Podcasts about carrying

What if the problem isn't that you're carrying too much—but that you're carrying the wrong things?Jesus never promised a life without weight.He promised a weight that fits. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus invites us to put down the identities, expectations, and pressures we were never meant to carry—and pick up the life He actually made us for.This week, Brian Tome helps us to discover what Jesus wants you to drop, what's actually yours to carry, and why following Him can make even a full life feel lighter. Recorded live in Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

When tomorrow feels heavy before it even arrives, worry can steal the peace God has given you today. The endless what-ifs—What if something goes wrong? What if I can't handle it? What if things don't work out?—can leave you exhausted from carrying problems that haven't happened yet. Jesus offers a different way in Matthew 6:34: “Do not worry about tomorrow.” He isn't telling us to ignore life's difficulties or pretend everything will be easy. He's reminding us that tomorrow belongs to Him. Letting go of tomorrow requires releasing our need for control and learning to trust God's care one day at a time. Jesus points to the birds and flowers as reminders that our heavenly Father knows what we need and faithfully provides. We don't have to figure everything out today. Through prayer, thanksgiving, and trust, we can bring our fears to God and find the strength and peace we need for the day in front of us. Highlights Why Jesus tells us not to carry tomorrow's worries today How worry and the desire for control can steal our peace What the birds and flowers teach us about trusting God's provision Why prayer and praise offer a better path than anxiety and overthinking How God meets us personally in the middle of our burdens Learning to trust God with the future, even when tomorrow may bring hardship A reminder that God's grace is sufficient for each day Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: When You’re Tired of Carrying Tomorrow By Sarah Frazer Bible Reading: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34 Walking down a crowded street, gazing across a stadium filled with cheering fans, or even standing among a group of believers raising their hands in praise we often don’t think of the burdens everyone carries. Jesus, in his ministry here on earth didn’t see the masses, He saw the person. When the crowds would gather at the feet of Jesus, begging for help, Jesus looked and touched each one. The healing didn’t happen in masses, but individually. He did not stand on a stage and declare the Words of God. He reached out and looked deep inside our souls to show us the truth of God’s love for each us. He helps carry our burdens personally. In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus talks about blessedness, prayer, and money. As he spoke to the crowds, did he see the worry, the stress, and the fatigue of each person? In the middle of His sermon He says to them: “don’t worry.” This phrase means to not be anxious or take on the cares of something. Although the idea carries with it a command, Jesus is not saying “try harder.” Instead, He invited them (and us) to let go. The birds and the flowers, which Jesus gives as examples here are not trying harder not to worry - they just don’t. They don’t work harder at gathering food. They work less. The flowers and birds were created by a loving God who meets all of their needs. Worry is about letting go. Because of God’s loving care for us, we have the peace we need to let go of tomorrow's cares. We do not have to carry it any longer. Jesus will later say in Matthew 11:28-30 to lay down our burdens and find rest, true rest, in Him. Anxiety comes from a heart that spends its time overthinking. In a world and age that is consumed with knowledge, we have bought into the lie that more knowledge means more control. And more control means safety. The birds and the flowers don’t control nature and you and I know we sometimes cannot control the circumstances of our lives. In Matthew 6 Jesus is specifically talking about possessions, money, and treasure. Our treasure is what our heart holds dear. Control can sometimes become our treasure. If we try to control our life, keep it in check, we will only be anxious about tomorrow. We are heavy and weary from carrying tomorrow’s questions. In the end, it is fear and not trust that keeps us from finding peace today. Paul uses the same word for anxious in Philippians 4:6. He says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Paul offers us a different path. Instead of worry or control, he invites us to prayer and praise. Carrying tomorrow’s worry not only clouds our view but keeps us from connecting with God. Jesus never promised that tomorrow would be trouble-free. In fact, He acknowledged that each day carries enough burdens of its own. But He also reminds us that we were never meant to carry tomorrow before it arrives. Worry pulls us out of the present moment and places us into an imaginary future where fear often goes unchecked. Prayer, however, brings us back to the presence of God. Look at the birds today. Remember that they depend on the care of their Creator without worry. The flowers bloom without a thought of concern. We, too, can trust our Creator, who loves us deeply. In fact, Jesus says in Luke that we are worth more than any other created being. God invites us to trust Him, and in our prayers, asking God to work, we find peace. God already knows what tomorrow holds, and He holds tomorrow. It isn’t ours to carry anymore. Intersecting Faith & Life: Do you live in fear of the future? All of the what-ifs are out of our control, but they are safe in the loving, sovereign hands of our Savior. Jesus died on the cross, securing our eternal home. We can trust Him with our tomorrows. Our tomorrows might be filled with sorrow, and today you might be facing a daily trial that you wish you could wake up tomorrow and it would be over. Tomorrow might come with hardship and pain. Take Paul’s advice and go to God in prayer. Trust that God’s grace will be sufficient for each day. More than that, we know our God says we do not carry our sorrows alone. What burden are you carrying today that God never asked you to hold alone? Take that worry to Him in prayer. Further Reading: Psalm 55:22 Lamentations 3:22-23 Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:7 Exodus 16:18-21 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of Far From Perfect, Ali Damron and I talk about what happens when stress, fear, and internal pressure start to shape the way you move through your life.We get into nervous system sensitization, anxiety, grief, and the very real ways our bodies can respond when we've been carrying too much for too long. We also talk about perimenopause and how easy it is to assume every uncomfortable feeling or symptom is something we need to fix, avoid, or be afraid of.A big part of this conversation is about learning to tolerate discomfort instead of immediately trying to make it go away—and how building that capacity can make us more resilient, not just mentally, but physically too.We also talk about what it means to live in alignment with your values, the pressure women feel to keep performing and holding everything together, and why health has to include more than workouts, nutrition, labs, and supplements.And, of course, we talk about aging—what it looks like to stop treating it like something to fight and start seeing it as something we get to move through with more curiosity, confidence, and trust in ourselves.

What do you really want?According to the Gospel of John, that's the first question Jesus asks His would-be disciples:“What do you want?”In this reflection on Psalm 1, John Ortberg explores why that may be one of the most important questions we ever answer.Our lives have a way of organizing themselves around our deepest desires.How do you spend your time?Your money?What makes you angry?What are you willing to sacrifice for?Those things often reveal what we want more accurately than our words do.Psalm 1 gives us a picture of a different kind of life: a flourishing person, like a tree planted beside streams of water, with roots sunk deeply into God.And John closes with the remarkable story of Natan Sharansky, who spent years imprisoned in the Soviet Union and memorized the entire Book of Psalms.When he was finally released, Sharansky refused to cross the bridge to freedom until his captors returned his copy of the Psalms.What we fill our minds with matters.Because what fills our minds helps shape what we desire.So today, ask yourself:What do I really want?And:What am I filling my mind with?In this episode:The first question Jesus asks in John's GospelHow our lives reveal what we actually wantPsalm 1 and the meaning of “blessed”What biblical flourishing looks likeThe tree planted beside streams of waterWhy invisible roots matterThe progression of walking, standing and sittingWhy Psalm 1 isn't a formula for easy circumstancesHow inner goodness crowds out envy and greedNatan Sharansky's remarkable storyHow the Psalms sustained him through Soviet imprisonmentWhy what we fill our minds with shapes our livesScriptures: John 1:35–38 • Psalm 1 • Acts 20:35 • Matthew 7:12#Psalm1 #JohnOrtberg #Psalms #Jesus #SpiritualFormation #Flourishing #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Prayer #NatanSharansky

On This Week at Charlestown Road, Carson and Jason revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “The Unforgettable Story,” digging deeper into the opportunity we all have at times to move “inward” to actually help instead of moving “outward” simply to talk about others.

Justin and Shaun make their final predictions at the giants 53 man roster Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app , use code JOMBOY https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/JOMBOY New customers who sign up and Bet $5, Get $100 in FanCash*. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear and more on Fanatics.com.  Visit http://Hims.com/giants for simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, and more. Use promo code GIANTS at http://Taskrabbit.com to get $15 off your first task. 00:00 Giants Final 53 Man Roster Predictions 01:45 Nabers getting ready for Week 1 03:10 Theo Johnson injured in practice 03:30 Giants injury updates 04:30 Berrios & Mooney updates after missing game vs dolphins 07:30 Dominic Zvada winning the kicking job 11:30 Zvada will have a game winning kick 17:50 Patrick Ricard at FB 18:50 Keeping 6 WRs  21:55 Value at PR/KR with Berrios? 24:20 Did Odell earn a roster spot 26:30 TE and Chris Manhertz solidified his spot 29:00 The Browns are a mess and slowed the Giants offseason 30:20 Can the Giants carry 10 OL 34:00 Joshua Ezeudu and other OL can be brought up from the practice squad 40:00 Any surprises at CB 42:15 Carrying 4 at safety? 45:30 Will need to go heavy at ILB 48:20 Golston allows for some flexibility at EDGE 53:00 Giants using a waiver claim at DT?   Check out our Merch: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/collections/talkin-giants Subscribe to JM Football for our NFL coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@JMFootball Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com #giants #nygiants  *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Bible Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." — Proverbs 3:5–6 Are you tired of carrying every worry, decision, and responsibility on your own? Proverbs 3:5–6 offers a powerful reminder that trusting God means letting go of our need to understand and control everything. Instead of relying entirely on our own wisdom, we can surrender our plans, fears, and uncertainties to God and trust Him to guide our path. Letting go doesn't mean giving up or ignoring our responsibilities. It means recognizing that we were never meant to carry everything alone. When we bring our concerns to God and trust His wisdom, we can find freedom from the pressure of having to figure everything out ourselves. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Dotzler Hear more from Jennifer D on Your Daily Bible Verse at LifeAudio Jennifer Dotzler is a passionate Bible teacher and disciple-maker with a heart for helping others grow in their faith. She brings together her love for Scripture and a practical, compassionate approach to encourage listeners through life’s highs and lows. With a deep desire to see believers strengthened in truth and equipped to walk closely with Christ, Jennifer offers thoughtful, biblically grounded insight in every episode. She’s honored to be part of the Your Daily Bible Verse team, where she aims to inspire and uplift others with truth that transforms.

Does your brain feel like it has 245 tabs open as we head back to school? Between school schedules, lunches, homework, practices, appointments, emails, and all the tiny details that keep our families running, it can feel like there's no room left in our brains for anything else. But what if the goal isn't to get better at carrying it all, but rather to put some of it down? Today, I'm breaking down what the mental load actually is and sharing five tiny tweaks to help lighten it.  You don't need to do all five. In fact, I don't want you to! Pick one tiny tweak that could make your life a little easier this week and try it. Because you don't have to overhaul your life to love it, you just have to notice what's harder than it needs to be and make one small change. Plus, I'm trying something new at the end of the episode and sharing my own tiny joy and tiny tweak from the week.  Mentioned in This Episode:

Pastor Taylor does a character study on ABSALOM and how we need to watch ourselves and catch the sins and problems that can creep up on us if we aren't careful. Carrying ourselves as God has called us to be and grow in that! follow us on instagram @reallifechurchwa 26201 180th Ave. SE Covington, WA 98042 Sundays @ 8:30 | 10 | 11:30

Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Yehuda Remer joins Something For Everybody this week. Yehuda is an Orthodox Jew, award-winning Second Amendment Advocate, author, and public speaker living with his wife and kids in Texas.  In this episode, Yehuda Remer shares his journey into gun ownership, his perspective on Jewish identity, and the importance of responsible firearm use. We explore the history of Jews and guns, misconceptions about the Second Amendment, and how to educate children about gun safety. -

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. You weren't meant to carry every burden forever. This soothing meditation helps release emotional heaviness, process difficult feelings, and create space for healing and peace. Give yourself permission to finally exhale. Love,

Have you been carrying something in your marriage that your husband doesn't know about?Maybe it's a hurt you've never fully expressed. Maybe it's a need that isn't being met. Maybe it's frustration, disappointment, resentment, fear, or even a struggle you've been trying to handle on your own. Whatever it is, avoiding the conversation doesn't make it disappear.In this episode of Pursue HER, we're talking about the marriage conversation you've been avoiding and why unspoken issues can quietly create distance between you and your spouse. We'll explore practical ways to process your thoughts and emotions before bringing them to your husband, how to approach difficult conversations with wisdom and grace, and why understanding the way men communicate can make a significant difference.If previous attempts to communicate have left you feeling unheard, dismissed, or discouraged, this episode is for you. Together, we'll discuss how to move beyond fear, resentment, and frustration so you can create healthier communication, deeper connection, and greater understanding within your marriage.

Kellie and Courtney Copeland join us to share how a legacy of faith becomes personal and why what we build today can influence generations to come. (J2806-FFT)

The person across from you this morning may have argued with Medicare, scheduled an MRI, and gotten a teenager to driver's ed -- all before sitting down at their desk. Dr. Janel Anderson breaks down what the Care.com 2026 Sandwich Generation Report reveals about the 53 million Americans managing aging parents and children simultaneously. She covers the career cost of the invisible caregiving load, why 87% of these caregivers feel unseen at work, and the reframe that makes this hard season worth paying attention to. Whether you are in the sandwich or leading someone who is, this episode gives you five concrete takeaways.Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/282 

Not sure why you're carrying a low-grade anger or sadness you can't explain? This episode might tell you why. Bryson and Randy dig into what actually qualifies as a loss — from everyday disappointments to the deeper "underlying wounds" from our families of origin — and why so many of us are grieving without realizing it. They unpack the difference between recent losses and older, unresolved wounds, why Randy believes grief is never fully "one and done," and how naming our losses honestly is where real healing starts. If something in this episode named a feeling you couldn't place before, that's worth sitting with — and if you know someone who's been carrying something they can't quite explain, this episode might be the nudge they need. In this episode: 00:00 Naming Hidden Grief 00:31 Why We Miss Loss 01:50 What Counts as Loss 03:24 Everyday Losses Matter 05:43 Seasons of Grief 09:09 Recent Losses vs Wounds 10:48 Signs of Old Wounds 12:56 Pivot Scenes and Mapping 14:34 God Near the Broken 16:09 Grief Deepens Intimacy 16:39 When Fatherhood Feels Unsafe 18:25 God Near the Brokenhearted 18:54 Misconceptions About Grief 20:04 Naming Losses One Step 21:24 Randy Shares His Story 24:11 Worksheets and Small Steps 25:59 Honesty Opens Healing 27:10 Encouragement and Prayer 28:59 Next Episode Doorway Emotions Links:

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This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down in studio with founder of Diotima and Creative Director of Proenza Schouler Rachel Scott. They discuss landing her role at Proenza Schouler and how she carries on the brand's legacy, from inspiration all the way to the runway. Plus, Scott shares what we can expect for Proenza Schouler's showing at New York Fashion Week next month.  Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!

This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down in studio with founder of Diotima and Creative Director of Proenza Schouler Rachel Scott. They discuss landing her role at Proenza Schouler and how she carries on the brand's legacy, from inspiration all the way to the runway. Plus, Scott shares what we can expect for Proenza Schouler's showing at New York Fashion Week next month.  Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!

Justin and Shaun are joined by Connor Hughes of SNY to talk all things Giants preseason and training camp including Malik Nabers return to team drills, the evolving conversation on the RB room, position battles in the secondary, the emergence of this rookie class and more!   Follow Connor here: https://x.com/Connor_J_Hughes   00:00 Malik Nabers getting his “soul” back 5:25 Where things stand with Najee Harris 9:30 Possibility of carrying 4 RB's is real 11:00 Monitoring the Arizona Cardinals RB situation 15:25 The summer of Ar'Darius Washington 19:10 Connor Hughes joins the show 20:00 Malik Nabers back in team drills 22:40 NFL has its eyes on Jaxson Dart 27:45 Najee Harris brought in for a visit 30:10 Carrying 4 RB's 31:25 JMS vs Bryan Hudson at center? 32:35 John Harbaugh's attention to detail 35:00 Paulson Adebo falling out of favor with the coaching staff 38:00 Who starts in the secondary? 39:00 Malachi Fields earning WR2 41:30 A head coach texted Connor about Arvell Reese 44:00 A healthy Malik Nabers changes the outlook of the WR room 47:00 Outlook on the DT depth 48:45 Harbaugh's Preseason kicking competition decision 51:30 Tyler Nubin's starting status in doubt   Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app , use code JOMBOY https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/JOMBOY New customers who sign up and Bet $5, Get $100 in FanCash*. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear and more on Fanatics.com.   For 25% off your order, head to Bonobos.com/GIANTS and use code GIANTS. #ad   Check out our Merch: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/collections/talkin-giants   Subscribe to JM Football for our NFL coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@JMFootball   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com   #giants #nygiants   *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why does caring feel so exhausting right now?Tony Nader breaks down why so much of what drains us was never actually caring, it was carrying someone else's pain, outcome, or opinion as if it were our own. This conversation goes beyond compassion fatigue advice into the actual mechanism your nervous system uses to confuse a stranger's problem with your own life. Nader also walks through a real-time way to tell, in the moment, which one you're actually doing.What you'll learn:• Why caring and carrying feel the same but aren't• Your nervous system can't tell news from your life• The 10-second test that reveals when you're carryingTony Nader is a Harvard and MIT-trained physician and the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, leading Transcendental Meditation organizations worldwide. His empirical research on the nervous system has been published widely, and his new book, The Power of Caring, applies decades of that research to a simple question: why sustainable caring depends on regulation, not willpower.Find Tony's book “The Power of Caring” and all links at: mindlove.com/467Want to practice caring without carrying, with people who actually get it? Join the free Mind Love Collective for monthly themed calls and weekly challenge accountability. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the truth about UFOs, extraterrestrial life, and government secrecy is far stranger than the public has been told? Constitutional attorney Daniel Sheehan shares his perspective on recovered UFOs live ET beings, telepathic technology, CIA psychological operations, and the long-running effort to suppress disclosure. Drawing on decades of legal experience, he also explores consciousness, remote viewing, ancient civilizations, and human evolution, while explaining why he believes major revelations about extraterrestrial contact could emerge between 2027 and 2030. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #606 IS SPONSORED BY:

Send us Fan Mail  Note: This episode discusses 9/11, trauma, and mental health struggles including PTSD, including references to loss of life. Listener discretion is advised. You can leave a place and still bring it home in your lungs, your nerves, and your thoughts. We're joined by Solange Schwalbe , a longtime motion picture sound editor who spent four months in early 2002 working inside the Ground Zero pit as a safety monitor, one of only four women among roughly 1,500 rescue workers. More than two decades later, she explains why that experience never really ended and why the toughest part is often what happens after the cameras are gone. We talk about what the public can't see in photos: “zone dust” that wasn't dirt at all, the relentless noise, the brutal daily exposure, and the strange gift of solidarity that made unbearable work feel possible. Solange shares the long tail of 9/11 first responder health issues, including her persistent “Ground Zero cough,” the ongoing reality of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and the triggers that flare when Ground Zero returns to the news and social media. She also raises a hard question about support systems: why medical outcomes can be funded while mental health care still gets treated like an afterthought. Most importantly, we explore what actually helps. Solange is candid about medication, the limits of being “understood” by people who weren't there, and why therapy is non-negotiable when trauma is severe. She also describes hiking in the mountains as her version of meditation, a practical grounding practice that helps her body come back to the present. If you've ever wondered what resilience looks like when healing is not linear, this conversation stays with you. If this resonated, subscribe so you don't miss the next conversation, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find Healthy Mind, Healthy Life.  Book: I'm Not Supposed to Know This: An Unlikely Account of Ground Zero After the 9/11 Attacks (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org) Website: https://imnotsupposedtoknowthis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imnotsupposedtoknowthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodtahoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imnotsupposedtoknowthis/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/SchwalbeSolange YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SolangeSchwalbeAuthor Towards Wellness Coaching Offer: 25% off | Code: POD2026. Available internationally in paperback and eBook formats. Extraordinary People LLC All free so we can get to know each other! Wake up ltd Self Mental Healthcare/Stress Relief Practices - Buddha way, backed by science | Code: healthymind The Kloaked Signal Select for pre-order discount 10% | Code: podfans10 Immunology Diagnostics 30% off of IMBXX. Code: Healthymind Get the test, insurance covers. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

What does it mean to feel at home when you're far from home? Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on his childhood motorhome and the idea of a portable home. Drawing on Jewish teachings about the Mishkan and Divine Presence, he explores how we can carry a sense of home with us wherever we go, followed by a mindfulness practice for finding at-homeness in the present moment. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠Borderlines with That Semite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠

This week Derek Brown spoke on. How we serve a God whose wisdom is infinite, yet we so easily fall into the trap of carrying life's heaviest decisions on our own. Break this cycle with fresh insights from John 1:12-13.

✨ A 10-minute meditation for honoring the pause between breaths, between moments, between who you were and who you are becoming. This session explores the sacred space of not-doing. We practice resting in the pause - the gap between thoughts, between inhale and exhale - where peace lives quietly. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Space Between 01:30 Not-Doing as Practice 03:00 Breathing Into the Pause 04:30 The Gap Between Thoughts 06:00 Resting in Stillness 07:30 The Sacred Ordinary 09:00 Three Pausing Breaths 09:50 Carrying the Pause Forward For anyone who needs permission to simply stop and be. --- This episode was created with AI assistance. The sacred-pause theme was drawn from contemplative practice traditions, narrated in a still, gentle voice for morning meditation.DISCLAIMER

What if the grief you've been trying to quietly move past after miscarriage is still asking to be acknowledged?After pregnancy loss, you may feel pressure to move forward, try again, and act like you're okay especially if the loss happened early or others around you don't fully understand what you're carrying. But unexpressed grief can leave you feeling disconnected from your own experience. In this episode you'll...-Understand why unacknowledged grief can keep you feeling braced, vigilant, and disconnected from your body.-Learn why naming and honoring your pregnancy loss is not “dwelling” on it as it can be a way of acknowledging your own experience.-Discover a simple five-minute ritual to express what you've been holding and create space for both grief and hope.Press play to learn how to honor what you lost, release what you've been carrying, and begin holding grief and hope together without having to pretend you're fine.

Carrying the nuclear football for someone he didn't particularly like, Buzz Patterson says his service was to the office, not the man, and it's an important lesson in right vs. wrong.

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Johnny Owens for a thoughtful conversation about carrying one of country music's most important legacies into a new generation. As the son of Buck Owens, Johnny has embraced the responsibility of preserving the Bakersfield Sound while creating a live show that celebrates not only the music, but also the memories that come with it.We talk about why classic country music continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first recorded. Johnny shares how his concerts combine the songs of Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, and Hee Haw memories into an experience that reconnects people with important moments from their own lives. For him, success isn't measured by chart positions—it's measured by the stories people tell after the show.Our conversation also explores the unique history of the Bakersfield Sound and what separated it from Nashville's polished productions. Johnny reflects on Buck Owens' partnership with Don Rich, the influence of Fender Telecasters, the storytelling traditions of artists like Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins, and why today's younger artists seem to be rediscovering traditional country music.Along the way, we discuss Buck Owens' relationship with The Beatles, the enduring popularity of “Act Naturally,” Johnny's new recordings of classic Buck Owens songs, and why kindness, humility, and appreciation for audiences remain at the center of everything he does. It's a conversation about legacy, gratitude, and the timeless power of songs that tell honest stories.Key TakeawaysJohnny Owens sees preserving the Bakersfield Sound as both an honor and a responsibility to his father's legacy.His concerts focus on creating memories by combining Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, and Hee Haw into an entertaining live experience.Johnny believes genuine appreciation for fans is one of the defining qualities shared by country music's greatest artists.We explore the musical differences between the Bakersfield Sound and the Nashville Sound, and why traditional country storytelling continues to endure.Johnny shares the fascinating story behind The Beatles' recording of “Act Naturally” and their admiration for Buck Owens.His new music includes fresh recordings of “Act Naturally,” “Together Again,” an upcoming Christmas release of “Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy,” and a full-length album planned for release.Music from the EpisodeAct Naturally - Johnny OwensAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a long-form interview podcast where I sit down with musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals to explore the stories behind the music. Together, we dive into creative process, musical influences, career journeys, collaboration, recording, performance, and the experiences that shape great artists.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Raymont Harris to reflect on his NFL career and to share insight on his new book titled "Control the Controllables: Mindset, Pressure, and the Power of Control." Harris also shared a hilarious story about an interaction he had with legendary quarterback Tom Brady when they were on the Patriots together in 2000.

Can I be honest about something? I spent a long time thinking that giving something to God meant I wasn't supposed to feel anything about it anymore. Like caring and surrendering were opposites. They're not. In this episode, I'm digging into what 1 Peter 5:7 is actually inviting us into... because casting your cares isn't the same as becoming indifferent to them. It's the difference between this matters to me, and this depends on me. I'm also talking about the either/or thinking that keeps so many of us stuck, and what it looks like to finally live in the both/and - where you can have feelings and have faith at the same time. Rooting for you,JessicaI'd love to hear from you where you're at, what you're walking through, and what would actually help you most right now.If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me.If you want support that's specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

This is the All Local afternoon update for Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Begin your morning with stillness. In this gentle meditation, James Ookafor guides you into the slow, patient quality of morning light — a light that does not rush, a breath that has kept you company all night, a body that carries ten thousand quiet processes on your behalf.This is not a meditation about productivity or motivation. There is nothing to achieve here. The morning is simply asking you to arrive. To notice the air on your skin. To feel your feet on the ground. To remember that you are not behind, not late, not failing — you are simply here, in this one breath, in this one body, on this one morning.Each word is offered slowly, with the warmth of a wise uncle speaking from long experience. James's Nigerian English voice carries a calm authority — unhurried, deep, and reassuring. There is space between sentences for you to feel what was just said. There is no rush. There is no race.If you have been waking up feeling hurried, or if your body carries the tension of yesterday's unfinished things, this practice is an invitation to begin again — softly, gently, with the patience of light itself.Use this meditation seated or lying down. Close your eyes if it feels right. Let the words wash over you. Let the breath be your anchor. And when the day begins to call you back to its tasks, carry the quiet knowing that the breath is always available, the light is always arriving, and you are always exactly where you need to be.Good morning. May this day be kind to you.Chapters:00:00 — Arriving in the Breath01:30 — The Patience of Light03:15 — The Pause Between Breaths05:00 — Trusting the Body07:00 — Returning to the Morning09:30 — Carrying the Stillness ForwardThis episode was created with AI assistance and a human-guided creative process.DISCLAIMER

Good morning. The Soft Opening of the Day is a ten-minute invitation to arrive slowly, before the day begins to ask anything of you. Hosted by James Ookafor, this Morning Calm episode is a voice-guided pause — unhurried, gentle, and grounded — for the first quiet minutes of your morning.Notice the breath without changing it. Let the shoulders drop a small half-inch. Notice the sound of the room, the light on the window, the small intelligence of not grabbing the day too quickly. The morning opens; you are inside it. You are not making it happen. You are being met by it.This is a soft companion for coffee, tea, or simply the first cup of stillness. If you have a list of things to do today, the list will still be there in an hour. The morning cannot wait. Take this small, quiet, unhurried minute for yourself.00:00 — The Soft Opening of the Day02:00 — Meeting the Body04:30 — Allowing the Mind to Be07:00 — The Soft Opening09:30 — Carrying the Morning ForwardMorning Calm is a 10-minute solo series under Your Quiet Moment — gentle, voice-led, and free of background sounds. New episodes are released several times a day, each one a small window into the morning.This episode was created with AI assistance. The voice, the script, and the production were shaped with the help of AI tools, and reviewed by a human curator before release.DISCLAIMER

A gentle five minutes for the part of you that is learning, again, to believe in what you carry.If you have been holding a quiet question for longer than you realise — asking whether this is really allowed, whether you are really the one meant to hold it — this whisper is for you. You do not have to answer today. You only have to let the question be there without pushing it away.Belief does not always look like certainty. Sometimes it looks like staying. Like the next small breath you take when the room feels too quiet. Like opening the door one more morning, even when the morning does not promise anything. The seed does not have to look like the tree. The first word does not have to sound like the last word to be true.Ava offers the practice of noticing what is already forming inside you, of greeting doubt as the older sibling who has been guarding you since you were small, and of choosing, quietly, not to abandon the thing you are building. The belief is not ahead of you. It is here, in the breath you are taking right now.You are the quiet believer. You have been all along.Chapters0:08 — Carrying the Question0:47 — What Belief Looks Like2:27 — When Doubt Comes First2:47 — The Ordinary Practice4:26 — Tomorrow's Small Yes5:35 — A Candle in a Windless RoomThis short reflection is part of Whisper Minutes, a daily five-minute series for Your Quiet Moment. Gentle pauses to begin, return, and rest. Each episode is a small, soft place to land whenever stillness feels hard to find.Crafted with care and shared with the help of AI tools to support the production of this gentle reflection.DISCLAIMER

Send us Fan MailWhat if some of the patterns, fears, and emotional weight you carry didn't actually begin with you?In this episode of Unlimited with Elisabeth Carson, Elisabeth sits down with Lisa Thomas for a fascinating conversation about generational patterns, inherited trauma, and the hidden ways our family history may continue to influence our lives.Lisa shares her personal journey, including a profound experience that changed the direction of her life, and explores what can happen when we begin identifying the patterns that have been passed down through generations.They dive into breaking cycles, understanding what we may be carrying from our families, and what it means to finally choose a different path.Could the thing holding you back have started long before you were born?Watch until the end — this conversation may completely change the way you look at your family history.Subscribe to Unlimited with Elisabeth Carson for conversations exploring healing, consciousness, personal transformation, wellness, and the ideas that challenge how we understand ourselves.✨ Follow Me or Join the Journey:

In this episode, we listen to a nuanced attempt to change a person’s course of action, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 308, penned by Pisiranthaiyaar. The verse is situated amidst the flowing cascades of the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountain Landscape’ and etches the domain in picturesque detail. உழுவையொடு உழந்த உயங்கு நடை ஒருத்தல்நெடு வகிர் விழுப் புண் கழாஅ, கங்குல்ஆலி அழி துளி பொழிந்த வைகறை,வால் வெள் அருவிப் புனல் மலிந்து ஒழுகலின்,இலங்கு மலை புதைய வெண் மழை கவைஇ,கலம் சுடு புகையின் தோன்றும் நாட!இரவின் வருதல் எவனோ? பகல் வரின்,தொலையா வேலின் வண் மகிழ் எந்தைகளிறு அணந்து எய்தாக் கல் முகை இதணத்து,சிறு தினைப் படு கிளி எம்மொடு ஓப்பி,மல்லல் அறைய மலிர் சுனைக் குவளைத்தேம் பாய் ஒண் பூ நறும் பல அடைச்சியகூந்தல் மெல் அணைத் துஞ்சி, பொழுது பட,காவலர்க் கரந்து, கடி புனம் துழைஇயபெருங் களிற்று ஒருத்தலின் பெயர்குவை,கருங் கோற் குறிஞ்சி நும் உறைவு இன் ஊர்க்கே. In this trip to the highlands, we encounter characteristic scenes, as we listen to the confidante say these words to the man, when he arrives for his nightly tryst with the lady: “After fighting with a tiger, a male elephant with a fatigued gait, finds its wounds of war, carved by those sharp claws, washed in the midnight downpour of rain and hailstones. Owing to this shower, the bright, white cascade brims over with a new flood and gushes down in those radiant mountains, buried by white clouds, which appear akin to smoke that rises when pots are burnt in a kiln. Such is your mountain country, O lord! Why do you come by night? If you were to come by day, resting upon the platform in the mountain cleft, unreachable by elephants, built by our father, who delights in charity and wields an unerring spear, along with her, you can chase away parrots that come to raid the little millets. And then, treating her tresses, filled with many honey-flowing, shining, fragrant flowers of the blue-lily that blooms in the lush waters of springs near prosperous rocks, as your soft pillow, you may sleep. Then, when the day ends, akin to a huge male elephant that has grazed in a well-protected field, avoiding the guards, you may part away to your pleasant town, where the black-stemmed Kurinji blooms aplenty!” Let’s get going on that trek to the hills! The confidante starts by describing the man’s mountain country and to do that, she brings forth the image of an elephant, whose battle wounds, caused by a tiff with a tiger, is washed away by the shower of raindrops and hailstones in those cloud-covered hills. The extent to which pottery was ingrained in this culture is evident from that matter-of-fact simile, comparing the fog around those mountains to the smoke that rises when pots are browned in a kiln. Next the confidante comes to the point and asks the man why he choses to come by night to tryst with the lady. Then she goes on to give an alternative proposal wherein he could come by day, and chase parrots with the lady, sitting atop a tall loft, built by the lady’s father, known for his generosity and his unfailing spear. Carrying on with the proposal, the confidante adds the man could then sleep on the pillow of lady’s blue-lily adorned tresses and leave in the evening, walking majestically like an elephant that has escaped the eyes of the fearsome guards, and retire to his pleasant town, where Kurinji flowers bloom! To the inexperienced eye, it may appear as if the confidante is simply proposing a change in the time of tryst. ‘Don’t come now, come then’ it seems like! However, there’s more! First in the image of the lady’s father as a man, who has built a loft that cannot be reached by elephants, and one who has a victorious spear, the confidante portrays the formidable man that the lady’s father is! Next, in that comparison of a huge elephant, grazing in the millet fields, and then escaping without inviting the attention of guards in a well-protected field, implies the impossibility of such a thing happening. A huge elephant cannot walk away after raiding such a field, and likewise the man too cannot relish that tryst by day with the lady. In short, the only course of action for the man was to seek the lady’s hand in marriage. That note about the lady’s father being a generous person should fill the man with hope about the success of his venture. What a thoughtful way of persuading a person by directing them to come to those conclusions about the only viable path! Yet again, a lesson in negotiation from the pages of the past!

Scott Harold explains the U.S. and Japan are adopting a "walking quietly and carrying a big stick" approach to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan. This strategy involves creating a "hellscape" of thousands of drones and missiles to make an amphibious assault impossibly risky for Beijing. While Japan's official documents avoid explicitly naming Taiwan to prevent escalation, its leadership views a conflict as a survival-endangering situation. China's attempts to annex portions of the Western Pacific as domestic waters pose a direct threat to the global economy. Persistent deterrence remains essential, as the Chinese military currently lacks high-end operational experience and faces leadership purges. (10)

Eli44 grew up in Texas, took to the streets at a young age, did his first bid in the Texas Department of Corrections where he joined the Tango Blasts, and then caught a nearly 15 year federal sentence that sent him into federal medium security facilities and federal penitentiaries where he spent nearly a decade navigating the gang politics, the violence, and the disciplinary transfers that define life as a Tango Blast inside the federal system. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what being a Tango Blast inside the federal system actually looks like — the rules, the politics, the violence, and the specific survival mindset that nearly 10 years inside some of the most brutal federal facilities in the country required of him — and what finally getting out and turning his life completely around actually took after everything those years produced. _____________________________________________  #crimestory #prison #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & HIMS for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until! _____________________________________________ Hims: Visit https://hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Connect with Eli44: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_eli44/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1XjhE0mMb34j-FwQsez3A/feed TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereal_eli44 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Growing Up in Austin 01:47 Finding the Streets and Music 04:21 Early Hustle and First Arrests 05:59 The Katrina Clash and Carrying a Weapon 08:00 The Music Scene and Getting Deeper 10:10 Jack Boys and Robberies 13:29 Caught with Drugs and a Gun 15:31 Going to TDC and Getting Initiated 18:00 Life in the State Prison 20:00 The Music Blows Up 22:00 Returning to the Drug Game 24:04 The Setup and Getting Caught 34:00 The Arrest and Aftermath 36:48 The Feds Get Involved 40:35 Cartel Pressure and Family Threats 44:00 Federal Sentence and Time in County 47:59 Life in the Federal Pen 54:00 The Politics of the Yard 01:04:00 A Standoff and Stealing an Amp 01:09:00 The Theft and Its Consequences 01:13:00 A Show of Force and Diplomacy 01:20:00 A Fight and a Stabbing 01:29:00 Spiritual Awakening at Atwater 01:36:00 The SMU Program 01:44:00 Meeting Kodak Black 01:50:00 The Horrors of the SMU 01:55:00 Texas Syndicate Rivalry 02:00:00 Life After the SMU 02:00:04 The SMU Experience 02:02:30 Coming Home and New Beginnings 02:04:55 Current Life and Outreach _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBick

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Raymont Harris to reflect on his NFL career and to share insight on his new book titled "Control the Controllables: Mindset, Pressure, and the Power of Control." Harris also shared a hilarious story about an interaction he had with legendary quarterback Tom Brady when they were on the Patriots together in 2000.

Sara Mijares joins Maestro Jerry Tello to share her rich cultural journey from Yucatan to the United States, highlighting her work in community healing, indigenous advocacy, and cultural preservation. This episode explores her personal stories, cultural teachings, and the importance of embracing roots to empower future generations.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:29 Sara's journey and early influences 16:39 Moving to LA and community challenges 21:48 Work in advocacy and cultural preservation 43:55 Motherhood, grandchildren, and personal reflections 51:51 Advice to the next generation and closing thoughts   For more about the Mundo Maya Foundation, visit: Website: https://mundomayafoundation.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mundomayafoundation   For more about Sara Mijares, visit: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarazmijares/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sara.zapatamijares/     To learn more about the National Compadres Network, please visit: Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org 

Craftsmanship isn't just about mastering a skill—it's about mentorship, legacy, and carrying forward a tradition with passion and purpose. Episode Summary In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Mackenzie Maes of Blown Deadline Custom Cerakote. We explore the profound impact of mentorship in the firearms industry, with Mackenzie sharing how she learned the craft directly from the late Michael Sigouin, a true pioneer in custom Cerakote finishes. We talk about overcoming challenges, honoring legacy, and what it means for Mackenzie and Dana to carry forward Michael's standards of excellence. Mackenzie discusses her journey from painting monster trucks and powder coating to leading one of the top custom gun finish shops as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She opens up about personal and technical hurdles, how she found her own creative style, and why she continues to grind every day to ensure that Michael's legacy—and her own—lives on. Call to Action If you enjoy our conversations and want even more insight into the world of custom firearms, gear, and training, make sure you subscribe to The Gun Experiment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Share this episode with your friends, follow us on social, and let us know what you think! Got a favorite Cerakote design or want to show some support for Mackenzie's journey? DM us or leave a comment. And don't forget to leave a review to help grow The Gun Experiment community! Show Sponsors HSM Ammunition: Quality, consistency, and American-made—visit hsmammunition.com and look for the orange logo at your local gun shops. Onsite Firearms Training (OFT, LLC): Affordable, high-quality firearms training all over the country. Start your journey today at oftllc.us. Key Takeaways True craftsmanship is about more than just skills—it's legacy and mentorship passed down with pride. Mackenzie's journey took her from monster truck garages and powder coating to the apex of Cerakote artistry. Breaking into a male-dominated industry required grit, tenacity, and continually proving herself—even now. Carrying on Michael Sigouin's legacy was intimidating, but Mackenzie's drive and her bond with Dana led to Blown Deadline being woman-owned. Mackenzie continues to develop her own artistic style, such as her signature “live camo,” and plans to push boundaries with new creative builds. Hard work, a love for the craft, and a supportive community are the backbone of Blown Deadline's continuing success. The firearms industry needs more representation and respect for women who take their place at the bench and booth. Guest Information Mackenzie Maes Co-owner & Lead Artist at Blown Deadline Custom Cerakote Instagram: @blowndeadline and @thepowdercoatchick Shop Location: Clinton Township, MI (just outside Detroit) Specialties: Custom Cerakote firearm finishes, creative camo patterns, laser work, and more Keywords Cerakote, custom gun finishes, Blown Deadline, Mackenzie Maes, Michael Segoyan, firearms industry, women in firearms, mentorship, legacy, gun customization, powder coating, custom camo, Barrett 50 cal, American 2A community, gun experiment podcast, HSM Ammunition, Onsite Firearms Training, Star Wars gun paint, hunting, creative camouflage, gun art, Michigan firearm artists, battle worn finish, women entrepreneurs, gunsmithing, gun painting, gear and training, gun podcast

Julia Kang-Reeves shares her story with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong of immigrating from Seoul to NY. She later spent nearly two decades in London, raising her daughter who attended all-female schools until returning to the US. From learning to navigate various cultures to becoming the CMO of wellness company, Earth Therapeutics to co-lead the family business, Earth Therapeutics, Julia shares the challenges and joys of a multi-dimensional identity.  Bio ========================================== Julia co-leads the 30-year-old company alongside her brother John Kang (Founder & CEO) — a brand he launched in 1993 as an offshoot of the family's business after leaving a budding law career. With virtually no skin-care experience at the time, John began selling loofah sponges to Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the first to introduce the loofah to the U.S. market and laying the foundation for what would become a category-defining wellness brand. Together, Julia and John have continued building on the entrepreneurial spirit of their immigrant parents, who remain actively involved and still come into the office — a daily reminder that the company is rooted in family, resilience, and long-term relationships. Earth Therapeutics went on to help pioneer both the early natural body care movement and the rise of Korean spa (K-spa) beauty stateside — long before "wellness" became a marketing buzzword. A classicist-turned-writer-turned-CMO, Julia studied Classics at the University of Chicago and Columbia (where she received a Presidential Fellowship) before earning an MFA in Fiction Writing at NYU. After nearly two decades in London, she returned in 2020 to help lead her family's brand into a new era. Having grown up alongside the original '90s natural products movement — long before "wellness" became a buzzword — she now brings that long-view perspective to a Gen Z world shaped by burnout, trend cycles, and social media pressure. She believes America doesn't have a beauty crisis — it has a health crisis (including mental health). And she's leading a brand focused on function, ritual, and longevity over hype.

In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Britt to discuss NASA's Artemis II mission and what it means for the future of lunar exploration. As the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the University of Central Florida, Dr. Britt has spent decades studying the Moon, Mars, asteroids, and comets, helping shape some of NASA's most ambitious planetary missions. His research is advancing our understanding of the Moon's resources and the technologies needed to support humanity's return to deep space. Jump in now to discover: How Artemis II paves the way for future lunar landings. Why the Moon is critical to the future of space exploration. The science behind lunar resources and sustainable exploration. What researchers are learning from asteroids, Mars, and the lunar surface. The long-term vision for humanity's return to the Moon. Dr. Britt earned his Ph.D. from Brown University and has served on the science teams for several landmark NASA missions, including Mars Pathfinder, Deep Space 1, New Horizons, and the Lucy asteroid mission. He currently directs the Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science (CLASS), part of NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), where his work focuses on the geology, mineralogy, and resource potential of the Moon and asteroids. Throughout his career, he has received numerous honors, including six NASA Achievement Awards, the NASA-SSERVI Shoemaker Award, and recognition as a Pegasus Professor at the University of Central Florida. Connect with Dr. Britt: University of Central Florida Profile CLASS Research Center NASA SSERVI LinkedIn

In This Hour:-- There are rules for carrying a gun.  Based on decades of experience, the rules cover safety, security, and how to not screw it up.--  The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the U.S. Attorney General. Is that good for Second Amendment rights?--  How to keep a long gun inside your vehicle in a way that helps prevent theft.Gun Talk 08-09-26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Today’s Bible Verse: ““Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).” - John 19:17 Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Looking for a peaceful way to end your day? Listen to "Your Nightly Scripture" to end your day with God's word Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel