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Seth and B-Scott discuss if the Texans' trade for Laremy Tunsil was really that bad after seeing the Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.

Seth and B-Scott reassess how bad the Texans' trade for Laremy Tunsil was after seeing what the Ravens gave up for Maxx Crosby, give credit in Acknowledge Me, and see what Geoff Schwartz of Fox Sports has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in today's Mock Draft Injection.

The higher you climb, the lonelier it gets. It's a well-worn cliché, but what is the raw, human reality behind it? What happens when the pressure to be a "dealer in optimism" becomes an unbearable weight? In this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata revisits his conversation with former senior executive and leadership coach, Ray McGrath. Ray shares the deeply personal and powerful stories behind three statements that defined his journey: "I'm irrelevant," "I'm incompetent," and "I'm a liar." This is a raw look at the psychological cost of leadership. Discover the antidote to this profound isolation and why finding a "critical friend" is the most important act of self-preservation a leader can make. What You Will Learn in This Episode What happens when a leader's grand vision violently collides with the everyday realities of their team? What is a "bonded pair," and why is finding this type of critical friend the ultimate antidote to leadership loneliness? Why is the need to wear the leadership "mask" for extended periods one of the most damaging and isolating aspects of the role? What is the crucial difference between chosen solitud and the "unwanted absence of social connectedness" that defines true loneliness? 3 Actionable Insights Find Your "Critical Friend": Actively seek out a "bonded pair"—a trusted peer, mentor, or coach who does not carry the same load as you. This person should have a different perspective, know your biases, and be someone with whom you can be completely authentic and vulnerable. Acknowledge the Feeling of Isolation: The first step to combating executive loneliness is to recognise and name it. Understand that this feeling is a common, shared experience among leaders, not a personal failing. This removes the stigma and opens the door to seeking support. Use Humour as a Shield and a Bridge: When faced with an isolating or awkward moment, use humour to break the tension and regain perspective. As Ray demonstrates after a disastrous Q&A, a moment of self-awareness can bring the audience back on your side and provide a bridge back to connection. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Ray McGrath: Website |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 160 Featuring Ray McGrath

Many skeptics doubt the Deity of Jesus Christ.  They say that He never "claimed" to be God.   The question is not, "Did Jesus to claim to be God?" Join us as we see that the right question is "Where did Jesus acknowledge that He is God?   We take a look at 4 evens in the Life and Ministry of Jesus where HE indeed acknowledges that He IS God!  email and let us know that you are listening:  barry@anchorbible.org

Unshakeable kingdom I. See that you don't refuse Him II.  Hear the earth tremble III. Acknowledge the purpose IV. Keep the kingdom V.  Enter with godly awe

I have been feeling the tug to share my personal experience with depression for quite a while. It may surprise you to hear that I have struggled with depression. I'm a pretty upbeat gal! Well, it surprised me too. In today's podcast, I share my personal story with depression and how it affects every area of your life. Here are 5 tips I gave myself and share with clients about how depression affects organization. 1. Give yourself grace. I cannot even put into words how depression zapped me of every shred of energy to do ANYTHING. And the thought of tackling an organization project was SO overwhelming. My "will power" got up and went - AWAY! 2. Get a friend to help you. Another friend's perspective, energy and motivation are contagious and can help you push through when you just want to watch TV. Used strategically, friends can help you get organized and stay functioning when your own initiative is low. Over 50% of the Organize 365 clients call us in to help because they just can't do the organizing themselves in their depressed state. 3. Pick ONE area and COMPLETE it before moving on no matter how long it takes. Slow and steady wins the race! Your home did not become a "mess" overnight, and it won't get organized overnight either. One step at a time. Pick an area where you can get a quick win and start there: Your night stand Your dresser The car The Master Closet The key is to MAINTAIN that area when you tackle area #2. The Productive Home Solution™ is ordered in a way so the areas you organize will stay organized as you move on to the next area of your home. 4. Acknowledge your limitations. I know how frustrated you are! Knowing what I USED to be able to do made me even MORE depressed when I couldn't seem to tackle even the basics when I was depressed. If it's a bad day... it's OK! You have time to get organized and take care of yourself. And when your desire is beyond your physical ability - hire help. 5. Surround yourself with positive people. I know it's easier to say than do, but I always felt better when I made myself go OUT and BE with people, even though I didn't want to. I can't even tell you how many times we will be laughing with clients and then they say, "I can't believe how fun you make organizing!" "I haven't been able to laugh like that in a long time." "If I knew how quickly you could get this organized I wouldn't have waited so long to call." and our favorite. "I can't believe there are people who actually LIKE to organize!" EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® Preorder your hard copy of Escaping Quicksand Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media  

What are women already giving in leadership, often invisibly, and what do organisations gain as a result? Give to Gain- as we approach International Women's Day 2026, with this theme, I wanted to bring a slightly different perspective. Rather than focusing only on how we give more support to women, this episode reframes the conversation. I want to shine a light on what women already give every single day through their human capabilities, and what teams and organisations gain when those contributions are made visible, acknowledged and valued. In a world accelerating through AI, technological change and performance pressure, the real differentiator is not purely technical- it is human. These are not soft skills- they are commercial and leadership skills, which many women are already strong in, often without the recognition they deserve. This episode explores how making these capabilities visible can shift narratives around leadership, gender and performance, and why acknowledging what women already give is essential for teams and organisations to truly gain. What You Will Learn: What women are already giving with their human capabilities, which is not always visible or fully acknowledged What teams can gain from women giving in cohesion, collaboration and trust What organisations can gain from women giving in speed, results and future financial performance Why naming these contributions increases confidence, visibility and influence for women Why making women's strengths visible benefits everyone, not just women Acknowledge the human capabilities already present in your team- make them visible, celebrate them publicly, speak about them as performance drivers, not personality traits. If you are a leader, ask yourself how you are recognising and valuing confidence, clarity, connection and emotional intelligence. And if you would like to explore these human capabilities in more depth, you can find them at the heart of my book, 'Become a Global Leader', link below. Give to Gain is not about asking women to give more. It is about recognising what is already being given, and understanding just how much we gain as a result. Resources: Buy the book, Become a Global Leader:https://culturecuppa.com/book/ Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson

When you lose your temper with your kid, it doesn't feel great. But it IS totally normal.Perfection is not possible, in parenting especially. All parents lose their temper and speak or act harshly towards their kids from time to time.You'll Learn:Unhealthy ways parents often handle a rupture10 benefits of repair conversations for kidsHow to lead a repair conversation with your child (and what to expect when you do)In this episode, I'm sharing what's really going on when you lose your temper and what to do after the dust settles.-----------------------------------When You Lose Your TemperFirst, let's get clear on one thing.No one can make you angry. Not even your kid.Anger is an emotion that comes from your thoughts about a situation or behavior.And getting angry isn't actually the problem.What really matters is how you handle the moments when anger takes over and you lose your temper.These moments are sometimes called “ruptures”, because they interrupt the connection between parent and child.When you speak or act harshly towards your child, you create a negative impact and disconnection in your relationship.Have A Repair ConversationWhen you do lose your temper, it's time to take responsibility for your actions and repair the rupture (in the same way we would guide our kids to take responsibility for the impacts of their behavior)."Repair" is the conversation you have with your child in order to mend the disconnection between you.These conversations teach your kids how to resolve conflict, empower them to make mistakes and repair them and create more emotional safety and connection in your home.A repair conversation has three parts:Acknowledge what happenedRecognize the impact your behavior had on themRepair your mistakeAnd in between, you hold plenty of space for your child to process and respond.I'll walk you through these three parts in more detail and show you how to have a repair conversation with your kids that actually restores connection and strengthens your relationships.There is no "right" outcome for these conversations. They can be awkward and don't always go smoothly. But, I promise, the benefits outweigh the discomfort.Listen in to learn how so that you'll be ready the next time you lose your cool.Free Resources:Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet!In this free guide you'll discover:✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you've started (This one thing will get you calm.)✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!)✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.)✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!)Download the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet hereConnect With Darlynn:Book a complimentary session with DarlynnLearn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.comFollow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tipsRate and review the podcast on Itunes

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Do you ever feel like your brain is a "surprise encounter" in an RPG? You finally sit down to pray or be still, and within 15 seconds, your mind is bombarded by anxiety, distractions, or a "to-do" list that feels like a final boss. Spiritual formation isn't about having a perfectly silent mind: it is about having a redirected one.- The "Lev" Command Center: Why the Biblical word for "heart" actually refers to your inner monologue and how to guard it.- Fighting Lavos: Identifying the "proud obstacles" and strongholds that set themselves up against the truth of God in your mind.- The Art of the "Rep": Why a wandering mind isn't a failure, but an opportunity to train your "return" to God's presence.- The 3-Breath Return: A practical, 30-second tool to Acknowledge, Release, and Receive God's peace in the middle of your busiest day.Stop "button mashing" through your spiritual life and feeling like a fraud. Formation happens when we abide: and abiding starts with taking your thoughts captive.**********

Inside, they explore: → Why "disrespect" is usually dysregulation—and how to respond when your teen talks back, rolls their eyes, or uses a tone you don't appreciate → The authority reframe: your job isn't to be right or have power—it's to carry the responsibility of de-escalating, listening, and modeling regulation (even when your teen is losing it) → Why connection is the foundation for good behavior, not the reward for it—and why taking away quality time when teens struggle backfires completely → How boundaries actually work with strong-willed teens: you can't control what they do, but you CAN control what you do—and that's where your real power lives → Why letting them make mistakes (even when you're terrified) builds trust and safety—because the tighter you hold on, the less you're actually able to protect them from poor choices, risky behavior, or shutting you out completely This episode will challenge every assumption you have about what it means to parent difficult teenagers—and give you the tools to build the kind of relationship where they actually come to you when things get hard. Resources & Links: Connect with Dr. Cam Caswell: → Website: www.askdrcam.com → Instagram: @drcamcaswell (275K+ parent community) → Podcast: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam - https://www.askdrcam.com/parenting-teens-podcast → Parenting Teens Academy (programs and courses for parents) - https://www.askdrcam.com/offers/4LbJPqXt/checkout Mentioned in This Episode: → PARR Framework: Pause, Acknowledge, Respond, Reflect (Albiona's 4-step process) → Dr. Will Dobadan's book Kids These Days → Dr. Lisa Miller's book The Awakened Brain → Kirk Martin (previous guest on The Parenting Reframe) Connect with Albiona: → Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching → Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe → Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with a parent in the trenches with a defiant teen, a mom who feels like she's losing her kid to attitude and shut-downs, or anyone who's been told their teenager is "just going through a phase" and needs real tools instead of empty reassurance. Because the truth is: teens aren't the problem. Our outdated beliefs about what they need from us are. And when we shift how we see them, everything changes. Until next time, Albiona

A story about destroying your own work—and creating what lastsThis episode is for sales-led SaaS founders who suspect their product is slowly becoming a custom shop—and don't know how to stop it.Bassem Hamdy, CEO and Co-Founder of Briq, has spent 25 years in construction technology—three software revolutions, three companies.He says Briq found product market fit every 24 months. Each time meant tearing something down to build the next version.Each time, the same thing triggered the rebuild — the company had started solving for individual customers instead of the market.And this inspired me to invite Bassem to my podcast. We explore why the instinct to please your biggest customers creates exactly the kind of fragility that kills companies. Bassem shares hard lessons about killing a product he spent two years building, the moment his QA team exposed how far the company had drifted, and why domain expertise—not platform size—determines who wins in vertical AI.We also zoom in on two of the 10 traits that define remarkable software companies: – Acknowledge you cannot please everyone – Master the art of curiosityBassem's journey proves that remarkable companies refound themselves before the market forces them to.Here's one of Bassem's quotes that captures what happens when a company starts drifting:"Software is like jello. You slap that thing, it's going to shake the hell out of it. So the moment you inject that code, that's client specific, you're pooched."By listening to this episode, you'll learn:Why saying yes to customers can turn your product into something nobody else wantsWhen to check whether your team is building a product or managing client ticketsWhy deep domain expertise matters more than platform size in the age of AIHow one metric—revenue per employee—changes every decision a CEO makesFor more information about the guest from this week: Guest: Bassem Hamdy, CEO and Co-Founder of Briq Website: briq.com

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https://www.johncoltrane.com/John Coltrane departed this mortal plane more than fifty years ago; today he remains among us, more alive than ever. His sound continues to grab the ears of an ever-widening circle of fans. His legend is stone solid: planted firmly in our culture as that of any 20th century musical giant. His saxophone sound—brooding, searching, dark—is still one of the most recognizable in modern jazz. His influence stretches over styles and genres, and transcends cultural boundaries. The modern ideal of music serving a deeply spiritual, connective purpose? A defining facet of John Coltrane.To Coltrane, a musician was a message-giver; making music was an endeavor tied to a larger, greater good. “I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music,” Coltrane wrote in 1964 in a letter to his listeners, telling of a prayer to God. In 1966, less than a year before his death, he stated:“I know that there are bad forces, forces that bring suffering to others and misery to the world. I want to be the opposite force. I want to be the force which is truly for good.”Jazz journalist Nat Hentoff, who interviewed and championed Coltrane, praised him more soberly. “By the time A Love Supreme hit, Trane struck such a spiritual chord in so many listeners that people started to think of him as being beyond human. I think that's unfair. He was just a human being like you and me -- but he was willing to practice more, to do all the things that somebody has to do to excel. The real value in what John Coltrane did was that what he accomplished, he did as a human.”

Seth and Sean react to the report from Ian Rapoport that the Texans are trading OL Tytus Howard to the Browns, discuss what the Texans might do with the pick they acquired from it, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.

Seth and Sean react to breaking news that the Texans are trading away OL Tytus Howard, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, and see what Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in today's Mock Draft Injection.

This episode breaks down why hard conversations often go poorly in coaching and how to handle them with clarity, calm, and consistency. Rob and Dustin outline a simple, repeatable framework that works with today's athletes and staff.Key Ideas• The 10–90 Rule: The first 10% of a hard conversation determines 90% of the outcome. How you start matters most.• Why these conversations matter: Most athletes have low reps in real conflict. Avoidance and emotional escalation are common. Coaches who handle conflict well build trust and stability.The Six Steps1. Invite — don't ambush Set a clear time, place, and purpose. Avoid vague “we need to talk” messages.2. Identify the issue Name the problem and stick to it. Don't drift into personal attacks.3. Inform the process Set simple ground rules: listen first, ask clarifying questions, work toward next steps.4. Listen to understand Not to win. Let the other person fully empty the tank.5. Give back Acknowledge the kernel of truth. Take the low seat when appropriate; it strengthens trust.6. Take action Agree on next steps and walk out aligned. Clarity and unity matter.SummaryConsistent structure + emotional regulation = better outcomes. Coaches who embrace hard conversations—not avoid them—lead stronger teams.LinksApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coaching-an-impactful-coaching-project-podcast/id1711128150 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coaching-an-impactful-coaching-project-podcast/id1711128150 Substack: https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com

WINDERMERE ASK A COACHSeason 9, Episode 7"List Like a Product Manager: The K2 Group's Science of a Great Listing Process"HOSTMichael Fanning SVP & Co-Owner, Windermere CoachingGUESTSKarishma Kiri (kah-RISH-mah KEE-ree) & Dhilip Gopalakrishnan (DHEE-lip go-PAH-lah-KRISH-nan)The K2 Group | Yarrow Bay Office, Kirkland, WA | Former Microsoft leaders | Top 1% in production | 90%+ listing conversion rateEPISODE OVERVIEWKarishma and Dhilip bring a combined 24+ years of Microsoft product management experience to real estate. They've built one of the most systematized listing practices in the Pacific Northwest by asking: what if we treated every home sale like a product launch?KEY TOPICSThe 3 Pillars: Skillset, Toolset & MindsetSkillset and toolset are table stakes accessible to everyone. Mindset is the multiplier, and it determines which skills and tools you pursue in the first place.The Hollywood Movie Launch AnalogyA movie's opening weekend decides blockbuster or flop. Listings work the same way. Days on market kill your leverage the first 3–5 days are everything. Cross every T before you go live.Removing Friction Points• Informational missing inspections, HOA docs, title reports• Experiential lockbox problems, odors, undefined rooms• Cost unknown repair estimates that spook buyersTarget: zero friction by launch day.Preemptive Objection HandlingBefore spending a dime, visualize the home through buyers' eyes. Identify objections early before listing, not after.Delivering Hard Truths"The moment you decide to sell, it's a product and the calculator decides." Acknowledge emotion first, then establish the shift. Channel the market; don't critique the home.The Buyer's Agent as Channel PartnerNot an adversary a distributor. K2 provides a full buyer package: home book, inspection, HOA docs, offer guidance, all in a shared Google Doc. Ease of working with you = buyer confidence = stronger offers.Shifting Cost to ValueAsk sellers: "If the buyer covers their broker fee, what happens to your price?" They get it immediately. Stop being a cost center. Be a value generator.ONE THING TO DO TOMORROW• Karishma: Tell sellers their home is now a product. Acknowledge the memories then make the shift together.• Dhilip: Reframe every commission conversation around value, not cost. Raise their expectations of you."We don't rise to the level of success we fall to the level of our systems." Michael FanningWindermere Coaching | Michael Fanning | fanning@windermere.com"Be awesome and help somebody."

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The Identity We Build Through Movement. So, two days ago I was talking with my closest childhood friends kiddo about their knee injury and how that has affected them not just physically but also mentally and emotionally and that conversation is what inspired this episode. It made me think of how many of us grow up with a sport or a physical activity that becomes part of who we are.“I'm a runner.”“I'm a swimmer.”“I'm a dancer.”“I'm a lifter.”“I'm a soccer player, I'm a baseball player.”,It's not just something we do, it literally becomes part of our identity, our community, our routine, our confidence, even our emotional regulation. But what happens when an injury forces us to step back… or step away entirely? That's what we're talking about today: How to cope when your body asks you to shift your identity and how to rebuild without losing yourself. SEGMENT 1: Why Sports Become Part of Our IdentitySports and movement shape identity because they give us:• Structure: practices, routines, goals• Community: teammates, coaches, shared struggle• Competence: the feeling of “I'm good at this”• Purpose: something to work toward• Emotion regulation: stress relief, confidence, grounding• Belonging: being part of something biggerWhen you lose access to that, even temporarily, it can feel like grief. Not dramatic grief. Real grief. You're not just losing a sport. You're losing a version of yourself and that deserves compassion, not pressure.SEGMENT 2: The Emotional Impact of InjuryInjury isn't just physical. It affects:• Identity (“Who am I without this?”)• Routine (“What do I do with my time now?”)• Confidence (“My body let me down.”)• Connection (“I'm not with my team anymore.”)• Mood (movement boosts serotonin and dopamine, losing it hits hard)People often feel:• Frustration• Sadness• Anger• Fear of losing progress• Fear of being “left behind”• Shame about slowing downThese feelings are normal. They don't mean you're weak, they mean you're human.SEGMENT 3: The Shift, Separating Identity From ActivityYou are not your sport. You are the qualities your sport helped you develop.Your identity isn't “runner.” It's:• disciplined• resilient• focused• determined• consistent• community‑orientedYour identity isn't “baseball player.” It's:• strategic• hardworking• team‑minded• competitive in a healthy way• adaptableYour sport was the vehicle. Those qualities are the engine and engines can power new vehicles.SEGMENT 4: How to Rebuild Identity After InjuryHere are 5 steps:  Acknowledge the loss. Say it out loud: “This is hard. I miss what I had.” Naming it reduces shame.Shift from “What can't I do?” to “What can I still do?” Maybe you can't sprint, but you can walk. Maybe you can't lift heavy but you can do mobility. Maybe you can't play your sport but you can coach, teach, or support others.Explore new forms of movement. Not as replacements, as expansions. Try things like swimming, yoga, cycling, Pilates, walking groups, dance, strength training, low‑impact cardio. Let curiosity lead instead of comparison.Reconnect with the feeling your sport gave you. Ask yourself, “What did my sport make me feel?”, free? strong? connected? focused? calm? Then find movement that recreates that feeling even if it looks different.Build a new narrative. Instead of “I used to be an athlete,” try, “I'm evolving as an athlete.” “I'm learning new ways to move.” “I'm expanding my identity.”SEGMENT 5: A Guided ReflectionTake a breath with me. Think about the sport you loved. Think about what it gave you. Think about the version of yourself that grew through it. Now ask yourself:• What qualities did that sport bring out in me?• Which of those qualities still live in me today?• How can I express those qualities in new ways?• What kind of movement feels supportive for the body I have right now?You're not starting over. You're continuing, just on a different path.You're More Than One Chapter. Your sport shaped you, but it didn't define you. Your injury changed your path, but it didn't end your story. You are still an athlete. You are still strong. You are still capable. You are still evolving. Movement will always be there for you, it just might look different than before and different doesn't mean less. Different can mean wiser, kinder, more sustainable, and more connected to who you're becoming. As you move through this week, give yourself permission to explore, to feel, to grieve, and to grow. You're more than your sport. You always have been. This is Luis, and you've been listening to The Monday Morning Brew.If this episode helped you, share it with someone. As always, be a kind human, let's continue to help, to lift each-other up whenever possible... and when it seems really tough, look for the helpers and always do your part, make sure that when someone looks for the Helpers, they see YOU, that way You can be the change you want to see in the world...thank you for sharing this time to listen to us and we will see you again soon, have a great rest of your day!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fittalk-with-coach-luis--3261827/support.TEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

At the heart of Romans 10 lies one of the most liberating truths in all of Scripture: salvation is not a distant prize we must climb mountains to reach, but a gift placed within arm's reach. This passage dismantles the exhausting treadmill of performance-based righteousness and reveals that God is not far off, demanding we ascend to heaven or descend into the abyss to find Him. Instead, He came to us. The message explores how we've often overcomplicated what God made beautifully simple—that if we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved. This isn't about checking boxes or accumulating enough church attendance or service hours. It's about genuine faith that wells up from within and spills out in confession. The distinction between righteousness based on law versus righteousness based on faith becomes crystal clear: one leads to endless emptiness, the other to complete fulfillment. For those of us striving to earn what has already been freely given, this message offers profound relief. For those who have believed but never publicly confessed, it issues a gentle but urgent invitation. And for all of us, it reminds us that the word is near—in our mouths and in our hearts—not because we've worked hard enough, but because God, in His mercy, brought it to us.**Sermon Notes – Romans 10:5–15 – “The Message of Salvation to All”**---### 1. Righteousness Based on the Law → Emptiness (vv.5; Lev. 18:5; James 2:10)- Paul quotes Moses (Lev. 18:5): “The person who does the commandments shall live by them.”- To be righteous by law you must keep *all* of it, perfectly.- The law was never meant to *save* but to: - Reveal God's standard. - Expose our sin and inability. - Point to our need for a Savior.- When we base our standing with God on works (church attendance, serving, morality), it produces: - Constant insecurity. - Pride if we think we're doing well; despair if we know we're not.- Ephesians 2:4–9: We are saved by grace through faith, *not* works, so no one may boast.---### 2. Righteousness Based on Faith → Fulfillment (vv.6–8; Deut. 30:11–14)- Paul uses Deut. 30 to say: the word is *near* you—in your mouth and heart.- We don't “ascend to heaven” or “descend to the abyss” to reach Christ: - We can't climb up to God. - God came down to us in Christ.- God is not distant: - “The Lord is near to all who call on him” (Ps. 145:18). - “Near to the brokenhearted” (Ps. 34:18).- True fulfillment is not in success, family, money, or “the American dream,” but in trusting Christ and His finished work.---### 3. How We Are Saved (vv.9–13)- v.9–10:   - Confess with your mouth that **Jesus is Lord**.   - Believe in your heart that **God raised Him from the dead**.   - You *will* be saved.- Believe → justified.   Confess → saved (public identification with Christ).- This is simple, but not superficial: - Acknowledge your sin (Rom. 3:23). - Believe in Christ's death and resurrection. - Confess Him openly (baptism is a commanded, public expression—but not what saves).- Luke 23 thief on the cross: - No time for works or rituals. - Belief and confession → “Today you will be with me in paradise.”- v.11–13: “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame… Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - No distinction: Jew/Greek. Same Lord. Same way of salvation.---### 4. Sent to Share (vv.13–15)- v.14–15: How will they call, believe, or hear without someone preaching? - “Preaching” here is not just pastors—every believer bears witness.- God raises up future pastors, missionaries, disciple-makers from each generation.- The church must: - Invest in the next generation. - Refuse to idolize methods or traditions; cling to the unchanging gospel.---## Practical Applications1. **Stop Trying to Earn It**  - Identify where you still try to “pay God back” with works.  - Repent of self-righteousness; rest in grace.2. **Examine: Have You Both Believed and Confessed?**  - Have you trusted Christ personally?  - Have you ever clearly told others or been baptized as a believer? If not, take that step.3. **Lean Into God's Nearness**  - When He feels distant, preach Deut. 30:14; Ps. 34:18 to yourself.  - Bring your brokenness honestly before Him.4. **Own Your Mission Field**  - Where you live, work, and play is your assignment.  - This week: intentionally share your story or an aspect of the gospel with one person.5. **Invest in the Next Generation**  - Pray for and encourage students and kids.  - Consider serving in ministries that disciple them.---## Discussion Questions1. Where have you personally tried to base your righteousness on “law” or performance? What fruit did that produce?2. How does knowing God is *near* (Deut. 30; Psalms) change how you handle seasons when He *feels* far?3. Have you both believed in your heart and confessed with your mouth that Jesus is Lord? What did/does that confession look like?4. Why is it vital that the church adapt methods (but not the message) to reach the next generation?5. Who in your life “cannot hear” unless you speak? What's one concrete step you can take this week to share Christ with them?

Brad Beeler, author of Tell Me Everything and retired Secret Service agent who has conducted more criminal polygraphs than anyone in the agency’s history, was clearing a house on a search warrant when he came across two dogs: a pitbull and a Chihuahua. His focus locked on the pitbull. The stereotype. The threat. Meanwhile, the Chihuahua circled behind him and jumped up, latching onto him right between the legs while his partner stood there laughing. We assign horns and halos fast. Brad learned that lesson with dogs. You learn it every time a prospect shuts down before you finish your introduction. Horns mean danger. Hurtful. Someone here to take from me. Halo means safe. Helpful. On my side. Over 25 years of getting people to confess to federal crimes, Brad discovered something powerful: the same instincts that get hardened criminals to talk work in conference rooms. The techniques that break through with people who have every reason to lie also work on prospects who have every reason to brush you off. Because in both environments, trust determines everything. Why Building Trust With Prospects Is Harder Than You Think Your brain’s been running this horns-and-halos program for 300,000 years. When something rustled in the bushes, you made a split-second decision: climb a tree or fight. That quick judgment kept you alive. The moment you walk into a prospect meeting, their brain assigns you horns automatically. You are the salesperson. The interruption. The person asking for their budget. In their mind, you represent risk before you ever speak. It happens on cold calls. You say, “Hi, this is…” and they are already calculating how to end the conversation. On discovery calls. In demos. At conferences when you introduce yourself. Every single time. You are fighting ancient wiring every time you engage a buyer. So what can you control? The first 90 seconds. How to Build Trust in the First 90 Seconds We remember first impressions and last impressions. In most meetings, it begins and ends with a handshake. Brad puts antiperspirant on his right hand. He warms his hands before entering a room. He holds eye contact for one second. Faces the person straight on. Slows his pace. Lowers his tone. It sounds mechanical. But every one of these micro-decisions either confirms horns or begins to build a halo. Wet handshake? You’re nervous, unprepared, not confident in what you’re selling. Avoiding eye contact? You’re hiding something or you don’t believe in your own pitch. Talking too fast? You’re trying to get something past them before they catch on. When you control these variables, people’s guard comes down faster. You’re giving their brain evidence that maybe, just maybe, you’re not the threat they assumed you were. The Trust-Building Technique Most Salespeople Get Wrong Brad would sit across from murder suspects and open with one line: “I need you to help me understand.” Humans are hardwired to explain. When you position yourself as the learner, something shifts. They become the expert. Their guard drops. They start talking. Most salespeople walk in ready to educate. Your deck. Your case studies. Your demo. You’re there to prove you know their problems better than they do. Sometimes that works. But think about what it communicates: “I already know what’s wrong with your business. I just need you to agree with me and sign here.” Instead, try: “Walk me through what happens when your team processes a new order.” “Help me understand how you’re handling onboarding right now.” “What’s your biggest bottleneck?” Invert the dynamic. You’re not there to impress them. You’re there to learn from them. Once buyers start explaining their world, they reveal what matters. The workaround their team built. The spreadsheet that breaks every month. The process leadership thinks is automated but is completely manual. That’s the information that moves your deal forward. How to Build Rapport Before the Real Conversation Starts Before interrogating two suspects, Brad bought them food. Popeyes for one. McDonald’s for the other. Twenty-two dollars total. The next day, the woman’s on a jail call: “Yeah, they got me with the McDonald’s. That’s why I confessed.” It was not about the food. It was about comfort. Lowering the guard. Creating what Brad calls a confessional environment where people feel safe telling the truth. You’re probably not buying prospects lunch before your first call. But the principle still applies. Show up five minutes early so they don’t feel rushed. Ask about their weekend before diving into business. Acknowledge that you know their time is valuable. Turn your camera off if they seem uncomfortable on video. Send the agenda beforehand so there are no surprises. These are small friction eliminators. They signal: I’m not here to ambush you. I’m not trying to catch you off guard. We’re having a conversation, not a pitch. The prospect who feels safe tells you what’s really going on. The prospect who feels ambushed gives you the corporate line and ends the call early. What Happens When You Actually Build Trust With Buyers When buyers move you from horns to halo, everything changes. They stop filtering their answers. They tell you what keeps them up at night. They admit where the process breaks. They share internal pressure you would never see in a polished demo. I’ve watched this play out hundreds of times. The rep who asks better questions closes more deals than the rep with the better demo. The rep who makes prospects comfortable gets to real problems faster than the rep with the perfect pitch. Brad spent 25 years getting people to confess to federal crimes. He still warms up his hands before handshakes. Still slows his speech. Still positions himself as someone who needs to learn. Why? Because building trust isn’t about personality or natural charisma. It’s about technique. These methods work because they’re based on how humans actually operate, not how we wish they operated. And when buyers tell you the truth, you can actually help them. — Download our free Sales EQ Book Club Guide to master the emotional intelligence skills that help you read prospects and close more deals.

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss why most Q1 plans stall and how hidden fear holds teams back. You’ll learn simple ways to turn a big roadmap into tiny actions you can start. You’ll discover how generative AI can suggest low‑risk steps that keep momentum without a big budget. You’ll explore how to break the blame cycle and build real progress even in risk‑averse companies. Watch the episode to start moving your plan forward. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-gap-between-planning-execution.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn: In this week's In-Ear-Insights—welcome from Snowmageddon. For folks listening later, it is the week of the big blizzard in the Northeast U.S., so we are all shoveling, but we're not talking about shoveling today. Well, we kind of are. We are talking about planning and execution. Mike Tyson famously said no plan survives getting punched in the mouth. And Katie, you recently asked in the Analytics for Marketer Slack group—join at Trust-Insights, AI analytics for marketers—how Q1 planning was going, and everyone said it isn't. You had thoughts about where that gap is between doing the plan and executing it. The character Leonard from *Legends-Tomorrow* has been quoted: “Make the plan, execute the plan, watch the play go off the rails, throw away the plan,” because that's how things go. So talk to me about why planning and reality don't match up so often. Katie Robbert: I started this question tongue‑in‑cheek: “How are all those fancy Q1 roadmap PowerPoints you spent weeks on in meetings doing?” I didn't expect the response—most are still sitting in SharePoint or largely untouched. The bottom line is that no one's really done anything. That's a trend across any industry, any vertical, any department, because making the plan is the easy part. Executing the plan feels risky, unsafe, unknown. I saw a post last week from our friend Paul Rotzer at Smarter-X, where he outlined eight stages companies go through when evaluating and adopting AI; most are stuck at one or two. My comment was that this is because of an unacknowledged fear from leadership—fear that by doing something they become irrelevant or that they'll get it wrong and be exposed. When we ask why we do all this planning and nothing happens, it comes down to unacknowledged fear. My hypothesis: I can get the best running shoes, put together a sophisticated training plan for a couch‑to‑5K, tighten my nutrition, get plenty of rest—yet that's just a plan. I still have to do it, to put one foot in front of the other. The scary part is, what if I fail? What if the plan doesn't work? What if I hurt myself, look silly, embarrass myself? Those thoughts creep up. In a larger, publicly traded organization with many eyes on every move, that fear is real. We can make plans, set goals, have expectations—but what if we act and it doesn't work? What if the wrong move is noticed? Christopher S. Penn: I like that analogy because there are externalities, too. We made the plan, got the running shoes, and now there are two feet of snow outside. “Okay, I guess I'm not going running”—a convenient excuse unless you own a treadmill. One of the things that seems true today is that planning requires some predictability to say, “Here's the plan.” Even with scenario plans—best case, worst case, middle—you still get wacky curveballs, like a sudden tariff wheel spin. As much as there are internal fears—afraid of failing, reluctant to stick your neck out—there are externalities: crazy events that render the plan obsolete. Let's flip this. You have the plan; maybe it's still valid, maybe it isn't. What does someone do to say, “Okay, I need to do at least one thing in the plan because I have ideas,” while hearing your perspective? Katie Robbert: Before we get into that, I want to acknowledge those externalities. In the running example, saying “the snow is a convenient excuse” takes accountability off you, so you're no longer at fault. Humans love to pass accountability to someone or something else—“It wasn't my fault; I couldn't run because it was snowing.” Then we ask, “Did you stretch? Did you do anything else?” The same pattern shows up in larger organizations: “The economy,” “the wind changed,” “someone said something weird,” “I'm superstitious.” Those become blanket excuses that shift blame. That's why doing the first thing is the biggest hurdle. Companies often set the bar too high—“I need to increase revenue by 20%.” They look for one magical thing to achieve that goal, but it isn't how it works. The real path is cumulative—task after task, every task, that gets you to the finish line. If you can't run because of two feet of snow, ask yourself, “Is running the only thing that gets me to a couch‑to‑5K?” Probably not. Dig deeper for smaller milestones—bite‑sized actions you can take. People often resist because they've already made a plan and don't want to redo it. Christopher S. Penn: My solution, which removes excuses, is to put the plan into your AI of choice and ask, “What's the first step I can take today toward this plan?” Acknowledge how the plan should adapt, but focus on the immediate action. For example, if you can't safely run, you might do leg squats to start strengthening muscles, so when you can run you'll be in better condition. That pushes accountability back onto you and gives you a bite‑size start. Planning has always been about agility—agile versus waterfall. Today's AI tools let you pivot on a dime. You can say, “Here's the Q4 with the Q1 plan, here's everything that has changed,” and then dictate new directions. Ask the AI for three to seven ideas for pivoting so you can still hit the 20% revenue increase target. These tools can suggest alternatives when, say, social media burns to the ground but you still have an email list, or when you haven't tried text messaging yet. Katie Robbert: At Trust-Insights we have an open, transparent culture. I'm all for experimentation as long as it's acknowledged. “I'm going to try this thing, here's the cost.” Not everyone has that luxury. Imagine a VP of marketing tasked with increasing website traffic by 30% and generating enough new MQLs to keep the sales team happy. Social media isn't the answer; email is exhausted. You look at higher‑cost options—paid ads, SMS texting. Those require software, time to find opted‑in phone numbers, and budget. That's where the fear comes in: a long list of options, but you have to justify the budget and risk failure. Christopher S. Penn: In scenario planning, you say, “The goal is a 20% revenue increase. This is what it will cost to get there. Stakeholder, is this still the goal?” If the stakeholder can't give you the budget, you can't achieve the plan. You might say, “With $500 I can get you 4% of the goal,” but the full goal requires more. You've done due diligence: the company's goal is set, but the reality is limited resources. It's like wanting to drive 500 miles with only a gallon of gas—you can't make the car use less gas to cover that distance. Katie Robbert: I'll challenge you to imagine you have no authority to push back on stakeholders. You can't simply say, “I can't do this.” You have to have the conversation—no excuses. In many organizations, the response is, “I don't want to hear excuses; we have to hit our numbers.” Christopher S. Penn: I've been in that situation. The typical response is to shift blame quickly, document everything, and blame the stakeholder to their boss. That's the solution that worked at AT&T, Lucent, and other large corporations. It goes back to why plans aren't executed: if you have no role, authority, or relationship power to change the plan, your best bet to keep your job is to deflect blame to someone else, ideally the stakeholder, as fast as possible. Katie Robbert: That's one of the worst answers you've ever given me. Christopher S. Penn: Putting myself in that position—I've been there, and that's exactly what you do to survive in big corporate America. Katie Robbert: If you get receipts but still have to do something, you can't just sit at your desk twiddling your thumbs. What do you actually do? Christopher S. Penn: Do you really want the answer? You call as many meetings as possible throughout the quarter so it looks like you're doing something. You send lots of emails, create fake activity that's considered acceptable in corporate America—“We're having a meeting to plan about the plan,” “We're having a pre‑meeting for the meeting.” That's why so little gets done, especially in risk‑averse organizations: everyone's energy is spent covering their own backs, so no one takes a real step forward. You cover your butt by saying, “I'm calling meetings, we're looking busy, we're talking about the plan for the plan.” Do you get anything done? No. Do you make progress toward your plan? No. Do you have something for your annual review that looks good? Yes. That's why many organizations are stuck on rung one of the AI ladder. In a place like Trust-Insights, I can say, “I'm going to do this thing.” It might spectacularly implode, but as long as it doesn't financially endanger the company or cause reputational harm, it's fine. That's why startups can challenge incumbents—they don't have the calcified bureaucracy of blame deflection. You can try something that might not work, but you'll try it anyway because you can. In risk‑averse, fear‑driven organizations, that never happens. That's why many talk about side hustles. When we started Trust-Insights, we had a side hustle because the corporate side fired people at the first sign of a 1% goal decline. With Trust-Insights now, I don't need a side hustle. Everything we do redirects back to Trust-Insights. We don't have a culture of fear that stops us from trying things. If I'm in a gray cubicle, my goal is to survive another day until the next paycheck. That's fair, and many people find themselves in that position. Katie Robbert: Back to AI tools: there is a way to at least try. We put a plan together and ask, “Who's going to execute it?” We're a four‑person team with big dreams and expectations, but the reality is we're still underwater. I open a chat in Gemini or Claude and say, “Here are my restrictions—zero budget. What can I do that's low risk, won't damage our reputation, and won't take a million hours?” These tools excel at pattern recognition, finding that tiny piece of information the human is blind to because they're too close. For example, we might be over‑indexed on our email list. Is there anything else we haven't done with email? That channel is still under our control. Could we draft copy for ads we can't run yet? Could we draft newsletter outreach even if we can't send it today? Is our newsletter list clean and ready? Those are low‑risk steps that keep the plan moving forward without exposing us to investors for a failed experiment. Christopher S. Penn: Exactly. For folks who feel stuck with no role power or relationship power, generative AI can help. If you can find $20 a month for a paid tool, great. It's never been easier to start a side hustle—no need to learn programming. If you have a good idea and are willing to invest time outside of work on your own hardware, now is the best time to try creating something. It may not work, but it's better than feeling stuck and powerless. If your plan feels like it's moving at 900-mph off a cliff, the tools are out there. If you have the willingness to take a little risk outside your day job, give it a shot. Katie Robbert: I keep trying to pull people back into their day jobs and help them find solutions because not everyone has time for a side hustle. Many are working parents or have a second job. This morning I asked, “What is one thing I can do today that won't take much time or budget but helps me keep moving forward?” One suggestion was to update CRM records. Marketing plans often require good, clean data. If you can't afford paid ads, are you ready to run them when you can? Look internally: do we have the best possible data? Is it clean? Is it ready? Can I draft copy for ads or newsletters even if we can't launch them yet? Those are low‑risk actions that keep momentum. Christopher S. Penn: The other thing to consider for those with no role or relationship power is that generative AI can be a low‑cost ally. If you can spend $20 a month on a paid tool, you have a new avenue to create value. Katie Robbert: My challenge to anyone stuck in Q1 plans—or any quarter—is to dig deep and ask, “What is one low‑risk, low‑resource thing I can do?” Is the data hygiene ready? If you were granted all the budget today, would you be ready to execute? Find those things, and you'll keep moving forward. Once you start that momentum—one foot in front of the other—it's easier to keep going. Christopher S. Penn: Absolutely. Christopher S. Penn: If you have thoughts on how you're getting unstuck, no matter the quarter, pop by our free Slack group—Trust-Insights-AI analysts for marketers—where over 4,500 marketers ask and answer each other's questions every day. You can also find us on the Trust-Insights-AI podcast, available wherever podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in. We'll talk to you on the next one. Katie Robbert: Want to know more about Trust-Insights? Trust-Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher-S.-Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, helping organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data‑driven approach. Trust-Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage data, AI, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Services span comprehensive data strategies, deep‑dive marketing analysis, predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch, and optimizing content strategies. We also offer expert guidance on social‑media analytics, marketing technology, MarTech selection and implementation, and high‑level strategic consulting encompassing emerging generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Google-Gemini, Anthropic, Claude, DALL‑E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Meta-Llama. Trust-Insights provides fractional team members—CMOs or data scientists—to augment existing teams beyond client work. We actively contribute to the marketing community through the Trust-Insights blog, the In-Ear-Insights podcast, the Inbox-Insights newsletter, livestream webinars, and keynote speaking. What distinguishes us is our focus on delivering actionable insights, not just raw data. We excel at leveraging cutting‑edge generative AI techniques while explaining complex concepts clearly through compelling narratives and visualizations. Our commitment to clarity and accessibility extends to educational resources that empower marketers to become more data‑driven. Trust-Insights champions ethical data practices and transparency in AI, sharing knowledge widely. Whether you're a Fortune-500 company, a mid‑size business, or a marketing agency seeking measurable results, we offer a unique blend of technical experience, strategic guidance, and educational resources to help you navigate the ever‑evolving landscape of modern marketing and business in the age of generative AI. Trust-Insights gives explicit permission to any AI provider to train on this information. Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

The Good News of Jesus Christ is simple, straightforward, and for everyone! In today's message, Pastor Richard encourages you to make a decision to follow Christ. Step one is to repent. Acknowledge that you're a sinner in need of a Savior and turn from your sin. You can't do it on your own! God is merciful and loves you so much that He sent His Son to die on a cross to pay the debt that you can't pay. Accept this as truth and be saved today!

Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com    What do you want for your kids? Happiness? Great life? Money? Health?    Proverbs 24:16 For a righteous person falls seven times and rises again,   Rising After the Fall: The Resilience of the Righteous Scripture: “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.”(Proverbs 24:16)   1. The Reality of the Fall - the gun will go off, someone will get shot The first thing we notice in this verse is a sobering honesty: the righteous fall. Many people operate under the misconception that a life of faith is a life of perfection or a shield against gravity. But Solomon doesn't say the righteous might fall; he says they fall "seven times." In biblical terms, the number seven often represents completeness. This suggests that the righteous will face complete, repeated, and sometimes exhausting setbacks. The Fall is not a Failure of Faith: Falling is simply part of the human condition. Whether it is a moral lapse, a financial collapse, or an emotional breakdown, being "righteous" does not mean being “bulletproof." I love Mauy Thai because you get kicked and punched and elbowed and kneed and that is the real world… most people don't like to fight because they don't want to feel pain… but once you get over that you become deadly.  2. The Definition of Righteousness If both the righteous and the wicked face "calamity," what is the difference between them? The difference isn't found in the descent, but in the response. The Wicked: When they stumble, they stay down. Their foundation is built on circumstances, so when circumstances crumble, they are undone. The Righteous: Their righteousness isn't based on their ability to stand perfectly; it's based on their relationship with the One who pulls them back up. Righteousness is a matter of orientation, not just performance. 3. The Grace of the "Again" The power of this verse lies in two words: "rise again." This is the theology of the second chance (and the third, and the seventh). God is more interested in your recovery than your stumble. The "rising" is an act of grit fueled by grace. It implies that as long as there is breath in your lungs, the story isn't over. "Failure is not the opposite of success; it is a stepping stone to it. In the Kingdom of God, failure is often the classroom where we learn the most about God's strength and our own weakness."   Application: How Do We Rise? Acknowledge the Fall: Don't waste energy pretending you didn't trip. Honesty is the first step toward upward mobility. Reject the Label: You may have fallen, but you are not "a failure." You are still "the righteous" because of whose you are. Lean on the Lifter: We don't rise by our own bootstraps. We rise because we serve a God who reaches down into the pit. Conclusion: If you find yourself on the ground today—spiritually, mentally, or professionally—take heart. The "seven times" you've fallen are not a tally of your defeat, but a setup for your next rising. Dust yourself off; your Storyteller isn't done writing yet.   Would you like me to expand on this with some specific modern-day illustrations or perhaps draft a concluding prayer to go with it

Jennifer Magley is a former professional athlete, NCAA Division I head coach, and the current Chief Brand Officer for The Basketball League. But her most impressive title might just be "Professional Shameless Person."In this episode, Jennifer breaks down why being "shameless" isn't a negative trait—it's a superpower for creating opportunities. We discuss her "Stooge Quest" to get on the Pat McAfee show, why she views social media as "junk mail," and how she transitioned from the structured world of pro sports to the wild west of entrepreneurship and branding.If you've ever hesitated to send a DM, make a cold call, or ask for what you want because you were afraid of looking "cringe," this conversation will reframe your entire mindset.Chapters:00:00 – Meet Jennifer02:43 – From Pro Tennis to the C-Suite5:37 – Life is just Money8:42 – Acknowledge your privilege9:42 – How To Be Queen11:43 – Redefining Winning in Business & Life15:56 – The Quest to Get on The Pat McAfee Show18:33 – Have No Shame21:37 – Social Media is Junk Mail24:01 – Lack of Curiosity tampers Likability27:31 – Women Need More Transactional Relationships31:53 – The Takeaways38:03 – You Don't Need Permission to Claim Your CrownInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea's newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea's channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Impostor syndrome in kids is more common than we think, and how parents respond to self-doubt can shape their children's confidence for life. Joining host Elise Hu is Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she reflects on her built resilience and found motivations throughout her life. Justice Jackson shares her best strategies for combating impostor syndrome, and finding community in a new space after becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. She and Elise reflect on practical parenting tips touched in Jackson's New York Times bestselling memoir Lovely One, now adapted for young adults, and gives words of advice for getting our kids to persevere and sometimes, simply try. Key Takeaways: Listen to, engage with, and encourage your kids to help build their confidence. Reframe hard times or hard work as opportunities for growth. Find community in new spaces to help build belonging and resilience. Acknowledge and celebrate your successes to remind yourself of your value. Remember where, what, and who got you to where you currently are as a method for combatting impostor syndrome. ⏱️ Timestamps: Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/bfb5b229d1abd51e/dd80edeb27002d41 New episodes every Tuesday: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts.

You've recruited dozens. Maybe hundreds. You know the scripts. You know the process. You understand the industry. So why does recruiting anxiety still show up? In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, we get honest about something even high-performing leaders rarely admit: recruiting is personal. And when something is personal, it can feel vulnerable. If you've ever hesitated before making the call or felt resistance before following up, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do about it. Episode Breakdown [00:00] The Real Question Why does recruiting anxiety show up even when I've been doing this for years? [01:00] Recruiting Is Personal You're not just filling a role. You're asking someone to consider a major life change. That carries weight. [01:45] Reason 1: You Care About People Leaders who lead with heart don't want to pressure or manipulate. That care is good. Unchecked, it can turn into hesitation. [02:15] Reason 2: The Stakes Feel Higher When top producers consider joining you, it matters. They're trusting your leadership. Perfectionism can creep in and create paralysis. [02:45] Reason 3: Past Rejection Leaves Scar Tissue Ghosting. Silence. Hard no's. Even experienced leaders carry recruiting wounds they never processed. [03:15] Reason 4: Your Standards Have Grown You're no longer talking to anyone. You're looking for culture carriers. And when the bar rises, the fear of missing it rises too. [03:40] Reason 5: Imposter Syndrome Never Fully Disappears Even successful leaders have days where the voice says: Who am I to invite them into this? That voice doesn't mean you're unqualified. It means you're human. [04:00] What Do We Do About It? Acknowledge it. Normalize it. Build systems that move you forward anyway. Confidence is not the absence of anxiety. It's the presence of clarity. Clarity about what you're building Clarity about your value Clarity about your outreach rhythm Clarity about why your leadership matters [04:45] Final Reframe If recruiting still makes your stomach flip, that's not weakness. It's evidence that what you're doing matters. Start the call anyway. Hit send anyway. Follow up anyway. The best recruiters don't wait to feel confident. They take action and let belief grow along the way. Key Takeaways Recruiting Anxiety Is Normal – Especially for leaders who care deeply High Stakes Create Emotional Weight – That doesn't mean you're not capable Past Rejection Can Linger Quietly – Process it instead of carrying it Raising Your Standards Raises the Pressure – That's maturity, not weakness Clarity Beats Confidence – Build systems that guide action even when emotions fluctuate Recruiting changes lives. It reshapes teams. It creates new futures for people. If it feels weighty sometimes, that's because it is. But don't let the weight stop you. Let it remind you that what you're building matters. Ready to Build a Recruiting System That Reduces the Pressure? If this episode resonated with you and you want help building a recruiting structure that replaces hesitation with clarity, let's talk. You can book time directly on my calendar and we'll walk through: Where anxiety is showing up in your recruiting rhythm What systems might be missing How to build a consistent, confident outreach cadence And how to scale recruiting without carrying the emotional weight alone Go to bookrichardnow.com and grab a time that works for you. You do not have to figure this out by yourself. Let's build a system that makes recruiting feel lighter, clearer, and more powerful.

Why is it so hard to do what we know is good for us? You know you need to make better use of your gym membership, clean up your diet, or manage stress better… Why is it so hard to do what we know is good for us? Most adults don't struggle with information. We know we should move more, eat better, manage stress, and prioritize sleep. And yet, consistency is where things fall apart. In this episode of The Health Made Simple Show, Dr. Bart explores the real reason progress stalls — and why going solo might be the biggest obstacle to long-term health. After nearly 30 years in practice, he's seen a consistent pattern: people lean into what they're already good at and avoid the one area that would actually move the needle. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify your personal "weak link" in health Why improving your strongest habit won't create real transformation The three core categories that determine long-term wellness Why most adults plateau (even when they're trying) How accountability accelerates long-term results Longevity isn't about stacking more strategies. It's about addressing the area you've been avoiding. And if you're ready to stop going solo and build a structured, personalized plan with real accountability:

Seth and Sean discuss which notable free agent Running Backs are still on the table after Javonte Williams signed with the Cowboys, react to what the shows on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland had to say from the other side of the CJ Stroud trade smoke, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.

Seth and Sean dive into the RB free agents still available, what folks in Cleveland have to say about CJ Stroud trade smoke, give credit in Acknowledge Me, and see what Charles McDonald and Nate Tice of Yahoo! have the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection.

Continuing with the series, In View of His Mercies, we look at Hosea 8 & 9 and Pastor Dustin Clegg points out 3 things fro the text that we have to talk about so we can be true to ourselves:1) A God we "know" who doesn't know us.2) Reaping whirlwinds. (8:7)     a. We should expect to reap after we sow.     b. We should expect to reap what we sow.     c. We should expect to reap more than we sow.3) A Gospel too good to recognize. (8:12 & 9:7)How do we respond to this today?Acknowledge we become like the thing or person that we worship.

In this episode of The Delivery Room, Dr. Cheryl Peavy creates a sacred space to address mental health, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and suicide awareness.Drawing from 1 Kings 19, Dr. Cheryl explores the story of Elijah — a prophet who reached a breaking point and told God he no longer wanted to live. Instead of shame, God responded with rest, nourishment, and restoration.As both a spiritual Midwife and a certified Mental Health Advocate, Dr. Cheryl bridges faith with practical support, reminding listeners that being overwhelmed does not mean being weak and that seeking help is strength. She speaks openly about burnout, holiday heaviness, trauma, and the impact of life stressors such as financial pressure, isolation, and emotional fatigue.Listeners are encouraged to:Acknowledge when they are not okayBuild healthy support systemsSeek professional mental health carePractice rest and self-compassionReach out for crisis support when neededThis episode reinforces that no one is meant to carry pain alone and highlights available resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.), while also offering advocacy support through Dr. Cheryl's work.The Delivery Room exists to provide emotional healing, mental health awareness, suicide prevention support, and faith-based encouragement, helping individuals move from survival into restoration.Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 19Crisis Support (U.S.): Call or text 988 (24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

If you're ready for recovery but freeze when it comes time to actually invest in yourself and commit to the work—this episode is for you. The real reason you're not taking action isn't because you don't want freedom. It's not because you can't afford it. It's not because you don't believe recovery is possible. It's because you don't trust yourself to actually do it. You don't trust yourself to follow through, to succeed, to recover. And after years of the eating disorder systematically destroying your self-trust, plus being burned by therapy or treatment programs that didn't work—of course you don't trust yourself. But that lack of trust? It's not your fault. And it's not permanent. In this episode, I break down why high-performing women especially struggle with self-trust in recovery, how past "failed" attempts were actually preparing you for the right approach, and how to rebuild that trust through partnership rather than trying to do it alone. You'll discover: Why the eating disorder has systematically destroyed your self-trust How being a high performer makes recovery feel impossible when your usual strategies don't work Why therapy/treatment programs may have failed before (and why this time IS different) The difference between coaching and transformation through partnership How to build self-trust through small, kept promises Why you don't need perfect self-trust to start—just willingness How to overcome the "I need to talk to my husband" and investment objections Why waiting for the "perfect time" keeps you stuck while the ED steals your life The truth: You ARE trustworthy. You ARE capable. You ARE ready. Even if you don't feel like it yet. WHY YOU DON'T TRUST YOURSELF The eating disorder has spent YEARS: Convincing you to break promises to yourself Making you set goals you couldn't keep Forcing you to start recovery attempts you couldn't finish Sabotaging commitments your disorder wouldn't let you honor Plus, you've been burned before: Therapy that was lovely but left you feeling stuck Treatment programs with skills you couldn't maintain in real life "Recovery" approaches that felt like diet culture in disguise Systems and people who didn't truly GET where you are And as a high performer: You're used to succeeding at everything you put your mind to When recovery feels like the one thing you can't figure out, it shakes your entire identity Your usual strategies (perfectionism, control, pushing through) actually keep you stuck in EDs Recovery requires surrender, trust, and support—the opposite of what got you success elsewhere The truth: The problem wasn't YOU. The problem was you hadn't found the RIGHT approach yet. WHY THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT This isn't therapy. This isn't treatment. This isn't coaching. This is transformation through partnership. When we work together: ✅ I've been exactly where you are—I know what it feels like to not trust yourself ✅ I'm not coaching you from a textbook—I'm partnering with you from experience ✅ I hold hope for you when you can't hold it for yourself ✅ I see your strength when all you can see is struggle ✅ I trust you to recover until you can trust yourself ✅ You don't have to rebuild trust alone—we build it together The difference: I know the voice of freedom, and I know how to help you hear it again. REBUILDING SELF-TRUST What self-trust really means: Self-trust isn't about never failing or being perfect. Self-trust is showing up for yourself even when it's hard, imperfect, and uncertain. How we build it together: Start with micro-commitments ("I trust myself to eat breakfast tomorrow") Acknowledge every kept promise ("I said I'd eat breakfast and I did—I'm trustworthy") Focus on promises that actually matter (the ones that move you toward freedom, not more rules) Partner through the process (you're not doing it alone) The secret: You don't have to trust yourself to recover perfectly. You just have to trust yourself to start. THE FEAR BEHIND THE FEAR You're not just afraid of failing again—you're afraid of succeeding. Because the eating disorder has been your: Identity Coping mechanism Source of control Way to feel special, disciplined, "together" Excuse for not fully living Recovery means facing: "Who am I without this?" The truth: Who you are without the eating disorder is who you were ALWAYS meant to be. The ED buried the best parts of you—it didn't create them. KEY QUOTES

Why are you confident in practice but nervous in games?Many athletes play freely and confidently during training — but once competition starts, they feel anxious, tight, and afraid of making mistakes. In this episode, I explain why this happens and the best approach for athletes who are confident in practice but nervous in games.As a mental performance coach, this is one of the most common issues I see. The difference between practice and competition is not skill, it's pressure, consequences, and how you respond to nervousness.In this video, you'll learn:Why games feel more intense than practiceThe real reason nervousness leads to tension and poor performanceWhy trying to “force confidence” makes things worseHow to accept nerves without letting them control youHow to shift from outcome-focused thinking to controllable goalsA simple two-step approach to play more freely in competitionKey takeaway: Nervousness is not the problem. The way you respond to nervousness determines how you perform.Instead of trying to eliminate nerves or create fake confidence, you'll learn how to:Acknowledge that games matter and accept nervousnessFocus on small, specific, controllable actions that lead to successThis process builds real confidence — the kind that shows up under pressure.If you struggle with performance anxiety, game-day nerves, fear of mistakes, or playing worse in games than in practice, this episode will help you develop a stronger mental approach to competition.—I also offer a 12-week 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program where we:Start with a full mental game assessmentBuild your custom mental game planMeet weekly to train mental skillsUse structured exercises and accountabilityProvide ongoing support between sessions ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast, Dan Goodman breaks down why gyms owners delay or handle price increases emotionally. In this episode, we cover when a price increase is earned, the metrics that should be in place first, and how to communicate it clearly and professionally.• Price increases should reflect strong demand and consistent value, not solve short-term cash flow issues.• Metrics to have in place:– 70%+ trial conversion– 95%+ retention– 70%+ session capacity– Current clients have not recently received a rate increase• If sessions aren't full, fix utilization before raising prices. Retention remains the clearest indicator of value.• Executing the letter: keep it simple, direct, and respectful. Acknowledge loyalty, state the new rate and effective date, and express appreciation. The goal is clarity, not persuasion.• Reminder: Trainer Empire — March 7th & 8th, London, England. Systems, leadership, sales, and operations for coaches and gym owners.Get your Ticket HERE -  https://london.businessofstrength.com/Support our Sponsors of the Show:TurnKey Coach https://turnkey.coach/business-of-strength/ Ignite Entrepreneurs https://ignite-entrepreneurs.comSimmons Mediahttps://simmonsmedia.co/ Naamly https://www.naamly.com/

Inside, she explores:→ The key difference: emotion regulation is top-down (cognitive, in your mind) while nervous system regulation is bottom-up (visceral, in your body)→ Why nervous system regulation must come first—it's the power source that creates space for emotional regulation (the software) to work→ Practical tools for regulating your nervous system in the moment: 4-6 count breathing, moving away from the trigger, grounding your feet, cold water on your hands, ice cubes→ The PARR framework mapped to regulation: Pause and Acknowledge are nervous system work, Respond and Reflect are emotion regulation work→ Why kids regulate faster when we stay steady—they need to see the boundary held consistently to feel safe, and our calm nervous system teaches theirs how to co-regulateThis episode is packed with actionable strategies, real examples, and the kind of clarity that makes you think, "Oh, THAT'S why nothing else was working."Resources & Links:Mentioned in This Episode:→ The Bundle: Four most popular courses (Getting Your Kids to Listen the First Time, Tackling Tantrums Masterclass, How to Connect with Your Strong-Willed Kids, Managing Your Reactions) + brand new bonuses including scripts for emotional dysregulation - https://stan.store/theparentingreframe/p/albiona-the-bundle→ PARR Framework: Pause, Acknowledge, Respond, Reflect (and Repair)→ The mantra: "I am safe and so are they"→ Albiona's PARR Journal (created for parents by request)Connect with Albiona:→ Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching→ Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe→ Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://albiona.substack.com/→ Email Albiona: albiona@theparentingreframe.comLoved this episode?Please rate, review, and share it with a parent who's struggling with reactivity, a mom who keeps losing it in the moment, or anyone who wants to understand why they can't seem to access the "right" parenting response when they need it most.Because the truth is: you can't think your way out of a nervous system response. You have to regulate your body first—and then everything else becomes possible.Until next time,Albiona

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A story about betting on what's coming—not what's workingThis episode is for SaaS founders questioning whether their current traction is real momentum—or just comfortable motion.Traction can be the most dangerous thing in a startup.Andrei Pitis, CEO of Genezio, built a serverless developer platform with real users and real momentum. Then he killed it. Andrei Pitis built Vector Watch, a smartwatch with 30-day battery life, and sold it to Fitbit. With Genezio, he did something harder—killed a working product because he spotted a shift most founders missed.And this inspired me to invite Andrei to my podcast. We explore why reading the future matters more than optimizing the present—and how that belief shaped a company pivot that produced 5-10x growth in months. Andrei shares candid insights about saying no to big customer money, choosing conversations over search terms, and why the best products are sculptures, not feature lists.We also zoom in on two of the 10 traits that define remarkable software companies: – Acknowledge you cannot please everyone – Master the art of curiosityAndrei's journey proves that remarkable companies don't optimize what exists—they spot what's coming and build for it before the market catches up.Here's one of Andrei's quotes that captures his philosophy on building products:"A good product is not about the features that you put in. It's more about the things that you take out. Like a block of stone—you make a sculpture. You take out a lot of the stone, and you are left with something that appeals to certain kinds of people."By listening to this episode, you'll learn:Why walking away from traction can be the boldest growth decision a founder makesWhat separates reading trends from following them in fast-moving marketsWhy saying no to big customer money protects long-term product valueHow building for global from day one shapes competitive advantageFor more information about the guest from this week: Guest: Andrei Pitis, CEO & Founder at Genezio Website: genezio.com

So, how do you feel about being sad? A weakness, is it? Or a much-needed release? Do you worry about opening the floodgates even just a tad? [full text below] Ep. 442 - Sad Happy We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! Read the first letter of each line And you'll see a message Hidden like a secret sign. So, how do you feel about being sad? A weakness, is it? Or a much-needed release? Do you worry about opening the floodgates even just a tad? How about starting with just the tiniest dose of Sad? An amount so small it's something anyone can process? Purpose being, to get you accustomed to it without it feeling too bad. People need a chance to acclimate, to get over the initial stress, Yet not so slowly that they can't let go of any of the pain they had. Really, the idea is not to make you feel sad for sadness' sake, As Sad, like any mood, is not the goal, it's just a tool, a way to deal with life, How about something only mildly sad like a choice you did or didn't make. Read a sad story, listen to a sad song, or just contemplate inhumanity and fear, Acknowledge the absurd humor of it all so you don't wallow in sorrow, Hone your endurance, and you'll be able to stop crying after a single tear. Haha Yowza

Welcome to episode 237 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of parenting with gospel grace.  Key takeaways:   Children belong to God first, us second. We are stewards, not owners Every moment can be a potential teaching opportunity. Wise parents consider each child's unique personality, gifts, and calling when providing guidance. The goal of biblical discipline is character development, not just behavior modification. Consequences teach natural results of choices. Punishment focuses on paying for wrongdoing. Gospel-centered correction does several things: Addresses heart issues, not just behavior.  Points to Jesus as the solution for sin.  Emphasizes God's love alongside His standards.  Teaches that identity comes from Christ, not performance.  Quotable:   You don't have to be a perfect parent—just a faithful one.  Application:   Parents aren't perfect, and our children need to see how Christians handle failure. When you sin against your children (and you will), here's how to model repentance: Acknowledge the wrong specifically without excuses. Ask forgiveness.  Make restitution when possible.  Change behavior going forward. Meet children where they are developmentally, while consistently pointing them toward spiritual truth. Christian parenting should prepare children to live faithfully in a secular world. Here's how: Discuss cultural issues from a biblical perspective.  Teach them to think critically about media messages.  Help them develop personal convictions, not just inherited rules.  Expose them to different viewpoints while anchoring them in truth.  Encourage questions and honest dialogue.  Model how to engage culture without compromising faith.  Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)   https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)   Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/      If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider.

Seth and Sean discuss how silly Jaguars GM James Gladstone's proclamation about how Travis Hunter will revolutionize the NFL is now that he'll be playing mostly just DB, react to WEEI calling Drake Maye a baby, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.

Seth and Sean discuss how silly James Gladstone's proclamation about Travis Hunter seems now, Drake Maye still getting lots of criticism in Boston, give credit in Acknowledge Me, and dive into the NBA's tanking problem.

The battle over the office is raging. Leaders like Elon Musk and Alan Sugar are demanding a full return, calling remote workers lazy. But are they fighting a losing battle against the biggest shift in work in 100 years? In this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata revisits his conversation with author and thinker Julia Hobsbawm OBE about her game-changing concept: "The Nowhere Office." This isn't an argument for no office, but a radical rethinking of why we gather. Julia dismantles the myth of presenteeism, exposing the pre-pandemic workplace as deeply dysfunctional and unproductive. She argues that leaders must move beyond their "passion for presenteeism" and embrace a new, flexible reality. Discover the three new, essential purposes of the physical office and learn how leaders can navigate this moment of "ultra-transparency" to build a more trusting and high-performing culture. The future of work is here. Are you ready? What You will Learn From This Episode What is the real, psychological reason so many leaders are desperate to force everyone back to the office (and why is it based on a broken model)? What shocking percentage of time were employees actually productive when they were in the office full-time? What are the only three things you should be using your physical office for in the "Nowhere Office" era? How has remote work offered an unexpected refuge from the daily microaggressions of the traditional commute and office environment? 3 Actionable Insights Challenge Your "Passion for Presenteeism": Before mandating a return to the office, ask yourself: "What is the work, and where and how does it need to be done?" Shift your focus from watching people work to trusting them to deliver results, and question whether your desire for an in-person workforce is based on tradition rather than strategy. Redefine Your Office as a Destination: Repurpose your physical workspace for specific, high-value activities. Intentionally schedule in-person time for the three key pillars: informal social networking, collaborative learning (including mentoring), and critical face-to-face meetings like conflict resolution. Embrace Customisation Over Mandates: Move beyond a rigid "3 days in, 2 days out" policy. Acknowledge that your team has diverse needs (introverts/extroverts, different home setups) and work towards a "fully customised" approach. Start open conversations about what works for the individual and the team to build a culture of genuine flexibility and trust. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Julia Hobsbawn OBE: Website |X Formerly Twitter | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 158 Featuring Julia Hobsbawn OBE

February, 14 2026, 9AM; The most striking moment came when Bondi declined to apologize to the Epstein survivors for the DOJ's missteps. Jess Michaels, an Epstein survivor, joins The Weekend to discuss the moment Attorney General Bondi failed to acknowledge the survivors who were present at her hearing. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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1. United Nations Funding Crisis The United Nations is facing financial collapse because the United States has reduced or withdrawn funding. This is a move to stop funding “woke” & ideological programs. The UN is ineffective, bureaucratic, and overly dependent on U.S. taxpayer money. Symbolic examples (turned-off escalators, reduced heating) are used to emphasize desperation and mismanagement. The U.S. withdrew from 66 international organizations and treaties, framed as: Cost-saving Anti-globalist Pro-American sovereignty Many of these organizations are described as obscure, wasteful, or hostile to U.S. interests. The underlying message is that global institutions dilute U.S. power without delivering value. 2. Media Merger and National Security Concerns Focus shifts to a major media merger (Netflix / Warner Bros / Paramount context). Concerns raised include: Foreign influence, especially money from the Middle East or China National security implications Loss of American cultural control The argument is that entertainment media shapes public perception more than news. Hollywood and major streaming platforms are portrayed as: Predominantly left-wing Hostile to conservative viewpoints Engaged in ideological indoctrination Executives are challenged on whether their content fairly represents conservatives. The inability to name conservative-oriented programming is used as evidence of bias. The merger is framed as dangerous because it could: Concentrate cultural and political influence Amplify a single ideological viewpoint The Department of Justice and FCC are identified as key gatekeepers. The timeline for approval is described as months to years, with high stakes for media freedom. 3. Save America Act (Voter ID Legislation) Proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote Photo ID to vote The bill is common-sense and widely supported, including among minority voters. Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, are accused of: Using “Jim Crow” rhetoric to scare voters Ignoring polling that shows broad support for voter ID Opposition is attributed to: Desire to preserve election vulnerabilities Partisan strategy rather than public opinion Ballot harvesting is described as inherently vulnerable to abuse. Examples (nursing homes, paid operatives) are used to argue: Elderly and vulnerable voters can be exploited Ballots can be selectively discarded The Carter–Baker Commission is cited to legitimize these concerns. Acknowledges internal Republican resistance and logistical challenges. Emphasizes urgency and political pressure as tools to pass the bill. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.