Isle of Misfits podcast

Oh yeah, we're still talking about being WEIRD, cause that's what we do around here. (Go back and listen to Part 1, it's really good!) If you've ever noticed, weird is one of them there SPECTRUM words, ranging from the delightfully eccentric to the dangerously delusional.  There is weirdness that should be celebrated, and weirdness that should frankly be extricated. So how do we delineate? Should we delineate (spoiler alert:  the answer is yes!)And how do we know the difference between what should be celebrated and extricated?That's what this short episode is all about.Weirdos of all stripes are welcome to listen in! Resources:Philippians 4:8  Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.(https://www.biblegateway.com/pn=NIV) For more podcasts, blogs, and Misfit Fun for Everyone, join me here:   isleofmisfits.comFollow me, and give me a shoutout on Instagram:  @the_original_Misfit

Coming at you with a few thoughts about weirdness... spoiler alert. It's in the eye of the beholder.
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We are nothing if not about making Misfit History.
And today's momentous Misfit moment is brought to you by Abby Jartos, who reserves the historical honor of being our VERY FIRST ILLUSTRATOR here on the Isle!
There's a lot happening in this podcast.
Connecting to your creative side, for one. Cause guess what? You've got one. Yes. You! Even if you don't have a single flowy boho piece in your wardrobe. Creativity takes on many forms. In fact, in this episode's Stupid Game, you can play along with Abby at home and actually find out What Type of Creative You Really Are, thanks to our friends at Buzzfeed.
(take the quiz here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/creative-type-quiz)
That alone is something right there.
But wait, there's more!
We also talk about themes around the beautiful book she illustrated, "The Good for Nothing Puddle" (written by Jana Jackson)... Things like finding joy in grief, redemption in loss, beauty for ashes... what do you do when God seems silent... oh yes, we get into it. Cause that's what we do: Play Stupid Games and then Go Deep.
You'll want to get the book, cause it's not only beautiful, it's really helpful (ah, form AND function) especially for anyone you know, whether a child or not, going through a season of sadness. It's available wherever you like to get your books (Amazon, Goodreads, all the places)... and HERE's a thought: why not request it at your public library??
Cause that's what the public needs: More beautiful, HELPFUL books!
Find out more about Abby (and her Experiential Design Studios... cause I KNOW you want to know more about THAT) here:
https://abbyjartos.com/
And follow her on Insta... maybe even sliiide into her DM's here:
@abbyjartos
For more Misfit fun for everyone (podcasts, blogposts, gallery of beauty, even some original music) - subscribe to isleofmisfits.com
(oh, and if you like what you hear, feel free to give us a review to help expand our siblinghood of square pegs, and spread the good news of OWNING OUR AWKWARD, LOVING OUR FELLOW MISFIT, and SEEKING BEAUTY AND TRUTH EVERYWHERE).

I so wanted to title this episode "JOHN ELDREDGE TAKES US ON A MAGICAL MYSTICAL MISFIT TOUR..."
But it was a little long. Not to mention way too alliterative.
And I also didn't want to scare you off.
Because the truth is, being a Mystic is not about being "magical".
And it's also not about "wild woowoo, ecstatic visions or something" (that's a direct quote by JE, btw).
So what IS it about then?
Well, let's start with his (and by his I mean NY Times best-selling author and president of Wild at Heart Ministry's) newly released MUST READ book "Experience Jesus. Really." Cause the title kind of says everything.
It's about the reality that experiencing the healing, joyful, playful, life-giving, restorative. wonder-filled presence of the living God (aka Jesus, just to keep us all on the same page) is available to ANYONE who wants it. Not just the few and the proud. But you. Me. Anyone really, who's willing to seek it, and make space for it, in our ordinary, every day lives.
Cause who wouldn't want that?
And then we talk about the how. How does one actually make space for these types of encounters in one's ordinary, every day life?
That, my Misfit Friends, is what this podcast is about!
Plus, we play a fantastic round of NAME THAT MYSTIC... Because what other Stupid Game would do for such a time as this?
Find out more about the book... PLUS a whole FREE video series around it HERE: https://wildatheart.org/experience-jesus-really
Explore the PLETHORA of helpful resources you're going to LOVE HERE: https://wildatheart.org/
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What do you get when you put Superman, Kryptonite, Creativity and Allen Arnold together on the same podcast??? That's what we're here to find out!
Allen joins us with some great encouragement on how to recognize the things that shut us down (#triggered!) , and what to do about it. Because, btw... the things that shut us down ultimately shut our creativity down. And we can't have that. So, there you go, we've got ourselves a Two'fer One!
And as if that weren't enough, find out what SuperPower he would choose if he could, and what he would name his Pirate Ship in this episode's Stupid Game: Think Fast Edition.
This show's got it all!
PLUS... you can sign up for some great daily encouragement (and who couldn't use that?) at withallen.com/sign-up
But WAIT... there's more! Get his latest book "Risk the Real" (it's reeeeealy good. For real. See what I did there?) here: https://www.withallen.com/books/#block-63a0bad1cf76efb876a20363
You can even listen to not one, but TWO great Wild at Heart podcasts all about it, here! https://www.withallen.com/videos/#block-yui_3_17_2_1_1708533695083_10199
And of course, follow ME (your humble host and chief Misfit here: isleofmisfits.com for more great podcasts like these and Misfit Fun for Everyone!

Nationally sought after author and speaker and all around authority on making your marriage all it can be, Arlene Pellicane is back on the Isle, to celebrate National Marriage Week, skillfully play our Stupid Game: Valentine's Edition, and talk about the deadly serious topic of having actual FUN in your relationship. It's a great episode, whether you're married, engaged, in love or dream of any of the above...
She is also the spokesperson for National Marriage Week, which kicks of TODAY (February 7th) and goes right through Valentine's Day. Check out this website for ALL KINDS of helpful resources to strengthen your relationship, including date night ideas, couples connection downloads and of course the link to get her new book "Making Marriage Easier")
https://www.marriageweek.org/
Find out more about Arlene at https://arlenepellicane.com/
For more great podcasts, blogposts and Misfit fun for everyone, visit us at iselfofmisfits.com
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This podcast was recorded before the holidays. But I think you'll agree, since we're smack dab in the middle of that glorious week of reflection and eating all the leftover cookies, references to Christmas are still on the table.
But whenever you're listening, it's always a good time for Stasi E and Stacey B to be in the house. They, of course, through Wild at Heart Ministries interact with tens, nay HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of women around the world. Cause it's just what they do. So I had questions. Important questions, like:
What is the definitively worst Christmas song EVER?
What are the questions they hear women asking?
How do we align with what is true?
How do we combat all the distractions coming at us?
What is this whole idea of "communion with God" all about?
That, and so much more.
Once you're done listening... here are some great resources to help you find the answers yourself:
Ablaze: a six week study to set your heart on fire for Jesus, beginning Jan 14th 2025
Register here: https://wildatheart.org/ablaze
https://wildatheart.org/#daily-practices
Pause App: If you're looking to recalibrate, re-align, replenish... all the re-s. It's EXCELLENT!
https://wildatheart.org/apps/one-minute-pause/
Captivated podcast: Yes, Stasi has her own podcast. You'll LOVE it!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captivated/id1582853117
Want to experience a Captivating CORE Retreat for yourself?
Find out more here: https://wildatheart.org/events/captivating-retreat/

Jeane Burgess, from Tall Oak Media, is back on the Isle to chat about dating and relationships as:
1. A Christian
2. A full fledged, "been around and learned a few things" grown up
Candid. Fun. Heartfelt. Encouraging. And all around INSPIRING.
That's what it's like to have a chat with Jeane. Cause that's who she is!
Find out more about Jeane (and let her help promote you!) here:
https://mytalloak.com/
For more Misfit Fun for Everyone, follow us here: isleofmisfits.com
Got questions? Got ideas for a podcast? Email me here: nancy@isleofmisfits.com

We continue our discussion with Allen, touching on themes around his latest book "Risk the Real", a wake up call to defy the artificial and embrace your actual authentic life as it is offered by your actual Creator.
He's also giving away a copy of Risk the Real" to one of you lucky Misfits out there. Allz you gotta do is leave a comment on the shownotes at isleofmisfits.com/ by April 30th, and you're in it to win it, baby! But wait, there's more! If you correctly answer the question about the show in the shownotes, you'll be entered TWICE. Now isn't THAT nice??? (and yes, you can do this for episode 1... so for you math whizzes out there, that's a total of 4, count em 4 entries!)
To find out more/follow Allen:
On X: @theStoryofWith
Website: withallen.com
More About "Risk the Real"
The Clash Between the Real and the Artificial is Intensifying…
and You Are the Prize.
Every aspect of life is being invaded by the artificial. But we miss what's at stake when we assume it's inevitable, natural, or even neutral. It actually began in Eden when the serpent offered Adam and Eve a counterfeit reality based on the Tree of Knowledge and the promise to become like gods.
These ancient roots entangle us in more ways than we realize. We seek to redefine reality in our image. We look to the unreal to make us more real. Nothing fazes or amazes us anymore. We stumble through life in a Partificial Daze—partially present and fully disoriented by an artificial haze of anxiety, exhaustion, and addiction.
What's needed is a reality reorientation:
Order RISK THE REAL HERE: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR1BX431?ref…PANXXAC61J8AXY6SV

It's all about taking risks and getting real on this first of a two part series with Allen Arnold, author, speaker and Wild at Heart Ministries. He's back on the Isle, not just for the Stupid Game (albeit a classic, and dare I say Shatnerrific), but to talk about some themes around his latest book "Risk the Real".
He's also giving away a copy of Risk the Real" to one of you lucky Misfits out there. Allz you gotta do is leave a comment on the shownotes at https://isleofmisfits.com/ by April 30th, and you're in it to win it, baby! But wait, there's more! If you correctly answer the question about the show at the bottom, you'll be entered TWICE. Now isn't THAT nice??? (and yes, you can do this for episode 2 when it drops... so for you math whizzes out there, that's a total of 4, count em 4 entries!)
To find out more/follow Allen:
On X: @theStoryofWith
Website: withallen.com
More About "Risk the Real"
The Clash Between the Real and the Artificial is Intensifying…
and You Are the Prize.
Every aspect of life is being invaded by the artificial. But we miss what's at stake when we assume it's inevitable, natural, or even neutral. It actually began in Eden when the serpent offered Adam and Eve a counterfeit reality based on the Tree of Knowledge and the promise to become like gods.
These ancient roots entangle us in more ways than we realize. We seek to redefine reality in our image. We look to the unreal to make us more real. Nothing fazes or amazes us anymore. We stumble through life in a Partificial Daze—partially present and fully disoriented by an artificial haze of anxiety, exhaustion, and addiction.
What's needed is a reality reorientation:
Order RISK THE REAL HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR1BX431?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4W1PANXXAC61J8AXY6SV