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SummaryRobert Bolden shares insights on the transformative power of the Word, the importance of giving, and spiritual growth through biblical teachings. This episode explores how faith, change, and spiritual warfare shape a meaningful life.Key TopicsThe transformative power of the Word of GodThe meaning of giving and its spiritual significanceThe process of spiritual growth and changeSpiritual warfare and victory through ChristSound Bites"Give from your heart, not just money.""Don't seek publicity when you give.""Change is a sign of teachability."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection on Transformation02:00 Understanding the Biblical Verse on Giving03:16 Beyond Money: Giving with Heart and Spirit04:35 The Power of Community in Giving05:05 Christ in Fullness: Colossians 2:9-1006:32 Baptism and Spiritual Transformation07:35 The Process of Change and Being Christlike10:03 Consciousness and Unconscious Habits11:17 Ruled by Flesh vs Spirit12:28 Buried with Christ and Spiritual Victory14:30 Spiritual Warfare and Victory over Satan18:11 The Law of Victory and Christ's TriumphReady to become part of the community? https://lifetransformed.podia.com/message us and we will give you free access.Merchhttps://www.bonfire.com/store/lifetransformed/Schedule a serve call ⁠https://www.picktime.com/LifeTransformed⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qr⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6sszulCUrjodEyThd-rBw⁠Podcasts Join me live from Odd's Cafe here in Asheville…  message me for the exact time.  ⁠https://www.oddscafe.com/⁠Email: robertbolden@thisworldfreedom.com

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejects and The Spiritual Gangsters https://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsOn Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium is happening in person at the Asheville Masonic Temple (80 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)I'll be there in person, so, come down and meet me and the rest of the crew.John Michael Greer — prolific occult and esoteric historian with 70+ books, including Circles of Power and the award-winning New Encyclopedia of the Occult; an initiate across Hermetic, Masonic, and Druidic lineages, and former Grand Archdruid (AODA).Collin Conkwright (American Esoteric) — creator behind American Esoteric, focused on ancient philosophy & comparative religion and serious work around universalism and the Western tradition; also publicly listed as a Master Mason and writer.Ike Baker — independent scholar & esoteric instructor, a practicing ceremonialist and initiatic Mason (Blue Lodge + York Rite), also connected with Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; host of the ARCANVM podcast; author of A Formless Fire and Aetheric Magic.Thom Carter — a Brother out of Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118 (Asheville, NC) and part of the presenting lineup for the symposium.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Are you prepared for battle? Richard and Daniel dissect each piece of the armor of God so you can identify which areas may need strengthening. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction  2:45 Leadership Trivia 3:30 Last Week Review 6:21 The Belt of Truth 11:57 The Breastplate of Righteousness 15:03 Sandals of Peace 21:00 Shield of Faith 25:28 The Helmet of Salvation 29:00 Sword of the Spirit 31:19 Praying Always  35:35 Leadership Trivia Response   Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com

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If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsOn Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium is happening in person at the Asheville Masonic Temple (80 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)I'll be there in person, so, come down and meet me and the rest of the crew.John Michael Greer — prolific occult and esoteric historian with 70+ books, including Circles of Power and the award-winning New Encyclopedia of the Occult; an initiate across Hermetic, Masonic, and Druidic lineages, and former Grand Archdruid (AODA).Collin Conkwright (American Esoteric) — creator behind American Esoteric, focused on ancient philosophy & comparative religion and serious work around universalism and the Western tradition; also publicly listed as a Master Mason and writer.Ike Baker — independent scholar & esoteric instructor, a practicing ceremonialist and initiatic Mason (Blue Lodge + York Rite), also connected with Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; host of the ARCANVM podcast; author of A Formless Fire and Aetheric Magic.Thom Carter — a Brother out of Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118 (Asheville, NC) and part of the presenting lineup for the symposium.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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This week, we're sharing an interview with Julie and Jeremy, two anarchists and participants in the Asheville Community Bail Fund. We speak about the US system of pre-trial incarceration aka bail and bond, the work of the bail fund locally, the overcrowding of the Buncombe County Jail here in Asheville, the ICE holds happening in the local jail, and how local policy choices regarding criminalization are being compounded by recent and new North Carolina legislation. Even if you aren't in Asheville or North Carolina, it's likely that much of this conversation will be pertinent to goings-ons in your neck of the woods (though hopefully not). If you're a regular listener to The Final Straw Radio, have a passion for enriching the anarchist media environment, feel like your values align with what you've heard on the show and want a chance to help out and hone your skills, we're always looking for help. If you've thought of getting a podcast or other media project going but aren't sure how to start, we can be a good jumping off point. Feel free to reach out via our emails Links https://avlcommunitybail.carrd.co/ National Bail Fund Network: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org Immigration Resources info: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/es/directorio-para-inmigracion Emancipate NC: https://emancipatenc.org/ Lecture on Crime Data: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/338-counting-crime-a-lecture-on-the-politics-of-crime-data-and-its-uses NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty: https://nccadp.org/ North Carolina Laws discussed NC SB-153 – Border Protection Act (pending): https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/legislation/sb-153-border-protection-act-anti-immigrant/ NC HB-10: https://www.ncjustice.org/nc-justice-center-statement-on-house-bill-10-veto-override/ NC HB-318: https://www.carolinajournal.com/nc-senate-passes-criminal-alien-enforcement-act/ Iryna's Law (HB-307) https://southerncoalition.org/justice-system-reform/reframing-public-safety/public-safety-solutions-we-deserve-better-than-this/ https://lincnc.org/when-tragedy-becomes-a-banner-reflections-on-irynas-law-and-the-politics-of-grief/ Related Past interviews The Prairieland Case: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/category/prairieland-case/ NSPM-7 conversation: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/09/28/the-implications-of-trumps-war-on-antifa-with-moira-meltzer-cohen/ Asheville politics and police repression https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2024/05/09/clean-for-who-safe-for-who-asheville-business-improvement-district/ https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2023/03/19/felony-littering-trials-under-way-in-asheville/ https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2021/08/01/ashevilles-policing-crisis-with-ursula-wren-of-asheville-free-press/ Public surveillance by ALPR systems like Flock https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/04/13/pushing-back-on-flock-cameras-with-kate-bertash/ https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/11/02/southerners-against-surveillance-systems-infrastructure-with-ed/ . ... . .. Featured Track: TFSR by The Willows Whisper

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsOn Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium is happening in person at the Asheville Masonic Temple (80 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)I'll be there in person, so, come down and meet me and the rest of the crew.John Michael Greer — prolific occult and esoteric historian with 70+ books, including Circles of Power and the award-winning New Encyclopedia of the Occult; an initiate across Hermetic, Masonic, and Druidic lineages, and former Grand Archdruid (AODA).Collin Conkwright (American Esoteric) — creator behind American Esoteric, focused on ancient philosophy & comparative religion and serious work around universalism and the Western tradition; also publicly listed as a Master Mason and writer.Ike Baker — independent scholar & esoteric instructor, a practicing ceremonialist and initiatic Mason (Blue Lodge + York Rite), also connected with Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; host of the ARCANVM podcast; author of A Formless Fire and Aetheric Magic.Thom Carter — a Brother out of Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118 (Asheville, NC) and part of the presenting lineup for the symposium.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsOn Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium is happening in person at the Asheville Masonic Temple (80 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)I'll be there in person, so, come down and meet me and the rest of the crew.John Michael Greer — prolific occult and esoteric historian with 70+ books, including Circles of Power and the award-winning New Encyclopedia of the Occult; an initiate across Hermetic, Masonic, and Druidic lineages, and former Grand Archdruid (AODA).Collin Conkwright (American Esoteric) — creator behind American Esoteric, focused on ancient philosophy & comparative religion and serious work around universalism and the Western tradition; also publicly listed as a Master Mason and writer.Ike Baker — independent scholar & esoteric instructor, a practicing ceremonialist and initiatic Mason (Blue Lodge + York Rite), also connected with Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; host of the ARCANVM podcast; author of A Formless Fire and Aetheric Magic.Thom Carter — a Brother out of Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118 (Asheville, NC) and part of the presenting lineup for the symposium.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

In this morning's old testament lesson, we hear the end of the story of Joseph. Joseph, who, despite everything that happened, provided food to the very people who had wronged him. Pastor Hannah uses his story, and the story of Peter, to show that God calls us to serve others, no matter the circumstance. And, like Peter (or the groups from PoP that have gone to Asheville and other places), we are never serving alone.

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsOn Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium is happening in person at the Asheville Masonic Temple (80 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)I'll be there in person, so, come down and meet me and the rest of the crew.John Michael Greer — prolific occult and esoteric historian with 70+ books, including Circles of Power and the award-winning New Encyclopedia of the Occult; an initiate across Hermetic, Masonic, and Druidic lineages, and former Grand Archdruid (AODA).Collin Conkwright (American Esoteric) — creator behind American Esoteric, focused on ancient philosophy & comparative religion and serious work around universalism and the Western tradition; also publicly listed as a Master Mason and writer.Ike Baker — independent scholar & esoteric instructor, a practicing ceremonialist and initiatic Mason (Blue Lodge + York Rite), also connected with Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; host of the ARCANVM podcast; author of A Formless Fire and Aetheric Magic.Thom Carter — a Brother out of Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118 (Asheville, NC) and part of the presenting lineup for the symposium.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Nikita Koloff sits down with accomplished executive Patrick Taylor to talk about faith, leadership, and making a difference. From growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, to serving as a global CEO and helping launch impactful nonprofits like Eblen Charities and Beyond All Borders, Patrick shares how his Christian faith has shaped his career, leadership style, and passion for serving others.

When an award-winning Asheville chef decided to launch a restaurant, she returned to a rich community tradition.Also, the popularity of weaving waxes and wanes. At the moment, it's having a renaissance. And, during Lent, Yugoslavian fish stew is a local favorite in Charleston, West Virginia.You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia. 

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejects and The Spiritual Gangsters https://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsOn Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium is happening in person at the Asheville Masonic Temple (80 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)I'll be there in person, so, come down and meet me and the rest of the crew.John Michael Greer — prolific occult and esoteric historian with 70+ books, including Circles of Power and the award-winning New Encyclopedia of the Occult; an initiate across Hermetic, Masonic, and Druidic lineages, and former Grand Archdruid (AODA).Collin Conkwright (American Esoteric) — creator behind American Esoteric, focused on ancient philosophy & comparative religion and serious work around universalism and the Western tradition; also publicly listed as a Master Mason and writer.Ike Baker — independent scholar & esoteric instructor, a practicing ceremonialist and initiatic Mason (Blue Lodge + York Rite), also connected with Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; host of the ARCANVM podcast; author of A Formless Fire and Aetheric Magic.Thom Carter — a Brother out of Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118 (Asheville, NC) and part of the presenting lineup for the symposium.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

It seems like the frequency of weather-related disasters is increasing. Across the US we're seeing wildfires, tropical storms and hurricanes, extreme heat, extreme cold with snow or ice. And torrential rain leading to a loss of property, life, and livelihoods. What's more, similar extreme events are happening across the globe. These disasters all can have an impact on our food supply and the ability of people to access food. Today, we're speaking with environmental sustainability management expert, Betsy Albright, who is an associate professor of the practice at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Betsy's research centers on how policies and decisions are made in response to weather related disasters. Interview Summary Betsy, I've been wanting to have you on the podcast for a while, so I'm excited to get you now. So, let's begin with the first broad question. I'd be really interested to learn a little bit more about your research to make sure that our listeners are up to date on it. And I know you really study disasters, but could you explain or expand on what that really means for our listeners? I'm an environmental social scientist who studies the human and social side of disasters. And I ask questions about how climate related disasters or climate driven disasters, or weather disasters affect communities and households. And how individuals perceive risks from disasters, how they're affected by disasters, how they learn from make changes and adapt after disasters. My work started with my dissertation in central Europe. I had a Fulbright in Hungary. But from then I've expanded and moved most of my work to the US context. And our research team and I have done work on flooding and wildfires in Colorado, hurricanes in North Carolina. And I'm also working on a study of the flows of disaster assistance funds from FEMA to communities. And all of this is with or through a lens of equity or inequities and thinking about that across the disaster cycle. This is really important, and I remember being at a conference with you and learning about your work. And I was struck by what happens after the disaster. And in particular what happens to availability of food. And I work with the food bank here in North Carolina. And one of the things I know is when there is a disaster, like when Helene hit Asheville, there are real challenges in getting food out to people. Does your work touch on those topics as well? Yes. I would not say that our work centers on food, but food definitely intersects across all phases of the disaster cycle from preparing for disaster, experiencing disaster, the immediate response- that food bank getting food out- to long term recovery and thinking about risk mitigation. And we can think about that, you know, through a number of different lenses. Both on the food access side, but also on the food systems agriculture side as well. As I mentioned earlier, I take an equity lens on much of the work that we do. It's really important to recognize that disasters hit unevenly across society, across the landscape. Disproportionately they magnify social and environmental stressors that are already there. Communities with limited access to wealth, limited access to food, who are underserved, rural communities, racialized communities, often experience greater impacts from disasters. Disasters occur on top of histories of disenfranchisement. For example, centuries of marginalization of the minoritized Romani peoples of Central Europe they've seen great impacts from flooding. And in North Carolina, Black and African American communities whose ancestors were enslaved and suffered land loss through racist systems of who gets access to loans, access to land ownership. And because of these systems and processes, communities, families, individuals may live on marginal lands, may not own their lands. Their lands may be more prone to flood risk. May be underserved. Their housing may be more at risk. They may rent and not own. May have less agency and resources to repair their homes. And may have less trust in government and government systems. So really thinking about all of that, and then piling on disasters over these centuries of marginalization, disenfranchisement, underinvestment is really critical when trying to disentangle all these processes and develop policy solutions. This is really fascinating work and so thank you for laying out the sort of reality of the experience of disasters where people who have been marginalized may have difficulty accessing resources or there may be some concerns about trust. Broadly, we're interested also in the food system, and I'd be interested to understand how, when disasters strike, do you see effects upon the food system or the food system responding to these disasters? Recognizing that some individuals have higher food stress, even without a disaster, they may have higher pollutant burden because they live next to a concentrated animal feed lot operation. They may have weaker infrastructure systems: electricity, transportation, because of disinvestment. And so, when a disaster strikes, pollution loads may increase, access to food becomes even more of a challenge. Food stress increases. For example, in North Carolina, across the Southeast and further in the United States, Latino migrant farm workers face higher risks during hurricanes and floodings because of barriers, like limited access to emergency information and Spanish language barriers, fears about government intervention, fears tied to immigration status, housing conditions, lack of transportation. And these factors can delay access to food, evacuation, reduce preparedness, slow recovery. And yes, it's a challenge to really think then hard about what policy solutions make sense. That does make me also appreciate when we think about some of the folks involved in the food system, that the disruption that a disaster can bring will also mean a loss of employment or opportunities to continue earning income. And that seems to be a sort of a knock-on effect of these disasters. It's not just the immediate weather event. It's all of the other things that follow afterwards. Yes. And so when thinking about policy solutions, I really think it's critical to address these inequities even outside of the disaster cycle, or outside of the framing of disasters. And can we think about and develop ways, for example, to do reduce the risks of concentrated animal feedlot operations in North Carolina. Other ways for more resilient and sustainable and local ways of farming that minimize environmental risks, increase wealth, increase jobs, access to jobs. That then, when disaster strikes, are going to be more resilient because they're more resilient even before disasters. You know, I'd like to see greater investment in areas of food access, strengthening support for farm workers, encouraging development of local food hubs. Also thinking about making food access hubs more resilient to extreme weather events. Maybe elevating them, getting them all generators or solar microgrids. So that when disaster does happen, they're more resilient and then they can serve as community hubs with less reliance on supply chains at the national level. Really, coming back local, mutual aid, supporting each other, community supporting communities, non-governmental organizations, government, faith-based organizations strengthening local food systems. Also, everything that I just said for food I also think for health. You know, access to healthcare goes along with access to food in terms of critical infrastructure for community to flourish. And so, making sure there are local hospitals, not just in time of disaster, but in time of not disaster. So, expedite funding for small businesses, for neighborhood organizations, neighbors getting to know neighbors in disasters. Neighbors relying on neighbors. And that's critical. Anything we can do to build up networks. And that doesn't necessarily have to be government intervention. That could be faith-based organizations, churches, working with communities. It could be Little Leagues. There's lots of different ways to help build that social infrastructure that's so critical during disasters. Betsy, thank you for that. And as I hear you talk about these issues, what I am grateful for is we normally talk about food and the food system, but it's a parallel reality of what happens with the healthcare system when the disaster strikes. I can only imagine if someone is in need of a certain medicine when the disaster hits access to that medicine may be called into question as happens with food. But one of the big things I get out of what you're saying is we need to build resilient communities. Not when the disaster happens but do that work now. How do we create mutual aid? How do we create actual neighborhoods that know what's going on and to care for one another. Because it's that THAT helps us through these difficult times. Is that a fair assessment? Yes. That's more well said than I said it. So yes. Thank you. I am so grateful for this. Betsy, is there anything else we should think about when it comes to disasters and the food system or how we should prepare for disasters in the future? One thing that I didn't emphasize that my early work really looked at is how we grow food. And in Central Europe and Hungary in the area that I studied, this large-scale infrastructure on land that had previously, centuries ago, been wetlands. And then was drained for large scale agricultural systems, not unlike what we see in much of the Midwest of the United States. But as climate change worsens, we're seeing more extreme rain events. It's becoming harder and harder to basically fight against these floods in our agricultural system. And so really rethinking. What a resilient kind of agroecological system could look like on the food growing side. And that could be issues of what is grown, that could be issues of scale, thinking about maybe we need to put more land aside and not farm. But really thinking hard about how we incentivize, how do we set up insurance to help mitigate some of the risks. But I think that's going to be one of the major challenges moving forward. Bio Elizabeth (Betsy) Albright is the Dan and Bunny Gabel Associate Professor of the Practice of Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Environmental Management at Duke University's Nicholas School for the Environment. Her current research centers on how policies and decisions are made in response to extreme climatic events. She is interested in collaborative decision-making processes, particularly in the realm of water resource management. The Midwest Political Science Associated recently awarded Elizabeth the 'Best Paper by an Emerging Scholar' award at their national conference. Her geographic regions of interest include the southeast US and Central and Eastern Europe. Prior to completing her Ph.D. Elizabeth worked for the State of North Carolina in water resource management.

My entire perspective on women's sexuality recently shifted — especially around the idea of containment. In this episode I share a personal realization that changed how I understand arousal, dominance, submission, deep pleasure, and the layers of shame many of us carry around sexuality.This is NOT meant to be a teaching episode.It's more of a reflection on my own personal revelations and new practices that have changed how I relate to women and sex.I'm still actively learning and integrating these ideas, so take this as a window into my process - rather than a polished explanation of everything.If you're a man who loves women, what I share here could be one of the most important things you learn about sex.I would genuinely love to hear your thoughts and reactions - please let me know what you're thinking in the comments section of this episode on youtube, so we can explore this and learn together.Thank you.— TaylorTOPICS DISCUSSED: Containment in relationships, women's arousal, masculine leadership in intimacy, sexual polarity, dominance and submission, shame around sexuality, and how to get your wildest fantasies met as a man. **NOTE: You can expect more videos from me about the concept of containment, because I believe it's one of the most important ideas when it comes to sex and relationships.Upcoming topics may include:• how to contain a woman sexually• how to contain yourself• why YOU need containment• why offering containment matters as a man• and much more.CONNECT:https://www.taylorjohnson.life/https://www.instagram.com/taylorclarkjohnson

On this West Virginia Morning, a James Beard award winner is cooking up her twist on the old-fashioned fish fry, and the West Virginia Legislature completes a budget. The post Making Award-Winning Affrilachian Food In Asheville, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

ABOUT THE EPISODE:When I first heard about a woodworking apprenticeship as an addiction recovery program, I was skeptical. And then I sat down with Jeremy French, founder of Making Whole in Asheville, North Carolina, and everything I thought I knew about what recovery has to look like got turned on its head. Jeremy got sober at 17 after stolen cars, drug runs to Florida, and a flop house he describes as straight out of a Netflix series. He's been in recovery nearly 30 years, never finished high school, and built one of the most remarkable programs I've come across. A small group of men of all ages build high-end furniture together, share a daily meal, and are never forced to stay. Of the 55 men who've graduated from Making Whole since 2018, 30 of them will tell you they are exactly where they want to be today. That is not a number you hear in this space. I was so intrigued.You'll hear about:Why Jeremy credits drugs with solving nine out of ten problems in his life while he was using, and what that might mean for your childThe two things true in every recovery success story Jeremy has witnessed, without exceptionThe decision his parents made that changed his life more than anything elseWhy stepping back sends a different message than you thinkWhat addiction is actually solving, and why treating it as the problem keeps everyone stuckWhat parents who have lost a child would give anything to do, and what that could mean for you right nowEPISODE RESOURCES: Making Whole websiteThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityGet our free, 4-video course, Hope Starts Here, and access to our Limited Membership hereLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

Host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Teresa Miller, Founder and CEO of 365 Connect, a purpose-driven 501(c)(3) that helps companies build meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs through employee engagement and volunteerism.Teresa shares her New York upbringing rooted in service, her journey through sports marketing and adaptive sports, and how a parent's introduction to CSR sparked the creation of 365 Connect. She breaks down CSR's four pillars (financial, ethical, legal, philanthropic) and explains how 365 Connect primarily supports the philanthropic arm through strategic volunteer programming.A standout example is their work with Home Depot—locally supporting veteran and military initiatives (including Purple Star schools) and nationally leading large-scale community builds like post-disaster renovations in Asheville to create transitional housing for displaced veterans. Teresa also highlights why in-person volunteering “humanizes” impact, boosts employee retention and morale, and strengthens brand trust with customers. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

SummaryRobert Bolden shares insights on faith, heart, and contentment, emphasizing the importance of guarding one's heart, aligning desires with God's will, and living with a positive attitude rooted in spiritual principles.Key TopicsGuarding the heart and its desiresThe biblical perspective on contentment and desiresThe importance of surrender and trust in God's planSound Bites"Guard your heart, for it determines your desires.""God remains the strength of my heart.""I can do all this through Him who gives me strength."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Spontaneity and Openness06:02 Contentment and the Desires of the Heart12:01 Giving and Storing Treasures in HeavenReady to become part of the community? https://lifetransformed.podia.com/message us and we will give you free access.Merchhttps://www.bonfire.com/store/lifetransformed/Schedule a serve call ⁠https://www.picktime.com/LifeTransformed⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qr⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6sszulCUrjodEyThd-rBw⁠Podcasts Join me live from Odd's Cafe here in Asheville…  message me for the exact time.  ⁠https://www.oddscafe.com/⁠Email: robertbolden@thisworldfreedom.comLinkTree https://linktr.ee/rbolden

Christian MacLeod is the Director and Lead Investigator of the A.C.A.P.S. (American Cryptid and Paranormal Society), bringing more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience researching cryptid sightings and paranormal phenomena. Driven by a deep respect for Native American tribal cultures, folklore, and oral traditions, Christian combines historical context with investigative fieldwork to better understand unexplained events. His research interests extend into a wide range of fringe and historical subjects, including the occult, UFO phenomena, forbidden archaeology, secret societies such as the Freemasons and Knights Templar, and longstanding allegations of governmental cover-ups and conspiracy theories.Christian holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology from the University of South Florida, along with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Western Carolina University. He is currently completing a second Master's degree in American History at Western Carolina University and plans to pursue a PhD in the field. Through A.C.A.P.S., he has collaborated for many years with renowned researcher Joshua P. Warren, working to apply scientific methodology to fringe phenomena. This partnership has placed A.C.A.P.S. at the forefront of several notable investigations and expeditions, including recent research efforts connected to the discovery of a hidden tunnel system beneath Asheville, North Carolina.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

In this episode, I sit down with therapist, entrepreneur, retreat host, and fellow neurodivergent human Patrick Casale to talk about something we don't sugarcoat enough: autistic burnout, ADHD burnout, addiction, masking, and what happens when a “successful” life becomes unsustainable.Patrick has built an incredible career—international retreats, multiple podcasts, coaching programs, and a group practice—yet behind the scenes he's been navigating 18+ months of deep autistic burnout. We unpack the tension between ADHD-driven dopamine chasing and autism's need for sensory regulation, the grief that comes with saying no, and what it really means to honor your capacity. This one is raw, honest, and real.Patrick Casale, MA, LCMHC, is an AuDHD TEDx speaker, therapist, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He's the founder of All Things Private Practice LLC and Resilient Mind Counseling PLLC, a group practice in Asheville, NC. As a neurodivergent business coach, he leads international retreats and summits helping entrepreneurs navigate impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism while embracing authenticity. He coined the phrase “Doubt Yourself. Do It Anyway.”™He hosts the All Things Private Practice Podcast and co-hosts Divergent Conversations. Patrick lives in Asheville with his wife Ariel and their very neurotic (but lovable) Shih Tzu, Hudson. He loves travel, Lord of the Rings, Anthony Bourdain, red pandas, cold brew, and craft beer. Episode Highlights:[2:26] – Why hearing his own bio feels overwhelming in burnout[3:29] – What 18 months of autistic burnout has really looked like[6:12] – High masking, high achievement, and hidden shutdown[9:41] – ADHD vs. autism burnout: dopamine chasing vs. sensory overload[13:33] – Grieving the “dream job” that no longer works[14:13] – The origin of “Doubt Yourself. Do It Anyway.”[17:14] – Deconstructing hustle culture as a neurodivergent entrepreneur[26:30] – ADHD diagnosis first, autism later: identity and missed signs[29:55] – Burnout vs. nervous system overload[35:25] – Special interests as a burnout barometer[39:54] – ADHD, dopamine, and addiction[45:26] – Practical regulation tools before burnout hits Links & ResourcesTEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/hyImqW69OY4?si=yeo1bjgn5rvcx0AM Instagram: https://instagram.com/patrick.casale Website: https://allthingspractice.com All Things Private Practice Podcast: https://www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast Divergent Conversations Podcast: https://divergentpod.com   Thank you for tuning into "SuccessFULL with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD. 

MidPacker Pod – Field Notes Ep 2Title: Nine Weeks to HellbenderWith nine weeks until the Hellbender 100, Troy Meadows checks in on his training as he finishes a tempo block and begins the endurance phase. In this episode of MidPacker Field Notes, Troy shares snow day miles in Asheville, plans for a mini training camp, trail work at Snooks Nose, fueling strategies, and a shoutout to a listener preparing for her first ultra.The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE - 10% off your orderTRAINING PEAKS - 20% off a premium annual subscriptionPLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderVACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or TrailfestUSE PROMO CODE MIDPACKER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNTWAHOO FITNESS -  Use Code MIDPACK: When you pick up a Wahoo KICKR RUN get a free TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor chest strap. Remember to add the TRACKR to the cart and the code will apply to discount.“It's not about what you do on a daily basis, it's about how you're stacking and showing up consistently over a really long time horizon.”In Episode 2 of MidPacker Field Notes, Troy Meadows shares a quick update on his Hellbender 100 training. With nine weeks to race day, he reflects on finishing a tempo block and shifting into endurance-focused training.Troy previews an upcoming mini training camp designed to simulate race fatigue and dial in pacing, fueling, and gear. He also shares updates from a Snooks Nose trail work day and explains why the original Hellbender course may still be another year away from returning.Training HighlightsTempo block completeKey workout: 4 x 10 minute uphill intervalsNine weeks until Hellbender 100Mini training camp planned six weeks outTrainingPeaks used to structure trainingFueling with Hyperlyte Liquid PerformanceRecovery supported with PlayOn Relief PodsCommunity ShoutoutOlivia Farr – preparing for her first 55K and the Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker after returning to running following pregnancy.Relevant Linkshttps://hellbender100.comhttps://www.tanawhaadventures.com/mountmitchellheartbreakerhttps://www.g5trailcollective.org/oldfortPartner Links: Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.“The Kid” Hans Troyer DocumentaryPlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.com All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderTraining Peaks - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpackerA training app as versatile as you. Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 20% off an Annual Premium SubscriptionVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.com/Epic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or TrailfestWahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.comKICKR RUN It's not running indoors. It's running, reimagined.Buy the Wahoo KICKR RUN use code MIDPACK to get a free TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor chest strap. ⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Hellbender 100, ultrarunning training, endurance block, tempo training, uphill intervals, trail running, winter running, TrainingPeaks, Hyperlyte Liquid Performance, PlayOn Relief Pods, Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker, ultra coaching, endurance training, trail stewardship, Snooks Nose Trail

In this episode, Pastors Jim and Sean discuss Romans 5:6–11 and Sean's latest sermon: "More and More" from our sermon series through the book of Romans.Watering Seeds is a ministry of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Asheville, NC. You can learn more and hear our sermons on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.covenantreformed.net/sermons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find our sermon recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sermon Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send a textThe room is loud, joyful, and a little unhinged—then Queen No sits down and the purpose sharpens. At 22, she's building a lane that refuses shortcuts: writing before the studio, balancing runway and recording, and turning raw anger into clean, cutting verses. We trace her path from Asheville and Miami to Charlotte, the church choir that taught her to blend, and the Missy-and-Janet blueprint that shaped a sound with story at the center. Her upcoming EP, What Made The Queen, reads like a mirror and a map—five tracks in progress that pull from life's toughest lessons without chasing shock for clicks.We get tactical about independent artistry. How do you protect your time when you do it all? Queen Noe breaks down pre-session prep, two-songs-per-block discipline, and the quiet grind of building a brand that includes lashes, hair, and runway work with her designer mom at House of Sconyers. She talks stage fright with honesty, shares why she avoids punch-in chaos, and names dream collaborations with Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Latto. The thread running through it all: drop with intention, but don't hoard your best work until fear wins.Then the lens widens. We ride through a rapid-fire news arc—Mexico's cartel backlash after El Mencho's capture, the eternal 50 Cent vs T.I. debate, and a jaw-dropping Utah true-crime twist where a widow wrote a grief book after allegedly poisoning her husband. It's messy, current, and deeply human. From there, Lex rated leads a sharp dive into cultural psychology: individualism versus collectivism, survival rules we inherit, money scripts we swallow, and the cost of asking for help—especially when silence looks strong. We talk therapy stigma, “keep it in the family,” burnout disguised as discipline, and the tension between being supported and being controlled.We close with reflection and bars. Which survival lessons are you keeping—and which ones are you finally letting go? If you're an artist, that might mean scheduling before inspiration and releasing before perfectionism. If you're a listener, it might mean calling a friend, owning your brilliance, or letting the village carry some weight. Tap play for craft, culture, news, humor, and a live mic that doesn't blink.If this resonated, follow and subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Your words keep this community growing.Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/noadvisorypod

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, Ben Kinney speaks with Kit Cramer, President and CEO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Kit shares her journey from PR work in Florida to 18 years at the Charlotte Chamber, a stint leading the International Downtown Association in Washington, D.C., and ultimately landing in Asheville. The conversation covers her philosophy on leadership and being a "fixer," the ongoing recovery of Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, and the remarkable resilience and community spirit she's witnessed. The two also swap stories about live music, cover bands, and their shared love of yacht rock.

Kyle Farran has served in global ministry since 2007, with cross-cultural leadership experience in South Africa, Tanzania, and now Portugal. He and his wife, Heather, have three daughters—one married, one in university, and one still at home. Kyle currently serves as the Western Europe Regional Director for ABWE, where he leads and equips teams across multiple countries. His most recent book, Godly Grit: Unshakable Resilience and Grit for Lift and Leadership, is available for purchase today!  Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Godly-Grit-Unshakable-Resilience-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0GJ2T2146/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F2VG08T3PKWG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Vdz3ByvcAkxoMNleh04tjOLIFxhF82DH7P8KcAoXyRk.01W59UlYHKCIBij16iHbKvNC1iqYuT1FXQT1iwl4gOA&dib_tag=se&keywords=godly+grit+kyle&qid=1770299258&sprefix=godly+grit+ky%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1  TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction  1:25 Tell Us About Yourself 2:34 What's the difference between leaning in towards passion versus purpose when things get hard? 8:26 What is your definition of "grit?" Why is Godly grit so important? 16:26 What do you mean when you say it is an insult to God's character to be fearful when in a position of spiritual leadership? 20:49 Why do you recommend not to shield your spouse and kids? 29:11 What are some physical practices that can improve your physical and spiritual health? 35:31 What are some eating habits that can improve your physical and spiritual health? 40:11 What's the deal with cold showers? 43:15 What's the benefit of a mid-afternoon power nap? 46:57 The importance of courage as a leader 49:43 Any last words of wisdom to share? Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com

Tom and Erin welcome Dr. Mark Yarhouse and Dr. Julia Sadusky, co-authors of Emerging Sexual Identities. We dive into sexual identity language and the reality that Gen Z is identifying in more diverse, specific ways than any previous generation. Mark and Julia explain the concept of residual, dominant, and emergent taxonomies for sexual identity language, such as “homosexual,” “gay,” and “greysexual,” respectively. We also learn about the coining of the term “heterosexual,” the nonjudgmental merits of queer theory, and how people are holding faith and sexuality together and separately. How do we as a community integrate the two in a healthy way? Stay tuned for the end of the episode as Tom and Erin debrief their conversation with Mark and Julia. They also give updates on our ministry's current funding status and the future of the YOFcast, as well as the other shows on our YOF Podcast Network! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Emerging Sexual Identities on Amazon Sexual and Gender Identity Institute (SGI) from Mark Yarhouse Julia Sadusky's website YOScast 002: Being a “Late Bloomer” “The Sisters Who Happened to be Witches” by Ashley PODCAST EPISODE PAGE YOFcast 002 RATE/REVIEW US Apple Podcasts Spotify GET IN TOUCH Call the YOFline: 1.706.389.8009 Email Tom: tom@yourotherfamily.org Email Erin: erin@yourotherfamily.org Mail us: Your Other Family / P.O. Box 843 / Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOF General giving (for non-members) Giving toward membership in YOB Giving toward membership in YOS FOLLOW YOF YOF: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram YOB: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok YOS: Facebook | Instagram MUSIC CREDIT Intro/outro theme: “Wilderlove” by John Mark McMillan ft. Joy Williams 100% clearance through Musicbed you are not alone; even the sparrow finds a home

A storm‑tossed blockade‑runner, a satchel of Confederate gold, and a woman whose secrets shaped the early days of the Civil War—this episode uncovers the life of famed spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow. From Washington parlors to prison cells to the dark waters off Fort Fisher, her story reveals the hidden world of Southern espionage and the final choice that bound her to the cause she refused to abandon. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

Conversation with directors Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, and writer/producer Margaret Cooney from the award-winning documentary film "Asheville is Calling: A Climate Change Emergency" Extreme weather disasters are becoming more common, more powerful, and more deadly. Today, more than ever, U.S. federal agencies like FEMA that help Americans prepare, respond, and recover from natural disasters need to be fully funded, staffed, and ready to act. Hurricane Helene survivor, Colleen Daly, talks about her harrowing experience both during and after this catastrophic event, and how changes enacted by the current U.S. administration are leaving communities to fend for themselves against extreme weather disasters. Communities deserve better than a government that abandons them when disaster strikes, and refuses acknowledge that climate change is harming people here and now. —— Subscribe to the podcast: Tweets by wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

In this episode of the Beauty School Bobby podcast, Bobbi reflects on her 13-year journey in the beauty industry while on a road trip to Asheville for a L'Oreal conference. She shares insights about her career at Tennessee School of Beauty, the importance of community and relationships in beauty education, and the challenges she faced, including misconceptions about the industry and balancing work with family life. Bobbi emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the realization that success doesn't have to come all at once. In this conversation, Bobbi reflects on her journey through perfectionism, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing career and family life. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down, prioritizing personal well-being, and finding happiness in one's career without sacrificing family time. Bobbi shares insights from her experiences, including the struggles of burnout and the need for a supportive community. She encourages listeners to embrace their journeys, learn from their past, and find a balance that allows them to enjoy life while pursuing their dreams.   Takeaways Bobbi reflects on her 13-year journey in the beauty industry. She emphasizes the importance of community in beauty education. Bobbi discusses the misconceptions surrounding the beauty industry. She shares her experiences of growth and change at Tennessee School of Beauty. Bobbi highlights the challenges of balancing career and family life. She wishes she had known to give himself more grace. Bobbi acknowledges the pressure to climb the career ladder quickly. She discusses the impact of the 'girl boss' era on her career. Bobbi shares her struggles with postpartum after having children. She encourages new professionals to take their time in their careers. I wish maybe that I would have prioritized those things a little bit more. I still struggle with feeling responsible for everything, even though I'm not. You can still climb the ladder without operating over the top all the time. It's just not that serious. If you have to be out, you're out. You can slow down, you don't have to run so fast. I want the girls in their 20s to understand that you can slow down. I think it's okay that I was operating that way, but it's healthier now. I wish I would have really been able to separate things a little bit more. Burnout was something that I've battled for years. Make sure that you're not killing yourself for the dream that you're chasing.   Chapters 00:00 Road Trip Reflections: A Journey to Asheville 03:07 The Evolution of a Beauty School Career 05:52 Building Relationships and Community in Beauty Education 09:13 Navigating Challenges and Misconceptions in the Beauty Industry 11:58 Growth and Change: A 13-Year Journey 14:46 Balancing Career and Family Life 17:53 Lessons Learned: Finding Grace in the Grind 25:54 Reflections on Perfectionism and Responsibility 30:02 The Importance of Slowing Down 35:01 Navigating Career and Family Balance 45:31 Lessons from the Journey 50:17 Finding Identity Beyond Work   www.beautyschoolbobbi.com www.beautyandstylenetwork.com   Follow Beauty and Style Network: @beautystylenet Beauty School Bobbi: @beautyschoolbobbi   Thank you to our partners: Beautista: www.beautista.com | @beautistaofficial Beauty Cast Network: www.beautycastnetwork.com | @beautycastnetwork

Kelsey chats with husband and wife travel creators Dan & Alex from Ft. Lauderdale (@travelwith.dna on Instagram) about their couples trip to Panama. Starting in Panama City's historic Old Town (Casco Antigua) for vibrant culture, cocktails, and local eats, then heading to El Valle de Antón for the most epic spa day ever. They stayed at sister Hyatt hotels: Hotel La Compañía Casco Antigua in the Old City and Hotel La Compañía El Valle in the valley, and share why this pairing made the whole trip feel seamless and stress-free. They said this trip mixed adventure and relaxation in the best way.Mentioned in this episode:- @travelwith.dna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelwith.dna/- Drone footage vs. Insta 360 cameras- The spa at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC- Copa Airlines- PANAMA: Casco Antigua / Casco Viejo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hotel La Compañía Casco Antigua, Geisha coffee, Via Anna restaurant, Panama Canal tour, Miraflores, Amador Causeway- EL VALLE DE ANTON: Hotel La Compañía El Valle Spa, Turkish Hamam, Pozo Azul Waterfall hike, India Dormida hike

Micah Hanks joins us again as we delve deeply into what may be behind the UFO Phenomenon.Micah Hanks is a writer, researcher, lecturer, and radio personality whose work addresses a variety of areas, including history, politics, scientific theories and unexplained phenomena. Open minded, but skeptical in his approach, his research has examined a broad variety of subjects over the years, incorporating interest in cultural studies, natural science and scientific anomalies, and the prospects of our technological future as a species as influenced by science.He is author of several books, including his 2012 New Page Books release, The UFO Singularity, as well as Magic, Mysticism and the Molecule: The Search for Sentient Intelligence from Other Worldsand Reynolds Mansion: An Invitation to the Past. Hanks is an executive editor of Intrepid Magazine, and consulting editor/contributor for FATE Magazine and The Journal of Anomalous Sciences. He also writes for a variety of other publications including UFO Magazine, Mysterious Universe, and New Dawn. Hanks has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs, including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, Whitley Strieber's Dreamland, National Geographic's Paranatural, the History Channel's Guts and Bolts, CNN Radio, The Jeff Rense Program, and many others. Hanks lives in the heart of Appalachia near Asheville, North Carolina. You can also find him at www.MicahHanks.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American chestnut trees once towered over the landscape, dominating forests in parts of the eastern United States. But in the late 1800s, a fungal blight virtually wiped them out across the country. Chestnut restoration scientist Jared Westbrook tells Host Ira Flatow how new genetic work could speed up efforts to breed fungal resistance into hybrid chestnuts and create a heartier chestnut population.  Then, author Hanna Lewis introduces Ira to the concept of miniforests, self-sustaining native forest ecosystems on a tiny footprint, like an empty lot or a schoolyard. The planting method, developed by botanist Akira Miyawaki, can help “rewild” small parcels of land by jump-starting forest development. Read our full story, The Miniforest Movement Gains Ground In The U.S. Guests: Dr. Jared Westbrook is Director of Science for the American Chestnut Foundation in Asheville, North Carolina. Hanna Lewis is the author of the book Mini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World. She works for non-profit Renewing the Countryside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

How to Revolutionize Local FoodIn this Episode Dana Choquette, the Executive Director of the Western North Carolina Food Coalition, shares how a first-generation regenerative livestock farmer became a regional leader in local food system infrastructure. From backyard sheep during COVID to coordinating 12 food hubs and 9 food councils, Dana explains how small farms can transform local economies, reduce food insecurity, and strengthen community resilience. This episode explores food hubs, policy innovation, hunger relief, and why collaboration—not competition—is the future of regional food systems.Our Guest:  Dana Choquette is the executive director of a 19 county community coalition that works to strengthen the local food system in western North Carolina. She mobilizes projects to help people in all corners of the food system from those experiencing hunger to those building viable small farms. All while building local food distribution infrastructure. She's a first generation regenerative livestock farmer, and particularly loves working with sheep and cattle.Key Topics & EntitiesWestern North Carolina Food Coalition (WNC Food Coalition)Dana Choquette's transition from urban life to regenerative livestock farmingWestern North Carolina's 19-county food systemFood hubs as aggregation and distribution infrastructureWNC Food Hub Collaborative (12 independent hubs collaborating regionally)Grow Where You Live Policy (community gardens in high-density housing)Food councils (9 hyper-local councils across WNC)Community-based food pantries and 24/7 open-access pantriesManna FoodBank partnershipWarehouse aggregation and distribution modelInstitutional food purchasing vs. national distributorsCarbon footprint and local food sourcingFarmer viability and consistent market outletsChris Smith's book The Whole OkraKey Questions AnsweredHow did Dana transition from urban living to farming and food systems leadership?Dana had no farming experience until nearly age 30. After relocating from Colorado to Western North Carolina during COVID, she and her husband started with backyard sheep. What began as a trial experiment quickly evolved into expanded livestock, leased land, and a deep commitment to producing food for their community. That hands-on experience led her into food systems work and ultimately to leading the WNC Food Coalition.What is a food coalition and how does it function regionally?A food coalition coordinates local stakeholders across the food system—from hunger relief to farmer support to policy advocacy. In Western North Carolina, the coalition serves 19 counties through 9 hyper-local food councils, each responding to the specific needs of its community.What is a food hub and why is it important?Food hubs are brick-and-mortar aggregation and distribution centers that purchase food from local farmers and redistribute it to consumers, institutions, CSAs, retail outlets, and food pantries. They create consistent market outlets for farmers, reduce distribution gaps, and help keep food dollars circulating locally.How do food hubs differ from national distributors?National distributors aggregate global food at scale, often prioritizing cost efficiency. Food hubs prioritize local sourcing, fair farmer compensation, shorter supply chains, and lower carbon footprints. They also strengthen local economies and improve freshness and nutritional value.How is the WNC region addressing hunger right now?The coalition partners with Manna FoodBank and operates 24/7 open-access community pantries, direct home delivery, and snack bag programs for unhoused individuals. Their approach blends immediate relief with long-term systems change.What is the Grow Where You Live Policy?A proposed Asheville policy requiring new high-density housing developments to include at least 5,000 square feet of community growing space, along with long-term maintenance support.What was the coalition's biggest failure and lesson learned?Early on, the organization tried to solve too many food system challenges at once. They narrowed their focus, strengthened core programs, and built capacity before expanding again.What is the coalition's biggest success?Bringing 12 independent food hubs together into a collaborative network focused on regional impact rather than competition.Episode HighlightsDana began farming with Craigslist sheep and YouTube tutorials during COVID.Western North Carolina's terrain forces farmers to be scrappy and innovative.Food hubs offer consistent year-round markets for small farmers.The region supports 12 collaborating food hubs and 9 food councils.The coalition operates a central warehouse to aggregate donations and distribute food across multiple counties.24/7 open-access pantries remove barriers to food access.Local food improves freshness, nutrition, and taste.Dana's driving motivation: building a resilient food system for her daughter's future.ResourcesWestern North Carolina Food Coalition — https://www.wncfoodcoalition.orgInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/wncfoodsystemsBecome a Member — https://www.wncfoodcoalition.org (Join for as little as $1)Show Notes — https://urbanfarm.org/WNCFoodCoalitionBook Recommendation — The Whole Okra by Chris SmithNeed a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. 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Brad Stulberg shares foundational principles for making the process of self-development more fun and fulfilling. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What true excellence looks and feels like2) Why to stop chasing happiness—and what to focus on instead3) The best tool for building focus and concentrationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1132 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRAD — Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and coauthor of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on faculty at the University of Michigan. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.• Book: The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World• Website: BradStulberg.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The comparison of Imagery ability in elite, sub-elite and non-elite swimmers” by P. Duarte-Mendes, et al.• Study: “Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of One's Own Smartphone Reduces Available Cognitive Capacity” by Adrian F. Ward, Kristen Duke, Ayelet Gneezy, and Maarten W. Bos• Book: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley• Book: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr• Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert Pirsig• Past episode: 164: Sustaining Your Peak and Avoiding Burnouts with Brad Stulberg• Past episode: 415: Pursuing Your Passion the Smart Way with Brad Stulberg• Past episode: 699: Redefining Success for More Fulfilling Days with Brad Stulberg— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better• Factor. Head to factormeals.com/beawesome50off and use the code beawesome50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year. (New Factor subscribers only)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE - 10% off your orderTRAINING PEAKS - 20% off a premium annual subscriptionPLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderVACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or TrailfestUSE PROMO CODE MIDPACKER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNTWAHOO FITNESS -  Use Code MIDPACK: When you pick up a Wahoo KICKR RUN get a free TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor chest strap. “If you go back in time and look at me as a kid, I was either on a horse or on a trail somewhere.”Carrie Baris is deeply rooted in Western North Carolina trail culture. A former high school English teacher of 19 years, she left the classroom in 2021 to focus on trails, race directing, and equestrian sport.Her love for running began in middle school when cross country became her place to belong, especially on the trails behind her high school. After moving to Asheville in 2010, she fully embraced trail and ultra running through the North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners and events like the Black Mountain Marathon and Mount Mitchell Challenge.Carrie also competes in Ride & Tie, an endurance sport that pairs two humans and a horse. She's nearing 5,000 career miles, a rare milestone that reflects her grit and teamwork.As president of the Run828 Foundation & RD of the Hellbender 100, she has helped grow the race into both a Hardrock & Western States qualifier while keeping its grassroots feel. After losing her husband in 2018, crewing and pacing her sister at Hellbender became part of her healing journey.Carrie's Links IG: @riderunreadsnack       @hellbender100milerRun828 Foundation: https://run828foundation.orgHellbender 100: https://hellbender100.comRelevant LinksBlack Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge: https://www.blackmountainmarathon.comStreet Dog Coalition: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.orgWNC Nature Center: https://wildwnc.orgHardrock 100: https://hardrock100.comWestern States Endurance Run: https://www.wser.orgNational Ride and Tie Association: https://rideandtie.orgPartner Links: Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMore Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.“The Kid” Hans Troyer DocumentaryPlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.com All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderTraining Peaks - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/A training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 20% off an Annual Premium SubscriptionVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.com Epic Races near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or TrailfestWahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.comKICKR RUN It's not running indoors. It's running, reimagined.Run Your WayBuy the Wahoo KICKR RUN use code MIDPACK to get a free TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor chest strap.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Carrie Baris, Hellbender 100, Run828 Foundation, Western North Carolina trails, ultra running, ride and tie, Mount Mitchell, Black Mountain Marathon, Hardrock qualifier, Western States qualifier, community leadership, trail stewardship, grief and healing, race directing, endurance sport

In this episode, Pastor Jim and Pastoral Intern David discuss Romans 5:1–5 and Jim latest sermon: "Christ's Benefits" from our sermon series through the book of Romans.Watering Seeds is a ministry of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Asheville, NC. You can learn more and hear our sermons on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.covenantreformed.net/sermons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find our sermon recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sermon Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Spiritual warfare is real and difficult to combat, but God calls us to put on our armor and reminds us that He will give us strength. Richard and Daniel talk about how to prepare for battle in episode 402 of the Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast.  TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction  1:35 Leadership Trivia 2:25 Listener Question: What have you done to combat demonic attacks and oppression? 13:45 As Christians, how do you prepare for and approach spiritual warfare? 34:40 Leadership Trivia Response   Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com

*Get your ticket for The Brief Collective's Scaling Summit happening May 3rd-May 6th, 2026!---This week, I welcome Kenzi and Marisa, the founders of The Brief Collective, back on the pod for a conversation about the power of getting together with like-minded creatives in person. They share all the details about their upcoming designers retreat, Scaling Summit, happening May 3rd–6th, 2026 in Asheville, NC.Guest Names: Kenzi Green & Marisa BurgettGuest's Website: thebriefcollective.comScaling Summit Retreat: Get your ticketThe Brief Collective Social: @thebriefcollectiveKenzi's Social: @kenzigreendesignMarisa's Social: @marisa.burgett.directorLinks:The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designersDownload my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.**Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.Connect With Us:Our Free Facebook CommunityOur WebsitePodcast InstagramHello June Creative InstagramThe Design MinimindJoin The Creative Diaries (my email list)Tags:designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

Something big happened in Asheville music in 1925. A two-week recording session was held at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Musicians and groups performed traditional Southern Appalachian music. Afterwards, OKeh Records pressed and released a catalogue of records documenting a sound that many folks outside the region had never heard. The Asheville Sessions were revived in 2025 through a remastering and concert project. We sat down with Dr. Ted Olson, professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University, to discuss the significance of the historic sessions.  To learn more about the musical families of North Carolina, visit BlueRidgeMusicNC.com.

Something big happened in Asheville music in 1925. A two-week recording session was held at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Musicians and groups performed traditional Southern Appalachian music. Afterwards, OKeh Records pressed and released a catalogue of records documenting a sound that many folks outside the region had never heard. The Asheville Sessions were revived in 2025 through a remastering and concert project. We sat down with Dr. Ted Olson, professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University, to discuss the significance of the historic sessions.  To learn more about the musical families of North Carolina, visit BlueRidgeMusicNC.com.

Even on a snow day, the work of the Lord continues. In today's episode, we look back to the days of Ezra, when the work in the house of God came to a halt because Jerusalem lay in ruins. When the work stopped, even the king's revenue ceased—and rebellion threatened the kingdom. Yet under Nehemiah, the rebuilding resumed, the gates were restored, and God's people pressed forward.America today faces its own hostility toward God, and many forces work to halt spiritual progress. But just as in Scripture, we must continue the work in the power of God. Here in Asheville, North Carolina, students recently walked out of their classrooms in protest—another reminder of the confusion sweeping our nation.In this episode, I reference two thought‑provoking books—one by Peter Schweizer and another by Sharyl Attkisson—that shed light on the cultural and political upheaval shaping America today.Through it all, we thank God for those who stand firm, stay faithful, and continue the work He has called us to do.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Antarctica experiences six months of darkness every year, but God is not absent from this desolate place. Brett Baddorf spent nine months as a missionary in the South Pole, and he saw God in the grandeur of the night sky and in taking time to withdraw from normal life. He also found that others on the station were open to spiritual conversations and wrestling with their faith. In this edition of Sunday Afternoon Reads, Brett narrates his 2017 cover story “Lord of the Night.” We hope this journey to Antarctica is a balm to your winter blues. READ THE PRINT VERSION: Lord of the Night - Brett Baddorf GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Brett Baddorf lived at the South Pole as a missionary for Hope Church in Cordova, Tennessee. He has worked as a youth minister for more than ten years, a collegiate minister for three, as a children's minister and as a clinical chaplain. He and his wife, Sarah, live with their two children in Asheville, NC. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Jeremy welcomes Eric Bachmann of the bands Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers. On this episode, Jeremy and Eric talk North Carolina, R.E.M., writing music as therapy for physical ailments, learning brass instruments before guitar, his Asheville band Iron Beagle, Archers of Loaf being his first time as a primary songwriter, touring with Weezer, Beavis & Butthead, the new Crooked Fingers album "Swet Deth", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Eric answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X

Ed Bjurstrom has decades of experience in management working in the pharmaceutical industry, including companies such as Amgen and Gilead Sciences. He owned Mountain Top Consulting and recently wrote a new book titled, "The Success Guide: How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment: A Focused Roadmap for Achieving Peak Performance, Leadership Excellence, and Building a Trust-Based Culture." Order your personal copy of his book at the link below! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Bjurstrom's Leadership Experience 2:55 How did your engineering brain aid you and challenge you in your leadership experience? 5:50 How difficult is it to change your thinking to encourage success? 8:40 How do you keep your emotions from hijacking your leadership when under stress? 12:50 What do you mean by being in a "zone of creative tension?" 17:13 How do you manage to get the rest and sleep you need while working in a demanding position? 20:50 What advice would you give a manager in trying to align people with their passions at work? 24:16 What is the "flow state?" 28:42 If you were building a team today, what characteristics would you look for in potential team members? 32:00 Closing Remarks "The Success Guide" Link: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Guide-Environment-Performance-Trust-Based-ebook/dp/B0G3YHKCDN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27LN92PHV2VNS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tsXSY6Kn6S7ULsiMykokv5BwJrLUI2CpszYHxzUOgG97mMvLN9zJla7EA9y5JOPRgzB-mFPbL-40Ly0rXTv7qMzaJutCnWtrP8HA8WM0amSbTgNmk46QI6pl9zJJfHdVUwN4ezGpBVSIlD3Py-saEA.e8HgV-305B9a5o9UYfyq9zr6XyT_TSmnw2dgPvyQEpM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+success+guide+how+to+thrive+in+the+corporate+environment&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1770905320&sprefix=how+to+thrive+in+a+corporate+e%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 Mountain Top Consulting: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountain-top-consulting-llc/about/  Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com

In 1970, Thomas Gilmore became the first Black sheriff in rural Greene County, Alabama. He refused to carry a gun. How did a man of peace earn the trust to enforce the law in a place shaped by deep racial divides? And why does his story remain largely unknown? Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

Tom welcomes new friend Drew Boa of Husband Material to dive into his book, Outgrow Porn. Tom shares his favorite tools from Drew's toolbox for overcoming porn and unwanted sexual behaviors, including the breathe-observe-attune (BOA) method, “connecting the dots” from shame to glory and loss to connection, and non-dominant handwriting to connect with your inner child. Adult Tom vulnerably shares some recent journal entries with Little Tom as he reflects on his own journey with loneliness and restlessness, particularly amongst other boys, and how this has fed an often irresistible attraction or fetish for certain aspects of straight men. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Tom's appearance on Drew Boa's Husband Material podcast: “Why Men Need Men” Drew Boa's Husband Material community Drew Boa's book, Outgrow Porn COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE What tools have helped you outgrow porn and unwanted sexual behaviors? How have you connected with your inner child? PODCAST EPISODE PAGE YOB Convocast 104 RATE/REVIEW US Apple Podcasts Spotify FOLLOW THE CAST Tom's blogs GET IN TOUCH Call the YOFline: 1.706.389.8009 Email Tom: tom@yourotherfamily.org Mail us: Your Other Family / P.O. Box 843 / Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOF General giving (for non-members) Giving toward membership in YOB Giving toward membership in YOS FOLLOW YOF YOF: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram YOB: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok YOS: Facebook | Instagram MUSIC CREDIT "Feel it All" by sød ven; 100% clearance through Musicbed you are not alone; even the sparrow finds a home

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