Where to begin? I didn't know who you were except to catch some short reels occasionally that would come through on my FB feed or YT, over the last year or so. Then somehow I discovered Before the Noise a few months ago. I have sent links to it to family, friends, acquaintances and our Monsignor at church, as well to my FB page.... Some mornings, I'll listen in bed as my brain is still waking up & my eyes are still trying focus, but then I find I need paper & pen to take notes and my Bible to follow along. Sometimes I can't catch the live so I'll listen later. I've been understanding the Bible more through various priests, preachers, teachers since the scamdemic started as well as my father's passing. That was good knowledge but between The Chosen series and your daily podcast, another level of relationship with Jesus Christ, the Father, and Holy Spirit is being discovered, deepened. I just want to encourage you to keep it going, and not let any naysayers be discouraging or too frustrating. Jesus didn't try to win them over, they could soften their minds & hearts, or choose not to. I'm so grateful for the many hearts & minds, including mine that have ears to hear & eyes to see... God blessed you w a humble heart & soul and an appreciation that allows him to be known through your other giftings of humor, wit, articulation of thoughts & a certain presence. Your sincerity & appreciation of your audience & people is genuine & felt. Thank you for letting us share in your daily devotions which helps us with ours.