Podcasts about Better Place

We live in a world where folks often try to move up to a better place at the table or a more comfortable seat on the plane. It's tempting to follow that lead. However, You and I are blessed to have a Savior who was swapped places with us so that we can a seat at His heavenly banquet. And this reshapes how we live right now.

When we think only of ourselves, we end up making ourselves and others around us unhappy.

When we think only of ourselves, we end up making ourselves and others around us unhappy.

Rev Bill Marchiony has spent years working to make the world a better place, and he has written a book to help those implement Practical Prayer into their lives.  Bill currently has an online ministry that welcomes anyone, anywhere.  Catch one of their services at https://newthoughtphilly.org/Rev. Bill Marchiony is a co-founder and Spiritual Director of New Thought Philadelphia. He has been a practitioner of Practical Healing Prayer since 2002. He received ministerial credentials in 2011 from the Emerson Theological Institute, was ordained in 2019, and earned a Doctor of Divinity degree in 2020.Rev. Bill offers Spiritual Coaching and Counseling, Practical Prayer, Classes, and Spiritual Adventure workshops.He is also the author of "Practical Prayer for Real Results", available in Kindle and paperback versions at Amazon https://amzn.to/3UGMe7e and other booksellers. It's a wonderful primer on the steps of Practical Prayer, with 40 complete prayers on a variety of topics that you can customize for your own immediate use. He also hosts the weekly Practical Prayer podcast.  Find this episode as a video and please subscribe on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@onenessjunkieorwww.onenessjunkie.comSponsor Affiliates:Gaia.com Partner - Get a 7 Day Free Trial & explore shows like Rewired by Joe Dispenza & Cosmic Disclosure. https://www.gaia.com/lp/gaia-experience?utm_source=ambassador&oid=7&affid=2111Need a Website, specifically for your podcast? This is what I use: https://www.podpage.com/?via=onenessjunkieGrow Your Own Food with a Hydroponic Garden Tower: https://avantiwellness.towergarden.comSpread the message of Oneness in your community, Shop here:https://onenessjunkie.myspreadshop.com/allFind more teachers, healers, coaches and guides as well as upcoming online events here. https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/tsn/a25594/Sponsor Affiliate links offer the Oneness Junkie Podcast financial compensation for it's affiliation and referrals.

Jsme země recidivistů? Česká republika patří k zemím s nejvyšším počtem vězňů v EU – a zároveň k těm s největší mírou recidivy. Tvrdé tresty jsou u nás vnímány jako spravedlivé a odstrašující, ale praxe ukazuje, že čím více lidí zavíráme, tím častěji se po propuštění vracejí. Využití alternativních trestů a mediace je ve srovnání se západními zeměmi méně časté. Počet vězňů tak vypovídá nejen o kriminalitě, ale i o našem chápání viny a spravedlnosti.Pohled na trestání není neměnný. Když v roce 1990 čeští zákonodárci zrušili trest smrti, více než sedmdesát procent veřejnosti s tím nesouhlasilo, a politici šli tedy vědomě proti většinovým představám o spravedlivém trestu. O třicet let později se situace proměnila: v roce 2023 se podle průzkumu CVVM poprvé od počátku měření vyslovila těsná většina obyvatel proti trestu smrti.Přelomové diskuse se dnes vedou i o věznění. Výzkumy ukazují, že pobyt za mřížemi odsouzené spíše poškozuje: snižuje jejich schopnost komunikace, empatie i kognitivní dovednosti. Vězni se pak mohou vracet nebezpečnější než před nástupem trestu. Nizozemský kriminolog René van Swaaningen navíc připomíná, že věznice jsou – i v kontextu účinku – nesmírně drahé. Nizozemsko má jednu z nejnižších vězeňských populací v Evropě – a přitom je podle různých indexů zhruba stejně bezpečné jako Česká republika, byť existují rozdíly: u nás je více vražd, v Nizozemsku je hlášeno více znásilnění.Z filozofického hlediska se potom nabízí otázka, zda instituce vězení nevychází z chápání svobody a trestu, které už dnes neplatí. V době vzniku moderních věznic byla – například u Thomase Hobbese – svoboda chápána jako možnost pohybu bez vnější překážky. Není tedy náhoda, že dlouhodobé omezení pohybu se stalo tím nejtvrdším trestem. Ale pokud už dnes svobodu nechápeme jako lokomoci, není čas přehodnotit i sám trest vězení?KapitolyI. Češi, národ recidivistů [úvod do 13:00]II. Odnětí svobody: Proč je pohyb tak vysoký statek [13:00 až 35:00]III. Příběh disciplíny [35:00 až 57:35]IV. E-Vězení [57:35 až 01:07:00]V. Smí vrah nabídnout smíření [01:07:00 až konec]BibliografieJakub Drápal, Justifying Punishment: Perspectives from Post-Communist Europe, London: Routledge, 2024.Alexander Lindh, Karin Kaçi, A Better Place, 2024, https://www.ardmediathek.de/serie/a-better-place/staffel-1/Y3JpZDovL3dkci5kZS9hYmV0dGVycGxhY2U/1David Lyon, The Culture of Surveillance: Watching as a Way of Life, Cambridge: Politiy Press, 2018.Tereza Matějčková, „Chris De Stoop: Proč si nevážíme půdy, která nás živí, in: Echoprime, 14. 8. 2025, https://www.echoprime.cz/a/Hg6rZ/proc-si-nevazime-pudy-ktera-nas-ziviPostoje občanů k trestu smrti – duben/květen 2023, in: Centrum pro výzkum veřejného mínění, https://cvvm.soc.cas.cz/media/com_form2content/documents/c2/a5678/f9/ob230725.pdfPrison Insider – the Information Platform on Prisons in the World, https://www.prison-insider.com/en.Eva von Redecker, Bleibefreiheit, Franfurt am Main Fischer Verlag, 2023.Chris De Stoop, Kniha Daniel, přel. Veronika ter Harmsel Havlíková, Praha: Argo, 2024.Andy West, The Life Inside: A Memoir of Prison, Family and Learning to Be Free, London: Pan Macmillan, 2023.

Hey folks, I know I promised real show notes, but it turns out that was a lie. I find these hard to do and so far the feedback I've gotten on show notes is that no one reads these things anyway. You read this thing? Shoot me a message (matt(at)grandparade(dot)news, first one to do so gets one month's free subscription to the paper. That said, if you're looking for the text of the amendment I've suggested for emails-to-councillors purposes, here it is from the script: And I think it's as simple as amending clause 21 from quote (1) Staff shall prepare a traffic calming plan for each project on the annual proposed implementation list and shall consider the physical characteristics of each street. End quote to read quote (1) Staff shall prepare an evidence based traffic calming plan in line with Intergrated Mobility Plan and/or Vision Zero's and/or HalifaACT's desired outcomes for each project on the annual proposed implementation list and shall align council priorities and the physical characteristics of each street when trying to determine how to reduce the danger of car traffic.

Greg Johnston chats to Stephen Daisley. Originally from New Zealand's North Island, his first novel, Traitor, won the 2011 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Fiction. Coming Rain won the Ockham Prize in 2015. A Better Place was long-listed for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize. 

Moses says to a certain people group: Hey, the world will be a better place if there were less of you. Things could be improved around here if we could just have fewer of people like you. Our call today will to NOT be one of those of whom that is said.  Our charge is to go be a blessing today, while we still have opportunity.  Subscribe so you will be ready if the Lord gives you another opportunity tomorrow. https://youtu.be/cvzQDY0fCsM

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We love it when siblings enjoy Gold Arrow Camp together. Meet sisters Brooke “Waves” and Jojo “Mojo” Friedman. Waves, who is in her 10th year at GAC, is an Activity Counselor working primarily on the waterfront this summer.  Mojo, in her 9th year, was a Junior Counselor this summer. In addition to their shared love […] The post Episode 94: Making the World a Better Place with the Friedman Sisters appeared first on Gold Arrow Camp - California Summer Camp and Traditional Sleepaway Camps for Children.

