Latest Smoky mountains Podcast Episodes
An Attack on Our Humanity
Liberty Church Audio - March 24, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutesAre we in danger of losing what makes us human? Have we been fatally poisoned by a dangerous idea? Is humanity at risk of losing its soul?
What Does It Mean to Be Human?
Liberty Church Audio - March 21, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutesStanding on the grass between our houses, I got into a philosophical discussion with my friend. I had to be eight or nine years old and we got into a deep question. Are we animals? We had to know. It was important. We couldn’t agree, but we had resources to find out. All we had to do was r...
Magic and Science are Soul-Mates & Siblings
Liberty Church Audio - March 14, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutesOn Subjectivism #2 Magic and Science are Soul-Mates and Siblings. They’re a Match Set. Birds of a feather. Two of a kind and kindred spirits. In fact, they’re twins. Does this surprise you? Setting aside Arthur C. Clarke’s famous statement that “Any sufficiently advanced technology is i...
Are You In Your Own Little World? (On Subjectivism #1)
Liberty Church Audio - March 09, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutesDo you live in your own personal metaverse? The blockchain council describes the metaverse as “an expansive virtual world made up of persistent, 3D worlds rendered in real-time.” It’s a virtual space you can create to be almost whatever you want. In late two thousand twenty-one, Facebook ch...
How We Can Indeed Mock God
Liberty Church Audio - March 07, 2023 16:00 - 1 minuteDuring the last two podcasts, we talked about how we can’t mock God because our disdain does not, and cannot, change the reality of who He is and what He cares about. But on the other hand, there is a way that we can indeed mock God. The writer Matthew reports about Christ’s trial: “…the sold...
Thoughts on Galatians 6:7-8
Liberty Church Audio - March 04, 2023 18:00 - 1 minuteWho is Paul talking to when he writes, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap?” He’s talking to church people. He’s not griping about the surrounding culture or shaking his finger at the Roman Empire, warning corrupt outsiders that God is abou...
Thoughts on Galatians 6:7
Liberty Church Audio - March 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute“Why does Paul say, “God is not mocked” when He is mocked all the time? Look at the movies and the comedy shows. We turn up our noses at His mere existence. We sniff at the limitations of His law. We dismiss His concerns and show contempt for any moral reasoning that might even slightl...
"The Restorative Power of Nature"
Matt & Michele Odyssey - November 19, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this special episode, Matt & Michele have an open and personal conversation about loss, greiving, healing and hope. They share the impacts and importance that nature plays in their lives and they offer up some insights and observations about how nature fits into making our lives better each a...
Double Destination: Carolina In The Fall Festival / Prohibition Festival, Wilkesboro, NC
Matt & Michele Odyssey - October 15, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhy do one Festival in a weekend when you can do two? That's just what we did in Wilkesboro, NC recently. (Actually, it was three festivals but we couldn't fit them all into one episode. - See the "Whippoorwill Academy and Village" episdoe for our day at the Tom Dooley & Appalachian Culture Fest...
Destination: Whippoorwill Academy and Village, Ferguson, NC
Matt & Michele Odyssey - October 08, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhippoorwill Academy and Village is a collection of old North Carolina buildings that have been saved, moved, and restored. The Whippoorwill Academy building was the actual old school house in the Ferguson community. North Carolina Poet Laurete James Larkin Pearson attended Whippoorwill while gr...
Destination: Lake Junaluska, NC
Matt & Michele Odyssey - September 17, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA beloved retreat center in the Western North Carolina mountains Recharge and renew at Lake Junaluska. Come for a personal getaway or family vacation. Host your next conference, wedding, reunion or other gathering. Take part in a retreat, attend a concert or just come for a peaceful walk on our...
Travelogue: Getting Off The Interstates
Matt & Michele Odyssey - August 20, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGetting from Point A to Point B in the quickest manner is often the way we approach travelling. Not anymore. On this episode, we share the stories and insights we gained by switching up our travel routines a bit and decide to get off the main roads and see what lies behind yonder ridge lines and...
Destination: Acadia National Park, Maine
Matt & Michele Odyssey - July 23, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this special "Homecoming" episode of Matt & Michele Outdoors, Matt highlights stories spending his Summer's growing up at his familes 170 year old homestead near Acadia National Park as well as inside tips for the best places you know about - and some off the beaten path - for an exceptional ...
Episode 8: Cherokee, North Carolina
My Smoky Mountain Guide Hosted by Marc & Ann Bowman - July 13, 2022 19:51 - 26 minutesMarc and Ann recently spent four days exploring Cherokee, North Carolina. They visited the Qualla Boundry, the home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. Cherokee is a historic location and is a gateway city to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Their discussion includes the outdoor pla...
Guest: Ted Swartzbaugh, Co-Owner of Tarpestry
Matt & Michele Odyssey - June 13, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom the company: Ted and Carrie here, creators of the family-owned and Made in America Tarpestry! What drives Tarpestry is the raw majesty of the outdoors and the pleasure of being in it. What does not? A soggy bottom and sunburn. That is why we create products that widen comfort zones – prov...
Guest: Scott Thomas of French Broad Outfitters
Matt & Michele Odyssey - June 03, 2022 20:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom the company: French Broad Outfitters is Asheville’s full-service river outfitter. Celebrating 10 years in the business in 2022, come join us down by the French Broad! Our retail store has the largest selection of paddling gear in Western North Carolina, including boats, paddle boards, ra...
Destination: Hickory Nut Gap Farms
Matt & Michele Odyssey - May 23, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings(We take a behind the scenes look with studio guest: Jamie Ager, Owner) From the company: Hickory Nut Gap has a rich legacy of food, family, and community on a fifth generation family farm that has been in the same family since 1916. Today, we are proudly helping cultivate a new Appalachian mo...
Introducing: The Environmental Educators of NC
Matt & Michele Odyssey - May 14, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings(Studio Guest: Lauren Pyle) From the EEofNC: Our organization grew from the desire of environmental educators across North Carolina to meet and share their experiences, aspirations, and tools. Since its inception in 1990, EENC has grown into something much greater. Our organization repres...
Guest: Jason Bowman of OGRE
Matt & Michele Odyssey - May 06, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn April 22, 2002, Jason Bowman, a military veteran, took the 3,000 bucks he had in his wallet, and his toolbox, and took a chance on an empty building on the banks of the New River in Radford , Va. 20 years later , he's still turning wrenches on some badass rigs in his Pisgah Forest, NC shop. ...
LIVE from GiG Fest 2022 at Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, NC
Matt & Michele Odyssey - April 23, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMatt & Michele broadcast Live from the 7th Annual GiG Fest at the famous Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC. The big event is organized by The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC. Special Guests include: - Eli from ENO (Eagle Nest Outfitters) https://eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/ - David Huff, Renown...
"The Unity Blaze" - Guest: Earl B Hunter, Jr (Founder of "Black Folks Camp Too")
Matt & Michele Odyssey - April 16, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEarl B. Hunter, Jr is an experienced business leader across multiple industries. He has been widely recognized for his ebullient personality, hard work ethic and non-traditional approach to building relationships and closing deals. Mr. Hunter is driven by success and he always plays to win at wh...
Destination: “Springtime at Fraser’s Ridge”
Matt & Michele Odyssey - April 02, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGuests: Carolyn Baker & Beth Pittman - NC Sassenach Tours is hosting “Springtime at Fraser’s Ridge” at Leatherwood Mountains Resort from May 19-21. In addition to two cast members from the Starz Outlander Series (Murtagh and Jocasta!), we’ll have Scottish Highlands Dance, music and educational ...
Guest: Matthew Shirey of Shira Forge
Matt & Michele Odyssey - December 03, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsShira Forge offers a variety of hand forged kitchenware, knives, axes, woodworking tools, and whatever else Matthew feels like making. Look him up on his website www.shiraforge.com or his etsy page, www.etsy.com/shop/ShiraForge. If you don't see what your looking for, custom orders are always we...
Guests: Tom Kenney & Beth Willard Patton of the Foothills Conservancy of NC
Matt & Michele Odyssey - November 12, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFoothills Conservancy of North Carolina inspires conservation in Western North Carolina by permanently protecting land and water for the benefit of people and all living things. For more information visit https://www.foothillsconservancy.org/ This program brought to you by: The Angler Magazine...
Guest: Dave Petri of Cynosura Consulting
Matt & Michele Odyssey - October 22, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCynosura works with small to medium-sized companies or brands that want to: Develop a brand and branding strategy for their new business Relaunch or re-brand their existing business or company Work with a seasoned, experienced marketing professional Add a one-stop-shop marketing element to t...
Destination: French Broad River Festival
Matt & Michele Odyssey - October 08, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOver 20 years ago, a group of boaters thought they would have a raft race and enjoy some music with some friends. Everyone had a good time, so they did it again, and then again. Friends told friends, and it grew into the festival we all know and love today. In this episode: - Matt & Michele gi...
Destination: MerleFest
Matt & Michele Odyssey - September 24, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings"MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of Ameri...
Guest: Greg Hardy of Rockgeist Bikepack USA
Matt & Michele Odyssey - September 10, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRockgeist specializes in custom and small-batch gear made in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a cottage gear company; meaning all your gear is built in small batches while prioritizing quality designs, high-end fabrics, and detailed craftsmanship. Our designs are inspired from countless bike tr...
Destination: WNC Nature Center
Matt & Michele Odyssey - August 20, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKate Frost with Friends of WNC Nature Center sits down to talk with Matt. This program brought to you by: The Angler Magazine Sunrift Adventures Thank you for listening to this program. Please visit BizRadio.US for hundreds of other great conversational shows and be sure to bookmark Matt & M...
DESTINATION: WNC Nature Center
Matt & Michele Odyssey - August 20, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKate Frost with Friends of WNC Nature Center sits down to talk with Matt.
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