Podcasts about Beaumont

A judge in Beaumont dresses down an alleged felon, for his funny t-shirt that he chose to wear to court.

Are you living for God but still clinging to control? In this message from the Marks of a True Disciple series, John Gunter explores what it means to be Spirit-led in everyday life. Being led by the Holy Spirit isn't about dramatic moments, it's about quiet surrender, daily decisions, and bearing fruit through trust.You'll hear how:The Spirit produces fruit we can't forceSurrender leads to power, love, and self-controlEven good plans may be redirected by GodIf you've been feeling stuck, dry, or unsure how to walk with the Spirit, this message will meet you where you are. Subscribe and share as we continue learning what true discipleship looks like one surrendered step at a time.

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If you have any questions please contact Asset Growth Associates Tax & Retirement Advisors located at 1391 Calder Avenue in Beaumont. You can also email info@savemyretirement.com or phone (409) 840-6900.

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Here's an update on the bomb threat at Beaumont Troy plus a few other housekeeping things!

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What does obedience really look like in the life of a disciple? In this week's sermon, John Gunter explores the tension between religious activity and heartfelt submission to Jesus. With clarity and conviction, he walks through Jesus' words in Matthew 7 to show that true discipleship isn't measured by appearances or spiritual resumes, but by a life built on trust, surrender, and daily obedience. If you've ever struggled with the idea of obedience feeling like legalism, this message offers a fresh, grace-filled perspective.#Discipleship #Obedience #ChristianLiving #FaithInAction #Matthew7 #SpiritualGrowth #JesusCentered #ChurchPodcast

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Listen Saturday mornings at 8 as Dr. Msonthi Levine discusses medical issues and takes your calls on News Talk 560 KLVI. Dr Levine is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. His office is located at 3080 Milam in Beaumont, Texas. He can be reached at 409-347-3621.

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In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens converses with Shane Beaumont, a leading real estate agent, about the past six months' trends in Perth's property market. They discuss the unexpected drop in property stock on the market, driven by stable demand alongside reduced listings. Shane suggests that market confidence, potential interest rate cuts, and immigration continue to influence the market. The conversation covers various segments, from entry-level homes to high-end properties, and emphasizes the role of mobility and amenities in driving buying decisions. Shane also shares insights on the impact of recent and future developments, particularly within inner-city living areas.

If you have any questions please contact Asset Growth Associates Tax & Retirement Advisors located at 1391 Calder Avenue in Beaumont. You can also email info@savemyretirement.com or phone (409) 840-6900.

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Listen Saturday mornings at 8 as Dr. Msonthi Levine discusses medical issues and takes your calls on News Talk 560 KLVI. Dr Levine is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. His office is located at 3080 Milam in Beaumont, Texas. He can be reached at 409-347-3621.

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What does true humility look like in a world that celebrates pride and self-promotion? In this powerful episode, John Gunter explores how humility is not about thinking less of yourself—but thinking of yourself less. From setting healthy boundaries to serving those who can't repay you, learn how to follow the downward path of Jesus and make humility a lifestyle, not just a virtue.#ChristianPodcast #Humility #SpiritualGrowth #ServantLeadership #FaithInAction #JesusCentered #DiscipleshipJourney #ChurchLife #MarksOfADisciple #Philippians2 #GospelLiving

