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It's time for another Freak Family Favorite, pulled from deep inside The Box of Oddities archives! First, Kat explores the surprisingly widespread history of dwarf mythology and reverence. From ancient Egypt, where people of short stature could hold prestigious positions and dwarf deities were associated with protection, childbirth, and regeneration, to Norse mythology and legends of mysterious underground craftsmen, the connection between dwarves, gods, magic, and folklore stretches across cultures and centuries. Then, Jethro revisits the deeply troubling disappearance of five-year-old Stephen McKernan. In 1988, Stephen vanished from a crowded Scottish holiday park after being out of his family's sight for only seconds. Sixteen days later, his body was discovered six miles away—just beyond the area police had searched. Authorities concluded that Stephen wandered there on his own and died from exposure. But eyewitness reports, the brutal terrain, a six-foot fence, and one particularly strange detail involving Stephen's shoes and socks raise questions that have never entirely gone away. Ancient gods, mysterious dwarves, a baffling disappearance, and a case officially considered solved that somehow still doesn't feel solved. It's another Freak Family Favorite from The Box of Oddities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jeffrey Bland, 80, draws a sharp line between being elderly and being an elder: one has lost function and become dependent, the other stays wise, capable, and still contributing to the people around them. In this conversation, Dr. Bland explains why he's built his current company, Big Bold Health, around the immune system, since it's the one system embedded in every tissue in the body and central to how we age at the cellular level. The researcher credited with coining the term functional medicine back in 1990 shares results from an 800-person clinical trial on Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat. An ancient Chinese grain his team stumbled into almost by accident, this superfood improved cognitive performance by 27 percent in just 90 days by reprogramming the epigenetic markers on immune cells. Listeners will come away with a clearer picture of how diet, environment, and daily habits can switch specific genes on or off, and why the goal of longevity isn't just more years, but more years spent as the version of yourself still capable of contributing.Join Us at the 2026 Super Age Games! Visit games.superage.com to learn more.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTimeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolyte mix for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Key Moments"Nature will give over her secrets.""Elders are individuals that are wise, that are still functional, still making contributions, still being part of the productive society.""We make over one million new immune cells every second."Connect with Dr. Jeffrey BlandWebsiteBig Bold Health The Disease DelusionLinkedInInstagramFacebookConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

Welcome to the Ninth World, where civilization has ended eight times, nobody understands how anything works, and sufficiently advanced technology is mostly an excuse to point at a laser pistol and yell, "Magic!" In this first part of our How to Play Numenera series, Randall attempts to explain a billion years of lost civilizations, Ash discovers that physics are apparently optional, and Tyler starts asking the dangerous questions about Edge. Before long, we have ancient nanotechnology, mysterious artifacts, cyphers that might explode if you hoard them, stat pools that double as hit points, and a GM who can literally bribe you with XP to make your life more interesting. Also, we say "moist" far too many times while explaining a d20 mechanic. We regret nothing. Well, some of us regret quite a lot. Show Notes We're kicking off our How to Play Numenera series with a tour of the Ninth World and the Cypher System mechanics that make this wonderfully strange science fantasy RPG work. Randall walks Ash and Tyler through the Numenera setting, a version of Earth roughly a billion years in the future after eight unimaginably advanced civilizations have risen and disappeared. Their technology is everywhere, but the people of the Ninth World understand so little of it that ancient machinery might as well be magic. That gives Numenera its central science fantasy theme: sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. We dig into the Steadfast, the Beyond, and the increasingly strange places beyond civilization, along with the remnants left behind by previous worlds. Those remnants include reusable artifacts, one-use cyphers, mysterious oddities, and massive ancient structures that the characters may have absolutely no idea how to operate. Sometimes the players know they have discovered an elevator. Their characters definitely do not. From there, we get into how to play Numenera and the Cypher System core mechanics. Tasks have difficulty levels from 0 to 10, with the target number determined by multiplying the difficulty by three. Instead of piling bonuses onto a d20 roll, characters make challenges easier through training, specialization, assets, and Effort. Effort introduces one of Numenera's most interesting resource-management decisions. Might, Speed, and Intellect are not simply ability scores. They are pools that power abilities, fuel Effort, and absorb damage. Spend too aggressively and you may discover that the resource you just used to succeed is also the thing keeping your character alive. Then there's Edge, which reduces the cost of spending points from those pools. Naturally, Tyler immediately begins investigating whether enough Edge will allow him to achieve his ultimate character build: the Edge Lord. We also explore one of the signature Cypher System RPG mechanics, GM intrusions. The GM can offer XP to introduce an unexpected complication, while players can spend XP to reject intrusions, reroll critical checks, create temporary skills, trigger player intrusions, or advance their characters. The goal is not simply to punish players. A good GM intrusion makes the story more interesting, creates new opportunities, and occasionally puts something cool behind the wall that just collapsed on you. By the end, we've covered the Numenera setting, cyphers and artifacts, task difficulty, Effort, Edge, stat pools, XP, GM intrusions, player intrusions, and the basics of character advancement. It's a surprisingly streamlined system hiding underneath one of the strangest tabletop RPG settings we've explored. Key Takeaways Numenera takes place on Earth roughly one billion years in the future, after eight previous civilizations have risen and disappeared. The Ninth World mixes science fiction and fantasy by treating incomprehensibly advanced technology like magic. Numenera includes artifacts, one-use cyphers, oddities, and enormous remnants of ancient civilizations. The Cypher System uses a d20, but characters generally reduce task difficulty instead of adding large numerical bonuses to rolls. Task difficulty ranges from 0 to 10, with the target number equal to the difficulty multiplied by three. Training, specialization, assets, and Effort can ease difficult tasks and bring otherwise impossible rolls within reach. Might, Speed, and Intellect are resource pools used for abilities and Effort, but they also function as your character's health. Damage normally reduces Might first, followed by Speed and then Intellect. If all three pools reach zero, things have gone very badly. Edge reduces the cost of spending points from a stat pool and becomes increasingly powerful as characters advance. In the Cypher System, the GM generally does not roll dice. Players make both offensive and defensive rolls. GM intrusions let the GM introduce complications in exchange for XP, turning unexpected problems into part of the game's advancement economy. XP can be spent on rerolls, player intrusions, temporary skills, and permanent character advancement, creating a constant choice between helping yourself now or saving for later. Numenera encourages creativity over strict simulation. Sometimes the explanation really is, "Ancient technology did it." Most importantly, never tell the RPGBOT Discord you are trying to keep the math "moist." They cannot be trusted with that information. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia https://ashelydm.com/ https://ashelydm.com/ Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Welcome to the Ninth World, where civilization has ended eight times, nobody understands how anything works, and sufficiently advanced technology is mostly an excuse to point at a laser pistol and yell, "Magic!" In this first part of our How to Play Numenera series, Randall attempts to explain a billion years of lost civilizations, Ash discovers that physics are apparently optional, and Tyler starts asking the dangerous questions about Edge. Before long, we have ancient nanotechnology, mysterious artifacts, cyphers that might explode if you hoard them, stat pools that double as hit points, and a GM who can literally bribe you with XP to make your life more interesting. Also, we say "moist" far too many times while explaining a d20 mechanic. We regret nothing. Well, some of us regret quite a lot. Show Notes We're kicking off our How to Play Numenera series with a tour of the Ninth World and the Cypher System mechanics that make this wonderfully strange science fantasy RPG work. Randall walks Ash and Tyler through the Numenera setting, a version of Earth roughly a billion years in the future after eight unimaginably advanced civilizations have risen and disappeared. Their technology is everywhere, but the people of the Ninth World understand so little of it that ancient machinery might as well be magic. That gives Numenera its central science fantasy theme: sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. We dig into the Steadfast, the Beyond, and the increasingly strange places beyond civilization, along with the remnants left behind by previous worlds. Those remnants include reusable artifacts, one-use cyphers, mysterious oddities, and massive ancient structures that the characters may have absolutely no idea how to operate. Sometimes the players know they have discovered an elevator. Their characters definitely do not. From there, we get into how to play Numenera and the Cypher System core mechanics. Tasks have difficulty levels from 0 to 10, with the target number determined by multiplying the difficulty by three. Instead of piling bonuses onto a d20 roll, characters make challenges easier through training, specialization, assets, and Effort. Effort introduces one of Numenera's most interesting resource-management decisions. Might, Speed, and Intellect are not simply ability scores. They are pools that power abilities, fuel Effort, and absorb damage. Spend too aggressively and you may discover that the resource you just used to succeed is also the thing keeping your character alive. Then there's Edge, which reduces the cost of spending points from those pools. Naturally, Tyler immediately begins investigating whether enough Edge will allow him to achieve his ultimate character build: the Edge Lord. We also explore one of the signature Cypher System RPG mechanics, GM intrusions. The GM can offer XP to introduce an unexpected complication, while players can spend XP to reject intrusions, reroll critical checks, create temporary skills, trigger player intrusions, or advance their characters. The goal is not simply to punish players. A good GM intrusion makes the story more interesting, creates new opportunities, and occasionally puts something cool behind the wall that just collapsed on you. By the end, we've covered the Numenera setting, cyphers and artifacts, task difficulty, Effort, Edge, stat pools, XP, GM intrusions, player intrusions, and the basics of character advancement. It's a surprisingly streamlined system hiding underneath one of the strangest tabletop RPG settings we've explored. Key Takeaways Numenera takes place on Earth roughly one billion years in the future, after eight previous civilizations have risen and disappeared. The Ninth World mixes science fiction and fantasy by treating incomprehensibly advanced technology like magic. Numenera includes artifacts, one-use cyphers, oddities, and enormous remnants of ancient civilizations. The Cypher System uses a d20, but characters generally reduce task difficulty instead of adding large numerical bonuses to rolls. Task difficulty ranges from 0 to 10, with the target number equal to the difficulty multiplied by three. Training, specialization, assets, and Effort can ease difficult tasks and bring otherwise impossible rolls within reach. Might, Speed, and Intellect are resource pools used for abilities and Effort, but they also function as your character's health. Damage normally reduces Might first, followed by Speed and then Intellect. If all three pools reach zero, things have gone very badly. Edge reduces the cost of spending points from a stat pool and becomes increasingly powerful as characters advance. In the Cypher System, the GM generally does not roll dice. Players make both offensive and defensive rolls. GM intrusions let the GM introduce complications in exchange for XP, turning unexpected problems into part of the game's advancement economy. XP can be spent on rerolls, player intrusions, temporary skills, and permanent character advancement, creating a constant choice between helping yourself now or saving for later. Numenera encourages creativity over strict simulation. Sometimes the explanation really is, "Ancient technology did it." Most importantly, never tell the RPGBOT Discord you are trying to keep the math "moist." They cannot be trusted with that information. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia https://ashelydm.com/ https://ashelydm.com/ Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Originally built in the 3rd century BCE, the ancient Greek theater of Taormina is the second largest Greek theater in Sicily after Siracusa. Constructed against the natural slope of Mt. Taurus, the structure can accommodate up to10,000 spectators and offers spectacular views of the Ionian Sea and Mt. Etna. It is still used today for musical performances and film festivals.

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In this episode of The Curious Realm, host Christopher Jordan welcomes retired Lt Commander Alex Dietrich, former member of the VFA-41 "Black Aces" fighter squadron aboard the USS Nimitz. We discuss her years of experience as a navy pilot, as well as sighting of the “Tic-Tac” shaped UFO of the now famed Nimitz encounter, how those few moments have seemed to define the course of modern Ufology, and what it has been like to observe that change as a person who is such an integral part of that moment? In the second part of the episode, we welcome author and experiencer Reverend Michael JS Carter to discuss Metaphysical morality. What is Metaphysics and how does it help us understand our place within the Universe-at-large? Is religion necessary for morality, or are we intrinsically called to moral standard as humanity without the need of religious influence? Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of the Nimitz UFO encounter with Lt Cmdr Alex Dietrich and Metaphysical morality with Reverend Michael JS Carter. Curious Realm is proudly distributed by: Ground Zero Media, APRTV and the official Curious Realm ROKU App! Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible! Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-realm--5254986/support.

In this episode of The Curious Realm, host Christopher Jordan welcomes retired Lt Commander Alex Dietrich, former member of the VFA-41 "Black Aces" fighter squadron aboard the USS Nimitz. We discuss her years of experience as a navy pilot, as well as sighting of the “Tic-Tac” shaped UFO of the now famed Nimitz encounter, how those few moments have seemed to define the course of modern Ufology, and what it has been like to observe that change as a person who is such an integral part of that moment? In the second part of the episode, we welcome author and experiencer Reverend Michael JS Carter to discuss Metaphysical morality. What is Metaphysics and how does it help us understand our place within the Universe-at-large? Is religion necessary for morality, or are we intrinsically called to moral standard as humanity without the need of religious influence? Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of the Nimitz UFO encounter with Lt Cmdr Alex Dietrich and Metaphysical morality with Reverend Michael JS Carter. Curious Realm is proudly distributed by: Ground Zero Media, APRTV and the official Curious Realm ROKU App! Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible! Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-realm--5254986/support.

Interview starts at 32:00 Dean Kinzer of Kinzer Coins joins Graham Dunlop and Darren Grimes for a wide ranging conversation about ancient coins, the family roots that pulled him into collecting, and why coins are really compact historical records. Dean explains how ancient coinage evolved from electrum globs and early stamped pieces into state backed currency, and why collectors can use coins to trace politics, propaganda, economics, and the rise and fall of civilizations. We discuss why ancient coins are still accessible to new collectors, how grading and slabbed coins reduce the risk of counterfeits, and why Dean built tools to help people understand value without getting burned. Along the way, the conversation covers Roman debasement, the Ides of March coin, Viking treasure, mythological imagery, and why the hobby is as much about education as it is about collecting.   Dean Kinzer is an ancient coin expert and founder of Kinzer Coins, known for helping collectors and history enthusiasts hold the past in their hands. Dean's journey into ancient coins began after his father's passing, when he received his father's extensive collection. He realized there was a gap in the market for trusted ancient coin expertise. As a decorated Iraq War veteran with an MBA, Dean brings discipline, structure, and integrity to the 2,700 year old field of ancient coins, collecting, and education. https://kinzercoins.com/ Special Audience Giveaway: TITLE - The 5 Best Ancient Coins for New Collectors URL - https://startancients.com   Key topics Dean shares his origin story growing up in a collector household, surrounded by baseball cards, American coins, and a father whose collection grew into a massive organized archive We discuss how caring for his father's collection after his illness led Dean to ancient coins, especially Biblical pieces like shekels of Tyre, tribute pennies, and widows mites The conversation explains the earliest coinage in western Turkey, including electrum, hand struck pieces, and the early fight against counterfeiting with striated designs and incuse punches Dean breaks down Croesus and the shift from stamped metal to formal state backed coinage across the Mediterranean We discuss how coin artistry evolved from utility to high relief portraits, signed dies, and city states using coins as civic identity Darren asks about money with no inherent value, and Dean uses Rome's debasement of silver to show how inflation and collapse appear directly in coinage The Roman denarius is traced from high purity silver to zero silver over roughly 60 years, with Caracalla, Aurelian, and the late empire used as key examples The show explores how coins functioned as propaganda, carrying messages across an empire when direct communication was difficult Dean highlights unusual and collectible themes on ancient coins, including wrestlers, athletes, astronomy, animals, music, boxing, gladiators, and mythological founders The discussion turns to the Ides of March coin, Julius Caesar's portrait on coinage, and why the Brutus Eid Mar coin is one of the most famous and valuable ancient coins Dean explains the modern collecting market, including slabbed coins, NGC grading, counterfeit prevention, and his own value guide and app for Roman imperial coins The episode closes with Dean talking about the diversity of the collecting community, the educational mission behind Kinzer Coins, and the idea of a surprise coin subscription concept sparked during the interview   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. 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Joshua Cutchin joins Seriah for a deep conversation about his latest book, The Inverted Path. They talk about being Fae Led, interrupted journeys, being lost where people shouldn't be lost, and over the course of this 3 part conversation, they tie all of this into various phenomenon associated with the paranormal and speculate about what may really be happening.Some of this conversation occurs in the Patreon segments that follow every episode. The final conclusions to this conversation are in the Patreon.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month!Outro is Black Eyes from David Wirsig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Day 2959 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2959– “People Get Ready” – Luke 12:35-48 Putnam Church Message – 09/20/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “People, Get Ready”   Last week, our message was “The Testimony of a Fool,” and we learned that wherever your treasure is... your heart will follow, and we need to make certain our hearts are headed toward home. Today, we continue with our thirty-ninth message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: “People, Get Ready.” Our core passage today is Luke 12:35-48, starting on page 1618 of your pew Bibles.  “Be Ready for the Lord's Coming” 35 “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. 37 The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat! 38 He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn.[d] But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready. 39 “Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. 40 You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” 41 Peter asked, “Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?” 42 And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. 43 If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. 44 I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns. 45 But what if the servant thinks, ‘My master won't be back for a while,' and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk? 46 The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish him with the unfaithful. 47 “And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn't prepared and doesn't carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. 48 But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today as people living between promise and fulfillment. Your Kingdom has come near in Jesus Christ, yet we still wait for the day when the King returns and all things are made new. Lord Jesus, teach us to live ready. Keep us from drifting into complacency, distraction, fear, or selfishness. Make us faithful stewards of the time, truth, resources, and responsibilities You have placed in our hands. Holy Spirit, give us wisdom to live today in light of eternity. May we not merely talk about Christ's return, but live in such a way that we are prepared to welcome Him. In Jesus' name, amen. Introduction: Prepared Before the Crisis On March 18, 1979, Stephanie May received news no person is prepared to hear. A twin-engine airplane had crashed shortly after takeoff near Aspen, Colorado. In a single moment, she lost her husband, John Edward; her twenty-two-year-old son, Davin; her eighteen-year-old daughter, Karla; and her son-in-law, Richard. / Four people she loved were suddenly gone. / There is no way to prepare emotionally on March 17 for something like March 18. Yet over the following weeks Stephanie kept a journal. She poured her grief onto its pages, and eventually she wrote words that reveal something important about readiness. / She admitted she was not strong. / She did not pretend she was brave. She simply said, in essence: “I am a Christian carrying a burden. My faith has survived. My life belongs to God. I have walked through hell, but now I walk with God in peace.” How could she say that? Because the spiritual foundation she needed on March 18 had been laid long before March 18. That is the kind of readiness Jesus is talking about today. Last week, in “The Testimony of a Fool,” Jesus told us not to build bigger barns while neglecting eternity. He told us not to worry about food or clothing, but to seek God's Kingdom first. He told His “little flock” not to be afraid because the Father delights to give them the Kingdom. Now Jesus continues: If the Kingdom is really your treasure... If the Father really is trustworthy... If eternity really matters more than earthly accumulation... Then: People, get ready. Do not wait until tragedy comes. Do not wait until persecution comes. Do not wait until the end of life comes. Do not wait until Christ returns. Prepare your heart now. Let's explore four truths for today's lesson as found on your bulletin insert on the side that says: People, Get Ready! Truth 1: Live Ready Because the Master Is Returning Luke 12:35–40 Jesus begins with a vivid command: “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.” The literal image is to have your loins girded. That sounds strange to us because we wear clothing differently. / In the first century, men wore long tunics. If someone needed to run, work, climb, or fight, the flowing garment would get in the way. So, the person would gather the fabric, pull it upward, and tuck it securely into the belt. It meant: Ready for action. We might say today: “Keep your shoes on.” “Have your bags packed.” “Keep the engine running.” “Stay ready.” Then Jesus adds: “Keep your lamps burning.” Oil lamps required attention. / A neglected lamp could go out. / A servant waiting late into the night had to trim the wick, replenish the oil, and stay awake. / Jesus is describing a disciple who lives with spiritual alertness. The Returning Master Jesus pictures servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet. / Ancient wedding celebrations could last several days. / The servants knew the master would return. / They simply did not know when. / Maybe early. / Maybe midnight. / Maybe near dawn. The question was not: “Will he return?” The question was: “Will the household be ready when he does?” That distinction matters. / Christian hope is not built on speculation about whether Christ will return. Jesus says He will. The issue is readiness. The Astonishing Reversal Then Jesus says something remarkable. If the master returns and finds the servants ready, the master will dress himself to serve them. (NLT) he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!  That would have shocked His hearers. / Masters did not return home and serve servants. / Servants served masters. / Yet Jesus says the returning Lord will seat His faithful servants at the table and serve them. Does that sound familiar? John 13 shows Jesus removing His outer robe, wrapping a towel around His waist, kneeling, and washing His disciples' feet. The King becomes the servant. / And one day, the...

Dr. Dan Wallace has spent decades photographing and cataloging Greek New Testament manuscripts. After all of it, he says he has more confidence in the reliable transmission of the text than ever. We walk through five of the most important early manuscripts and what each one tells us. CHECK OUT: The Sean McDowell Collection (manuscriptshop.com/seanmcdowell) CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) CHECK OUT: Consider Supporting the Ministry! (https://seanmcdowell.org/give) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Timestamps 0:00 — How AI is changing textual criticism 1:16 — Why he got into this work 3:55 — AI, indexing, and paleographic dating 8:31 — P52: the credit-card fragment 9:32 — F.C. Baur and ninety years of German scholarship 11:04 — Why Christians popularized the codex 13:02 — How Roberts dated it 16:19 — P66 19:22 — P75 and Codex Vaticanus 22:19 — Why the earliest titles say "According to John" 23:55 — On the claim that Constantine invented the deity of Christ 27:08 — P46 and Paul's letters 29:47 — The creed in 1 Corinthians 15 31:20 — The 500 witnesses 32:33 — P45 and the Western Order 35:15 — P72 and 1 Peter 3:15 37:07 — Six more early manuscripts 38:55 — The "first-century Mark" fragment, and what he got wrong 40:34 — A syncretistic text with Matthew and Thomas 42:50 — The hardest variant for a doctrine of preservation 45:00 — His most significant discoveries 48:51 — "The hand that wrote this is rotting in the grave" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does it actually cost to follow Jesus in the world's second most dangerous country to be a Christian?In this powerful and rare episode of Fuel for the Harvest, host Nathan sits down with Warfa, FORGE's ambassador in Somalia (face concealed for his protection), for an unfiltered look at what life and ministry look like on the ground in one of the most hostile places on earth for believers.Warfa shares the real history behind Somalia's decades of civil war, the rise of Al-Shabaab, and how the country's identity became inseparable from Islam — plus astonishing evidence that Christianity may have existed there long before Islam ever arrived.But this episode isn't just about danger — it's about hope. You'll hear:✅ Why Somalia ranks #2 on the world's most dangerous countries to be a Christian (just behind North Korea)✅ The incredible story of a widow who now leads multiple underground fellowships despite immense loss✅ How "rehabilitation centers" are used to torture young believers back into Islam — and a current, ongoing story of a brother in that exact situation✅ How a simple act of listening saved one man from suicide and another from joining a terrorist group✅ Creative, Spirit-led ways believers are gathering safely to worship and grow✅ Practical ways YOU can pray for and support the underground church in SomaliaThis is a raw, real, and deeply moving conversation about what it means to follow Jesus when it could cost you everything — and why the light of the gospel shines brightest in the darkest places.

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This episode was filmed at Moonshots Live 2026. Learn more at https://moonshots.com/ The mates sit down with Palmer Luckey on Moonshots Live to discuss autonomous weapons, AI risk, Anduril's approach to humanoids, the real threats posed by AI, VR's peak, and what's next for the future of technology. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Palmer Luckey is the founder of Oculus VR and defense technology company Anduril Industries, known for helping pioneer modern virtual reality and later building AI-powered defense systems. – This event is presented with: Google — https://www.google.com/ Circle — https://www.circle.com/ Future Vision XPRIZE Partners: Salesforce — https://www.salesforce.com/ ARK Invest — https://www.ark-invest.com/ Xsolla — https://xsolla.com/ Range — https://www.rangemp.com/ Build with Gemini XPRIZE Partner: Google — https://www.google.com/ _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Substack Website Xprize A360 Connect with Dave: Web X LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Connect with Salim: LinkedIn X Join Salim's 10X Shift Subscribe to Salim's YouTube channel Exponential Venture Capital Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack  Spotify Threads Connect with Palmer:  Website X LinkedIn Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube Follow MOONSHOTS:  Instagram TikTok X Threads – *Recorded on September 25th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCoRCH syndrome to TMP/SMX [⁠article⁠]An ancient remedy ("Bald's eyesalve") for biofilms [⁠article⁠]Leg-length discrepancy in CMTC [⁠article⁠]GLP-1s reduce the risk of psoriasis and HS [⁠article⁠]Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHO model! ⁠⁠https://physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare⁠Want to donate to the cause? Do so here!Donate to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠uofuhealth.org/dermasphere⁠⁠⁠Check out our video content on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@dermaspherepodcast⁠⁠⁠and VuMedi!: ⁠⁠⁠www.vumedi.com/channel/dermasphere/⁠⁠⁠The University of Utah's DermatologyECHO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us!- Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠dermaspherepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Twitter: @⁠DermaspherePC⁠- Instagram: dermaspherepodcast- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/DermaspherePodcast/⁠⁠⁠- Check out Luke and Michelle's other podcast,SkinCast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠healthcare.utah.edu/dermatology/skincast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Luke and Michelle report no significant conflicts of interest… BUT check out our friends at:- ⁠Kikoxp.com ⁠(a social platform for doctors to share knowledge)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.levelex.com/games/top-derm⁠⁠⁠⁠ (A free dermatology game to learn more dermatology!

Gene Decode returns to Unleashing Intuition Secrets with Michael Jaco for a massive journey through the past, present and future timelines of Earth—and far beyond our planet. Gene says much of his focus has shifted off-world, and he takes Michael deep into his views on extraterrestrial civilizations, the Draco, breakaway civilizations, Solar Warden, secret space programs, advanced technology and what he believes has been happening behind the scenes on a galactic scale. But this conversation also reaches far back into Earth's forgotten past. Gene and Michael explore Atlantis, Lemuria, the Younger Dryas, ancient global cataclysms, past-life memories and civilizations they believe existed long before conventional history begins. Gene describes memories spanning multiple lifetimes and explains how he believes humanity's true history stretches much further back than we have been taught. Then the conversation turns to California. Gene lays out his view of a potentially catastrophic San Andreas earthquake scenario and his belief that smaller seismic releases may be relieving pressure along the fault system. He and Michael discuss what a massive rupture could mean for California and the Pacific—and why they believe the catastrophic timeline they have previously envisioned may now be changing. From there, they explore future timelines, consciousness, intuition, remote viewing, suppressed technologies, free-energy systems, underground and off-world bases, extraterrestrial alliances and the extraordinary technological changes Gene believes humanity may eventually see revealed. Are we witnessing a major shift in Earth's timeline? Have catastrophic outcomes already been avoided? And how much of the real story is happening beyond what we can currently see? This is Gene Decode and Michael Jaco going deep into the past, future—and galactic—story of humanity. CONNECT WITH GENE DECODE https://genedecode.org CONNECT WITH MICHAEL JACO https://michaelkjaco.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelJaco https://rumble.com/user/michaelj5326 https://www.lifewavemichaeljaco.com/ https://www.lifewave.com/michaeljaco/

Jeff Koons is, without a doubt, the quintessential artist of our age: as bland and reassuring as a bowl of oatmeal, about as deep as a puddle, and more concerned about how much his work sells for than what it says. A hater's guide. https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/the-balloon-doggies-demanded-it Key sources for this episode include Don Thompson's The $12 Million Stuffed Shark; Jed Perl's "The Cult of Jeff Koons"; Hans Werner Holzwarth's Koons monograph;  Norman Rosenthal's Jeff Koons: Conversations with Norman Rosenthal; Robert Hughes's American Visions; and so many gallery catalogues, including  the ones for his 2000 Easyfun-Ethereal exhibition, his 2002 Kunsthaus Bregenz exhibition, his 2014  Whitney Retrospective, and the Tate Modern's 2009 "Pop Life" exhibition. Photo by Neil R. (Cropped every so slightly from original) The Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope is a secret society devoted to the idea that that which is least known is best to know. Each episode we share a strange story or amazing fact, and no topic is off limits -- if it's interesting or entertaining, we'll cover about it! Email: jackalope@order-of-the-jackalope.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/order-of-the-jackalope.com Discord: https://discord.gg/uEVrmKZzq2 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@orderjackalope

TWiV explains discovery of a previously unknown mechanism of RNA-guided DNA recognition for genetic control that possibly predates the emergence of CRISPR pathways, and the possibility that Alzheimer's Disease neuropathology evolved as a host defense response to microbial infection in the brain. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Bob Tesh dies (Galv News) Comment on propsed changes to NIH peer review (NIH) NIH peer review proposed changes (Forbes) Ancient RNA guided DNA recognition (Science) Noncontiguous geometric triplex (Science) p-tau has anti-herpes virus activity (Nat Neurosci) Letters read on TWiV 1361 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Picks of the Week Brianne – APoD September 14: Origins of Elements Alan – Redshirts, by John Scalzi Vincent – Prone to Bruise by David Molesky he's at Spring/Break till 9/28 Listener Pick Anne – Nikon Small World in Motion Competition Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Who else is worthy of our worship, our trust, and our lives? We continue in the Gospel of John, stepping into the upper room just after Judas leaves and we hear Jesus say, "Now the Son of Man is glorified." We explore what that powerful title means, from the prophet Daniel's vision of the Ancient of Days to Jesus saying "I Am". At the cross, we see God's greatness and love on full display as Jesus, the exalted King, chooses to serve us and give His life as a ransom to set us free. Join us as we explore these profound truths. Speaker: Greg Holder

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Who—or what—are the Watchers? Returning guest Freddy Silva takes us deep into his research and personal experiences surrounding ancient civilizations, the Great Pyramid, the Anunnaki, elementals, UFO disclosure, mystical Christianity, and humanity's forgotten past. Freddy recounts an extraordinary experience inside the King's Chamber where he says roughly 30 luminous beings appeared from the stones—and explains why he came to identify them as the Watchers.We also explore Freddy's belief that these beings have periodically guided humanity, the ancient idea of a “prime directive,” what full UFO disclosure might look like, the alleged surviving bloodline of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, and the mysteries surrounding Merlin and King Arthur. The conversation ultimately asks a profound question: are humanity's oldest myths simply stories, or distorted memories of something our ancestors believed was real? These extraordinary historical and metaphysical interpretations reflect Freddy's research, experiences, and beliefs rather than established historical or scientific consensus.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

Host explores James Webb Space Telescope's latest findings: early galaxies exhaling heavy elements, "dead" galaxies reviving, misidentified quasars as extreme star factories, mysterious "little red dots," water near Sagittarius A*, and Chariklo's shifting rings. A wonder-filled tour through cosmic mysteries. Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI

What lurks just beyond what we can see? Join Glick and Kayla on Beyond the Veil as we dive deep into the world of cryptids, unexplained creatures, strange encounters, ancient folklore, and mysterious sightings from around the world. Are these creatures real? Misidentified animals? Ancient legends that evolved over time? Or could there be something out there that we simply haven't explained yet? We'll look at the stories, the history, the eyewitness reports, and the theories, while leaving you to decide what you believe.

Great Basin National Park is Nevada's only national park entirely within the state — and one of the least-visited parks in the system. This week we're exploring it top to bottom: the 90-minute Grand Palace Tour inside Lehman Caves (the trip highlight, including the moment the ranger killed the lights), the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, 4,900-year-old bristlecone pines, and a night sky packed with thousands of stars.We also head out beyond the park boundary: a ghost town called Osceola that got away from us down a gravel road, the Million Dollar Courthouse in Pioche. Plus where to stay, where to eat in tiny Baker, and the case for going before everyone else figures this place out.______If you're enjoying the show, hit follow right now — it takes two seconds and it's how we keep making it. And if you've got another thirty seconds, leave us a rating.____________________________________S04 Ep180____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

Artificial intelligence, robots, and the possibility of technological collapse launch the guys into a surprisingly ancient question: What happens when something that promises comfort and convenience starts controlling us instead? Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke turn to The Odyssey to examine Odysseus' battles with temptation, pleasure, security, and the pull to abandon his responsibilities for an easier life. They connect Homer's warnings to modern porn culture, marriage, fidelity, and the danger of choosing fantasy over what is real. The guys ultimately contrast Odysseus' search for wisdom, forgiveness, and a way home with the hope Christianity offers through Christ. In this episode: John 17:3; James 4:17 Today's conversation is about Lesson 3 & 4 of The Odyssey taught by Hillsdale Professor Dr. Benedict Whalen. Take the course with us at no cost to you!  More about The Odyssey: The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom. Join Dr. Benedict Whalen as he explores themes of love, marriage, kingship, duty, and piety. Encounter Homer's epic, which displays the full human experience. In a world of uncertainty, Odysseus charts a path towards peace through perseverance, prudence, and justice.  Join Odysseus on his fantastic journey home from Troy in Homer's unrivaled story. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 A.I., Robots & Apocalypse 05:08 America's EMP Vulnerability 10:07 ‘The Odyssey' on A.I. & Wisdom 13:36 Odysseus Faces Temptation 17:02 Porn Culture & Fantasy 21:43 Choosing Fidelity Over Comfort 27:04 Wealth, Security & Starting Over 32:14 Where Human Virtue Falls Short 36:25 Odysseus the Manipulator 40:15 Suffering, Pride & Forgiveness 44:38 How Christ Changes the Ending - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Ancient Trap - Episode 18 - Orbital E   We are proud to announce that Shadowpublications.com is sponsored by Larry's Coffee. Visit Larry's, check out their awesome coffees, and get a free gift.   Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Oceania. Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright:    ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright:    ©2026 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are suffering from depression or other mental disorders, please get help. http://www.bipolarsupport.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please visit Shadowpublications.com for more information about the author and this series. To stalk the author on social media: Email: paul@shadowpublications.com Mastodon: @paul_e_cooley@vyrse.social Newsletter: http://mailinglist.shadowpublications.com  

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 115 A comet older than the Sun Astronomers have found new clues about the origin of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS suggesting it's more than twice as old as the Sun and solar system. The nearby “Super Earth” that might be a candidate for life Astronomers have taken a closer look at a nearby exoplanet finding it may be more Earth-like than previously thought. A new way to study the birth of the universe Scientists have discovered a new way to create quark gluon plasma – the first matter in the universe. The Science Report The number of women testing positive for gonorrhoea doubles over the past decade. New study shows people taking medicinal marijuana are far worse drivers. The growing problem of human pollution now present over the entire planet. The discovery of a half-billion-year-old fossil has rewritten the origin story of starfish Skeptics guide to the four flavours of aliens     Our Guest This Week Professor Bill Collins from Curtin University   Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from 80s action blockbusters to European capitals and classical mythology. Can you answer these? Nordic Honors: While most Nobel Prizes are awarded in Sweden, a neighboring nation hosts the prestigious Peace Prize ceremony every December in its capital. Can you name the host city? Mythological Might: A 1987 fantasy film brought a classic hero to life, taking heavy inspiration from ancient folklore. Which legendary demigod famously accomplished twelve grueling labors? Sunken Kingdoms: A mythical underwater civilization is famously protected by the ancient Greek god of the sea. What is the name of this legendary lost city? Play. Share. Listen, with Actor and Author of ‘Fights Worth Fighting,' Dolph Lundgren. Be sure to check out ‘Dolph: Unbreakable' on October 6th, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major vulnerability has been found in the ancient TACACS+ networking protocol, Australia's Prime Minister claims an OpenAI agent hacked the country's Medicare website, OpenAI gives Ukraine access to its Daybreak cyber-defense program and the UK will establish an anti-disinformation center. Show notes Risky Bulletin: Major vulnerability found in ancient TACACS+ networking protocol

A former elite Hells Angels enforcer gets real about how his search for family and freedom eventually landed him in prison. Joby Walters recounts recruiting the undercover ATF agent he unknowingly helped bring into the club, the armed standoff with police that finally forced him to surrender, and literally fighting for his right to preach in prison. Jase spots some unexpected Uncle Si tendencies in Joby's storytelling, while Al finds surprising parallels between Joby's past and Phil's life before Christ. Joby explains how leaving the Hells Angels behind and writing his new book Cut Free gave him an entirely new identity and a mission to reach people still trapped in the life he escaped. In this episode: 2 Corinthians 4:16; Psalm 23; Matthew 18:3; Ephesians 2:1-10; James 3:16-17 Want to watch Unashamed ad-free? Only on EKKL! Get 20% off with code GOUNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1427 is sponsored by: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @‌StopBoxUSA with code UNASHAMED at https://www.stopboxusa.com/unashamed #stopboxpod https://www.wildalaskan.com/UNASHAMED - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood delivered right to your door. https://duckstamp.com/unashamed - Get your digital duck stamp online and keep it right on your phone! Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code UNASHAMED at branchbasics.com/UNASHAMED #branchbasicspod http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ - Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Zach's Family Medical Scare 03:25 Jase's North Dakota Trip 09:35 Little Man Tries to Walk on Water 15:35 Former Hells Angel Joby Walters 19:05 Fighting to Preach in Prison 24:55 What Sent Joby to Prison 27:20 Searching for Family 30:30 Meeting Sonny Barger 35:05 Freedom, Identity & Chaos 41:30 The Undercover ATF Agent 44:40 Joby Chooses to Surrender 47:00 Joby's New Mission - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode focuses on the idea that sharing stories is at the heart of any relationship. The word relate comes from Latin roots meaning "to carry back, to report, to tell." From ancient times humans have related by carrying stories back to each other. When we stop sharing the heartfelt tales of our life experiences, we can lose the essence of our relationships.     Through mythic stories we learn to relate to the deepest parts of ourselves, while also reconnecting to the realm of great imagination and universal truths. Mythic tales can release us from the prison of time and carry us all the way back, past invisible thresholds, to the creation of the world and the origins of human life.     Ancient people used creation tales to stay in relationship to the mysteries of nature and the hidden potentials of life. If we forget our connection to mythic stories, we can lose essential understandings of how the world renews itself and how we can be agents of creation ongoing.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can preorder Michael's new book The Heart of Transformation and join him beginning on October 1 for a series of online and in-person events that bring to life key themes from this book.   Pre-order New Book Event Registration + Info     You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 740 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth     Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

We live in a world obsessed with consuming more information. More podcasts. More reels. More quotes. More content. But what if transformation doesn't come from learning something new, but from deeply remembering something ancient? In this episode, we explore how to intentionally choose a mantra, sutra, psalm, poem, or sacred line to memorize and why this practice can become a powerful anchor for anxiety, overwhelm, distraction, and nervous system regulation. You'll learn:

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Ask a question hereNatalie Hood continues her conversations with the 2026 Talking Pools Podcast Top Ten Mentors with John Poma—the “Ancient Pool Warrior” and a two-time Top Ten honoree.John shares how a summer job pouring precast main drains became a decades-long career spanning commercial pool construction, service, plumbing, equipment installation and heavy machinery. He explains why the best field professionals must sometimes become their own engineers, how mentorship has evolved from guarded trade secrets to open knowledge-sharing, and why mistakes should be fixed—not used to assign blame.Then it's time to bust some myths. John explains why excavating a commercial pool involves far more than “digging a hole,” why bigger equipment is not always more efficient and how aluminum sulfate can reduce cyanuric acid without replacing most of the pool water. He also discusses alum's ability to remove phosphates, clear green pools and lift certain copper stains—as well as what alum cannot do.John's advice to the next generation is simple: learn from experienced professionals, attend industry classes, understand flow rates, protect your body and read the damn manual inside the equipment box.In This Episode John's unexpected entry into the swimming pool industry  More than four decades of friendship and mentorship  Building jigs and solving problems in the field  Why asking “why” helped shape John's career  Creating a workplace where mistakes are corrected without finger-pointing  The skill and situational awareness required to operate heavy equipment  Why the biggest excavator is not always the best machine  Commercial-pool excavation tolerances and costly layout errors  Using aluminum sulfate to reduce cyanuric acid  What alum can—and cannot—remove from pool water  The long-term physical cost of ignoring proper safety equipment  Why commercial flow rates and equipment installation details matter  John's ancient pool battle gear: alum and a pool brush Featured GuestJohn Poma Commercial pool construction professional, field researcher, owner of a small pool service company, foreman with Executive Pools and two-time Talking Pools Podcast Top Ten Mentor.Mentor Award Sponsors Title Sponsors: BlueRay XL and United Chemical  Gold Sponsor: LaMotte  Silver Sponsor: Rev'd Up Apparel  Supporting Sponsor: Aqua Comfort Water Group Hosted by Natalie Hood on the Talking Pools Podcast. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

For years Max would call and ask, “Hey mate, what do you reckon about ___?” This is that conversation, turned into a show. First episode: mind control and influence operations, with a hard look at MKUltra. We walk through history from the priest classes and their drug and sex rituals, war as the original mass psychological operation, Operation Paperclip and the Cold War labs, Sidney Gottlieb, Operation Midnight Climax in New York and San Francisco, Ewan Cameron, Jolly West in the Haight, the moment LSD left the building, Manson and the communes, then the quieter tools that followed: pharmaceuticals, screens, surveillance, COVID-era mass formation. We flag what is documented and what is speculation. We close on how you push back: escape dialectics, Occam's Razor, question with boldness like Jefferson, and John Lisle's eleven questions. MK Ultra, answered with MK Ungovernable. What they cover Ancient roots: Plato's Cave, priests, cults, ritual drugs, warModern U.S. programs: Bluebird, Artichoke, MKUltra, Gottlieb, Church CommitteeSan Francisco: Midnight Climax, Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, West's crash pad, MansonFrom the 1980s to now: corporate influence, pharma, social media, mass formationHow to stay ungovernableBooks they read for this oneStephen Kinzer - Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind ControlJohn Lisle - Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRATom O'Neill with Dan Piepenbring - Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the SixtiesMusicThe Exploited – Sex and ViolenceSlim Galliard Trio – Cement Mixer Pu-ti-put-tiJack Kerouac – October in the Railroad Earth (with Steve Allen)Kraftwerk – Computer WorldMarilyn Manson – Rock is DeadThe Beach Boys – Never Learn Not to LoveGot a stone you want turned over? History, intrigue, health, collapse, spirituality, the weird and the unexplained — send topic ideas. X: [@UngovernableMax] and [@prevhashnonce]. Nostr: ungovernablemisfits@nostrplebs.com and meshtadel@nostrplebs.com.Want to sponsor What Do You Reckon? We are looking for sponsors that belong next to these conversations and fit the Ungovernable ethos. Reach out the same places, or start at [ungovernable.network](https://ungovernable.network).A special thank you to Cake Wallet, Foundation Devices, and MyNymBox for already carrying the rest of the Ungovernable network. Question everything with boldness. Stay ungovernable. ungovernable.networkHELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES w/ USD ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneDONATE TO THE FAMILIES w/ BTC ----> https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_JpxtkLv95T SUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Paynym to JON @ https://paynym.rs/+idealpresident82- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ungovernable - BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://ungovernable.network/shop/(00:00:00) What Do You Reckon?(00:07:55) Mind Control Through the Ages(00:12:29) The Priest Class & the First Cults(00:23:40) Operation Paperclip & the Birth of MK Ultra(00:51:22) LSD, Gottlieb & the Origins of the Program(01:05:28) Operation Midnight Climax(01:22:55) Jolly West & the Shaver Case(01:35:05) Haight-Ashbury, Manson & Chaos(02:03:00) From the '80s to Now(02:22:00) How to Stay Ungovernable

One of the intellectual problems that conservative Christians have is that they have allowed evolutionary assumptions to seep into their understanding of human history downstream from the question of our origins. They deny the theory of evolution proper, as well they ought, considering it to be, in the words of Malcolm Muggeridge, “one of the great jokes of history.” This is fine and good, as we all need a good laugh from time to time. But the discussions and debates about evolution all tend to center on the early chapters of Genesis, intelligent design, and arguments about how the Grand Canyon formed.For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/   IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.

Joshua Cutchin joins Seriah for a deep conversation about his latest book, The Inverted Path. They talk about being Fae Led, interrupted journeys, being lost where people shouldn't be lost, and over the course of this 3 part conversation, they tie all of this into various phenomenon associated with the paranormal and speculate about what may really be happening.Some of this conversation occurs in the Patreon segments that follow every episode.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month!Outro Music is Purple Lung with Beware the Bog Witch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode: Excavations have begun at the New Testament site of Lystra! In this episode, Jason Borges talks with Prof. Ilker Mimiroglu, the lead Turkish archaeologist at Lystra, about the city's history and excavations. Learn more on Instagram @lystraexcavations. Guest: Prof. Ilker Mimiroglu, head of Necmettin Erbakan University's Department of Early Christian and Byzantine Arts and lead Turkish archaeologist at the Lystra excavations. More here - https://erbakan.edu.tr/en/academic-person/3494-ilker-mete-mimiroglu New Host: Jason Borges (Ph.D., Durham University), the Assistant Director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey (ancient Attalia). His current role includes conducting biblical research, publishing resources, leading study tours, and hosting training seminars. Jason has published Travel among Early Christians (Brill, 2025), Christian Life in the Greco-Roman City (Baker Academic, 2026), and articles in leading research journals, available at Academia.edu. He is a member of several academic societies: ETS, SBL, EABS, and the prestigious SNTS. [from https://www.biblicalturkey.org/about] Give: Help support OnScript HERE. Thanks to all of you who have supported us!

What if one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world has been hiding in plain sight—in the hills of Bosnia? Bestselling author, publisher and world explorer Brad Olsen returns to Unleashing Intuition Secrets with Michael Jaco to share his extraordinary firsthand experience at the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun, a site that researchers and visitors continue to debate. Brad takes Michael inside his visit to the massive pyramid-shaped formation near Visoko, Bosnia, where he explored excavated sections, underground tunnels and the surrounding archaeological sites. He shares what he witnessed, what researchers at the site believe they have uncovered and why the experience left him with even more questions about humanity's ancient past. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Brad discusses preliminary underground scans, possible hidden chambers, unusual energy readings and reports of elevated negative-ion levels inside the tunnels. He also describes visitors gathering for meditation and healing practices, and explores the theory that ancient pyramids may have served purposes far beyond burial or ceremony. Michael and Brad examine the possibility of ancient engineering, the movement of water through pyramid structures and the remarkable stone formations found throughout Bosnia. Their discussion expands to other ancient sites around the world, raising questions about lost civilizations, forgotten construction methods and how much of human history remains undiscovered. Who built the Bosnian pyramids? What lies beneath them? And could their original purpose have been far more sophisticated than we imagine? Join Michael Jaco and Brad Olsen for a journey through the tunnels, landscapes and mysteries of Bosnia—guided by Brad's firsthand exploration and his continuing research into the ancient world. EXPLORE BRAD OLSEN'S WORK Website: https://bradolsen.com Books by Brad Olsen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000AQ6VLQ?ccs_id=337ae867-5894-40af-b516-81eaa9305421 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL JACO Website: https://michaelkjaco.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelJaco Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/michaelj5326 LifeWave: https://www.lifewavemichaeljaco.com/ LifeWave Store: https://www.lifewave.com/michaeljaco/ The Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun. Hidden tunnels. Ancient engineering. Unexplained mysteries. Discover what Brad Olsen experienced when he went there himself.

Meet the author of the new book, Ancient and New: Storied Pathways of the Kingdom Coming, Danielle Mellama. Danielle, wife and mother of four, chats with Renee and Karen about how God meets us in our everyday lives and how there are no ordinary things, but rather windows to see God's grace and beauty if we open our eyes. Her book contains 30 short chapters: stories from her own life with references from Scripture, classic stories, and saints' lives, each followed by suggestions for further meditation from literature and art. Available at Cultivating Oaks Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More of the funniest reviews on the internet! We read reviews for a museum that houses ancient artifacts that were once covered in lava, leading to complaints of items not being in perfect condition, and a strange picture taking policy. Az fish market, where people claim to get the old "fish switch" pulled on them, plus crab legs that would drive a pack of stray cats away. A garbage company that seems to forget one thing; to actually pick up the garbage & much more!!   Join comedians James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman as they explore the most opinionated part of the internet: The Reviews Section! Subscribe, and we will see you every Monday with Your Stupid Opinions!! Dont forget to rate & review!!   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for merch & more Check out James & Jimmie's other podcasts, Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!

News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Ancient wall points to early defensive engineering in Morocco (details) (details) Dozens of ancient Mexican rock paintings trace a journey to the underworld (details) Pre-colonization, Indigenous Australian population may have been as high as 2.2 million (details) Researchers try lead-based method that could unlock the Herculaneum scrolls (details) (details)

Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsGreek and Roman Primary SourcesAristotle. Generation of Animals. Translated by A. L. Peck. Loeb Classical Library 366. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1942.Galen. On Semen. Edited and translated by Phillip De Lacy. Corpus Medicorum Graecorum V 3, 1–2. Berlin: Akademie-Verlag, 1992.Galen. On the Usefulness of the Parts of the Body. Translated by Margaret Tallmadge May. 2 vols. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1968.Hippocrates. Generation, Nature of the Child, Diseases IV. Translated by Paul Potter. Loeb Classical Library 520. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2012.Hippocrates. On the Seed and the Nature of the Child. In Hippocratic Writings, edited by G. E. R. Lloyd and translated by J. Chadwick and W. N. Mann. London: Penguin, 1978.Soranus. Soranus' Gynecology. Translated by Owsei Temkin. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1956.Greek and Roman Medicine, Gender, and SexualityConnell, Sophia M. Aristotle on Female Animals: A Study of the Generation of Animals. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016.Dean-Jones, Lesley. Women's Bodies in Classical Greek Science. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1994.Flemming, Rebecca. Medicine and the Making of Roman Women: Gender, Nature, and Authority from Celsus to Galen. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.King, Helen. Hippocrates' Woman: Reading the Female Body in Ancient Greece. London: Routledge, 1998.Laqueur, Thomas. Making Sex: Body and Gender from the Greeks to Freud. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1990.Lloyd, G. E. R. Science, Folklore and Ideology: Studies in the Life Sciences in Ancient Greece. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983.Mattern, Susan P. The Prince of Medicine: Galen in the Roman Empire. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.Nutton, Vivian. Ancient Medicine. 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2013.Ayurveda, Kāma, and South Asian Sexual TraditionsDoniger, Wendy, and Sudhir Kakar, trans. Kamasutra. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002.Flood, Gavin. The Tantric Body: The Secret Tradition of Hindu Religion. London: I. B. Tauris, 2006.Meulenbeld, G. Jan. A History of Indian Medical Literature. 5 vols. Groningen: Egbert Forsten, 1999–2002.Sanderson, Alexis. “The Śaiva Age: The Rise and Dominance of Śaivism during the Early Medieval Period.” In Genesis and Development of Tantrism, edited by Shingo Einoo, 41–350. Tokyo: Institute of Oriental Culture, University of Tokyo, 2009.White, David Gordon. Kiss of the Yoginī: “Tantric Sex” in Its South Asian Contexts. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.White, David Gordon. The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions in Medieval India. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996.Wujastyk, Dominik. The Roots of Ayurveda: Selections from Sanskrit Medical Writings. 3rd ed. London: Penguin, 2003.Chinese Medicine and Daoist CultivationDespeux, Catherine. Taoism and Self Knowledge: The Chart for the Cultivation of Perfection. Leiden: Brill, 2018.Furth, Charlotte. A Flourishing Yin: Gender in China's Medical History, 960–1665. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1999.Kohn, Livia. Daoist Body Cultivation: Traditional Models and Contemporary Practices. Magdalena, NM: Three Pines Press, 2006.Lo, Vivienne. “The Influence of Nurturing Life Culture on the Development of Western Han Acumoxa Therapy.” In Innovation in Chinese Medicine, edited by Elisabeth Hsu, 19–50. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001.Pregadio, Fabrizio, ed. The Encyclopedia of Taoism. 2 vols. London: Routledge, 2008.Schipper, Kristofer. The Taoist Body. Translated by Karen C. Duval. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993.Wile, Douglas. Art of the Bedchamber: The Chinese Sexual Yoga Classics Including Women's Solo Meditation Texts. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1992.Comparative and Methodological StudiesFoucault, Michel. The History of Sexuality. Vol. 2, The Use of Pleasure. Translated by Robert Hurley. New York: Vintage Books, 1990.Hopwood, Nick, Rebecca Flemming, and Lauren Kassell, eds. Reproduction: Antiquity to the Present Day. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018.Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E., and Mathew Kuefler, eds. The Cambridge World History of Sexualities. Vol. 2, Systems of Thought and Belief. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

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This show covers more on the 1980's with Mike and Aaron. We get into some of the events, hoaxes, and mysteries of this time frame...Mike's website is hiddenexperience.blogspot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can ideas developed thousands of years ago help leaders make better decisions about AI, data and digital transformation today? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Alfonso Asensio, author of Digital Wisdom: Leading Transformation With the Sophia Factor and head of data measurement for global clients at Google in Tokyo. Alfonso has spent his career working across data, digital business and global client leadership, but his latest work looks beyond technical capability. He asks what changes when organizations bring sound judgment, ethical reasoning and human purpose into the decisions that shape digital change. We begin with Sophia, the classical Greek idea of wisdom. Alfonso argues that modern business often treats wisdom as another word for knowledge, even though the older idea also included practical intelligence and judgment. Technical expertise can tell a company whether a system can be built. Wisdom asks why it should be built, who benefits and what consequences may follow. That distinction matters when businesses feel pressure to adopt AI because competitors are doing the same. Alfonso shares the story of a large company with the resources, talent and urgency to pursue an ambitious digital program. When he asked what the business was trying to achieve, the answer became a list of fashionable technologies. AI-driven customer activity, blockchain supply chains and data optimization had become substitutes for a clear objective. His conclusion was that the company was attempting to build its future on buzzwords. Sometimes the better decision is to remain analog in a particular process if that choice serves customers and employees better. We also consider Socratic thinking in organizations where boards and investors expect certainty. For Socrates, confusion was a stage in learning rather than a failure of leadership. Alfonso believes leaders can use probing questions to expose assumptions and contradictions before a technology plan becomes expensive. Admitting uncertainty can be difficult, but false certainty can send a business confidently in the wrong direction. Heraclitus offers another useful comparison. Technology resembles a river that never stops moving, while employees need stability and meaning. Alfonso argues that leaders should create stable banks around that flow through a consistent capacity for improvement, adaptation and long-term thinking. The tools will continue to change, but organizations can reduce exhaustion when people understand the purpose behind that change and have a reliable way to respond. One of the most memorable parts of our conversation compares large language models with the Oracle of Delphi. Ancient leaders sought answers from an institution whose workings they could not fully see. Modern users can receive equally confident guidance from AI systems without knowing which data, assumptions or commercial interests influenced the response. Alfonso's point is not that machines are mystical. It is that people need discernment, source awareness and judgment when an answer arrives with authority. We then turn to Epicurus and the idea of ataraxia, or freedom from anxiety. In a business setting, Alfonso connects this with reducing unnecessary friction, decision fatigue and overload. Systems should be reliable, suited to the organization and valuable to employees as well as customers. Governance sometimes requires deliberately adding friction before investment, so teams can pressure test assumptions and ask whether people will be served by a tool or forced to serve it. Alfonso closes with two questions for any leader considering a major AI decision. What is our identity as an organization, and are we acting ethically? He uses Blockbuster as an example of a company that defined itself through videotape rental rather than entertainment. A clear identity can help a business choose technology that supports its purpose. The ethical check then asks whether transparency, consent and accountability are present, or whether data and algorithms are being used to manipulate people. Are organizations giving themselves enough time to ask why an AI system should exist before asking how quickly it can be deployed? Listen to the conversation, then share your thoughts with me.

Seems like a lot of you buy into the WTC Building 7 conspiracies. So, we're diving back in. Jason and Tyler are joined by friend of the show Big Wos to break down your Building 7 comments, Osama Bin Laden theories, and more. Today's agenda: 00:06: The 1977 Russian Embassy Fire 02:30: Our guest: Wosny Lambre 04:28: 9/11 memories 17:17: WTC Building 7, Revisited 44:47: Doomscroll: Don Jr.'s Big Fat Russian-Funded Wedding 49:34: The CIA gold bar guy is taking a plea? 52:39: Your Apple Watch doesn't care about eavesdropping laws 55:15: The Heathrow disaster 57:23: Why are the military commissary freezers malfunctioning? 01:00:33: Ancient cannibalism update 01:02:31: The earliest signs of human drug use Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@waitasecondpodcast Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Producer: Justin Sayles and T Cruz Video editing: Jordan Satmary Engineering: Jon Jones and Jamie Yukich Social media: Paige Ransbury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices