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And today, to finish off Season 1's Worldbuilding, we play The Quiet Year, a map-drawing game that gives ample opportunities to create new and interesting locations in your world, create a community of people living in your world, and give that world many different dangers that players can explore later!With this, the first Season of Realm Forge is over. We have built the world of "Omen", Celestial Bodies rule the skies, and Astronomers rule the people, while Dangerous Magic and Strange Hazards plague the world.You can check out The Quiet Year right here: https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-yearAnd the creator, Avery right here: https://bsky.app/profile/lackingceremony.bsky.socialCheck here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Background Music is: "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ascending the highest peak of the Suvela mountain along with a division of his army, Sri Rama catches sight of Ravana perched on the top of a gate of his palace. Infuriated at his very sight, Sugriva springs upon him by surprise from the mountain-top, throws down the diadem from his head, struggles with him for a long time and, eluding him, returns victorious to the presence of Sri Rama.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:54Translation: 05:59 - 14:57

Approaching Ravana, the ogres break to him the news about Lanka having been laid siege to by the monkeys led by Sri Rama. Ascending the roof of his palace and taxing his brain about the means of putting an end to the monkeys, he casts a look at Sri Rama and the monkeys. Pained at the thought that Sita was being bullied by Ravana on his account, and commanding the monkeys to besiege all the four gates of Lanka and to destroy the ogres, Sri Rama, on the other side, takes up his position along with Lakshmana near the northern gate. Apprised of these developments, Ravana mobilises his army and, encouraged by him, the ogres beat their drums and emit a terrible roar.Recitation: 00:00 - 08:05Translation: 08:08 - 18:59

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ascending Together: Discovering Bonds on a Huangshan Hike Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的春天早晨，公司组织了一次黄山登山团建活动。En: On a sunny spring morning, the company organized a team-building hiking trip to Huangshan.Zh: 山间小道两侧开满了五颜六色的鲜花，空气中弥漫着新鲜的泥土气息。En: The mountain paths were lined with colorful flowers, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth.Zh: 连是个勤奋但内向的人，她喜欢大自然。En: Lian, a diligent but introverted person, loved nature.Zh: 然而，对于公司组织的团建活动，她总有些犹豫。En: However, she always felt hesitant about company-organized team-building events.Zh: 今天的活动，她只希望能静静地欣赏山间的美丽。En: For today's activity, she only hoped to quietly appreciate the mountain's beauty.Zh: 团队的领队建，性格开朗，总是努力让活动变得有趣、吸引人。En: The team leader, Jian, was cheerful and always tried to make events interesting and engaging.Zh: 他早早地到了山脚，使用活泼的语调鼓励大家积极参与。En: He arrived at the foot of the mountain early, using a lively tone to encourage everyone to participate actively.Zh: 新人梅也在这次活动中。En: The newcomer, Mei, was also part of this event.Zh: 她热情又友好，希望能迅速融入团队，给大家留下良好的印象。En: Enthusiastic and friendly, she hoped to quickly blend into the team and make a good impression on everyone.Zh: 沿着山路前行，小溪潺潺，树叶沙沙作响。En: As they proceeded along the mountain path, a brook babbled, and leaves rustled.Zh: 团建活动充满了小组游戏和合作任务。En: The team-building activity was filled with group games and cooperative tasks.Zh: 连悄悄走在队伍的后面，更多地关注自然，而不是活动。En: Lian quietly walked at the back of the group, focusing more on nature than the activity.Zh: 突然，前方的圆滑石块使队伍遭遇小险情。En: Suddenly, a slippery rock ahead caused a minor incident for the group.Zh: 建号召大家团结一致，保证人身安全。En: Jian called for everyone to unite and ensure personal safety.Zh: 可是有一个同事被困在了滑坡的边缘，情况紧急。En: However, one colleague was trapped at the edge of a landslide, and the situation was urgent.Zh: 连沉默了一会儿，在心里一番挣扎后，她走了上去。En: Lian stayed silent for a moment, struggling internally before stepping up.Zh: 她动用自己的知识指导大家稳住同事，用手中的登山杖协助。En: She used her knowledge to guide everyone to stabilize the colleague, assisting with her trekking pole.Zh: 同事们都听从她的指挥，连心跳加速，生怕出错。En: Her colleagues followed her instructions, and Lian's heart raced, afraid of making a mistake.Zh: 经过一番努力，团队合力成功地帮助了被困的同事。En: After some effort, the team successfully helped the trapped colleague with everyone's combined efforts.Zh: 大家都舒了一口气，拍手庆贺这次合作的成功。En: They all breathed a sigh of relief, clapping to celebrate the successful cooperation.Zh: 这次经历让连发现，团队合作可以像大自然般美丽。En: This experience made Lian realize that teamwork could be as beautiful as nature itself.Zh: 她渐渐融入到队伍中，与大家分享她的所见所感。En: She gradually integrated into the group, sharing her insights and feelings with everyone.Zh: 黄山的旅程在这次意外中添加了温暖的回忆。En: The journey to Huangshan added warm memories through this unexpected incident.Zh: 沿途的花藤仿佛在为连和她的同事们的成长而绽放。En: The flowering vines along the way seemed to bloom for the growth of Lian and her colleagues.Zh: 回程的路上，连抬头微笑，感受到她从未预料的温暖和友谊。En: On the way back, Lian looked up with a smile, feeling an unexpected warmth and friendship.Zh: 她心中明白，团队的力量，是值得珍视的另一种美景。En: She understood in her heart that the power of a team is another beautiful landscape worth cherishing. Vocabulary Words:diligent: 勤奋introverted: 内向hesitant: 犹豫cheerful: 开朗engaging: 吸引人blend: 融入impression: 印象brook: 小溪babbled: 潺潺rustled: 沙沙作响slippery: 圆滑incident: 险情unite: 团结landslide: 滑坡urgent: 紧急stabilize: 稳住trekking pole: 登山杖breathed: 舒了一口气cooperation: 合作insights: 所见所感scent: 气息appreciate: 欣赏clapping: 拍手memories: 回忆vine: 花藤bloom: 绽放warmth: 温暖cherishing: 珍视landscape: 美景struggling: 挣扎

Show Notes: We sit down with retired physician, Dr. Matthew Harmody, whose life took on new purpose after becoming a living kidney donor in 2017. What began as a personal decision to give the gift of life has grown into a powerful mission of advocacy, and his advocacy has reached new heights, literally. Dr. Harmody, alongside four fellow living donors, set out to climb the highest peak in every U.S. state in just 41 days. Dr. Harmody is proving that organ donation is the beginning of a bold new chapter. His book, Ascending America chronicles breathtaking summits, and the science behind why living donors often thrive after donation. In our Mental Health Moment, we discuss how to prioritize rest and hone in on the type of rest that is restorative, and then, honor hero Dexter Landry.

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today's episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Dr. Matt Harmody, a retired ER physician, mountaineer, endurance athlete, and author of Ascending America. Together, they delve into Dr. Harmody's extraordinary journey—from long-distance running and adventure racing to the deeply personal experience of becoming a living kidney donor.You'll hear how Dr. Harmody's father's battle with kidney disease inspired him not only to pursue a career in medicine but also to take the life-changing step of donating a kidney to someone in need. Despite the physical demands of the procedure, Dr. Harmody shares how donation allowed him—and can allow others—to get back to an active, adventurous lifestyle, all while making a profound impact.This episode goes beyond mountains and finish lines; it's about turning personal challenge into hope, raising awareness for organ donation, and reminding us all of the joy of getting outdoors. Whether you're curious about living organ donation or just looking for a dose of inspiration to fuel your next adventure, this conversation is sure to move you.DISCUSSION00:00 Adventure Racing: Endurance and Navigation04:52 "My Dad's Dialysis Struggle"08:51 Kidney Donation Through Exchange Program12:44 Living Kidney Donation Empowerment14:01 Recovery Timeline for Active Donors20:05 Kidney Transplants and Diversity Insights21:24 Career Reflection and Website Insights27:34 Hope for Kidney Transplant Recipients30:06 "Taking Risks and Believing."32:57 "In the Arena: Living Donation."34:53 "Living Kidney Donation Resources."39:28 "Ascending America: Kidney Donor Adventures."LEARN MORETo learn more about Dr. Matthew and his work, visit his website at https://mattharmodymd.com/ and on his social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5k50SS/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5k50ss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-harmody-97988311/KIDNEY DONOR RESOURCESNational Kidney Registry: https://www.kidneyregistry.com/National Kidney Donor Organization: https://www.nkdo.org/ NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSMatt Harmody MD, Living Donor, Mountaineer, Endurance Athlete, Author,  Ascending America, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, PodMatch#MattHarmodyMD #LivingDonor #Mountaineer #EnduranceAthlete #Author #AscendingAmerica #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview #PodMatchMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch Banner Customization by Nano Banana & Canva

Complexity is a double-edged sword, oftentimes more complex systems, like politics and law, make a TTRPG game feel more real and immersive... but at the same time, too complex systems make the game feel dragging and overbearing... So where is the middle ground?We talk about systems and how co0mplexity is a great lever for GMs to apply at the right moments, with the right amount of caution... its complicated okay?Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaiah 51:1–2 instructs us to, "Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you." In this episode, David and Jo Ann Seely unpack their article "The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah," uncovering how Abraham and Sarah emerge as models of covenant discipleship. The Seelys explore how these tests developed in scriptural commentary, highlight Sarah's often-overlooked trials, and discuss connections to the Book of Abraham. From this episode, we can gain a deeper understanding of how ancient traditions can illuminate the covenant path and enrich our own discipleship. Publications: "The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah" in Abraham and His Family in Scripture, History, and Tradition: Proceedings of the Conference Held May 3 & 10, 2025 at Brigham Young University, The Interpreter Foundation (2025) "'Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you' (Isa. 51:2): The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah," 2026 BYU Religious Education Symposium in Honor of Sidney B. Sperry, Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Education (2026) Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2026) "The Cry of the Widow, the Fatherless, and the Stranger: The Covenant Obligation to Help the Poor and Oppressed," in God's Word in Our Hearts: Learning from the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2025) Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2021) Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2013) "Jesus the Messiah: Prophet, Priest, and King," in Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, Religious Studies Center (2002) Click here to learn more about Jo Ann Seely and here to learn more about David Seely