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Are you ready to nerd out? This week on the Build Podcast, Matt welcomes Deputy Building Official of Beaumont, TX and Host of The ICC Pulse Podcast, Beau Hansen, to explore updates in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) compared to the 2021 version. Key changes include tighter blower door score requirements, enhanced moisture management, evolving energy compliance, and more flexible emergency escape provisions. They highlight the importance of builders owning and understanding the code book to improve accountability, reduce job site errors, and improve build quality. Matt & Beau delve into wall and ceiling R-values, exterior insulation strategies, and improvements for mass walls, floors, and windows, emphasizing continuous insulation as a game-changer. They conclude with a discussion around inspection challenges and builder responsibilities in unregulated jurisdictions. Both Matt and Beau advocate for broader builder engagement in code development processes. Thank you to episode sponsors Huber & Pella. Learn more at huberwood.com & pella.com.Resources:ICC Pulse Podcast on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTubeFree ICC Resource: https://codes.iccsafe.org/Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://buildshownetwork.com/ Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025!Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 30th Publish Date:  May 30th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, May 30th and Happy Birthday to Gayle Sayers I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal The Avenue West Cobb to Have Summer Vibes KSU dancers selected to participate in prestigious summer workshops Cobb County High School Coalition and Assurant Dedicate First Habitat Home Build of the Year Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on local vendors All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: TOP TECH MECHANICAL STORY 1: The Avenue West Cobb to Have Summer Vibes The Avenue West Cobb is hosting **Summer Vibes**, a family-friendly event series from June 9 to July 27. Highlights include: - **Summer Social** (June 13): Games, crafts, and treats like lemonade. - **International Yoga Day** (June 21): Yoga class, healthy drinks, and a giveaway. - **Build Your Own Bouquet** (July 11): Create custom floral arrangements. - **Backyard BBQ Bash** (July 26): Games, food, and a picnic essentials giveaway. Events take place in the Green Space, offering fun for all ages. Visit avenuewestcobb.com/summer-vibes for details! STORY 2: KSU dancers selected to participate in prestigious summer workshops Three Kennesaw State University dancers earned scholarships to prestigious summer programs after standout performances earlier this year. George Chavez will attend the Alvin Ailey School’s Professional Intensive in New York, while Allison Behrend and Charlene Font head to the American Dance Festival at Duke University. Their achievements highlight the strength of KSU’s dance program and the dedication of its faculty. These opportunities will allow the dancers to explore new techniques and grow as artists, further enhancing KSU’s reputation in the dance community. Their success reflects the program’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering artistic growth. STORY 3: Cobb County High School Coalition and Assurant Dedicate First Habitat Home Build of the Year The Cobb County High School Coalition and Assurant dedicated a new Habitat for Humanity home in Austell to future homeowner David, a hardworking single father and U.S. Postal Service employee. Built by students from five local high schools, this marks the coalition’s 28th Habitat home and the first of 2025. For David, the home represents love, safety, and opportunity for his family. Habitat CEO Kyle Huhtanen praised the coalition’s longevity and Assurant’s continued support. David expressed gratitude to all who made his dream of homeownership a reality. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: Ingles Markets 10 STORY 4: Marietta Student Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant Martha Frascella of Marietta, a Kennesaw State University student majoring in English and human services, received a $1,000 Study Abroad Grant from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. She is one of 75 recipients nationwide and will use the grant to study at the European Academy Otzenhausen in Germany. The grant supports undergraduates seeking global academic experiences, with recipients selected based on academic achievement, service, and career goals. Phi Kappa Phi’s grant program, established in 2001, awards over $1 million annually to support students and literacy initiatives. STORY 5: Walmart honors Kennesaw company for Small Business Month Kennesaw-based Beaumont Products Inc., known for its eco-friendly Citrus Magic products, was named a Preferred Georgia Small Business by Walmart during National Small Business Month. This honor highlights Walmart’s commitment to supporting small businesses, which supply 60% of its products. Founded in 1991 by Hank Picken, Beaumont has grown under CEO Jeff Picken, earning over $30 million annually and distributing to major retailers like Walmart, Publix, and Target. Walmart has been a key partner since 2006, boosting Beaumont’s revenue by over 50%. The recognition celebrates Beaumont’s dedication to creating safe, high-quality products. Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on local vendors We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: TIDWELL TREES Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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John Marvin grew up in Kansas as a member of a family with significant medical experience. John's father, for example, was a family physician in a small Western Kansas town. John describes some about his life and how his thoughts and attitudes were greatly influenced by his father. Late in his high school career John told his dad that he did not want to grow up to be a doctor because, as he put it, he didn't want to work as hard as his father worked. John will explain that to us. As he also put it, his comment came from a young naïve boy.   In college John settled on securing a marketing degree. After college he ended up going deeply into marketing and eventually he entered the optical industry specializing in optometry.   John and I have some wonderful discussions about self growth, leadership and how to help people and companies grow. I got, and I think you will get, many great ideas from John's experiences and that we all will be the better for what John has to say and teach us.       About the Guest:   John D. Marvin is an entrepreneur and dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in healthcare, wellness, and the eyecare industry. As President and CEO of Texas State Optical (TSO), he has transformed the organization into one of the largest and most respected networks of independent optometrists in the United States, generating upwards of $110 million in annual revenue. With over two decades of experience at TSO, John has cultivated a member-owned cooperative that empowers optometrists to operate independently while benefiting from robust centralized support. His leadership has been pivotal in fostering a culture of innovation, professional growth, and exceptional patient care. John's career spans over 40 years, during which he has held executive roles across various industries, including marketing, consulting, and healthcare. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his strategic leadership during TSO's transition from a retail chain to a cooperative network in 2001. Under his guidance, TSO shifted its focus from product-driven services to comprehensive medical eyecare, reinforcing its reputation as a patient-centered organization. Beyond TSO, John serves as President of Texas Eyecare Partners and Health and Wellness Consulting. As a lifelong advocate of personal growth, John has studied the transformative power of mindset and the “inner game” of success. His insights into leadership, achievement, and business management have made him a sought-after speaker and certified John Maxwell Professional Coach. John passionately shares his experiences to inspire others to unlock their potential, offering actionable strategies to overcome challenges and drive meaningful change. John's dedication to education and collaboration is evident in his efforts to support emerging professionals in the field of optometry. He has fostered strong relationships with the University of Houston's College of Optometry and the Texas Optometric Association, contributing to scholarships, professional development programs, and initiatives that promote medical optometry. Through his vision and unwavering commitment to excellence, John D. Marvin exemplifies the principles of leadership, empowerment, and innovation, making a lasting impact on the eyecare industry and beyond. Ways to connect John:   https://www.facebook.com/jdmarvin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdmarvin/  https://www.instagram.com/jdmarvin/ https://tso.com/   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset .   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.       Transcription Notes:   Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hello, everyone. Once again, wherever you happen to be, I'm your host on unstoppable mindset, Mike Hingson, or you can call me Mike, whichever you prefer. And our guest today is John D Marvin. John is an entrepreneur. Has been an entrepreneur for quite a while, and he has been involved in a number of different kind of endeavors over his life. And he's worked, worked in the eye care industry a bunch, and is now in charge of Texas State Optical. We're going to learn more about that and and all the other things I don't know whether I care, does me a whole lot of good directly, but it's fun to talk about anyway. No, no doubt. So John, I want to really welcome you. I'm glad we finally made this work. I'm glad we got a chance to connect. So welcome to unstoppable mindset.   John D Marvin ** 02:13 Well, thank you, Mike. It's a real pleasure to be here.   Michael Hingson ** 02:15 Well, I'm glad that we we get a chance to really talk. We haven't really done too many podcasts on eye care and optical stuff, so I'm glad to be able to do it. But I'd like to start, as I'd love to do so often, tell us about kind of the early John growing up, and go from there.   John D Marvin ** 02:33 Okay, I was born and raised in Kansas. I that that's northern Texas, right? That's northern Texas. That's right, yeah, I actually grew up in western Kansas. I was born in Kansas City, but I grew up in western Kansas, and my father is a family physician, and had the kind of stereotypical country doctor practice small town, 2000 people, and my mother was his office manager for a number of years. And so it was a kind of a family business. And I have three siblings, sisters, and so we grew up in a small Mayberry type town, and it was great riding bicycles till the street lights came on at night, and catching fireflies and all that kind of good stuff. And then I decided to go to school. I chose to go to school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated, it's an emphasis in marketing and marketing and business administration, and ended up in the ad agency business for a little bit of a time, and just kind of really decided that wasn't for me, and ended up from there going into pharmaceutical sales. And really enjoyed that, and enjoyed the the outside sales aspects of it and calling on doctors. And my territory was western Kansas, so I used to say, and still refer to it as my territory looked like my high school football schedule. So we would go to these small towns. And of course, most everyone out there knew my father, and so the typical problem of trying to get past the front desk was made a little easier because people knew my family, and from that, I ended up taking an administrative, marketing administrators position with a group of surgeons in in Wichita, and that led to introduction and eating some ophthalmologists in Houston. Them and followed a job opportunity I had with them and came to Houston in 1989 I've been here ever since, but it was after four years of working with them, I ended up going out on my own and started my own business, which was Marketing Management Group, which did consumer research, and then we would develop marketing strategies based on that. And one of my clients, early clients, was Texas State Optical. And because of my background in eye care, both in Wichita, Kansas and in Houston, I had a better I got some insight into the consumer. And so the work I did with Texas State Optical was a lot we did a lot of work, and did several studies with them, and that kind of introduced me to the whole group of franchisees that made up the Texas State Optical organization. Subsequently, I helped them organize, the franchisees organize, and in the late 90s, 1999 I was hired by the franchisees to put together a Franchise Association, and through that, ultimately help them acquire the company, purchase it, and from that during that process, was asked if I would be willing to come on board as the new president of the company once they purchased it. And that was in 2001 and I've been president ever since. So here you go. It kind of takes you from Small Town Living to big city operations and a network of about 100 optometry offices.   Michael Hingson ** 06:47 So what exactly is Texas State Optical? Or maybe first, what was it and how is it morphed over time?   John D Marvin ** 06:56 Well, originally it was founded by four brothers in 1936 in Southeast Texas, little town called Beaumont, and famous for a lot of things in that part of the state. One of them is Janis Joplin, the others, Big Bopper and George Jones and but it also was the birthplace of Texas State Optical. And they grew a network of privately owned they owned them all over 300 locations throughout Texas, Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas, Louisiana and and then in the early 70s, they sold it to a pharmaceutical company, ironically, the same one that I had worked for when I was calling on western Kansas. But when they sold it, it got converted to a traditional franchise model, and it stayed that way until the franchisees purchased it in 2001 when we I was involved, and we turned it into a brand license business, taking that iconic license that had been around Texas optical since the 30s, 1930s and and then turning around and licensing the use of that brand to young optometrist who wanted to own their own practice, but saw the use of that brand as kind of instant credibility, because a lot of people were familiar with that brand.   Michael Hingson ** 08:40 So what does it provide? What did one of the organization provide under the brand? Well,   John D Marvin ** 08:46 we use the use of the brand, and so you got immediate notoriety in terms of just people's awareness of it, but also we put together kind of a la carte menu of optional services and support and resources that licensees could either take advantage of or not, and it was a really hands off model. We didn't have any, and still don't have any operational control over the way business was done. We We influenced that through best practices and sharing of information, but certainly we didn't require have any requirements of the way that they would operate. Reality is most private practice optometrists operate pretty well, and so we were there to kind of coach and help, but mainly it was them using our brand name, which had a really strong consumer value to it.   Michael Hingson ** 09:44 And so what kind of changes when the franchisees all joined together and bought the company and so on? How have you and they changed it over the years.   John D Marvin ** 09:59 I. I think the biggest change from 1999 to 2001 when they bought it, and to this day, has been the culture of the company. And that is, you know, it's something of a franchise opportunity, yeah, and a lot of your listeners probably either own franchises. Thought about franchises, and you know, it might you and I spent the next year trying to decide we were going to own a franchise. And we'd go out and do all sorts of research, and we'd look into this one and that one, and what kind of industry we want, and we'd finally select one that we were really impressed with. Thought about for great opportunity. We'd pay our $50,000 franchise fee, and about the second or third day of owning that franchise, we would decide that these people don't know anything about this business that we're in, and there's just this inherent adversarial relationship that exists between a franchisee and a franchisor. Some for good reason, some just because of the independent, entrepreneurial nature of a franchisee. Well, when the franchisees owned the company, they owned the franchise, or that adversarial dynamic kind of left. And so now there's nobody to kind of blame except yourself, and people are inclined not to do that as much. And so there was a greater tendency to kind of work together, work through things, come up with solutions to problems or resources that were needed. And it just created a much more homogeneous type of culture, and to the point where our annual meeting we host every year is referred to as our family reunion. And so we gather everyone together. It's really an atmosphere of all of us being as one family, sharing the same kind of core values, and all out to do the same thing, and that is just provide great quality eye care for our communities. And so that, that is a big change. Of course, there's always the things like collective purchasing, education and training. The main difference in those areas are engagement. When you are asked by a franchisor to engage in certain activities, there's that inherent reluctance to do that in our organization. There's an inherent acceptance of it because it comes from a colleague, it comes from others and doctors are more leading doctors than they are being led by some set of suits someplace in the Northeast.   Michael Hingson ** 12:50 Yeah, and that is such an extremely important thing to be able to really make it a family, a disciplined family, but still a family nevertheless, which is kind of cool. I'm curious about something being blind, and having been blind my whole life, and involved with blindness consumer organizations, one of the things that we have found often is that most people in the eye care industry, primarily in the ophthalmological industry, which is kind of a little bit more relevant to us, but tend not to really have a lot of knowledge about blindness and blind people. And so, for example, there are so many stories of a person going into the office of an ophthalmologist, for example, maybe they're losing their eyesight, but the ophthalmologist examines them and for whatever reason, will say things like, you're going blind. I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do, and walk out and never provide any other kinds of resources or knowledge to help the person who's losing eyesight. I don't know whether you see that, given where you are or what your thoughts are on that, but I'd be interested to get your thoughts because it seems to me that there's a lot of opportunity to do significant education about blindness and low vision to recognize that the reality is, blindness isn't the problem. It's people's attitudes traditionally that are the problem.   John D Marvin ** 14:28 That's an excellent point. Mike, I you know my first thoughts are the profession of optometry is really involved in preventing right blindness, and so it's kind of one of the few areas of healthcare that is more prevention oriented than other areas. Most areas are treatment oriented. In other words, you become sick. And then we treat you right, and the profession of optometry is all about we talk to people all the time about protecting your vision and preventing problems from happening. Now, as we see patients that end up either through glaucoma or some form of pathology, retinal issues, start to lose their vision. There comes a point early in that process where they are, frankly, they are outside of the scope of care that an optometrist can provide. So they end up being referred to an ophthalmologist. That being said, there are several optometrists across the country that have decided to devote themselves to low vision, and that's kind of a form of blind and what I would call blindness care, and where it's not complete, there is some level of vision there, but it needs a lot of enhancement, either through equipment or through other types of therapeutics practices. And there are optometrists who say, I'm not going to sell glasses. I'm not going to focus on contacts. I'm going to just provide a low vision clinic. And they're not not there's not a large number of them, but there are some, and what I've experienced in that is it does take a particular type of practitioner to be successful with that. And when I say successful, I mean, to be able to establish the type of patient doctor relationship that actually produces some really positive outcomes and helps people better manage their loss of vision, either whether that's progressive and eventually will become complete, or whether It's stalled at a point where they just cannot function without special aid, like I said, equipment, or some type of therapeutics. And there's just not a lot of people go into Optometry for the refractive side of things, and and so there's, there's not that motivation, really, to learn much about it. We do as an organization. We're very involved with prevent blindness as a national organization, and we'd also have some involvement with low vision clinics that are in the Houston Medical Center. But outside of that, you're right. There's not a whole lot of folks that understand it, probably, or maybe it's just they don't have the patience for it, because it does require a different kind of patient care approach, even   Michael Hingson ** 17:55 so what I wonder is, if there is an opportunity, maybe to provide additional education, so that if your your franchisees, for example, encounter a person who's losing eyesight and they and they realize that that they can help refer them to sources or resources that can assist because part of the problem is that, typically in society, blindness is viewed as such a horrible, devastating thing. And I understand that eyesight is a very wonderful thing, and people want to have it, but the reality is for a variety of reasons that doesn't work for everyone. The problem is that we have so much fear of blindness that we don't tend to deal with and I just wonder if there might be a way to provide some sort of a system or program that would help teach your people that blindness isn't really the end of the world, which is not to say, don't try to prevent it if you can, but when you can't, you can also be an additional source. To say, here are places where you can go, or here are some things that you can learn.   John D Marvin ** 19:16 Well, I do think that it's important, and I'm aware of many, keeping in mind that our members who own locations that use our brand are independent, we have provided them local organizations, clinics, things like that, which help them in referring people that need that kind of help and in education, I think also an important factor is that it's not just the patient that can use that it's the patient's family, because it, while it's perceived as something that you know you. I know that people value their sight, and the thought of losing it and becoming blind is is frightening the individual, but it also is frightening and disruptive to family, who father, mother, wife, husband, son or daughter, to deal with the changes in lifestyle that are required to accommodate that. Loss of vision is significant. You mentioned you've been blind since birth, and that's certainly one group of people, but there's an awful lot of people that end up experiencing blindness when they're in their 30s or 40s, after they've had a large portion of their life with vision. And it's, I don't want to say it's easier by any means. I first of all, I have no right in even suggesting that, but it's a different experience, for sure, not ever having had vision, versus having had it for a number of years and then losing it. And sometimes it might be as scary and frightening for the family around that person as it is the patient themselves. And so we do place a high value on getting people the kind of help and resources they need to better adjust to those changes.   Michael Hingson ** 21:28 Well, when I was born, I actually became blind because of what we now call retinopathy or prematurity, which originally was retro enterofibroplasia, which is harder to spell, but I love the term anyway. At about four months of age, it was discovered that I was blind, and the doctors told my parents they ought to just send me off to a home, because no blind child could ever grow up to be a contributor to society, and all I would do would be a drain on the family and then later on society. And my parents were very unusual in taking the stand that, no, you're wrong. He can grow up to do whatever he wants, and we're going to give him that opportunity. And that was, and really to a very large degree today, still is, a very unusual attitude to take, because we fear blindness so much, and while I appreciate the reality of eyesight is very important for most people, what I would love to see are ways to create more of an understanding so that People understand that blindness isn't the end of the world, and that's what what we see all too often in society in general, which is unfortunate, and you're right. I don't know whether it's easier if you're blind from the outset or become blind later in life. I know any number of people who became blind later in life, who went to programs where philosophically, they were taught blindness was not a problem, and they learned that they could continue to be contributors to society, and they tend to intend to Do that, as opposed to many others from both camps and from birth or not who never understand. Blindness isn't going to be the end of the road if people let it be. So it's it's just one of those conundrums that we end up having to deal with on a regular basis.   John D Marvin ** 23:38 The name of your podcast dealing with mindset, right? A lot of it is exactly that. And if you're find yourself in a you know, the child who's born blind can either have a support system and family and parents that impact his his or her mindset in a way that creates the expectation and understanding that it it doesn't have to be limiting. And same goes with someone who's blind later in life, right? It's a matter of how you look at and decide for yourself. I mean, we all know people that, whether it's a loss of a one of the most five senses, the important senses, sight or hearing, so forth, there is a natural mind. There's one set of mind people that have a mindset that, oh, poor you. Now you've got insurmountable challenges in your life, and this is going to be difficult the rest of your life. And then the other mindset that many parents have recognizing their opportunity they have with their child is to say, yes, that's you. But that doesn't have to define you, that doesn't limit you. You can overcome those things and and I think that that is even in our business, where you have someone who comes into the office and through some type of diagnostic testing, it's determined that they are losing their sight, and that the natural outcome of this progression of pathology will be the total loss of sight. We have the opportunity there, at that point, to affect their mindset, yeah, and to either tell them this is a circumstance that will not limit you or define you, and here are some resources and education materials and opportunities in that area that can help you better understand what you're living with and how that you can overcome that, just from the census standpoint, because It doesn't have to be something you have to overcome in life, per se. It just has to be an accommodation you make, because you can't see when other people can right. And it is all about mindset.   Michael Hingson ** 26:13 It is all about mindset. No doubt about it, you're absolutely correct in that regard. And it is, it is something that we'll all be dealing with for a while, but hopefully over time, the mindset of people will change to recognize that there are always alternatives. Being a Star Trek fan, I love Spock and Kirk who are always talking about there are always options, and there are always ways to get around doing things or to accomplish things that you might not think about, but you have to be multi dimensional in your thought process.   John D Marvin ** 26:52 Well, the other exciting aspect of all of this is the the fact that those with growth mindsets are working diligently on technologies that can actually supplant the deficiency and come up with ways to correct blindness. And so there we may even, in our lifetime, live to a point where the pathological condition that you were born with doesn't have to be permanent. It can be reversed using technology that provides you with as good, if not better, vision than people who weren't born in that same situation.   Michael Hingson ** 27:33 Yeah, the only people who never will come out of it are politicians, because they take dumb pills when they become politicians. So we can pick up them.   John D Marvin ** 27:40 Well, listen, just you could be blind and still be able to see, right? Yeah, that   Michael Hingson ** 27:47 leaves them out. Yeah. No, I understand. I understand they're fun to pick on. But you what? What really made you decide to go into the eye care industry, into that, that whole environment, what, what attracted you to it, or was it just sort of so natural? Well, obviously, that's a mindset. Yeah,   John D Marvin ** 28:10 there's a couple of things. Think the thing that attracted me to kind of eye care in general, and put ophthalmology and Optometry in the same bucket for this. What attracted me to was this whole area of health care that I kind of grew up in with my father and family practice in a small town. Because, you know, my family practice in the 60s and 70s was a whole different discipline than it is today. Oh, I know, you know, especially in a small town where the closest specialist, if you would, is 90 miles away. And so my father had to be what we call today, functionally, you know, a functional medicine, meaning that he had to be able to kind of treat the whole person. I mean, he used to be very proud of the fact that a large percentage of the kids that were in the school that I grew up in, he delivered and so, you know, there was no obstetrician in this small town. So if a woman became pregnant, then he provided her prenatal care. He gave, he delivered the child, and then he gave the provided the pediatric care afterwards. And so having that sense of kind of the global care of of someone kind of gave me a real appreciation for the kind of the system, the the systemic aspects of health. And when I was given an opportunity to get into the eye care business. Because I saw it more as getting into the healthcare business, and even though it was very narrow, defined in eye care, it gave me a connection. And I I'm a big believer that you start down a path and you follow it. And what maybe forest and trees and gardens, they may turn into desert or mountains or valleys or otherwise. So when I started, I really didn't know necessarily where it would go. And I guess you could even back it up and say that my whole entry into the pharmaceutical industry kind of started me down that path and and then that led to being in the practitioner side, which ultimately led to going from ophthalmology into Optometry. I frankly think that all of that background best prepared me to do what I'm doing today, and understanding the whole system of eye care, not just refractions and glasses and contacts, right?   Michael Hingson ** 31:11 Well, you know, and you started out in in the whole marketing world, as opposed to going off and becoming a doctor directly, which which gave you a different perspective. So it really makes sense as to what you're saying and it but you've had exposure to both sides, and that has to really help you in terms of doing the job that you've chosen to do.   John D Marvin ** 31:38 Yeah, I think you're right. I remember having the discussion with my father because as I was like a junior in high school and, and as most juniors you know, you start thinking about what you're going to do when you graduate high school and, and I was graduating high school at a time that I had a draft number given to me, there was a war over in Vietnam that was still going on, and so I, you know, there for a period of time, I didn't know whether I would even have a choice. Yeah, it turns out by the time I actually that last year between junior and senior, the war had really started to wind down. And while I got a draft number, it was very high, and the likelihood of me actually being drafted into service was very low. And so I made some decisions about what I was going to do post high school, and I remember having the discussion with my father about would he be disappointed if I decided I didn't want to be a physician? And he assured me that he wouldn't be disappointed, but he was curious as to why I was not interested in doing that, and I told him, I said, just to be candid, I don't know if I want to work as hard as you do, because at that time, I had spent many Christmases with him, not at home, even though, our town, I mean, you could almost walk to the hospital. Our Town was small enough that, but he was taking care of people in the hospital on Christmas Day or delivering a baby on Christmas Day, and he just, you know, it was clear that in that profession, the way he practiced it in those days was that the patients came first, and the family understood that. And we were all in the doctor business to in that respect, and this whole concept of work life balance was, you know, no one looked at things like that. I mean, everyone understood that this was a commitment that had been made, and it involved the entire family. So I told him, I said, I don't know if I'm willing to do that or not. And so I thought at that time, I decided that I was going to pursue a career in theology, and so that determined where I went to school. And about after my first year in school, I the university I had chosen, their whole theological department was more pastoral, and I wasn't interested in that. I was more evangelical. I was more interested in being an evangelist and and so I not having that in front of me. I decided that it switched to a marketing degree. And it turns out that to be a pretty good evangelist, you got to be a little bit of a marketing person yourself. Anyway, true. So, so I ended up going down that path.   Michael Hingson ** 34:53 Well, I would say if you had chosen the pastoral approach, you would have been working just. Just hard as a doctor. Oh, very much. So, yeah, but I guess I would also ask this whole issue of not working as hard given what you do today, how's that working out for you? Well,   John D Marvin ** 35:14 those were words of a very naive young guy. Yeah, because I didn't take I didn't understand the fact that if you're going to accomplish anything, it's going to require hard work, and you need a family that understands what your what your passion is, and what you've decided to do, and because it is, I mean, no one builds a career by themselves. They they build a career with the involvement and support of other people, and if, if they, if those beliefs aren't aligned, then you're going to end up in conflict and be constantly be torn between what it is you believe you're wanting to do with your life, versus your obligations, your other obligations. And put it   Michael Hingson ** 36:04 that way, well, you've been involved in the whole mindset and activity of being a business leader for a long time. What kind of key lessons have you learned along the way about personal growth?   John D Marvin ** 36:21 I think the thank you for that question. I think the one thing that I have learned, that I've tried to pass on to people is start, begin we I think that we naturally have this reluctance to take risk, because we don't want to fail at anything and and so we kind of take the approach that, well, if I want to pursue something, whether it be personal development or growth or even some profession, I need to know everything there is to know about it before I start it. And that is just not true. The only way you learn is by starting I have a friend and acquaintance who his career and his profession is leading people on climbs of Mount Everest. So that's his job. If you want to climb Mount Everest, I can hook you up with a guy that will help you do it. And it's a fascinating profession that he's in. And I asked him one time, how do you learn how to climb mountains. You know, how do you learn this? He said the only way to learn how to climb mountains is by climbing   Michael Hingson ** 37:46 mountains. I was gonna say, to do it, yes. And   John D Marvin ** 37:49 so I think the number one thing is to start. And if you're committed to it and you start, you'll figure it out. The rest of it, because there are no failures, there's maybe a setback or two, but as long as you keep focused on where you want to be and moving forward and getting better and learning, you'll figure things out. And I think so personal growth is really a decision and a commitment to continual learning, continual improvement and and you're never too late to get started. It's never too late, even if you're at 80 some years of age and maybe limited health wise, you can still start because there's so much, there's so many different resources today that are available to people. I mean, I got an iPad Mike, that's, I bet you I've got three 400 books on it. And, you know, used to be you couldn't have three or 400 books without a library in your house. Now you can have one iPad on a memory card. And I was just, I had a doctor's appointment earlier today, and while I was waiting in the reception, I pulled out my phone and I started reading a book that I'm reading, you know, and I had, didn't have to carry the book The lot of people do, lot of people have, but I was able to do that. And then there's what's available in terms of resources, of books to read are just unlimited. So I think that there's, there's all sorts of opportunities, just a matter of getting started and doing it. Second is consistency. Everybody can start. Few people can be consistent, or few people are consistent. We all know the classic, never if you're if you're someone who goes to a gym and works out, you know. Avoid that gem the first month of the year in January, because it is overrun with people who are starting their new year, and then by February, you also know that you're back to normal, because most people don't stay consistent. So starting and then becoming consistent are the two things that are probably most important, that I've learned   Michael Hingson ** 40:25 well, and that kind of leads to something I was thinking about, and that is the connection between mindset and long term achievement. Because it would seem to me that, as you point out with the gym, the people who create the mindset that I'm going to do this and really decide that that's what they're going to do, are more likely to have analyzed it and made that decision intelligently and then we'll stick with it, than people who just go off and say, I'm going to do it, but really haven't established A mindset, right?   John D Marvin ** 40:59 That's exactly true. And you know, people tend to focus on volume as opposed to continuity. And what I mean by that is people go to the gym and they they put all this intensity into the first day they haven't worked out in weeks or months, or even maybe a few years, and then the next day they're so sore they can't get out of bed and they can't so they decide they're going to take the next day off rest, and then that turns into a week off. And I'm a student of John Maxwell, the author, and he talks about what he calls the rule of five, and he illustrates it by saying that if you have a tree in your backyard that you're wanting to take out, you can take an ax and you can go out there and you can swing that Ax five times, and put down the ax and come back tomorrow morning, hit it five times. Come back tomorrow morning, hit it five times. And over a period of time, that tree will come down, or you can go out there and just try to chop and chop and chop, and that tree will defeat you, because you will run out of energy and you'll be too tired to finish it, but if you'll just be consistent over a time with the rule of five, and he talks about it in any profession, if you want to get good at it, figure out what are the five things you need to do every single day to grow in that direction and to accomplish what you need to accomplish. And so I think that you're right that over a period of time, long term success is not done through intensity. It's done through consistency. And he also says, you know, you're never going to change anything in your life until you change what you do daily? And that is very, very true.   Michael Hingson ** 43:09 I know I haven't really been the greatest at doing a lot of exercising and so on, and a lot of walking, and especially here in the winter, it gets really cold, and so I tend not to do it. But what I figured out, actually, a couple of years ago was we have a wonderful, great room with an island in the middle of it, and I will just put on a book and listen to it and do laps around the bar, and I'll get up to 10 and 15,000 steps a day just walking around the bar. Now it's not going uphill and downhill, but still a lot of good exercise. And I find that not only does that work, but I enjoy it, because I get to read at the same time or do other things. Of course, my dog probably thinks I'm nuts, and my cat, my cat avoids me. But by the same token, you know, it is exercise, and I found that I have no problem really doing that every day, absolutely.   John D Marvin ** 44:12 And you know, we we live in a gym, yeah, and whether it's your room, your great room with an island, or whether it's a backyard or your neighborhood, we lived in a gym. I think that was illustrated in one of the Rocky movies really well when he was held up in northern Russia and just worked out using the materials that were with him. And so there really is no excuse to doing something, and doing something is better than doing nothing at all, and doing something every day will deliver unbelievable results over time.   Michael Hingson ** 44:59 It's a. All about establishing the mindset. Yes, it is. Well, you know, you've done this work for a long time. What kind of advice would you give to people starting out to help them get the mindset and achieve what they want to do with their goals?   John D Marvin ** 45:19 Well, first of all, I think developing and writing a personal growth plan, and I mean writing, setting down and starting, for instance, I made a decision several years ago that I wanted to get better at communication. So that was a decision. And the side of all the things that I wanted to try to commit to developing or growing in or learning, I picked communication. Why did you want as one of it? Because I felt like it was extremely important that you never accomplish, or I didn't believe that I was going to accomplish what I wanted to in life without the ability to communicate well with others, whether that be my spouse or whether it be the people I work with the customers I serve. I wanted to be good at communicating. I wanted to become good at that. I also had a friend tell me one time said, you know, if you will read five books on any subject, you'll know more about that subject than 99% of the people. And so I decided, Okay, I'm going to find five books on communication, and I'm going to commit myself to reading those over the course of the next year. And I just, you know, went out and started trying to determine what are really good books about communication. Some of them I kind of knew, like How to Win Friends and Influence People. That was one that I knew. Okay, I'm going to put that one on the list. Now I need four more, and one of them I knew that John Maxwell had written. So I you know, everybody communicates, but few people connect, and I said, Okay, I'm going to be another one. So I just kind of put together my little library of five books, and I started so I had developed very narrow and limited, but I had developed my own personal growth plan as relates to communication. So as I would tell my grandson, or I would tell a friend, if you want to start on developing a mindset and developing personal growth, sit down and make a plan for what you're going to do. And it's interesting, because if you'll ask people, tell me about your and I do this with people who work for me, and when I'm hiring, tell me about your personal growth plan. What is your personal growth plan? And you know, most people don't even know what I'm talking about, so they start making stuff up, and it becomes real obvious that they don't have one. From my employees, I require that as a part of their job and their annual performance review, we go over their personal growth plan. I want them to become more valuable over the course of this next year, because to themselves, because if they do, then they become more valuable to the company, right? And so I would instruct somebody to sit down and start and make a plan and identify something you want to be better at and and start growing in those areas that that described as starting with communication, has grown now to seven different areas in my life, and I've got at least five, in some cases, more books in each of those areas. And so I've got a very busy personal growth plan that I I work on each year.   Michael Hingson ** 49:12 Do you find that, as you read books on these subjects, as you're dealing with your personal growth, that in reality, you know a lot of the stuff already, at least to a degree. But by the same token, reading what others have written tends to drive the point home a whole lot more. And I ask that from the standpoint of common sense.   John D Marvin ** 49:40 Well, I think so. I mean how to win, which   Michael Hingson ** 49:42 doesn't mean that you don't learn things from the books, but, but a lot of it is, is stuff that you Intuit   John D Marvin ** 49:50 Yeah, I think that you know, a great example that comes to mind is How to Win Friends And yes, people that book, if you read it, it's like, well, yeah, naturally. Of course, but if you read it and you focus, you know, if you read it with the attitude, I want to learn something from this, then you begin to internalize what you're reading. And as you internalize it, you develop more cognitive, a cognitive awareness of it. And what I find super interesting is that book is on my list every year, so I commit myself to read that book every year. So now you know, this year will be probably my 15th, 16th time reading it. What I find fascinating is, I'll read the same chapter I've read, and I'll learn something new, something new, yeah, each time. Because, much like the saying about you can't step in the same stream twice, because it's not the same stream and you're not the same person. Same goes with reading material. You can read that book a second time, and you'll get something out of it, because you're not the same person that you were the first time you read it. And as you mature in your understanding, you get more knowledge out of the reading. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 51:17 Which? Which makes perfect sense, which also says a lot about the quality of the author. But you're right. You will always, if you look for new things to learn, you'll find new things to learn absolutely, which is what makes it so cool. And I I tell people all the time, and I'm not sure they always understand it. If I'm not learning at least as much as anybody else by being involved in this podcast, then I'm not doing my job. Because I believe every episode gives me as much, if not more, of an opportunity to learn as guests or all the people who listen, which is why I think it's so much fun, because I think that learning is as fun as it gets.   John D Marvin ** 52:05 It is, I mean, you're absolutely right, you know, they also, there's a you never learn anything quite as well as when you have to teach it, yeah, you know. And in a way, by hosting a podcast, your your preparation for it, you're setting down, your concentration on it forces you to absorb from every interview that you do, and you can't help but walk away with being different than it was when you sat down to start it. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 52:42 one of my favorite books is a science fiction book written by Robert Heinlein. It's called the Moon is a Harsh Mistress. And I don't know whether you read my science fiction. I   John D Marvin ** 52:52 don't, but that sounds interesting. So   Michael Hingson ** 52:54 the basic premise is, it takes place in 2075 there's a hint, and it's all about the moon, which is being controlled by the lunar authority on earth. And it really parallels the American Revolution. The difference is that a computer on the moon, as they put it, wakes up and helps in doing the revolution that eventually gets Moon free from the earth, but one of the major characters is Professor Bernardo dela Paz, who is a teacher. And one of the things that the that the storyteller describes on a regular basis is how Professor dela Paz can teach on basically any subject, as long as he stays at least one lesson ahead of the people who he's teaching, which often does. So he teaches so many different things, but all he does is works to stay just a little bit ahead of the people that he's teaching, so that he can go back and teach it, and of course, as as you and I would say when he's teaching it, he also learns a whole lot more. But I think it's such a clever book.   John D Marvin ** 54:11 It sounds like it science fiction, but if I if that, when that strikes me that'll be one I put down to read.   Michael Hingson ** 54:23 I think it's the I believe it's high lines better. His best book. A lot of people talk about another one called Stranger in a Strange Land, which is about Mars and the earth. But I think that the Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Was his best book, most imaginative book, which is kind of fun, yeah, but you know, it's, it's, it's just one of those things that I've just it's always stuck with me that dela Paz did that well. So over the time, being the president and CEO of Texas State Optical, i. Uhm, how has that shaped or changed your your views on leadership? Because I'm sure you've, you've had lots to do and lots to think about. I'm sure it's had an effect on you.   John D Marvin ** 55:12 Yeah, I, I think the biggest impact has been it's, it's of what it's required of me in in developing my leadership abilities and deep and making those abilities effective towards an outcome. And let me try to shed on that I mentioned earlier. I'm a student of Maxwell, and Maxwell has a definition of leadership is influence, and and he said leadership is is influence. It's nothing more than that. And, and so at first I didn't know what that meant. And then, as he goes on to explain, and it makes sense, oftentimes, you will, the leadership is not a matter of title. It's not a matter of position. Leadership is influence and the ability to influence. And you can walk into a room and you will observe the group, and in one corner, maybe somebody that is obviously the focus of the attention of the others, and that person is exerting leadership influence. They may not be the may not have title, and they may not be in any position of authority over the others, but the others will follow that person, because that person has influence on them. And so I've in my understanding of that, and then trying to live that I've seen that develop in my own ability. And then I have to sit down and say, okay, if I'm going to be a leader of my team, my executives that will report to me, how am I going to provide that influence. And so you begin to break that down and try to figure out because everyone's different. I mean, I I have four people that report to me, each one of them, I will have to affect and influence those people differently. And it starts with understanding them. And so what it's done is it's helped me to really understand that principle that offered by Maxwell, and then how to incorporate that into my life, so that I feel now confident in my ability to be a leader of any group or situation I find myself in, and I've just agreed to accept a new responsibility in a trade association, and I have confidence that I can provide a strong level of leadership, not because I'm the smartest person in the room, but because I have the ability of providing influence over that organization or in that group through better understanding of others that I Have a position over, so to speak. But you know, it's like the best arenas to develop leadership is a volunteer organization, because that's the only way you're going to get anything done, is to have influence, because these people don't have to do anything that you say. And so oftentimes, if you have the authority, you misuse it, and you provide nothing in the way of leadership to a group. That happens all the time.   Michael Hingson ** 59:13 I think that too many, and I use the term in quotes, leaders, think that the whole idea is that they're the boss. Well, bosses are not necessarily leaders, and you're right. Leaders are not necessarily bosses. Directly. It is all about influence. And unfortunately, all too often, the people who have influence may not be the designated leader, but then the leaders or bosses get jealous of those people, which is also extremely unfortunate they don't get it.   John D Marvin ** 59:45 It's a it can be threatening if you're a boss and you've got people that are supposed to report to you and they're listening or being influenced by someone else who may not be. Intentionally trying to subvert the boss. It's just they, they're more effective in that and so that's threatening. And so oftentimes, given that authority, they misuse it. And   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:15 the good leaders, however, when they see that happening, will try to go and understand from in part, the person who's the real influencer, what it is that they need to improve on to be able to be more effective. But that happens so rarely, by comparison to the number of people who are out there.   John D Marvin ** 1:00:38 Yeah, it's too often politics, and I don't mean that in the government sense, but corporate politics determines positions of authority, and you end up with a bunch of very ill equipped people with an awful lot of leadership responsibilities, but lacking in any kind of real leadership skill,   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:02 yeah, which is something that we need to devote more time to teaching, but people also need to be willing to learn it, and that gets to be a challenge. Well, I have to tell you, this has been fun, and I know you have other things to do in the course of the day and enjoying the weather down there, so I want to let you go, but I really have enjoyed having you on and I've enjoyed all the different insights that you've brought. So I really appreciate you being here to do all of that. So maybe we'll have it again. That would be kind of fun.   John D Marvin ** 1:01:41 Well, my I've thoroughly enjoyed this as I mean, you make it so easy to visit. You're You're a tremendous host and good interviewer, good questions. You threw a couple at me there that I had to really stop and think about. And so anytime you'd be willing to have me back. I'd love to join you again sometime.   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:02 Well, I want to thank you, and I want to thank all of you for listening and watching us today. We really appreciate you being here. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today and what we've talked about. You're welcome to email me. It's easy. It's Michael, M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I, at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, I V, e.com, or go to our podcast page, which is at www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, and Michael hingson is spelled M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, S O, n.com/podcast, if you know anyone else who you think ought to be a guest on our podcast, love to hear from you. We're always looking for more people to chat with. And in part, my motivation is I want to learn too. But the more people who come on, the more people we get to learn about who themselves are unstoppable. So please don't hesitate to refer people to it. And you know, John, you as well. We really value that wherever you listening, give us a five star rating. We value that. We appreciate your ratings and and love them. But once again, John, I want to thank you. This has been absolutely fun, and I'm glad you came   John D Marvin ** 1:03:13 well. Thank you. 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Is love just a feeling—or is it the foundation of true discipleship?In this message from Eagle Community Church of Christ, Minister John Gunter explores what it means to be Love-Driven as part of our Marks of a True Disciple series. Drawing from the words of Jesus in John 13 and other powerful scriptures, this sermon reveals that love isn't optional—it's the essential mark of a true follower of Christ.Discover how real love is sacrificial, forgiving, unconditional, and active. If you've ever wondered what sets authentic Christianity apart, this message will challenge and inspire you to reflect the love of Christ in every relationship.

Le 25 mai, c'est la journée internationale de l'Afrique. BSG rediffuse à cette occasion cet épisode de NOMEN, l'un des 4 petits frères de Baleine sous Gravillon. Début 2023, il reste moins de Rhinocéros dans le monde que d'habitants à Saumur (ou Vierzon, Biarritz (l'hiver), Sens, Bergerac ou encore Hénin-Beaumont). Il reste aujourd'hui moins de 27 000 Rhinocéros sur la planète (chiffres Save the rhino).Il y a 5 espèces de Rhinocéros, deux en Afrique (avec 2 cornes) :- le Rhinocéros blanc (16 000, quasi-menacé) et le Rhinocéros noir (6 200, en danger critique d'extinction).Et trois en Asie :- le Rhinocéros unicorne d'Inde (4 000, vulnérable), le Rhinocéros de la Sonde (70, en danger critique d'extinction, 2 cornes) et le Rhinocéros de Sumatra (40, en danger critique d'extinction, 1 corne).Parmi elles, les deux plus mastocs sont le Rhinocéros blanc d'Afrique et le Rhinocéros unicorne d'Asie.Les Rhinocéros sont les plus gros mammifères terrestres, juste après les Éléphants (il reste moins de 330 000 éléphants d'Afrique, soit moins que la population de Nantes ou de Nice).Les cornes de Rhino valent plus cher au poids que l'or ou la cocaïne : autour de 60 000 euros le kilo. Soit entre 25 000 et 200 000 euros la corne, selon sa taille …En 2017 au Parc de Thoiry en France, des… salopards (excuse my french) ont tué un Rhino blanc de 3 balles dans la tête pour tronçonner sa corne et la revendre.Cette "corne" est composée de kératine, comme nos ongles. Les vraies cornes (vaches, buffles) poussent à partir du crâne. La corne du rhinocéros pousse environ de 7 cm par an. La plus grande corne connue d'espèce actuelle mesurait 1,58 m.Pour réduire le risque, la corne de nombreux Rhinocéros des réserves privées d'Afrique du Sud est coupée. Mais cette stratégie coûte cher pour les parcs publics comme le Kruger._______Rhinocéros d'Asie et d'Afrique se seraient séparés il y a 26 millions d'années.Avec son duvet noir, le Rhinocéros de Sumatra, le plus menacé/rare, est le plus proche de son ancien cousin, l'ancien Rhinocéros laineux qui vivait à l'aire glaciaire, et exterminé par les Rahans de l'âge de pierre. Certains vivaient en Angleterre il y a encore 30 000 ans.Les deux africains, le Rhinocéros blanc et le Rhinocéros noir, se sont séparés l'un de l'autre il y a environ 5 millions d'années. Les blancs sont des “tondeuses” à bouche large et plate. Les noirs sont des cueilleurs à bouche pointue. Bim ! vous savez dorénavant distinguer le noir du blanc au premier coup d'œil :)Les Rhinocéros blanc et noir sont tous les deux... gris. L'appellation vient en fait d'une erreur de traduction de l'Afrikaans wijde par les colons anglais (wide au sens de “large” pour rhinocéros blanc à bouche large, qui broute de l'herbe). Le Rhinocéros noir a une lèvre pointue pour cueillir les feuilles.Les rhinocéros sont du même ordre que les chevaux et les tapirs : les Périssodactyles (dotés d'un nombre impair de doigts à l'inverse des Artiodactyles, comme les ruminants les cervidés, qui en ont un nombre pair).Les bébés Rhinocérons blancs marchent devant leur mère, alors que les petits Rhinocérons noirs marchent derrière. En Afrique, on s'en souvient en disant qu'ils font comme les femmes blanches qui poussent leurs enfants devant elles dans une poussette et les femmes noires qui portent les leurs dans le dos.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Hoy os traigo una historia que combina lo cotidiano con lo macabro, lo absurdo con lo inquietante. Se trata de "Tierra Gratis", un relato de Charles Beaumont. Beaumont, conocido por sus contribuciones a la serie The Twilight Zone, nos presenta en este cuento al señor Aorta, un hombre que, en su afán por obtener algo a cambio de nada, acepta tierra gratuita de un cementerio para su jardín. Lo que comienza como una oportunidad aparentemente inofensiva pronto se transforma en una pesadilla surrealista. - Narración: Juan Carlos Albarracín - Locución Sintonía: Antonio Runa - Música: Epidemic Sound, con licencia https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/gu691tVuel/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VnhjuXTdMm/ - Ilustración: Pixabay, con licencia https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/oto%C3%B1o-cementerio-tumba-l%C3%A1pidas-7286288/ Los Cuentos de la Casa de la Bruja es un podcast semanal de audio-relatos de misterio, ciencia ficción y terror. Cada viernes, a las 10 de la noche, traemos un nuevo programa. Alternamos entre episodios gratuitos para todos nuestros oyentes y episodios exclusivos para nuestros fans. ¡Si te gusta nuestro contenido suscríbete! Y si te encanta considera hacerte fan desde el botón azul APOYAR y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo. Tu aporte es de mucha ayuda para el mantenimiento de este podcast. ¡Gracias por ello! Mi nombre es Juan Carlos. Dirijo este podcast y también soy locutor y narrador de audiolibros, con estudio propio. Si crees que mi voz encajaría con tu proyecto o negocio contacta conmigo y hablamos. :) Contacto profesional: info@locucioneshablandoclaro.com www.locucioneshablandoclaro.com También estoy en X y en Bluesky: @VengadorT Y en Instagram: juancarlos_locutor Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Jane, Arnna e Grant Beaumont deixaram sua casa em Adelaide para nadar na praia no Dia da Austrália de 1966 e nunca mais foram vistos. Esse é um dos desaparecimentos mais famosos e mais esquisitos da história. E no segundo (e último) episódio sobre esse caso eu conto para vocês sobre algumas cartas que os pais das crianças receberam, e foco principalmente nos suspeitos desse caso. E suspeito é o que não falta! ❤ Torne-se um apoiador pelo Apoia.se ou pela Orelo❤ Segue a gente no ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Pesquisa e roteiro: Marcela Souza Edição: Alexandre LimaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss what we learned over the weekend, we talk glizzies, baby bears, women golfing more, what you were ahead of your time with & Ryder's rash We are joined by Andrew from Beaumont to discuss their family fun filled weekend coming up! We got your weekend plans covered - and it's free! https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/calendar/ Ryder and Lisa are brought to you by Always Plumbing & Heating! Enter to WIN AIR CONDITIONING FOR YOUR HOME here: https://www.play107.com/2025/05/12/5704/ WANT TO WIN A $9000 SHOPPING SPREE? Scan the QR code to enter at our participating locations around the city! More details here: https://www.play107.com/2025/05/20/9k-playday/

L'info du matin - Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont parlé d'une étude menée pendant 4 ans sur le télétravail. Résultat : ses effets sont globalement positifs pour la productivité et le bien-être. Le winner du jour - Aux États-Unis, 14 infirmières de la maternité de l'hôpital HSHS St Vincent de Green Bay sont toutes enceintes en même temps ! - En Chine, deux marmottes ont bloqué une route pendant plusieurs minutes en se bagarrant au milieu de la chaussée, sans que personne ne puisse les séparer. Le flashback de septembre 2007 - Lancement de la série française "Fais pas ci, fais pas ça". - Sortie de "Divinidylle", le 22e album studio de Vanessa Paradis, numéro 1 en France. Les savoirs inutiles - Le point rouge sur le logo de 7up ferait référence aux yeux rouges de son créateur, Charles Leiper Grigg, qui était albinos. 3 choses à savoir sur le jeans Qu'est-ce qu'on teste ? - Le jeu "Internet Road Trip" : une aventure virtuelle sur Google Street View où l'on traverse les États-Unis jusqu'au Canada, un clic à la fois. Le jeu est disponible sur le site Neal.fun. Le jeu surprise - Manon de Douai vers Hénin-Beaumont gagne un iPhone SE. La banque RTL2 - Florence de Foussemagne vers Belfort repart avec un vinyle de Dire Straits pour les 40 ans de l'album "Brothers In Arms". - Sabrina de Naujac-sur-Mer vers Bordeaux gagne 500 €. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What does it really mean to live by faith? In this powerful message from the Marks of a Disciple series, John Gunter shares how true discipleship begins where certainty ends. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and raw honesty, discover why faith is more than belief—it's a courageous trust in God's character even when the way forward is hidden. This episode will challenge, encourage, and inspire you to walk by faith, not by sight.

Jane, Arnna e Grant Beaumont deixaram sua casa em Adelaide para nadar na praia no Dia da Austrália de 1966 e nunca mais foram vistos. Esse é um dos desaparecimentos mais famosos e mais esquisitos da história. E no primeiro episódio sobre esse caso eu conto para vocês sobre quem era a família Beaumont, o dia do desaparecimento, as buscas pelas crianças e o início das investigações. ❤ Torne-se um apoiador pelo Apoia.se ou pela Orelo❤ Segue a gente no ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Pesquisa e roteiro: Marcela Souza Edição: Alexandre LimaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Giles-Cantrell, Program Director at the de Beaumont Foundation, tells us why de Beaumont's 40 Under 40 in Public Health program is so valuable; Catherine Jones, ASTHO Government Affairs Senior Analyst, tells us her journey to ASTHO in this week's “Get to Know ASTHO” segment; an interactive ASTHO tool compiles data to help your health agency in identifying measures for your suicide prevention programs; and ASTHO's “Strengthening Administrative Preparedness” webinar will dive into everything you need to know for public health agency preparedness. de Beaumont Foundation Web Page: 40 Under 40 in Public Health – Nominations ASTHO Web Page: Suicide Indicator Tool ASTHO Webinar: Strengthening Administrative Preparedness in Public Health Agencies  

SlapperCast Episode 326: "U-Turn of America" Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fL4M71Y6CpQ Episode 326 was recorded on Sunday, May 4, as we drove home from Beaumont where we played an early evening show at Logon Cafe. There, as part of our soundcheck we recorded two takes of "Rainy Night in Soho" by the Pogues, parts of which appear in this episode... and the complete take is available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/slappercast-326-128732775 Take 2, which is a bit longer than take 1, will be coming to Patreon soon. The camera was set at the last minute not positioned very well, so unfortunately you can't see Frank very well. Oops! During the episode, amongst other stuff we talk about the worst and best jobs we ever had. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, * leave a comment on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards), or * tweet them to us (https://twitter.com/blaggards) with the hashtag #slappercast.

Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The best first word to use 2) How to set boundaries people will respect 3) Two tricks for handling disagreements Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1057 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFFERSON — Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, writer, and speaker whose work to help people communicate during life's everyday arguments and conversations, with his practical videos and authentic presence, has gained millions of followers around the world, including celebrities and global leaders. He is a sought-after speaker on communication at Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies, and hundreds of thousands of people subscribe to his actionable email newsletter and podcast. Fisher is a Texas board-certified personal injury attorney and the founder of Fisher Firm, where he helps people all over the United States connect to trusted legal services. He lives with his wife and two children near Beaumont, Texas.• Book: The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More • Website: JeffersonFisher.com• Instagram: jefferson_fisher — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin • Tool: Tonal— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How would you describe your prayer life? Isn't it amazing that sometimes our prayer life can be continuous and fruitful, and at other times it may be sparse and bordering on transactional? Join us today as we look at prayer within scripture and how prayer shapes us into different people. Thanks for being here!

On our latest edition of The Bible Study, The Reverend and his guests, Jaylan-Salah Salman (The Jay Days YouTube Channel) and Frank Hannen (The Bachata Talk & Aventura's World Podcasts) take a deep dive into the 3rd chapter from the digital copy of Jackie Brown. Along the way they discuss Max & Ordell's cock fight, De Niro's brilliant performance as a wallflower, Beaumont being Chris Tucker's best role and the manipulation techniques of the sinister Ordell Robbie.Frank Hannen:Follow Bachata Talk on the shows Socials:Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bachatatalkListen to the Bachata Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bachata-talk/id1626371650Follow Aventura's World on the shows Socials:Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @aventurapodcastListen to the Aventura's World: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aventuras-world/id1733891852Jaylan-Salah Salman:Jay Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jaylansalahsalman In Session Film: https://insessionfilm.com/?s=jaylan+salah&post_type=postCinema Recall (Reservoir Dogs Audio Drama): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reservoir-dogs-the-audio-drama/id1477731497?i=1000675494348Follow Jaylan-Salah on her Socials:Instagram - @jaylansalmanX (Twitter) - @jaylan_salahLetterbox - @jaylansalmanBecome a member of The Church of Tarantino: Follow us on our socials: Facebook / Instagram / Threads / Blue Sky & Letterboxd: @ChurchOfQTPodEmail: TheChurchOfTarantino@gmail.comWe're also on the Rabbit Hole Podcast Network: https://rabbitholepodcasts.com/the-church-of-tarantino/

Donald Trump a fait campagne sur la promesse de relancer la production d'hydrocarbures aux États-Unis, reprenant à son compte le fameux slogan « Drill baby drill », (« Fore, bébé fore »), et tant pis pour l'environnement. Fin mars, son administration a de nouveau autorisé l'exploitation pétrolière et gazière des réserves naturelles de l'Arctique en Alaska. Mais même au très conservateur Texas, source de plus de 40% de la production pétrolière des États-Unis, cette politique du tout pétrole est loin de faire l'unanimité.  De notre envoyé spécial au Texas, Nous voici à Beaumont, tout à l'est du Texas. La Louisiane est toute proche. C'est ici même au tout début du XXe siècle qu'a été découvert un immense gisement pétrolier qui a lancé une véritable ruée vers l'or noir. À tel point que la ville consacre un musée à l'événement : « Après trois mois de travail acharné, les frères Hamill percent le secret de la plus importante découverte pétrolière de l'histoire. Le 10 janvier 1901, l'éruption projette du pétrole brut sur 30 mètres de haut », commente un film diffusé dans le musée. Le célèbre gisement est depuis longtemps épuisé, mais comme nous l'explique Heather qui travaille au musée, l'or noir reste au cœur de l'économie locale : « Le pétrole est essentiel pour Beaumont. L'université de la ville forme les gamins du coin aux métiers de l'industrie. Les usines pétrochimiques n'arrêtent pas de s'étendre et de recruter. Les gens de la région font jusqu'à deux heures de trajet par jour juste pour venir ici travailler dans nos raffineries. »Devant la grande raffinerie ExxonMobil de Beaumont, nous rencontrons Mike qui vient de finir son « shift » : « Si vous regardez une carte de Beaumont, vous allez voir que la raffinerie représente un tiers de la ville. C'est énorme ! » Alors, on lui demande ce qu'il pense de la politique pro-pétrole de Donald Trump : « Je ne suis pas la politique, pour tout vous dire, je ne vote même pas. Mais pour mettre les choses en perspective, pendant le Covid, Exxon a augmenté ses employés de 12%, alors que toutes les autres entreprises étaient en difficulté et dépendaient du gouvernement ! Donc pourquoi ne pas travailler ici ! »« Je suis préoccupé par l'environnement »Le musée de Beaumont propose une reproduction de la ville telle qu'elle était au moment de la découverte du premier gisement pétrolier. Il y a même un forgeron. « Quand l'industrie pétrolière est née, les forgerons fabriquaient la plupart des outils, les foreuses, rappelle l'intéressé, Rob Flurry. Et cette forge en particulier fabriquait des chariots, c'était le seul moyen de transporter le pétrole. Bien sûr, après, les voitures sont arrivées et les forgerons ont dû s'adapter. »Rob Flurry, lui, a fait le chemin inverse : « J'ai travaillé dans l'industrie pétrolière presque toute ma vie. Le pétrole a eu son moment, mais aujourd'hui, je suis préoccupé par l'environnement : il est temps de faire les choses plus proprement. Mais dans le climat politique actuel, ce n'est pas vraiment à l'ordre du jour, mais je suis sûr que ça reviendra ! » Comme quoi au Texas, on trouve de tout, même un forgeron écolo dans un musée du pétrole.À lire aussiEtats-Unis: la baisse des prix du pétrole et la crainte d'une récession freinent l'exploration

What place does fasting have in the life of a Christian? It may surprise you to learn that not all fasts are even planned. Some are just responses to our circumstances. Join us as we learn what Biblical fasting means and how we can utilize it in our own lives. Thanks for being here!

The Saga Of Ida & Paul V. HadleyAd-Free Safe House EditionEpisode 125 concerns Ida Hadley, who was so passionate for her husband Paul that they called her a nymphomaniac in open court. Their trouble started much earlier, in Beaumont, Texas, when a man made eyes at Ida, and Paul shot him. This steamy story spans five years and includes three trials, attempted and successful jail breaks, multiple flights from justice across five states, an important invention, and two murders--one from a moving train! What more could you ask for?More Femmes FataleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.

Rock and roll hair, Brian Jack, football, Hammerjacks and the Cinderella story of Hershey heavy metal history: In a never-ending effort to bring Baltimore strangers together and make 'em friends, Nestor finally gets his lifer pal and rocker John Allen together with longtime NFL agent Chad Wiestling to discuss how the intersection of rock and roll and sports changed their lives at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. The post Rocker John Allen and NFL agent Chad Wiestling discuss how rock and roll changed their lives first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Today's story comes from Felice and Willow Gladue, from Beaumont, AB.What began as Felice's personal journey to reconnect with her heritage soon became a shared passion with her daughter Willow, who unexpectedly discovered her love for the Red River Jig.From family roots tracing back to Louis Riel, to kitchen-table stories and fiddle-fueled performances, this is a story of reclaiming identity, building intergenerational connection, and finding joy in movement. It's a celebration of Métis culture, motherhood, and the magic that happens when we remember where we come from.Presented by Charm Diamond CentresHosted by Nancy ReganProduced by PodstarterDo you have a great love story? You could be the next guest on the Canadian Love Map! Apply here!

Kia ora e te whānau. Jean Beaumont is a legend in Aotearoa ultramarathon circles that you've probably heard of, or maybe thought you did, because Jean keeps to herself. It's taken years to get her to come on DCR and we're so glad she did. Eight  Northburn 100 finishes, and six wins from those eight, on top of masses of other feats of endurance that would make a mortal quail, including The Revenant, The Spectacle, and way back in the day, a double Hillary.   Ali and Andrew run through Jean's backstory and what makes this utter legend tick on this excellent episode of Aotearoa's original trail and ultramarathon podcast. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed RunningJean Beaumont Instagram  Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, DigicakeYou might be hardcore, but your lips aren't. Protect your lips with Natural Skin Protection from NZ Thatsit.nz

Bringing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back to The Beaumont in Catonsville in the recent aftermath of the damage to the stock market and your 401K retirement accounts, it was imperative we get former Baltimore County Councilman and notorious financial centrist Tom Quirk back to do the math on tariffs, federal cuts and the damage being done to local government and business by the lunacy of it all. The post Former Councilman Tom Quirk brings Nestor the math of tarriffs, Federal cuts and damage being done to government first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

What would it have been like to experience the last days, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus? In this lesson, we hear from Mark how Jesus was mocked, abused and killed, but this was not the end. The ripple effect of Jesus' resurrection can be seen today 2,000 years after the fact. Join us as we experience the truth of God's love for us.

If you had been with Jesus, would you have denied that you knew him? Peter was undoubtedly in a tough spot after Jesus' arrest, but he was shocked to have done exactly what Jesus told him he would do. How does this translate into our lives? How often do we deny knowing Jesus?

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to have back on the show for a third time: Satanic ritual abuse, child sex trafficking, medical experimentation and MK ULTRA survivor, Beaumont child murder whistleblower, podcaster, content creator, entrepreneur and founder of ‘Sixth Science', Ley line lover, psychic workshop developer and trainer, and absolute inspiration: Rachel Vaughn!In case you missed Rachel's first episode where she shared a glimpse into her harrowing and inspirational testimony, here's a brief synopsis of what we talked about: Rachel was born in Adelaide, Southern Australia into a multi-generational incest-based Illuminati bloodline family that hails from the Kennedy family. Daughter to a mind-controlled mother and a psychopathic father, Rachel's abuse began as a toddler at the hands of her father and continued as she was passed off to other members of the satanic cult, he was a part of. Her and her 3 siblings suffered horrendous abuses at the hands of the same people who should have been protecting them and had nowhere to turn as they watched police and authorities not only partake in abuse but work overtime to ensure any abuse allegations would never see the light of day.  Today, Rachel is back to do a deep dive presentation into the Beaumont Child Murder mystery case - where on January 26, 1966, a sunlit Australia Day turned dark when siblings Jane (9), Arnna (7), and Grant Beaumont (4) vanished from a beach nearby Adelaide, South Australia. Despite one of the largest searches in Australian history, no trace of the children was ever found. The case, steeped in speculation of abduction and murder, gripped the nation, shattering a sense of innocence and altering parental trust in public safety. The Beaumont children's disappearance endures as Australia's most haunting unsolved mystery, a poignant echo of lost childhood and a relentless quest for truth. Rachel steps into this void as a fearless torchbearer, armed with a truth she's fought tirelessly to unearth. For years, she has devoted herself to giving voice to these children, insisting they were never truly ‘missing' - their fate buried beneath layers of corruption by authorities and media intent on silencing the story. Today, she peels back the veil, exposing the reasons behind this cover-up and shining a bright light on what befell Jane, Arnna, and Grant that fateful day. Rachel's relentless pursuit of justice, undeterred by ignored pleas and suppressed evidence, marks her as a true hero - a warrior for the voiceless.STANSBURY DIG PETITION LINK: https://www.change.org/p/missing-beaumont-children-sapol-to-dig-the-sink-hole-at-redacted-stansburyCONNECT WITH RACHEL:YOUTUBE Rachel Vaughan - YouTubeRUMBLE RachelVaughan (rumble.com)BITCHUTE Rachel Vaughan (bitchute.com)Webpage: Rachel Vaughan SRAMK Survivor | elinkWebsite: 6th Science - Psychic Development - Rachel VaughanTelegram: Telegram: Contact @RachelVaughanCONNECT WITH THE IMAGINATION:All Links: Emma Katherine on Direct.meSubstack: Emma's Substack | Emma Katherine | SubstackEmail: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comSupport the show

On the third installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Roger Seheult. Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. Dr. Seheult is a critical care physician, practicing in Beaumont, California and is a quadruple board-certified doctor of internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles and making medical concepts more understandable to everyone. He actively lectures at schools, hospitals, and across media outlets. Dr. Seheult is the co-founder of MedCram, founded early in the pandemic to educate people world-wide about the spread of viruses. MedCram is now an online educational company that aims to clear up misconceptions and provide understandable medical videos for all.Dr. Holmes and Dr. Seheult discuss the effect of light on circadian rhythm (00:42), how light and timing affects brain circuitry and mood (02:42), melatonin's important role in longevity (05:31), why we need to be outdoors more (09:58), the importance of sleep-wake timing (14:46), slow-wave sleep and growth hormones (16:31). Dr. Seheult illustrates the foods that may be impacting your circadian health (18:42) and practical sleep changes that will help improve your sleep quality (24:25), the 8 pillars of sleep (25:15) and the importance of living for purpose (30:32).Follow Dr. Roger Seheult:Dr. Roger SeheultMedcramSupport the showFollow WHOOPwww.whoop.comTrial WHOOP for FreeInstagramTikTokXFacebookLinkedIn Follow Will AhmedInstagramXLinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo LinkedIn