The World Is Loud. Your House Doesn’t Have to Be.

It’s the Wednesday evening edition of The Porch Paper, and Sarah Beth Terry is sorting through a packed news day—from Canada’s possible new relationship with the European Union and political prisoners released in Belarus to Russia sanctions, cryptocurrency legislation, rising retail sales, and the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike.Back on the porch, Sarah covers West Virginia and Kentucky headlines, Dolly Parton’s upcoming television tribute, Sheryl Crow’s all-star celebration, fall folklore, historical anniversaries, strange facts, and the eternal mystery of the missing church casserole dish.She also shares the story behind her new Bible watercolor collection, explains how another innocent hobby became a family business, and opens Ecclesiastes for a Feral Christian Minute about recognizing when a season has ended.Because the world may be loud—but your house doesn’t have to be.This episode contains strong language and affiliate promotions.