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The Church of Classic Rock August 21st, 2016 - National Ride the Wind Day Sunday, August 21st, is National Ride the Wind Day, so the Reverend Jeff Smith has dedicated this service to understanding the wind, including what exactly the wind is and what causes it, what to do when it turns dangerous, how important wind-generated electricity is to the nation and the world, and a few personal reminiscences about how the wind has shaped his outlook on the world. |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 14th, 2016 - National Tell A Joke Day Sunday, August 14th, is National Tell A Joke Day, so the Reverend Jeff Smith is attempting to get to the bottom of this whole "humor" thing. What makes something funny? Why do we laugh? Why do so-called dirty jokes amuse us? Why aren't we as funny as we think we should be? All this, plus the health benefits of laughter (which, as it turns out, are many) as well! |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 7th, 2016 - National Friendship Day Sunday, August 7th, is National Friendship Day, and the Reverend Jeff Smith is exploring different kinds of friendships. From work friends, to hanging-out friends, to frenemies, to those valuable good friends, they're all a part of our experience at one point or another. Today's message is about how to appreciate the good, how to remove the bad from your life, and about how to be the friend you want to have! |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 31st, 2016 - In celebration of Girlfriends Monday, August 1st, is National Girlfriend Day, so in this episode, the Reverend Jeff Smith discusses the elements of getting to the point of being in a relationship - Making a good first impression, the art of flirting, dating and how it's changed over time, and what men want in a girlfriend, before closing with a few personal anecdotes and lessons from his own life. |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 24th, 2016 - Above as below? Music for Stars & Skies! Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for an in-depth look at the history of stargazing and the trials and tribulations that early astronomers and astrophysicists endured to bring us our modern understanding of the stars in the sky. Included in this week's message is the history of the planets in our solar system, a look at the latest discoveries and achievements for space-related science, and the Reverend's personal hopes for the future of space exploration. |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 17th, 2016 - Why We Must Reject Intolerance! Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for an examination of the impact of intolerance on today's world. He'll be talking about the shootings of the last two weeks, and the terror attack in France as well. But what is intolerance, what are its causes, how can we learn to be more tolerant, and can one person really make a difference? The answers, faithful classic rock parishiners, is contained within the service. |