What happens when the rituals that once helped us grieve—viewings, funerals, community gatherings—fade into the background? In this deeply moving episode, Tim sits down with grief expert Julie Lynn Ashley to discuss the Western church's growing discomfort with death, loss, and mourning.Why are fewer Christians choosing funerals? Why do we avoid silence and tears? And what simple things can churches do today to care for grieving people with real love and presence?Whether you're a pastor, caregiver, or someone walking through loss, this conversation will reshape how you view grief—and the gospel hope that meets us in it.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube!

Dr. Nava Israel is a lifelong innovator, entrepreneur, author, researcher, educator, speaker, facilitator, and consultant in both business and academia. Her background as a social and cultural change-maker, and her PhD in epidemiology create an interdisciplinary and a humanitarian lens to everything she does.Nava is on a fierce mission to leave the world a better place. As part of this mission, she wrote her award-winning book, CONEtrolled: How we've lost our freedom and how to reclaim it.Website: https://www.navainc.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nava-israel-phd-ab892a3/

In a Better Place? The mystifying words we use to describe death — and how they can fail the grieving.Lorna Vyse missed a moment — a child in grief, and she didn't see it. She chided herself for not being clued in, and that regret stayed with her. Add to that a chance encounter and a promise to a dying woman, and Lorna's second life purpose was born.Now an author, grief trainer and speaker, Lorna is on a mission to help us stop sugar-coating death. From “passed” to “gone to sleep” to “in a better place,” the euphemisms we use to avoid talking about death don't help — especially not for children.This is a conversation about missed chances, keeping your word, and the healing power of speaking plainly when it matters most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

interviewing random people in the iconic Washington Square Park on 4th of July… here's what they think would make the world better :)

The Funeral Or The Party - The Better Place To BeThe situation that causes one to think about eternity, is infinitely more important that the one that gets you lost in mindless pleasure.

Dr. Richard Schmidt is the pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, "Prophecy Focus" and the radio broadcast, "Prophecy Unfolding." He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy. Newsmax reported yesterday that President Trump abruptly left the G7 meeting in Canada last week due to Iran telling the U.S. that it was going to activate its terrorist proxies on U.S. soil. Then on Saturday evening the U.S. military, in stealth fashion, flew B-2 bombers in order to strike 3 Iranian nuclear facilities. President Trump followed up by communicating that Iran should surrender unconditionally. In response, Iran not only fired upon Israel but also upon U.S. interests in Qatar. Afterward, a cease-fire was announced, only to have Israel and Iran fire upon each other again. Back on the homefront, there was a vote in Congress to take up articles of impeachment against President Trump. A strong bipartisan effort to table these articles was held this morning. 128 Democrats joined Republicans to kill the effort. So, as our title asks, is the cease-fire on or off? Are the Iranian sleeper cells we've been hearing about a real threat? Will Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? Was Iran able to successfully have at least some of the enriched uranium removed prior to the U.S. bunker-buster bomb attack?

Dr. Richard Schmidt is the pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, "Prophecy Focus" and the radio broadcast, "Prophecy Unfolding." He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy. Newsmax reported yesterday that President Trump abruptly left the G7 meeting in Canada last week due to Iran telling the U.S. that it was going to activate its terrorist proxies on U.S. soil. Then on Saturday evening the U.S. military, in stealth fashion, flew B-2 bombers in order to strike 3 Iranian nuclear facilities. President Trump followed up by communicating that Iran should surrender unconditionally. In response, Iran not only fired upon Israel but also upon U.S. interests in Qatar. Afterward, a cease-fire was announced, only to have Israel and Iran fire upon each other again. Back on the homefront, there was a vote in Congress to take up articles of impeachment against President Trump. A strong bipartisan effort to table these articles was held this morning. 128 Democrats joined Republicans to kill the effort. So, as our title asks, is the cease-fire on or off? Are the Iranian sleeper cells we've been hearing about a real threat? Will Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? Was Iran able to successfully have at least some of the enriched uranium removed prior to the U.S. bunker-buster bomb attack?

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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the team is in a better spot going into 2025 than they were in 2024. What does Aaron Rodgers bring to the table that could go beyond his playing career here? Will the Ireland game be the pivot point in the season. Are the Colts a possible trade partner? Alan explains a little of the percentage of cap that must be spent. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy. Imagine having a digital implant in your brain that would replace your smartphone, allowing you to place a phone call or bring up internet information just by thought. There's digital tattoos that can track your health or physical location. Then there's augmented reality glasses, glasses that also take the place of a smartphone. This is not science fiction. It's where we're headed as artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace. Some of the big names involved in this effort are the tech giants that include Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Sam Altman. As Dr. Schmidt noted, these men have no guarantee of eternal life, therefore they feel man must become immortal. Biblically speaking, that won't happen but their attempts will have consequences. Review this broadcast as Jim and Dr. Schmidt discuss related topics such as AI and surveillance, China's cyber terrorism goals, digital Social Security cards, relationships with AI images and more.

Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy. Imagine having a digital implant in your brain that would replace your smartphone, allowing you to place a phone call or bring up internet information just by thought. There's digital tattoos that can track your health or physical location. Then there's augmented reality glasses, glasses that also take the place of a smartphone. This is not science fiction. It's where we're headed as artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace. Some of the big names involved in this effort are the tech giants that include Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Sam Altman. As Dr. Schmidt noted, these men have no guarantee of eternal life, therefore they feel man must become immortal. Biblically speaking, that won't happen but their attempts will have consequences. Review this broadcast as Jim and Dr. Schmidt discuss related topics such as AI and surveillance, China's cyber terrorism goals, digital Social Security cards, relationships with AI images and more.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "A Better Place to Feed"

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From climate change to poverty or infant mortality, the world is facing a lot of big problems. And the historian Rutger Bregman says you — yes, you — are the exact right person to solve them. Bregman makes the case to Matt Galloway that today's workforce should focus on “moral ambition” — channeling their entrepreneurial spirits toward social problems, rather than toiling in meaningless jobs

Hello to you Indivisible Whidbey activists listening  in Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Greenbank, Freeland, Langley, Bayview, and Clinton on Whidbey Island, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.  On Friday 18th April, 2025 I posted my 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday episode entitled “What Difference Can 1 Ordinary Person Make?” about Granny D Haddock who walked across America in her 90th year to bring attention to campaign finance reform. Click HERE to access that episode.As Granny D walked across America she was asked to speak at rallies, churches, community gatherings, and the like. The following is a short piece from a speech Granny D delivered at the Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena in Pecos, Texas on May 14th, 1999:“Never be discouraged from being an activist because people tell you that you'll not succeed. You have already succeeded if you're out there representing truth or justice or compassion or fairness or love. You already have your victory because you are changing the world; you are changing the status quo; you are changing the chemistry of things. And changes will spread from you, will be easier to happen again in others because of you because, believe it or not you with your activism are the center of the world.”  CTA: Maybe like me you are coming to realize that activist work is not a job, but a calling to work together. We are called to work together to make the world a better place for all of us doing what we can with what we have for as long as we are needed.Thank you for listening and being one of us!You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL CONTENT and IMAGE © 2019 to Present Property of Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and Presidents, Politics & Prophecy. Anti-Semitic horror reared its ugly head last night in Washington DC. A Jewish couple who were planning to be engaged in Jerusalem next week were on the staff of the Israeli embassy. The couple had just left the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached them. They were shot and killed. The suspect yelled, "Free, Free Palestine!" According to a witness he reportedly also said, "I did it. I did this for Gaza." The FBI calls this an act of terror.

Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and Presidents, Politics & Prophecy. Anti-Semitic horror reared its ugly head last night in Washington DC. A Jewish couple who were planning to be engaged in Jerusalem next week were on the staff of the Israeli embassy. The couple had just left the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached them. They were shot and killed. The suspect yelled, "Free, Free Palestine!" According to a witness he reportedly also said, "I did it. I did this for Gaza." The FBI calls this an act of terror.

There is a better place. I'm always telling you this so I'm gonna tell it to you again today.

The world was a better place when Headbanger's Ball was around. A unifying, enlightening, irreplaceable resource for all things relating to the riff. Who would host the show if it were on the air today? Plus… amending the best riff of 1974, and going over the best riffs of 1975.   Albums of discussion: Slik Toxik - Doin The Nasty (1992) Ancient Death - Ego Dissolution (2025) __________________________________________   SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS   MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.   Only North American appearance of 2025.   Get your tickets here:   https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom     __________________________________________   E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM   To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare   Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY   __________________________________________   Find Spirit Adrift:   https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com https://spiritadrift.com __________________________________________   Find Nate:   https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________

Today you will hearing from Mayor Lee Harris about some positive programs and initiatives helping to make our Shelby County neighborhoods a better place to live. He introduces some brand new programs to bring value to our neighborhoods and to our school aged citizens. He talks about some economic strategies taking place too. Mayor Harris and appraiser, Tom King discuss the new Shelby County TN increase on our real estate tax assessment values and the efforts taking place to lower overall tax bill to homeowners.

In today's episode I'm joined by my dear friend Susi Barreto. We first met during our Stråla Yoga training in Amsterdam back in 2017 and immediately connected over our shared love of movement, mindfulness and our latino roots.This conversation is a little different from my usual Human Design episodes. It's a heart-to-heart about sustainability, teaching, reconnecting to nature and the simple rituals that keep us grounded.Susi shares her journey from biologist to Stråla guide to children's book author. We talk about her first book A Good Earthling, a project born from her deep love for nature and her hope to help the next generation stay connected to it in a world that's becoming more digital every day.It's a reminder that small actions like biking to work, cooking from scratch, spending a few barefoot minutes outside can create real change.In this episode we talked about:Susi's childhood close to nature and how it shaped her passion for biology and teachingHer injury and the path that led her to Stråla YogaWhat inspired her to write A Good EarthlingThe challenges of trying to live sustainably when the world around us makes it hardFacing climate anxiety and choosing softness and love instead of fearHow everyday rituals like cooking, biking and being outdoors can keep us grounded and strongI hope this conversation leaves you feeling inspired to slow down, connect with nature and nourish the parts of you that long for a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.FOLLOW SUSIwww.instagram.com/susibarreto_bio.site/SusiBarretoGet The Good Earthling here 

We were so honored to have a powerful and in depth conversation with Dr. Mitch Besser. Dr. Besser is not your typical Ob-Gyn. He has dedicated most of his career to serving the underprivileged around the world, mostly spending over 20 years in South Africa empowering pregnant women living with HIV to have better lives. This was a very soulful conversation that will pluck at the heartstrings. Rest assured. We will have him back for round 2.  We truly only scratched the surface of his vast experience navigating the waters of this thing called LIFE! Check out Dr. Mitch Besser's affiliations: - mothers2mothers: https://m2m.org - Healthcare in Action: https://www.healthcareinaction.org    Questions, reviews and topics you would like to hear on the show:  Website: podcastsoe.com YouTube: @sippinonexcellence3736 Instagram: @soe_podcast       Connect with Doc!  Website: huntspine.com       Instagram: @leonelhunt   Connect with Coach KJ!  Website: coachkj.com       Instagram: @coachkjknows

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Teresa Carlson.  Teresa is the founding President of the General Catalyst Institute, where she leverages her decades of leadership experience as a visionary industry builder.  She also serves as an international advisor and board member for General Catalyst and is a veteran executive of several large tech companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Splunk and Flex port.  Not surprisingly she's been referenced often as one of the most influential women in technology! Teresa is a fellow Café Milano aficionado - so join us at our corner table for a delicious conversation about fascinating career stories, good business practices, the arc of technologies over the past few decades, and really interesting personal insights at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!

8:00AM Hour 3 Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase welcome Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff for his final appearance of the season. The guys ask Lindy where the team goes from here, as well as discuss some injury news.

Welcome to Episode 274 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the most complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where we discuss this and all of our podcast episodes. This week we continue our series covering Cicero's "Tusculun Disputations" from an Epicurean viewpoint. This series addresses five of the greatest questions in philosophy, with Cicero speaking for the majority and Epicurus the main opponent: 1. Is Death An Evil? (Cicero says no and Epicurus says no, but for very different reasons)2. Is Pain An Evil? (Cicero says no, Epicurus says yes)3. Does the Wise Man Experience Grief and Fear? (Cicero says no, Epicurus says yes)4. Does the Wise Man Experience Joy and Desire? (Cicero says no, Epicurus says yes)5. Is Virtue Sufficient For A Happy Life? (Cicero says yes, Epicurus says no) As we found in Cicero's "On Ends" and "On The Nature of the Gods," Cicero treated Epicurean Philosophy as a major contender in the battle between the philosophies, and in discussing this conflict and explaining Epicurus' answers to these questions, we will deepen our understanding of Epicurus and how he compares to the other major schools. These week we continue our discussion in the section "Is Death An Evil," and we will pick up in Section XVII. Show Notes: https://www.epicureanfriends.com/thread/4365-episode-274-is-cicero-right-that-death-a-better-place-td04/#post34569 

Did you know that tourism is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions? Or that a single plastic bottle you toss while traveling could outlive your great-great-grandkids? Have you ever had an experience while traveling and realized that you have more power than you realize to make a positive impact? In this episode, we're diving into how you can explore the world in a more sustainable way: Join me as we chat about:Easy ways to reduce your environmental impact while travelingSustainable packing tips (spoiler: ditch the travel-size plastics!)How to support eco-friendly accommodations and responsible tourismSmall changes that make a big difference for the planetWhether you're a frequent flyer or a road trip warrior, you'll walk away with simple, actionable ways to be a more responsible traveler. Because let's be real—adventure is way more fun when you know you're leaving the world better than you found it.Get The Mindful Traveler EBook FOR FREE:https://transform-with-travel.captivate.fm/mindfultravelerebook Connect with KellyFollow the Podcast on IG: http://www.instagram.com/transformwithtravel Follow Kelly Tolliday on IG: http://www.instagram.com/kelly.tolliday Transform With Travel Website: https://www.transformwithtravel.co More Episodes Like This? Episode 40: Become an Ocean-Friendly TravelerDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Transform With Travel. Happy travels in 2025! ✈️

Kala Ramnath is a world-renowned Indian violinist who performs in both the Hindustani classical tradition, and in collaborations that incorporate many styles with Ray Manzarek of The Doors, Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer, Hilary Hahn, Kronos Quartet with Reena Esmail and veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh, and  leading orchestras such as my own National Arts Centre, to name but a few. You'll hear about her childhood, and how she became a disciple of the legendary vocalist Pandit Jasraj, leading her to revolutionize her approach to Hindustani violin technique. As a teacher she has put together an incredible resource with an extensive video library that she's created of Indian music, Indianclassicalmusic.com  When I recorded this interview with Kala, she had just the day before returned from the celebration of life for the legendary tabla master Zakir Hussain, who died this past December, and was one of the most important musicians in both Indian music and in bringing a global audience to Indian music. He had moved to San Francisco in the 1960s and was involved in too many projects to begin to list; in 2024 he was the first musician from India to receive 3 Grammys at one ceremony, including his collaboration with Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer. Zakir Hussain was an incredibly important mentor of Kala, and you'll hear in her words about what his guidance and collaborations meant to her. Kala talked to me about some of her many cross-genre collaborations, including her fantastic albums with tabla master Bikram Ghosh  and her inventive trio with George Brooks and Gwyneth Wentink and you'll hear some of that music as well (albums linked below).  Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I've also linked the transcript : YouTube and TranscriptKala Ramnath Website Indianclassicalmusic.com Raag Ahir Bhairav  Paperboats album Elements trio albumOther episodes I've linked directly to this one, which I think may interest you: Karnatic violinist Suhadra VijaykumarSitar and tabla player Mohamed Assani Bansuri player Milind DateSarod player Avi KishnaIt's a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity.  Please buy me a coffee? Or check out my merch store Sign up for my newsletter and get exclusive sneak peeks! Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:41)Zakir Hussain, Triveni with Jayanthi Kumaresh(10:53) Kala's childhood(15:17) Indianclassicalmusic.com resource(17:56) Kala Ramnath Collective world music (19:13) albums with Bikram Ghosh(20:28) A Better Place from Paperboats with Bikram Ghosh (26:30) Pandit Jasraj, changing her approach to the violin(34:46) Raag Ahir Bhairav (video linked in show notes) (46:16) Kala's Singing Violin style(48:12) other episodes you'll enjoy and different ways to support this series(49:05)Concerto for Hindustani Violin and Orchestra written with Reena Esmail(54:32) Ragas according to the time of day(57:43) Ray Manzarek of The Doors, ragas with other musical traditions(01:02:31) why Kala uses viola strings and tunes low(01:04:21) trio with George Brooks and Gwyneth Wentink(01:05:42) Better Than Coffee from Elements, George Brooks, Gwyneth Wentink (link in show notes)(01:10:15) Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, importance of consistent practice(01:13:54) Kalashree foundation(01:15:28) pandemic shutdowns, performing with Zakir Hussain 

Nareit Hawaii Executive Director Gladys Quinto Marrone was a guest on the latest episode of Nareit's REIT Report podcast. Marrone discussed the mission of Nareit Hawaii, including its community outreach work.As to how the Nareit Hawaii Community Giving Initiative, established by the Nareit Foundation, goes about selecting the programs it chooses to support, Marrone noted, “We try to ensure that grantees come from all around the state and serve as many people as possible.”Typically, four to five Nareit Foundation grants have been awarded annually, totaling about $350,000 to $400,000. In addition, five to six grants a year totaling $150,000 to $200,000, from Nareit Hawaii are awarded to nonprofits supporting a variety of charitable causes.https://nareithawaii.com/

In this episode, Jacqueline Jones Royster talks about race, gender, cultural studies, resisting and reforming disciplinary histories and traditions, thinking sideways, what has surprised her the most about teaching and research, where writing studies should go next as a field, and her most recent book Making the World a Better Place.

Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and now has transcribed & expanded lectures delivered by Dr. Jimmy DeYoung titled Presidents, Politics & Prophecy.We firmly believe that God is sovereign over the affairs of men. God uses human government to accomplish His plan and His purpose. The prophet Daniel proclaimed, "And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:" Proverbs 21:1 reads, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it withersoever he will." Just as God worked through the kings in Israel, so also God works through the leaders of human government in countries around the world including the Presidents of the United States.Now concerning Israel from its inception as a nation, the United States has had a significant impact upon her. While some Presidents have shown unwavering support for Israel, others have been more reluctant. We'll unfold that today.One of the enthusiastic speakers on Bible prophecy who addressed issues like this was Dr. Jimmy DeYoung who went home to be with the Lord in August, 2021.

Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and now has transcribed & expanded lectures delivered by Dr. Jimmy DeYoung titled Presidents, Politics & Prophecy.We firmly believe that God is sovereign over the affairs of men. God uses human government to accomplish His plan and His purpose. The prophet Daniel proclaimed, "And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:" Proverbs 21:1 reads, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it withersoever he will." Just as God worked through the kings in Israel, so also God works through the leaders of human government in countries around the world including the Presidents of the United States.Now concerning Israel from its inception as a nation, the United States has had a significant impact upon her. While some Presidents have shown unwavering support for Israel, others have been more reluctant. We'll unfold that today.One of the enthusiastic speakers on Bible prophecy who addressed issues like this was Dr. Jimmy DeYoung who went home to be with the Lord in August, 2021.

Have you ever thought or said that you want to make the world a better place through your work? But are you stumped when it comes to how you're going to do it? Host Doug Lester provides perspective from working with over a thousand MBAs hoping to advance careers with meaning and impact. He shares the signs his clients look for and a potential source of inspiration.Mentioned in this episode: The Johnson & Johnson Credo

Send us a textAmanda Jones definitely gives writing tips in this episode such as listen to music that reflects the mood that you're trying to convey in your manuscript, start with a bang to hook the reader, and seek feedback from a trusted critique partner. I could have featured one of those quotes. But I feel it's time to get real because during these dark days it's important to remind ourselves why we show up in the classroom, or the library, or at our desks.Each time we put pen to paper or walk into a classroom or give a school presentation, we're striving to make the world a better place. Our hope is that our words and ideas bring joy, wonder, and acceptance to each reader that happens upon our books or each student that steps into our classrooms. Some days the job feels overwhelming, and we may feel defeated before we step foot inside the door or sit down at the desk, but Amanda shows us how to embrace perseverance to help others.And as Amanda says during this episode, if she can do it, so can we. Without further ado, here is That Librarian Amanda Jones.Our next episode will feature Ann McCallum and her newest middle grade nonfiction book, Fantastic Flora: The World's Biggest, Baddest, Smelliest Plants.Support the show

This week Francis is joined by Matt Brown of Extra Points. With a laser focus on writing high quality content, Matt is an independent sports journalist covering the world of college sports in America. Extra Points: https://www.extrapointsmb.com 00:00:00 Introducing Matt Brown and Extra Points 00:01:47 The focus on producing quality content 00:05:26 The unique story of acquisition and reacquisition 00:13:11 Striving to make the internet a better place 00:19:36 Balancing creativity and business in the creator economy 00:22:53 The values and integrity of independent journalism 00:26:27 Vox Media: The bootcamp for independent journalists 00:35:28 Understanding your community 00:42:29 Providing value with high-ticket and low-ticket offers 00:55:41 Analytics are not money 00:59:59 Bridging the gap between communities through sport 01:04:09 The decentralization of media

Its the Zombie Apocalypse!  A group of survivors have a friend get bitten. But as they turn into a zombie, they see that maybe being a zombie isn't so bad...   ** Music by Retrofan from Pixabay

Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism.As you'll discover on this broadcast, the development and proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving at breakneck speed. Now President Trump has announced the Stargate Initiative while China has released the AI app called DeepSeek. DeepSeek has been downloaded by millions despite concerns that information it collects is going back to China. President Trump's Stargate Initiative is said to be the largest AI infrastructure project in history costing 500 billion dollars. Larry Ellison, co-founder and executive chairman of Oracle, has indicated that the 20 massive data banks that will be part of the project will deal with some positive outcomes including curing cancer and other diseases. What's of concern is all of the data that will be put into the system. Dr. Schmidt noted that Ellison wants to get everyone's medical or financial information and let computers do what doctors and economists used to do. Is this setting the stage for the infrastructure that the Antichrist will use during the tribulation period? Should we be concerned that while there will be some positive outcomes from this that President Trump may not completely understand where all this is headed? Discover the answers when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

The first nine cantos then give us the ways in which to overcome the various attachments that we have: Vīta rāga bhaya Krodha, the attachment to material energy finished by the time you finish nine cantos. No thank you. No más. I'm not interested anymore. I got a better place to go. And then that idea that the fear that one has of a personal relationship with God is gone, and it awakens in one's heart this idea. It's like, oh yeah, I want a person. I already have a personal relationship, but I want to pursue it. That's the impetus of the devotee to jump up in the morning and say, here we go again. Kṛṣṇa, I'm here. And then Krodha, this frustration, results from not having an object of meditation. And therefore, you go on YouTube and everyone's got a different opinion right on everything: cooking, health, philosophy, law, politics. There's 5 million different opinions, and if you just listen to them all, then you just go around bewildered. You have to come to this point: siddhānta baliyā citte nā kara alasa ihā ha-ite kṛṣṇe lāge sudṛḍha mānasa (Cc Ādi 2.117). You have to hear Bhāgavatam and hear how it comes from the point of view of advaya jñāna tattva. But then, bringing your attention to, okay, there's one place, and it's 'ārādhyo bhagavān.' There's a way that, if you just focus your attention on Kṛṣṇa, then you get everything. And there's something amazing in it for you. And that's the impetus of bhakti, is the eternal nature of the soul to love Kṛṣṇa. (excerpt from the talk) Verses for discussion: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/1/4/1/ https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/1/4/2/ ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

Throughout her career, singer and songwriter Rachel Platten has used her voice to lift others up. Her music has touched the hearts of millions around the world, with messages of strength, hope and love, in anthems like “Fight Song”. But despite being known for one of the most empowering songs of all time, Rachel has lived through her own struggles with depression, anxiety and moments of self-doubt. Now also a mom and a mental health advocate, Rachel is back with new music and a fresh perspective, using her voice in a new way, on her latest album, “I Am Rachel Platten”. Rachel sat down with Hoda Kotb to talk about the next chapter in her life, her music and her career.