Graced By Rain
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGraced By Rain is a podcast that focuses on finding the light in the darkness, fun in the mundane, and beauty in the ugliest of situations.
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S4E3 - Graced by Christmas with Ryan Ebner
December 18, 2023 05:36 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBSeries regular Ryan Ebner of Amnation Pod joins Elaine Shircliff for an episode full of Christmas cheer!
S4 E2 - The Beauty of My Best Friends Exorcism (feat My Best Friend Katie)
October 20, 2023 18:14 - 2 hours - 105 MBSeason 4 Episode 2 of Graced By Rain is jam packed with giggles and deep thoughts. What else would you expect when you get two best friends on one podcast together?! Elaine Shircliff and her best friend Katie reviewed the 2016 horror novel "My Best Friend's Exorcism" by Grady Hendrix. They dove into what they liked about the book, which character had the least character development, and things they would discuss with students if this was on the required reading list for a class. The ladie...
S4E1 - The Beauty of Catholicism and Emo Punks with Theresa Zoe Williams
September 11, 2023 22:43 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWelcome back everyone! I’m kicking Season 4 off with a special guest, Theresa Zoe Williams, to talk about something near and dear to my heart – being Catholic. We also dove into Theresa’s substack The Future Patron Saint of Liars and Fakes and what she hopes others get out of it. Towards the end, we quickly touched on her favorite Catholic Icon Artists,Kelly Lattimore and Gracie Morbitzer, and Emo Punks who have a Catholic vibe. You can find Theresa on Twitter at @TheresaZoe You can find...
S3 E17 - Beauty of Little Libraries
July 31, 2023 04:48 - 34 minutes - 33.7 MBOn the season finale of season 3, Elaine Shircliff discusses the beauty of little libraries.
S3 E16 - Beauty of Movie Theaters and Guardians of the Galaxy with Ryan Ebner of Amalgamation Nation
July 04, 2023 17:23 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBRyan Ebner of Amalgamation Nation Podcast joined Elaine Shircliff to discuss why they love movie theaters and Guardians of the Galaxy. On "The Beauty of Movie Theaters and Guardians of the Galaxy" Elaine and Ryan discuss : Bringing back #MMDM that Scott Norton created in the early 2010s Our favorite movie theater location Favorite memory at the movie theaters Top 5 favorite songs form the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy And much, much more! As always, there is a lot of giggling.
S3 E15 - Beauty of the Columbus Blue Jackets with Jason Newland of The Hockey News
June 25, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBHappy Birthday Columbus Blue Jackets! Jason Newland of The Hockey News joined me on the Birthday of the Columbus Blue Jackets to discuss the beauty of the CBJ and his new gig at The Hockey News. You can check out Jason's ( @F1RETHECANNON) article about the day the Jackets were born here.
S3 E14 - A Decade Without Bobby
June 04, 2023 19:51 - 40 minutes - 23.6 MBA decade ago, Elaine's best friend died by suicide. Today she reflects on a quote from Elif Shafak's book "The Island Without Trees" that put a lot into perspective for her.
S3 E13 - The Beauty of Taking the Opportunity
May 29, 2023 16:01 - 22 minutes - 13.8 MBOn this episode of "Graced By Rain", Elaine discusses the important of "The Opportunity was there. So, I took it".
S3 E12 : Beauty and Lessons of Grand Rapids and Cleveland
May 22, 2023 03:48 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBA quick little chat about my visits to Grand Rapid and the Cleveland Monsters outdoor game
S3 E11 - The Beauty of Taking the Hard Road
February 22, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Graced By Rain Podcast, Elaine Shircliff discusses her trip to Laval, Quebec to cover the 2023 AHL All Star Classic. And she does it with a bit of a twist. She explains the hard, bumpy roads it took to get to Laval and then shares all the beauty that came with taking that hard road. - Be Kind and Love Always
S3 E10 - Speak Facts of the Dead with Kindness
February 02, 2023 05:26 - 27 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this week's episode, Elaine explains the importance of not putting a person on a pedestal after they have passed on.
S3 E9 - Sometimes You Are Meant To Be Late
December 20, 2022 01:04 - 26 minutes - 14.7 MBSometimes being late isn't a bad thing. On this episode, Elaine tells a story about why being late to something ended up being a positive instead of a negative. She also reflects on a few quotes from the book "Any Other Family" by Eleanor Brown
S3 E8 - Life Lessons From Don Donley
December 14, 2022 00:58 - 46 minutes - 25.7 MBElaine is back in action after being down and out with COVID-19. On season 3 episode 8, she reflects on some of the life lessons that her late Uncle Don Donley taught her about life and how to view work. Going forward "Life Lessons" will be a more frequent topic of the Graced By Rain Podcast. The goal is to remind everyone to tell people how much they matter and what they have learned from them while they are still alive. Also, on this episode, Elaine shouts out her homies at Amalgamatio...
S3 E7 - Beauty of Philippians 4
November 27, 2022 22:01 - 29 minutes - 16.6 MBA month ago, I was feeling spiritually depleted and headed to Twitter to crowdsource a good Bible verse or book of the Bible to read to help me reconnect with God. My friend Kristi suggested Philippians and I fell in love with chapter four. It fit perfectly with “What I’m Reading” this week which is the 52-week devotional “Choose Joy” by Brooke Taylor. You can follow Brooke on Twitter or check out her website You can buy Brooke’s devotional here
S3 E6 - Beauty of Living in the Moment
November 21, 2022 04:42 - 32 minutes - 19 MBOn the newest episode of Graced By Rain, Elaine challenges everyone to try and live in the moment.
S3 E5 - Beauty of Halloween and Five Halloween Costume Staples
October 04, 2022 01:48 - 32 minutes - 18.2 MBIt's spooky season, baby!!! On this episode, I discuss : - What I love about Halloween - Why people born in the 80s and early 90s are dark, twisty, and slightly hilarious - Five Staples to have in your Halloween Costume Wardrobe - What I'm reading ------ Links mentioned in the show below : - My twitter : @gracedbyrainpod - McSweeney's - It's Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers - WE ARE A PICTURESQUE SMALL TOWN AND WE REFUSE TO BE THE SETTING FOR YOUR ROMANTIC COMEDY ----- ...
S3 E4 - Be Better
September 26, 2022 21:36 - 10 minutes - 5.67 MBThis episode is short timewise but the message will sit with you for years. Find little ways to be better <3
S3 E3 - The Beauty of Blake Bolden
September 19, 2022 05:30 - 25 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week I'm doing something a little different. I have an interview not a guest. Back in March I and another beat reporter for the Cleveland Monsters had a chance to sit down and chat with Blake Bolden, current scout for the LA Kings, about her goals, how she's seen hockey in Cleveland grow amongst girls, and being a role model. At the end of the episode, I let you al know what I'm reading this week.
S3 E2 - Beauty of Unconditional and Platonic Love
September 13, 2022 03:34 - 40 minutes - 26.2 MBI promise this i my last episode about love this season. haha
S3 E1 - Beauty of Embracing Choices and Healing from Breakups
September 06, 2022 02:02 - 28 minutes - 16 MBWelcome Back Friends!!! We are kicking Season 3 off with some deep thoughts about Embracing Choices and Healing from Breakups. I also added a little segment where I tell you what I'm reading, listening to, or watching this week! Enjoy my loves. Be Kind and Love Always
S2 E25 - Graced By Prayer - When you sing, you pray twice
June 15, 2022 23:15 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MBOn this episode of Graced By Rain, Elaine Shircliff quickly touches on the saying "When you sing, you pray twice". You know what that means?! She sings. ----- Season 2 Episode 8 - Graced by Coach KB was referenced in this episode. Click here to listen to that episode.
S2 E24 - You Can Only Do What You can Do
June 13, 2022 23:44 - 19 minutes - 12 MBOn this episode, Elaine Shircliff talks about the importance of not overwhelming yourself when going through stressful moments in your life.
S2 E23 - Graced By Prayer - Run Rose Run Prayer
June 01, 2022 07:58 - 7 minutes - 3.52 MBOn this episode of Graced By Prayer, Elaine Shircliff took some quotes and lines from the songs in the novel "Run Rose Run" by James Patterson and Dolly Parton and put it into a prayer.
S2 E22 - Beauty of Run Rose Run
May 30, 2022 17:16 - 34 minutes - 19.1 MBOn Season 2 Episode 22, Elaine talks about some of the quotes that resonated with her from the novel "Run Rose Run" by James Patterson and Dolly Parton.
S2 E21 - Special Episode - The Beauty Of Being Wet In Monaco
May 29, 2022 22:59 - 12 minutes - 8.12 MBA quick episode where Elaine laughs a lot about the F1 Monaco GP and some of the tweets that came out of the race. There is.... a lot... of laughing
S2 E20 - The Beauty of "The Art Of Seth"
May 10, 2022 00:54 - 26 minutes - 15 MBOn episode 20 of season 2, Elaine discusses the beauty of an artist she stumbled upon at a local shop in downtown Kent, Ohio. ----- You can find "The Art of Seth" at: www.theartofseth.com Instagram : @theartofseth Facebook : /theartofseth ---- You can find "Graced By Rain" on twitter at @gracedbyrainpod
S2 Ep19 - Graced By Sports - Know Who You Are Before You Start
May 08, 2022 01:06 - 12 minutes - 8.19 MBOn this episode of Graced By Sports, Elaine begins her new series of giving aspiring sports journalists advice.
E2 EP18 - Graced By Prayer - A Prayer For The Mothers
May 08, 2022 00:45 - 7 minutes - 3.34 MBOn episode 18, Elaine prays for all types of Mothers.
S2 E17 - The Beauty Of Consent
May 08, 2022 00:36 - 33 minutes - 22.1 MBOn episode 17 of Graced By Rain, Elaine talks about the beauty of consent and it's importance.
S2 EP16 - The Beauty of the Browns trading for and signing Deshaun Watson
March 23, 2022 03:25 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThe beauty in this horrible situation is the knowledge I learned about myself, who I want to be, and who I want to surround myself with going forward.
S2 E15 - Beauty of Samantha's Restaurant
February 22, 2022 01:54 - 50 minutes - 30.8 MBOn today's episode, I discuss the beauty of Samantha's Restaurant in North Canton, Ohio. I focused the most on the amazing quotes they have on their walls around the place. Samantha's Instagram Samantha's Facebook ------ You can follow Graced By Rain on twitter at @GracedByRainPod If you have an questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to send an email to [email protected]
S2 E 14 - Graced By Prayer - The Little Things Prayer
February 17, 2022 00:07 - 11 minutes - 6.24 MBThe Prayer segment of the podcast is back! If you have a favorite prayer, way to pray, or bible verse, feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will talk about it on the show!
S2 Episode 13 : The Beauty of Video Games
February 15, 2022 02:01 - 35 minutes - 22.7 MBVideo games have gotten a weird rap over the years. On this episode, I quickly touch on the things about video games that are beautiful. ---- A few sites I mentioned in the pod : @amnationpod @Ladies_Gamers ---- You can find me on social at @GracedByRainPod on twitter Questions, comments, or you just want to share something beautiful? Feel free to email me at [email protected]
S2 Episode 12 - Treat Yourself!! With A Twist!
January 03, 2022 23:36 - 44 minutes - 29.3 MBFirst episode of 2022 is dropping unedited and with a twist on the fun phrase "Treat Yo Self"
S2 E11 - Matching up Words and Action
December 22, 2021 00:36 - 36 minutes - 22.3 MBOn the latest episode of "Graced By Rain", I discuss the importance of backing of your words with action and vice versa. I also received a voicemail! WHAT?! I didn't even know that was a thing! So, kick back, relax, and let my words infiltrate your ear holes. Be Kind and Love Always - Elaine
S2 E10 : Graced By Women in Sports
November 30, 2021 01:24 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIn my last interview of 2021, I invited Meredith Kane on to talk about what it's like being a woman who works in sports. We got derailed a few times and talked about hockey. But that really shouldn't shock anyone.
S2 E9 : THANKSGIVING EPISODE
November 25, 2021 19:32 - 2 hours - 137 MBI had a few guests on to discuss what we are thankful for this year. PLOT TWIST! I also had them on to tell them how much I love and appreciate them. Why? Because when you have something nice to say about someone, you should say it out loud and often!
S2 E8 - Graced by Coach KB
November 15, 2021 23:07 - 35 minutes - 23.9 MBKrys Burnett, Assistant Basketball Coach for Montreat College, joined me on this week's episode of Graced By Rain. We discussed : Her coaching origin story Our favorite Bible verses Who is Team Brandy and who is Team Monica
S2 E7 - Graced By Alec Palmer
October 25, 2021 18:55 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBAlec Palmer, a sports marketing professional who teaches at Baldwin Wallace, joined Elaine Shircliff on this week's episode of "Graced By Rain". They discussed : The Importance of Mental Health How Alec became a teacher The pressure of being professional The Cleveland Browns vs Steelers rivalry
S2 E6 - Graced By Elaine
October 19, 2021 00:46 - 1 hour - 110 MBMy fellow Elaine , Elaine Miller, joined my on this week's episode. Hold onto your hats because we covered a lot ! From being Elaines to hockey to web comics to catholicism, you are in for a wild ride.
S2 E5 - Graced By Dani Smith
October 11, 2021 05:31 - 1 hour - 53 MBOne of the best Columbus Blue Jackets' fans, Dani Smith , joined me on Graced By Rain this week. Come for the hockey talk, stay for her story about visiting Scottish Highland cows at Happy Hens and Highland Farms. We also chirped the CBJ Artillery. You can find Dani on twitter @thedanismith
S2 E4 - Graced By Prayer - 5 to 1
October 06, 2021 05:06 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MBRyan Virtue accidentally taught me a new way to pray when he was a guest on Graced By Rain at the beginning of season 2. 5 positives for every negative Thank God for five things and then really dive into the one negative thing that you need to work on.
S2 E3 - The Beauty of a Buncha Chill Ass Convos
October 04, 2021 19:35 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWill Chase of "Cutting 2 the Chase Podcast" and "The Cannon - A Columbus Blue Jackets Blog" joined for the newest episode of "Graced By Rain". We covered a lot in an hour and a half. Shooting your shot when it comes to getting guests on your show What Will enjoys the most about doing his podcast Will's trip to Cooperstown A whole section where I force Will to tell the world his favorites. (Will is typically bad about talking about himself. He's a cool guy and I want everyone to get to k...
S2 E2 - The Beauty of Sports in Anime and Pride of Orange
September 27, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBEric Himmelheber of Anime Corner joined Elaine Shircliff to discuss the upcoming ice hockey anime "Pride of Orange". They also dove into the importance of sports leagues using Anime as a marketing tactic. You can find Eric on Twitter at @erichimmelheber Eric's articles can be read here You can find Elaine on twitter, instagram, and tiktok : @imaraindancer
S2 E1 - The Beauty of Positive Culture in Youth Sports
September 20, 2021 22:04 - 51 minutes - 34.6 MBKicking off Season 2 of Graced By Rain with a guest. Ryan Virtue of Positive Coaching Alliance joined me, Elaine Shircliff, to discuss the importance of cultivating a positive culture in youth sports. We dove into how parents are an integral part of the success of the message and how starting children down this path now will help them as adults. PCA just partnered with the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL. So, we dove into that as well. Social for Positive Coaching Alliance Facebook, Inst...
Episode 26 - Beauty of Music, Donda, and Certified Lover Boy
September 09, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBRyan Ebner of Amalgamation Nation Podcast joined me for episode 26 of "Graced By Rain". We discussed : The beauty music provides our every day lives Ryan's recent trip to Summer Fest in Milwaukee where he saw Rise Against How we listen to new music when it drops. Can you guess which ones of us spends a lot of money on gas because of their listening habits? Kanye West's Donda Drake's Certified Lover Boy AND SO MUCH MORE It's always a pleasure having Ryan on the podcast. The last t...
Episode 25 - Graced By Sports - Beauty of Cleveland Monsters Promos, Chicago White Sox, Athletes Unlimited, and Ella Bruning
August 27, 2021 22:41 - 43 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this episode of Graced By Rain I discuss the beauty of : - The Cleveland Monsters promotional schedule for the 2021-22 season - The Chicago White Sox hosting Athletes Unlimited before the start of Athletes Unlimited's softball season - Athletes Unlimited having Topps trading cards - How Athletes Unlimited decided their roster weekly. You can find an intro to Athletes Unlimited here - Ella Bruning at the Little League World Series I also introduced a new segment called "Sports Connec...
Episode 24 - PrayerCast - Make A List, Pray It Twice
August 25, 2021 17:10 - 5 minutes - 3.06 MBI quickly touch on a way to keep intentions at the forefront of your mind so you don't forget them throughout the day.
Episode 23 - Graced By Ladies First Akron
August 23, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBOn today's episode I sat down with Kenny "JoJo" Smith of Ladies First Akron to discuss the program, I Am Possible Enterprise, and the importance of setting boundaries. You can find Kenny on Instagram and Twitter at @akroncoach_jojo You can find me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @imaraindancer
Episode 22 - Dance, Sing, Love - A New Twist On A Popular Quote
August 16, 2021 04:15 - 38 minutes - 37.7 MBOn the newest episode of "Graced By Rain", I discuss how I revamped the quote "Sing like no one's listening. Love like you've never been hurt, Dance like nobody's watching" to fit my life. I went a little deeper than expected and spilled a lot of information about my life. Enjoy! You can follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok : @imaraindancer If you like the content I produce, feel free to buy me a "coffee" or two. https://ko-fi.com/imaraindancer