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Throughout history, whenever society falls into greater immorality and the tides of violence and hatred rise, God responds in remarkable ways. Chip wraps up his study in Philippians chapter 2 in this program with this astonishing revelation. Join us to learn about the life-changing work God is doing worldwide, and the passionate men and women He is looking for to join Him in His work.What is God looking for?Ezekiel 22:30-312 Chronicles 16:9Question:Why does God use some people and not others?Answer: Philippians 2:19-30The purpose for sending Timothy?Paul cares! --Philippians 2:19The reason Timothy was chosen?Timothy cares! --Philippians 2:20-24The reason Epaphroditus is sent? Epaphroditus cares! --Philippians 2:25-30Summary:Timothy and Epaphroditus exemplify the kind of person God uses to fulfill His purposes on Earth. 4 things God is looking for:Do you have a servant's heart?Are you willing and available?Are you faithful in the assignments God gives you?Are you loyal and teachable?Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Joy" Book"I Choose Joy" Home Church StudyMid Year MatchMid Year MatchConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
Throughout history, whenever society falls into greater immorality and the tides of violence and hatred rise, God responds in remarkable ways. Chip wraps up his study in Philippians chapter 2 in this program with this astonishing revelation. Join us to learn about the life-changing work God is doing worldwide, and the passionate men and women He is looking for to join Him in His work.What is God looking for?Ezekiel 22:30-312 Chronicles 16:9Question:Why does God use some people and not others?Answer: Philippians 2:19-30The purpose for sending Timothy?Paul cares! --Philippians 2:19The reason Timothy was chosen?Timothy cares! --Philippians 2:20-24The reason Epaphroditus is sent? Epaphroditus cares! --Philippians 2:25-30Summary:Timothy and Epaphroditus exemplify the kind of person God uses to fulfill His purposes on Earth. 4 things God is looking for:Do you have a servant's heart?Are you willing and available?Are you faithful in the assignments God gives you?Are you loyal and teachable?Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Joy" Book"I Choose Joy" Home Church StudyMid Year MatchMid Year MatchConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
Marriage isn't just about sharing a life—it's about sharing a pursuit of God. And one of the most important roles you play in your spouse's life is being their spiritual encourager. Not their critic. Not their personal Holy Spirit. But a voice of grace that fans the flame of faith within them.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." — Hebrews 10:24The truth is, your spouse will go through seasons—some filled with spiritual passion, and some marked by silence, doubt, or exhaustion. And when that happens, they don't need pressure. They need encouragement.They need someone who sees what God is doing in them—even when they can't. Someone who will speak life when their faith feels dry. Someone who says, “I believe in who God is shaping you to be.”Here's what that could look like:* Praying out loud for your spouse's calling, even if they're unsure of it themselves.* Speaking Scripture over their fears or insecurities.* Celebrating their spiritual wins, no matter how small.* Reminding them that God still uses broken vessels.Spiritual encouragement doesn't mean having all the answers. It means showing up with faith when they've run out of it.And sometimes, encouragement means silence. Just sitting beside them in the waiting, listening to God on their behalf, and loving them through the process.You are not your spouse's Savior. But you are called to be their ally in the Spirit.So lift their arms when they're tired. Speak truth when they forget it. And never stop praying them into the fullness of what God created them for.Question of the Day:How can you spiritually encourage your spouse this week—without pushing or pressuring?Mini Call to Action:Ask your spouse, “How can I be praying for you right now?” Then write it down—and pray for it every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, make me a source of life and encouragement in my spouse's journey. Help me to point them to You, speak Your truth in love, and never stop believing in what You're doing through them. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You were never meant to run this race alone—and neither was your spouse.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
Marriage isn't just about sharing a life—it's about sharing a pursuit of God. And one of the most important roles you play in your spouse's life is being their spiritual encourager. Not their critic. Not their personal Holy Spirit. But a voice of grace that fans the flame of faith within them.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." — Hebrews 10:24The truth is, your spouse will go through seasons—some filled with spiritual passion, and some marked by silence, doubt, or exhaustion. And when that happens, they don't need pressure. They need encouragement.They need someone who sees what God is doing in them—even when they can't. Someone who will speak life when their faith feels dry. Someone who says, “I believe in who God is shaping you to be.”Here's what that could look like:* Praying out loud for your spouse's calling, even if they're unsure of it themselves.* Speaking Scripture over their fears or insecurities.* Celebrating their spiritual wins, no matter how small.* Reminding them that God still uses broken vessels.Spiritual encouragement doesn't mean having all the answers. It means showing up with faith when they've run out of it.And sometimes, encouragement means silence. Just sitting beside them in the waiting, listening to God on their behalf, and loving them through the process.You are not your spouse's Savior. But you are called to be their ally in the Spirit.So lift their arms when they're tired. Speak truth when they forget it. And never stop praying them into the fullness of what God created them for.Question of the Day:How can you spiritually encourage your spouse this week—without pushing or pressuring?Mini Call to Action:Ask your spouse, “How can I be praying for you right now?” Then write it down—and pray for it every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, make me a source of life and encouragement in my spouse's journey. Help me to point them to You, speak Your truth in love, and never stop believing in what You're doing through them. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You were never meant to run this race alone—and neither was your spouse.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell interview Coach Elliot Steinmetz, from NCAA Division III Yeshiva University discuss “REBOUND" - a documentary currently airing on Fox Nation that followed the 2023-2024 Yeshiva University men's basketball team following the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel. Cottrell and Steinmetz discuss the attacks and their impact on the campus community and men's basketball team at Yeshiva University. They also discuss the decision to make the documentary, continue playing the season and the team's foreign trip to Israel. Link to the Documentary, "REBOUND" on Fox Nation:https://nation.foxnews.com/watch/85104a2726c387b4bfd1197f1d5b9f89/2023-2024 Yeshiva University Men's Basketball Rosterhttps://yumacs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster2023-2024 Yeshiva University Men's Basketball Schedulehttps://yumacs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2023-24The 2025 Small College Basketball Award winners can be found here...https://www.smallcollegebasketball.com/awardsThe Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.... and the 61st best College Basketball Podcast by Million Podcasts. Please click below for the full lists... https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ https://www.millionpodcasts.com/college-basketball-podcasts/For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell
ŚB 5.17.24The illusory energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead binds all of us conditioned souls to this material world. Therefore, without being favored by Him, persons like us cannot understand how to get out of that illusory energy. Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto the Lord, who is the cause of creation and annihilation.Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both prabhujīs and mātājīs): https://t.me/iskmnews
In this continuation of the Bhagavad-gita Wisdom Series we discuss the complex topics of mind and consciousness from both scientific and yogic perspectives.Many scientists stubbornly insist that there is a single “energy” (the material energy) which exists and is perceivable by us. This idea, however, gives rise to the fundamental challenge in understanding consciousness, that is how consciousness arises from atomic particles or complex chemical compounds. This problem is sometimes referred to as the 'hard problem of consciousness'.The Vedic and yogic perspective is that consciousness is a quality of another type of ‘energy', the spiritual being (ātmā or ‘self). The understanding is that the spiritual being has two coverings or bodies: a gross physical body and a subtle body, with consciousness being the quality of the ātmā/self that pervades both.Some quotes that were referenced in the talk:“Consciousness poses the most baffling problems in the science of the mind. There is nothing that we know more intimately than conscious experience, but there is nothing that is harder to explain. All sorts of mental phenomena have yielded to scientific investigation in recent years, but consciousness has stubbornly resisted. Many have tried to explain it, but the explanations always seem to fall short of the target. Some have been led to suppose that the problem is intractable, and that no good explanation can be given.” “- David John Chalmers, a philosopher and cognitive scientist.“The hard problem of consciousness is the problem of explaining why any physical state is conscious rather than nonconscious.”O son of Bharata, as the sun alone illuminates all this universe, so does the living entity, one within the body, illuminates the entire body by consciousness. Bhagavad-gītā 13.34Know that which pervades the entire body is indestructible. No one is able to destroy the imperishable soul. - Bg 2.17"The soul (atma/self) is atomic in size and can be perceived by perfect intelligence. This atomic soul is floating in the five kinds of air (prāṇa, apāna, vyāna, samāna and udāna), is situated within the heart, and spreads its influence all over the body of the embodied living entities. When the soul is purified from the contamination of the five kinds of material air, its spiritual influence is exhibited." - Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad 3.1.9The seer (atma) is pure (transcendental) even though it perceives this world through the mind. - Yoga-sūtra 2.20The mind is not self-illuminating being itself an object of perception (that which is knowable). Yoga-sūtra 4.19 Not being self-luminous, the mind cannot be aware of an object and itself (as perceiver and perceived) at the same time. Yoga-sūtra 4.20 The pure and transcendental consciousness of the atma (self) is unchangeable. When the mind receives the reflection of that consciousness it is able to perceive and appears like the seer. Yoga-sūtra 4.22 The mind, being able to perceive due to its reflecting both the atma (self) and objects of perception, appears to comprehend everything. Yoga-sūtra 4.23 Even though the mind has accumulated various impressions (and desires) of various types it is always at the disposal of the atma (self). This is because the mind cannot function without the power of the perceiver. Yoga-sūtra 4.24The living entities in this conditioned world are My eternal, fragmental parts. Due to conditioned life, they are struggling very hard with the six senses, which include the mind. - Bhagavad-gītā 15.7"One must deliver themself with the help of one's mind, and not degrade themself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well. For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy. " Bg 6.5-6
How am I to worship God? Horatius Bonar Man asks, "How am I to worship God?"And he has answered it also in his own way: "In the gorgeous temple, in the pillared cathedral, with incense, and vestments, and forms, and ceremonies, and processions, and postures!" he says. But these performances are the 'will worship' of self righteousness, not the obedient service of men worshiping God in ways of His own choosing. Man cannot teach man how to worship God. When he tries it he utterly fails. He distorts worship. He misrepresents God, and he indulges his own sensuous or self righteous tastes. His "dim religious light" is but a reflection of his own gloomy spirit, and an ignorant misrepresentation of Him "who is light." God's answer to man's question is given in the Lord's words, "those who worship Him, must worship Him in spirit and in truth." John 4:24The vestments may or may not be lovely--that matters not. The music may or may not be beautiful. The knees may or may not be bent. The hands may or may not be clasped. The place of worship may or may not be a cathedral, or a consecrated building. These are immaterial things; mere adjuncts of religion, not its essence. The true worship is that of the inner man--and all these other exterior things are of little importance. As it is with love, so it is with worship. The heart is everything! God can do without the bended knee, but not without the broken heart!"My son, give Me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways!" Proverbs 23:26
Join host Cheri Dotterer in this insightful episode of The Writing Glitch as she speaks with Marion Waldman, the founder of Teach My Kid to Read. Marion shares her personal journey of navigating literacy challenges with her own child and how that experience led her to create a nonprofit dedicated to equipping librarians, educators, and parents with the tools they need to support struggling readers.This episode also highlights Podcastathon, a global initiative amplifying nonprofit voices, and how Teach My Kid to Read is playing a pivotal role in shaping library-based literacy interventions. Learn how libraries can become literacy hubs, the science behind effective reading instruction, and how YOU can support dyslexia-friendly reading spaces in your community.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment about your favorite literacy resources!**************************************************************************Products MentionedTier 1 Interventions PodcastDisability LabsRelief in 3d Subscription BoxHandwriting Brain Body DisConnect Monthly Math and Writing Webinar Teach My Kid to Read Online Membership Community Podcastathon **************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:21 What is Podcastathon?01:00 Meeting Marion Waldman: The birth of Teach My Kid to Read02:09 The struggle of librarians and educators03:46 Understanding dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD 06:40 Marion's journey08:11 The hidden gaps in literacy instruction and the science of reading09:09 Finding Orton-Gillingham-based instruction12:00 The role of decodable books 14:49 How Teach My Kid to Read is transforming library programs17:24The challenges of getting libraries 20:00 How parents and caregivers can access free literacy resources22:23 Bringing writing and math to the literacy conversation27:02 Exploring Teach My Kid to Read's online membership community****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTi...
THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB - 4 - The Blood That Speaketh - Hebrews 12:22-24The blood of the Lamb speaks better things than that of Abel; mercy, forgiveness, redemption, and grace. Blood that was shed for the remission of my sins. This series concludes as we look at and read about the blood of victory and the blood of judgment. Get your Bible, listen, and be blessed…For more of That's The Truth! :https://godly.tv/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0NAl8n9-Iuq7gO2LHFZSg/featuredArchive of preaching videos on YouTubehttps://www.facebook.com/LinkedWithGodLive stream every Sundayhttps://tttpodcast.lifeAudio recordings of sermons free to listen and downloadhttps://livingbreadoflife.wordpress.comA daily blog of KJV Bible verseshttps://live365.com/station/That-s-The-Truth--a70520Internet radio station with non-stop around the clock preaching
Christians Married to Unsaved Partners1 Corinthians 7:10-24The fact that a person becomes a Christian does not change his or her status in society. Paul tells the Corinthians not to try to “undo” their situation, but to abide in their calling and allow Christ to make the changes in His way and His time.Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
Are you making this critical mistake in your marketing? In today's episode, I'm sharing the one mistake that might be the reason why you're not selling out your offers quickly. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it's like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you're trying to find balance in this exciting place you're in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Magical Momentum, a 21-day marketing challenge designed to help you show up with confidence, consistency, and results. Throughout the challenge, you'll receive done-for-you marketing prompts that will get you out of your marketing rut. Plus, you'll get access to a group Instagram chat where you can cheer each other on, share your wins, and ask questions. If you're ready to make marketing magic together, sign up today. Review the Show Notes: plus 1:24The big mistake that you're making (2:50)Getting them in the mood for your offer (4:38)Pushing people to email (8:34)Once the cart opens (10:27)Give yourself a month off of selling (12:05)Connect with Sabrina:Magical Momentum Challenge: sabrinagebhardt.com/challengeMarketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZaInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Choose Rest not Wrath - Matthew 11:20-30When the child of GodLooks into the word of GodAnd sees the Son of GodThey are transformed by the Spirit of GodInto the image of GodFor the glory of God-Warren WiersbeI brought up Warner Sallman's “Head of Christ” to point out that our image of Christ needs to be shaped by what we read of Jesus in the Bible, not in popular images of Jesus. In today's passage we find images that remind us that the Bible speaks of Him as being like BOTH a Lamb and a Lion.“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned – every one – to his own way; and the LORD has laid on Him (the Messiah) the iniquity of us all.” - Isaiah 53:6Jesus speaks stern words to those who won't repent - V. 20-24The people of this triangle of cities had seen Jesus work many mighty miracles, but Jesus denounced them because they did not repent and turn to Him. They wanted physical blessings, not Jesus' rule in their life.Woe is a judgment word making us think of how unbelievers will fare on the Day of Judgment. In Matthew 23 Jesus “ROARS” woe to the hard-hearted Pharisees – but here it is used of people who had more exposure to His teaching and miracles than anyone else during His earthly ministry. His ROAR still needs to be heard by those who have often heard the gospel but refused to believe in Jesus and follow Him.The day that is coming to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper that remains. - Jer. 47:4 (see also Ezekiel 26).Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and all surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire. - Jude 1:7Earlier in Matthew we saw that God promises degrees of reward for Christians who love and serve God now. Remember Matthew 6:20, “Lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven.” Now we see that there will be degrees of punishment in Hell for those who never repent based on how much teaching they rejected (Revelation 20:11-15).Jesus speaks comforting words to those who come to Him - V. 25-30God would rather save people than judge them. God has to judge unrepentant rebels, but He would rather transfer their sins to the cross and forgive them.
“There are four principles we need to maintain: First, read the Word of God. Second, consume the Word of God until it consumes you. Third believe the Word of God. Fourth, act on the Word.” - Smith Wigglesworth Matthew 25:14-30What we think about God is the rudder of our lives24 “Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a harsh man... Matthew 25:24The primary way we get to know God is through His Word39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me to have life. John 5:39-40
In this podcast we talk about the preparation for young muslims when it comes to the aspect of marriage. Becoming better versions of ourselves, finding the right person, renewing our intentions, and more!DeenTour is a podcast and channel where 3 brothers showcase their love for islam through reminders, brotherhood, motivation, entertainment, and more!Let us know if you enjoyed this video and if you'd like to see more of this!!Start your FREE Trial in Guided Success! https://www.skool.com/guidedsuccessRead about finding your purpose and our journey to getting closer to God!! Cop Our E-Book!! Deentour.shop JOIN THE DISCORD:https://discord.gg/xUdqnuDY6wFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deentourr/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deentourrIntro - 0:00Unreal marriage expectations - 1:36Don't miss the opportunity to become the best version of yourself - 3:18Where your loyalty should be - 4:45Allah will give us what we are deserving of - 5:40Constant reflection keeps you sincere - 6:40Spouses who mistreat each other - 8:43Dealing with women - 9:30The most important qualities to look for in marriage - 10:22Understand the level of reflection your potential spouse does - 11:15Asking the right questions to really get to know someone- 14:06Your actions will show regardless of your word - 15:40Honesty is the best policy - 16:59Avoiding arrogance - 18:36Don't get complacent in any phase of life - 19:39There's levels to how much good you can do - 21:21Allah knows your intentions far better than you do - 22:47People make time for what they really care about - 25:55Avoiding things of no benefit - 26:55Going after what you want is not going to be easy - 28:24The people who are successful - 29:24Everything is a choice and the burden is upon us - 31:04Reflecting on how certain actions may affect our hearts - 32:20Outro - 35:14
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it." - 1 Corinthians 9:24The apostle Paul exhorted the early church at Corinth to run in such a way as to win the prize, but sometimes, with finances, it feels like we're in a race with no end! Today, Rachel McDonough joins us to talk about setting financial finish lines. Rachel McDonough is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®), and a regular Faith & Finance contributor.What Are Financial Finish Lines?Financial finish lines answer the question: How much is enough? This concept is built around two primary purposes for financial resources:Provision: Ensuring we meet our personal and family needs.Kingdom Impact: Using resources generously to advance God's Kingdom.While there's no finish line for Kingdom impact—our generosity can grow indefinitely—establishing clear finish lines in the provision bucket enables us to responsibly allocate more resources for generosity.Setting Finish Lines in the Provision Bucket1. Lifestyle SpendingDefining “enough” for lifestyle spending is the first step. One approach is to use a multiple of the poverty line income for your household. For instance, in 2024, the poverty line income for a family of four is $31,200. Using this as a benchmark, you can determine an appropriate multiple to guide your lifestyle choices.By setting these parameters, you can also calculate how much you'll need for retirement with greater clarity.2. Gifts to Family MembersAnother key area is determining how much is enough when giving to children or grandchildren. While it's natural to want to help, large, unearned gifts can sometimes have adverse effects. Prayerfully discern how to meet the needs of each family member in a way that fosters responsibility and independence. Like Ron Blue has often said: “If I love my children equally, I will treat them uniquely.”3. Asset AccumulationFinish lines for asset accumulation answer the question: How much is enough for future provision? Without setting limits, resources that could be used for Kingdom impact may remain stalled in a “potential future needs” category. Financial planning helps determine this figure, often incorporating a margin for unexpected circumstances.Catalyzing Kingdom ImpactEstablishing finish lines within the provision bucket frees resources for the Kingdom impact bucket. These funds can be directed toward generosity, allowing you to partner with God in advancing His work.A Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) can be an invaluable partner in this process. They can provide tools for cash flow management, budgeting, and financial planning to help you discern how much is enough. As you reflect on your financial goals this year, consider setting finish lines in key areas of your provision. Doing so not only brings clarity and peace but also opens the door to greater Kingdom impact.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm married, but my wife and I disagree on budgeting and spending. I feel we need a budget to manage our money better, but she is more liberal with spending than I am. How can I get us on the same page?I recently bought a car, but now it's not fitting into my budget. The insurance went up, and I have no extra money. I'm worried I'll end up in a hole. Can I return the car or get out of it without hurting my credit?Resources Mentioned:Money and Marriage God's Way by Howard DaytonChristian Credit CounselorsLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
Trae Watch: 8:24The follow-up: 57:36Gaming News: 1:23:12Sonic 3: 1:34:56The Saturn Studs Podcast is a banter driven wild ride through the nerd culture entertainment landscape. Each week your hosts Kurt, Peter, and Jake engage in entertaining discussions about the latest trailers, box office winners and losers, the latest happenings in the world of video games, and whatever off-topic nonsense pops into their heads Support the show by donating: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/902676cb-9b03-4021-9042-cf79635436f9/donations. Visit Saturnstuds.com for links to all of your Saturn Studs side projects,social media, and more. Join the Saturn Studs discord server at https://discord.gg/kgdnhJd. Follow @StudsSaturn on twitter or visit facebook.com/saturnstuds to stay up to date on the latest news episode releases and audio highlights from each show.
Introduction: Weekly Forecast 11-4-24The stars push you off the diving board right now, making you take the plunge into your wildest dreams. It's thrilling and scary at the same time. How about choosing exhilaration? Transparency and radical honesty bring you creativity and success this week. You have the ability to strive for great success when you fine tune how you make business deals, focus on long term plans and revise your strategies to include your own satisfaction. Key Highlights:1. New Moon Energies· Discover how the lingering energies of the New Moon (November 1st) create the perfect environment to set your sights on future goals.2. Thought Power· Learn how to harness your thoughts, focusing on joy, power, abundance, and freedom, rather than reductive stresses or drama.3. Set Yourself Up for Success· This first week of November is ideal for stirring dreams, creating plans for the future, and taking small but significant steps towards long-term goals.Fun Facts:Rule of Three'sTo keep your mind engaged constructively, make a list of three fun personal activities and three key business connections to pursue.Secret PowerhouseIf you're an Intuitive Visionary, this week is especially potent for you to own your superpowers and make bold moves.Take your TimeCreative Superstars need to be extra mindful of not falling prey to overwhelm by turning off distractions and finding moments of peace.Additional Resources: · Re-think the way you view the Seasons for more personal success!o Check out our latest blog post and podcast to discover the Four Seasons of growth, and how you can translate each into a bigger bottom line and stronger alignment with your clients and yourself.§ BLOG: How to Use the Seasonal Energies for Your Success§ PODCAST: Podcast #110: Unlock Business Success Through Intuitive Seasonal Planning· Open the Floodgates of Money for a Special Price!o Realize your true purpose and create wealth using astrology in 2025! Find out more about how this breakthrough can guide you to achieve your goals in the new year: https://www.kimwoods.com/events/· The New Era is Here!o Discover how the new energies of tomorrow are already landing in our ever-changing world today, and how you can be one step ahead in navigating them: The New Era is HereTune in to explore the cosmic influences guiding you through November and equip yourself with the wisdom and strategic insights to thrive. Don't forget to rate and review! Until next time, happy soul tidings!
Trae Watch: 7:24The follow-up: 38:35Gaming News: 1:10:18Joker: Folie à Deux: 1:32:16The Saturn Studs Podcast is a banter driven wild ride through the nerd culture entertainment landscape. Each week your hosts Kurt, Peter, and Jake engage in entertaining discussions about the latest trailers, box office winners and losers, the latest happenings in the world of video games, and whatever off-topic nonsense pops into their headsSupport the show by donating: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/902676cb-9b03-4021-9042-cf79635436f9/donations. Visit Saturnstuds.com for links to all of your Saturn Studs side projects,social media, and more. Join the Saturn Studs discord server at https://discord.gg/kgdnhJd. Follow @StudsSaturn on twitter or visit facebook.com/saturnstuds to stay up to date on the latest news episode releases and audio highlights from each show.
“Christian Humphreys” 10/09/24The time has come to drop the puck on the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2024-2025 season!Today we're joined by Pittsburgh native and 2024 draftee of the Colorado Avalanche, Christian Humphreys. You'll hear Christian's first-hand account of the U18 World Championship game, a matchup in which he opened scoring with a scrappy net front goal. Plus, personal reflections on Humphreys's being taken by the Avs in the seventh round of the NHL entry draft in Las Vegas.Good friend of the pod and lifelong Rangers fan, Nick Spagnolo joins Jeff at the top of the episode to make some predictions about tonight's Penguins season/home opener.Penguins. Rangers. Sidney Crosby and the Pens face off against Igor Shesterkin and the Blue Shirts. Tonight at 7:30pm EST on TNT // 105.9theX FMThank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOThis episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Keeping Up by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot SessionsKid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions
October 5, 2024Homily: PresumptionFr. BennyGospelLK 10:17-24The seventy-two disciples returned rejoicing and said to Jesus,“Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name.”Jesus said, “I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky.Behold, I have given you the power‘to tread upon serpents' and scorpionsand upon the full force of the enemyand nothing will harm you.Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you,but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”At that very moment he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,“I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to the childlike.Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.All things have been handed over to me by my Father.No one knows who the Son is except the Father,and who the Father is except the Sonand anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”Turning to the disciples in private he said,“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.For I say to you,many prophets and kings desired to see what you see,but did not see it,and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”ST JOSEPH'S ONLINE:Web: https://www.stjmod.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjmod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stjmod/Giving: https://ppay.co/yohL5SoVCT8
Welcome to this week's episode! Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with the insightful Sherry Shaban, an osteopath and life and fitness coach, who brings a wealth of knowledge on the bio-psycho-social influences on chronic pain. I was particularly eager to dive into Sherry's unique, multi-disciplinary approach to addressing chronic pain—a method that looks beyond just the physical symptoms and considers the whole person.In our conversation, we explored the bio-psycho-social model, breaking down each aspect—biological, psychological, and social—and how they collectively contribute to chronic pain. But we didn't stop there; Sherry also shared practical solutions within each area that can help manage and alleviate chronic pain.It's a fascinating and deeply informative discussion that I know you'll find valuable. So, stay tuned as we unpack the causes and solutions to chronic pain with Sherry Shaban!We discussed:2:30Sherry's background 19:00Where Sherry's drive to compete came from27:12The Bio-psycho-social model of health37:27The biological aspects of pain48:24The psychological aspects of pain1:09:10The social aspects of pain1:19:16The role social networks play in overcoming pain1:24:30Targeting biological factors to treat pain1:42:51Psychological aspects to alleviate painYou can find Sherry @:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherryShabanFitnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherryshabanfitness/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SherryShabanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sherryshabanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryshaban/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDsDeXdFBPiWbtdZFeQktw/featured Send us a textSupport the Show.Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @:Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/ Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast
Send us a Text Message.What Our World Needs Now // Patience // Jono Contestabile // 7-14-24The journey of transformation has a glorious promised conclusion; we will be like Jesus. This hope produces a different perspective and offers a resource for dealing with challenges and suffering.Scripture: Romans 8:16-28Helpful Links:Check out this week's sermon study.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Watch on Youtube.Crossroads 2023 worship Spotify playlist.Info on Crossroads Church.If you'd like to give you can do so here.
Please join me in welcoming accomplished actor, clown, acrobat, and badass art maker, Ross Travis. Ross is a prolific and dedicated creator, always pushing boundaries and with a creative practice deeply rooted in his values, and disregard for the status quo. His company Antic in a Drain is also one of the only American freelance artists I know who has had success within the American funding system. Y'all excited yet? You should be.What you'll hear:The spectrum of clown, from light to dark (yes this is an actual thing) and the history behind it 2:15What it was like to work together on Salvage and Inversion at Kinetic Arts Center, and how an audience member's complaint led to new opportunities instead of less 8:00What it was like attending the notorious Dell'Arte School of Physical Theater 16:15Via Negativa! If you're tired of being called amazing without getting necessarily actionable notes, listen up 24:15What I've experienced as a mentor happening in graduates from various professional circus programs (why is it so much fun when guests ask me a question? it is!) 29:00What it's like to perform for a mud circus (Flynn Creek Circus) for 6 freakin seasons JFC 32:24The role of risk in physical performance 40:00How Ross scared the shit out of me in his show The Greatest Monkey Show On Earth 41:00On navigating the American funding system for the arts LISTEN UP PEOPLE!!! 45:00What's next on the buffet for this hungry hungry artist? 1:03:00See Ross perform at Kinetic Art's Center's Summer Circus Celebration and the San Francisco Aerial Arts FestivalViaHow to find, follow, and support Ross' work:https://anticinadrain.com/https://www.instagram.com/anticinadrainhttps://www.patreon.com/anticinadrainDon't go back to sleep.xoRachelSign up here for monthly blasts and functional wooFind me on InstagramSupport this podcast on Patreon
REPLAY OF PODCAST THEORY LIVE 7.1.24The first-ever Empowered Podcasting Conference went down June 28th thru June 30th with podcasters, creators, and livestreamers from around the world coming together in Charlotte, NC.The event was a true testament of community and the knowledge and wisdom that was shared throughout the weekend has the podcast world buzzing.I was part of the festivities, handling some emcee duties and moderating a panel discussion on how podcasting is becoming a better version of social media.Now that the event is in the history books, it's time to reflect on the weekend that was.In this installment of Podcast Theory Live, I'm sharing five of my big takeaways from the inaugural Empowered Podcasting Conference. Discover what you may have missed if you weren't in attendance or, if you WERE in attendance, relive some of the great things that took place in Charlotte. ____________________________________Every weekday, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel for new episodes of Podcast Theory Live featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.Please subscribe on YouTube and click the bell so you can join me and interact while these episodes unfold. But just in case you miss the sessions live, they'll be available on YouTube in the archives, as well as your favorite podcast streaming and listening apps under Season 4.Set yourself up for podcasting success! Schedule a Podcast Strategy VIP Day today. Visit bombtrackmedia.com/vip to get startedThank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! Past seasons of this podcast include:Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)Season 4: Replays of daily livestreams that take place every weekday on YouTubeGet hands-on, comprehensive assistance with your podcast efforts. Click here to learn moreCurrent Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.comPodcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/ultraviolet-light-reveals-scientists-hidden-bible-passage-1500-years-later (for Luke) Unique passages: https://www.julianspriggs.co.uk/pages/UniquePassages Bibleref.com commentary on Mark 6:5: https://www.bibleref.com/Mark/6/Mark-6-5.html Thanks Biblehub.com's parallel chapters tool. Words of Jesus ("All the Red Letter Scriptures") https://www.jesusbelieverjd.com/all-the-red-letter-scriptures-of-jesus-in-the-bible-kjv/ Parallel Passages in the Gospels https://www.bible-researcher.com/parallels.html#sect1 The Eye of the Needle (crossword/sudoku feedback): https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-25583,00.html#:~:text=The%20%22Eye%20of%20the%20Needle,in%20order%20to%20enter%20heaven Camel needle w/Aquinas citation (of Anselm of Canterbury)-- Anselm of Canterbury as cited in Catena Aurea, Thomas Aquinas, CCEL Edition. https://classictheology.org/2021/10/12/through-the-eye-of-an-actual-needle-the-fake-gate-theory/ The Widow's Mite: https://numismatics.org/pocketchange/the-poor-widows-mite/ Miracles of Jesus reference list: https://sunnyhillschurch.com/3301/the-37-miracles-of-jesus-in-chronological-order/ LINK BIBLEREF.COM MENTIONED IN CHAPTER 8 SECTION (“Can't” do miracles in hometown- keyword absolute for lookup) Welcome to the Popeular History Podcast: History through Pope Colored Glasses. My name is Gregg and this is episode 0.21f: Sayings of the Savior Part VI: Messages from Mark. All of these aught episodes are made to let us build our Pope-colored glasses so we can use the same lenses when we look at history together. If you're lost, start at the beginning! In previous worldbuilding episodes, we looked at quite a few of Jesus' words: the sermon on the mount and the sermon on the plain, plus all the Parables and miracles on our list, and his sayings closely tied to all those. All that made for a good start, but if we're going to look at the sayings of the Savior, we should be comprehensive to avoid cherry-picking. So we spent the last of these worldbuilding episodes going chapter by chapter through the first gospel in order of appearance, the Gospel of Matthew, up until things caught up with where our rosary themed tour of the New Testament will carry on when we get to the next mystery. I am aware that what was once upon a time supposed to be a couple quick background episodes introducing my listeners to, well, all of Catholicism has ballooned wildly into wheels within wheels, but hey, I wouldn't have it any other way. Anyways, next up in the traditional ordering is the Gospel of Mark, so that's our mission today. We'll go chapter by chapter, glossing over what we've already discussed and focusing on the Sayings of the Savior, since, you know, that's the deal here. MARK 1 opens with a description of Jesus' cousin John the Baptist, and you'll never guess what John does to Jesus when He shows up. Actually you probably will because I was trying to set you up with a fake out where John refuses to baptize Jesus but it turns out that initial refusal is in Matthew but is absent from Mark's generally sparse account. Anyways, we get Jesus' first words in Mark only after he's baptized and had an express version of the temptation in the desert. Sometime after John was arrested, we're told Jesus preached a message that sounded a lot like what John had been saying, MARK 1:15 “The time has come,” … “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” GREGG Of course we just got a bit meta, since “Good news” is where the word Gospel comes from. A very “Begun, the Clone Wars have” moment. This urgent call to repentance has been a consistent refrain throughout Christian history, with the good news bring that repentance really can lead to reconciliation with God. Shoutout 0.1 if you need a refresher on why such a reconciliation is needed in the Catholic perspective. Having begun to declare the Good News, Jesus the Christ soon picks out folks to help him, starting, like all good missions, with a pun. Talking to two fishermen, the brothers Simon and Andrew, Jesus says MARK 1: Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men GREGG When I covered this section in Matthew- we're deep in parallels here- I stuck with my usual NIV translation. Not because I'm an NIV snob, but because the New International Version is the one that shows up first on biblegateway.com and it's good enough, especially when I'm doing a LOT of scripture quoting like I have been with this series. But because the NIV went for inclusivity, they translated the line as “make you fish for people”, which simply isn't as smooth a pun. I did check with my toddler-level skills and it looks to me like the pun is present in the Greek, so it's worth calling out. Jesus' humor is often downplayed, which is a shame. If you're wondering why I'm going on about this, well, honestly, Mark is short and we've already covered most of what's there in Matthew. So we might as well take our time. There's plenty there, to be clear, I don't want angry letters from scholars whose primary focus is Mark saying I'm dismissing it offhand. Alright, enough dilly dallying, what's next? Jesus calls more fishermen–the sons of Zebedee, James and John–but His actual words and possible new pun are not recorded. The next time he speaks he's talking to a demon in one of the healing miracles we discussed in 0.20, followed by another miracle–the healing of Simon's mother in law–later in the same chapter. Then, after assorted other miracles, Jesus goes out to pray by Himself in what's described as a quote unquote “desolate place”. When His disciples track Him down and tell Him everyone is looking for Him, He says MARK 1:38 Let us go somewhere else--to the nearby villages--so I can preach there also. That is why I have come. GREGG Though Jesus' disciples did in fact say no to Him on a downright alarming number of occasions, they went along with His plan this time, and another montage of undescribed healings and exorcisms finishes off with the healing of a grateful leper who ignores Jesus' command to tell no one. Mark 1 concludes with Jesus getting mobbed with requests for miracles as a result. Chapter 2 opens with the healing of the paralytic who had been let in via the roof–a great bit of drama, but something we already covered under our review of miracles. After that, He called His tax collector disciple, who we got to know as Matthew in the Gospel of, well, Matthew, but who's listed as Levi here and in Luke. Using different names in different contexts was absolutely a thing, but both Matthew and Levi are Hebrew names so the usual Greek vs Hebrew divide doesn't seem to be the culprit here, and what's more neither Mark nor Luke explicitly identify Levi with the apostle Matthew, though the inference isn't a terrible reach over all. In the end, our main hook in this particular series is the actual sayings of the Savior, and this calling is carried out with a simple “follow me”, so perhaps we shouldn't dive into it too much. After taking out a section of parables we covered in 0.21c as part of a SYNOPTIC ROUNDUP, we arrive at Mark 2:23, notably without leaving the SYNOPTIC ROUNDUP room because you can also follow along in Matthew 12 and Luke 6. As a reminder if you're rusty on Jewish customs, the Sabbath rest begins Friday at sundown and continues through the day on Saturday. Picking grain as we're going to see here would be considered working on the day of rest and therefore a violation. MARK (2:23-2:28, NIV)) 23 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” 25 He answered, "Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? 26 in the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions." 27 Then he said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” GREGG this section is one of the earlier signals of what would become a core piece of Christianity: its distancing from the Law of Moses. There are still aspects of continuity, for example most Christians including Catholics actually do still maintain *a* day of rest, just Sunday rather than Saturday and they'll generally skip the night before business though some of that has carried over in the form of vigil practices, as we'll see when we get there. Anyways, I've always thought those last couple lines were pretty baller, and it turns out they're one of the few bits unique to Mark, so let's go ahead and hear them again: QUOTE The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath. END QUOTE This bold claim lies at the heart of what will in time lead to the followers of Christ being seen as a religion separate from Judaism, which is fair enough but also don't sleep on just how much that takes, given there's such a thing as secular Jews and Jewish atheists. There have been other messiah movements in Jewish history; though they fizzled out it's not much of a stretch to imagine a world where Christianity is still seen as part of a wide tent Judaism, indeed there is still a common heritage. But there are absolutely differences as well, principally, of course, centered around Jesus, the Son of Man, Lord of the Sabbath. That other part “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” is the context for the start of the next chapter, serving as a good reminder that, while convenient for finding your place, chapter and verse divisions are not part of the original texts of the Bible, so it's important to not treat them as fences where you have to stop. You see, in Mark 3 we have the healing of the man with a withered hand in the synagogue on the Sabbath: MARK 3 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. 3 Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, "Stand up in front of everyone.” 4 Then Jesus asked them, "Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?" But they remained silent. GREGG I mean, it's a bit of a false dichotomy perhaps, are those really the only two options? But obviously I'm siding with Jesus here, mark me down as pro-healing when one can heal. And yeah, we actually already covered that exchange when we talked about the miracle in our miracles roundup, but the words are important there and Mark is short so forgive me for fitting it in here too. Mark 3 continues with Jesus dealing with crowds now that word is getting around due to His miracles, and simultaneously He's ordering demons not to share the apparent secret that He is quote “the holy one of God”. We don't have his exact words in commanding the demons here so there's more room for interpretation than usual but the general take on these sort of passages is that it's tied to His time not having yet come to be revealed as the Messiah. Of course, unless I missed something, the specific instances where Jesus talks about His time having not yet come are in the Gospel of John, so reading that into Mark is something most modern scholars wouldn't go for- especially since the general consensus is Mark came first by a fair stretch- but that sort of quibble wasn't much of a barrier for most of the history of Christians reflecting on Scripture, so the traditional interpretation is what it is and I don't think it's too much of a reach. After telling assorted demons to hush up, Jesus appoints the Twelve Apostles starting in verse 13, no direct quotes there so no need to tarry though interested folks are always welcome to check out the naming differences between the Gospels. Starting in verse 20 we have the house divided parable, covered in our parables series a few episodes back, then in verse 28 we hit “the unpardonable sin” section, and believe it or not it's not being a weeb, it turns out it's, well, let's let Jesus explain: MARK 3 28 Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, 29 But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin." GREGG When we covered the parallel text of this in Matthew 12–seriously, over 90% of Mark is parallelled in Matthew–I focused on the idea of the sin against the Spirit as being despair. But Mark's telling has a bit of context that has lead to another popular interpretation, especially among–Catholics cover your ears– *whispers* Protestants. MARK 3 30He said this because they were saying, "He has an impure spirit.” GREGG Using that verse, which at a glance is simply explaining why Jesus said what He said, the passage is taken to mean that rejecting Jesus as the Son of God slash Savior slash Messiah is the sin against the Spirit being referred to here. And though I called out Protestants specifically a minute ago, it's not like that interpretation is unheard of within Catholicism, typically it's a both/and sort of thing, accepting the despair angle and the “ya'll need Jesus” angle. Nor are the two interpretations unrelated, as someone wholly given to despair will have a hard time accepting Jesus' offer of salvation. Of course, when I speak of accepting Jesus' offer of salvation, now I really AM getting into the fundamental faith vs works discussion. That's faith and works in the context of salvation from sin. We'll be getting into it in more detail in future episodes, but as an overview all major forms of Christianity agree that faith in the saving power of Jesus Christ is fundamentally necessary for salvation. The disagreement comes in whether anything else plays any role- “anything else” being summed up under the umbrella term of “works”, or it might help to rephrase the question as whether our actions have any meaning when it comes to our salvation. For Catholics, the answer is yes, while for most Protestants, the answer is no. Generally speaking when there are fights about it, Protestants will take the position that your works having meaning, as Catholics argue is the case, means that you can save yourself through your works. Some people do think that, of course, but not Catholics, at least not Catholics who know their onions, as the Catholic Church condemned that position as a heresy over thousand years before Protestantism became a thing. However, the Church is far from perfect, and in the time of Martin Luther, whose teachings are typically seen as the spark that ignited the Protestant Reformation, it's clear that some within the Church were comfortable blurring the lines for financial gain. I've got more on faith vs works and Catholicism vs Protestantism planned for future episodes, and I don't want to bury that conversation where no one will look for it, so let's leave that there for now and get back to Mark, with chapter 3 verse 31 to 35 MARK 31 Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.” 33 "Who are my mother and my brothers?" he asked. 34 Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 Whoever does God's will is my brother and sister and mother.” GREGG Thanks to the Marian doctrine of Our Lady's perpetual virginity we discussed back in episode 0.14, the surprising fact that Jesus doesn't immediately attend to his family members isn't the most discussed aspect of this passage when it comes to Catholicism. No, that would be the fact that Jesus' brothers, the Greek term is Adelphoi, show up. Generally these are understood as Jesus' half brothers, via his earthly father Saint Joseph from a previous marriage. As for the question of whether Jesus just kind of blew off his family here, half brothers or cousins or full brothers or whoever was there with Mary, while I can see how you might get that impression, it's not like His every action is recorded. It's entirely possible that He checked in with them after making a quick positive observation- one that I don't want to lose in the rest of this analysis so I'll repeat it: MARK 3 “35 Whoever does God's will is my brother and sister and mother.” GREGG Anyways, as is the custom with Mark, we're on to the next scene in a hurry, launching into Mark 4 with the next verse as a classic transition: MARK 4 1 Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. GREGG I'm not going to go into detail about what He taught by the lake here, because Chapter 4 is made up entirely of miracles and parables we've already covered in 0.20 and earlier in 0.21, respectively. We've got the Parable of the Sower, then the Lamp on a Stand, then the Growing Seed and the Mustard Seed, capped off by Mark's account of Jesus calming the storm at sea. Similarly, Mark 5 is a string of by-now familiar miracles- and if any don't seem familiar you know by now Miracles are in one of the 0.20 episodes, right? The Gerasene Demoniac, the Bleeding Woman, Jairus' Daughter, they're all there, and in Mark 5 too. Mark 6 give us a bit more food for thought on Jesus' local life and family dynamic. A sign of how things hit differently at home, it's worth a long quote: MARK 6:1-6 6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What's this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn't this the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith. GREGG Many of Jesus' sayings have become proverbial, and while it's not in the level of turning the other cheek, “a prophet is not without honor except in his own town” has some popularity. It does seem to speak to a common truth of celebrities. I do like the touch that He was unable to do any miracles there except for the miracles which He did do, which evidently still failed to impress. Of course, the idea of Jesus being *unable* to do miracles is theologically interesting, since He's, you know, God. Of course, God does seem to have had some trouble dealing with iron chariots back in Judges 1:19, so maybe there is some precedent. But we've got our Pope-colored glasses on, so not only is Jesus God but God is omnipotent, so it's fair to ask: what gives? It could be that old favorite, the translation issue, but I admit my personal Greek skills are basically at the naming barnyard animals level, so I decided to bring in an expert to verify. An expert by the name of bibleref.com, linked in the show notes. Their commentary on the passage notes that in the parallel passage in Matthew, it simply says Jesus “did not” perform many miracles in his hometown, which isn't as controversial though of course it's always fair to ask why God doesn't just fix everything for everyone since he's all good and all knowing and all powerful. But that popular question isn't where we're at today because apparently it's not a translation issue, Mark 6:5 does specifically say Jesus *could not* perform the miracles in the Greek according to the commentary. But it goes on to note that there can be multiple senses of inability, like how you can't touch the ball when playing soccer, or football for my non-US listeners, and yeah, I'm not counting goalies. Anyways, obviously you can physically touch the ball, but you cannot in the sense that it's against the established rules of the game. If that's the sense, it makes some sense that Jesus quote unquote “can't” perform miracles in His hometown because His miracles are supposed to draw people to Him and they aren't having that effect at home. At least not much, keep in mind he did do some miracles there according to Mark, so in any event the whole “can't” thing definitely isn't absolute. Of course, I personally find it awful to think that God would play games with our salvation- hence my quasi-universalism. I get respecting our free will, but I also know He's omnipotent and isn't going to give up on us, no matter how much we try to give up on ourselves if there's another chance we can get He's going to give that to us. But we have to accept at some point, so don't think I'm downplaying the urgency there. Anyways, let's get back to Mark 6, now in Verse 8 where He's sending the disciples out in pairs with the following instructions: MARK 6:8-11 8 Take nothing for the journey except a staff--no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town. 11 And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” GREGG As you should by now have come to expect, these instructions do have a parallel in Matthew that we covered in the last worldbuilding episode. But it's not as close a parallel as you might think. Often, as we've talked about before, parallels in the synoptic gospels are so close that you'd get dinged for plagiarism, with maybe a word being changed here or there. But here, it basically reads like two different people were told to write down a speech shortly after they finished hearing it. Which, I mean, matches tradition, for what it's worth. The most obvious difference is that Mark's telling skips Matthew's bit about only going to Jewish households, forbidding visits to Gentiles or Samaritans. Though as we've seen Mark's Jesus was already laying the groundwork for some serious reframing of Mosaic Law by taking on the title of Lord of the Sabbath, I think on the whole it's more likely that in Mark's account that's simply taken as a given and perhaps left off for brevity rather than this being a separate incident or its absence being a sign that the disciples were to ignore those cultural barriers at this stage. The rest of Mark 6 is taken up by his narrative of the death of John the Baptist, where, unusually for the Gospels, Jesus is offstage, and then there's two banner miracles, the Feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on water. Which brings us to Mark 7, which has Jesus… let's see… excoriating the Jewish authorities… then calling a woman a dog… and let's not forget giving someone a wet willy. Don't believe me? Let's go. MARK 7 1The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus 2and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. 3(The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders. 4When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.) 5So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, "Why don't your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders instead of eating their food with defiled hands?” 6He replied, "Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: "'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 7They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.' 8You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” 9And he continued, "You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions! 10For Moses said, 'Honor your father and mother,' and, 'Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.' 11But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is Corban (that is, devoted to God)-- 12then you no longer let them do anything for their father or mother. 13Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.” GREGG Note that while there's a close parallel between these passages and Matthew 15, Mark is apparently much more concerned with explaining Jewish custom to his audience, suggesting the intended audience is not Jews themselves. The rest of the chapter we've covered before, from the Parable of the Heart of Man to the two miracles that give the tibits I teased earlier. Jesus calls the syrophoenician woman a dog in the runup to healing her servant, and he totally heals a deaf guy via wet willy at the end of the chapter. But I already covered both of those in 0.20c, so check them out there for more. So that means we're on to Chapter 8, which opens with… another miracle! Turns out Jesus did a lot of those! Who knew? That's the feeding of the four thousand, but you know the drill, we're skipping that and on ahead to verse 12, where Jesus is responding to a group of Pharisees asking for a sign. MARK 8:12 He sighed deeply and said, "Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it." GREGG Ok. Remembering that by a sign here they mean a miracle, we've got the guy known for working miracles getting annoyed at requests for miracles. Why? You'd think He'd be all about that. Is it another sort of hometown situation, where folk's lack of faith is an impediment? Well, kind of sort of. But not quite. In the parallel passage from Matthew 16, which I admit I kind of glossed over last time because I was excited to get to the Papally significant Matthew 16:18, Jesus calls those asking for a sign “a wicked and adulterous generation”, which can help explain why Jesus is refusing the request–after all even in Mark's shorter version their motives are implicitly questioned, with Jesus asking why they're asking for a sign. The typical interpretation goes that Jesus is refusing the request for a sign because the Pharisees have the wrong *motives* in asking. Unlike those in His hometown, they seem to believe Jesus can work miracles, but they just want to see a show, they aren't interested in Jesus' message beyond that. And Jesus for His part, is interested in signs *for the sake of* His message, He isn't there to entertain. These various passages that show Jesus specifically not working miracles could be taken to suggest some embarrassment by the authors about Jesus' miracles not being as renowned as they would like, forcing them to give explanations for why that's the case. I can definitely picture some neckbeard arguing if God wanted to make everyone believe he'd make miracles known to all and be undeniable. Which is a reasonable enough thought except unless God removes free will, there's never going to be such a thing as undeniable anyways. In the next few verses, Jesus warns against the teachings of the Pharisees and Herod. Though technically the “teachings” part isn't spelled out in Mark, so it could be He's actually meaning to go in another direction with things than He does in Matthew's version, though I think their teaching or at least their general influence is His most likely target. Let's hear it and regroup after. MARK 8 14-15 14The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. 15"Be careful," Jesus warned them. "Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” GREGG Certainly He isn't talking about literal bread, as is evidenced from His reaction. Also, it's interesting that Mark warns against Herod's yeast specifically, while Matthew leaves Herod off in favor of tossing in the Sadducees to accompany the Pharisees. If Mark is the rougher, earlier version as most scholars currently argue–and as I'm inclined to believe looking at the two side by side these last few months–then it seems like one can argue Matthew's account has been modified to perhaps be a little more authority-friendly in this case, keeping in mind the Herodians were the client-kings in charge of the area in Jesus' day. Check out 0.13 on the Hasmoneans for more on that. After a miracle interlude–healing the blind man in a two-step process where the miracle is evidently incomplete at first–a fairly intriguing Mark-only one that is arguably sanitized out of other accounts, but one we already covered so I'm not getting back into it today– anyways after that we hit Mark's account of Peter's testament, you know, with the binding and loosing and the keys and all that. Except actually *without* all that in Mark's version. Here's the whole exchange as Mark tells it: MARK 8:27-30 27Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?” 28They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” 29"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah.” 30Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him. GREGG Like I said, not a key in sight. Peter does give the critical answer, but none of what would become the principal text for the Papacy is presented here. And again, if you consider Mark as the older account, as most scholars do, it's fair to raise an eyebrow at that. Yet in the end, one way or another, we have a Pope, and I do think there's something to be said for the unifying force of the role. After all, if no one is Pope, then everyone is Pope. But I digress. Of course, poor Peter can only wish he were simply downplayed in Mark 8. The reality is he does pop up again later in the chapter, in a familiar but unflattering way: MARK 8:31- 31He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. "Get behind me, Satan!" he said. "You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” GREGG So there you go. If you want to make a case for the Pope not always being right, there's an easy one. Not everyone gets called Satan by, well, God. Of course, there's a surprising amount of room where you can accept Papal Infallibility *and* the idea that the Pope isn't always right, but we'll get to that in time. The chapter finishes with Jesus reflecting on what his stated fate means for his followers, and it's, uh, not the cheeriest image. It bleeds into chapter 9 so don't put your Bible down too quickly If you're following along. MARK 8:34-9:1 34Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. 36What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 37Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 38If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels. CHAPTER 9 1And he said to them, "Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power. GREGG Goodness, Jesus, it's hard for me to keep my running joke of treating the Crucifixion as a spoiler when you're literally telling your disciples to take up their crosses before it actually happens. Oh well. Mark 9 continues with The Transfiguration, but like I mentioned in our Matthew discussion, that's it's own mystery of the rosary that we haven't gotten to yet, so pardon me and I'll skip that here too. After that, we have a miracle- the boy with an unclean spirit that can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. So on to verse 30, where we have more talk of the upcoming Passion: MARK 9:30-32 “30They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” 32But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it. GREGG Jesus was speaking pretty plainly here, so it's not immediately clear why the disciples didn't understand what Jesus meant, but it's probably related to the way Jesus keeps telling folks either to talk or not to talk about things. There's definitely a focus on pacing the spread of the Good News throughout the Gospels, especially in Mark, and it seems like a supernatural barrier to the Apostles' understanding here would fit in with that. The fear of asking is more easily explained: if someone you know is really good at making predictions and you're pretty sure they just predicted something awful, you may well be hesitant to confirm that with them. Being hesitant to talk about stuff with Jesus carries us into the next few verses, where Jesus apparently puts His omniscience to good use in a wonderfully passive-aggressive way: MARK 9: 33-35 33They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” GREGG The first will be last is one of Jesus' recurring themes, and the whole “I'm-pretty-sure-I-heard-you-but-since-you-won't-confirm-I'm-just-going-to-respond-indirectly approach reminds me of dealing with the drama of children, though I suppose a lot of things remind me of interacting with children these days given my current life situation, and that approach is not necessarily one that exclusively applies to children. Either way, Jesus does bring children into the conversation as His next move. MARK 9:36-37 36He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, 37"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” GREGG That passage is one of the more often-remembered portions of the Gospels, in part because it's in all three synoptics [air horn], but also in part because it's a handy pastoral lesson to push back on folks who might complain about the presence of children in worship services. As they say, if no one in your church is cryin', it's dyin'. Next up we have some verses you might wish had been left off if you've ever gotten tired of hearing “in Jesus' name” a lot: MARK 9:38-41 38"Teacher," said John, "we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” 39"Do not stop him," Jesus said. "For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40for whoever is not against us is for us. 41Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward. GREGG Personally I'm thankful for that passage, because I'm a big supporter of ecumenism and cooperation, and “whoever is not against us is for us” is an immensely helpful sentiment in that context. For the next section, where Jesus gets pretty intense, there are several verses that simply aren't present in my go-to NIV version, presumably for bible nerd manuscript reasons. Now, the point of the Sayings of the Savior series is to make sure we cover *everything* Jesus said in the canonical scriptures, and those verses are speaking lines for Jesus, so that won't do. Thankfully the King James version has us covered, so I'm going to switch to that for those verses. So you can tell the difference easily, I'll be switching to a guest narrator as well. Lebron James hasn't responded to my calls, so the King James Version of the King James Version will have to wait, but my brother has come in clutch for podcast purposes. PJHERE MARK 9:42-48 42"If anyone causes one of these little ones--those who believe in me--to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. [NIV leaves off verse 44 “44Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”-KJV] 45And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. [NIV leaves off verse 46 “46Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”-KJV] 47And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, NIV leaves off verse 48 “48Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”-KJV] GREGG So yeah, by “verses” I kind of meant “one verse used as a refrain”, but it's officially verses 44, 46, and 48, so I am technically correct, which I'm told is the best kind of correct. Thanks to the reference to “leading little ones astray”, the great millstone imagery has had some use in response to the sexual abuse crisis, though the most commonly cited of these evocative instructions is plucking out the eye, thanks in no small part to the frequency of admonitions against pornography in the online era. Cutting off the hand is also referenced, while I think most folks if they're being honest won't even necessarily recall cutting off the foot is among the scenarios mentioned. Anyways, Jesus finishes this section with a few salty verses that initially bear a strong resemblance to Matthew 5:13- the salt of the earth bit from the Sermon on the Mount. I'm thinking I might have actually pointed these verses out when I was going over that due to the similarity, but just in case, here they are: MARK 9:49-50 49Everyone will be salted with fire 50"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” GREGG “Have salt among yourselves” is an unusual turn of phrase, the typical interpretation of this Mark-only phrase is that Christians are supposed to bring out the best in one another, the way salt brings out the best in food. We're now entering Mark 10, which- surprise surprise, has close parallels to Matthew 19 and 20. I'm not going to give the Matthew sections as a side by side, partly because we've already covered them independently, partly because this episode is already going to be one of my longest despite Mark being the shortest Gospel. But it's worth giving it a thorough treatment since scholars tend to think it's the oldest and also because if I'm going to go all-out it might as well be with the shortest of the bunch. You know, for efficiency. Anyways… MARK 10:1-12 1Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them. 2Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3"What did Moses command you?" he replied. 4They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.” 5"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law," Jesus replied. 6"But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female.' 7For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, 8and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” 10When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. 11He answered, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” GREGG This version of Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce notably does not include the exception for adultery we saw in Matthew's account. Additionally where Matthew focused on Eunuchs for the kingdom–and other kinds of Eunuchs–Mark concluded with that extra condemnation of divorce, with remarriage as adultery. In the next passage, the conversation changes direction: MARK 10:13-16 13People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. GREGG We'll meet the Church Father who was allegedly one of the children in this scene as we go about our big timeline, once we get through this worldbuilding and go into that. But for now, it's time for one of the most inconvenient passages in the Gospels, at least if you're rich. MARK 10:17-31 17As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone. 19You know the commandments: 'You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.'” 20"Teacher," he declared, "all these I have kept since I was a boy.” 21Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. 23Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” 24The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, "Who then can be saved?” 27Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” 28Then Peter spoke up, "We have left everything to follow you!” 29"Truly I tell you," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel 30will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields--along with persecutions--and in the age to come eternal life. 31But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” GREGG There is a surprisingly thorough and ranging discussion of the whole “eye of the needle” bit in the digital edition of the British newspaper The Guardian, in the Nooks and Crannies section of their Notes and Queries page. Which I think makes it the most random thing I've cited here, but hey, it's got it all so let's get a sampling going: First, the original query: The Guardian.com “I recently read that one of the gates into Jerusalem was named "The Eye of the Needle," and was quite tricky to negotiate, since it was quite small. Does this mean that when Jesus said "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven," He meant that, far from being impossible, it was merely tricky?” Dara O'Reilly, London, UK GREGG The first reply is a fairly representative take on the gate theory: GUARDIAN The interpretation that seems to make sense is this. The "Eye of the Needle" was indeed a narrow gateway into Jerusalem. Since camels were heavily loaded with goods and riders, they would need to be un-loaded in order to pass through. Therefore, the analogy is that a rich man would have to similarly unload his material possessions in order to enter heaven. Rick, Brighton Uk GREGG But then the plot thickens, as William Elsom of the UK is having none of it: GUARDIAN No. The failure is in the translation. The original word that should have been translated was "camella" which means rope. (presumably Greek, but I am open to this being corrected.) "It is easier for a rope to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven" makes more sense as a comparison. William Elsom, UK GREGG There's something of a scholarly telephone game going on in the background, as basically every “mistranslation” take offers a variation on the root word and apparent correct meaning. Which is fairly normal for translations especially when there are different alphabets involved, but still, I chuckled. GUARDIAN I am currently studying the Aramaic language and indeed the word "gamla" (transliterated) does mean both "camel" and "thick rope." Assuming the original manuscript with that teaching of Jesus was recorded in Aramaic and later translated to Greek, the translator may have been familiar with only the "camel" definition of the word. I have not been able to find any reliable information on a city gate called "The Eye of the Needle." -Xakk, FL USA GREGG As much as I hate agreeing with someone who spells Zach Xakk–though presumably that's a choice his parents made– anyways as much as I hate to admit it, this overall take seems the most likely to this non-Aramaic specialist. The general meaning is still the same, it's not something you're going to get done. It's also worth noting that at least as of the return from the Exile, if the Book of Nehemiah is to be believed, there was no “Eye of the Needle” gate in Jerusalem. And I can state that with confidence because as longtime listeners will recall, I had a whole special episode devoted to the topic from July 2020 entitled “Literally A Detailed Description of the Gates of Jerusalem and Who Fixed Them in the Time of Nehemiah”, which, despite being exactly what it says it is, has been a pretty popular episode. In any event, it *could* be that an Eye of the Needle gate was established at a later point, though really the whole gate thing feels like wishful thinking on the part of the rich or the would-be rich to me. Of course, as you might expect, there are also literalists who agree it's wishful thinking and would rather cut to the chase. Plus people like my man David: GUARDIAN The translation is irrelevant. We all know in our hearts we cannot love money above God. David Porter, Orangevale, US GREGG Let's conclude with my favorite take: GUARDIAN “Blessed are the cheesemakers?” Mike Conn, San Francisco, GREGG After the second Gate-Gate scandal we've come across in this show (shoutout Samson if you've forgotten), we arrive at Jesus' third prediction of His own death in Mark MARK 10:32-34 32They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33"We are going up to Jerusalem," he said, "and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him. Three days later he will rise.” GREGG Mark gives no record of the Apostles' reaction to this third prediction, unless the next verse is the actual reaction, which is a hilarious thought because it would be shockingly tone deaf. But yeah, it's the very next verse without any transition except the word “then”, so you can certainly read it that way: MARK 10:35-45 35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” 36"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.” 38"You don't know what you are asking," Jesus said. "Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?” 39"We can," they answered. Jesus said to them, "You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with, 40but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared.” 41When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. GREGG It turns out James and John, the Sons of Zebedee, have massive… cojones. But in the end their reward is understood to be martyrdom–perhaps not what they had in mind, they certainly seem to have had more of an earthly kingdom in mind. In any event, here we have more of the “first will be last” motif popping up, and Scriptural background for why the Pope is considered, at least in theory, the “Servant of the Servants of God”. Mark 10 finishes up with the healing of the blind Bartimaeus, so it's on to Mark 11, with Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem: MARK 11:1-11 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.'” 4They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5some people standing there asked, "What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” 10"Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 11Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. GREGG We'll talk more about Palm Sunday in the future, for now just know that this scene is the basis for that. It's also a sign that Jesus is approaching the end of His earthly ministry, though we've still got another couple chapters for today after we finish this one. We'll skip verses 12-14 as that's the cursing of the fig tree we covered under miracles--and that's right, it's a non-healing miracle. At least His target is a tree and not a human as happens in some of the apocrypha. Which brings us to Mark's version of the scene with the moneychangers in the Temple: MARK 11:15-18 15On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17And as he taught them, he said, "Is it not written: 'My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.'” 18The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching. 19When evening came, Jesus and his disciples went out of the city. GREGG Mark's somewhat abbreviated account leaves off Him making a whip, which is a loss, but hey, the core is there. As a reminder, and yes, I'll say this every time, just remember when someone asks “what would Jesus do” that flipping tables is absolutely a valid option. Then, we're back to the fig tree, seeing the result of the curse on the way out, and this is extra special because this is actually an extended Mark only reflection. Including another King James specific verse that the NIV leaves off. Let's hear it! MARK 11:20-26 20In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!” 22"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. 23"Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." [NIV omits but KJV has] 26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.] GREGG Of course, when I said “Mark exclusive”, that may have been a bit of an oversell, because while the now-proverbial “faith to move mountains” doesn't appear in Matthew's fig tree discourse, it does line up closely to another section, Matthew 17:20, several chapters before Matthew's fig tree. As for the rest, the sentiment is overall familiar, but worth repeating so I'll say it again: MARK 11:25-26 if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." [NIV omits but KJV has] 26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.] GREGG Next up we've got an attempted trap that Jesus turns around, Bugs Bunny style. MARK 11:27-33 27They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. 28"By what authority are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you authority to do this?” 29Jesus replied, "I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 30John's baptism--was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!” 31They discussed it among themselves and said, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask, 'Then why didn't you believe him?' 32But if we say, 'Of human origin' . . . " (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.) 33So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Jesus said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things." GREGG Mark 12 opens with the Parable of the Tenant Farmers, which I personally prefer to call the Parable of the Bad Tenants since I think just calling them farmers ignores the amount of murdering they do in the parable. But anyways, we're not covering it here, ‘cause parable. So on to Verse 13: MARK 12:13-17 13Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not? 15Should we pay or shouldn't we?" But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. "Why are you trying to trap me?" he asked. "Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” 16They brought the coin, and he asked them, "Whose image is this? And whose inscription?" "Caesar's," they replied. 17Then Jesus said to them, "Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." And they were amazed at him. GREGG This tax exchange, which we saw in Matthew and we'll see again in Luke (SYNOPTIC ROUNDUP AIRHORN?) is intended to be a sort of sting operation, with the expected result being Jesus objecting to the tax and therefore being guilty of rebellion against the Roman government. But I don't think Jesus even needed to tap into His omniscience here, they were acting pretty suspicious with the leading flattery and line of questioning. Plus, what does God ultimately need money for? In the end, of course, everything we have ultimately comes from God, so while I mentioned it with Matthew it's worth mentioning again now- when we give Caesar what is Caesar's and God what is God's, God gets everything. Next up we've got Jesus fielding yet another insincere question from religious authorities, this time from the Sadducees: MARK 12:18-27 18Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 19"Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. 20Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died without leaving any children. 21The second one married the widow, but he also died, leaving no child. It was the same with the third. 22In fact, none of the seven left any children. Last of all, the woman died too. 23At the resurrection whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?” 24Jesus replied, "Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? 25When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. 26Now about the dead rising--have you not read in the Book of Moses, in the account of the burning bush, how God said to him, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? 27He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!” GREGG That last bit– “You are badly mistaken!” is a Marcan flourish that helps emphasize Mark's generally less Pharisee-slash-Sadducee–friendly stance, underlining the intensity of Jesus' disagreement with them. The next section is the part about The Greatest Commandment which we used to open the Sayings of the Savior, so check out 0.21a for that. Then we have a theological question apparently designed to further undermine the Credibility of the Teachers of the Law. This time around, it's Jesus who picks the fight, MARK 12:35-40 35While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he asked, "Why do the teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the son of David? 36David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: "'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet."' 37David himself calls him 'Lord.' How then can he be his son?" The large crowd listened to him with delight. 38As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 40They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.” GREGG “The large crowd listened to him with delight”, we're told, as Jesus excoriated the religious establishment of His day. Sounds like a political rally almost. No wonder He was condemned as a revolutionary. The last scene in Mark 12 is one we haven't seen before- it's one of the few passages in Mark not paralleled in Matthew- and it's one of my favorites: MARK12:41-44 41Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. 43Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on.” GREGG This scene is generally called the Widow's Mite, not because “mite” was the term for small copper coins in ancient Judea–though they would retroactively be called mites–and not because the mite was the term for small copper coins in 17th century England where the King James Bible was produced, though they would pick up that name, but rather because the King James translation used a Dutch term for some small denomination coins that had originally been picked up for Biblical use by William Tyndale. For once, I'll spare you a deeper rabbit hole, and move on from the names of coins to the lesson of the coins. I mentioned before this passage is one of my favorites. While I appreciate the challenge behind Jesus' admonition to be perfect that we saw in Matthew, here we see that if all you have isn't much, God still sees the effort and meaningful sacrifice. There's something comforting in that for extremely inadequate folks like myself. On the other hand, there's the lesson that giving out of your abundance may be mathematically and physically helpful but it's not spiritually significant. It's the right thing to do, of course, but an even better thing than giving your excess is to give beyond just your excess. “But I need the rest”, you might argue. And it's certainly true, you may well have just reasons for keeping some aside. It would be irresponsible of me to sell all my worldly possessions and go live in a cave, as even if my wife signed onto it we've got kids too young to voluntarily renounce the world, it's our responsibility to care for them. So, where's the line? When do we go from taking care of our responsibilities at home to hoarding? Well, if you have any money, you should be giving. It doesn't have to be all you have, especially if you've got responsibilities to those in your household, but it should absolutely be more than nothing, and everything is best. Ultimately Christians are not to see money as theirs to use how they see fit, as something they've earned. That simply isn't a Christian mentality. Money is a means by which you can help others–those you have primary responsibility for first, like your children, and those in need should be prioritized urgently as well. The Church speaks of the “preferential option for the poor”. I'm not saying you need to become a shell of a human, doing nothing for yourself and allowing your own mental and physical health to collapse- though certainly some saints lives point in that direction. But putting yourself first is something that needs to be balanced against your ability to be a blessing to those around you. This isn't the last time I'll bring up this sort of thing by any means, and it looks like I avoided one tangent only to go into another, so let's get back to Mark, now in Chapter 13, which opens with a prophesy of the destruction of the Temple, then flows into a description of the End Times– keep in mind from the Christian perspective time has not only a beginning but an end–that parallels Matthew. It's understandable to want to read this as being written after the actual historical destruction of the Temple in 70AD, but as I argued in my chat with Garry Stevens last June, it's not like it was hard to see such a calamity coming during Jesus' life, Rome was already in control of a rebellious Judea with the Temple as a potential center of nationalist resistance. And that's of course if you discount the possibility of actual prophecy, which, remember, we're making our Pope-colored glasses, so Jesus actually prophesying Is the most straightforward explanation. Either way, a post 70AD dating for Mark is really pushing the outward edge of scholarly dating for the work, keeping in mind scholars tend to argue it's the oldest of the Gospels. Without further ado, here's a long quote, going from Mark 13:1 to 27. MARK 13 1As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” 2"Do you see a
"There Will Be Blood: God's Judgment and Our Only Hope" Exodus 7:14-25 Rev. Craig Luekens 06.23.24 Preview: • 06/23/24 Sermon Preview Bulletin: https://cpmfiles1.com/cpcnewhaven.org... The Book of Exodus: • The Book of Exodus --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cpcpodcasts/message
A central theme in Ian Shapiro's extensive body of research is the concept of domination, which captures the reactive nature of human beings towards power structures. Unlike traditional political theories that imagine societies designing just orders from scratch, Ian argues that political institutions evolve in response to the rejection of unacceptable power dynamics. This reactive nature is evident in the historical shifts from feudalism to absolutism, and eventually to democracy, driven by people's resistance to absolute power.Ian Shapiro is Sterling Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University. In his latest book Uncommon Sense, he explores why citizens in many democracies are profoundly alienated and some democracies are in danger of failing. Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The fight against domination – 02:50The role of political parties in resisting domination – 05:41Disillusionment with democracies and the role of deliberation – 11:24Amartya Sen and development as freedom – 23:16Betting on hope – 34:29 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Spotify YouTube Subscribe:https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.comhttps://globaldevpod.substack.com/
Today's society tends to make a mockery of the role of fathers, making them look like buffoons as we often see on TV sitcoms. The Bible, however, takes a different view. It instructs fathers in the following way:Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.--Proverbs 22:6Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: And the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; So are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.--Psalm 127:3-5Hearken unto they father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.--Proverbs 23:22The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.--Proverbs 23:24The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.--Proverbs 20:7This broadcast reflected the truth of these verses as listeners shared special words of tribute for their fathers.
Today's society tends to make a mockery of the role of fathers, making them look like buffoons as we often see on TV sitcoms. The Bible, however, takes a different view. It instructs fathers in the following way:Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.--Proverbs 22:6Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: And the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; So are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.--Psalm 127:3-5Hearken unto they father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.--Proverbs 23:22The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.--Proverbs 23:24The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.--Proverbs 20:7This broadcast reflected the truth of these verses as listeners shared special words of tribute for their fathers.
QUESTIONS1:37 - What has been your biggest challenge in growing your business online and how did you overcome it?2:32 - How do you stay motivated and inspired in the face of setbacks?3:28 - What is a breakthrough moment that significantly changed your business trajectory?4:13 - How do you balance your personal branding with company branding in your marketing strategy?5:05 - I'm struggling with creating viral content that resonates with my audience. What is your secret?5:34 - How do you leverage influencer marketing to boost your own brands' visibility?6:05 - What strategies have you found most effective for scaling your ad spend profitably on social media?6:51 - What's the best way that you identify and capitalize on emerging trends in digital marketing?7:54 - How much do you pay attention to data analytics and how does it play a role in your decision-making in your business?8:45 - Can you share a story about a successful collaboration you've had with a celebrity or influencer?9:21 - What is the best way to establish trust in your brand?9:55 - I'm building my first sales funnel. What are the key elements of a successful sales funnel in your experience?10:43 - We're struggling to keep customers. How do you approach customer retention and loyalty in your brand and business?11:50 - I'm just getting my start in digital marketing. What is one piece of advice you would give me right now?12:39 - How do you look at and measure ROI of all of your marketing campaigns?12:57 - What's your approach to content creation and distribution across all of your different platforms?13:34 - How do you manage and motivate a large team to achieve high performance?14:39 - What do you think will be the biggest change in the next five years in the digital marketing and social media space?15:03 - A couple of bad reviews have set our business back a lot. How do you handle negative feedback or criticism about your brand online?16:31 - What is the most valuable lesson you learned from your worst failure?Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter FULL TRANSCRIPT0:00Rudy, what is the most valuable lesson you learned from your worst failure?0:04I think probably the biggest lesson, which is kind of ironic is I'm struggling with creating viral content that resonates with my audience.0:12What is your secret?0:13Something I've learned from a lot of people that are very successful on socials is just like, what do you think will be the biggest change in the next five years in the digital marketing and social media space?0:24The next five years, biggest change will probably be, we're already ahead.0:28I would say we've been doing it over 18 months now.0:31I think it's gonna change how content's made, how content's produced the ability to create content.0:37I think that's gonna be the biggest change.0:38It's a good question too.0:39I think a breakthrough...
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In this interview, Dr. Ashley Beckham discusses her personal and professional journey with mold exposure after moving into a new home where early signs were initially overlooked. She shares how her health issues led to the discovery of high mold levels in her home and body, influencing her career to focus on environmental health. Dr. Beckham emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of mold for overall health, and advocates for increased awareness and systemic changes in the health industry to better address environmental toxins.
Today I'm talking to Chef Nina Compton, a James Beard award-winning chef based in New Orleans,Louisiana. She's the owner and creative mind behind Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro. You'll hear about her experience on Season 11 of Top Chef, - Saint Lucian roots What you'll learn from Nina Compton Chef Nina Conpton's unique and flavorful upbringing in St. Lucia 2:35The sweet scents of a childhood in the Caribbean 3:44The influence of her grandmother in her cooking 5:54Cakes of the Caribbean 7:26Nina Compton's journey to becoming a chef 8:35Why she went to culinary school 9:26A detour in her plans to get back to the Caribbean 11:50How Nona Compton brings together the flavors of New York, Miami, and the Caribbean 14:36The surprise hit dish that she can't take off of the menu 15:27Staples that have remained on the menu 16:57The reopening of her neighborhood restaurant 17:56How the menus at her two restaurants differ 21:25Practicing the power of restraint 22:28Her strong involvement in the bar program and New Orleans expectations 24:03The less-familiar sources of her Italian wines 25:42How seasonality is reflected in her food 26:51Her experience on Top Chef 28:40The lengthy process of making the cut 31:13A day in the life of a Top Chef contestant 32:26Why she doesn't want to return to Top Chef as a contestant 35:34The evolution of the New Orleans culinary scene 36:59The sharing nature of local chefs 38:57Origin of the nameCompère Lapin 41:47Her culinary tour of New Orleans 44:03Her simple guilty pleasures 46:04Recent cookbooks to explore 46:57Kitchen pet peeves 48:23The worst trend she's seeing in the industry 51:42Her advice for working your way up in the business 52:24The chef she would like to collaborate with 53:54Her alternative career if she wasn't a chef 54:37 I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with the chefs Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques. Check out the links below for more conversations with chefs from New Orleans.Conversaion with chef Nathanial ZimetConversation with chef Michael GulottaListen to my conversation with chef Alex HarrellListen to my conversation with Chef Rebecca Wilcomb Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Chris Kajioka Chef Suzanne Goin Social media Chef Nina Compton Instagram Social media Compère Lapin Instagram Links mentioned in this episode Compère LapinBywater American Bistro (BAB's) SUBSCRIBE TO THE ‘FLAVORS UNKNOWN' NEWSLETTER
SummaryIn this episode, Lisa Davis and Jenny Munro discuss how older individuals can determine if they need help and when it may be time to consider moving to a care facility. They highlight the signs to look out for, such as difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills. They also discuss the challenges of aging in place and the importance of personal care, especially for individuals with dementia. Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia are also explored. The episode concludes with information about Home Instead and a preview of the next episode on the Home Instead 47 rule.TakeawaysSigns that an older person may need help include difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills.Aging in place may not be suitable for everyone, and it is important to consider the individual's safety and well-being.Personal care, especially for individuals with dementia, is crucial and may require communication strategies to ensure the individual's comfort and dignity.Financial indicators, such as unpaid bills, can be a sign that it may be time to consider moving to a care facility.Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges, and it is important to have open and honest conversations with loved ones about their needs and preferences.Chapters00:00Introduction00:20Services provided by Home Instead01:02Signs that an older person may need help04:18The importance of personal care05:10The role of dementia in activities of daily living06:12Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia07:36Financial indicators that it may be time to consider moving09:38Gradual transition to care10:21The importance of care professionals as additional eyes in the home11:15The impact of driving ability on the need for care12:09The role of socialization and loneliness in considering a move13:24The challenges of long-distance caregiving14:18Conclusion and information about Home Instead14:50Preview of next episode
Why do Christians gather on Sunday mornings? Does it matter where we gather? Who is welcomed at these meetings? What should we be doing when we gather? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares who we truly are as "the church".History of the word "church":Ekklesia: not a religious term. It means a gathering, a congregation, or an assembly of people.In the first English translations, ekklesia was correctly translated as "congregation." But in 1611 the King James Version unfortunately opted for "church" instead, based on the German word "kirche".The church is not a building, but a gathering of believers. Its not somewhere you go, its something you are. Samaritan woman at the well who asks where to worship- The temple or the mountain?John 4:20-21;24The location of worship is not as important as the way you worship.The question isn't "WHERE do I worship God? but HOW should I worship God?"True worship is the result of knowing the one you worship, not where you worship Him. You are the location where Christianity takes place.1 Corinthians 3:16-17God is jealous for you like religious people are jealous for their holy sites. Act 7:48 There are no sacred places, only sacred people. What is a church?A church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. IntentionalJeremiah 29:13 "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart."If you're gathering with believers less and less these days, you're going the wrong way. If you're going everywhere but church, you're going the wrong way."Successful people do consistently what normal people do occasionally." Craig GroeschelGatheringChurch is a collective noun, meaning it describes a group.Hebrews 10:25 You can be a Christian by yourself, but you can't be church by yourself.Jesus never discipled individuals, he always discipled groups.Jesus had groups of 3, 12, 70 , 120 , & 500.Online viewing is good as an exception. But watching a church service online is like watching a video of a fire—you can see the light but you can't feel the warmth. You're getting teaching, but you're missing out on gathering. People who follow Jesus:Church is not where you meet with friends; its where you meet with family. You don't choose your family—God gives them to you, and your family often aren't people you're naturally drawn to.Colossians 3:11 It doesn't matter who someone has been, it only matters who they are now."Christ is all and in all" - Jesus is the point of everything, so find the Jesus in people when they annoy you.The biggest threat to the church is not from outside of the church, but from within. Its disunity.John 17:21 Galatians 3:26-28 Put on Christ. Wear your Jesus jersey. Prioritize Jesus over all other labels.Are you embracing your church family?
We asked for questions. And wow did you folks have questions! Here's a solo podcast to start off the April reader mailbag, including:Putting Purdue's title game loss in some sort of philosophical and cultural contextThe lessons we learned from college basketball in 2023-24The lessons we should've learned from UConn, especially offensivelyDoes a Sweet 16 run get Woodson a contract extension?How does Calipari leaving Kentucky affect the IU-UK rivalry? Would Kentucly hire Dawn Staley?Stay Tuned for Part 2. You never know, there may be other parts after that.
The continued reliance on a "business as usual" model is insufficient for countering the detrimental consequences of global warming. Numerous studies, including the influential reports from the IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, have sparked a keen interest in understanding the prerequisites for the societal transformations necessary to address climate change effectively. However, a significant disconnect persists between the scientific consensus on global warming and the actions taken by political leaders at international, national, and local levels. In many of my interactions with policymakers from around the world, I often hear that despite being a global challenge, the discourse around global warming is disproportionately influenced by the perspectives and priorities of rich countries. Politicians in the global South in particular claim that this imbalance often results in global agreements that neglect the complexities of local justice and the intricate local politics involving competition for limited resources. Lan Marie Nguyen Berg is the Deputy Leader of the Green Party and a Member of the Norwegian Parliament. She previously served as Oslo City Commissioner for transport and the environment. @Lan_MarieKey highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The importance of voting as a step for political action– 04:24Balancing short-term voter appeasement with long-term climate goals– 08:48How Oslo became greener – 14:07Radical policies for long-term benefit and trade-offs – 19:28The welfare state and growing citizen expectations – 31:10Why the Global South reacts to preaching from the Global North – 37:58Online abuse and the future of young European leaders – 47:44 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Spotify YouTube Subscribe:https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.comhttps://globaldevpod.substack.com/
SummaryIn this episode, Lisa Davis and Jenny Munro discuss how older individuals can determine if they need help and when it may be time to consider moving to a care facility. They highlight the signs to look out for, such as difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills. They also discuss the challenges of aging in place and the importance of personal care, especially for individuals with dementia. Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia are also explored. The episode concludes with information about Home Instead and a preview of the next episode on the Home Instead 47 rule.TakeawaysSigns that an older person may need help include difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills.Aging in place may not be suitable for everyone, and it is important to consider the individual's safety and well-being.Personal care, especially for individuals with dementia, is crucial and may require communication strategies to ensure the individual's comfort and dignity.Financial indicators, such as unpaid bills, can be a sign that it may be time to consider moving to a care facility.Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges, and it is important to have open and honest conversations with loved ones about their needs and preferences.Chapters00:00Introduction00:20Services provided by Home Instead01:02Signs that an older person may need help04:18The importance of personal care05:10The role of dementia in activities of daily living06:12Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia07:36Financial indicators that it may be time to consider moving09:38Gradual transition to care10:21The importance of care professionals as additional eyes in the home11:15The impact of driving ability on the need for care12:09The role of socialization and loneliness in considering a move13:24The challenges of long-distance caregiving14:18Conclusion and information about Home Instead14:50Preview of next episode
Many nations around the world are grappling with the challenge of providing reliable and sustainable energy access to their populations. Half a billion people, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia, still rely on biomass for their basic needs, underscoring the urgent necessity for innovative energy solutions. The quest for electrification, especially in rural and underserved regions, is not just about lighting up homes but igniting opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic development. Yet, as we dig deeper, it becomes apparent that the link between electricity access and economic prosperity is nuanced and multifaceted.Jörg Ankel-Peters co-heads the research department “Climate Change and Development” at RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research in Germany and is a Professor of Economics at the University of Passau. @jrgptrs ResourcesRural electrification, the credibility revolution, and the limits of evidence-based policyGrid or solar: Looking for the best energy solution for the rural poorDo improved cooking stoves inevitably go up in smoke? Evidence from India and SenegalThe forgotten coal: Charcoal demand in sub-Saharan Africa Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The global energy poverty challenge – 03:44The electricity-economic growth relationship – 10:27Expanding the grid versus mini-grids and off-grid solutions– 17:10Health and education impacts of rural electrification– 24:27The charcoal conundrum – 29:07Impact of Rwanda's Electricity Access Roll-out program (EARP) – 36:32 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Spotify YouTube Subscribe:https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.comhttps://globaldevpod.substack.com/
The Boat Geeks #9 - Jake Beattie (CEO, "Boat Dork")Recorded 2.12.24The headwaters of the Northwest Maritime Center began in the '70s when some friends who loved wooden boats decided to create a gathering for other wood boat lovers. That little inauspicious gathering turned into the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - the second largest in the world!Recorded in the late afternoon changing light aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating.This episode: Jake Beattie is a very busy man, leading an organization that stages North America's largest wooden boat festival; a wild 750-mile endurance race to Alaska; operates youth maritime camps and classes; prints a monthly regional sailing magazine; runs a marine thrift store; stages many other races and regattas; conducts adult maritime classes; holds workshops and seminars; created the Maritime High School; does harbor tours; and even runs a Victorian hotel! All from the Northwest Maritime Center campus in Port Townsend, WA, a Victorian Seaport on the Salish Sea.Brought to you by the Boater's Guide, a free mobile app for PNW boaters. Available on iOS and Android devices, The Boater's Guide is information and adventure right at your fingertips, right when you need it. Download for free in the App Store or Google Play: https://www.pnwboatersguide.com/boate...Northwest Maritime Center: https://nwmaritime.org/Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival: https://woodenboat.org/Race to Alaska (R2AK): https://r2ak.com/Youth Camps & Classes: https://nwmaritime.org/programs/youth...Adult Classes:
The African continent is projected to have the fastest urban growth rate in the world: by 2050, Africa's cities will be home to an additional 950 million people. While this surge presents urban centers with a wealth of opportunities such as a larger workforce, increased consumer markets, and greater potential for cultural exchange, it also brings forth substantial challenges. The rapid population growth can exacerbate existing problems such as inadequate infrastructure, housing shortages, and environmental concerns. African cities with their unique history and socio-economic landscape, must navigate these complexities while harnessing the potential for innovation and economic diversification that a growing populace brings. Obvious Katsaura is a senior lecturer in sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand. His research interests are in, and at the intersections of, the fields of transnational urbanism, transnational religiosity, religious urbanism, urban politics and urban violence. Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The development impacts of urban inequality – 03:36Fear, insecurity, and fortress mentality – 10:58Migrant life in Johannesburg – 15:38The role of churches in providing security and hope – 21:18Pentecostalism and development in Lagos – 30:38 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/
In this week's episode, Daina shares her journey from being a civil engineer to becoming a nutrition therapist, driven by her own health issues. She discusses the connection between food and health, particularly in relation to skin conditions. Daina emphasizes the importance of gut health in overall well-being and shares her personal experience in healing her own acne through holistic approaches. She expresses frustration with conventional medicine and the conflicting information she encountered. Daina concludes by highlighting the positive changes in her life and her focus on helping others with their skin issues.It was really great for me to have a dialogue with someone who is as passionate as I am to help people overcome acne, so they can regain their self-esteem and confidence and help avoid a life-threatening disease in the not too distant future.We discussed:2:10Daina's background and journey into nutrition and acne12:39Topicals, antibiotics and birth control pills as an acne treatment. Good or bad?25:28The biggest mistakes people make when trying to heal acne.27:17Functional lab testing to find the root cause of acne.43:24The key causes of acne53:04Foods that cause acneYou can find Daina @:https://www.tabletocrave.com/https://www.instagram.com/tabletocrave/ Support the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @:Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/ Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://skinwebinar.com/HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/ Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast
In this episode, host Rob Lee welcomes Raeghan, a talented artist who delves into the history of black punk rock through her comics. They discuss Raeghan's artistic journey, the inspiration behind her work, and the importance of representation in the music scene.
We explore the idea that the gravest deficits in freedom are intrinsically linked to poverty, impacting individuals and nations worldwide. We also examine the global innovation regime's crucial role in shaping progress and human development. International impact funds encourage and reward innovations based on their social benefits, potentially revolutionizing the current innovation regime. Towards the end of the conversation, we briefly discuss the work of John Rawls and the theory of justice as fairness, which describes a society of free citizens holding equal basic rights and cooperating within an egalitarian economic system.Thomas Pogge is the Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs at Yale University. He has has authored many influential books on cosmopolitanism, global justice, and extreme poverty. @ThomasPoggeResources:World Poverty and Human RightsJohn Rawls: His Life and Theory of JusticeHealth Impact FundAn Ecological Impact Fund Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The poverty-freedom relationship – 03:12Is poverty a violation of human rights? – 06:52The urgency of development finance – 19:19Innovation and impact funds – 27:50Profits, patents, and incentives – 39:42Global justice and solidarity with strangers – 47:00John Rawls and a global theory of justice – 51:52To ensure you never miss an episode of In Pursuit of Development, please make sure to subscribe to our podcast, rate us to support the show, and share this episode within your networks. Your engagement helps us bring more insightful content to you and keeps the conversation going. HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/
Today, I'm talking to chef Rico Torres from Mixtli in San Antonio, TX. Born and raised in El Paso, the vast desert landscapes helped inspire his creativity. His proximity to the border of Mexico fed his love for south of the border culinary traditions, made evident through the food he dishes up at Mixtli. You'll hear how he embraces his Mexican cultural roots in the food he creates, and how he cleverly weaves the history of the people and the land into every menu. He shares his early passion for art and explains how that led to a love for culinary creativity. You'll hear about his progression through the world of cooking, his impressive skill set as a self-taught chef, and his thoughts on the future of food. What you'll learn from chef Rico Torres at Mixtli The birthplace of chef Rico Torres creative roots 2:24Smells that bring him back to his childhood 4:13Rico Torres artistic background 4:52How his love of art eventually translated into a love for food 5:44His transition into entrepreneurship 6:56Business lessons chef Rico Torres adopted from his dad 8:06Learning on the job and being resourceful 9:39Tips on buying and prepping BBQ Brisket 11:31Going from catering to pop ups 12:28When he met his business partner 13:19Trading pop ups for permanence 14:32Where the name Mixtli originated 14:47What he did differently when he started his business 16:26A very intimidating first table on opening night 17:25His second shot at impressing Rick Bayless 18:37Approaching food from an individual ingredient perspective 19:10How Rico Torres pairs ingredients together at Mixtli 19:47Undercover learning of tools of the trade 20:50The concept of the menu at Mixtli 21:40Why you can't have a latte at the end of dinner 23:40How he makes his Café de Olla 24:30And example of building a menu out of history 26:09The fake champagne parties of old Mexico 27:02Planning ahead for menu themes 28:14His biggest business struggles 30:37How they collaborate to make decisions 33:08His mission for the restaurant in terms of culinary history 34:38Thoughts on the future of food 37:04Focusing on food as fuel and feeling 38:05Why Mixtli has an open kitchen 39:33Five hotspots in San Antonio 40:58His guilty pleasure 41:43Books that have inspired chef Rico Torres 42:48His kitchen pet peeves 43:20His wildest ingredients 43:38What and who he would cook for if he could 45:48The new business he's looking forward to launching 46:26The connection between food and storytelling 4:38Switching from artist to architect in a kitchen 5:43The connection between food and memories 7:14Why do you have to take care of your team 7:55How management changes your creativity 8:24The importance of consistency 9:10Realizations about training staff 10:48The challenges of translating recipes and techniques from one culinary culture to another 11:22The French contribution to worldly cuisine and going beyond French culinary techniques 13:03A new wave of inspiration 13:57What's missing from the pages of food history 15:16Reaching into the “back pocket” of Mexican cuisine 16:21Shifting the threshold for what “chef” implies 17:31The power of the internet in culinary education 18:35“Fusion” versus evolution 20:14Combining culinary techniques from one culinary culture to another 22:32Surprising challenges faced by professional chefs 23:53Inspiration for their work, including the influence of international cuisine and food destinations 25:43 I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary ...
The right to development enables individuals and communities to actively participate in and benefit from various forms of development — economic, social, cultural, and political — while ensuring their human rights and freedoms. It involves a range of responsibilities, including the roles of states, multinational companies, NGOs, businesses, and educational institutions. Central to this right are principles of self-determination, intersectionality, intergenerational equity, and fair distribution, aiming for inclusive, diverse, and sustainable development. The shift towards a rights-based development framework is evident in initiatives like the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Bridgetown Initiative. Additionally, the role of businesses in this context is guided by frameworks like the UN Global Compact and the Business and Human Rights Guiding Principles, moving beyond the traditional "do no harm" approach. Despite its significance, the right to development faces challenges and legal critiques regarding its implementation and necessity.Surya Deva is the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development and a Professor of Law and Director of the Centre for Environmental Law at Macquarie University, Australia. @ProfSuryaDeva @UNSRdevelopmentResources:Declaration on the right to development (1986)Reinvigorating the right to development: A vision for the future (report submitted to the Human Rights Council, August 2023)Role of business in realizing the right to development (July 2023)Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The right to development and its added value– 03:46The value of binding conventions versus non-binding declarations– 09:25Why the judiciary often prioritizes civil and political rights – 15:16Legalization of the right and the role of the courts in upholding binding conventions– 26:18Has the definition of the right to development been overly broadened or inflated? – 31:31The Global North perspective and the role of businesses – 40:23 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/
Lisa is joined by Dr. Michael Greger! From the New York Times bestselling author of the One-Million Copy SellingHow Not to Die series comes an evidence-based look at slowing down the effects of aging. Internationally renowned physician and nutritionist, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series Dr. Michael Greger returns to uncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging in his newest book, HOW NOT TO AGE: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older, featuring accessible research and actionable steps to help preserve the body functions that keep you feeling and looking youthful. When Dr. Michael Greger dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. We don't need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young—we already have the tools.SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Michael Greger discusses various topics related to aging and health. He explains the concept of autophagy and its importance for lifespan. He also discusses the impact of exercise and certain foods on autophagy. Dr. Greger emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including social connection and stress reduction. He also highlights the benefits of a plant-based diet and the risks of consuming processed foods. Additionally, he discusses the impact of fish consumption, the risks of moderate drinking, and the potential dangers of certain skincare products. Finally, he explores the relationship between cholesterol and dementia.TakeawaysAutophagy, a process that helps clear away cellular debris, is essential for lifespan.Exercise and certain foods, such as coffee and legumes, can improve autophagy.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including social connection and stress reduction, is important for overall health and longevity.A plant-based diet centered around whole foods is beneficial for health and can help prevent chronic diseases.Fish consumption, moderate drinking, and certain skincare products may have negative effects on health.Cholesterol levels can impact cognitive function and the risk of dementia.Chapters00:00Autophagy and its importance for lifespan02:07Foods that affect autophagy03:14The benefits of using an air fryer04:14The habits of longest living populations06:24The impact of social connection on health07:34The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during times of stress and loneliness08:04The difference between healthy and unhealthy plant-based diets10:19The impact of the food industry on our food choices12:10The effects of fish consumption on health13:12The risks of moderate drinking14:24The potential dangers of using tretinoin for skin care16:08Foods that improve muscle mass and performance17:41The impact of cholesterol on dementia and cognitive function
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:What's holding leaders back? 0:00One of the top adversaries that paralyzes leaders today is procrastination.Procrastination is putting things off.Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward? 2:06Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward.Life moves fast and keeps going with or without you.The art of keeping up with the hustle. 3:34Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.The concept of procrastination.Bust your butt to make it happen. 5:13Get theox out of the ditch.Hustle is not the only answer.What is procrastination and what does it mean? 7:39Procrastination is a learned behavior and an adversary.What procrastination really is.What is procrastination and how does it work? 9:24The word procrastination originated from the latin word pro.Procrastination lack of self-discipline.Procrastination is self harm. 11:31Procrastination is self-harm, says Dr pierce steele.Behavioral psychology research has revealed time inconsistency.Why procrastination is a bad reason to do it? 13:13Why procrastination is not a bad reason to procrastinate.The importance of prioritizing.Procrastination is habitual. 15:57Procrastination as a form of short-term mood repair.Addressing the habit of procrastination.How to avoid the snooze button? 18:20Avoid hitting the snooze button.Tackling the monster tasks today.Tackling big tasks early on is a healthy and energy replenishing discipline.Put in healthy metrics.
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