Podcasts about blended

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Faith & Works", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       14.  What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?  15.  Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.  16.  If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?  17.  In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.       18.  But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”       Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.  19.  You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.       20.  You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless  21.  Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?  22.  You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.  23.  And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God's friend.  24.  You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.      25.  In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?  26.  As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.       (James 2;14-26 NIV)

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This episode features Mark Ungar, a professor of criminal justice and political science at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York. Ungar has written extensively on the rule of law, policing, and human rights in Latin America, and more recently has focused his research on environmental organized crime across the Amazon basin. Ungar notes that environmental organized crime—illegal gold mining, logging, cattle ranching, and land grabbing—has become the third largest criminal enterprise globally and is now deeply intertwined with narcotrafficking operations. Rather than existing as separate phenomena, these activities share infrastructure, routes, and personnel. Criminal networks carrying out environmental organized crime are deeply intertwined with state actors and the legal economy. The nexus involves governors, military officials, environmental ministry personnel, and municipal authorities at multiple levels. Even when good laws exist, implementation remains weak because investigations rarely lead to prosecutions of major figures. The episode turns to Venezuela's Orinoco Mining Arc, a zone covering roughly 12 percent of national territory that then-president Nicolás Maduro established in 2016. Ungar describes it as a "criminal state project" in which the Maduro government effectively legalized destructive extraction in a geologically unique and biodiverse area that includes nature reserves and indigenous territories. The zone is controlled by a confluence of Venezuelan military officials, Colombian armed groups including the ELN and FARC dissidents, Brazilian garimpeiros, and local criminal organizations called sindicatos and pranes. Violence is extreme, and environmental and health consequences are devastating, with ninety percent of pregnant women and schoolchildren showing elevated mercury levels in their blood. Ungar explains how the gold and minerals extracted from this area enter legitimate international markets. Between 2016 and 2021, the Mining Arc generated approximately $2.2 billion in gold revenue, but an estimated 86 percent was mined illegally, and roughly 70 percent was smuggled through shell companies and opaque supply chains. The zone also contains big deposits of coltan, iron, bauxite, and other sought-after minerals. Ungar shares concern about the Trump administration's current approach to Venezuela. While the administration has focused on oil access, counternarcotics, migration, and excluding Chinese influence, there appears to be no priority given to addressing environmental organized crime. Ungar suggests that Washington's willingness to work with the current Venezuelan government—the Maduro regime minus Maduro himself—likely means business as usual for state-sponsored extraction intertwined with organized crime. Consumer countries must stop looking the other way about the origins of products that end up in legitimate commerce.

If you've done the work, learned the tools, and still feel like you're white knuckling through every single day, this episode is for you.For many people with complex PTSD and developmental trauma, calm isn't somewhere familiar to return to. It's something that has to be built, maybe for the first time. And that changes everything about how healing needs to look.This episode breaks down three concepts from developmental trauma research that explain why nervous system regulation can feel so darn hard, and why that has nothing to do with how hard you're trying.Foundational dysregulation. Blended autonomic states. Defensive accommodations.These are the missing pieces that explain why you can feel wired and exhausted at the same time, why your coping strategies became your personality, and why the standard regulation tools keep hitting a wall.This episode draws on the work of Peter Levine and clinical literature on the side effects of developmental trauma.You are absolutely not broken. There is a real reason you feel the way you do.Thanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast! Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcsw Learn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim Therapy This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

One stepmum feels ignored in her concerns. Another feels invisible in her relationship. This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand and Nathalie are joined by therapist, bestselling author, TV presenter and podcast host Anna Williamson for an honest conversation about child anxiety and what happens to intimacy when life changes overnight.Anna speaks openly about her own mental health journey and why it led her to her training as a therapist and write the books she has. Her perspective shapes two powerful listener dilemmas.In the first, a stepmum believes she can see clear signs of anxiety in her stepdaughter. She notices changes in behaviour, emotional withdrawal and subtle warning signs, but her partner insists she is projecting. Is she overstepping or is she the only adult paying attention? Anna breaks down what anxiety can really look like in children, the role phones and social media may play and how to raise concerns without damaging your relationship.In the second dilemma, a stepmum admits her relationship has completely changed since the children moved in full time. What used to be spontaneous and passionate now feels interrupted and distant. She jokes that the kids have a spidy sense for knowing exactly when she and her partner are about to get it on. The panel discuss how blended life can quietly erode intimacy, why resentment builds and practical ways to protect your relationship when parenting takes over.Don't forget to rate and review, also we love hearing from you so follow @blended on Instagram to share your story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blended families are beautiful—but they're also complex. When two lives, two histories, and often two sets of kids come together, figuring out what "family" looks like can feel overwhelming. From divided loyalties and differing parenting styles to navigating ex-spouses, finances, and faith, blended families face unique challenges that many couples aren't prepared for. In this episode, we're joined by Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended and author of The Smart Stepfamily. Ron shares practical wisdom, biblical insight, and deep encouragement for couples navigating stepfamily life. We talk about earning influence before exercising authority, managing divided loyalties, setting realistic expectations, and protecting your marriage while building unity in your home. Whether you're part of a blended family or love someone who is, this conversation offers real hope, grace-filled guidance, and a reminder that healthy blended families are built over time—on purpose, and with God at the center. Episode Takeaways: Blended families are not repairs of biological families. Creating a blended family involves new rules and dynamics. Respect and communication are key. Quotes from this Episode: "You are not repairing a biological family structure. You are creating an entirely new blended family structure where the rules are different." -Ron Deal "To be a great co-parent, you need to act divorced—respect your boundaries, let go of control, and focus on parenting your own way."- Ron Deal "Stop pretending you have the right to influence your ex's choices. You can share your preferences respectfully, but after that, let go and parent your own way." - Ron Deal "Your spouse is the most important adult relationship in your life—honor that allegiance, but never abandon your children." - Ron Deal "You cannot demand love out of a child. That's something they decide on their time."- Ron Deal "If you support the stepparent in front of your kids, if you are a team member in the parenting system, then your blended family has a chance." -Ron Deal "You cannot have two parenting styles under one roof; blended families thrive when standards are more alike than different."- Ron Deal   Questions to Talk Through: Where do we feel the most tension in our blended family right now—and how can we face it together instead of alone? What is one way we can better support each other when parenting, scheduling, or outside relationships feel overwhelming? What does "progress" look like for our family in this season, even if it doesn't look perfect yet?   Mentioned in this Episode: Awesome Marriage is on Instagram! Ron and Nan Deal wrote The Mindful Marriage- it's a MUST read for all couples. Blended family? The Smart Stepfamily  needs to be your next read! Check out more of what Ron is doing HERE. Your words, your tone, your attitude- they all matter in how your spouse hears you. Check out our new devotional: Cut the Criticism and Cultivate Companionship Want an opportunity to dig into God's Word with your spouse? Find Awesome Marriage on YouVersion. Caught in the trap of negativity towards your spouse? Start our Lord, Help my Critical Heart reading plan today. If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !   

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Faith & Works", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       14.  What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?  15.  Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.  16.  If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?  17.  In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.       18.  But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”       Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.  19.  You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.       20.  You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless  21.  Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?  22.  You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.  23.  And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God's friend.  24.  You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.      25.  In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?  26.  As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.       (James 2;14-26 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/NzwH4n_mXPc(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Blended families are beautiful—but they're also complex. When two lives, two histories, and often two sets of kids come together, figuring out what "family" looks like can feel overwhelming. From divided loyalties and differing parenting styles to navigating ex-spouses, finances, and faith, blended families face unique challenges that many couples aren't prepared for. In this episode, we're joined by Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended and author of The Smart Stepfamily. Ron shares practical wisdom, biblical insight, and deep encouragement for couples navigating stepfamily life. We talk about earning influence before exercising authority, managing divided loyalties, setting realistic expectations, and protecting your marriage while building unity in your home. Whether you're part of a blended family or love someone who is, this conversation offers real hope, grace-filled guidance, and a reminder that healthy blended families are built over time—on purpose, and with God at the center. Episode Takeaways: Blended families are not repairs of biological families. Creating a blended family involves new rules and dynamics. Respect and communication are key. Quotes from this Episode: "You are not repairing a biological family structure. You are creating an entirely new blended family structure where the rules are different." -Ron Deal "To be a great co-parent, you need to act divorced—respect your boundaries, let go of control, and focus on parenting your own way."- Ron Deal "Stop pretending you have the right to influence your ex's choices. You can share your preferences respectfully, but after that, let go and parent your own way." - Ron Deal "Your spouse is the most important adult relationship in your life—honor that allegiance, but never abandon your children." - Ron Deal "You cannot demand love out of a child. That's something they decide on their time."- Ron Deal "If you support the stepparent in front of your kids, if you are a team member in the parenting system, then your blended family has a chance." -Ron Deal "You cannot have two parenting styles under one roof; blended families thrive when standards are more alike than different."- Ron Deal   Questions to Talk Through: Where do we feel the most tension in our blended family right now—and how can we face it together instead of alone? What is one way we can better support each other when parenting, scheduling, or outside relationships feel overwhelming? What does "progress" look like for our family in this season, even if it doesn't look perfect yet?   Mentioned in this Episode: Awesome Marriage is on Instagram! Ron and Nan Deal wrote The Mindful Marriage- it's a MUST read for all couples. Blended family? The Smart Stepfamily  needs to be your next read! Check out more of what Ron is doing HERE. Your words, your tone, your attitude- they all matter in how your spouse hears you. Check out our new devotional: Cut the Criticism and Cultivate Companionship Want an opportunity to dig into God's Word with your spouse? Find Awesome Marriage on YouVersion. Caught in the trap of negativity towards your spouse? Start our Lord, Help my Critical Heart reading plan today. If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !   

In this episode, host Sarah Knight and guests Dr Jonathan Eaton, Dr Emma Heron, Dr Julie Blackwell Young and Sheila MacNeill explore how universities across the UK, and internationally, are transforming curriculum and learning design through Jisc's beyond blended resources. Together, they share rich insights from the first phase of Jisc's institutional research pilots and reveal how the beyond blended lenses, pillars, and activity cards are reshaping staff development, curriculum design, student engagement, and assessment practices. Watch the episode on YouTube. Show notes Hear more about beyond blended at Digifest in the Taking learning beyond blended: integrating place, platform and pace in curriculum design session, in Hall 8A at 11:35 on day one Learn more about the beyond blended: researching institutional approaches to blended learning in higher education pilot Access the beyond blended: rethinking curriculum and learning design guide Read the beyond blended in action: transforming curriculum and learning design in a shifting landscape report Read Jonathan's university profile Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn View the Abertay Learning Enhancement (AbLE) Academy website   

When you choose to stay after an affair but the affair created a child, what does moving forward really look like?This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and Cilla to unpack two deeply emotional dilemmas about families that didn't break apart but were permanently changed.In the first, a wife shares how she and her husband worked through his infidelity but now there is a child from the affair. At a recent BBQ she felt embarrassed, exposed and emotionally overwhelmed. She never imagined becoming a stepmum this way, yet her husband wants everyone to come together as one family. In the second dilemma, the extended family invites the Love child's mother to gatherings. The panel reacts strongly as they discuss boundaries, respect and whether forgiveness of a partner automatically means full acceptance of everything that came from the betrayal.Kate admits she finds this one hard. She and Cilla debate what forgiveness really means in practice and can you truly separate an innocent child from the pain attached to how they arrived? Nathalie questions whether forgiving without consequence risks repeating the cycle.This episode is honest, emotional and challenging because sometimes healing isn't about leaving, It's about learning how to live with what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  No Favorites", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).   1.  My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.  2.  Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.  3.  If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here's a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”  4.  have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?       5.  Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?  6.  But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?  7.  Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?      8.  If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right.  9.  But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.  10.  For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.  11.  For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.”  11.  If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.      12.  Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom,  13.  because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.       (James 2:1-13 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/TARGz41uwzE (The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).   17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)

Welcome back to Blended! Today, we're taking on a big topic – stigma and stereotypes.   As laws and recommendations continue to evolve at both federal and state levels, employers face an increasingly complex landscape. According to reports, some of the top challenges for employers in 2026 range from navigating compliance and whistleblowing, to dealing with issues around immigration and mental health and wellbeing. But, below all of this complexity, many employees find themselves dealing with versions of the same old problems. Stereotypes, stigma, and bias are still felt deeply by women, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities, and more.  So, whilst the big battles are happening at federal and state level, what can the rest of us do to address what it all means for employees on a day-to-day basis? Our guests are going to be diving into all of that today, and exploring addressing stigma and overcoming stereotypes in your organization.    IN THIS EPISODE: [01.12] Introductions to our Blended panelists.   ·         Jenny – Chief Executive Officer at Catalais Consulting ·         Tedi – President and CEO at MI Diversity Center   ·         Robbin – Founder and CEO at Women Igniting Change   [04.58] The group share their personal experiences, and discuss what stereotypes and stigma really mean, how they show up in the workplace, and their impacts. ·         Gender-based stereotypes, eg. Emotion or working mothers ·         Credibility ·         Belonging ·         Negative perceptions ·         Unfounded truths ·         Assumptions ·         Judgement ·         Blame ·         Inherited beliefs and values ·         Influence of family, society and culture ·         Identity ·         Language – words have power ·         Dehumanization ·         Lived experience ·         Fear/self-protection ·         Privilege ·         Jenny's experience of immigration and assimilation ·         Limiting potential ·         Racism ·         Top down examples/leadership ·         Sources of information/disinformation ·         Asking questions ·         Doing due diligence ·         Control   ·         Us vs them narrative ·         Challenges of multigenerational workplaces ·         Right and wrong, true and false ·         Physical and mental impact ·         Intersectionality    ·         Active listening ·         Robbin's experience of reverse agism and stereotyping around her personality type ·         Misogyny ·         Tedi's experience of identity stereotyping ·         Bias – implicit and explicit, conscious and unconscious ·         Stereotyping and labels within individual communities "Someone who expresses passion and empathy in the workplace is often framed as too emotional, rather than that being seen as a leadership strength. To me, that's a stereotype… The stigma is when we start to internalize that." Robbin "There's no such thing as a true stereotype!" Tedi "Stereotypes are assumptions, shortcuts we take to understand others quickly. Stigma is what happens when those assumptions get loaded with judgement or consequence." Jenny "Our own unexamined beliefs and values tend to ooze out onto other people, either intentionally or unintentionally." Robbin "Privilege is not the issue – what we do with it is... Blind spots are the not issue – refusing to look at them, acknowledge them, and then learn and grow from them IS." Jenny [55.39] The panel explore how to tackle issues around stereotyping and stigma in the workplace.  ·         DEI mapping/auditing ·         Examining attitudes of leadership team and employees ·         Examining policies and practices ·         Tracking, meeting and celebrating goals/milestones ·         Awareness ·         Responsibility ·         Communication ·         Safety/culture  ·         Authenticity ·         Separation between work self and personal self ·         Accountability ·         Respect ·         Equality ·         Impact of current political climate ·         Transparency ·         Vulnerability ·         Value systems "It takes culture to create a safe container for those conversations. When I was in corporate, part of the management style was fear and intimidation. There was no way it was safe enough to have this kind of dialogue." Robbin "It comes down to our core values. If our core values, as human beings, are aligned, it's OK if we have different beliefs. As long as those beliefs don't diminish, harm or dehumanize anybody else based on their identity… Divisiveness is where we lose the ability to bridge our gaps in understanding of different perspectives and to have respectful dialogues." Jenny  "If we stop fixing people, and start redesigning our workplaces and systems… We can start moving the needle and meeting people where they are." Jenny  [01.13.45] The group sum up their thoughts from today's discussion. 

Blended finance uses catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources to mobilize private investment toward sustainable development — but how are these vehicles structured, and what enables them to scale? On this week’s episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Timothee Jaulin, head of responsible investment development & advocacy at Amundi, joins Shaheen Contractor, senior ESG analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to unpack how blended finance works in practice. The discussion breaks down how blended finance vehicles are structured — from the roles of DFIs and asset managers to tranche design, capital layering and the realities of deployment timelines. They also explore how risk is allocated and mitigated via credit enhancements, guarantees and political risk insurance — and who is driving demand today, from multilateral developmental banks to family offices, as Asia emerges as a key growth market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).   17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?   24.  But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”  25.  And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.  26.  And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”       (Luke 6:17-26 ESV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/rnAcI8KT-oU(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with four Gate 15 analysts as Sadie-Anne Jones, Chase Snow, Mackenzie Gryder and Preston Wright share about their experiences, their work at Gate 15 and across critical infrastructure and faith-based organizations and more, including a rapid-fire round of Three Questions!Sadie-Anne on LinkedIn.Chase on LinkedIn.Mackenzie on LinkedIn.Preston on LinkedIn.In the podcast the team and Andy discuss:Backgrounds and paths to Gate 15.Surprising things the team has learned so far, and their ideas on threats, resilience, and what leaders may want to be thinking about today.The next hurdle they want to jump.We play 3 Questions! and talk late night snacks, secret skills, and where we love to chill and play.And more!

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  What Pleases God", Children's Time, Choir, Communion, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       26.  Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.  27.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.       (James 1:26-27 NIV)

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When tube feeding enters your life—whether at birth, in childhood, or adulthood—it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and misunderstood. In this special live episode of Inside the Children's Hospital, we center the voices of those with lived experience to explore what tube feeding really looks like beyond the diagnosis and discharge instructions. Host Katie Taylor is joined by parent advocates, a young adult patient, and a pediatric dietitian to share honest, unfiltered perspectives on NG tubes, G-tubes, GJ tubes, and blended feeds. Together, they discuss early fears and misconceptions, navigating medical systems and insurance, advocating for better options, and how tube feeding can ultimately bring relief, stability, and freedom. This conversation highlights the power of community, the importance of being believed, and what compassionate, family-centered support truly looks like—for patients, parents, and professionals alike. Today's Episode is sponsored by Moog Medical. Moog Medical is a trusted leader in infusion and enteral feeding technology, designing reliable, easy-to-use pumps that support safe, precise care for patients with complex medical needs—at home and in healthcare settings.   Resources from today's episode: Oley Foundation  Infusing Hope Conference Join Oley for Community, Education, and so much more! Blended Tube Feeding Instagram  Luma Clean Cares A SXSW Short Film on the reality of tube-feeding, called 'Unholy' Connect with Guests from Today's Episode: Kelsey Ward – Parent advocate and medical parent, Follow Kelsey on TikTok Brady Crandall – Parent advocate and founder of YouthCrews Alexa Quintero – Patient advocate and young adult with lived tube feeding experience Hilarie Geurink, RD – Pediatric dietitian specializing in flexible, real-food tube feeding, Founder of Blended Tube Feeding Connect & Support from Child Life On Call: Subscribe: Never miss an episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Visit insidethechildrenshospital.com to search stories and episodes easily Follow us on Instagram for updates and opportunities to connect with other parents Download SupportSpot: receive Child Life tools at your fingertips. Leave a Review: It helps other families find us and access our resources!   Keywords: Tube feeding awareness, G-tube parenting, NG tube experience, GJ tube support, Medical parent advocacy, Pediatric nutrition support, Blended tube feeding, Real food tube feeding, Feeding tube myths, Medical trauma and advocacy, Young adult chronic illness, Child life support, Family-centered care, Hospital parent support, Living with feeding tubes Medical information provided is not a substitute for professional advice—please consult your care team.

Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 8 2026. Main Idea: Each era of worship throughout biblical and church history has something to celebrate and has contributed significantly to what we now enjoy as “blended worship.” Blended worship should not simply aim to find a middle ground between extreme styles, but instead involve curating the best lessons learned throughout history. Challenge: How can we learn from the best lessons and failures of history to have the most God-honoring approach to worship? Eight Eras of Musical Worship1. Personal & Priestly2. Tambourines & Tabernacle3. Psalms & Professionalism4. Synagogue & Study5. Christ & Creeds6. Transcendent & Theatrical 7. Hymnals & Homiletics8. Digital & Distribution-----Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/qsT2rAwEde4Hey family, Willie Moore Jr. here.This conversation is special… because it's real. No clickbait. No pretending. Just the truth.I'm sitting down with Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson — and we talk about the stuff most couples don't want to say out loud:• what happens when families don't approve• how to support your spouse when it's “their season” and not yours• how they protected their marriage from outside voices• counseling, communication, and learning how to argue without throwing daggers• blending a family, rebuilding life, and staying honest when you're on the come up• and Egypt's fertility journey… the waiting, the heartbreak, the surrender… and how God still wrote the storyIf you've ever felt behind… misunderstood… or like you're rebuilding from the ground up, this one is for you. Because you are not what you do. You're who God says you are.And if anything in this conversation blessed you, do me a favor: subscribe, share it, and send it to somebody who needs it.00:00 – Willie tees up the fertility question (no clickbait)00:12 – “His family didn't like me…” 19 years of pressure00:48 – Willie intro + “don't call it a podcast” (funny warning)01:57 – HGTV royalty + icebreaker: “Turning Point”03:15 – Willie's “Turning Point” story + humor/loss/laughter06:48 – Egypt explains the original show vision: “It was supposed to be US”08:27 – “Tell your own story” + pandemic pivot + filming their real life10:59 – Why their show works: story first, renovation second12:40 – Supporting a successful spouse: “If we're one, you're winning— we're winning”14:50 – Morocco moment: “Would you still say yes?”16:05 – “The doctor said no… God said yes” (timing + pregnancy surprise)17:27 – Key mindset: your partner is NOT competition19:12 – Stop being selfish + honoring each other's season20:12 – Willie calls the audience out: subscribe/comment

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  What Pleases God", Children's Time, Choir, Communion, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       26.  Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.  27.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.       (James 1:26-27 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/rqT7Nu35vsw(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Blended families don't usually struggle because people don't care.They struggle because love feels complicated, loyalty feels divided, and everyone is carrying history into the room.If you've ever wondered, “Why is this so hard?” this episode will help you feel less alone.Today I sit down with three women who know this life personally. Amanda, Dondra, and Ruth share what it really looks like to build connection in blended families when emotions are messy, timelines don't match, and expectations clash.It isn't about doing things perfectly. It's about staying when it would be easier to pull away. Learning how to show up with patience when progress feels slow. And creating a home where love grows over time, not overnight.

Parenting doesn't end when your child turns 18—it simply changes.In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss, hosts Wayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger unpack the emotional, often unspoken realities of parenting adult children—from college drop-offs and strained communication to breaking generational patterns, letting go, and learning how to stay connected without controlling.Through personal stories, laughter, and vulnerable reflection, this episode explores how parenting evolves through every season: college years, adulthood, marriage, grandchildren,blended families, and the ongoing work of healing what was modeled before us. If you've ever wondered “Am I doing this right?”—this conversation is for you.Wayna Berry, licensed professional counselor and co-host of Female Voices: Life & Loss, brings clinical insight, humor, and real-life experience as a single mother navigating the evolvingrelationship with her adult son.Teresa Reiniger, grief coach, speaker, and co-host, shares her lived experience raising three daughters through every life stage—from college transitions to marriage and motherhood—while intentionally breaking generational cycles and modeling healthier emotional patterns.Together, they create a space where honesty meets compassion—and where growth is alwayspossible.Topics Discussed ● Parenting through the emotional shift from high school to college● How adult children pull away—and why it's often necessary● Breaking generational patterns (yelling, emotional distance, lack of support)● Letting go while still offering guidance and support● Navigating pride, embarrassment, and celebration as parents● Parenting adult children who are now parenting their own kids● Communication vs. control in adult parent-child relationships● Blended family dynamics and co-parenting challenges✨ Key Takeaways● Parenting never stops, but the role must evolve● Awareness is the first step to breaking generational cycles● Yelling may release stress—but it can shrink a child's spirit● Communication builds bridges where control creates distance● You can parent differently than how you were raised● Grace—for yourself and your children—is essential in every season

Bob and Brad return to one of the most beloved films of all time: The Shawshank Redemption (1994). It's been years since their first take on the film in Season 1, and now they revisit Frank Darabont's enduring tale of hope, justice, and friendship—with fresh eyes and more perspective.Then, they dust off a bottle of Chivas Regal 12 Years Old Blended Scotch, which neither host has tasted since the early days of the podcast. Has this blended scotch held up? Or has their palates evolved past this iconic bottle?Timestamps(0:00) Intro (05:02) Brad Explains (08:11) Performances, Themes (30:14) Chivas Regal Blended Scotch Review (38:23) Two Facts and a Falsehood & Final Analysis (52:27) Let's Make It a Double and Final Scores For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord server!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.filmwhiskey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Live With Focus", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).     19.  My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,  20.  because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.  21.  Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.       22.  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  23.  Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror  24.  and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.   25.  But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.       (James 1:19-25 NIV)To view the video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/r1OtMY2g7FI(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Send us a textPerformance Max (P-Max) is showing up in more agency proposals—but most teams don't fully understand what they're buying. In this episode, Jeremy Neisser breaks down what P-Max actually is inside Google Ads, why it sounds so attractive to sports teams, and how it's often used to hide weak or undefined marketing strategy. You'll learn when P-Max can help, when it hurts, and the critical questions teams should ask before letting automation take the wheel.Key Topics CoveredWhat Performance Max really does (in plain English)Why P-Max is an execution layer—not a marketing strategyHow messy data causes P-Max to optimize for the wrong winsThe danger of blended audiences and lost message controlHow agencies use P-Max as a reporting smoke screenWhen P-Max actually can work for sports teamsWhy segmentation and funnel clarity still matter in an AI worldHow to spot red flags in agency P-Max proposalsEpisode Chapters00:00 – Why Performance Max keeps showing up in agency proposals02:47 – What P-Max actually is (and how it works)05:36 – Why automation without strategy is dangerous08:58 – How P-Max steals credit and inflates “conversions”11:49 – When Performance Max can make sense for teams14:39 – Strategy over automation: the real takeawayKey TakeawaysPerformance Max is often used to mask weak strategy, not enhance strong ones.Automation simplifies execution—but it doesn't replace thinking.P-Max is only as smart as your data (and most teams' data is messy).Blended audiences lead to blended messaging—and wasted spend.If you can't explain who's buying and why, P-Max is a blindfold.P-Max works best as a supporting channel, not your entire plan.Clear funnel logic beats “AI will figure it out” every time.Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

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SPONSOR: - Kindred Harvest - Kindred Harvest Tea Company is tea done the right way. Clean. All-natural. Blended and packed right here in the good ol’ USA. No toxins, no microplastics. Every batch tested by third parties. Even the bags are biodegradable. No glue, no ink, none of that garbage. Just honest-to-goodness tea. They’ve got something for everybody: a pick-me-up in the morning, caffeine-free at night, even iced tea the kids will drink. And you don’t have to worry about what’s hiding in it.So don’t drink China’s poison. Support American values, American quality, and take care of your family. Go to https://www.KindredHarvest.co and use code RICK for 20% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Elle and Vee chat with Annette Benedetti, badass sex educator, pleasure expert, and host of Talk Sex with Annette, known for her no-bullshit approach to sex, orgasms, and sexual health. They dive into her 365 Days of Pleasure experiment, daily masturbation, favorite sex toys, and why the intermittent setting actually exists on the Magic Wand (do people really use that?!). If you want the real talk on clitoral, G-spot, cervical, blended, rolling, A-spot, P-spot, and anal orgasms, don't miss this conversation.365 Days of Pleasure: taking the pressure off the orgasm and reframing pleasure from work to fun. (00:42)The Specifics: What it actually looks like to orgasm every day for a year. (07:51)Porn and gang bang fantasies, and why what porn we watch feels like such a vulnerable question. (13:01)Womanizer Blend: Annette's favorite toy for workday quickies, combining G-spot and clitoral stimulation for blended orgasms. (18:18)A-spot orgasms: where it is, how to find it, and accessing pleasure after micro-traumas. (24:28)Cervical orgasm versus A-spot orgasm, and how to tell the difference. (31:24) 2 things that make orgasm possible: anticipation and consistency. (36:16)Elle's favorite toy for blended orgasms. (40:30)Anal orgasms, P-spot, and K-spot pleasure. (41:31)Orgasms and partnership, and whether committing to a personal pleasure challenge creates pressure on a partner. (44:02)Accessing your inner power through self-pleasure. (47:21)Masturbation for vaginal health. (50:48)Benefits of masturbation for men and prostate health. (53:09)A sneak peek into the full 365 Days of Pleasure journey with Annette. (55:57)____________________Annette Benedetti Links:Website: www.talksexwithannette.com YouTube: @talksexwithannette Instagram: @annettebenedettiSupport the showWhere to Find Us & How to Support the Show:

In today's episode of Seasons of Her, I sit down with my bonus daughter for a real, honest, and heart-warming conversation about family, love, and growing together.We talk about:✨ What being a bonus daughter means✨ How love shows up in blended families✨ Our relationship and what we've learned from each other✨ The importance of grace, patience, and communicationThis episode is for:✔️ Bonus moms✔️ Blended families✔️ Mothers & daughters✔️ Anyone learning that love isn't always traditional — but it's always powerful

SPONSOR: - Kindred Harvest - Kindred Harvest Tea Company is tea done the right way. Clean. All-natural. Blended and packed right here in the good ol’ USA. No toxins, no microplastics. Every batch tested by third parties. Even the bags are biodegradable. No glue, no ink, none of that garbage. Just honest-to-goodness tea. They’ve got something for everybody: a pick-me-up in the morning, caffeine-free at night, even iced tea the kids will drink. And you don’t have to worry about what’s hiding in it.So don’t drink China’s poison. Support American values, American quality, and take care of your family. Go to https://www.KindredHarvest.co and use code RICK for 20% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSOR: - Kindred Harvest - Kindred Harvest Tea Company is tea done the right way. Clean. All-natural. Blended and packed right here in the good ol’ USA. No toxins, no microplastics. Every batch tested by third parties. Even the bags are biodegradable. No glue, no ink, none of that garbage. Just honest-to-goodness tea. They’ve got something for everybody: a pick-me-up in the morning, caffeine-free at night, even iced tea the kids will drink. And you don’t have to worry about what’s hiding in it.So don’t drink China’s poison. Support American values, American quality, and take care of your family. Go to https://www.KindredHarvest.co and use code RICK for 20% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nan just married her new guy and moved into his house but her car isn't welcome. Hubby has an Audi and ‘his baby' -a Triumph TR6 taking up both spaces in the two-car garage and he thinks that Nan should keep her's in the driveway. Will Click and Clack suggest hubby join his cars in the garage, too? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Blended families face unique challenges, including loyalty conflicts and differences in parenting. Psychologist Dr. Patricia Papernow discusses how step-families work, why tension is common, and what helps relationships grow, as listeners share their own blended family experiences.

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