Marked for Life
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14. (Part 2.) "Another Stranger's Kindness"
Marked for Life
04/21/24 • 8 min
Cody is life-flighted to the intensive care unit of the University of Tennessee Hospital. When the doctors wake him, his feel pain so excruciating, Cody welcomes the relief of death.
"This hurts so bad!!!" he scribbles on paper. "PLEASE DOPE ME UP 'TILL I PASS OUT!!"
Then, a stranger – a kind nurse – shows Cody and his wife a great kindness...
The very next Sunday, Cody's back in church. Will he keep his faith this time? Will he return to the backsliding life?
Will he ever handle a serpent again?
11. "The Day My Life Changed"
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03/10/24 • 7 min
Cody's life changes forever on a cold day in February.
Tragedy strikes the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus Name church, and Cody knows he must take charge.
But does he know how?
5. "Nothing Left to Lose"
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01/21/24 • 18 min
Cody Coots' childhood is in shambles, so he pursues a relationship with his father: the world-famous serpent handling preacher Jamie Coots.
Jamie starred in what Cody calls, "a national TV program that I won't mention out of legal concerns."
Together, they watch WWE every weekend. It's what they have in common. They pull for the great underdog, Chris Benoit, who's a man disrespected by the system.
Cody sees himself in the wrester, with a real-life horror story of his own.
Cody then receives a call from his sister, Trina, whose car is stuck in a ditch. For some reason, it's outside the House of Horror.
7. "Andrew Got Bit"
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02/04/24 • 11 min
A rattlesnake slithers in the woods, and by divine help, Jamie knows right where to find it. He pulls it from some weeds. God says to take it to the house, but not to the snake room. Jamie obeys.
This is the story of an emerging friendship between two prominent, Signs-following preachers: Cody Coots, and his friend, Andrew Hamblin.
6. "I Ran to the Altar!"
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01/28/24 • 9 min
Cody is haunted by his secret sins, so he runs to the altar to pray.
His father sees this and kneels by his side, taking his son's hand. Together they call upon The Lord for salvation.
Cody knows he must change his ways. He must stop cussing. He must stop listening to country music. And, he must give up rock n' roll forever.
He will even shave his "bad attitude" mohawk.
Most importantly, he must stop sleeping around.
"Pap" begs Cody to go to college, but Cody will follow in his father's footsteps, leading him ever toward the Kentucky coal mines.
8. "Andrew's Ordeal Continues"
Marked for Life
02/11/24 • 14 min
Andrew and Cody emerge from the snake room. Andrew's arm desperately needs attention.
With every step, he deteriorates. Cody knows rattlesnake bites are nothing to play with.
He also knows his friend is in for a long, hard ride.
When Jamie walks downstairs to find Andrew suffering in the La-Z-Boy, he says, "Oh, Andrew. Are you scared, Son?"
"Yes sir."
"Well, then," the man says, "we should already be at the hospital by now."
9. "I Got Busted"
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02/25/24 • 7 min
One night, up to no good, Cody starts Messaging people on Facebook.
It's a risk, but it's a good thrill.
Soon, his wife bursts into the room. His heart skips a beat.
"What have you been doing in here, Cody??" she yells. "Who were you Messaging online?!"
Cody, ashamed, blocks the computer screen, but realizes it's futile. His wife is laser focused. The other woman on Facebook must have notified her.
Needless to say, the two go "straight to fighting."
4. "Coots vs. The Public School System"
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01/14/24 • 18 min
The Bible passage "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man" from Deuteronomy means another life change for Cody. This child of the serpent-handling faith continues to suffer from the reverberations of a horrid abuse case... and now, this.
A real-life monster, behind bars, means Cody can now tune into his father's shepherding style. Jamie Coots is the beloved preacher from Middlesboro who leads the family church. Cody will pursue a friendship with his father.
21. "My Only Sister"
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06/02/24 • 10 min
Cody gets word that his mother Linda Coots is looking for his sister, Trina.
"For some reason," she explains, "Trina is not answering her phone."
Meanwhile, Cody continues to express feelings toward Cassy. He asks her to drop everything and come be with him.
"I have done so much to disappoint my family," Cassy explains, standing in the church parking lot. Cody calls Andrew for advice.
29. "The Ballad of 'ol Lemonhead"
Marked for Life
08/04/24 • 21 min
A stranger, an artist and ex-fundamentalist preacher from Alabama, is interested in Cody's Signs-following songs. He reaches out.
"These have never been documented before," the stranger says. "Would you and Cassy mind singing a few into my handheld recorder?"
A relationship begins. It leads to a Nashville-produced album of Cody and Cassy, called the "Coots Duo."
(For more, the Alabama Astronaut Podcast features Abe Partridge, Ferrill Gibbs, and characters from Marked for Life in a music-related setting.)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Marked for Life have?
Marked for Life currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Marked for Life cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Music, Music History, Podcasts and Memoir.
What is the most popular episode on Marked for Life?
The episode title '1 – 2. "The House of Horror"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Marked for Life?
The average episode length on Marked for Life is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Marked for Life released?
Episodes of Marked for Life are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Marked for Life?
The first episode of Marked for Life was released on Dec 21, 2023.
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