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What happens when two people discarded by Christianity get into a conversation with a United Methodist pastor? If that pastor is Kyle Armentrout-Steward, then expectations are subverted.Kyle is trying to rebuild community in a way that isn’t tied to guilt, culture wars, or church politics. He discusses the failures of modern Christianity and calls back to early Christian roots of community churches meeting in unexpected locations. His congregation is meeting at The Conservatory (a bar in Alton, IL) every Sunday at 2 p.m. This one goes out to everyone who has ever found comfort in Christianity only to be harmed by folks who claimed they did it for Jesus.Click here for the full version on YouTube.For more information:https://www.confluencefc.org/https://www.facebook.com/confluencefaithcommunityhttps://rmnetwork.org/Mentioned in this episode:https://www.facebook.com/listentojoelhttps://www.theconservatory618.com/https://www.brianrecker.com/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332375/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120655/https://sunkenpress.threadless.comhttps://www.patreon.com/sunkenpresshttps://sunkenpresspodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@sunkenpresspodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com

In this episode (our last one till November), we talk to Joe Exotic from a federal prison in Texas. We then break down why he's there and why Cory believes he should be free. This episode humanizes Joe with all his trauma and flaws without excusing his actions. We also eat some gross gummy corn (Nicole loves it). See ya soon, Sunken Pressketeers!This video includes commentary on Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, released on Netflix on March 20, 2020. Some statements reflect personal opinion. Allegations discussed are unproven unless otherwise noted. Corrections, clarifications and fact checks are added via on-screen captions. Archival footage & stills: Tiger King Seasons 1–2 © 2020–2021 Netflix. Used for commentary/criticism (fair use). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Netflix.Click here for the full version on YouTube.For more information about Joe Exotic:https://linktr.ee/joeexotictv---Mentioned in this episode:https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/joe-exotic-sentenced-22-years-murder-hire-and-violating-lacey-act-and-endangeredhttps://www.news9.com/story/5e346cfb527dcf49dad6d6e7/family-sues-after-mans-death-in-grady-county-jail-releases-disturbing-videohttps://apnews.com/article/joe-exotic-tiger-king-sentence-murder-for-hire-812b9b2b759e8d84f2e3192766f1efechttps://www.fws.gov/press-release/2016-04/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-strengthens-protections-captive-tigers-underhttps://www.fws.gov/what-you-need-know-about-big-cat-public-safety-acthttps://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-ensures-jeffrey-and-lauren-lowe-are-permanently-prohibited-exhibitinghttps://apnews.com/article/doc-antle-sentenced-tiger-king-virginia-40d5ecb72da38f45581d99855e7c4c75https://bigcatrescue.org/---NEW MERCH STORE! https://sunkenpress.threadless.comNEW PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/sunkenpresshttps://sunkenpresspodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@sunkenpresspodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com

In this heavy and heartwarming episode of Sunken Press, we speak to Christina Foster Beegle, president of Foster's Light in the Dark, about her powerful journey through addiction recovery and the devastating loss of her brothers to suicide. We talk trauma, mental health, grief, overdoses, and the hard work of turning pain into purpose. Christina is working toward memorializing folks who have perished through addiction and suicide in Madison County, and how even the darkest experiences can spark meaningful change. Content warning: This interview contains frank discussions of suicide, drug addiction, mental health, and trauma. Viewer discretion advised. If you or someone you know needs support, visit 988lifeline.org, or check the links in the description for other resources.Click here for the full version on YouTube.For more information about Foster's Light in the Dark:https://fosterslightinthedark.orghttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094015716765https://www.instagram.com/fosterslightinthedark618618-225-9357Mentioned in this episode:https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.sacredspacesofcare.orghttps://amarenfp.orghttps://centerstone.orghttps://chestnut.orghttps://illinoisrecoverycenter.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064862581226https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/alumni-community/her-story-a-womans-path-to-recoveryhttps://www.oxfordhouse.orghttps://www.rchurchgc.comhttps://porchlightsap.org---NEW MERCH STORE! https://sunkenpress.threadless.comNEW PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/sunkenpresshttps://sunkenpresspodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@sunkenpresspodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com

In this episode, we discuss Downtown gallery Mooneyham Art with its founder, Charles Mooneyham. An artist himself, Mooneyham discusses his life in the 90s art scene, struggles with and work in mental health, tiny houses, and the current artistic renaissance being experienced in Alton. This talk gave us high hopes for our town's artistic future as well as its current cultural state. Content warning: This interview contains frank discussions of mental health, self-harm, and suicide. Viewer discretion advised. If you or someone you know needs support, visit 988lifeline.org. Click here for the full version on YouTube.For more information about Mooneyham Art: https://www.mooneyhamart.com https://www.facebook.com/Mooneyhamarts https://www.mooneyhamart.com/press-links https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/mooneyham-art/audio_c01d0ef8-560b-477c-876a-9a5b4b86d69f.html https://outinstl.com/the-great-unplug-art-in-the-age-of-disillusionment Mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/plantem.alton https://centerstone.org https://www.graywitchtarot.com https://relaxshacks.blogspot.com https://www.youtube.com/@UC96pYtbypGBlbuv7LpdoBCw https://www.facebook.com/symphonyPsychedelic https://www.facebook.com/BlindAwakeningArt https://www.facebook.com/MARTYMCKAYPHOTOGRAPHY https://www.facebook.com/CraigDownsArt https://www.facebook.com/glamtrashzodiac https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064531246413 https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyvaughnart https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064596913557 https://www.instagram.com/brianreedy https://drdevonprice.substack.com https://www.walltogethernow.comhttps://www.welbornpapercuts.com https://www.facebook.com/jill.haack --- NEW MERCH STORE! https://sunkenpress.threadless.com NEW PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/sunkenpress https://sunkenpresspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcast https://www.youtube.com/@sunkenpresspodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com

We put away our ACAB cards to get to know one of the city's most major stakeholders - our police chief. We dive into topics like gun violence, downtown rowdiness, ICE raids, SWAT raids, and the militarization of modern police. We were surprised by many of his answers. In fact, we walked away with a lesson in civics as well as a newfound understanding of an institution we view with extreme suspicion. Anyways, whether you wave the thin blue line or scream along with N.W.A., we're sure you'll learn something from this to help you love and hate the police from a more informed perspective. This one is a MUST WATCH! Click here for the full version on YouTube.For more information about Alton Police Department: https://www.facebook.com/AltonILPolice https://cityofaltonil.gov/alton-police Mentioned in this episode: Email for ride-along: dchristner@cityofaltonil.gov Sacred Spaces of Care: https://www.sacredspacesofcare.org NEW MERCH STORE! https://sunkenpress.threadless.com NEW PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/sunkenpresshttps://sunkenpresspodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com

In this episode, we test out the futuristic technology of a video call for the first time to speak to Andy Asadorian. Andy was elected head of the Madison County Democratic Party earlier this week. We spoke to him before the election regarding the policies of the Madison County (IL) Democratic Party, future elections, and how to bring more people into the party. This is a great episode for folks who want to become more civically and politically involved following the election of Donald Trump and all the madness that has followed. For more information go to Madison County (IL) Democratic Party Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MadcoDems or https://www.madcodems.com/. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/MadCoBlue https://sunkenpresspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcast https://sunkenpress.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com

In this episode, we speak to the woman whose name is behind nearly every major Alton community gathering, Sara McGibany. For two decades she has been at the helm of Alton Main Street. We talk to her about the way things have changed in our business community, festivals, the farmers market, and hippies. If you skip this, it's at your own peril. It's a great intro into the spirit of Alton. For more information go to https://downtownalton.com/ or Alton Main Street on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AltonMainStreet Also mentioned in this episode: Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Markethttps://www.facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket Mississippi Earthtones Festival https://www.facebook.com/EarthtonesFestival All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show https://www.facebook.com/events/2181281798997817 https://downtownalton.com/volunteer https://sunkenpresspodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com

In this episode, Cory and Nicole talk to the enigmatic weirdo behind the ostentatious works of art at the Conservatory, Mike Snider. From 1,000 trumpets to 31,000 stamps, we talk about the philosophy of Kool and the artistic process. You won't want to miss it.Mentioned in this episode: https://www.kooliverse.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sunkenpress.substack.com