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This episode first surfaced back in June 2014, presenting three people who'd run out of road and somehow had to find more. Daniel Lobell is broke enough to be applying for Medi-Cal, sitting in an LA social services office, and privately deciding his comedy career is finished, when an offhand habit turns the whole waiting room's attention on him. Joe Mulligan, a stand-up whose marriage and career have both come apart, flies to Boulder for a peyote ceremony and finds his spirit guide is the last thing he would have chosen. And Olga Schmutz, gutted by a breakup, walks into a Philadelphia shop at 3 a.m. and walks out with a strap-on named Carlitos and a brand-new sense of purpose. Leave your comments on these stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/second-wind-cre533  Be Part of RISK!

Identity is an evolution. In this powerful continuation of our ongoing identity conversation, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Larissa Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Anthony Olds answer questions concerning what it means to walk in who God says you are. They explore how purpose is often birthed from pain, how parenthood transforms your identity, and the specific courage required for women stepping into ministry. This panel addresses real struggles: pushing through the wilderness, healing without letting past experiences define you, and staying focused when your identity is under attack. They confront the hard questions and expose the dangers of environments that try to plant seeds of doubt in your fertile ground. The takeaway is clear: You were created to be fruitful — protect your soil. Questions discussed: • What does identity mean? • Why doesn't my family support my new identity? • How do you stay focused when your identity is attacked? Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Larissa Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Anthony Olds Date: Sept. 16, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

"Talent and potential is everywhere, regardless of your background. The problem is that opportunity isn't always distributed equally."- Professor Malcolm Todd, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of the Built EnvironmentIn this special National Inclusion Week episode of Be Part of the Change, host Ivy-Elizabeth Curle, Student Inclusion Officer and Quantity Surveying student at the University of the Built Environment, is joined by Professor Malcolm Todd, Pro Vice Chancellor and Professor of Sociology. Together, they explore the meaning of inclusion, the importance of belonging, and the role individuals and organisations can play in creating environments where everyone feels valued, heard and able to thrive.In this episode, we discuss:* What inclusion really means and why it matters more than ever.* How a sense of belonging impacts wellbeing, confidence and success.* Practical actions that anyone can take to help others feel included.* The barriers that can unintentionally exclude people within the built environment sector.* Why inclusive design requires listening to and involving diverse communities.* The progress the sector has made on diversity, equity and inclusion, and where more work is needed.* How young professionals can find their voice, build confidence and create opportunities for themselves.* The importance of meaningful listening and ensuring all voices are heard.* The difference between being invited into a conversation and having genuine influence over decisions.* Professor Malcolm Todd's personal experiences of belonging, advocacy and finding allies throughout his career.As we celebrate National Inclusion Week, take a moment to reflect on how you can help others feel valued, respected and heard within your organisation, university or community.

Three stories about laughing at exactly the wrong moment, and finding out it was the right one all along. Three ways of getting through it sideways. Be Part of RISK!

Three wildly different stories from a night RISK! recorded live in Boston at the Nameless Coffeehouse back in May of 2014, pulled from the archive and dropped back into the feed. (Content note: attempted suicide) Josh Poirier grew up as the kid every bully found, singled out for years by an older boy named Paul. At his lowest, broke and checking himself into an inpatient psychiatric ward, the nurse who comes to wake him is the one person he spent his whole childhood running from. Lillian DeVane lands the dream job: managing a plush vintage store with her three closest friends. The catch is the owner, a wealthy heiress whose generosity comes wrapped in cruelty, and whose promise to sign the store over to Lillian sits just out of reach. Will Luera adored a father who kept disappearing for years at a stretch. The reasons turn out to run through prison, cocaine, and a charming, determined man who keeps rebuilding the exact life that took him away,, and Will can feel it all starting again. Leave your comments on these stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/live-from-boston-cre532  Be Part of RISK!

Our thoughts are unreliable if they're not directed by God. This week's Walk It Out Wednesday takes a deeper look at the voices shaping what we believe about God, ourselves, and our lives — and reminds us to focus on what God says more than what the world or our circumstances say about us. Explore how deception can distort your perspective and why knowing God's Word is essential to living a fruitful life. Questions Discussed: • How do we avoid being deceived in a world that normalizes evil? • How do I become a God-fearing spouse? • What do I do when I believe God has called me into entrepreneurship, but I'm not seeing the breakthrough? • What do I do when I'm confused about the right thing to do? Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Now That You Know” Speakers: Pastor Ty Headlee, Pastor Don Johnson, Pastor Ren Roberts-Headlee, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23 (NKJV) Date: Sept. 9, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

At twenty-four, Allen Fetters is blindsided by the worst gallstone attack of his life. Too stubborn to call 911 or even a friend, he decides to drive himself to the ER, floors it down an empty road of green lights, on a collision course with a man on a bicycle crossing the intersection ahead of him. Then Richard Velazquez rewinds to Christmas Eve, 1989, eighteen and riding shotgun in his mentor's prized 1964 Mercedes after a night of cocaine, rum, and reggaeton on repeat. On the snowy New Jersey Turnpike, with three other people in the car, he hears a whooshing sound and a  tremendous bang. Thanks to So Say We All in San Diego, whose live show is where Richard first brought this story to an audience. Leave your comments on the stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/no-harm-no-foul  Be Part of RISK!

What do you **actually need from a relationship in your 40s**?I've been married. I've been divorced. I've been single. I've been engaged. And now, navigating relationships in my 40s has forced me to ask myself a question I probably should've asked a long time ago: **What do I actually need from a relationship at this stage of my life?**Because the truth is… **love isn't enough.**In this episode of **Yap Session with Meloney P**, we're talking about dating and relationships after 40, being a “lover girl” while still protecting your heart, the importance of emotional safety, consistency, communication, intentionality, partnership, leadership, affection, friendship, peace—and having a CLEAR direction for where your relationship is going.I also get into why dating in your 40s feels so different, why I'm no longer interested in relationships that aren't progressing, the conversations I believe couples need to have upfront, and why knowing what you need is just as important as knowing who you want.

What happened to you broke God's heart before it broke yours. In “Now That You Know,” Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that the grief, loss, betrayal, disappointment, and pain we've experienced were never God's desire for us. We've been exposed to things He never wanted us to know, but now that we know, He wants to restore us. Matthew 16 challenges us to examine the source of our information and align our mentality with the mind of God. You know loss and pain. Now God wants to help you navigate them. Message: “Now That You Know” Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Sept. 6, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What happened to you broke God's heart before it broke yours. In “Now That You Know,” Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that the grief, loss, betrayal, disappointment, and pain we've experienced were never God's desire for us. We've been exposed to things He never wanted us to know, but now that we know, He wants to restore us. Matthew 16 challenges us to examine the source of our information and align our mentality with the mind of God. You know loss and pain. Now God wants to help you navigate them. Message: “Now That You Know” Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Sept. 6, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Back from November 2021, this episode is just bonkers: original songs, sound collages, audio easter eggs, and other inanities stacked one on top of another. We've got stamps.com jingles, a goth lament about needing a public toilet, TS Madison hollering about a good dick, a Cinderella scene that curdles into filth, and a thank-you number built entirely out of Kevin's orgasm noises. Bits by and from Jeff Barr, Soce the Elemental Wizard, Brian Babylon, David Crabb, John LaSala, Detox, Alaska, and a stray Tom Brady sample wander through too. For nearly an hour, RISK! sets the stories aside and just plays. Leave your reactions and find the exhaustive list of credits at risk-show.com/podcast/the-best-of-risk-inanity-cre1304  Be Part of RISK!

We can't trust what we see if our eyes aren't fixed on God. In this week's Walk It Out Wednesday, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val remind us of our true identity as image-bearers of God and that titles mean nothing compared to our character. Throughout the conversation, the panel emphasizes that faithful living is a journey of depending on God for every step. When we call on Him, He shows us great and mighty things. Questions Discussed: What's the difference between a secret and a vision? How do you push through when your calling seems to cause those closest to you to leave? Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-22 Date: Sept. 2, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

We can't trust what we see if our eyes aren't fixed on God. In this week's Walk It Out Wednesday, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val remind us of our true identity as image-bearers of God and that titles mean nothing compared to our character. Throughout the conversation, the panel emphasizes that faithful living is a journey of depending on God for every step. When we call on Him, He shows us great and mighty things. Questions Discussed: What's the difference between a secret and a vision? How do you push through when your calling seems to cause those closest to you to leave? Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-22 Date: Sept. 2, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Two classic RISK! stories about walking into a room that codes you as wrong from the second you open your mouth. Tara Clancy commuted from working-class Queens to a Manhattan college, where a classmate mocked how she said "huge" and a writing professor slipped her a bag of third-grade grammar workbooks. Susan Kent moved to segregated Fitzgerald, Georgia at age six. By high school her closest friend Walt was Black, and when Jen played a Bobby Brown dedication for her from Walt over the local radio, Susan understood he was about to ask her to prom. Fitzgerald had two proms: a whites-only one and a Black one. Leave your comments and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/the-best-of-school-stories-2  And you can find all of our School Stories episodes at risk-show.com/schoolstories  Be Part of RISK!

Your identity in God is everything. When you don't know who you are in Him, the world will define you for you. Sarah Jakes Roberts reveals how Jesus transformed the woman caught in adultery in John 8. He didn't just remove her shame — he evened the playing field and helped her see her new reality. She was no longer under threat. But before she could step forward, she had to come into agreement with what was true. The enemy plants seeds to keep us self-conscious and paralyzed. Jesus uproots those seeds to empower us. Yes, it can feel like exposure. But His intention has always been to set you free. Then Sarah shows us Elisha's secret in 2 Kings 6. He knew who he was in God. He didn't question whether God would show up in crisis. He trusted God's strategy completely, and he even prayed for others to see what God sees. This is the powerful transformation that happens as we mature spiritually. We move from self-consciousness to kingdom impact, from wondering if God shows up to knowing He already has. Message: “Trust What You See” Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-22 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 30, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Your identity in God is everything. When you don't know who you are in Him, the world will define you for you. Sarah Jakes Roberts reveals how Jesus transformed the woman caught in adultery in John 8. He didn't just remove her shame — he evened the playing field and helped her see her new reality. She was no longer under threat. But before she could step forward, she had to come into agreement with what was true. The enemy plants seeds to keep us self-conscious and paralyzed. Jesus uproots those seeds to empower us. Yes, it can feel like exposure. But His intention has always been to set you free. Then Sarah shows us Elisha's secret in 2 Kings 6. He knew who he was in God. He didn't question whether God would show up in crisis. He trusted God's strategy completely, and he even prayed for others to see what God sees. This is the powerful transformation that happens as we mature spiritually. We move from self-consciousness to kingdom impact, from wondering if God shows up to knowing He already has. Message: “Trust What You See” Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-22 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 30, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Text the ShowDangerous INFO Turns 5 — We Want You to Be Part of It!Dangerous INFO Podcast is turning 5 years old, and we're celebrating LIVE on September 14th at 7 PM Eastern!In this short announcement, Jesse lays out how the Dangerous INFO Family can take part in the celebration. Leave us a SpeakPipe voicemail, send a video or audio message, submit your questions for our 5-Year Anniversary AMA, send us a favorite clip or memory, or join us LIVE in the chat and on the phone lines.We're also reaching out to past guests and other friends of the show—because you never know who might show up!

This week's Walk It Out Wednesday is all about experiencing God's presence. As the room takes another look at God, it becomes a night of spontaneous praise, intimate altar moments, healing, and breakthrough. This worship night will encourage you to turn your eyes to Jesus and experience what happens when you behold Him. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Take Another Look” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

This week's Walk It Out Wednesday is all about experiencing God's presence. As the room takes another look at God, it becomes a night of spontaneous praise, intimate altar moments, healing, and breakthrough. This worship night will encourage you to turn your eyes to Jesus and experience what happens when you behold Him. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Take Another Look” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

In this episode of Cultish, Andrew sits down with Ian Rose, a former member of The New Church, to explore the strange theology of Emanuel Swedenborg and the teachings that shaped Ian's life. Ian explains how Swedenborg's alleged revelations became foundational to the New Church, including its “internal sense” of Scripture, rejection of key biblical doctrines, works-based view of salvation, and unusual beliefs about heaven, angels, and the afterlife.  Most importantly, Ian shares how encountering the biblical gospel—salvation through Christ alone rather than his own works—ultimately led him out of the New Church and radically changed his understanding of Jesus, Scripture, and salvation.    Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE

In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:  1.       Why Do Employees Become Dissatisfied After Taking a New Job?  2.      Why Doesn't Employee Recognition Always Work?  3.      Does Everyone Need Purpose at Work?Our prescription for this episode: understand that workers are individuals, and it often takes strategic and targeted efforts to reach the individual to make real improvements.If you would like to learn more about the 7 Methods of Recognition, check out our on-demand course: https://academy.roman3.ca/product/sevenfold-recognition-lifting-workplace-morale/Here are the 8 Sparks of Purpose:-The Spark to Provide-The Spark to Accumulate-The Spark to Be Part of Something-The Spark of Loyalty to Others-The Spark to Achieve-The Spark to Stay Relevant-The Spark To Make a Difference-The Spark to Improve YourselfPast Episodes of Relevance:S1 E15: Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That Dangerous?S1 E24: What Makes Employee Engagement Actually Work?S1 E21: How Do You Motivate Employees Through Meaning And Purpose?To talk more about Job Dissatisfaction and the 7X3 Rule, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3About Our Hosts!James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention. Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity. Send us a Message! (But we can't respond, so feel free to email us at info@roman3.ca)For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!Black resilience is often celebrated—and for good reason.But this week, we're asking a more uncomfortable question:What happens when the behaviors that helped us survive begin making it harder for us to heal?The crew dives into emotional survival in Black spaces, examining the coping mechanisms, attitudes, and protective behaviors many of us learn while navigating stress, racism, expectations, family dynamics, and everyday life.We discuss the pressure behind the “Strong Black Man” and “Strong Black Woman” identities, emotional compartmentalization, humor as a coping mechanism, hyper-awareness, and the complicated relationship between being informed and constantly feeling like you have to remain “woke.”These behaviors can protect us.But can they also exhaust us?Can strength become an inability to ask for help?Can awareness become hypervigilance?Can emotional toughness make vulnerability feel dangerous?The goal isn't to criticize Black resilience. It's to examine whether some survival strategies should evolve as our circumstances, opportunities, and understanding of emotional health evolve with them.Later, The Shenanigan Report takes us through another wild collection of stories involving the death of Sonya Massey's convicted killer, developments involving Karmelo Anthony, cultural appropriation, racist imagery and rhetoric, Master P's comments about continuing to discuss slavery, and plenty of classic TMC foolishness along the way.In this episode:

Two New York men take the long way through heartbreak. Brad Lawrence arrives in the city to become an actor while his girlfriend starts Columbia Law School, and their seven-year relationship goes cold almost on contact. Working two jobs and desperately lonely, he builds a nightly ritual of drinking far across town and riding the subway home drunk in the small hours, until one 3 a.m. ride lands him across the car from a woman he's sure he recognizes. Christopher Moncayo-Torres cannot stop walking past his ex's Bushwick duplex after a broken engagement. When he finds a stranger's wallet holding four hundred dollars, returning it becomes a project, and the restaurant where the owner works becomes the setting for a fresh-start fantasy that a pushy stranger at the bar keeps complicating. Leave your comments on these stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/is-it-her  Be Part of RISK!

A New Chapter for Sales & Cigars Sales & Cigars is changing. In this behind-the-scenes episode, Walter Crosby sits down with producer Mark Labriola II to talk about the next chapter of the podcast—and why it was time to make a shift. After years of remote conversations, the show is moving toward a more immersive, in-person format with stronger production, longer conversations, and a much bigger emphasis on cigars. But the core of the show isn't changing. Sales, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the real experiences behind building a business will still drive the conversation. The difference is that those topics will now come through more naturally—over cigars, face-to-face, in environments designed for deeper and more interesting conversations. Walter and Mark talk candidly about Zoom fatigue, storytelling, production value, building authority through podcasting, and why the best conversations often happen when you stop trying to force the "perfect" interview. Consider this your preview of what's coming next.   Episode Highlights Why Sales & Cigars is changing its format Moving away from primarily remote interviews toward in-person conversations Why listeners are experiencing Zoom and remote-video fatigue Bringing cigars further to the forefront of the show Creating more natural conversations around sales and entrepreneurship Why face-to-face conversations create different energy Increasing the production quality of the podcast Moving toward longer-form conversations driven by chemistry rather than a rigid clock The role podcasting can play in building authority and thought leadership Creating more short-form content between full episodes Taking Sales & Cigars into cigar lounges and potentially other cities What listeners can expect from the upcoming season   What's Changing More cigars. Cigars will become a bigger part of the conversation—not simply as branding, but as a way to learn about guests, their stories, and the experiences that connect people around them. More in-person conversations. Instead of another remote video call, Walter will increasingly sit across from guests and let conversations unfold naturally. Better production. The new episodes will feature stronger visuals, better sound, and environments that better reflect the personality of Sales & Cigars. Longer conversations. Rather than forcing every episode into the same structure, conversations will go as long as the chemistry and subject matter warrant. The same business value. Sales, leadership, entrepreneurship, and growth remain at the heart of the show. The goal is simply to uncover those lessons through more organic conversations.   Why the Change? Remote podcasting made conversations possible during a period when nearly everything moved online. But today, many people spend their entire workday moving from one virtual meeting to another. Another split-screen interview can easily become something to scroll past. The new Sales & Cigars aims to create something different: the feeling that you're sitting in the room while two people have a conversation you actually want to hear. The objective is still to educate—but also to entertain, tell better stories, and create the kinds of conversations that lead to unexpected ideas.   Who Should Listen This episode is especially valuable for: Longtime Sales & Cigars listeners wondering what's next Entrepreneurs who enjoy candid conversations about business Sales professionals looking for practical ideas without another scripted interview Cigar enthusiasts interested in the stories behind what people smoke and why Business owners using content to build authority and grow their brand Anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes evolution of a podcast   Want to Be Part of the New Format? Have a great cigar story? An entrepreneurial journey worth talking about? A sales lesson learned the hard way? As Sales & Cigars expands its in-person format, Walter and the team are looking for interesting people and conversations—potentially from cigar lounges and cities around the country. Reach out to the Sales & Cigars team if you think there's a conversation worth having.   Continue the Conversation The same philosophy behind the new Sales & Cigars format also drives the Sales Integrator Community: better conversations, practical learning, and access to ideas that help sales professionals improve. The community is built specifically for salespeople and sales managers who want an edge and want support from someone who has spent more than 40 years learning the profession the hard way. Inside, members can access coaching insights, practical sales tools, resources, and ongoing conversations designed to help them get better at the craft. Free forever. Special founding member badges are available for the first 250 members. Join the Sales Integrator Community here: https://helix-community.circle.so/join?invitation_token=8b6622d942c852339d856b2af3504123cf9476e2-8b78b151-d94f-46df-a26b-ec4a6df24460   Subscribe to Sales & Cigars Sales & Cigars is hosted by Walter Crosby, the Sales Integrator with Helix Sales Development. The new season begins rolling out with more in-person conversations, more cigar stories, and more of the sales and entrepreneurial lessons that have always been at the heart of the show. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. The only smoke we blow is from cigars.

What has our attention determines what we reflect. In “Take Another Look,” Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that being made in God's image isn't just about who we are — it's about what we reflect. Shame, fear, trauma, and failure can shift our focus, but they don't change who God says we are. When we turn our attention back to God and behold who He is, He transforms how we see ourselves, how we show up, and how we live out what He has called us to do. This message encourages you to take another look at who God is — and who He says you are. Message: “Take Another Look” Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 23, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What has our attention determines what we reflect. In “Take Another Look,” Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that being made in God's image isn't just about who we are — it's about what we reflect. Shame, fear, trauma, and failure can shift our focus, but they don't change who God says we are. When we turn our attention back to God and behold who He is, He transforms how we see ourselves, how we show up, and how we live out what He has called us to do. This message encourages you to take another look at who God is — and who He says you are. Message: “Take Another Look” Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 23, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!This week, the crew reacts to the controversy surrounding Earn Your Leisure's Rashad Bilal and comments expressing frustration with the Black community.But the conversation quickly becomes much bigger than one person.What happens when Black creators, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and public figures begin to “cross over”?Is expanding beyond a predominantly Black audience simply growth—or can that transition sometimes become a rejection of the very community that helped build the platform?The crew digs into the difference between evolution and erasure, asking whether success requires changing who you are, softening your identity, or distancing yourself from Black audiences in pursuit of greater mainstream acceptance.We also discuss authenticity, knowing when change is necessary, and whether adapting your presentation means compromising yourself—or simply growing.Later, The Shenanigan Report brings plenty of laughs and debate as we discuss Lionel Richie's comments involving Chris Brown and Usher, backlash against a school principal for setting standards, Donald Trump being Donald Trump, first-date questions, and one of Dee's funniest stories yet.In this episode:

An episode from May 2014 with more comedy than the alliterative title would suggest. Dave Hill wanted to frighten himself on purpose, so he flew to northern Mexico to stay with an old college friend who had become the chaplain of a prison the cartels were running themselves. There is a pizza party, a borrowed guitar, and a man with a machete. (Content note: suicidal ideation, suicide) CJ Hostetter graduated into the 2009 economy, moved back in with their divorcing parents, and stopped feeling anything at all. Then a gunshot went off across the street. Tyler Phillips took a pizza order from a caller who volunteered his full name and street address. The street turned out to be real. Leave your comments and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/death-defying-cre529  Be Part of RISK!

The wilderness isn't your permanent address. It's your classroom. The Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness, but God never abandoned them. He used that season to develop their trust, change their mindset, and prepare them for the Promised Land. This panel gets real about worry, trauma, identity, pride, provision, and the danger of getting comfortable in places God never intended to be permanent. If you're in a wilderness season, remember: God is still leading you. Keep trusting. Keep growing. Keep walking it out. Watch this Walk It Out Wednesday conversation and discover what God is doing in seasons that feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and longer than expected. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Breaking Before the Blessing” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 19, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

The wilderness isn't your permanent address. It's your classroom. The Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness, but God never abandoned them. He used that season to develop their trust, change their mindset, and prepare them for the Promised Land. This panel gets real about worry, trauma, identity, pride, provision, and the danger of getting comfortable in places God never intended to be permanent. If you're in a wilderness season, remember: God is still leading you. Keep trusting. Keep growing. Keep walking it out. Watch this Walk It Out Wednesday conversation and discover what God is doing in seasons that feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and longer than expected. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Breaking Before the Blessing” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 19, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

In this episode of Cultish, Jerry and Andrew revisit the disturbing story of Jim Jones and the tragedy of the Peoples Temple. But rather than simply retelling the events of Jonestown, we dig deeper into the worldview that shaped Jones, including the influence of New Thought and its ideas about God, humanity, and the power of the mind. How did these spiritual ideas intersect with Jones' increasingly radical political ideology and his demand for absolute loyalty?  We also examine Jones' rhetoric surrounding “revolutionary suicide” and play chilling archival testimony from Peoples Temple members who professed their willingness to die for the cause. What happens when spiritual deception, political revolution, and devotion to a charismatic leader become intertwined? Join us as we revisit Jim Jones and explore the beliefs behind one of the most infamous cult tragedies in modern history. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE

Two comedians with two very different things to stop hiding, expose themselves in turn: Calvin S. Cato is queer, twenty pounds lighter than he used to be, and willing to do almost anything to perform for more than three people and a sad disco ball. When a friend suggests the Naked Comedy Show, Calvin signs up on the strength of two words: "sells out." He does not ask a follow-up question. By the time he learns what "naked" actually means, he has already invited his entire art gallery. Uriah Wesman moves to LA to be a one-liner comedian and bottoms out performing in the back of an ice cream shop, where his jokes are so bad they ruin the ice cream. A comedy club GM asks him one simple question about himself, and Uriah casually mentions his parents were in a doomsday cult. Then corrects himself: three cults. Then mentions the kidnapping. Then the sword. Uriah spent years hiding behind a character on stage because if the audience rejected the character, it wouldn't hurt. Putting the real childhood on stage is the risk that actually connects. Be Part of RISK!

Your breaking is not punishment. It's preparation. Touré Roberts discusses what God is doing in Israel's wilderness wanderings in Deuteronomy Chapter 8. They think they are being punished, but what they don't understand is that the wilderness is a place of development. God is teaching them humility, building dependence, and preparing them for something they've never experienced. What does your wilderness look like? When God humbles you, He's protecting you from pride. When He causes you to hunger, He's repositioning your appetite from stuff to substance. This message helps you discover what God is building in your breaking season and reaffirms that trusting God is the admission price for your blessing. Message: “The Breaking Before the Blessing” Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: Aug. 16, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Your breaking is not punishment. It's preparation. Touré Roberts discusses what God is doing in Israel's wilderness wanderings in Deuteronomy Chapter 8. They think they are being punished, but what they don't understand is that the wilderness is a place of development. God is teaching them humility, building dependence, and preparing them for something they've never experienced. What does your wilderness look like? When God humbles you, He's protecting you from pride. When He causes you to hunger, He's repositioning your appetite from stuff to substance. This message helps you discover what God is building in your breaking season and reaffirms that trusting God is the admission price for your blessing. Message: “The Breaking Before the Blessing” Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: Aug. 16, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

In this episode of Cultish, the Super Sleuth sits down with Craig to examine a recent video in which Hayden Carroll critiques Reformed theology. Together, they analyze his arguments, address several misrepresentations of Reformed doctrine, and explain what Reformed theology actually teaches. Rather than responding with emotion, this episode seeks to offer a careful, biblical, and charitable critique while presenting the historic Reformed position in its proper context.  As Christians, we have a responsibility to represent the beliefs of those we disagree with accurately before offering criticism. Throughout this discussion, we demonstrate where Hayden's presentation falls short of that standard. Whether those inaccuracies stem from a misunderstanding of Reformed theology or a failure to engage with it carefully, listeners can judge for themselves as we examine the claims one by one. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE

This one comes back from April of 2014, the second night of a RISK! live run in Reno, Nevada, and it swings hard between the filthy and the tender. Josie Spadoni is working an afternoon at her Los Angeles dungeon when a client walks in with a request most people would refuse on the spot. She says yes. (Content note: suicidal ideation) Emily Reese grew up dreaming of a picket-fence Christian marriage and the submissive-wife role she thought came with it. When the money starts vanishing and her intuition won't quiet, she finally checks the family bank account herself. We lost Emily not long ago, and we're so glad her voice lives on here. Leave your comments on these stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/live-from-reno-2-cre528  Be Part of RISK!

What happens when fear locks you out of the life God has called you to live? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday takes you deeper into Sarah Jakes Roberts' message, “The Same, But Different,” exploring what it means to trust God when fear, grief, and uncertainty shake your faith. Jesus meets you in locked rooms, speaks peace into your fear, and reminds you of what His hands have already brought you through. And sometimes, your scars are the very testimony someone else needs to believe God can bring them through, too. In this intimate time of conversation, reflection, and prayer, you'll be reminded: Fear may be part of your journey, but it doesn't have to have the final word. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Same, But Different” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 12, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What happens when fear locks you out of the life God has called you to live? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday takes you deeper into Sarah Jakes Roberts' message, “The Same, But Different,” exploring what it means to trust God when fear, grief, and uncertainty shake your faith. Jesus meets you in locked rooms, speaks peace into your fear, and reminds you of what His hands have already brought you through. And sometimes, your scars are the very testimony someone else needs to believe God can bring them through, too. In this intimate time of conversation, reflection, and prayer, you'll be reminded: Fear may be part of your journey, but it doesn't have to have the final word. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Same, But Different” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 12, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

With Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey bringing Homer's ancient epic back into the spotlight, Cultish sits down with Professor Owen Anderson to explore what lies beneath the gods, monsters, and legendary hero's journey. From the polytheistic world of Homer to the deeper spiritual ideas that have shaped Western storytelling, the conversation asks whether Nolan is simply adapting a pagan classic—or transforming it into something very different.  What if Odysseus' greatest enemy isn't Poseidon, the Cyclops, or the journey home—but his own sin?  And what if this ancient pagan story ultimately points toward something the Greek gods could never provide: redemption?    The conversation explores the striking contrast between the traditional pagan hero's journey and what Professor Anderson describes as a distinctly Christian arc of sin, confession, sacrifice, and redemption. Along the way, the episode examines Greek mythology, the biblical worldview, the spiritual reality behind pagan gods, and the enduring influence Christianity has had on the way the Western world understands stories like The Odyssey. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE

Fox Emerson moves to Milan with his husband for a fresh start, then lets a charismatic man he met in Atlanta follow him there. The man settles into the apartment, grows colder and stranger by the day, and one late-night argument escalates until Fox is the one in handcuffs, alone in an Italian jail cell with no idea why. Patrick Holbert convinces himself his marriage is quietly open, books an appointment with a dominatrix in Queens, and spends the next six weeks deciding whether to tell his wife. His confession lands nothing like he pictured. Funny, filthy, and more honest about marriage than he probably planned. Both men skipped the conversation that might have changed everything. Leave your comments on the stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.Be Part of RISK!

What if the chaos you're facing isn't the end of your story but the backdrop for what God is creating next? “The Same, But Different” draws from John 20, where Jesus meets His disciples in the middle of their fear and chaos, speaks peace, and breathes new life into them. Their circumstances hadn't changed, but they were about to. Through her own testimony of surviving a life-threatening season, Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that God doesn't always remove the chaos or give us the answer. Sometimes, He gives us His presence — and that is enough. The same hands that carried you before are still at work. The same Jesus who met you in your last storm is in the room with you now. Message: “The Same, But Different” Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 9, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What if the chaos you're facing isn't the end of your story but the backdrop for what God is creating next? “The Same, But Different” draws from John 20, where Jesus meets His disciples in the middle of their fear and chaos, speaks peace, and breathes new life into them. Their circumstances hadn't changed, but they were about to. Through her own testimony of surviving a life-threatening season, Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that God doesn't always remove the chaos or give us the answer. Sometimes, He gives us His presence — and that is enough. The same hands that carried you before are still at work. The same Jesus who met you in your last storm is in the room with you now. Message: “The Same, But Different” Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 9, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Live from Reno in April 2014, three first-time RISK! storytellers turn a single night into a run of proposition, prophecy, and psychedelic reckoning. Virginia Munsterman is a 20-year-old college student scraping by as a barista when a new job as a chiropractor's assistant lands her at a business conference in Clearwater, Florida. The company's multimillionaire CEO zeroes in on her immediately, and over two days his attention escalates from flattery and magic tricks to a yacht tour and a dinner where he asks her to give him the next 15 to 20 years of her life in exchange for his fortune. Jessica Levity is driving cross-country to Reno with her brother when a detour to the clearest lake in Kansas turns into a three-day stay with a self-proclaimed shaman named Lone Wolf. He shows up at their campsite with a bottle of ketchup Jessica had forgotten to buy, claiming the Great Spirit told him to bring it, and offers to reveal the hidden history of the Earth. His teachings turn out to include an antisemitic alien-hybrid origin theory for Jewish people, and Jessica and Teddy have to figure out how much of any of it to believe. Steve Emmerich grows up gay and Catholic in Cincinnati, suppressing an identity that doesn't fit the blueprint he was given. At a massive Phish festival in Maine, high on several substances at once, he breaks down crying when a vision presents him with two doors and realizes he doesn't recognize himself in either one. Comments, episode details, and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/live-from-reno-1-cre527  Be Part of RISK!

During this intimate worship night, we truly walk out the message from Sunday's sermon with our own post-moving praise service. What takes place is a powerful display of what revival truly means. Through worship and prophetic speaking, we learn that revival should be the natural rhythm of a life surrendered to God. The message is clear: Something has to break before God can revive it. God is tearing down the idols we've fractured, broken, and rebuilt, and He's inviting us to leave them down. If we want to rejoice in His salvation, we must stop rebuilding what God has torn down. Revival comes when we finally surrender. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: A Post Moving Praise” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4 (KJV) Date: Aug. 5, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Kenice Mobley grew up on a 1999 movie fantasy of the woman who travels the world, says yes to everything, and never flinches. As an adult she follows that ideal into a Paris sex club, a single shared baguette, and a straight-faced argument about whether taking your clothes off makes anyone free. It's all fun and game right up until it turns into a question about who a room actually wants. (Content note: suicide) Richard Velazquez is fifteen in 1986, newly out of a Jehovah's Witness childhood, and living with his drug-dealing father, when he walks onto a Lower East Side corner for his first crack sale. What he is really carrying is fear: of demons, of prison, of turning into the man in front of him. When his first customer hits the pipe and collapses, every childhood terror comes back at once. Leave your comments and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/trying-it-on  Be Part of RISK!

Your voice, your cry, your worship — they have the ability to move the hand of God. Pastor Sheryl Brady reminds us that worship isn't passive. When singers and dancers preceded Israel into battle in the Old Testament, their enemies weren't frightened by their talent. They trembled because of the manifested presence of God that worship stirs up. Yet, we often burden our worship leaders and teams to carry what should come from within us. Our thirst for righteousness dictates our worship. Jesus paid a debt we couldn't pay. That alone is worth contending for. This is the season to stop loving God from a distance. Contend for His presence. Cry out for His glory. Watch what happens when His presence enters a room. Worship transports us from one dimension into another. It invites heaven into earth and changes circumstances. We can't survive without Him. The sooner we abandon comfort and embrace this truth, the sooner our praise will follow. Message: “A Post Moving Praise” Scripture: Habakkuk 2:14 (KJV), Isaiah 6:1-4 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Sheryl Brady Date: Aug. 2, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Could the breakthrough you've been praying for begin with slowing down? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday dives deeper into Bishop T.D. Jakes' message “Discerning the Right Moment,” exploring how distraction, tradition, and busyness can keep us from recognizing God's voice. The story of Mary and Martha reveals how your moment is found at Jesus' feet — not in your striving. Whether you're seeking direction, navigating a busy season, or longing to hear God more clearly, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you discern His voice, embrace His timing, and walk confidently into the moments He has prepared for you. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val Date: July 29, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Two people confront what it means to stay bound to someone who keeps letting them down. Tuesday Thomas, a trans woman in LA with a lifelong pull toward unavailable men, meets a charming match on a dating app. The chemistry is undeniable, right up until he looks her in the eye and warns her not to Google him. Her response becomes a very funny, surprisingly pointed argument about honesty and what commitment is really worth. Then David Hu comes home to the Bronx for Father's Day 2021 and finds his father, deep in dementia, suddenly and frighteningly ill. Amid COVID lockdowns and an overwhelmed nursing home, he and his mother face impossible choices about how to care for a man who is slipping away. Leave your comments on these stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/let-him-go  Be Part of RISK!

What if this is the moment that changes everything? In “Discerning the Right Moment,” Bishop T.D. Jakes challenges us to stop allowing busyness, worry, and striving to distract us from what God is doing in our midst. Through the story of Mary and Martha, he shows that breakthrough isn'tfound in doing more — it's found in drawing near to Jesus and discerning the moment He has set before you. Don't miss your moment. Make room for His presence, turn your attention toward Him, and discover what can happen when you lay down the weight you've been carrying. What begins as a message on spiritual discernment becomes a powerful invitation to healing, freedom, and renewed peace in the presence of God. Message: “Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:23-24, 10:38-42 (KJV) Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes Date: July 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the NYT's victory over the DOJ's attempt to subpoena its reporters to testify about their national security reporting and the effects government actions can have on press freedom and democracy. Then, the #Sisters review the legal allegations Jim Jordan has levied against Jack Smith, the political motivations involved, and the role of the Speech or Debate Clause.  They also explore the legal battle over the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., why state attorneys general are challenging it, and its implications for the entertainment industry and consumers.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar!  It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is going on a book tour!  You can also order Barb's new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!From Barb- Jack Smith Shouldn't Be Part of Trump's Revenge TourSupport This Week's SponsorsFlamingo:Our listeners get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/SISTERSLifepro:Recover smarter with the Lifepro. Get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate and Free Shipping atLifeprofitness.com with code SISTERS at checkout.OneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/SISTERS #oneskinpodTumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/SISTERS #Tumble #adASPCA:To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/sistersThe ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business ofinsurance. For terms and conditions, visit: https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/more-info/state-documents-and-sample-policies/. Products are underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company (NAIC #26581), or United States Fire Insurance Company (NAIC #21113) and distributed by PTZ Insurance Agency Ltd.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix