Have you ever wondered why I became Catholic? Why did I, a rebellious kid, then a Methodist youth minister, converted to Catholicism while working with Dr. Jerry Falwell at Liberty University? Why did I make the decision that would cost me all of my friends, cause most of my family to reject me, cost me jobs and status, cause my fiancée to leave me and make me an outcast in my home town? If you are curious about my story or the Catholic Church, or know someone who is, Confirmation, an Autobiography of Faith by Judson Carroll (me) would make a great Christmas gift for your friends, family loved ones or yourself.
Show 307: Fly Poison, Lead Plant and Rue Anemone
We discuss Amianthium muscitoxicum, Amorpha canescens and Anemonella thalictroides. These are beautiful wildflowers that have some very interesting herbal use. As always, it is a wide ranging show that covers a lot of topics!
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/show-307-fly-poison-lead-plant-and
Herbal Medicine for Preppers: Turmeric
Today, we discuss Turmeric, a culinary herb that has profound medicinal use and a very interesting history.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/herbal-medicine-for-preppers-turmeric
Fish on Fridays: Fried Fish, Part 2
A Primer on Catfish
Catfish is polarizing; people either love it or hate it. I have reached the conclusion though, that most people who dislike catfish usually don’t hate catfish… they hate bad catfish! This one confused me for years, because I grew up eating extremely good fried catfish.
Read more: https://judsonc.substack.com/p/fish-on-fridays-fried-fish-part-2