This episode includes some pointers on what the Bible says about everything in the world being pointless.  Historical note on Christopher Columbus' trip to the new world.  The main topic includes a few good reasons on why you should read the Bible, whether or not you believe any of it.

This episode includes a Bible story about a woman from Samaria who goes to the well during the middle of the day, when it's too hot for everyone else.  Jesus meets her there.  Also a short history lesson on why the United State now neither owns nor controls the Panama Canal. And, finally, the end of everything I know about making (mostly) American Coffee.

This episode includes a Bible verse in which God acknowledges his story doesn't make sense to those who don't believe in Him.  Also a whole lot of information on making (mostly) American Coffee.  More to come, next week.

This week in History, Columbus set sail for Asia.  Also, "Wild Bill Hickok" was murdered with a poker hand of Aces and Eights. Listen to the  song in the Bible about making a "joyful noise" to God.  But the main topic is "Apple Dumplings."  I'll tell you how to bake them, and reflect on the person who taught me, mid 20th Century.

This is a wild episode recorded by Tom Truex in 2010.  I'm assuming you too consider a short history of personal computing.  That's it this episode.  No Bible comments, book reviews, movie reviews or history lesson for this episode only.

Back on schedule with the regular stuff next week.

This week in History.  French Independence -- Bastille Day was the beginning of the French Revolution.

This week in the Bible.  More about Freedom.  And in all places, the Bible.

The main topic is about the Linux operating system.

This week in History.  In the USA, Independence Day falls on the 4th of July again this year.  Why did the colonists get involved in an insurrection (I thought that was a bad word)??

This week in the Bible.  A short discussion of the section in the Bible that calls Jesus Christ, the "Word."  And why it is impossible to separate God from His Word.

The main topic is about handling dispute.  We consult a 15th century monk named Thomas à Kempis.

Part 2 of the Hocus-Pocus episode.  The last episode got so ridiculously long that we cut it in half and renamed the second half as Episode number six.  Also a testimonial to a great pastor and teacher, the late Reverend Jean U. Guerry.