Today we visit with Enid Almanzar about the Visual Scripture Series from Bible Media Group offering a groundbreaking approach. Readers experience the life of Jesus through the full NIV text paired with scannable QR codes that unlock word-for-word cinematic scenes from the award-winning Lumo Project Films. Designed to deepen engagement and improve retention, the series transforms Scripture reading into an immersive journey, helping readers see, hear, and experience the Gospels as they unfold—all while staying anchored in the biblical text. https://amzn.to/4tGtnbZ
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Submarine Day
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2896/submarine-kiss
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
There is no reason to begin your day by being jolted out of bed with a jarring alarm. According to research from audiovisual agency Startle, abrupt, high-pitched tones can trigger a stress response, worsen grogginess, and prolong sleep inertia. They found that the best alarms are melodic, rhythmic, and gradually increase in volume. Gentle tones engage the brain’s waking networks, supporting clearer thinking, better mood, and stable energy. Here are the best phone alarms to wake up to…
→ iPhone: Sencha, By the Seaside, Steps, Uplift
→ Samsung: Synth Bell, Roller Disco
→ Or any gentle melodic alarm in key C, 100–120 BPM, ~500 Hz
If you don’t want to use your phone alarm, Startle suggests the use of “sunrise alarms”, which gradually increase light as you awaken. If getting out of bed is a daily battle for you, experts say the best thing to do, in addition to swapping out your obnoxious alarm, is to prioritize a consistent waking routine.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
CBS has announced what it is doing with Stephen Colbert’s soon-to-be-vacant 11:35pm time slot. Beginning May 22, the day after the finale of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the hour will be filled by “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen.” Because Comics Unleashed is a half-hour program, CBS will air 2 back-to-back episodes each night. The 12:35am slot will then be filled by “Funny You Should Ask,” a syndicated game show created by Allen and hosted by Jon Kelley. Comics Unleashed has been airing at 12:35am since last September.
“Charlie’s Angels” are back together! Stars of the iconic 1970s program – Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd – reunited at PaleyFest’s 50th anniversary celebration of the show in Los Angeles. Jackson, who is 77, Smith, who is 80, and 74-year-old Ladd were in happy spirits as they posed for photos together on the red carpet, and discussed their time on the legendary show. Jackson and Smith starred alongside the late Farrah Fawcett in the original Charlie’s Angels in 1976, before her departure at the end of the first season. Ladd replaced Fawcett in the second season and remained on the show until the series’ end in 1981.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The average person produces enough saliva in a lifetime to fill two swimming pools. Saliva plays a critical role in digestion and oral health. Your body produces it continuously, even while you sleep.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
A pilot program adding ads to Samsung smart refrigerators has sparked major backlash from customers. According to the Wall Street Journal, some U.S. owners of Samsung Family Hub fridges, which feature computer screens and typically sell for more than $1,800, began seeing banner ads in October for products like detergent and water filters. While users can disable these ads, doing so also removes useful widgets like news, weather, and calendars. Even worse, full-screen third-party ads in the fridge’s browser can’t be turned off at all. Many customers are frustrated, with some vowing not to buy Samsung products again. The controversy comes despite earlier signals from Samsung – and competitors like LG, Whirlpool, and GE – that ads weren’t part of their smart appliance plans.
Grubhub
is testing its first-ever drone-powered food delivery program with a
3-month pilot, which launched last week in New Jersey. Based at
‘Wonder’, a multi-restaurant food hall located in Green Brook,
the service will allow customers within a 2.5-mile (4km) radius to
order via app and select drone delivery at no extra cost. Partnering
with delivery-drone manufacturer Dexa, the aim is to deliver meals
faster using automated aircraft that lower food orders to the ground
by tether. Customers can track their delivery in real time, while
trained crews ensure safe packaging.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“The Dude abides.” — The Big Lebowski — The Dude (Jeff Bridges) — 1998
“This aggression will not stand, man.” — The Big
Lebowski — The Dude (Jeff Bridges) — 1998
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ There are an estimated one trillion bacteria . . . on each of your feet.
✓ All of the Earth’s continents are wider at the north than in the south – and nobody knows why.
✓ Since 1970, the width of a standard casket has grown from 22 inches (56cm) to 28 inches (71cm).
✓ A hardboiled egg will spin. An uncooked or soft-boiled egg will not.
✓ The only muscle that never tires is the heart.
WEIRD NEWS
Instant ramen just got a fiery upgrade. Known for being cheap, quick, and endlessly customizable, ramen has long inspired hacks, such as adding Flamin’ Hot Cheetos for extra crunch and heat. Now, Maruchan has made it official with a new collab alongside Cheetos. You guessed it: The new Instant Lunch Flamin’ Hot Chicken flavor brings that viral TikTok trend to store shelves, combining classic noodles with a spicy, Cheetos kick. The brand’s first Flamin’ Hot release launches at Walmart this spring, with wider availability expected soon. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8pk2j
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The average woman has a 12-year relationship with THIS person. Who is it?
Answer: Her hairdresser
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
The Funniest Posts From Women This Week
@princxsstoxic
You're
almost 30, you should have learned about taxes in high school.”
First of all, the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
@tayflemm
Baby
showers are crazy... you get presents for having sex and your mom is
there.
@dani.b_onelove
Just
driving around with an Uncrustable tucked under my armpit so it will
defrost faster, but by all means, put me down as your emergency
contact.
@apocryphaI
came
across the word ‘stot’ in a book & didn’t know what it
meant so i looked it up and the definition said ‘another word for
pronk.’ am i having a stroke?
@KaroroMitchelle
I
would never send my mom to a nursing home. She will stay with my
brother, who was always her favourite.
@luvhuss
I
have lived next to the same guy for 3 years. Thought his name was
Steve. I call him Steve. His name is Steve in my phone. l've been to
his apartment. We've
had dinner. His name is Brian. His dog is Steve.
GOOD NEWS
'They Risked Their Life to Save My Life': Two Strangers Pull Man From Burning Truck https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
