The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson
Everyone needs a place they can call their “center of the universe”, for Troy Thompson and family, that is a place called Sunnyside in rural Iowa. Pioneer back with the old sergeant to a way of life that loves (most of) the neighbors, tries to see the good in everyone, prizes hard work, a good story, an honest laugh, and a fair deal of individual liberty. Welcome to life, liberty, and the pursuits that make us happy on the Sunnyside of Life.
Episodes
Detri McGhee believes one of the biggest problems with kids these days is that they are subjected to never-ending information with no filter with which to judge it. Kids need extra help she says, so they can begin to think for themselves, and parents, teachers and others who care about them can provide those resources to them.
Detri can share how to raise a contrarian thinker (and why you’ll want to), how to teach kids the importanc...
1 Chronicles 26-29
Congratulations! Today you will have completed the Book of 1 Chronicles!
This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy takes an episode to discuss the Bible in a Year Experience and make some connections about people, leadership, and government of ancient Israel and modern day America...or any nation, for that matter.
How many miles is it to Babylon anyway? Listen in and you may just find the answer!
2 Kings 22-25
Congratulations! You've completed the book of 2 Kings!
This week, Troy visits with long-time stage actor, dancer, singer, writer and all-around performer: Cy Young! (Not the baseball player!) Cy started working in the 1950s and hasn't stopped. He's written plays, musicals, songs (including one for Barbara Streisand), novels, short stories for young adults and the rest of us. He's 92 (but only 23 if you count birthdays!)
You don't want to miss out on Cy&apos...
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