GOOD BUT NOT GREAT

GBNG Season 2 Episode 5

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 04:07:00 +0000

Kenny & James continue their study of the book of James in chapter 2 verse 8. We discuss mercy among other topics. James confesses how Kenny is his "go to" during difficult times. Kenny responds with Bette Midler lyrics. There is some serious Bible discussion and personal harassment. Don't miss it!

S.2 Ep.5 Audio

GBNGSeason 2 Ep. 4 "Get Up For The Rich Guy"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:45:00 +0000

This episode James and Kenny discuss what the Book of James says about favoritism. Also, Kenny says he wouldn't ask Rich Mullins to play piano instead of his wife and James(and Kenny's wife) thinks he is a liar.

Audio Season 2 Ep. 4

GBNG Season 2 Episode 3 "Control Your Mouth, Kenny"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:09:00 +0000

Don't miss the third episode. James and Kenny blend their Bible study with their podcast. They discuss what the book of James says about controlling your tongue, serving and avoiding pollution. James gets a little frustrated because Kenny talks politics. Check it out.

GBNG S. 2 Ep. 3 Audio

GBNG Season 2 Ep. 2 "The Danger Zone"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:20:00 +0000

James and Kenny attempt to blend their normal GBNG podcast and their devo. It is an experiment where they discuss not just being hearer but doers. Kenny also calls into question James ability to put things in the vault. James diagnoses Kenny's constant search for a life-changing app. Check out this week's podcast and tell your friends!

GBNG Audio Season 1 Ep. 2

GBNG Week 21 - "Church Camp"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:04:00 +0000

Enjoy this uncovered audio from a podcast we recorded in the summer while we were at church camp. It is in the middle of the night and Kenny's wife, Gina, joins the team. Sit back and enjoy!

GBNG Week 21 Audio

Season 2 - Episode 1 "Yes, We Procrastinated"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:54:00 +0000

Kenny and James are finally back recording a new podcast. This time they discuss a major problem that they have. Is it possible to discuss the Clintons, home projects and fun-budgeting in the same podcast? The answer is yes.

S2Ep1 Audio

GBNG Week 19 Devotional James 1:16-18

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:26:00 +0000

Check out this devo where James addresses temptations and the goodness of God.

Week 19 Devo Audio

GBNG Episode 19 "Graduations & Monsters"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:17:00 +0000

Sorry for taking a couple of months off this episode was recorded back in May. Jame and Kenny discuss graduations and rites of passage. Enjoy the conversation.

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GBNG Episode 18 "Journalists & Biased Podcasters"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 01 May 2018 20:01:00 +0000

James and Kenny discuss journalism, media bias, news on Twitter and other things they know nothing about. Also, Kenny apologizes for his Oprah rant even if he thinks he was right.

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Links:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-elderly-news/older-people-enjoy-reading-negative-stories-about-young-idUSTRE67U43Z20100831

https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/research-review/social-sharing-varies-news-topic-platform/

GBNG Week 18 Devo: James 1:12-15

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:02:00 +0000

James & Kenny discuss trial and temptations. They look at James 1:12-15.

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GBNG Week 17 Devo James 1:9-11

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:42:00 +0000

James & Kenny look at James 1:9-11 and discuss this worlds assets, faith and trials.

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GBNG Episode 17 "Cars: Corvette Engines and Oprah"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:08:00 +0000

This week Kenny and James discuss everything from car buying tips, car-related injuries and the Oprah car giveaway. Yes, the theme is cars. It went well until Oprah became the topic of discussion and Kenny began antagonizing James. You will want to listen to the bonus material at the end because the Oprah fight went on for too long to include during the actual podcast. Please do not try this at home with your friends. Kenny and James have years of experience with this kind of thing. Their friendship has weathered worse. Kenny feels real bad for being "that guy".
Enjoy the latest of GBNG.

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Links:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2017/01/15/police-spying-on-car-conversations-location-siriusxm-gm-chevrolet-toyota-privacy/#76bdb432ef8f

https://www.bankrate.com/auto/7-secret-tactics-that-car-salesmen-hope-you-dont-know/

GBNG Week 16 Devotional - James 1:5-8

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:49:00 +0000

James and Kenny discuss wisdom and asking God for wisdom.

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GBNG Week 16 Devotional: James 1:1-4

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:59:00 +0000

Kenny & James study through the book of James. The delve into the idea of tests of our faith as discussed in James 1:1-4.

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GBNG Episode 16 "Reading Books and Busting Chops"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:49:00 +0000

Hey everyone, Check this weeks podcast out as J&K discuss reading. What could be more interesting than reading a great book? Maybe, talking about a reading? They discuss studies on reading benefits, speed-reading and James refers to Kenny as a piglet. Kenny might have lost his cool when James interrupts his reading. James talks about his love for western romance novels. It's a "good enough" episode so check it out.

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Links:
How to Speed Read Like Theodore Roosevelt

8 Science Backed Reasons to Read a Book

Reading a Novel Changes Your Brain

Does Speed Reading Really Work.....

GBNG Episode 15 - "Shopping and Other Habits"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:10:00 +0000

This week we discuss shopping and James takes a shopaholic test. Kenny confesses to pseudo-shoplifting. Plus, learn how grocery stores manipulate you while you are shopping. This might be the best podcast yet. Enjoy and give us some feedback at gbngpodcast@gmail.com.

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Links:
Shopping habits of men and women

Shopping as a hobby.

Shopping Addiction Help

New Research on Shopping Addiction

Grocery Stores are Tricking You

GBNG Episode 14 - Vacations Part 2

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 03:13:00 +0000

In this episode James and Kenny continue their discussion of vacations. In particular, they update each other on their spring break vacation experiences. Kenny goes to another haunted hotel and James rocks a staycation. Don't miss the story we will call "Golden Arches and White Steeples".

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GBNG Devotional by James "Social Media Scuffles"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:22:00 +0000

James shares a thought about social media and what scripture says about feuds and quarrels. Don't miss this practical devotional.

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GBNG Devotional by Kenny "Good Love, Bad Theology"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:15:00 +0000

Kenny shares what Paul says in Romans 9. Let it spur you on to love more.

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GBNG Episode 13 "Vacations & Monsters"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:33:00 +0000

Do you need a vacation? Maybe the beach sounds good or maybe snow skiing. Listen to this week on GBNG as James & Kenny discuss the benefits of vacation and throw in a few stories. James gets mad at Kenny for comparing God to the creator of a zombie game app. No one was harmed during the making of this podcast.

Audio Link GBNG Episode 13

Links:
Is it Biblical to Take a Vacation?
Should a Christian Take a Vacation?
11 Hidden Benefits of Taking More Vacation
4 Scientific Reasons Why a Vacation is Awesome for You
Surprise Vacations
History of the Vacation

GBNG Episode 12 - Teachers & Boys Named Francis

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:10:00 +0000

This week we discuss the upcoming possible teachers walkout in Oklahoma. James gets irritated at Kenny for being so unapologetically opinionated on the polarizing topic. They discuss their experiences in school. Kenny brings up studies done concerning teacher stress, absenteeism and more. James wonders why Kenny is being so negative. Learn this and not a lot more on this weeks episode.

GBNG Episode 12

Links:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141103113603.htm

https://edexcellence.net/publications/teacher-absenteeism

https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/12/30/505432203/teachers-are-stressed-and-that-should-stress-us-all

GBNG Devotional by James "Coexist"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:40:00 +0000

Check out this devotional by James.

Week 12 Devotional by James

GBNG Week 11 Devotional - "Mountains & Valleys"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 02:15:00 +0000

Check out this weeks devotional by Kenny. He talks about his trip to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Do you have a mountain you need to climb?

Week 11 Devotional - Kenny Audio

GBNG Episode 11 - Influence & Misused Adjectives

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:19:00 +0000

We discuss the idea of influence. This leads us to discuss Billy Graham, articles on how to be more influential. Do you know what putting a graphic of eyes in your kids room will do? Learn that and other "not so great" stuff on this weeks podcast.

GBNG Episode 11

Links:
How to Influence People: The Most Overlooked Secret

How To Have Influence (The MIT Article)

Manvotional: The Power Of Personal Influence

Social Media Influencers

GBNG - Week 10 Devotional "Stand Out"

ragamuffintrading@gmail.com (James & Kenny) — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:19:00 +0000

We are adding new content to our podcast. There will be two audio devotional thoughts released each week. We will keep them at about 5min. This is the first one where Kenny discusses "Standing Out". Enjoy and be encouraged!

Week 10 Devotional "Stand Out"