Podcasts about Assimilation

The Chicks are covering another packed day of news, politics, and internet insanity. They remember legendary actor Tim Curry, discuss the deadly glacial flood in Nepal, and break down Meta's massive $17.1 billion child social-media settlement.Then it's into politics: a ruling in LaMonica McGyver's ICE assault case, New York's latest anti-ICE law, speculation over who could replace Karoline Leavitt, and Peter Doocy's preview of the RNC convention in Dallas. Plus, CBC is facing backlash over guidance surrounding the use of "terrorist attack" when discussing 9/11.The show also dives into Abdul El-Sayed's reparations comments, Mehdi Hasan's clash with Will Chamberlain, Debbie Dingell's latest praise for Hasan Piker, an incredibly cringe "Mean Girls"-inspired Senate campaign video, and Deb Haaland's run for New Mexico governor.Then things get even crazier with a viral TikTok rant involving Palestine and race, an undercover investigation inside London mosques, Trump's comments about Sharia law, and Konstantin Kisin's argument about immigration and assimilation.Finally, the Chicks break down the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the insanity defense, new controversy surrounding Patrick Clancy, and the debate over prison versus a mental institution. Plus: the disturbing "I don't want a boy" trend, new questions for the WNBA, backlash against Dolly Parton for not being political enough, and why America might just need a Dolly Parton Day.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!If you're ready to stop feeling frustrated and start making a difference, download Concerned Women For America's FREE Biblical Civic Engagement Guide today at https://ConcernedWomen.org/ChicksCheck out Healthy Cell Immune Super Boost  to support your immune system in one gel pack!  Visit https://HealthyCell.com/CHICKS code CHICKS20 to save 20% on your first purchase.NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to htps://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market from Honeylove. Save 20% off at https://HoneyLove.com/ChicksSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

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Day Break | DEARBORN SHOWDOWN: Sharia, Assimilation & the Fight for America --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:05 – Tiffany Cianci, MAHA advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of TikTok TownHall. Cianci discusses the rapid expansion of data centers and the potential consequences for surrounding communities, including energy demand, infrastructure costs, and environmental concerns. She also examines what could happen to communities and major projects if today's massive investment in artificial intelligence begins to slow. 28:03 – Dr. James Thorp, Chief of Maternal & Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company. Dr. Thorp discusses emerging evidence and ongoing legal disputes surrounding decisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provides updates on several current health concerns, including cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks and infections associated with flesh-eating bacteria in coastal areas, discussing symptoms, treatment, prevention, and the importance of seeking prompt medical care. 38:21 - Monologue 47:25 – Philip Patrick, precious metals specialist with Birch Gold. Patrick provides an update on the precious metals market, discussing uncertainty surrounding the U.S. dollar, changing energy markets, and broader economic conditions. He also explains the role physical assets such as gold can play in a diversified portfolio. Text AMERICA to 989898 to learn more. 57:36 – Trevor Timm, Executive Director of the Freedom of the Press Foundation. Timm discusses Disney's lawsuit against the FCC, examining the First Amendment and press-freedom questions involved and what the dispute could mean for the relationship between broadcasters and federal regulators. 1:06:35 – Maureen Steele, co-founder of the American Made Foundation and co-author of The CPS Pipeline: State Sanctioned Kidnapping. Steele discusses the Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's latest effort to overturn the E. Jean Carroll verdict and examines the legal implications as an additional $83.3 million judgment remains at issue. 1:16:50 - Monologue 1:25:46 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations happening across Michigan this week, offering listeners ideas for getting out and exploring the state. 1:36:04 – Tim Golding, Michigan State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Golding discusses Abdul El-Sayed's policy agenda and what it could mean for Michigan taxpayers, examining taxes, government spending, economic policy, and the broader direction of the state following the primary election. 1:45:01 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to close out the show with conversation and commentary on the day's news, politics, culture, and other stories making headlines. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Try Masa Chips: CLICK HERE - Use Code Wright for 25% Off Your First Order.  Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down a shocking new autopsy suggesting a Los Alamos National Lab employee found dead in the New Mexico wilderness was murdered, not a suicide as first believed, reviving fears about a mysterious string of dead American scientists. Bryan covers Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's plan to headline a Muslim conference alongside a Pakistani cleric who defends child marriage, a federal judge clearing the way for more Arizona border wall despite tribal objections, and a court order stripping protected status from over 1,100 Boston-area Somalis. He also breaks down new reporting on Texas school kids being bussed to mosques and a Connecticut library's "Hijab Story Time." Plus, Bryan covers the collapsed US-Iran ceasefire and the IRGC's new bounty on American troops, another blocked Moroccan migrant push into Spain's Ceuta enclave, Denmark's Prime Minister warning that Islam poses an existential threat to Europe, and a drought squeezing Europe's nuclear power and cheese industries. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Los Alamos, dead scientists, murder, New Mexico, Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Senate, Pakistani cleric, child marriage, border wall, Arizona, Somalis, TPS, mosques, Texas schools, hijab, Iran ceasefire, IRGC, Ceuta, Morocco, Denmark, Islam, Europe drought

Mike and Mark tackle various stories that reveal the dangers of a wave of immigrants who do not assimilate; then, with added attention to the Islamization trend, will some leaders suggest an outright ban on mosques? Also, an A.I. political video raises disclosure questions, and we get the latest on the South Carolina primary and a delicious battle over movie reviews. ----M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place.-----Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the podcast! PreBorn saves babies and souls, by providing free ultrasounds to women. When a young woman SEES her baby and HEARS her baby’s heartbeat, it doubles the chance she’ll choose LIFE!  Whether you want to save one baby or hundreds…you are just a call or a click away. Call 833-850-BABY that’s 833-850-2229 OR go to preborn.com/MMExtra! PHD Weightloss:If you're ready to finally take control of your health, PHD Weightloss has the plan that works. Real science. Real support. Real results. Visit PHDWeightloss.com or call 864-644-1900 and mention Mike and Mark. Relief FactorAre you in pain? When it comes to supplements, two things matter most: that it works, and that you can trust it. That's why we love Relief Factor. Get relief from pain at relieffactor.com or call 1-800-4-RELIEF to get your 3-Week Starter for $17.76. EKKL StreamingThe stars of Duck Dynasty, Willie & Korie Robertson, teamed up with EKKL to create a brand new, one-of-a-kind streaming platform built around faith and family with movies, TV series and podcasts. The best part? You get all of this for only $5.83 a month. Sign up for EKKL at ekkl.com today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Mark tackle various stories that reveal the dangers of a wave of immigrants who do not assimilate; then, with added attention to the Islamization trend, will some leaders suggest an outright ban on mosques? Also, an A.I. political video raises disclosure questions, and we get the latest on the South Carolina primary and a delicious battle over movie reviews. ----M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place.-----Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the podcast! PreBorn saves babies and souls, by providing free ultrasounds to women. When a young woman SEES her baby and HEARS her baby’s heartbeat, it doubles the chance she’ll choose LIFE!  Whether you want to save one baby or hundreds…you are just a call or a click away. Call 833-850-BABY that’s 833-850-2229 OR go to preborn.com/MMExtra! PHD Weightloss:If you're ready to finally take control of your health, PHD Weightloss has the plan that works. Real science. Real support. Real results. Visit PHDWeightloss.com or call 864-644-1900 and mention Mike and Mark. Relief FactorAre you in pain? When it comes to supplements, two things matter most: that it works, and that you can trust it. That's why we love Relief Factor. Get relief from pain at relieffactor.com or call 1-800-4-RELIEF to get your 3-Week Starter for $17.76. EKKL StreamingThe stars of Duck Dynasty, Willie & Korie Robertson, teamed up with EKKL to create a brand new, one-of-a-kind streaming platform built around faith and family with movies, TV series and podcasts. The best part? You get all of this for only $5.83 a month. Sign up for EKKL at ekkl.com today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Kim on a Whim, co-host Kim St. Onge and host Marc Cox analyze commentary from television host Bill Maher regarding immigration, Western values, and cultural assimilation. The hosts evaluate Maher's critique of open-border policies and non-assimilation mindsets, contrasting progressive immigration rhetoric with traditional constitutional integration. The discussion explores administrative enforcement surrounding birthright citizenship, birth tourism operations, and statutory visa limits. Additionally, the hosts address cultural integration challenges, religious governance models, and recent political campaign controversies surrounding state-level election candidates. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #BillMaher #ImmigrationPolicy #Assimilation #BirthrightCitizenship #BorderSecurity

Hour 1 opens with weekend sports highlights celebrating Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic three-homerun MLB debut, alongside local storm updates impacting Busch Stadium outdoor events and downtown St. Louis police activity. Segment 2 evaluates professional sports arena policies following an incident at a WNBA game where fans wearing "XX/XY" biological sex t-shirts were forced to cover their apparel. In Segment 3's Kim on a Whim, the hosts analyze television host Bill Maher's comments on Western values, cultural assimilation, and administrative enforcement surrounding birthright citizenship. Hour 1 concludes with Segment 4 examining the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36 and former Congresswoman Nancy Mace's digital media launch following her South Carolina gubernatorial primary loss. Hour Hashtags #JoshuaBaez #WNBA #BillMaher #KimOnAWhim #HaydenPanettiere #NancyMace

The fear of losing the faith to another culture is producing the very thing it fears. Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma open a series on three forces pressing on the church, beginning with assimilation, and Varma's argument is that syncretism functions mostly as a fear discourse. The word gets aimed outward, at newer expressions of Christian faith in other places, by people whose own expression is so culturally saturated that they have stopped noticing it. He points out that "essence," the thing we say we are protecting, is a Greek philosophical category rather than a biblical one. His illustration is an apple. American students arriving in Germany recognize the fruit and still find it strange, because the apple in their heads is large, waxed, and unblemished, and a German student had the same reaction in reverse. The dandelion has a flower and we call it a weed. Every category came from somewhere. Spencer supplies the Old Testament counterweight: what scholars call syncretism there is specific and it is always about Yahweh. Israel does not swap gods so much as limit the one they have, keeping him for agriculture and hiring another for war, and the distortion becomes a denial. That distinction lets the conversation move without collapsing. Acts 2 puts the gospel into every dialect at once, and Acts 15 declines to make Gentiles into Jews. Varma, whose family is Indian, describes a mission history in which merchant, soldier, and missionary arrived together and in which becoming Christian meant becoming less Indian. He asks what an Indian Christian should do with Diwali, a festival about light overcoming darkness in which a god enters a demon's kingdom to rescue his bride, and offers the reception of Christmas in the Roman world as his analogy. His word for the move is not conform but transfigure. Spencer's is relocation under a different authority. Both insist on a constraint: Jesus the Jewish Messiah, which they argue is what makes the openness possible rather than what limits it. Chapters 0:00 Three forces on the church 1:33 Syncretism as a fear discourse 4:26 A German breakfast 6:09 What an apple looks like 7:51 Where the image came from 8:48 Why is that a weed? 9:43 Essence is not a biblical word 10:40 Syncretism in the Old Testament 13:04 Naming it in someone else 16:10 Acts 2 and every dialect 18:11 What was actually at stake 20:00 Mission history in India 21:42 Diwali and light over darkness 22:41 How Christmas landed on the 25th 24:14 Distortion becomes denial 26:11 Relocated under Christ 29:58 Transfigured, not conformed 30:12 Distinction through proximity 34:28 Were Israel's laws more just? 38:13 What actually made Israel different 42:18 Assimilation as the result of fear 45:03 The Jerusalem council 46:31 Glitter and what we miss 51:04 The litmus test 55:22 Constraints that enable Resources Download the Study Guide at https://www.thinkingchristian.org/about/framework Varma's essays on Diwali and Indian Christian identity: Substack The Society for Post-Supersessionist Theology Passages referenced: Deuteronomy 4 and 6, Daniel 1, Acts 2 and 7 and 15, Philippians 1 Follow and subscribe Subscribe to Thinking Christian: https://episodes.thinkingchristian.org Website: www.thinkingchristian.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mike and Mark tackle various stories that reveal the dangers of a wave of immigrants who do not assimilate; then, with added attention to the Islamization trend, will some leaders suggest an outright ban on mosques? Also, an A.I. political video raises disclosure questions, and we get the latest on the South Carolina primary and a delicious battle over movie reviews. ----M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place.-----Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the podcast! PreBorn saves babies and souls, by providing free ultrasounds to women. When a young woman SEES her baby and HEARS her baby’s heartbeat, it doubles the chance she’ll choose LIFE!  Whether you want to save one baby or hundreds…you are just a call or a click away. Call 833-850-BABY that’s 833-850-2229 OR go to preborn.com/MMExtra! PHD Weightloss:If you're ready to finally take control of your health, PHD Weightloss has the plan that works. Real science. Real support. Real results. Visit PHDWeightloss.com or call 864-644-1900 and mention Mike and Mark. Relief FactorAre you in pain? When it comes to supplements, two things matter most: that it works, and that you can trust it. That's why we love Relief Factor. Get relief from pain at relieffactor.com or call 1-800-4-RELIEF to get your 3-Week Starter for $17.76. EKKL StreamingThe stars of Duck Dynasty, Willie & Korie Robertson, teamed up with EKKL to create a brand new, one-of-a-kind streaming platform built around faith and family with movies, TV series and podcasts. The best part? You get all of this for only $5.83 a month. Sign up for EKKL at ekkl.com today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Trouble we can't quit ya if we wanted!. Masculinity as compassion, responsibility, and family connection rather than “alpha/beta” posturing. Manosphere grifters and who are the “sigma males,”? Dating regret, and learning from relationships and dating people with children. Online identity politics and racial/ethnic infighting as distractions that don't benefit. Is war about commerce and contractors? 00:00 Cold Open and Roll Call 01:20 Mic Check Chaos 01:59 Family Scares and Heimlich Story 04:17 Beyond the Manosphere 06:41 Alpha Beta Sigma Debate 08:31 Dating Lessons and Regret 10:13 Respecting Kids and Co Parenting 20:16 Identity Politics and No Leaders 29:49 Assimilation Then vs Now 30:38 ICE and Assimilation 31:14 Power and Racism 32:19 Podcast Truth Talk 35:30 Prices and Identity Wars 37:23 Internet Critics Clapback 40:09 Media Control and Costly Racism 43:13 Elites Hoard Wealth 46:28 Allies Over Enemies 48:03 Resources and Data Centers 49:45 Reagan Era Divide 51:04 Middle East War Machine 55:02 Outliers and Indoctrination 57:31 Closing Banter and Farewell

This week on Friends Like Us, Host Marina Franklin talks with Chanel Ali and Sarah Cooper about Chanel's Solo Show-Relative Stranger, Sarah's Work on Survival Of The Thickest, and hot topics! Sarah Cooper is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer. As a comedian, she shares observational takes on the news, relationships, identity, technology and the corporate world. Her books include 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings (2016), How to Be Successful without Hurting Men's Feelings (2018), and her debut memoir Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination and Humiliation (2023). Cooper went viral in 2020 with her Trump lip-sync videos, leading to Netflix special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine, and appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The View and the New York Times Best Performers list. She's appeared in Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut Unfrosted: The Pop-tart Story (2024). She currently appears as Sydney in Netflix's Survival of the Thickest. Chanel Ali You know Chanel Ali from Netflix's Dash and Lily or her time on MTV's Girl Code. Originally from Philly, her storyteller-like style and commanding stage presence allowed her to conquer the NYC comedy scene as a crowd favorite. She boasts two Comedy Central specials, an album, and the fact that she drinks way more than you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Find Col. Douglas MacGregor at www.macgregorwarrior.substack.com https://www.youtube.com/@macgregorwarriordiplomacy  and https://nationalconversation.org/ No Existential Threat from China/Russia—America's Real Crisis Is Internal In a wide-ranging discussion, Col. Douglas MacGregor argues there are no existential military threats to the United States from China or Russia, contending the most serious dangers come from instability and organized crime in Mexico and the Caribbean Basin, weakened social cohesion, mass migration, and loss of American identity. He criticizes U.S. and NATO leadership over Ukraine, predicts Russia will ultimately defeat Ukraine, and calls Ukraine a "zombie state," while disputing portrayals of Putin as Hitler. MacGregor says defending U.S. borders and reducing overseas "forward presence" are essential in an age of precision missiles, and warns financial manipulation is postponing an inevitable economic reckoning driven by massive public and private debt. He claims the U.S. government is acting against Americans' interests, describes "Israel first" influence in Washington, and expects renewed action against Iran that could exhaust remaining U.S. capacity, while forecasting major geopolitical realignments in the Middle East. 00:00 Biggest Threats Today 01:40 No Military Existential Threat 04:17 Ukraine War Reality Check 05:34 Putin Hitler Narrative 06:14 Son Visits Russia 08:22 Why Russia Moves Slowly 11:30 Ukraine as Zombie State 12:49 Border Security Focus 15:15 End Expeditionary Warfare 17:33 Demographics and Migration 18:19 Army on the Border 20:30 American Identity Erosion 23:08 Immigration and Prosperity 24:46 Europe Identity Rebound 30:35 Assimilation or Collapse 31:55 Scarcity and Education 40:29 Government Not Ours 41:12 Israel First Policies 45:19 Rural Urban Civil Strife 48:20 Hybrid American Identity 49:20 Executive Power Creep 50:01 Historic Strongmen Examples 52:48 Trump and Donor Control 55:04 Corruption and Cromwell Fix 56:12 Midterms and ICE Backlash 58:10 Scarcity and Revolution Risks 01:00:52 Institutional Decay and Youth 01:05:31 Debt Reckoning and Vacuum 01:10:40 Iran War Paths and Alliances 01:17:02 Gaza as Regional Catalyst 01:18:02 Where to Follow MacGregor 01:19:08 Military Reform and Four Stars 01:24:57 National Conversation Closing

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What's the Bigger Problem? Abortion or Mass Immigration? Mass immigration is reshaping America. Millions have entered the country illegally, birthright citizenship remains a battleground, and many conservatives argue that stopping demographic replacement must take priority over fighting abortion. But is that really the right order? In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon and Zack Krugler tackle one of the biggest debates on the political right. While affirming that unchecked immigration is a serious threat to a nation's stability and identity, they argue that Christians must reject the false choice between securing the border and defending unborn children. Scripture teaches that nations are judged when they embrace idolatry and shed innocent blood. Throughout the Old Testament, child sacrifice brought God's judgment, and one of the covenant curses was that foreigners would rise over a disobedient people. Rather than seeing immigration and abortion as competing issues, this conversation argues that abortion is one of the reasons God's judgment falls on nations in the first place. If America expects God's blessing while continuing to sacrifice its own children, it should not be surprised when the consequences extend far beyond the abortion clinic. Chapters 00:00 Cold Open: The False Choice Between Immigration and Abortion 01:56 Deuteronomy 28 and the Judgment of Foreign Rule 02:32 Sandwiches, Dad Jokes, and Great Expectations 05:07 Why This Debate Matters 07:49 The Conservative Argument for Prioritizing Immigration 12:24 Demographic Change, Assimilation, and National Identity 16:53 Political Solutions vs. Spiritual Causes 23:04 Why Scripture Must Shape Political Thinking 27:28 The Biblical Evil of Child Sacrifice 31:37 Molech, Abortion, and Modern Idolatry 35:45 The Land Vomits Out Its Inhabitants 40:48 Why Immigration Is a Judgment Before It Is a Political Problem 41:37 Deuteronomy 28 and Covenant Curses 44:19 Witchcraft, Abortion, and Spiritual Darkness 46:42 Can America Expect God's Blessing While Killing Its Children? About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world. Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Dr. Balduzzi built the Fit Father Project to help men stop drifting, reclaim discipline, and get strong for life. If you're ready to take ownership of your health, don’t wait. This is the first real step toward lasting strength—for your body, your family, and your legacy. Start: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity. abortion, mass immigration, illegal immigration, birthright citizenship, border security, demographic replacement, Christian nationalism, biblical politics, child sacrifice, Molech, innocent blood, national judgment, Deuteronomy 28, covenant curses, assimilation, national identity, Roe v. Wade, pro-life movement, immigration debate, biblical manhood, Christian citizenship, political theology, God’s judgment, America, patriarchy podcast

This class explores the Torah's caution in Parshas Re'ei against adopting the ways of other nations, using the immigrant experience in America as a case study. The Rebbe teaches about the spiritual cost of assimilation, the mitzvah of outreach, and the special opportunity for return during Elul. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/016

This class explores the Torah's caution in Parshas Re'ei against adopting the ways of other nations, using the immigrant experience in America as a case study. The Rebbe teaches about the spiritual cost of assimilation, the mitzvah of outreach, and the special opportunity for return during Elul. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/016

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Send us Fan MailSpain's border didn't bend—it collapsed.In the first edition of Outside The Wire, Aaron, Trent, and Peaches step beyond the usual Air Force Special Warfare conversation to examine the surge of migrants entering Ceuta from Morocco. Aaron breaks down the reported crossings, the Spanish court ruling affecting immediate returns, and why border enforcement decisions carry real humanitarian, financial, and cultural consequences.This is a blunt conversation about illegal immigration, assimilation, national sovereignty, media framing, and what the United States should learn from Europe's mistakes. No sanitized talking points. No pretending borders are optional.Links: OnesReady.comChapters: 00:00 - Purpose Over Motivation 01:05 - Welcome Outside The Wire 01:58 - Spain's Border Surge 03:29 - The Human and Financial Cost 04:18 - What the Videos Show 05:44 - The Media Framing Playbook 07:06 - When the Border Collapses 08:07 - Legal Immigration and Assimilation 09:19 - Spain's Cautionary Tale 10:13 - The Cost of Suicidal Empathy 12:37 - What Happens Next 13:26 - The Lesson for America 14:17 - Going Outside The WireSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold Open: "No Justice, No Peace" 0:28 Welcome to Wake Up America — Five Years After "Trust the Science" 2:25 Today's Rundown: Ed Sheeran, the Fauci Files & Flock Cameras 4:55 Ed Sheeran Tells America to Relax About Six Pints 9:19 What the WHO Numbers Actually Say About Drinking 11:55 Industry Pamphlet vs. Government Chart — Who Do You Trust? 15:55 Whiskey, Cruise Ships & a Bottle Through Customs 17:55 Top Shelf vs. Bottom Shelf: Who's Still Buying Booze 21:55 Break — Coming Up: The Trial of Anthony Fauci 29:25 Rand Paul's Opening Statement: The Fauci Files 33:55 1,100 Pages: Private Doubt, Public Certainty 35:55 The DEFUSE Proposal & the Furin Cleavage Site 37:55 Did NIH Supervise the Research? "The Answer Is No" 39:55 "The Refusal to Admit Error Destroys Trust" 41:55 Austin Reacts: The "Fauci 5" & Fauci on Trump 43:55 Gain-of-Function & Wuhan: Where the Evidence Stands 49:55 Fauci's Own Statement: 38 Years Running NIAID 51:55 Fauci Invokes the Fifth Amendment 53:55 Section 192: The Contempt of Congress Warning 59:02 GUEST: Judge Andrew Napolitano, Judging Freedom 59:55 Can You Reject a Pardon? Pardons vs. the Fifth 1:01:55 Presidents Telling the DOJ Who to Prosecute 1:11:55 Todd Blanche's Confirmation & Prosecutorial Independence 1:13:55 "Take a Chainsaw to It" — The Flock Camera Clip 1:15:55 Congress, the Strikes & Who Owes Accountability 1:19:55 VAERS: 1.7 Million Adverse Events on the Record 1:21:46 Mini-Documentary: Nathan Hale 1:29:02 GUEST: Jack Codiga, Congressional Candidate From Charlotte 1:30:59 North Carolina Made Flock Get a License — Why That Matters 1:33:58 Guns, Principle & Filming the Camera on His Own Street 1:35:55 Charlotte Housing Prices & What Broke for Young Americans 1:42:36 Assimilation, Inherent Value & Closing Questions 1:47:59 Wrap-Up & New Sponsor Disclosure 1:52:11 Mini-Documentary: Nathan Hale (Full) THE FAUCI FILES JUST DROPPED Rand Paul just released more than 1,100 pages of Anthony Fauci's pandemic diary—and the man who told America to trust the science apparently spent plenty of time documenting his own fame. We break down the “Fauci 5,” the celebrity encounters, the private warnings about a possible engineered virus, and the questions Fauci now faces under subpoena. Then we get into Ed Sheeran's viral defense of British drinking culture, the federal government quietly abandoning its old drink limits, and why the real difference between a Friday night and a drinking problem cannot be calculated on a government chart. Judge Andrew Napolitano joins us to explain why Donald Trump's former personal attorney should not be placed in charge of the entire Justice Department. And congressional candidate Jack Codiga exposes the Flock cameras quietly recording where innocent Americans drive.

When the 7.8 magnitude earthquake tore through southeastern Turkey in 2023, the government posted that it would provide translation support in seven languages: Turkish, Arabic, Persian, English, Russian, German, and Pashto. Kurdish, spoken by fifteen million people in the affected region, was not on the list. Elderly Kurdish speakers cried out for help in their mother tongue and could not be understood. Women were afraid to speak Kurdish for fear of not being rescued. Two days later, the government shut down Twitter entirely. A Kurdish educator named Zara Mohammadi had already been jailed for ten years in Iran for the crime of teaching Kurdish to village children for free. Turkey had banned the letters q, w, and x for eighty-five years because they appeared in the Kurdish alphabet and not in Turkish. Today's guest is Sophia Smith Galer, author of *How to Kill a Language: Power, Resistance, and the Race to Save Our Words*. We discuss how up to half of the world's 7,000 languages will disappear within the next century, and why this isn't natural attrition but the result of ten distinct weapons of linguicide that Smith Galer traces across the globe. We look at how the United States spent $180 million on revitalization since 2005, and how Ladino songs written inside Auschwitz document a language shift happening in real time, and why Smith Galer describes her own journey with her grandmother's dying language from the Italian Apennines as "palliative care."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't stop comparing yourself to others, and treating it like a bad habit you should be able to quit only adds shame to the pile. Comparison is built into how humans figure out where they stand — it's the ruler your mind reaches for whenever a question has no objective measure. This episode reframes the whole problem: the goal isn't to silence comparison but to read it. The sting you feel is information, pointing at either a value that's genuinely yours or a borrowed metric you never actually chose — and learning to tell the two apart is the real work. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why comparing yourself is evidence you're a person, not evidence something is wrong with you Why the reflex is strongest on the parts of life that have no scoreboard — marriage, parenting, whether your work adds up How social media rigged an ancient instinct by pitting your whole life against everyone else's highlight reel What a 2014 study found about social media, upward comparison, and self-esteem — and why the evidence deserves honesty, not overclaiming The assimilation–contrast distinction: why the same success can inspire one person and flatten another A three-question framework — whose scoreboard, what's it pointing at, what's the smallest honest move — you can run in 90 seconds How realizing you don't want something can be one of the most freeing outcomes available Episode Timestamps [00:00] The four-second collapse: happy until you see someone else's life [01:15] Why you're wired to compare — and why willpower won't switch it off [02:30] Festinger's social comparison theory and the missing ruler [03:15] A story from the soccer field: feeling great until you get to know the other dads [05:00] Why it's worse now: a few hundred neighbors vs. thousands of highlight reels [06:30] The invisible price tag — debt, help, and unhappiness you never see [07:45] What the research actually says (and where it's honest to hedge) [08:45] Inspired or crushed? Assimilation, contrast, and the film Amadeus [10:40] Why "just stop comparing yourself" is useless and a little harmful [12:30] The three questions: scoreboard, signal, smallest honest move [14:30] Running the framework on career, marriage, and fitness [16:30] Three cautions so you don't misuse it [18:20] The 90-second practice for the week [19:40] Whose scoreboard are you playing on? — closing Episode Summary We tend to treat comparison as a personal weakness — something disciplined, well-adjusted people have supposedly grown out of. This episode starts by taking that weight off your shoulders. Comparing yourself to other people isn't a character flaw; it's evidence that you're human. Back in 1954, psychologist Leon Festinger laid out what he called social comparison theory: when there's no objective ruler for something, we reach for the nearest available one, which is other people. That's why comparison bites hardest exactly where it matters most and can least be measured — whether you're a good parent, whether your career adds up, whether your life means anything. Nobody agonizes over comparing their shoe size. They agonize over the things with no scoreboard. So if the reflex is this normal, why does it feel so much worse than it used to? Because the environment changed while the wiring didn't. For almost all of human history you compared yourself to a few hundred people whose whole lives you actually saw — the good mornings and the bad ones, the arguments, the ordinary Tuesdays. Now the comparison set is thousands of strangers, and you're not seeing their lives. You're seeing their highlight reels: the launch, not the eighteen months of doubt before it; the vacation, not the credit card statement after it. You're pitting your entire unedited life against the single best moment other people chose to publish. It was never a fair fight. Brett illustrates it with a moment from his own life — feeling genuinely good about working from home and being present for his kids, right up until a conversation with other dads at soccer practice made him wonder if he'd made the wrong call entirely. Nothing about his life had changed. Only the ruler had. There's real research here, handled with care. A 2014 study by Erin Vogel and colleagues, Social Comparison, Social Media, and Self-Esteem, found that heavier Facebook users tended to have lower self-esteem, with the link running specifically through upward comparison. The honest caveat: it's correlational, the effect runs both ways, and no single study settles it — but it lines up with what we already sense, that a steady diet of context-free upward comparison wears people down. The more interesting finding is that looking "up" doesn't automatically hurt. Psychologists distinguish assimilation ("that's possible, that could be me") from contrast ("that just proves how far behind I am"). Same person, same achievement, opposite effects. As the episode puts it, the sting isn't fixed — it has a dial, and the dial is your relationship with the comparison, not the comparison itself. That's why "just stop comparing yourself" is such bad advice. You can't — it's like telling someone to stop feeling hungry — and even if you could, you'd be throwing away real information. Envy is one of the most honest signals you have precisely because it slips past your rehearsed answers about what you're supposed to want and points at what you actually want and don't have. The move is to calibrate the instrument, not smash it. This is where the episode connects to building a clearer relationship with your own mind: instead of killing the signal, you read it with three questions. Whose scoreboard is this — did I ever choose this measure? What is the sting pointing at — a genuine value, or a borrowed metric? And what's the smallest honest move — one step toward it this week, or the quiet, freeing decision to stop keeping score? You can run it standing in your kitchen in about ninety seconds. The point isn't to feel less. It's to understand more — and to finally answer, for yourself, whose scoreboard you're actually playing on. Resources Mentioned Leon Festinger, "A Theory of Social Comparison Processes" (1954) — the foundational paper establishing that we evaluate ourselves against others when objective measures are missing. Human Relations, 7(2), 117–140. Vogel, Rose, Roberts & Eckles, "Social Comparison, Social Media, and Self-Esteem" (2014) — linked heavier Facebook use with lower self-esteem via upward comparison. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 3(4), 206–222. Amadeus (1984) — used as an illustration of contrast comparison, with Salieri undone by proximity to Mozart's genius. Mind & Inner Life pillar page — https://www.optyoumize.com/mind-inner-life?hsLang=en Frequently Asked Questions Why can't I stop comparing myself to others? Because comparison isn't a habit — it's a built-in way of measuring yourself when no objective ruler exists. Festinger's social comparison theory showed we use other people as a yardstick precisely for the questions that can't be measured directly, which is why it's strongest on the things we care about most. Is comparing yourself to others normal? Yes. It's standard human wiring, not a sign of insecurity or weakness. The episode's phrase is that you're "running standard human software." What varies isn't whether you compare, but whether you let an unexamined comparison run your mood and your decisions. Why does social media make comparison worse? It distorts the inputs. You're comparing your whole, unedited life — including everything nobody else can see — against other people's curated highlight reels. Research associates heavy upward comparison online with lower self-esteem, and you can never see the invisible debt, help, or unhappiness behind someone's polished image. What's the difference between healthy and unhealthy comparison? It's the difference between assimilation and contrast. Assimilation turns someone else's success into proof that something is possible for you and pulls you forward. Contrast turns the same success into evidence of how far behind you are and pushes you down. The comparison itself is neutral; your relationship to it decides the effect. How do I deal with envy of someone's success? Treat the envy as data, not shame. Ask whose scoreboard you're using, whether it points to a value that's genuinely yours or a borrowed metric, and what the smallest honest move is. If it's real, take one small step toward it. If it's borrowed, consciously stop keeping score on it. How do I know if a goal is actually mine or something I absorbed? Look underneath the sting. If it points to something you genuinely care about and have been neglecting, it's a real value worth one honest step. If you realize you don't actually want the thing — you just don't want to look behind — it's a borrowed metric, and putting it down is a relief, not a failure. Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Mind & Inner Life (pillar page) — The home base for building a steadier relationship with your own thoughts and self-evaluation → https://www.optyoumize.com/mind-inner-life?hsLang=en Money & Financial Wellbeing (pillar page) — Because so much comparison is really about borrowed scoreboards of money and status → https://www.optyoumize.com/money-financial-wellbeing?hsLang=en Life Architecture — How the seven pillars fit together into a whole, intentional life → https://www.optyoumize.com/life-architecture?hsLang=en Enjoyed This Episode? 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Nicholas Lemann is the Pulitzer-Moore Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and a staff writer for The New Yorker. He is the author of several books, including Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing, Transaction Man: The Rise of the Deal and the Decline of the American Dream, and most recently, Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries. Greg speaks with Nicholas about Returning, his memoir tracing five generations of his German Jewish family in New Orleans. Nicholas reflects on how the pursuit of acceptance led many German Jews to downplay their Jewish identity, distance themselves from Eastern European Jewish immigrants, and oppose Zionism, before describing his own gradual return to Jewish tradition and community later in life. From there, the conversation broadens into a discussion about the changing role of identity and institutions in American life. Greg and Nicholas explore the decline of religious and ethnic identity, the growing secularization of academia and journalism, and how changing ideas of merit, belonging, and fairness have shaped debates over standardized testing, affirmative action, and elite college admissions. Finally, they discuss Transaction Man, examining the rise and fall of the “company man,” the shift from stakeholder-oriented corporations to shareholder primacy, and Nicholas's argument that today's more individualistic, network-driven society has transformed how people find purpose, stability, and community. unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM. Episode Quotes: The hidden cost assimilation 13:35: Jewish assimilation, like my family's story, tends to involve offloading many parts of traditional Jewish observance. Ethnic and religious culture can be a very beautiful and enriching community to live in. And it is for me today. But if you start watering it down, after a certain point, it kind of loses...It doesn't have that much left, and it doesn't fulfill the needs that it used to. It doesn't have the sense of community that it used to. It doesn't have the hold between generations that it used to. A culture doesn't need an enemy to disappear 14:21: We all know why there's almost no German Jews in Germany. That's one story. But there's really almost no coherent German Jewish culture in America, and that's for a whole different set of reasons, which is just lightening what it meant to be Jewish and live as a Jew to the point that it just didn't hold people anymore. The tradeoff between acceptance and identity 11:08: Eastern European Jews made us very uncomfortable. And so we felt that if they came to America in very large numbers, it would kind of make things worse for us 'cause it would unleash prejudice. And with Zionism, Zionism can be defined in a lot of different ways. But if you define it as a sense of peoplehood, you know, we are a people, we are a tribe, even if we don't have a nation state, we are a de facto nation, and we're all in it together in common cause and have a primary loyalty to each other. What I just said, that's exactly what the German Jews didn't think. That's... I was raised not to think. So, we were supposed to be Americans with a light ethno-religious identity, but we were Americans. We didn't have dual loyalty. Show Links: Recommended Resources: Moses Mendelssohn Pittsburgh Platform Lillian Hellman Zionism Antisemitism Felix Frankfurter James Tobin SAT Jack Welch Adolf A. Berle Louis Brandeis Peter Drucker Michael C. Jensen Theory of the firm: Managerial behavior, agency costs and ownership structure Werner Erhard Reid Hoffman Guest Profile: Faculty Profile at Columbia Journalism School Profile at Tulane University LinkedIn Profile Wikipedia Page Guest Work: Amazon Author Page Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing Transaction Man: Traders, Disrupters, and the Dismantling of Middle-Class America American Democracy: 21 Historic Answers to 5 Urgent Questions The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America By Nicholas Lemann - Redemption: The Last Battle of the Civil War The New Yorker Articles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democratic socialism is gaining influence across America, but how did it move from the political fringe into the mainstream? Professor Jeffrey Lax joins The P.A.S. Report to expose the forces driving the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), anti-Americanism, and the growing battle over America's future. As the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) expand their influence and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reshapes the political conversation, many Americans are asking how these ideas gained so much traction. CUNY Professor Jeffrey Lax joins Professor Nick Giordano for an in-depth discussion on the transformation of higher education, immigration, assimilation, constitutional government, and why many political leaders continue to underestimate this growing movement. From the collapse of economic literacy in the education system and the debate over capitalism versus socialism to the spread of anti-American ideology, this episode examines the cultural, political, and institutional changes fueling one of the most consequential political shifts affecting America's future. The conversation also explores the growing influence of the DSA, the constitutional challenges facing the United States, and why civic education remains essential to preserving a free society. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Progressive Mainstream: How democratic socialism moved from a fringe movement into America's political institutions. The DSA's Growing Influence: Why the Democratic Socialists of America continue expanding their footprint in major American cities. The Failure of Education: How higher education, faculty unions, and declining civic education shape modern political ideology and weaken economic literacy. Immigration, Assimilation & National Identity: Why immigration policy, cultural assimilation, and national identity remain central to America's future. Defending the Constitution: Why capitalism, constitutional government, and civic education remain essential to preserving American liberty. Topics Covered: Democratic Socialism, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Zohran Mamdani, Jeffrey Lax, CUNY Professor, Socialism vs Capitalism, Higher Education, Civic Education, US Constitution, Anti-Americanism, Immigration, Assimilation, Ro Khanna, Israel, Iron Dome, Economic Literacy, Faculty Unions

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, The Psychic Being — Soul: Its Nature, Mission and Evolution, Section 4 The Afterlife and Rebirth, pg. 128This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2026/07/20/the-psychic-being-has-periods-of-assimilation-between-successive-incarnations/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #The Mother #yoga #integral yoga #spirituality #soul #psychic being #reincarnation #rebirth #psychic world

In der letzten Folge vor der Sommerpause ist Taha von Kenitra ist zu Gast bei Musik ist Trumpf. Kenitra, benannt nach Tahas Heimatstadt in Marokko, ist eine Band aus Münster deren neue Single „Go home“ es Till & Henning sehr angetan hat. Mit Taha reden sie über Musik, Heimat, Integration und Assimilation…und die Musik, die Taha geprägt hat. Die Songs zur Folge: 1) Amsterdam / Jaques Brel2) I think of you / Rodriguez3) Hold on / Angus & Julia Stone4) I / Kendrick Lamar5) Ya Rayah / Rachid Taha Sponsor:Der Guitar Summit 2026 findet auch dieses Jahr in Mannheim statt vom 25.9.-27.9!Workshops, Masterclasses, Konzerte und eine groß Auswahl von Ausstellern warten auf Euch! Auf der Rockantenne Stage gibt es viele Interviews mit Stars & Menschen aus der Gitarrenwelt. Natürlich ist Till auch wieder am Start mit Till & Tone und Musik ist Trumpf! Sichert euch jetzt das 3 Tagesticket mit 10% Rabatt: geht einfach zu www.guitarsummit.de (http://www.guitarsummit.de/) und bucht dort das 3 Tages-Ticket. Dann den Code TRUMPF10 eingeben und 10% mit Musik ist Trumpf sparen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should the church engage with culture? Assimilation? Isolation? No, I think a third way is best, and I talk about it in this episode.

How should the church engage with culture? Assimilation? Isolation? No, I think a third way is best, and I talk about it in this episode.

"The Settlement Cook Book" was published in 1901 and quickly became a kind of guidebook for Jews who had come to America. In her new book, "Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book," author Nora Rubel delivers a story of immigration, culture, and assimilation — all themes deeply relevant today. She tells stories of food, noting that foods tied to Jewish culture (bagels, pickles) were not necessarily Jewish foods in other parts of the world. We discuss the lessons that come from a cookbook that is now 125 years old. In studio:Nora L. Rubel, Ph.D., author of "Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book," and Elizabeth Denio Professor in the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

You can be successful on paper and still feel unfulfilled in your leadership. Many high-capacity women leaders are thriving in environments that reward performance while quietly suppressing perspective, intuition, and authentic influence.  Dr. Natalie Pickering is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, and executive coach who helps women in leadership move from autopilot to agency and from performing to becoming. She has worked with hundreds of leaders, teams, and organizations around the world committed to flourishing workplaces and leadership.  Her new book, Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from the Inside Out, guides leaders into the deeper, human work beneath strategy-- helping them shed the stories that drain them, reclaim the values that anchor them, and inhabit leadership in a sustainable, soulful way that is unmistakably their own.    In this conversation, she shares why many women leaders find themselves adapting to systems that can't keep pace with their growth, and how reclaiming identity clarity can transform the way they lead.   What you will learn from this episode: Why many women leaders feel stuck despite being highly capable and successful. How organizational systems can contribute to burnout, disengagement, and self-silencing. The role identity clarity plays in sustainable leadership and long-term fulfillment.   "Many women are carrying this unprocessed debris from their history, whether that's toxic leadership, relational pressure, chronic stress." – Natalie Pickering   Topics Covered: 01:35 – Why high-capacity women leaders often outpace the emotional maturity of the systems around them 04:15 – How women gradually adapt to unsupportive workplaces without realizing it 05:12 – Reframing burnout: What organizations may be doing to create it 06:08 – Natalie's definition of burnout and the three signs leaders should watch for 08:35 – The inspiration behind Leading Becomes You and Natalie's research-driven framework 09:45 – Understanding the Identity Clarity and Connection Matrix 11:05 – The Four A's: Awareness, Acceptance, Assimilation, and Authentic Activation 14:05 – The balance sheet leaders must use to separate personal challenges from organizational dysfunction 17:40 – What to examine when you feel stuck in your role or career 18:55 – The connection between values misalignment and leadership fulfillment 20:05 – Natalie's Identity-First Leadership Assessment and how it helps leaders gain clarity bit.ly/IFLSelfAssessment    21:00 – The hidden cost of leading without identity clarity—and why self-erosion matters   Key Takeaways: "You can't burn out if you weren't on fire." — Natalie Pickering "I want every leader to have their own approach, their own identity, instead of borrowing someone else's leadership story." — Natalie Pickering "The hidden cost of leading without identity clarity is self-erosion." — Natalie Pickering   Ways to Connect with Natalie Pickering: Assessment: bit.ly/IFLSelfAssessment Book: Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from the Inside Out Website: https://www.becominginstitute.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnataliepickering/    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

What if the biggest political threat facing the church is not opposition, but formation? Brian Drinkwine returns to The Bad Roman Podcast to discuss his new book, Kingdom Over Empire: Recovering the Gospel from Political Captivity. Drawing from his own journey through conservative evangelical politics, Brian explains how empire shapes what Christians fear, whom they treat as enemies, and where they place their hope. This is not a call to switch parties. It is a call to recover undivided allegiance to Jesus. They dig into: The six ways empire disciples us Why enemy-love leaves no room for political loopholes The social cost of leaving partisan identity Constantine and the transformation of the cross into a symbol of conquest Seven Mountains teaching, the Cyrus narrative, and the slow assimilation of the church into political power Can Christians defend cruelty because their side gets results? Can the Kingdom of a crucified King be advanced through domination, fear, and coercion? Let's talk about it.  

Jason talks about Congressman Emmer's comments at a Town Hal where he suggested immigrants should assimilate or "go the hell back where they came from." Is that a dog whistle? Or is there a fair point in there somewhere?

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a lawsuit against Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over inadequate MPD staffing. Is that the best way to fix the problem? Then he shares some audio from Congressman Tom Emmer where he says that immigrants who don't assimilate need to "go the hell back where they came from." How should we define assimilation? Is this just a dog whistle, or is there a point in there?

What happened to Tom Emmer? Chad plays audio from a speech from Emmer yesterday and reacts.

Welcome to The Divinity Plague, our brand-new Silt Verses RPG mini-campaign with a whole new world and cast of characters to meet. Join Drew, Miah, Lauren, and Emma as they create a team of Custodians working for B.I.A.S.E.D. (the Bureau for the Investigation and Assimilation of Stray Deities), tasked with tracking down rogue gods and cleaning up the devastation they leave behind… for a god must feed. Meet Pearl, a feral devotee of the mercurial river god known as the Trawler Man. Gary, a kind and self-sacrificing monk of the Pox Martyr. Sisna, a bloodthirsty hunter and harbinger of the Beast That Stalks in the Tall Grass. And Lune, a whimsical woman and worshipper of her childhood guardian, Mr. Howl. Plus, David shares a bit about The Silt Verses RPG and what listeners can expect from this strange world of folk horror, faith, and monstrous divinity. Let's dive in.-------If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends!Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won't want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Twitch, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. -------Cast:David as the Master of CeremoniesLauren as Lune Ward (Mr. Howl)Drew as Gary Fletcher (Pox Martyr)Emma as Pearl Frogsong (Trawler Man)Miah as Sisna Liora (The Beast That Stalks in the Tall Grass)This episode was edited by Miah and Lauren.Cover art by DavidTheme song and incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

Eric Metaxas is an author, speaker, and host of The Eric Metaxas Show. He believes America cannot move forward unless we remember where we came from.In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Eric to talk about the American Revolution, the Christian foundation of our country, the courage of our Founding Fathers, and why the story of America is not just for history books, it's vital knowledge for every American.So why does it seem the core of our history has been rewritten?Eric breaks down why the views of the current political landscape are not what this country was founded on, why virtue and faith were essential to the founding, and why this moment in America requires courage, conviction, and a willingness to fight for what is true.Links discussed in todays episode:Revolution: https://ericmetaxas.com/books/revolution/Socrates In The City: https://socratesinthecity.com/Eric Metaxas Show: https://ericmetaxas.com/Follow Eric on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ericmetaxas00:56 Welcome Eric Metaxas02:13 Eric's New Book: Revolution03:14 Why Americans Must Know Their Story08:34 The Clash of Worldviews Behind the Revolution13:02 America Has Forgotten Who We Are17:01 The Christian Foundation of America's Founding24:24 The Founders Signed a Death Sentence32:34 George Washington, Prayer, and Providence37:32 Faith Must Be Lived Out43:57 Freedom Is Not Normal47:42 A Republic, If You Can Keep It53:57 Immigration, Assimilation, and America's Future01:01:04 Eric's Biggest Takeaway From Writing Revolution01:11:30 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Eric——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.

Today's Christians need a reminder that America's culture is not morally neutral. It's working against God and His truth. And nowhere is that influence more evident than with our children and young people. Today's culture wants to strip away their biblical values, reprogram them with worldly beliefs, and then assimilate them into the secular machine.  Looking back into history, Daniel and his three friends were put in a similar situation, but they were able to resist assimilation. What are the powerful influences pushing against our young people today, and how can we help them stay devoted to God?

Equity work in nonprofits requires more than diversifying leadership pipelines—it calls for organizations to examine how workplace culture, decision-making structures, hiring practices, and everyday interactions continue to reflect broader systems of inequity. Despite our current environment of backlash, these are issues that nonprofits need to continue to grapple with. This episode of the podcast Nonprofit Mission: Impact revisits conversations about equity, inclusion, and power in the nonprofit sector, exploring how broader societal systems show up inside nonprofit organizations. Through reflections from a variety of guests, Carol Hamilton and her guests: ·      Examine the emotional toll of assimilation and code-switching, ·      Explore the ways organizational culture often undermines equity efforts even when intentions are good. ·      Highlight practical pathways forward. These practical pathways include: ·      deep listening to communities, ·      rethinking hiring and leadership pipelines, ·      embedding equity into organizational strategy rather than treating it as separate work, and ·      cultivating cultures where people can show up more authentically. Throughout the episode, Carol Hamilton and her guests emphasize that change requires both systemic attention and everyday interpersonal choices that help people feel seen, heard, and valued. Episode Highlights Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 — Why Equity Work Still Matters 02:17— Nonprofits Reflect the Larger Culture 05:00— Understanding the Systems We Inherit 07:30— Representation, Power, and Listening to Communities 13:00— The Emotional Toll of Assimilation and Code Switching 17:00— Why Diversity Without Cultural Change Fails 21:18— The Hidden Cost of Equity Work 24:00— Reimagining Executive Search and Leadership Pipelines 26:24— Embedding Equity Into Strategy and Leadership 30:29— Building Communities of Support 31:46— Creating the Future Through Everyday Actions About your podcast host: Carol Hamilton, principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting, helps nonprofits become more strategic and effective through inclusive strategic planning, evaluation design, and organizational assessment. With over 30 years of experience, she brings a practical, human-centered approach that helps organizations align around clear priorities and take meaningful action toward their mission. When she is not working with nonprofits to improve their strategy and alignment, you can find her reading a good book, making diary comics, having a dance party in the kitchen, swimming, biking or kayaking on the Anacostia River.   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

Europe's Migration Crisis has reached a breaking point, and the Belfast riots exposed a reality that political leaders can no longer ignore. As governments blame social media, misinformation, and public frustration, millions of citizens across Europe are asking a different question: What happens when governments stop listening to their own people? The attempted decapitation attack in Belfast serves as the catalyst for a much larger conversation about mass migration, immigration policy, assimilation, national identity, censorship, and the growing divide between European governments and the people they govern. This episode examines why trust in institutions continues to collapse, why anti-establishment parties continue to surge, and why many citizens believe political leaders spent years ignoring obvious warning signs while dismissing legitimate concerns as racism, extremism, or misinformation. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why the Belfast riots represent a broader European backlash against mass migration policies How assimilation failures and parallel societies fuel growing social and political tensions Why many Europeans believe governments police speech more aggressively than they protect public safety How political elites use misinformation narratives, censorship, and social pressure to control public debate Why the crisis unfolding across Europe serves as a warning for the United States and other Western nations From the Henry Nowak case to the response of Northern Ireland's political leadership, this episode connects the dots between immigration policy, cultural cohesion, government legitimacy, and the dangerous consequences that emerge when leaders stop listening to the people they represent. Topics covered: Europe's Migration Crisis, Belfast Riots, Michelle O'Neill, Henry Nowak, Northern Ireland, Mass Migration, Immigration Policy, Assimilation Failures, No-Go Zones, Parallel Societies, Free Speech Censorship, Social Media, Administrative State, Government Legitimacy, Western Civilization.

Why are people across the Western world increasingly rejecting official explanations?This week's Sequel Sunday follows three very different stories that may actually be connected:• The Belfast riots and growing immigration backlash across Europe• California election rules that continue to raise confidence questions• The growing cracks in the Housing First narrative as cities report empty housing units while homelessness continues to riseThe question isn't whether every official explanation is wrong.The question is what happens when ordinary people stop believing explanations that don't match what they think they can see.From immigration and public services, to election confidence, to homelessness policy, Chad examines why public trust breaks down and what happens when people begin looking elsewhere for answers.Call or Text:252-CHAD-LAWChapters:00:00 Cold Open02:12 Show Intro03:15 Belfast Riots & The Question Underneath07:48 The Race Trap12:43 Crime, Assimilation & Public Burden18:27 The UK Commentator Mistake23:31 Who Can Successfully Live With Us?26:04 California's Election Rules29:52 Signature Matching Explained34:18 The X Signature Problem37:22 Election Confidence vs Election Fraud40:51 Housing First Cracks44:12 Empty Apartments, Full Sidewalks48:26 Oregon's Housing Experiment53:31 You Cannot Apartment Your Way Out Of Fentanyl57:18 When The Official Story Stops Working01:01:20 Reagan Reminder01:04:14 Sign-Off#CommonSenseWithChadLaw #ChadLaw #SequelSunday #Immigration #CaliforniaPolitics #ElectionIntegrity #Homelessness #HousingFirst #Politics #CurrentEvents

In this episode of The Right Side: As America approaches her 250th birthday, Doug Billings explores a question that goes far beyond citizenship and paperwork: What does it truly mean to become an American?Doug examines assimilation, American identity, civic responsibility, constitutional principles, and the values that have united generations of Americans. Is America simply a place to live, or is it a shared commitment to liberty, faith, self-government, and personal responsibility?A thoughtful conversation about citizenship, culture, national identity, and the future of the American experiment.Subscribe to Doug's YouTube Channel: @TheRightSideDougBillingsContribute to his show at: www.DougBillings.us #AmericanIdentity #Citizenship #Assimilation #America250 #Patriotism #Constitution #AmericanValues #Immigration #CivicResponsibility #Liberty #Freedom #SelfGovernment #DougBillings #TheRightSide #Podcast #fypSupport the show

What if the silence in your meetings has nothing to do with confidence and everything to do with culture? Organizational psychologist Neelu Kaur joins Lori Adams-Brown to decode the invisible operating systems shaping how professionals communicate, advocate for themselves, and lead across cultures and organizational hierarchies. IN THIS EPISODE:   - What the "self-trust recession" is and why it matters for global leaders right now   - The paradox at the heart of corporate America: individualistic society, yet over-indexed workplaces   - Why "just speak up" is incomplete advice when power dynamics are involved   - The Abilene Paradox: how teams end up agreeing to decisions nobody actually wants   - The difference between assimilation and adaptability at work and why organizations are getting it wrong ABOUT NEELU KAUR: Neelu Kaur is a global keynote speaker, organizational psychologist, and author of Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Woman's Cultural, Psychological, and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work. She partners with Fortune 500 companies to build transformative leadership cultures, holds a Master's in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and is a certified NLP master practitioner. TIMESTAMPS:   00:00 - Introduction and Neelu's cross-cultural background (India to the US)   04:00 - The self-trust recession: outsourcing inner authority in the age of AI   08:00 - The I vs. We paradox in corporate America   12:00 - Assimilation vs. adaptability in hiring and onboarding   18:00 - Psychological safety and cultural assessments in executive teams   22:00 - Inclusion at work events: safety, restraint, and belonging   26:00 - Speed culture vs. strategic depth: the cost of always being on autopilot   36:00 - The Abilene Paradox and how groupthink silences the room Join us for the exclusive bonus episode on Patreon with Neelu. FIND NEELU KAUR AT:   Website: https://www.neelukaur.com   Book: Be Your Own Cheerleader (available where books are sold) Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it actually feel like to walk into your church for the very first time? In this episode of the Timothy Project Podcast, Chad Hunsberger sits down with Liz Cuenin, Minister of Membership and Assimilation at Dawson Baptist Church, to talk about creating a church culture where guests feel seen, welcomed, and connected. From parking lot signage and greeter teams to membership classes and one-on-one pastoral conversations, Liz shares practical wisdom on helping people move from first-time visitor to fully engaged church member. The conversation explores why hospitality matters deeply in ministry, how churches of any size can improve guest assimilation, and why a clear membership process strengthens the health and unity of the local church. Whether you serve on staff at a large church or pastor a small congregation with limited resources, this episode offers thoughtful, actionable encouragement for building a church where people truly feel known.

Tom Bilyeu joins James Smith to discuss how broken the modern economy really is. The host of Impact Theory and co-founder of Quest Nutrition argues that inflation is theft, that you cannot save your way to success anymore, and that elites are quietly funneling wealth from the working class. He explains: ◼️ Why a balanced budget changes every policy argument ◼️ How property markets get fixed by deregulation, not taxes ◼️ Why men should be encouraged to go hard in the paint ◼️ How AI is shrinking headcount while multiplying output ◼️ Why paying down debt can quietly beat the stock market

Aaron Renn sits down with Seth Barron, Associate Editorial Page Editor at the New York Post and author of Weaponized: The Left's Capture and Destruction of America's Sacred Institutions. They discuss how cherished American myths have been twisted to weaponize key institutions — policing, borders, public safety, housing, education, and civic life itself.From “defund the police” and anarcho-tyranny in New York City to open borders, the erosion of assimilation, and the battle over American identity, this conversation reveals how the left uses institutions as tools of political power.CHAPTERS:(00:00 - Introduction)(01:36 - What "Weaponized" Really Means) (03:45 - The Left's War on Policing & Public Safety)  (09:20 - Anarcho-Tyranny in NYC Under Mamdani) (15:10 - Police Brutality Myths vs Reality) (18:40 - Why the Right Lacks a Competing Moral Vision) (22:15 - Think Globally vs Think Locally) (28:50 - Immigration, Borders & the Attack on Citizenship) (36:55 - American Identity & the End of Assimilation) (43:20 - Israel, Palestine & the Left's Broader Agenda) GUEST LINKS: