Podcasts about Blessing

Michael Kisaka reflects on Mark 10:13-16, where Jesus welcomes children and says we must receive God's kingdom like them. He highlights childlike qualities—humility, trust, simplicity, sincerity, teachability, innocence, devotion, and love—illustrated by a little girl who saw no barrier of skin color.

Corey Vs. Howard Stern: Corey Feldman has gonne on record blaming Howard Stern for his music not being taken seriously. With the rumors of Howard's cancellation, Corey sees a great opportunity to attaack! The Monster Truck Saga: We look back in time at the Monster Truck saga as Corey recounts the time he was almost killed by two monster trucks to Jenny McCarthy Operation Belvis Bash: After checking in on Corey's Cameo we check in on Corey's lesser known film, Operation Belvis Bash that was featured in the Characters music video. COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, YOU KNOW THAT!, 22 CHAINS!, SHIRT!, TEEPUBLIC!, BUSY!, NEEDLING!, TENSION!, BLESSING!, CURSE!, CALLS!, FIGHT!, COREY FELDMAN!, HOWARD STERN!, CLUB HOWIE, WHATS UP WITH THE YOUTH!, CANCELLATION!, NOT RENEWED!, RUMORS!, NEGOTIATIONS!, DIFFERENT STROKES!, DANA PLATO!, SUICIDE!, CONTROVERSY!, BUTTERFACE CONTEST!, COREY'S TWITTER!, JENNY MCCARTHY!, MONSTER TRUCKS!, COURTNEY ANNE!, CONSPIRACY!, BRAINDEAD!, BRAINWASH!, UBER!, HOUSTON!, UNIVERSAL MONSTERS!, ABBY ROAD!, RUN OVER!, ASSASSINATION!, CAMEO!, GRADUATION!, MUSIC!, PRODUCTION!, OPERATION BELVIS BASH!, AUSTIN!, DRAFTHOUSE!, CROWD WORK!, Q AND A!, JEWISH!, STEREOTYPE!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Global Outreach Director Marissa Armit highlights how God's command to leave part of the harvest for the sojourner, fatherless, and widow guides us today to intentionally set aside our abundance for those in need with excellence, not scraps. She also reminds us not to go back for what we've left, trusting it belongs to those God aims to bless.

Let's embrace a fearless vision for the future. What if the behaviors, and even the attacks, of others did not shake us? What if we were so confident in our Father's acceptance, that we could bless those who curse and persecute us? What if we were free from the opinions and accusations of those who consider us their enemies? What if we were so free, we could bless those who curse us?

08-17-2025 Pastor Stevison "The Blessing Of The Bad" SUN 6PM

What you were born of you are destined to!

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When you're struggling, look up into the night sky...

Victor and Sona discuss the latest episode of 'Dexter Resurrection', 'Course Correction'. Dexter is late for Harrison's college orientation, that serial killing is keeping him busy. Meanwhile, Angel gives Blessing some dance lessons. But he's really there to tango with Dexter.  mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com

The Lord made great promises to Abram...

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In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. We talk with Grant McCauley in Around the Yard.

The guys hit the Falcons report and discuss why it's good to have a quality backup QB here in Atlanta.

We all have battles. It could be...

Psalm 147 (Alter)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss God's provision through creation and for us.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=22508The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Send us a textIn part 2, Caleb continues his conversation with Tommy and Kayla, who host a Christian marriage podcast called "Marriage Momentum."  They discuss all the dating hot topics! Including discerning God's will in relationships, and overcoming fear of commitment, with so much more great advice! Check it out!Check out the Marriage Momentum Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marriage-momentum-podcast/id1731448333 Email Us: synergistmg@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealGist20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsynergist/Support the show

Have you been feeling out of sorts, like something is missing or you don't belong even though nothing in the physical has changed?  Have you been sensing something is off, but can't quite put your finger on it?  Don't worry, I have been feeling all these things too!    Good news is, we are at a Threshold.  We are in the middle of a shift, a transition, a breakthrough, but yet it hasn't happened. The bad news, you are at the Threshold. I know, how can a shift or transition or breakthrough season be bad? It isn't really, but it can often be a time of discontentment, disappointment, and discouragement.  It's often a time of being uncomfortable, of wrestling and battle with things.  Spiritual speaking a “Threshold” is a trasnsition from one place to another. Transitions are turning points, points of decisions, pivots, crossroads, a new phase, and even an entering into a deeper relationship with God.    Join me on the podcast today and I dive into all things Threshold and talk about the battle to cross over in this season.   Listen at your favorite podcast provider or watch it here:   PS:  After a month of being offline, my website is back up and running!     Did you know that under the FREEBIES section on my website that I have 2 free 6-week video based Bible Studies on two of my books?  Yep, that is right, head over to the website to gain access to these FREE videos and more. The TWO books are: The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement and The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement Bible Study.    You can order my books on my website here: https://debbiekitterman.com/ click on the store tab and choose the book(s) you would like to view under the book tab.   OR on Amazon here using my affiliate links:    Releasing God's Heart through Hearing His Voice:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615316220/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20 The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement: Hearing the Word of God for Others:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0800798864/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement Bible Study: Living a Lifestyle of Encouragment  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083J3RCYP/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   Symbolism Reference Guide & Dream Journal: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0984012346/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20 Legacy: The Lost Art of Blessing  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNJNNHKY/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20

If you listened to the recent podcast, The Blessing of Homeschool, you would know the hot takes homeschool students have on the way they were educated growing up. Due to popular request, this episode features many similar hot takes on homeschooling, yet this time from the perspective of the educator—which in many cases is the mother. Having homeschooled her own 3 children and having co-lead a homeschool group for 16 years, Lisa is basically the expert on homeschooling. The thought of homeschooling and being the primary educator of your children can be a daunting thought for many families. Having walked through much of it herself, Lisa offers much wisdom and insight on homeschooling. I pray that this episode can be a helpful resource to anyone starting their educator journey or considering other schooling options. Know someone who would be encouraged by this episode? You should share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wellsaidpodcast.substack.com

Trust in God's promises...

Author and wisdom-carrier Stephen Jenkinson returns for a deeply textured, no-BS unpacking of Matrimony — his newest cultural autopsy. We track the broken shards of our seemingly antiquated wedding traditions back to their source, dissect the difference between promises and vows, and talk about what happens when ritual life flatlines into spectacle. Stephen calls out the privatization of love, the poverty of “authentic,” and the radical hospitality required to make a vow matter.This is not a “how to plan your special day” conversation. It's a clear-eyed, occasionally confronting exploration of what matrimony could be if we had the chops, the courage, and the cultural literacy to make it real.Watch on Odysee + Progressive Radio NetworkPart 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatzAll things Dani, including books, courses, coaching + consulting:www.danikatz.comPlus, schwag:danikatz.threadless.comAll things Stephen Jenkinson:www.orphanwisdom.comWildcraft Herbs:www.wildcraftherbs.comUse promo code DANI11 for discounts and free gifts!Show notes:On writing Matrimony & being an officiantEtymology & meaning of a ‘crisis'Examining the ritual of modern weddingsSearching for ‘real' inside matrimony'It takes a village' of strangersWedding invitations & non-sacred wording“Do you vow….?”The ir/relevance of marriage ‘Blessing', origin and meaning What cultured people doRole of the ArtistPrivatization of loveA profound story about a morning afterPushback to S's matrimonial methodsGracefully breathing life into ritual Roles of elders in matrimonyWorking with words as spells

A woman somehow survives a bullet wound to the heart—and soon realizes that this strange immunity comes at a horrific cost: everyone she loves ends up dead, as though there's some deadly curse in her wake. Hear “To Whom It May Concern” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0483Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “To Whom It May Concern” (September 17, 1976)00:45:20.966 = Obsession, “Clinging Hate” (May 14, 1951) ***WD01:08:02.016 = Origin of Superstition, ‘Two Walkers” (1935) ***WD01:20:41.470 = Mystery Playhouse, “Nightmare” (November 28, 1944)01:49:38.523 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD02:18:40.551 = The Price of Fear, “To My Dear Saladin” (June 06, 1983) ***WD02:47:58.984 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man's Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD03:13:14.843 = Quiet Please, “Presto-Change-O” (August 16, 1948)03:37:40.182 = Radio City Playhouse, ‘Wardrobe Trunk” (April 04, 1949)04:06:52.383 = Adventures in the Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD04:31:18.166 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “When Will He Die” (1930) ***WD04:32:18.143 = Sam Spade, “Red Star Caper” (January 12, 1951)04:57:27.127 = The Sealed Book, “Accusing Corpse” (April 29, 1945)05:26:55.774 = The Shadow, “The Plot That Failed” (March 24, 1940) ***WD05:50:09.364 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD06:17:18.696 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Inner Critic” (April 2006)06:31:15.163 = Strange Wills, “They Met In Monte Carlo” (September 14, 1946)07:00:36.103 = Suspense, “Cross-Eyed Bear” (September 16, 1943)07:29:58.915 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (1957)07:34:37.171 = The Saint, “Actor” (January 14, 1951)08:03:57.190 = Theater Five, ‘Dog Killer” (October 14, 1964) ***WD (LQ)08:24:07.391 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (1968-1971) ***WD (LQ)08:51:07.471 = The Unexpected, “Fool's Silver” (1948) ***WD09:05:43.072 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD09:20:13.389 = Dark Venture, “Man in 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD09:49:33.766 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers #ClassicCrimePodcast #RetroHorrorPodcast #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarknessPodcast #RetroRadio #ClassicRadioCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0483

It's not burnout — it's blessing fatigue. We share a raw and honest reflection on how the responsibilities tied to your dreams can sometimes feel like too much. If you've ever felt guilty for feeling stressed by the life you love, this episode will help you reframe it.Support the showDOWNLOAD THE FREQ APP:www.thefreqapp.com VISIT THE SHOP:www.thebeckonsouk.com CONNECT ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @beckonliving, @jaclynsteele, @samthurmond_reiTikTok: @beckonliving JOIN THE HIGH FREQUENCY SOCIETY:Text us at 480-531-6858 and type the word FREQUENCY to receive periodic uplifting, high frequency text messages from Sam and Jaclyn. You can also join by following this link. NEWSLETTER:Sign up! WEBSITE:www.beckonliving.com

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Somebody pranked a local burger place with a huge $400+ order and never picked it up. Instead of tossing it, they donated all that food to a women's shelter... and later that day, someone came in and quietly paid the whole bill. God really can turn a bad thing into a blessing.

Welcome to our first episode covering the Heaven Official's Blessing series by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu! And also the Saw franchise. A media match made in heaven that definitely makes complete sense to pair in one episode, because isn't Xie Lian's life just one long Saw trap, in a way? As Cyrus is reading the series for the first time and Sarah for the second, delicious dramatic irony ensues. Sarah and Cyrus discuss the budding character relationships, the MXTX of it all, and speculate on the meaning of BeefLeaf. Support the show

God's generosity frees us to be generous to others...

Blessings come from God—but He intends for us to pass them along. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans talks about the spiritual inheritance we're meant to leave for our children… and what to do if we never received one ourselves.

Blessings come from God—but He intends for us to pass them along. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans talks about the spiritual inheritance we're meant to leave for our children… and what to do if we never received one ourselves.

Blessings come from God—but He intends for us to pass them along. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans talks about the spiritual inheritance we're meant to leave for our children… and what to do if we never received one ourselves.

The Midrash Rabbah on Megillat Ruth, quoting Rabbi Yehoshua, teaches: יֹתֵר מִמָּה שֶׁבַּעַל הַבַּיִת עוֹשֶׂה עִם הֶעָנִי, הֶעָנִי עוֹשֶׂה עִם בַּעַל הַבָּיִת — More than the homeowner does for the poor person, the poor person does for the homeowner. One application of this Midrash is in how we view the time we invest in helping others. People often think — especially when life is busy and responsibilities pile up — I'd love to do more chesed… I'd love to learn more Torah… I'd love to do more mitzvot… but I just don't have the time. It sounds logical: every minute we spend doing Hashem's work is a minute we could have spent on ourselves. But Hashem's accounting works very differently. When we give our time for His mitzvot, we don't lose time — we gain it. And it's not simply returned; it comes back with blessing. The more we give, the more we are given. Often, this isn't obvious, but sometimes we see it clearly in our own lives. A man who had recently moved into a new apartment discovered that one of his neighbors was an elderly, broken Jew who lived alone with no family or support. He decided to offer a small kindness: a hot meal. That small act quickly turned into a daily delivery. His family joined in, and it became part of their routine. But over time, the chesed became harder. The neighbor began requesting more specific meals — vegetables chopped finely, fruit salad prepared fresh. At first, the man complied, but eventually, the demands wore on him. He decided to stop chopping and simply sent whole vegetables and fruit, reasoning, He knows how to cut them himself. Around that same time, his healthy baby — who had always eaten well — suddenly refused to drink formula. The baby cried through feedings, turned his head away, spit out whatever he managed to drink, and each feeding became a stressful, time-consuming ordeal. The man didn't connect the two events — until a friend who also knew the elderly neighbor praised him for his kindness. "You have no idea what kind of mitzvah you're doing," the friend said. Then he added, "If you could please send the food nicely, prepared fresh the way he likes it, it's a very big part of the mitzvah." Those words struck a chord. The very next day, the man went back to preparing the food exactly as the neighbor preferred. That same day, his baby ate without crying, spitting, or resisting. The connection was crystal clear. When he tried to save time by doing less chesed, he ended up losing time in another area. We never lose by giving — we only gain. The time we "lose" on a mitzvah is never truly lost; it's invested. Hashem repays us with smoother days, calmer outcomes, and, yes, even babies who cooperate. But when we guard all our time for ourselves, we often find that it slips away anyway — tasks take longer, frustrations mount, and things don't flow. So the next time the yetzer hara whispers, You don't have time for this mitzvah, for Torah learning, or for chesed, whisper back: I don't have time not to.

Brian White | Ephesians 1:3-14

Love has a way of reordering how you think...

A Blessing for Those We'll Never Meet In this 12-minute guided meditation, Sel invites you into a quiet practice of deep empathy—offering gentle blessings to strangers whose lives you may never know, yet whose paths are invisibly connected to yours. Through breath, imagery, and intention, you'll send kindness into the world and discover that every blessing given also nourishes the giver.#FindYourDailyCalm #GuidedMeditation #DeepEmpathy #LovingKindness #MindfulnessPractice #DailyCalm #MeditationForPeace #CompassionInAction #SendLove #KindnessMattersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  Texts:  Genesis 14:17-24; Hebrews 7   Abram Receives the Blessing of the Priest-King (Gen. 14:17-20) Melchizedek is identified as the king of Salem and the priest of the Most High God. Melchizedek blesses Abram and praises God as Creator and Deliverer Abram responds to Melchizedek by giving him a tenth of everything.   Abram Refuses the Offering of the Wicked King (Gen. 14:21-24) The king of Sodom offers Abram all the spoils of war to form an alliance. Since Abram sees God as His provider, he rejects the offering and gives it to those who were in need.   Jesus Represents the Eternal Priest-King (Hebrews 7) Melchizedek foreshadows Jesus' character, ministry, and preeminence. Jesus is the greater and eternal Priest-King who intercedes for and saves sinners to the uttermost by His once-for-all death on the cross.

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We cannot be made right with God by the law, but Christ redeemed us by taking our curse and giving us His perfect obedience, so that God's blessing would come to all who believe in Him.

1 Peter 1:1-2 - Intro to the Letter   |  Series: Worship in the Wilderness, 1 Peter |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor  |  Preached 8-10-25 10:45am   Tag: New Testament, 1 Peter, Pain, Exile, Hurt, Grace, Hope, Comfort, Love, Pray, Prayer, Predestination, Called, Sovereignty, Blessing, Identity, Jesus

Joel Webbon and Dr. Stephen Wolfe discuss the concept of cultural Christianity, particularly within the context of Baptist and Presbyterian perspectives. They explore the dichotomy of views on cultural Christianity, highlighting its potential benefits, such as preparing individuals for faith and fostering a more virtuous society.The conversation also addresses concerns about nominal Christianity and the surprisingly positive role of “hypocrisy” in a society, ultimately advocating for the beneficial influence of Christian culture on laws and customs.The episode concludes with a reflection on the law as a tutor that guides individuals towards faith and virtue.

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 08/08/2025.What are you believing for? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland shows you how your confession of faith activates your Covenant of BLESSING. You can receive what you are believing God for through your confession of faith and the power of THE BLESSING!

Is the entrepreneurial drive something you're born with, or can it be learned? Alan had the chance to sit down with his friend and colleague, Dr. Mark Costes, at the recent Voices of Dentistry Pop Up for a deep dive into the mindset of a business owner. Drawing from his own family history, Dr. Costes argues that an entrepreneurial spirit is often an innate trait (nature), but that the skills to succeed can absolutely be cultivated (nurture). They explore the massive shift in the dental profession from the "golden era"—when clinical skill alone could guarantee a great living—to today's reality, where staggering student debt loads make business acumen a non-negotiable key to survival and success. The conversation also contrasts the cottage industry of dentistry with the consolidated world of medicine, weighing the pros and cons of being a W2 employee versus taking on the risks and rewards of practice ownership. Key Takeaways   Entrepreneurs: Nature or Nurture? Mark believes that while an entrepreneurial spirit might be an innate personality trait, the systems and knowledge required for business success can be learned and mastered by anyone. His father, a corporate man, had the spirit but chose security; Mark was able to live out that entrepreneurial drive. The "Golden Era" of Dentistry is Over: Dentists from previous generations could often succeed despite lacking business knowledge because the revenue from clinical dentistry was high enough to hide inefficiencies. The Stakes Are Higher Now: With average student debt approaching $300,000, new dentists cannot afford to be sloppy with the business side of their practice. Every penny must be accounted for, making business education more critical than ever. The W2 Path is a Viable Option: For dentists who are not interested in the risks and stress of ownership, being a W2 employee can still lead to a successful career and financial freedom. However, it requires a different kind of discipline focused on personal finance, smart investing, and tax strategy to build wealth without the final asset of a practice sale. If You Own, Do It Right: For those who do take the leap into practice ownership, it is crucial to commit to learning the business. Otherwise, you are taking on all the risk, liability, and stress for potentially no significant reward. The Problem with Medicine (and a Blessing for Dentistry): While medicine offers high-income W2 opportunities, it is a highly consolidated system that often leaves physicians with little control and massive tax burdens. Dentistry remains a "cottage industry" with immense entrepreneurial opportunity, despite its own challenges with insurance and patient payment discussions. Information vs. Willpower: Whether discussing personal health or business success, simply having the information is not enough. The key challenge is developing the discipline and willpower to act on that knowledge, a hurdle that many people struggle to overcome. Some links from the show: Dental Success Institute Voices of Dentistry Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Gary," "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!