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The Meditation Conversation Podcast
489. Benevolent Reptilian Guides, ET Contact, & Galactic Channeling - Rob Gauthier

The Meditation Conversation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 65:04


Rob Gauthier is one of the world's most respected trance channelers. Known for his deep connections with channeled extraterrestrial beings, Rob has worked with entities such as Treb (a benevolent reptilian hybrid), Aridif (an ancient being from Deneb), and Metatron to bring forward galactic wisdom for over a decade. In this episode, Rob shares his life-changing contact experiences, including his first encounter with Treb, which occurred during a deep meditation practice inspired by Hemi-Sync. We explore the truth about reptilian ETs, soul contracts, starseed awakening, and how multidimensional realities shape our path of soul evolution. We also dive into: The misunderstood role of reptilian beings in Earth's history The structure of densities and dimensions How benevolent ETs guide our healing and awakening Rob's role in The Channel Panel — the world's largest gathering of trance channelers This is a powerful conversation for anyone curious about channeled extraterrestrials, consciousness expansion, and the evolution of the soul across lifetimes and galaxies. ✨ Learn more about Rob and The Channel Panel: https://thechannelpanel.com 

Tank Talks
The Power of Benevolent Dictatorships in Startups with Nikunj Kothari of FPV Ventures

Tank Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 59:50


In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Nikunj Kothari, Partner at FPV Ventures, to explore his journey from product leader at LinkedIn, Opendoor, and Meter to early-stage investor. Nikunj shares candid insights on why the best companies thrive under benevolent dictatorships, how AI is reshaping SaaS pricing models, and what makes founders truly exceptional.From his early years growing up in India to becoming one of the most thoughtful voices in venture, Nikunj opens up about his decision to leave operating roles, his angel investing beginnings, and his transition to VC at storied firm Khosla Ventures before joining FPV. He also dives deep into evaluating founders, navigating hypergrowth, and why outcome-based pricing may define the next decade of SaaS.Whether you're a founder looking to scale, an investor trying to spot the next breakout company, or simply curious about how AI is rewriting business models, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons and bold ideas.A Quick Word from our Sponsor, FaskenAt Fasken, our clients don't wait for the future. They build it. As the first and largest dedicated emerging tech practice in Canada, our team is composed of founders, ex in-house counsel, developers and business advisors who have guided clients from startup, to scale-up, to exit. The trust of our clients has enabled us to consistently rank at the top of every major Canadian M&A, Capital Markets and Venture Capital league table. With deep industry knowledge and experience across all areas of emerging and high growth technology including ClimateTech, MedTech, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, and AgTech we're your partners within the innovation ecosystem as you transform the landscape of what's possible.Tomorrow starts here. Own it with us.For more information, visit fasken.com/emergingtech and follow us on LinkedIn.From India to Silicon Valley: Nikunj's Early Journey (00:08:21)How his blend of engineering, design, and business led him to product management at LinkedIn and startups.Learning From Hypergrowth at LinkedIn and Opendoor (00:011:23)Why talent density and ambitious missions drive scaling organizations.The Investor's Lens: Spotting Latitude in Founders (00:013:32)Nikunj's framework for evaluating founder vision and depth at the earliest stages.Why the Best Companies Are Benevolent Dictatorships (00:015:39)How companies like Shopify and Coinbase thrive under strong, opinionated leaders.The Tension for Non-Founders in Dictatorship Environments (00:21:09)Nikunj's personal lessons as a PM executing a founder's vision.The Pivot to Investing: From Angel Checks to Khosla Ventures (00:23:26)Why he left operating roles, and what he had to unlearn as he became a VC.Joining FPV Ventures and Betting on Founder POVs (00:27:18)How FPV approaches concentrated early-stage investing with diligence and conviction.Gross Margins, Kingmaking, and the VC Trap (00:32:09)Why focusing on revenue quality matters more than chasing top-line growth.AI and the Future of SaaS Pricing Models (00:39:31)How outcome-based and usage-based pricing will disrupt per-seat SaaS models.Navigating Enterprise AI Adoption (00:44:22)The role of champions in enterprise sales and lessons from scar tissue in early adoption.Competing in Crowded Markets: The Series A Challenge (00:47:31)Why exceptional founders and market depth matter more than being first.Hot Takes: Solo Founders in the AI Era and the Future of IPOs (00:54:24)Nikunj's contrarian views on solo founders and whether Canva will go public.About Nikunj KothariNikunj Kothari is a Partner at FPV Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments with a founder-first approach. Previously, he was a product leader at LinkedIn, Opendoor, and Meter, where he helped scale hypergrowth startups and navigate tough product challenges. Nikunj began angel investing while at Opendoor and later joined Khosla Ventures, before moving to FPV to pursue concentrated, high-conviction seed and Series A investments. Known for his sharp writing on venture and product strategy, Nikunj has become a leading voice on topics ranging from benevolent dictatorships to the future of SaaS pricing.Connect with Nikunj Kothari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikunjkVisit the FPV Ventures website: https://fpvventures.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Hacking The Afterlife podcast
Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, FIVE, Prince discuss aliens and UAPs

Hacking The Afterlife podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 32:25


Another mind bending podcast.  We begin with a general conversation about the terrible event yesterday where a political commentator was gunned down. I mentioned how we've spoken in the past to people on the flipside including Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedy, JFK and others who have been killed for their political views.  Unusually, there's a voice that can be heard saying something when I mentioned Robert Kennedy (Bob? Bobby?) that seems to be correcting me. Be that as it may, we begin by speaking to Luana about the "Ohoponopono prayer" (I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you) that our friend Office K introduced me to recently - and the data that shows that there's a positive effect with people who've used it.  I asked Luana Anders, our moderator on the flipside to give us some guidance or explanation about the prayer and why it might be effective. Then Luana wanted to talk about the UAP conference given in Washington DC yesterday.. I don't know if Jennifer had seen it, but I did - and so we got into a discussion about "aliens" and "alien aircraft" from the perspective of FIVE - the head librarian of Akashic libraries (in this region he once told us.) FIVE has appeared in a number of session I've recorded - with other people, 5 appears in the book DIVINE COUNCILS IN THE AFTERLIFE, also on the podcast if one looks up the word "Five" - he uses the number as there's no gender associated with it.  So people won't be confused about 5 being a god or goddess, or librarian. Another term which has no gender attached to it. Five has often been funny and deeply profound, and is the same in this podcast.  Five talks about how aliens are interdimensional, but also how they cannot appear on the planet without "permission" or "being allowed to do so for benevolent reasons."   Five protested that my use of the word "Benevolent" was too strong a word, as it seemed he was saying "they cannot do harm." Prince weighs in at the end to talk about how music is frequency and from the heart. As usual - mind bending conversation about mind bending stuff. I am aware of the high pitched hum in the recording, but did not hear it while recording and tried to tune it out without harming the quality of voices. So apologies for those who are hearing it. Thanks for tuning in!

Opening The Door
155. Connecting with Benevolent Ancestors with Ariana

Opening The Door

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 37:30


A conversation with Ariana (the Golden Venusian) about connecting with benevolent ancestors, her spiritual practices, astrology, and tarot.Ariana, also known as The Golden Venusian runs a beautiful spiritual business where she provides clients with a mixture of tarot, oracle, and astrological insight to aid them in working through any blockages they may have. In her  free time, you can catch Ariana laughing at her own jokes, creating amazing art or, her  personal favorite, playing with fire (candle magick).Ariana's websiteAriana's IGOTD websiteThe Psychic Path Podcast on SpotifyThe Psychic Path Podcast on Apple

Bite Me: The Show About Edibles
Benevolent Baking with Wesley Holloway

Bite Me: The Show About Edibles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 63:42 Transcription Available


Where are you listening from?Wesley Holloway brings a refreshing perspective to the cannabis industry through his company, Benevolent Bakery. After leaving the profit-driven medical device world where financial incentives often overshadowed patient care, Wesley found his true calling by combining cannabis entrepreneurship with social responsibility.The journey wasn't without challenges. Wesley openly shares how his first cannabis venture collapsed in 2022, leading to a period of deep self-reflection. Rather than blaming external factors, he took ownership of his mistakes and, with encouragement from industry friends, channeled those lessons into creating Benevolent Bakery, a company that donates portions of its proceeds to nonprofits supporting their local communities.The product line itself offers a thoughtful alternative to standard edibles. With just-add-water brownie mixes and other baking products, Benevolent Bakery creates intentional, communal experiences rather than quick consumption. Try Benevolent Bakery for yourself and make a difference with your purchase. Use code BITEME20 at checkout for 20% off your order and join the movement of cannabis consumers who believe in giving back.Continue the conversation and start connecting—head to JoinBiteMe.com right now. You'll find a private community of cannabis growers, makers and lovers who are just as obsessed or curious as you are.Support the show Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.

Dadville
The Benevolent Comic: Mike Goodwin on Making Everyone Laugh (and Think)

Dadville

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 86:38


This week we have comedian (and bow-tie enthusiast) Mike Goodwin joining Dadville to share his blend of *wit, warmth, and wisdom.  Mike is celebrated for his clean, clever comedy that makes audiences think AND laugh.  Goodwin discusses his deeply personal look at the gut-wrenching experience of dropping his daughter off at Vanderbilt University and the emotional shift in fatherhood, including his daily "Good morning, buddy" texts. Mike also reveals the backstory of his viral "two things" bit, the meticulous craft of comedy, and how he hones new material. Catch up with Mike: https://www.mikegoodwin.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at http://bollandbranch.com/dadville Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Galway Bay FM - Sports
Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association To Hold Special Event At Galway Bay Golf Club In September

Galway Bay FM - Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 5:49


The Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association will hold a Golf outing at Galway Bay Golf Club on Friday, September 12th.  The association was set up to help former professional footballers who may have fallen on hard times financially or those with health issues and a Galway branch was set up by Gerry Daly, John Mannion, Ronan Kinneen, amongst others. The launch of the golf outing took place this morning in City Hall, hosted by Mayor Mike Cubbard, was attended by a large number of former League of Ireland players. The guest speaker at the launch was former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn who is one of the patrons of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association (IPFBA) and he spoke to Mike Rafferty.

The Lynda Steele Show
Air Canada strike ends: What's next?

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 47:47


Air Canada strike ends: What's next for passengers? (0:39) Guest: John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada D.I.Y iPhones? Apple introduces new self-service repair program (9:00) Guest: Anthony Rosborough, Assistant professor of Law and computer science at Dalhousie University, and co founder of the Canadian Repair coalition Fraser Downs closure leaves horse racing community in shock (19:42) Guest: David Milburn, President of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of B.C. How Vancouver's housing struggles inspired a thrilling futuristic action novel (31:42) Guest: John D'Eathe, Developer and author of Broadway Corridor: The Great Social Divide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NWCZradio's Down The Rabbit Hole
Ashtar and Our Benevolent New Overlords!!!!

NWCZradio's Down The Rabbit Hole

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 64:15


Ashtar and the Ascended Masters are currently sending messages to earth letting us know that they are ready to assume command of earth!Don't worry, their AI which will run everything has safeguards against anything malicious and the Ascended Masters are extremely benevolent, trustworthy and only looking out for the "common good". Trust them! Don't ask questions! It will all be amazing! Just ask them......Email us at: downtherh@protonmail.com

Borders Bletherings
Oliver cromwell

Borders Bletherings

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 38:08


Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Scotland. Benevolent ruler or tyrannical despot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie and Sid
Vincent Vallelong | President of the Sergeant's Benevolent Association | 08-15-25

Bernie and Sid

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 16:55


Vincent Vallelong, President of the Sergeant's Benevolent Association, joins Sid live in-studio to talk about his concerns about the future political landscape, particularly focusing on the candidacy of the radical socialist Zohran Mamdani, and its potential impacts on crime, public safety, and local businesses. Arguments about the detrimental consequences of electing such a candidate and the social media support among millennials are highlighted. Vallelong emphasizes his commitment to staying and fighting for New York despite potential challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KTRH News
Benevolent Boss: Trump Not Firing Fed Chief

KTRH News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 0:32 Transcription Available


Irish Radio Canada
PEI Benevolent Irish Society @200

Irish Radio Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 15:25


Paula Kenny outlines the Irish, Prince Edward Island connection

Irish Radio Canada
PEI Benevolent Irish Society @200

Irish Radio Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 15:24


Pat Duffy talks about the conditions that the Irish faced on Arrival in PEI

Irish Radio Canada
PEI Benevolent Irish Society @200

Irish Radio Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 8:23


Tony Dolan tells of the current Irish curtural connections that sustain the Irish traditions in PEI

Irish Radio Canada
PEI Benevolent Irish Society @200

Irish Radio Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 17:26


Mary Ellen Callaghan, President of the society outlines the events scheduled to commemorate and celebrate the 200th Anniversary.

77 WABC MiniCasts
President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association Vincent Vallelong: Mamdani Will Not Protect New Yorkers (4 min) | 07-17-25

77 WABC MiniCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 4:35


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Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis
President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association Vincent Vallelong: Mamdani Will Not Protect New Yorkers | 07-17-25

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 4:46


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Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast
Ep 564: Dr. Ben Goertzel: The Road to Creating Benevolent Decentralized AGI

Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 40:19


What's at stake for humanity amid the arms race to AGI? Dr. Ben Goertzel should know. He legit coined the term AGI.

The Final Word Cricket Podcast
Mulder the benevolent

The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 60:56


Season 18, Episode 21: The kids have taken over the classroom. Ben Jones joins Cameron Ponsonby in a rare double-guest-hosting of our weekly show. What to make of Wiaan Mulder's declaration when in sight of Brian Lara's 400*, and just how bold is saying he could have but didn't want to? We swing by the County Championship and the Kookaburra ball experiment before also taking a look at just how cool MS Dhoni legally trademarking a nickname really is. The uncertainty in the Australian top-order won't go away, and we get excited about the prospect of some thunderbolt bowlers in women's cricket. Off the field, a new ICC chief executive has been appointed and you'll never guess who. To finish, our tyros lock horns over the proposed Club Champions League revival. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mauriceblackburn.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Noobru to give your brain a boost: 15% off at our link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noobru.com/finalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tickets for our Wormsley match, August 18: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uk.emma-live.com/WormsleyFinal2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Wisden and never pay full price for the Almanack again: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your big NordVPN discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nordvpn.com/tfw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t20vision.com/FINALWORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find previous episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠finalwordcricket.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Title track by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urthboy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Communism Exposed:East and West
Stories of Journey to the West - Chapter 84: Benevolent Resolution - Wukong Style (难灭伽持圆大觉 法王成正体天然)

Communism Exposed:East and West

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 32:13


Voice-Over-Text: Pandemic Quotables
Stories of Journey to the West - Chapter 84: Benevolent Resolution - Wukong Style (难灭伽持圆大觉 法王成正体天然)

Voice-Over-Text: Pandemic Quotables

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 32:13


Pandemic Quotables
Stories of Journey to the West - Chapter 84: Benevolent Resolution - Wukong Style (难灭伽持圆大觉 法王成正体天然)

Pandemic Quotables

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 32:13


The Ron Flatter Racing Pod
S8E42: A visit to Fairmount and tips for Saratoga

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 87:28


With Chicagoland racing on the decline, Fairmount Park near St. Louis has become the one track in Illinois where the sport is on the rise. This week the Collinsville venue plays host for this on-the-road episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Vince Gabbert, a former executive at Keeneland, talks about his decision to run Fairmount Park since it was bought last year by the publicly traded gaming company Accel. He also discusses the recent opening of a casino inside the 100-year-old site, making it the first racetrack in Illinois to take advantage of that revenue stream. Jim Watkins, the president of the Illinois Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, discusses the challenges facing owners and trainers like him who continue to race their horses at both Fairmount and at Hawthorne in suburban Chicago. He also expresses his optimism about the potential expansion of racing at Fairmount beyond its current Tuesday-and-Saturday schedule. With the Saratoga summer getting an early start, handicapper Ed DeRosa offers tips for the Saturday's card highlighted by the Grade 1 Belmont Derby Invitational. He also has analysis for other races from the holiday-weekend menu across the country. Fairmount track announcer Keith Nelson fills in for John Cherwa as this week's co-host. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Ajahn Sucitto: Recollecting and Entering the Benevolent Field

Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 55:46


(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Bringing to mind and resonating with benevolent occasions in one's life to build up a solid resonant sign to sit with.

Greenhouse Effect
#250 - Influence, Posture, and How Leaders Shape Their Impact

Greenhouse Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 36:05


Join Steve, Gabe, and Greenhouse Coach Erik Borggren, for a dynamic discussion on leadership postures in this episode. This fresh perspective goes beyond traditional leadership styles, focusing on how you show up—your presence, energy, and influence in any environment. From a spirited ode to Chicago's vibrant culture to a deep dive into intentional leadership, the trio explores how postures like curiosity, generosity, and vulnerability shape team dynamics and workplace culture. Erik shares insights on embodying values authentically, while Steve wrestles with the concept of influence, and Gabe ties it to the holistic nature of leadership. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own postures and try a team exercise to boost trust and collaboration. Key Discussion Points Chicago's Hidden Gem Status: Erik and Steve celebrate Chicago's diverse neighborhoods, creative energy, and world-class food scene—from Michelin-star dining to iconic hot dogs. Defining Leadership Postures: Erik introduces postures as the how behind actions, emphasizing that culture is shaped by both what you do and how you do it. Embodied Leadership: As whole beings—mind, body, and soul—leaders bring their full selves to work, with postures like decisiveness or vulnerability reflecting their values. Reframing Influence: Steve questions whether influence equals manipulation; Erik redefines it as the natural way we shape spaces through authentic presence. Why Postures Matter: Your posture impacts your own leadership experience and your team's engagement, fostering connection and a thriving culture. Shifting Postures: Erik suggests reflecting on what's not working, envisioning desired postures, and drawing inspiration from past leaders. Benevolent vs. Malevolent Postures: Feigned curiosity breeds distrust, while genuine, attentive postures create positive, authentic environments. Team Application: Steve proposes a team exercise to discuss default and aspirational postures, enhancing trust, vulnerability, and collaboration. Resources Mentioned Greenhouse Coaching: Explore holistic coaching at Greenhouse Coaching. Seven Leadership Postures: Decisive, Generous, Curious, Teachable, Vulnerable, Caring, Authentic Episode Highlights “Culture is what people say about their workplace to their friends at dinner.” – Guest from Work Vibes “You're already influencing the space—be intentional about how.” – Erik “Postures are how you direct your power and influence as a leader.” – Gabe Timestamps (0:00) Intro (1:02) Celebrating Chicago's Unique Vibe (4:08) Introducing Leadership Postures (5:33) Erik's Journey to Postures (7:27) Leadership as Whole-Person Presence (10:21) Experiencing Work Through Postures (12:35) Why Your Posture Matters (14:15) How to Shift Your Posture (17:57) Wrestling with “Influence” (24:08) The Role of Postures in Leadership (27:21) Benevolent vs. Malevolent Postures (31:58) Steve's Key Takeaway Connect with Greenhouse Subscribe to RootsUp on your favorite podcast platform. Follow Greenhouse Coaching for leadership insights. Share your thoughts on leadership postures using #RootsUpPodcast. Take Steve's challenge: Gather your team to discuss default and desired leadership postures. See how it transforms your collaboration and share your experience at with us!

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast

In 1939, J.R. Tolkin took Robert Dickmans hypothesis one step further in a lecture he delivered titled, On Fairy Stories. In his lecture, Tolkin said the following about fairytales and those who create them: Probably every writer making a secondary world, a fantasy, every sub-creator, wishes in some measure to be a real maker, or hopes that he is drawing on reality: hopes that the peculiar quality of this secondary world (if not all the details) are derived from reality, or are flowing into it. The peculiar quality of the joy in successful Fantasy can thus be explained as a sudden glimpse of the underlying reality or truth. The Gospels contain a fairy-story, or a story of a larger kind, which embraces all the essence of fairy-stories. But this story is supreme, and it is true. Art has been verified. God is the Lord, of angels, and of menand of elves. Legend and History have met and fused.[1] In the Bible, the three great antagonists that we face in our story include the great serpent, the problem of sin, and death (in that order). Satan entered into the Garden as a serpent where the first man and woman enjoyed true love with both God and each other, they were tempted to sin against God by the Serpent. Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit that God commanded them not to eat and a curse was pronounced upon all of creation, and ever since that fateful day, sin and death have vandalized the peace we were created to enjoy with God. In the wake of Adam and Eves rebellion and under the shadow of evil and death, God gifted Adam and Eve a promise: The great serpent would one day be destroyed: And I will make enemies Of you and the woman, And of your offspring and her Descendant; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise Him on the heel. (Genesis 3:15) So who or what is the serpent? In The Lord of the Rings, he is the Dark Lord Sauron. In The Wizard of Oz, he is the Wicked Witch of the West. In The Matrix, he is Agent Smith. In The Chronicles of Narnia, he is the White Witch. In Superman, He is Lex Luther. In Star Wars, he is Darth Vader and every evil Sith Lord before and after him. The serpent is Lucifer, the devil, the father of lies, the accuser, and the great dragon. There is another antagonist that is the consequence of our sin and rebellion, and that is death. The word gospel simply means good news, and oh is there good news my dear brothers and sisters! The apostle Paul spoke of it in his epistle to the Romans: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek (Rom. 1:16). The gospel of Jesus Christ from Genesis through the last chapter of Revelation has everything that every great story requires, and it is a story that has the power to not only transform, but to save! The gospel of Jesus Christ is supreme because it is indeed true, and it is seen and heard throughout the 23rd Psalm! The Good Shepherd Guides His Sheep through the Valley of Deep Darkness On resurrection Sunday, we looked at the first part of verse 4, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me... Even if your first Sunday at Meadowbrooke was on that day, you should know by now that the Lord of the 23rd Psalm is the Good Shepherd, and His name is Jesus! He is my shepherd; therefore I will not be in need. Why will I not be in need? Well... because He is my bread of life who satisfies my hunger and quenches my thirst (John 6:35)! Why will I not be in need? Well... because He is the Light of the world who lights up the darkness that surrounds me (John 8:12)! Why again will I never ever be in need so long as Jesus is my shepherd? Well... let me tell you: He for me is the resurrection and the life who has promised that not even death can take from me what I already have in Him (John 11:25-26)! Now, just because Jesus is my Shepherd, that does not mean that I am exempt from walking through the valley of the shadow of death. As I said on Easter Sunday, we all must experience the valley of utter darkness that includes suffering, sickness, a broken world, and even death; however, those whose shepherd is Jesus only must walk through it while everyone else must walk in it. For the one who does not know Jesus as the bread of life, the light of the world, and the resurrection of life will never know the kind of hope that transcends the grave. For the one whose shepherd is not Jesus, the grave is deaths victory dance over you, and the news only gets worse beyond the grave. Jesus said, Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell (Matt. 10:28). Again, to all who would refuse Jesus as the good shepherd, He warned: Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it (Matt. 7:1314). Jesus is the narrow gate! For those whose shepherd is Jesus, then the valley of the shadow of death is a temporary experience that you are only passing through. Do you know what that means? It means that there is life at the end of the valley! There is a table, and there is oil, and there is a cup placed into your hand dear Christian that is overflowing with His goodness and faithfulness all the days of your life! At that table, we will hold high that cup and toast: Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:55-57). The Good Shepherd Comforts His Sheep with His Rod and Staff What is the significance of Jesus rod and staff? For starters, He is the one leading us through the deep dark valleys on this side of eternity; while in the valley, we have no reason to fear evil because He is with us, and while with us... He is armed with His rod and staff. In their commentary on the Psalms, Josh Smith and Daniel Akin comment: We are going through the deep, dark valleys because our good shepherd is leading us! The dark valley is part of the path of righteousness.[2] Not to belabor the point I made previously, but what does the dark valley include? It includes pain, it includes suffering, it includes disease, it includes achy joints, it includes persecution, and it even includes death! After all, Jesus did say: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b). You may be saying in response to this: Pastor Keith, what about what Jesus said in John 10:10? Here is what Jesus said: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly. The thief is anything or anyone that promises to give you what only Jesus is able to give, and the abundant life is a life with Jesus. Now, what about the rod and staff? Why not just the rod or only the staff? Why both? The rod was typically used as offensive weapon against any predator that would threaten the sheep from the outside while the staff was used to direct, round up, and pull in the sheep. While the rod is used to protect the sheep from enemies, the staff is used to protect the sheep from themselves. Jesus guides me with His staff, and as He does, He leads me through the valley to the table where He has prepared a feast for me. Because it is Jesus who carries the rod and the staff, I can be confident that Jesus will lead me to where I need to go, or as the apostle Paul put it: For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6), and He will use His rod and staff to do it. Or as one person wrote: Jesus Christ, our Shepherd, is no emaciated weakling. Our Shepherd is a warrior, as shepherds had to be. No one can snatch his sheep out of his hand (John 10:28). The muscles of his arm are flexed to defend his flock; he doesnt carry a club for nothing. He is obviously enough for whatever the valley throws at us.[3] What is the point of verse 4? Here is the point: If Jesus is my shepherd, then even in the darkest moments of life I have all that I need because I have Him. Or, as the modern hymn, Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me, so adequately and helpfully states: The night is dark, but I am not forsakenFor by my side, the Savior, He will stayI labor on in weakness and rejoicingFor in my need, His power is displayed To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend meThrough the deepest valley, He will leadOh, the night has been won, and I shall overcomeYet not I, but through Christ in me The Good Shepherd Prepares a Feast for His Sheep in the Presence of Their Enemies So, where is He leading me? Where is He leading you dear Christian? What is waiting for me, and what is waiting for all who are being led by the Good Shepherd? A table that has been prepared by Jesus is what is waiting for His sheep. What is on that table? A feast is what is on that table! What is the meaning of this feast that He has prepared? It is a testament, it is proof, and it is a witness to Gods favor upon His sheep. This, my friend, is the abundant life Jesus provides! Again, another set of verses from Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me rings true! No fate I dread, I know I am forgivenThe future's sure, the price, it has been paidFor Jesus bled and suffered for my pardonAnd He was raised to overthrow the grave To this I hold, my sin has been defeatedJesus, now and ever is my pleaOh, the chains are released, I can sing, "I am free"Yet not I, but through Christ in me Where is the table set for His redeemed to feast? It is set in the place that my enemies are made to watch and not permitted to touch, take, or taunt because of the One who has prepared the table for me. But do not miss that before my enemies and yours, He has anointed us with oil and placed a cup in each of our hands! Besides the fact that in the dry and hot climate of the valley, oil would be used to sooth the skin and wine would be consumed to clear the throat. However, there is more to the oil and the cup! The imagery of oil and wine in the Bible speak of joy and prosperity. Conclusion When I think of the table in Psalm 23:5, I cannot help but think of three feasts mentioned in the Bible. The first happened while the Hebrew people were surrounded by Egypt under the bondage of Pharoh. On the eve of their deliverance they marked their doorposts with the blood of a lamb with no defects and feasted on that lamb. After they feasted, God delivered the Hebrews from the bondage of slavery and defeated Pharoh and his army, and then they sang a song known as, The Song of Moses that included this verse: The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him... (Exod. 15:2), and concludes with these words: The Lord shall reign forever and ever (15:18). The second feast is the one Jesus celebrated with His disciples on the eve of His crucifixion and death. Like Moses and the Hebrews before, Jesus and His disciples sat at a table to the feast of the Passover. During the meal, Jesus and his disciples no doubt recited or even sang the Song of Moses: The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation... There were four cups that the disciples drank from during the Passover which were, The cup of sanctification (holiness) to start the celebration and a reminder of the holiness of God. The cup of salvation (deliverance) symbolizing Gods deliverance which was drunk after the retelling of the Exodus story. The cup of redemption (blessing), which was drunk after the meal which represented Gods act of redeeming Israel. The cup of glory (praise) which was drunk at the very end representing the future redemption and coming of the Messiah. It was this cup that Jesus said, Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.... I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it with you, new, in My Fathers kingdom (Matt. 26:26-29). After that feast, Jesus atoned for sin on the cross and then defeated the curse of sin and death by rising on the third day. Just before He died on the cross, He declared: It is finished (John 19:30)! The third feast has not happened yet, and we learn of it in Revelation 19:7-10; it is the Marriage feast we will celebrate with Jesus as His Bride. I believe that at this coming feast Jesus will pick up the fourth cup and drink it with us. Do you know what will come after that feast? The defeat of the nations gathered against Jesus and the final defeat of Satan. According to Revelation 15, do you know what song all of heaven will sing on that day? Here is what we are told: And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations! Who will not fear You, Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy; For all the nations will come and worship before You, For Your righteous acts have been revealed. (Rev. 15:34) So, can you guess what comes after the banquet prepared before His people in the presence of our enemies in Psalm 23:5? You guessed it! What comes after is the triumph of the Lamb of God over all that stands against those whom He has redeemed! [1] J. R. R. Tolkien. On Fairy Stories (1939). [2] J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Psalms 150, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2022), 175. [3] David Gibson, The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2023), 90.

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast

In 1939, J.R. Tolkin took Robert Dickmans hypothesis one step further in a lecture he delivered titled, On Fairy Stories. In his lecture, Tolkin said the following about fairytales and those who create them: Probably every writer making a secondary world, a fantasy, every sub-creator, wishes in some measure to be a real maker, or hopes that he is drawing on reality: hopes that the peculiar quality of this secondary world (if not all the details) are derived from reality, or are flowing into it. The peculiar quality of the joy in successful Fantasy can thus be explained as a sudden glimpse of the underlying reality or truth. The Gospels contain a fairy-story, or a story of a larger kind, which embraces all the essence of fairy-stories. But this story is supreme, and it is true. Art has been verified. God is the Lord, of angels, and of menand of elves. Legend and History have met and fused.[1] In the Bible, the three great antagonists that we face in our story include the great serpent, the problem of sin, and death (in that order). Satan entered into the Garden as a serpent where the first man and woman enjoyed true love with both God and each other, they were tempted to sin against God by the Serpent. Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit that God commanded them not to eat and a curse was pronounced upon all of creation, and ever since that fateful day, sin and death have vandalized the peace we were created to enjoy with God. In the wake of Adam and Eves rebellion and under the shadow of evil and death, God gifted Adam and Eve a promise: The great serpent would one day be destroyed: And I will make enemies Of you and the woman, And of your offspring and her Descendant; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise Him on the heel. (Genesis 3:15) So who or what is the serpent? In The Lord of the Rings, he is the Dark Lord Sauron. In The Wizard of Oz, he is the Wicked Witch of the West. In The Matrix, he is Agent Smith. In The Chronicles of Narnia, he is the White Witch. In Superman, He is Lex Luther. In Star Wars, he is Darth Vader and every evil Sith Lord before and after him. The serpent is Lucifer, the devil, the father of lies, the accuser, and the great dragon. There is another antagonist that is the consequence of our sin and rebellion, and that is death. The word gospel simply means good news, and oh is there good news my dear brothers and sisters! The apostle Paul spoke of it in his epistle to the Romans: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek (Rom. 1:16). The gospel of Jesus Christ from Genesis through the last chapter of Revelation has everything that every great story requires, and it is a story that has the power to not only transform, but to save! The gospel of Jesus Christ is supreme because it is indeed true, and it is seen and heard throughout the 23rd Psalm! The Good Shepherd Guides His Sheep through the Valley of Deep Darkness On resurrection Sunday, we looked at the first part of verse 4, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me... Even if your first Sunday at Meadowbrooke was on that day, you should know by now that the Lord of the 23rd Psalm is the Good Shepherd, and His name is Jesus! He is my shepherd; therefore I will not be in need. Why will I not be in need? Well... because He is my bread of life who satisfies my hunger and quenches my thirst (John 6:35)! Why will I not be in need? Well... because He is the Light of the world who lights up the darkness that surrounds me (John 8:12)! Why again will I never ever be in need so long as Jesus is my shepherd? Well... let me tell you: He for me is the resurrection and the life who has promised that not even death can take from me what I already have in Him (John 11:25-26)! Now, just because Jesus is my Shepherd, that does not mean that I am exempt from walking through the valley of the shadow of death. As I said on Easter Sunday, we all must experience the valley of utter darkness that includes suffering, sickness, a broken world, and even death; however, those whose shepherd is Jesus only must walk through it while everyone else must walk in it. For the one who does not know Jesus as the bread of life, the light of the world, and the resurrection of life will never know the kind of hope that transcends the grave. For the one whose shepherd is not Jesus, the grave is deaths victory dance over you, and the news only gets worse beyond the grave. Jesus said, Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell (Matt. 10:28). Again, to all who would refuse Jesus as the good shepherd, He warned: Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it (Matt. 7:1314). Jesus is the narrow gate! For those whose shepherd is Jesus, then the valley of the shadow of death is a temporary experience that you are only passing through. Do you know what that means? It means that there is life at the end of the valley! There is a table, and there is oil, and there is a cup placed into your hand dear Christian that is overflowing with His goodness and faithfulness all the days of your life! At that table, we will hold high that cup and toast: Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:55-57). The Good Shepherd Comforts His Sheep with His Rod and Staff What is the significance of Jesus rod and staff? For starters, He is the one leading us through the deep dark valleys on this side of eternity; while in the valley, we have no reason to fear evil because He is with us, and while with us... He is armed with His rod and staff. In their commentary on the Psalms, Josh Smith and Daniel Akin comment: We are going through the deep, dark valleys because our good shepherd is leading us! The dark valley is part of the path of righteousness.[2] Not to belabor the point I made previously, but what does the dark valley include? It includes pain, it includes suffering, it includes disease, it includes achy joints, it includes persecution, and it even includes death! After all, Jesus did say: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b). You may be saying in response to this: Pastor Keith, what about what Jesus said in John 10:10? Here is what Jesus said: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly. The thief is anything or anyone that promises to give you what only Jesus is able to give, and the abundant life is a life with Jesus. Now, what about the rod and staff? Why not just the rod or only the staff? Why both? The rod was typically used as offensive weapon against any predator that would threaten the sheep from the outside while the staff was used to direct, round up, and pull in the sheep. While the rod is used to protect the sheep from enemies, the staff is used to protect the sheep from themselves. Jesus guides me with His staff, and as He does, He leads me through the valley to the table where He has prepared a feast for me. Because it is Jesus who carries the rod and the staff, I can be confident that Jesus will lead me to where I need to go, or as the apostle Paul put it: For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6), and He will use His rod and staff to do it. Or as one person wrote: Jesus Christ, our Shepherd, is no emaciated weakling. Our Shepherd is a warrior, as shepherds had to be. No one can snatch his sheep out of his hand (John 10:28). The muscles of his arm are flexed to defend his flock; he doesnt carry a club for nothing. He is obviously enough for whatever the valley throws at us.[3] What is the point of verse 4? Here is the point: If Jesus is my shepherd, then even in the darkest moments of life I have all that I need because I have Him. Or, as the modern hymn, Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me, so adequately and helpfully states: The night is dark, but I am not forsakenFor by my side, the Savior, He will stayI labor on in weakness and rejoicingFor in my need, His power is displayed To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend meThrough the deepest valley, He will leadOh, the night has been won, and I shall overcomeYet not I, but through Christ in me The Good Shepherd Prepares a Feast for His Sheep in the Presence of Their Enemies So, where is He leading me? Where is He leading you dear Christian? What is waiting for me, and what is waiting for all who are being led by the Good Shepherd? A table that has been prepared by Jesus is what is waiting for His sheep. What is on that table? A feast is what is on that table! What is the meaning of this feast that He has prepared? It is a testament, it is proof, and it is a witness to Gods favor upon His sheep. This, my friend, is the abundant life Jesus provides! Again, another set of verses from Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me rings true! No fate I dread, I know I am forgivenThe future's sure, the price, it has been paidFor Jesus bled and suffered for my pardonAnd He was raised to overthrow the grave To this I hold, my sin has been defeatedJesus, now and ever is my pleaOh, the chains are released, I can sing, "I am free"Yet not I, but through Christ in me Where is the table set for His redeemed to feast? It is set in the place that my enemies are made to watch and not permitted to touch, take, or taunt because of the One who has prepared the table for me. But do not miss that before my enemies and yours, He has anointed us with oil and placed a cup in each of our hands! Besides the fact that in the dry and hot climate of the valley, oil would be used to sooth the skin and wine would be consumed to clear the throat. However, there is more to the oil and the cup! The imagery of oil and wine in the Bible speak of joy and prosperity. Conclusion When I think of the table in Psalm 23:5, I cannot help but think of three feasts mentioned in the Bible. The first happened while the Hebrew people were surrounded by Egypt under the bondage of Pharoh. On the eve of their deliverance they marked their doorposts with the blood of a lamb with no defects and feasted on that lamb. After they feasted, God delivered the Hebrews from the bondage of slavery and defeated Pharoh and his army, and then they sang a song known as, The Song of Moses that included this verse: The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him... (Exod. 15:2), and concludes with these words: The Lord shall reign forever and ever (15:18). The second feast is the one Jesus celebrated with His disciples on the eve of His crucifixion and death. Like Moses and the Hebrews before, Jesus and His disciples sat at a table to the feast of the Passover. During the meal, Jesus and his disciples no doubt recited or even sang the Song of Moses: The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation... There were four cups that the disciples drank from during the Passover which were, The cup of sanctification (holiness) to start the celebration and a reminder of the holiness of God. The cup of salvation (deliverance) symbolizing Gods deliverance which was drunk after the retelling of the Exodus story. The cup of redemption (blessing), which was drunk after the meal which represented Gods act of redeeming Israel. The cup of glory (praise) which was drunk at the very end representing the future redemption and coming of the Messiah. It was this cup that Jesus said, Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.... I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it with you, new, in My Fathers kingdom (Matt. 26:26-29). After that feast, Jesus atoned for sin on the cross and then defeated the curse of sin and death by rising on the third day. Just before He died on the cross, He declared: It is finished (John 19:30)! The third feast has not happened yet, and we learn of it in Revelation 19:7-10; it is the Marriage feast we will celebrate with Jesus as His Bride. I believe that at this coming feast Jesus will pick up the fourth cup and drink it with us. Do you know what will come after that feast? The defeat of the nations gathered against Jesus and the final defeat of Satan. According to Revelation 15, do you know what song all of heaven will sing on that day? Here is what we are told: And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations! Who will not fear You, Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy; For all the nations will come and worship before You, For Your righteous acts have been revealed. (Rev. 15:34) So, can you guess what comes after the banquet prepared before His people in the presence of our enemies in Psalm 23:5? You guessed it! What comes after is the triumph of the Lamb of God over all that stands against those whom He has redeemed! [1] J. R. R. Tolkien. On Fairy Stories (1939). [2] J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Psalms 150, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2022), 175. [3] David Gibson, The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2023), 90.

Bernie and Sid
Vincent Vallelong | President of the Sergeant's Benevolent Association | 4-17-25

Bernie and Sid

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 18:55


Vincent Vallelong, President of the Sergeant's Benevolent Association, joins Sid to thank him for being at the center of negotiations regarding a tentative five-year unit agreement the city has come to with the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), covering approximately 4,400 New York City Police Department (NYPD) sergeants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill
The Benevolent Universe Game

Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 9:34


In Supercoach, Michael wrote "The world is what you think it is, but there's a world beyond your thinking". This week, listen in for an invitation to participate in a thought experiment with profound implications for how you live and experience your life, relationships, and work!

Brighton Rock Podcast
Benevolent & Hove Albion. Foxes MDS

Brighton Rock Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 97:59


Shambles. Not good enough. That is all! Stand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bernie and Sid
Vincent Vallelong | President of the Sergeant's Benevolent Association | 04-08-25

Bernie and Sid

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 18:15


Vincent Vallelong, the President of the Sergeant's Benevolent Association, calls in to discuss a story regarding the ongoing contract battle between the Sergeant's union and the city, urging the Mayor to kill 12-hour shifts for cops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold Brew Got Me Like
Episode 182: Curtis Yarvin and the Myth of the Benevolent Monarch

Cold Brew Got Me Like

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 79:56


Is Curtis Yarvin smart?? Of course not lol. ALSO: The deadly, juvenile dreams of the right wing. PLUS: Bill Burr rises to the occasion! A song of the week from Wintersleep!Wintersleep - "Amerika": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yik5P7Gcf2cCold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCroftonChannel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com

EXOPOLITICS TODAY with Dr. Michael Salla
Global Transition Energies and Benevolent ETs: Interview with James Gilliland

EXOPOLITICS TODAY with Dr. Michael Salla

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 73:36


James Gilliland describes the incredibly powerful transformative energies sweeping our planet and how this raises suppressed emotional issues that trigger discomfort, anxiety and illness. He believes that the chaotic energies starseeds and lightworkers are facing are ultimately healing discordant energies need to be integrated in ways unique to each person.Gilliland discusses different factions of extraterrestrials working with humanity ranging from more military-oriented organizations such as the Galactic Federation of Worlds, to more spiritual organizations such as the Confederation of Planets, etc. He believes that the latter group contains very highly evolved ET up to 8th and 9th dimensional consciousness who are quietly helping humanity behinds the scenes. Gilliland believes 2025 is not going to be an easy year as around 10% of Deep State and negative ET-controlled DUMBs still have to be cleared by teams of Earth Alliance and benevolent ETs.  Ultimately, he believes humanity is going to undergo a separation into 3D and 5D Earths, and we need to to prepare for the changes that lie ahead.James Gilliland's website is https://www.eceti.org/Index00:00:0006:27:18 Lunar Eclips15:18:17 Benevolent ET Groups25:49:15 Higher Dimensional Path37:24:23 Synthetics51:52:09 the Split01:06:46:09 final thoughts

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod
S8E23: Big Kentucky Derby preps and, sigh, Florida

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 78:45


On the track, off the track and at the window. They are the three stages for this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The biggest preps for Kentucky Derby 2025 begin Saturday. Reigning champion jockey Flavien Prat has the ride on John Hancock, the undefeated colt who is the morning-line favorite for the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby. Prat discusses that race and his assignment on Eclipse Award winner Sierra Leone in the New Orleans Classic (G2). This week's vote in a legislative committee to advance the potential decoupling of Gulfstream Park's racing and slot-machine licenses is discussed by National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association CEO Eric Hamelback. He explains why every horse-racing state should be concerned about what happens in Florida. Handicapper Ed DeRosa offers tips for this weekend's Louisiana Derby and Muniz Memorial Classic presented by Horse Racing Nation (G2) at Fair Grounds and the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), Turfway Park's win-and-you're-in qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. Co-host John Cherwa joins in the analysis of listener and reader feedback on the Florida decoupling controversy. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Be the Difference
97 | Benevolent Detachment, Learning When to Lean in and When to Let Go | A Conversation with Chris Cox & Sammy Summerlin

Be the Difference

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 16:23


Have you ever wrestled with knowing when to jump into a problem and when to step back? Felt overwhelmed by the weight of an issue and the anxiety swirling around it? Wondered how to find some relief without falling into apathy? Today, Chris and Sammy share a conversation about these very questions. In this episode, Chris and Sammy talk about the concept of benevolent detachment and how they process their own experiences of learning to lean in or let go. Links to learn more:Learn more about Back2Back MinistriesLearn more about Benevolent Detachment and the Pause App

MYSTICAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS SOCIETY
S3E075: It's Your Fault for Believing Us

MYSTICAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS SOCIETY

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 113:05


Chess lessons and black people speak a different language.Godward's thoughts on the conversation with MyFitnessFeelings from last week.Benevolent dictatorship, trusting that your government doesn't want to kill you, the noble lie.The government is following an alchemical process.The 4 phases of alchemy.We love the jews.Steelman arguments for lying to the public.People want to be anxious and fearful.Dentistry is fake.You can become the expert now.The point of bureaucracy is to distribute blame, don't write down any laws.Killing Walt Whitman, breaking the rules, the law is a teacher.Left brain vs right brain, a Trinity built into each person.How is Godward doing? Kavi is a mystery.LinksGodward Podcast on YouTubeGodward's PateronMore Linkswww.MAPSOC.orgFollow Sumo on TwitterAlternate Current RadioSupport the Show!Subscribe to the Podcast on GumroadSubscribe to the Podcast on PatreonBuy Us a Tibetan Herbal TeaSumo's SubstacksHoly is He Who WrestlesModern Pulp

City Church Chattanooga Podcast.
Benevolent Detachment

City Church Chattanooga Podcast.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 82:01


What is it that you need to let go of in order to have a greater attachment to God? We begin this series with the invitation to give the things which burden us over to God's hand.

Real Ghost Stories Online
Benevolent or Sinister? | Real Ghost Stories Online

Real Ghost Stories Online

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 30:55


What do you do when a ghost might have saved your life? Patricia's chilling tale starts when they were just a baby—choking in their crib, but mysteriously saved by a figure in white. Was it a spectral guardian ensuring their survival, or something far darker? With a father's terrifying encounter, a series of eerie nightmares, and a mystery that's lingered into adulthood, Patricia still grapples with the question: Was the Woman in White a benevolent force—or something more sinister? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber.  Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski 

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The Fight Back Podcast
#1: Hilary Irwin: Why we're delivering 50 trauma-informed scholarships in 2025

The Fight Back Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 46:27


To access a scholarship, visit our website and join the waiting list: https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Hilary Irwin (she/her) is the daughter of Constance (Con) Irwin, in whose name she established the Con Irwin Fub Fund through the Victorian Women's Benevolent trust. Learn more about the trust here: https://www.vwt.org.au/sub-fund/5695/ Georgia and Hilary discuss:• The objectives of the Con Irwin Sub-Fund• How people can get involved• Con's hope for the future for women and girls• Some of the incredible other projects funded by the sub fund• The recipient of last year's Con Irwin Sub Fund• Why Hilary was drawn to supporting the work of the Conscious Combat Club• Who Con Irwin was and why this fund was established • To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Support Rounds 4 Respect https://rounds4respect.org/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Spaces Between
Listening to Life: My guided psilocybin journey

Spaces Between

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 29:53


Themes in this personal episode: The importance of set, setting, and safe facilitators. Individual and Collective healing in a group setting. Noticing my analytical mind before and during ceremony. Healing the feminine wound - the resonant emotional waves we would go through. Boundaries of not caretaking other women (for all of us). Up front and personal with my shadow material. Whoa! The presence of a Benevolent spirit (AKA God, the Universe, Spirit). Feeling my emotions on the deepest level. The power and impact of sound (moaning, grunting, humming, and releasing). We were held in the feminine (The divine mother, the facilitators, nature). Mirrors (Everyone is a mirror). We are here to grow, learn, and open our hearts. The beauty of being alive is magical and mysterious. ginaminardi.com ginaminardi.substack.com  

The Tucked in Tee Podcast
36 - Eleven Benevolent Elephants

The Tucked in Tee Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 62:17


Trent is voted the most quiet in a group. Alex gets caught talking to himself.Visit the websitehttps://tuckedintee.com/Join the patreonpatreon.com/TheTuckedInTeePodcastFollow the InstagramTucked.in.Tee.PodcastEmail us @tuckedinteepodcast@gmail.com

Bernie and Sid
Norman Seabrook | Former President of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association | 2-18-25

Bernie and Sid

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 20:19


Norman Seabrook, former law enforcement officer and union leader who was the president of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association from 1995 to 2016, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss two upstate prisons being thrown into chaos when corrections officers launched illegal strikes to protest their work conditions after a violent uprising at one of the facilities last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie and Sid
Norman Seabrook | Former President of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association | 2-18-25

Bernie and Sid

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 20:19


Norman Seabrook, former law enforcement officer and union leader who was the president of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association from 1995 to 2016, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss two upstate prisons being thrown into chaos when corrections officers launched illegal strikes to protest their work conditions after a violent uprising at one of the facilities last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keys of the Kingdom
2/8/25: Genesis 43

Keys of the Kingdom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 115:00


Joseph story in Genesis; Eventual Christians; Sabbath; Joseph's authority in Egypt; Jesus, Moses, Abraham in agreement; Natural Law - built into creation; Be fruitful and multiply; Dress and keep; Abraham's journey; Force vs faith; Herod's leaven; Yeast?; Oppression; Helping neighbors; Who are the poor?; Blind guides; Charity alone; Voluntarism; Gen 43:1; Joseph's brother Benjamin; Learning process for brothers; Bondage in Egypt; Cain's government structure; Millionaire bishops?; Ankh - giver of life; Making America great again?; Capitalism; Government ownership; Loss of liberty; "The Man"; Judah as a surety; Goodwill; Gen 41:28 vav-yod-chet-resh-dalet-vav - fear or awe?; Visit in Joseph's house; Washing of feet; Gen 42:24 weep; "Bowels"?; Joseph's drama; Jesus' weeping; "Wimpy economics"; How to be a free nation; Benevolent bondage?; Eating with Hebrews; "Bread"; Racial superiority; Bloodlines?; Walking in faith; Darkness and iniquity; Idolatry; Favoring Benjamin; Lessons for Israel; Understanding bible stores; Bonds of love; Strengthening society; Welfare snares and traps; Executive Orders regarding Faith; Cheese in the trap; Golden statues; Stupid criminal story; Reserve funds; Highly-processed land; Moses' way; Cultivating care in a free society; Legal title; vs Equitable title; Where your rights are; "Apostate"; Explaining the gospels; Assisting faith-based entities?; Seeking His kingdom; Joseph's open eyes; Meditation; Phylacteries; What not to do; Christ's way; Federal funding?; End Legal Charity.

The Gareth Cliff Show
Benevolent Gangster

The Gareth Cliff Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 65:28


29.01.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and DJ Warras catch up with 'Netflix Comedian' Gilli Apter for a hilarious chat about a wild Saturday night at a live concert, her journey beyond South Africa's comedy scene, and some surprisingly strong opinions on avocados The Real Network

Typical Skeptic Podcast
The Targeting War on Benevolent Beings on Earth - Amanda Sclafani - Typical Skeptic # 1716

Typical Skeptic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 94:00


The Jesse Kelly Show
Hour 3: Benevolent Assimilation

The Jesse Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 38:21 Transcription Available


The dangers of a half open door. Invading Northern Mexico to stop the cartels.How do ambushes know where to be. Do chicken wings suck? Buying parts of the border wall. What can churches do to attract men? Sounding bad to Norma and Norma by acting like a barbarian. Who’s primary loss would send the loudest message? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Ghost Stories Online
A Benevolent Ghost | Real Ghost Stories Online

Real Ghost Stories Online

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 5:49


What if the ghost in your home wasn't something to fear but someone to welcome?  From comforting visits to playful radio pranks, Mr. Jordan's presence has been nothing but a source of reassurance for Dani's family. Hear how this benevolent ghost continues to make his presence known, even years after his passing, and how the family honors his memory in life and beyond. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories

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The Commercial Break
Benevolent King Zan

The Commercial Break

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 65:42


Episode #612: Another day under our overlord, Benevolent King Zan, of the Alpha Male Kingdom. He sits in his rocking chair and waxes poetic! VP Debate TCB Minus Mempho Hurricane Helene P. Diddy Bryan's green pool PUA Zan! 10 Ways To Be An Alpha Male The Manosphere A bolo tie Daddy, help us get some pussay! What exists because of you? Some misogynistic views by Zan Rocking chairs Reverend John Zan Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB Follow Us: IG: @thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast YT: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak www.tcbpodcast.com Executive Producer: Bryan Green Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Producer: Astrid B. Green Producer & Audio Editor: Christina Archer Christina's Podcast: Apple Podcasts & Spotify To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices