iLove iPodcasts

Ok, I'll admit it. I have a new obsession. (Well, obsession might be a bit strong, but 'strong like' doesn't have the same ring.) I have discovered the world of podcasting! Podcasts are like radio shows without the radio, commercials or narrow range of topics available on the airwaves. There are podcasts on virtually any topic imaginable, plus old-fashioned radio dramas and audio books. Best of all, they are FREE! Without the limitations of trying to make something commercially viable, podcasters are free to be creative. What a great concept! Sound interesting? It's as easy as 1,2,3...

1. Open iTunes (If you aren't using iTunes, it's time to crawl out from under that rock, go to www.apple.com/iTunes/download and get your free copy)

2. Go to the iTunes store.

3. Either select "podcasts" in the top left box or type your person or area of interest in the search box.

Here are some of my personal favorites (just pick some words from the title or author and SEARCH) -

• A Prairie Home Companion's News from Lake Wobegon by Garrison Keillor (the classic radio show - just great stuff!)
• The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor (a short daily account of famous people and events on this day in history plus a poem)
• Decoder Ring Theatre (if you like old time radio shows like 'The Shadow', this one's for you.)
• North Point Ministries wih Andy Stanley (great messages on very relevant modern topics)
• Summit Woods Baptist Church with Pastor Ryan Bowman (Our own pastor online!)

There are thousands to choose from, so go explore!