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Auntea Dawon finds herself still "luxuriating" in an extended Bali stay after flights through Doha were canceled due to war. While she's figuring out her new villa, Yo Aunteas are diving deep into the news that has every Gen X and Millennial creaming: The Wayans are back for Scary Movie 6! We discuss the legendary history of the franchise and why we're buying out whole rows in the theater just to laugh in peace! We also get into the "Corporate Cringe" of the new McDonald's burger, whether Shia LaBeouf's latest arrest is a "Small Man Complex" moment, and our wild predictions for Blue Ivy's Met Gala debut . So, get them cups readyyyyy!!!   Tea Stamps: 00:00 - Intro-Why Auntea Dawon is Stuck in Bali  04:45 - Scary Movie 6: The Wayans Brothers' Grand Return 14:32 - McDonald's Big Arch Burger: A Viral Marketing Fail? 18:47 - Met Gala: Blue Ivy, Beyoncé, and Act III 23:36 - Shia LaBeouf Arrest 30:30 - "Clocking" the Trolls

This week, Lex P and Drea Nicole are joined by Atlanta royalty — rapper, entrepreneur, husband, father, and now author, 2 Chainz — and baby… this one goes everywhere. The episode kicks off with a wild conversation about meet-and-greet culture, concert ticket prices, and whether $1,000 for a photo is crazy… or worth it. From Chris Brown’s viral poses to fans taking things way too far (yes, Dre tells her wheelchair stalker story), the crew debates what access to celebrities should really cost and where fantasy crosses the line. Then they get into the origin story. 2 Chainz breaks down the transition from “Titty Boy” to a global brand, what rebranding really takes, and how playing D1 basketball at Alabama State shaped his discipline and stage presence. He opens up about hustling as a teen, navigating the music industry with longevity, and why he’s managed to stay out of trouble while so many peers crash out. The conversation takes a deeper turn when he talks about faith, fatherhood, and his new book, The Voice in My Head Is God. He explains what that inner voice really is, how it’s guided his biggest decisions, and what happened when he ignored it — including losing millions in bad investments. From financial literacy to trusting your instincts, the gems are real. Of course, the girls couldn’t let him leave without talking strip club classics, “KO” changing lives, rap evolution, tour pressure, Beyoncé-level production expectations, and why some artists need to stop just standing on stage rapping over their own lyrics. To close it out, things get a little unhinged in the Bed segment (as always). From hygiene education to libido talk to marriage transparency, nothing is off limits. This episode is funny, insightful, and unexpectedly vulnerable. It’s about growth, discernment, discipline, and knowing when to listen to that voice in your head. Because sometimes it’s just anxiety…And sometimes? It might be God.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Gbemi and Toolz break down the Tyra Banks and America's Next Top Model documentary, old reality TV culture, Cardi B performing three months postpartum, why Nigerian concerts need to do better, the drama around Nigerian streamers, social media pile-ons, false accusations, and the backlash around Simi's “stop raping women'' tweet. They also get into celebrity deaths that hit hard, the dangers around travel destinations like Mexico, Tonto Dikeh's latest rebrand, relationship drama making the rounds online, and much more. Plus, there's Money Zone with Moneypoint and a fun Spin the Weekend moment with Gordon's Gin.If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment and subscribe. Drop the stories you want us to cover next in the comments.00:00 — Season 9 kickoff 02:05 — Promo shoot  04:10 — Plato food shout out 06:00 — Tyra Banks documentary 11:20 — Reality TV then vs now 15:40 — Extreme makeovers debate 18:30 — Big Brother fame pressure 21:00 — Cardi B postpartum tour 23:20 — Beyoncé concert standard 26:00 — Nigerian concerts discussion 29:10 — Celebrity deaths & healthcare costs 33:40 — Mexico cartel crisis 38:10 — World Cup travel concerns 41:20 — Nigerian streamers drama 45:50 — IShowSpeed's Africa tour 49:20 — Looking like you don't need money 52:10 — Mirabel assault story 56:40 — Simi tweets controversy 1:02:10 — Feminism & Twitter dragging 1:06:00 — Engagement bait & fake stories 1:09:20 — Cubana Chief Priest DNA saga 1:12:50 — Tonto Dikeh rebrand 1:15:30 — Money Zone By Moneypoint 1:20:40 — Nigeria, money & savings 1:25:10 — Business tools & POS tracking 1:28:30 — Street fight story 1:31:10 — OffAir Reacts:  Throuple discussion 1:33:30 — Celebrity crushes 1:35:40 — Gordon's Cocktail time 1:38:00 — Gordon's Spin the Weekend (Brunch & Gist) 1:40:20 — Episode wrap-up#OffAirPodcast #GbemiAndToolz #TyraBanks #Simi #NigerianStreamers #CelebrityDrama #PopCulturePodcast

Terrence Howard tells Patrick Bet-David how he avoided Hollywood's hookup culture, reveals a near-encounter with Beyoncé, and opens up about managing his marriage and relationship while on the road filming movies.

In celebration of Women's History month, we revisit a conversation that explores the life and legacy of women who have inspired Constitutional change throughout American history. Joining the conversation are Tomiko Brown-Nagin, author of Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality, and Elizabeth Cobbs, author of Fearless Women: Feminist Patriot. Jeffrey Rosen, CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center, moderates.  This conversation was originally streamed live as part of the NCC's America's Town Hall program series on April 25, 2023.    Resources  Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality (2023)  Tomiko Brown-Nagin, “Identity Matters: The Case of Judge Constance Baker Motley,” Columbia Law Review (2017)  Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Courage to Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement (2012)  Elizabeth Cobbs, Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abagail Adams to Beyoncé (2023)  Q&A, “Elizabeth Cobbs,” C-SPAN (March 14, 2023)  Muller v. Oregon (1908)  National Constitution Center, “The Legality of Abortion Pills,” We the People podcast (April 13, 2023)  Brandon Burnette, "Comstock Act of 1873 (1873)," First Amendment Encyclopedia  National Constitution Center, “Women and the American Idea,” America's Town Hall series (April 25, 2023) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠Donate

This week on Views From The 7, the crew is back with another wild conversation you don't want to miss.

Dom and D are joined for a special episode with Marv from The Man Listen Show. They discuss: 0:13:18 Aaliyah vs. Beyonce: Debating the Rolling Stone Vocalist List 0:40:36 Denouncing D9: The Delta Sigma Theta Ritual Controversy 1:00:12 Slutty Vegan filing for Bankruptcy and Floyd Mayweather's Wealth & The Ethics of Lavish Gifting  1:14:19 Michael Eric Dyson is being disingenuous about people's dislike for Drake Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

CADENA 100 abre con Beyoncé. Se debate que el setenta por ciento de los españoles come productos caducados, guiándose por el olor y la apariencia, no por la fecha. El noventa por ciento distingue entre fecha de caducidad y consumo preferente. Las agresiones a sanitarios suben un veintiséis por ciento en el último año, con la policía interviniendo once mil veces, aunque solo quinientas se denuncian. Estados Unidos y Moncloa difieren sobre la cooperación militar y Pedro Sánchez invoca el

Welcome to the Dominic Carter Show, where hard-hitting politics meets late-night laughs. Join Dominic and his producer Matt Blaze as they tackle the biggest headlines—from Trump's decisive moves on Iran and White House press room drama with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, to clashes over NYPD safety and the latest election fallout. But it's not all serious! Stick around for fiery caller debates, a hilarious deep dive into RFK Jr.'s new plan to teach Americans how to cook, and Dominic's unapologetic love for microwave meals and White Castle 'murder burgers'. Plus, don't miss the ongoing mystery of Dominic's "transgender" cat, Beyonce the boy. Whether it's foreign policy or clogged arteries, expect the unexpected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to our sponsors:• Masterclass - Get 15% off: https://www.masterclass.com/gj• ZocDoc - Find a doctor you love: https://www.zocdoc.com/gjIN THIS EPISODE:• The 50 Cent and TI beef explained - what started it and why it's escalating• Melanie's wild celebrity encounter at a private LA school concert (Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Kelly Rowland!)• Bow Wow & B2K concert stories and accidental meet & greet tickets• NAACP Image Awards tea featuring TI, Tiny, and Nick Cannon• Traitors Season 4 Finale - why we're FURIOUS about the ending• Love is Blind Season 10 updates and breakups• Sad news: Mary Cosby's son TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro2:00 - Long Story Short: Bow Wow Concert & Meet & Greet Mix-Up10:00 - Celebrity School Concert (Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Sighting!)31:00 - NAACP Awards: TI & Tiny Show Up Mid-Beef44:00 - 50 Cent vs TI Beef Breakdown & Fire Allegations95:00 - Traitors Season 4 Finale Discussion (SPOILERS!)136:00 - Beast Games Talk147:00 - Love is Blind Season 8 Drama172:00 - RIP Mary Cosby's Son & AJSend Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Pedro Sánchez comparece para explicar la postura del Gobierno de España sobre Irán tras críticas de Donald Trump. Un derrumbe de pasarela en Santander causa 5 fallecidos. El Mobile World Congress en Barcelona muestra avances tecnológicos en medicina y aeropuertos, incluyendo un robot que cocina. Un aspirante al MIR es pillado copiando con gafas de inteligencia artificial. En '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!', juegan a jeroglíficos auditivos y reflexionan sobre la adaptación a la belleza. Una oyente comparte un dilema de "justicia poética" con un regalo de boda. Comentan bromas pesadas entre compañeros de trabajo. Critican la mala pronunciación de Beyoncé en español ("If I were a boy"). Médicos advierten un aumento del 20% en cirugías para cambiar el color de ojos, como la queratopigmentación. Manolo García desmiente el fin de El Último de la Fila y confirma una gira con entradas agotadas.

In this episode, we dive deep into ANTI by Rihanna, breaking down our top 3 tracks and revisiting why this album remains one of the most important pop and R&B releases of the 2010s.We explore Rihanna's legacy as a Black pop superstar in the 2000s and 2010s, discussing how she reshaped the sound and image of mainstream pop music alongside peers like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. We also unpack how ANTI marked a creative turning point in her career, showcasing her versatility across pop, R&B, soul, and alternative influences.We also share what we've been listening to lately and get into a conversation about the long-running tension and cultural rivalry between T.I. and 50 Cent.If you love album retrospectives, pop culture debates, and hip-hop history, this episode is for you.Listen on your favorite platform:⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠Follow the Record Report podcast on:Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/345GLgz⁠Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3qxZtH7⁠Twitter: ⁠https://bit.ly/3qxZUBf⁠

This episode has everything: a Beyonce single we forgot, a Forest Whitaker Idi Amin impression, Oscar buzz, a story about how anything can be salad, and award shows. What else would you want? Join us for another wild episode!

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L'info du matin - Une startup française veut rendre les hôtels plus écologiques en incitant les clients à adopter des éco-gestes via le jeu. Le winner du jour - Un homme déguisé en Spider-Man a tenté un record en descendant une échelle suspendue à une montgolfière. - Un crêpier de La Rotonda en Andorre est devenu viral en insultant ses clients. Le flashback - Mars 1993 : lancement de "Zone Interdite" sur M6, aujourd'hui présenté par Ophélie Meunier. - Sortie de l'album "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" du groupe The Cranberries. Le savoir inutile - Kate Bush a popularisé l'usage du micro-casque, influençant ensuite Michael Jackson, Madonna et Beyoncé. La chanson du jour Harry Styles "Watermelon Sugar" 3 choses à savoir sur Juliette Armanet Qu'est-ce qu'on regarde ? Sortie du film "Alter Ego" de Nicolas Charlet et Bruno Lavaine avec Laurent Lafitte. Série documentaire sur les dinosaures produite par Steven Spielberg, disponible sur Netflix. Le jeu Surprise (Le Cinéphile) - Tifen de Rédéné, vers Lorient, gagne un séjour Hôtel 4 étoiles Thalasso Spa Les Flamants Roses. Les Coffres à jouets RTL2 - Tom, 8 ans, de Lempdes vers Clermont-Ferrand, gagne un séjour pour 4 personnes au Puy du Fou. La Banque RTL2 - Karine d'Écommoy, vers Le Mans, gagne 600 €. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Team Simon here! As we take a short hiatus, A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes on March 24, 2026. Until then, we're revisiting some of the conversations you loved and we still think about long after the microphones turned off. This week, we're rewinding to Simon's conversation with the wildly creative and endlessly curious Jacob Collier. To create something truly original, do we build something new or break what came before? Perhaps the answer is both—simultaneously.  Jacob Collier does exactly that. A songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy Award winner, Jacob has built a career on blending structure with spontaneity. He's known for turning entire concert halls into three-part choirs, transforming audiences from spectators into collaborators. His album "Djesse Volume 4" was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards, alongside icons like Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift. Although Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" won, Jacob snagged his seventh Grammy for his rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Simon sat down with Jacob in a music studio just days before the 2025 Grammys, surrounded by pianos and possibility. What unfolded was more than a conversation about music. It was a masterclass in creativity, about holding opposites at once, embracing imperfection, and having the courage to follow curiosity wherever it leads. If you've ever wondered how creativity really works or how to find your own voice without losing what came before—this one's worth another listen. This… is A Bit of Optimism. --------------------------- For more on Jacob, check out:  http://jacobcollier.com   ‪@jacobcollier‬ ---------------------------

Outlouders, enjoy this free nibble of Mia Freedman. Listen to the full conversation — Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene— at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Mia & Amelia are (still) obsessed with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (CBK) so they’re back for Part 2 of their deep dive into the TV series Love Story. From Naomi Watts’ depiction of real-life icon Jackie O to the complex roles of Darryl Hannah and the Kennedy matriarchs, they’re unpacking what it must have been like to marry into the complicated Kennedy family. Plus, Mia and Amelia examine the toxic dynamics that defined the couple’s public life and break down that infamous Central Park fight scene. Was it a moment of passion, or was it "emotional dysregulation"? They also discuss the poignant newsletter from the couple’s close friend Carole Radziwill, who explains why she refuses to watch the show and the unsettling question of whether why the dead are never allowed to rest in peace in the age of AI. It’s a raw and slightly uncomfortable look at how we consume the tragedies of the past as modern entertainment. Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Part 1: Mia & Amelia On CBK: The Clothes, The Curse, The Love Story Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Listen: The Next Top Model Reckoning & Jessie's Very Honest Handover Listen: Oh Sh*t. We Let Creeps Decide Our Beauty Standards Listen: "I'm A Working Mum & I Just Want To Quit" Listen: Prince William Has Entered The Chat Listen: The New Dating Rule That Blew Up A Comments Section Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy became one of the most famous women in the world. She hated it. This new series tackles the complicated legacy of the '90s hottest couple. JFK cheated on his wife Jackie for years. She was 'paid to keep it quiet'. 'My first salary was $12k.' Working in magazines was like the real-life Devil Wears Prada. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into a wild episode where hard-hitting geopolitics collides with laugh-out-loud personal drama! Host Dominic Carter tackles the latest heavy news: the escalating US strikes on Iran, explosive, never-before-seen deposition videos of Bill and a furious Hillary Clinton answering questions about Jeffrey Epstein, and the public outrage over an unprosecuted "snowball" and ice assault on NYPD officers. But the show completely derails into hilarity when co-host Matt Blaze reveals his 16-month-old German Shepherd, Samantha, just got expelled from doggy daycare for fiercely guarding a snow mound from other dogs. In retaliation for Dominic's relentless teasing about his "thug dog," Blaze exposes Dominic's ultimate secret live on the air: Dominic owns a male rescue cat that he accidentally named Beyoncé. Tune in for intense political debates, frustrated callers, and the funniest pet-parenting meltdowns on radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy! with author Misty Heggeness It's 2026 and ACOFAE refuses to limit themselves to just one thing! As Laura Marie and Jessica Marie continue to get their kicks wherever they can find them, they are brought to one of Jessica Marie's favorite subject: Economics. How to tackle this subject that has a reputation of being for and about men? Taylor Swift of course, with Economist and author, Misty Heggeness. Join ACOFAE and Misty as they discuss pop culture and it's importance to economics and to women and the experience of girlhood. Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Misty share their first experiences as girls contributing to community and the economy, and reflect on the experiences that helped shape their view of what women can do. *SKIP TO 27:05 FOR THE INTERVIEW WITH MISTY! * TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Swiftynomics by Misty Heggeness Mentions: fandoms including Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Star Wars *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! Follow Misty Heggeness! Instagram: @mlheggeness https://www.instagram.com/mlheggeness/?hl=en Websites: https://www.swiftynomics.com/ https://www.mistyheggeness.com/home TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/ It's International Women's Month and we can do anything.

You have to hear this story about the kid that saved his whole family! Plus DCS talks to Seer Mari who gives us all our spiritual reading and Tina Knowles aka Beyonce's Mom is getting involved in the 50 Cent and TI beef!

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Introduction: Introduction: Three Advantages of Being Single: (1 Corinthians 7:25-40) You're Saved from CERTAIN TROUBLES. (1 Cor 7:26-28) You're Saved from DISTRACTION. (1 Cor 7:29-38) Matthew 22:30 – For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. Colossians 3:2 – Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. You're Saved from OBLIGATION. (1 Cor 7:39-40) Matthew 19:10 – The disciples said to him, “If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! AUDIO TRANSCRIPT 00:37-00:41Open up those Bibles to 1 Corinthians and chapter 7.00:44-00:49And while we do, I'm just going to ask that you would just pause with me here.00:49-00:58You pray for me, that I will communicate God's word as I should, clearly and accurately and straightforwardly.00:58-01:03I will pray for you, that your heart would be open to receive what God wants to teach us today.01:03-01:06All right, so let's just take a moment and pray.01:10-01:19Father, be glorified through the proclamation of Your Word, through receiving Your Word and being doers of Your Word.01:20-01:23Be glorified in all things, we pray in Jesus' name.01:24-01:41And all of God's people said, "Amen." Several years ago, a friend of mine told me about this single friend that he has who was sitting home one day and got a phone call.01:42-02:10The phone rang, he picked it up, and he's like, "Hello?" And the voice on the other end said, "Hi, would you be interested in meeting a lot of exciting available singles in your area?" And the man said, "I got enough problems." It's funny, but that's really the heart of this passage that we're looking at today.02:14-02:23See, in 1 Corinthians 7, we've seen that marriage is a gift, and God has given married people a wedding present that they are to use appropriately.02:25-02:29And we've seen that for some people, being single is a gift.02:32-02:37But each one brings their own set of issues.02:38-02:47And the Corinthians were writing to Paul, asking for counsel, and Paul was writing this letter back to them, giving them counsel.02:48-02:50Look at verse 25.02:52-03:15Paul says, "Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy." You see, he says, "Now concerning." We saw that again back in chapter 7 verse 1.03:15-03:20It seems that Paul was going through a list of things that they brought up.03:20-03:21He goes, "Okay, let me tell you about this.03:22-03:32Okay, now let me tell you about this issue you brought up." It's kind of a Q&A format, and he says the next subject here is the betrothed.03:32-03:35Some translations say virgins.03:35-03:38He's talking to the singles.03:41-03:42All the single ladies.03:44-04:08that song? Get your hand up. I studied that dance this week and I was going to do it for you, but I looked at myself in the mirror and I do not dance like Beyonce. So maybe Maybe some other time.04:12-04:17But last week we saw Pastor Taylor talked about commitment.04:17-04:19That was in the previous passage, commitment.04:20-04:22Trust God where He has you, right?04:22-04:24Bloom where you are planted.04:27-04:30And I was thinking about that through the context of the whole passage.04:31-05:08Paul's talking about marriage and sexuality and singles issues, and then he talks about contentment, and then in this passage he's addressing the singles. Like why that flow? Why did he insert contentment right in the middle of that? And I think it's because there are certain aspects of being single that make it hard to be content. And here's what I mean by that. I think especially in the church there difficulties in being single.05:09-05:13Because I mean, think about it, in church, marriage is exalted.05:15-05:19In church, you see many godly marriages.05:20-05:28You sit and you watch infant dedications, and I think for singles there's a real sense of FOMO, right?05:30-05:35So this passage we're looking at today, mostly, is for the single people.05:37-05:53And if you're tempted to be like, "Oh, this ain't for me, I'm tuning out." I would say, "You are forbidden to tune out of this message." We expect our single people to sit through series on marriage, series on parenting.05:54-06:00We're like, "You need to listen to this, you need to listen to this, you know married people, so you should listen to this." You know single people, all right?06:01-06:05And maybe the Lord will open a door for you to be able to encourage them with some things in here.06:05-06:06All right?06:07-06:09So if I see you tuning out, I'm gonna throw a Bible at you.06:12-06:12All right?06:12-06:18So Paul says here, don't worry, it'll be a soft cover, not like a MacArthur study Bible or anything.06:19-06:28But Paul says here, I have no command for the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.06:28-06:29We talked about this before.06:30-06:38All Paul is saying here is the Lord, Jesus Christ, did not specifically address these singles issues during His earthly ministry.06:38-06:41It wasn't...being single is not a moral issue.06:42-06:45Jesus didn't really go into depth in addressing this.06:46-06:46Right?06:48-07:03He says, "I don't have a quote for you from Jesus." When it comes to divorce, Paul said, "I got quotes for you from Jesus about divorce." Jesus was crystal on that, but I don't have a quote from Jesus really about these aspects of being single.07:03-07:08But Paul's like, "Hey, you can trust me." Right?07:09-07:24And he goes on in this passage to say, "It's good to be single." Actually, he says it's in many ways better to be single.07:24-07:27It's wiser to be single.07:29-07:37Right now the singles among us might have heard that last statement and thought, "What's so great about being single?07:39-07:40What's so great about it?07:42-07:44What is it, the loneliness?07:46-07:47Is that what's so great about it?07:49-07:54Is it the stigma that people put on you, like, "Oh, you're single.07:54-07:58What's wrong with you?" Is that the great part of being single, Pastor Jeff?08:00-08:05Is it going to the soda shop, Pastor Jeff, and eating the wet walnut sundae by yourself?08:12-08:14Is it all the people that try to play Cupid?08:15-08:16Is that the great part?08:17-08:21You know, I got this co-worker, it'd be great for you.08:22-08:24Both of his teeth are really clean," and whatever.08:28-08:30I can't wait to meet him.08:32-08:33Is that the great part, Pastor Jeff?08:34-08:35Is it the FOMO, Pastor Jeff?08:36-08:36Is it?08:36-08:38What's the great part, Pastor Jeff?08:39-08:40What's the great part?08:41-08:46Well, this is what the Lord said, okay?08:46-08:49This isn't Jeff's opinion, this is God's opinion.08:49-08:52So on your outline, I want you to jot some things down.08:53-08:55Here's three advantages of being single.08:55-08:57All right, three advantages of being single.09:01-09:03Oh, right, sorry.09:10-09:11I beg your pardon.09:12-09:13I have a disclaimer.09:17-09:20I have been happily married since 2002.09:27-09:32Despite what Paul says about singleness, I am very thankful for my beautiful, talented, and intelligent wife.09:33-09:35I acknowledge that I married up.09:36-09:40Her presence daily enhances my life in every way.09:41-09:46And then it says at the bottom, you better read this and sound convincing, love Aaron.09:47-09:48(congregation laughing)09:57-09:58I am thankful to be married.10:01-10:05That was what God had for me, but God might not have that for you.10:06-10:07All right, he gives different gifts to different people.10:08-10:11So if you're single, here's three advantages of being single.10:11-10:15Number one, write this down, you're saved from certain troubles.10:16-10:19You're saved from certain troubles.10:22-10:25And here's the point, I'm gonna give you the heads up and we're gonna see it in the text.10:25-10:34What Paul's saying here is there are troubles married people have that single people do not have, okay?10:34-10:36That's why the word certain is in there.10:37-10:40Not, save from all troubles, everybody's got troubles, okay?10:40-10:41Everybody's got troubles.10:41-10:47But there are certain troubles that married people have that single people have the luxury of not having, all right?10:48-10:53And he gives them in two categories, and the first one is present distress.10:53-10:57You can write that down on your outline underneath number one, distress.10:57-10:58Look at verse 26.11:00-11:13Paul says, "I think that in view of the present distress, It is good for a person to remain as he is, obviously, or as she is.11:14-11:15Okay, what's the distress?11:15-11:16What's the distress?11:16-11:21Well, some translations translate that violence.11:22-11:23Violence.11:24-11:28It's just simply hardships of living in a violent world.11:29-11:37And Paul's like, "Hey, hey, the world's a violent place, so it's probably better, single that you're not married for that reason.11:38-11:49See for the Corinthians, about 15 years after they would have received this letter, they endured horrible persecution that lasted for 200 years.11:51-11:52And I think Paul knew that.11:53-11:55Like, the world's a violent place.11:58-12:00But see, this principle isn't just for them.12:01-12:05I mean, isn't the world a violent and evil place today?12:06-12:08I mean, do I really have to sell you on that?12:09-12:14I mean, look at all the school shootings and sex trafficking, all the wars.12:15-12:20I wrote this before the events of yesterday, the events of yesterday happened.12:21-12:21The wars.12:23-12:33The war for your kids, all the gay and transgender stuff pushed in schools, the persecution for simply believing the Bible, Charlie Kirk, remember him?12:36-12:44So I would ask you, church, when Paul talks about violence to the Corinthians in our day, are we getting better or are we getting worse?12:45-12:46Which is it?12:48-12:54Can you really turn on the news and be like, oh yeah, there was violence back in that day, but I think things are pretty safe now, right?12:54-12:55Could you say that?12:56-12:57Of course not.12:59-13:01And I was thinking about this a lot this past week.13:02-13:05What era of human history was perfectly safe?13:06-13:07To have a wife and kids.13:08-13:09Is there any?13:09-13:27Can you point to an era and be like, "Yeah, this was the sweet spot right here in human history that it was…everything was safe." You see, such violence has extra implications if you have a spouse.13:28-13:32If you have a spouse, many times you also eventually have children.13:35-13:38Such violence has implications for spouse and kids, right?13:39-13:43What I mean is, look, I'm not afraid of being attacked personally.13:43-13:43I'm not.13:44-13:44Like, whatever.13:46-13:52I mean, somebody doesn't like the sermon and they slip past security and come up and shoot me or whatever.13:52-13:53Okay, whatever.13:53-13:54See you in heaven.13:56-14:03But I've got a wife and kids, and the thought of them being in danger is terrifying to me.14:04-14:08To think that they're in danger and I can't protect them and I can't be there.14:11-14:12That's what Paul's talking about here.14:13-14:20You see, if I suffer, whatever, but if they suffer, that is way more painful than any suffering that I can endure.14:22-14:30That's why Paul says there in verse 26, he says, "Remain as he is." That's better.14:30-14:32"Remain as he is." He clarifies that though.14:32-14:33Look, he clarifies.14:33-14:34Look at verse 27.14:36-14:39He says, "Are you bound to a wife?14:40-14:41Do not seek to be free.14:41-14:42Are you free from a wife?14:44-14:50Do not seek a wife." He says, "Married, stay married.14:50-14:51Single stay single.14:52-14:53Did you get a divorce?14:53-14:55Stay as you are.14:58-15:06He's saying singles might be wise to pump the brakes on getting married in view of just how violent the world is.15:08-15:08You see that?15:09-15:11There's a second category of trouble.15:11-15:12We saw the presence of stress.15:13-15:14The next one is that worldly troubles.15:15-15:16Look at verse 28.15:16-15:17This is a little different though.15:18-15:26Verse 28, he says, "But if you do marry, you have not sinned.15:27-15:31And if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned.15:32-15:39Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that." Stop there.15:40-15:41There's worldly troubles.15:42-15:53I mean, he says, "A marriage isn't sin, obviously." He goes, "But it brings trouble." There's conflict within marriage, right?15:54-16:00He already addressed there's conflict that comes from outside, but there's also conflict that comes from the inside.16:01-16:07What I mean is, you know, I have to deal with my own sin issues.16:08-16:09I am incredibly selfish.16:15-16:21I can be incredibly prideful, and I can be horribly irritable.16:25-16:27I got those issues going on.16:28-16:36Now, I get married and I got to deal with my wife's sin issues.16:36-16:38I mean, not my wife.16:38-16:43I mean, but you see the point.16:45-16:47You got your sin issues, whoever you marry is going to have sin issues.16:48-16:52The potential for misery in marriage is worse than for singles.16:53-16:58Like yeah, singles are going to deal with their own sin, married people, the amount of sin just doubled in the home.17:03-17:07people get married thinking it's going to fix everything, right?17:08-17:22People get married thinking, you know, "I have these physical urges, and if I just get married, all those urges are going to be fixed." It's not always true, right?17:23-17:25Or people are like, "I'm incredibly lonely.17:26-17:32I'm just so lonely, and if I get married, I won't be lonely." That's not always true either.17:37-17:40Sometimes these things just get worse, right?17:41-17:48Desire for intimacy gets worse when you have a spouse you want to be with but is unresponsive.17:50-17:53Loneliness gets worse when you live with someone who resents you.17:57-18:02So if you're single and you're on the fence, "Should I get married?18:03-18:05Maybe I'll wait till the end of the sermon to decide.18:05-18:11What should I do?" If you're single, "Oh, I wish I had a string.18:11-18:43My previous church, I had a string of marriage counseling sessions I was going through, and I so wish, single people, that I could take you into these marriage counseling sessions and have you sit in the corner and just watch." That would make up your mind for you because you would walk out of there going, "I am so thankful that I don't got to deal with that." Potential for misery in marriage is worse than the potential for misery in singles.18:43-18:44That's what Paul's saying.18:46-18:53I mean even if conflict isn't the big issue, I mean there's plenty of other worldly troubles, right?18:56-18:58like sickness, for example.19:00-19:04I mean, I remember back when I was single, and that was a difficult season in my life.19:06-19:08But do you know what's harder than being single?19:10-19:12You know what's harder is watching a sick wife suffer.19:13-19:13That's harder.19:14-19:20You know what's harder than being single is watching a sick child that you've prayed for for decades not get better.19:21-19:22That's harder than being single.19:24-19:26Now this is Paul's whole point here.19:26-19:27Look, life is hard.19:27-19:28Life is hard for everyone.19:29-19:31I mean, the Bible is crystal on that.19:31-19:38Life is hard for everyone, but getting married invites other elements of trouble.19:40-19:42The world is violent, my wife is violent.19:42-19:45Single people are saved from that.19:47-19:49I guess that's number one.19:49-19:53Number two, three advantages of being single, you're safe from certain troubles.19:53-19:55Number two, you're safe from distraction.19:57-19:58You're safe from distraction.20:01-20:07Marriage brings distraction, and he gives two ways that it does.20:07-20:15First of all, you lose your perspective on priorities, and second of all, you get distracted by the duty of taking care of a family, right?20:15-20:16So let's talk about these.20:17-20:17Let's break them down.20:19-20:21One distraction, losing perspective on priorities.20:21-20:25Look at verse 29, he says, "This is what I mean, brothers.20:27-20:29The appointed time has grown very short.20:30-20:41From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none." You've got to read it in its context.20:42-20:47If you pull that verse out of its context, you're thinking it says something way different than it does, okay?20:48-20:50So you've got to listen to the rest of us.20:50-21:00He is not saying…He is not saying…everybody say, "Not saying." He is not saying, "Detach from your wife." He's not saying that at all.21:00-21:02The context makes it clear what He is saying.21:02-21:20Look, verse 30, He goes, "And those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods, those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it.21:21-21:28For the present form of this world is passing away." See, what's he saying?21:28-21:29Look at the context.21:30-21:37Mourning, rejoicing, stuff, doing business, that's all earth stuff.21:39-21:39Right?21:39-21:43That is all stuff for here and now.21:45-21:57Paul's saying, "Don't live as if this is all there is." You realize so many people live as if they are going to be here forever, and you're not.21:58-21:59None of us are.22:03-22:05That's what Paul's talking about here.22:05-22:09You're mourning, you're going through a hard time, it's temporary.22:10-22:12You're not going to be mourning in heaven over that.22:12-22:14Oh, and you're rejoicing, you had the greatest day of your life?22:14-22:17Okay, that's not going to mean anything in heaven.22:18-22:18Right?22:19-22:20Oh, you're worried about your stuff?22:20-22:21He ain't taking it with you.22:22-22:24Earthly dealings, you're not going to be doing that in heaven.22:26-22:27It's all earth stuff.22:30-22:43And then he says, "Life as we know it on earth, it's all passing away, including marriage." I mean, all of these things in his list, he's saying these things all look different in light of eternity.22:44-22:48And don't let these things distract you from the big picture.22:49-22:50Do you know what the big picture is?22:52-22:59The big picture is you were created by God to spend a certain amount of time on this earth.23:04-23:09But you were born with a sinful nature we inherited from the first man.23:12-23:15You were born with a nature to rebel against your Creator.23:17-23:20Not to do what He wants you to do, but to do whatever you want to do.23:20-23:23You're selfish too, just like me.23:25-23:28And someday you're going to stand before that God who created you.23:29-23:32That God that you've rebelled against, someday you're going to stand before Him.23:33-23:37He just sang about what kind of God He is.23:37-23:38Holy forever.23:39-23:46You rebellious sinner are going to stand before the holy God that you rebelled against.23:49-23:58You deserve the worst that He could give you, which is hell, eternal separation from Him.23:59-24:07But because He loves you so much, He sent His Son to die on the cross on your behalf, to take your sin penalty on Himself.24:08-24:16When Jesus was on the cross, God was pouring out His wrath on Jesus, the wrath that I deserve and the wrath that you deserve.24:17-24:21Then Jesus rose from the dead so that we too can have the promise of eternal life.24:22-24:23That is the big picture.24:25-24:28So whether you buy or sell, you had a great day, a horrible day.24:28-24:34you get married or not, you're going to stand before a God who is going to judge you.24:35-24:38But if you are in Christ, there is no condemnation.24:39-24:40You are not guilty.24:40-24:41You are forgiven.24:43-24:44No sin will ever be held against you.24:44-24:45That is the big picture.24:45-24:55And Paul is saying, "Do not let the stuff of the earth, including marriage, distract you from that." He's just simply putting things into perspective.24:58-24:58Right?24:59-25:02Even marriage is not eternal.25:02-25:05Jesus said this in Matthew 22.25:06-25:18He says, "For in the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven." Marriage is a "for now on earth" thing.25:20-25:20Right?25:20-25:21not for heaven.25:23-25:24We have it for now on earth.25:25-25:25Why?25:25-25:27For partnership, right?25:28-25:31For pleasure, for procreation.25:34-25:39All the purposes that marriage fulfill, those purposes aren't going to exist in heaven.25:40-25:44We're not going to need them fulfilled the way that they're fulfilled on earth.25:46-25:52I was thinking about this this week and I thought back to my days in elementary school.25:55-26:05I remember there were kids that would go skiing over the weekend and then they'd come to school on Monday.26:06-26:07Some of you remember this?26:07-26:09They'd come to school on Monday with their winter jacket on.26:09-26:11Remember what they still had hanging on their winter jacket?26:13-26:15Your lift pass, remember that?26:15-26:16They'd walk in.26:21-26:22(groans)26:27-26:29What'd you do over the weekend, Joey?26:33-26:35It was such a badge of honor.26:37-26:38You're like, why are you making fun of him?26:38-26:39Because I was so jealous.26:40-26:41That's why.26:43-26:46It was such a badge of honor, wasn't it, to walk into school.26:48-26:50You're not laughing because you were those kids, weren't you?26:52-26:54You were those ski lift tag kids.26:59-27:01I kind of laugh because you know what?27:02-27:05That lift tag was very useful for a time, wasn't it?27:06-27:09I mean, when you're skiing, that thing is super useful.27:09-27:11It has great purpose.27:11-27:16"Oh, you're skiing, it has great purpose." But then when you show up at school, what is it?27:16-27:18It's just a piece of garbage hanging from your coat.27:20-27:21It doesn't mean anything.27:22-27:24Like, dude, you don't need that.27:24-27:26You don't need to ride the lift to the cafeteria.27:29-27:31You don't need the ski tag.27:32-27:34And that's really, same thing with marriage.27:35-27:38Like, hey, married, I got a beautiful wife, she's awesome.27:38-27:45It's like, yes, but you're not going to need a wife in heaven, because every relationship is going to be perfect.27:50-27:53Paul's saying what he says in Colossians 3 too, right?27:53-27:57Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.27:59-28:02Don't let marriage distract you from your spiritual life.28:03-28:42Don't let marriage make you lose perspective on your priorities? Because it does. There are people, there are some people here that work more on their marriage than they do on their personal walk with Jesus Christ. That's a problem. That's backwards. If you worked more on your personal walk with Jesus Christ, things in your marriage would get a whole lot better. But marriage distracts us from focusing on eternity because marriage, as God's Word tells us, divides our interests.28:44-28:45Look at verse 32.28:49-28:52Paul says, "I want you to be free from anxieties.28:55-29:00The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord." How to please the Lord.29:01-29:06But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife.29:08-29:09And his interests are divided.29:11-29:20And the unmarried or betrothed woman is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit.29:20-29:27But the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband.29:29-29:36Any single people can serve Jesus undistracted because the single person only has one set of cares.29:37-29:39The married person is divided.29:40-29:41That's what he's saying.29:41-29:47The married person says, "I really do want to serve Christ.29:47-29:58I really do want to give everything to Jesus, but I also have this God-given responsibility to take care of my family.30:00-30:07My interests are divided." So, singles better.30:09-30:11You're like, "Man, that sounds legalistic." Look at verse 35.30:13-30:38Paul says, "I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord." See that's exactly what Paul is saying here, he says, "I'm not being legalistic." He says, "This is for your benefit." But don't think that married people are second-class citizens.30:41-30:41Right?30:42-30:55Verse 36, he says, "If anyone thinks he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed, if his passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes.30:55-30:57Let them marry, it is no sin.30:58-32:31But whoever is firmly established in his heart, being under no necessity, but having his desires under control and has determined this in his heart, to keep her as his betrothed, he will do well. So then he who marries his betrothed does well, and he who refrains from marriage will do even better." You're like, "What is he talking about here?" This would have made way more sense to the original audience of this letter. Understand here, Paul is talking specifically here to fathers of unmarried daughters. The fathers had decision-making power in the matter of marriage for their daughters. Like, well that sounds very weird. Not really. Even today, I mean, isn't there the custom of when you want to get married to a woman, don't you go to her father and ask for her hand in marriage? Where do you think that comes from. Right? Same principle. But understand, Paul's just, once again, even in that, he's laying out the same thing he's been saying through this whole chapter, specifically through this whole passage. He goes, "If they get married, great. And if they remain single," He's like, "That's even better.32:32-32:39It's even better." Paul says here in this section that when it comes to serving Jesus, single people have an advantage.32:42-32:54Now, understand, single people, single people understand before you go out and get your ski tag, understand he's not saying single people are more spiritual than married people.32:54-32:55He is not saying that.32:56-33:02Single people are not automatically more devoted to Jesus than married people.33:02-33:04He is not saying that.33:04-33:11You're like, "Well, what is he saying?" He's saying single people have the greater potential in their service to Jesus Christ.33:16-33:17All right?33:17-33:46people, consider how much of your resources goes to just taking care of your family, right? How much time does your family require? How much money do you spend on your family? How much energy does your family get? And the answer is Because they get all of all the above, right?33:49-34:04And Paul here is simply saying, "Single people, you have tremendous opportunity, capacity, and potential to serve Christ because you're saved from the distractions that come from having to take care of a family." Right?34:04-34:05Single people?34:07-34:07Single people?34:08-34:12You want to spend extra time in prayer and the Word today?34:13-34:30You can do that without a bunch of little people running up to you going...and you're like, "I fed you yesterday." Well, you've got to feed them today too.34:31-34:33Single people don't got to worry about that.34:34-34:36Single people, you want to go on a mission trip?34:37-34:42You know what, this Vision Appalachia thing, I'm about that, I'm gone.34:42-34:44I'm going to talk to Bob Brown, I'm gone.34:44-34:46Single people can do that, like at the drop of a hat.34:47-34:51Or hey, next trip to Thailand, I am there.34:52-34:53No problem.34:53-35:00Single people can do that because you don't have to factor in the schedules of several other people.35:02-35:02Right?35:04-35:17Single people, you're like, "Oh, it's a prayer service tonight at church." You don't have to worry if you're going to miss it because your spouse is working late or Joey has yet another lacrosse tournament.35:20-35:21That's like the fifth one today.35:24-35:26Single people don't got to worry about that.35:26-35:27That's all Paul's saying here.35:29-35:35Oh, and P.S., history is full of single people that God has used mightily.35:37-35:39I read about a whole bunch of them this past week.35:40-35:44I don't have time to get into all of them, but I will mention one.35:44-35:47How about Paul, right?35:48-36:12Paul himself being single allowed Paul the opportunity to evangelize the Roman world and write holy Spirit-inspired letters that guide, encourage, and bless the churches even until today." So I guess Paul being single adds quite a bit of credibility to this Spirit-inspired truth that he wrote.36:12-36:14He says, "Hey, are you single?36:15-36:21You're saved from a lot of distractions." All right, three advantages of being single.36:21-36:22You're saved from certain troubles.36:23-36:24You're safe from distraction.36:24-36:26Number three, you're safe from obligation.36:28-36:31One more, you're safe from obligation.36:33-36:36Paul says a wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives.36:38-36:46But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.36:48-36:52Yet in my judgment, she is happier if she remains as she is.36:55-36:57And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.36:59-37:00I love that last statement.37:01-37:16Paul's like, 'cause you know that people are gonna be reading this and hearing this like, "Oh, come on, Paul, that's just your opinion." And he's like, "Yeah, I think I have the Holy Spirit too." So you're saved from obligation.37:16-37:22Paul says, "If your spouse dies, You can marry another believer.37:24-37:38Paul says, "Yet you'll be happier to stay single." But, Paul says, "Once you marry, you are bound as long as your spouse lives." He's talking about the obligation to the marriage.37:41-37:57The most important choice you will ever make for however long you have on the earth, the The most important choice is whether or not you are going to turn from your sin and turn to Jesus Christ and receive Him as your Lord and Savior.37:57-37:59That is the most important choice you will ever make.38:00-38:03Do you know what the second most important choice is that you will ever make?38:04-38:06Is the person that you decide to marry.38:11-38:12Because there's no going back.38:14-38:15At least not in God's eyes.38:16-38:17There's no going back.38:18-38:20It's more important than choosing a college major.38:20-38:23It's more important than choosing a career.38:24-38:26It's more important than choosing a tattoo.38:29-38:33More important than all these, who you marry, because it's a covenant before God.38:33-38:36It's a sacred thing in the eyes of God.38:36-38:47In the eyes of God, you're bound for life, and Paul's reminding, hey, when you're bound to a spouse, there is no more liberty that comes with being single.38:51-38:58You know, in Matthew chapter 19, Jesus was talking about marriage and divorce and adultery.38:58-39:03He was being challenged, and we've talked about that passage even very recently.39:04-39:12And Jesus gave his teaching on what it means to be married and defining divorce and adultery and all of that.39:12-39:18Well, the disciples heard all this, and this was their response to Jesus.39:18-39:24After hearing the Lord teach about marriage, this is what the disciples said in response to Jesus.39:25-39:41The disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of a man with his wife, it's better not to marry." Go back and read that whole passage, and you'll see they got it.39:42-39:44They were not rebuked for this statement.39:45-40:03Jesus is like, "Yeah, but not everybody can receive that, but yeah, they got it." Marriage is not for everyone, but there is a special wisdom and dedication that single people are gifted, right?40:04-40:06Our worship team would make their way back up front.40:13-40:22Single people, do you have the gift of being single?40:23-40:24Do you have that gift?40:28-40:32You're like, "You know, I really think this might be God's gift for me, being single." Is that you?40:32-40:34Well, I want to say something to you.40:34-40:38On the authority of the Word of God, it is not inferior to being married.40:39-40:46In fact, God says very clearly, in a lot of ways, it is better.40:49-40:55But for those of you who are single and you're struggling to know, "Do I have the gift?40:55-40:57I'm not sure if I have the gift.40:57-41:12What does God have for me?" Today I just want you to consider the benefits that the Word of God laid out, that there are troubles, distractions, and obligations that you're going to be saved from.41:13-41:14Let's pray.41:15-41:48in heaven, we thank you for your Word. And I know this can be a touchy and emotional subject, but I thank you. I thank you for the tone in which you inspired Paul to communicate this, that it wasn't some hard-nosed, snarky, legalistic thing at all, but just an objective look at reality.41:51-41:52God, You give gifts.41:52-41:53Your Word is so clear.41:53-42:10You give gifts to each one of us, and for some, Father, You've given the gift of singleness, and I pray a special blessing on those that You have so set aside for specific types of ministry that married people are unable to do.42:11-42:28Father, for the single people here maybe who are struggling, not sure if it's their gift, I just ask, Father, that you would maybe use this message to give them direction on what it is exactly you do have for them.42:30-42:47For the rest of us, Father, show us how we can love and encourage our single brothers and sisters without making them feel like they're on a second tier path because according to your word, it's kind of the opposite.42:49-42:53Give us wisdom, Father, in all these things we ask in Jesus' name, amen. Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 7:25-40What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Give some examples of “troubles” that come in marriage (internal and external) that single people are spared.How exactly are single people able to serve Jesus without “divided interests” (1 Cor 7:33)?What are some ways the church can reach single people for discipleship (without allowing it to become just a “match-making ministry”)?BreakoutPray for one another.

Send a textGet ready to empty the tank. This week's mix is packed with relentless club energy, massive tech-house trackss, and high-tempo remixes of your favorite 2000s and 2010s pop/hip-hop anthems.The Vibe: Whether you're pushing through a grueling set of heavy hills on the bike or chasing a new PR on the floor, this mix provides the fuel. We're kicking things off heavy with a "Stephanie" open show edit and keeping the momentum driving with massive remixes of Rihanna, Calvin Harris, and Beyoncé. Keep an ear out for my custom edits sprinkled throughout!Enjoy this week's mix! Questions/Inquiries -> ronnie@rjzproductions.com Support the Mixes: https://buymeacoffee.com/ronniezIf this mix helped you smash your workout, hit SUBSCRIBE for a new session every week!

Zara Larsson is having a moment with her hit song, Midnight Summer. So, who better to feature as this week's Great Moment… One of pop's brightest stars, Zara is sweet, magnetic and unapologetically herself. In this Great Moment, she talks about why it's so important to make music she truly believes in, instead of getting caught up in what everyone else expects. The BRIT nominee shares how easy it can be to lose yourself when you're trying to please everyone and why seeing artists like Beyonce reach the top while staying true to who they are, means so much to her. Whether you're a creative, a dreamer or just someone trying to figure things out, this one's for you. Make what YOU love, back yourself and the rest will follow. Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betty Wright blev med glödande röst och relationsdrama i låtform den klarast lysande stjärnan i ett framväxande skivimperium (TK), som bidrog till att förändra 70-talets musik. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Mats fann Betty i hennes stora villa gömd bland palmer i Miami. Kyrkoflickan som predikade feminism och njutning och utmanade rådande normer i en miljö där R&B, funk och gospel blandades med karibiska rytmer. Det handlar om en av de första soulkvinnorna som tog kontroll över sitt öde, och banade därmed väg för bland andra Beyonce (som samplade Bettys ”Girls can't do what the guys do”). I programmet intervjuas också George McCrae, Timmy Thomas, KC and The Sunshine Band, Steve Alaimo, Latimore, Jimmy Bo Horne och Clarence Reid.

A woman abandoned her dog at Harry Reid International Airport, the debate over Live Entertainment Tax heats up, and Flavor Flav invited the U.S. Women's Hockey team to party in Las Vegas after President Trump made a joke at their expense. On today's Friday New Roundup, host Sonja Cho Swanson is joined by Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus and executive producer Layla Muhammad to discuss the ethics of flying with pets and whether or not sports should be exempt from the Live Entertainment Tax. Plus: which Las Vegas spots should the olympians hit while they're here?  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

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Let’s keep the revelry going with even more unforgettable Sibling Revelry moments! Hear what happens when Oliver confronts his teenage crushes, Kate uncovers Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter wardrobe secrets, and relive the shocking dating rules of one of the “Love Thy Nader” sisters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Schwartz was Hollywood's go-to financial manager—nicknamed the “Diva Whisperer”—trusted by some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Alanis Morissette. But behind the scenes, Jonathan was fighting a brutal cocaine and gambling addiction that spiraled into embezzling millions from celebrity clients and ultimately led to a six-year prison sentence.In this raw conversation with host Brent Cassity, Jonathan breaks down the roots of addiction, the moment everything collapsed, what prison taught him about accountability and consequences, and how recovery rebuilt his life. Now approaching 10 years sober, Jonathan serves as a Program Director at Altus Rehab, helping others fight the demons that nearly destroyed him. This is a powerful story about secrecy, shame, responsibility—and redemption one day at a time.Show sponsors: Navigating the challenges of white-collar crime? The White-Collar Support Group at Prisonist.org offers guidance, resources, and a community for those affected. Discover support today at Prisonist.org Protect your online reputation with Discoverability! Use code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS for an exclusive discount on services to boost your digital image and online reputation. Visit Discoverability.co and secure your online presence today. Skip the hassle of car shopping with Auto Plaza Direct. They'll handle every detail to find your perfect vehicle. Visit AutoPlazaDirect.com "Your personal car concierge!"

From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, I was delighted to sit down with the guys whose poster hung in my high school locker and reminisce about their music. Jonathan Lippmann, Nathan Gaddis, Jason Barton, and Jordan Roe reunite to share the hilarious and moving memories of their career together. Was there ever a rivalry with the group Plus One? Who was the best dancer? What was it really like to be on tour with Beyonce? If you grew up listening to True Vibe — or love a good nostalgia moment — this one’s for you.

Outlouders, enjoy this free bite of Mia Freedman. Catch the full conversation — Oh Sh*t. We Let Creeps Decide Our Beauty Standards — at 5 pm TODAY. Not a subscriber yet? Put matters right HERE. When a newsletter has the internet in a chokehold, you better believe that Mia Freedman has to unpack it. And so it is with the recent Substack from Jameela Jamil. Writing from what Jamil calls the "funeral of the body positivity movement," she posits a theory that is as provocative as it is dark: that the obsession with extreme thinness, hairlessness, and agelessness isn't just about vanity — it’s a standard designed to mimic the aesthetics of children. Jessie and Holly join Mia to dive deep into the sinister framework of the 'sexy baby' trope, questioning why grown women are taught to spend their lives trying to get back to a body they had at thirteen. Is the 'Epstein-ness' of this current cultural moment exposing a wider fetishisation of youth among the world's most powerful men? Or is Jamil's critique of the homogenised look of our favourite female stars—from Sabrina Carpenter to Taylor Swift—unfairly judging their "sparkly underpants" choice? "Your body is not meant to look the same at 28 as it did at 18." Is it time to reclaim our waistlines, our wrinkles, and our right to look like grown-ass women? Mia has thoughts — and we're pretty sure you do too. Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: "I'm A Working Mum & I Just Want To Quit" Listen: Mia & Amelia On CBK: The Clothes, The Curse, The Love Story Listen: Prince William Has Entered The Chat Listen: The New Dating Rule That Blew Up A Comments Section Listen: 'Prince' Andrew's Arrest Is Not What You Think It Is Listen: Angelina Jolie & The Existential Threat Of Desirable Older Women Listen: MAFS & The Specific Cruelty of the ‘Sexual Chemistry’ Question Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Jameela Jamil's Substack: Ah shit! We let pedophiles decide our beauty standards. Britney Spears, Brooke Shields and the 'criminal' interviews child stars don't want us to forget. Chappell Roan can take a stand, we apparently just need her to suffer a bit first. 'You’re routinely underestimated.' The 9 untold benefits of being an ugly child. Sarah says she has 'ugly privilege'. Okay, it's time we talk about the thing we're all too scared to talk about. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anything Goes Mixshow - Feb 2026 features Keri Hilson, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Burna Boy, Skillibeng & Rema, Beyonce, Rihanna, Ashanti, Shallipopi + MORE! Good r&b, afro and dancehall energy!

Send a textMATURE & CHISA FRIECE ARE BAAAAACCCCKKK AND THE LAUGHS AND DEBATES ARE BACK ON AS THEY DISCUSS THE TRENDING TOPICS AND GIVE THEIR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS ON GLORILLA FAMILY BEEF TO BEYONCE BEING IN THEM ESPTIEN FILES AND MORE. Support the show

Divinity Roxx is a 2x Grammy nominated spectacular bass player. Divi has two sides to her professionally. On the one hand she's been the bassist and musical director for Beyoncé. And she tours with Victor Wooten, one of my favorite bass players of all time. Her music combines funk, hip hop and rock. On the other hand she's into children's books and music. Her compositions have been adapted into children's books by Scholastic Magazine and featured on television and in the theater. She wrote a new work for the Peter Rabbit franchise and she co-wrote, produced and performed the theme song for the Emmy-nominated PBS Kids' show, Lyla In The Loop. My featured song is “Too The Zoo”. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DIVINITY:www.divinityroxx.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

Your inner voice can either talk you into your greatness or talk you out of it. That little voice shows up when you're about to take a risk, ask for something you want, or step into a room where you're not sure you belong. Most people either ignore it completely or let it run the show. Neither works. The real question is whether you know how to catch it, redirect it, and make it work for you instead of against you.Amber Lee Forrester built Quartz Wellness Collective on the idea that your inner voice shapes everything about your brand. She works with executives and incarcerated youth, bringing positive psychology and strengths-based coaching into spaces that need psychological safety and honest reflection. Her approach is direct: if you can identify the thought patterns that derail you, you can redirect them toward what you actually want.In this episode, Paula T. Edgar and Amber dig into imposter syndrome, why it shows up even for high-performers, and what to do when that voice tries to take over. Amber breaks down her framework for catching thoughts before they derail you, why reflection matters more than just pushing through, and how to lean on your strengths when your weaknesses try to speak louder. They also talk about why community and psychological safety matter for doing your best work, and what it actually looks like to build a brand that feels like you on purpose. If that voice has ever made you second-guess yourself or shrink back from something you wanted, this conversation gives you tools to shift it.1:33 – Amber's personal brand definition, three ways she describes herself, a Friedrich Nietzsche she often uses, and her Beyoncé hype song 4:27 – The childhood contrast that explains Amber's comfort in very different rooms5:37 – Amber's post-private school pivot from her original plan to her purpose11:25 – Amber's definition of imposter syndrome and an example of how it showed up for her 16:10 – How imposter syndrome affects your brand and the way you show up as a leader19:54 – How positive psychology helps you challenge narratives that undermine your confidence and branding22:40 – The framework Amber uses to move people from self-doubt to self-belief28:14 – Misconception about imposter syndrome, the importance of reflection, and how your answer to a simple question impacts your brand32:27 – Amber's high priority around creating safe community spaces, paving the way for brave spaces36:56 – Strengths-based anchor that helps you stay steady when your mind tries to hold you back42:46 – What Amber does for fun (and how even that ties back into her brand) Mentioned In Rewrite Your Story, Rewire Your Personal Brand with Amber Lee ForresterAmber Lee Forrester Quartz Wellness CollectivePOISED to Prosper Mentorship ProgramMy Engage Your Hustle™ Conference Playbook gives you the strategies to prepare, stand out, and follow up with impact. Get your copy today.PGE Consulting Group LLC empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, presence, and impact. Specializing in leadership development and personal branding, we offer keynotes, custom programming, consulting, and strategic advising—all designed to elevate influence and performance at every level.Founded and led by Paula Edgar, our work centers on practical strategies that enhance professional development, strengthen workplace culture, and drive meaningful, measurable change.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com.

On this week's episode of The Catered Quiz, music writer Grace Spelman joins the show to answer questions about The Beatles and 30 Rock. We also talk about Beyoncé, The Music Man and The Adirondacks. Subscribe to the Grace Spelman Music Project! Check out her most recent post about Songs Where The Vocalist Gives Instructions To The Band. And be sure to watch Grace's viral video from 2020.  

This week on Minoritea Report, Auntea Kerel, Auntea Jerrell, and the "Other Jerell" welcome back author Frederick Smith to talk about his upcoming novel Love Is a Contact Sport — a Black, queer, second-chance romance set around a college reunion. Frederick drops gems on the discipline of writing, the importance of "claiming your man" in fiction, and why he's amping up the spice in his upcoming June 2026 release. The Aunteas also tackle the "selective rage" trending online regarding America's Next Top Model . Are we holding Tyra Banks to a 2026 standard for a 2003 world? Plus, the crew discusses the "Vocal Bible" (is Brandy the whole book or just a chapter?), Jill Scott's newest masterpiece "To Whom It May Conern", and the mathematical intentionality behind Beyoncé's release dates ... she thawing out so y'all better get them coins ready and get then cups ready for MINORITEA REPORT!! Tea Stamps: Tea Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Frederick Smith: Love Is A Contact Sport 07:20 The Creative Process and Inspirations 12:41 Advice for Aspiring Writers 17:06 The Joy of Reading: A Personal Journey 19:25 The Role of Reading in Personal Growth 21:36 Understanding Cheerleading: A Professional Insight 24:21 Self-Censorship in Writing: Balancing Authenticity and Audience 27:31 The Impact of Romance Novels on Relationships 34:20 Impact of Heated Rivalry 38:25 Supporting Black Queer Narratives: A Call to Action 45:22 Beyoncé's Anticipated Return 48:18 Jill Scott's New Album 50:17 Brandy's National Anthem Performance 53:35 The Vocal Bible Debate 57:46 America's Next Top Model Reflections 01:08:24 Reality TV and Accountability 01:10:24 The Impact of Reality TV on Culture 01:13:04 Benediction 01:14:45 Celebrating Black History Month

Anna Mathiesen (aka. @FantastiskeForældre) kan ikke tage sin mands engagement i deres bøgehæk alvorligt. Det provokerer hendes mand og hække lader til at vokse imellem dem. Når har forlovede siger, hun bare gerne vil være sammen med ham mærker Rasmus Hammerich en akut følelse af utilstrækkelighed. For hvad betyder det egentlig? Udover det taler vi om døden, kærligheden og hvad det fede egentlig er ved at bo sammen med en kæreste. Medvirkende: Anna Mathiesen & Rasmus Hammerich. Ekspert: Jytte Vikkelsøe. Vært: Sebastian Lynggaard. Producer: Cæcilie Helena Denman-Gretoft. Musik: "Hold up" Beyonce. Redaktør: Christina Høier

Neil Patrick Harris would like to make art that is “apolitical.” Sydney Sweeney “is not a political person.” Jelly Roll is a “dumb redneck” who we shouldn't want to hear from, but we will be hearing his thoughts on global events “soon.” Ethan Hawke says we shouldn't seek moral guidance from “a bunch of jet-lagged, drunk artists,” and perhaps he's right. But at a time when celebrities who were once known for their political outspokenness have gotten strangely coy (Taylor Swift and Beyoncé come to mind), one naturally begins to wonder if something is amiss. And when LeBron James, who cites civil rights hero Muhammad Ali as an inspiration, says he's heard “only great things” about Israel — now we're just being, well, played. Today, Gianmarco Soresi, Caroline Kwan and I examine the marked shift pop culture has taken towards spinelessness and attempt to remedy it. Listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Thanks to today's sponsors! Start managing your money better and cancel unwanted expenses at https://www.rocketmoney.com/fruity. Get 15% off a cuter, more sustainable way to clean at https://www.blueland.com/fruity. Follow Gianmarco on Instagram. Watch Gianmarco's podcast, The Downside. Watch Caroline on Twitch. Find me on Instagram. Find A Bit Fruity on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We celebrate the U.S. women's hockey gold medal victory over Canada, Kelly Rowland calls out Beyoncé for not pronouncing "algebra" correctly and Savannah Guthrie will likely not be returning to The Today Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun cover everything from skunk-induced wake-up calls to the realities of private equity in the design industry—before diving deep into the creative growing pains that come with leveling up your interiors. If you've ever felt burnt out on tile, uninspired by beige beds, or frustrated that nothing “off the rack” feels special enough, this one's for you.The big takeaway? Not every piece in a room can be the Beyoncé—but you do need at least one showstopper. Rebecca shares her current tile spiral, Shaun vents about the sea of neutral beds, and together they unpack why customization (even in small ways) is often the difference between basic and brilliant.In this episode they discuss:The recent acquisition of The Expert by Havenly—and what it signals about private equity's growing influence in the interior design worldFeeling creatively boxed in by your own standards (aka: when you've trained clients to expect “cool tile” every time)The struggle to source interesting, textured, and affordable tile that doesn't feel overdone or Instagram-familiarWhy most beds on the market feel painfully beige—and how to push upholstery vendors toward better, more customized solutionsSmart ways to customize without going fully bespoke (split finishes, special applications, COM, trim details, and reupholstering standard pieces)The value of handling complex details—like hardware specifications and mixed finishes—to prove your worth as a designerRebecca's evolving brand pillars: cool, collected, layered, lived-in, and delightfully different—and how they function as a creative filterThe core philosophy: not every piece can be the Beyoncé, but every piece deserves intention—and at least one moment in the room must steal the showMentioned:The Expert – https://www.theexpert.comHavenly – https://havenly.comNorwalk Furniture – https://www.norwalkfurniture.comFireclay Tile – https://www.fireclaytile.comZia Tile – https://www.ziatile.comDovetail –

Singer, songwriter, and record producer Raphael Saadiq helped write the Oscar-nominated song "I Lied to You" from the hit movie "Sinners." Saadiq discusses the process of creating that song, his recent collaborations with Beyonce, and more. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images

Is veganism in its flop era?There was a time when veganism – or plant-based food – seemed to be in ascendency: from the early 2010s when Beyoncé adopted a plant-based diet to its height in 2020, when the retail market for plant-based meat made over a billion dollars in sales. And then… things started getting a little more… meaty. From protein-maxxing to the new food pyramid, the culture seems to have shifted. But what does the plant-based food flop era say about our culture, how we think about our food, and how we feel about our future? Special guest host Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR political correspondent, discusses with writer Rachel Sugar, who wrote a piece on the boom and bust of veganism for New York Magazine, and Mark Bittman, long-time food journalist and former New York Times columnist who has written about veganism since the early 2010s.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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The conversation then shifts to Beyoncé facing online scrutiny after the daughter of her longtime stage manager alleged he was dismissed after more than 20 years of service and received no severance, sparking heated discussions about loyalty, worker protections, and the realities of entertainment‑industry labor dynamics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode opens with a dramatic look at Ray J’s recent Valentine’s Day performance, where fans were shaken after seeing what appeared to be blood dripping from his eyes as he performed with a heart monitor strapped to his chest. Recent reports note that Ray J has publicly shared serious heart issues—including his heart functioning at only 25%—and footage from the show intensified concern as viewers questioned whether the moment was a medical emergency or theatrical staging. The conversation then shifts to Beyoncé facing online scrutiny after the daughter of her longtime stage manager alleged he was dismissed after more than 20 years of service and received no severance, sparking heated discussions about loyalty, worker protections, and the realities of entertainment‑industry labor dynamics. From there, the show highlights Megan Thee Stallion’s glamorous 31st birthday, where she was surprised with a baby‑blue Bentley reportedly worth around $200,000, gifted by her boyfriend Klay Thompson—an eye‑catching moment that dominated entertainment headlines and social media feeds. The episode closes on an inspiring note as Jaden Smith outlines his long‑term dream of opening a permanent building on Skid Row to provide free daily meals, a continuation of his “I Love You” initiative aimed at feeding and supporting L.A.’s unhoused community, with plans extending beyond food to job creation and community upliftment. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq is known for his work as a member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, as a solo artist, and for his work producing and writing for artists like Solange, D'Angelo, Beyoncé, John Legend, and more. “I Lied to You,” the song he co-wrote for the film ‘Sinners,' has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. He spoke with Tonya Mosley. Also, we remember jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Ken Peplowski. His playing was influenced by classical techniques, swing and traditional jazz.  Justin Chang reviews Emerald Fennell's ‘Wuthering Heights.'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Beyonce is the latest to reach billionaire status and the people have mixed feelings. In this episode, The Ellises and the crew discuss what they would do if they had a billy. Dead Ass. Watch the full video version early on Patreon! Go to https://Patreon.com/EllisEverAfter to see the After Show and more exclusive Ellis Ever After video content. And find us on social media at @EllisEverAfterPodcast, @khadeeniam and @iamdevale, @joshua_dwain @_matt.ellis, @tribbzthecool. And if you’re listening on Apple podcasts, be sure to rate, review and subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Howdoyouknow?" After an egregious error by Dan regarding Beyoncé, the Great Court-Storm Debate of 2026, and a Jordon Hudson shirt controversy, the Shipping Container sends Giannis Antetokounmpo and Will Hardy to jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices