Podcasts about Breaking bread

My voice is back – join me to talk about what has been left in Ubers over the last ten years, plus Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers AND a great blip of life advice!

Can sharing a meal bring people together in an increasingly divided America? Michael sits down with Anuj Gupta, President and CEO of Philadelphia's Welcoming Center, to discuss "Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers," an innovative initiative that uses food and conversation to build community across cultural, political, and social divides. After the interview, Michael and TC explore the lessons behind the project before listeners weigh in on what makes a good neighbor, a strong community, and meaningful citizenship. From shared meals to simple greetings, this episode examines whether small acts of connection can help bridge our growing social disconnect. Original air date 8 June 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Loss is common to all of us and yet unique. Pain accompanies our losses, and grief accompanies our pain. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Bill Schmidgall and Kathy Knochel speak to this common yet unique experience of grieving and the hope for healing.    Show notes:  Grief marks the pain of loss, which by God's grace, is holy ground for God's shaping in our lives.  Grieving: the reaction to the pain of losing someone or something dear.  Losses: people, possessions, hopes, aspirations that were real at one time and now are not.   Despair: the unsettling hopeless feeling of realizing what once was, will not ever be again.  Hope: finding a settled peace where the loss has its proper present effect on your new normal. 

What if having it all isn't quite enough? In this powerful episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell Preston sits down with Dr. Juliet Breeze, CEO of Next Level Medical, to explore what happens when outward success collides with inner longing. Juliet opens up about her journey from a picture-perfect life—thriving career, decades-long marriage, and successful children—to a pivotal moment of self-realization, vulnerability, and intentional change.You'll hear Dr. Breeze's honest reflections on why even high-achievers can lose their sense of joy and connection, the epidemic of loneliness in modern life, and her bold decision to rewrite her own story. Together, Chantell and Juliet share wisdom on rebuilding authentic relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and why finding your tribe is essential at every stage of life.Discover practical strategies for cultivating deeper friendships, identifying the people who truly lift you up, and the surprising power of simply sharing a meal. Juliet's candor about choosing happiness, embracing the unknown, and giving yourself permission to grow will inspire anyone feeling stuck behind the façade of “having it all.”If you're ready to get real about what fulfillment really means, how to move past the expectations of others, and the courage it takes to start fresh—this is the episode for you.Subscribe for more honest conversations, and share this episode with someone who craves connection and a life lived on their own terms.00:00 Real Friends Call Out Your BS (And Why You Need Them)02:17 Competing in Healthcare—But Lifting Each Other Up04:00 Losing Yourself: The Loneliness Epidemic Among High Achievers07:00 When Passion Fades: Recognizing Lost Connection at Work and Home10:01 Facing the Fear of Living Alone for the First Time11:52 The Unexpected Wisdom That Comes With Age13:05 Deepening Friendships and Family Connection After Major Life Changes14:15 Choosing Honesty—Even When It's Painful16:43 Building a Supportive Tribe After Major Life Shifts18:21 Preserving Energy: Setting Boundaries With Draining People20:04 How to Intentionally Find and Cultivate Meaningful Friendships22:23 Why True Friends Give Tough Love (And How to Accept It)23:36 Learning Whose Opinions Matter Most25:51 Walking Away: The Hard Reality of Setting Boundaries27:25 Simple Joys: Slowing Down and Rediscovering Yourself29:18 From “Having It All” to Asking What Really Matters32:21 The Power of Longing—and Why It Never Ends35:38 One Practical Step: Build Your Tribe by Breaking Bread

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In this episode of Breaking Bread, Stafford sits down with entrepreneur, firefighter, martial arts instructor, coach, and leadership expert Ian O'Leary for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, faith, and helping others discover their gifts.Growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, Ian was raised in a close-knit family where faith played a central role. The son of a minister, he spent much of his childhood immersed in spiritual experiences while developing a passion for sports. After winning a state football championship in high school, Ian pursued baseball at the collegiate level, eventually helping lead an underdog Division II program to a national championship appearance.His journey would take him from corporate management to entrepreneurship, personal training, martial arts instruction, network marketing leadership, and eventually into the fire service, where he fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter and EMT. Along the way, he became one of only a handful of instructors worldwide certified to teach Bruce Lee's martial art, Jeet Kune Do.But Ian's story is about much more than professional accomplishments.He opens up about some of the deepest challenges of his life, including divorce, the heartbreaking loss of twin nephews to a rare genetic disorder, caring for his father during his battle with dementia, and navigating the long-term health challenges faced by his wife, Kristina, following her diagnosis with long COVID.Through tragedy, uncertainty, and sacrifice, Ian shares how faith, family, and purpose became the anchors that carried him forward.Today, Ian and Kristina lead Champian International, a company dedicated to helping individuals discover their purpose, maximize their potential, and overcome life's obstacles. Their mission is rooted in personal experience and a belief that every challenge can become part of a greater story.This episode is a conversation about resilience, leadership, personal growth, and finding hope when life doesn't go according to plan.

Devotion : Luke 24:14-35 / Breaking Bread by Community Lutheran Church

Drift is slow, passive, and creates unwanted distance over time.  Without intentionality, relationships can experience drift. On this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer addresses marital drift. When husbands and wives drift apart. In this episode we will discuss what drift is, what it looks like, and how to close the distance. Show notes:  Marital drift is the slow process of spouses unintentionally becoming distant over time.   What it looks like:  Routines replace intimacy. Relational distance grows.  Small intimate gestures fade.  Spouses act more like roommates than friends.  Spouses love each other but are not connected.  Spouses are increasingly living separate lives.  Closing the distance:  Acknowledge that drift has happened.  Incorporate small acts of love that build intimacy.  Learn about each other's worlds.  Build friendship.  Avoid making negative comparisons of your spouse.  Practice thankfulness. 

What happens when the version of you that worked so hard in the morning of life no longer fits the afternoon? When the criticism becomes too heavy, the certainty starts to crack, and your body quietly tells you it's time to listen differently? For David Cook, a beloved teacher, longtime columnist, and founder of Food as a Verb — the answer began with silence, humility, and the courage to turn over his own stones. In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. Beth sits down with David Cook to explore burnout, self-righteousness, shadow work, parenting through fear, the inner work of masculinity, and how contentment quietly outlasts every metric of success. David shares the moment he realized he had been "blinded by the log in his own eye," what teenagers are really aching for today, and how he rebuilt a life — and a media company — around food, story, and presence. What You'll Learn Why fear (not failure) is the hidden root of most parenting and teaching mistakes — and what to do about it How shadow work and "turning over your own stones" leads to deeper relationships and clearer purpose What David means by descending "below the neck" — and why so many men have never been invited to do it How to redefine success as contentment, generational healing, and a freer version of who you are Why trust, safety, and powerful questions transform a classroom (and a home) more than control ever could The "rhino in the room" practice — learning to name what no one else is willing to say out loud About the Guest David Cook is a writer, former English teacher at McCallie School, GPS, and Saint Margaret's, and the founder of Food as a Verb — a Chattanooga-based media company telling rich, soul-level stories about food, farming, chefs, and the land. His work invites readers to slow down, exhale, and remember what it means to be human at the table. Connect with David Cook Email: david@foodasaverb.com Website: foodasaverb.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodasaverb/ If you've ever felt the quiet pull of midlife asking you to choose again, or wondered whether the rules you've been playing by still fit who you're becoming, this episode is for you. Press play, take a breath, and let David's words remind you that freedom, meaning, and a truer version of yourself are still waiting on the other side of your honesty.  If this conversation moves you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and visit neverperfect.org for more conversations that celebrate growth, faith, and the beautiful imperfection of being human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Captain Jeff, Dr. Steph, Captain Nick, Alpha Juliet, and Producer/Curator Liz. Enjoy! APG 707 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:06 NEWS 00:05:23 Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down 00:13:31 China Eastern Airlines A350 Collides with Jet Bridge 00:19:45 United Flight Strikes Light Pole, Damages Truck on NJ Turnpike 00:43:03 Near Collision Between Takeoff and Go Around at Sao Paulo 00:53:06 GETTING TO KNOW US 01:26:04 FEEDBACK 01:26:13 Sam Bolog – How Can This Happen? 01:32:34 Kris Pellens – Question About Incident at Brussels Airport Episode 696 01:36:11 Radio Roger – I Can't Talk to Anybody' 01:41:38 Mahzuz Karim – Oops Wrong Airfield 01:46:06 WRAP UP Watch the video of our live stream recording! Go to our YouTube channel! Give us your review in iTunes! I’m “airlinepilotguy” on Facebook, and “airlinepilotguy” on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from https://LiveATC.net Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski) Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2026, All Rights Reserved Airline Pilot Guy Show by Jeff Nielsen is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Brain development can be understood as a process of four maturing stages: survival, emotional, attachment and cognitive. These stages hold a key to understanding both poor and healthy thought processes. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Dr. Kirby Reutter steps us through brain development, how trauma impacts it and how by God's grace we can think healthier.    Show Notes:   The first dimension of the brain to develop very early in life is the survival brain. Survival lies at the heart of the operations of the survival brain. The responses of fight, flight and freeze protect and train us to respond to our surrounds and preserve life.  Healthy development : A child has a healthy co-regulator (parent figure) who helps them regulate their responses and properly protects them.  Unhealthy development: A child does not have a healthy co-regulator and their safety is exploited. Fight, flight and freeze become a constant regular reaction to outside stimuli.    The second dimension of the brain to develop is the emotional brain. Responses to outside stimuli are mapped to feelings.  Healthy development: A properly developed survival brain allows for a developing emotional brain. The full range of emotions, both comfortable emotions (positive) and uncomfortable emotions (negative) are appropriately experienced.  Unhealthy development: An underdeveloped survival brain has a detrimental effect on the developing emotional brain. Negative emotions (primarily fear and anger) are over developed because of their abundant use. At the same time, positive emotions under develop because of their infrequent use or betraying affect.  The third dimension of the brain to develop is the attachment brain. This development helps us connect with another human in relationship.   Healthy development: A healthy emotional brain allows for a healthy attachment brain to develop. A recognition exists that people and relationships are needed. A child is seen, safe and soothed by another person (parent figure).  Unhealthy development: An unhealthy emotional brain thwarts a maturing attachment brain. A belief emerges that recognizes people as a threat and relationships as dangerous.   The fourth dimension of the brain to develop is the cognitive brain. This is the thinking brain, responsible for reasoning and judgement.   Healthy development: A healthy attachment brain gives way to healthy thinking and reasoning. A healthy cognitive brain will making good decisions, recognize cause and effect, seeing short term and long term goals, identifying pros and cons, thinking abstractly, theoretically, logically and linguistically.  Unhealthy development: An unhealthy attachment brain skews the cognitive development. Decisions and judgements are made through the lens of a threatening world.  

Recorded on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Other scripture cited: Exodus 3:1-4; Acts 2:42-47.Support the show

When a spouse is on the autistic spectrum, marriages can experience unique challenges. Communication and understanding will likely be impacted. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer speaks to these unique challenges and provides a roadmap to flourishing. Show notes: When communication is significantly strained in marriage, neuro-diversity may be present. Often, in these marriages, the amount, frequency, intensity and duration of these struggles are higher when compared to neuro-typical marriages. A neuro-typical marriage is a marriage where both spouses learn, process information, communicate and emotionally regulate in a manner similar to the norms of the population. A neuro-divergent marriage is a marriage where at least one spouse learns, processes information, communicates and emotionally regulates in a manner different than the norms of the population. One example of neuro-divergence is a person who is on the autism spectrum. If a person suspects they are on the autism spectrum, getting a diagnosis is encouraged. A diagnosis will give clarity and provide healthy understanding for living well in relationships.  Living well in a neuro-divergent marriage where autism is present will require growing in theory of mind, speaking, listening, body language and empathy. Theory of mind is being able to read what the other might be thinking, feeling and intending. In neuro-divergent couples, this requires learning and understanding how the other thinks. How we use words can differ among neuro-typical and neuro-divergent spouses. For example, those on the autistic spectrum are more literal than their neuro-typical spouse. Learning what is meant by the words our spouses' use is an important component of communicating well. By extension, listening well means we learn to understand both what the other means and doesn't mean by the words they use. Much of human communication is non-verbal. Eye contact, expressions, and mannerisms help convey the meaning of what we say. In marriages where autism is present, each needs to learn what to read and what not to read in the body language of the other. Empathy is being able to feel with another person. In neuro-divergent couples, this requires each to learn how to empathize with the other. It is important to understand that the empathy of each will look different from the other.

Anthony Gammage preaches on 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

In this episode of Breaking Bread, Stafford sits down with Jesse Phillips, a Marine, filmmaker, photographer, writer, and what can only be described as a true warrior poet.Jesse is the kind of man you don't forget after you meet him. He's got a quiet intensity, a natural charisma, and a presence that feels like it belongs on screen. But underneath all of that is something deeper. Jesse is a man of faith, a devoted husband and father, and someone who genuinely cares about people and their stories.A lot of Jesse's work is centered around sitting down with veterans and giving them a space to be heard. Not polished. Not scripted. Just real. And if you had to boil it all down, that's who he is at his core he is a storyteller.We talk about his journey from the Marines to filmmaking.What it means to carry both strength and vulnerability.The influence of his father—the original “warrior poet”.And how faith, family, and purpose all tie it together.

Surprise! Happy Thursday. We welcome OG Bread Breaker Paul Morrissey back to the pod. He and Tom talk about early iterations of Breaking Bread, touring together, and Paul's cooking mishaps. Enjoy! Our thanks to: Butcher Box! As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ⁠ButcherBox.com/papa⁠ Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total mo ney clarity using link ⁠www.monarch.com/papa⁠ or code PAPA IQ Bar! Text PAPA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Allen explains how he scaled Companion Baking from a local St. Louis startup to a national supplier by remaining agile through industry challenges like the pandemic and shifting dietary trends. He details his commitment to the 1% for the Planet initiative and food insecurity causes, proving that a company's internal soul is just as important as its external success. The conversation offers profound insights into maintaining grit and fostering deep-rooted relationships with employees and vendors to leave a lasting legacy of integrity.Guest Links:Josh's LinkedInCompanion BakingThe Baked-In PodcastCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

This week we will explore Luke 24:13-35, about an encounter two of Jesus' disciples had with Jesus on the road that continued at the supper table. There they finally recognized him.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

What if I choose the wrong option? What if a better option comes a long? These are a few of the questions that plague decision makers. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kathy Knochel and Ted Witzig Jr. discuss the angst that can accompany decision making. While we desire to have certainty about future outcomes, it remains elusive. Yet, there is a certainty that the believer has, and it can make all the difference.  Show notes:  Decisional Stress can be understood in three tiers.  Tier 1 is experienced by everyone and very common. We make decisions everyday of varying significance. We all can relate to the unsettling feeling of uncertainty. While we would like to know the outcome of our decision before we make it, we cannot. Thus, we learn to live with uncertainty.  Tier 2 is experienced by some people. It is called decisional doubt. Stress and anxiety are induced by situational "high stakes" decisions. These decisions feel significant to us. Choosing a college, buying a house, making a career move, for example are time sensitive and weighty in consequence.   Tier 3 is experienced by fewer. It is called obsessional doubt. OCD and anxiety disorders can complicate decision making and coming to a place of peace and comfort regarding a decision becomes difficult. Seeking reassurance over and over becomes characteristic of the struggle.  Decisional stress plays to our desire for certainty in all three tiers. When it comes to decision making, the believer needs to shift certainty from the decisional outcome to another place. Three such places are outlined below.  God: Find confidence in God's presence, goodness and promises.  Values: Find confidence in knowing what your values are and making decisions in step with your values.  Godly counsel: Find confidence in having had your decision informed by wise counsel. 

The Miracle of Breaking Bread // Pastor Stephen Knoll // CDA Campus by The Heart

Change, when it is for the better, always accompanies healthy human growth. When it comes to emotional, relational and spiritual change, repentance is an apt feature to discuss. After all, repentance means changing your mind. On this episode of Breaking Bread, Chad Leman and Brian Sutter shed light on both the "why" and "how" of repentance.    Show Notes:   Repentance in three movements.  Movement 1: God's goodness.  Romans 2 says God's goodness leads us to repentance. His work, his grace, his Spirit and his presence makes our repentance both possible and welcome. Repentance is the realignment of ourselves to God.  Movement 2: The cross.  After the pattern of Christ, repentance requires a death. This is dying to ourselves. Here we see ourselves honestly before God. Understand our error and need for change. We shift our trust from ourselves to God.  Movement 3: The Resurrection.  After the pattern of Christ, repentance is evidenced by new life. We live as those oriented toward God and in agreement with him.  

In this episode of Breaking Bread with Stafford Shurden, I sit down with Dakota Greer, better known as The Apizza Guy. Originally from Grenada and now based in Oxford, Dakota started out reviewing pizza but quickly built a following by expanding into full restaurant reviews across North Mississippi and beyond.Outside of content, Dakota is also a nurse, which gives him a unique perspective on balancing a demanding real-world career with building a brand online. What started as a side project has turned into something much bigger.We get into what it's really like being a creator today. The good, the bad, and the misunderstood. From dealing with public perception to the pressure of putting yourself out there, we talk honestly about the challenges that come with reviewing other people's work and living in the spotlight, especially in smaller communities where everybody knows everybody.If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the camera, or what it takes to build something from nothing in the content world, this is a conversation you'll want to hear.

Tom Papa (comedian and host of Breaking Bread with Tom Papa) joins The Andy Richter Call-In Show this week to hear your COOKING DISASTER STORIES! Want to be a part of the Andy Richter Call-In Show? Tell us your favorite dinner party story or ask Andy a question! Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604. Want to call in? Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604.  
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In this episode of Breaking Bread, Stafford sits down with Brian Hadad, one of Mississippi's most recognizable voices in sports media. Known for his work covering Mississippi State athletics, Brian has built a reputation for thoughtful analysis, honest commentary, and a deep understanding of college sports in the South.Over a plate of good food and real conversation, Stafford and Brian talk about sports, media, Mississippi culture, and the passion that fuels college athletics across the state.Brian shares insights from his career covering the Bulldogs, what it's really like inside the world of sports media, and how the landscape of college athletics has changed dramatically in recent years.The conversation also explores the power of sports to unite communities, the unique role Mississippi plays in the national sports conversation, and what fans often don't see behind the scenes.It's an honest, engaging conversation about sports, media, and Mississippi.

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.” (Matthew 26:26) This is the first of 12 specific r... More...

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this episode of Coffee with Carm and a Coach, Carm Capriotto and leadership coach Murray Voth explain why traditional employee reviews often fail to build trust, engagement, or real growth. Instead, they advocate replacing formal evaluations with ongoing “Career Alignment Meetings,” and one-on-one conversations focused on coaching, open dialogue, and removing obstacles. They discuss the shop owner's role as a coach, the importance of onboarding and positional clarity, and why wage discussions should be separated from development conversations. Murray also shares practical tools, including the three key questions that drive meaningful feedback and real-time coaching moments. This episode offers a modern, human-centered approach to leadership that strengthens culture, improves communication, and helps employees and shops grow together. Timestamps (00:00:00) Introduction: Coffee with Carm and a Coach (00:03:00) Rebranding the Review (00:05:30) The Problem with 360 Reviews (00:08:00) What Employees Actually Want (00:12:00) Hiring for the Position, Not the Personality (00:16:00) Modern Onboarding & The 89-Day Check-In (00:26:00) The Three Magic Questions (00:32:00) How to Handle Employee Objections (00:36:00) Separating Wages from Development (00:41:00) Holiday Bonuses vs. Business Incentives (00:45:00) The "Rim Wash" Lesson & Bloom's Taxonomy (00:49:00) The "Discovery Now" Moment (00:52:00) Breaking Bread & Setting Protocol Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE. murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ - Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters - Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto - Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ - Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider - All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books - Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom - Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm - Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections - The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ - Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ - Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ - The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ - Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm

In this episode of Breaking Bread, I sit down with my good friend Bart Davis, owner of 360 Marketing and the FloBama in Florence, Alabama AKA the Shoals. Bart and I met at a Whiskey & Wisdom event in Nashville, and we quickly realized we share a lot of the same values: think bigger, build better, and do it with purpose.Bart has become a true student of marketing through his experience in the restaurant business, learning firsthand how brand personality, consistency, and customer experience drive growth. We talk about entrepreneurship in smaller markets, building businesses with vision, and why your values matter just as much as your strategy.Bart was also a guest of Success Supper Club at Stafford's in Drew, MS. 

This podcast episode centers on biblical discipleship expressed through intentional community, emphasizing that following Jesus goes beyond knowledge to lived obedience practiced with one another. Drawing from the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and the early church in Acts 2, the speaker highlights shared devotion to teaching, fellowship, meals, prayer, generosity, and mutual care as the core markers of a healthy Christian community. The episode challenges isolation and consumer-style church participation, calling listeners to open their lives to others, meet real needs through proximity and vulnerability, and actively practice the “one another” commands of Scripture—loving, encouraging, confessing, serving, and stirring each other toward good works. Ultimately, the message reinforces that God brings growth, while believers are responsible for faithfully loving and discipling those already in their orbit through everyday, Spirit-led relationships.

Your support is vital in helping Playful World Ministries continue to playfully reach kids for Christ. To stand with us, please go to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee Thank you for your support, in allowing us to creatively express God's Truth to a worldwide audience! Episode 4 “Breaking Bread and Broken Brothers” – And as it turns out, broken keys! In Chapter Four, the assignment for our Epic animals becomes clearer through messages in a scroll. Meanwhile Announcer Lad nearly misses the whole podcast as his key breaks in the door lock – he calls Mrs. Announcer Lad to bail him out… but, where's her phone? And who answers it? Finally, are lions bad guys or good guys? Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:23 – The Maker does His finest work in salvaging broken things… Like Announcer Lad's key?1:45 – Announcer Lad attempts to call his wife for a spare key… but guess where her phone is! And guess who decides to have a little fun with it!7:16 – Chapter 4 - “Breaking Bread and Broken Brothers” 17:04 – Are lions bad guys or good guys? Miss Jenny breaks it down for us in Jenny's Corner 21:12 – But what about Announcer Lad? Mrs. Announcer lad to the rescue? Maybe? And as always – we'd love to hear from you! Email Jenny: Jenny@epicorderoftheseven.com or email our studios: playfulworldministries@gmail.com And don't forget – you can get your very own copy of the audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, by going to Audible.com. Click here to order: https://tinyurl.com/acv2atsc

Stress is a very real part of our lives. How we manage stress can have healthy or unhealthy consequences. Fortunately, one tool we should be using to soothe stress in one another is stress-reducing conversations. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer, Craig Stickling, and Brian Sutter explain how to have these purposeful conversations.     Show notes:  What is stress-related conversation?  A conversation that has at its purpose the intention of soothing the emotions in a stress heightened individual and thereby reducing their stress levels.  What qualities are present in stress-reducing conversation?  Active listening, attending presence, non-judgement, non-criticizing, empathetic agreement.  What should your posture be for being a stress-reducing partner in a conversation?  Have an eye towards being on the same team with the other.  What are some different applied contexts for stress-reducing conversations?  Marriage: Look for them with your spouse if you are married. Family: Look for them with your kids if you are a parent. Neighbors: Look for them with community members.   What good are stress-reducing conversations beyond reducing stress?  Stress-reducing conversations build the safety to eventually step into conversations with other purposes such as conflict resolution or corrective conversations.  How do I carry out stress-reducing conversations when I disagree with the person that has heightened stress?  Separate the matter of disagreement from the person. Connect with the person first. Then when safety is achieved and we are on a team together, voicing disagreement can happen in effective ways.   What makes stress-reducing conversations difficult?  Fixating on accuracy.  Fixating on solutions.  Inability to detect emotions.  Inability to stay present with a person.   What does it mean to be intentional with stress-reducing conversations?  Have conversations with the express purpose to be stress relieving. Select topics thoughtfully that you can be "on the same team" about.   What is at stake if loved ones don't engage each other in stress-reducing conversations?  We might look for stress-reducing conversations from unsafe sources such as AI or other people. 

In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 42: the laws of proper conduct during a meal (etiquette, dignity, sensitivity, and practical halachot after hamotzi/netilat yadayim).Key halachot:Leaving the table — Don't leave during/after meal before Birkas Hamazon (even briefly); if you do, new hamotzi needed unless

In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 42: the laws of proper conduct during a meal (etiquette, dignity, sensitivity, and practical halachot after hamotzi/netilat yadayim).Key halachot:Leaving the table — Don't leave during/after meal before Birkas Hamazon (even briefly); if you do, new hamotzi needed unless

Commensality and Community: Dwayne Stretch on Sunday Dinner and Follow D Money Chris Whonsetler talks with Indianapolis community builder Dwayne “Stretch” Thalley about “commensality” — how eating together builds community and makes tough conversations easier by encouraging people to listen. Stretch shares his journey from Los Angeles to Indianapolis, his work connecting diverse networks, and how events like Sunday Dinner at Tinker Street and his earlier Breaking Bread dinners intentionally bring strangers together over food. They recap standout meals at Tinker Street (including a Black History Month chef collaboration, a shiitake custard tasting, and Sunday Dinner's chicken-and-waffles pairing), discuss the need for respectful disagreement and safe spaces, and discuss why food lowers defenses and improves listening. Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: “We're Red” + Studio Banter 00:30 Welcome to Okayest Cook: Commensality & Why Food = Community 01:32 Meet Dwayne “Stretch” Thalley: Sunday Dinner as a Community Table 03:39 Stretch's Two-Minute Bio: From LA to Indy, Defining Community as Family 05:37 Parenthood, COVID, and Relearning How to Be Social Again 07:59 Notable Meals: Black History Month Chef Collaboration at Tinker Street 11:04 Top-Five Bite: The Shiitake Custard Tasting Menu Rave 13:44 Inside Sunday Dinner #2: Seating Strangers, Chicken & Waffles, and Pairings 17:50 Sunday Dinner Origins: Breaking Bread Networking + How the Idea Came Together 23:37 Menu Memories & Stretch's Mom's “Secret Recipe” Layered Dessert 26:42 Why Dinner Works: Listening, Shared Joy, and Opening the Events to All 29:06 Building the Audience: Invites, Community Network, and Teasing Stretch's Podcast 29:36 Can We Multiply Sunday Dinner? Building Community Through Conversation 30:27 Why ‘Follow D Money' Exists: Telling Indiana Stories & Hosting Everyone 32:44 Diversity Makes a Stronger Community (and Better Perspectives) 33:51 Food as a Bridge: Collard Greens, Cultural Intentionality & Trust 36:58 How Food Disarms Conflict and Improves Hard Conversations 39:14 Food Insecurity in Indy: Awareness, Kids, and Community Responsibility 45:00 What's Next: Sunday Dinner #3, Outdoor Picnic Vision & Breaking Bread Returns 50:40 Car Takeout Reviews vs. Shared Tables: The Food Influencer Debate 57:37 Closing: Where to Find Follow D Money + Keep Being a Safe Place Find Stretch: Web: https://followdmoney.com/ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/thalleyboy/?hl=en Follow D$: https://www.instagram.com/followdmoneypod/?hl=en Mentioned in Episode:  Tinker Street: https://tinkerstreetrestaurant.com/ Keith Lee: https://www.instagram.com/keith_lee125/?hl=en -- More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew:  Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto

In this forward‑thinking conversation, Bart sits down with Tristan Gadsby and Gareth Bannerman, co‑founders of Alliants, to explore how technology is reshaping customer experience — particularly in hospitality and luxury service environments. What began as a frustration with outdated, fragmented service systems evolved into a mission: create seamless, intelligent platforms that remove friction without removing humanity. Tristan and Gareth share how Alliants partners with some of the world's most respected brands to unify communication, streamline operations, and elevate the guest experience. This episode dives into AI, messaging, service culture, and why the future of customer experience isn't louder  it's smoother.Major Takeaways / LearningsFriction kills loyalty. Modern customers expect seamless communication across every channel.Technology should amplify humanity, not replace it. The goal isn't automation — it's better service.Messaging is the new front desk. Guests increasingly prefer digital communication over traditional calls.Unification beats fragmentation. Disconnected systems create chaos for both customers and employees.AI works best behind the scenes. Invisible intelligence supports staff rather than replacing them.Luxury today means effortlessness. The highest standard of service is making complexity feel simple.Operational clarity drives guest satisfaction. Empowered teams deliver better experiences.Innovation requires courage. Challenging traditional service models isn't comfortable — but it's necessary.Memorable Quotes:“Technology should feel human.”“Friction is the enemy of loyalty.”“The best service is invisible.”“AI should empower people, not replace them.”“Luxury is about removing effort.”Why It Matters / How to Use ItThis episode challenges leaders to rethink how technology fits into service. Tristan and Gareth show that innovation isn't about replacing people — it's about freeing them to deliver better experiences. Whether you operate in hospitality, lead a customer‑facing team, or are navigating digital transformation, this conversation offers a clear lens: eliminate friction, unify systems, and design experiences that feel effortless. In a world of rising expectations, seamless service isn't a bonus — it's the baseline.

In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe begins Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 42: proper conduct during a meal (after hamotzi and netilat yadayim).Key halachot:Feed animals first — One who owns animals/fowl must feed them before eating (Torah obligation); humans come first for drinking.No gluttony — Don't eat/drink while standing; eat/drink in moderation; table must be clean/covered; don't hold large pieces (>kezayis/egg-size) in hand while eating; don't gulp wine (2–3 sips ideal unless cup is tiny/large).No interrupting speech — Don't converse (even Torah) while eating (choking danger); permissible to speak Torah after eating bread but before Birkas Hamazon.Bread etiquette — Don't bite bread and return it to table/plate (repulsive); don't throw bread; don't use bread to support dishes; don't wash hands with wine/other beverages (degrades them).Salt on table — Mitzvah to have salt (table = altar; preserves covenant; repels evil); dip challah in salt.Food in hand — Don't eat large quantities directly from hand; tear with other hand (degrades bread).Cleanliness & dignity — Don't sit on sacks of fruit (degrades them); pick up fallen food; don't feed fit-for-human food to animals (degrades it); if used medicinally, permissible even if repulsive.Aroma & craving — If food/drink has savory aroma and you crave it, give server a bite immediately (saliva produced is harmful if unmet).Serving & sharing — Don't give food someone else touched in covered areas; don't drink from cup and pass it (repulsive); prominent person eats first.The rabbi stresses spiritual depth: food is a gift from Hashem—eat with dignity, gratitude, and self-control (e.g., personal story of son resisting babka temptation before Kiddush). Meals are for bonding, not just sustenance—eat together, wait for others, show nechbadus (respect). The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #30._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 11, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 1, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #Hamotzi, #BreakingBread, #NetilatYadayim, #Challah, #SaltOnTable ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe begins Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 42: proper conduct during a meal (after hamotzi and netilat yadayim).Key halachot:Feed animals first — One who owns animals/fowl must feed them before eating (Torah obligation); humans come first for drinking.No gluttony — Don't eat/drink while standing; eat/drink in moderation; table must be clean/covered; don't hold large pieces (>kezayis/egg-size) in hand while eating; don't gulp wine (2–3 sips ideal unless cup is tiny/large).No interrupting speech — Don't converse (even Torah) while eating (choking danger); permissible to speak Torah after eating bread but before Birkas Hamazon.Bread etiquette — Don't bite bread and return it to table/plate (repulsive); don't throw bread; don't use bread to support dishes; don't wash hands with wine/other beverages (degrades them).Salt on table — Mitzvah to have salt (table = altar; preserves covenant; repels evil); dip challah in salt.Food in hand — Don't eat large quantities directly from hand; tear with other hand (degrades bread).Cleanliness & dignity — Don't sit on sacks of fruit (degrades them); pick up fallen food; don't feed fit-for-human food to animals (degrades it); if used medicinally, permissible even if repulsive.Aroma & craving — If food/drink has savory aroma and you crave it, give server a bite immediately (saliva produced is harmful if unmet).Serving & sharing — Don't give food someone else touched in covered areas; don't drink from cup and pass it (repulsive); prominent person eats first.The rabbi stresses spiritual depth: food is a gift from Hashem—eat with dignity, gratitude, and self-control (e.g., personal story of son resisting babka temptation before Kiddush). Meals are for bonding, not just sustenance—eat together, wait for others, show nechbadus (respect). The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #30._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 11, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 1, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #Hamotzi, #BreakingBread, #NetilatYadayim, #Challah, #SaltOnTable ★ Support this podcast ★

Healthy relationships require that we are open to being influenced. After all, what is a relationship if it doesn't include give and take. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer explains what both research and experience has taught him about the importance of accepting influence in relationships.  Show notes:  What does accepting relational influence mean?   Allowing those we are in relationship with to shape and impact our thinking, feeling and behaving.   What does not accepting relational influence look like?  Relationship rigidity resulting in dismissing or being un-moved by the input, wisdom, experience and interaction of another individual.   What does the research say?  Husbands who accept influence from their wives tend to have happier and more satisfying relationships.  The more influence a spouse is willing to accept, the more influential they can be.  What makes accepting relational influence difficult?  Being defensive or the tendency to recoil from perceived challenges.  Black and white thinking or the tendency to see matters in either/or categories.  Avoidant or the tendency to avoid relationship disagreement and friction.  Misunderstood roles in relationship or the tendency to enter a relationship with a role modeled or taught to you that does not permit influence.  Lack of relationship safety.   What happens if we don't accept influence?  The relationship tends towards disconnection.  Does accepting influence mean finding agreement?  Yes and no. Yes – you both agree that the other is worth understanding well enough to know when and how to yield to them. No – agreement is not the objective. In fact, disagreement is common and still should include influence.  What does healthy influence look like amid disagreement?  When a person says "no" in a relationship, they should simultaneously say "yes" to the friend or spouse they are in relationship with. By this we mean, those we are in relationship should always feel they have been understood and valued enough to have influenced us regardless of the decision at hand. 

In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 40 (laws of netilat yadayim before bread) and transitions to Siman 41 (breaking bread & hamotzi blessing).Key Halachot covered:Invalid waters — Salty, putrid, bitter, or muddy water is disqualified if unfit even for a dog to drink.Chatzitzah (interposition) — Hands must be free of barriers (remove rings, clean under long nails, remove substantial dirt/paint); incidental staining (e.g., ink) is not a chatzitzah, but substantial matter is. For certain occupations (painters, dyers, butchers), minor work-related staining is permitted unless it covers most of the hand. Dressings/band-aids are not chatzitzah if painful to remove (same for mikvah).Dipping foods — Wash hands (no blessing) before eating anything commonly dipped in liquid or still moist from liquid; only the seven liquids (wine, honey, olive oil, milk/whey, medicinal blood, water) trigger this—fruit juices/liquors usually do not.Preserves & butters — Hardened coatings are not liquid (no washing); soft/moist ones require it.Hamotzi & breaking bread — Recite hamotzi on actual bread (five grains + water, bread-like consistency); pas haba b'kisnin (snacks like pretzels, cake, danishes) get mezonot. Cut from choicest/hardest part (respect for blessing); minimize delay between blessing and eating (no interruption > ~12–30 seconds). Hold bread with all 10 fingers (corresponding to 10 mitzvot in bread production); on Shabbos, lift both loaves when saying Hashem's name.Salt on table — Mitzvah to have salt (table = altar; salt preserves covenant; repels evil forces); dip challah in salt.Order & customs — Head of household washes last to minimize delay; eat from blessed piece first; no feeding animals from blessed bread.The rabbi emphasizes spiritual depth: washing humbles us before bread (countering arrogance of "my power made this wealth"); hamotzi reminds us of Hashem's constant renewal of creation. Episode ends transitioning to Ask Away #29.The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #29._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #83) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 11, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 1, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #Hamotzi, #BreakingBread, #NetilatYadayim, #Challah, #SaltOnTable ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 40 (laws of netilat yadayim before bread) and transitions to Siman 41 (breaking bread & hamotzi blessing).Key Halachot covered:Invalid waters — Salty, putrid, bitter, or muddy water is disqualified if unfit even for a dog to drink.Chatzitzah (interposition) — Hands must be free of barriers (remove rings, clean under long nails, remove substantial dirt/paint); incidental staining (e.g., ink) is not a chatzitzah, but substantial matter is. For certain occupations (painters, dyers, butchers), minor work-related staining is permitted unless it covers most of the hand. Dressings/band-aids are not chatzitzah if painful to remove (same for mikvah).Dipping foods — Wash hands (no blessing) before eating anything commonly dipped in liquid or still moist from liquid; only the seven liquids (wine, honey, olive oil, milk/whey, medicinal blood, water) trigger this—fruit juices/liquors usually do not.Preserves & butters — Hardened coatings are not liquid (no washing); soft/moist ones require it.Hamotzi & breaking bread — Recite hamotzi on actual bread (five grains + water, bread-like consistency); pas haba b'kisnin (snacks like pretzels, cake, danishes) get mezonot. Cut from choicest/hardest part (respect for blessing); minimize delay between blessing and eating (no interruption > ~12–30 seconds). Hold bread with all 10 fingers (corresponding to 10 mitzvot in bread production); on Shabbos, lift both loaves when saying Hashem's name.Salt on table — Mitzvah to have salt (table = altar; salt preserves covenant; repels evil forces); dip challah in salt.Order & customs — Head of household washes last to minimize delay; eat from blessed piece first; no feeding animals from blessed bread.The rabbi emphasizes spiritual depth: washing humbles us before bread (countering arrogance of "my power made this wealth"); hamotzi reminds us of Hashem's constant renewal of creation. Episode ends transitioning to Ask Away #29.The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #29._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 11, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 1, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #Hamotzi, #BreakingBread, #NetilatYadayim, #Challah, #SaltOnTable ★ Support this podcast ★

Parenting has its eye towards producing future adults. One powerful adult forming tool is instilling good habits in our kids. A well parented habit can pay dividends in the long run by building the muscle memory to do what otherwise would not be natural. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Brian Sutter examples this by suggesting three habits that will produce very welcome attributes in our children as adults. Show notes:  Healthy habits can help grow and mature our children. And yet, to do this, the habit needs to grow and mature with the child. Three examples are given.  Example 1: Goal: To produce thankful adults.  Habit – Say, "Thank you."  Growing habit – Say, "Thank you for _________."  Maturing habit – Say, "Thank you for _________ that is a gift to me."  Example 2: Goal: To produce a humble adults.  Habit – Say, "I'm sorry."  Growing habit – Say, "I'm sorry I ________."  Maturing habit – Say, "I __________, how did that make you feel? I'm sorry."  Example 3: Goal: To produce adults who are good listeners.  Habit – Say, "Tell me what you think."  Growing habit – Say, "Tell me what you think, I have a lot to learn."  Maturing habit – Say, "Tell me what you think, I have a lot to learn and value your insights." 

What are we doing here?Like seriously, what is happening? A bunch of people keep gathering week after week, singsome songs, hug some necks, listen to teaching, give of our time and money. What is this thing we call church? That question is exactly what we are going to be answering over the next four weeks in our new series Living Liturgy: How Christian Formation Shapes us for a Life of Mission.PRAYERText (904) 770-3037 if you would like a member of our prayer team to pray with or for you.NEXT STEPSAre you ready to learn more about what it means to walk with Christ, get baptized, or get connected within the church body? Click here to complete our digital connect card: https://fathom.churchcenter.com/people/forms/31883GOT QUESTIONS?Learn more about Fathom Church at http://fathom.church/WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!If you are looking for more encouragement and biblical teaching throughout the week, we hope you'll follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or download the Churchcenter app: https://churchcenter.com/setupMORE WAYS TO LISTEN:Fathom Beyond Sunday Podcast - Conversations with a biblical worldview and real life application - listen in on an engaging chat between leaders at Fathom discussing faith, life, and how we can carry the truth of the word taught on Sunday into our week Monday through Saturday.Fathom Family Podcast - Real talk on how to build a Godly marriage that is in it for the long haul while leading your kids toward their God-given potential and purpose in Christ.See all the ways to listen here: http://fathom.church/category/listen/

Would you like to stay healthy until you're 100? For most of us, the answer is, of course, yes. But why do some people live longer, and is it achievable? In this episode, best-selling author and longevity expert Dan Buettner, explores what decades of studying the people who live the longest reveal about health and lifespan. Instead of chasing hacks, the science suggests that a longer life is shaped by everyday food, social habits, and the places people live. We'll look at practical habits seen across the world's blue zones, rare global hotspots where celebrating your 100th birthday is common. Rather than relying on willpower, Dan explains why changing your routine and environment may be easier and more effective. By the end of the episode, you'll have some simple tips to help you start your day like you live in a Blue Zone - and increase your chances of living healthily to 100. Unwrap the truth about your food

We all have room for growth. Yet sometimes our progress gets stalled, and we get discouraged. This discouragement might be because we are measuring the wrong thing. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. helps correct this mistake and teaches us to measure from the bottom-up.    Show notes:  Measuring human growth can be tricky. We often evaluate our progress by measuring from one of three perspectives:  From top-down: This happens when we measure the gap between who we are and who we want to ideally be. For lofty goals, this measurement often leaves us discouraged. The gap becomes a continual reminder we are "way off the mark" and we live in failure.  Side-to-side: This happens when we measure ourselves by comparing ourselves with others. This can have a mixture of reactions. On the one hand, we might have an inflated view of our progress and become lax in our growth. Or on the other hand, we can feel deflated and have an inferior view of our progress and become discouraged. From bottom-up: This happens when we measure progress by remembering where we started and being thankful for how far God has helped us. This measurement approach tends to promote a healthier view of growth. With this approach, we are encouraged to take the next step.  Measuring from the bottom up is made possible when we have an accurate view of God. Sometimes we have the idea that God is far, with arms crossed, waiting for us to achieve his standards. Rather, God is with us wherever we are and prompting us to take the next step. He calls us to a life of discipleship whereby he is present in all our learning and growing.   

Actor Tony Shalhoub joins Sam to discuss living out both their dreams while traveling the world eating bread for his new CNN show Breaking Bread. He talks about how bread is the “OG social media,” and while his bigger decisions have been pretty random, little decisions like ordering off a menu are easy for him—as long as he lets the menu speak to him. Sam tells Tony about how important his film Big Night is to her family, and Tony explains that he’s not a born foodie like co-star Stanley Tucci but is learning to be one. a seminal movie in her and her husband’s life, learning about bread from watching his dad eat it, he doesn’t consider himself a foodie but learned a lot about food from Stanley Tucci, They consider the challenging questions of the day like if young people over-hydrate, the best way to make oatmeal, merits of bougie butter and if bread baskets should be free. Watch Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on CNN or stream the next day with CNN’s All Access subscription. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Connie Britton joins us at the table! She and Tom reminisce about their time in New York, becoming friends, industry success, and of course, raising children. Enjoy! Our thanks to: Factor! Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/papa50off and use code papa50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Squarespace! Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA Mint Mobile! Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at mintmobile.com/BREAKINGBREAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Shalhoub is an actor whose roles skew towards the quirky and neurotic — and his characters' quirks often come out through food. In the classic 1996 film Big Night, Tony plays an uncompromising Italian chef whose Jersey Shore restaurant is on the brink of failure. In the TV show Monk, he plays a detective with OCD who has many strong opinions about how he wants his food. In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, he's a math professor who, at one point, devises a complex system for not getting too drunk. We cover these roles, as well as a new one he's recently taken on: hosting a travel show on CNN, Breaking Bread. (Breaking Bread airs on Sundays at 9pm on CNN, or you can stream it the next day with CNN's All Access subscription.)The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, Jared O'Connell, Morgan Johnson, and Jazzmin Sutherland.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode is a podcast interview I did with Tom Papa on his podcast Breaking Bread. I talk about how to juggle multiple things in business without burning out, why self-awareness and hiring for your weaknesses matter, and how one TikTok can literally change your life. I share stories about my first big break on Conan O'Brien's show, making money doing what you love, and why young people shouldn't fear AI — they should learn it. We wrap up with a reminder to stay grateful and keep executing.(PS: I'm going live today at 1PM on TikTok @garyvee — join me!)

This week, we're breaking bread in every sense of the phrase. First, beloved actor Tony Shalhoub joins us to talk about his new CNN series, Breaking Bread, where he travels the world to explore the meaning of bread and how it connects us across cultures and tables. Growing up in a large Lebanese American family in Wisconsin, Tony shares memories of food as a bridge between worlds, from kibbeh and hummus to bratwurst and grilled cheese. Then, we meet Maureen Abood, author of Lebanese Baking, who brings us into the heart of the Lebanese kitchen with recipes and stories that honor tradition and community. She leaves us with her recipe for Za'atar Manakeesh, a beloved flatbread that captures the heart of Lebanese baking: simple, fragrant, and made to share.Head to our YouTube channel and watch this extended cut of our interview with Tony Shalhoub. Subscribe so you don't miss anything!Broadcast dates for this episode: October 31, 2025 (originally aired)Our annual cookbook giveaway is live!  To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbookGenerous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show.