Podcasts about Breaking bread

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 ★

In this episode of Good People Talk, Julie Fisher, associate executive director of The Good People Fund, speaks with Matt Fieldman and Charmaine Rice, co-founders of Rekindle, a Good People Fund grantee bringing Black and Jewish leaders together for dialogue, friendship, and shared action. Matt and Charmaine share what inspired them to create Rekindle and how they’ve built brave spaces for difficult conversations about race, identity, and history. They trace Rekindle’s remarkable growth from a single Cleveland cohort to a national movement spanning 20 cities, exploring what it means to rekindle the historic Black-Jewish alliance forged during the Civil Rights Movement. The conversation delves into how Rekindle fellows are bringing this work back to their own communities, how Matt and Charmaine navigate polarization and division with hope and courage, and ultimately, what gives them hope for the future. The Good People Fund relies on the generosity of supporters like you to continue this work. Visit goodpeoplefund.org/donate to make a gift today.

Conversations about what it means to be a neighbor, and what it means to be a citizen, will be happening in Philly throughout the semiquincentennial in the form of free dinners and guided conversations. Roxanne Patel Shepelavy spoke with Anuj Gupta of The Welcoming Center. For more details visit Breaking Bread for Citizenship at thephiladelphiacitizen.org

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

On this episode of Breaking Bread, I sit down with Hayes Dent, a Republican strategist and lobbyist from Yazoo City, Mississippi, and one of the most fascinating political minds I've ever met.Hayes has lived a lifetime of history. While still a young man, he worked on Ronald Reagan's 1984 re-election campaign, went on to serve in the George H. W. Bush administration, and later played a key role working for Kirk Fordice, Mississippi's first Republican governor since Reconstruction.In the middle of all that, Hayes also answered the call to serve his country, deploying during the original Desert Storm. He eventually finished his degree at University of Mississippi, though politics and military service understandably slowed that journey along the way.What makes Hayes truly unique isn't just his résumé but the respect he's earned on both sides of the aisle. He's one of those rare people who is genuinely well-liked by Republicans and Democrats alike. Hayes believes deeply in collaboration, mutual respect, and working together for the common good of Mississippi, and that spirit comes through in every story he tells.This conversation was fun, thoughtful, and packed with incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Mississippi and national politics. There's no doubt we'll be doing a round two.You're going to enjoy this one.

Wasanga Mehana sits down with Mookho Mhlayiwana, speaker and personal development practitioner, to dive into her impactful work as a life coach, founder of Project 180, and host of Breaking Bread with the Rich Aunt Moe. The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy Award–winning storyteller, corporate CMO and The Longest Table movement co-founder Maryam Banikarim joins Edelman's Jackie Cooper to discuss why trust is increasingly built at the hyperlocal level. They explore how real-world connection, participation, and shared purpose are helping communities rebuild trust, what leaders can learn from grassroots movements, and why grace, vulnerability, and human connection matter more than control in today's divided world.

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.   

In Episode 16 of Breaking Bread, Stafford sits down once again with good friend, mentor, and serial entrepreneur Will Bradham. Will returns to the podcast to talk candidly about business, life, and the everyday realities of building companies in Mississippi. He currently owns and operates Right at Home, a home-care service that provides nurses and professional caregivers to families in need, Delta Maids, a statewide cleaning company, and Bradham's Collectibles, a sports memorabilia and baseball card shop in downtown Oxford, Mississippi. This conversation feels more like two friends catching up than a formal interview, touching on lessons learned, relationships, and the value of community. Will also reflects on being the most recent guest at the Success Supper Club, an event that was a big success and continues the mission of bringing entrepreneurs together around the table.

To be human is to age. To age well is to transition. To transition well is to adapt. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ron Messner and Lori Wiegand encourage us to be intentional in the aging process. In so doing, we find abundance of life where scarcity may have been assumed.     Show notes:  Finding abundance instead of scarcity in the last third of life is a function of intentionality, acceptance, and adaptation.   Intentionality:   Making healthy choices. Having needed conversations.  Making future plans.     Acceptance:   Making peace with new realities.   Letting go of old norms.  Letting go of old possibilities.    Adaptation:   Finding a new identity.  Welcoming new norms.  Finding new possibilities. 

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.

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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

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Advent is a season of longing and hope for Christmas - a time when anticipation fills the air. But what does this waiting reveal about the kind of people Christ is shaping us to be? In this episode of Breaking Bread, Joe Leman and Matt Kaufmann explore how the Lord's prayer stirs a deep desire for Christ's kingdom and transforms our hearts to long for him in and outside of the Christmas season.   Show notes:  What is Advent? Advent is the season when the Christian church prepares for the celebration of Christ's coming – Christmas.   What advantage does advent offer the believer? Every year, the Christian is given an opportunity to wait for, long for and celebrate Christ's coming. This practice can shape in the believer a desire for Christ's coming kingdom.  What is the Lord's prayer? Christ gave his disciples the Lord's Prayer (Luke 11) when they asked how they should pray. This prayer has a deep and rich history in the Church both past and present.  What advantage does the Lord's prayer offer the believer? The Lord's prayer offers the believer a template for praying and thinking. It can be divided into two sections each having three subparts.   Our Father which art in heaven...  Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.  Our Father which art in heaven...  Give us this day our daily bread.  Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.  Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  How does the Lord's prayer enliven advent? The Lord's prayer prepares in us a heart that wants God's kingdom to come and will to be done.    How does advent enliven our faith? Advent teaches us that waiting, longing and celebrating Christ's present and coming kingdom is tangible, practical and meaningful. 

This week, Rose and Crystal talk with Bonnie Ohara, founder of Alchemy Bread Co. and author of Bread Baking for Beginners and Let's Bake Bread!, a new family cookbook about baking with kids. From her microbakery beginnings to her mission of teaching the art of bread to home bakers of all ages, Bonnie shares the beauty and grounding rhythm of working with dough. The conversation drifts through the books that shaped her craft — Michel Suas' Advanced Bread and Pastry, Jeffrey Hamelman's Bread, Sarah Owens' Sourdough, and Martin Philip's Breaking Bread — and into the broader world of flavor, inspiration, and community that keeps her baking.Mentioned in this episode:Kate's Bread microbakery + NewsletterAshley Lima photographySan Francisco Baking InstituteMichel Suas, "Advanced Bread and Pastry: A Professional Approach"  (SFBI Textbook)Jeffrey Hamelman, “Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes”Sarah Owens, “Sourdough: Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More”Martin Philip, “Breaking Bread: A Baker's Journey Home in 75 Recipes”Michael James, “The Tivoli Road Baker”David Leibovitz, “My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories”Tadashi Ono, Harris Salat, “Japanese Soul Cooking: Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, and More from the Streets and Kitchens of Tokyo and Beyond”Joshua McFadden, “Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables”Rebekah Peppler, Le Sud Kitchen Tape is hosted by Rose Wilde ⁠@trosewilde⁠ and Crystal Slonecker ⁠@crystalslonecker⁠, edited by Dressler Parsons  ⁠@dresslerparsons⁠ of The Regenerative Baking Podcast, with original theme music by Dan Crabtree.Follow us on Instagram ⁠@kitchentapepodcast⁠ and hit like and subscribe to stay up to date on new episodes and behind-the-scenes crumbs.

David Ellis aka Yawt Yawt. On any given week he might be setting traps, tracking hogs or beavers, heading into the woods under thermal scopes  all with grit, and respect for the land..But he's more than a trapper. He's a man of faith who believes that what you take from the land comes with a responsibility. Which brings us to what he's doing now: giving back. Yawt Yawt has started a food pantry in his hometown of Mathiston, Mississippi, using the influence and resources he's gained to feed neighbors and share what he believes God has provided.Today, we talk with David “Yawt Yawt” Ellis about the wild-hog hunts, the heavy lifting, the traps and the thermal nights and about hope, community, and feeding people who need it. So grab a seat, hold your hat — and let's get into Episode 12 of Breaking Bread.

Some of the most significant moments in American history have occurred over meals, as US presidents broke bread to strengthen alliances, diffuse tensions, and broker peace: Thomas Jefferson's nation-building receptions; Richard Nixon's practiced use of chopsticks to pry open China; Jimmy Carter's cakes and pies that fueled a détente between Israel and Egypt at Camp David. Author Alex Prud'homme joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the political power wielded by the White House kitchen.Recorded on June 30, 2024

The Thanksgiving holiday affords us the opportunity to engage in one of the healthiest human behaviors – the giving of thanks. Research suggests that thankful people are in some ways mentally, emotionally, and relationally healthier than their unthankful counterparts. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Arlan Miller and Matt Kaufmann look beneath the hood of thanksgiving to discover the deeper matters that not only make thanksgiving possible but likely.  Show notes:   Giving thanks is an action. Thanksgiving is the outward fruit of deeper gratitude. By it, our gratefulness finds its expression. Furthermore, our expression finds its mark in gratitude toward God or another person.  Gratitude is a quality of our character. Its opposite is entitlement. Where entitlement believes all things are owed, gratitude sees all things as a gift.  It is the fruit of humility. A posture we have with the world where we see ourselves as the beneficiary of all good things. 

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Welcome to our match preview series "Breaking Bread" where today we welcome on Elijah Newsome of "Coming Home Newcastle" apart of SB Nation to discuss the Premier League matchup between Man City Men and NewcastleIf you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin' It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into the teachings of Christ and explore how they can be applied to our modern lives. Join us as we discuss everything from scripture and prayer to living a purposeful and fulfilling life rooted in faith. Our hope is that this podcast will inspire, uplift, and challenge you on your journey towards a deeper relationship with God. www.Scarletnote.org

Every Thursday we bring our favorite personalities in Football/Soccer to discuss the world of football in the most fun you'll have this week! Follow our guests on social mediaChristele: https://bsky.app/profile/xtel007.bsky.socialChad: https://x.com/Cjarvis_13Simo: https://x.com/SimoSpeaksRate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Are you watching on Youtube? Please subscribe if you are new, leave a comment, and click the thumbs up to like the video! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you perks like a live feed to weekly recordings, wonderful original series like “Choppin' It Up” or “Breaking Bread.” 20+ hours of content you can only get on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! CrunkChocolate continues his conversation with Barry https://x.com/OTismychurch of "All For United WFC" for a Man City/United combined Starting XI. Do you agree with the lineup? Let us know your thoughts on social media! Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/shadesofbluenw.bsky.socialIf you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin' It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! CrunkChocolate welcomes on Barry (https://x.com/OTismychurch) of "All For United WFC" to discuss both clubs in detail and all important facets of the game leading up to a Manchester Derby that has huge implications on the rest of the WSL seasonBecome a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin' It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning TV host, James Beard Award–winning chef, and one of the most influential food personalities in the world. Renowned for his adventurous spirit and groundbreaking show “Bizarre Foods,” Andrew has dedicated his life to exploring global cultures through their cuisines. Beyond being a culinary trailblazer, he is a passionate advocate for food as a connector and healer, working to address hunger and sustainability both locally and globally. Andrew's curiosity, honesty, and genuine drive to make the world a better (and tastier) place set him apart, whether he's sharing a meal with reindeer herders in Lapland or with friends at home. Takeaways: Food as a Universal Language: Andrew believes food has the power to heal, connect, and break down barriers – sharing a meal brings out the shared humanity between people regardless of background. Purpose-Driven Passion: Despite monumental success, Andrew's “because” is rooted in giving back, making amends, and never ceasing to be curious about the world—a relentless pursuit to make a difference through storytelling and action. Eating for the Future: Through his new “Blue Food Cookbook,” Andrew advocates for sustainable, ocean-derived foods, arguing that diversifying and responsibly sourcing our diets is paramount to solving global issues from hunger to climate change. Sound Bites: “If we diversify our diets, we can save this planet. We can save families.” (Andrew Zimmern) “Co-regulating with human beings before operationalizing with them is the most crucial thing that you can do.” (Andrew Zimmern) “We are universally humanized by that experience... sharing food is a neutral ground over which we can communicate with each other, and it has immense value.” (Andrew Zimmern) Connect & Discover Andrew: Website: andrewzimmern.com Instagram: @chefaz Facebook: @AndrewZimmern YouTube: @andrewzimmerndotcom Book: The Blue Food Cookbook

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning TV host, James Beard Award–winning chef, and one of the most influential food personalities in the world. Renowned for his adventurous spirit and groundbreaking show “Bizarre Foods,” Andrew has dedicated his life to exploring global cultures through their cuisines. Beyond being a culinary trailblazer, he is a passionate advocate for food as a connector and healer, working to address hunger and sustainability both locally and globally. Andrew's curiosity, honesty, and genuine drive to make the world a better (and tastier) place set him apart, whether he's sharing a meal with reindeer herders in Lapland or with friends at home. Takeaways: Food as a Universal Language: Andrew believes food has the power to heal, connect, and break down barriers – sharing a meal brings out the shared humanity between people regardless of background. Purpose-Driven Passion: Despite monumental success, Andrew's “because” is rooted in giving back, making amends, and never ceasing to be curious about the world—a relentless pursuit to make a difference through storytelling and action. Eating for the Future: Through his new “Blue Food Cookbook,” Andrew advocates for sustainable, ocean-derived foods, arguing that diversifying and responsibly sourcing our diets is paramount to solving global issues from hunger to climate change. Sound Bites: “If we diversify our diets, we can save this planet. We can save families.” (Andrew Zimmern) “Co-regulating with human beings before operationalizing with them is the most crucial thing that you can do.” (Andrew Zimmern) “We are universally humanized by that experience... sharing food is a neutral ground over which we can communicate with each other, and it has immense value.” (Andrew Zimmern) Connect & Discover Andrew: Website: andrewzimmern.com Instagram: @chefaz Facebook: @AndrewZimmern YouTube: @andrewzimmerndotcom Book: The Blue Food Cookbook

It has always been hard to stay on top of technology. It seems artificial intelligence (AI) has just raised the ante. In this Breaking Bread podcast episode, David Virkler helps demystify AI. In so doing, some down-to-earth advice is given on how to parent our kids in this world of AI. Show Notes:  A few things to understand about AI.  Artificial Intelligence is an expansive field with many applications. It includes everything from machine learning to neural network AI engines and large language models like ChatGPT.  Large language models respond to inquiries by generating text by using probability models for selecting the next most probable word. In so doing, sentences are created and intelligence is mimicked.   AI platforms are trained on a body of data made available to them. Some use the data we input into it when we use it. Others do not.   The source of data from which AI draws its information depends on the platform being used. Some AI platforms pull from all available data on the internet. Others pull from a closed data set according to the specs of the developer.  AI is only physical. It is made up of circuits, elements and processors with the capability to find and sort data. AI is powered and thereby limited by the earth's resources.  A few things to be cautious about.   AI has no metric for truth when generating content. Rather, it uses probability to guess what the user wants.   Be aware, when by your use, you are contributing to the data pool AI will learn and draw its information from. When using AI understand your level of personal privacy or lack thereof.  To determine the trustworthiness of the AI tool, understand where the tool is sourcing its data. Is it sorting through all the data on the internet or is it sorting through a smaller, more reliable data set?  AI can mimic human qualities such as emotion. AI companions can be influential and misleading.  AI will have an influence on our personal formation. Our habits, creativity, critical thinking skills, and more will likely be affected.   A few questions to get us talking.  What makes AI less than human?   AI runs on circuits and processors. It is physical and non-living. It has no soul as the human made in God's image has.  What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?  AI has made knowledge ready and easy. How to apply that knowledge lies with the user.  Is speed and ease always better than time and struggle?  AI completes tasks quickly with very little effort on the part of the user. While this efficiency is appealing, healthy human formation seldom comes quickly and easily. Rather, God uses time and friction to develop our minds, hearts, souls and bodies.    Who do we want speaking into our life?  AI can mimic human companionship. However, human connection has been God's design for the community that best cares for the human being.  Has AI made God old fashioned?  AI will provide many answers for us. It will push society forward. With it will come questions. As has been the pattern in the past, Christ and the Scriptures will be relevant in new and important ways.  A few things to be enthused about.  AI is really good at writing and summarizing. If used well, it can be a very helpful tool as a note taker in a meeting.   AI is really good at analyzing patterns in large data sets. When used well, it can provide tremendous insights quickly make connections and offering helpful suggestions based on data.  AI will be a strong educational tool. It has the capacity to tailor education modes and means to the uniqueness of the learner.   AI is becoming very good at language. Real time translation is a powerful asset for those trying to communicate across language barriers.  

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.

Beloved comedian, actor and "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" host Tom Papa joins Phil & David for "Naked Lunch." Over delicious sandwiches from Corner Market, Tom discusses his "Breaking Bread" podcast, how he recently made some news with guest Tig Notaro discussing her own podcasting split with Cheryl Hines. Then, perhaps in an effort to leaven things up, they all enjoy breaking the balls of Tony Shalhoub for possibly reheating Tom's title. All this, but great comedy road stories, from opening up for Kenny Loggins and, famously, Jerry Seinfeld to his current The Grateful Bread tour. For Tom's tour dates and more about how he makes bread, go to https://tompapa.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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.

Today the hilarious Dan Soder joins us at the table! He talks criticizing Howard Stern, living above the subway, getting covid in Canada. Enjoy! Check out his podcast SODER and his tour dates at https://www.dansoder.com/.  Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PAPA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PAPA. Use code PAPA at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That's 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code PAPA.  Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at MINTMOBILE.com/BREAKINGBREAD.  ---------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices