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[Season 7, Episode 106] In this faith-building and empowering episode of the I AM Beautiful Wild Free Podcast, we declare with confidence: I AM Assured and Confident.

Long for Christ's love!

The Renter's Rights Act came into force at the start of May, and it marked the biggest change to how private rentals work in England in a generation. There are a host of new protections and legal entitlements for renters, and many potential pitfalls for landlords to consider. Assured shorthold tenancies have been abolished, and have automatically been converted into rolling tenancies - sometimes known as ‘assured periodic tenancies'. It means that the tenancy has no automatic end date. Section 21 notices - also known as "no fault" evictions have been abolished, and Landlords are not allowed to ask for more than 1 months' rent as a deposit. Bidding wars for rental properties are now forbidden, and there are measures to limit rent increases. But it doesn't apply to all renters in all properties.What about students? They all rent, but only some students are covered by the Act. And if landlords don't follow the new laws carefully, they could face fines of thousands of pounds. So what are the details that property owners and their tenants need to know?Presenter: Dr Joelle Grogan Producer: Ravi Naik Editor: Damon Rose Contributors: Siobhan Taylor-Ward, a Housing Solicitor at Lawstop on the Wirral Nermin Suleman, an associate solicitor at Prosperity Law in Manchester Tim Wrigley a partner at Wrigley's Solicitors in Leeds

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Main Point. The Word of God at work in his people. Driving Question. How does God's Word work in His people? 1. Accepted as God's Word (13) 2. Afflicted for God's Word (14–15) 3. Assured by God's Word (16) Takeaways. 1. Receive God's Word as God's Word. 2. Resolve to suffer for God's Word. 3. Remember God's judgment is coming.

We have all had to build and assemble something with complexity. Whether a large piece of furniture, or just a LEGO set, we have looked at the box, read the instructions, and got help when we needed it. Today, Peter asks us to do the same. What he desires that we build, however, is much more important and good than just some Swedish furniture. He wants assurance in Jesus’ people, and today he will tell us precisely how to build it. 1. The picture 2. The instructions 3. The support

Welcome To The Story River Fables (previously Waffle-Free Storytelling)This story is a little around the houses. It takes the path we sometimes take to make decisions. Up and down, left and right, stop and start... But it's better to choose and step into the unknown than to do nothing at all. There will never be a right time. And you will never have all the information you need to be certain. All you really need is to take a step. That's what this little tale is about. It think...When the story is done, feel free to amble around the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.TinaP.S...Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)Music with Suno.ai

What if your electrical assets weren't just infrastructure — but strategic business drivers?In this episode, Berend Booms sits down with Matthew Wise, VP & Head of Strategy and Business Development at ABB Electrification Service, to unpack why the shift from input-based to outcome-based asset management is reshaping entire industries.Matt brings sharp insight from ABB's frontline — managing over 80 million assets across 50+ countries — on how converging technologies like AI, predictive analytics, and real-time monitoring are moving organizations from reactive maintenance to true system orchestration.What we cover:Why traditional service contracts are no longer fit for purposeWhere AI is genuinely adding value — and where it's falling shortHow to align sustainability and performance as complementary goalsThe organizational silos quietly killing asset optimizationWhat resilience looks like in an increasingly unpredictable worldIf you work in asset-intensive industries — this is essential listening.

Georgijs Ivanovs started the Ukraine Matters channel in 2007, and it has garners 11.5 m views. He started the channel to explain the situation surrounding the war in Ukraine in simple terms. Like myself, he is not Ukrainian, nor is he a military expert. But he has been to Ukraine many times and seen it almost fully (except for Odesa region). He has a lot of good friends in Ukraine, and in fact his wife is Ukrainian, and so feels extremely connected to the invasion that scaled up in February 2022. ----------LINKS: @UkraineMatters ----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampires----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------DESCRIPTION:Russia's Offensive Stalls: Drone Warfare, Attrition Data & Why Europe Needs Ukraine's Lessons (Georgijs Ivanovs)Jonathan welcomes back Georgijs Ivanovs of “Ukraine Matters” while promoting a fundraiser to buy Vampire drones for Khartiya Brigade via Silicon Curtain, noting plans to meet the group in Kyiv and later Kharkiv. Georgijs Ivanovsargues data shows Russia is struggling to restart its spring/summer offensive: assaults are up but territorial gains fell, averaging about 4.5 km²/day versus about 20 km²/day during Russia's 2025 offensive, implying Donbas capture timelines stretch dramatically. He attributes Russia's problems to Ukraine's pressure—mid-range strikes on logistics, disrupted Russian communications (Starlink denial plus Russian blocks on Telegram and Discord), and sustained casualties exceeding recruitment (estimated 25–35k/month). They discuss drone warfare's defensive advantage, skepticism about coup rumors (especially involving Shoigu), Putin's pattern of waiting and doubling down, Europe's slow adaptation and procurement failures, and growing European recognition of vulnerability as US/NATO guarantees appear less reliable.----------

1 John 5–Assured Ep 7 by Precept Ministries Canada

What has a never ending paradoxical chain of interlinking vows, women's rights, the Church of England and ordinary halakha? That's right, it's our mishnah! Sign up for Alef Beysics at Shel Maala here: http://bit.ly/alef-beysics To ask us questions, email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer assured lawmakers the administration is both aware of and working to help struggling farmers.

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For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate

Paul McCartney once sang, “Love, love, love… all you need is love.” In this week's episode, we look at 1 John 4. Did you know the word love is mentioned 27 times in just 15 verses?
Join us as we explore five reasons why Christians should love. Be encouraged by the transforming truth of God's Word. Deepen your study by ordering a companion study book today.
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In this episode, we listen to words of assurance, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 231, penned by Madurai Eezhathu Boothan Thevanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse portrays the fame of a Pandya King and his city. ‘செறுவோர் செம்மல் வாட்டலும், சேர்ந்தோர்க்குஉறும் இடத்து உவக்கும் உதவி ஆண்மையும்,இல் இருந்து அமைவோர்க்கு இல், என்று எண்ணி,நல் இசை வலித்த நாணுடை மனத்தர்கொடு விற் கானவர் கணை இடத் தொலைந்தோர்,படு களத்து உயர்த்த மயிர்த் தலைப் பதுக்கைக்கள்ளி அம் பறந்தலைக் களர்தொறும் குழீஇ,உள்ளுநர்ப் பனிக்கும் ஊக்கு அருங் கடத்திடைவெஞ் சுரம் இறந்தனர்ஆயினும், நெஞ்சு உருகவருவர் வாழி, தோழி! பொருவர்செல் சமம் கடந்த செல்லா நல் இசை,விசும்பு இவர் வெண் குடை, பசும் பூட் பாண்டியன்பாடு பெறு சிறப்பின் கூடல் அன்ன நின்ஆடு வண்டு அரற்றும் முச்சித்தோடு ஆர் கூந்தல் மரீஇயோரே. In this trip to the drylands, we encounter some frightening images and also take a detour to a famous Sangam era city, as we listen to the confidante say these words to the lady, when the man continues to remain parted away, having left in search of wealth: “Thinking, ‘The ability, to destroy hubris of foes, and to render aid when friends come seeking in need, does not come to those who stay at home content, nudged by his mind, filled with shame, and yearning to attain good fame, he has left to the scorching drylands, where those who have perished to arrows of men of the jungle, wielding curving bows, in battlefields, are buried with their hairy heads lifted above the ground and covered with shallow stone graves, in those vast saline spaces, where cactus spreads densely. Even though he treads upon such an inaccessible path that makes those who think about it tremble, he shall return with his heart melting, my dear friend, may you live long! Having the undying great fame of routing the attack of his enemies, and a white royal umbrella akin to the sky, rules ‘Pasumpoon Pandiyan', in his capital of ‘Koodal', having the fame of being sung about by bards many. Akin to this city, is your bee-buzzing head of tresses, adorned with flowers. He who has found sweet sleep on these tresses of yours will return indeed, without fail!” Let’s walk on those barren spaces and learn more! The confidante starts by outlining the reasons the man left in search of wealth and these are noble in nature, for he had come to the conclusion that if he wanted to slay the arrogance of his enemies and render without reservation to his friends, he cannot remain at home and do nothing, but must leave in search of wealth. So, propelled by his sense of shame, he had left to the drylands, the confidante says, and goes on to talk about the harsh nature of this domain by painting an image of the men, who had fallen to the arrows of the drylands’ robbers, buried with their hairy heads covered in stones, and mentions how such paths are frightening to even think about. Hardly words of reassurance to the anxious lady! While that may be so, the confidante continues, the man is sure to return with his heart, beating so tenderly for the lady, because he was one, who had relished sweet sleep on those tresses of the lady, which the confidante concludes by placing in parallel to the celebrated city of ‘Koodal’, ruled by a renowned king of Sangam times known by the name of ‘Pasumpoon Pandiyan’.  High praise for this city, for to be placed in parallel with a lady’s beauty, was considered the highest honour that can be endowed on a place! This city of ‘Koodal’ is none other than the city of ‘Madurai’, celebrated even in contemporary times, for being the place that reared and protected the language of Tamil over the ages. On a tangent, a question arose in my head as to why all these men in search of wealth had to go through the drylands. Why can’t they sail by the coast or trek through the mountains? When reflecting, the thought that struck me was such a barren and desolate region could be an imaginative metaphor to contrast the comfort and safety a person leaves behind, when they venture into a new place! Perhaps, it’s a subtle whisper from the past that the drylands of doubt and despair must be crossed before we can step on to the lush fields of fertility that awaits us in the future! 

WE CAN MOVE FROM FEAR TO FAITH WHEN1) WE OVERCOME THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS 1 John 5:4-5 NIVHave I put my faith in Christ?2) WE BELIEVE GOD'S WORDS ABOUT JESUS 1 John 5:9-10 NIV- Do I believe what God's Word says when I have questions?3) JESUS OPENS OUR MINDS TO THE TRUTH 1 John 5:20 NIV

Employee benefits and insurance decisions can feel complex, especially in the Food and Beverage Industry where margins are tight and workforces are diverse.In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Robert Stoudt, Employee Benefits Consultant at PFMA member Assured Partners, to break down how food and beverage employers can approach benefits strategy with more clarity and confidence.The conversation explores what makes this workforce unique, common misconceptions about benefits planning, and practical steps operators of all sizes can take to manage costs, reduce risk, and better support their teams. From understanding plan structures to identifying overlooked coverage gaps, this episode offers a straightforward look at making smarter decisions without getting lost in technical language.For operators focused on workforce stability and long-term planning, this discussion provides practical insight into one of the most important — and often most confusing — areas of business operations.Presented by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!

Listen to Pastor Brett's exhortation to be assured by history.

In this episode of ASSURED, we are looking at 1 John 3. This chapter continues the contrast between light and darkness, and between the righteous and the unrighteous, by examining the children of God and the children of the devil. John tells his audience that the deeds of both groups are obvious. Join us as we explore the differences between those who practice righteousness and those who practice sin. Deepen your study by ordering a companion study book today. Take It In & Live It Out: www.preceptministries.ca

Douglas Vincent Cooley is a predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation. At the time of the sting, Cooley had been living in or near Apopka, Florida. Shockingly, he worked at the Clay Springs Elementary after-school daycare in Apopka.  Cooley had been communicating with a decoy posing as a foster mother willing to sell her fifteen-year-old daughter for sex. After learning of the girl's age, Cooley asked if they were law enforcement. Assured that they were not, Cooley then stated that he had never "come across this opportunity before." He also specifically asked to confirm the girl's age as fifteen. He agreed to pay $100 for a half hour of sex with the minor girl, saying, "I just want to fuck her." Cooley arrived at the house and was immediately arrested by deputies. While being handcuffed, Cooley muttered to himself, "I'm done for." While being searched, Cooley repeatedly kept telling himself, "I'm so dumb." He was first interrogated by deputies then it was Chris' turn. Sponsored by: Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty AquaTru: Head to https://AquaTru.com & use code HANSEN for 20% off your purifier and a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee  TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you're looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Have A Seat merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1) BEING GOD'S CHILD DEFINES WHAT YOU DO 1 John 3:1-3,9-10 NIVHAVE I TRULY SURRENDERED MY LIFE TO CHRIST?2) WE ACT IN LOVE AND LIVE IN HIS LOVE 1 John 3:16-18 NIVDO I LIVE AND GIVE IN THE LOVE OF GOD?3) WE CAN REST AND RECEIVE ACCEPTANCE 1 John 3:19-24 NIV- AM I CONFIDENT IN HIS TRUTH AND POWER?

1) LOVE SHOWS UP AT THE PERFECT TIME 1 John 4:9-12 NIVDo I love others because God loves me?2) PERFECT LOVE GIVES ALL FOR US 1 John 3:16-18 NIVHave I thanked God for his sacrificial love for me?3) PERFECT LOVE IS GOD'S LOVE FOR US 1 John 4:16-19 NIV- Have I Accepted God's Perfect Love?

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2 Chronicles 13:12 ESVBehold, God is with us at our head, and his priests with their battle trumpets to sound the call to battle against you. O sons of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you cannot succeed."

This week's episode closes out chapter two of 1 John with a look at little children, young men, and fathers. Join us as we dig deeper into these three groups and explore what John teaches us about the world around us. Be encouraged by the transforming truth of God's Word. Deepen your study by ordering a companion study book today. Take It In & Live It Out: www.preceptministries.ca

MAKING CHOICES THAT WILL LAST1) CHOOSE HIS WILL OVER LOVING THE WORLD 1 John 2:12,15-17 NIVAM I CHOOSING THE WORLDS VALUES OVER CHRIST?2) CHOOSE HIS TRUTH OVER LIES 1 John 2:18-23,26 NIV- AM I DISPLACING WORLDLY LIES WITH HIS TRUTH?3) CHOOSE HIS SPIRIT AND ABIDE IN HIM 1 John 2:27-29 NIV- HOW CAN I ABIDE IN HIM MORE EACH DAY?

The amazing fact of being 'in Jesus' is that whatever happens in our lives, whatever we do, God has promised to work it toward His purpose for us. It means our best intentions, may fail, our hard work may not be enough - but God is. God takes eternal perspective on our everyday life and says, "this is good. I can work with this." It is the perspective of redemption, every day.Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Christine Mauriello

Longtime friend of the show, member of the crew even, J. Gonzo, joins us for the show once again this week to get really serious about what it means to be an artist in 2026! We get into feeling out of place among professionals, wanting to avoid being perceived as greedy, the speculator market, and a whole lot more!We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now!Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!

WHY WE DON'T NEED TO LIVE IN SHAME1) JESUS TAKES CARE OF OUR SIN PROBLEM 1 John 2:1-2 NIV2) LOVING JESUS CHANGES WHAT WE DO 1 John 2:3-6 NIVIS LOVING CHRIST EVIDENT BY MY OBEDIENCE?3) LOVE AND FORGIVENESS BRING LIGHT 1 John 2:9-11 NIV

HOW TO WALK IN AUTHENTICITY1) SHARE ABOUT JESUS AUTHENTICALLY 1 John 1:1-4 NIVAM I AUTHENTICALLY SHARING JESUS WITH OTHERS?2) LET GOD'S LIGHT SHINE IN ALL AREAS 1 John 1:5-7 NIV IS THERE ANYTHING I AM KEEPING IN THE DARK?3) BE AUTHENTIC ABOUT YOUR FAILURES/SIN 1 John 1:8-10 NIVperson is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NIV- HAVE I BEEN HONEST ABOUT MY FAILURES/SIN?

In this sermon we hear that God gives warnings and assurances as a means of grace for his people to persevere.

Last episode we examined four lies spread by false teachers. This week, we turn to 1 John 2:1–11 and uncover three signs of a true believer. You won't want to miss this important conversation. Be encouraged by the transforming truth of God's Word. Watch or listen now with Precept Ministries Canada, and deepen your study by ordering a companion study book today. Take It In & Live It Out: www.preceptministries.ca

Dr. Ben Rall looks back over the last 6 years, commenting on our shared Covid experience, and discusses what we learned - and how we can live going forward. Plus, an interview with Yvette Finlay, Director of Assured Women's Healthcare. She brings news of an upcoming event to help women facing an unexpected pregnancy.

Today on this episode of the Other Six, we dive into the beautiful and comforting truth that “all God's children live loved” and ask a defining question: Do you relate to God more as Father or as Master? We unpack the adoption language of the First Epistle of John and explore whether being a child of God is merely a legal status, a relational reality, or a transformative identity that reshapes how we see obedience, sanctification, and assurance. How do we reconcile John's words about ongoing sin in chapter 1 with his bold claim in chapter 3 that no one born of God keeps on sinning? What's the difference between falling into sin and making a practice of it, and where is the line between struggle and rebellion? We also reflect on a powerful quote from Ray Ortlund about the family culture of God's people and discuss how to pursue righteousness without shame-based pressure. If obedience has ever felt like fear-driven performance rather than loving surrender, this conversation will help reframe it through the lens of adoption, reminding us that in Christ, we don't obey to become loved, we obey because we already are.

On this week's episode, we're going to look at 1 John 1 and the lies being told. Join us as we examine four lies that were being spread among believers. Be encouraged by the transforming truth of God's Word. Watch or listen now with Precept Ministries Canada, and deepen your study by ordering a companion study book today. Take It In & Live It Out: www.preceptministries.ca

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin260220.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). Center for Independent Documentary This week on CounterSpin: CNBC, a news outlet, brought viewers the news that Cuba has suspended its annual cigar festival. The postponement, if you wondered, “comes as the island nation's Communist-run government endures its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.” Assured you've heard both “Communist” and “Soviet Union,” the “biggest test” bit has a link to another CNBC article, same writer, headed “What'sNext for Cuba? Trump Turns the Screws as the Island Runs Out of Jet Fuel.” Now take a breath: Why does Donald Trump get to punish Cuban people? Why is it cute to talk about “turning the screws”? Can other countries “turn the screws” on the United States if they don't like the US and its “capitalist-run” government? And above all: When did illegal actions carried out with the express intent of causing misery for other human beings living in other countries become blah blah blah? The Trump White House is openly trying to harm the Cuban people, and US media are openly trying to sell that to us as something to root for. Reed Lindsay has been reporting and making documentary film in and about Cuba for more than a decade. We hear from him on what you likely won't be hearing from corporate media. https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin260220Lindsay.mp3 Plus Janine Jackson takes a quick look back at press coverage of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin260220Banter.mp3

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How do you know you have eternal life? The apostle John wrote his letters to answer that very question. In our new podcast series, ASSURED, we walk through 1 John and discover how genuine faith, obedient love, and confidence in Christ give believers assurance of eternal life. Each episode invites you to walk in the light, rest in God's love, and live with the certainty that you belong to Him. This week's episode offers an overview of 1, 2, and 3 John, introducing the author, the original audience, and the challenges these believers faced—helping us see the big picture together. Get your downloadable 1 John: I Can Know...bookmark here: https://mcusercontent.com/a59ebaf208293b3ecb57c9e48/files/90a95c9c-feec-e06a-cafc-d119052f8831/I_Can_Know_Bookmark_Canada_2026_crop_marks.pdf Be encouraged by the transforming truth of God's Word. Watch or listen now with Precept Ministries Canada, and deepen your study by ordering a companion study book today. Take It In & Live It Out: www.preceptministries.ca

Join us as we study through the Epistle to the Galatians in our sermon series, "The Gospel of Grace."In today's podcast, we will be focusing on Galatians 4:1-7.If you have any questions or would like to leave a comment, please feel free to email us at info@ravenswoodbaptist.org

Electronic Collars are to be banned under new rules for the RSPCA's Assured scheme for dairy cows. The collars are used instead of fencing, and make noise and then deliver a small electric shock to the cow if she goes outside the prescribed area. In April the RSPCA is also introducing other changes: a requirement for more access to pasture, a minimum of 120 days a year; changes to rules around transport of pregnant cows; and use of RSPCA Assured slaughter houses. A new report published by the think tank The Resolution Foundation says the government's goal of 'net zero' across the UK, could force less proftable farms into debt, and lead to 3,500 farms losing money. It says progress to remove the carbon from farming has been slow and advises that policy makers should intervene to ensure costs are passed to the consumer.MPs on the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee are calling on the Government to have a ‘national conversation' on the new EU/UK agri-food trade agreement, so farmers don't end up disadvantaged. All this week, we've been talking about starting out in farming. The cost of land and the price of renting makes it difficult for those who're not from a farming family. One young couple have realised their dream by leaving behind their city lives in York and moving hundreds of miles to Scotland, to a croft in the Western Isles.We meet a farmer who has gone back to her family farming roots in Norfolk. After working variously as a PE teacher and journalist she now single handedly runs a herd of Wagyu beef cattle,Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Being told you ready for partnership creates expectations that are hard to unlearn. In this episode, I walk through what it really means when you are encouraged, guided, and perhaps even implicitly promised by firm leadership, only to be told at the end of the cycle that you did not make partner. This is not just a professional disappointment. It often feels like a betrayal of an assumed agreement, especially when you followed the roadmap you were given and told if you followed that this was your year. I explain why this situation is far more common in BigLaw than firms admit, including how headcount, internal politics, profitability pressures, and decision-making power can quietly override performance. I unpack why encouragement is not the same as influence, why firms often avoid hard truths during partnership conversations, and how vague feedback keeps lawyers stuck in uncertainty. I also outline how to approach post-decision conversations strategically, what questions actually surface usable information, and how to distinguish between fixable gaps, moving goalposts, and structural ceilings in determining whether you actually make partnership at your firm. At a Glance 01:20 What it means to be "in consideration" for partnership 02:08 Why doing exactly what you were told would mean partnership can still mean "no" 03:01 Why missing partnership feels like a broken narrative, not just rejection 04:23 How reliance on firm guidance costs lawyers optionality and time 05:29 Why encouragement is not the same as decision-making power 06:18 How firms avoid hard truths through vague feedback 07:21 How to prepare for partnership conversations without burning bridges 07:48 Why post-decision meetings are about information, not catharsis 08:16 The exact process questions that surface real explanations 09:09 How to determine whether issues are fixable or structural 10:21 What a fixable partnership gap actually looks like in practice 11:25 How to recognize when the goalposts are always moving 12:20 What it means to hit a structural ceiling in the firm that may block partnership 14:26 Why quietly exploring external options is rational, not disloyal 16:11 How to reframe not making partner as information, not failure Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast