Glass Half Full

Chestnut Ridge Church

GLASS HALF FULL is a monthly release brought to you through the Ridge Podcast Network produced by Chestnut Ridge Church. Join Adam Etris and Andrew "Arch" Archer as they pull back the curtain, peel the onion, and bring you some uplifting positivity. read less

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Episode 25 // November, 2023 // Great Minds Think Alike?

Episode 25 // November, 2023 // Great Minds Think Alike?

Happy 2 years of episodes everyone! The gang celebrates with 2 new games, some ridiculous good news and a special gift from Brandy. You don't want to miss this episode. It's a 10 out of 10.........or 8 out of 10...........it's definitely one of the numbers between 1 and 10.

Episode 25 // November, 2023 // Great Minds Think Alike?

Episode 25 // November, 2023 // Great Minds Think Alike?

Happy 2 years of episodes everyone! The gang celebrates with 2 new games, some ridiculous good news and a special gift from Brandy. You don't want to miss this episode. It's a 10 out of 10.........or 8 out of 10...........it's definitely one of the numbers between 1 and 10.

Episode 24 // October, 2023 // Seaweed and Sunflower Seeds

Episode 24 // October, 2023 // Seaweed and Sunflower Seeds

It’s time to play, “How many coughing fits does it take for Arch to lose his mind?“ We will give you a hint—not many. In this episode, we navigate through some fun parent stories, share some disturbingly good news, and blindly rank food, towns in Preston County, and Disney rides. If you are down in the dumps (or trapped in an outhouse) and need a pick-me-up, then this is the episode for you.

Episode 23 // September, 2023 // Connect the Dots

Episode 23 // September, 2023 // Connect the Dots

Another episode of GHF provides so many questions. Can Adam do a Bulgarian accent? Will Brandy and Arch still be friends after debating if it’s ok to wear sandals with socks? Why is it so hard for Arch to connect dots? Hopefully, all questions will be answered and we all can continue to live our lives knowing that Adam cannot do a Bulgarian accent.

Episode 22 // August 2023 // Draft Season

Episode 22 // August 2023 // Draft Season

Don't mind them. They are just having a blast providing some laughs for you and your family. In this episode, Adam, Arch, and Brandy share some parent stories that are pretty relatable. They also play a new game called Guess the Age. How old is Reese Witherspoon? Listen and find out. Some answers may surprise you. Finally, they draft their top 5 brand animal mascots. Guess what? You get to vote on the winner. Send an email at ghf@theridge.church and let them know who drafted the best team. Whatever you do, they hope you end the episode with a smile on your face.

Episode 21 // July 2023 // AI Edition

Episode 21 // July 2023 // AI Edition

Is AE greater than AI? Sometimes you just have to mail it in and let AI do the heavy lifting. From Good News to the Last Drop, every segment was suggested by AI. How did it go? You will have to listen and find out. Spoiler alert: Adam, Arch and Brandy will keep their jobs.

Episode 20 // June 2023 // Inner Sanctum of Joy

Episode 20 // June 2023 // Inner Sanctum of Joy

On this episode, we welcome a new member to the GHF family. Adam and Arch chat with their dads and find out if they were good kids. We look back and remember some funny moments over the past 20 episodes. That's not even everything. We hope you enjoy this inner sanctum of joy that we call Glass Half Full.

Episode 19 // May, 2023 // Moms, Matt, and Mount Rushmore

Episode 19 // May, 2023 // Moms, Matt, and Mount Rushmore

On this episode, Adam and Arch ask their kids some mom questions, we discuss our Mount Rushmore of smells, and we say goodbye to our Producer, Matt. You will laugh. You will cry. You will wonder how anyone let's them do this podcast. Enjoy!

Episode 18 // April, 2023 // Spring Has Sprung

Episode 18 // April, 2023 // Spring Has Sprung

If you love chaos and fun, then this episode is for you. Is Spring the best season? Are Adam and Arch good parents? What does a P kid mean? So many questions to answer in this episode. Also, Matt is there too.

Episode 17 // March, 2023 // Snack Madness

Episode 17 // March, 2023 // Snack Madness

On this episode, Adam, Arch, and Matt debate one of the most difficult March Madness brackets ever................snacks! What snack reigns supreme? Salty or sweet? Chocolate or chip? You may not agree with the champion but you will be hungry.

Episode 16 // February, 2023 // Jill Wargo

Episode 16 // February, 2023 // Jill Wargo

On this episode, Adam and Arch chat with the Ridge Kids Director, Jill Wargo. She loves her job and her family but hates bees. They all test their quick trivia knowledge, plus Adam and Arch try to read each others minds. A lot of fun and laughs. We hope you enjoy.

Episode 15 // January 2023 // Happy New Year

Episode 15 // January 2023 // Happy New Year

In this episode, Adam + Arch convince themselves that age is just a number, even though it doesn’t feel that way. The guys share some pretty descriptive dad stories. Arch tries to convince the others, yet again, that he’s smart. Then, they play a new game that cavemen could play.

Episode 14 // December, 2022 // Xmas Extravaganza

Episode 14 // December, 2022 // Xmas Extravaganza

Merry Christmas! This episode is filled with all the joy one can handle. We discuss some Christmas hot topics, play a little game where we discovered that Brandy doesn't watch a lot of movies. We also found out what Christmas song is the best. We will give you a hint. It's not Blue Christmas.

Episode 13 // November, 2022 // The Paper Anniversary

Episode 13 // November, 2022 // The Paper Anniversary

Happy birthday, to Glass Half Full! In the one-year anniversary episode, Arch (or should it be Arsh...), Adam, Matt, and eventually Brandy bring some fun, laughs, and gobbles to brighten your day. See where the boys stand on all things Thanksgiving, as they vow to not jump to Christmas celebration too early. Well, until the end... looks like those 3 ships have sailed.

Episode 12 // October, 2022 // Games Games Games

Episode 12 // October, 2022 // Games Games Games

It’s all fun and games… until someone loses. Arch is all over the map, and Siri makes a special appearance on this fall episode of GHF.

Episode 11 // September 2022 // AlphabetiCALL

Episode 11 // September 2022 // AlphabetiCALL

This one's a little corny. An anxious Adam + Arch make some cold calls with an agenda. Then, which worship song will win out and be champion of them all... Send angry rebuttals to ghf@theridge.church.

Episode 10 // August 2022 // Hanging with Neal Brown

Episode 10 // August 2022 // Hanging with Neal Brown

Adam + Arch celebrate a run of 10 episodes with a school supply draft (get your pencils handy... or borrow one from Arch), good news and a guest who is a much bigger deal than the double A's.... WVU Football Head Coach, Neal Brown!!

Episode 9 // July 2022 // Getting In Sync

Episode 9 // July 2022 // Getting In Sync

World Listening Day is here! Arch + Adam celebrate the best way they know how... with the Whisper Challenge, of course. Also, good news about Pepsi the Cat, and Arch and Adam could have been in N'Sync, but not based on their singing or dancing abilities.

Episode 8 // June 2022 // Agree to Disagree

Episode 8 // June 2022 // Agree to Disagree

Meet Austin, the Videographer! Arch phones it in and the boys agree... disagree... and become compatible human beings because Adam is immature.

Episode 7 // May 2022 // Vacation Season

Episode 7 // May 2022 // Vacation Season

Summer is here and before you make vacation plans have a listen to Adam + Arch list their top 5 vacations... which are mostly real places! Then what are the boys willing to try this summer? Standing on dolphins??

Episode 6 // April 2022 // 5, 3, 1

Episode 6 // April 2022 // 5, 3, 1

Get to know your good friends, Adam + Arch (and super producer, Matt!) as they answer questions about what makes them tick. Then, who can think fast enough to summarize a movie in just one second?!