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Alzheimer's disease has grown to become the most common form of dementia, and as of now, there is no cure for this devastating neurodegenerative disease. But new science shows that your brain's immune cells play an essential role in how your brain ages. Today, you're going to learn this latest science and how to put it into action.  Today's guest, Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author. His new book, Brain Defenders, dives into the groundbreaking discovery that immune cells in the brain are the key to brain health and longevity. On this episode, you're going to learn about this emerging science and what you can do to protect your brain now and as you age.  In this interview, you're going to learn about the fascinating science of immunometabolism, what microglial cells are, and the specific lifestyle habits that can shape the future of your brain. We're going to talk about specific foods and exercises that can dictate the health of your brain's immune cells, and proven strategies to protect your brain from degradation. Enjoy!  In this episode you'll discover: The one fundamental mechanism that connects all neurodegenerative diseases. (2:26) What the latest science says about the efficacy of Alzheimer's medications. (3:41) The essential function of microglial cells. (6:51)  What immunometabolism is. (8:41)  How having type 2 diabetes can increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease. (11:23) What GLP-1 drugs teach us about the link between the brain and metabolism. (12:12) How exercise helps defend the brain from degeneration. (29:12) The connection between myokines and metabolism. (29:54) Why flexibility and balance training are important for longevity. (36:57) The truth about fish oil supplements for brain health. (38:14) What to eat to defend your brain. (42:21) How eating ultraprocessed foods increases your risk of brain diseases. (45:38) Why stress impacts your brain health. (57:10) The simplest way to measure your health and activity levels. (1:08:23) Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a truly meaningful dose of electrolytes in a science-backed ratio. Free sample pack with any order. Organifi.com/Model - Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL. Brain Defenders by Dr. David Perlmutter - Preorder your copy of Dr. Perlmutter's new book today!  Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter - Read about how your diet affects your brain health!  You've Been Pooping All Wrong by Dr. Trisha Pasricha - Learn about gut health and how to poop better!  Connect with Dr. David Perlmutter Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube  This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by LMNT and Organifi.  Most people are underhydrated—and it's costing you energy, focus, and performance. LMNT delivers a science-backed electrolyte ratio with no sugar, no junk—just what your body actually needs. Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/model.  Make nutrition effortless—and actually enjoyable. Organifi's delicious, superfood blends help you boost energy, reduce stress, and feel your best every day. Get 20% off with code MODEL at organifi.com/model. 

On Thursday, President Donald Trump said that the Board of Peace, a U.S.-led international body aiming to achieve peace in the Gaza Strip, had reached an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to disarm. The next day, the board shared a 15-point “roadmap” for a multi-step peace plan, outlining actions that Hamas and Israel would take to eventually transfer control of the strip to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). Hamas officials said the group's disarmament was contingent on Israel withdrawing from Gaza, while Israeli officials have expressed skepticism about Hamas's commitment to disarming.Ad-free podcasts are here!Get 20% off your first year of ad-free episodes, exclusive interviews, and deep dives with Tangle's podcast membership!Following up on wildfires.Two weeks ago, Managing Editor Ari Weitzman wrote a take on the Canadian wildfires, arguing that climate change was the lead driver of the increased fires but that Canada could still do more to mitigate them. Some Tangle readers pushed back on both claims, so Ari put their questions to climate scientist (and author of the newsletter The Climate Brink) Zeke Haufather. Zeke weighed in on the science and the policy, as well as the role data centers will play in climate change in the coming years. You can listen here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Under the radar” story ⁠here⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: Could this plan be a breakthrough for peace? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Isaac Saul and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Audrey Moorehead, and Carina Pacheco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective.

Charlie Hulme and Smylie Kaufman break down Michael Thorbjornsen's first PGA Tour win — a bogey-free final-round 63 at the Rocket Classic, sealed by a long birdie putt on 18 that held off a hard-charging Xander Schauffele. Thor's putting coach, Stephen Sweeney, joins the show to explain how a stance and ball-position overhaul helped refine a raw approach into more short makes and better speed control on long putts.With the final PGA TOUR regular-season event up next, we take a bigger-picture look at the rest of the season and beyond. Which players are in danger of losing their cards, missing the playoffs, or not qualifying for signature events? And how would all of this look via a restructured competitive format in 2028?Plus: Detroit Golf Club's Donald Ross restoration, debating our favorite golf course design features, and the fantasy game Smylie would like to see in 2028 with the Championship and Challenger Series in place.Check out our original putting instruction video with Stephen Sweeney here: https://youtu.be/JVh5Xy7YRQMCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro: Charlie's HVAC and studio backdrop saga continues3:15 Smylie plays through a mild flu — new Sam Burns/Scottie Scheffler swing thoughts6:58 Charlie's putter and grip breakthrough8:14 Detroit Golf Club's Donald Ross restoration & tour's vanishing classic courses16:03 What makes a golf hole memorable19:16 Favorite/least favorite design features: cross creeks & sloped tee boxes23:52 Caddie yardages: raw numbers vs. adjusted advice27:39 Stephen Sweeney joins to talk Thorbjornsen's win33:36 Thorbjornsen's raw putting DNA — from cross-handed to fundamentals39:12 Video breakdown: fixing Thorbjornsen's stance & ball position45:14 Thorbjornsen's ceiling47:27 Sweeney's new ventures: Golf.com content & The People's League55:25 Rocket Classic recap: Thorbjornsen's bogey-free 63 & the winning putt57:37 Xander Schauffele's runner-up finish & 2026 bounce-back58:21 FedEx Cup Playoffs / Top 100 PGAT Bubble Discussion01:08:00 Presidents Cup Outlook01:12:00 Future PGAT Changes#golf #pgatour #rocketclassic #MichaelThorbjornsen #SmylieShow #SmylieKaufman Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!

In this powerful and inspiring episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent sits down with Congressman Jodey Arrington for a conversation that blends groundbreaking innovation, personal conviction, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger than politics. At the heart of this episode is a remarkable legislative achievement—the Medicare Multicancer Early Detection and Screening Coverage Act—a bill that took years of persistence, partnership, and determination to bring to life. What started as a tough uphill climb became one of the most widely supported efforts in Congress, proving that when something truly matters, it can unite people across the aisle.  

What if grief was not something to get over, but a bridge that leads you to your greatest transformation? In this powerful episode of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with Rosalind Price, known as The Grief Gangstress, for an honest, deeply human conversation about cumulative loss, the 5 grief archetypes, and how navigating grief with strategic intention can lead to profound personal transformation.  Rosalind Price has experienced grief from the age of four, losing her mother at 16, her father shortly after, members of her support system, and later her former husband. Rather than running from grief, she built an entire framework to move through it strategically, and now helps individuals and C-suite leaders do the same. She shares how grief is not a nemesis or an antagonist, but a bridge that reminds us we are the priority.  This episode will change the way you see grief. Whether you are healing from betrayal, loss, or a life-altering shift, Rosalind's 5 grief archetypes will help you understand where you are in your journey and how to move forward with intention and power.    Topics Covered:  How cumulative grief can feel like life itself has betrayed you, and why that feeling is valid  The critical difference between soldiering through grief and actually healing from it  Why the people around us sometimes unintentionally add to our grief instead of easing it  The 5 grief archetypes: Devoted Soldier, Seeker, Deep Diver, Expander, and Transformer, and how to identify which one you are  How grief shows up in the corporate world and what C-suite leaders can do to create space for it  Why speaking up for your needs during grief is not a burden, it is a gift to everyone around you  How grief and betrayal healing share the same emotional terrain and why Debi's audience will deeply relate  The relationship between love and grief: the bigger the love, the bigger the grief, and why that is actually a sign of your greatness  Rosalind's personal journey from lifelong loss to becoming The Grief Gangstress  Why grieving is the season and the bridge, and grief is the destination that reminds you that you are the priority    Resources Mentioned:  Grief Archetype Assessment Guide (FREE) — rrrichardprice.com/the-blueprint  The Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery — ThePBTInstitute.com  Post Betrayal Syndrome Assessment — ThePBTInstitute.com  Betrayal to Breakthrough Live — ThePBTInstitute.com/live    Connect with Rosalind Price:  Website: rrrichardprice.com  Free Grief Archetype Assessment Guide: rrrichardprice.com/the-blueprint  LinkedIn: Rosalind Price  Facebook: Rosalind Price / The Grief Gangstress  Instagram: Rosalind Price / The Grief Gangstress  Substack: Rosalind Price / The Grief Gangstress    Connect with Dr. Debi Silber:  Instagram: @debisilber  Website: ThePBTInstitute.com  Betrayal to Breakthrough Live — ThePBTInstitute.com/live  Bring Dr. Debi to your stage — ThePBTInstitute.com/speaking  Read the largest research study on betrayal ever conducted — ThePBTInstitute.com/state-of-betrayal-report 

```html PRESCOTT CONFERENCE Married to the Backslider Pastor Greg Mitchell takingthelandpodcast.com → On the closing Friday night of Prescott Conference, Pastor Greg Mitchell preaches “Married to the Backslider” from Jeremiah 3—a message of hope for anyone who has walked away from God, and for the families, friends, pastors, and churches still praying for them. God has not given up. Keep believing. Keep praying. There is no distance too far and no life too broken for God to restore. Chapters 00:20 — The Power of Breakthrough Offerings 04:30 — Breaking Barriers Through Obedience 09:15 — Breakthrough, Fruitfulness, and Provision 13:53 — Understanding Backsliding and God's Mercy 20:10 — Why People Backslide 27:20 — God's Heart Toward Those Who Walked Away 34:02 — God's Unfailing Pursuit of Backsliders 37:30 — God's Word Is Still Working 41:08 — Prayer and Community in Restoration 44:35 — A Harvest of Returning Backsliders 48:14 — Testimonies of Transformation and Return 53:55 — A Call to Action for the Church All proceeds go to world evangelism. Locate a CFM Church near you → Premium Subscription for World Evangelism No ads. Early releases. Full-length Testimony Tuesdays. $3/month on Supercast $3.99/month on Spotify $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts Enjoying the Podcast? Help more people find these messages with a five-star review: Apple Podcasts • Podchaser #PrescottConference #PastorGregMitchell #Sermon #Backslider #ChristianEncouragement #Prayer #Revival```

Five days ago, I stepped onto a stage at the Pink Skirt Summit, an event founded by my girlfriend Renee Warren, and something cracked wide open in me. This episode is my attempt to share what happened, what I witnessed, and what I took away, not just from my own talk, but from the entire two days   In this episode, I'm sharing: What I noticed the moment I walked into the event, and why the energy behind the scenes changes everything for the people in the room Why asking the "safe" people is keeping you small (and what my girlfriend Renee modeled by going for the big asks anyway) How to read the season your audience is in, and why that matters more than any strategy or slide deck What happened the morning of my talk: the tears, the rewiring, the dress, the armpit sweat pads (yes, really) Why your reputation enters the room before you do, and what that means for how you show up everywhere The question my girlfriend Adele asked me that stopped me cold: "At what point are you going to see the version of yourself that we all see?" What I shared on stage about not wanting more, and the woman who cried in the bathroom stall because I finally said the thing out loud Why your value is no longer in what you know, it's in what you see The permission to evolve: what I'm retiring in my business and what I'm stepping into next Why I took the entire month of August off to write The Audacious Woman, and why I have zero regrets about it   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.  

Join us this week as we reflect on a prophetic shift following seven days of praise, urging all of you to enter August with expectancy and worship. We explain the roles of thanksgiving, praise, and worship, emphasize God's presence bringing order to chaos, and make a call to the church to believe for breakthrough and a new season.

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Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Recent weeks have been a whirlwind of activity in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, showcasing significant strides in scientific breakthroughs, regulatory advancements, and strategic industry maneuvers. Replimune's Vusolimogene Oderparepvec has emerged as a beacon of hope in the fight against advanced melanoma. This gene therapy, utilizing an oncolytic virus, has recently received a positive nod from an advisory committee for its Phase 1/2 trial. When combined with PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors, it holds promise for enhancing immune responses against tumors—a critical development in cancer treatment that may redefine therapeutic strategies. This advancement follows two prior FDA rejections, underscoring the multifaceted evaluation process drugs undergo before approval and demonstrating that perseverance can eventually lead to success. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have achieved a milestone with the European Union's approval of Datopotamab Deruxtecan for treating unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). As an antibody-drug conjugate targeting the Trop-2 protein, it offers new hope to TNBC patients who often have limited options. This approval underscores the potential of antibody-drug conjugates in oncology, supported by promising Phase 3 trial data. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is enjoying notable revenue growth thanks to Dupixent, a monoclonal antibody addressing autoimmune and respiratory diseases. Such financial success underscores the expanding role of biologics in tackling chronic illnesses, reflecting a broader industry trend towards biologically-based treatments. In business news, Pharmanovia's licensing deal with Impact Therapeutics for Senaparib signifies strategic expansion in oncology therapeutics. Similarly, Kaigene's agreement with Taisho Pharmaceutical highlights ongoing interest in autoimmune therapies, illustrating how companies are leveraging partnerships to broaden their therapeutic horizons. Pfizer is on the brink of expanding its label for Ritlecitinib (Litfulo), a JAK3 inhibitor that showed positive results in Phase 3 trials for nonsegmental vitiligo. By targeting autoimmune pathways, this small molecule could offer new hope to vitiligo patients seeking effective treatments. Litfulo is advancing through regulatory stages following successful trials, poised to provide an oral alternative for non-segmental vitiligo—a potential game-changer that could improve patient compliance and expand treatment options beyond Incyte's Opzelura. However, not all news is positive. Novo Nordisk faced disappointment when its Ziltivekimab failed a Phase 3 trial for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with chronic kidney disease. Despite this setback, Novo Nordisk remains optimistic about ongoing trials Artemis and Hermes as potential lifelines for their CKD program. Success could diversify their portfolio and introduce novel therapeutic options for CKD patients. Additionally, financial hurdles surfaced as Daiichi Sankyo saw an 11% share drop due to an accounting error, and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' market value took a hit following a lowered revenue forecast for its TTR drug. On a global scale, the Trump administration has allocated $600 million to GAVI for childhood immunizations worldwide. This funding reversal emphasizes ongoing efforts to ensure vaccine accessibility across the globe—an essential component of public health initiatives. The dynamic nature of these developments reflects both the potential and challenges within the pharmaceutical landscape. The promising avenues presented by gene therapy, antibody-drug conjugates, and JAK inhibitors are tempered by clinical setbacks and financial volatility, underscoring the rigorous demands faced by industry stakeholders. In other industry news, AbbVie's Skyrizi continues to thrive despite increasing competition in the psoriasis market. With sales reaching $5.55 billion in Q2 2026, Skyrizi demonstrates the sustained demand for innovative biologics that enhance treatment efficacy and safety profiles. Karyopharm Therapeutics remains committed to its XPO1 inhibitor Xpovio despite setbacks in other indications like endometrial cancer. Their focus on myelofibrosis illustrates a strategic pivot towards hematologic malignancies where unmet needs persist. Oral GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining ground as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill and Eli Lilly's Foundayo vie for dominance in weight management solutions. These oral formulations promise increased accessibility over traditional injectables. Regulatory arenas continue to evolve with AbbVie's Rinvoq gaining European clearance for alopecia and vitiligo. Such approvals highlight regulatory bodies' critical role in expanding market access across diverse therapeutic areas. Strategic partnerships also abound as WellSpan Health collaborates with Hippocratic AI to integrate artificial intelligence into healthcare solutions—a growing trend aimed at enhancing clinical decision-making capabilities. Meanwhile, Apnimed's $192 million IPO success indicates strong investor confidence in novel therapeutics like its sleep apnea treatment—a reflection of biopharma's financing dynamics where targeted therapies draw significant interest. Overall, these updates paint a vivid picture of an industry characterized by relentless innovation through scientific research, strategic alliances, and regulatory progress—all aimed at improving patient outcomes amidst evolving market demands. The industry's focus on breakthrough technologies continues to shape global health initiatives by offering new opportunities for patient care across various conditions. As companies navigate this dynamic environment marked by both promise and challenge—their ability to innovate scientifically while engaging strategically with regulators will be crucial to bringing novel therapies effectively into clinical practice where they can make meaningful impacts on patients' lives worldwide.Support the show

