Starting a podcast because your former last name rhymed with &#34;pod&#34; is probably a bad idea. But since I&#39;m here anyways, let&#39;s talk about the things that matter the most (in my opinion): faith, food, friends, fun, and travel. I really got you there with that one t. My last name may have changed, but I am still your friend Lydia here to share a glass of chocolate milk and chat with you. If you are still reading this description, you must be overcommitted (same!); so, just go ahead and press play :)

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For this music-themed episode, I decided to do a life analysis of one of the biggest music stars of all time: Taylor Swift. You can achieve things like she has, and I hope to point out the lifestyle and methods she used to get to where she is now. I am not promoting her as a life-model or as perfect, and I do pray that she comes to know and obey Christ. Love God, love people, love travel, love life!This episode is not sponsored by a slam of screen doors.subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok/Threads: @lydiahillpodAlso available on your YouTube in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/m5x2gxwvHV4

how to be the next Taylor Swift

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We have all asked or been asked: are Americans less traveled? A lot plays into the answer, but hopefully this will help you in future convos about Americans and our stay-at-home-ness. Love God, love people, love travel, love life!This episode is not sponsored by The Roadtrip of a Lifetime™.subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok/Threads: @lydiahillpodAlso available on your YouTube in video + audio format :) <a href="https://youtu.be/Fo-kxP0LOaU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/Fo-kxP0LOaU</a>

international travel

are Americans untraveled?

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After learning about God, we now are trying to see how this God has communicated with us. If you haven&#39;t yet, go back and listen to the faith episodes on evidence for a creator and purpose of life. This is the second of many episodes addressing evidences for why we can trust the Bible as a historically accurate, authoritative source of divine communication. Love God, love people, love travel, love life!This episode is not sponsored by the downfall of Babylon.to read the Bible for yourself, you can use this free online copy: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+1&version=CSB" rel="nofollow">https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%201&amp;version=CSB</a>to download the bible app to read on your phone: <a href="https://www.bible.com/app" rel="nofollow">https://www.bible.com/app</a>subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok/Threads: @lydiahillpodAlso available on your YouTube in video + audio format :) <a href="https://youtu.be/TYWfEUCO1gU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/TYWfEUCO1gU</a>

girls crash course theology

can I trust the Bible? part 2

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If you are one of my five faithful listeners, we have a lot to catch up on. I issue my sincerest apologies in leaving you out of the loop for so long; but, take this episode as my bouquet of flowers to you. Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by The Game of Life. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiahillpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/-p5zLrvYy0s" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/-p5zLrvYy0s

life update

a series of fortunate and unfortunate events

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After learning about God, we now are trying to see how this God has communicated with us. If you haven&#39;t yet, go back and listen to the faith episodes on evidence for a creator and purpose of life. This is the first of many episodes addressing evidences for why we can trust the Bible as a historically accurate, authoritative source of divine communication. Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by Oceanography. to read the Bible for yourself, you can use this free online copy: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201&amp;version=NKJVto download the bible app to read on your phone: https://www.bible.com/app Sources:Smithsonian article on research about the Ark https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/could-noahs-ark-float-theory-yes-180950385/#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20Bible%20is%20clear,%2C%20cedar%2C%20or%20cypress%20wood.Christian, Serekara &amp; Koate, Baribefe. (2017). Haematological Basis of 8th Day Male Child Circumcision in The Holy Bible. 2. 91-91.  subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/cI_DGugxHsM" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/cI_DGugxHsM

can I trust the Bible?

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solo female travel can be scary. Here are some of my fears and a couple ways I deal with them. Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by creepy men. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/JtmPkY46HhQ" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/JtmPkY46HhQ

tips for solo female travel

some of my biggest fears traveling alone as a woman

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Since I am only 20 episodes in, I did NOT expect to have a bunch of spam or haters. I guess you can never predict when that will happen. This week, I share my own experience with haters and how to best deal with it while still doing what you love and not letting the hate comments get you down. Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by haters who gonna hate. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/lReNgRc1RE0" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/lReNgRc1RE0

how to deal with hate comments and spam

haters gonna hate: how to deal with online haters

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zoroastrianism... what? I had not heard of this until I started researching monotheism. This is definitely a crash course, so if you want more resources please dm me! Monotheism and polytheism are the two categories that make up world religions aside from the religion of atheism. In this episode, I share what I know about the two subjects and ask you to be open to continuing to look at the evidences before closing your mind to monotheism. Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by Dishoom. Sources:Barr, J. (1985). The Question of Religious Influence: The Case of Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity. Journal of the American Academy of Religion, 53(2), 201–235. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1464919https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/philosophy-and-religion/ancient-religion-biographies/zarathustrahttps://www.ames.ox.ac.uk/avestan#:~:text=The%20Avesta%20was%20handed%20down,traditional%20pronunciation%20of%20its%20languagehttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Zoroastrianismhttps://www.worldhistory.org/Avesta/ subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/K6E391-Md5g" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/K6E391-Md5g

zoroastrianism versus judaism

zoroastrianism, monotheism, polytheism, all the isms

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who is ready to study abroad?? I would love to go again :) This week, I share the tips of what got me through study abroad while spending as little money as possible. I hope this is helpful for anyone planning a long trip abroad, study or otherwise! BIG apologies that I sound like a smoker haha it is because I recorded in the morning. never doing that again lol. Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by McDonalds. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/JtmPkY46HhQ" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/JtmPkY46HhQ

travel and being frugal

how I saved money on study abroad

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Mental health is SO important to me. This week, we discuss a journaling technique that helps clear the mind, increase productivity, and cut down on procrastination. :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by the American Psychological Association. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/ssonVHpQOUA" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/ssonVHpQOUA

mental health

interstitial journaling: increase productivity + decrease procrastination

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Welcome to round 2 with Daniel as we dive into... Daniel :) Most of us know the histories of the lion&#39;s den and fiery furnace, but what about the awesome prophecies that Daniel records of the future? this episode is a deep discussion with Daniel Dalton for anyone looking for an overview of the prophecies of Daniel. Part one was released last week, so be sure to listen to that one first. For the notes to this study, follow the link below :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKlz3xdt4sqgzGv_ns7DcJF6MShPfl5r-YlBQXVlIBk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Notes</a> for the episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKlz3xdt4sqgzGv_ns7DcJF6MShPfl5r-YlBQXVlIBk/edit?usp=sharing This episode is not sponsored by the trendy video saying &#34;hide your kids hide your wives&#34;. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on <a href="https://youtu.be/dUFJOEbD1uU" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :)https://youtu.be/dUFJOEbD1uU

deep discussions with Daniel Dalton

prophecies in the book of Daniel: part 2

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My SINCEREST apologies... final cut pro decided to not allow me to export this and it took me 3 weeks to find a work around lol. Welcome Daniel back as we dive into... Daniel :) Most of us know the histories of the lion&#39;s den and fiery furnace, but what about the awesome prophecies that Daniel records of the future? this episode is a deep discussion with Daniel Dalton for anyone looking for an overview of the prophecies of Daniel. Part two is coming soon! For the notes to this study, follow this link: . :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKlz3xdt4sqgzGv_ns7DcJF6MShPfl5r-YlBQXVlIBk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Notes</a> for the episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKlz3xdt4sqgzGv_ns7DcJF6MShPfl5r-YlBQXVlIBk/edit?usp=sharing This episode is not sponsored by Antiochus Epiphanes. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on <a href="https://youtu.be/mo35HV_ei34" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/2hKmTc7ihbk

prophecies in the book of Daniel: part 1

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are there any convincing reasons or logical proofs to support the existence of a creator (aka a spiritual being, God)? great question! this episode explores the Kalam cosmological argument and offers insight to the history and support for it. For more resources, be sure to check out the <a href="https://scatteredabroad.org/biblestorming/" rel="nofollow">Biblestorming</a> podcast, <a href="https://thedailyapologist.com/" rel="nofollow">The Daily Apologist</a>, and books by <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/5EuUjGe" rel="nofollow">Lee Strobel</a>. :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by Albert Einstein. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/mo35HV_ei34" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/mo35HV_ei34

show me the proof

what convinced me there is a creator?

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Study Abroad. What is it? What should you pack? What is the Freed-Hardeman University study abroad experience like? In this episode, we will discuss those questions and get some practical tips for anyone considering studying abroad in uni. :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by Dacathlon. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/AVqCR33E7l4" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/AVqCR33E7l4

should I study abroad?

study abroad: packing + Freed-Hardeman experience

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Is there a purpose to life? What&#39;s the point of it all? Exploring those questions has been important to me, and I am not trying to tug at emotions. Rather, I try to propose some logical thoughts for us overthinkers to consider when deciding if we have a purpose. In later episodes, we will look at what that purpose might be. :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by Friedrich Nietzsche. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram/TikTok: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/oHE5tip8a3Q" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/oHE5tip8a3Q

purpose for living / of life

is there a purpose to life

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In this episode, I share my writing process for songs and how to produce (or attempt to produce) a full song. :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life!my new music profiles: insta - @lydiasuzannemusic, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lydia-todd-49810969?utm_campaign=social_sharing&utm_medium=text&utm_source=clipboard" rel="nofollow">Soundcloud</a>: https://soundcloud.com/lydia-todd-49810969?utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharingHere is the book recommendation for more tips: How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Write-One-Song-Loving/dp/0593183525" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Write-One-Song-Loving/dp/0593183525</a> This episode is not sponsored by Ed Blunt Music or Sara Bareilles. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/1HLVfKiRC_s" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/1HLVfKiRC_s

because I don't know how yet

song writing tips: I'm not going to write you a love song

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In this episode, Lydia shares the thought process and necessary planning steps to take if you are considering moving countries. This is from the perspective of a U.S. citizen (American expat) moving to London, England, but the checklist should still be applicable across the board when it comes to expats moving abroad. Lydia shares her personal journey and comprehensive guide on relocating to London. She covers dreaming big, conducting in-depth research, informing loved ones, securing jobs or education, networking, financial planning, creating a timeline, buying plane tickets, navigating visa applications, visiting the destination, finding housing, transferring services, choosing transportation, and deciding what to pack. Lydia&#39;s advice extends to joining expat communities, preparing for new roles, arranging phone plans, and saying farewells, all drawn from her own experience to help listeners planning an international move. :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by the Queen of England (may she rest in peace). subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/7lbrNlZrUPU" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/7lbrNlZrUPU

experience of an American expat

how to move to London / across the world

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In this episode, we will discuss the concept of &#34;truth&#34; and what it means for us who want to seek truths. I am not studied in philosophy, so this is based on my research. There is no way I can cover all aspects of truth in one episode, but this should get the basics well enough for us to build a trust in truth and inspire us to value and search for truths rather than to be apathetic or against them. :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode is not sponsored by the movie A Few Good Men. for finding out more on the reality and philosophy of truth, look up:<ul><li>Evidence That Demands a Cerdict: Life Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh McDowell</li><li>Michael Lynch&#39;s works</li><li>A Refutation of Moral Relativism: Interviews with an Absolutist by Peter Kreeft (and any of this philosopher&#39;s other works)</li><li>Charles Sanders Pierce, William James, and John Dewey on the pragmatic theory of truth</li><li>&#34;absolute truth or &#34;objective truth&#34; on Google Scholar</li></ul> subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on <a href="https://youtu.be/ZsiQnnscXVA" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/ZsiQnnscXVA

faith

you can't handle the truth: objective truth in a subjective truth world

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In this episode, you will get part 3 of a deep discussion with one of my close friends, Daniel Dalton. We are joined by Kayley Wadlington as we go through scripture, learning this week about the theology around the goodness of God and the suffering of Christians. This is the follow-up episode of a 2 part study. This is a summary discussion closing up loose ends. Grab a Bible, a notebook, and a pen, and press play :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode’s discussion is had assuming these foundational statements are true:- God is real. - the Bible is the inspired word of God. - the Bible is for our instruction, and it is divinely accurate, historically accurate, and relevant to us today. If you do not think that these are true, please listen with a willingness to understand from that perspective. Or, it is also fine if you wait for later episodes and skip this for now :) <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fHlaKo73wHkHjJn5L4nIrlylwaYxWVcXdLVGErCvcg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Link</a> for the document notes for this study: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fHlaKo73wHkHjJn5L4nIrlylwaYxWVcXdLVGErCvcg/edit?usp=sharing This episode is not sponsored by the ark of the covenant. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/5jDiNsCtEKE" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/5jDiNsCtEKE

part 3: why do we suffer as Christians?

concluding thoughts on suffering (part 3) // deep discussions with Daniel Dalton

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In this episode, you will get part 2 of a deep discussion with one of my close friends, Daniel Dalton. We are joined by Kayley Wadlington as we go through scripture, learning this week about the theology around the goodness of God and the suffering of Christians. This is episode 2 of a 2 part study. Next week, you will get a third part follow-up of the conversation, with a summary discussion closing up loose ends; please send in questions before then if you want us to talk about something you have wondered because of the study! Grab a Bible, a notebook, and a pen, and press play :) Love God, love people, love travel, love life! This episode’s discussion is had assuming these foundational statements are true:- God is real. - the Bible is the inspired word of God. - the Bible is for our instruction, and it is divinely accurate, historically accurate, and relevant to us today. If you do not think that these are true, please listen with a willingness to understand from that perspective. Or, it is also fine if you wait for later episodes and skip this for now :) <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fHlaKo73wHkHjJn5L4nIrlylwaYxWVcXdLVGErCvcg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Link</a> for the document notes for this study: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fHlaKo73wHkHjJn5L4nIrlylwaYxWVcXdLVGErCvcg/edit?usp=sharing This episode is not sponsored by the state penitentiary. subscribe / follow me to get notified when new episodes are released! Instagram: @lydiatoddpod Also available on your <a href="https://youtu.be/XWR2gHGMTtY" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> in video + audio format :) https://youtu.be/XWR2gHGMTtY

part 2: why do we suffer as Christians

Hell is good (part 2) // deep discussions with Daniel Dalton

Starting a podcast because your last name rhymes with "pod" is probably a bad idea. But since I'm here anyways, let's talk about the things that matter the most (in my opinion): faith, food, friends, fun, and travel. I really got you there with that one t. My last name may have changed, but I am still your friend Lydia here to share a glass of chocolate milk and chat with you. If you are still reading this description, you must be overcommitted (same!); so, just go ahead and press play :)<hr>