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This is the final of the trilogy of stories Jesus tells to explain the worth of a single soul to God. We had the Parable of the Lost Sheep where the shepherd leaves the 99 to find the 1 who has been lost. We had the Parable of the Lost Coin of the woman who has 10 coins, but when she loses 1 she looks relentlessly until it’s found. Notice the numbers – 1 out of 99 – 1 out of 10 – and now Jesus takes it down to even a more personal and direct number – 1 out of 2 with the Parable of the Lost Son. This is the story we often refer to as the Prodigal son, depending on the translation you’re reading. This story told by Jesus has so many layers and so many life changing truths, we will divide this one into 2 devotionals. Today will be part 1, only covering the first half of the story. Let’s read it together in Luke 15: 11-24: “A man had two sons. The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.' So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living. About the time his money ran out, a great famine swept over the land, and he began to starve. He persuaded a local farmer to hire him, and the man sent him into his fields to feed the pigs. The young man became so hungry that even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him. But no one gave him anything. When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my father and say, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant.' So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.' But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.' So the party began. This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible, and really for many reasons. I’ve been rather open about the 7 year journey with our own prodigal daughter. She walked out of our house at 17 and just never came back. Many times we had no idea where she was or if she was even alive. She made horrible, dangerous choices, and just kept running further and further. The Lord showed me how to wait in hope and faith. He showed me how not to chase her and make things worse. He showed me his faithfulness in the wait. I learned my job was to pray relentlessly for her and always be ready with the welcome home party when she returned. And when our girl finally did return to her family this year, he showed me how he had been allowing my daughter to step into her own testimony of his faithfulness. And yes, we had a party – a wedding party! My prodigal had come home and our relationship continues to grow and flourish every day. It’s truly one of my greatest joys. But this story is also one of my favorites because I realize it’s my own story as well. I am the prodigal. No, I never ran away from my family. No, I’ve never had a wild lifestyle or racked up a bunch of regrets. But gosh have I ever missed out on God’s best by chasing after something else. I am the prodigal. I am the lost one. The Father waited for me to come home and return to his best. Can you see how that’s you too? That’s all of us. The youngest son in Jesus’ story had made a mistake. His mistake was in LOCATION. The provision of his father was in location. He left his father’s house and he struggled fiercely. He ends up living with the pigs, just wishing he could eat the pigs food. But you know what that hunger did – that hunger brought him back home. God lovingly allows us to struggle and suffer when we have chosen to be away from him. He allows hunger because hunger brings us back. Desperation makes us hit our knees. Rock bottom becomes a solid foundation for a turn around. But wow, have you ever noticed that some of us have basements to our rock bottoms? We can go further and further down – further and further away – run harder and harder – make even worse choices with harder consequences … but let me tell you something, THE FATHER IS STILL WAITING FOR OUR RETURN. He’s still waiting for our surrender. He’s still waiting for us to stop running, stop resisting, stop making this worse. The timing of this particular parable is so perfect because just last night I went to a really special service at our church here in Carlsbad, California. Surfers and beach babes basically went to a rodeo at our church. It was the strangest mix of beach people trying to be country. In our church parking lot was a corral surrounded by hay bails and bleachers. In the middle of the corral was a wild horse. Then a legit cowboy enters the corral. Have you heard of this guy? His name is Todd Pierce with Riding High Ministries. In front of a live audience, he trains and rides a wild horse for the first time, all while giving us the most powerful visual of God’s loving patience with us. If you ever get a chance to go see Todd in action, I highly recommend it. I cried through the entire experience. It was one of the most spiritual things I’ve ever witnessed. This horse was 2 years old and up until that week, he had never been touched by a human hand. He had been roped and trailered into California from a ranch in Idaho … and he was NOT happy about it. Todd enters the corral and this horse runs. He wanted absolutely nothing to do with this cowboy. Todd every so slowly works his way closer and closer to the horse as it’s running in circles. He introduces the touch of his rope, then the touch of his hand. Little by little, the horse comes to trust him. But then, the horse would get scared and it would run wild again. Todd explained that this is so often us with God. God begins His work in our lives. He gets closer. He reaches for us. We begin to trust Him. And then something scares us. So we run. But God doesn’t give up. He waits. He tries again. He gets a little closer. And when the horse would refuse his touch, Todd would do something that absolutely broke my heart. He would get down on his knees. He would lower himself beneath the horse and show him tenderness and care. He wasn’t chasing him. He wasn’t forcing him. He was allowing the horse to see that he wasn’t there to hurt him. The horse still had the power to run. And Todd was willing to let him. But as that horse watched this cowboy kneel before him, something began to change. Little by little, he came closer. And closer. And closer. I’m sitting there crying and crying because suddenly I recognized myself. I’m the wild horse. I’m the one resisting. I’m the one who gets scared. I’m the one who doesn’t want to surrender. I’m the one who sometimes runs when God gets too close. And yet…. God waits. God doesn’t stop loving me because I run. He doesn’t abandon me because I resist. He doesn’t force me into surrender. He patiently pursues me. He keeps reaching. He keeps waiting. He keeps inviting me closer. But there was another part of this demonstration that really got me. Todd explained that every horse is different. Some surrender quickly. Some take much longer. Some fight hard. Some even try to hurt him. But ultimately, if a horse refuses to be trained, it loses. Not because the cowboy doesn’t love it. But because the horse cannot become what it was created to be while it remains wild. Think about that. A horse can spend its entire life running wherever it wants, doing whatever it wants, refusing every bit of restraint. That may look like freedom. But it isn’t freedom if it keeps the horse from becoming what it was created to be. A trained horse can do incredible things. It can carry someone into battle. It can help a rancher. It can serve a purpose far greater than simply running wild. But a horse that refuses to surrender to its trainer will never experience that purpose. And I couldn’t stop thinking about how often I do the same thing with God. I want His blessing, but I resist His training. I want His purpose, but I don’t want His process. I want Him to lead me, but I still want to choose the direction. I want the life He has for me, but I don’t always want to surrender the life I have chosen for myself. And maybe that’s the question this parable is asking us: Am I willing to be trained? Because surrender to God isn’t losing my freedom. It’s finally becoming free to be who He created me to be. The wild horse thinks the cowboy is taking something away. But the cowboy knows what the horse doesn’t yet understand: Surrender isn’t the end of the horse’s life. It’s the beginning of its purpose. And maybe that’s what God is saying to you today. You don’t have to run anymore. You don’t have to fight Him. You don’t have to be afraid of what happens when you finally let Him get close. The One asking you to surrender isn’t trying to diminish you. He’s trying to develop you. He’s not trying to take away your purpose. He’s trying to lead you into it. So maybe today isn’t about trying harder. Maybe it’s about stopping. Turning around. And letting the Cowboy come close. Stop running. Stop resisting. Stop fighting the hands that are trying to heal you. Let Him train you. Let Him lead you. Let Him transform you. Because the greatest version of your life isn’t found in running wild. It’s found in surrender. Whether you’re the prodigal running from the Father or the wild horse running from the Cowboy, the invitation is the same—come home. Stop running. Stop resisting. Stop believing that your freedom is found somewhere outside of God’s will. The Father isn’t standing at the end of the road waiting to punish you. He’s watching for you. He’s running toward you. He’s ready to throw His arms around you, put a robe on your shoulders, and celebrate your return. And the Cowboy isn’t trying to break you to ruin you; He’s trying to teach you how to live. He knows what you were created for, even when you don’t. So today, maybe it’s time to stop running and let yourself be found. Stop fighting and let yourself be trained. Stop trying to build your own life and let the One who created you lead you into His. Because surrender isn’t losing the life you wanted. Surrender is finally coming home to the life God created you for. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

(Encore episode - originally aired November 2025)Gunnar grew up in what looked like the perfect family - until addiction slowly unraveled everything. After his parents fell deeper into their own substance use, his mother disappeared without a word, leaving Gunnar to navigate a childhood suddenly marked by instability and pain.By his teens, he turned to meth and heroin, beginning a long cycle of drug court, jail stays, and surviving on the streets of downtown San Diego. But Gunnar's story didn't end there. Through grit, recovery, and a community that believed in him, he rebuilt his life from the ground up.Now three years sober, Gunnar has graduated college and applied to graduate school with a mission: to advocate for the homeless community he once belonged to and push for real policy change.This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the impact of turning lived experience into purpose.Episode sponsored by ⁠Worthy Wellness Center⁠Worthy Wellness Center is nestled within the charming village of Carlsbad, in North County, San Diego, less than half a mile from the tranquil local beaches. Worthy stands as a sanctuary wholly devoted to nurturing the healing and well-being of those in recovery. Committed to addressing the holistic needs of individuals navigating through life's challenges, whether related to substance abuse, alcohol addiction, or mental and mood disorders, Worthy Wellness Center takes a comprehensive approach to healing the body, mind, and spirit.DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!

It's ev.news Briefly for Thursday 27 August 2026, only today's headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsHYUNDAI PLANS 41 EUROPEAN MODELS BY 2030Hyundai and Genesis will launch 41 new or updated models in Europe by 2030, targeting more than 420,000 EV sales a year against 116,000 in 2025, with Ioniq 3 production having started at İzmit on 14 August and a small electric SUV, a mid-sized electric SUV and commercial vehicles to follow. CEO José Muñoz said Europe is one of the most competitive regions on the planet and that every EV credit protects the ICE and hybrid business, while the claimed 30% battery-cost reduction is a planned saving on 2027 models using mid-nickel NCM cells rather than an achieved one.HYUNDAI CLAIMS MORE THAN 600 MILES FOR SANTA FE EREVHyundai's first range-extender EV, the Santa Fe EREV, is due in North America in the first half of 2027 with a claimed 600-plus miles of total range from a battery less than half the size of a comparable EV's, using electric motors for drive and an engine solely as a generator. Production begins in Alabama in early 2027, with Hyundai expecting EREVs to matter more in North America than in Europe, and an Ioniq V EREV planned for China plus a Genesis EREV in early 2027.HYUNDAI PLANS INTERMEDIATE N PERFORMANCE TIERHyundai is creating an unnamed performance tier between N Line trims and full N models, using N powertrains but at lower cost and better suited to daily driving. It sees the high-volume middle ground as a sales opportunity that could also free the flagship N cars, such as the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N, to become more track-focused, though no technical details have been disclosed.HYUNDAI SELECTS KALUZA FOR SMART CHARGINGHyundai has named London-based Kaluza its global partner for EV smart charging and vehicle-to-grid services, starting with Hyundai and Kia in the UK and expanding to Australia, with OVO becoming the first UK retailer to offer smart charging through the Kia App. The deal sits within Hyundai Motor Group's AllDayEnergy programme launched in July, expanding existing pilots in Jeju, the US and the Netherlands, with V2G services planned for next year.OMODA 4 SET FOR BARCELONA ESPORTS DEBUTChery brand Omoda will launch its 4.4-metre Omoda 4 compact crossover in Europe at the Valorant Champions Tour EMEA finals in Barcelona from 28 to 30 August, targeting younger technology-oriented buyers, before an Italian debut at the Turin show on 11 September. Europe accounts for more than 40 percent of Omoda and Jaecoo's global sales, and Chery, Europe's second bestselling Chinese automaker in July behind BYD, opened its first European hub and R&D centre in Barcelona in April.VOLVO ADDS SHARED ANIMAL HAZARD ALERTSA Volvo software update lets EX60, EX90 and ES90 cars use sensors and cameras to detect large animals such as deer and sheep, upload the location to the cloud and warn approaching vehicles, including those on the European Data for Road Safety programme, with added alerts for pedestrians, cyclists, roadworks and accidents ahead. Safety chief Åsa Haglund said the newer models' computing power makes this possible but that warnings must be trustworthy, since false positives deteriorate trust in driver-assistance systems.VOLTPOST ADDS CEILING AND SURFACE EV CHARGERSVoltpost has extended its Voltpost Air range beyond lamppost retrofits with ceiling-mounted chargers that lower retractable cables in parking garages and surface-mounted units for walls, pedestals and kerbside sites without poles. It claims installations take hours rather than days and can cut costs by up to 70%, though it has told Massachusetts regulators each charger needs 40A and dual-port units 80A, with some sites requiring power upgrades or a new meter.PLUG-IN SOLAR PANELS LEGALISED ACROSS GREAT BRITAINPlug-in solar panels became legal to buy and use across Great Britain on 27 August, with kits generating up to 800W, meeting up to 20% of a home's electricity use and saving up to £110 a year, after independent safety testing found compliant panels safe under a specification stricter than Germany's. Complete kits are expected to cost around £400–£600 initially and will be stocked by Amazon, Argos, Currys, B&Q, Screwfix and Wickes, with government assuming 15% of households pay for mounting help and 20% need minor electrical work.NIO CERTIFIED USED EVS START AT 26,900 EUROSNio's cheapest certified used EV in Europe costs 26,900 euros without a battery, which buyers instead subscribe to under Battery as a Service at 169 euros a month for 75kWh or 289 euros for 100kWh in Germany and the Netherlands, adding close to 7,000 euros over the remaining warranty for the larger pack. All cars are 2023 or 2024 builds with roughly two years of warranty left, drawn from Nio's own fleet and given full technical, cosmetic and structural inspections, original-parts repairs and no scheduled servicing for six months or 10,000 kilometres.APTERA SECURES UP TO $44 MILLION INVESTMENTAptera Motors has secured a strategic investment of up to $44 million from Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology, or Launch Design, covering fixtures, tooling, testing and pilot production for its first 40 solar electric vehicles at its planned Carlsbad, California site. The company is targeting the start of production in Q4 2026, with first vehicle bodies and chassis expected in October 2026.VESSEV RAISES $A27 MILLION FOR HYDROFOIL PRODUCTIONAuckland-based Vessev has raised $US19 million in Series A and follow-on funding led by Blackbird Ventures to scale production of its electric hydrofoiling vessels, grow its market team and develop onboard software and telemetry. The 2017-founded firm, which launched the 40-nautical-mile VS-9 in 2024 and has since added the VS-12, has delivery agreements in Sydney, Perth and Tasmania and named FlyTahoe as its first US customer, though its first Perth VS-9s only arrive in early 2027 pending classification and regulatory approval.

Matthew 21: 28-32 But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but later he changed his mind and went anyway. Then the father told the other son, ‘You go,’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t go. Which of the two obeyed his father? They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do. For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins. ———- So, Jesus tells this story and he asks us a question – “What do YOU think about this?” Really, what do you think about this? Are others who are doing far worse things than you ultimately better than you from a Heavenly perspective? In this culture, the fastest and surest way to refer to someone you would look down on is to associate them with two categories of people: Tax collectors or prositutes. Tax collectors were notoriously crooked and corrupt. They would steal from anyone for their own benefit. And prostitutes were considered the lowest of women, who made their living off other’s sins. So for Jesus to say both of these looked down on categories of people would get into the Kingdom of Heaven before them, it brought everyone who heard it down off their holy pedestal. Those listening thought they were righteous. Those listening thought they were better than others because they knew what to say and said it well. But Jesus essentially says, “It’s not what you say with your mouth – it’s what you refuse to do because of your twisted heart.” You say you will, but you don’t – Jesus is not impressed and he’s not pleased. Jesus is not saying sin doesn’t matter. He’s saying repentance matters more than reputation. The tax collectors and prostitutes Jesus is referring to had heard the Good News, they had believed it and they had changed. The religions people Jesus is talking to now had heard the same thing, watched it all happen, and refused to repent for themselves. The danger is when we don’t think we need a Savior. WE DESPERATELY NEED A SAVIOR. And when we know we need a savior, we surrender our lives and change our direction. The greatest barrier between you and Jesus may not be your sin. It may be your belief that you don’t have any. What you say you will do has no impact on God’s eternal work. Your words do absolutely nothing for you, for him, or for anyone else. It’s your changed heart that He is looking for. It’s your surrendered will that moves your feet even when your first response was to not go. Here’s the great news – God is more interested in your direction than your first reaction. The first son said no. He didn’t give the right answer. He didn’t sound spiritual. He didn’t politely say, “Absolutely, Dad!” He actually said, “No.” But then something happened. He changed his mind. (Girl, maybe you got it wrong at first, but God has given you time to change your mind!) Your first response doesn’t have to be your final response. You can say, “I’m scared. I don’t want to. I’m not ready. God, I don’t think I can.” AND GOD CAN STILL WORK WITH YOU!!!!! You don’t have to get the first response right. You just have to be willing to change your response. You know what that is? That’s grace. God isn’t looking for a perfect first response. He’s looking for a surrendered final response. I don’t know, maybe you’ve said no for 10 years. Maybe you’ve been running for a long time. Maybe you’ve resisted far more than you’ve surrendered. Maybe you’ve made some epically wrong choices. The Father is still standing in the vineyard saying, “Come work with me.” Jesus doesn’t praise the first son because he said no. He praises him because he eventually went. That’s repentance. Repentance isn’t simply: “I’m sorry I did that.” Repentance is: “I’m going somewhere different now.” You can cry and never change. You can apologize and never change. You can feel convicted and never change. You can know Scripture and never change. Repentance puts feet on conviction. Repentance is when your feet finally agree with what your heart has realized. Repentance is moving forward in obedience with what you’ve been delaying for so long. Did you know you can say “yes” to God with your mouth while saying “no” with your life. We can get all religious, and be radically wrong. The second son sounds perfect. “Yes, sir. I’ll go.” Beautiful answer. But then he doesn’t go. And Jesus is essentially saying: Don’t confuse agreement with obedience. We can become very good at Christian language. “I trust God. I surrender. God is good. I’m praying about it. I’m waiting on His timing.” But eventually, the vineyard requires you to go to work. There is a point where faith has to leave your mouth and enter your calendar. Enter your relationships. Enter your finances. Enter your habits. Enter your decisions. Enter your obedience. God isn’t impressed by the “yes” you say if your life keeps living “no.” Now, notice this about the story Jesus tells – These were both SONS of the Father. They weren’t hired workers. They were sons. They were close. And they were asked to work in the family business. The Father doesn’t say: “Go build your own vineyard.” He says: “Go work in MY vineyard.” That’s different. God has a work already happening. People need Jesus. Families need healing. The lonely need friendship. The hurting need someone to sit beside them. The lost need someone to point them home. The discouraged need encouragement. The next generation needs somebody willing to mentor them. And God says: “Come work with Me.” You aren’t trying to build God’s kingdom from scratch. You’re being invited into something God is already doing. Have you ever met someone who stepped into a successful family business? My son moved from Hawaii to Southern California last week. During his first morning on the beach, he ran into someone he knew from middle school. Our family lived in Carlsbad, California for exactly 1 year when the kids were growing up. For 1 year my son went surfing every day, my girls rode their bikes along the coast, and we thoroughly enjoyed the SoCal life. We couldn’t afford to stay, so we quickly moved away – but everyone remembers that one year with delight. So here my son is, back where he always wanted to be, now beginning a new life with his wife – and he runs into this old friend of his from middle school. He’s driving a $200,000 porche, still living on the beach, and working in the family business. His Dad started a technology institute and it grew wildly successful. So here’s this 27 year old young man who stepped right into riches. And then there’s my son. We have a pretty successful podcast that operates completely for FREE, refuses to sell advertisements, and intentionally dropped off all social media platforms. Here’s our family business which does NOT include a porche. Not all family businesses are the same. But have you ever stopped to realize that YOU have been invited into a family business that changed the entire world? A family business that saves lives. A family business that holds unseen treasure. A family business guaranteed to last forever, through the end of time?!!! There are family businesses where the inheritance looks like money. But our family business with the Father has an inheritance that can’t be measured in dollars. We get to participate in something eternal. How wild is that?!!!!!! And remember this – you’re not trying to earn your way into the family through your performance. YOU ALREADY BELONG TO THE FAMILY! The sons were already sons before the father sent them to work. We don’t work for God to become His children. We work with God because we are His children. We don’t work in the vineyard to earn the family name. We work in the vineyard because we carry the family name. You and I have been invited into a family business that cannot fail. Our Father is in the business of rescuing people. Healing people. Restoring people. Redeeming people. Bringing people home. And He doesn’t need us. He invites us. That’s the miracle. The God of the universe looks at you and says, ‘Come work with Me.’” Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

The guys might have a lottery ticket problem after it hit a billion dollars again. Is there really any way that Shohei Ohtani was completely oblivious to the gambling situation? What are the manliest prepared foods ever? Jayden Daniels is ruining his own legacy after throwing a tantrum and Carlsbad travels to Artesia to kick off the season in a rivarly matchup. Presented by Constructors Inc Produced by All Sports Best Chapters 0:00 Life Updates 3:30 Jayden Daniels Is Hurt 10:08 The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani 19:45 Lottery Intervention 26:00 Artesia vs Carlsbad 34:50 Manliest Prepared Foods

This week's message is titled "Life's Principles" and the scripture reference is Romans 12:2.   If you would like to worship with us in person, we would love to have you.  Our address is: 4103 W Texas St. Carlsbad, NM 88220   Sunday School starts at 9:30AM Sunday Morning Service starts at 10:45. Wednesday Night Bible Study starts at 6:00PM.   Additional Sermon podcasts can be downloaded by going to https://podcast.hvbcnm.org   Thank you and God Bless!

The markets are doing well, major indexes are near record highs, and earnings season has produced plenty of beats and raised forecasts. But whether stocks are soaring or falling, investors should remember one important lesson: this too shall pass.Negative headlines can make investors feel like they need to sell when prices are falling or chase stocks when prices are rising. Palantir is a perfect example. When PLTR was trading just above $100, negative articles were everywhere. After crushing earnings this week, the stock has now gained nearly 40%.The July employment report showed that the U.S. lost 23,000 jobs when economists expected more than 80,000 jobs to be added. While that is concerning for the economy, weaker employment data may also reduce the likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates soon.SpaceX's first lockup period also expired, making more than 900 million additional shares eligible for public trading. Many investors expected heavy selling pressure, but SpaceX shares finished the week up approximately 23%.AI continues to be another major theme. Palantir is producing real growth, semiconductor stocks moved higher, and Airbnb showed how AI agents can improve customer service, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs. Airbnb shares jumped more than 17% after earnings.Now imagine similar efficiency improvements being adopted across companies such as UPS, Amazon, Home Depot, and thousands of other businesses. We believe the AI buildout is still early, and companies are already demonstrating that the technology can produce meaningful financial results.The long term plan remains the same: stay invested, stop trying to time every market move, dollar cost average, and trust the process.Hosted by James Walters, CIMA®, CRPC®, and Brandon West, CPA, co-owners of West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and tax firm based in Carlsbad, California. Our goal is to share market insights, investing tips, tax strategies, and straightforward financial education to help viewers make smarter financial decisions. All Information is educational in its intent and distribution! Please do not consider this personal financial advice. We believe all clients have unique situations and thus require unique advice.

In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President & CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Steve Fambro, Co-Founder and CEO of Aptera Motors.Steve shares his remarkable journey from military service and engineering to leading one of the region's most innovative clean-technology companies. The conversation explores how Aptera is redefining transportation through solar-powered electric vehicles engineered for maximum efficiency, extended range, and minimal environmental impact.Beyond the technology, Steve discusses the importance of entrepreneurship, intellectual property development, advanced manufacturing, and local job creation. With plans to assemble vehicles in Carlsbad and a growing reservation backlog, Aptera represents a compelling example of how innovative businesses can drive economic development while solving global challenges.Key TakeawaysInnovation thrives when leaders challenge conventional thinking.Efficiency can be as important as energy generation.Strong intellectual property creates long-term competitive advantage.Advanced manufacturing can create high-quality local jobs.Sustainable technologies present significant economic opportunities for communities. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Last month, breweries added 26.3 taproom visits for every push message they sent. 332 breweries have launched their own app in the past two years. And we're spilling the beans on the best kept secret in beer.In this session, we will break down exactly what goes into a successful brewery app, including best practices and real world examples on how to:-Build your Audience-Boost Taproom Traffic-Grow Membership RevenueThis session is a must for Brewery Owners, Marketers and GMs! All attendees will receive a free copy of the Brewery App Bible including simple marketing checklists you can follow based on the goals you have for your taproom. Ring the bell! Class is in session!Ross Stensrud accidentally graduated from UCSD while studying lacrosse and spending plenty of time at O'Brien's. After a brief stint designing pool cleaners (yes, really) in an effort to justify the cost of his degree, he pivoted and began recruiting smart friends to help build app marketing tech for local businesses—starting with music, then golf, and now craft beer with TapWyse. He lives in Carlsbad with his wife Laurel and their two boys, Roscoe (11) and Mason (9). When he's not working, you'll likely find him biking down PCH or shuttling his kids to basketball, golf, music, and skateboarding.Join us in person for CBP Connects TampaDecember 7-9, 2026Come get inspired, leave with actionable strategies: https://cbpconnects.com/

This week's message is titled "Thank You For the Memories" and the scripture reference is Philippians 1:3.   If you would like to worship with us in person, we would love to have you.  Our address is: 4103 W Texas St. Carlsbad, NM 88220   Sunday School starts at 9:30AM Sunday Morning Service starts at 10:45. Wednesday Night Bible Study starts at 6:00PM.   Additional Sermon podcasts can be downloaded by going to https://podcast.hvbcnm.org   Thank you and God Bless!

St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org

Ricci Woodard shares her inspiring journey from a successful high school athlete to a college coach and professional league head coach. She discusses the evolution of softball, coaching strategies, player development, and the exciting growth of the sport. Right now, Ricci has over 900 wins as a head coach in college softball and is in her first year as head coach of the Texas Volts in the AUSL. Presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Produced by All Sports Best Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Ricci Woodard's impressive background 01:51 Winning tradition and its influence on coaching 04:00 Ricci's journey from Carlsbad to college softball 08:47 The evolution of junior college softball 14:58 Memorable moments and career milestones 20:02 Recruitment, transfer portal, and player development 25:06 Managing the AUSL 29:59 Fan engagement and the growth of softball 35:01 The impact of NIL and future growth of the sport 39:56 Training, mobility, and player health strategies 44:59 Adapting as a coach over 27 years 49:57 Building staff and player relationships 54:03 Closing thoughts and future outlooks #texasvolts #softballpodcast #texasstatebobcats

In this episode, Abby Burns welcomes back Megan Zweig, CEO of Rock Health Advisory, to answer audience questions submitted during Advisory Board's Research Summit in Carlsbad, California. Together, they explore how health systems are engaging with the explosion in consumer-generated data, the role of medtech and pharma in AI-enabled innovation, and why AI enablement may be able to unlock personalized care for a wider range of patients. We're here to help: Episode | 304: Boom, bust, or bubble? Rock Health weighs in on digital health funding in 2026 Playlist | Radio Advisory Tech and AI playlist Playlist | Radio Advisory Provider Strategy and Financial Outlook playlist Research | AI in healthcare: Evaluating promising use cases Research | Truly personalized care is possible. Here's how to make it a reality. Rock HealthH1 2026 funding and market overview: Durable roots, shifting routes | Rock Health Want to see a live recording of Radio Advisory? Register for an Advisory Board summit and get the insights your organization needs to navigate uncertainty and build lasting resilience. Advisory Board members: Action requested! Help shape Advisory Board's next research agenda by taking our quick survey — share your priorities and challenges to ensure our research reflects what matters most to healthcare leaders like you. Nearly 70% of adults ages 65 and over skipped the latest COVID vaccine. Learn how health systems can treat vaccine uncertainty as a routine care gap — not patient resistance — by reading Advisory Board's expert insight. A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Benjamin Chen. Together we explore: Generosity of communication Developing your stillness muscle Do you have two minutes? Benjamin's new book, Lessons from the Mat: The 12 Martial Arts Principles that Will Help You Succeed in Business and in Life Leaving your ego on the shelf to develop an excellent team How to get to truth-telling quickly   Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @ 3pconflictrestoration   Benjamin Chen is a serial entrepreneur, supply chain expert, and black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has successfully built businesses across industrial, enterprise software, cloud, and consumer internet sectors. He's sat on the boards and senior management teams of 4 companies that have gone public in the U.S.; raised $500+M of investment capital; and helped lead M&A processes across 30 transactions. His from-scratch lighting and controls business generated $250+M in revenue in its first six years. He's also a professor at Freedom Jiu Jitsu in Carlsbad, CA. His new book is Lessons from the Mat: The 12 Martial Arts Principles that Will Help You Succeed in Business and in Life. Learn more at FromtheMatAcademy.com.   Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.   #ConflictManagement #WorkplaceCulture #Communication #Podcast

St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org

From USC Football to Cartel Cocaine w/ "Cocaine Quarterback" Owen Hanson | The Hopeaholics Podcast #347The "Cocaine Quarterback" Owen Hanson was a volleyball player at USC who wanted to get stronger and start again. That led him to smuggling steroids in from a vet in Tijuana. He walked onto the football team and began selling Adderall, Xanax, and cocaine to teammates. After the 2008 recession killed his real estate job, he became a bookie, landed a cartel lieutenant as a client, and lost $2.5 million of the cartel's money in an Australian casino. His plan to pay it back involved dissolving cocaine in Everclear and shipping it to Australia in Napa Valley wine bottles. In 2015, 15 FBI agents arrested him at a golf course in Carlsbad and he did nearly a decade on a RICO charge. Thats where he invented protein ice cream in a mop bucket, and had an Emmy-winning Amazon Prime documentary built around his life while he was still locked up.Chad and Natalie talk to him about how each thing escalated, what the meeting in Tijuana with the cartel actually looked like, what a decade in federal prison was really like, and what he's building now.#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:0:00:00 - Cold open0:00:49 - Podcast intro0:01:19 - Owen Hanson, one year out of federal prison0:05:05 - Buying steroids from a vet in Tijuana 0:08:45 - The transformation: 185 to 240 pounds in six weeks0:10:27 - Making the USC football team / Pete Carroll era0:13:32 - Black market concierge0:15:30 - Grew up broke at a school full of money0:17:03 - Reggie Bush, and Matt Leinart0:19:33 - California Ice Protein taste test0:29:36 - Getting high on his own supply in college0:38:38 - 2008 recession kills the real estate job; becoming a bookie0:40:08 - Uncle Tony and the Italian bookmaker introduction0:44:27 - Going to Costa Rica, starting his own sports book0:45:11 - The cartel whale: $750K lost in three weeks, paid on Monday0:47:00 - The offer: $1 million a day to go to Australia0:47:51 - The laundering scheme collapses0:52:24 - The call from the New South Wales Police Department0:53:33 - Back in America, the cartel wants $3 million immediately0:57:11 - Figuring out how to move cocaine into Australia0:57:47 - The wine bottle method0:59:11 - Five years of FBI building the case1:00:02 - The arrest at Aviator Country Club in Carlsbad1:01:38 - RICO charges: distribution, money laundering, bookmaking1:02:28 - Sentencing day1:04:10 - Mark Wahlberg's team takes the story1:05:23 - The halfway house: Bureau of Prisons curfew and 20 months to build the brand1:05:42 - Coming out with nothing, the warehouse, the Murphy bed1:06:32 - Protein ice cream from mop buckets, sold for $15 a jar1:09:38 - "It's a second chance ice cream"1:11:46 - Federal vs. state prison: 85% time served, no early release1:13:49 - Getting sober in prison and eating clean1:15:26 - Coming out to Amazon Prime, Instagram, and Apple Pay1:23:18 - Living in the warehouse, the grind, proving people wrong1:24:55 - Why he never cooperated with the cartel1:27:25 - Little things you don't realize until they're taken from you

In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President & CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Justin Peek, Founder and CEO of Peak Wealth, for a conversation that goes far beyond investments and retirement planning.Justin shares his journey from immigrant roots and entrepreneurial family influences to building a thriving wealth management practice focused on helping clients design and live their ideal lives. He discusses why traditional financial planning often misses the bigger picture, emphasizing that true financial success is about aligning money with personal values, relationships, purpose, and long-term significance.The discussion explores the evolving role of financial advisors in the age of AI, the importance of protecting and preserving generational wealth, and how families can intentionally create lasting impact through philanthropy and community engagement.Throughout the conversation, Justin highlights the unique advantages of living and doing business in Carlsbad, while encouraging leaders to invest not only in their financial futures but also in the strength and vitality of their communities.Key TakeawaysFinancial planning should begin with life goals, not investment products.True wealth includes time, relationships, health, and significance.Technology and AI will enhance professional advice, not replace trusted advisors.Building wealth requires strategy; preserving wealth requires values.Business leaders have a responsibility to invest in the communities that support their success.Local philanthropy creates measurable impact and strengthens regional quality of life. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Episode SummaryNeal sits down with Janine McMurdie, Chief Commercial Officer of Pictor, a proteomics platform company that expanded from New Zealand to Carlsbad. Janine explains why your DNA is only the blueprint - and why proteins, which change in real time as your body responds to a drug or an infection, tell the fuller story. They get into Pictor's partner-driven, capital-efficient model, how the platform runs a complex panel of biomarkers as a single answer (for everything from cattle herds to HIV comorbidities to humans), and the new Pictor Imager launching at ADLM. Plus why San Diego's density of talent, tools, and investors made Carlsbad the right home and Janine's favorite tacos from Encinitas to Thousand Oaks.Key Topics* Why DNA is the blueprint but proteins are the building* Running 20 tests as one multiplexed answer* Pictor's partner-driven, capital-efficient model* One platform, many species: cattle to humans* The new Pictor Imager, launching at ADLM* Why Carlsbad won: talent, tools, and investorsLinks & Resources* Pictor* ADLM (Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine) Connect on LinkedIn* Neal Bloom* Janine McMurdie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

First, we provide an update on San Diego troops currently in the Middle East. Then, we'll tell you the boost that San Diego County received in their fight against wildfires. Also, the city of Carlsbad is looking into how it can save its historic movie theater. And, how Anime San Diego looks to follow in Comic-Con's footsteps.

This week's message is titled "Proud Ambassadors" and the scripture reference is Matthew 10:32-33.   If you would like to worship with us in person, we would love to have you.  Our address is: 4103 W Texas St. Carlsbad, NM 88220   Sunday School starts at 9:30AM Sunday Morning Service starts at 10:45. Wednesday Night Bible Study starts at 6:00PM.   Additional Sermon podcasts can be downloaded by going to https://podcast.hvbcnm.org   Thank you and God Bless!

In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President and CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Anita Boghoussian, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to discuss her remarkable journey from an immigrant family upbringing to a successful career in technology leadership and, ultimately, financial advising.Anita shares how her family's pursuit of opportunity brought them from Iraq to Southern California, where she built a 25-year career in technology sales, cybersecurity, and executive leadership. After transitioning from the tech industry, she followed a long-standing passion for financial education and helping others navigate important life decisions.The conversation explores the importance of financial planning, investment discipline, and understanding personal goals before making financial decisions. Anita emphasizes that successful investing is less about timing the market and more about creating a plan that aligns with an individual's future aspirations and risk tolerance.The discussion also highlights Anita's deep involvement with the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, including her leadership in launching and growing one of the Chamber's most successful NetForce networking groups. Her commitment to community engagement, business development, and supporting fellow professionals reflects the collaborative spirit that helps drive Carlsbad's local economy.Listeners will gain valuable insights on financial confidence, relationship-based advising, networking leadership, and the importance of creating a long-term vision for both personal and professional success. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S4 Ep25 - Potentialities Link: https://linktr.ee/acgrassylogic Guest: Darren - Tree Amigos Summary: Today, I'm hanging out with Darren from Tree Amigos out in Carlsbad, NM,yes, that Carlsbad, home of the caverns. He shares his journey and experience in the cannabis industry. We then switch gears to the final DEA hearing, which is happening on this very day of filming, and we break down what could possibly come from it. Finally, we wrap up the episode looking at where Mexico stands with their cannabis progress and what that could mean for NM, since a huge number of folks from across the border come to our stores to buy and take it back.

St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org

Read the Instructions | Proverbs 13 Wisdom That Could Save You Years of FrustrationHave you ever ignored the instructions because you thought, "I've got this," only to realize later that the mistake was completely avoidable? In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we're diving into Proverbs 13, where timeless biblical wisdom teaches us why following instructions, seeking wise counsel, staying humble, and applying what we learn can transform every area of our lives.I have to confess something...When Brooklyn and I moved to Carlsbad, our kids were little enough to sleep in bunk beds, so we headed to IKEA to pick one up. Like every responsible dad, I carefully laid out every piece, organized every screw, and diligently read every page of the instructions...Yeah... not even close.I skimmed the instructions just enough to get started. Once I felt confident, my ego whispered those dangerous words:"I got this."Everything seemed perfect until I reached the very last piece.It didn't fit.Naturally, I did what any mature adult would do...I blamed IKEA.Surely they forgot a part.After a few minutes of frustration, I swallowed my pride, went back to the instructions, and discovered the truth.Every piece was there.Every step was there.The only thing missing......was my willingness to keep reading and applying what was already in front of me.That lesson has followed me far beyond building furniture.Proverbs 13 reminds us that wisdom isn't just hearing truth—it's applying it.In this episode we talk about:Why following instructions is a sign of wisdom, not weakness.How pride quietly convinces us we don't need guidance.Why wise counsel always beats isolated confidence.The power of diligence over laziness.Why successful people talk about ideas while unsuccessful people spend their time talking about people.How "Big hat, no cattle" is still one of the best leadership lessons I've ever heard.Why doing the right thing in the dark eventually shines in the light.Why Inchstones always become milestones.Protecting hope at all costs.Building an inheritance that lasts for future generations.Stopping comparison and starting praise.One of my favorite reminders from my Pops was:"Walk with the wise and become wise."The older I get, the more I realize Mama and Pops weren't just giving advice.They were leaving me an inheritance.An inheritance of wisdom.And that inheritance only has value if I actually apply it.So before you assume you already know the next step...pause.Read the instructions.Then live them.If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that humility isn't thinking less of yourself—it's being willing to learn.Remember...Speak Life.Your words create worlds.

This week's message is titled "Standing Strong" and the scripture reference is Matthew 5:10.   If you would like to worship with us in person, we would love to have you.  Our address is: 4103 W Texas St. Carlsbad, NM 88220   Sunday School starts at 9:30AM Sunday Morning Service starts at 10:45. Wednesday Night Bible Study starts at 6:00PM.   Additional Sermon podcasts can be downloaded by going to https://podcast.hvbcnm.org   Thank you and God Bless!

St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org

The Secret My Mama Taught Me That Changed Everything | Proverbs 9, Wisdom, Presence & The Power of Looking ForwardHave you ever spent so much time looking forward to something that, when it finally arrived, you barely experienced it?I know I have.This episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas is one of the most personal conversations I've had with you. While reading Proverbs 9, I realized something my Mama had been teaching me my entire life.She always said, "Always have something to look forward to."For years, I thought that meant chasing the next goal, the next opportunity, or the next milestone. But what if she meant something much deeper?What if every moment you're living today was once something you prayed for?In this episode, we'll talk about the difference between wisdom and foolishness, why God's daily bread can only be received today, how to stop missing the life you're building, and how one simple shift can bring more peace, gratitude, joy, and purpose into your life.If you've ever felt anxious about the future, distracted by success, or simply needed a reminder to slow down and appreciate what God is doing today, this conversation is for you.• The hidden lesson inside Proverbs 9• Why wisdom and foolishness often sound the same• How to find peace while still dreaming big• The Inchstone that changed my perspective forever• Why gratitude unlocks joy• How to become more present without losing your ambition• The lesson my Mama taught me that took decades to understandIf this episode encourages you, would you do me a favor?Subscribe to the channel, like this video, leave a comment, and share it with someone you love. Every subscription, comment, and share helps us grow The VIBE Community and allows these conversations to reach people who need hope, wisdom, and encouragement.

Todd Weldon started his baseball career in Carlsbad, New Mexico as an athlete for Carlsbad High School. He made a name for himself as a Caveman before moving on to college ball and eventually professional baseball. When his career as a player came to an end, he was called to coaching in many different ways before becoming the head coach for Wayland Baptist University. Five years in, he is making an impact on the program in more ways than just baseball. Presented by Nick Walker of Edward Jones Produced by All Sports Best Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Todd Weldon's High School Memories 01:36 College Baseball Journey and Draft Experience 07:01 Transition to Professional Baseball and Coaching 12:28 Coaching Career and Impact of Mentors 17:55 Becoming Head Coach at Wayland Baptist 24:51 The Influence of Coach Forney and Team Culture 28:09 The Legendary 'Loop' and Team Challenges 29:05 Faith, Purpose, and Giving Back in Coaching

A building inspector. A towering hairless figure at Silverwood Lake. Massive footprints on remote construction sites. Strange vocalizations, mysterious gifts, and repeated encounters deep inside a little-known Southern California canyon.Jerry Brandenburg shares decades of firsthand experiences spanning Carlsbad, Agoura Hills, Canyon Lake, the Pawnee Reservation in Oklahoma, and one location he believes has remained active for years. His story follows an extraordinary path through visual sightings, unexplained footprints, possible juvenile Sasquatch encounters, and moments that continue to shape the way he understands these elusive beings.Throughout the conversation, Jerry discusses why certain undeveloped areas seem to attract repeated activity, the unusual evidence he has documented, and the discoveries that keep drawing him back into the field.If you've ever wondered what might be hiding in the mountains and canyons of Southern California, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Follow Jerry here for more evidence: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557429510251

This week's Market Friday recap covers IPOs, ADRs, international investing, crypto regulation, geopolitical risk and the continued AI industrial revolution.Our term of the day is IPO, which stands for initial public offering. SK Hynix was already publicly traded in South Korea, but the company completed a massive U.S. public offering of American Depositary Receipts and began trading on the Nasdaq.An ADR, or American Depositary Receipt, is a U.S. traded security that represents shares of a company based outside the United States. ADRs make it easier for American investors to invest in foreign companies through U.S. markets and in U.S. dollars.SK Hynix is one of the largest memory chip companies in the world and a major supplier of the high bandwidth memory needed to power AI data centers. The stock jumped roughly 13% during its first day of U.S. trading, showing just how much investor demand remains for companies connected to the AI buildout.South Korea is also home to major global companies such as Samsung and LG, although not every foreign company is available to U.S. investors through the same ADR structure.International stocks do not always move in the opposite direction of U.S. stocks. However, owning companies across different countries can provide diversification because different economies and markets may lead at different times. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks during 2025, but during a major global crisis, correlations often increase and markets around the world can fall together.We also explain the Peter Lynch term “ten bagger,” which describes an investment that grows to ten times its original value. Investors who select individual companies are searching for exceptional long term winners, but they also accept greater company specific risk. Investors who purchase an S&P 500 index fund are instead relying on the long term growth of hundreds of major companies without needing to identify the next ten bagger.Circle also received approval to establish a national trust bank. This does not mean Circle is becoming a traditional consumer bank with checking accounts, loans or rewards for depositing crypto. The new bank will initially focus on digital asset custody and strengthening the regulated infrastructure supporting USDC.Finally, we discuss renewed conflict involving the United States and Iran. Markets did react during the week, but they continued to show impressive overall resilience. Investors appear focused on whether the conflict becomes a larger and more lasting economic event, particularly through oil prices, inflation and the Strait of Hormuz.Barring a major escalation in global conflict, 2027 could be an incredible year for businesses, technology and the markets. The AI industrial revolution is no longer something coming in the future. It is already here and happening now.Hosted by James Walters, CIMA®, CRPC®, and Brandon West, CPA, co-owners of West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and tax firm based in Carlsbad, California. Our goal is to share market insights, investing tips, tax strategies, and straightforward financial education to help viewers make smarter financial decisions. All Information is educational in its intent and distribution! Please do not consider this personal financial advice. We believe all clients have unique situations and thus require unique advice.

When Ron Ruse Jr. ended his relationship with Linda Ricchio, he hoped for a clean break. Instead, he became the target of an ex‑girlfriend whose obsession escalated from constant phone calls and public confrontations to full‑blown stalking and death threats. In this episode, we take a deep, narrative‑driven look at the case that would become known as the “Fatal Attraction Killer”: Ron's life in Carlsbad, California and his years‑long relationship with Linda Ricchio The breakup and Linda's refusal to let go, including her threats against Ron and his family The campaign of stalking that forced Ron to move, change routines, and live like a fugitive How Linda secretly rented the apartment right next door and positioned herself for an ambush The events of December 14, 1987, when Ron was shot on the stairs outside his home Ricchio's claim that she meant to kill herself, not Ron, and the evidence that contradicted her story The trial, first‑degree murder conviction, and 27‑to‑life sentence Media coverage that branded her the “Fatal Attraction Killer,” and decades of parole hearings that have kept her behind bars This episode uses archival reporting, court and parole records, and later true crime coverage to reconstruct the timeline and psychology behind the murder of Ron Ruse Jr. It is a story about obsession, entitlement, ignored red flags, and the deadly consequences when stalking is minimized or dismissed. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone close to you is being stalked or threatened by a current or former partner, please contact local law enforcement or a domestic violence hotline for support and safety planning. oin the H2H In-laws & Outlaws Follow H2H on Instagram Follow H2H on X Send Kris and Rob a Text or Message Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Sources and Shownotes used for this podast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John ran into a couple he went to high school with in Minnesota... in Carlsbad!

First, we'll tell you what President Trump's refusal to renew the trade agreement could mean for our cross-border economies. Then, Medicare proposes changes regarding conversations around end-of-life care. Next, how dealing with breast cancer inspired one San Diego city council member. And, a new park is coming to Carlsbad that honors our local military and veterans community.

St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org

St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org

The market was closed Friday for the 250th anniversary of American independence, but investors still had plenty to digest from a surprising week.Blue chip stocks finally came alive as companies like Apple, McDonald's, Walmart, and Johnson & Johnson gained ground. Technology and memory chip stocks struggled, while the Dow extended its winning streak to four consecutive weeks. Despite the rotation, all three major indexes finished the week higher. James breaks down the June jobs report, the drop in the unemployment rate, changing expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates, falling oil prices, Bitcoin trading near $60,000, and why strong corporate earnings could continue supporting the market.The episode also explains why falling technology stock prices may create long term opportunities, why share prices can behave like a voting machine in the short term but a weighing machine over time, and why consistently investing in the S&P 500 may be the most reliable path for the average investor. Quote of the Day: “Everyman is my superior that I may learn from him or her”.Hosted by James Walters, CIMA®, CRPC®, and Brandon West, CPA, co-owners of West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and tax firm based in Carlsbad, California. Our goal is to share market insights, investing tips, tax strategies, and straightforward financial education to help viewers make smarter financial decisions. All Information is educational in its intent and distribution! Please do not consider this personal financial advice. We believe all clients have unique situations and thus require unique advice.

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This week on the Living in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy talk Padres and Giants frustration, possible trade deadline moves, the sweetest swings in baseball history, San Diego Fourth of July fireworks, a new BoxLunch coming to Carlsbad, the closure of Modern Times Far West Lounge in Encinitas, and what buyers need to know about contingent offers in today's real estate market.Plus, Chris recaps his family trip to Montecito Sequoia Lodge, and the San Diego Story of the Week explains the history behind Carlsbad's tree streets, presidential streets, and State Street.Brought to you by the Livin' in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the link below.Buying - https://www.livininsandiego.com/buySelling - https://www.livininsandiego.com/sell

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell introduce a new “church planter diary” style conversation where they discuss personal updates in the field of disciplemaking.Peyton gives an update on The Abbey, the church plant he is leading in Carlsbad, and shares what God has been doing through house gatherings, a new meeting space, team leadership, Sunday discussion groups, communion, micro-testimonies, and everyday disciple-making in the neighborhood.The conversation unpacks what it looks like to plant a church that is not just built around a Sunday service, but around people being formed, equipped, and released into mission where they already live. Peyton also talks about using Discipology in the church to pair people off, strengthen disciple-making, and help believers step into their own “micro mission.”If you are a church planter trying to build from the ground up, rethink Sunday gatherings, train leaders, and mobilize everyday believers, this episode gives you a real-time look at the messy, practical, and encouraging work of planting from the trenches.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Simplify Church: simplifychurch.comNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the Church Planter Podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

What does it take to become the No. 1 ranked goalkeeper in America? It's not just talent. It's discipline, sacrifice, resilience, and the willingness to chase a dream long before anyone knows your name.On this episode of The Vibe with Kelly Cardenas, Kelly sits down with Josie Biehl, one of the most exciting young goalkeepers in the country, a USC Women's Soccer commit, and a United States Youth National Team player who is helping shape the future of women's soccer.A Carlsbad, California native, Josie's journey has been built through years of commitment, competing with top clubs like City SC and San Diego Surf Soccer Club, while earning national recognition as the No. 1 goalkeeper and No. 14 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class according to Top Drawer Soccer.Josie has represented the United States across multiple youth national team levels, including the U15, U16, U17, U18, and U19 teams, and was part of the squad that captured the U17 CONCACAF Championship.But behind the rankings, championships, and recruiting headlines is a story about mindset, family, preparation, confidence, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.From growing up in Carlsbad to committing to USC, Josie's journey is a reminder that greatness is built through the small decisions made every single day. The saves, the practices, the setbacks, and the moments when nobody is watching — those are the inchstones that create champions.Whether you're an athlete chasing a dream, a parent supporting a young competitor, a coach developing the next generation, or simply someone who loves stories of excellence, Josie's story is one you don't want to miss.Subscribe for more conversations with world-class athletes, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and game changers.This episode is brought to you by Panther Diamonds#JosieBiehl #USCSoccer #USYouthNationalTeam #Goalkeeper #WomensSoccer #YouthSoccer #SoccerRecruiting #TopDrawerSoccer #SanDiegoSurf #CarlsbadCA #TheVibePodcast #KellyCardenas

This week's message is titled "Going Home" and the scripture reference is Hebrews 11:16.   If you would like to worship with us in person, we would love to have you.  Our address is: 4103 W Texas St. Carlsbad, NM 88220   Sunday School starts at 9:30AM Sunday Morning Service starts at 10:45. Wednesday Night Bible Study starts at 6:00PM.   Additional Sermon podcasts can be downloaded by going to https://podcast.hvbcnm.org   Thank you and God Bless!

“A rising tide lifts all ships” means that when the overall stock market is moving higher, many individual stocks tend to rise along with it. But can the current technology-driven rally continue, or are investors becoming too dependent on a small group of major companies?In this episode, we discuss Kevin Warsh's first interest-rate decision as Federal Reserve chair and why we believe keeping rates unchanged was the right move. Warsh delivered a disciplined message, explaining that the Fed has a plan but does not want to make unnecessary projections about an uncertain future. His decision to move away from traditional forward guidance may be good for long-term investors who want markets to operate on economic fundamentals, but more difficult for short-term traders looking for clues about the Fed's next move. Warsh also announced expert task forces that will examine major issues facing the Fed, including communication, inflation measurement and the quality of economic data.We also discuss Hillary Clinton's surprising support for President Trump's Gaza plan, the difference between headline CPI and core CPI, what fiat currency actually is and whether the broader market can continue benefiting from the strength of technology stocks.Hosted by James Walters, CIMA®, CRPC®, and Brandon West, CPA, co-owners of West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and tax firm based in Carlsbad, California. Our goal is to share market insights, investing tips, tax strategies, and straightforward financial education to help viewers make smarter financial decisions. All Information is educational in its intent and distribution! Please do not consider this personal financial advice. We believe all clients have unique situations and thus require unique advice.

Most small business owners spend almost all of their time working in the business, but not enough time working on the business.In this episode, we sit down with Sam Slater, a former Google executive with over a decade of experience in design strategy, to talk about how entrepreneurs and solo-preneurs can get clear, identify the real problem, and create a plan for moving forward.Sam helps small businesses turn chaos into a clear, linear process by asking the right questions: who, what, why, and how. Through his in-person workshops and Clarity Clinic, he helps business owners address challenges around growth, client communication, client retention, operations, and more.We also talk about why business owners often struggle to step back, prioritize, and address problems head on, and how a 30, 60, 90 day roadmap can help create real momentum.Learn more about Sam and his work:Sam Slater Consulting samslaterconsulting.comInstagram: @the_clarityclinicHosted by James Walters, CIMA®, CRPC®, and Brandon West, CPA, co-owners of West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and tax firm based in Carlsbad, California. Our goal is to share market insights, investing tips, tax strategies, and straightforward financial education to help viewers make smarter financial decisions. All Information is educational in its intent and distribution! Please do not consider this personal financial advice. We believe all clients have unique situations and thus require unique advice.

As the NCAA Division 1 men's golf participants descend on Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, CA, they can expect harder conditions with firmer and faster greens and grown up rough and fescue than previous years. Head Golf Professional of Resort and Tournament Golf, Robert Gogulich joins the Break80 Podcast to talk tournament setup and resort golf. He will discuss what he saw from the women's championship last week and what to expect when the men tee it up this week. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three young children of a couple who live in a gated community in California hear a thump one morning that becomes the first clue in a mystery that will expose family secrets. Keith Morrison reports.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Ellington discusses moving around when he was growing up, Scott Copelman brought Erik with him to Zero Skateboards, why he almost got kicked off Zero, riding for Emerica & his two pro shoes, help start Supra Footwear, filming his Baker 3 part & the Carlsbad gap, getting sober & almost getting locked up, starting Deathwish Skateboards, why he started a non-alcoholic brand "Easy Does It" and much more! Erik Ellington Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikellingtonBecome a Channel Member & Receive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/TheNineClub/joinNine Club Merch: https://thenineclub.com Sponsored By: AG1: Get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, scoop & bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. https://drinkag1.com/nineclub LMNT: Grab a free Sample Pack with 8 flavors when you buy any drink mix or Sparkling. https://drinklmnt.com/nineclub Monster Energy: Monster Energy's got the punch you need to stay focused and fired up. https://www.monsterenergy.com Yeti: Built for the wild, Yeti keeps you ready for any adventure. https://www.yeti.com Richardson: Custom headwear for teams, brands, and businesses crafted with quality in every stitch. https://richardsonsports.com Etnies: Get 15% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://etnies.com/NINECLUB éS Footwear: Get 15% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://esskateboarding.com/NINECLUB Emerica: Get 15% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://emerica.com/NINECLUB Find The Nine Club: Website: https://thenineclub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenineclub X: https://www.twitter.com/thenineclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenineclub Discord: https://discord.gg/thenineclub Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nineclub Nine Club Clips: https://www.youtube.com/nineclubclips More Nine Club: https://www.youtube.com/morenineclub I'm Glad I'm Not Me: https://www.youtube.com/chrisroberts Chris Roberts: https://linktr.ee/Chrisroberts Timestamps (00:00:00) Erik Ellington (00:00:35) Crakin a "Easy Does It" (00:04:00) Moving around - Alaska to Arizona (00:07:39) Turtle Skateboards (00:12:28) Scott Copelman brings Erik with him to Zero (00:16:11) Almost got kicked off Zero (00:18:57) Riding for Emerica (00:24:12) Never got a third shoe on Emerica. Started Supra (00:42:28) His Baker 3 part (00:47:14) Carlsbad gap "Getting F**ked Up Tonight!" (00:52:22) Why Back Bigspins (00:54:10) Looking back at his past and the PissDrunx days (00:58:02) Starting Deathwish Skateboards (01:04:41) The Baker Team is always relevant - Jaime Foy (01:11:22) Why he started Easy Does It (01:22:35) Erik x Prod x Easy Does It commercial (01:24:36) Getting sober & Almost getting locked up (01:33:21) Filming for Deathwish 3 video (01:36:10) Antwuan Dixon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Williams opens this Memorial Day edition of 5 Clubs by reflecting on the meaning of the holiday and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. He then dives into Wyndham Clark's remarkable final-round 60 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, the mental reset that helped fuel his comeback victory, and why the win could mark a major turning point after a difficult stretch in Clark's career. Gary also discusses Scottie Scheffler's continued consistency, the changing dynamics of PGA TOUR venues, and the rise of young talent like Blades Brown.Steve Sands, longtime Golf Channel broadcaster and NBC Sports commentator, joins Gary to preview this week's Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club and explain why iconic venues still matter on the PGA TOUR schedule. Sands also shares thoughts on Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler needing to play together more often, the sports fandom of PGA TOUR players, memorable stories involving Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Roger Maltbie, and Arnold Palmer, and why golf's history and personalities remain such a vital part of the sport.Steve Burkowski, college golf analyst and one of the leading voices in NCAA golf coverage, joins live from Carlsbad, California to preview the NCAA Women's Golf Championship. Burkowski breaks down the dominance of Stanford and USC, why Texas could challenge for the national title, and which players are emerging as future LPGA stars. He also discusses the growing international influence in college golf, the USGA's new player development initiatives, and the evolving landscape of amateur golf in the United States.5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).0:00 Recapping the Weekend Winners 17:10 Steve Sands33:40 Steve BurkowskiFOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolfWant to wear Gary's Peter Millar fits from the show? Head to the link below and pick up the latest styles for on and off the course.https://www.petermillar.com/d/men

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 14 May 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyGLOBAL EV SALES HIT 1.6 MILLION IN APRILGlobal EV sales reached 1.6 million units in April 2026 and 5.6 million year to date, with April up 6% year over year but down 9% from an unusually strong March. Europe led growth with 400,000 sales, up 27% year over year, driven by rising petrol prices and strong gains in Germany, France and Italy, while Chinese-built EVs grew their European market share from 19% in 2025 to 22% in 2026.ELECTRIC GOLF SLIPS TO DECADE'S ENDVolkswagen has pushed the electric Golf back to the end of the decade, later than the previously expected 2028 launch, due to delays with the SSP platform that will underpin it. SSP-based vehicles will now begin with Audi and Porsche from 2028, with Volkswagen following later, as the brand needs greater scale to achieve margin parity on the platform.HOUSE BILL SEEKS PERMANENT BAN ON CHINESE CARSA bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers has introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which would permanently ban Chinese-developed connected vehicles from US roads. The bill would codify and expand a Biden-era executive order, barring passenger vehicles from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran if they contain software or connectivity systems developed in those countries.JAGUAR NAMES FIRST EV TYPE 01Jaguar has confirmed its first all-electric production car will be called the Type 01, with the "0" representing zero tailpipe emissions and the "1" marking it as the first model of a new era. The full production reveal is planned for September 2026, with customer deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.FORD STARTS STATIONARY BATTERY BUSINESSFord has launched Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary, to compete in the stationary battery storage market, with its first product being the DC Block — a modular LFP battery container offering 5.45 MWh of storage and a 20-year service life. Built at a repurposed factory in Glendale, Kentucky, the DC Block will be sold in two- and four-hour discharge versions, with first customer deliveries due in early 2027 and planned annual output of 20 GWh.APTERA BUILDS FIVE VALIDATION VEHICLESAptera Motors has completed five validation vehicles on a newly established 14-station low-volume assembly line at its Carlsbad, California facility, marking a significant step towards production readiness. The vehicles will now enter a comprehensive testing programme covering road performance, durability, safety, software integration and solar energy generation efficiency.FILOSA: CHINESE OEMS FACE US DELAYStellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said Chinese OEMs will not enter the US market for at least a few years, citing the current tariff and regulatory climate. He left the door open to future partnerships, suggesting Chinese technology could still find common ground with US operations, even if direct car sales remain off the table in the near term.ANDROID AUTO STRETCHES TO FIT ANY SCREENGoogle is giving Android Auto its first major display overhaul in 11 years, with a new version that adapts to fill any car screen shape and eliminates the black borders previously seen on round, trapezoidal and other non-standard displays. The update also introduces pinnable widgets that stay over the active map, alongside a redesigned Google Maps with 3D Immersive Navigation showing buildings, lane markings, traffic lights and stop signs.CATL ADDS 5 GWH MODULE LINE IN DEBRECENCATL has opened a new 5 GWh battery module assembly line at its gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary, fed by cells from other CATL plants while the on-site cell factory awaits final regulatory permits. The added capacity could cover approximately 50,000 EVs with 100 kWh packs or 125,000 EVs with 40 kWh packs per year.JEEP AVENGER ELECTRIC JOINS UK GRANT SCHEMEThe fully electric Jeep Avenger now qualifies for the UK government's Electric Car Grant, reducing prices by £1,500 across the range and bringing the entry-level Longitude to £28,499. The car offers a WLTP range of 248 miles, 100 kW DC fast charging capable of 20–80% in under 30 minutes, and an 11 kW onboard AC charger.TESLA ADDS REMOTE METER FOR HOME CHARGINGTesla has launched a Remote Meter accessory in Canada and the US, priced at CA$285 and US$210 respectively, for homes whose electrical panels lack capacity for a full-power Wall Connector installation. The device enables Dynamic Power Management by continuously monitoring panel capacity and automatically adjusting charging output in real time to prevent overloading.PREMIER TAKES JCB ELECTRIC FLEET PAST 100Leicestershire-based Premier Plant & Tool Hire has grown its JCB electric machine fleet to more than 100 units, positioning itself as a leader in zero-emission construction equipment rental in the UK. The expansion is driven by rising demand from urban job sites where tightening regulations make diesel-powered equipment increasingly difficult or impossible to use.

Dr. Lem Usita saw the teen mental health and social media crisis coming long before the world started talking about it. In this unbelievably powerful episode of The Vibe Podcast with Kelly Cardenas, we dive deep into parenting teenagers in the digital age, adolescent identity formation, social media addiction, teen anxiety, screen time, dopamine, emotional health, and how parents can build a stronger foundation for their kids before technology shapes them first.This conversation is not just important for parents in North County San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, and Southern California — it's a conversation every parent around the world needs to hear.Long before Instagram, TikTok, and smartphones dominated teenage life, Dr. Lem Usita began researching how adolescents form identity in online spaces. His groundbreaking doctoral dissertation through Biola University became a roadmap for understanding the collision between technology, parenting, leadership, faith, and mental health.What makes this episode different is the simplicity and practicality of Dr. Usita's framework. Using James Marcia's identity formation model, Dr. Lem breaks down exactly where teenagers are developmentally and gives parents a practical pathway to help their kids create confidence, clarity, resilience, and a firm emotional foundation in a world constantly competing for their attention.And honestly… his knowledge is only overshadowed by his heart for people.This wasn't just an interview. It was one of those conversations that stays with you long after the cameras stop rolling. Kelly and Dr. Lem unpack the questions parents are afraid to ask:• When should kids get phones?• What is social media actually doing to identity?• Why are anxiety and depression skyrocketing in teenagers?• How do parents lead instead of react?• What does healthy identity formation actually look like?Take Dr Lem Usita's assessment HERE