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Women can take control of their health and age on their own terms. Menopause isn't the end of vitality, it's a new chapter, and the right strategies can make all the difference.Gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou is challenging the stigma around aging and menopause, proving that with the right tools, this transition can be empowering. In this episode, she breaks down the essentials of biohacking from foundational health practices to advanced techniques. We dive into the science behind perimenopause, common symptoms, and why women need to be proactive about their thyroid and hormone health.Don't settle for feeling "normal"—learn how to optimize your body and mind. Tune in now and take control of your health journey!Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Podcast Overview1:15 - Podcast Intro1:48 - Excitement to Talk Biohacking with Zora Benhamou2:06 - Introducing Zora Benhamou Gerontologist and Biohacker3:21 - Zora's Journey from LA Roots to Health and Wellness3:49 - How Zora Discovered Biohacking Through Online Communities4:22 - Difference Between a Health Enthusiast and a Biohacker5:11 - Breaking Down the Biohacking Pyramid for Optimal Health5:37 - Supplements, Red Light Therapy and Hormone Therapy Explained5:58 - Why Foundational Health Practices Matter in Biohacking9:46 - Understanding Menopause and Hormone Decline11:04 - Perimenopause Symptoms and Early Warning Signs12:55 - Importance of Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Proper Care14:04 - Why Menopause Symptoms Vary from Woman to Woman16:30 - Benefits and Risks of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy16:47 - Why Women Need to Be Informed and Confident in Hormone Therapy22:35 - Finding the Right Dosage and Formula for Hormone Therapy23:23 - The Role of Thyroid Health in Hormonal Balance24:07 - How Hormones Are All Connected and Why Thyroid Health Matters24:16 - Zora's Personal Experience with Thyroid Issues29:17 - Short Intermission & Dr. Eric's Resources30:08 - Managing Stress and Sleep for Better Health30:33 - Breathwork as a Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Sleep and Stress35:46 - Using Neuro Acoustic Software Like Newcom for Relaxation39:01 - How Tatsu Bands Improve Muscle Mass and Circulation41:16 - Preparing for Surgery with Nutrition and Stress Management45:58 - Peptides BPC 157 and TB 4 for Recovery and Healing52:46 - How to Find Your Inner Biohacker and Take Control of Health53:05 - The Power of Testing and Measuring for Personalized Health53:51 - Where to Find More Resources and Connect with Zora54:33 - Podcast Outro54:54 - Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-UpAbout Zora BenhamouZora is a gerontologist, world traveler, and host of the Hack My Age podcast, where she explores biohacking strategies for menopause. With a deep understanding of aging from biological, sociological, and psychological perspectives, she applies her expertise to help women in peri and post-menopause optimize their health, transform their physiology, and redefine their menopause experience.Connect with Zora BenhamouZora Benhamou's FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/HackMyAgeZora Benhamo's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HackMyAge/#Zora Benhamou's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlr1 Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

There are different theories for understanding Jesus' life, especially the miracles. On one hand there is Spirit Christology which holds that Jesus did the extraordinary things he did by the power of God the Holy Spirit. On the other hand there is what Michael Stewart Robb calls Giant Christology which is the idea that Jesus doesn't really know how to do what he does he's just a big oaf with extra powers. And then Dallas Willard has this idea that Jesus actually understood chemistry and physics as well or better than our chemists and physicists. That's this episode's topic. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Have we really come up with anything better than Jesus' view of ultimate reality since Jesus' first taught it? There is a general cultural presumption that we have. But when you ask for details, names and citations, the crickets can be heard. In this episode Michael Stewart Robb discusses Dallas Willard's claim that Jesus knows spiritual reality (ultimate reality) better than anyone else we might mention. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Dallas Willard speaks of a "cultural reality" which keeps people from understanding what Jesus' spirituality is. Michael Stewart Robb refers to this cultural reality as the great indifference to Jesus which stretches across Europe. And in this episode Mike shares Dallas's idea of what's behind this great indifference and what holds it in place. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I realize for some believers this holiday is off limits due to their past and or their conscience before the Lord. I respect that because, while we all have freedom in Christ, each one of us should do as the Holy Spirit directs us. If that's you, feel free to skip this episode.For those of you who are on the fence or haven't really considered how Christians should think about Halloween, I'd like to present one perspective in today's episode. Is this really "the devil's day" and are we violating scripture by handing out candy? It is my prayer that this episode will encourage you to fear not, but rather seek the Lord's will for your family's participation (or not) in Halloween. I am also giving some practical suggestions for fun couples and family costumes as well as my (new) favorite fall candies.

It is a great challenge for followers of Jesus in Europe to believe in God. The reason for this is because, as Dallas Willard puts it, our souls are soaked in secularity. And therefore we need to work really hard to rely on God in this life. Michael Stewart Robb ponders Willard's words on how this comes about and what we can do about it in this episode. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

In this episode, Shannon unpacks the concept of considering the upstream. She shares a personal experience where her husband encouraged her to consider what might be in someone's upstream to understand their behavior. Shannon emphasizes the importance of understanding our own upstream and how it shapes our responses and relationships. She encourages listeners to plot their life experiences and identify patterns to gain a deeper understanding of their upstream. By considering the upstream of others and ourselves, we can develop empathy, compassion, and healthier ways of relating to one another.Keywordsupstream principle, understanding, behavior, responses, relationships, plot life experiences, patterns, empathy, compassionTakeawaysConsider the upstream principle to understand the behavior and responses of others.Plot your life experiences and identify patterns to gain a deeper understanding of your own upstream.Develop empathy and compassion by considering the upstream of others.Our past does not have to define us; we can choose to move forward with hope and confidence.Our experiences, both good and bad, shape us and can be used by God to refine and transform us.mChapters00:00 | Introduction and Gratitude01:29 | The Upstream Principle: A Personal Experience06:12 | Understanding Our Upstream09:44 | Choosing to Be Informed, Not Defined, by the Past15:17 | The Potential Wounding of What We Love19:00 | Developing Empathy and Compassion Through Upstream Consideration21:40 | Embracing Our History and Moving Forward23:27 | EMB Close

Jesus invites us to see the world upside down in order to find peace in this world, peace amidst our circumstances whatever they may be. Dallas Willard in The Divine Conspiracy calls this "The Great Inversion" and Michael Stewart Robb explains what he means and how it is gospel to those who are down and out. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

This week we are joined by Natalie Krebs, Executive Editor at Outdoor Life. She recently traveled to Australia to learn about the anti-hunting movement that's vigorously trying to stop duck hunting. We were fascinated to hear about how these groups operated. We've never encountered an anti-hunter during a hunt…have you? Her stories are shocking and we thought that every hunter should pay attention to this to understand and help prevent this from happening in our United States. Either through egregious actions during hunts or more discreet methods of changing laws (think California mountain lions and now attempting the same in Colorado), the anti's are making efforts to shut down our way of life. They don't understand conservation and how hunting plays an integral role in managing wildlife, while at the same time raising funds for the same animals and many others.  This is one every hunter needs to pay attention to and share. Listen, Learn and Be Informed. Show Notes:Read Natalie's article in Outdoor Life - https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/australia-duck-season/ Follow Natalie on IG - https://www.instagram.com/krebfish/?hl=en Enter for your chance to win your very own LS MT225s Compact Tractor and accessories. Learn more and sign up at: mossyoakgamekeeper.com/giveawaySupport the Show.Stay connected with GameKeepers: Enter the Gamekeeper LS Tractor Giveaway!: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/gamekeeper-ls-tractor-giveaway/ Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/ Subscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branch Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

Welcome to another episode of "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast," where today, we're diving deep into the heart of our mission as followers of Christ: witnessing and evangelism. In a world that often seems indifferent or even hostile to Christian values, how do we stand firm and share the transformative power of the gospel? Let's explore this together.Our springboard for today's discussion is: Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Acts 1:8 isn't just a mandate; it's a promise of divine empowerment. It reminds us that we're not alone in our efforts to share our faith—God's Spirit is with us, fueling our words and actions. This verse calls us to be witnesses not just locally but globally, stepping out in faith to reach every corner of the world with the message of Jesus Christ.Focus Points to Work/Study On:* Start Local, Think Global:* Begin your evangelism efforts in your own community—your "Jerusalem." Engage with neighbors, participate in community events, or volunteer. As you grow in confidence, expand your vision to wider areas—your "Judea and Samaria"—and even consider supporting or participating in missions across the globe.* Cultivate Spiritual Boldness:* Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you with boldness. Evangelism often requires stepping out of comfort zones, whether that means initiating a conversation about faith or responding to opportunities to speak about Christ in public settings. Boldness, coupled with humility, can open hearts and doors.* Be Informed and Inclusive:* Understand the cultural and spiritual backgrounds of the people you interact with. This knowledge can help you communicate the gospel in a way that is respectful and relevant. Embracing cultural sensitivity increases the effectiveness of your message and reflects the inclusive heart of the gospel.Conclusion: Being a witness for Christ is about more than just speaking words; it's about living out the gospel in such a way that others are drawn to Him. The power we're promised in Acts 1:8 is not just for overcoming personal challenges but for transforming the world, one heart at a time.Call to Action: This week, challenge yourself to share your faith with someone new. It could be a friend, a coworker, or even a stranger. Remember, the Holy Spirit is with you, providing the words and the opportunities.Question of the Day: What's one step you can take this week to move out of your evangelistic comfort zone?Let's Pray: Lord, thank You for entrusting us with the mission to be Your witnesses across the earth. Fill us with Your Spirit's power, so we can speak Your truth boldly and lovingly. Help us to start where we are but always keep our eyes on the broader horizon. Amen.Thanks for joining today's session on "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast." Remember, every interaction is a chance to be a light. Keep pushing the boundaries, keep praying, and keep living the faith. Catch you on the next wave of inspiration!My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to another episode of "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast," where today, we're diving deep into the heart of our mission as followers of Christ: witnessing and evangelism. In a world that often seems indifferent or even hostile to Christian values, how do we stand firm and share the transformative power of the gospel? Let's explore this together.Our springboard for today's discussion is: Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Acts 1:8 isn't just a mandate; it's a promise of divine empowerment. It reminds us that we're not alone in our efforts to share our faith—God's Spirit is with us, fueling our words and actions. This verse calls us to be witnesses not just locally but globally, stepping out in faith to reach every corner of the world with the message of Jesus Christ.Focus Points to Work/Study On:* Start Local, Think Global:* Begin your evangelism efforts in your own community—your "Jerusalem." Engage with neighbors, participate in community events, or volunteer. As you grow in confidence, expand your vision to wider areas—your "Judea and Samaria"—and even consider supporting or participating in missions across the globe.* Cultivate Spiritual Boldness:* Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you with boldness. Evangelism often requires stepping out of comfort zones, whether that means initiating a conversation about faith or responding to opportunities to speak about Christ in public settings. Boldness, coupled with humility, can open hearts and doors.* Be Informed and Inclusive:* Understand the cultural and spiritual backgrounds of the people you interact with. This knowledge can help you communicate the gospel in a way that is respectful and relevant. Embracing cultural sensitivity increases the effectiveness of your message and reflects the inclusive heart of the gospel.Conclusion: Being a witness for Christ is about more than just speaking words; it's about living out the gospel in such a way that others are drawn to Him. The power we're promised in Acts 1:8 is not just for overcoming personal challenges but for transforming the world, one heart at a time.Call to Action: This week, challenge yourself to share your faith with someone new. It could be a friend, a coworker, or even a stranger. Remember, the Holy Spirit is with you, providing the words and the opportunities.Question of the Day: What's one step you can take this week to move out of your evangelistic comfort zone?Let's Pray: Lord, thank You for entrusting us with the mission to be Your witnesses across the earth. Fill us with Your Spirit's power, so we can speak Your truth boldly and lovingly. Help us to start where we are but always keep our eyes on the broader horizon. Amen.Thanks for joining today's session on "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast." Remember, every interaction is a chance to be a light. Keep pushing the boundaries, keep praying, and keep living the faith. Catch you on the next wave of inspiration!My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Having explained what "death" really is, Dallas Willard takes that insight and applies it to life now. The fuller consciousness that we get as we transition into God's full world is actually something which we can use to make sense of our world now. What is small and insignificant in the one context is actually very important in the other context because the other context is the one in which God is active. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

This interview with the OccuPLAYtional Therapist, Kelsie Olds, is an absolute treat. We cover the realities, practicalities and benefits of child-led therapy, the integration of play in therapeutic practices, push-in vs pull out services, balancing the conflicts that arise from staying true to your core values as a therapist with meeting your service requirements and so much more For links and resources, visit https://www.wiredondevelopment.com 04:45 A uniquely rich learning environment 13:32 Regcognising and addressing underlying difficultes 22:46 Finding the best learning opportunities 27:44 Whose actually my client? 31:26 The magic of a trust and values based approach 37:34 Navigating School Systems and Advocating for Child-Led Therapy >> 39:13 Be Informed >> 41:20 Value the team >> 42:21 Keeping the child at the center 44:38 Push in vs Pull out 50:53 Gaining Respect and Buy-In from Teachers 52:58 Understanding motor skill levels through play vs standardized testing 59:32 Stop asking questions 01:04:27 Everybody is unique and we are all the same 01:08:54 Neurodiverse Conversations and Activism 01:11:06 Interoception

