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In the Pure Lands with Baha'u'llah - All the Winds of Heaven - Absolute Dissolution, 9 1, Season 4, Out-of-Body Travel FilmsBased on the Book Series 'The Mysteries of the Redemption: A Treatise on Out-of-Body Travel and Mysticism,' by Marilynn HughesThe Out-of-Body Travel Foundation - https://outofbodytravel.org – Astral Travel and Astral Projection: Download Books, Films, Seminars, Livestreams, Music, Art, Vignettes, Radio and TV Appearances and More on Out-of-Body Experiences. (Ghosts, Reincarnation, Initiations, Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons.) Out-of-Body Travel Author, Marilynn Hughes (Copyright)Out of Body Travel, Out of Body Experiences, Out of Body, Astral Travel, Astral Projection, Near Death Experiences, Mystical Experiences, OBE, OOBE, NDE

Send us Fan MailBaha'i religions are often misrepresented or misunderstood. In this interview, I am joined by Joshua Hall to discuss Baha'i history, philosophy and theology. I discuss the startling similarities between Baha'i and other Abrahamic traditions, their understanding of God, belief in revelation and more! I hope you enjoy this introduction to the Baha'i religion!Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon:www.patreon.com/christianityforallWhere else to find Josh Yen:Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

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He crossed one of the hottest deserts on Earth at 16 because his faith left him with no legal way out, then landed in San Francisco with $75 and barely any English. That's where Payam Zamani's story starts, and it quickly becomes a masterclass in resilience, immigration, and what it really takes to build a life when the stakes are real.We talk through Payam's early years growing up Baha'i in Iran, the constant pressure and discrimination, and the moment he realises survival means leaving everything behind. From Pakistan to the US Embassy in Islamabad, he describes his first direct experience of human rights and why the United States still represents “hope to the world”, even while wrestling with its contradictions. It's an unfiltered conversation about gratitude, complexity, and refusing to let hardship become an excuse.From there we move into entrepreneurship and the Silicon Valley ecosystem: why contract law matters, why failure is treated as experience, and why venture capital and reinvestment create momentum that's hard to copy elsewhere. Payam shares how he and his brother built AutoWeb.com, an early internet pioneer in online car buying, and how that journey leads to a public company valued at around $1.2bn. We also dig into the darker side of capitalism: greed, excessive materialism, and the hollow feeling that can follow “winning”.Finally, Payam lays out his idea of spiritual capitalism: building companies that serve people, changing hearts not just rules, and aiming for a coherent life where work and values cannot be separated. If you care about startups, leadership, immigrant success, purpose-led business, or building wealth without losing yourself, you'll get a lot from this one. Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway.

Atklājam leģendārā čellista Māra Villeruša deviņdesmitās jubilejas dienā (18. maijā) Rīgas Latviešu biedrības nama Zelta zālē gaidāmā koncerta "Dvēsele čellam" tapšanas ideju un būtību. Uz skatuves būs izcili mūziķi – Māra Villeruša radi, draugi un studenti, ar kuriem leģendārais čellists savas dzīves laikā bijis kopā un kurus iedvesmojis, kā arī lielāki un mazāki čellistu ansambļi. Koncertprogrammā skanēs mūzika, ko atskaņoja pats meistars un kas bija viņam īpaši tuva: Johana Sebastiāna Baha, Ludviga van Bēthovena, Pētera Čaikovska, Franča Šūberta, Johannesa Brāmsa un citu komponistu darbi. Sarunas dalībnieki – Māra Villeruša meita, pianiste Sana Villeruša, Māra ilggadēja kolēģe, arī pianiste Ilze Dzērve, čelliste, Māra Villeruša skolniece Dace Zālīte-Zilberte un jaunās paaudzes čellists Tomass Ančs – atmiņās portretē Māra Villeruša personību – viņu kā mūziķi, pedagogu, cilvēku, un atklāj, ko katrs no viņa paņēmis sev līdzi mūziķa dzīves bagāžā.

What happens when you visit 33 different churches in a year? Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper, shares his journey of exploring worship spaces, the surprising power of radical hospitality, and how authentic community can transform even the most unexpected visitor.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Richard Riccardi describes walking into 33 places of worship and discovering that churches are gardeners of fruitful communities.Churches serve as places where everyone can belong, and everyone needs a place to belong.Richard Riccardi intentionally attended a wide variety of worship services, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Baha'i gatherings.A welcoming environment across different places of worship made a strong positive impression, regardless of faith tradition.Richard Riccardi recounts a rare instance where a welcome felt too aggressive, serving as a caution about coming on too strong with visitors.Church members often believe their enthusiastic friendliness is always positive, but it can sometimes overwhelm newcomers.Experiences of deep hospitality and acceptance can transcend racial, cultural, and religious boundaries.Richard Riccardi explains that styles of worship that encourage relationship and participation engaged him more than rigid, predictable rituals.A diversity of approaches is needed in church messaging and environment to reach both newcomers and longtime members.Markus Watson and Richard Riccardi discuss the importance of “sacred listening” and tailoring responses to visitors' backgrounds and spiritual needs.Being sensitive about criticizing other faiths or denominations can foster genuine community and dialogue.Authentic community in churches is demonstrated when people support each other in times of need, as seen in the care Richard Riccardi's mother received near the end of her life.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINK:Richard RiccardiWebsite - https://thewanderingworshiper.com/Books mentioned:The Wandering Worshipper, by Richard RiccardiBeyond Thingification, by Markus WatsonRelated episodes:167. Called to Each Other218. Trust, Teams, and Transformational Leadership222. Building a Multi-Inclusive ChurchSend me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

PASSPORTTOFREEDOMBOOK.COM DR.MISSAGHI@GMAIL.COM Born an American citizen but raised under Iran's theocracy, Dr. Nizam Missaghi grew up with a secret that could save his life — or cost him everything: a hidden U.S. passport. In his powerful new memoir Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph, Missaghi offers a firsthand perspective on life inside authoritarian rule and what it truly means to choose freedom. Please refer to the press release below for additional information, and let me know if you would like to see a copy of Passport to Freedom for interview and/or review purposes. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph Shares American Doctor's High-Stakes Escape from Iran “Nizam's journey from a child climbing stairwells during missile attacks in Tehran to becoming a top physician in the United States is not just a personal triumph — it is a story of what happens when human potential is finally allowed to breathe.” — Rainn Wilson, Actor and author of the foreword to Passport to Freedom WESTPORT, Conn., April 21, 2026 — A gripping memoir of faith, identity and the fragile line between belonging and exile — where freedom is never guaranteed, and survival depends on who dares to help you carry it — Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph shares the story of Dr. Nizam Missaghi's harrowing escape from Iran as a child. Born in the United States and taken back to Iran as an infant, Missaghi grew up free on paper but trapped in practice. At 7 years old, he was expelled from school for the first time in Tehran — not for misbehavior or poor grades, but for belonging to a faith the Islamic Republic refused to recognize. In post-revolutionary Iran, being Baha'i meant fractured futures: no university, no profession, no way to support a family. Yet hidden in a dresser drawer was a golden ticket: a United States passport quietly renewed every five years in secret. As adolescence gave way to urgency, Missaghi had to decide whether hope was worth the risk of escape. With surveillance closing in and many doors slammed shut, he faced an unthinkable choice: remain invisible or gamble everything on a document that could save or destroy him. He can discuss: · Life under the Islamic Republic · Escaping Iran · Religious persecution · Born American, raised under theocracy At a time when authoritarian regimes cloak oppression in the language of culture and faith, Missaghi's unbelievable journey reminds us what is lost when conscience is outlawed — and why America remains a refuge worth choosing. Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph Publisher: Regalo Press Release date: September 22, 2026 ISBN (paperback): 979-8895654736 Available from https://us.amazon.com/Passport-Freedom-Nizam-Missaghi-M-D/dp/B0GRJB1T74 ### TIP SHEET The press release above may be published in part or entirety by any print, broadcast, or internet/digital media outlet, or used by any means of social media sharing. Reviews, photos, links to previous interviews and Q&As are available upon request. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nizam Missaghi, M.D., is an Iranian-American physician. He left his native Iran after the completion of high school due to being deprived of access to higher education as a religious minority in the Islamic Republic. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia and pursued his medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. After completion of his residency in anesthesiology, he moved to the Phoenix metro area, where he is a founding member of Grand Canyon Anesthesia and a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Arizona School of Medicine and Midwestern University.

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O savali tete'e na faia e fa'asaga i le malo Isalama i Iran i le amataga o le tausaga nei, na tuleia ai le mau mo sa'olotoga ma aiā tatau a tagata, ae miase le tulaga o loo solipalaina ai aiā a le itupa o tinā ma tama'ita'i i Iran. Peita'i ua avea lea ma mafua'aga o le sauāina ai e le malo Isalama o nisi o tagatanu'u o Iran e lē o ni Moselemi. O se tasi o tapua'iga o loo aupito sauāina ai o le Fa'atuatuaga Baha'i.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Cooper, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA, Principal, and Amy Stock, NCIDQ, LEED GA, Associate – both at TEF Design in San Francisco, California. They discuss the Bay Area Headquarters Authority (or BAHA) Work Adaptation, also in San Francisco.You can see the project here as you listen along.Following the initial workplace build-out of the Bay Area Metro Center, the BAHA Hybrid Office represents a continued investment in adaptability—an evolution shaped by changing work patterns rather than a fixed end state. Through workshops and stakeholder engagement, TEF gathered insight into daily workflows, uncovering opportunities to better align the environment with how people actually use it. This collaborative process informed the development of a “Kit of Parts”—a flexible system of spatial strategies that could be deployed, rearranged, or expanded over time.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

A gripping memoir of faith, identity and the fragile line between belonging and exile—where freedom is never guaranteed, and survival depends on who dares to help you carry it: in Passport To Freedom: From Tehran To Triumph (Regalo Press; September 22, 2026), Dr. Nizam Missaghi, now in America, shares his harrowing escape from Iran as a child. Born in the United States and taken back to Iran as an infant, Nizam grew up free on paper but trapped in practice. At seven years-old when he was expelled from school for the first time in Tehran—not for misbehavior or poor grades, but for belonging to a faith the Islamic Republic refused to recognize. In post-revolutionary Iran, being Baha'i meant fractured futures: no university, no profession, no way to support a family. Yet hidden in a dresser drawer was a golden ticket: a United States passport quietly renewed every five years in secret. As adolescence gave way to urgency, Nizam had to decide whether hope was worth the risk of escape. With surveillance closing in and many doors slammed shut, he faced an unthinkable choice: remain invisible or gamble everything on a document that could save or destroy him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Các vụ hành quyết vẫn tiếp diễn bất chấp chiến tranh ở Iran, các tổ chức nhân quyền cảnh báo rằng chế độ đang gửi một thông điệp tàn bạo, đến những công dân dám thách thức nó. Nỗi lo sợ ngày càng gia tăng trong cộng đồng thiểu số Baha'i, với những báo cáo cho rằng một số thành viên đã bị tra tấn dã man trong những tuần gần đây. Câu chuyện này được thực hiện với sự hợp tác của SBS tiếng Ba Tư và bao gồm những nội dung gây sốc.

Executions have continued despite war in Iran, with human rights organisations warning the regime is sending a brutal message to citizens who challenge it.Fears are mounting in the minority Baha'i community, with reports some members have been subjected to extreme torture in recent weeks. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Persian and includes disturbing concepts.

Ken and Baha discuss the eternal competition of need and value in the draft process.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our fractured and sometimes dark world, we so often focus on the leading causes of death – but what if we focused our energy on what gives life? That is the pioneering work of my guests today. Dr. Somava Saha and Rev. Dr. Gary Gunderson are leaders in public health. And while they come from very different faith traditions, together they believe that communities have within them the belonging, agency, and wisdom to thrive.  Gary Gunderson is an ordained Baptist minister and professor of Faith and Health at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. He developed the five leading causes of life: agency, coherence, connection, generativity and hope. Gary has managed major faith and healthcare collaborations where he saw these causes in action.  Dr. Somava Saha is a Baha'i, and has dedicated her career to intergenerational wellbeing. She's currently CEO of Wellbeing and Equity in the World, and her work has reached millions of lives. Through this conversation, recorded in cooperation with Interfaith America, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to tap into the power and resourcefulness that exist in the communities you serve -- and how you can work towards being a better ancestor.  Leading Causes of Life Betterancestors.org With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org. Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenter Follow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & For Host: Pam King Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook Operations Manager: Lauren Kim Social Media & Graphic Designer: Wren Juergensen Senior Producer: Clare Wiley Executive Producer: Jakob Lewis Produced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

A gripping memoir of faith, identity and the fragile line between belonging and exile—where freedom is never guaranteed, and survival depends on who dares to help you carry it: in Passport To Freedom: From Tehran To Triumph (Regalo Press; September 22, 2026), Dr. Nizam Missaghi, now in America, shares his harrowing escape from Iran as a child. Born in the United States and taken back to Iran as an infant, Nizam grew up free on paper but trapped in practice. At seven years-old when he was expelled from school for the first time in Tehran—not for misbehavior or poor grades, but for belonging to a faith the Islamic Republic refused to recognize. In post-revolutionary Iran, being Baha'i meant fractured futures: no university, no profession, no way to support a family. Yet hidden in a dresser drawer was a golden ticket: a United States passport quietly renewed every five years in secret. As adolescence gave way to urgency, Nizam had to decide whether hope was worth the risk of escape. With surveillance closing in and many doors slammed shut, he faced an unthinkable choice: remain invisible or gamble everything on a document that could save or destroy him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Zu Gast in der Karwoche 2026 im Podcast Menschenrechte: nachgefragt: Thomas Rachel MdB, der neue Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Religions- und Weltanschauungsfreiheit. Das Amt gibt es seit 2018. In dieser Legislaturperiode ist es vom Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung zum Auswärtigen Amt gewechselt. Über die Gründe dafür und welchen Stellenwert die deutsche Außenpolitik der Religions- und Weltanschauungsfreiheit beimisst, haben wir mit Thomas Rachel gesprochen. Thomas Rachel setzt sich für die Fortführung des bilateralen Dialogs mit dem Vatikan und für eine verstärkte Zusammenarbeit im Menschenrechtsrat der Vereinten Nationen ein. Er berichtet über sein Engagement für die Baha'i und die Christen im Iran und über die Lage der Tibeter und Uiguren in China. Sein Fazit: „Die Anzahl der Länder, in denen es Unterdrückung von Gläubigen gibt, nimmt leider zu.“ Sein eindringlicher Appell: „Wenn Menschen ihrer Religions- und Weltanschauungsfreiheit beraubt werden, dann muss uns das alle angehen!“

Lielās Piektdienas koncertā 3. aprīlī Rīgas Doma mūzikas direktors un katedrāles ērģelnieks Aigars Reinis piedāvā programmu, kuras centrā būs izvērstais Pētera Vaska Cantus ad pacem, Johana Sebastiāna Baha korāļprelūdijas, Fantāzija un fūga solminorā BWV 542, Imanta Zemzara darbs “Mežezers” un Aivara Kalēja dramatiskais Krustaceļa vēstījums “Via dolorosa”. Sarunā ar Aigaru Reini - par šī gada jubilāriem - Vaskam, Zemzarim un Kalējam - veltīto koncertciklu Rīgas Domā, par ceļu pie viņu mūzikas, Rīgas Doma ērģeļu simtgadi un reiz veiktajām pārbūvēm, par 3. aprīļa koncerta programmā iekļautajiem vēstījumiem un kompozīciju rašanās vēsturi un vēsturisko fonu.  Aigars Reinis: Aprīlis ir bagātīgs mēnesis latviešu mūzikā, jo trīs tiešām izcili komponisti ir dzimuši tieši aprīlī, un ik pēc pieciem gadiem mēs svinam viņu jubilejas. Tie ir Pēteris Vasks, kura mūzika jau skan visur pasaulē saistībā ar jubileju, Imants Zemzaris un Aivars Kalējs. Domājot par šīm jubilejām, likās, ka negribas kādu vienu atsevišķi izcelt, vajadzētu apvienot, tāpēc radās doma izveidot veselu jubileju festivālu ar septiņiem koncertim. Divi jau ir notikuši, vēl pieci priekšā. Kurā brīdī latviešu meistariem piepulcējās Johans Sebastiāns Bahs? Vai tā ir tā pārbaudītā vērtība, ka ar Baha mūziku var līdzsvarot jebkuru komponistu un viņš ir lielisks sasaistes materiāls? Es domāju, šie trīs komponisti nav necik mazākā mērā ievērojami kā Bahs. Mūzika ir tikpat dziļa, un gribētos novēlēt arī viņiem skanēt mūžīgi. Bet jāsaka, tepat drīz ir arī Baha dzimšanas diena. Tradicionāli mums tas ir Baha mēnesis, šobrīd ir arī ciešanu laiks, Baha mūzikā to droši vien var izstāstīt vislabāk. Ko paši jubilāri teica par to, ka viņu mūzika izskanēs ne tikai vienā koncertā, bet veselā koncertu ciklā? Reakcijas bija atšķirīgas vai tomēr bija kas vienojošs? Varbūt tā nespēju izvērtēt, katram atšķirīgi, sevišķi Pēterim Vaskam, kursm vienā citā jubilejas koncertā teicu, ka tā būs. Viņam šobrīd mūzikas dzīve ir ļoti pārsātināta - vienu dienu ir vienā valstī, otru dienu otrā, tad dodas uz Liepāju, tad atkal atpakaļ. Viņam šobrīd ļoti intensīvi jāklausās sava mūzika. Bet domāju, ka tā ir lielākā velte komponistiem, ka viņu mūzika skan. Varbūt jubilejas gads, bet tā ir reize atkal akcentēt šo komponistu devumu. Mēs izspēlējam visu šo komponistu ērģeļmūzikā sarakstīto, jo gan Pēterim Vaskam, gan Imantam Zemzarim šie skaņdarbi skaitās seši. Aivaram Kalējam, protams, ir stipri vairāk, pašam ērģelniekam esot. Es domāju, reta izdevība, ka viss šis klāsts izskan šī pusotra mēneša laikā. Bahs, protams, ir katra topoša ērģelnieka ēdienkartē, bet kurā brīdī parādās Zemzara, Vaska un Kalēja mūzika? Pedagoģijā, protams, Bahs ir tā maizīte, ar ko sāk, un pamats. Ne tikai tāpēc - tā mūzika tiešām ir vērtīga un ārkārtīgi dziļa, bet droši vien arī didaktiska un izglītojoša ar fūgas mākslu koordinācijai ērģelniekam. Tā ir tāda ikdienas maizīte. Ne tikai, ka publika interesējas un Bahu vienkārši zina. (..) Kādreiz mēs aizmaldāmies citos laukos, spēlējam mūsdienu mūziku vai ko, bet vienmēr ir prieks atgriezties pie Johana Sebastiāna Baha. Šie latviešu opusi noteikti tiek cilāti arī jau studiju laikā, bet varbūt ne visi sarežģītības un domas sarežģītības dēļ, kā lai šo mūziku iznes. Bet jaunie studenti mācās un caur šo mūziku iepazīst latviešu dvēseli un latviešu komponistu rakstības stilu un emocijas, kas droši vien atšķiras no citu zemju komponistiem.  

Rainn Wilson built one of the most beloved characters in television history and still woke up most days feeling like he was not enough. He opens up about the painful truth that becoming famous on The Office only amplified the emptiness he already carried, moving from a three on his inner peace scale before the show to barely a four or five during its peak seasons. Rainn traces how unprocessed grief, ego, addiction, and a relentless hunger for more kept him stuck in a cycle of dissatisfaction no amount of success could break. He shares how it was not until his late forties that he genuinely began to believe the words he had been saying for a decade, that he was enough, and how the death of his father, deep therapy work, and a committed spiritual practice finally gave him the foundation he had been chasing through achievement. This conversation is a permission slip to stop measuring your inner life by outer results and start tending the garden inside yourself that no one can take from you. Rainn's books: Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution Soul Boom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living Soul Boom website Soul Boom podcast In this episode you will: Discover why fame, money, and success made Rainn equally as unhappy as being broke, and what that reveals about the real source of contentment. Understand how ungrieved pain silently drives the ambition, addiction, and comparison that keep you stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction. Learn the spiritual framework Rainn uses, drawn from Buddhism, the Baha'i Faith, and positive psychology, to move through disappointment without carrying it forward. Recognize the difference between saying an affirmation and actually beginning to believe it, and what consistent inner work looks like over years, not weeks. Explore how reparenting your inner child and building a daily gratitude and contemplation practice can shift your baseline from chronic discontent to genuine peace. For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1907 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes [SOLO Self Love Episode] Eckhart Tolle Josh Groban Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In The Enlightened Bottom Line, author Jenna Nicholas explores how businesses can align purpose and profit to create lasting social impact. Drawing on stories from investors, entrepreneurs, and wisdom traditions, the conversation will examine how leaders can integrate spirituality, purpose, ethics, and economic performance to shape a more just and regenerative future. She says participants will come away with an expanded sense of possibility for the intersection of purpose and profit and how each of us can lead from a place of meaning, wholeness and interconnection. Jenna Nicholas is an investor, entrepreneur, advisor, coach, speaker and author of Enlightened Bottom Line: Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Business, and Investing. She is president of LightPost Capital, an investment and acquisition firm, and CEO of Impact Experience. An active angel investor, she has backed multiple unicorns. A Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, Echoing Green, Stanford Social Innovation, and PD Soros Fellow, she holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University. Her work has been profiled in major media, and she speaks globally on regenerative economics and purpose-driven leadership. She is an active member of the Baha'i Faith. Joining us remotely for part of our program will be Wayne Silby, a pioneering social investor and entrepreneur, best known as co-founder and founding chair of Calvert Investments, one of the earliest and largest socially responsible investment firms in the United States, currently $45 billion in assets under management. He also helped launch Calvert Impact Capital, ImpactAssets, Calvert Social Venture Partners, and Social Venture Network, giving money and markets a conscience worldwide. Silby later co-founded SynTao and ZenFlo in China, advancing sustainable finance and mindfulness, and serves on several global boards. He holds degrees from Wharton and Georgetown Law. A Business & Leadership Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. OrganizerElizabeth Carney  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Well, today, Jake Tapper started his program off with a little bit of a monologue. We're in a press conference this morning. Democratic governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, laid out what she saw as the clear motive. 00:17 Yesterday's attack was anti-Semitism. It was hate. Plain and simple. Temple Israel, as have many synagogues in this country, uh had prepared for the worst. There were armed security guards, multiple armed security guards already on site. Employees had taken an active shooter prevention class just a few weeks earlier. Their own caution prevented a far more horrible outcome in Michigan yesterday. 00:44 We should note that attack was just the latest in a long string of anti-Semitic violence in the United States and around the world in recent months. So why is it that so many public officials are still reluctant to call it out by name? In Dearborn, Michigan, police last night increased patrols around schools and mosques all across the city as a precautionary measure. Wait a minute. Hold on. Just a second. 01:16 You had an attack? 01:19 at a Jewish synagogue. 01:25 and they increased patrols at mosques? 01:30 Is that what you're trying to tell me? Jake Tapper? 01:35 Yes, Islamic, so an Islamic individual, Eman Mohammed Ghazali, 01:44 drives his truck into uh a Jewish temple and you increase patrols at mosques? Is that what you're telling me, Jake Tapper? 01:57 uh I am just, you would have thought, no, I'm no law enforcement expert. But if I've got an attack at a Jewish temple, I think I might be increasing security at Jewish temples. see, not the places of worship of the ideology that just attacked the Jewish temple. You see how weird that is? 02:28 But all during that monologue, Jay Tapper... 02:34 did not mention. 02:37 Islam did not mention Muslim, oh my gosh, was a joke told one time that said. 02:48 that said could you imagine 02:54 A Muslim got ahold of a dirty bomb and exploded it over a city and hundreds of thousands of Americans were killed. That would be horrible because of the backlash against the Muslim community. that was one of those jokes where people go, yeah, would be bad. But they didn't realize it. Hundreds of thousands of people are just killed by a Muslim terrorist attack and you're worried about 03:23 The backlash against the Muslim community? I think you got your priorities kind of mixed up there. Extremely mixed up. 03:34 This is a problem that's not only going on here, it's going on around the world. I want you to listen to this. 03:53 Do you know what that is? That is the Islamic call to prayer at the largest soccer stadium in England. 04:07 The biggest. Home of Manchester United. 04:14 and they allowed the Muslim call to prayer. I want to know, I want to go back and check. If I went to... 04:24 Old Trafford Stadium and I said, Hello, love, like to go in there and sing some hymns about the Lord. No, you wouldn't be able to do that. It wouldn't allow that. Can I just go in here and read some Psalms? No, can't do that. No, can't do that. Can I go in here and just read a few passages out of the Bible? No, no, no, Can I go do the Islamic call to prayer? Come on in. Everything's fine. Yes, you can. 04:53 England has been colonized. 100%. So last night over on, um over on X, which by the way, if you're not following me over on X, I would love if you were to do that at Charlie on air. That's at Charlie on air. also streamed the show live over there. um One person says, a hundred bucks says you never tweet when a good old American white dude kills anyone. 05:24 Okay, well, you see there's a difference here, and I'll explain that difference to you. um Here in the United States, sociologists group Americans into about 10 to 12 major religious families, so to speak. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucian traditions, Baha'i faith, 05:53 Native American religions and others. Okay, of that list, ...

00:00 Well, today, Jake Tapper started his program off with a little bit of a monologue. We're in a press conference this morning. Democratic governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, laid out what she saw as the clear motive. 00:17 Yesterday's attack was anti-Semitism. It was hate. Plain and simple. Temple Israel, as have many synagogues in this country, uh had prepared for the worst. There were armed security guards, multiple armed security guards already on site. Employees had taken an active shooter prevention class just a few weeks earlier. Their own caution prevented a far more horrible outcome in Michigan yesterday. 00:44 We should note that attack was just the latest in a long string of anti-Semitic violence in the United States and around the world in recent months. So why is it that so many public officials are still reluctant to call it out by name? In Dearborn, Michigan, police last night increased patrols around schools and mosques all across the city as a precautionary measure. Wait a minute. Hold on. Just a second. 01:16 You had an attack? 01:19 at a Jewish synagogue. 01:25 and they increased patrols at mosques? 01:30 Is that what you're trying to tell me? Jake Tapper? 01:35 Yes, Islamic, so an Islamic individual, Eman Mohammed Ghazali, 01:44 drives his truck into uh a Jewish temple and you increase patrols at mosques? Is that what you're telling me, Jake Tapper? 01:57 uh I am just, you would have thought, no, I'm no law enforcement expert. But if I've got an attack at a Jewish temple, I think I might be increasing security at Jewish temples. see, not the places of worship of the ideology that just attacked the Jewish temple. You see how weird that is? 02:28 But all during that monologue, Jay Tapper... 02:34 did not mention. 02:37 Islam did not mention Muslim, oh my gosh, was a joke told one time that said. 02:48 that said could you imagine 02:54 A Muslim got ahold of a dirty bomb and exploded it over a city and hundreds of thousands of Americans were killed. That would be horrible because of the backlash against the Muslim community. that was one of those jokes where people go, yeah, would be bad. But they didn't realize it. Hundreds of thousands of people are just killed by a Muslim terrorist attack and you're worried about 03:23 The backlash against the Muslim community? I think you got your priorities kind of mixed up there. Extremely mixed up. 03:34 This is a problem that's not only going on here, it's going on around the world. I want you to listen to this. 03:53 Do you know what that is? That is the Islamic call to prayer at the largest soccer stadium in England. 04:07 The biggest. Home of Manchester United. 04:14 and they allowed the Muslim call to prayer. I want to go back and check. If I went to... 04:24 Old Trafford Stadium and I said, Hello, love, like to go in there and sing some hymns about the Lord. No, you wouldn't be able to do that. It wouldn't allow that. Can I just go in here and read some Psalms? No, can't do that. No, can't do that. Can I go in here and just read a few passages out of the Bible? No, no, no, Can I go do the Islamic call to prayer? Come on in. Everything's fine. Yes, you can. 04:53 England has been colonized. 100%. So last night over on, um over on X, which by the way, if you're not following me over on X, I would love if you were to do that at Charlie on air. That's at Charlie on air. also streamed the show live over there. um One person says, a hundred bucks says you never tweet when a good old American white dude kills anyone. 05:24 Okay, well, you see there's a difference here, and I'll explain that difference to you. um Here in the United States, sociologists group Americans into about 10 to 12 major religious families, so to speak. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucian traditions, Baha'i faith, 05:53 Native American religions and others. Okay, of that list, of that list of re ...

SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-20261917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND1. Mary Anastasia O'Grady (Wall Street Journal) discusses Iranian presence in Venezuela, focusing on war drones and agents with Venezuelan passports. She notes the U.S. recognition of Delcy Rodriguez as acting president while pursuing a democratic transition. (1)2. Natalie Ecanow (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) examines Qatar's "Special Watch List" designation for religious freedom abuses, specifically involving a Baha'i leader. She highlights the contradiction of Qatar hosting groups like Hamas while maintaining strategic U.S. partnerships. (2)3. Jeff McCausland (CBS News) analyzes modern warfare's reliance on drones and missiles, noting the lack of a clear U.S. strategy for the Iran conflict. He criticizes the administration's poor messaging regarding tragic civilian casualties. (3)4. Jeff McCausland (CBS News) discusses technology favoring defense in Ukraine and Iran through drones and GPS. He examines Iran's asymmetric strategy targeting global supply chains and their willingness to fight a long attrition war. (4)5. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) details Panama's port contract disputes with China and the transition to APM Terminals. He also discusses ongoing lawfare in Guatemala and the U.S. intention to return Haitian migrants despite local violence. (5)6. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) reports on rumored secret diplomacy between the U.S. and Cuba's Castro family. He explains Cuba's severe economic collapse and electricity crisis following the loss of subsidized oil from Venezuela. (6)7. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) discusses U.S. direct engagement with Venezuela's leadership regarding oil and mining investments. He also analyzes shifting political trends in Colombia and Peru, where right-of-center candidates are gaining significant momentum. (7)8. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) notes cooled relations between Brazil's Lula and the U.S. due to Brazil's foreign policy shifts toward the BRICS. He also analyzes the rise of conservative leader Jose Antonio Kast in Chile. (8)9. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) recounts U.S. strategic calculations before Pearl Harbor, highlighting uncertainty about carrier technology. He describes the U.S. as a reluctant, "anti-colonial" empire facing imminent threats to its Philippine possessions and interests. (9)10. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) identifies late 1942 as World War II's turning point, citing Stalingrad, Guadalcanal, and North Africa. These battles signaled the rise of continent-spanning superpowers over traditional colonial empires in a new world order. (10)11. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) analyzes the Casablanca and Cairo conferences, highlighting Roosevelt's strategies to keep Stalin as an ally. The U.S. promoted anti-colonialism and self-determination to establish a post-war liberal capitalist order dominated by American economy. (11)12. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) examines Allied plans like Operation Ranke to contain Soviet influence as Germany neared collapse. Despite focusing on Europe, the U.S. successfully launched simultaneous offensive thrusts across the Pacific against the Japanese Empire. (12)13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war's impact, noting Russia's benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranian retaliation against global energy supplies. (13)14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14)15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump's trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and the potential for prolonged litigation. (15)16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war's threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited public information. (16)

2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and mediator, the country continues to host Hamas and the Taliban. The designation serves as a warning that Qatar's adherence to religious freedom and speech—illustrated by the persecution of a Baha'i leader—is not meeting U.S. criteria. (2)1904 DOHA

Greg sits down with his former philosophy professor, Jamal Lyksett to discuss his religious journey from growing up Baha'i to recently becoming Catholic.

Seven-time winner of the legendary Baja 1000, Mark Samuels is one of the toughest racers to ever conquer the desert.From his motocross roots to competing in the grueling Dakar Rally , Samuels built his career on grit and speed, and now leads the charge as owner of the SLR Honda race team, continuing his winning legacy both on and off the bike.

Yousef presents recordings taken by journalist and pro-Palestinian activist Robert Martin during his 2017 visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories.The audio features conversations with residents sharing their lived experiences: Baha, a tour guide, discusses the expansion of settlements in Al-Ahil near Hebron; Sadi, a barber, reflects on daily life in Al-Quds under occupation; and Unis, an activist from a village near Hebron, shares his experiences of arrest by the IOF. More about Robert's activism via x.com/Robert_Martin72.Info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: Walking in Balata Refugee Camp (2012) by Beautiful Faces of Berlin, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 

Brisbane teacher and author, Sita Walker on the strong matriarchs who have helped her weather the storm of family tragedy, divorce and the beauty of a new love.Sita grew up in Toowoomba in Queensland, descended from five powerful women — three aunts, her grandmother and her mum.They were Baha'i women who came to Australia via Iran and India.Tragedy struck the family when Sita was a child, and her matriarchs descended on the home — to cook, clean, and comfort.Sita always saw herself as good Baha'i girl, and she went on to marry a good Baha'i boy and start a family. When things started to unravel, Sita found herself drifting away from her nightly prayers and accounting for her deeds, and it took a divorce and a new love for her to admit to herself, and her parents, how things had changed.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison.It explores faith, grief, religion, Baha'i, grandmothering, losing a sibling, evil eye, Queenslander, youth camp, marrying young, nightly prayers, falling in love, leaving religion, girl dinner, To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

For decades, the Lautenberg-Specter program has provided a pathway for members of oppressed religious groups, including Christians, Jews, and Baha'is, with close family ties to the United States to escape persecution in Iran and the former Soviet states. By offering refuge to those fleeing religious persecution, the Lautenberg-Specter program underscores our nation's leadership in defending religious freedom.On this episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, Chair Vicky Hartzler speaks with Mark Hetfield, President of HIAS, about the Lautenberg-Specter program.  

Ken and Baha review the play of the Ravens TEs in 2025 and look forward to how the 2026 group may be constructed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Mood and use my code RAVENS for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, Commissioner Stephen Schneck is joined by Mariam Wahba, an Egypt expert and Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Mariam has written extensively on the Egyptian government's targeting of Egypt's indigenous Coptic Christian community, and will elaborate on specific laws, policies, and judicial decisions that are repressing a range of other religious minority communities, including Jews, Baha'is, Jehovah's Witnesses, Qur'anists, nonbelievers and members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.  

When Nava Kavelin (host of Podcrushed) lost weight at 16, the shift in how the world treated her was immediate and jarring. She went from being invisible to having 10 boys aggressively pursuing her. She joins Nicole to unpack the complicated resentment of suddenly becoming "visible" to people who previously looked right through you.They get into why reciprocity is the bare minimum for a good relationship, the misery of dating someone long-term who won't commit, and how soap operas like Passions warped their brains into thinking it's okay to chase people who don't like you. Nava also shares the time she downplayed her Baha'i faith for a Southern Baptist boy who turned out to only be interested in converting her.Plus, the shocking research she uncovered at the UN about how media impacts girls of color - they are sexualized as young as 3 years old, and unchecked access to porn is normalizing violence for teenagers.Meanwhile, Nicole attempts to connect with the youths, and recounts the wild, slightly racist routine she saw at Criss Angel's Las Vegas show.Heads up: This episode contains spoilers to Netflix's You.Check out Nava's new book, Crushmore at simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast and get discounts by checking out our sponsor:Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jared and Jeff are back talking Purdue's Baha mar win, why Feast Week has gotten lame, and just how good the depth on this Purdue team is.

--{ "If you build it..."}-- What is the new project Melissa is working on? Who are Darick and Ula Chamberlain and when did they conceive this project? Original Talk Jan. 28, 2009 - Balfour Declaration, Rothschild - Dispensationalism, Premillenialism, Scofield Bible - Supersessionism, the New Covenant of Christianity, Spiritual Israel - Carroll Quigley's Tragedy and Hope; Anglo-American Establishment - Ronald Reagan, Jeane Kirkpatrick - George W. Bush, Gog and Magog, Nine/Eleven - World Religions and Bible Prophecy - World War I - Protests against Netanyahu - Iran, Baha-i Faith - Armageddon - Phospherous Bombs - Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House; Council on Foreign Relations; Cecil Rhodes, Milner's Kindergarten, Round Table movement - Edward Bernays, League of Nations - Mandate for Palestine - Global Citizenship, Rockefeller - Brzezinski, Mujahadin - Ronald Storrs, Milner Group, RIIA, Balfour, "Ulster in the Middle East" - Young Turks, Ottoman Empire - Zionism - Birth Control, Abortion - Radical Music - Peter Wright's book, Spycatcher, Rothschild.

A month after fearing for her family's safety during a powerful earthquake in Cebu, Sydney resident Mariza Sollano faces 'new anxiety' as Typhoon Tino devastates the province, leaving at least 46 dead across the Philippines. - Isang buwan matapos ang kanyang pangamba sa kaligtasan ng pamilya sa Cebu dahil sa 6.9 magnitude na lindol, muling nabalot ng takot si Mariza Sollano, isang Pilipina sa Sydney, matapos manalasa ang Bagyong Tino na kumitil ng hindi bababa sa 46 na buhay sa bansa.

Part 2! Mark Ruffalo joins us again to talk about marriage as "soul work," raising artists, healing family trauma, and why vulnerability might be the bravest thing a man can practice. He opens up about his father's Baha'i journey, the sweetness of those early firesides, Standing Rock, and the Lakota lessons that reshaped his activism and hope. Mark Ruffalo is an Oscar-nominated actor, producer, and activist known for Marvel's Avengers, Spotlight, and his decades of environmental and social justice work. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ZipRecruiter (try it FREE!)

Penn Badgley is an actor known for his work on Gossip Girl and You, and is releasing a collection of essays based on his podcast, Podcrushed, available next week. We chat with Penn about Lana's swamp daddy at Valentino, the smell of Chris' local health food store in Florida, a shakeup at CBS News, Penn has twins now and records the entire episode with one strapped to him, his Baha'i faith, Iranian food, doing mushrooms at 17, living with indigenous people in Colombia, acting with knives, AA and god, Filipino volcanoes, and his love of soul music. instagram.com/pennbadgley twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1995, there was a landmark meeting on gender equality in Beijing: the Fourth World Conference on Women. The conference produced the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a highly influential blueprint for advancing women's rights. It was at this conference that then–First Lady Hillary Clinton famously declared, “Human rights are women's rights and women's rights are human rights, once and for all.” Last week, at the United Nations General Assembly, there was a 30-year commemoration of this landmark conference, which has become a touchstone for advocates around the world — particularly from civil society. Today, I'm joined by two of those advocates: Bani Dugal and Liliane Nkunzimana, representatives of the Baha'i International Community to the United Nations. They explain why the conference 30 years ago was so significant, how it continues to influence debates on gender equality today, and how to keep advancing gender equality in a profoundly different geopolitical context three decades on. This episode is produced in partnership with the Baha'i International Community, an NGO that represents the worldwide Baha'i community at the UN and other international forums, where it emphasizes that recognizing humanity's interconnectedness is key to a shared global future. The Baha'i International Community recently released the book "In Full Partnership: Thirty Years of Women's Advancement at the United Nations and Beyond, " which honors 30 years since the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and the creation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. You can find the book at BIC.org.  

John Davis and Alex Ferrari discuss the historical and theological context of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the influence of Greco-Roman Christians and the Roman Catholic Church. John argues that the New Testament, particularly the writings of Luke and Paul, were created centuries after Jesus' death and reflect a messianic agenda. He highlights the importance of Jesus' teachings on self-empowerment and the inner kingdom of heaven, contrasting them with the fear-based doctrines of the Catholic Church. John also recounts his past life regression experiences and the significance of Jesus' laughter and joy, which he believes were central to his teachings. John Davis and Alex Ferrari discuss the evolution of religious beliefs, emphasizing the inclusivity of faiths like Baha'i and Zoroastrianism. They critique the fear-based origins of Abrahamic religions and the shift towards a more loving, conscious world.John shares personal anecdotes, including his son's profound understanding of God and his own health transformation through positive affirmations. They explore the King James Bible's translation and the influence of the Catholic Church on historical texts. The conversation also touches on the New Age concept of the 5D, the rapture, and the misconceptions around hell and Satan, highlighting the importance of present-moment consciousness and love. John Davis emphasizes the importance of living in the present and expressing love, referencing the teachings of Jeshua. He invites people to take control of their own narratives, suggesting that choosing a positive outlook on life is more fulfilling. John promotes his work through his website, johnofnew.com, and his YouTube channels, including "The Recovering Catholic." Alex Ferrari praises Davis's contributions and mentions their collaboration on an upcoming course available at Next Level Soul.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

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APOLOGIES BUT SPOTIFY MESSES UP MY FORMATTING!!!! SHOTOKAN KARATE  DAY 1: CHALLENGE 30 DAYS SEPT 15-OCT 15 2025(FREE PATREON EP “Discipline in aNew Practice”: https://www.patreon.com/posts/discipline-in-138914551?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link)DAY 1 NEW LESSON NEW CHALLENGE STARTS HERE! Global Martial Arts University: “Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu WhiteBelt - Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9 and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids all the way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do less reading and less video guidance lessons). Personal Goal: Learn Kihon Kata, learn general history and terminology, successfully lose 4 pounds of weight, continue 400mins per week of total exercising, decrease THC edibles.(Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)Warm Up - 0:33Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 12:04 Age Uke(Upper Block) - 18:44Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 22:22Zenkutsu-Dachi (Front Stance) - 26:04 CoolDown - 28:51Book readings Day 1/30: Cover page through page 3. https://www.patreon.com/posts/pics-karate-gi-3-138983683?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkShotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIWHAT HAVE I DONE TODAY TO REACH MY PERSONAL GOALS? Set goals, chose vids to watch, I did my main workout, sofar breakfast and lunch were healthy. WHAT WILL I DO NEXT?Create SMART goals/ refine personal goals. Finish Class #1.  (Sept. 15thbeginning a new training regimen extra resources).KARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠Zoom Private Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠Video Courses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠Interested in spirituality content? Check out my ep on thepod Theory and Theology: “World Peace? Checking out the Baha'i Faith beliefs(early experiences meeting Baha'i people and attending a cool service)” https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FLHPRvAXYiKgcxhu1P4bG?si=IEiSMpmqR3-RISCCf0_JfwCOPING WITH POLITICAL STRESS https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/theory-and-theology/episodes/Coping-with-Political-Stress-Chat-About-Personal-Choices-and-Limiting-Stressful-Consumption-of-World-Events-Content--Reading-page-1-4-Part-2-Bahai-The-Promise-of-World-Peace-e389gctAFFILIATESCOURSE CAREERS AFFILIATE LINK: https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/29926/COUPON DISCOUNT CODE FOR $50 OFF: IGZDVLGJSK

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Derek Cooper  about his article, “A Christian Exploration of the Baha'i Faith” . https://www.equip.org/articles/a-christian-exploration-of-the-bahai-faith/Other articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 388 Jainism: India's other ReligionJainism: India's other ReligionDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

What if death wasn't something to fear, but a catalyst for your greatest transformation? Somatic practitioner, dancer, and poet Hannah Blake reunites with Marc to explore how we heal, evolve, and reconnect to the heartbeat of nature. They unpack the journey from performance to purpose, discuss the intelligence of the body, and the importance of death—physical, emotional, and egoic—as a portal to rebirth. Hannah shares her personal journey through burnout, Crohn's disease, plant medicine, and community building in the Oregon forest. This episode dives into the intersection of somatic psychology, sacred ceremony, and the need for collective healing in a fractured world. Our first conversation can be found here.    Show Notes 00:00 – Opening: Who is Hannah today? 02:00 – Revisiting their first conversation and Hannah's core identity 05:00 – How a cultural dance trip changed her life path 07:00 – Healing Crohn's and creating the SOM Maya method 10:00 – Dance as spiritual expression, not performance 12:00 – How Hannah blends somatics, plant medicine, and neuroplasticity 14:00 – Her 3-day healing format and care-first approach 16:00 – What burnout taught her about congruence and boundaries 18:00 – Using the body as a compass for truth and discernment 22:00 – Interoception: Noticing what the body knows 26:00 – “So much of our life is dying to our past” 28:00 – Ego death as a fertilizer for new life 31:00 – DMT, surrender, and being ready to die 34:00 – Rebuilding community and regenerative living 36:00 – A beautiful analogy from the Baha'i faith on life and rebirth 42:00 – The medicine of communal healing 45:00 – Closing reflections on questions, community, and legacy   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props

On this episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. Visionary entrepreneur Payam Zamani shares his transformative journey from a young refugee to a pioneering advocate for spiritual capitalism. His story is not just about building successful businesses like AutoWeb and One Planet Group, but also about intertwining deep spiritual beliefs with everyday business practices. Payam's unique perspective challenges traditional views on capitalism, emphasizing the importance of valuing individuals beyond their economic contributions and fostering meaningful interactions in the business world.We explore Payam's personal experiences growing up as a Baha'i facing persecution in Iran. The story of how he was smuggled out of the country to realize his dreams in America serves as a poignant reminder of the optimism and resilience needed to overcome adversity. We discuss America's ongoing role as a symbol of hope for those in distress worldwide and underscores the spiritual dimensions of such a refuge. We are also examining the profound impact of setting audacious goals and embracing challenges as catalysts for personal growth. Payam's insights on questioning as a tool for uncovering truths reflect a commitment to lifelong learning inspired by his Baha'i faith. Through this conversation, we contemplate a conscious form of capitalism where personal growth, service, and purpose seamlessly integrate, offering a path to authentic living and spiritual fulfillment. Let's go deep!14:43 - Journey of Hope and Optimism21:33 - The Power of Adversity and Challenges30:38 - The Journey to Spiritual GrowthCheck out Payam's book Here:Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

00:00 – 00:15 — Introduction & Wheel of Doom Live check & goat tribute: The show opens with Sam and Mike confirming they're live and dedicating the episode to their late homestead goat, Krusty, acknowledging his impact on their energy and lifestyle . Wheel of Doom & scoring updates: They spin the infamous Wheel of Doom, recap last week's all-time high score, and discuss viewer suggestions to improve the wheel's design and the underlying scoring algorithm . Positive affirmations kickoff: In a tonal shift, they recite a series of uplifting affirmations—trusting the universe, attracting success—to set a hopeful mood after the morbid opener . Occult & conspiracy primer: A deep dive into “interdimensional demonic intelligence,” haunted regions, and the idea of fallen angels manipulating leadership, setting the stage for the show's blend of paranormal and geopolitical themes . Catherine Austin Fitts discussion: Hosts debate Fitts's sudden prominence—her Bush-era credentials versus recycled '90s conspiracies—questioning whether she's a genuine whistleblower or part of the mirage . Grid-down survival scenario: A video outlines how quickly society unravels when the power grid collapses, using Texas's near-miss in 2021 as a case study, and sketches the cascading failures—fuel shortages, hospital shutdowns, civil unrest—if it went national . Birkin bag origins: They marvel at Jane Birkin's prototype Hermès bag—its design born from an overhead-bin mishap—and note its looming Sotheby's auction, tying fashion to doomscroll culture . 00:15 – 00:30 — Ghost Town & Strange Finds Cold War ghost town for sale: A realtor's clip showcases a 100-acre, 43-home radar station in Finland, MN—overgrown, possibly contaminated—sparking fantasies of doomsday cults or Airbnb-style retreats . Reframing Jesus's resurrection: A Baha'i-perspective video argues that Jesus's teachings matter more than the resurrection miracle, prompting Sam and Mike to reflect on faith, church burnout, and spiritual practice . Mysterious Sri Lanka structure: They react to explorers finding a solitary white edifice in dense jungle—speculating on its origin, purpose, and cinematic quality . DMT, aliens & death: A bizarre mash-up video links UFO encounters to DMT experiences and mortality, leaving hosts both fascinated and skeptical of this incomplete puzzle . 00:30 – 00:45 — Tech & Strength Big Tech in uniform: Sam can't believe top CTOs from OpenAI, Meta and Palantir were sworn in as Army Reserve lieutenants—no boot camp, no public vetting—raising alarms about private data controlling military R&D . World's strongest grip: A clip profiles an arm-wrestling phenom whose grip strength defies belief; the hosts discuss training methods, human potential, and the absurdity of televised strength feats . 00:45 – 01:00 — Paranormal & UFOs Demonic watchers & Nephilim: Returning to biblical conspiracies, they explore a video on fallen angels and the watchers, debating the reality of demonic intelligence shaping our world . High-wire UFO crash: A rumor video claims alien craft crashed onto power lines above a highway; Sam lambastes its implausibility, noting how fighter jets could intercept any rogue drone . 01:00 – 01:15 — Fasting & Smuggling Angus Barberi's 382-day fast: A 1965 hospital case study reveals Barberi shed 276 lbs in 382 days on water, black coffee, and electrolytes—emerging at 180 lbs with no loose skin, baffling medical experts . Hosts' fasting banter: Sam and Mike share their own intermittent-fast plans, rib each other about homeopathic ban requests, and drop a shout-out to “the number one podcast” on Earth . Utah crude-oil smuggling: A news video covers a family indicted for shipping $300 million of Mexican crude into the U.S. under false waste declarations, blending greed, corruption, and border intrigue . 01:15 – 01:30 — Geopolitics & Blackouts Vanishing Boeing cargo planes: Three 777 freighters bound for Luxembourg disappear near Iranian airspace amid regional strikes—no proof of covert arms runs, but global eyebrows raise . Iran's digital blackout: After blaming cyber-threats, Iran forces a near-total internet shutdown; Starlink terminals smuggled in reactivate connections, highlighting “Black Mirror”-style information warfare . Cartoon news on ritual war: An animated briefing frames Israel's preemptive strikes, Iranian warnings, and proxy clashes as a deadly ritual game—Sam likens the visuals to dystopian satire . New World Order conspiracies: They unpack a spoof news segment on puppet-master elites fueling perpetual conflict, questioning which flavor of authoritarianism we'll ultimately choose .   Watch Full Episodes on Sam's channels: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoli - Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/SamTripoli Sam Tripoli: Tin Foil Hat Podcast Website: SamTripoli.com Twitter: https://x.com/samtripoli Midnight Mike: The OBDM Podcast Website: https://ourbigdumbmouth.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/obdmpod Doom Scrollin' Telegram: https://t.me/+La3v2IUctLlhYWUx    

Join us as we respond to a recent episode of the Soul Boom podcast, featuring The Office star and devoted Baha'i, Rainn Wilson, alongside YouTube icons Rhett & Link who've been very candid about their deconstruction journey away from historic Christianity. So how does a committed Baha'i like Rainn Wilson interpret their spiritual unraveling? And is there a faithful, thoughtful way to respond from a biblical worldview? Tune in as we explore these questions with our good friend Steve Matthews. Steve brings clarity and discernment to the conversation—and you can check out more of his work at ⁨@ExposingtheCults⁩.  Partner With Us: https://donorbox.org/cultish SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.apologiastudios.com