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The assassination ofJulius Caesar is one of the most infamous plots of the ancient world, but the dictator's death wasn't the only moment in his life and afterlife marked by political machinations. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Jessica Clarke reveals how careful curation and stage management transformed Caesar's funeral from a quiet moment of mass mourning to a bloody spectacle of revenge. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I sit down with historian Edward J. Watts and talk about his latest book: The Romans.When we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, presiding over a republic, and then an empire, before seeing their world collapse at the hands of barbarians in the fifth century AD.  The Romans does away with this narrow vision by offering the first comprehensive account of ancient Rome over the course of two millennia. Prize-winning historian Edward J. Watts recounts the full sweep of Rome's epic past: the Punic Wars, the fall of the republic, the coming of Christianity, Alaric's sack of Rome, the rise of Islam, the Battle of Manzikert, and the onslaught of the Crusaders who would bring about the empire's end. Watts shows that the source of Rome's enduring strength was the diverse range of people who all called themselves Romans. This is the Rome of Augustus, Marcus Aurelius, and Constantine, but also Charlemagne, Justinian, and Manuel Comnenus—and countless other men and women who together made it the most resilient state the world has ever seen.  BUY THE BOOK HERESUPPORT WESTERN CIV

3. Rituals of Command and the Cicero Revelation Londinium Chronicles Gaius & Germanicus Debate The emperor asserted command authority over the legions in a ritual event at Quantico, Virginia, with his viceroy addressing the leadership of the legions. This ceremony was designed to overturn the previous instances of "command disobedience" experienced by Trump during his first term (such as General Milley's reported actions). The message delivered was a direct command: "New mission. Fortress America. If you are uncomfortable with that, leave."Domestically, this ongoing power transition draws parallels with the murder of Caesar, which marked the end of the Roman Republic and the path toward the principate. A newly shared detail from the documents of Marcus Tullius Cicero reveals that Brutus allegedly raised his dagger while striking Caesar and shouted "Cicero." This detail suggests Cicero, the master storyteller and champion of the senatorial class, provided the intellectual legitimacy and imprimatur for the assassination, affirming that the murder was committed in the name of the Senate's vision of republicanism. 1802

Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines how the Church's dependence on government money can quietly undermine her mission. When “Caesar's coins” come with strings attached, credibility and moral authority suffer—shown recently in statements about immigration and social justice.  Watch on YouTube: What Does Caesar Want from Us?

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for their education and be surprised when they come home as Romans.” “We mustn't live like those with ‘little faith' who compromise for the sake of food and clothing. What we do matters. And not every job is a good job.” “I understand that there are different expressions of Christianity in different cultures. Contextualization is essential for the growth and expansion of the church. But there is a difference between contextualization and compromise. Using goat's milk for communion in a culture that has never heard of wine or grapes is contextualization; sacrificing the goat is compromise. Having a Saturday night service because we have run out of room in all four Sunday services is contextualization; having a Saturday night service to accommodate and/or appease people who are ‘too busy' on Sunday is compromise.”~Voddie Baucham (March 11, 1969 to September 25, 2025), American pastor and author, who left this world too early “If God is Creator of the Universe, then it must follow that He is the Lord of the whole universe. No part of the world is outside of His Lordship. That means no part of my life must be outside of His Lordship.”~R.C Sproul, American theologian (1939-2017) “When Jesus is truly our Lord, He directs our lives, and we gladly obey Him. Indeed we bring every part of our lives under His lordship - our home and family, our sexuality and marriage, our job or unemployment, our money and possessions, our ambitions and recreations.”~John Stott, British theologian (1921-2011)SERMON PASSAGE1 Peter 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says:     “See, I lay a stone in Zion,       a chosen and precious cornerstone,       and the one who trusts in him       will never be put to shame.”   7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,     “The stone the builders rejected       has become the cornerstone,” 8 and,     “A stone that causes people to stumble       and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for. 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Episode: 3331 Some thoughts about photography and reality.  Today, Let's take pictures.

Send us a textActs 28:17-20After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation. For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.”Support the show

Who was Julius Caesar, and was he the greatest leader? Today, we take a closer look at the epic rise of one of history's most famous figures. We'll explore the early life of Julius Caesar, the First Triumvirate, his conquest to become Governor of Gaul, Caesar's rise to dictatorship, the plot to assassinate him, the chaos following his murder, the legacy he left behind, and other fascinating topics….WELCOME TO History CAMP!

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE FATE OF GAZA.. 1945N GAZA RAILROAD 9-29-2025 FIRST HOUR 9-915 BILL-ROGGIO-HUSAIN-HAQQANI-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Afghanistan Hostage Release, Bagram Debate, and Skepticism on Gaza Peace Plan GUEST NAME: Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani 50 WORD SUMMARY: Americancitizen Amir Amiri was released by the Taliban, though likely at the cost of a US prisoner. The concept of reclaiming Bagram is viewed as a risky, impractical negotiating ploy. Discussion covered tens of thousands of Afghans left behind. Experts expressed skepticism regarding the Gaza 21-point plan due to many moving parts and Hamas's goals.   915-930 BILL-ROGGIO-HUSAIN-HAQQANI-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Afghanistan Hostage Release, Bagram Debate, and Skepticism on Gaza Peace Plan GUEST NAME: Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani 50 WORD SUMMARY: Americancitizen Amir Amiri was released by the Taliban, though likely at the cost of a US prisoner. The concept of reclaiming Bagram is viewed as a risky, impractical negotiating ploy. Discussion covered tens of thousands of Afghans left behind. Experts expressed skepticism regarding the Gaza 21-point plan due to many moving parts and Hamas's goals. 930-945 MORSE-TAN-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: South Korea Faces "Techno-Totalitarianism" After Suspicious Data Center FireGUEST NAME: Morse Tan 50 WORD SUMMARY: A suspicious battery blaze paralyzed over 600 South Koreangovernment services, raising questions about server security and the destruction of intelligence. The timing is critical, disabling background checks on Chinese entrants. President Yoon Suk Yeol is strongly allied with the CCP, having purged military leadership. This incident, likened to the Reichstag fire, poses a grave threat to democracy and fosters "techno-totalitarianism."945-1000 MARK-CLIFFORD2-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Jimmy Lai's Imprisonment Highlights UK's "Stovepiped" Diplomacy with China GUEST NAME: Mark Clifford 50 WORD SUMMARY: Jimmy Lai, a jailed British citizen and prominent Hong Kong dissident, is a litmus test for freedom. The Starmer government is now showing movement, potentially working with the US for his release. The UK faces criticism for "stovepiping" diplomacy, failing to link Lai's freedom to economic issues, such as China's desired mega embassy. China asserts ownership over Lai based on his ethnicity. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 JANETYN-SAYEH-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Iran Faces Full UN Sanctions Snapback; Gen Z Leads Domestic OppositionGUEST NAME: Janet Sayeh 50 WORD SUMMARY: The West successfully enacted UN sanctions "snapback," reimposing sanctions lifted since 2015. The economy is already shocked, though enforcement against illicit networks depends on Washington. Iran may risk Israeli military action by continuing its nuclear program. Gen Z has categorically rejected the regime, leading major uprisings. The opposition is actively working to encourage defections within the security establishment.V 1015-1030 JANET-SAYEH-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Iran Faces Full UN Sanctions Snapback; Gen Z Leads Domestic OppositionGUEST NAME: Janet Sayeh 50 WORD SUMMARY: The West successfully enacted UN sanctions "snapback," reimposing sanctions lifted since 2015. The economy is already shocked, though enforcement against illicit networks depends on Washington. Iran may risk Israeli military action by continuing its nuclear program. Gen Z has categorically rejected the regime, leading major uprisings. The opposition is actively working to encourage defections within the security establishment.1030-1045 DAVID-DAOUD-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: IDF Faces Urban Combat; Hezbollah Rearms Aided by Iran; Golan Heights Non-Negotiable GUEST NAME: David Daoud 50 WORD SUMMARY: IDF operations in Gaza face difficulties due to urban fighting, personnel shortages, and international pressure. Hezbollah is actively rearming, supported quietly by Iranian funds and weapons smuggling efforts. The Lebanese government is failing to disarm Hezbollah. Israelmaintains the strategically vital Golan Heights are non-negotiable for the foreseeable future, despite security discussions with the Syrian government. 1045-1100 DAVID-DAOUD-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: IDF Faces Urban Combat; Hezbollah Rearms Aided by Iran; Golan Heights Non-Negotiable GUEST NAME: David Daoud 50 WORD SUMMARY: IDF operations in Gaza face difficulties due to urban fighting, personnel shortages, and international pressure. Hezbollah is actively rearming, supported quietly by Iranian funds and weapons smuggling efforts. The Lebanese government is failing to disarm Hezbollah. Israelmaintains the strategically vital Golan Heights are non-negotiable for the foreseeable future, despite security discussions with the Syrian government. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 BLAINE-HOLT-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Russian Probes, European Escalation Rhetoric, and the Threat of Drone Swarms GUEST NAME: General Blaine Holt 50 WORD SUMMARY: Russian aircraft regularly probe the Alaskan ADIZ, met by US F-16s. Standardized procedures minimize miscalculation risk. Reckless rhetoric from European allies threatens escalation by suggesting shooting down Russian jets violating NATO airspace. European defense ministers are planning a "drone wall" to counter massive Russian drone swarms, which Ukraine currently cannot defeat. 1115-1130 BLAINE-HOLT-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Russian Probes, European Escalation Rhetoric, and the Threat of Drone Swarms GUEST NAME: General Blaine Holt 50 WORD SUMMARY: Russian aircraft regularly probe the Alaskan ADIZ, met by US F-16s. Standardized procedures minimize miscalculation risk. Reckless rhetoric from European allies threatens escalation by suggesting shooting down Russian jets violating NATO airspace. European defense ministers are planning a "drone wall" to counter massive Russian drone swarms, which Ukraine currently cannot defeat. 1130-1145 ALEJANDRO-PENA-ESCLUSA-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Venezuela's Crisis and Maduro's Drug Cartel: US Intervention Anticipated GUEST NAME: Alejandro Peña Esclusa 50 WORD SUMMARY: Venezuela is enduring a humanitarian crisis under Nicolás Maduro, leader of the Cartel of the Suns. The elected opposition, Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, have publicly authorized US intervention. Maduro's desperate letter to Trumpwas rejected as full of lies. Regional allies like Lula and Petro fear US action and indirectly try to save Maduro. 1145-1200 ALEJANDRO-PENA-ESCLUSA-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Venezuela's Crisis and Maduro's Drug Cartel: US Intervention Anticipated GUEST NAME: Alejandro Peña Esclusa 50 WORD SUMMARY: Venezuela is enduring a humanitarian crisis under Nicolás Maduro, leader of the Cartel of the Suns. The elected opposition, Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, have publicly authorized US intervention. Maduro's desperate letter to Trumpwas rejected as full of lies. Regional allies like Lula and Petro fear US action and indirectly try to save Maduro. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 AHMAD-SHARAWI-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Al-Sharaa Seeks Normalization at UN Amid Sanctions and Domestic Tensions GUEST NAME: Ahmad Sharawi 50 WORD SUMMARY: Syrian strongman Al-Sharaa visited the UNseeking international normalization and to consolidate domestic power. He met world leaders and sought removal of Caesar sanctions, though Congress must approve this. World leaders mostly ignored questions about massacres. Major powers remain in Syria, and Kurds are negotiating integration, while Israel pursues a security agreement. 1215-1230 AHMAD-SHARAWI-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Al-Sharaa Seeks Normalization at UN Amid Sanctions and Domestic Tensions GUEST NAME: Ahmad Sharawi 50 WORD SUMMARY: Syrian strongman Al-Sharaa visited the UNseeking international normalization and to consolidate domestic power. He met world leaders and sought removal of Caesar sanctions, though Congress must approve this. World leaders mostly ignored questions about massacres. Major powers remain in Syria, and Kurds are negotiating integration, while Israel pursues a security agreement. 1230-1245 BRIDGET-TOOMEY-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Houthi Attacks Escalate: Targeting Shipping and Deploying Cluster Munitions GUEST NAME: Bridget Toomey 50 WORD SUMMARY: The Houthis struck a Netherlands-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. The international community is quiet, as the Houthis interpret the US ceasefire as full permission to target Israel. They are also deploying cluster munition warheads on ballistic missiles against Israel. Houthisystems seem to be improving, penetrating Israeli defenses. CENTCOM considers the current US hands-off policy a strategic defeat. 1245-100 AM KEVIN-FRAZIER-9-29.mp3 HEADLINE: Russian Spy Ships Target Vulnerable Undersea Communication CablesGUEST NAME: Kevin Frazier 50 WORD SUMMARY: Undersea cables are highly vulnerable to sabotage or accidental breaks. Russia uses sophisticated naval technology, including the spy ship Yantar, to map and potentially break these cables in sensitive locations. The US is less vulnerable due to redundancy. However, protection is fragmented, relying on private owners who often lack incentives to adopt sophisticated defense techniques.

HEADLINE: Al-Sharaa Seeks Normalization at UN Amid Sanctions and Domestic Tensions GUEST NAME: Ahmad Sharawi 50 WORD SUMMARY: Syrian strongman Al-Sharaa visited the UN seeking international normalization and to consolidate domestic power. He met world leaders and sought removal of Caesar sanctions, though Congress must approve this. World leaders mostly ignored questions about massacres. Major powers remain in Syria, and Kurds are negotiating integration, while Israel pursues a security agreement. 1826 NAPOLEON IN THE LEVANT

HEADLINE: Al-Sharaa Seeks Normalization at UN Amid Sanctions and Domestic Tensions GUEST NAME: Ahmad Sharawi 50 WORD SUMMARY: Syrian strongman Al-Sharaa visited the UN seeking international normalization and to consolidate domestic power. He met world leaders and sought removal of Caesar sanctions, though Congress must approve this. World leaders mostly ignored questions about massacres. Major powers remain in Syria, and Kurds are negotiating integration, while Israel pursues a security agreement. 1870 DAMASCUS

Today is our day to shine, and where better to shine than the world of politics? John is joined in today's video by Michael Wear. He's the CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and author of The Spirit of Our Politics. In this conversation, Michael reminds us that politics isn't just a stage where others act and we observe; in a democracy, we are participants. When people of faith treat politics like a place where ‘shining' doesn't apply, Michael suggests, we leave behind an opening for darkness that quickly fills the space. The thing about hate and contempt is that the moment we think we're using them, they're using us.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT US at 855-888-0444EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team

The Ides of April: The Assassination of Julius Caesar (Part II) In the conclusion of our two-part story on the fall of the Roman Republic, host Branden Morgan of The Devil Withincontinues the saga of Julius Caesar's last days and their aftermath. This episode covers the final three chapters:     •    The Fallout — Mark Antony seizes the moment, and Rome's streets erupt in chaos.     •    Judgment of History — Brutus and Cassius, hailed by some as liberators and condemned by others as traitors.     •    The Death of the Republic, Birth of the Empire — How Caesar's assassination closed one chapter of Rome and opened another that would last for centuries. The knives ended Caesar's life, but they could not stop the tide of empire. Support Our Sponsors     •    Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit ⁠https://www.ollie.com/ides⁠ for 60% off your first box of meals!#ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem     •    Use code IDES at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com⁠ (⁠http://www.monarchmoney.com/⁠) in your browser for 50% off your first year. Follow & Connect     •    Follow us on Instagram: @idesofaprilpod (⁠https://instagram.com/idesofaprilpod⁠).     •    For press & inquiries: ⁠info@eviocreative.com⁠.     •    Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Ides of April wherever you get your podcasts.     •    And check out more shows from Evio Creative, including The Devil Within.

The story of Iggy Pop goes back to his Michigan roots, and his role in the groundbreaking Proto-Punk band The Stooges! Markus and Ray go through the years and the evolutions of his music, including his association with David Bowie. But through it all, Iggy, the man, the legend, the icon endures! Enjoy this episode about the roots of #PunkRock! All of our Punk episodes are here:⁠ imbalancedhistory.com⁠ Just type "Punk" in the search box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of Iggy Pop goes back to his Michigan roots, and his role in the groundbreaking Proto-Punk band The Stooges! Markus and Ray go through the years and the evolutions of his music, including his association with David Bowie. But through it all, Iggy, the man, the legend, the icon endures! Enjoy this episode about the roots of #PunkRock! All of our Punk episodes are here: imbalancedhistory.com Just type "Punk" in the search box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen alongs as we continue through the book of Acts. Notes//Quotes: Acts 15:22-41 2 Timothy 2:22  “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer  Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning. Earning is an attitude. Effort is an action. Grace, you know, does not just have to do with forgiveness of sins alone. - Dallas Willard “They dwell in their own countries, but simply as sojourners. As citizens, they share in all things with others, and yet endure all things as if foreigners. Every foreign land is to them as their native country, and every land of their birth as a land of strangers. They marry, as do all; they beget children; but they do not destroy their offspring. They have a common table, but not a common bed. They are in the flesh, but they do not live after the flesh. They pass their days on earth, but they are citizens of heaven. They obey the prescribed laws, and at the same time surpass the laws by their lives. They love all men, and are persecuted by all. They are unknown and condemned; they are put to death, and restored to life. They are poor, yet make many rich; they are in lack of all things, and yet abound in all; they are dishonored, and yet in their very dishonor are glorified” Epistle to Diognetus (2nd Century) Matthew 23:1-12 The early church understood well the powers at work in the Roman Empire. There were many gods who ruled and oppressed its citizens. Among them were Aphrodite (goddess of sex), Hephaetus (god of technology), Mars (god of war), Ploutos (god of wealth), and Bacchus (god of pleasure). At the top of the ladder, and unifying them all, was political power, deified in the Caesar, and nourished by the Imperial theology and religious practice. The powers and gods were the forces that most determined and shaped their lives. The church understood the oppressive and intrusive influence of evil. They understood the comprehensive scope and spiritual power of these cosmic powers to tyrannize their lives. Perhaps we shake our heads at the primitive and childish worldview that could ever conceive of a world populated by powers. After all, science has liberated us from such nonsense. Yet when we see millions addicted to pornography, it seems the goddess of sex is not dead. When we see millions of lives trivialized and emptied of significance by addiction to technology, we observe that the god of technology still wields power. When we experience the seductive power of a consumer society that inflames us with a desire for the senseless consumption of goods and experiences, we must grant that the gods of wealth and pleasure are alive and well. And the billions of dollars spent annually on arms betray our enslavement to the gods of war and national security. Economic forces, political powers, sexual addiction, technological seduction: it seems we are helpless before these powers. All scientific attempts to control them have failed. - Mike Goheen “God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them.” Augustine

We explored what total transformation looks like in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, where Paul prays that God would sanctify us "through and through." This isn't about becoming boring or religious. Sanctification means becoming the most fully alive version of ourselves.Paul wrote to people in Thessalonica who had already experienced complete transformation once before. They had pledged total allegiance to Caesar, reorganizing every part of their lives around imperial loyalty. When Paul preached about Jesus as King, he was calling for that same comprehensive devotion, but directed toward a crucified rabbi instead of the emperor. This was revolutionary and dangerous.Paul's prayer covers three key elements: comprehensive scope (spirit, soul, and body), the goal of blamelessness (completeness and integrity), and a timeline that bridges now and future. The transformation God wants isn't compartmentalized. Physical existence matters. Our sexuality, health, work habits, relationships, and how we care for our bodies all fall under God's transforming agenda.We face a tension: Is sanctification God's work or ours? The answer is both. God does the transforming work through his Spirit, and we cooperate through intentional choices and spiritual practices. Like wind and sails on a boat, both are essential for movement.The spiritual disciplines create space for the Holy Spirit to work. They're not about sin management but character formation. We're called to identify areas needing growth, repent where necessary, and ask God to reveal our blind spots. God isn't trying to make us miserable but fully alive. The one who calls us is faithful, and he will complete what he started.URF WEBSITE: ➤ http://www.urfellowship.comSOCIALS: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urfellowship/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urfellowship

This sermon was preached by Leo Parris at Covenant Fellowship Church on September 28, 2025. Series: What a Savior! - Seeing Jesus in the Book of Luke Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Episode 65: Show Notes Today on the show, we welcome Justin Vacula, who takes us through an introduction to a master's in maximizing gambling opportunities from a points and miles perspective. Justin is an accomplished travel ‘hacker' and host of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, among other achievements. In our conversation today, we delve into the cross between miles, points, and gambling, unpack the advantages of using casino cards, when it's a good time to sign up for these cards, and dive into a discussion on how Caesar's credit cards stack up against MGM cards. Justin breaks down all things Vegas, what you need to know about the ground truth, how Vegas is like Disney World for adults, why he doesn't interact with minibars, and why there will ultimately be some work involved to maximize your trip. He gives insights into his phone army and how to play different games on different phones to get points. We also hear about his contributions to various travel-related conferences, how to prepare for Zorkfest, why Dave Ramsey is not accurate for everyone, and why he strives to educate people to make informed choices about the positives and negatives of loyalty programs. For all this, and more, including his experience gambling on the seas, be sure to start listening now. Key Points From This Episode: [00:45] We are introduced to today's guest, Justin Vacula. [02:30] Travel hacking: the cross between miles, points, and gambling. [03:45] Leveraging different gambling loyalties: how to utilize them uniquely. [05:30] What a 2-5% advantage means when you load a card. [07:00] Justin breaks down his online blackjack strategy. [09:10] The advantages of using recently released casino cards. [13:00] A good time to sign up for these cards: start planning out for 2026. [14:05] How Caesar's credit cards stack up against the MGM cards. [16:10] A PSA on the Wyndam card. [17:25] We talk all things Vegas: the ground truth. [21:10] Justin's phone army: playing different games on different phones to get points. [27:00] His personal rule: do not interact with minibars. [28:09] Vegas as an adult version of Disney World: sacrifice to maximize. [31:25] Justin's contributions through conferences. [35:45] Preparing for Zorkfest. [37:30] Travel interfering with other travel: a nice problem to have. [39:30] Why Dave Ramsey is not accurate for everyone. [42:00] The importance of educating people on the positives and negatives of loyalty programs: make an informed choice. [42:50] Justin shares his experience gambling on the seas (on cruise ships). [47:30] How to get a hold of Justin's content. Quotes: “There are lots of intersections between miles, points, and gambling, and I've been saying for years that it's valuable to have status, to earn status, and there are many creative ways to do that without actually gambling [and] playing on the square.” — @justinvacula [0:02:37] “Of course, we know, the answer to everything is more credit cards!” — @justinvacula [0:13:41] “For years I've been saying, ‘Have backup methods and have status' in other ways.'” — @justinvacula [0:16:34] “I think Vegas is one of the cheapest places to travel to. [There's] tons of value, tons to do, [and] lots of free entertainment!” — @justinvacula [0:18:24] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Justin Vacula on X Justin Vacula on YouTube Justin Vacula on Instagram Hurdy Gurdy Travel Wyndam Rewards Earner Cards Caesars Credit Cards MGM Credit Cards Staples Rewards Las Vegas Sphere Greater Philadelphia Travel: Credit, Miles, and Points Giants Hyper Chicago Seminars Hyatt Zorkfest Zorkcast Podcast Spotify Michael Trager Boyd Gaming Royal Caribbean Cruises Celebrity Cruises Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X The Milenomics Podcast Network

To Every Generation...The teaching ministry of Calvary Chapel Crossfields.....Join us as we go verse by verse through the Bible.

Growing up as a child, I vividly recall hearing gospel music playing in the house while we were getting ready for church. One song that stands out is Shirley Caesar's “I Remember Mama.” Caesar tells how she and her siblings used to play church in the backyard. One day, while mimicking a preacher, she shouted “Jesus” three times, and on the third time, something happened. She went from just playing church to truly worshipping God. Her mama said, “She ain't playin' this time.” She could tell something authentic was happening on the inside. That should be our goal too, because there's a lot of imitation worship going around the body of Christ. Real worship isn't performance or hype. It's authentic, rooted in God's presence and goodness.

Reader: Bek Hudson Preacher: John Hudson The book of Acts has challenged us to not be prejudiced, but we live in a politically polarised and prejudiced society. John gives us resources to better understand how we can navigate politics and cultural engagement, giving to Caesar what is Caesar's and giving to God what is God's in our modern western culture. Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia. We exist to be a community of people helping people make all Of life all about Jesus.

Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, as I mentioned I think in the reminder on Stoicism, I mentioned Marcus Aurelius who was the Caesar of Rome and an amazing human being. He was unlike any other Caesar that you can think of or read about. He was a stoic and a very wise man. Now… Continue reading Marcus Aurelius’s Rules for a better life

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac sit down with Dean Detloff, a research and advocacy officer at Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, to talk about the importance of foreign debt relief in the Jubilee Year. Ashley, Zac and Dean discuss: - The biblical roots of forgiving debts in a jubilee year - How foreign debt stunts the development of poor nations - Why framing matters when it comes to debt forgiveness versus relief and justice In Signs of the Times, Ashley and Zac discuss Charlie Kirk's memorial service, including the stark juxtaposition of Erika Kirk's and President Trump's messages. They also talk about the recent execution of Father Mathew Eya in Nigeria, where 7,000 Christians have been killed so far this year.  Zac and Ashley also react to the recent escape attempt by three elderly Austrian nuns and the retirement of Loyola Chicago's Sister Jean. In “As One Friend Speaks to Another,” Zac catches Ashley up on what he's been up to and the perspective of being a new father. Links for further reading:  Dean's writing for America Caritas Canada's Jubilee Debt Campaign Jubilee People's Forum at the G7 in Kananaskis, Alberta Peruvian Cardinal speaks at People's Forum in Alberta Pope Francis lifts suspension imposed on Nicaragua's Ernesto Cardenal Charlie Kirk's widow says she forgives husband's alleged killer at memorial attended by Trump, Vance Who is being served by making Charlie Kirk a saint: God or Caesar? ‘Nuns on the run' in Austria offer a complex picture of aging in religious life You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textWhat does it take to transform your life after hitting rock bottom? Chef Jeff Henderson knows firsthand. His journey from South Central LA drug dealer to award-winning chef, bestselling author, and youth mentor is a masterclass in personal reinvention and the power of redirected hustle.Growing up in a single-parent home, Jeff absorbed entrepreneurial traits from family members who modeled hard work without formal business education. As a curious child riding the school bus through wealthy neighborhoods, he pressed his face against the window, dreaming of one day owning a beautiful home with a white picket fence. This early exposure to economic disparity planted seeds of ambition that would drive him throughout his life—though initially down a destructive path.When crack cocaine flooded his community in the early 1980s, Jeff saw an opportunity to achieve his American Dream through illegal means. By 19, he had become a millionaire drug dealer with custom cars and a three-story house. But the law eventually caught up with him, resulting in nearly ten years in federal prison. Rather than becoming bitter, Jeff used this time to transform himself through education, reading voraciously and learning from the white-collar criminals around him. Most crucially, he discovered cooking in the prison kitchen, which became his pathway to legitimate success.After his release, Jeff strategically worked his way up from dishwasher to executive chef in elite restaurants, eventually becoming the first Black executive chef at Caesar's Palace. His remarkable story caught media attention, leading to appearances on Oprah, a book deal, a movie deal with Will Smith, and multiple Food Network shows. Today, through The Chef Jeff Project, he mentors at-risk youth using culinary arts to teach leadership and life skills—passing forward the second chance he received.Jeff's concept of "hustlepreneurship" perfectly encapsulates his philosophy: you don't need to change your hustle, just change your product. His story resonates because it proves that with grit, strategic thinking, and willingness to learn, anyone can transform their life regardless of their past. Ready to be inspired by the raw truth of one man's remarkable journey? Listen now.

• Salad showdown opens with Greek salads loaded with gyro meat competing against Caesar dressing anchovy mysteries while coleslaw divides the group between vinegar-based Carolina styles and mayonnaise-heavy Southern versions plus jalapeño variations that actually work• New Patreon spotlight welcomes Greg Wally from Plat Valley Woodworks to the supporter family while Colton battles Centerpoint Energy over pole installations requiring five-foot holes through thick lake mud and mysterious wire connections nobody wants to hook up• Hurricane aftermath projects consume Jess with AC line covers running through townhouse garages after saltwater corroded underground Freon lines plus custom Kohler shower systems mixing titanium chrome parts from five different suppliers driving plumbers crazy• Window drama unfolds when six weeks of waiting produces privacy glass on every single opening instead of just the bathroom creating house-sized mistakes requiring complete reorders while drywall crews stand idle and patience runs thin• Ross hits emotional breaking point with jewelry cabinet drawer slides refusing cooperation after weeks of daily four-to-six-hour sessions leading to dovetail disasters when his father drops drawers creating expensive repairs requiring super glue and poplar reconstruction• Opera therapy emerges as Ross discovers "opera bangers" playlist providing mental escape during project meltdowns while discussing everyone's decompression strategies from food breaks to comedy podcasts plus the importance of stepping away when frustration peaks• New segment launch introduces "Oh Sh*t I Messed This Up" seeking listener submissions about construction fails and woodworking disasters illustrated by the legendary brick layer barrel rope story involving 240 pounds of bricks versus 180-pound worker creating compound injuries• Stain chemistry deep dive explores coal tar origins of synthetic dyes dating to 1800s plus Minwax founding in 1906 while covering pigments from iron oxides and ground-up cochineal insects living on prickly pear cacti producing vibrant reds• Wartime staining reveals tobacco extract usage during World War II pigment shortages plus turpentine's pine tree distillation before mineral spirits replaced faster-evaporating solvents while milk proteins provided primitive pre-stain conditioning• Professional finishing techniques distinguish between penetrating dyes reaching molecular levels versus pigment particles settling in wood pores plus factory toner applications between clear coats creating uniform coloring without grain hiding• Modern innovations showcase gel stains reducing blotchiness for beginners plus low-VOC water-based formulas requiring careful application speed while exterior stains add UV blockers and borate protection against insects and rot• Workshop wisdom includes always stirring settled pigments preventing color variations plus testing scraps with actual project sanding grits since 150-grit versus 220-grit dramatically affects penetration and final appearance• Snuggets deliver stress management through music therapy recommendations plus Colton's narrow escape from Angie's List year-long contracts costing thousands while Jess advocates S-corporation status and automated renewal reminders preventing costly compliance lapses

On this episode of Big Rube's Philly, the iconic chef, brand marketer and photographer talks with the owner of O'Jung's — a South Philly bar that's changed with the times but also … hasn't

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Send us a textActs 27:20-26When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned.Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss. Yet now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.' So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told. But we must run aground on some island.”Support the show

It's almost Libra season and Stassi is back with C-O-Lo—tired, a little moody, and fully blaming the moon (and TikTok). After a failed attempt at cleaning Hartford's toy-packed room and battling the usual kid chaos, Stassi just wants to feel better—but instead spirals into end-of-the-world theories: rapture, aliens, zombies, or maybe just AI gone wild. The girls talk parenting fatigue, how millennials are closing restaurants, and why old-people-vibe spots are elite. Then they land on Blake Lively's bizarre Gossip Girl throwback IG post—was it nostalgic or just plain manipulative? Plus, Stassi shares her latest fashion finds and her crispy chicken Caesar wrap obsession (that TikTok has apparently been onto for a year). Strap on your tin foil berets and get ready for an unforgettable cosmic catch-up. We're posting this post-Rapture, so we made it lol! Thanks for supporting our sponsors:Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com/stassi10.Headspace: For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/STASSIPOD.Quince: Go to Quince.com/stassi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Ro: Ro offers a suite of GLP-1s that are clinically proven to help you lose weight and keep it off. Go to RO.CO/STASSI to see if you qualify. Hiya: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/STASSI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd takes the well-known Political Compass quiz and works through each question in real time. Instead of just clicking answers, he explains how a Christian libertarian frames the issues—separating what is sinful from what is criminal, exposing false choices, and keeping the focus on justice and neighbor-love rather than partisan labels. He also calls out the quiz's built-in assumptions, like the way it blurs economic freedom with political centralization or equates patriotism with blind loyalty to the state.Across the conversation, Jacob applies core principles like self-ownership and the non-aggression principle to a wide range of issues: free trade, abortion, war, the environment, drug laws, corporate power, and more. He emphasizes that government's job isn't to police all immorality but to protect against aggression, a distinction many political models miss. By the end, the results page matters less than the exercise itself—showing how Christians can think clearly about politics without getting trapped in the left-right binary or letting Caesar define the terms of the debate.Full Episode Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute.Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Send us a text What does it really mean to declare “Jesus is Lord”? This episode takes you deep into the earliest Christian confession—exploring its roots in the Hebrew word Adonai and the Greek Kyrios, its radical contrast with “Caesar is Lord,” and its sweeping presence across Scripture. We'll unpack how this title affirms both the divinity and sovereignty of Christ, and why it's not just a matter of theology but of allegiance, discipleship, and daily living. Together we'll consider the life-changing implications of Christ's lordship: how it reshapes our worship, our mission, our holiness, and even how we view and value other people. Far from being a casual phrase, “Jesus is Lord” is the heartbeat of Christian faith and the call to live under His reign in every sphere of life. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

HEADLINE: Syrian President al-Sharaa Attends UN General Assembly, Lobbies US Officials for Sanctions Relief, Including the Caesar Act GUEST NAME: Ahmad Sharawi SUMMARY: Ahmad Sharawi discusses Syrian President al-Sharaa's unprecedented UN visit to lobby for sanctions relief, including the Caesar Act, despite concerns regarding human rights and necessary guarantees for justice. 1899 DAMASCUS

A conversation with Rob Henderson — Air Force veteran, psychologist, and author of the New York Times bestseller "Troubled". In this episode:Rob's journey from foster care to Cambridge and lessons about status, envy, and human natureThe psychology of envy and jealousy - from Julius Caesar's assassination to modern politicsDifference between dominance and prestige in human behaviorWhy envy is one of the most powerful yet unacknowledged human emotionsHow these dynamics shape personal relationships and societyWhy men are drawn to history and the Great Man theoryWhat academia misses in its focus on present-day issuesLuxury beliefs, status games, and why successful people downplay hard workAttention spans in the digital age and effects of TikTok and short-form mediaWhy biographies and long-form stories matter for character developmentHow reading about great and troubled historical figures helped Rob navigate teenage hardshipInsights on history, psychology, and the hidden forces shaping societySubscribe to the Cost of Glory newsletter for detailed maps, images, and analysis of this pivotal moment in ancient history: https://costofglory.substack.com/Get in touch at:Website: https://costofglory.comX: https://x.com/costofglory

Today on another bonus episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to a lost, family friend. Our guest today is actress and voice over actress extraordinaire, Pamela Dillman. How we connected to Pamela actually thanks to one of you, our listeners, Barbara Bassett, who alerted us to an interview with Pamela on another site and mentioned she was friends with Mia Kovacs, sister to host Josh Mills. What? Yes really. So we reached out and lo and behold, Pamela could not have been nicer, more kind, more loving in her effusive answer to, did she want to be a guest on our podcast. An emphatic yes! Pamela spoke to us about growing up the daughter of actor Bradford Dillman and the step daughter of one of the world's most famous models, Suzy Parker. Our conversation with Pamela involved everything from growing up with Mia and attending the very proper John Thomas Dye school in Los Angeles, to remembering going to Las Vegas and being in the wings when Mia's & Josh's mother Edie Adams was performing her cabaret act at Caesar's Palace on the strip and much more in between.. We also discuss Pam's working actor dad (her words, not ours) who is known for roles in everything from Escape From Planet of the Apes, The Enforcer, his breakout role in the film Compulsion and much, much more. And of course, how could we forget about Suzy Parker, a woman so famous, none other than The Beatles wrote a song about her? We seemingly split our time talking as if we were in group therapy or the grousing about the ridiculousness of Hollywood acting auditions, how her dad became a scout for the San Francisco 49ers football team as well as a truly harrowing story involving her sibling that you won't soon forget. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast. Get ready for an emotional one.

Romans: Transforming Power of the Gospel, Pt. 23 – Obeying AuthorityRomans 13:1–7 | King's Chapel Live StreamRomans 13:1–7 calls us to wrestle with a challenging question: how do we live faithfully under human authority while remembering that God is the ultimate authority?Paul reminds us that every position of power is given by God. History itself is His story with a beginning, a turning point at the cross, and an ending point when Christ returns. Because of this, we are called to honor God as we live under earthly rulers, giving what is owed to Caesar, to God, and to our neighbor.This passage does not dismiss the reality of injustice or the brokenness of human authority. But it does point us back to the sovereignty of God and to a life that trusts Him above all.If you have ever wondered how to live out your faith in a world of governments and systems, Romans 13 will help you see how the gospel transforms our perspective on authority.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL- ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborRomans 13 sermon, obeying authority in the Bible, God and government, King's Chapel Longwood FL, Romans Bible study, Christian view of authority, Paul letter to the Romans, ultimate authority is God, giving to Caesar and to God, gospel and obedience, biblical authority explained

The word is spreading about Monica, which is creating some nice moments: Elizabeth and Lucas, Jason and Danny, Brook Lynn, Ned, and Tracy, Tracy and Lucy--that one was an interesting surprise. And meanwhile, Drew is still bad, Britt is still Britt, Lulu tried to be a better Lulu, but Britt was Britt! And Nathan is still Nathan?! Does this have to mean Caesar is still Caesar? Yikes! Also, Outback has a new home. And Alexis is a bit of a mess. #mauricebenard  #kellythiebaud #rogerhowarth #maurawest #steveburton #delirious #barshampoo #daydrinkingwithsethmeyers #hillstreetblues #kinshriner  #nicholaschavez #afterlife #rickygervais #hallandoates #superstore #freaksandgeeks #freefallin #alanarkin #newgirl #lamornemorris #colonoscopy #takethenap #alleymills #billylibby #chickadee #fortgorgeous #robertgossett #daydrinkingwithsethmeyers #marcuscoloma #useastaplegun #riptwitch #ripepiphany #ripsonyaeddy  #waywardchickadee #barshampoo #ripmiffy #lovedogs #justinebateman #brookeshields #neilgaiman #dnice #cq #deborahcox #malcolmjamalwarner #lume #godzillaminusone #ripjacklynzeman #jasonmomoa #adambelanoff #thecloser #majorcrimes #wings #murphybrown #thecosbyshow #pinkalicious #ripbillymiller #ripmatthewperry #riptylerchristopher #riplesliecharleson #ripandrebraugher #ripjohnnywactor #dutchbarnvodka #chadduell #rickygervaisrobot #colinfromaccounts

The Ides of April: The Assassination of Julius Caesar (Part I) The Ides of April is back—and now it's a weekly series of new stories from across history, narrated by Branden Morganof The Devil Within. In this two-part debut story, we return to the Roman Republic at its breaking point. Part I covers the first three chapters of Julius Caesar's dramatic rise and bloody fall:     •    The Rise of Caesar — From military genius to dictator-for-life, how Caesar unbalanced the Republic.     •    The Conspiracy Forms — Brutus, Cassius, and their allies wrestle with loyalty, power, and the fate of Rome.     •    The Ides of March — A day of omens fulfilled, as knives are drawn in Pompey's Theater. This is where the Republic gasped its last breath, and the Empire began to stir. Follow & Connect     •    Follow us on Instagram: @idesofaprilpod (https://instagram.com/idesofaprilpod).     •    For press & inquiries: info@eviocreative.com.     •    Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Ides of April wherever you get your podcasts.     •    And check out more shows from Evio Creative, including The Devil Within. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit ⁠https://www.ollie.com/ides⁠ for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Use code IDES at www.monarchmoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. That's 50% off your first year at www.monarchmoney.com with code IDES.

Brent Cobb is back for Part Two, and this one's all about the music. Chad and Brent dig into the craft: songwriting, influences, and details that show why Brent's one of the best of his generation. There's even a surprise influence of Brent's that may surprise you! Brent and Matt play “Shine On Rainy Day” live in the room, and it's flat-out incredible. This episode feels less like an interview and more like hanging out on the bus with a band at the top of their game. It's real talk, big laughs, and music that cuts straight to the soul. If you've never heard Brent sing live, prepare to be a lifelong fan. This episode is presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and brought to you by DEMERBOX, Caesar's Palace and Entertainment, The Nashville Palace, Corning Ford, Mickey Thompson Tires, BedSlide, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Oakley Sunglasses, and ZLINE Kitchen & Bath.

Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”   Acts 23:12-22 - Over 40 men plotted to kill Paul.  Acts 24:1–21- Before Governor Felix - Paul was accused of being a troublemaker and desecrating the temple. Acts 25:1–12 - Before Governor Festus - The Jewish leaders pressed Festus to send Paul to Jerusalem for trial (planning an ambush). Acts 26:1–32 - Before King Agrippa II (with Festus present) - Paul appeared before Agrippa while Festus accused him of being insane. Acts 27:13–44 - Paul endured a violent storm and shipwreck.  Acts 28:1–6 - Snakebitten on Malta - Surviving the shipwreck, Paul was bitten by a viper, and the islanders assumed he was cursed.   It's Gonna Happen on the Way   Acts 9:15-16 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”     Acts 24:1–21- Before Governor Felix - Paul preached the resurrection. Acts 25:1–12 - Before Governor Festus - Paul appealed to Caesar. Acts 26:1–32 - Before King Agrippa II (with Festus present) - Paul gave his personal testimony and proclaimed the death and resurrection of Jesus. Acts 28:1–6 - Snakebitten on Malta - Paul prayed for and ministered to the sick.     What's gonna happen on the way?  God's mission and your maturity.   Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.   To see God do immeasurably more in and through you.    If you do not invest in your maturity, then you will not engage in God's mission. If you do not engage in God's mission, then you will not mature.    It's gonna happen, but not the way you thought.   It's gonna happen through tests and trials.   Take courage.  Through tests and trials, God's mission and your maturity will happen.

How do we turn the world upside down?Jesus is the only answer!We do no one a favor by giving people a fuzzy gospel. We do no one a favor by disguising the gospel by giving people niceties that distract. The goal is that we would be conformed into the image of Jesus!We preach this on repeat not because we have nothing else to say, but because the gospel is the point. The gospel draws the line in the sand. For Paul in Acts 17 He demonstrates how the power of the gospel is the power to turn the world upside down. The question for us — what are we willing to sacrifice and lay down in our life to see the world turned upside down?Any place where the gospel is preached without disruption is a place where the gospel is not preached. When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said. 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.5 But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: “These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus.”Acts 17:1-7We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” 4 And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. 5 But the Jews were jealous, and taking some wicked men of the rabble, they formed a mob, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the crowd. 6 And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, 7 and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” 8 And the people and the city authorities were disturbed when they heard these things. 9 And when they had taken money as security from Jason and the rest, they let them go. 10 The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. 12 Many of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men. 13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Berea also, they came there too, agitating and stirring up the crowds. 14 Then the brothers immediately sent Paul off on his way to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained there. 15 Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed. Key Words: Explaining, Proving, Necessary, Jealous, Money, Noble, Examining Keystone Verse: They received the Word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11)   Download Bulletin

Read transcriptHoly Gallic mayhem, comic crusaders! This week on Play Comics, we're trading our Roman shields for DualShock controllers as we dive headfirst into the digital disaster that is Asterix & Obelix Kick Buttix for PS2 and Xbox – because apparently someone at Étranges Libellules thought the best way to honor René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo's beloved comic masterpiece was to trap our favorite mustachioed warriors in a 3D brawler with combat mechanics more repetitive than Obelix's “These Romans are crazy!” catchphrase. Released in 2003 as Asterix & Obelix XXL in Europe before getting the wonderfully ridiculous “Kick Buttix” rebrand for American audiences, this licensed adventure promised players the chance to experience authentic Gallic village life while punching approximately 70 Romans per level across 40 different stages of cartoon chaos. What it actually delivered was a gaming experience so mindlessly button-mashy that even Caesar would file a complaint with customer service about the repetitive gameplay loop. Joining us for this Roman-bashing bonanza is the incomparable Chas! Pangburn – a man who when he's not busy lettering the actual Asterix comics from the depths of his creative dungeon, brings his insider knowledge of what makes these characters tick both on the page and in polygonal form. His expertise in both the source material and the art of comic creation makes him the perfect guide through this particular journey from panel to PlayStation. So grab your magic potion and prepare for an episode that's more entertaining than actually grinding through the same three enemy types for hours on end – which, let's face it, isn't exactly setting the bar at Vercingétorix levels. Will this portable Gallic adventure redeem itself through sheer nostalgic charm and cartoon physics, or will it crash harder than a Roman chariot race gone wrong? Tune in to discover if this comic adaptation belongs in the Hall of Fame… or should be buried deeper than one of those references that you'll only catch if you read this in French! Learn such things as: Can a video game really handle the comedic timing that makes Asterix comics so brilliant? How do you translate cartoon physics into actual game mechanics without breaking the universe? Do magic potions even come with flavor options? And so much more! Technically you can find Chas! on BlueSky @chasexclamation.bsky.social but you'd have a much better time checking out Double Booking and any of the other wonderful work he puts his hands on over at Papercutz. Or just check out his website at ChasExclamationPoint.com If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscaston Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Groupon Facebook. A big thanks to Capes on the Couch and the TransMissions Podcast Network for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who can read Asterix in 3 more languages than it has ever been published in. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Pro. 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick… ( Act 27:20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved) (Zero expectation that this situation would get better, and great expectation they were fixin to die!)PAUL WAS HOPELESS!I believe that since Paul was human, He took His eyes off of the promise God had given him, let the enemys voice influence his faith and gave up.Have you heard that enemy voice whisper to you? THIS IS THE END…Its Over?They wont ever serve JesusYou will never get a better or another JobYou wont ever walk in freedom from this substanceFear and Anxiety will always control you!Your marriage wont surviveYour pain will never subsideYour ship is gonna sink and you gonna die!If we continue to let this voice whisper, we too will become HOPELESS! Jonah was running away from God, Paul was running towards God!Both men encountered a terrible storm:Hope from the root-Tikvaw To fasten/tie/attach Now we know from what the bible says Heb. 6:19 that Jesus is our hope and… that Jesus is our HopeHope is an attachment or tying yourself to Jesus in real everyday relationship. This attachment births in your heart an expectation of something good that you cant see yet.If you need hope, You fasten yourself to Jesus.He is the only source of Hope that will never let you down.Talk about rooted! Now This is what you need to know about fastening to Jesus, Its Surrender!, Its giving control of your life to Him, You go where He goes, You do what He does… knowing that He Loves you like crazy and has your best interest at heart, If He takes you into a storm he is working it for your good ☺…It takes FAITH to trust Him when You cant see the end of the storm!Takeaway:There are no deeper roots/no greaterBut watch this…If true hope is being tied tight to Jesus, to become HOPE-LESS means that you have become unattached to that very same hope.We see this in Both Jonah and Paul, they were both hopeless because either in their thought process or actions they became unattached to the source of Hope! GOOD NEWS ALERT!They each survived a terrible storm/a hopeless situation and went on to fulfill Gods call on their lives!HOW? What was the common denominator that restored their hope?Jonah 2:6,7 Jonah 2:6,7 7 “When my life was ebbing away(in hopelessness),    I remembered you, Lord,and my prayer rose to you,    to your holy temple.6 and you, Lord my God,    brought my life up from the pit.I cried out to the Lord in my affliction, from sheol(the grave)I was a goner, but I repented(re-attached) myself to God, he heard me- delivered me and restored my hope!God met Paul in the belly of a great ship—Quiet possibly the darkest most hopeless night of his life, hungry/wet/seasick/…HOW DID HE OVERCOME THIS? AND an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve(A physical representation of Jesus) stood beside me 24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; You are going to make it through…In a moment(with one encounter) He went from Hopeless to rooted in Hope for himself and those around him!In both cases Hope returned when they re-attached themselves with expectancy to God through FAITH!Both men found out that: Takeaway:Hope is not found in the absence of Storms but in Jesus who may not calm the storm but will walk with us through our darkest hour, through our wildest storms.Jesus will love you even in the midst of your mess, even if you created the mess-- but He is committed to doing whatever it takes to not leave you there in a hopeless situation! If we will Root down into Jesus… An expectancy will sprout and begin to grow whispering … *The storm wont last forever, *Change is coming, *That you won't always be stuck on a ship that is about to sink*You wont always be imprisoned in something that your disobedience producedYou wont always be in bondage to hurts, habits, Anxieties, fears, disappointments!Philippians 1:6 He(Jesus) who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it! Here is a scripture you probably don't know but its found in Romans 8:28 He works all things for good…to those who are attached to Him! Even in a stormJer. 29:11  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.That word “expected” is Tikvaw(Hope that comes from attachment)The purpose of your storms is Tikvaw— To bring you to a place of Surrender and Trust as you attach yourself to Jesus! Rooted in Hope!Fastened to Jesus/Anchored in Hope/Rooted-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

Before baptism he was a renowned military commander under Trajan. While hunting in the woods, he met a great stag with a shining Cross between his antlers. Through the stag, the Lord spoke to Placidas (his pagan name) and told him to find a priest and be baptized into Christ. Returning home, he found that his wife Tatiana had also had a vision in which she was told to become a Christian. They were baptized, Placidas receiving the name Eustathius, and Tatiana the name Theopiste; their two sons were baptized with them. Eustathius and his family were almost immediately subjected to a series of grievous trials, in which all were separated from one another. After years of hardship they were re-united, and returned to Rome with honor when the Emperor sought out Eustathius to command his army once again. But when the Emperor Hadrian (who had succeeded Trajan) commanded them to worship the idols, all of them refused. They were put together into a large bronze ox which was heated white-hot in a fire. When their bodies were removed, they were found to be dead but intact. The Prologue concludes, 'Thus this glorious general gave to Caesar that which is Caesar's, and to God that which is God's, and entered into the eternal Kingdom of Christ our God.

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Send us a textActs 26:24-32And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.” And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.”Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting with them. And when they had withdrawn, they said to one another, “This man is doing nothing to deserve death or imprisonment.” And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”Support the show

HEADLINE: Clodia, Cicero, and the End of the Roman Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: The conversation focuses on Clodia, the richest woman in Caesar's time, who was attacked by the lawyer Cicero. Cicero held a strong grudge against Clodia, hinting at his obsession in letters by refusing to even say her name. This history illuminates the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Empire, involving figures like Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.

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