This week at Sunnyside, Troy tells the story of some very special rocks in West Bend, Iowa - The Grotto of the Redemption and shares come insight on some rocks of his own at Sunnyside. Plus, he finally published his first newsletter to subscribers with exclusive videos detailing and touring his "Henhalla" hen house and the Akaushi Wagyu herd, plus a throwback video on how (and why) one can make Challah. If you're a newsletter subscriber - enjoy! If you're not yet - well, what are you waiting for? 

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This week at Sunnyside Troy ponders the tax exempt and what would happen if they weren't...

He also apologizes for not putting out his newsletter yet which is forthcoming and of course you can still join by simply following this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy finds a way to perform the proverbial hat-trick by tying together our 250th Birthday of Independence Celebration with the history of AC in America and a newfound European appreciation for the "New Country" with an throwback parody skit from the first season and two NEW songs you'll want on your Independence Day playlist this weekend. 

Join our newsletter which comes out tomorrow and see what we've be yammering about with several project highlights on private Youtube links only available to our newsletter subscribers (you gotta manage the riff-raff you know...) Join our newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts the many projects at Sunnyside - some lessons learned, and a few reflections on being a Dad who doesn't always communicate the lessons learned well enough. 

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This week at Sunnyside Troy covers the results from last week's elections in Iowa primaries, gives you his take on them, reveals some dark-money PAC folks, complains about someone stealing his dog raft, and shares a story about Johnny Cash singing "A Boy Named Sue" at La Bonita Cantina....

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This week Troy welcomes back Iowa Senate District 5 Republican Primary Candidate Stacy Besch. Since November, Stacy has been beating the streets contacting Republican primary voters and spreading the word about her candidacy. Tomorrow, Iowans head to the polls for the 2026 primaries and if Stacy earns the win from the voters in District 5 she will be the new State Senator as there is no Democratic challenger. See why she's been fighting giants during this campaign as dark monies flow in from different sectors of the party with less than one seventh of the campaign funds compared to her incumbent opponent and learn about the nasty lies they've been perpetuating in these last few weeks and perhaps why they are running scared she might win and shake things up! Talk about being the Sunnyside of Life for District 5!

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This week at Sunnyside Troy returns to the studio following a week off, a flipped chicken tractor, time spent at State Track reflecting on Iowa Nice and the loss of Congressman Massey from Kentucky in the primary. Perhaps it's time for a Gen X led America...shine up your banana seats and get ready for the new "Alice's Restaurant" and a special memorial to the 13 airmen and soldiers lost since the Iran War began on this Memorial Day 2026.

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares his opinion on two primary candidates on the national scene he thinks should win their respective races but that doesn't mean everyone agrees (as usual). When it comes to the Sunnyside of Life, it's hard to find a couple of candidates more self-deprecating and likable than Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky's 4th District and LA Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt. Both men are up for hire and there are a lot people (and money) working against their common sense and transparent approach to the respective levels of government in which they seek to serve.

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Hello Friends and Neighbors! In this episode Troy catches up on all the exciting happenings at Sunnyside (not to mention a few mishaps) and explains how his friends and neighbors have been there to help. Plus, there's a way to get additional details and produced videos about the many happenings at Sunnyside by joining our newsletter. Simply click on the link below to subscribe and you'll have access to the other antics around the ranch.

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with the local chiropractor: Dr. Jim Brockhohn who also happens to be an actor in over 100 films, tv shows, and commercials. Over the last 38 years, Dr. Brockhohn has been adjusting patients in our small town as well as with professional rodeo and the US Olympic Training Center. But, his real passion is in front of the camera and you have got to hear the stories he has to share in his 32 years of acting! If that weren't enough, he's also the President of the Iowa Motion Picture Association and has been for the last 12 years! This kind man has a talent for being an "actor who plays a doctor in real life."

Check out the Iowa Motion Picture Association which hosts its annual awards show May 30th in Des Moines here: https://impa.tv

And the Iowa Independent Film Festival here: https://www.iifilmfestival.org

If you are interested in trying your hand at acting, Jim recommends you check out local casting opportunities which you can search easily on Facebook.

For more on Jim Brockhohn and some of his credits visit https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1678624/?ref_=tt_ov_4_1

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Welcome back to Sunnyside! Troy returns from Easter with updates on the last couple weeks at the ranch, the beef, the kids and the news. 

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares a new development that has sparked a little undue controversy and he's kind of OK with that. 

For tickets to the Vinylfest 1950s show at the Boman Fine Arts Center April 4th visit  https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/

For information about a Sunnyside Biography recording for your family simply use the text the show link with your contact info in the message.

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This week, as we kick-off season five of The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson, Troy has returned from his hiatus to sunny Sarasota, Florida and has some thoughts about this Iran thing we're up to. As his wife, Heidi, tells his friends: "He doesn't like it." Get the details on the vacay, an Amish parody from the skit vault, and a bit of a history lesson on why we're just not good at this regime-change thing we seem to be invested in lately.

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This week at Sunnyside, place your beef orders now. Text the show with your name and contact info so we can get you on the list. Meanwhile, Troy meet's grandson Austin for the first time, Carrie Prejean-Boller gets kicked off a committee on "faith" and Troy thinks there's a correlation between the CBS series "Elsbeth" and Candace Owens....what?

Happy President's Day.....is that a thing?

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This week - big news as Troy reveals he is officially a grandpa! Plus, an introduction of the Institute for Justice and his thoughts on Super Bowl LX....

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his trip to Des Moines as a lobbyist for schools, gives his take on some recent bills he likes, some he doesn't, and some he thinks are just silly. Then, he reviews The Promised Land series and the movie Song Sung Blue plus, thoughts on a Chinese robot he has mopping the floors which he's sure is a communist spy and small victories in the shape of staircase stringers.

Don't forget to text the show with your contact info to place you custom order of Sunnyside beef!

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This week, Troy shares the story of a little town under a lake: A place called Red Rock. It's a tale of forced migration. No conspiracy just a nice place for birds to roost.

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This week, Troy comes down from the Johnny Cash show with Vinylfest, shares some insights on the show and possibilities for the future, let's us in on the Homefront at Sunnyside and highlights some upcoming shows and an an event you'll want to attend. (And, stay til the end for a special rendition of the song "Keep On The Sunnyside of Life" as performed this past Saturday.

To reserve an order for a quarter, half or whole steer text the show using the link and include your contact info for followup. Steers go to processing March 20th and the 30th - just in time for an epic grilling season!

To reserve tickets for Valentines Day at Up 4 Celebrations simply follow the link provided here: https://www.up4celebrations.com/valentines

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This week - it's all about CASH with special guests Donovan Johnson and Elizabeth May joining Troy at Sunnyside as VINYLFEST  V: CASH approaches this Saturday January 17th at the Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City see the link below to get your tickets in advance:

https://bomanfineartscenter.org/event/vinylfest-johnny-cash/?instance_id=284

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This week, Troy returns with 20 (or 26) hopes or the new year. You'll be happy to listen in to this one!

TEXT THE SHOW, folks (there's a link! Just be sure to add your name and phone or email in your message to be contacted!)

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Enjoy this Theatre of the Mind Presentation from the Sunnyside of Life Players this Christmas Eve! 

Merry Christmas!

To buy your tickets to the one night only event of Vinylfest V: Johnny Cash simply follow this linkL https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/

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This week, on the Sunnyside of Life, Troy celebrates a birthday and visits an Orthodox Church, shares his comparisons with "rock'n'roll Sunday" at the local church and finds peace in the hymnal. 

To learn more see what the Orthodox Christians are up to visit: https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

To buy your tickets to the one night show of Vinyfest V: Johnny Cash visit: https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/

To place an order for a quarter or more of beef in advance of the website being completed, simply email Troy here: troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com or text the show using the link provided and be sure to include your email address in your message.

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This week, at Sunnyside, Troy covers the past two week break and delivers some insights on preparations for being a grandpa and preparations for Christmas via a trip to KC, life on the farm, and time with the boys...

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This week at Sunnyside - Thanksgiving! Our favorite holiday and we're looking forward to family gathering and giving thanks. We wish the very same to you and yours!

Happy Thanksgiving from The Sunnyside of Life!

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This week, Troy welcomes Dr. John Graham to Sunnyside. Dr. Graham is the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Home located in the greater Dayton, Ohio region. Since 2001, starting with opening his own home to homeless convict, John has remodeled house after house to provide a place to mentor, re-start, and rebuild a life. For over 2500 ex-offenders, Good Samaritan Home has given them that life remodel. He's a teacher, a preacher, a contractor, trucker, journalist and award-winning author of Running As Fast As I Can.  He's a life-changer and very much the Sunnyside of many people lives.

https://goodsamaritanhome.org

https://johndavidgraham.com

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This week, Troy expands the podcast empire to include video (which can be found on his YouTube Channel: Sunnyside Farm Studios) with Iowa Senate District 5 Republican candidate: Stacy Besch. Stacy is spokesperson for Team Iowa and has been combatting human trafficking in the state for the last three years. She's also businesswoman, entrepreneur, long-time public speaker, farmer and much more. Get to know Stacy and how she has been working to be the Sunnyside of a whole lot people's lives and why she intends to do the same at the Statehouse.

https://www.stacyforiowa.com/

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It all has to start somewhere and for Troy, the love for audio production like The Sunnyside of Life, is rooted in his radio experience starting at the age of 16 at the local radio station working for for his first boss off the farm: Tony Coloff and with local sportscasting legend, Orin Harris. In the episode that ends the total audio experience of The Sunnyside of Life before embarking on the additional video broadcast in forthcoming episodes on YouTube, no two people are better suited for the art of audio-only, than Tony and Orin. 

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy takes a look at the 21st century and decides maybe this shutdown thing will open up doors to efficiencies achievable through artificial intelligence.  And, big news from Sunnyside Farms Studios as November approaches and The Sunnyside of Life adopts video! Plus: Johnny Cash, Bombing La Vagabond, and Happy Halloween!

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This week Troy welcomes Chris Wellendorf to Sunnyside. Chris is the Food Service Director for Forest City Community School District but he's also a musician, an actor, a chef, a brewmaster, and a "cooker"! Find out how this eclectic modern day Renaissance man feeds the masses of youth and keeps on the Sunnyside of Life!

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This week, Troy reviews the Netflix series: "The House of Guinness" and shares his take on revisionist history spanning examples from the re-writing of the Guinness family history for entertainment purposes to the rewriting of American history for post-modern theories and even the theatrical reworking for the Gospels for the purpose of evangelistic entertainment in "The Chosen" and, he finds a way to work Chris Farley into the subject.

Pull up a rocker - this is The Sunnyside of Life!

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This week, Troy updates listeners on the happenings at Sunnyside and delves into the situation with Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendant of Des Moines Public Schools. 

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Last week at Sunnyside was difficult. There's a void that will linger a great while. As the world considers the loss of Charlie Kirk in one way or another, we consider our own loss: Dennis Burkholder. Heidi and Reed's Dad, Bev's husband, Papa to the grandkids, Troy's father-in-law and friend to so many. He was, truly, the Sunnyside of so many lives. 

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This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy sits down with the last guy you want to talk to...the local funeral director! And you know what? He's amazing! Isaiah Schott has been a funeral director for nearly twenty years and when you listen to him, you'll get it. What does it take to be a funeral director? Find out on this episode!

For more information about The Sunnyside of Life Biography, simply email Troy at troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with Adam Upmeyer, owner of the Garner Lumber and Supply - the local lumber yard that has kept Troy supplied these last few years with great quality lumber and products for all his varied building projects. Get to know what's involved in the small town lumber business these days as well as being the owner of a new area events center. It's a quality conversation across the board - literally!

Visit Garner Lumber and Supply Company online here https://garnerlumber.com and check out Up 4 Celebrations Event Center here https://www.up4celebrations.com

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his speech to the full faculty and staff of the community school district and the significance of that high school diploma based on the stories and recollections of his grandfather who moved into town from the farm to finish his final year and earn that diploma in 1939.

For inquiries about a quarter, half or whole steer purchase to be delivered in March/April simply send your query to troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com and we'll get you on the list for true Sunnyside Farms Beef!

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Who brings the Sunnyside of Life to small town businesses, community celebrations, and planned events? The local Chamber of Commerce Director, of course! This week, we meet Julianna Burkholder who has been the Executive Director of the Forest City Chamber of Commerce for the last three years. Julianna discusses the small town values, challenges, bright outlook and genuinely unique opportunities of small town commerce as she exits the Chamber of Commerce and begins a new career in Financial Planning services just around the corner. Take a listen and come to understand the sunny perspective of the chief cheerleader of small town America this week on The Sunnyside of Life!

To visit with Julianna in her new role at Greenstone Wealth Management visit https://www.greenstonewealth.com

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Well, we missed a week while away to Ireland and it just wouldn't be right to talk about the trip without the best National guide in Ireland to help me out - the man who spent 10 days guiding our way through Ireland - Brendan McCarthy. Get to know him and you'll shortly discover why he is truly the Sunnyside of so many traveler's lives. 

To find Brendan, visit Love Irish Tours at the link below and don't forget to request him specifically - you'll be glad you did!

https://loveirishtours.com

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It's a short one, but this volunteer spirit with Troy is a little heavy - remember when you see someone who needs help and you gave it? Meh. Do your part and enjoy the reward - stay busy and don't bump your nose!

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This week at Sunnyside, baseball comes to an end, "Henhalla" construction is underway, Troy lost a golf tournament as expected, and there's more to this Epstein List than meets the eye. Why isn't anyone talking about the business end of this? Troy has some ideas...

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This week, after a fantastic Independence Day weekend with family, Troy reflects on what he thinks makes the story of our founding so great - that pioneer spirit of rugged individualism and in keeping with the tenets of our founders, he has some original ideas on how to truly revolutionize property taxes and county governments in Iowa....

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This may be Troy's best work yet as he absolutely lampoons the Iowa legislative decisions to insist private school athletes be accepted into public school athletics and his Carnac take on what the future may hold for the governor's race next year. You should probably share this one....it's loaded with news flashes, parody bits, and even a brand new song (stick around to the very end to hear the whole number!) 

Happy Independence Day, America!

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He did it! Troy finally purchased steers to finish for private sales and has embarked on his journey to become a cattle baron...with 10 steers. Yes, it's not the size of the herd that counts....

Oh, and did you notice peace is breaking out all over the world these days? Troy has some doubts about that but what does he know, he thinks the modern state of Israel isn't the same one the Bible means!

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This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy recounts his appearance at Vinylfest, Father's Day and an entire slew of observations about the "No Kings" protests, military parades, the Army's birthday, travel bans, the sad situation in Minnesota, ICE raids, Israel and Iran, and an overdue commentary on sign language interpreters....plus, some opinions of the apparel of law enforcement and DHS. What are you wearing to the insurrection?

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his visit to the sale barn to buy steers....but, it didn't go as planned and California riots against ICE, Trump says he's sending in the National Guard...not sure he can do that, but who knows these days and California considers secession...there's a series of books about that! 

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The most frequent question Troy get's is "what podcasts do you listen to?" Well, this week, he answers that question by reviewing the podcasts he listens to regularly. You can probably pick up on a few themes that also find their way into his own format. Want to know what's in his ear? Check out this episode of The Sunnyside of Life!

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It's Memorial Day and we honor and respect and give thanks to those service members throughout our nation's history who have given their lives in awful payment for our enduring freedoms. May today be one of honest reflection, thanks, and prayer for our entire nation.

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This week at Sunnyside, the weather turns cold and rainy, garden plans are on hold, it's commencement and state track season again, and a fella stops by Sunnyside needing a hand which leads to a whole conversation about the early front-runners for Iowa Governor: Rob Sand and Randy Feenstra. Troy has thoughts.

Get your tickets to Vinylfest here: https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/

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This week, Troy recounts his adventures shearing sheep for the first time while helping out his friend, Don Johnson at Heartland Hill. Those Youtube videos make it look so easy - but it's not! Get the details on a full day of shearing dozens....(ok, just five) sheep and the lessons learned. And, of course, it was Mother's Day this weekend so a special shout out to all the mothers out there who have always been the Sunnyside of our lives!

Check out the Sheep Shearing video that may be the only one out there making it look as difficult as it was for us here and like our channel! https://youtu.be/3A8yXW0tQFY

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy highlights the issues with current legislative actions related to tax policies and their unintended (or perhaps, intended) consequences to public schools. Maybe there's an advantage to year-round school; find out why. And, there's a new concert coming June 14th that you're not going to want to miss.  Plus, Troy's dislike of lawn clippings....

Happy Cinco de Mayo (whatever that is!)

To get more information about recording a Sunnyside Biography simple email your query to troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com 

To purchase your tickets to the Vinylfest show June 14th, follow this link: https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/

Check out the other Sunnyside Farm Studios podcasts here or on any of your favorite podcast platforms:

Mr. B's Dinner Party https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-mr-bs-dinner-party-124818236/

Waldorf Gridiron Club Podcast https://waldorfgridironclub.org/podcast/

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This week at Sunnyside, May is peeking around the corner as we leave April and endeavor to prepare for summer. Recent work on a rental property inspires the Thompson's too part with some stuff, get different stuff, teach some stuff to the kids and think about stuff like the true meaning of generational wealth, the myths surrounding what that means, and how to instill the most important lessons about stuff in the hearts and minds of our kids. It takes a "special set of skills" and we look to the tales of two Thompson families, a guy named Balolia, and the wisest wealth manager of all time: Solomon for the answers.

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts the family trip to Kansas City for Easter. Get his take on Top Golf, visiting the Negro Baseball Leagues Museum, staying at the Rafael Hotel, experiencing KC BBQ lamb, and most importantly, sharing Easter Sunday services with his family at The Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS and the message of victory presented by Rev. Adam Hamilton.

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This week, The Sunnyside of Life returns with its 3rd Annual Resurrection Roundtable discussion and our special guests are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John! Get the full story of this Holy Week leading to Resurrection Sunday from the four men who recorded the story for us all! 

HE IS RISEN!

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy takes a look at an Iowa legislative interest in placing chaplains in public schools, the SecDef's recent change in combat arms standards, whether he's buying the up-tick in female heroines in action films, why our kids are better socialites than we were, and why this might be the right week to invest in the stock market thanks to the Trump Tariffs...or not. 

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This week Troy reviews his thoughts on Trump's tariffs (with the help of Thomas Sowell and the WSJ) and shares his thoughts on whether SNAP beneficiaries should keep the sugar. Also, he lets us in on a recently wrapped community project planting 40 trees John Denver-style around the local university football field and includes a review of this weekend's 50's Revival Show. 

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy dives into the egg situation and the irrelevant ties the egg has to Resurrection Sunday as well as hyperbolic YouTube titles, that wascally wabbitt known as the Easter Bunny and what the meaning of "Awesome" really is.

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After a week of spring break travels to Orlando, the Bahamas, and associated theme parks - the Thompson's return to Sunnyside with some observations. Troy's got some thoughts on Disney, Epcot, Universal, Nassau, Coco Cay, and people....lots of people. Grab a green beer and enjoy Saint Patrick's Day as we roll into another episode of The Sunnyside of Life - tanned and salty!

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It's the start of a new season: Season 4 of The Sunnyside of Life and Troy gets to introduce a new theme song, talk about his take on the Zelensky-Trump negotiations that has everyone up in arms (literally) and what it all smells like from his side of the farm. Smells like fish...

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In this final episode of Season 3, Troy reviews the "The More Life Tour" from Randy Travis, hits the notes on an upcoming 50's Revival Show, and wanders into his own eclectic musical playlists encouraging you to do the same! Next week: Season 4 but for now...enjoy the jig down Thunder Road....

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy promotes the next season starting March 3rd, highlights a new endeavor into YouTube, reminisces about the 50 years of Saturday Night Live and its impact on his teenage years and creative exploits and finds a way to tie it into some misinformation about the National School Lunch Program - more than you want to know about school lunch perhaps but we could all use some "sloppy Joes....sloppy, sloppy Joes, yeah..."

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This week, Troy gives his thoughts on Super Bowl LIX, the ads he found creepy, good, and unnecessary as well as a correlation between the way the Eagles smoked the Chiefs and the way the recent election went. That plus some details and thoughts on USAID, a new conspiracy bouncing around X and a theory on why the public sector unions may really be putting up their resistance to the offer to federal employees to resign.

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This week, Troy gives his report on his lobbying experience at the Statehouse last week which involved personal conversations, a trip to the very top of the golden dome and the subsequent geothermal effects that followed. This, of course, led him down the rabbit hole of thinking about lobbying in general and specifically the lobbying that revolves around government subsidies in the Green Energy movement. Is there a way we can generate some thermal energy credits for ourselves while wearing woolen turtlenecks? Maybe. Oh, and there's a cat tower in this diatribe as well.

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This week, the Sunnyside of Life journeys to Iowa's Capital to advocate for public schools. Troy's take on public education predates his own life, dating back to Boston, 1630, with the original public school and his family's role in it but that's not what this is about. This week, Troy will once again visit the Iowa Statehouse and this time he's bringing stickers that say: "FOUL! HF 1 VOTE NO!" It's fun to be a retired guy, school board president, and podcaster with connections. Call it like you see it and let your legislators know - HF 1 is a FOUL bill!

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It's Inauguration Day in America and it falls on MLK Day. What are the consequences of truly peaceful protests? What will the immediate actions of the new(ish) president and his administration look like and what must Green Bay Packer fans think about moving the ceremonies indoors?

All this and a story about the most deadly chemical known to man this week on The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson...

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This week on The Sunnyside of Life Troy gets caught up on what's happening with takes on the wild fires in California, a recommendation to have Will Arnett play Governor Newsom in the movie, his thoughts on the Greenland option, why the national sales tax isn't a great option and the send off of President Jimmy Carter who proved to be a much better private citizen than he was a president. That and an announcement for all you SSL fans dying to sit and watch the show for some reason...

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This week - Troy returns from the family holiday in Hawaii and shares his experiences, thoughts, and recommendations for those who plan to visit this great island state - where to stay, where to eat - some of the things to see and do. From the capital city of Honolulu on Oahu with its history at Pearl Harbor and big city vibes (pros and cons) to the beautiful island of Maui with its elbow room and exceptional weather, whales, and ambiance. The family adventures off water falls, surfing, snorkeling, and of course - lot's of eating...it's an Iowa Aloha to kick off 2025 from The Sunnyside of Life.

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Revelation 19-22! Congratulations! Today you have completed the Book of Revelation and, if you've been listening each day this year, you have completed all 66 books of the Holy Bible!

What a blessing this year has been. Even though I'm certain I pronounced many names of people and places incorrectly, I believe I've been blessed and I pray that you have been too! 

I guess if anyone challenges me on whether I've "read the Bible" someday, now I have proof - it's out there! And you have proof too because you can show every episode as "listen again"! 

Wear the Word of God on your forehead, in your heart, in your mind, and on your daily dialogue with one another. Pray earnestly and always. Know that the Bible is the story of Us and Our Redeemer.

Happy New Year and May God Bless YOU and KEEP YOU! 

Amen.

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Revelation 16-18

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Revelation 13-15

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Revelation 10-12

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Revelation 7-9

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Revelation 4-6.

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Revelation 1-3.

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This special Christmas Eve episode is a full on production by the Sunnyside of Life Players - a once act play written in 1939 by May Emery Hall. You've probably never heard of it and if you have, you've never HEARD it like this! Enjoy "The Miracle of Christmas Eve" and we'll visit again about Life, Liberty and the Pursuits which make us happy after the New Year!

Merry Christmas!
Peace and Goodwill to all...God is with us!

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2 John, 3 John, and Jude. Congratulations! Today you completed three books!

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1 John 4-5. Congratulations! Today you've completed the Book of 1st John!

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1 John 1-3

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2 Peter

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1 Peter

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James 4-5. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Book of James!

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James 1-3

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Hebrews 10-13. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Book of Hebrews!

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Hebrews 7-9

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This week, Troy shares three Christmas stories from the collections of his father-in-law, Dennis Burkholder. Denny had a regionally syndicated column for several years and his story-telling abilities are legendary (at least they are at Sunnyside!) So, why not sit back and relax and enjoy the musings of Denny on this special December story-telling episode of the Sunnyside of Life!

To get more information about how you can record the stories of your loved ones via the Sunnyside of Life Biographies, simple email you query to troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com

To donate a tree for the Waldorf University Rise from the Ashes Campaign go to the Waldorf Gridiron Club website for at a tax-deductible donation here: https://waldorfgridironclub.org/donate/

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Hebrews 4-6

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Hebrews 1-3

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Philemon

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Titus

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2 Timothy

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1 Timothy 4-6. Congratulations! Today you have completed 1 Timothy.

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1 Timothy 1-3

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This week in December, we begin our storytelling series through the New Year. The Days shorten and Advent season is upon us and it provides time to nestle in with a good book or two and rekindle stories, set to production tracts, that we hope from our hearth to yours, you will find endearing.

Visit the Lewis Gizzard Museum sometime whether or in person or on-line here https://morelandadventure.com

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The Book of 2 Thessalonians

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The Book of 1 Thessalonians

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The Book of Colossians

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The Book of Philippians

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Ephesians 4-6. Congratulations today you have completed the book of Ephesians!

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Ephesians 1-3

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This week at Sunnyside - Thanksgiving is over but the giving of thanks never ends! Troy talks about his prayer routine and tells the story of a country preacher who prayed for President Eisenhower - how that prayer was answered and how Ike ended his famous farewell to the nation speech with a prayer in kind. Discover the power of prayer yourself and make it a part of your life.

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Galatians 4-6. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Book of Galatians!

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Galatians 1-3

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2 Corinthians 10-13. Congratulations! Today you have completed the book of Second Corinthians!

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2 Corinthians 7-9

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Love is Patient...

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2 Corinthians 4-6

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2 Corinthians 1-3

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1 Corinthians 13-16. Congratulations! Today you have completed the book of 1 Corinthians!

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Happy Thanksgiving, America!  May this week be one of many shared blessings and love for family and friends in fellowship with one another. Listen in to the story of that first Thanksgiving from the book: Mayflower: Voyage, Community, War by Nathaniel Philbrick and a common prayer from the 1599 Geneva Bible which most of the Pilgrims had in hand. 

To check out Nathaniel Philbrick's books including Mayflower, visit any of your favorite book retailers or his website: https://www.nathanielphilbrick.com

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1 Corinthians 10-12

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1 Corinthians 7-9

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1 Corinthians 4-6

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1 Corinthians 1-3

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Romans 13-16. Congratulations! Today you have completed the book of Romans!

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Romans 10-12

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Romans 7-9

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This week at Sunnyside, it's time to review the current Trump Cabinet and Staff Nominees which include a good number of New York and Florida folks as well as a lot of military veterans, a lot of unconventional picks and a lot of what Troy is saying are "new money" nominees which make them abhorrent to the old money Republicans, deep-state Dems, and the new-money-thinks-they're old money-media. So maybe that explains the inordinate number of FOX News picks... He doesn't think they're all great picks but overall - this draft class could be a real game changer!

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Romans 4-6

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Romans 1-3

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Acts 25-28. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Book of Acts!

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Acts 22-24

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Acts 19-21

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Acts 16-18

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Acts 13-15

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Acts 10-12

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This week, Troy is joined by Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Commandant: COL (Ret) Todd Jacobus to discuss the role of the Veterans Administration overall and specifically, the unique role of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs. Troy and Todd go way back to the recruiting days in the Iowa Army National Guard and they continue their service in different leadership roles for veterans - Todd as Commandant of the IDVA and Troy locally as a VA Commissioner. It's an oath every veteran takes...and it's permanent. Listen in to find out why on this 2024 Veterans' Day.

To learn more about the IDVA visit https://dva.iowa.gov and to become a volunteer for the Iowa Veterans Home in any capacity fill out this form to get started: https://dva.iowa.gov/media/73/download?inline

Thank a Veteran from the heart and be the Sunnyside of someone else's life!

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Acts 7-9

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Acts 4-6

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Acts 1-3

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John 19-21. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Gospel of John.

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Well, we predicted it but it was down to some moments. We waited to make this episode until we were sure. There are still some seats in Congress that have to be sorted out and there are some states that love to take their time counting ballots apparently, but Donald Trump is the next President of the United States.

Now what?

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John 16-18

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John 13-15

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Not today - but Wednesday - after the election results are potentially in - or not - who knows what will happen, but we'll talk about it on Wednesday on a special edition of The Sunnyside of Life!

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John 10-12

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John 7-9

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John 4-6

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John 1-3

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Luke 22-24. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Gospel according to Luke!

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Luke 19-21

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Luke 16-18

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy discusses the origins of Halloween, the top 10 human fears, and the mentions of fear in the Bible. Plus, he lets you in on the current state of emergency in the home county related to a peat fire and its consequences, an update on travels over the weekend, and thoughts on whether spending $10 million for a 2 minute appearance in Houston by Beyonce for the Harris Campaign was a good use of donor funds.

Enjoy the show and Happy Halloween - get that bonfire started (just don't start it on peat ground!)

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Luke 13-15

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Luke 10-12

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Luke 7-9

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Luke 4-6

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Luke 1-3

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Mark 13-16. Congratulations! Today you've completed Mark's Gospel.

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Mark 10-12

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This week, Troy runs through his take on the Netflix series "KAOS" and what would happen if there were to be a sequel. How did the gods on Mt. Olympus really meet their end? Find out.

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Mark 7-9

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Mark 4-6

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Mark 1-3

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Matthew 25-28. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Gospel of Matthew!

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Matthew 22-24

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Matthew 19-21

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Matthew 16-18

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Matthew 13-15

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This week, Troy correlates the family history of Brahmin caste, Marxist economics, chattel slavery exploration, and tenured PhD professorships within the Harris Family with the explanation of why she's not what she insists on marketing herself as while campaigning for your vote. Have a seat on an Adirondack and take note of Troy's version of The "Middle Class" Brahmin Marxist Next Door.

For info on Sunnyside of Life Biographies or inquiries about having Troy as a speaker or MC for your event, simply use the "Text the Show" button and send your query and contact information in the notes.

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Matthew 10-12

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Matthew 7-9

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Matthew 4-6

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Matthew 1-3. Today you begin the New Testament!

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Malachi 3-4. CONGRATULATIONS! Today you have completed the Book of Malachi and The Old Testament. Tomorrow, we begin the New Testament!

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Malachi 1-2

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Zechariah 11-14. Congratulations, today you have completed the Book of Zechariah!

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This week, Troy reflects on his Sunnyside of Life Bible in a Year Experience as the Old Testament readings come to an end Wednesday and he begins the New Testament Thursday. What did he learn from recording those 39 books of the Bible? How can it be summarized? What does it mean and what does it point to? Have a seat and find out this week, on The Sunnyside of Life!

To join Troy and the Waldorf Gridiron Club in their important tree restoration project at Bolstorff Field - visit https://waldorfgridironclub.org/programs-newsletters/ and learn more about the project, how to donate and how to help them "Rise from the Ashes". 

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Zechariah 7-10

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Zechariah 4-6

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Zechariah 1-3

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The Book of Haggai.

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The Book of Zephaniah.

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The Book of Habakkuk

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The Book of Nahum.

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This week, Troy sits down with his neighbor: John Kirchener. John and his wife Denise own 3 Fingers Campground just down the road from Sunnyside and you can listen in to the story of how this couple with young children took the leap into the world of owning a campground after reevaluating things post-pandemic. Hear about the life, labor, and love of keeping campers happy and being a happy camper yourself!

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Micah 4-7. Congratulations! Today you've completed the Book of Micah!

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Micah 1-3

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The Book of Jonah.

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The Book of Obadiah.

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Amos 7-9. Congratulations! Today you've completed the Book of Amos!

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Amos 4-6

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Amos 1-3

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Troy thinks we may a little over weight...want to talk about it?

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The Book of Joel. Congratulations! Today you will start and finish the Book of Joel! 

(You're just 100 episodes away from completing the entire Bible!)

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Hosea 11-14. Congratulations! Today you've completed the Book of Hosea!

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Hosea 7-10

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Hosea 4-6.

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Hosea 1-3

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Daniel 10-12. Congratulations! Today you have completed the Book of Daniel!

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This week, Troy takes a dive into the Book of Daniel (which is being read right now on the concurrent Season 2 of SSL in the Bible in a Year Experience) to give focus on being stalwart in one's faith in times of turmoil, politically or otherwise.

He's 1-2 on the weekend in his football following and 0-1 on his politics. Regardless, the life lessons in Daniel help put it all in perspective (with a little humor and insight from the Sunnyside of Life!)

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Daniel 7-9

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Daniel 4-6

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Daniel 1-3

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Ezekiel 45-48

Congratulations, today you have completed the Book of Ezekiel!

For an interesting look at Ezekiel's vision of the Temple and a bit of history about this structure (which was never built) take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xnDh5YsadQ

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Ezekiel 41-44

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Ezekiel 37-40

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Ezekiel 34-36

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Ezekiel 31-33

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This week the first Presidential debate between VP Harris and former President Trump will happen and it reminds Troy of an old SNL skit. He discusses the rules and format and introduces TWO NEW parody songs which he thinks poeticizes the words of our presidential contenders. Pick the one you like and vote accordingly! Will it be CocoNUT or Lady, You're Fired?  You decide - the microphones are muted while you talk it out....

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Ezekiel 28-30

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Ezekiel 25-27

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Ezekiel 22-24

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Ezekiel 19-21

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Ezekiel 16-18

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Ezekiel 13-15

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Ezekiel 10-12

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Happy Labor Day!

Enjoy the day and listen in to Troy as he discusses the value of labor, work, and service in the name of Christ each and every day for us as adults and especially for our kids.

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Ezekiel 7-9

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Ezekiel 4-6

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Ezekiel 1-3

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Lamentations 4-5.  Congratulations! Today you will have completed the Book of Lamentations!

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Lamentations 1-3

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Jeremiah 49-52. Congratulations, today you have completed the Book of Jeremiah!

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Jeremiah 46-48

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This week on the Sunnyside of Life - how about RFK Jr as Trump's Attorney General?

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Jeremiah 43-45

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Jeremiah 40-42

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Jeremiah 37-39

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Jeremiah 34-36

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Jeremiah 31-33

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Jeremiah 28-30

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Jeremiah 25-27

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This week, school is back in session around Sunnyside and Troy shares his insight on what he said at the faculty and staff welcome back as president of the school board, what he sees as the big differences between private and public schools and how the public school systems, particularly the small rural districts can win out over private schools. He's an optimist and this is something his family has been doing since 1635. 

May God bless all our educators in the field this school year and our children whom we send their way!

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Jeremiah 22-24

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Jeremiah 19-21

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Jeremiah 16-18

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Jeremiah 13-15

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Jeremiah 10-12

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Jeremiah 7-9

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Jeremiah 4-6

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This week, on The Sunnyside of Life Troy finally has an opportunity to be an "expert" in something. With all the media hubbabaloo over Walz's service, Troy explains exactly why it matters, who Tim Walz is, what the rank situation was and why he KNOWS Walz knew it was time to cut and RUN for Congress. 

Share this one with your friends because most people don't know the difference and the "embedded" media sucks at explaining it. Troy does. 

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Jeremiah 1-3

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Isaiah 64-66

Congratulations! Today you have completed the Book of Isaiah!

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Isaiah 61-63

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Isaiah 58-60

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Isaiah 55-57

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Isaiah 52-54

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Isaiah 49-51

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This week at Sunnyside, Troy builds a loft for Jack to move into his college dorm, shares his epic hay advertisement, reviews the 1993 move DAVE - still one of his favorite films - find out why, which leads him to unveil an entirely new podcast to come yet this fall prior to the election and YOU have the opportunity to help pick out the name! See the choices below and text the program with your picks! Also, check out the YouTube link to the Sunnyside Farm Studios channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1RX7moFdBRW0U375D5j2Q

Political Podcast Potential Names:

-      Dichotodynamics

-      The Mead of Polity

-      The AntipodeCast

-      Crux Base

-      Made in Ad Meritum

-      Civil Wort

-      Atavis-a-vis

-      Byre Fringe

-      This Coffee is Too Hot (TCITH)

-      Pivot Anchors 

-      Beyond the Silhouette

-      OuroBorialis

-      On the Pareto Front

-      The Sandbook

-      Dissonant Harmonies

-      Quasi-Modern Hunches

-      The Fates Loose Threads

-      Part and Impartial

-      The Wind & The Sun

-      Rift Darners

-      Arthur & Thompson

-      Two Prolix

-      Best Regards, Publius

-      Way! No Way!

-      Fireside Spats

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Isaiah 46-48

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Isaiah 43-45

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Isaiah 40-42

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Isaiah 37-39

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Isaiah 34-36

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Isaiah 31-33

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This week Troy discusses the 2024 Olympics, the weird opening ceremonies, the different events and a little bit about the history which, he hopes, still imbues a mood of peace through competition. 

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Isaiah 28-30

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Isaiah 25-27

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Isaiah 22-24

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Isaiah 19-21

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Isaiah 16-18

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Isaiah 13-15

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Isaiah 10-12

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We're late to post our episode today but that's because our son, Tate, got married this weekend to Miranda and it truly is the sunniest side of life!

Listen to Troy's retelling of the weekend, the speech he gave (and the prayer he would've given) as well as the lessons learned at lunches on the way to Kansas City and on the home regarding merit, the workplace, and a whole lot more.

Oh yeah, and did your hear President Biden has decided not to run for president? Troy has some thoughts about that too...

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Isaiah 7-9

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Isaiah 4-6

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Isaiah 1-3

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Song of Songs 5-8

Congratulations, today you completed the Book of Song of Songs!

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Song of Songs 1-4

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Ecclesiastes 10-12. Congratulations, today you have completed the book of Ecclesiastes!

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Ecclesiastes 7-9

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Ecclesiastes 4-6

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This week, Troy thought he might poke fun at NASA or even Washington DC, but no, it turns out someone attempted to assassinate Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Listen in to get his take on what went down and what to expect hereafter and why it's not a command from us to order God to bless anything but hope that He MAY...

To lend financial support to the families of those killed or wounded in Butler, PA go here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/president-trump-seeks-support-for-butler-pa-victims

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Ecclesiastes 1-3

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Proverbs 28-31 Congratulations! Today you will complete the Book of Proverbs!

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Proverbs 25-27

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Proverbs 19-21

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Proverbs 19-21

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Proverbs 16-18

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Proverbs 13-15

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This week, inspired by the current Bible in a Year Experience, Troy finds some prescient proverbs for the presidential candidates, all candidates for any office really as well as for the media, and the rest of us in the electorate. Let's see what King Solomon would share with our presidential contenders and more importantly, would they even listen?

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Proverbs 10-12

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Proverbs 7-9

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Proverbs 4-6

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Proverbs 1-3

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Psalms 146-150

Congratulations! Today you have completed the Books of Psalms!

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Psalms 141-145

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Psalms 136-140

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Happy Independence Day Week! This week, the Sunnyside of Life celebrates America's Birthday, spends a hot minute or two on the "debate" and compares good leaders and bad leader is world history when folks decide to go it on their own. That and a gun lesson, some funny skit re-runs and a challenge to DO SOMETHING to our listeners - Troy's booming and it's not even the 4th yet!

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Psalms 131-135

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Psalms 126-130

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Psalms 121-125

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