Episodes
Friday May 21, 2021
TFALM Episode 27 - My Reaction To A So-Called Exvangelical
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Welcome to another episode of TFALM. It's MONOLOGUE TIME! In this episode, I try to tackle the nonsensical idea of an "Exvangelical."
Monday Mar 22, 2021
TFALM Episode 26 - Monologue - The Oppression of Redefinition
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Hey, Y'all! I decided to do a "drive by" pass on the lawnmower this time! In today's monologue, I am discussing the issue of oppression by redefining the language of the culture, and how it is being weaponized against people of Faith, conscience, and moral virtue. Just some off-the-cuff random thoughts.
Saturday Mar 20, 2021
Saturday Mar 20, 2021
Welcome to Episode 25! Sorry for the hiatus, but it's the beginning of Spring, and I wanted to start off fresh! Today's episode will be a monologue commentary on an issue that I feel I should question in the Christian Community: Should we shame other Christians that make value judgments? Should we avoid certain associations? And should we be responsible for the kinds of company we keep?
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
TFALM Episode 24 - Talking Law Enforcement with Jim Rauser
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Welcome to yet another episode of TFALM! In this episode, I have a lengthy discussion with my brother Jim about his passion, Law Enforcement. We talk about how he decided that LE was his thing, his experiences as an LEO, and some of the political and social issues surrounding Law Enforcement.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
TFALM Episode 23 - Monologue Reflections on Men of Influence
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Welcome to a New Year (2021, in case you live under a rock and aren't aware of that) and a new episode! Today's Episode will be a monologue, reflecting on the passing of 3 men of influence on my life. Plus, I am trying a more compact format. Enjoy.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
TFALM Episode 22 - Special Guest Dan DeBruler
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Welcome to Episode 22 of Thoughts From A Lawnmower! For this episode, I get the very special honor of chatting with my long time friend, musician, and Christian Radio station manager Dan Debruler. We have a great time discussing music, how we live out our faith within the greater culture, and reconciling music as entertainment versus strictly for worship. Dan and I chat about how we connected, what influenced him as a musician, how he hears the cry of others in their music, how helping others in the midst of his own sufferings has led to his own healing. Dan's a man of immense talent and insight, as well as being a humble spirit. Full of humor and practical wisdom, Dan has a gentle way about him that is sure to draw anyone listening to him, and I had a blast chatting with him! Enjoy!
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
TFALM Episode 21 - Special Guest Luke Easter
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Welcome to Episode 21 of TFALM! I am pleased to announce that my Special Guest is my good friend Luke Easter! A musician, vocalist, songwriter, formerly of the Christian band Tourniquet now turned solo artist. His album, the Pop Disaster, is a great showcase for his musical and vocal versatility. Luke is also an insightful (and delightful) conversationalist. In this episode, Luke and I discuss artistic liberty within the realm of being Christians in music; we also discuss the ideas of Christians being involved in politics. This episode is shorter than my usual fare, but Luke and I pack a lot into a shorter amount of time. This is Luke's first ride on the Lawnmower, with the hopes of more in the future!
Monday Oct 12, 2020
TFALM Episode 20 - Tribute To The Maestro, Edward Van Halen
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Welcome to TFALM Episode 20: In this very late night monologue, I will be paying tribute to the Maestro himself, one Edward Van Halen. I will be talking about his impact on me as a fan and as a musician. Then I will be discussing about EVH in light of myself as a Christian.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Welcome to TFALM Episode 19! This episode is going to be slightly out of my normal presentation. I am presenting to you a monologue episode of VERY late night/early morning ramblings, giving some Random Thoughts on a couple of subjects that I feel passionate about at the moment. I address the stupid things that some Christians do in the Name of Christ that make us look bad in the eyes of the world; I talk about Jerry Falwell's "Picturegate" scandal and how I think it's a non-issue; and I get a little worked up over the fact that it takes a non-believer to call out a societal sin that we Christians won't get angry about. It was late and I was sleepy...but I had to get these thoughts out. I am more serious on this episode, and I am sure some of you will not agree with some of what I have to say...but I hope that my late night ramblings will make you think.
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
TFALM Episode 18 - Q&A with Special Guest MC, Mark Bussell, Jr
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Welcome to TFALM Episode 18: The Q&A Episode, featuring guest MC, Mark Bussell Jr., and old friend that has been our band IT guy, Website Designer and Manager, Photographer, Roadie, my Guitar Tech, and fan. He now does work in a retail music establishment, and has also become my instrument repair guy. With his assistance, I field the questions that I requested of my listening audience in Episode 17. There were so many responses that we only were able to make it through barely a quarter of the questions! There WILL be a Part II Q&A Episode in the works soon, so if we didn't get to your question, hopefully I will get to it then. Anyway, please enjoy the discussion that Mark and I have as he reads the Q and I give the A!