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Tune in to the Grace Talk Soup Weekly Podcast featuring Lucy Linguist & Ethel the Editor, starring in “I LOVE LANGUAGE!” each Thursday morning 8am PST/11am EST where these two crazy compadres share tips for more effective communication and boldly serve up God’s Word with a  side order of grace and humor!  Join in via your computer: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/19736 or via phone: (724) 444-7444  Call ID: 19736 for one hour of creative speech communication fun!

Grace Talk Soup NEWS!

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It’s a new month here at Grace Talk Soup! Come hear all the new shows we have lined up for you to help your family, your business and your ministry. Do you think communication is important? Want to have some fun with language? Love to laugh? Join the Grace Talk Soup Fan Club and be the first to learn about our newest show topics and contests! Chat with the hosts and fellowship with other members!  Come learn how to share that more effectively…as always with a generous helping of grace and a dash of humor!


* Mark Your Calendar!
06/04:  21 Days to More Godly Communication Preview
The say it takes 21 days to make a habit.  21 Days to More Godly Communication is an upcoming study by Art of Eloquence. This show is a preview sharing what God says about how we should communicate with each other. Let’s share how learning to speak in grace as God shares with us in His Word can help us minister and relate to others better. Do you have stories of how grace has helped you communicate with someone? Come share!

06/11:  Cultural Differences in Communication
Are you from another country? Culture? Do you have a different way of communicating because of that cultural difference? Come join us as we talk about how the very same words or gestures may mean something totally different in another culture or country!

06/18:  How to talk to someone who is grieving
Do you know someone who just lost a child? Mother? Was diagnosed with cancer? Has a wayward child? Are your unsure of what to say to them or how to comfort them? Join us this week and find out!

06/25:  Editing Tips for Do It Yourselfers!

Ethel the Editor shares her expertise so you can better self edit your letters, emails, papers, essays and reports.

07/02:  Humor: A Powerful Communication Tool!
Did you ever want to include humor in your speech? Conversation? To break the ice? Do you know when it’s appropriate or inappropriate to use humor? Have you ever pulled a FIMM (Foot in Mouth Man) and stuck your foot in your mouth trying to make a joke? Then this show is for YOU! Besides, it’ll be FUN!

07/09:  Has Technology Ruined Our Communication or Helped It?
What effect has technology had on our communication skills as a nation? Have our skills deteriorated due to texting? Or have we increased our influence in the world through the internet? Come share your thoughts! Open discussion time on Grace Talk Soup.

07/16:  Consequences of Vs Rights of Freedom of Speech
Americans know they have the right to free speech, but what many don’t understand is that there are consequences that come with those rights. You may have the right to disagree with someone, but do you have the right to yell at him? You may have the right to state your beliefs, but don’t others have the right to be offended by what you say? Let’s discuss this fine line between what we have the right to say and the natural consequences of that right.

07/23:  “But you don’t LOOK sick!
Do you or someone you know have a “Silent Illness?” Do people say, “But you don’t LOOK sick!” and therefore they treat you as if you are lying or complaining about nothing? How do you communicate your needs and your illness to those who don’t understand? Come join us as we discuss this frustrating issue.

07/30:  Frequently Misused Words
Grab your kids too for this one! Our own Ethel the Editor takes us through a list of frequently misused words and explains the proper usage, why they are commonly misused. In her creatively unique and amusing style, Ethel will share her expertise in this area so prepared to have some fun!

* Testimonials:
“This show always has such good information and interesting guest speakers. The format is excellent, and I find out things here (particularly things that affect the speech rights of Christians) that the ‘regular’ news won’t cover. Keep up the good work!” –Joan

“I love Jojo’s sweet spirit. She is helping us to speak with grace and eloquence and showing us how to glorify God in our relationships. She has a wonderful ministry. I enjoyed her Birthday Bash and the last interview with the author of The Love Dare. We Christians need to hear what Jojo has to say!” –PennyMarie

“I am really enjoying listening to this newly found talk show. I added their widget on my sidebard. I really recommend it. It has been such an encouragement to me in my Christian walk. I am listening to the current one right now in the Defending the Faith Mini Series: “I’m a good person, why do I need God?” SOoooooo good.” –Natalie

If you missed any of our shows…

you can listen to the archives. May was Mini Series Month where we shared practical tips on Defending the Faith from my eBook, Say What You Mean Defending the Faith. Comprehensive information and tips on 4 of the most common questions and misconceptions the world has about Jesus! Scroll down to Past Episodes and click the orange “listen” button next to any show you want to hear! http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/19736

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Getting to know you…

Monday Q of the Wk. Here’s how it works:
Each Monday I ask a thought provoking question about life.  Pose the same question to your blog readers on your own blog along with your answer to the question.  Then come back here and post a comment with a link to your blog post so we can all read everyone’s answers!  It’s been a lot of fun getting to know my readers and their readers and so on and so on…

This week’s question:

How well do you know me?  If you’ve been a Communication FUNdameantals reader for any length of time, you have probably know that my life is pretty funny and that many of my humorous life experiences end up as blog fodder used for weekly giggle breaks by my readers.  I thought it’d be fun to see how well you know me after reading my blog and at the same time have you post so all of YOUR readers can get to know you as well.  It’s the great “Getting to Know You” blog fest this week!  Let’s begin!

JoJo’s Questions:

I’m going to ask a series of questions that can be answered by various posts on my blog.  I’ll post the answers (and the hilarious links to where I shared my loony life stories with you here in a few days.  If you’ve already read them, I’m sure you’ll giggle again for the first time and if you haven’t read them before, you’ll probably want to put your coffee down before you start! lol

1. What’s the name of my old computer and why did I call it that?

2. What was the 9 foot cricket?

3. Who recommends Art of Eloquence studies?

4. What is the Dr. Seuss like poem Lucy and Ethel made up that became our theme song on Grace Talk Soup?

5. Name one of my favorite comedians.

6. What famous college prep book did I find with a BIG TYPO in it?

7. What’s FIMMology 101?

8. What was the silly name my father came up with for my son?

9. What do I call my blog?

10. Where can we read more about YOU?


How well do you know me?
Please post your answers here as a blog comment. Then ask YOUR readers the questions about YOU and come back here to post a link to where we can read all about YOU so we can be…”Getting to know you… getting to know all about you…”  Everybody sing! lol


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Christianity in the News today on Grace Talk Soup

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Did you know that the mainstream media doesn’t report on violations of Freedom of Speech where it involves a Christian? Do you that the UN considers your rights as a parent negotiable? What are the latest news items Christians need to be aware of? Come join us as we discuss them and how we should react?


Today on Grace Talk Soup, I’m going to address a few of the latest issues in the news that are important to the Christian community.

* Why is it important that we know about these issues?

* Why doesn’t the main stream media report them?

* Why aren’t more Christians speaking up?

* How do Christians react to these issues and why is that important?

* What problem with not speaking up?


Latest News Stories:

* Miss California question reveals her Christian beliefs on marriage and sets off a rant from one of the judges.

* President Obama asks that all Christian symbols be draped while he is making his speech at Notre Dame

* Homeland Security memo that was only to go to law enforcement states that returning military, conservatives and those who are pro life are “primary” threats to national security and potential domestic terrorits

* Hate Crimes bill that could silence pastors

How do you feel about these issues?  Why are they important for our future?  What is the effect on a Christian’s free speech and religious freedom?  How should Christians react and what is the problem if we react the wrong way?  Come share your thoughts.


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(724) 444-7444  Call ID: 19736

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May Grace Talk Soup Contest:

Help us promote this show by posting it to Twitter, Facebook, your blog, newsletter, website, Yahoo group, etc.  Then email gts@artofeloquence.com and give us the link or tell us where you posted it and we will enter you in this week’s contest for a chance to win a prize!


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JoJo’s Communication Sayings

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I’ve been blogging for several years now and since I switched my blog over to Word Press, I’ve been going back to my old blog and trying to bring some of my more insightful posts on communication over here bit by bit.  To my surprise, I found quite a lot of posts worthy of being brought over here to the new improved Communication FUNdamentals.  Color me SURPRISED.  I guess one of he hazards of being a writer is that you always think your earlier work isn’t worthy.  Either that or my current articles aren’t much better! I don’t know. LOL


In either case, what I found while sifting through my old articles is a comphilation of several inspired lines.  Thank you Lord for the inspiration!  I had been posting several great quotes over on Twitter and Facebook and folks seemed to be eating them up.  Of course they are the quotes of the Rich and/or famous!  Yet and still a few of my own lines, especially the recurring ones I like to put in my articles, seemed to be worthy of posting.


I took a little impromptu poll over on Twitter and Facebook and it seems that folks are interested in reading them so I thought I’d start with this one:


“While you may manage to live your entire life without making a speech, you will not get through one day without communicating something to someone!” -little old me


What do you think?  Is it worthy of the caliber of quotes I’ve had on my blog?  Does it SPEAK to you? LOL

I like this line so much that I’ve repeated it in several of my articles and it’s currently on the Art of Eloquence home page.

If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, I’ll be posting one a day.  I may come back here and post one or two and expand on it as I wax poetic about a particular communication issue.

In the meantime, connect with me on Facebook and Twitter!  My “handle” is JoJo Tabares.  Bet ya never would have guessed!  😀

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