This interview with the OccuPLAYtional Therapist, Kelsie Olds, is an absolute treat. We cover the realities, practicalities and benefits of child-led therapy, the integration of play in therapeutic practices, push-in vs pull out services, balancing the conflicts that arise from staying true to your core values as a therapist with meeting your service requirements and so much more For links and resources, visit https://www.wiredondevelopment.com 04:45 A uniquely rich learning environment 13:32 Regcognising and addressing underlying difficultes 22:46 Finding the best learning opportunities 27:44 Whose actually my client? 31:26 The magic of a trust and values based approach 37:34 Navigating School Systems and Advocating for Child-Led Therapy >> 39:13 Be Informed >> 41:20 Value the team >> 42:21 Keeping the child at the center 44:38 Push in vs Pull out 50:53 Gaining Respect and Buy-In from Teachers 52:58 Understanding motor skill levels through play vs standardized testing 59:32 Stop asking questions 01:04:27 Everybody is unique and we are all the same 01:08:54 Neurodiverse Conversations and Activism 01:11:06 Interoception

Since Jesus's friends never taste death, what will happen? In The Divine Conspiracy Dallas Willard gives some important teaching on that matter in part out of his work as a philosopher and in part out of his childhood as a Missouri hillbilly. Michael Stewart Robb also reads a story about a near-death experience which he found in the Missouri hills - one with a curious connection to Dallas Willard. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

While it used to be common knowledge in Europe and North America that death wouldn't happen, now it is taken for granted. One is possibly unwise to not write a bucket list and pursue all the good things that death makes impossible. Dallas Willard in The Divine Conspiracy shows how Jesus pioneered wise living in light of the fact that death wasn't going to happen and Michael Stewart Robb explains why you don't need a bucket list. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Our phones and laptops are portals into this world. And we get into thinking that this world is all there is. But Dallas Willard in The Divine Conspiracy writes of how for Jesus's friends this is nonsense. Michael Stewart Robb comments in this episode about thoughts of the next life have disappeared from view. Perhaps because we all have phones in front of our faces. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

TESTING POSITIVE FOR DRUGS AS A CDL DRIVER, BEING TAKEN OFF THE ROAD, BEING REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN AN SAP (SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM), THEN FOLLOWING A RETURN TO DUTY PROCESS AFFECTS YOUR LIFE! Be Informed. Ask Us Questions. This is Dispatching LIVE! on ATI

The One About…A Speech to Print Approach with Dr. Jan WasowiczA blog by Lyn Stone entitled, "Culty as Charged: Why the Speech to Print Movement Needs Brakes,” and the follow-up blog, “Culty as Charged Part 2: Some Solutions,” raised some eyebrows, but advocates of the approach seemed to shy away publicly from presenting a counter-argument.Articles:https://lifelongliteracy.com/culty-as-charged-why-the-speech-to-print-movement-needs-brakes/https://lifelongliteracy.com/culty-as-charged-part-2-some-solutions/In defense of Speech to Print Structured Literacy, we invited Dr. Jan Wasowicz to join us to discuss the evidence base for S2P and its benefits. Jan Wasowicz, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, has more than 40 years of experience as a language, literacy, and learning specialist.  Be Informed. Be Empowered. Make a Difference.Connect with educators and researchers across multiple disciplines via SPELLTalk™, the FREE online professional discussion group dedicated to improving literacy through discussion of research and evidence-based best practices. Join here for FREE. Learn more about speech-to-print. Learn more about SPELL-Links to Reading & Writing Download a copy of The Language Literacy Network: An illustration of the many language components that unify into skilled reading and writing. Go to www.learningbydesign.com and click on the “Get Literacy Infographic” button. Learn more about Dr. Jan Wasowicz. Access videos of speech-to-print, multi-linguistic, meta-linguistic activities on SPELL-Link'd. Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!

Look at this world of goodness and it is hard to not be filled with despair at how it decays and dies. But Dallas Willard in The Divine Conspiracy calls this the "mind of the flesh" for it does not see that "all that is good is preserved." Michael Stewart Robb explains that as "ceaselessly creative beings" we will be satisfied by nothing less than a constant participation in the good world of God - beyond death and decay. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

In this special episode of Conspiracy Commentaries Michael Stewart Robb answers questions and responds to comments posted by you. Should you have a question or comment write to us at info[that "a" thing]sanctus.institute. No promises. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

The human quandary is how to rise above "lives of quiet desperation" to something transcendent. Aldous Huxley suggested drugs. Dallas Willard suggests spirituality because we are spiritual beings who are meant to live from the spiritual. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

First off what is substance? We got to get a handle on that word in order to know what Dallas Willard is talking about. At a minimum, it means that something is capable of independent existence. But it means more than that and Michael Stewart Robb tries his best to do a little philosophy with you to get to Dallas's understanding of spiritual. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

The will or heart is the innermost core of a human being. With all the current talk of spiritual and spirituality, does anyone have in mind the will? Or when people talk about the will, what is that? Just matter and energy? If we are going to describe the spiritual, Dallas Willard thinks we must take serious personality and get around to talking about its center, the will. This applies to God just the same as to humans. And Michael Stewart Robb tries to dissect this compact section of The Divine Conspiracy. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

Pretty crucial to Dallas Willard's theology and whole view of the Bible is that we can know spiritual reality. God is spirit and we can know what that means. We can know positively and not just negatively. And our means of knowledge, he holds, is through knowledge of ourselves. Listen this week for a tour through you as spirit and a lot of philosophical terms that Michael Stewart Robb wants to throw at you. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

The Divine Conspiracy is a disguised book about God. And in chapter 3 Dallas Willard has a lot to say about God's omnipresence. He seems to think that if we allow the myth of empty space to dominate our thinking, we won't understand Jesus or his gospel. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

God wants to be seen, so why don't we see him? Dallas Willard in his The Divine Conspiracy answers this by pointing our wanting to see God. Do we really want to see him? But he also points to the need to develop in our ability to see. Seeing is not so straightforward as we might think. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Comparing God to humans can be dangerous business. But Dallas Willard feels confident to do it. And in this episode Michael Stewart Robb reaches Dallas's conclusion to how God is in space by exploring how you are in space. But in a century when spiritualism and pantheism are alive and well, Mike has some cautions to issue, the biggest being a reminder that Dallas really is a dualist. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

Dallas Willard's argument for God's presence in the world takes a detour through our presence in the world. Where are you? Not where is your body but where are you in relation to your body. There's a lot to talk about here and Michael Stewart Robb will need two podcasts/videos to get it talked out. Come join us for an exploration of Dallas Willard's existential phenomenology. Oh yeah! BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Dallas Willard says that the one place where "our contemporary mind-set" most strongly conflicts with the life and gospel of Jesus is in its understanding of space. He probably has in mind secularity. The secular mind-set has resulted, says Willard, in two attempts to reconcile the presence of God with empty space. Neither of which solves the problem. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Dallas Willard in his The Divine Conspiracy makes a lot of the distinction between "kingdom of the heavens" and "kingdom of God." Why? Michael Stewart Robb explains why the difference matters to him and why it should matter to us. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

The lives of great people such as Sundar Singh is unthinkable and unlivable without a practical theology of God with us here and now. People throughout history have had "close encounters" with God and Dallas Willard thinks that these serve a very important role in teaching us about where we should expect God. In this episode Michael Stewart Robb explains why we shouldn't expect to live from them alone. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

The word for heaven might be a mistranslation in the Bible. At least that is what Dallas Willard thinks. Michael Stewart Robb explains why Willard thinks this is so important in our day. In short it has to do with where God is for us. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

The 3rd chapter of The Divine Conspiracy is all about immanence. In this section Dallas Willard begins his description of how Jesus comes into the world to make God present in a new way. It is a compact argument and Michael Stewart Robb does his best to help make sense of it. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

At some point Dallas Willard changed his mind on what the kingdom of God is. He eventually comes to the view in The Divine Conspiracy that "heaven is here and God is here." In this episode Michael Stewart Robb shares what he's learned about when and how he changed his mind. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

How did people depicted in the Bible, who had no Bible, know and relate to God? Dallas Willard's answer centers around experience and in this episode Michael Stewart Robb discusses how Dallas Willard characterizes these peoples' experience of God in some ways which are very different than we may have normally thought. It all comes together with the concept of heaven. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

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The challenge of Jesus' spirituality is coming to believe one thing, namely "our universe is a perfectly safe place to be."⁠ That may be a bit of an overstatement and you wouldn't want to build a whole systematic theology on it but you'd have most of Jesus' spirituality under your belt if you managed to believe it. Meaning, if you managed to internalize it. Michael Stewart Robb discusses this phrase which comes from chapter three of Dallas Willard's The Divine Conspiracy. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

It is psychologically impossible to believe a blur. But that is where modernity including postmodernity has left us with respect to God. Dallas Willard, a philosopher in his day job, saw that in the churches he entered. Thus it will be hard to believe in a God of joy, if we barely know what God is. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute/​

Joy should characterize the life of Jesus's students. It doesn't so often because we don't know God like Jesus does. And here to help us learn theology from Jesus is Dallas Willard. Michael Stewart Robb discusses the third chapter of Willard's The Divine Conspiracy. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

Michael Stewart Robb is thinking about joy today. How did Jesus have it? Supposedly it was a part of his belief system. That this was a world where one could be joyous because joy is the only reasonable response. ⁠It's not about being happy. You can be happy one hour and sad the next. Happy is a feeling it is best not to worry about it. But joy should be pursued if you don't have it like Jesus.⁠ And here to help Mike is Dallas Willard's The Divine Conspiracy. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute ⁠

It's fair to say that Sybil Wilkes, the former co-host of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, had her doubts in the beginning about her career in broadcasting, but helping hands along the way illuminated the path forward. The power of sisterhood is one of her guiding principles; she credits her mother for being a strong role model, leading her to be an advocate for others, especially women and people of color in the entertainment industry.YoSy, the media company she co-founded with her best friend, extends her “Be Informed, Be empowered” message to all of those around her. She shares with Jeanne how a few choice words from her mother let her know it was ok to step outside of her comfort zone, how self-awareness can make or break you, the three things she does for herself (or at least tries to do) everyday, and how being fired by legendary radio executive Marv Dyson turned out to be a blessing in disguise. About Sybil:Sybil is a Chicago native and graduate of Northwestern University, earning a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and Communication Studies. She began her radio career in 1985 as a production assistant at WKQX-FM, Chicago. She moved into news, leaving her hometown, and reporting for stations throughout the Southwest. She came back to Chicago in 1989, joining WGCI-AM/FM, as a talk show host. She added traffic reporter to her long resume in 1990, working at Shadow Traffic and joining Tom Joyner's show as a sidekick. She went on to be co-host with Joyner on his nationally syndicated show, heard in over 100 markets with more than eight million listeners. Sybil was known as The Voice of Reason, delivering news, information, and entertainment with honesty, accessibility and integrity, earning the trust of her nationwide audience. She is the distributor and editor of the daily newsletter, What You Need To Know, as well as the host of the podcast with the same name. She can currently be heard delivering news updates daily on The DL Hughley Show as well as Radio One stations across the country. She has received a number of accolades including The President's Award from the NAACP Image Awards, and an honorary Doctorate Degree from Bennett College in Greensboro, NC.

For two decades, Dr. Richard Haass has been the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent, nonpartisan think tank organization that states this mission on its website: “To help people better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries.” Also, his expertise in international affairs and U.S. foreign policy has been tapped by our government, acting as the chair for the multiparty negotiations in Northern Ireland in 2012. From 2001 to 2003, Haass was the director of policy planning for the Department of State, acting as a principal advisor to Colin Powell during the war in Iraq.   However, most of us know Richard Haass from his many appearances on national newscasts and as a consultant to NBC News — providing context to stories centering on international relations and our foreign policy. And within these decades of work, he has managed to find time to author over a dozen books that center on helping us understand the complexities of our place in the world. These include the New York Times bestsellers: "The World: A Brief Introduction” (2020), “A World in Disarray: American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order” (2017) and “War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars” (2010). However, this year, Richard Haass took a different turn in his writing, authoring his latest book: "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens” (2023), a bestseller that centers on his years of experience looking at the world and shifting that focus in taking a hard look at ourselves — the people of the United States — to help us define the meaning of our citizenship and what our obligations are to help maintain our democracy. Within the book, Dr. Haass argues, "We get the government and the country we deserve. Getting the one we need, however, is up to us.” Within the book, Haass lists 10 “obligations” we have as citizens that include the need for us to remain civil, value norms, stay open to compromise, put our country first, get involved, promote the common good and others. However, the 1st of these obligations is “Be Informed,” stating, "An informed citizen is someone who puts himself or herself in a position to weigh what others say or write and contribute their own perspectives. Ideally, this individual would also know something of the country's history and how it came to be what it is today, as it is impossible to understand the present without an appreciation of the past." Dr. Haass continues, "It is essential to differentiate among facts, misstatements, opinions, predictions and recommendations. Facts are assertions that can be demonstrated to be so, measured, and proved.” In this 177th episode of "E&P Reports," we go one-on-one with Dr. Richard Haass, the president of the Council of Foreign Relations and author of the current New York Times bestseller: “The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens,” where he looks at the things, we as Americans should do to maintain a healthy democracy. In this episode, E&P Publisher Mike

We like to talk about “winning” often, but we can't overlook that a significant part of our growth comes from the lessons we embrace when not winning. On this episode, we talk with TransUnion Industry Executive. Chuck Rosenberry. Doing three tours together at Chase, Allstate, and Legal Shield, Rossseau and Rosenberry have weathered some significant challenges and had some great successes. And; learned some life-changing lessons along the way.  Those are our thoughts, but as always, we would love to hear yours. Be sure to leave a comment wherever you are listening from or you can send us an email at jamesrosseau@thecorelinksolution.com  Further, If you find the podcast valuable, please hit subscribe, rate it, and write a small review. And share it with someone you think it might help.   Thank you so much for linking up and I will see you next episode.  Be Informed. Be Empowered. Be Accountable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode, Be Informed, Be Aware and Be A Safe Space for Your Kids is with Major Lynette Falzone of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.  Lynette joined the FLPD in August of 2000 and was assigned to the Special Investigations Division as a Street Narcotics Detective (raiders), prior to being a Narcotics Detection K-9 Handler. She also served on the department's Honor Guard, Tactical Bicycle Platoon and as a part-time instructor of General Law Enforcement Topics/Tactics, Firearms and Defensive Tactics.  In 2006, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and served in patrol until 2012, when she was re-assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as the Detective Sergeant over Property Crimes. In 2013, she was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. She later was assigned to the Patrol Division, where she served as a shift commander until being promoted to the rank of Captain in 2015.  Major Lynette Falzone is currently in charge of the Special Investigations Division of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, teaches in the Public Safety Leadership Academy at Broward College, and is a proud mom of twins~  We have a very informative conversation about: How the Ft Lauderdale PD has been combating drugs in Broward County. Educational programs & resources available to the community about drug safety. The importance of communicating to our children the finality of drug usage and to speak if they see or hear something. How strong the current drugs are today compared to those of the 70s and 80s. Monitoring the medications are tweens and teens take & finding alternative ways to heal as opposed to taking highly addictive pain medication.  How she comparmentalizes work and home life. Resources mentioned in this episode: DEA - Operation Engage United Way Broward Poison Control Florida Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/  YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/  Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178

For this week's episode, Dr. Mike Brasher, senior waterfowl scientist at Ducks Unlimited, gives an update on the avian flu that's currently affecting waterfowl.  We want to understand what it is, how it spreads, the risk to humans and of course our dogs.  While we learn the overall risk to dogs and humans remains low, experts are highlighting areas of potential concern and advising on steps that hunters can take to further reduce their exposure and risk. Gamekeepers need to know. Listen, Learn and Be Informed.  Show Notes:  Duck's Unlimited FAQ's on Avian Flu: What You Need to Know From the Mossy Oak Blog: Waterfowl Ecologist Speaks to Avian Flu Outbreak Uncle Ray's Boat Load of Chips Giveaway with SeaArk : ENTER HEREGamekeeper Butchery Sweet Chili Wild Boar Loin Chop Nativ Nursery Habitat Spotlight: Water Oak x Cherry Bark Hybrids Support the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: MossyOakGameKeepers Website: Mossy Oak GameKeeper

How many people in our churches could give a Sunday school answer to the question, what is the kingdom of God? In this episode Michael Stewart Robb talks about why Dallas Willard thinks this is a worrying question and what its cause is. The gospel of Jesus, discipleship to him and the fulfilled life all depend on the kingdom of God making sense to people. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

What is it about church that keeps it from producing the kinds of people that the Old and New Testaments talk about?⁠ Dallas Willard grabs a saying from management experts, "Your system is perfectly designed to yield the result you are getting" and applies it to church. In this episode, Michael Stewart Robb shares Willard's diagnosis and he explains why Willard thinks that the solution must be natural. BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

Any interested in bringing the spiritual and the secular together must first be able to say what exactly the spiritual is. This is the task that Dallas Willard wants to help us with in The Divine Conspiracy's chapter three. But that's where James Catford and Michael Stewart Robb pick up the conversation and start looking around modern society for the spiritual. We talk about her majesty the queen, architecture, going to hell and even punk rock. As James once told Mike (and Mike won't let James forget), "We have to blur the divide between the sacred and the secular." BE INFORMED and PRAY for us better by signing up for the Sanctus newsletter: https://sanctus.institute

The past few years have carried an exceptionally concentrated flow of difficult news. It can feel like too much information to hold at any one time. In the podcast this week, we look at the impact of information on our senses. We consider a few ways we might process some of the dread that we're trying to cram into our already overflowing bucket. Can we find more energy, creativity, and gentleness in the face of life's uncertainty? Episode contentsFocussing On Where We Want to Go | 2:20Dread Stacking | 7:34The Cost of Stracking Too Much Information | 10.09People Are Under a Lot of Stress | 11:26It's Nothing Personal | 16:40Space Between Stimulus and Response | 18:30How Do We Know What We Need to Know? | 24:04To 'Be Informed'? | 24:59We're Not Wired For This | 27:42Sensory Information Processing | 28:56Starting From a Place of Humility | 29:41Too Much Information And The HSP | 34:40Depth of Processing | 35:05Easily Overstimulated | 39:14Emotional Reactivity | 43:20Sensitive to Subtleties | 44:50Awareness vs Alertness | 46:22Expanding Our Capacity To Hold Information | 50:27What The World Needs Most… | 53:30Slowing Down | 55:47Joy Emerges in The Cracks and Stains | 56:10How Do We Stack More Joy? | 57:47The Haven | 61:38 Focussing On Where We Want to Go | 2:20 Resources about coping with information overwhelm often tell us to limit, control, and challenge our actions and thoughts. But this is unhelpful. It's like looking at a tree when we're in control of a vehicle. We get more of what we focus on. If we want to avoid the tree it's no good focussing on it. It's far better to focus on where we want to go instead. Dread Stacking | 7:34 Dread Stacking is what happens when too much information builds up and we don't have time to process it. It comes from the relentless and endless string of painful stories from situations, events, and changes across the globe. The fast-paced world means attention moves from one thing to the next very quickly. But just because the news and social media can move from one thing to the next, it doesn't mean we can do that without consequences as humans. Stories can leave the residue of heartbreak, anxiety, and fear. The Cost of Stracking Too Much Information | 10.09 In the midst of a dread swap, it is very difficult to focus. In a world where everything matters, it's hard to know where we should invest our time and energy. So we might end up tuning out and turning off the flow of information. It follows that newsworthy information is usually bad. Or divisive. Or fear-mongering. It is exceptional. Not normal. Or it wants a reaction. And the simplest way to get people to engage is to provoke, scare, or anger. We might think that news is just information we passively consume. Whether on radio, TV or through social media. But it's not. It seeps into our experience of life. It contributes massively to our overall health. We need a balanced diet in the food we eat, and it's no different with the information we consume. What goes is is what comes out. We cannot only binge on 'newsworthy' news, expecting to feel balanced, happy, and healthy afterwards. We will build a skewed picture of the world, and carry that with us into other areas of life. People Are Under a Lot of Stress | 11:26 People can do crazy things when they feel overwhelmed. David Lynch demonstrates this perfectly in a wonderfully twisted scene in Twin Peaks. An accountant returns home to find a van parked a few inches over his drive. This sparks a rapid escalation that ends up with the van rolling into a lamp post with two dead assassins inside. Two local casino bosses are watching the whole thing unfold. Bradley says, "what kind of crazy neighbourhood is this?" to which his brother Rodney replies, "people are under a lot of stress, Bradley." I love this scene and I love this line. It seems to speak to so much of what we see going on in the world right now.