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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Paige Wiese, founder of Tree Ring Digital, shares her journey from freelancing after the GFC to building a 16-person digital marketing team. She reveals how the company doubled during COVID, overcame recent dips, and stayed resilient through challenges. Paige explains the importance of prioritization, transparency, and smart financial management in scaling a business. She highlights why being industry-agnostic has given Tree Ring Digital a competitive edge. Her story is a blend of perseverance, adaptability, and strategic growth every small business owner can learn from. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Paige Wiese said the hardest thing in growing a small business is having the confidence and resilience to stick with it through the ups and downs. She emphasized that challenges and setbacks are inevitable, but staying committed and pushing forward makes all the difference. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Paige Wiese shared that one of her favorite business books is “Do Less”, which helped her understand the importance of not saying yes to everything and focusing on what truly matters by getting unnecessary tasks off her plate. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Paige Wiese emphasizes learning through mentors, self-teaching, and real conversations over traditional study. She's been featured on Mission Matters (digital asset control), Building the Business (slowing down to speed up growth), and Grow My Accounting Practice (scaling with marketing). Paige highlights the value of extracting small, actionable insights from books, podcasts, and networking. She also recommends shows like Masters of Scale for growth strategies and Manager Tools for leadership and team development. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Paige Wiese recommends using practical tools and systems to support business growth, starting with digital asset management to secure domains, websites, and brand accounts. She highlights the value of QuickBooks for financial tracking and project management tools like Asana or Trello to streamline workflows. To grow smarter, she suggests leveraging Google Analytics and Search Console for data-driven decisions, while also emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and checklists to stay resilient and adaptable. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Paige Wiese said the advice she would give herself on day one of starting out is: “You can do it. It's going to come with some challenges, but you've got this.” Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Prioritization is the key to delivering real value, not just checking off tasks – Paige Wiese Know your numbers—without metrics, you can't measure true growth – Paige Wiese Success is producing quality work while building long-term relationships – Paige Wiese  

This series honors those whose courage and conviction formed the soul of our tradition. They were not perfect, but they were faithful: to truth, to love, and to the possibility of a better world. In honoring these ancestors of faith, we ask: What do we inherit from them? What do we carry forward?  We begin with the 4th-century Unitarians who challenged the prevailing Trinitarian view of Jesus, asking whether their bold theological ideas still speak to us today. We move to the 19th-century Transcendentalists, whose vision of the “transient” and the “permanent” in religion continues to offer clarity and guidance. We then honor those in our movement who have defied oppressive systems, reminding us that civil disobedience can be both effective and deeply faithful. Finally, we turn to the humanist voices in our history, exploring what their insights offer for a life of meaning and purpose now. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

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Are We Living Through the BIGGEST Crisis of Purpose & Meaning in History? 3 in 5 young Americans believe that their life lacks purpose. This isn't just a statistic, it's a silent epidemic reshaping mental health, identity and future...So, how do we fix it? In this DOAC debate, Greg Koukl (Christian), Alex O'Connor (atheist), and Dr K (psychiatrist) explore why so many feel lost, whether God is the answer, how death anxiety drives our search for meaning, and how YOU can find direction…today.  This isn't just a discussion. It's a confrontation with life's hardest challenge: finding meaning, and how faith, reason, and spirituality compete to fill the void. Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist, speaker, and founder of Stand to Reason, Alex O'Connor is a philosopher, writer, and host of the Cosmic Skeptic channel, and Dr K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, mental health educator, and co-founder of Healthy Gamer.  Together, they discuss:  ◼️If God gave you a purpose…what does that actually mean? ◼️Why “do what makes you happy” is terrible advice for finding meaning ◼️How comfort is quietly killing your sense of purpose ◼️The shocking truth about modern loneliness and identity loss ◼️The “paperclip problem” that exposes religion (00:00) Intro (02:27) Atheist vs Christian vs Spiritualist (05:24) What Is Purpose? (12:56) Is Meaning Necessary? (17:24) What's the Point of This Conversation? (18:53) Can Humanity Find Its Purpose? (36:55) Is It Important to Be Curious About God? (42:14) Is Modern Society the Reason for a Meaning Crisis? (42:46) What Is Meaning and Why Do People Feel the Lack of It? (51:20) The Problem of Consciousness (1:06:56) How to Find Meaning (1:25:45) Is Agnosticism the Truth? (1:35:13) Ads (1:36:11) Do We Each Have a Specific Purpose or Is It Self-Chosen? (1:39:59) Dharma and Karma (1:48:28) Can We Have a Fulfilling Life Without a Transcendent Purpose? (2:20:02) Ads (2:22:23) How to Create a Meaningful Life as an Agnostic (2:40:05) Is Alex on His Way to Getting Closer to God? (2:51:59) How to Remove the Feeling of Being Lost in Life (3:05:23) What to Do When You Feel Stuck (3:11:27) Closing Thoughts Follow Alex:  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3KCRM0B  Substack: http://bit.ly/46GsExC  Instagram: https://bit.ly/4mBNW5o  Follow Greg: X - https://bit.ly/4nMy80v  Stand to Reason - https://bit.ly/4pFtYJG  A Gift to DOAC Listeners from Stand to Reason: Download "How God Rescues Broken Souls” from Greg Koukl's book, The Story of Reality, at http://bit.ly/3It65o4  You can purchase ‘The Story of Reality', here: https://amzn.to/4nGNft3  Follow Dr K:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/48wUuig  Instagram - https://bit.ly/48xxSy3  Twitch - https://bit.ly/42zkAO3  You can purchase Dr K's book, ‘How To Raise a Healthy Gamer', here: https://amzn.to/4norKgr  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN   Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC with code DOAC100 for $100 towards your membership

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Is it moral to pray for RFK JR. to die from a disease after refusing to get the vaccine that could have saved him?  You have questions, I have answers.  If sex for fun is a sin what will Heaven look like?  I have an audio answer.  If the internet told you you can fix your own lawn mower and you lost two fingers and a toe can you sue?  If you give someone the finger in traffic before they can even beep at you have you cloaked yourself in a shield of invulnerability which precludes your being guilty of anything?  Has Donald trump ruined golf?  I describe the worst ever behavior I have seen on a golf course and a listener wonders why he was called a Libtard by a group playing ahead of him.  And I once again extend the musical hand of friendship across our political and cultural divide with my new modern country song "Oh, Brother Why?"  It could be a hit or at least work in a truck commercial.  Could I have a new career as a country artist?  You decide.  Subscribe and THRIVE!!!!!!!!!

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Should software be processor-agnostic, or is there an advantage when processors own and operate the technology? In this episode, James Shepherd sits down with longtime industry expert Allen Kopelman to unpack the differences, tradeoffs, and future of payments software. They explore how these models impact agents, ISOs, and merchants—and what's really driving the debate behind the scenes. Plus, don't miss the official launch of Stackably, the newest division of Full Stack Payments, on September 29th at 4PM EST. Register now at ccsalespro.com/stack.

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This is Part 2 of an unusual episode, on the move through countries, memories, wounds, war, peace and the beautiful game.Sturm Graz is and was a workers club when I came to the club in the 90s, one year before Ivica Osim arrived. We knew he was a mathematician, soccer player and coach, and he knew workers clubs, from Željezničar, in Grbavica, back home in Sarajevo, the city then under a yearlong siege in the Bosnian independence wars. But he added something else. To him, the game was discourse, it was beauty. He explained soccer to us in a way we'd never seen it. Professorial and sometimes grumpy, but always extremely humble. He made us see things in football that we hadn't seen before. And even on the day of his funeral, he made me see things about life that I wouldn't have seen otherwise.Osim, an Agnostic and philosopher of football and of the world, is a kind of saint most Bosnians can agree on. He is recommended reading in Japanese schools. And he is the reason why I went to Sarajevo this hot August. HELPFUL LINKS AND SOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:Ivica Osim (Wikipedia)Tifa (Mladen Vojičić) - Grbavica, live in 1994 (YouTube); introTifa - Grbavica at Grbavica stadium, with Zeljo's fans; (Youtube) outroIvica Osim memorial ceremony in Graz (Youtube), during introSev Dah - Grbavica (Youtube) (background track)CNN's Christiane Amanpour reporting after the Srebrenica genocide (Youtube - warning, brutality and dead bodies)Uni of Michigan Libraries, resource guide for Bosnian history and cultureSarajevo (wikipedia)Visit SarajevoNEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) Please leave a quick voicemail with any feedback, corrections, suggestions - or just greetings - HERE. Or comment via Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast and think that what I do fills a gap in soccer coverage that others would be interested in as well, please Recommend The Assistant Professor of Football. Spreading the word, through word of mouth, truly does help. Leave some rating stars at the podcast platform of your choice. There are so many sports podcasts out there, and only ratings make this project visible; only then can people who look for a different kind of take on European soccer actually find me. Artwork for The Assistant Professor of Football is by Saige LindInstrumental music for this podcast, including the introduction track, is by the artist Ketsa and used under a Creative Commons license through Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/

In this episode, I read and respond to a listener's email about getting sober, and sponsoring, at a young age.Get my new book on Amazon! JUST FOR YESTERDAY...and THE SARCASTIC BIG BOOK, etc..Follow me on Instagram 

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September 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the  London Atheist, Agnostic, & Freethinkers in AA. Our speakers this month are:Paul S,Esti (not recorded),and Thomas..with Emma as emcee.Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about the speakers' shares and should be interesting for anyone, newcomer and long-timer alike (or just curious).Don't forget! The Virtual International Conference of Secular AA is on Friday, Sep. 19 through Sunday, Sep. 21 and will have dozens of sessions, panels, and speakers and is *free* for all. Check out the program and register now for a ticket and to get the connection information now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1298057588189/Next month's Secular AA Global Speaker Tour will be featuring the "Savannah Secular Sunday AA Group" from Georgia on Sunday, October 5th with simultaneous translation at:2 pm EST1 pm CST12 pm AZ11 am PST7 pm UK6 am AEDT (Monday)Everyone is welcome to join our monthly open/public secular AA meeting.ZOOM ID 864 4074 0033Passcode 121212(CON TRADUCCIÓN SIMULTÁNEA INGLÉSESPAÑOL)For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

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Coming home to our faith includes an examination of the use of reason in a world that challenges it everyday. Return to the Home of Your Soul Series We begin the church year by returning not just to a place, but to each other. This four-part series invites us to reconnect with the essence of our shared spiritual life, the center that holds us through practice, reason, covenant, and love. Throughout the month, we will reflect on the enduring vision of our faith and the ways it draws us toward a shared future. We'll consider how regular spiritual practice shapes our lives and helps us grow. Together, we'll explore the role of reason as a vital companion to faith, and we'll honor the deep promises that bind us to one another. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

As the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur approaches, let's explore the covenants that bind us and how we return again and again to the home of our soul. Return to the Home of Your Soul Series We begin the church year by returning not just to a place, but to each other. This four-part series invites us to reconnect with the essence of our shared spiritual life, the center that holds us through practice, reason, covenant, and love. Throughout the month, we will reflect on the enduring vision of our faith and the ways it draws us toward a shared future. We'll consider how regular spiritual practice shapes our lives and helps us grow. Together, we'll explore the role of reason as a vital companion to faith, and we'll honor the deep promises that bind us to one another. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

We hear “practice makes perfect” all the time. But what does a spiritual practice do for us, really? Return to the Home of Your Soul Series We begin the church year by returning not just to a place, but to each other. This four-part series invites us to reconnect with the essence of our shared spiritual life, the center that holds us through practice, reason, covenant, and love. Throughout the month, we will reflect on the enduring vision of our faith and the ways it draws us toward a shared future. We'll consider how regular spiritual practice shapes our lives and helps us grow. Together, we'll explore the role of reason as a vital companion to faith, and we'll honor the deep promises that bind us to one another. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

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This conversation delves into the historical and ideological underpinnings of Manifest Destiny, exploring its implications for American expansionism and its moral consequences. The hosts discuss key historical events, the influence of Catholic social teaching, and the ongoing relevance of Manifest Destiny in contemporary politics, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The episode emphasizes the need for solidarity with marginalized communities and critiques the ideologies that have shaped American policies over time.All while enjoying Slivovitz and Great Lakes October Fest!

The guys dive into the fiery clash of Jordan Peterson vs. 20 atheists, unpacking the unexpected twists, sharp exchanges, and surprising reactions that came out of it. Along the way, they sip on Hoppin' Frog's bold Frogarita Turbo Shandy Citrus Ale, giving their take on the brew while dissecting the battle of ideas.

We go from the depths of human society to the heights of cosmic consciousness. Buckle up.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

The crew unpacks the lively Tucker vs. Cruz debate, digging into what faith really means and uncovering a few unexpected twists along the way. All the while, they keep things refreshing with Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy in hand.

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Sturm Graz is and was a workers club when I came to the club in the 90s, one year before Ivica Osim arrived. We knew he was a mathematician, soccer player and coach, and he knew workers clubs, from Željezničar, in Grbavica, back home in Sarajevo, the city then under a yearlong siege in the Bosnian independence wars. But he added something else. To him, the game was discourse, it was beauty. He explained soccer to us in a way we'd never seen it. Professorial and sometimes grumpy, but always extremely humble. He made us see things in football that we hadn't seen before. And even on the day of his funeral, he made me see things about life that I wouldn't have seen otherwise.Osim, an Agnostic and philosopher of football and of the world, is a kind of saint most Bosnians can agree on. He is recommended reading in Japanese schools. And he is the reason why I went to Sarajevo this hot August. This is Part 1 of an unusual episode, on the move through countries, memories, wounds, war, peace and the beautiful game.HELPFUL LINKS AND SOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:Uni of Michigan Libraries, resource guide for Bosnian history and cultureIvica Osim (Wikipedia)Tifa (Mladen Vojičić) - Grbavica, live in 1994 (YouTube); introTifa - Grbavica at Grbavica stadium, with Zeljo's fans; (Youtube) outroIvica Osim memorial ceremony in Graz (Youtube), during introSev Dah - Grbavica (Youtube) (background track)CNN's Christiane Amanpour reporting after the Srebrenica genocide (Youtube - warning, brutality and dead bodies)Sarajevo (wikipedia)Visit SarajevoNEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) Please leave a quick voicemail with any feedback, corrections, suggestions - or just greetings - HERE. Or comment via Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast and think that what I do fills a gap in soccer coverage that others would be interested in as well, please Recommend The Assistant Professor of Football. Spreading the word, through word of mouth, truly does help. Leave some rating stars at the podcast platform of your choice. There are so many sports podcasts out there, and only ratings make this project visible; only then can people who look for a different kind of take on European soccer actually find me. Artwork for The Assistant Professor of Football is by Saige LindInstrumental music for this podcast, including the introduction track, is by the artist Ketsa and used under a Creative Commons license through Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/

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What is your superpower? What is its source and sustenance? Let's explore how our superpowers collectively make a difference when we come together in community. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

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Agnostic or atheist. What is the difference and does it really matter in the end? How do we or should we engage in their arguments? Should we just disconnect from science and “higher learning”?

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In this episode, I discuss how the Big Book has helped me eliminate stress.Get my books on Amazon! THE SARCASTIC BIG BOOK, etc..Follow me on Instagram 

!00 episodes in the vault! Alex and Mike welcome guest host Jared Boehm. Jared's life story is fascinating on so many levels. “Is there really a God and if so, do I really want to be accountable to Him?” Explaining God away did not work well for Jared and we should be thankful for that!

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ngathering is our kick–off to the church year. Let's come together once more to renew our bonds and celebrate the journey ahead.   Return Again  Finding the sacred ground where we are made and remade    Return again, Return again,  Return to the home of your soul.  Return to who you are,  Return to what you are,  Return to where you are  born and reborn again.  – Shlomo Carlebach    In a world constantly in motion, fractured by noise, change, and uncertainty, we offer a sacred invitation: Return Again. This theme year is a spiritual journey back to center, a reclaiming of what grounds us in ourselves, in each other, and in the Divine, however we name it.  Return Again speaks to the deep human longing for home – not only the physical place, but the spiritual, ancestral, and communal homes we carry within. It is a call to listen for the still small voice amid the clamor of modern life, and to remember who we are, where we come from, and what we are called to become.      Over the course of this year, we will move through a rhythm of return that invites depth, vulnerability, courage, and imagination:  Return to the Home of Your Soul  Ancestors of Faith  Breaking Open  Return to Who You Are  Reclaiming Religious Language  Reimagining and Remaking    Come as you are. Bring your questions, your longings, your weariness, and your hope. Together, let us return, remember, and reimagine.  First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ    

What does it mean to be a Unitarian? In this sermon from our Unitarian Universalism 101 series, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald explains the history and heart of Unitarianism in simple, practical terms. He shares the story of the hymn By the River, the debates at the Council of Nicaea, and why Unitarians believe that God is One and God is Love. This message also looks at what Unitarian Universalism means today: holding different ideas at once, letting go of perfectionism, standing up for justice, and creating a community built on love and acceptance. If you are curious about faith that welcomes questions, values freedom of belief, and embraces diversity, this introduction is for you. UU 101 Series Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition rooted in rich history, grounded in timeless values, and always evolving to meet the needs of today's world. In this two-part series, we'll explore the twin pillars that give our faith its name and its shape. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this series! First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ  

In the second sermon of our UU 101 series, Rev. Beth Dana explores the heart of Universalism, rejecting fear-based religion and embracing the radical truth that all people are worthy of love. This sermon calls us to “love the hell out of the world” by confronting injustice, resisting evil with compassion, and working toward collective liberation. Drawing inspiration from early Universalists, Rev. Dana reminds us that hope, courage, and active love can transform both our lives and our world. UU 101 Series Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition rooted in rich history, grounded in timeless values, and always evolving to meet the needs of today's world. In this two-part series, we'll explore the twin pillars that give our faith its name and its shape. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this series! First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

In this episode I discuss what sobriety has been like as a musician.Get my books on Amazon!  THE SARCASTIC BIG BOOK, etc...Follow me on Instagram 

First Unitarian Church of Dallas is pleased to welcome guest preacher Adam Lawrence Dyer. Caribbean Radical Caribbean immigrants in the 1920s were among some of the most powerful voices protesting the violence of lynching and other racial oppressions.  It is often from immigrants that we learn what it means to value freedom. About Adam Lawrence Dyer. Adam Lawrence Dyer is an ordained minister and was the lead minister at First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, from 2017 to  2022, while also serving as a chaplain at Harvard University. He is the author of “Love Beyond God” and maintains his own blog, Spirituwellness.org. In 2021, he contributed to the Harvard Kennedy School LGBTQ Policy Journal with “Religious Equity: A Path to Greater LGBTQ Inclusion.” Dyer has worked with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color in Oakland, California; My Brother's Keeper in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and PICO Networks with a focus toward equity, gender and sexuality. He is currently in the Religious Studies Ph.D. program at the University of Virginia. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

Steven welcomes author Derek Hunter to this episode to discuss his historical fiction book, "Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists," written from the voice of Thomas Sackville, who claims in his writings to be the true author of the works of William Shakespeare. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank Lawler, James Warren,  Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Michael Hannigan, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, Richard Wood, Romola, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops, Yvonne Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

In this episode I read one simple principle from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and discuss my experience with its daily application. (From 2023)Sarcastic Big Book, The Sarcastic Daily Meditations booksFollow me on Instagram 

Is catch and release fishing barbaric or moderately considerate?  A client has concerns and I have suggestions to make catch and release less stressful for the fish.  Who is the immoral clown to blame for having to endure Trump as President?  I name names.  Or, actually, name.  Could some of the negative attitudes towards transgender people by men be a fear of the "Lola" scenario?  Were the Kinks onto something?  Is King Ethelread the Unready the exception to my rule that leaders who act tough and sound tough (Vlad the Impaler) have a leg up with conservatives?  For better or for worse, you're not going to hear any of this from anyone else.  Subscribe and THRIVE!!!!   

Episode Notes Clowns are so cool, I wish they were real... Ranked This Episode: Obnoxio The Clown Vs The X-Men Marvel Two-In-One #76 Wolverine & The X-Men #21-23 Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy & never try to find Zack! Our theme music is Junk Factory from the X-Men Arcade Game by Seiichi Fukami, Yuji Takenouchi, Junya Nakano, and Ayako Hashimoto. Cover art is by Adam Reck after Dave Cockrum with logo design by Mikey Zee If you want to support the show make sure you rate and review the show or check out our Patreon!

In episode #198 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, your host Liam "TAKU" Bauer dives deep into one of the most hotly debated topics in the strength training world—equipment loyalty versus results. Are you a barbell purist? A machine-only minimalist? Obsessed with bands? TAKU challenges the dogma and makes the case for being tool agnostic—choosing the right tool for the right job based on context, goals, and safety, not brand loyalty or gym culture. In this episode, you'll learn the pros and cons of barbells, machines, resistance bands, and more. TAKU breaks down how each tool can serve a purpose in a smart, safe, and effective training program—and when they can become a liability. Whether you're training at home, in a commercial gym, or coaching others, this conversation will help you rethink how and why you use the tools you do. If you're ready to ditch the dogma and train smarter, not harder—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I talk about how I go through the day when I don't feel good. Sad. Confused. Disillusioned.  Here I share my thoughts on days like this. (2024) Here is my Instagram. Get my books on Amazon! 

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