtable has been such a blessing. Sam lead one where we got to identify and talk about the labels we put on ourselves that arent true, as well as the labels that God says are true about us. Exercises like these are impactful personally, but also have helped our community to grow in vulnerability, trust, and affirmation.
FINALLY SHOUT-OUT GOD: This month has been so very full. Full with activity, stuff to learn, and great people. Greatest of all, it has been full in the Spirit. God has worked in so many of the big and small moments this month, and I’m thankful that I ended up in this program.
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, NO FREE SHOUT-OUTS