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EVEN MORE about this episode!What if motherhood were more than a biological journey—what if it were a sacred initiation into spiritual awakening and creation itself? In this powerful episode, Dr. Christine Dolahan, a transpersonal psychologist and intuitive healer, reveals how the womb serves as a divine vessel for both life and wisdom. Together, we explore motherhood as a rite of passage—where women become portals for new souls and experience profound transformation of body, mind, and spirit.From pre-birth memories and the soul's continuity across lifetimes to breaking ancestral cycles through awareness and healing, Dr. Dolahan offers a deeply spiritual perspective on life's beginnings. We discuss how honoring the rhythms of the feminine—through menstrual cycles, moon phases, and intuitive balance—can reconnect us to ancient wisdom and restore harmony between the divine feminine and masculine. Tune in for a transformative conversation that invites you to see motherhood, creation, and your own spiritual evolution in an entirely new light.Guest Biography:Christine Dolahan, PhD, is a life purpose coach, intuitive, and energy psychology practitioner who helps clients reconnect with their inner truth and achieve mind-body-spirit balance. Holding a Ph.D. in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology, she specializes in consciousness, spirituality, and integrative health. Her extensive certifications include Life Purpose Coaching, Energy Healing, Yoga, mediumship, and Birth Psychology, along with training in neo-shamanic practices and as a DONA Postpartum Doula. Blending science and spirituality, Dr. Dolahan guides individuals through emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation—helping them awaken to wholeness and live with clarity and purpose.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Empowering Women Through Spiritual Wisdom(0:16:11) - Memories of Pre-Birth Experiences(0:24:18) - Synchronizing Female Cycles and Consciousness(0:37:15) - Reclaiming Divine Feminine Strength(0:52:10) - Embracing Intuitive Wisdom and Connection➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Sarah "Sassy" Weinstein, a triple board-certified physician in family, sports, and lifestyle medicine. Hear how Dr. Sarah Sassy Weinstein turned personal health experiences - including Lyme disease and sports injuries - into a compassionate approach for patient care. Discover why she left insurance-driven medicine for a direct specialty care model in Princeton, NJ, empowering her to focus on holistic, patient-centered treatment without time constraints. Learn her insights on starting a direct care clinic, tips for keeping overhead low, and building a thriving practice. She shares strategies for integrating lifestyle medicine, the importance of listening to patients' goals, and balancing her roles as doctor, mom, and fitness instructor. This inspirational episode is packed with advice for physicians interested in launching a direct care or direct specialty care practice. COMMERCIAL-FREE Episodes now on PatreonLearn about healthcare for your own family and about health shares today! Get your FREE DIGITAL COPY of The Toolkit, the magazine from My DPC Story at mydpcstory.com/magazine. Coming NOV 25th 12pm PST: our LIVE Webinar and Q&A on the OBBB, HR1, HSAs and DPC. Register at dpcare.org. Get your DPC Resources HERE at mydpcstory.com!Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

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Ep. 168. In this, I sit down with Will Rodriguez and Karen Ensley for a powerful conversation on how media can genuinely raise consciousness and nurture community. We dive into our personal journeys from skepticism to belief and talk about how their platform, New Reality TV, was born out of a desire to create a safe space for spiritual seekers.We explore the healing potential of conscious storytelling, the beauty of authenticity over perfection, and why being open to new perspectives can shift not just your worldview, but your entire life. This episode blends spirituality, transformation, personal growth, and the evolving role of media in awakening collective consciousness.SegmentsCreating New Reality TVHealing Through MediaBuilding Conscious CommunityMedia & Spiritual AwakeningTech + HumanityGuest CurationCommunity & LoveDigital ConnectionMedia in the Aquarian AgePersonal + Collective TransformationBioWill and Karen Rodriguez are the creators of The Skeptic Metaphysicians podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally for spirituality, and the founders of New Reality TV, a conscious streaming platform for seekers, mystics, and spiritually curious minds. Blending a skeptic's eye with an open heart, they're on a mission to raise the planet's frequency through soul-centered media that heals without fear. Their journey spans over 130 conversations, a wild healing story that defies logic, and a growing media revolution powered by truth, transformation, and lots of laughter.Website

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Alex LyadovFocusing on Business TherapyEpisode 39 The Living Process with Greg Madison In this episode, our guest is Alexander Lyadov. Originally a chemist, Alex has worked in advertising, private equity, wealth management, and venture capital. We discussed the challenges of the business world and the importance of carefully interpreting Focusing language to avoid alienating business people. Alex also shared how Focusing helps maintain a relaxed attitude without a plan or knowing the session's direction. He primarily works with company founders and emphasises the importance of a clear vision before further work can begin. Alex incorporates a sensitivity to spirituality, the importance of ritual and myths, into his practice. He lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, so we touched on the global significance of what is happening in his country. Episode 39 with Alexander Lyadov: https://youtu.be/g3JtLZNUp7UThe Living Process - all episodes and podcast links: https://www.londonfocusing.com/the-living-process/TLP YouTube video channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC0TgN6iVu3n9d9q2l43z1xBMYY3p9FQLBio: Alexander Lyadov is a business therapist who helps founders in transition unlock exponential value. With 30 years of experience in business—most recently as managing partner of a $50 million private equity fund and board member across industries—he now focuses on what truly drives growth: the founder's inner world. Blending psychology, systems thinking, anthropology, and mythology, he has developed his own method called Business Therapy. Through his daily essays and one-on-one sessions, Alexander explores how inner transformation shapes companies, communities, and the world.⁠https://alyadov.com/about-me-eng⁠

Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Jon Shenk co-director of a powerful documentary now streaming on Netflix called In Waves and War.   Blending observational scenes and animation, "In Waves and War" traces the journey of three Navy SEALs, tormented by trauma, to Mexico where they embark on a mission to rescue one another with powerful psychedelics whose effects shake them to the core and open a path toward healing.   Alongside intimate interviews, captivating animation, and first-of-its-kind research at Stanford's Brain Stimulation Lab, "In Waves and War," is the emotional, inspiring odyssey of three American heroes as they overcome the aftereffects of war and rediscover their humanity.   Jon Shenk is an Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker and the winner of both Emmy® and Independent Spirit awards. He recently co-directed the Oscar®-nominated short film Lead Me Home, which premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival and is a Netflix Original. Previously, Jon and Bonni Cohen (who is also Jon's wife) co-directed Athlete A, which won an Emmy for Outstanding Investigative Documentary and was nominated for five Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, winning for Best Sports Documentary.   Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey. About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/   Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead

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With all the challenges facing marriages in our current cultural moment, what can a man do to help his marriage thrive? In this episode of the Impactus Podcast, pastor and author Todd Petkau shares insights from The Relationship Rocket Formula, a new book he wrote with his wife. Blending humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom, The Relationship Rocket Formula uses the metaphor of a rocket hurling through space to explore the complexities of marriage in a way that's both practical and refreshingly human. Dean and Todd discuss Todd's own marriage story—marked by faith, failure, laughter, and growth—and offer down-to-earth encouragement and hope to married men everywhere. Rather than offering quick fixes or lofty ideals, Todd treats marriage as what it truly is: a high-stakes, deeply meaningful, messy journey that calls for increased honesty and resilience for guys to embrace for the greater purpose of a healthy and holy marriage. Website: https://impactus.org/  Check Our Resources for Men: https://impactus.org/resources/  ---------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.com Twitter This Is Me TV

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Jesse Elder for one of the most raw, unfiltered, and important conversations I've had in a long time. So many brilliant coaches struggle to build a profitable business—not because they lack skill or heart, but because the game has changed. And most people are still trying to win using a rulebook that stopped working years ago. Jesse and I get into all of it. Highlights from the Conversation • The "authenticity apocalypse" Why AI is going to wipe out every coach who's faking it—and why the real, grounded, embodied coaches will rise to the top. • Blending spiritual wisdom with strategic precision How to integrate deep inner work with the practical actions that actually grow a business. • Money as oxygen Jesse's philosophy on treating money like breath, and the wild story of what happened when he gave away millions. • The real spiritual path Why starting a business will grow you spiritually faster than sitting in a cave, doing breathwork, or reading 200 self-help books. • What humans can do that AI never will The enduring advantage we'll always have—and why coaches who understand this will dominate the next decade. A Key Insight I Share in This Episode One thing I tell my clients all the time: If you want real spiritual growth, don't go meditate in a cave. Go start a business. Because business will show you every fear, every story, every insecurity, every belief you've been avoiding… and force you to confront all of it. That's where the real transformation happens. This conversation goes deep into the mindset and energetic foundations of sustainable success—the kind where you hit your income goals and actually love your life. Connect with Jesse Elder Follow Jesse here: https://www.facebook.com/timepiercer Important Note Results discussed in this episode are not typical. Building a successful coaching business requires dedication, skill development, consistent implementation, and often professional guidance. No income guarantees are expressed or implied.

Edd Hedges is a British comedian and co-creator of Wisecrack - the viral horror-meets-comedy podcast that's racked up millions of downloads just two months after launch. Blending true crime with stand-up, Wisecrack turns the most terrifying night of Edd's life into something darkly hilarious and utterly addictive.You can listen to Wisecrack on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Host: Dan SchreiberGuest: Edd HedgesProducer: Cassie MerrittSenior Producer: Ben TullohHead of Podcasts: Al Riddel

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From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode, we explore how Gen Z and Millennial sayings reveal way more about your Enneagram type than you might think. We break down why each type naturally gravitates toward certain phrases—whether they're reassuring, dramatic, sarcastic, or straight-up unhinged. Blending humor with personality insight, we look at how these viral sayings highlight each type's strengths, fears, and communication style. Whether you're a college student figuring yourself out or a Millennial wondering when slang got so weird, this episode is a fun and meaningful dive into language, culture, and the Enneagram. Tune in to find your type's signature saying (and maybe steal a few new ones). Follow us on Instagram @themulemindset to see weekly video content!

Are you ever frustrated by self-doubt—feeling like true success, fulfillment, or happiness is always just out of reach? Do invisible barriers, repeated setbacks, or unexplained patterns seem to steer your life instead of you? What if the answers to these struggles were written on your face… and the faces of everyone you meet?In this transformative episode of “Face Reading For Fun & Profit,” Dr. David Snyder dives into the universal pains of uncertainty, missed opportunities, and emotional blocks that keep people stuck. He challenges listeners to reflect deeply:Are you truly living your best life, or are doubt and randomness dictating your path?Could understanding the “secrets” written on someone's face change the way you connect, communicate, or succeed?If you could read the patterns of pain, potential, and personality—your own or others'—what would you change first?Dr. Snyder introduces face reading as a powerful tool for decoding emotional history, personality patterns, decision-making styles, and innate potential. Blending scientific insight with ancient tradition, he shares his lineage, training, and ethical considerations—especially the responsibility we carry when interpreting someone's internal world.Listeners will discover how emotional baggage shapes behavior, how different faces reveal different “operating systems,” and why understanding your own facial blueprint may help align you with your “golden path” or true purpose. Dr. Snyder encourages full participation, reminding us: “You don't have to believe it—just do it, and notice what changes.”This session isn't just an introduction—it's an invitation to self-discovery, deeper connection, and personal transformation. If you've ever sensed you're meant for more or wished for a new way to understand the people around you, this episode opens a compelling and unconventional door.Quotes:"If you start using face reading, I want you to use it with respect, because people will become hyper responsive to everything you say and do.""There are certain repeating patterns that we all have. Some we are conscious of, some we're not. Each of those patterns has a structure that can be identified, and once you can identify the patterns, you now have the ability to predict what is likely to happen, or to influence what is likely to happen.""When you actually get on your golden path, it's not that your life is free of problems. You're always going to have challenges; but what happens is you start living your best life."Actionable Takeaways:Practice identifying the three main face zones (upper, middle, lower) on your own face or others, and note which decision-making style seems most dominant.Reflect on your current life challenges: What areas feel random or out of your control, and what patterns might be influencing your results?Participate actively in your own learning—write down questions, share insights with peers, and try out face reading techniques in real-world interactions.Consider the ethical power of suggestion: Before giving feedback or observations about someone's personality, especially with children, ask yourself how your words could impact their self-image.Episode Timeline:0:00:26 – Audience Engagement & Instructions0:10:25 – What Is Face Reading?0:10:33 – Teaching Lineage & Face Reading in Practice0:20:38 – Pattern Recognition, Profiling & Personal Development0:32:00 – Face Zones and Decision-Making Styles0:42:23 – Practical Considerations & Ethical Warnings0:53:09 – Advanced Insights: Destiny, The Golden Path & Transformation0:54:37 – Q&A and Closing InsightsLinks:To learn more about Dr. David Snyder and everything about NLP, visit:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nlppower.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DavidSnyderNLP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/davidsnydernlp⁠

Exciting News!Join us Thursday, November 13th at 11:00 AM EST on The Kim Jacobs Show for an inspiring conversation with Monique Stubbs-Hall! She is a powerhouse of purpose, leadership, and transformation!Monique was recently recognized at the Who's Who in Black Charlotte 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony!You will be inspired to learn how Monique continues to shine as a multifaceted leader — blending entrepreneurship, community advocacy, and storytelling that empowers lives.Blending her Bahamian roots with her impact in Charlotte, Monique's journey embodies resilience, authenticity, and service. As the Founder of the Grooming Greatness Foundation and Executive Director of the Brooklyn Collective, she's changing the narrative for communities and inspiring others to do the same.Don't miss this episode as Monique shares how mindset, meaningful relationships, and purpose-driven leadership can transform your life and business.“A rich lifestyle has nothing to do with money but everything to do with mindset and meaningful relationships.” – Monique Stubbs-HallYou can subscribe now to The Kim Jacobs Show and turn your notifications to ALL to be notified when we are live: Https//youtube.com/kimjacobsshowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kim-jacobs-show--2878190/support.

It used to be simple. Forex ruled weekdays, crypto ruled weekends. But these days, the two are blending fast. Traders now jump between both worlds: reading macro headlines for clues on Bitcoin, and using crypto charts to fine-tune timing in traditional currencies. The New 24/7 Mindset Forex has always been structured. Markets open Monday in Sydney, close Friday in New York, and everyone gets a break. Crypto doesn't. It runs every hour, every day, meaning opportunity and risk are always alive somewhere. The traders who adapt best learn to handle both speeds. They bring forex discipline to crypto's chaos and crypto's flexibility to forex's predictability. That's what makes the combination powerful. Two Markets, Same Emotions On paper, the differences are clear: Factor Forex Crypto Trading hours 24 hours, 5 days 24/7 Regulation Highly structured Still maturing Drivers Central banks, inflation, policy Supply, adoption, sentiment Volatility Moderate Extreme But beneath those differences, the same story plays out: price moves on emotion. Confidence builds, fear returns, markets overreact, and human behaviour draws the chart. Whether you're watching GBP/USD or Bitcoin/USDT, it's still the same psychology unfolding in real time. When Macro News Hits Both Macroeconomic reports used to matter only to traditional traders. Not anymore. Crypto responds to the same signals that drive forex: Inflation numbers - Hotter data makes rate hikes more likely, pushing investors into defensive mode. Interest-rate changes - When borrowing gets cheaper, traders pile back into risk assets, including crypto. Employment figures - Strong data supports growth; weak data brings fear. The overlap has become obvious. Watch how Bitcoin reacts to a surprise rate decision or a shock jobs report. It moves with the dollar now, not against it. That's why experienced traders use macro calendars as much for Ethereum as for the euro. Why 24/7 Markets Change Everything When forex closes for the weekend, crypto keeps going. That single fact rewires trading rhythm completely. Here's what that means in practice: Price can gap on Monday because crypto traded through the weekend. News released late Friday still moves digital assets instantly. Strategies built for weekdays alone can miss entire swings. The solution is to plan smarter. Use alerts, automate parts of your setup, and let the market come to you instead of chasing every candle. The Value of Structure in Chaos Forex traders entering crypto often find it wild at first. But their background gives them a quiet edge: they're already trained to think in probabilities, to use stop-losses, and to measure position size properly. Those habits protect them when crypto volatility spikes. Meanwhile, crypto traders who step into forex bring something valuable too: they're fearless, quick to adapt, and comfortable making decisions without perfect information. Blending those strengths creates the kind of discipline most traders only develop after years of mistakes. Why Broker Choice Still Matters It's easy to get caught up in strategy and forget the basics: execution quality, order reliability, and security. That's where working with a regulated forex broker makes all the difference. Tight spreads and consistent pricing mean your analysis actually matches what happens in the market. It's also peace of mind: your funds sit under proper oversight, not floating in a grey zone. Hybrid traders often keep their forex and crypto exposure in separate accounts, but both benefit from the same rule: good execution beats clever theory. Practise Before You Mix Markets Before running strategies across forex and crypto, test how they behave under real market pressure. A demo account for trading lets you do exactly that without financial risk. You can try switching between asset types, simulate weekend moves, or see how macro data affects crypto pairs. It's the fastest way to understand timing differences and spot where you might be stretched ...

www.DanaMicucci.com What does it really mean to live as a lightworker in a time of intense planetary transformation? Blending ancient wisdom with modern insight, award-winning author and spiritual teacher Dana Micucci explores that question in her luminous new memoir, The Years of Living Dangerously: Lessons from the Front Lines of a 21st-Century Lightworker. Please refer to the press release below for additional information, and let me know if you would like to receive a copy of Dana's book for interview and/or review purposes. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spiritual Teacher Shares Hard-Won Wisdom for a Changing World TAOS, N.M., Nov. 3, 2025 — Award-winning author, journalist and spiritual teacher Dana Micucci traces her extraordinary evolution as a lightworker in her transcendent new memoir, The Years of Living Dangerously: Lessons from the Front Lines of a 21st-Century Lightworker. Written during an era of profound planetary change, Micucci's book blends ancient wisdom, modern insight and personal revelation into an inspiring call for all people to remember who they truly are. Through vivid storytelling and practical spiritual tools, including meditations and energy activations at the end of each chapter, she guides readers to awaken their own innate power and grace. A sequel to her award-winning Sojourns of the Soul, The Years of Living Dangerously takes readers beyond the familiar boundaries of the self and into the Great Mystery. From the sacred temples of Egypt to high-frequency power spots around the world, Micucci reveals the miracles, tests and transformations that shaped her journey — and how each experience became a lesson in mastery, surrender and love. With warmth and candor, Micucci offers her book as both a personal odyssey and a roadmap for others navigating this time of intense planetary transformation, inviting readers to open their hearts to the evolutionary waves of change predicted by the ancients and now unfolding across the planet. “You are not alone,” Micucci said. “You are resilient, unstoppable, limitless and powerful beyond measure. You have the capacity to receive and create miracles. A higher guiding force is always conspiring on your behalf, no matter what your circumstances are.” The Years of Living Dangerously: Lessons from the Front Lines of a 21st-Century Lightworker Publisher: New Paradigm Multimedia Release Date: October 21, 2025 ISBN-13: 979-8218705220 Available from: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX8JN5BX ### TIP SHEET The press release above may be published in part or entirety by any print, broadcast or internet/digital media outlet, or used by any means of social media sharing. Reviews, photos, links to previous interviews and Q&As are available upon request. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dana Micucci is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, speaker and healer. In addition to her new memoir, The Years of Living Dangerously: Lessons from the Front Lines of a 21st-Century Lightworker, she is the author of the Nautilus Book Awards gold medal winning book Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman's Journey around the World and into Her Truth, which chronicles her travels to many of the world's most sacred sites, and the novel The Third Muse, a metaphysical, time-travel mystery celebrating the divine feminine wisdom of the Magdalene Order and the healing power of love. A former New York journalist, she conducts transformational events and sacred journeys worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.danamicucci.com/, or connect with the author on Facebook (Dana Micucci), X (@danamicucci) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/dana-micucci-359a466).

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

EPYSODE 61: "MU" by MU. Guest: Merrell Fankhauser. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we journey into the cosmic unknown with "MU" , the cult 1971 debut album from Merrell Fankhauser's post-H.M.S. Bounty band, formed with ex-Captain Beefheart guitarist Jeff Cotton (aka Antennae Jimmy Semens). With exclusive commentary from Merrell himself, we uncover the origins of the band's name (a nod to the mythical lost continent of MU), the spiritual inspiration behind the tracks, and the band's eventual migration to Maui in search of metaphysical truth and better vibes. Blending desert blues, psychedelic folk, and exploratory jam-rock, "MU"  is a hidden gem of the early '70s underground, one that has quietly influenced generations of psych-heads, crate-diggers, and cosmic seekers. If you've ever wondered what happens when acoustic blues, psychedelia, and esoteric mysticism collide, this epysode is your portal. I hope you dig "MU" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @  ⁠farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com⁠   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zoCf4Tjkj8zhV9vprdg6R?si=31718efdba754015 MERRELL FANKHAUSER AND H.M.S. BOUNTY “Things (Goin' Round In My Mind)” MERRELL & THE EXILES “Tomorrow's Girl” CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “Son Of A Mirror Man - Mere Man” CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “Moonlight On Vermont” CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “My Human Gets Me Blues” MU "Ain't No Blues" MU "Ballad Of Brother Lew" MU "Blue Form" MU "Interlude" MU "Nobody Wants To Shine" MU "Eternal Thirst" MU "Too Naked For Demetrius" MU "Mumbella Baye Tu La" MU "The Clouds Went That Way" *MU “Land Of Mu” *MU “Make A Joyful Noise” MERRELL FANKHAUSER “The Wind Cries Maui” MERRELL FANKHAUSER “Dharmic Connection” MERRELL FANKHAUSER “On Our Way To Hana” HARRY NILSSON “Joy” *MERRELL FANKHAUSER & WILLIE NELSON “Wipe Out” (Live) *MERRELL FANKHAUSER “California Cosmic Jam” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "So It Goes" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Heather Ann Ferri is a renowned trauma expert, master alchemist, and visionary guide whose life's work embodies the art of transmutation—turning pain into purpose, and adversity into awakening.Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Heather's early years were marked by profound challenges that became the catalyst for her lifelong exploration of healing and human potential. Her journey took her to New York City, where she thrived as a performer and choreographer under the mentorship of legendary tap icon Jimmy Slyde—a prophetic influence who ignited in her a deeper understanding of rhythm, energy, and emotional expression.Blending her background in performance with the ancient sciences of transformation, Heather has pioneered innovative approaches to healing trauma, including CPTSD, ADHD, childhood wounds, and sugar addiction. Her signature programs bridge science and soul, helping clients not only release pain but rewire their inner narrative at the cellular level.For over 15 years, Heather has led a thriving private trauma practice, guiding individuals to reclaim their personal power, embody self-mastery, and reconnect with their inner child—the source of creativity, intuition, and authentic voice. Through her storytelling and experiential teachings, she illuminates the path of generational resilience, reminding us that healing isn't just about recovery—it's about rebirth.

In this episode of PNC C-Speak, Ming Min Hui, executive director of the Boston Ballet, shares her journey from a ballet-loving child to a Wall Street banker and ultimately to Boston Ballet. She discusses the importance of merging business acumen with arts management, the mission-driven aspects of her work, and how the Boston Ballet influences the community through education and accessibility.  “Because it is a nonprofit and it's a mission-fulfilling organization, we can keep at the center of everything we do a real focus on pushing the boundaries of dance forward,” Hui says. “Really taking the risks of innovating and investing in these large-scale artistic works that are not necessarily commercially driven.” Listen to hear more about: How Hui's career went from Wall Street to ballet (0:53)The involvement of Boston Ballet in the community (7:58) The ways the Boston Ballet is shaping Boston's cultural landscape (15:10)          What's next for the Boston Ballet (21:47)Download a transcript of this episode.

Where music meets conversation. In this episode, I sit down with Father Funk, the UK-born DJ, producer, and genre-bending powerhouse known for blending old-school funk, breaks, and bass music into something entirely his own. Over the years, Father Funk has built a loyal following through his high-energy performances, infectious edits, and unmistakable sound that bridges the gap between nostalgia and the cutting edge of modern dance music.We talk about his upcoming LP FUNK THE SYSTEM (out November 14, 2025), the creative process behind it, and the evolution of his sound ...from his early bootlegs and festival sets to his growing reputation as one of the most distinct voices in the funk and bass scene. It's a deep dive into artistry, independence, and keeping it fun when the industry gets too serious.-- Catch Lizzy Jane's Show on Insomniac Radio and The XX Transmission every Wednesday on IMPACT at 4pm PT/7pm ET for exclusive interviews, guest mixes, and album first-listens. Listen at insomniacradio.com--On Tour 11/29 - SALT LAKE CITY12/13 - EUGENE, OR12/14 - PORTLAND, OR

George W. Bush And The 2007-08 Financial Crisis And A Brief History of America's Economic Development: by Dan OstranderWhat If Presidential Leadership Saved the U.S. From a Second Great Depression?George W. Bush and the 2007–08 Financial Crisis and A Brief History of America's Economic Development by Dan Ostrander explores one of the most pivotal moments in modern U.S. history—and the surprising bipartisan leadership that helped America recover.Blending sharp historical insight with firsthand experience, Ostrander analyzes how Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama broke party lines and collaborated to avert an economic collapse. This powerful narrative draws on the roots of American economic history—from Alexander Hamilton's early vision to the financial policies that shaped the 21st century.With over 38 years of teaching U.S. history and personal involvement with nine U.S. Presidents, Ostrander brings unique depth to his examination of crisis management, economic policy, and presidential leadership. The book illuminates how past economic events informed the actions of modern leaders—and how their bold decisions helped stabilize a fragile nation.Whether you're a student of American political history, an economist, or a curious citizen, this book will sharpen your understanding of financial crises and offer practical lessons on leadership and decision-making during uncertain times. Discover how thoughtful policy and leadership can triumph over panic and political division.Daniel Ostrander is a retired professor of history with 38 years of teaching experience at Butte College. Renowned for his in-depth analyses of U.S. presidents' leadership, Ostrander has personally interacted with nine Presidents, gaining rare insights into their leadership styles and policies.Having co-authored works with leaders like President Gerald Ford and President George H.W. Bush, Ostrander brings unparalleled expertise to American history books. His experiences range from advising on historical political strategy, U.S.-China relations and monitoring international elections alongside President Jimmy Carter. His dedication to preserving historical accuracy and contextual understanding has inspired countless students and readers.AMAZONhttps://danostranderbooks.comhttps://www.ecpublishingllc.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/111325doec.mp3   

What if your emotions, habits, and even your worldview are simply the result of where you've trained your mind to go? In this thought-provoking episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk Dandapani for a powerful conversation about awareness, energy, reincarnation, and emotional mastery. Dandapani explains how most people live life unconsciously, letting their awareness drift into anger, distraction, or fear—when in truth, we can train our awareness to dwell in peace, gratitude, and purpose. In this episode, Darius and Dandapani will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Reconnection (04:12) The Journey to Monastic Life (09:37) Understanding Reincarnation and Past Lives (17:31) The Mind and Awareness (22:47) The Power of Unwavering Focus (25:07) Navigating the Mind Mansion (26:46) Awareness vs. Mind: A Parent's Lesson (29:14) Harnessing Anger: A Double-Edged Sword (32:04) Reincarnation and Historical Patterns (36:20) The Cycle of Anger and Energy (41:23) Teaching Resilience to the Next Generation (47:17) Finding Purpose Through Self-Reflection (51:41) The Challenge of Stillness and Self-Discovery (56:49) Accepting Ourselves: The Journey of Self-Compassion (01:02:56) Elevating Consciousness in Leadership (01:09:56) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness   Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk who spent ten years in a traditional monastery under the guidance of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Blending ancient Hindu wisdom with practical modern tools, he helps people cultivate focus, discipline, and self-mastery. His book “The Power of Unwavering Focus” has been translated into 23 languages, and his teachings have reached audiences worldwide, from entrepreneurs to global organizations like Nike and Bloomberg. He currently lives in Costa Rica, where he's creating a 33-acre spiritual sanctuary dedicated to reflection and transformation. Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/greatness. Brevo: Head over to brevo.com/greatness and use the code greatness to get 50% off Starter and Standard Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Masterclass: Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/DARIUS. Connect with Dandapani: Website: https://dandapani.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandapanillc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandapaniLLC/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Unwavering-Focus-Dandapani/dp/0593420454  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire—held the keys to your transformation? In this deeply reflective episode, Maraya Brown shares how reconnecting with earth, water, air, and fire transformed the way she heals, leads, and lives. Through stories from her recent women's retreat in Mexico, Maraya invites you to explore the wisdom of the elements—to ground your energy, open to flow, embrace change, and release what no longer serves you. Blending ancient ritual with modern self-awareness, she offers a heartfelt look at how nature mirrors our own cycles of growth, healing, and transformation.   Key Takeaways: The meaning and symbolism behind the four elements: earth, water, air, and fire How connecting with nature's elements supports feminine healing and energy flow Grounding through earth, releasing with fire, flowing with water, and expanding with air Real stories and practices from Maraya's women's retreat in Mexico How integrating all four elements helps you feel balanced, empowered, and whole     Discover How to Reclaim Your Most Vibrant, Turned On Life: https://marayabrown.com/video-optin/   The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Your 90-Day Health Reset Ready to take your health to the next level? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers deep, personalized support to help you regain control of your energy, hormones, and well-being. This program includes: Three one-on-one calls with Maraya Dutch Plus Test and full assessment Bi-weekly live Q&A sessions Self-paced health portal covering energy, hormones, libido, and confidence   Podcast listeners get an exclusive discount. Use code PODCAST. Learn more and enroll now: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ _______________________ Free Wellness Resources Access free tools like the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more. Download now: https://marayabrown.com/resources/ _______________________ Subscribe to The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify. _______________________ Connect with the Show Find us on Facebook,  Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group _______________________ Apply for a Call with Maraya Brown Start your journey with personalized support. Apply here: https://marayabrown.com/call  _______________________ About Maraya Brown Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine-trained Women's Health and Wellness Expert (CNM, MSN). She helps women feel energized, confident, and connected to themselves and their lives. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in energy, hormones, libido, confidence, and deep transformation. _______________________ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional before making any health decisions.     This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact 

In this gripping episode, host Matt Crawford talks with journalist and author Devon O'Neil about his powerful new book The Way Out: A True Story of Survival in the Heart of the Rockies. Blending the tension of a true survival thriller with the depth of a human drama, O'Neil chronicles an extraordinary real-life story of endurance, fear, and hope in one of the harshest landscapes on Earth. The conversation explores the razor's edge between life and death, how ordinary people find extraordinary strength, and what wilderness reveals about who we really are.

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From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

In this episode of Off the Screen, hosts Jordon, Alejandro, and Michael dive into the first month of the NBA season — from shocking standings to underperforming teams and everything in between. They open with a lighthearted chat about aging, gray hairs, and streaming habits before shifting gears into basketball. The crew debates the state of the Miami Heat's new fast-paced offense, the Celtics' rough start, and early-season surprises across the league.The episode's centerpiece focuses on the Dallas Mavericks' front-office shakeup after GM Nico Harrison's controversial firing. The hosts dissect how the move affects Luka Doncic's legacy, the team's offensive struggles, and whether Kyrie Irving's eventual return could revive Dallas's hopes. They also speculate potential trade destinations for stars like Anthony Davis and Kyrie — weighing possibilities from Memphis to OKC and Toronto.Blending humor, banter, and genuine basketball insight, this episode captures the group's chemistry as they balance NBA talk with off-topic tangents about streaming services, movie classics, and generational aging woes.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – 03:00: Early NBA impressions & favorite matchups03:00 – 06:00: Streaming wars and cable frustration06:00 – 09:00: “Insecure” and TV talk09:00 – 13:00: Movie confessions & basketball film debate13:00 – 16:00: Nico Harrison firing and Mavs chaos16:00 – 20:00: Kyrie's injury, Luka's leadership, and Dallas rebuild talk20:00 – 24:00: Trade hypotheticals (Grizzlies, OKC, Warriors)24:00 – 27:00: Which teams could take a swing for AD or Kyrie?27:00 – End: Closing banter and thoughts on NBA parity#OffTheScreenPod #NBAPodcast #BasketballTalk #NBADrama #SportsPodcast #NBATakes #DallasMavs #KyrieIrving #AnthonyDavis #LukaDoncic #NBA2025 #BasketballFans #HoopsCulture #StreamingWars #PodcastLife #SportsTalk

Youtubehttps://beacons.ai/ellemonaeSpotifyBioElle Mona'e is an artist you may recognize without realizing it. She popularity as a Bombshell on Season 2 of Netflix's hit series Too Hot to Handle, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Since then, she has expanded into the music world to share a new and deeply passionate side of herself.Her latest single, “Land of Groove,” lives up to its name. Blending pop and dance elements with an ethereal, space-like vibe, the song invites listeners to lose themselves in its infectious rhythm. With playful, step-inspired lyrics reminiscent of timeless dance anthems, Elle creates a sound that's fun, uplifting, and perfect for all audiences.Falling in love with the production process, Elle collaborated with a songwriter who truly understood her vision. “I told him my whole vibe was fun. I wanted people of all ages to be able to dance to this. I wanted it to be a truly feel-good song,” she shares. “We bounced some ideas around, and that's how ‘Land of Groove' came to be.”Though “Land of Groove” is a re-release, Elle brings a new sense of confidence and purpose to this version. “I was proud of myself the first time I released the track,” she says. “Now I have even more confidence because I know there's an audience for it and I know how to continue giving them what they want. This time around, I'm even more excited.”While “Land of Groove” thrives in the dance-pop lane, Elle's upcoming release, “Can't Lose,” shifts toward an empowering R&B sound. As an introvert stepping into music, she's learning to share more of herself at her own pace. Her goal is to deliver a variety of genres and moods while staying true to her authentic self.Transitioning from reality TV to music hasn't been without challenges. Although her time on Too Hot to Handlebrought brand deals, event invites, and social media growth, Elle felt something was missing. “In the reality TV world, all you have to do is look good and be a good person. After a while, I wanted more. I wanted to create something that truly represented me,” she explains.That desire led her to music—and she approached it with full motivation and determination. “When you have a talent that you enjoy sharing with others and can also make a profit from it, it opens up a completely new lane for you,” she says.Before Too Hot to Handle, Elle was already making waves as the founder of The Stardust Boutique, a unisex brand specializing in zodiac-inspired apparel, jewelry, and cosmetics. Her entrepreneurial spirit shined during the pandemic when she grew her online presence and business through creativity and social media. One viral post even caught the attention of a casting agent, ultimately leading to her appearance on the show.Looking ahead, Elle plans to release an EP titled Stardust, continuing to build her music career while expanding her creative ventures. With authenticity and alignment at the core of everything she does, Elle Mona'e is entering an exciting new chapter—one filled with rhythm, confidence, and purpose.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Waiting isn't easy—but it's something every believer experiences. In this episode, Pastor Jeff Reynolds sits down with Alex Watkins, Keith Christopher, David Tooley, and Lauren Parish for an honest and hope-filled conversation about the challenges of waiting for answered prayers. Together, they wrestle with questions like, What helps you when you're waiting on the Lord? and How can we trust God's timing when the waiting feels long? Blending biblical truth with personal stories and practical encouragement, this discussion invites listeners to discover the deep growth and quiet faith that can only be found in seasons of waiting.   ---   This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast explores the sermon The Persistent Widow | Luke 18:1–8.  Jesus' parable reminds us to pray persistently and trust that God hears, even when the answer seems delayed.   Read God's Promises While We Wait: https://firstbaptistbg.org/worship/podcast   Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Blending Traditions: A Heartwarming Family Compromise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'octubre brillava sobre les fulles daurades que cobriren el jardí de la casa familiar.En: The October sun shone on the golden leaves that covered the garden of the family home.Ca: A dins, Montserrat estava enfeinada a la cuina, bullint una gran olla d'escudella amb la menta del pati.En: Inside, Montserrat was busy in the kitchen, boiling a large pot of escudella with mint from the yard.Ca: Era diumenge i tota la família venia a dinar.En: It was Sunday, and the whole family was coming for lunch.Ca: La llar de foc cremava suaument, escalfant l'ambient del menjador, on una taula llarga estava parada amb vaixelles que brillaven.En: The fireplace burned softly, warming the atmosphere of the dining room, where a long table was set with shining dishes.Ca: Pere, el fill de Montserrat, ja havia arribat amb les seves tres filles.En: Pere, Montserrat's son, had already arrived with his three daughters.Ca: Ell era un home d'idees noves, sempre ple d'entusiasme per canviar les tradicions.En: He was a man with new ideas, always full of enthusiasm for changing traditions.Ca: Avui, tenia una proposta.En: Today, he had a proposal.Ca: "Pare," va dir Pere somrient, "què et sembla si enguany fem les festes d'hivern a la muntanya? Podem provar coses noves, potser fins i tot fer un àpat diferent."En: "Father," Pere said with a smile, "how about we spend the winter holidays in the mountains this year? We could try new things, maybe even have a different meal."Ca: Montserrat va deixar la cullera i va girar-se cap a Pere amb el front arrugat.En: Montserrat put down the spoon and turned to Pere with a furrowed brow.Ca: "A la muntanya?" va repetir.En: "In the mountains?" she repeated.Ca: "Sempre fem el Nadal a casa, amb el pessebre i la sopa de galets..."En: "We always celebrate Christmas at home, with the nativity scene and the sopa de galets..."Ca: Laia, la filla gran de Pere, estava asseguda al sofà, observant la conversa.En: Laia, Pere's eldest daughter, was sitting on the couch, observing the conversation.Ca: Sabia que el seu pare tenia idees molt modernes, però també entenia el significat de les tradicions per la seva àvia.En: She knew her father had very modern ideas, but she also understood the significance of traditions for her grandmother.Ca: La tensió es palpava en l'ambient i Laia va decidir intervenir.En: The tension was palpable in the air, and Laia decided to intervene.Ca: "Per què no busquem una mica de compromís?" suggerí Laia.En: "Why don't we look for a bit of compromise?" Laia suggested.Ca: "Podem portar el pessebre a la muntanya i menjar els galets sota els estels. Així tindríem les dues coses."En: "We could bring the nativity scene to the mountains and eat the galets under the stars. That way, we'd have both things."Ca: Montserrat va mirar Laia, sorpresa.En: Montserrat looked at Laia, surprised.Ca: Pere va aixecar les celles, considerant.En: Pere raised his eyebrows, considering.Ca: Tots dos, amb l'ajuda de Laia, van reflexionar sobre l'opció.En: Both, with Laia's help, pondered the option.Ca: Després de la crema catalana, les discussions es van suavitzar.En: After the crema catalana, the discussions softened.Ca: Montserrat ho va pensar millor.En: Montserrat thought it over.Ca: "Laia té una bona idea," va admetre finalment.En: "Laia has a good idea," she finally admitted.Ca: "Podem provar-ho aquest any."En: "We can try it this year."Ca: Així, la família va trobar una manera d'acollir les noves idees sense perdre les seves estimades tradicions.En: Thus, the family found a way to embrace new ideas without losing their beloved traditions.Ca: Montserrat va comprendre que, per mantenir la família unida, era important adaptar-se, però també preservar el que és valuós.En: Montserrat understood that, to keep the family together, it was important to adapt, but also to preserve what is valuable.Ca: Quan les últimes fulles de la tardor van caure, la casa de Montserrat es va omplir d'una nova esperança per al futur, amb la calidesa d'un amor familiar renovat.En: When the last autumn leaves fell, Montserrat's house was filled with a new hope for the future, with the warmth of a renewed family love. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe leaves: les fullesthe fireplace: la llar de focto shine: brillarto boil: bullirto burn: cremarenthusiasm: entusiasmethe tension: la tensiócompromise: compromísthe mountain: la muntanyathe spoon: la cullerapalpable: palpableto ponder: reflexionarthe hope: l'esperançato adapt: adaptar-sevaluable: valuósthe brow: el frontto intervene: intervenirmodern: modernesto admit: admetreto preserve: preservarto suggest: suggerirto observe: observarthe nativity scene: el pessebreto celebrate: celebrarfull of: ple dethe dining room: el menjadorthe dishes: les vaixelleswith a furrowed brow: amb el front arrugatto embrace: acollir

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

Episode 101 The Power of Practice | Ep. 4 in the Power of Positivity Series. This episode explores the power of practice—how small, consistent actions can rewire the brain, align the energy body, and turn positivity into an embodied state of being. Blending neuroscience and spiritual wisdom to show how daily devotion, mindfulness, and embodiment transform healing from theory into lived experience.Key TopicsNeuroplasticity and how habits rewire the brainThe role of repetition and identity in creating lasting changeEmbodiment across physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual layersMorning and evening practices for maintaining positivityDevotion as a path to natural joy and alignment Learn more about retreats, courses, workshops, 1:1 sessions and sign up for my e-newsletter on www.consciousness-medicine.comCheck out the blog associated with this podcast too!If you'd like to donate to this podcast, your gift will be directly applied to production costs! Stay Connected on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreforConsciousnessMedicineInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswisdomwithjulieLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-williams-cxmed Production assistance from Podlad.com | Art image by Joma Sipe

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly four hundred in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the mightiest powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the story of the Amarna Letters and the dramatic world of the Bronze Age they revealed. Blending scholarly expertise with painstaking detective work, Eric Cline describes the spectacular discovery, the fierce competition among dealers and museums to acquire the tablets, and the race by British and German scholars to translate them. Dating to the middle of the fourteenth century BCE and the time of Tutankhamun's immediate predecessors, Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, the Amarna Letters are the only royal archive from New Kingdom Egypt known to exist. In them, we learn of royal marriages, diplomatic negotiations, gift-giving, intrigue, and declarations of brotherly love between powerful rulers as well as demands made by the petty kings in Canaan who owed allegiance to Egypt's pharaohs. A monumental achievement, Love, War, and Diplomacy transports readers to the glorious age of the Amarna Letters and the colonial era that brought them to light and reveals how the politics, posturing, and international intrigues of the ancient Near East are not so unlike today's. Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sandra Pinho, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Chicago, to explore the fascinating intersection of stem cell biology, aging, and the bone marrow niche. From her early days studying biology in Portugal to groundbreaking research in London and New York, Dr. Pinho shares her scientific journey and the mentors who shaped her career. In a conversation that begins with Halloween monsters and ends with cutting-edge aging research, we uncover how megakaryocytes—cells best known for making platelets—play surprising roles in immune regulation and the aging process. Dr. Pinho discusses how changes in these cells can influence immune balance, contribute to age-related dysfunction, and even hint at new therapeutic strategies for healthy aging. Blending curiosity, science, and a touch of the spooky, this episode offers both personal insight and a deep dive into the hidden dynamics of our "spooky skeletons." 

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The Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano follows a witty, overworked single mom and novelist who accidentally becomes entangled in real-life crime while trying to meet her writing deadlines. Blending humor, suspense, and heart, the series delivers a fast-paced mix of murder, motherhood, and unexpected friendship.A little bit about this week's (returning) guest, Mair Downing.Mair transitioned into real estate from a Fortune 200 company because she wanted a career where she could make a real difference in people's lives. Whether working with buyers, sellers, or investors—helping clients right-size or find that perfect river getaway—she believes in the energy that comes from realizing goals are within reach. And with Mair's guidance, they are.FREE TIMEWhen Mair isn't showing homes or preparing listings, she's cheering on her teen daughters in their various activities—soccer, volleyball, and basketball—or snuggling with her Havanese, Odie (and, of course, her husband, too!). She loves to travel, enjoy great food, and soak in all that life has to offer. Check up her "What's Up Wednesday series on Instagram: @obsessedwithhomes For quiet moments, she finds peace sitting on a dock, watching the water glimmer with a good book. Favorite right now: Black Phone by Joe HillDeath by Chocolate Cocktail - we recorded this episode on Día De Los Muertos, also as the book titles and story contents often involve a little murder, we knew we needed a “deadly” cocktail!Servings: 1Ingredients¾ oz vodka ¾ oz Bailey's Irish Cream ¾ oz dark crème de cacao ¼ cup chocolate ice cream½ cup iceChocolate shavings, for garnishInstructionsCombine the vodka, Bailey's, dark crème de cacao, chocolate ice cream, and ice in a blender.Blend until smooth.Pour into a chilled wine glass.Garnish with chocolate shavings and enjoy!In this EpisodeDITL Merch is now out! Please considering one of these adorable items to support the show.Barbara Streisand films Funny Girl and What's Up DocDrawing Hands by MC EscherBlack Phone by Joe HillBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyPushcart PrizeO. Henry Award

Just when you thought our annual Shat The Movies Halloween Spooktacular was over, we've back with one more mystical mission into the macabre. Commissioner Rob is raising "Vampire Hunter D" from the '80s crypt and bracing for our darkest takes.  In this episode, voiced by Dick Ebert, Gene and Big D clash on whether the animation is delightfully nostalgic or criminally cheap. Gene asks why there's an 8-year-old wandering the post-apocalyptic countryside with a rifle; and Dick dives into the infamous shower scene. The Shat Crew also discusses why Left Hand eats dirt, what Time-Bewitching Incense actually does and who needed half-naked teen girls offering their bodies to sexually unavailable immortals.  Movie Summary:Vampire Hunter D (1985) is a cult-classic Japanese anime film set in a post-apocalyptic future where mutants, vampires, and monsters rule the night. Blending gothic horror, cyberpunk, and dark fantasy, the movie follows D, a mysterious half-human, half-vampire "dhampir" hired to rescue a young woman from the powerful vampire Count Magnus Lee. Directed by Toyoo Ashida and based on Hideyuki Kikuchi's acclaimed light novel, Vampire Hunter D is celebrated for its haunting atmosphere, striking hand-drawn animation, and groundbreaking fusion of sci-fi, horror, and anime aesthetics. A cornerstone of 1980s anime, it paved the way for darker, more adult-oriented animation like Akira and Ninja Scroll, cementing its legacy as a must-watch for fans of vampire anime and classic Japanese animation. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

Sometimes you have to believe it before you see it. On this episode of Impact Without Limits, Brian and Dale Karmie break down the axiom: “Act As If”. They discuss how moving forward with confidence — even before all the details fall into place — can break through fear, hesitation, and analysis paralysis.Through stories from ForeverLawn's journey, including NASCAR sponsorships, the launch of K9Grass in Europe, and potential projects with the Cleveland Browns, the brothers reveal how acting in faith creates momentum and opens doors that might otherwise stay closed.Blending humor, leadership insight, and real-life lessons, this episode inspires listeners to take initiative, trust the process, and act as if they're already living the success they're striving for.Episode Highlights: The Act As If Mindset.Breaking analysis paralysis.Leadership in motion.The NASCAR story.Taking calculated risks.K9Grass in Europe.The Cleveland Browns project.Partnering with the Harvest Crusade.Sports and mindset.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:www.foreverlawn.comImpact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimitsForeverLawn's Instagram: @foreverlawnincGet Grass Without Limits HereVisit our show notes page HERESubscribe to Our Newsletter HEREDale's Instagram: @dalekarmieBrian's Instagram: @bkarmieFind Our Shorts on the ForeverLawn YouTube ChannelLearn More About the Ohio Harvest Crusade HereThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Blending a family takes grace—and so does blending your finances.When couples merge families, they're also merging priorities, habits, and sometimes, financial baggage. Ron Deal joins us today to show us that with honesty and a shared vision, what begins as a challenge can become a source of strength for blended families navigating both money and marriage.Ron Deal is a bestselling author, licensed marriage & family therapist, podcaster, and popular conference speaker who specializes in marriage enrichment and stepfamily education and is the co-author of The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning: Money Management Before and After You Blend a Family. Why Honest Money Conversations MatterThere once was a man who, when his girlfriend thought he was about to propose, surprised her by asking for her credit report instead. It's a funny story—but one that reveals a serious truth. Beneath money conversations are usually heart conversations.For couples forming blended families, this truth runs even deeper. Life has already taught them that marriage isn't guaranteed, whether because of death or a divorce. That experience creates an understandable sense of caution: How deeply do I invest again? Can I trust this new relationship?Money becomes the testing ground for those questions. That's why avoiding financial conversations doesn't protect your relationship—it weakens it. Only about one in four dating or engaged couples forming a blended family ever have a serious talk about finances before they marry. The rest often underestimate what needs to be uncovered.Finances are never just about dollars and cents. They're about values, power, and security. Beneath a discussion about budgets might be an unspoken fear: Will your children be treated equally with mine? Beneath a talk about wills might be a hidden worry: Will you care for my kids if I'm gone?There was once a woman who had been remarried for 25 years—two and a half decades of life together—and she still wondered whether her husband would provide equally for her children after she passed away. The question had never been resolved. It lingered from the past, quietly shaping their relationship.When those unspoken fears remain unaddressed, they create invisible walls. Healthy couples have the courage to name them and work through them together.The Challenge of Inheritance and TrustConsider the story of Sandra and Dave, a couple who married later in life. Sandra, a divorced mother of two adult children, was asked by her new husband, Dave, to change her will and make him her sole beneficiary. To Dave, who had no children of his own, the request seemed simple and loving: We're one now—just leave everything to me, and I'll take care of your family.But Sandra hesitated. Her adult children hadn't had time to form a close bond with Dave. For her, the request stirred deep questions: How do I know that what she's set aside for her children will be honored after she's gone?This is where trust, loyalty, and belonging intersect. Financial peace in a blended family isn't achieved through documents—it's achieved through relational clarity. You can't solve financial questions until you've addressed the relational ones.Moving from Prenuptial to TogethernessSo what's the alternative? In the book, The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning: Money Management Before and After You Blend a Family, Ron Deal, Greg Pettis, and David Edwards, introduce what they call a “Togetherness Agreement.”Think of it as a redeemed version of a prenuptial agreement. A traditional prenup is something you do to your spouse—it outlines what they won't receive if the marriage fails. But a Togetherness Agreement is something you do for your spouse. It outlines how you will lovingly and intentionally provide for one another and your families.In a Togetherness Agreement, couples prayerfully decide together:How do they care for children from prior relationshipsHow inherited or premarital assets will be handledHow responsibilities to other households or parents will be honoredAnd how they'll support one another financially in love and unityIt's not about dividing assets—it's about uniting hearts. This process builds emotional safety, which in turn builds trust. When couples feel safe, they can finally exhale, knowing they are truly invested in each other.Taking Inventory—Emotionally and FinanciallyBefore crafting any agreement, couples need to take inventory. That means both emotional and financial reflection.Ask questions like:What financial baggage or debts are we bringing in?What past wounds or fears still shape the way we view money?What are our goals—for our family, our faith, and our future?Blended families are always born out of loss—whether death, divorce, or something else. That history doesn't have to define the new relationship, but it does need to be acknowledged. Honest reflection helps couples avoid repeating old patterns and build a healthier foundation together.Every couple's situation is different, but here are key topics that should be covered in a Togetherness Agreement:Joint and separate accountsDebt and financial obligations from prior marriagesChild or spousal support payments to other householdsRetirement, insurance, and investmentsCollege, cars, and other child-related expensesCovering these topics doesn't weaken love—it strengthens it. It replaces assumptions with clarity and fear with peace.If all of this feels overwhelming, take heart. You don't have to figure it out alone. Seek wise counsel—a trusted financial planner, pastor, or Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) can help you find creative and God-honoring ways to care for your family.And above all, remember this: God's grace is sufficient for your blended family. Submit your plans to Him. Let Him guide the process. As you do, He will grow you—not only in financial wisdom, but in love, unity, and faith.When couples move from mine and yours to ours, they begin to reflect the very heart of God, who makes two one, and who calls us to love generously, even in the way we handle money.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I've been struggling with $26,000 in credit card debt that I recently disclosed to my husband. A credit consolidation company says they can negotiate it down, so I'd pay $400 every two weeks and be debt-free in four years. It sounds good, but is this a trustworthy option—or are there drawbacks I should watch out for?I have UTMA accounts for my two sons, but I am considering switching to 529 plans. I'm mainly concerned that with the UTMA, they'll gain full control of the money once they come of age. Would a 529 plan be a wiser choice?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning: Money Management Before and After You Blend a Family by Ron L. Deal. Greg S. Pettys and David O. EdwardsChristian Credit CounselorsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.