Fluent Fiction - French: Élodie's Breakthrough: From Shyness to Château Spotlight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-03-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait haut dans le ciel estival, projetant une lumière dorée sur le Château de Chambord.En: The sun shone high in the summer sky, casting a golden light over the Château de Chambord.Fr: Ce magnifique édifice, symbole de la Renaissance française, se dressait fièrement au milieu des jardins verdoyants.En: This magnificent building, a symbol of the French Renaissance, stood proudly amid the lush gardens.Fr: Les employés de l'entreprise s'y retrouvaient pour leur retraite annuelle, et parmi eux, Élodie, enthousiaste mais nerveuse.En: The company's employees gathered there for their annual retreat, and among them was Élodie, enthusiastic but nervous.Fr: Élodie était nouvelle dans l'équipe administrative.En: Élodie was new to the administrative team.Fr: Elle adorait l'histoire de l'art et rêvait de travailler un jour dans un domaine plus créatif.En: She loved art history and dreamed of one day working in a more creative field.Fr: Son but pour cette retraite était clair : se démarquer, apprendre et surtout, vaincre sa timidité face à ses collègues expérimentés, Gaspard et Marcel.En: Her goal for this retreat was clear: to stand out, learn, and above all, overcome her shyness in front of her experienced colleagues, Gaspard and Marcel.Fr: Ces derniers semblaient à l'aise dans toutes les discussions et Élodie les envier.En: The latter seemed comfortable in all discussions, and Élodie envied them.Fr: En arpentant les vastes allées du château, Élodie observait les interactions.En: As Élodie wandered through the vast corridors of the château, she observed the interactions.Fr: Elle écoutait Gaspard et Marcel plaisanter et échanger des anecdotes.En: She listened to Gaspard and Marcel joke and exchange anecdotes.Fr: Ils avaient une aisance naturelle qui fascinait Élodie.En: They had a natural ease that fascinated Élodie.Fr: Mais elle se rendait compte que rester à l'écart ne lui apporterait rien.En: But she realized that staying on the sidelines would bring her nothing.Fr: Elle prit une décision.En: She made a decision.Fr: Lors d'une activité de groupe, elle se rapprocherait et tenterait de se faire entendre.En: During a group activity, she would approach them and try to make herself heard.Fr: Le moment arriva durant un exercice de cohésion dans les jardins du château.En: The moment came during a team-building exercise in the château's gardens.Fr: Élodie, le cœur battant, s'approcha de Gaspard et Marcel.En: Élodie, her heart pounding, approached Gaspard and Marcel.Fr: Elle avait attendu ce moment pour montrer sa connaissance du lieu.En: She had waited for this moment to show her knowledge of the place.Fr: D'une voix assurée, elle commença à parler de l'architecture unique du château, de son histoire complexe et de l'impact qu'il avait eu sur la culture française.En: In a confident voice, she began to talk about the château's unique architecture, its complex history, and the impact it had had on French culture.Fr: À sa grande surprise, les conversations se turent et tous écoutèrent attentivement son exposé passionné.En: To her great surprise, the conversations stopped, and everyone listened attentively to her passionate presentation.Fr: Elle leur raconta des anecdotes sur François Ier, le roi passionné d'art qui avait commandé sa construction.En: She recounted anecdotes about François Ier, the art-loving king who had commissioned its construction.Fr: Ses collègues, y compris Gaspard et Marcel, furent impressionnés par sa maîtrise du sujet.En: Her colleagues, including Gaspard and Marcel, were impressed by her mastery of the subject.Fr: Quand elle termina, un silence admiratif suivit.En: When she finished, an admiring silence followed.Fr: Puis, les applaudissements éclatèrent.En: Then, applause erupted.Fr: Élodie sentit alors une vague de chaleur et de fierté inonder son cœur.En: Élodie then felt a wave of warmth and pride flood her heart.Fr: Gaspard et Marcel la félicitèrent, reconnaissant en elle une future alliée précieuse.En: Gaspard and Marcel congratulated her, recognizing in her a future valuable ally.Fr: Le reste de l'équipe lui fit part de leurs éloges et lui proposa de rejoindre un projet spécial qui venait de commencer.En: The rest of the team shared their praises and invited her to join a special project that had just begun.Fr: En fin de journée, Élodie s'assit sur un banc du parc, en regardant le château au loin, baigné dans les dernières lueurs du jour.En: At the end of the day, Élodie sat on a bench in the park, gazing at the château in the distance, bathed in the day's last light.Fr: Elle se sentait différente, plus confiante.En: She felt different, more confident.Fr: Elle avait fait le premier pas vers son rêve.En: She had taken the first step towards her dream.Fr: Elle savait maintenant que sa passion et sa perspective étaient ses meilleures alliées.En: She now knew that her passion and perspective were her greatest allies.Fr: Au milieu des rires et des échanges, elle se sentit enfin intégrée, prête à relever de nouveaux défis.En: Amid the laughter and exchanges, she finally felt integrated, ready to take on new challenges.Fr: Ainsi, Élodie réalisa que son unique approche était non seulement appréciée, mais aussi essentielle pour l'avenir qu'elle souhaitait se construire.En: Thus, Élodie realized that her unique approach was not only appreciated but essential for the future she wished to build for herself.Fr: Sa voix avait trouvé sa place parmi les autres, et elle n'était qu'au début de son chemin vers de nouvelles merveilles, inspirée par la beauté intemporelle du Château de Chambord.En: Her voice had found its place among the others, and she was only at the beginning of her journey toward new wonders, inspired by the timeless beauty of the Château de Chambord. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilthe sky: le cielthe light: la lumièrethe building: l'édificethe company: l'entreprisethe employee: l'employéthe colleague: le collèguethe team: l'équipethe corridor: l'alléethe conversation: la conversationthe voice: la voixthe surprise: la surprisethe king: le roithe subject: le sujetthe applause: les applaudissementsthe bench: le bancthe garden: le jardinthe path: le cheminthe wonder: la merveillethe admiration: l'admirationthe heart: le cœurthe pride: la fiertéthe ally: l'alliéthe project: le projetthe dream: le rêvethe future: l'avenirthe perspective: la perspectivethe exchange: l'échangethe impact: l'impactthe anecdote: l'anecdote

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The diabetes drugs that transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about how GLP-1s affect the brain, its reward system, and maybe even addiction. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Sofia Sanchez.  Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks.  Medical Writer: Andrea Kane  Showrunner: Dan Bloom  Technical Director: Dan Dzula  Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces a historic agreement for the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza. A senior Hamas official says they're on board, but it all hinges on Israel ... Tens of thousands of migrants pour into Spain in a deadly rush. We bring you the latest on the efforts to defuse this crisis ... Anthropic becomes the second AI company this week to reveal its AI hacked a competitor. They're calling it a "misunderstanding."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month, Peter and Jeff dig into the AI question everyone's arguing about: Is this the internet in 1996 or the internet in 1999? They get into how the winners and losers may shake out, what AI could actually do to the broader economy and why oil prices are swinging. Plus, get their tip of the month. Twelve minutes, straight down the middle.  Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!   Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/   Have questions or topic suggestions?  Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

On this episode, Harry Symeou reacts to Eddie Howe's departure from Newcastle United, does that give us a hint as to how things are progressing on the Bruno Guimaraes front? According to multiple reports Arsenal are close to making a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder. We discuss why the Vinicius Junior idea isn't dead just yet and we talk FIFA's plan to 'sell football'. To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Enter the discount code 'SUMMER' for 50% off your first month! Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #transfers #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's author argues that all of us—individuals, businesses, institutions, even societies—can benefit from narrowing our options. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to transform themselves—and the world—by embracing constraints.Support the ShowInside the Box by David EpsteinMike's Amplify CohortThe Growth IntensiveThe Goal by Eli GoldrattApple: The First 50 Years by David PogueCreativity, Inc. by Ed CatmullScience Fictions by Stuart RitchieSix SigmaAnatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam AlterCo-Intelligence by Ethan MollickFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanDave Ramsey Debt SnowballRange by David EpsteinThe Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselUncommon Sense by William BrodyCory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐Mike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

President Trump is hailing a historic agreement to disarm Hamas, but some are sceptical it will work - can he deliver lasting peace in Gaza?Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Alys Denby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Until his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Mark Wilson was a human resources executive at Taco Bell. Doctors gave his widowed mom six years to live. Mark retired, moved back home, back to the bedroom of his childhood. And he made a plan.  He drew on his corporate experience to build a caregiving team of five aides who cared for his mother 24/7.  He researched how particular foods might help his mother and he took over the cooking.  He searched for a doctor to help his mother with a painful ailment unrelated to dementia. He found a guru!  These are just a few of the steps he took, all of which are explored in his book, a memoir self-help book titled Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care. With the help of his sister and the breakthrough ideas in Mark's plan, their mom lived 15 more years, not 6.  His website, BoldCareLeader.com, is full of helpful information and free resources.   

President Trump announcing a major development on Gaza, saying the Board of Peace has reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the territory. The president says the deal represents critical progress toward Gaza being governed by a new Palestinian-led government working with the Board of Peace to improve conditions for residents. The agreement will be carried out in phases, beginning with an end to all military operations in Gaza, followed by the decommissioning of heavy weapons, tunnels, and weapons production sites.Republican Senators are working to cut a deal with democrats to avert an election time government shutdown. The goal is to fund the government through December 4th. Some Democrats are floating using the opportunity to force Republicans to wait until after the election to vote on President Trump's demanded budget reconciliation package. Part of the deal in discussion, is to restrict the White House's authority to stop funding grants deemed problematic or wasteful.Spain has deployed military units to its North African enclave of Cueta after thousands of illegal immigrants crossed the border from Morocco. At least 18 people died trying to reach the Spanish territory, and a local workers association said many died from drowning, but some were also killed in a stampede at an urban beach near a border checkpoint with Morocco. Spain's prime minister says the government is mobilizing all necessary resources and working with Moroccan authorities to restore normalcy.

What does it take to rebuild your life after decades of addiction, mental illness, and unimaginable loss?In this episode of the Sharing Without Shame podcast, host Donna Marston sits down with author Robert Rickelman to discuss his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, severe anxiety, alcoholism, psychiatric hospitalization, and ultimately, lasting recovery.Robert shares how growing up with an alcoholic mother shaped his early life, why alcohol became his way of coping, and how addiction nearly cost him everything—including his health, relationships, and future. After years of detox programs, suicide attempts, hospitalizations, and searching for answers, Robert was diagnosed with serious mental health conditions that finally helped explain the struggles he had faced for most of his life.Together, Donna and Robert also explore:

What if the most difficult season of your life isn't the end of your story, but the beginning of your transformation?In this episode of Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious, Dr. Sandra Marie welcomes artist, author, and transformational guide Ellen Benfatti to explore the deeply personal journey behind her book, Caterpillar Soup: Memoirs of a Butterfly.Together they discuss:• Why transformation often feels messy before it feels meaningful• The hidden wisdom of the caterpillar and butterfly• Learning to surrender instead of resisting change• How creativity became a path to healing• The surprising role of color in emotional and spiritual growth• Why the smallest moments can shape an entire lifetime• Moving from fear to trust during awakening• Why you're never truly alone on the journeyWhether you're navigating loss, awakening, grief, or simply feeling that life is asking something new of you, this conversation offers hope that even the most uncertain seasons can become the foundation for profound change.Please subscribe and follow the show to stay updated on new releases. If this episode resonated, feel free to share it with someone who may enjoy or benefit.Support Happy Hour for the Spiritually CuriousWildSoulsGathering.comEmbrace YOUR Wild Soul!https://www.youtube.com/@wildsoulgatheringhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallycurioushttps://www.twitter.com/@soul_gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoulgatheringshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/669456900799583

In this week's wrap chat: who gets protected, who gets replaced, and who gets to leave on their own terms.We share the big wins: a new Alzheimer's blood test that could transform early detection for the women most at risk, and ACTU powerhouses Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil stepping down after a decade of hard-won rights — together, and without clinging to power. Then Angela unpacks the convicted Melbourne rapist who still can't be named, thanks to a suppression order protecting him. We mark Jacinta Allan's departure as Victorian premier, and her message to young women in politics. And we dig into the rise of the AI "model" — and what it means when the beauty standard is no longer even human.This week's discussed stories include:New Alzheimer's blood test could transform care for hundreds of thousands of Australian women at riskThey've won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O'Neil are both stepping downA 'high profile' man has been convicted of rape, but still can't be named'This gig has been tough': Jacinta Allan steps down as premier, urges women to keep at politicsAI beauty tools and models are here, giving women even more impossible standardsSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and head to womensagenda.com.au to subscribe to our daily news update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you walk away from something you've spent nearly a decade building? For many entrepreneurs, starting over feels like failure. For Myra, it became the beginning of her biggest breakthrough. In this inspiring episode of the CEO Glow Show, Sheila Bella sits down with Myra, internationally recognized educator, founder of Guru Sugaring Academy, and creator of Swwon Summit, to discuss the courage it takes to rebuild after a major career pivot. After leaving the company she'd devoted nearly ten years to, Myra found herself questioning everything. But instead of letting disappointment define her, she leaned into her experience, trusted the community she'd built, and created something even greater—a global academy with educators around the world, a thriving education platform, and her own beauty conference. Together, Sheila and Myra talk about entrepreneurship, resilience, community, leadership, family, and why sometimes the greatest opportunities only appear after one door closes. If you've recently experienced a setback, career change, business failure, or unexpected pivot, this conversation is the reminder you need that your next chapter may become your greatest one. Sometimes starting over isn't the end of the story. It's where the real story begins.  

The Towel and the Basin: The Heart of a Servant – John 13:1–17 In Episode 145 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane begin one of the most intimate and transformative sections of the Gospel of John. In John 13:1–17, Jesus—the King of kings—kneels to wash the feet of His disciples, revealing that true greatness in God's Kingdom is found in humble service. Together, they unpack the significance of this unforgettable moment, exploring what it means to love sacrificially, lead with humility, and serve others with the heart of Christ. Peter's struggle to accept Jesus' act of service also reminds us that following Jesus means learning both to receive His grace and to extend it to others. This episode is an invitation to exchange pride for humility, status for service, and self-centered living for the example Jesus modeled on the night before the cross. As followers of Christ, we're not just called to admire His example—we're called to live it. Who is Jesus inviting me to serve with humility this week, and am I willing to lay down my pride to love like He loved?____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley tackles what he calls the "silent killer" of e-commerce businesses: inventory mismanagement. Drawing on his experience scaling brands to eight figures, Josh explains how poor inventory forecasting, ordering too much or too little, can devastate cash flow and lead to bankruptcy. He shares cautionary examples, practical frameworks, and key strategies, including SKU-level forecasting, maintaining 90-120 days of inventory, using pre-orders to validate demand, and having liquidation plans ready. Josh emphasizes that protecting cash flow is ultimately more critical than maintaining perfect stock availability.Bullet Points:Importance of effective inventory management in e-commerce.Consequences of poor inventory forecasting on cash flow and profitability.Risks associated with overstocking and understocking inventory.Strategies for accurate inventory forecasting at the SKU level.Guidelines for managing inventory levels and turnover ratios.The impact of temporary demand spikes on inventory planning.Necessity of having a liquidation plan for excess inventory.Benefits of using pre-order pages to gauge demand and improve cash flow.Emphasis on prioritizing cash flow over maintaining perfect stock levels.Lessons learned from cautionary examples of inventory mismanagement.Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction: The Silent Killer of E-commerceThe host introduces the number one reason e-commerce brands fail and go bankrupt, which he calls the "silent killer."00:00:54 Inventory: The Kryptonite of E-commerceInventory is compared to Superman's Kryptonite, a silent threat that drains a business's power and can sneak up unexpectedly.00:02:00 The Dangers of Inventory ForecastingThe host explains that inventory forecasting is never 100% accurate and discusses the asymmetrical risks of ordering too much versus too little.00:04:48 The Compounding Problems of OverstockingOver-ordering inventory creates a chain reaction of problems, including cash flow issues, debt, compressed margins, and increased storage costs.00:08:01 The Manageable Downsides of UnderstockingOrdering too little inventory has downsides like lost sales, but also upsides like liquid cash and the opportunity to raise prices.00:10:53 Case Study: The Thrasio BankruptcyThe host uses the Amazon aggregator Thrasio as an example of how poor inventory processes can lead a major company to bankruptcy.00:12:55 Key Lessons from Thrasio's FailureLessons include not assuming demand spikes are permanent and the critical importance of forecasting at the individual SKU level.00:14:51 Four Major Inventory RulesThe host shares four core rules for inventory management, including when to kill SKUs and targeting 90-120 days of inventory.00:15:46 Understanding Inventory Turnover RatioA healthy inventory turnover ratio is explained, with a target of 4-6, depending on manufacturer lead times and supply chain.00:17:43 Managing Highly Seasonal ProductsA strategy for seasonal products is to under-forecast and plan to sell out just after the peak demand week.00:21:21 Forecasting for Trendy ProductsFor products based on trends, designs, or sayings, it's wise to forecast a 20% decline in sales year-over-year.00:23:07 The Importance of a Liquidation PlanBrands should build a liquidation plan and establish relationships with partners before they ever face an urgent need to sell excess stock.00:24:09 Managing Inventory for Product LaunchesThe risks of being overly optimistic with new product launches and the importance of placing smaller initial test orders are discussed.00:27:04 The Pre-Order Page StrategyUsing pre-order pages on Shopify is presented as a key strategy to gauge demand and improve cash flow significantly.00:29:00 Improving Your Cash Conversion CycleThe host emphasizes how pre-orders can create a negative cash conversion cycle, which is the key to scaling infinitely.00:31:04 Summary: 10 Key Takeaways for Inventory ManagementA distilled summary of the top ten rules and frameworks for effective inventory management to protect your business and cash flow.00:34:04The Ultimate Goal: Distributable CashThe primary metric for a business owner should be distributable cash, which indicates a healthy, profitable, and sustainable operation.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites  "Shopify": "00:27:00"  "TikTok": "00:23:07"  "Cash Conversion Cycle Podcast": "00:30:06"  Key Concepts and Strategies  "Pre-order Pages": "00:27:04"  "Liquidation Plan": "00:23:07"  "SKU Level Forecasting": "00:31:04"  "Inventory Turnover Ratio": "00:16:48"  Important Metrics  "Distributable Cash": "00:34:04"  Recommendations  "Download Slides": "00:35:00"Transcript:Josh Hadley 00:00:00  Today I'm going to be talking about the silent killer that kills e-commerce brands when an e-commerce brand goes to die. This is primarily the number one reason as to why they go extinct, and why they potentially even go bankrupt. Today, I'm going to be diving into what that silent killer is and how to defend against it so that it doesn't become the silent killer for your business. Welcome to the Econ Breakthrough podcast. I'm Josh Hadley. I've scaled my own ecommerce brand from 0 to 8 figures, and I'm actively building towards nine figures in sales. This podcast is where I document that journey and share the systems, the strategies, and the lessons learned in real time so that you can learn what actually matters and scale your own business. Who am I? My name is Josh Hadley. First and foremost, I'm a man of faith. I'm a husband to a beautiful wife and a father of four children. I've been selling in the e-commerce space for over a decade, doing over $20 million in annual revenue and selling multi-millionaires on Amazon, Shopify and TikTok shop.Josh Hadley 00:00:54  And I am also the host of the number one business strategy podcast for ecommerce entrepreneurs, E-comm Breakthrough. Those of you who watched either the movie or read the comics of Superman recall that Kryptonite was the one thing that could bring Superman to his knees. He almost had invincible power, but when it came to Kryptonite, it was made him almost powerless. It didn't kill him outright. It slowly drained every power that he had. He couldn't fly. He couldn't use his strength. He couldn't see through walls or outrun a bullet. But he was still breathing. Still alive, but completely powerless. The most dangerous part is that he genuinely never saw it coming until it was too late. So how does that apply to business? And what is this silent killer that is the Kryptonite of ecommerce brands. Well, that is inventory. Inventory truly is e-commerce Kryptonite because it is the most dangerous aspect of scaling your business, because it is one of those things that can sneak up on you. And before it's too late, you have already put yourself in a really bad position and effectively made your brand powerless.Josh Hadley 00:02:00  So if we understand that inventory is the Kryptonite for ecommerce brands, what are we supposed to do about that? How do we defend against it? And how do we make sure that i...

Leadership failures rarely happen overnight. More often, they begin with unseen pressures, unresolved pain, and unhealthy patterns that slowly erode a leader from the inside out. In this special compilation episode, we bring together four candid conversations with experienced church leaders who openly share the personal struggles that nearly derailed their ministries. Rather than focusing on leadership strategies or organizational systems, this episode explores the inner life of church leaders. From burnout and unprocessed grief to stress management, character formation, and radical honesty before God, don’t miss the lessons that can help you build healthier, more sustainable ministries. Use these conversations as discussion starters with your teams, asking not simply how the ministry is doing, but how the leaders themselves are doing. Unprocessed Loss Eventually Takes Its Toll Bob Riedy reflects on the burnout that brought his ministry to a halt and the painful realization that decades of accumulated loss had never been properly grieved. The death of a family member, staff transitions, declining attendance after COVID, fractured relationships, and personal shame all compounded over time because he kept pushing forward instead of processing what he had experienced. His story is a powerful reminder that even successful leaders are vulnerable when they ignore the emotional weight of ministry. Key Takeaway // Pastors experience constant loss, but simply “moving on” isn’t resilience. Healthy leaders intentionally process grief with God before it silently grows into burnout, anxiety, or shame. Listen to the Full Episode // Burnout, Breakthrough, and the Road to a Healthier Ministry with Bob Riedy (May 29, 2025) Simple Practices Build Long-Term Resilience Charles Stone shares practical neuroscience-backed habits that help leaders reduce stress and remain emotionally healthy. Rather than offering complicated solutions, he begins with something every leader can practice immediately: intentional breathing. By slowing the body’s stress response through simple breathing exercises, pastors can create space to think clearly, regulate emotions, and respond wisely during difficult seasons. Key Takeaway // Resilience isn’t built during a crisis. It’s developed through consistent daily practices. Simple rhythms like intentional breathing can help pastors lower stress before it becomes overwhelming. Listen to the Full Episode // Leading Through Stress Without Burning Out with Charles Stone (July 3, 2025) Crisis Reveals Character Allen Holmes explains that gifted leaders often reach a defining crossroads when crisis exposes weaknesses beneath their talent and experience. Every leader eventually faces a moment when they must decide whether to hide behind their abilities or allow God to shape their character through hardship. Churches that embrace this perspective create cultures where leaders remain, grow, and mature instead of running from difficult seasons. Key Takeaway // Leadership development isn’t primarily about improving skills. Rather, it’s about allowing God to form character. Crisis often becomes the catalyst that moves leaders toward deeper maturity and lasting influence. Listen to the Full Episode // Why Gifted Leaders Still Fail: Lessons from 25 Years of Ministry with Allen Holmes (March 5, 2026) Honesty Before God Leads to Healing Scott Landry vulnerably recounts one of the darkest moments of his life after personal failure left him isolated, angry, and questioning God. Rather than meeting condemnation, he encountered God’s presence in the middle of his raw honesty. His story illustrates that true healing begins when leaders stop pretending, acknowledge what’s really happening inside, and allow God to meet them in their deepest pain. Key Takeaway // God doesn’t meet the version of us we project to others—He meets the person we truly are. Healing begins when leaders stop hiding and bring their deepest struggles honestly before Him. Listen to the Full Episode // Leading After You Lose Everything: Redemption, Honesty & The Fight with Scott Landry (December 18, 2025) This compilation reminds us that leadership health begins long before visible success or failure. Healthy churches are built by healthy leaders, and healthy leaders cultivate habits that address the condition of their hearts, not just the effectiveness of their ministries. Whether you’re leading through growth, challenge, or personal struggle, these conversations invite you to slow down, examine your inner life, and take intentional steps toward long-term faithfulness in ministry. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey friends, welcome to the unSeminary Podcast. So glad that you’ve decided to tune in. You know, the subtitle of our podcast is Stuff You Wish They Taught in Seminary. Rich Birch — And today I wish there was like a big underline under that word wish. I wish this conversation was a robust conversation when I was in school. Today we’re listening in on four senior leaders talking about really stuff that was going on on the inside when nobody was watching. Rich Birch — This is a good time of year for you and I as executive leaders to pull back and to think deeply about the kind of structures we’re building as an organization that really create a flourishing environment for our people. You know, we asked earlier in the year what your greatest fears were for this year and 24.8% of you indicated that staff health, structure, morale, succession were your top fear this year. And so today’s conversation, what we’re doing is listening in on four senior pastors who get really honest on the show about what was happening on the inside of them. Rich Birch — One of the churches that I was an executive pastor at, about a decade after I left, the senior leader made tragic decisions in their own personal life that ended up burning the church down, literally to the place where that organization doesn’t exist anymore. And from my understanding, actually the building is going to be demolished. Literally there’s nothing left. Rich Birch — A ministry that impacted tens of thousands of people doesn’t exist today because of the decisions of a senior leader. And so at this time of year, in the summertime, I want to challenge us to listen carefully to some leaders that have been through some horrific moments and have come out the other side more healthy. And I want us to learn from these moments and say, hey, what can we do to structure our ministry so that we can be the healthiest possible environments we can possibly be? Rich Birch — So up first, we’ve got Bob Riedy at Church of the Open Door, who hit a wall on a Sunday morning a few years ago, and he learned about ungrieved losses that took 40 years of ministry to see. So let’s listen in to Bob and see what you and I can learn as we think about the future. [Clip 1 Begins] Bob Riedy — I really do think that loss, and especially not properly processing and grieving loss, was a big part of what was behind all of this. In 2018, I lost my brother, my younger brother, who was really my wingman in so many ways. That was a loss that I think in some ways I’m still wrestling with. Bob Riedy — During the pandemic, we lost, pick a number, a lot of loss as far as attendance and stuff. At first, we were off for about four months, but then when we came back, people began to trickle in, and it was clear to me that we lost hundreds of people as well from our church during that time. That was probably a profound thing for me. Bob Riedy — We lost some key staff members as well during that time. We lost some friends because of the politics and some of the difficulty of that. And so I think loss was a big part of that. Bob Riedy — My counselor has really helped me a lot with that, not properly grieving loss. Terry Wardle is one who said that ministry is a series of ungrieved losses. And I found that I really wasn’t doing that good. I was shaking it off and just moving forward, shaking it off and moving forward, and not really grieving it and bringing God into it and surrendering it to Him. Bob Riedy — And I think part of what happened with that as well was I was concerned about what people thought. We were this powerhouse of a church, growing like crazy, and all of a sudden, like every other church, we were struggling. Bob Riedy — And I remember the day that I burned out. That afternoon my children all came to our apartment. My wife and I were living downtown, and my daughter reminded me of this the other day. And she said, Dad, do you know what you said to me that day? And I said, no. She said, Dad, you said to me, what are people going to think of me that this happened to me? Bob Riedy — And that was a loss that I wasn’t able to really properly wrap my head around. I was more concerned about how this was going to look with me as a Christian leader in our community. And then I think one of the places that the anxiety came from as well was shame. Bob Riedy — One of the things the enemy, I think, came after me with was like, you’ve been telling people here in York how to live for the last 15 years, and you let this happen to you. And wow, I wrestled with that as well. So I think that loss and worrying what people were concerned about or what they were thinking of me, and then the shame of wrestling through that as a senior pastor whose church had been top 100 churches. Bob Riedy — I taught church leadership and biblical preaching at Lancaster Bible College, and this happened to me. And so I really wrestled with just the fallout of all that. [Clip 1 Ends] Rich Birch — What are people going to think? Bob’s daughter quoting him back to him is a part of this thing I just will not shake. Ungrieved loss, it compounds. Rich Birch — Loss is a part of your role. It’s a part of my role. But what Bob learned the hard way is that shaking it off and just kind of moving on will cost you more in the long run than sitting with it and processing it. Rich Birch — Charles Stone is up next. He’s a friend, a pastor, a counselor, and did his PhD on stress while he got diagnosed with three serious conditions in the same year. And we’re going to focus on an easy kind of habit that he has installed or practiced that he has installed that I think you could use in the midst of your processing, of dealing with even those kinds of ungrieved losses. Let’s listen in on what Charles has to say today. [Clip 2 Begins] Charles Stone — Well, I kind of get thematically. One involves how we breathe. These are practices that can help us develop resilience. Charles Stone — One has to do with how we breathe. Two have to deal with our emotions. One has to do with our thinking. One has to do with contemplative practices, spiritual practices. Charles Stone — One has to do with something called certainty. One has to do with gratitude. One has to do with relationships. And one has to do with sleep. So any of those, I’m game for any of those that you feel like we ought to touch on one or two of them. Rich Birch — Well, what about maybe breathing? Why don’t we start right at the top where you started? And then, you know, we’ll scratch the surface. There’s a ton we could, obviously, we want people to pick up a copy of the book, but let me start with breathing. That might be kind of interesting. Charles Stone — Yeah. Well, actually, this ended up being the first one because it’s very easy to do. Now, I think around 75 times plus, you’ll find the word breath or breathe in the scripture. Charles Stone — And Genesis, God breathed into Adam. He became a living being. I think his early part of Acts, Jesus breathed on the early church, the Holy Spirit came. Charles Stone — And then David, the psalmist wrote, let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Now, here is the interesting neuroscience insight. Deep breathing activates a key set of nerves that come directly from my brain, just come from my spinal cord. But these are these are key nerves that they’re in pairs. Charles Stone — One of them is called the vagus nerve, comes from the word vagrant. What does a vagrant do? He wanders around. So this nerve wanders around our hollow organs, our heart, our lungs, our stomach. So there’s a lot of communication back and forth. Charles Stone — Scientists have found that deep breathing, especially on the exhale, when you exhale a little longer, it actually engages this nerve, which lowers the stress response. And here’s here’s why you practice it. I call it the sniff breath. Charles Stone — Now, the actual term is “a psychological sigh”, but here’s how it would work when you’re facing some stress. Just breathe in, you know, a little more and then breathe out through your mouth. Now on the out breath, you want to be a little longer than the in breath, doing that three or four or five times. Charles Stone — Labs all around the country found it lowers the stress response. So that is a simple, a portable tool you can take. Anybody can use anywhere. Charles Stone — So yeah. [Clip 2 Ends] Rich Birch — I love Charles. He’s such a practical leader. Listen, I’d pick one of those practices this week and really try to install it. Rich Birch — I love that he started with breath work because it’s really the easiest one to start with. You can install it today. Literally, he gave you everything you need, but maybe look at the other ones. Pick up his book, “Stress Less”. Got a bunch in there. Rich Birch — Well, coming up next, we’ve got Allen Holmes. He’s been the senior pastor at Definition Church in Greensboro for 25 years. He has watched gifted leaders crash long enough that he’s built a framework around this to understand it. Let’s listen in to what Allen has to bring to this conversation. [Clip 3 Begins] Allen Holmes — It’s interesting when I, one of the other real key moments for me is I went back to do my doctorate of ministry degree at Gordon Conwell in redemptive leadership. And so much of what we were studying is how God works in the crisis, in these pressure moments to expose the unfinished places in our character so that we can grow and become more like Jesus and therefore maximize our kingdom impact in the world. Allen Holmes — And one of my professors, Dr. Powers, he actually wrote a book called Redemptive Leadership. It’s a simple little book, but profound, where he describes leadership development in five stages. And stage one is a skilled leader where you get a leadership role just based on your skill. So maybe the ability to preach. And so they call you to be the pastor. Allen Holmes — That’s how I became the pastor of my first church. I could preach. I hadn’t done anything else, but they let me be a pastor because I could preach. Allen Holmes — And then the second stage is a principal leader where you begin to understand why you do what you do. But the third stage, which is so important, is the character stage. And in order for a leader to go through the character stage, God always uses a crisis to bring him into that stage. But when he comes into that stage, he has a choice. In that stage, he can open his heart and allow God to do that deeper work, or he can go back and hide behind his skills and principle. Allen Holmes — And that’s what pastors do. A lot of times the reason you see this turnover every, you know, depending on what statistic you read, every two to four years, pastors are leaving churches is because they come into a church and they have this honeymoon season. And then all of a sudden there’s a crisis that exposes some things and they start floating their resume and hiding behind their skill rather than allowing God to deal with their character so that they can advance and become a transformative, redemptive leader. Allen Holmes — So I think one of the things that’s been so true for us is we’ve just tried to say to people when there’s a crisis, don’t panic, don’t run away. See it as an opportunity. Allen Holmes — In fact, I ended up doing my dissertation on the idea that if we could teach this model to leaders, that it would cause them to respond differently in the crisis instead of running from it, they would run to it and open their heart. And God could use that to really propel them into their redemptive future. And the research said that was true. Allen Holmes — And so we’ve tried to really work that in our culture to understand when something goes wrong, don’t run away and don’t hide. Let’s run into it and trust God to meet us there so that this thing God works redemptively to use it for your benefit and to launch you into your future. Allen Holmes — And because that’s been our culture, people have stuck around. I mean, my lead team, Rick has been here 25 years. He was he’s actually here two Sundays longer than I’ve been here. Eric’s been here 24 years. Jonathan’s been here 19 years. Chelsea’s been here almost this year will be 14 years. Steve’s been here 10 years. Allen Holmes — I mean, so they’ve just been here a long, long, long time. And that but that’s why they’ve seen these moments and we’ve helped them to find God in it so that it actually works for us instead of against us. [Clip 3 Ends] Rich Birch — Allen walked us through the five stages. The third one he talked about is character. And that’s really where I think you and I, our greatest test is at. And this is where we meet our crisis. You should go back and listen to Allen’s episode. Super helpful. Rich Birch — Coming up next for our last part of the conversation today is a friend of mine, Scott Landry. He’s the senior pastor of The Bridge near Ottawa. He’s been on the podcast before. Rich Birch — Next is a clip from a book that was coming out or that has come out called “The Fight”. And it’s the moment that he lost everything and that he was alone in a house in the Northwest Territory. The reason why I wanted this on is because I think Scott models for you and models for me an open transparency with ourselves, with our people. Rich Birch — That is something that I think you and I should live with our live with and should think through. How can we be this transparent with the people around us? Heads up. This is a heavy clip and it’s worth every second of your attention to lean in and hear what Scott shares. [Clip 4 Begins] Scott Landry — I hope that’s a powerful moment in the book because it was it’s genuinely the most powerful moment in my life. And this was this was kind of at the crescendo of my my breaking point. So after my marriage and my life specifically falling apart and I kind of lived in a place of isolation. Scott Landry — I was living in the North, Canadian North, and I was yeah, I was lost. I was I was angry like I had so much anger. And it was so, yeah, I talk about in the book and I was angry and ultimately I was angry at myself, but I was also angry at God. Scott Landry — And because even after, again, making a mess of my own life, he didn’t make a mess of my life. Nobody made the mess in my life. I made the mess in my life. Scott Landry — And but then after that, I was trying to do everything right. And I was trying to do the right thing, do the right thing. And I was like, God, when are you going to start intervening on my behalf? Scott Landry — And so, you know, being the preacher that I am, I was like, I got all the Bible verses that tell me that you’re going to like now is you’re going to do the redemptive thing. You’re going to show up. You’re going to move. Scott Landry — You’re going to fix. You’re going to redeem. You’re going to restore. Scott Landry — You’re going to repair. You can do all the R words. And and nothing was happening like it was like and it was almost as if I and I literally heard nothing. And I’d like to say I didn’t feel anything, but I did. Scott Landry — It was just this this anger that was welling up inside of me like a like a pot boiling and eventually it just I just became unhinged. Like I was alone and I was completely isolated. I was in this empty house and I just started crying out like and yelling out and I threw through things. Scott Landry — I I used words I’ve I’m ashamed to admit I used. Like I mean, I was as unhinged as could possibly. I was like, I God, if I saw you face to face, I would give you the…like I told him all this stuff. Scott Landry — And and what I found in that moment was like and I again, I talk about in the book, but like I yelled, God, I don’t even believe in you anymore. I’m done. Like I like I don’t I don’t believe. You’ve promised me that you would never leave me. You would never forsake me. And that’s exactly what you’ve done. I’ve told people that you would never leave them and forsake them. And yet you’ve done that to me. You are you are dead to me. I don’t believe in you anymore. Scott Landry — And I even now I still feel this and I’m just talking about it. But like this is and this is I know some people are going to roll their eyes at this. But like genuinely, when I heard myself say that, I felt this…like over me, over my house. It was like this eerie like pause. Scott Landry — And I heard if I’ve ever heard the voice of God, I heard a voice say, well, then who are you yelling at? And it was like this, like… Rich Birch — Beautiful. Scott Landry — And in that moment, it was like my anger was it wasn’t my degree. It wasn’t my Bible. It was it was my anger was my evidence that God was present right then and right there. And because my anger was directed at him. Scott Landry — And he knew that I was angry with him and he met me at the place of my anger and he was waiting. And this is the part that I still, I can’t do this, what’s in my head and in my heart justice. But it was God was saying, I’ve been waiting for you at this place your whole life. Rich Birch — Wow. Scott Landry — You you have been hiding from this anger from your childhood, from your young adulthood. And I’ve been waiting for you to meet me here at your anger. And I’ve I’ve wanted you to know that I would be here waiting for you. Scott Landry — And if you met me on the top of the tallest mountain and if you look me face to face and if you were to give me the finger, you would find me there waiting because I am waiting at who you really are, not who you’re pretending to be. Scott Landry — And everyone around you, you’ve got them fooled. And you’re a used car salesman and you can spin the Bible verses and you can do all that other stuff. But I know who you really are. And I’m waiting for you to finally be honest with yourself about who you really are. Scott Landry — And now that you finally are, now we can do something about that together. And that was the moment that God truly revealed himself to me. And that’s when I, for the first time in my life, truly discovered who I was. Scott Landry — And yeah, that’s the moment that I hope anybody who ever meets me or talks to me or listens to me or reads it, like that’s the part that I long for people to have before it costs them, like it cost me. [Clip 4 Ends] Rich Birch — I love that moment when Scott said he heard, who are you yelling at? Man, that sticks with you. Rich Birch — Listen, four different stories. What I’m trying to do is raise for you the question about the inner life of what’s going on at your church with the senior leaders around you. Rich Birch — What if you were to go back and look at these four conversations and maybe say, OK, this one might be the best for us to lead a conversation with, and send them one of those, send your team one of those episodes. And say, hey, I’d love for us to take some time this summer. Rich Birch — Maybe you go and relax on a back deck somewhere or jump in somebody’s boat or spend a little extra time at the office. Because there is a little bit of slack at this time of year. And ask the question, hey, what’s going on on the inside of us as leaders at the church? How are we developing and how could this conversation help us ask some different questions than we normally do in our team meetings? Rich Birch — All the links to those four conversations are down below. Thanks for sticking through this this entire conversation. I know there was a lot today, but we’ll see you next week with our regularly scheduled programs, kind of back to what we normally do here at unSeminary. Rich Birch — Thanks for being a part of the podcast. Thanks for doing what you’re doing, including the hard work of the inner life to lead your people in a way that makes a huge difference. Thanks for being engaged in the local church. Take care, friends.

In this episode, we encourage all to praise amid discouragement and darkness, rooted in Isaiah 9 and 61. Through a short Derek Prince clip, testimonies, and pastoral teaching, it explains hope as an anchor, the garment of praise as spiritual protection, and why you must not give up before breakthrough. We also give directives of praise until we see the breakthrough.

Until recently, concerns about AI agents conducting autonomous cyber operations were largely theoretical. The OpenAI–Hugging Face incident in July changed that, while Anthropic's Mythos exposed software vulnerabilities buried for decades. Together, these incidents have forced policymakers to reconsider how governments and companies prepare for AI-enabled cyber threats. Can the federal government and private sector keep pace with increasingly capable models? Will open-source AI strengthen cyber defenses or make dangerous capabilities harder to contain? And can policymakers encourage companies to share threat information while holding them accountable for insecure systems?Shane joins Evan Swarztrauber in a crossover episode with The Center Edge. Evan is the founder of CorePoint Strategies and a senior fellow at the Digital Progress Institute. He previously served at the Federal Communications Commission as a policy adviser to then-Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioner Brendan Carr.

In our latest 3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders podcast episode, we're joined by Patrick Coveney, CEO of SSP Group plc.Patrick is a strategic, people-focused leader with deep roots in the global food industry, having previously spent 14 years as the CEO of Greencore Group. He was a Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company and served on various boards, including his current role as a non-executive director at OFI.In this episode, we explored 3 lessons with Patrick Coveney:1. The CEO Mindset2. Leading Through Global Shocks3. Finding Direction in a Moment of Choice

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Today we share the prophetic word about seven straight days of praise that can bring God's presence, shift circumstances, and produce breakthroughs. He references Psalm 42 and practical Scripture-focused themes for each day of praise. We encourage you to praise daily, expect an increase of faith, and apply the seven-day focus—ranging from repentance and peace to strategy, angelic protection, renewed mind, deliverance, and renewed wells of salvation—as you await visible change.

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Send us a MessageIn this episode of Culture Change RX, Sue welcomes Mark Allen, founder of Rural Health Engine, for a conversation about innovation, technology, and the future of rural healthcare.Mark shares how his journey—from growing up in rural Missouri, to serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, to helping innovative technology companies—ultimately led him to create Rural Health Engine, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting rural hospitals with practical, affordable innovations.Rather than selling products, Mark sees his role as helping rural healthcare leaders discover what's already available and determine which innovations truly fit their organization's needs.The conversation explores why innovation isn't just about adopting artificial intelligence or new software. It's about asking better questions, thinking differently, and recognizing that doing nothing may be the greatest risk of all.To learn more about Rural Health Engine, complete the Innovation Readiness Assessment, or connect with Mark Allen:Website: Rural Health EngineEmail: allen@ruralhealthengine.org[FREE Webinar] A 5-Step Approach to Achieving Nursing Excellence in Rural Hospitals:  Aug 11 at Noon ETMany rural hospitals need a proven approach for creating and sustaining nursing excellence. Join Capstone for a special 1-hour webinar where we will overview our proven 5-step approach for achieving nursing care improvements that take hold and last.Register here: https://capstoneleadership-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/gCRrqIc2QeK7mj-1gzIJsgHi! I'm Sue Tetzlaff. I'm a culture and execution strategist for small and rural healthcare organizations - helping them to be the provider and employer-of-choice so they can keep care local and margins strong.For decades, I've worked with healthcare organizations to navigate the people-side of healthcare, the part that can make or break your results. What I've learned is this: culture is not a soft thing. It's the hardest thing, and it determines everything.When you're ready to take your culture to the next level, here are three ways I can help you:1. Listen to the Culture Change RX PodcastEvery week, I share conversations with leaders who are transforming healthcare workplaces and strategies for keeping teams engaged, patients loyal, and margins healthy. 2. Subscribe to our Email NewsletterGet practical tips, frameworks, and leadership tools delivered right to your inbox—plus exclusive content you won't find on the podcast.

Shay Kent is a transformational speaker, author, storyteller, and founder of the SHE IS YOU movement, helping women stop shrinking and start intentionally building lives they truly love. Through her signature ABI Method—Awareness, Breakthrough, Inspired Action—Shay empowers women to rebuild self-trust, embrace courageous action, and create extraordinary lives on their own terms. Drawing from her own journey of reinvention, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, she delivers practical strategies and inspiring stories that challenge women to stop waiting for permission and start building the damn life.Visit Shay's Website: www.shaykent.com

#199// There's a moment right before your breakthrough when everything in you wants to quit. If you're in it right now, do not believe what you're hearing.You know the voice. "I can't do this. It's too hard. This can't be God, because if it were, it wouldn't hurt like this." I said every one of those things during my own nervous breakdown this past February. So hear me in this: That voice in your head is not a sign you've failed. It's a sign your breakthrough is closer than it has ever been.In the last episode we talked about how God's holy demolition is the first step of full restoration. This week we're getting into what happens in the "pregnant pause" — the space between the clearing out and the rebuilding, where the enemy makes his hardest play for your life, and where your real breakthrough gets decided.In this week's episode -- it's the message I shared this past Sunday at REVIVE Church of Tampa -- I'm walking you through the surrender that carries you all the way through to the other side.Here's what we get into:→ THE LIES IN THE PAUSE. The exact coping mechanisms the enemy offers you in the space between demolition and restoration, and why hearing them means breakthrough is imminent→ OFFENSE IS THE BAIT. How offense took Peter out, why it's really just a fear that you won't be safe, and how the way you handle it decides whether you walk into true restoration or an unholy demolition that only leads to more loss→ SURRENDER, BUT NOT THE WAY YOU THINK. The mystery God revealed to me in my own suffering: you don't have to muster the willpower to surrender and stand. There's one decision underneath that one that makes all the rest possible→ WHAT GETHSEMANE REVEALS. The offense that came even for Jesus, the couplet of surrender He prayed, and the strengthening heaven sends the moment you stop striving→ HE'S PREPARING YOU TO REIGN. Why God built you to prosper through severe suffering, and what the wheat and the tares have to do with the pause you're standing in right now

Welcome to another Visionary Breakthrough Session, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. I coach one member live on air, working through what is really going on beneath the surface, so you can witness a genuine breakthrough as it happens and take whatever resonates into your own life and business.If you want this kind of coaching, come and join us inside the HDx Collective: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/collectiveIn today's episode, I coach Rachel, who has done deep identity work and knows exactly who she is, but under pressure she still snaps back to the old pattern. Rachel is a 6/2 Emotional Projector.We unpack how a new identity becomes your automatic default, why staying productive can be a clever way to avoid the discomfort of stillness, why rest feels unsafe when your success was built on hustle, proving and doing and how a dysregulated nervous system, rather than mindset, is often the real thing keeping you from slowing down. As an Emotional Projector with emotional authority, Rachel has huge capacity to feel, so we explore how releasing long-held emotion and finding safety in the body can happen through joy instead of hard graft.If you have ever known exactly who you want to be yet snapped back into old habits the moment life gets busy, cannot sit still without reaching for something to do, or feel guilty when you rest, this one is for you.I trust you will get what you need from this episode, and make sure you come let me know how it resonated with you on instagram @the_human_design_coachBig love,MxxOTHER RESOURCESWant more on Human Design? Explore the ways to get involved below:Get Your Free Human Design Chart: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/get-your-chartThe Feminine Success Framework: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/feminine-success-frameworkMAGGIE - Magnetic by Design AI: https://meetmaggie.co/The HDx Collective: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/collectiveHuman Design Unhinged: https://www.humandesignunhinged.com/Secret Podcast: The Human Design Podcast (Off The Record): https://thehumandesignpodcast.supercast.com/Instagram @the_human_design_coachMusic: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

What feels like resistance may not mean the door is closed. The pressure pushing against you may be the very thing God uses to lift you into a place you could not reach on your own. In this message, Pastor Tim Dilena explores the connection between open doors and opposition. Through the image of an airplane taking off into strong winds, he shows how difficult seasons can produce growth, courage, and a deeper dependence on God. When fear, rejection, uncertainty, or discouragement stands in your way, you do not have to retreat. Through prayer, surrender, spiritual strength, and confidence in what Jesus has done for you, you can keep moving forward with hope. KEY TAKEAWAYS Contrary winds can create the lift needed to reach places you could not reach on your own. An open door does not mean there will be no resistance. Meaningful opportunities often require courage and perseverance. Prayer can shake foundations, open doors, and break the chains that keep people from moving forward. Breakthrough begins with surrender, trusting God even when His direction challenges your plans or comfort. You can face opposition with confidence because your strength comes from what Jesus has already done for you. ABOUT TIMES SQUARE CHURCH NYC Times Square Church is a welcoming, multicultural church in the heart of New York City, founded by David Wilkerson. If you're looking for a church, you'll find a place centered on the Gospel of Jesus, passionate worship, and a real sense of community where you can grow in faith, find purpose, and belong. FOLLOW Instagram: @timessquarechurch If you've just made a decision to be born again, please respond here: https://bit.ly/ConnectwithTSC GIVE: https://tsc.nyc/give/ Share this message with someone who needs courage to keep moving forward.

Dr. Eugene Lipov is a pioneer of the Stellate Ganglion Block for emotional trauma and mental health challenges and a renowned anesthesiologist with decades of experience. Through his research, Dr. Lipov developed the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR), an advanced Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), proving 80% successful in relief in symptoms of emotional trauma and mental health challenges. His innovative approach and contributions to emotional trauma and mental health challenge treatments have allowed him to help hundreds of patients, including veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD, walk away from treatment with a new perspective on life and the relief they deserve.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

Join us for a candid, inspiring chat with Laura Nespoli, brand strategist and author of Threads of Me and You, who knows what it's like to chase meaning, connection, and authenticity both at work and in life. Laura opens up about her winding career path, what it felt like to pull on life's “loose threads,” and the power of embracing vulnerability and wonderlust—her own term for the urge to look inside and grow. Hear real stories about balancing passion with practicality, facing personal and professional patterns head-on, and learning how to truly lead yourself. Whether you're rethinking your career, searching for purpose, or looking for practical ways to create real change, Laura's honest insights and actionable takeaways will help you find your footing and rediscover what matters.

What do you do when the battle is still raging, the answer hasn't come, and your circumstances give you no reason to celebrate? You praise God anyway. In Victory Through Praise, we look at Psalm 22, 2 Chronicles 20, and Acts 16 to discover the biblical power of praise in the middle of adversity. Jehoshaphat sent singers ahead of the army before the battle was won. Paul and Silas sang praises at midnight while they were beaten, chained, and locked inside a prison. In both situations, praise came before the breakthrough. Praise isn't simply music, and it isn't reserved for Sunday morning. Praise is an expression of faith that declares God is still on the throne regardless of what we see around us. When adversity comes, our natural response may be fear, frustration, complaining, or trying to fix everything ourselves. But Scripture shows us another response: Praise the Lord before you see the victory. The battle may still be raging. The chains may still be on. But God still reigns. Praise Him anyway.

Are you standing on the edge of a breakthrough? In this message, Manny encourages us from the story of Joshua and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River to stop standing on the sidelines and take a step of faith toward what God has prepared. God uses seasons of preparation to move us from survival to stewardship, and sometimes breakthrough requires us to trust Him in the middle of overwhelming circumstances, get our feet wet, and move forward before we see the evidence. As we honor what God has done in the past while preparing for His promises ahead, we can trust that His presence will meet us in the middle of every river we face. If you are ready to step forward in faith, this message will remind you that you are no longer stuck on the edge. It is time to move forward with God.Scriptures: Joshua 1:2-3Joshua 3:13Joshua 4:6-7Ephesians 3:20Psalm 23:4Our Links:calvarymd.comcalvarymd.com/givefacebook.com/calvaryfrederick

The second season of Lee Sung Jin's Netflix series ‘BEEF' earned 16 Emmy nominations. Set at an exclusive country club, it stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan in a story about class struggles and generational differences. The storylines of both seasons were inspired by real events in Lee's life. Before ‘BEEF,' he spent two decades in comedy writers' rooms, often feeling alienated as the only Asian person on staff. “That's what people first thought of me when I first started – I was the diversity hire." He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the years he spent masking to fit in, and the breaking point that changed how he writes. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new Apple TV series ‘Lucky.' Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First— U.S. intelligence officials are investigating whether Russia helped Iran target CIA facilities across the Middle East, raising new questions about how deeply Moscow may be involved in Tehran's war effort. Later— The United States and Ukraine reach a landmark drone agreement that could bring combat-tested Ukrainian technology to America for evaluation, joint production, and eventual use by the Pentagon. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices