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With her thought-provoking novels, Nancy Kress, acclaimed science fiction author and winner of six Nebulas, two Hugos, a Sturgeon, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, blends cutting-edge science with profound human questions. In this episode, we dive into her celebrated works, starting with “Beggars in Spain,” a gripping exploration of bioengineering, and “Tomorrow's Kin,” where complex scientific concepts challenge readers to expand their vocabulary and imagination. We discuss how Nancy masterfully weaves real science into her narratives, her approach to tackling humanity's response to intelligent extraterrestrial life, and the craft of writing compelling science fiction that resonates with both heart and mind. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, this episode offers a fascinating look at what it takes to create authentic, thought-provoking sci-fi. https://nancykress.com/ PHOTO CREDIT: MARY GRACE LONG

In last week's episode of the Book Review podcast, host Gilbert Cruz and his fellow editor Joumana Khatib offered a preview of some of the fall's most anticipated works of fiction. This week they return to talk about upcoming nonfiction, from memoirs to literary biographies to the latest pop science offering from the incomparable Mary Roach.Books discussed in this episode:“All the Way to the River,” by Elizabeth Gilbert“Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Rival,” by Stephen Greenblatt“Mother Mary Comes to Me," by Arundhati Roy“Poems and Prayers,” by Matthew McConaughey“The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Guilty Men and the Stories That Define Us,” by John J. Lennon“We The People: A History of the U.S. Constitution," by Jill Lepore“Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel,” by Francis Wilson“Joyride: A Memoir," by Susan Orlean“Next of Kin,” by Gabrielle Hamilton“Paper Girl,” by Beth Macy“Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America,” by Jeff Chang“Book of Lives," by Margaret Atwood”The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding,” by Joseph J. Ellis“History Matters," by David McCullough“The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II,” by David Nasaw“Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor,” by Christine Kuehn“Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy," by Mary Roach Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Montreal's Mooch pick the stoner-rock/Desert Rock classic "Welcome to Sky Valley" by Kyuss!Despite breaking up in 1995 Kyuss impacted the 1990s musical landscape in so many ways. "Welcome to Sky Valley", Kyuss' third studio album demonstrates a much more psychedelic and mature sound that has influenced a slew of bands including Black Thorne Productions recording artist Mooch. Ben Cornel (guitar , bass, vocals), Julian Iac (guitar, vocals, bass), and Alex Segreti (drums) join us to discuss their love of the record. Be sure to check out their latest release "KIN". MOOCH have just wrapped up an extensive tour of Canada that was highlighted with a performance at the Yellowknife's Folk On The Rocks Festival

Isaac and Thorald Koren — known to many as The Kin—spent decades chasing the bright lights of the music industry. They toured the world, opened for Coldplay, P!NK, and Rod Stewart, and signed with major labels. But along the way, they discovered that the most powerful stage isn't a stadium — it's the human heart.In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, the Brothers Koren share the story behind their upcoming album, The Long Way Home, out this October. (Listen through the end of the episode for a sneak listen to the title track.)They also reflect on the moment they stepped away from the traditional industry grind to launch The Songwriter's Journey and Your Big Voice — transformational programs designed to help anyone reclaim their authentic expression through music.From boardrooms at Google and AMEX to retreat centers like Esalen and Omega, Isaac and Thorald have guided thousands of voices — from shy first-timers to seasoned executives —i nto a deeper relationship with creativity and self-worth. Along the way, they've become award-winning educators, Webby-recognized creators, and champions of a voice-positive world.Join us for a conversation about music, transformation, and what it really means to “take the long way home.” We did not talk about our favorite Food Tubers, the Shepherd Tone or Julian Jaymes' theory of the bicameral mind.To learn more about their transformative work, check out BrothersKoren.com

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Messy reality TV chat turns into a smart, warm conversation about disability representation in romance. Laura and Becky from Buzzing About Romance share go-to authors, tropes, and why authentic, own-voices rep matters.In this episode, we talk about how disability and mental health are portrayed on the page (beyond “love cures all”), the rise of neurodivergent heroines and heroes, chronic illness storylines, mobility device users, and thoughtful depictions of PTSD, OCD, dyslexia, Menière's disease, and more—plus a stack of recs across indie and trad romance. Perfect for readers building an inclusive, feel-good TBR.

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Depuis le début des années 2000, les prix des logements dans la plupart des capitales et des grandes villes dans le monde, connait une inflation démesurée. Des parts toujours plus importantes des populations n'ont plus accès à la propriété et sont pénalisées par des loyers qui augmentent plus vite que leurs revenus. Pourtant en 2022, en France, un quart des 7,6 millions de résidences principales se trouvaient « en sous-occupation très accentuée », selon l'INSEE. Un marché en tension et soumis à la spéculation, pénalise les jeunes, les groupes vulnérables et plus globalement l'économie. Les habitants sont exclus des centres-villes et les locations touristiques s'implantent dans des quartiers entiers. Comment, dans une économie de marché, revenir à une situation plus équitable et permettre à tous d'accéder à un logement décent ?   Avec : • Isabelle Rey-Lefebvre, journaliste et autrice de l'ouvrage, Halte à la spéculation sur nos logements ! (Rue de l'échiquier, 2023) • Julien Migozzi, chercheur en Géographie économique à l'Université d'Oxford au Royaume-Uni. Ses travaux portent sur le rôle de la finance, du numérique et de l'immobilier dans l'évolution des villes et des inégalités. Il a notamment travaillé sur la ville du Cap en Afrique du Sud • Mathilde Jourdam-Boutin, docteure en Géographie et ingénieure de recherche à Aix Marseille Université. Ses travaux portent sur le capitalisme immobilier dans les villes africaines plus particulièrement camerounaises. Un entretien avec Gwendolina Duval, correspondante de RFI à Mexico. La capitale mexicaine a connu plusieurs manifestations importantes pour dénoncer l'augmentation complètement folle des prix du logement dans la capitale.    Programmation musicale :  ► Kin la belle - Damso ► Cool in my cellar - Stand High Patrol.

Tyler Carr had an odd occurrence that left him in peril at this past weekends Banjo Bowl.  The Energy Jet Dream Vacation officially kicks off today, Dave recaps his birthday weekend and some "Kin" "Pump"ing up some local farmers.@TylerCarrfm @Wheelerj28 @Energy106fm Tyler Carr on Tik Tok

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Have you ever found yourself suddenly in the role of caring for someone you love, without a roadmap for what that really means? In this episode of It's a Mindset, I sit down with Casey Beros, award-winning health journalist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and one of Australia's leading medical MCs. For two decades, Casey has been translating complex science into practical strategies that empower everyday people to live healthier, happier lives. But it was becoming the primary carer for her beloved dad that changed everything. That experience inspired her heartfelt new book, Next of Kin, a compassionate and practical “what to expect when you're expecting to care for someone you love.” Part memoir, part guide, it's a much-needed companion for navigating the emotional and often overwhelming toll of care. As a mum of two herself, Casey understands firsthand the unique strain of the sandwich generation, caring for ageing parents while raising children and trying to maintain a sense of self. She brings honesty, humour, and deep compassion to this conversation. For me, this episode was a reminder of how important it is to prepare for the inevitable, the loss of our parents, and how caring can challenge everything from our routines to our sense of self. My biggest takeaway? The most meaningful thing we can do is spend time with the people we love, and when we align to one clear purpose, it sustains us even when times are tough. Key Episode Takeaways The toll of care not only on the carer, but on those around them as well. Why it can feel impossible to maintain wellbeing routines while caring for someone with acute needs. The most meaningful time is always the time spent with those you love. How having one thing that is uniquely yours, your purpose, can create greater alignment and sustain you through difficult seasons. About the Guest Casey Beros is an award-winning health journalist, bestselling author, keynote speaker and one of Australia's leading medical MC's. She has spent the last 20 years asking our brightest minds how we can all live happier, healthier lives. Along the way she found some answers, and she shares them with the Australian public in a way that's both steeped in science and delightfully entertaining. She has hosted TV programs for the ABC and Channel 10, and written for many of our leading digital publications. She has a superhuman ability to translate complex science into practical and actionable strategies that empower the most important person in the health journey - you. Being the primary carer for her beloved Dad was the catalyst for Casey to write her new book Next Of Kin - a 'what to expect when you're expecting' to become a carer for someone you love. A heartfelt companion, it's a practical and compassionate guide to navigating the complex, emotional and challenging world of care. Mum to two little girls, Casey is Australia's self-proclaimed parallel parking champion and knows the words to more pop songs than is probably normal. Show Resources Learn more about Casey's new book, Next of Kin - HERE Check out Casey's website - HERE Follow Casey on Instagram - HERE Follow the Podcast Host, Emma Lagerlow on Instagram - HERE Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Emma - HERE If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram stories and tag us @emmalagerlow and @caseyberos. Yours in Care and Compassion, Emma, X.

Szerdán a Három Hollóban bemutattuk a 13 ukrán, orosz, lengyel és magyar szerző közreműködésével készült legújabb kiadványunkat, az orosz–ukrán konfliktusról szóló Végtelen háborút, ami megrendelhető a 444 Shopban. A bemutatón két panelbeszélgetés volt, az elsőben a Végtelen háború három 444-es szerzője, Diószegi-Horváth Nóra, Kolozsi Ádám és Takács Lili beszélgetett a háborús mindennapokról, a geopolitikai helyzetről és az elrabolt ukrán gyerekekről. Az esemény második felében pedig szintén a 444 szerzői, Haszán Zoltán, Herczeg Márk és megint Takács Lili beszélgettek Szijjártó és Lavrov barátságáról, a kormány putyinizmusáról és a Moszkva folyó partján hallgatott podcastekről. Tartalomjegyzék 00:00 Bemutatkozás, és viccesnek beállított szomorúság. 00:37 Hogyan jött az ötlet Haszán Zoltánnak, hogy Szijjártó Péter magyar és Szergej Lavrov orosz külügyminiszter barátságát elemezze? (A Végtelen háborúban található írás a 444-en is olvasható.) 01:49 A különbségek Lavrov és Szijjártó között. 03:25 Milyen rendszeresek a találkozóik, és miben értenek egyet? 04:27 Szijjártó szokásai, amik nehezíthetik a kapcsolatot. 04:59 Mit nyer Magyarország ezzel a mély barátsággal? 06:48 Sehol nincs ennyire megalázkodó viszony. 07:38 Amikor Magyarország az EU-ban vagy a NATO-ban egyedül áll ki Oroszország mellett. Az Orosz befolyás Magyarországon című, 2018-as filmünk. Miért beszél Orbán zapadnyikokról meg Ukrajna nevű területről? Schmidt Mária állításai Bucsáról. 10:00 2021, a háború előtti mélypont: Szergej Lavrov beszéde a nagyköveteknek a Külgazdasági és Külügyminisztérium feltörése után, majd Lavrov kitüntette Szijjártót. (A beszélgetésben tévedésből 2019 hangzik el 2021-es év helyett.) 11:50 Amikor Szijjártó külügyminiszter lett, még a NATO álláspontját képviselte Oroszországban, ez mostanra elmúlt. Mikor egyeztet Szijjártó az orosz és fehérorosz kollégáival? Amikor Szijjártó a Balatonban állva telefonált (és nem is először). 12:53 Az Éjjeli farkasok Budapesten, Magomed vs. GRas, Orbán kamuzása Putyin dzsúdókönyvéről. Bayer Zsolt 2022. január 30-án: „Oroszország nem fogja megtámadni Ukrajnát, ezt egy hülye is tudja.” A közmédia már a háború kitörése után elkezdte nyomni az orosz narratívát. A kommunikációs hadigépezet előre puhítja a hazai közönséget. 14:44 A Prigozsin-lázadás idején Szijjártó beszélt a belarusz és orosz külügyminiszterekkel is, de hogy erről beszélt-e a nyugati kollégáival is, azt a Kormányinfón nem árulták el. Végrehajtást indítottunk a külügyminisztérium ellen, mert a jogerős ítélet ellenére sem adják ki, hogy kiket hívtak meg Szijjártó sajtótájékoztatóira. 15:26 Georg Spöttle és Nógrádi György podcastjei, amiket Szijjártó a Moszkva folyó partján futva hallgat. A kiváló orosz kapcsolatokkal rendelkező Spöttle Groznijban. 16:44 Hasonlóságok Magyarország és a Nyugat-Balkán oroszpárti részei között. Ami a kormány szerint elfogadhatatlan és ami nem. 19:00 A legkínosabb pillanatok a Lavrov–Szijjártó-találkozókból. 20:42 Szijjártó barátkozik. 21:17 Mester és tanítványa, de nem valószínű, hogy a tanítvány szembefordulna a mesterével. 22:16 Amikor Martonyi János hirtelen belázasodott. Ha kell, Szijjártó a cipőjével fogja ütni a pulpitust az ENSZ Közgyűlésben. Együtt gyalázták az orosz és a magyar külügyminisztert. „Thanks a lot…” Kérdések 23:46 1. kérdés: Mit nyerünk ezzel a kapcsolattal? Orbán 2009-es oroszügyi fordulata. 25:50 2. kérdés: Mit gondolunk Bogár László helyzetértékeléséről? A tudományos világ Dumb és Dumberje. Ha beindul a globalizáció-ellenes világ globalizálódása, már nem leszünk annyira érdekesek. Kinél van a szemüveg? Már nem kell Bogár László a teszteléshez, Orbán is simán bemondhat bármit. Németh Zsolt néha még tartja magát. Orbán Viktor és Nódrádi György beszélgetése. 32:57 3. kérdés: Ha jövő áprilisban veszít a Fidesz, a diplomácia újra nyugatra fordulhat-e? Lehet még jobb, akár egy hétre is. Lesz egy jó este. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us a textIn EPISODE TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN (216) of the "LOOK OUT, SIR! 40K" Podcast, Phil and Dan forgot… or more specific Dan forgot to buy the New Leagues of Votann Codex. Because of this, they couldn't just phone it in like they might normally do and read/review Codex Leagues of Votann, instead dear listener/viewer, they put a bit of effort into it and did a filmed Tier List. You can see their faces' and everything! Horrifying.But what is their Leagues of Votann Tier List about!? It's not about what's good in game on the tabletop, but what's good on the eyes. Or at least, what they think are the prettiest of Kin.So please join Dan and Phil as they pad out another episode with a bunch of subjective opinions in the form of a list. Huge thank you to Dr Lorky for the 5 STAR REVIEW via APPLE PODCASTS USA, we massively appreciate your support. Cheers! Please consider supporting LOOK OUT, SIR! on PATREON, which occasionally features fancy EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/lookoutsir40k We also have MERCHANDISE available to purchase from Rev-Level: https://www.rev-level.com/lookoutsir40k  LOOK OUT, SIR!'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lookoutsir/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookoutsir40k/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lookoutsir40k  PHIL'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetabletop/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxBqN_9PHjajPLoIKKNi6w  DAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINK:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.r.invested.in.unexpected/  Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and by extension support our podcast. We hugely appreciate it and hope that you enjoy the show.

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We revisit the topics of individual agency, consumer perceptions of privacy, and self-sovereign identity through the lens of a “personal AI”.Copenhagen-based Yngvi Karlson is the Co-founder of Kin, a personal AI built on privacy and trust. After two successful exits and a career in venture capital, he set out to answer a bigger question: can AI empower us without owning us? For him, Kin is more than technology. It's a movement to put people back in control of their data, their conversations, and their future.References:* Download Kin* Yngvi Karlson on LinkedIn* My data, my rules? Not so fast. (Sergio Maldonado, 2021)* Dan Stone: how to own our identity, protect personal data, and escape LinkedIn (Masters of Privacy)* Jamie Smith: AI Agents, digital identity, wallets and personal data (Masters of Privacy)* Adrian Doerk: digital identity, digital wallets and data protection (Masters of Privacy)* Sille Sepp: MyData Global and the fight for Human Centricity (Masters of Privacy)* An emotional attachment to GPT 4o results in OpenAI reversing course on GPT 5 (Wired) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe

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Chris and Tim come at you this week talking about the push forward of Wrestlepalooza on ESPN, PGA2K sunsetting servers for older games, and the news of Kin of the Hill getting a 2nd Season...sort of. The guys also talk about how the mass drop of episodes is leading to changes in release schedules for normally weekly released shows.

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Dianté Lodge / @diantelodge is currently in the ensemble in EVITA in London's West End! Theatre credits include: MJ The Musical (Prince Edward); Matilda (Cambridge); Peter Pan (The London Palladium); Carousel (Kilworth House); Best of West End (Royal Albert Hall); Coppelia (Cockpit). Film credits include: Snow White (Disney). Television credits include: Royal Variety Performance 2020 (ITV). Workshop credits include: Burlesque; Play On!; Sinbad; KIN. Music video credits include: Hip Neck Spine (Daphne Guinness); Twisted & Black British (V V Brown). Movement director/choreographer credits include: Remembrance Monday (Seven Dials Playhouse); Charity (BFI). Training: Laine Theatre Arts. Want to try our Broadway fitness program for free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mit várunk Michael Penixtől és Bryce Youngtól? Fel tud lépni a Falcons vagy a Panthers védelme? Kinézünk bármit ebből a Saintsből? Feljebb tud még lépni egy lépcsőt a Buccaneers? 0:00 Intro 1:20 Atlanta Falcons25:55 Carolina Panthers46:40 New Orleans Saints1:00:33 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Dianté Lodge / @diantelodge is currently in the ensemble in EVITA in London's West End! Theatre credits include: MJ The Musical (Prince Edward); Matilda (Cambridge); Peter Pan (The London Palladium); Carousel (Kilworth House); Best of West End (Royal Albert Hall); Coppelia (Cockpit). Film credits include: Snow White (Disney). Television credits include: Royal Variety Performance 2020 (ITV). Workshop credits include: Burlesque; Play On!; Sinbad; KIN. Music video credits include: Hip Neck Spine (Daphne Guinness); Twisted & Black British (V V Brown). Movement director/choreographer credits include: Remembrance Monday (Seven Dials Playhouse); Charity (BFI). Training: Laine Theatre Arts. Want to try our Broadway fitness program for free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our scripture passage is about two types of wisdom, so I thought it would be fun to share with you some advice I found on the internet that I will get you into trouble if you do follow it: Carry a fork with you. If someone tries to rob you, pull it out of your pocket and say, thank you Lord for this meal Im about to have and charge at them with the fork. Always say what you're thinking out loud. "Don't breathe, 100% of people who breathe die at some point." "Dont go to the doctors office if you only have one problem. Wait until you have four or five; thats how you get the most bang for your buck." If life gives you lemons, squeeze the juice into a water gun and shoot other people in the eyes. "When confronted by a bear, give it a hug and tell him it'll be alright." We laugh at these bits of wisdom I found on the internet because they are so foolish they are comical. In James 3:13-18, we are reminded of two sources of wisdom, and of the two, we as a species gravitate to one over the other. Wisdom is the application of knowledge. According to James 3:13-18, not all wisdom is good. The Source of Worldly Wisdom What is worldly wisdom? James says that it is, earthly, natural, and demonic (v. 15). Well that sounds a bit harsh does it not? Lets dive a bit deeper into what James means here before we judge whether or not he said too much. The kind of wisdom that is earthly, natural, and demonic is the kind that is motivated and driven by, bitter jealousy and selfish ambition (v. 14). So what is bitter jealousy and what does it look like? The Greek word for jealousy is... are you ready for it? The Greek word is zēlos. Do you think there may a better way to translate this word? Of course you do, a better translation for this word is our English word zeal! Zeal can be positive or negative. The prophet Elijah was zealous for God is a good way, and that zeal was demonstrated on multiple occasions by standing against evil and speaking on behalf of God, even when it was not safe for him to do so; when his life was threatened by Queen Jezebel, Elijah prayed: I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of armies; for the sons of Israel have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they have sought to take my life (1 Kin. 19:10). Zeal can also become a bad thing. Zeal can turn into bitterness, rivalry, and even pride. In the case of James 3:14, it is a harsh zeal that places the individual at the center of his universe at whatever cost may come to those around him. The kind of bitter Jealousy (harsh zeal) James is talking about is self-centered. The person with this kind of mindset is one whose glory and mission in this world is his own. The other source for worldly wisdom is selfish ambition. There is not much I need to say to make sure you understand what selfish ambition is. It is the kind of thing we see every four years in America: How do I make sure I get what I want. There is only one Greek word that is used here for selfish ambition, and it is eritheia. In ancient Greek it means strife, contentiousness, and selfishness. It is a word that was also used by the Greek Philosopher Aristotle to describe a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means.[1] It is used in the New Testament to describe the jealous or angry leader who, forms a group which emotionally or physically withdraws from the rest of the church.[2]These are the kinds of people Paul described in Philippians 1:15-17, Some... proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking that they are causing me distress in my imprisonment. There are varying degrees that bitter jealousy and selfish ambition can come into the life of a person, but none of it is from God. Even the best of us can cave to the kinds of vices that lead to worldly wisdom. Consider some of the people from the Bible such as Abraham, David, and Solomon. God told Abraham that he would father a child with Sarah, but because pregnancy seemed impossible to the couple, Sarah came up with another plan that was culturally acceptable. Sarah said to her husband: See now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Please have relations with my slave woman; perhaps I will obtain children through her. And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai (Gen. 16:2). So, the slave woman got pregnant and had a son and what Abraham got in return was one big giant mess that we are still dealing with today. David wrote much of the Psalms that are in our Bible, and he knew his Bible pretty well! He understood what Gods word said of Israels kings in Deuteronomy and most likely had memorized it. He knew that as king, he was not to acquire the kinds of properties the kings of the other nations collected to measure their glory and strength such as many horses or many wives, nor was he to hoard silver and gold (see Deut. 17:16-20). We know David knew this because he even wrote a song about it that included the verse: Some praise their chariots and some their horses, but we will praise the name of the Lord, our God (Ps. 20:7). Yet at the height of his reign as king, he conducted a census to measure the strength of his nation instead of trusting the God who told Him that his power did not come from numbers but from God alone. Can you see what Abraham and Davids stories all have in common? They followed after the wisdom of the world instead of trusting the word of God as their source of wisdom. Abraham wanted a son so badly and for his legacy to go on, so he took matters into his own hands and got his female slave pregnant. David conducted a census just like the other kings did because he needed to know how he and his nation compared to other nations. If you listen closely to the pages of scripture you can hear the serpents question with these men: Has God really said...? The wisdom of the world would lead you to an easier and wider road rather than a narrow and more difficult one. The wisdom of the world would have you erect a house on sand instead of spending the time necessary to lay a good foundation. Heavenly Wisdom Unlike worldly wisdom, the kind of wisdom that leads to the thriving life God created us to know and enjoy does not come from within, or from this world, or beneath; it comes from above where God is seated. The wisdom from above is pure, peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy, impartial, free of hypocrisy, and full of good fruits (v. 17). From where does heavenly wisdom come from? It comes from God! Where can I gain this kind of wisdom? From the counsel God has already given, which is His word. We already saw in the first chapter that those of us who lack wisdom, are to ask God for it without doubting (1:5-6); the source of the kind of wisdom we need comes from the word of God. We gain wisdom from above when we first listen to what God has said through His word and then become a doer of it by putting what we read into practice (see 1:21-25). But here is the thing... there is no wisdom from above if you do not have the kind of faith that moves you to really trust the truth of Gods word. It is one thing to say you believe the Bible to be true and another to act upon that belief. Think for a moment about what we say we believe at Meadowbrooke; this is what we state on our webpage about the Bible: We believe the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, is the divine revelation, the original autographs of which were verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, thus rendering them trustworthy and solely authoritative in faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:20-21). The Scriptures reveal the mind of God concerning the need and the method of human redemption, the character and destiny of mankind, and are useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (Jn. 5:39, 2 Tim. 3:16-17). The more important question is not if we are okay with that statement, but do we really believe it? The Bible testifies of itself: All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). In the book of Hebrews, we are told, For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (4:12). But do you really believe it to be what it claims? If you believe the Bible to be the word of God and that it is beneficial for teaching, for correcting, and training in righteousness, then how is it shaping your choices in life, what kind of influence is it having on your relationships, how does it affect how you behave and function at work? Do you believe the Bible to be the word of God even if what it tells you to do with your life makes no sense to those around you and the rest of the world? Think about some of the things that God told His people to do. God told Abraham to leave his home in Ur and promised him a child, even though he and his wife Sarah were quickly advancing in age to the point that fathering a child would be highly improbable. The conventional wisdom of Abrahams day suggested that he father a child through one of his servants, but that was not the promise God made to Abraham. God promised a son that would be both his and Sarahs, and in their old age God provided an heir. God used men who acted upon the word of God when others thought they were nuts. Men like Moses who God commissioned to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt. Men like Joshua who God told to march around Jericho a bunch of times while blowing seven trumpets and then on the seventh day after the seventh time around the city to shout to bring down the walls of the city. Men like Gideon who God ordered to cut his army of 32,000 soldiers down to 300 to face an army of at least 135,000; each of Gideons soldiers were to carrying a torch, a clay pot, and a trumpet that they would blow after breaking the clay pot at night while surround the 135,000 Midianite army and then shout: A sword for the Lord and for Gideon! and this would be the way they would defeat an army that outnumbered them by 440 to 1 (see Judges 7:1-8:10). God raised a shepherd boy whose own father and brothers did not think much of to be a king over Israel, and it would be through his descendants a savior would be born who would rule the nations. God spoke through unlikely prophets of old, and choose an unassuming and impoverished virgin girl and her fianc to raise up the promised Messiah that she alone would be the biological parent of, and the child would grow up and live the life we could never live in a little country about the size of New Jersey for the purpose of suffering on a cross and dying under the wrath of God a death we all deserved. This is why the apostle Paul wrote, For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Cor. 1:18). Gods wisdom is different! Not only is the wisdom of God different, but it is in a whole different category than the wisdom of the world. In what way is it different? We are told in verse 17, But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. Gods words and His ways rub against the grain of the worlds conventional wisdom and is the reason the prophet Isaiah wrote of God, For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, declares the Lord (55:8). The question for you, dear brothers and sisters, is what are you doing with it, or maybe a better question for some of you is, What will you do with His word? Conclusion What wisdom is guiding you? What wisdom is shaping your decisions? What wisdom are you applying to your marriage, your children, and your friendships? James is not offering us an option here, for what the Holy Spirit is showing us in James is that if you belong to Jesus, then you have no business with the kind of wisdom that is earthly, natural, and demonic. Why, because we are kingdom people! I told you that I believe what James is doing is simply applying Jesus sermon on the mount to everyday life. I have shared with you repeatedly that the way you come to Jesus is as one who is poor in spirit, one who mourns over sin, and one who is meek enough to lay you pride before the cross of Christ. These are the first three of Jesus beatitudes and are what theologians call, the beatitudes of need. The fourth beatitude is the fruit of the first three: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied (Matt. 5:6). How can I be satisfied? By finding my satisfaction in the One who is infinitely righteous and from whom true wisdom is found. What does a hunger and thirst for righteousness produce when that hunger and thirst is satisfied in Jesus? It produces what theologians call the beatitudes of action. I will pick up on this next Sunday, but for now I think it is enough for you to see what James is doing with wisdom and our Lords beatitudes. What kind of fruit does wisdom from above produce? It is pure, peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy, impartial, free of hypocrisy. Pure: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will receive mercy (Matt. 5:8). Peace-loving: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God (Matt. 5:9). Gentle (meek): Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth (Matt. 5:5). Reasonable (compliant): Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:3). Full of mercy: Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy (Matt. 5:7). Impartial / free of hypocrisy: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matt. 4). Full of good fruit: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied (Matt. 5:6). My question for you is what are you doing with the wisdom that comes from above? It is the wisdom from above that calls those who follow Jesus through the narrow gate instead of the broad gate (Matt. 7:13-14). The wisdom from above calls the Christian to build upon the rock instead of sand (Matt. 7:24-29). The wisdom from above calls us to action in such a way that we do not only call Jesus Lord but live in subjection to His lordship (Matt. 7:22-21). The wisdom that is earthly, natural, and demonic will lead to death. The wisdom from above will lead to the kind of living where you can truly thrive as a child of God. Some of you may need to turn from whatever wisdom that has been guiding you, by humbling yourself before God Almighty. I will leave you with James 4:3-4 and you can do with it what seems best in light of what we have considered today: You ask and do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives, so that you may spend what you request on your pleasures. You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. [1] Peter H. Davids, The Epistle of James: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1982), 151. [2] Ibid.

Our scripture passage is about two types of wisdom, so I thought it would be fun to share with you some advice I found on the internet that I will get you into trouble if you do follow it: Carry a fork with you. If someone tries to rob you, pull it out of your pocket and say, thank you Lord for this meal Im about to have and charge at them with the fork. Always say what you're thinking out loud. "Don't breathe, 100% of people who breathe die at some point." "Dont go to the doctors office if you only have one problem. Wait until you have four or five; thats how you get the most bang for your buck." If life gives you lemons, squeeze the juice into a water gun and shoot other people in the eyes. "When confronted by a bear, give it a hug and tell him it'll be alright." We laugh at these bits of wisdom I found on the internet because they are so foolish they are comical. In James 3:13-18, we are reminded of two sources of wisdom, and of the two, we as a species gravitate to one over the other. Wisdom is the application of knowledge. According to James 3:13-18, not all wisdom is good. The Source of Worldly Wisdom What is worldly wisdom? James says that it is, earthly, natural, and demonic (v. 15). Well that sounds a bit harsh does it not? Lets dive a bit deeper into what James means here before we judge whether or not he said too much. The kind of wisdom that is earthly, natural, and demonic is the kind that is motivated and driven by, bitter jealousy and selfish ambition (v. 14). So what is bitter jealousy and what does it look like? The Greek word for jealousy is... are you ready for it? The Greek word is zēlos. Do you think there may a better way to translate this word? Of course you do, a better translation for this word is our English word zeal! Zeal can be positive or negative. The prophet Elijah was zealous for God is a good way, and that zeal was demonstrated on multiple occasions by standing against evil and speaking on behalf of God, even when it was not safe for him to do so; when his life was threatened by Queen Jezebel, Elijah prayed: I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of armies; for the sons of Israel have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they have sought to take my life (1 Kin. 19:10). Zeal can also become a bad thing. Zeal can turn into bitterness, rivalry, and even pride. In the case of James 3:14, it is a harsh zeal that places the individual at the center of his universe at whatever cost may come to those around him. The kind of bitter Jealousy (harsh zeal) James is talking about is self-centered. The person with this kind of mindset is one whose glory and mission in this world is his own. The other source for worldly wisdom is selfish ambition. There is not much I need to say to make sure you understand what selfish ambition is. It is the kind of thing we see every four years in America: How do I make sure I get what I want. There is only one Greek word that is used here for selfish ambition, and it is eritheia. In ancient Greek it means strife, contentiousness, and selfishness. It is a word that was also used by the Greek Philosopher Aristotle to describe a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means.[1] It is used in the New Testament to describe the jealous or angry leader who, forms a group which emotionally or physically withdraws from the rest of the church.[2]These are the kinds of people Paul described in Philippians 1:15-17, Some... proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking that they are causing me distress in my imprisonment. There are varying degrees that bitter jealousy and selfish ambition can come into the life of a person, but none of it is from God. Even the best of us can cave to the kinds of vices that lead to worldly wisdom. Consider some of the people from the Bible such as Abraham, David, and Solomon. God told Abraham that he would father a child with Sarah, but because pregnancy seemed impossible to the couple, Sarah came up with another plan that was culturally acceptable. Sarah said to her husband: See now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Please have relations with my slave woman; perhaps I will obtain children through her. And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai (Gen. 16:2). So, the slave woman got pregnant and had a son and what Abraham got in return was one big giant mess that we are still dealing with today. David wrote much of the Psalms that are in our Bible, and he knew his Bible pretty well! He understood what Gods word said of Israels kings in Deuteronomy and most likely had memorized it. He knew that as king, he was not to acquire the kinds of properties the kings of the other nations collected to measure their glory and strength such as many horses or many wives, nor was he to hoard silver and gold (see Deut. 17:16-20). We know David knew this because he even wrote a song about it that included the verse: Some praise their chariots and some their horses, but we will praise the name of the Lord, our God (Ps. 20:7). Yet at the height of his reign as king, he conducted a census to measure the strength of his nation instead of trusting the God who told Him that his power did not come from numbers but from God alone. Can you see what Abraham and Davids stories all have in common? They followed after the wisdom of the world instead of trusting the word of God as their source of wisdom. Abraham wanted a son so badly and for his legacy to go on, so he took matters into his own hands and got his female slave pregnant. David conducted a census just like the other kings did because he needed to know how he and his nation compared to other nations. If you listen closely to the pages of scripture you can hear the serpents question with these men: Has God really said...? The wisdom of the world would lead you to an easier and wider road rather than a narrow and more difficult one. The wisdom of the world would have you erect a house on sand instead of spending the time necessary to lay a good foundation. Heavenly Wisdom Unlike worldly wisdom, the kind of wisdom that leads to the thriving life God created us to know and enjoy does not come from within, or from this world, or beneath; it comes from above where God is seated. The wisdom from above is pure, peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy, impartial, free of hypocrisy, and full of good fruits (v. 17). From where does heavenly wisdom come from? It comes from God! Where can I gain this kind of wisdom? From the counsel God has already given, which is His word. We already saw in the first chapter that those of us who lack wisdom, are to ask God for it without doubting (1:5-6); the source of the kind of wisdom we need comes from the word of God. We gain wisdom from above when we first listen to what God has said through His word and then become a doer of it by putting what we read into practice (see 1:21-25). But here is the thing... there is no wisdom from above if you do not have the kind of faith that moves you to really trust the truth of Gods word. It is one thing to say you believe the Bible to be true and another to act upon that belief. Think for a moment about what we say we believe at Meadowbrooke; this is what we state on our webpage about the Bible: We believe the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, is the divine revelation, the original autographs of which were verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, thus rendering them trustworthy and solely authoritative in faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:20-21). The Scriptures reveal the mind of God concerning the need and the method of human redemption, the character and destiny of mankind, and are useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (Jn. 5:39, 2 Tim. 3:16-17). The more important question is not if we are okay with that statement, but do we really believe it? The Bible testifies of itself: All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). In the book of Hebrews, we are told, For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (4:12). But do you really believe it to be what it claims? If you believe the Bible to be the word of God and that it is beneficial for teaching, for correcting, and training in righteousness, then how is it shaping your choices in life, what kind of influence is it having on your relationships, how does it affect how you behave and function at work? Do you believe the Bible to be the word of God even if what it tells you to do with your life makes no sense to those around you and the rest of the world? Think about some of the things that God told His people to do. God told Abraham to leave his home in Ur and promised him a child, even though he and his wife Sarah were quickly advancing in age to the point that fathering a child would be highly improbable. The conventional wisdom of Abrahams day suggested that he father a child through one of his servants, but that was not the promise God made to Abraham. God promised a son that would be both his and Sarahs, and in their old age God provided an heir. God used men who acted upon the word of God when others thought they were nuts. Men like Moses who God commissioned to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt. Men like Joshua who God told to march around Jericho a bunch of times while blowing seven trumpets and then on the seventh day after the seventh time around the city to shout to bring down the walls of the city. Men like Gideon who God ordered to cut his army of 32,000 soldiers down to 300 to face an army of at least 135,000; each of Gideons soldiers were to carrying a torch, a clay pot, and a trumpet that they would blow after breaking the clay pot at night while surround the 135,000 Midianite army and then shout: A sword for the Lord and for Gideon! and this would be the way they would defeat an army that outnumbered them by 440 to 1 (see Judges 7:1-8:10). God raised a shepherd boy whose own father and brothers did not think much of to be a king over Israel, and it would be through his descendants a savior would be born who would rule the nations. God spoke through unlikely prophets of old, and choose an unassuming and impoverished virgin girl and her fianc to raise up the promised Messiah that she alone would be the biological parent of, and the child would grow up and live the life we could never live in a little country about the size of New Jersey for the purpose of suffering on a cross and dying under the wrath of God a death we all deserved. This is why the apostle Paul wrote, For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Cor. 1:18). Gods wisdom is different! Not only is the wisdom of God different, but it is in a whole different category than the wisdom of the world. In what way is it different? We are told in verse 17, But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. Gods words and His ways rub against the grain of the worlds conventional wisdom and is the reason the prophet Isaiah wrote of God, For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, declares the Lord (55:8). The question for you, dear brothers and sisters, is what are you doing with it, or maybe a better question for some of you is, What will you do with His word? Conclusion What wisdom is guiding you? What wisdom is shaping your decisions? What wisdom are you applying to your marriage, your children, and your friendships? James is not offering us an option here, for what the Holy Spirit is showing us in James is that if you belong to Jesus, then you have no business with the kind of wisdom that is earthly, natural, and demonic. Why, because we are kingdom people! I told you that I believe what James is doing is simply applying Jesus sermon on the mount to everyday life. I have shared with you repeatedly that the way you come to Jesus is as one who is poor in spirit, one who mourns over sin, and one who is meek enough to lay you pride before the cross of Christ. These are the first three of Jesus beatitudes and are what theologians call, the beatitudes of need. The fourth beatitude is the fruit of the first three: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied (Matt. 5:6). How can I be satisfied? By finding my satisfaction in the One who is infinitely righteous and from whom true wisdom is found. What does a hunger and thirst for righteousness produce when that hunger and thirst is satisfied in Jesus? It produces what theologians call the beatitudes of action. I will pick up on this next Sunday, but for now I think it is enough for you to see what James is doing with wisdom and our Lords beatitudes. What kind of fruit does wisdom from above produce? It is pure, peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy, impartial, free of hypocrisy. Pure: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will receive mercy (Matt. 5:8). Peace-loving: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God (Matt. 5:9). Gentle (meek): Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth (Matt. 5:5). Reasonable (compliant): Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:3). Full of mercy: Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy (Matt. 5:7). Impartial / free of hypocrisy: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matt. 4). Full of good fruit: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied (Matt. 5:6). My question for you is what are you doing with the wisdom that comes from above? It is the wisdom from above that calls those who follow Jesus through the narrow gate instead of the broad gate (Matt. 7:13-14). The wisdom from above calls the Christian to build upon the rock instead of sand (Matt. 7:24-29). The wisdom from above calls us to action in such a way that we do not only call Jesus Lord but live in subjection to His lordship (Matt. 7:22-21). The wisdom that is earthly, natural, and demonic will lead to death. The wisdom from above will lead to the kind of living where you can truly thrive as a child of God. Some of you may need to turn from whatever wisdom that has been guiding you, by humbling yourself before God Almighty. I will leave you with James 4:3-4 and you can do with it what seems best in light of what we have considered today: You ask and do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives, so that you may spend what you request on your pleasures. You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. [1] Peter H. Davids, The Epistle of James: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1982), 151. [2] Ibid.

"And people kept saying to her, well, why don't we have something like that in Ohio? Why don't we have something like that in Ohio? And so she never intended to start a nonprofit organization, but she got enough feedback that people really wanted to have the option to at least start working on it." Molly McMahon Graziano - Director of Outreach for Ohio End of Life OptionsWe're talking about the sensitive and essential topic of end-of-life options, an area many of us encounter as caregivers for family members, yet one that often leaves us searching for guidance and support. We sit down with two expert guests: Molly McMahon Graziano, Director of Outreach for Ohio End of Life Options, and Kathleen Carmody, owner of Senior Matters Home Health Care and Consulting, a certified death Doula and dementia practitioner.We explore the resources available for those facing terminal illness, clarify the distinctions between hospice and the evolving role of the death doula, and shed light on important legal and practical considerations. The episode also touches on the deeply personal nature of dying. And how, with the right knowledge and support, families can honor their loved ones' wishes while navigating the challenging end-of-life journey.Whether you're currently supporting someone at the end of life, considering how to start these tough conversations, or simply want to better understand the options available, this conversation offers practical insights, heartfelt stories, and a wealth of resources to help you plan with compassion and confidence.3 Key TakeawaysDeath Doulas Offer Practical & Emotional Support: Unlike hospice, death doulas can provide around-the-clock, highly personalized care for both the patient and family, addressing everything from hands-on support to legacy planning and navigating the complex emotional landscape that comes with losing a loved one.Empowered Choices Begin with Conversation: States differ widely in what end-of-life options are available, but the most important tool is open dialogue. Family discussions, advance directives, and clear communication about wishes ensure loved ones' preferences are heard and respected.Proactive Planning Makes the Hardest Times Easier: Start planning before a crisis. Resources like palliative care consults, practical tools (hello, Next of Kin boxes!), and organizations like Ohio End of Life Options and national groups (e.g., Compassion & Choices) are key to navigating care, easing burdens, and ensuring dignity for everyone involved.If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast!Moments00:00 "Founding Senior Matters Home Care"06:51 "Dying with Dignity at Home"07:33 Ohio End of Life Options Founded11:13 Home Care's Role in End-of-Life16:10 Support for Caregivers and Doulas18:24 Prepared for Parental Loss24:00 Advocating for Transparent Medical Information28:33 "Encouraging Palliative Care Consultations"32:28 "Clarifying U.S. Medical Aid Laws"37:06 "Hospice Enrollment and Aid in Dying"39:57 "Start Conversations on End-of-Life"42:04 Planning Elder Care OptionsWe would love to hear from you.Give us your feedback, or suggest a topic, by leaving us a voice message.Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com.Find us on Bluesky and

Cecilia Woloch is an American poet, writer, teacher, and performer. She's published seven collections of poems, a novel, and numerous essays and reviews. Her honors include three fellowships from the Fulbright Foundation and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, CEC/ArtsLink International, the Center for International Theatre Development, and others, as well as a Pushcart Prize. Her writing has been published in translation into French, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Hebrew, Romanes and Spanish. An expanded and updated edition of her second book, Tsigan: The Gypsy Poem, has been the basis for multilingual, multi-media performances in Los Angeles, Paris, Warsaw, Athens and elsewhere. Her latest publication is a poetry chapbook, Labor: The Testimony of Ted Gall, which Joy Priest has called “an important contribution to Appalachian docu-poetics and cross-racial labor solidarity.” She was born in Pennsylvania and raised there and in rural Kentucky and has been fortunate to have traveled the world as a writer and teacher, leading writing workshops and teaching literature in China, Turkey, Mexico, Poland, France, Germany and across the U.S. In 2026, Cecilia will return to Poland as a Fulbright Scholar at Jagiellonian University in Kraków.The Romani crush this episode is Tony Gatlif.Cecilia reads poetry from KIN: An Anthology of Poetry, Story and Art by Women from Romani, Traveller and Nomadic Communities. Request from the library or your local bookstores, or buy online or wherever else you get books!Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. Visit romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah Vardo

Fletcher Tucker - Big Sur artist, Esalen faculty member, independent musician, and wilderness guide - is a kind of spiritual cartographer and wild-hearted philosopher of the sonic and sacred. He has a new album, Kin, which is the focus of this conversation. Kin is a ritual, a spell, a window into the more-than-human world. It is a collection of drone-based, chant-infused compositions built with ancestral instruments like Swedish bagpipes, bowed zithers, and elder flutes. In this conversation, Fletcher walks us through the making of Kin, which emerged over years of wilderness pilgrimage through the Big Sur backcountry; songs that were written while walking, chanted into being beside waterfalls and totemic boulders, assembled later with vintage Mellotrons, and dulcimers that seem to hum with the memory of older worlds. We talk animism, and Fletcher's embrace of a concentric, non-hierarchical cosmology where stones, rivers, ancestors, and unborn children all participate in the great chorus of being. We talk proximity and kinship and enchantment; “Radical Permeability” as Altered State; the Tassajara Zen Center Influence; Emotional and Aesthetic Complexity; Birth as Ceremony; life-threatening snowstorms; Polyphonic Compositions; clear vinyl and Streaming and Digital Ethics; and Wildtender, the organization Fletcher co-founded with his wife, Noel Vietor. Fletcher Tucker: https://www.fletchertucker.com/ Wildtender: https://wildtender.org/ Kin on Bandcamp: https://gnomelife.bandcamp.com/album/kin

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025日8月8日 今天是父親節，祝福天下的父親，父親節快樂！ 願所有為家庭默默付出的父親，不論嚴肅或溫柔，都被溫柔以待。 也祝願所有的父親，能在愛中獲得療癒，在角色之中找回自己。 --- 今天的星系印記是KIN 137，共鳴的紅地球。 你走的這條路，是你想要的人生嗎？ 紅地球，是導航、是共時同步、是與更高智慧對齊的通道； 共鳴調性，是我們打開通靈感應、接收內在真實訊息的通道。 它提醒我們：停止聽外界的聲音，開始學會聽見自己內在的指引。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年8月7日 你真正要對抗的，不是別人，而是那份被消耗的自己。 今天的星系印記是 KIN 136，韻律的黃戰士。 黃戰士的智慧，是敢於提問、不畏挑戰，帶著意識之光，直視那些讓我們無力與疲憊的源頭。 韻律調性，則引導我們找到平衡：什麼是我願意承接的？什麼，是時候放下了？ 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

While emergency managers do many a presentation on how individuals and families can become better prepared for a disaster—our message should go beyond “having all your important documents in one place. In this podcast we learn of a system that can help people do that in advance of a disaster.The podcast guest is Maria Fraietta the founder and visionary behind The Nokbox, a pioneering estate planning tool and home organization system designed to support an individual's Next of Kin. The idea for Nokbox was born out of personal tragedy and necessity, following the unexpected death of her father in 2021. While navigating the complex and emotional process of settling his estate, Maria experienced firsthand the confusion, stress, and logistical challenges families face in the absence of a clear plan.From that experience came a spark—one that led her to create the very first Nokbox in her garage in Littleton, Colorado. Prior to founding The Nokbox, Maria spent nearly 25 years as a beloved public-school teacher in the Denver metro area. Her career in education shaped her commitment to clarity, communication, and helping others succeed—principles that continue to guide her work today. She also worked as a licensed real estate agent with HomeSmart International starting in 2004, further deepening her understanding of life transitions, legal documentation, and the importance of preparedness.Now running The Nokbox full-time, Maria oversees daily operations, product development, and long-term strategy.Please visit our sponsors!L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulseDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.comCheck out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ For sponsorship requests, check out our Sponsorship Portfolio here or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年8月6日 你真的看見了嗎？還是，只是看見了你想看的？ 今天的星系印記，KIN 135，超頻的藍鷹。 在這場關於真實與幻象的遊戲旅程中，藍鷹邀請我們從更高的視野，看穿幻象，理解本質。 而超頻調性，則引導我們聚焦與放大我們選擇投注能量的對象——是流言？是投射？還是真正的情感價值？ 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年8月5日 你有過那樣的一秒鐘嗎？ 哪裡說不上來的不對勁，卻又默默壓下心中閃過的聲音？ 今天是 KIN 134，自我存在的白巫師。 它邀請我們走進清明與直覺的空間，誠實面對內在的感受，不再用「理性」壓過「本能」。 白巫師象徵永恆、純粹與內在力量；自我存在的調性則引導我們去思考：「什麼是對我真正有價值的？我是否正活出真實的自己？」 在藍猴波符的魔法旅程中，這一日，是辨識真假、重建直覺信任的契機。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

Laura Dawkes can currently be seen starring as Princess Anna in Disney's Frozen on Disney Plus.Upon graduating from Emil Dale, in 2023 Laura made her West End debut as Anna in Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and she continued with the show until it closed the following year. During her run, Laura filmed Frozen's live capture which has now been released on Disney Plus.Laura has also been in KIN and Cinderella, alongside various concert appearances. In this episode Laura discusses her path into theatre and how she auditioned for drama school by accident. She also reflects on her journey with Frozen, including what it was like to land such a huge leading role at the very start of her career and how she conquered the challenge. Laura also delves into what it was like to film the live capture and the amazing response to its release on Disney Plus.Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical is available on Disney Plus. Visit www.disneyplus.com to subscribe. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年8月4日 你是否也曾為夢想立下心願？ 而那個10年後的你，是否正在召喚你走近祂的方向？ 今天是 KIN 133，電力的紅天行者。這是一股鼓勵你踏出舒適圈、啟動實踐能量的日子。 紅天行者象徵空間的擴展、冒險的召喚與覺醒的旅程；電力調性則是一種行動力的連結，它啟動能量場、轉化願景為現實。 在藍猴波符的祝福下，這不是盲目的出發，而是遊戲般的覺知探索，你內心那個最自由也最神聖的自己，正邀請你活出更高版本的可能。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年8月3日 在所有人生的選擇題中，你是否也曾困在一個問題裡：「什麼才是生活？」 今天是 KIN 132，月亮的黃人，我們進入藍猴波符的第二天。 藍猴邀請我們打破幻象，重拾遊戲與喜悅；黃人則提醒我們，真正的自由不是不被拘束，而是懂得為自己負責，擁有智慧地選擇人生的方向。 月亮調性帶來挑戰與穩定的議題——而最大的挑戰，往往不是外在的混亂，而是：你是否願意，承認自己的感受，並忠於那份內在的真實。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年8月2日 你是否還記得，生命最初的遊戲，是為了喚醒你內在的神性？ 今天是 KIN 131 磁性的藍猴，新的 13 天「藍猴波符」的開端。 這是一條通往純真與幻象、遊戲與真理之間微妙舞蹈的旅程，也是一條喚醒佛陀之道的智慧線索——看清幻象，仍懷慈悲與自在。 藍猴，代表我們的內在小孩，也是宇宙的魔法師。 而磁性的調性，提醒我們此刻可以「吸引一切所需」，從心的純淨願望出發，召喚生命的魔法場域。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 --- 我曾經看過關於楊嬌女士的報導，她是一位敢於離席的母親，一位不被命運框架的藍猴靈魂。 1975年，51歲的她，放下台塑「首富夫人」的標籤，帶著 3000 美元走入紐約街頭，從此開啟一場名為「自己」的真實魔法之旅。 有人笑她「身在福中不知福」， 她卻在油煙裊裊的煎餅攤裡，熨燙出一個新世界—— 沒有水晶吊燈，沒有黃金手鐲，只有被清潔劑泡白的雙手，和孩子的口水印在英語課本邊。 她沒有用權力爭奪，而是用尊嚴教會孩子什麼是風骨。 她沒有用怒火報復，而是用韭菜盒子的味道，記錄母愛的永恆。 她離開的是一場幻象，選擇的是一種真理。 這，就是藍猴的道：不被幻象迷惑，卻在幻象中創造真實的奇蹟。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年8月1日 我們總以為愛是一種給予， 但今天，KIN 130 宇宙的白狗 要我們回頭看看—— 「我是否也曾忘了，愛的中心，也該有我自己？」 這是白鏡波符的終點，照見一切表象後的真實， 而今天的宇宙白狗，帶來一個關鍵問題： > 你對別人的真心，是否也同樣給過自己？ 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年7月31日 「當情緒如潮水湧現，你會選擇對抗、逃避，還是讓它流動？」 今天是 KIN 129 水晶的紅月，代表著情緒的淨化與靈魂的流動之日。 紅月象徵著宇宙的情感之水、純粹的感受力與深層的療癒，而水晶調性則邀請我們進入共享與合作的空間，以透明的情感流動來成就內在的安定。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年7月30日 「你願意釋放你的妄想，回到真實本身的美當中嗎？」 今天是 KIN 128 光譜的黃星星，代表著釋放虛構、讓真實之美顯現的時刻。 黃星星是藝術，優雅與美的印記，而光譜調性則邀請我們放下執著、釋放多餘，回歸自身最自然的狀態。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。

2025年7月29日 你的光與愛，準備好在這個世界顯化了嗎？ 今天是 KIN 127 行星的藍手，藍手象徵療癒、知識與完成，而行星調性要求我們將內在的力量顯化於外在世界。 這一天，是療癒的雙手帶來顯化奇蹟的日子；是你走過陰影之後，準備在光中展現有愛的自己。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年7月28日｜ 你真的放下了嗎？ 有時候，我們以為自己早就原諒了，但心裡卻還是會在夜深人靜時，重複播放那一句話、那個背影、那場沒有結果的對話。 今天是 KIN 126 太陽的白世界橋，這是一個關於 死亡與重生、釋放與轉化的宇宙提示日。 白世界橋的力量在於「讓舊的結束，好讓新的能夠開始」；而太陽調性則啟動我們內在的 行動力與覺悟。 真正的放下，不只是說一句「沒事了」，而是能 把那段過去從神經系統裡釋放，從心裡的重量中解脫。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 我曾經在台中的「菩薩寺」抄寫《心經》，為那些曾經讓我受傷的人迴向。 我寫著「色即是空，空即是色」，同時也默默地把過往那些難以釋懷的對話與傷痛，一筆一劃交給空性。 我想起一句話： 「唯有更多的放下，才能得到更多的自己。」 我們常以為，原諒別人是為了他人。但其實，真正的原諒，是為了自己可以自由地繼續走下去。

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年7月27日｜ 你是否也曾這樣問過自己： 「我是不是太嚴格了？為什麼我那麼容易對別人的缺點不耐煩？」 今天是 KIN 125，銀河星系的紅蛇，關於該如何將完整的生命力、情緒力量用在對的方向的探索。 紅蛇象徵生命力、身體智慧與本能，銀河星系的調性則邀請我們完整整合信念與行動、對齊自己的真實。 不再逃避，也不再包裝，而是深深回到「做真實的自己」的路上。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年7月26日｜ 今天是13月亮曆新年的第一天，我們迎來KIN 124 共鳴的黃種子，這也是對這一整年的預示，邀請我們將注意力從外在收回，深深地去傾聽： 我內在的「信念種子」，究竟種下了什麼？ 黃種子象徵「覺知、開花與覺醒的潛能」，共鳴的調性則引導我們成為清晰的能量接收器，回應來自宇宙與內心的呼喚。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 你是否也曾問自己： 為什麼總是遇到類似的困境？為什麼努力改變環境、關係，痛苦卻依舊反覆出現？

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年7月25日｜ 在這裡，祝福所有的朋友，無時間日快樂，如果你也被召喚，歡迎來到烏來的馥森版治與我們共振在，零點場的身心療癒圈裡。 今天是 KIN 123，韻律的藍夜，藍夜象徵夢境、直覺、豐盛與內在的宇宙；而韻律調性，則喚醒我們重新校準生活的節奏與秩序，找到內外一致的穩定頻率。 這一天，我們不是追尋，而是回歸。 不是向外汲取能量，而是轉身，向內對話。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。

In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara interviews Kin Sio, a first-generation immigrant, entrepreneur, and business owner who transitioned from a thriving tech career to real estate investing—and ultimately to business acquisitions. Kin opens up about his journey from Macau to the U.S., the pivotal experiences of caring for his ailing parents, and how those challenges sparked a desire for greater freedom and control over his time. After initial success in real estate, Kin realized that business ownership offered more leverage and scalability. He shares how he acquired a Hawaii-based marketing agency while living in Seattle, detailing the complexities of sourcing, financing, and remotely operating a business. From cultural adaptation to team leadership, Kin reflects on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and the motivation that keeps him pushing forward: time freedom, personal growth, and family legacy.Key Highlights:- Kin's immigrant journey from Macau shaped his entrepreneurial drive and resilience.- Real estate investing was his first step toward financial independence, but business acquisition offered more scale and impact.- Caring for his parents inspired a deeper need for time freedom and autonomy.- The business acquisition process demands urgency, relationship-building, and a higher level of operational responsibility than real estate.- Operating a Hawaii-based business remotely from Seattle required strategic planning, cultural adaptation, and strong leadership.- SBA loans and seller financing played a key role in making the acquisition financially feasible.- Kin underscores that entrepreneurship is a personal journey, not for everyone, but deeply rewarding for those who embrace its challenges.This episode of the Know Your Why Podcast is a powerful reflection on the personal and professional transformation that can come from taking bold risks. Dr. Jason Balara and Kin Sio explore the realities behind the glamorous facade of entrepreneurship, offering listeners valuable insight into the worlds of business acquisition and remote management. Kin's story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven decision-making, and his journey is a motivating example for anyone seeking financial independence through business ownership.Get in touch with Kin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kinmsio/FB: https://www.facebook.com/xavisioLI:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinsio/If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara⁠⁠  Audio Track:Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/⁠⁠Artist:⁠⁠ http://audionautix.com/

田定豐的共時好生活 主播：田定豐 製作：朱衍舞 2025年7月24日 「語言，是通往潛意識的大門。你說的每一句話，正在定義你的未來。」 今天我們走入13月亮曆，一年的最後一天。迎來 KIN 122，超頻的白風。 白風象徵呼吸、溝通與靈魂之聲，超頻調性則強調聚集賦能與放大內在能量的力量。 這是一個非常適合覺察語言與意念的日子，因為你所說的每一句話，不只是表達，更是在創造。 讓我們一起創造共時好生活，我是田定豐。 ---