Prep is an essential part of the TTRPG hobby, at least for one side of the GM Screen. DMs need to prepare for their sessions and some DMs prepare a lot of stuff while others just wing it. We talked about that before, however we didn't talk about one thing, the way prep can lead to GMs railroading their players and controlling the game...Can that actually happen? How does it happen? What do we have to say about that? All of that and more is covered in this episode of DoubleDM.Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ascending Taishan: A Journey of Courage and Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 年终的泰山，白雪皑皑，风如刀割。En: At the end of the year on Taishan, the snow was glistening white, and the wind cut like a knife.Zh: 路上的积雪在太阳的映照下闪闪发光。En: The snow on the road sparkled under the sunlight.Zh: 杰，一个年轻的学生，站在山脚下，深深吸了一口冰冷的空气。En: Jie, a young student, stood at the foot of the mountain, taking a deep breath of the icy air.Zh: 他抬头看着要征服的高峰，心中既有期待也有恐惧。En: He looked up at the peak he was about to conquer, feeling both anticipation and fear in his heart.Zh: 每年的元宵节，杰都会和奶奶一起在泰山顶上放灯笼。En: Every year during the Lantern Festival, Jie would light a lantern on top of Taishan with his grandmother.Zh: 这是家族的传统，是为了纪念过世的亲人。En: It was a family tradition to commemorate departed relatives.Zh: 去年，奶奶永远地离开了。En: Last year, his grandmother passed away forever.Zh: 这次，他要一个人完成这个任务。En: This time, he had to complete this task alone.Zh: 他知道，这不仅是向奶奶，也是向他自己证明勇气与坚韧的旅程。En: He knew it was a journey to prove courage and resilience not only to his grandmother but also to himself.Zh: 然而，杰怕高，一想到在高处可能失去的平衡，他的脚便不自觉地发抖。En: However, Jie was afraid of heights, and the thought of losing his balance at high altitudes made his feet tremble involuntarily.Zh: 李娜与王是他的同学，也是他的好朋友。En: Lina and Wang were his classmates and good friends.Zh: 他们都答应陪他一起，却因为学校的事情没能来。En: They had promised to accompany him, but due to school matters, they couldn't come.Zh: 杰知道这次他必须一个人完成。En: Jie knew he had to do it alone this time.Zh: 他背上他的旧背包，里面装着一个红色的灯笼和一盒火柴，为了在山顶上怀念奶奶。En: He strapped on his old backpack, which contained a red lantern and a box of matches, to commemorate his grandmother at the mountain top.Zh: 一开始，路非常平坦，杰走得很轻松。En: Initially, the road was very flat, and Jie walked easily.Zh: 但没过多久，山路开始变陡，到处都是冰滑的地方。En: But it wasn't long before the mountain path became steep, with slippery icy spots everywhere.Zh: 他小心翼翼地迈出每一步，手指紧紧握住铁链，心跳得如同擂鼓。En: He carefully took each step, his fingers tightly gripping the iron chain, his heart pounding like a drum.Zh: 他头一次感觉到无助的恐惧，但他没有退却。En: For the first time, he felt helpless fear, but he didn't retreat.Zh: 他心中只有一个念头：到山顶，把灯笼放飞。En: He had only one thought in his mind: reach the top and let the lantern fly.Zh: 走到半山腰，杰停下来休息，想起奶奶温暖的笑容。En: Halfway up the mountain, Jie stopped to rest and recalled his grandmother's warm smile.Zh: 他心中一阵温暖，决定继续前行。En: A wave of warmth surged in his heart, and he decided to keep going.Zh: 风再次变得猛烈，路面更加难行。En: The wind grew fierce once more, making the path even harder to navigate.Zh: 前方的一个转弯，风把积雪吹得模糊了路。En: At a turn ahead, the wind blew the snow, obscuring the road.Zh: 这个险要的地方让杰犹豫不决。En: This treacherous spot made Jie hesitant.Zh: 他想过放弃，想过回头，但转念一想，这是为了奶奶，他的脚步坚定了。En: He thought about giving up, about turning back, but then he remembered it was for his grandmother, and his steps became firm again.Zh: 不知过了多久，杰终于看到了山顶的石碑。En: After what seemed like ages, Jie finally saw the stone monument at the mountain's summit.Zh: 他的心灵一阵激动，眼泪也随之流下。En: His spirit surged with excitement, and tears began to flow.Zh: 他小心翼翼地在广场上找到了一个风稍微小一点的地方，把灯笼取出，点燃，轻声祈祷。En: He cautiously found a spot in the square where the wind was slightly less strong, took out the lantern, and lit it, whispering a prayer.Zh: 他闭上眼睛，仿佛看见奶奶就在旁边微笑。En: He closed his eyes, as if he could see his grandmother smiling beside him.Zh: 灯笼在夜空中飘得越来越高，像一个微小的星星。En: The lantern floated higher and higher into the night sky, like a tiny star.Zh: 杰的心中充满了平静和满足。En: Jie felt a deep sense of peace and fulfillment in his heart.Zh: 他明白，自己不仅完成了家族的传统，更突破了自己的恐惧。En: He realized that he had not only fulfilled a family tradition but also overcome his fears.Zh: 从这个夜晚起，杰变得更加自信。En: From that night on, Jie became more confident.Zh: 他知道，奶奶一直在他的心中。En: He knew his grandmother was always in his heart.Zh: 无论任何挑战，他都有勇气去面对。En: No matter what challenges he faced, he would have the courage to confront them.Zh: 回程的路，尽管依然艰难，但杰走得更加坚定。En: On the return journey, though still difficult, Jie walked with greater determination.Zh: 泰山下，依旧白雪覆盖，但他的心中却是温暖如春的。En: The base of Taishan remained covered in snow, but his heart was warm like spring.Zh: 元宵的灯火照亮了路，也照亮了他的心。En: The lantern light of Lantern Festival illuminated the path and his heart.Zh: 杰知道，这次的旅程，已经不再仅仅是为了纪念，而是他对自己和亲人的一种追忆和承诺。En: Jie realized that this journey was no longer just a commemoration, but a remembrance and promise to himself and his loved ones. Vocabulary Words:glistening: 闪闪发光anticipation: 期待commemorate: 纪念departed: 离开resilience: 坚韧involuntarily: 不自觉地tremble: 发抖strapped: 背上slippery: 冰滑的gripping: 握住retreat: 退却helpless: 无助的treacherous: 险要的summit: 山顶excitement: 激动fulfillment: 满足navigate: 前行obscuring: 模糊determination: 坚定monument: 石碑involuntarily: 不自觉地confront: 面对fulfill: 完成ignite: 点燃prayer: 祈祷surged: 涌overcome: 突破hesitant: 犹豫promise: 承诺conquer: 征服

Pastor Matt Ruckel gives a "now" word as to where we in our history as Big House Church. We dive into the Isaiah 6 encounter to see the Isaiah 61 mission that unfolds. Matt shows us how this is for us, right now, as the church of Jesus Christ, and as Big House Church. Let us be cleansed by the Lord, see Him rightly, and be sent on mission. Now is the time!Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach.Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.

Episode Notes S7E7 -- Join us as we chat with Author & Spiritualist Jeff Brown. He'll be in the house telling tales from his newest book "Danger in Trudeau's Kitchen: Inside Canada's Most Famous Front Door" to Soulshaping Institute and beyond. Jeff Brown is a breakthrough voice in the self-help/spirituality field, and the author of nine popular books including Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation, Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground, Love It Forward, and Where is God in all of This? A Conversation. He is a criminal lawyer, psychotherapist and founder of Soulshaping Institute. In 2017, Self-help Author Jeff Brown innocently accepted an invitation from Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, the former Canadian Prime Minister's wife, to help her write an article that advanced a campaign for gender equality in Canada. What happened instead was a four-year whirlwind of digital surveillance, political pressure, and personal transformation which reshaped his understanding of trust, truth and freedom. HELPFUL LINKS: VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at overdoseawareness0831@gmail.com ___________________________________________ Follow our guest http://jeffbrown.co/ http://soulshapinginstitute.com/ http://encodings.com/ ______________________________ Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: Told in his latest book, In Trudeau's Kitchen, the well-known thought leader and Social Media Influencer propels the reader behind Canada's most photographed front door into an astonishing true account that reads as political expose and psychological thriller. "Tyranny always masquerades as benevolence," warns Mr. Brown as he shows how an ordinary citizen can become the target of not only the political world— but of a hidden empire of covert systems, governmental agencies, and the corporations that consumers depend on every day. The book is both a warning and a call to action—a deeply researched, first-hand revelation of the new frontiers of political influence in the digital age. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode, we revisit a conversation between Patti Murphy and FDNY Lt Matt Connor covering the Equitable Building fire on January 9th, 1912.  This event tested the courage and skill of the FDNY in some of the most extreme conditions.  The 10-story building at 120 Broadway in Lower Manhattan was considered “fireproof.” In reality, it was cast iron, full of combustible materials, and lacked automatic fire protection. A discarded match in the basement sparked a fire that quickly spread through open elevator shafts and stairways. FDNY members battled frigid temperatures, high winds, and ice. Six people lost their lives, including Battalion Chief William J. Walsh, who was killed when part of the building collapsed. Despite the danger, firefighters performed several dramatic rescues. The fire led to significant reforms in firefighting, from zoning resolutions and high-pressure hydrants to operational changes. Most notably, it inspired the creation of Rescue Company 1 in March 1915, which quickly fielded Draeger smoke helmets—providing the first rescue company in the United States with a breathing apparatus. The Equitable Building was rebuilt with a steel frame, completed in 1915, and became the largest office building in the world by floor area for a time. Over the past century, it has housed countless commercial tenants, standing as a testament to American resilience and ingenuity. In just a few weeks, FDNY members will return to the Equitable Building for an exercise testing next-generation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Ascending from the lobby to the upper floors in full gear and on air, they'll connect the storied past of the FDNY with the fire service's readiness for the future.  This episode originally aired January 13th,  2022. 

Into the night - ascending to a higher plane of existence - 2-17-2026

At 21 years old, he conquered Constantinople — a city that stood unconquered for 1,123 years.However, this isn't just history; it serves as a blueprint for the Muslim youth of today.In Episode 1 of Rise of the Ummah Series, we explore the life of Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed Al-Fatih, the young Muslim leader who fulfilled the famous Prophetic glad tidings about the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.But more importantly…He didn't just conquer a city. He built a civilization.With special guest Salim Khan — author of The Golden Age of Islam, The Warriors of Islam, and Women in Islam — we break down the discipline, mentorship, faith, psychological warfare, and mercy that shaped one of the most remarkable Muslim leaders in history.This episode is not about glorifying war.It's about understanding the mindset that builds greatness.⏱ Episode Breakdown00:00 mins – Introduction to Rise of the Ummah02:15 mins – Who Was Mehmed Al-Fatih?05:15 mins – Discipline, Mentorship & Early Grooming10:37 mins – Ascending the Throne & Early Struggles15:57 mins – Preparing for Constantinople20:22 mins – The Golden Horn Strategy (Ships Across Land)23:17 mins – The 53-Day Siege & Psychological Warfare29:27 mins – The Final Night Speech & Morale32:46 mins – The Fall of Constantinople36:30 mins – Mercy, Hagia Sophia & Building a Civilization49:18 mins – Leadership Lessons for Muslim Youth53:11 mins – Read. Knowledge. The Real Conquest

Today we discuss the importance of failure in TTRPGs. Especially if Failure should be more important than success at your D&D and TTRPG tables.We talk about the reason why we want failure, what failure really means at the table and why you as the GM should never really work towards your players failing, however should embrace it once it happens. Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we discuss what makes a great Dungeon Master for D&D, and a great Game Master for TTRPGs. We talk about the most important and impactful qualities that create a good table environment. We discuss a GM's role and their responsibilities.We were inspired by this video from Todd Kenreck talking to Chris Perkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsJviwZyhvMCheck here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brent Axe chats live following SU's 84-65 loss to No. 6 Louisville at the JMA Dome.  Syracuse dug itself too big of a hole against the Cardinals, falling behind 28-6 after the first quarter without scoring a field goal. The Orange did come back to get the game within five points, but Louisville precision offense (20 assists on 33 field goals)  Axe discussed that along with the vibe at Syracuse women's games at the dome and what it will take for more fans and more investors to lift SU women's basketball to a level it can beat the top teams in the ACC.  The conversation on Syracuse Sports and our live Syracuse basketball postgame shows is always shaped by terrific insight from Syracuse Sports Insiders.  Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today!  Sign up at joinsubtext.com/syracusesports to get your voice heard on the SU football postgame show and have direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to find something to talk about. They continue their hall of fame card selections (Basic Lightning), cover what's happening in the PCS Community, before checking out the meta(s) of current Standard format and Ascended Heroes.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Bonfire.com/store/pcspodTwitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

And today we are here once again to talk about Worlöd Building, but this time not on Realm Forge but on DDM, so let's get to discussing the techniques and tactics you can use to raise interest in your setting and worlds.We were inspired by a video by Mystic Arts about a Worldbuilding Formula. We are not going over everything mentioned in that video, and highly recommend watching this video too:https://youtu.be/poGsAd8WTm0?si=8b4n1uSx2A3QeUpsCheck here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trevor Shelley de Brauw from Pelican is here to discuss the band's album, Flickering Resonance, our history of working together because of his role in music publicity, the city of Chicago's music dynamism, a brief foray into North Carolina farming, how guitar teachers underestimate Ramones songs, seeing significant shows at Fireside Bowl as a teenager, the antagonistic antics of Tusk, where Pelican came from and why its original line-up reunited, why I think every band should break up so they can miss the band and then appreciate it more when it gets back together, temporality and self-awareness, working as a music publicist, the future of Pelican, and much more! A note that since Trevor and I recorded this interview, Run For Cover released a new EP by Pelican called Ascending on January 23, 2026.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #1026: TortoiseEp. #914: American FootballEp. #900: Fugazi and Jem CohenEp. #884: Tim KinsellaEp. #869: Steve AlbiniEp. #796: RatboysEp. #720: OFF!Ep. #692: WilcoEp. #149: Run the JewelsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are discussing the villains we create in our D&D settings. Especially making them intelligent. We are talking about how to make them intelligent and howintelligent to actually make them in the end? Is there something too intelligent?We think so, your villains aren't all-knowing like you, the DM, and sometimes we catch ourselves realizing that we are using meta-knowledge or making them smarter than they actually should be. So here are some reasons why your villains deserve to be dumber.Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger explains why he doesn't believe in a "freshman wall" and talks about what's impressive about Jamarion Batemon's ascension. Bill Fennelly puts Jada Williams' historic night in perspective and Jimmy Rogers breaks down the upcoming competition in the quarterbacks room. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWe're only a few weeks into 2026, and the rush is REAL.The noise. The fear-mongering. The hysteria on social media. The pressure to move fast, make decisions, and figure it all out NOW.But here's what God is saying: "He who believes shall not make haste." (Isaiah 28:16)The devil rushes, but God guides. And if we slow down, we'll actually get there FASTER.In this video, I unpack:✨ Why we're losing our capacity to wait well✨ The wisdom, strength, and blessing that comes in the wait✨ How to discern spirit-led action vs. fear-based action✨ Why waiting on God is the safest place to be (even when it doesn't feel like it)

Four pressed on into the storm into their distant trial. A light to guide those far and lost back to the Undermile.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this one, the guys chat about the super tight Atlantic Division! Everyone is good! Then, Harper interviews Brockville's own Ethan Wooller, who is cast in an upcoming season of the hit Canadian TV show, Shorsey! Go to iplayhockey.ca for all things hockeyYour next chapter starts today. Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: https://betterhelp.com/boysinthebooth. (In paid partnership with BetterHelp)Download your new favourite sports book using our link: https://signupexpert.com/boysintheboothUse code BOYSINTHEBOOTH for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchaseALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/boysinthebooth

Everyone wants to sprint into 2026 with big goals and high energy. But emotions fade. Willpower runs out. And by February, most resolutions are dead.In this video, I unpack Zechariah 4:6-10 and share why the first quarter of 2026 is your FOUNDATION season.Intro: Not By Might, But By His SpiritThe Temptation to Sprint in the FleshDon't Despise Small BeginningsHow to Use Q1 to Build Systems That Last

Chapter 1 - The Dark Lord Ascending, covered by Abby!We're back with a new book!Also, Voldy is back. With Snape as his bestie, they're making plans. And terrorizing the Malfoys.⚡️

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!Let's talk about 2026 in this episode, what we plan to do in TTRPGs and Podcasting this year! We talk about our Bucketlist für cool things to do and what we want the year to have in store for us! What is on your Bucketlist, and what do you want to do with TTRPGs in 2026?Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Realm Forge. This time, we focus on a city, a traveling, flying, magical city. To create and build this city, we are using "I'm sorry did you say Street Magic?" Through the different phases we create and build an interesting city that enriches the setting of Omen.You can check out the game right here: https://seaexcursion.itch.io/street-magic Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Background Music is: "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 12/21/25 - In celebration of Hojin Sensei's formal installation as abbot of Zen Center of New York City and Fire Lotus Temple, Shugen Roshi takes up Master Wu-Men's Gateless Gate Case 22—Mahākāśyapa's Flagpole—unfolding its historical resonance to illuminate the journey of women in Buddhism and their enduring place in the living tradition of Buddhist practice.

In part two of this powerful conversation, I continue my dialogue with Marcellus Womack as we move from reflection into embodiment. We pick up where we left off—exploring the courage it takes to believe in our own uniqueness, to positively reinforce one another, and to quiet the self-doubt that keeps us questioning our purpose. Marcellus challenges us to consider where we are in our own journey—are we beginning, winning, or ascending? Through thoughtful insight and grounded wisdom, this episode invites listeners to see each stage not as a destination, but as a necessary and meaningful part of becoming who we are meant to be. This conversation is an invitation to reflect honestly, choose intention over fear, and take the next aligned step toward becoming the best version of yourself—not someday, but now.

In today's episode, we discuss the busy schedules that control our D&D and TTRPG happy times, more specifically, we talk about what to do after we have taken a break from playing and how we can get back into the seat in the right way!We discuss how to deal with the break and what to do with it, what to do right after the break to ensure a great game feeling, and make sure we, as a group, stay together to play the amazing games we played before.Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here it is, same tone and language, just adding your links cleanly at the bottom. Nothing extra. Slow Down for the Slowest One Visionary Souls with Sydney Campos ft. Jeannie Zandi This episode is a felt transmission of presence. It is about coming back to what is real now, in the body, and learning to trust your own inner authority again. Jeannie Zandi and I talk about what happens when awakening is no longer conceptual and has to become lived. We talk about how people give power away to teachers. We talk about the spiritual marketplace and how it can scramble your radar. We talk about deconstruction as something physical. We talk about fear leaving the body and the courage of not knowing and trusting in what is emerging now. What you will get from listening A deeper sense of calm and groundedness More trust in your body's yes and no Permission to stop pushing for answers Language for the strange body experiences that can happen during integration Reassurance that you are not crazy and not alone A clear felt example of slowing down to the pace of the heart We talk about Reclaiming self trust after giving power away Why "when in doubt, hang out" is real courage How the body purges fear and conditioned trauma Why some "spiritual" things feel off and your resonator knows Being drafted into service rather than chasing a role "Slow down for the slowest one" - the real you trying to come in Solstice invitations Jeannie Zandi Free guided meditation: Solstice Threshold December 21, 8am-9am MT Register here: https://mothership.jeanniezandi.org/c/public-events/mothership-meditation-12-21-25 Enjoy this soothing guided meditation to mark the passing of the longest night of the year. We begin three minutes before the actual Winter Solstice and sink into the ground of being together. Sydney Campos Solstice Transmission December 21, 2:00 pm ET https://embodiedascensionacademy.podia.com/soulstice-2025 Use code OHANA to save or RENEW to access as a gift About Jeannie Zandi Jeannie Zandi is a spiritual teacher rooted in embodied nondual spirituality, known for her fierce tenderness, uncompromising presence, and deep attunement to the Divine. Following a life changing awakening in 2000, she devoted herself to the path of embodied realization, guiding others to let truth not only be known, but lived. Her work bridges the mystical and the practical, inviting full contact with life as the raw material of embodied living. She calls us not to transcend our humanity, but to root in it, allowing love to move through the body, heart, and life in service of the whole. Jeannie is the founder of Living as Love and teaches internationally on embodied awakening, integrating realization, and offering our deepest gifts to the world. Connect with Sydney Campos

And this time, we talk about the Randomness that TTRPGs and D&D provide. Especially on how you can embrace that randomness at your tables in the right moments to make your game so much better.We talk about Rolling Dice and Improvisation and how TTRPGs are the only medium where you have the most control while not knowing what comes next and why that is the best thing ever!Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book 7, Chapter 1: The Dark Lord Ascending

Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era rolls on with your host Acefield Retro, and this week we are stepping into one of the most important stretches of the entire project. Episode 5, titled Eddie Ascending, covers February through July 2003. This is the moment when SmackDown did more than outperform Raw in the ring. It found its emotional core. WrestleMania XIX proves that the blue brand is the company's true in-ring backbone. The United States Championship returns and gives the midcard real purpose. Eddie Guerrero moves out of the tag ranks and becomes the heart of WWE. We begin at No Way Out 2003. Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit are placed in a 2 on 3 handicap match after Edge's sudden neck injury forces him off television. The entire structure of SmackDown changes overnight, but from that uncertainty comes a turning point. Lesnar and Benoit fight from underneath, Team Angle grows into something special, and the rivalry between Lesnar and Kurt Angle begins to intensify just weeks before WrestleMania. From there we head into WrestleMania XIX, a main event that almost collapses before it happens. Kurt Angle is wrestling with a severe neck injury that should have kept him out entirely. Brock Lesnar nearly lands on his head attempting the Shooting Star Press. Somehow the match still becomes one of the most dramatic finishes of the era. Brock leaves as champion. Angle proves again that he is superhuman. Despite injuries and constant reshuffling, SmackDown stands tall as WWE's true wrestling showcase. After WrestleMania, the story shifts to Eddie Guerrero. The booking becomes chaotic, but Eddie thrives when things get messy. His partnership with Tajiri looks random at first, but it quickly becomes inspired. We take a closer look at their Tag Team Championship run, including a complete watch along of the June 26, 2003 Madison Square Garden match against Roddy Piper and Sean O'Haire. The match captures everything special about this period. Nostalgia, comedy, wild character energy, and athleticism all blend together. Holding the titles gives Eddie the opportunity to show every piece of who he is. The humor, the intensity, the timing, and the emotion are all there. The second half of the episode focuses on the return of the United States Championship. Stephanie McMahon brings the title back to SmackDown, instantly giving the midcard a new sense of identity. The tournament becomes a showcase for Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit. Their Vengeance 2003 final is a 20 minute battle filled with technique, grit, creative shortcuts, and a major surprise from Rhyno. Eddie wins the championship with the Frog Splash, and the title immediately feels meaningful again because Eddie makes everything he touches feel important. We also explore the early signs of tension between Eddie and Chavo. Chavo's frustrations build quietly as Eddie's star begins to rise even higher. These small moments begin the emotional story that eventually leads to Chavo's turn later in 2003. It is layered and human and exactly the kind of storytelling that defined this era. Alongside the on screen events, we take a wider look at the company through the Wrestling Observer newsletters. Paul Heyman is quietly removed from creative. The injury list grows longer every week. WWE struggles to commit to a consistent style. Evolution never forms the way it was intended. Goldberg arrives and immediately loses momentum. Nostalgia and shock television fill airtime, while SmackDown continues to stand out through strong wrestling and grounded, character driven stories. Eddie's rise, the renewed importance of the United States Championship, and the remarkable depth of the midcard give the brand stability during a turbulent period. By the time we reach the summer of 2003, SmackDown is no longer simply the house that the SmackDown Six built. It becomes the place where Eddie Guerrero's redemption arc turns into the emotional heartbeat of the entire Ruthless Aggression era. Fans begin to see him not only as a great performer but as someone who could eventually lead the company. Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era Episode 5, Eddie Ascending, premieres Friday, December 5, 2025, wherever you listen. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to support the project. You can visit TurnbuckleTavern dot com for merchandise, archives, and the full network schedule, and you can join Patreon dot com slash The Turnbuckle Tavern for $2.99 a month to help keep these deep dives going. Powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off your entire order.

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorenson tackle a wide range of listener-submitted questions on leadership, relationships, accountability, confidence, and personal development. They dive into topics such as coming out of difficult life seasons, raising prices in business, being "unarmored" versus vulnerable, navigating age-gap relationships, reclaiming decisiveness in the home, and staying consistent with difficult tasks.  They also discuss communication differences between men and women and how men can lead more effectively with clarity and purpose. A practical, direct, and insightful conversation for men committed to growth. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Ascending out of a difficult season 07:20 - Raising prices with early clients 15:43 - Being unarmored vs. vulnerable 23:01 - Age-gap relationships 28:06 - Regaining accountability leadership 33:00 - Decision making in the home 42:29 - Doing hard, unappealing tasks 47:00 - Iron Council promotion & closing Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready