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If there's one thing church leaders should be obsessed with, it's the front door. In this special compilation episode, we’ve pulled together four conversations from leading churches and ministry organizations that are seeing success in helping first-time guests move from curious visitors to fully engaged disciples. The challenge facing churches today is different than it was even a few years ago. Guests are arriving with different motivations, different expectations, and different questions. Churches that continue using yesterday's assimilation strategies may unintentionally lose people God is already drawing. Don’t miss the four critical lessons every church should consider as they prepare for the fall ministry season. From changing guest motivations to intentional follow-up systems, discipleship pathways, and data-driven care, each conversation offers practical insights that can help churches better connect with the people walking through their doors. People Are Coming to Church Looking for God Greg Curtis shares a remarkable shift he's seeing among first-time guests, particularly younger adults. Where people once came primarily looking for community, support, or practical life help, many are now arriving already searching for God. In some cases, they've already begun reading Scripture, exploring faith, or experiencing spiritual curiosity before ever attending a service. This means churches must be prepared to engage people with greater intentionality from the moment they arrive. Key Takeaway // Many first-time guests are no longer casually checking out church. They're arriving with genuine questions about God and faith, often after beginning a spiritual journey on their own. Churches must be prepared to meet that curiosity with intentional next steps. Listen to the Full Episode // They’re Looking for God … Don’t Miss Them: Fixing Your Church’s Assimilation Problem with Greg Curtis & Tommy Carreras (March 26, 2026) Follow-Up Can't Be Left to Chance John Sellers explains how Journey Church creates a clear and repeatable process for helping guests take their next step. Through intentional touchpoints—including a welcoming first interaction, relational next-step environments, and a six-week follow-up process involving texts, emails, phone calls, and personal invitations—the church ensures guests don't simply attend once and disappear. Consistent follow-up may not be flashy, but it remains one of the most effective growth strategies churches can implement. Key Takeaway // Fast-growing churches rarely rely on a single welcome interaction. They build systems that encourage guests to take multiple steps over several weeks, increasing the likelihood that visitors become connected participants. Listen to the Full Episode // From Guests to Baptisms: Building Clear Next Steps with John Sellers (November 13, 2025) A Clear Pathway Helps People Keep Moving Ashley Lentz outlines Lutheran Church of Hope's discipleship pathway, which helps leaders identify where people are spiritually and what their next step should be. Rather than treating every attendee the same, the church intentionally helps people move from seeker to believer, from believer to follower, and ultimately into servant leadership. The framework creates clarity for both staff and volunteers while helping people continue growing long after their first visit. Key Takeaway // People are far more likely to stay engaged when churches provide a defined pathway for spiritual growth. Clarity helps both guests and leaders understand what comes next. Listen to the Full Episode // Clarity Is Kindness: Simplifying Next Steps in a Growing Church with Ashley Lentz (September 18, 2025) Data Is a Tool for Shepherding, Not Just Administration Ronee de Leon of TouchPoint challenges churches to view their database as more than a record-keeping system. Using her framework of Conviction, Collection, Clarity, and Care, she explains how churches can use data to proactively identify opportunities for discipleship and connection. Effective data practices ensure people do not fall through the cracks and allow churches to provide personalized care at scale. Key Takeaway // Churches cannot effectively shepherd hundreds—or thousands—of people through memory alone. Healthy systems and meaningful data help leaders identify opportunities for connection, care, and discipleship before people drift away. Listen to the Full Episode // From Data to Discipleship: The Four Cs Every Church Needs with Ronee de Leon (April 30, 2026) This episode serves as a timely challenge for church leaders preparing for the months ahead. As more spiritually curious people walk through church doors, the question isn't whether guests are coming. It's whether our systems, pathways, and follow-up processes are prepared to help them stay. The churches seeing the greatest impact are not leaving assimilation to chance. They're intentionally creating environments where people can move from a first visit to a life transformed by Jesus. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Friends, Rich here from the unSeminary Podcast. Thanks so much for tuning in. We’ve got a very special compilation episode for you.Rich Birch — Listen, I have heard echoes of similar things happening over the last year or so on the podcast, so we’re pulling together these episodes because I want to point out to you critical lessons for your church, particularly here in the summertime, as you think about what are some things that we should be reloading for this fall. Listen, friends, you know, and I know that you and I are a part of the local church and the local church is the only organization in the world that exists for people that are not here yet. You and I should be fanatically focused on the front door.Rich Birch — We should be first-time-guest-obsessed. And on today’s episode, I want to peek in on four discussions that talk about changing dynamics when it comes to connecting with first time guests. And no conversation around this whole area of assimilation would be complete without talking to and listening to Greg Curtis. Rich Birch — If you do not know Greg, where have you been? He’s been at Eastside Church for the last decade running their assimilation work. And he’s really seeing some interesting shifts in particularly young adults when it comes that I keep seeing across the country. And in this clip, he’s going to open up and tell you about a subtle shift that he has seen and some of the changes they’ve made around assimilating people when they come in.Rich Birch — Now, today’s conversation, we’re going to really frame around Greg’s three part model. We talk about the screen to the seat, the seat to the circle, and then the circle to the street. We want you to understand that how we’re connecting with guests today is different than what it looked like five years ago.Rich Birch — It’s definitely different than what it looked like pre-COVID. So let’s listen in first and see if we can catch what Greg is seeing and think about the dynamics that you’re seeing at your church. Listen in to what Greg’s got to say… [Clip 1 Begins]Rich Birch — People get assimilated, get connected. What have you noticed maybe something that’s maybe different in the way people are engaging right now that’s different than maybe even a year or two ago?Greg Curtis — A crescendo over the last two years has been remarkable in its shift towards—this is going to sound crazy because we’re talking to churches—they’re wanting God now. And what I mean by that is prior, we were having to sell the benefits of following Jesus – most growing churches, which there are. And I think it was a compelling thing to share with the culture.Greg Curtis — And so people were coming to church to find community, to find help with parenting, to find support in marriage or to, you know, a variety of different things. And so the draw and what was causing people to engage with church was really, what help in my life? How can I increase the quality of my life? Maybe even get some pretty powerful pain points addressed. Greg Curtis — This has shifted. I’ll put it in the terms of our young adult pastor. His name is Charles. He came to me. He said, Greg, prior to two, three years ago, maybe not even that long, he said young adults were coming, 80% of them to find friends and community, and about 20% to find God.Greg Curtis — He goes, it’s flipped. It’s flipped. Now it’s 80% God and 20% community.Greg Curtis — And that has expressed itself in some remarkable ways. I’ll just throw two out. At the end of last year, I was covering somebody, a pastor who was going to baptize somebody after the service. He had to be gone. So I said, yeah, I’ll cover it. So in our context, I’ll meet that person ahead of time and kind of show them where to sit in the service, when to come out, where the baptistry is, et cetera.Greg Curtis — And I met her. She was 28 years old, named Connie. And I said, as we’re walking through the baptistry, so, you know, I asked these typical questions: how long have you been coming to Eastside, which is my church?Greg Curtis — And she says, oh, I’ve never been to Eastside. I was like, oh, so you’re from our online campus. And she goes, no, I’ve never really heard of Eastside.Greg Curtis — And I said, well, what’s led you to be baptized today? And this was her story. She goes, I grew up in a very non-religious home, and I’ve never been to church. And I vowed I’d never even date a religious person. But I had some friends, three months ago, that invited me to watch The Chosen with them. I didn’t want to.Greg Curtis — I was mad at myself for getting engaged after the first episode, kept watching, decided to buy myself a Bible two months ago. I started reading the Old Testament and New Testament concurrently and decided I love Jesus and I want to follow Him, and I could tell what I needed to do was get baptized. But, get this, I’m the game day operations coordinator for the NFL. So I work on Sundays, and I just Googled who would baptize me on a Saturday. And your form came up, and I filled it out. So here I am.Rich Birch — Wow. That’s amazing. Greg Curtis — Yeah. And I’ll tell you what, she didn’t know, Rich, that this baptism was going to be in front of other people until we were in the water and the whole church was looking at her. Rich Birch — Wow. That’s incredible.Greg Curtis — The questions she had, we’ve remained in touch. The questions she asks are so precious. But I’m telling you, I’ve had a few of those that are similar. That one’s pretty dramatic, but are very similar. No background at all. They’re coming because they’re having a God moment before they get to us.Rich Birch — Yeah. Greg Curtis — And that’s a big shift because God is doing something literally worldwide and in our culture right now that they’re coming to us to find God, and they’re already encountering him in some way, and they need help with that and want it. And that’s a huge shift. [Clip 1 Ends]Rich Birch — Fantastic. Listen, if 80% of the guests are arriving at your church with a God question burning in their heart, the first 60 minutes, what we do every single weekend is critically important. I have seen this over my career.Rich Birch — Listen, I had recently one of those birthdays with a zero on the end. And I can tell you, as someone who’s been three decades into ministry experience, there was a time where people stumbled into our churches. And that’s just frankly not happening anymore.Rich Birch — People are arriving with real questions. And we might have been able to, in a previous generation, entertain them or try to diffuse this idea that we ain’t your mama’s church. But that isn’t where people are at anymore. Rich Birch — They’re coming with real live questions in their heart. They’re not stumbling into your church on Sunday morning because they don’t know what’s going on there. They’re coming looking for real questions.Rich Birch — And you and I, our processes, what we do on Sunday morning has got to meet that intensity. We can’t just hand them a coffee mug and say, we’ll see you next week. We’ve got to follow them up with some fervor and excitement and frankly a bit more intensity than what most churches are doing. Rich Birch — I love this conversation that’s coming up with John Sellers. He’s executive pastor of locations at Journey Church in Central Florida—three campuses with a fourth on the way—and is one of the most consistently fastest-growing churches in the country. Now, listen to what John talks about when he talks about the follow-up process, that they aren’t just leaving it to chance. They are working with intention to move these first time guests and get them plugged in. Rich Birch — The question I have for you is, is this the kind of intensity that you’re following up your first time guests with? Let’s listen in. [Clip 2 Begins]John Sellers — So at our church, every location has a tent. It’s a new here tent. And so the first step that we’re communicating, the clear step on that first or second week is: stop by the tent.John Sellers — Like, I know that’s a big step and we have to remind our serve team. And behind the curtain, that seems simple to us, but like to a new person at a church, even going to a tent or making themselves known by filling out a Connect card, even if it’s digital, like that’s a big step for somebody. John Sellers — And so a lot of our communication’s go to the tent. We’d love to meet you. We’ve got a gift card for you just to celebrate the step of faith you took to be here today. And so once they take that step, it starts us being able to follow up through text messages, emails, phone calls, and really encouraging them to step into our Next Steps class.John Sellers — And so when they step into our Next Steps class, one of the things we’re even constantly trying to think through what we call it because “class” probably isn’t the best way to describe it. And we’re actually revamping it right now. John Sellers — But for us, even that Next Steps class is a round table. It’s relational. It’s getting them around our Next Steps team that wants to hear their story. You know, what brought you through the doors? Wants to begin to hear about maybe what’s on their heart? Where are they at? What’s their next faith step?John Sellers — And so those are the first couple of weeks. If we can encourage them to stop by the tent, that allows us to stay in contact with them relationally. And then the next step would be go to one of our Next Steps classes after a service.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. Can we pull apart a bit of the detail there? Just because I know people are wondering this because I get these questions.Rich Birch — So it sounds like when you arrive at the New Year tent, there’s a gift card there. Where’s that gift card for? What is the value of that? And why a gift card? Talk to us about that.John Sellers — Yes. So for now, and we’ve experimented, we’ll change this up like constantly. But right now it’s for a local coffee shop. And it’s literally a $5 gift card. It’s just a thank you to say thank you for coming. John Sellers — It’s a little gift bag. It’s got information about our church, obviously. And it’s just a step. The way we phrase it is we know it’s a big step of faith you took to be here today. And so we just want to celebrate the fact that you made it in the room. And so that’s what it is – $5. John Sellers — On big events, we’ll do a Journey Church cup and make it a little more substantial. But it’s just a $5 gift card to a local coffee shop.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s great. And I love the thinking behind that, friends, that are listening in, is sometimes what I see churches do, they’ll be like, hey, if you want to get connected, or if you’ve got interested about your Next Steps, or if you’re wondering where to go, drop by the tent outside. People are not asking that question when they first come.Rich Birch — We’ve got to take a celebratory step. And I like what you’re saying. I love that language of we want to celebrate the faith step by being here today. And we want to give you a gift in exchange for that. People will do that for a $5 gift card, or a coffee mug, or whatever. That’s good.Rich Birch — And then the other thing that caught my attention you said was, you said: and we follow up with texts and emails. Talk about how many of that, what’s that communication process look like? There’s another area where I see churches drop the ball all the time.John Sellers — Sure, it’s a variety. There’s a workflow that we use through our database system planning center that is owned by our Weekend Experience team members. But basically, it starts with an email from our lead pastor with a short video for them to watch, a message directly from him.John Sellers — It includes a text message or phone call from the location pastors within two weeks. It includes other text messages and emails. So it lasts about six weeks. And it’s more information about how to take steps at our church. John Sellers — And so some of its vision, a lot of it is geared towards stepping into the Next Steps class. But yes, it’s multiple, and it’s a variety. And it’s over the span of six weeks. And then we even have, you know, workflows built out that, you know, if somebody goes through that six-week process without taking the next step, that periodically we’ll check back in with them. [Clip 2 Ends]Rich Birch — Boring stuff grows churches. I’ve said it before. I’m going to keep saying it.Rich Birch — A monthly Next Steps cadence or New Year cadence, whatever you call it at your church, a $5 gift card may not be exciting, but it’s the kind of thing that we see time and time again at fast-growing churches. But the question is, what happens after week six? Where do we take people beyond this initial connection?Rich Birch — In fact, I’ve seen in some churches that have done extensive studies on this. If people do not get plugged in in the first 100 days, they might come, they might even come back. But if they don’t take a significant step, that is get on a team or in a group in those first 100 days, they will just not connect to your church. Rich Birch — So I want to peek in on a conversation we had with Ashley Lentz. She’s the Connections Pastor at a fantastic church, Lutheran Church of Hope, a multi-site church with seven campuses in Central Iowa. There’s 7,000 people at their one location every single weekend.Rich Birch — And she really takes the longer arc view. Where do we go? It’s really, going back to what Greg talked about, there’s this kind of seat to circle, and then there’s the circle to street. That’s what this conversation is all about. How do we get these people who have taken these first few steps, what are we doing to get them actually plugged in? Let’s listen in to what Ashley has to say. Rich Birch — There’s so much we can learn here. And again, I want you to be thinking about when you think about this fall at your church, are there some things you should be adjusting as we go into the fall? [Clip 3 Begins]Ashley Lentz — One of the tools that we use, and it is very much an internal tool is what I would call it. We call it the Hope Circle. And it is what I would call a discipleship tool or a discipleship pathway.Ashley Lentz — And if I were to say that to our congregation members, they would really have no idea what I’m talking about. It is very internal. But it’s helpful to identify where people are on this Hope Circle.Ashley Lentz — And so the circle starts with being a seeker. At a church our size, we have people every weekend who have zero idea what the church thing is about. They’ve maybe never been introduced to Jesus. Someone just invited them to church. They maybe knew they needed church and walked in the door, but have no idea what to expect. And so they are seeking something that has been missing in their life.Ashley Lentz — And so helping people identify if that’s where you are, here are kind of the very preliminary places that would be helpful for you to start plugging in. As we move around that circle, we get to believers, people who are like, okay, I’m bought into the Jesus thing. I’ve heard the message, I believe, now what? I wanna understand this better. I believe in Jesus. I believe in God. I’m here for it, but I don’t really know the things. Ashley Lentz — So where do we go from there and how do we help them then move into being super excited about Jesus? I don’t just believe, I’m on fire for Jesus. I’m a follower, right? I am all in, my life looks different. I’ve been transformed. How do I follow him? Ashley Lentz — And then how do you serve people in that arena too? Because that’s gonna look different than somebody who’s come in as a seeker looking for Jesus and somebody who’s on fire for Jesus.Ashley Lentz — So how do we move them around the circle? So it’s seeker, believer, follower, and then kind of the last part of our circle is servant leader. How do we move them then into serving and letting the transformed nature of the gospel pour out of them into the world around us?Ashley Lentz — And I would say our secret sauce here at Hope is we love volunteers. Like as we move people around the Hope Circle, I and my colleagues, we want to equip people to lead. So being a servant leader inside these walls, but also outside these walls is really like, that’s what’s attractional to people is letting them know like you’re on fire for Jesus, go tell everyone about it and serve in the arena you find yourself in, whether in the church or outside the church. [Clip 3 Ends]Rich Birch — A pathway you can’t measure is a pathway you cannot improve. Friends, you’ve got a brain problem. Over 200 people, you simply cannot track where people are at in the processes we have talked about before.Rich Birch — Your mind literally cannot hold in place where all of these people are at in their process. And so underneath everything we’ve talked about today, you need a robust approach to data. Rich Birch — Listen, your church database is a care mechanism. It’s just a way we make sure people do not fall through the cracks. And so everything that we’ve talked about in today’s episode needs a robust approach to data and the way you handle data to move people just from a broad, kind of like they’re attending all the way through to caring, ensuring that they are plugged in. So I wanna peek into one final conversation. Rich Birch — Ronee de Leon, she’s the executive director of Partner Church Success at Touchpoint. But outside of that, she’s formerly on staff at a large multi-site church in Columbus, Ohio. And Touchpoint sits across hundreds of churches and Ronee sees the patterns.Rich Birch — Listen, what I want you to listen to carefully here is these four Cs that she talks about. Conviction, collection, clarity, care. And ask your question, are you doing this with your data?Rich Birch — Does your data structure actually allow you to move people along in a way that ensures that we’re actually getting them plugged in? Friends, I don’t want you to miss the opportunity that God’s bringing your way. And this conversation could help you think differently about that, particularly in the next couple of months. [Clip 4 Begins]Ronee de Leon — Let’s alliterate some more. Like I said, I was on church staff for a long time. Rich Birch — Yes, exactly.Ronee de Leon — And it does become memorable, right? So this is a really simple framework that really is more stages. It’s a progression. But even though it’s simple, whether they know it or not, every church is in one of these stages when it comes to data-driven discipleship. Ronee de Leon — And so four kind of Cs of this or stages are conviction, collection, clarity, and care. And I’ll just give a brief description of each of those and then we can go dive in a little bit deeper.Ronee de Leon — But conviction, really the question that we’re answering here is, do you truly believe this matters even when it’s not easy? So leaders believe that shepherding is important, but do we wanna move into doing it proactively? And are we comfortable using data as a tool to do that well? So that’s kind of the conviction piece. Do you really believe that this matters? Ronee de Leon — Collection then, are you committed to consistently gathering the data that’s needed? Not just once, but as a rhythm. It’s hard work, but it is a worthy cause, a valiant effort. Ronee de Leon — Let’s move to clarity real quick. Again, the question we’re answering is, now that you have the data, do you have the insight? Do you really see what it’s telling you? And what are we doing with it?Ronee de Leon — And then the last one here, of course, is where we’re acting on the insights to connect with our people. Will you actually act on the insights and shepherd people or will it stay theoretical? That’s kind of where we’re headed with this. [Clip 4 Ends] Rich Birch — We started this off today talking about how we see this pattern happening across the church. And I think these four episodes really hang incredibly together. Greg Curtis, he really named the moment that we’re in. I really do think that we’re seeing something that is generationally important. And I do not want your church to miss it. Rich Birch — John Sellers, I thought gave a really clear discussion around how we move these people that are arriving. How do we get them to take those first steps and get plugged in? Rich Birch — Then Ashley Lentz, she unpacked what it looked like to go from the seat to the circle, to the circle to the street pathway. What are we doing to actually get people to plug in deep in our community?Rich Birch — And then finally, Ronee brought it home, giving us a measurement layer to really bring the whole thing together with some honesty and truth. Rich Birch — Listen, this is the question: if I was sitting across from you and your staff this week, if I was in your staff meeting, the question I would simply ask is this, which of these four pieces is the weakest in our church as we approach this fall? And what’s the smallest move we could make in the next 30 days to improve where we need to in these areas? Rich Birch — We’ve got links to all of these show notes before. Please stay tuned. We’ve got incredible episodes coming up all summer long and all fall long here at unSeminary. Rich Birch — We’re on a mission to help 100 churches like yours grow by a thousand people by talking about stuff they don’t talk about in seminary. Rich Birch — Thanks so much for being here, friends. We’ll see you next week. Take care.

“Retro food” can mean different things to different people. For today's kids, it's the Jell-O Pudding Pops and vintage Pizza Huts of their parents' childhood. For Bobby Hicks, retro means tuna noodle casserole, chicken Kiev and gelatin rainbow cake—the food of his parents' and grandparents' heyday.But retro recipes are more than a list of ingredients. They're a feeling. During the pandemic, Hicks shared this nostalgia with a growing number of social media followers who watched him make these sentimental dishes, providing a much-needed sense of comfort.And now he's captured that feeling in a new cookbook. It's called Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist. We caught up with Hicks, who grew up on a farm in Central Florida and now lives in South Florida. In this conversation, the content creator and self-taught private chef discusses how to modernize retro meals for the 21st century, staples of a vintage kitchen and which recipes should stay in the past.Want to hear more from Bobby? Catch him in conversation with Dalia at Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg on June 30. Get event details here.

Starting June 28, 2026, Walt Disney World is implementing major changes to transportation leaving Disney Springs. Buses and Sassagoula River Cruise boats to the resorts now require proof of a valid hotel stay, dining reservation, or Enchanting Extras booking. Social media has erupted with complaints, claims that resort hopping is dead, and accusations of Disney being greedy.But what's really happening? In this episode, we break down exactly who this change affects (and who it doesn't), how the verification process works, and why Disney is cracking down now.Going deeper, we'll explore how the last 10+ years — especially the COVID-era population boom, remote work migration to Central Florida, and the explosion of Annual Passholders and locals — have fundamentally changed how people use the resorts and transportation system. What started as occasional “beignet runs” or convenient loopholes has scaled into real capacity problems for paying resort guests. Is this the end of the magic for locals and passholders, or a necessary step to protect the experience for guests paying hundreds per night?If you love thoughtful Disney discussion that goes beyond the headlines, this episode is for you. I'll share personal stories from living minutes from the parks and offer a balanced perspective on why prioritizing resort guests might actually be the right move.

You can detect radiation in seconds. Understanding what it does to the human body can take far longer. This gap defines a leading challenge of radiation biology, the field that studies how radiation interacts with living systems. In this episode, Dr. Marc Mendonca, Associate Vice President of Research at the University of Central Florida, joins host Dr. Arun Seraphin to discuss what problems radiobiologists are attempting to solve, and how these problems shape the realities of warfighters, first responders, cancer patients, astronauts, and civilians. The conversation highlights persistent limits in assessing how much radiation an individual has actually absorbed, how their body will respond, and why so many sectors rely on better understanding these effects. It also examines the operational strain created by the “walking well” in mass exposure scenarios. Mendonca outlines key research gaps in the field, including radiation's influence on the immune system, the mechanisms behind radiation-induced cancer, the need for effective post-exposure mitigation, and the development of faster, field-ready diagnostic tools. Watch ETI's “Tech 101: Radiation Biology” seminar: https://www.ndia.org/events/2026/5/19/tech-101-radiation-biology  For updates on our content, sign up for our weekly mailer: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up 2026 NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition September 8-10, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington DC Convention Center: ndiatechexpo.org Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3 Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications on emerging technology, check out our website at: ndiaeti.org #RadiationBiology #EmergingTech #PublicHealth #EmergencyResponse 

For so many clinicians, the dream of starting a private practice feels like something you do “one day.” But what if that day could be today – without quitting your job, without burning out, and without turning your life upside down?Today's guest is Anaya Ruiz, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of Wonder Wings Pediatric Therapy, LLC in Central Florida. After working in schools and clinical settings, Anaya realized she wanted more freedom, flexibility, and the ability to design a practice that truly puts children and families first. That led her to take the leap into private practice – a journey full of challenges, growth, and rewards. Today, she helps children in her community develop communication skills through family-focused and child-led therapy, while building a practice that reflects her values.And here's the best part: Anaya didn't quit her day job to make it happen. She's currently splitting her time between working part-time in the schools and growing her private practice. From the time she joined the Start Your Private Practice program to the day she officially launched, over two years passed. Life happened (a pregnancy, a new house, you name it). But Anaya kept the dream alive, and now she's on the verge of going full-time in her practice.Anaya holds specialized strengths in literacy from her graduate coursework and works with children from birth to 18 on articulation, phonology, and language. She describes her approach as “generalist” – but make no mistake, her impact is anything but general.Outside of patient care, Anaya is building her practice with an eye toward the future: adding OT services, hiring another SLP, and eventually opening a brick-and-mortar location. In her free time, she enjoys spending afternoons with her daughter, running her business alongside her husband (who helps with the accounting!), and yes – going to Target in the middle of the day.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What it really looks like to build a practice when you're not ready to make a dramatic leapHow she went from "just going through the motions" to waking up excited about her work again.Anaya is truly living proof that you don't have to choose between stability and freedom. She started slow, trusted the process, and is now building a practice that fits her life – not the other way around. Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can achieve the career of your dreams if you simply start taking steps to get there.Want to build your private practice to the point where you can go part-time – or even full-time – on your own terms? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Anaya got the step-by-step guidance she needed to go from employee to business owner. To learn more, please visit www.startyourprivatepractice.com.Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned:Follow Anaya on Instagram: instagram.com/wonderwingsllc/ & instagram.com/anayamarieslp/Check out her website: wonderwingsllc.comWhere We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Send us Fan MailWhat would your perfect day at Walt Disney World look like if you had to make some tough choices?This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, Scott and Karen take on the Perfect Disney Day Challenge. The rules are simple: in each Walt Disney World park, they get one snack, one meal, three attractions, one show, and one hidden gem. No unlimited budgets. No trying to do everything. Just the experiences they'd choose if they only had one day to experience each park their way.Would they rope drop Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or head straight for a classic attraction? Is the best EPCOT snack found in World Showcase or somewhere else entirely? Which shows make the cut, and which fan favorites get left behind? Along the way, they compare choices, debate priorities, and discover that building the perfect Disney day isn't as easy as it sounds.Before the challenge begins, they break down several Walt Disney World news stories, including the opening of Level99 at Disney Springs, new transportation restrictions affecting some visitors, Disney's new 2-Day, 2-Park ticket for EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, and the upcoming refurbishment of the Grand Floridian Café.Plus, Fourth of July plans, recent visits to the parks, and plenty of Disney discussion from two Central Florida locals who spend a lot of time in the magic.Play along and see how your perfect Disney day compares to ours.As always, thank you for listening to The Mickeyphile Podcast.

As parents, it's natural to want to help your children—especially when they're facing financial challenges. But when that support becomes open-ended, it can create serious risks for your retirement, your emergency fund, your credit, and even your family relationships.In this episode of Dollars and Sense, Joel and Zach discuss five ways helping adult children can unintentionally hurt your retirement plan. They cover how financial support can affect family dynamics, create sibling tension, reduce retirement contributions, drain emergency savings, and increase debt or credit risk.The goal isn't to stop helping your kids. It's to help wisely—with structure, boundaries, and a clear understanding of how today's generosity could impact tomorrow's financial security.If you're a parent, pre-retiree, or retiree trying to balance generosity with long-term financial stability, this conversation is for you.Thinking about moving to a 55+ community? Before you make the leap, there are a few important questions to ask yourself—because this decision is about much more than buying a new home.Joel and Zach discuss the lifestyle, financial, emotional, and long-term planning considerations that come with moving into a 55+ community. From downsizing and HOA fees to social activities, aging in place, and making sure you and your partner are on the same page, this conversation is designed to help you think clearly before making a major life transition.A 55+ community can offer convenience, connection, and a fresh start—but it may also require trade-offs. The key is knowing whether the community fits your finances, personality, lifestyle, and future needs.In this episode, we cover:Whether you're truly ready for a lifestyle changeThe emotional and practical side of downsizingGiving up yardwork, gardening, and home maintenanceUnderstanding HOA fees and service-based costsSocial opportunities and privacy considerationsMaking sure you and your partner are alignedPlanning for aging in place and long-term comfortIf you're retired, nearing retirement, or helping a loved one consider their next move, this episode will give you helpful questions to consider before choosing a 55+ community.

Soaked at Epcot: Why a Rainy Day on the PeopleMover Became Our Favorite MemoryYou spend months planning a Disney trip. You think you have planned every detail, and you check the weather app like it's your job. But as every seasoned Disney fan knows, Central Florida has a mind of its own.Last month, I headed to Epcot with a few friends. The forecast called for "scattered showers," which in Disney terms usually means "it's going to pour for thirty minutes, then get really humid." But it ended up being one of the most memorable days we've ever had—all thanks to a sudden downpour.We were walking through the World Showcase, debating where to go next. Within minutes, the Central Florida humidity broke, and the skies opened up.We weren't prepared. We didn't have ponchos. Our shoes were instantly soaked. Most people started sprinting toward the resort buses and the Monorail, abandoning their plans. But we looked at each other, dripping wet, and decided to lean into the chaos.We made a mad dash—not to the exit, but toward the park train. We figured that if we were going to be wet, we might as well be on a ride.We ended up hopping on the PeopleMover. If you've never experienced this ride during a torrential downpour, you are missing out on a top-tier Disney life hack. As the ride lifted us up and whisked us through the dark, quiet tunnels of Tomorrowland, the rain hammered against the roof of our carriage. It was loud, cozy, and completely surreal.Looking out over the park from the elevated track, the rain gave the park a shiny, cinematic glow. The neon lights of the Tomorrowland sign reflected off the puddles, and there was an eerie silence in the air that you just don't get on a sunny afternoon.Why the Rain Made It Better?We spent the next thirty minutes laughing until our sides hurt. We were shivering, our clothes were a mess, and we were officially done with "perfect" photos for the day. But that was the magic of it.When you're at Disney, there's this pressure to maximize every minute, to hit every ride, and to follow the schedule. When the rain hit, that pressure evaporated. We weren't worried about our next Lightning Lane or where to stand for the fireworks. We were just four friends, huddled together on a moving track, enjoying a moment of unplanned joy.If you find yourself caught in a sudden Florida storm, don't do what everyone else does—don't rush to the exit. Here is how to make the most of it:Embrace the Poncho : Grab a cheap poncho at the gift shop if you must, but don't let it ruin your outfit.Head for Indoor Attractions: Rides with long, indoor queues or dark rides (like The Seas with Nemo & Friends or Spaceship Earth) are your best friends during a storm.The "PeopleMover Strategy": If you're at Magic Kingdom, the PeopleMover is the ultimate rainy-day sanctuary. It's covered, it's relaxing, and it offers the best view of the storm-drenched park.Find a Table: Grab a coffee or a cocktail at an indoor lounge and wait it out. Some of our best conversations happened while huddled under umbrellas at a quick-service spot.The TakeawayThe irony of a Disney trip is that the things you plan for usually end up being a blur, but the things that go "wrong" become the stories you tell for years.Our soaked Epcot trip reminded us that Disney isn't just about the rides—it's about the people you're with. So, next time you see those dark clouds rolling in over the Geodesic Sphere, don't run for cover. Put your phone away, embrace the rain, and jump on the next ride you see. You might just have the best time of your life.

In "To Be the Man, You Gotta Know the Man", Pastor James delivers a powerful message to us on Father's Day as he begs the question: "Has society lost the definition of what a man is?" Pastor James hones in on Paul's message from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 as he calls men to 5 core practices: Be alert, Stand Firm in the Fatih, Be Courageous, Love Sacrificially, and Follow Jesus Completely.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 21 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Jeremy sits down with Scott and Michele Atwood, founders of The Main Street Mouse and creators of House of Mouse Expo, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most beloved Disney fan events in the country. With House of Mouse Expo returning July 31 through August 2, 2026, there's no better time to explore how it all began, how it has grown over the years, and what continues to make it such a special experience for Disney fans. The conversation begins with Scott and Michele's journey from Michigan to Central Florida and how their passion for Disney led them to launch The Main Street Mouse, a community that has connected Disney fans for more than a decade. From there, Jeremy dives into the origins of House of Mouse Expo, discussing the inspiration behind the event, the challenges of getting it off the ground, and how it evolved into a gathering that brings together Disney fans, creators, vendors, and special guests from around the country. Along the way, Scott and Michele share stories from behind the scenes, including the planning, logistics, unexpected obstacles, and memorable moments that attendees rarely get to see. They also discuss the friendships and connections that have formed through the expo and why creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere has always been at the heart of HOME. The episode also includes a fun dream guest draft, expo superlatives, and a look ahead at what's next for House of Mouse Expo. Whether listeners are longtime attendees, considering their first visit, or simply curious about what goes into creating a successful Disney fan event, this conversation offers a unique look at the passion, dedication, and community that continue to make House of Mouse Expo feel like HOME. Connect with Scott & Michele Atwood

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 19 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Mike Roberts & Keith Dalrymple on the Orlando 90s Scene, Adventures In Immortality and MoreIn this episode, we're joined by Mike Roberts and Keith Dalrymple for a deep dive into their journey through the Orlando music scene from the late 1980s through the 1990s.They reflect on meeting in high school, forming their first band for a 1989 Battle of the Bands, and launching Adventures In Immortality. From there, they explore the early Central Florida scene, its DIY spirit, and the record stores, zines, and venues that helped shape their sound.The conversation follows their musical evolution from Adventures In Immortality to Gray Before My Eyes and later Song of Kerman, tracing a path from early DIY beginnings to more dynamic, heavier, and politically driven material.Mike and Keith also share stories from iconic Orlando venues and DIY spaces, including Club Space Fish, the Beacham Theatre, Sapphire Supper Club, warehouses, VFW halls, and house shows. They reflect on touring, opening for national acts, and the chaos and community that defined the era.From basement shows to long road trips and connections beyond Florida, this episode captures what it meant to build a life in a working DIY band during that time, and the lasting friendships and creative impact that came with it.

This is part 2 of our 3-part series about elements.  Last time we met nitrogen, today, it's partner in crime and in life – phosphorus.  WLRN Environment Editor Jenny Staletovich has gotten to know the main character of this story pretty well after reporting on the environment in South Florida for more than a dozen years. Bone Valley in Central Florida has quietly fed the world's hunger for phosphorus, even as its waters, in particular the Everglades, suffer from the fallout. In this episode, you'll meet fishing captains turned environmental crusaders, hear about Guano Wars fought over this "Devil's Element," and learn how some are figuring out how to fix our phosphorus paradox.CREDITS WLRN Environment Editor Jenny Staletovich reported this story. The episode was hosted by Executive Producer Carlyle Calhoun. This episode was edited by Eve Abrams. Editing help from Carlyle Calhoun, Michael McEwan, Ryan Vasquez, Alana Schrieber, and Eva Tesfaye. Sound design by Dennis Funk, and our theme music is by John Batiste. Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We're a part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation. 

Chloe Greenberg, with the Orlando Weekly, shares some cool things to do in Central Florida, including Marcello Hernandez headlining the Dr. Phillips Center on a solo comedy tour, Mayhem on Mills bringing wrestling and mania to Longwood Sunday, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We imagine the excitement of heading to Florida to visit Walt Disney World, Universal, Sea World, beaches, sunshine and more. Our itineraries fill up quickly with things to do, and yet one of the most important ingredients in any vacation is where to stay. This is particularly true if you're planning on a total holiday vacation stay, or if you are being joined with other friends and family, or if you're looking for a truly unique experience in your accommodation. We visit with Danielle and Shane Peterson, who as Disney fans, have created some amazing vacation homes for families looking for a park-like experience when they come back at night from the parks. We'll look at their journey, how they got into the vacation rental arena, the huge marketplace here in Orlando, and the amazing “wow” creations the Danielle and Shane have developed. Here only the hallway separates you from the worlds of Star Wars, Harry Potter, Frozen, Beauty & the Beast and more. If you're thinking of doing an AirBNB type stay while visiting Central Florida, this podcast is for you. Moreover, I think you'll be touched by their story, and how very difficult circumstances led them to creating a work of love—together. Join us as we talk creating a magical place to stay with a little bit of faith, trust & pixie dust! To learn more about the homes Danielle and Shane have created, please visit www.magicaladventurehomes.com You can also join them on their Instagram page: @magical.adventure.homes. Know that you can use disneyinsights (all lowercase) as a discount code for helping you find the best discount possible! Be sure to check out my latest endeavor, Disneyland Insights: Inspiration, Ideas & Magic for You and Your Organization. __________________________________________________ Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available!  Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You.  Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. _______________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation!  David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 _________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.  Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!  

What are you giving your life to—and will it still matter years from now? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down the message "The Trophy Lied To You," rooted in John 13, John 13:34–35, and 1 John 4:10–11, 19. Their conversation explores the pursuit of success, recognition, and achievement, and why so many of the things people spend their lives chasing fail to deliver lasting significance. Looking at Jesus washing His disciples' feet, they discuss how love is more than an emotion—it is a decision to move toward people. They also unpack what it means to live for something that outlasts accomplishments, awards, and personal success. If you've ever wondered whether you're investing your life in what truly matters, this conversation will challenge you to rethink success and embrace the kind of love Jesus modeled.  The Breakdown | The Trophy Lied To You Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org  Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 17 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

We are joined in this episode by Dr. Elizabeth Pennock. Dr. Pennock is the Director of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. She received her PhD at the University of Central Florida and her dissertation was titled “Trauma-Informed Clergy: An Investigation of Factors Predicting the Trauma-Related Attitudes of Christian Clergy in Florida.” She is therefore ideally situated to help pastors and others examine what they bring to ministry that is either helpful or harmful to those in their churches who have faced or are facing trauma in their lives. But it's not just Dr. Pennock's academic training that makes her a valuable resource. She brings to this conversation not only a love for those bearing trauma, but al a great love for the church and for those who shepherd the church. And as well she is a gentle and caring soul. I know you will benefit from her insights. This is part one of a two part conversation. I hope you are able to take in both. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter where, on third Mondays and at other times there may be additional content. You can do so here. You can help support this podcast by supporting us on Patreon. You can do so here. EPISODE NOTES Notes and resources relevant to this episode: For an explanation of the name and intention of these occasional interviews, read this, or listen to it here or here. Trauma Informed Ministry Slides Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature, Peter Scazzero Attachments: Why You Love, Feel, and ACT the Way You Do, Tim Clinton and Gary Sibcy Dawn of Sunday: The Trinity and Trauma-Safe Churches, (Joshua Cockayne, Scott Harrower, Preston Hill) Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness, Eugene Peterson The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out, Brennan Manning When you buy a book using a link on this page, Greatheart's Table receives a commission. Thank you for supporting this work! Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / LyricsOutro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video To find our more about Greatheart's Table, visit us here.

In Episode 74, we speak with Benjamin Lieser, the horn professor at the University of Central Florida and a member of the IHS Advisory council! Episode Highlights Growing up in Florida, getting started in music and on the horn Switching from trumpet to horn Important Early Influences: Dean Cassels, William Robinson, William Capps Tallahassee Symphony Youth Orchestra Studying at Florida State University Interlochen with Randall Faust Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati with Randy Gardner Performing in Mexico Band directing, freelance career, adjunct teaching at Stetson University “There's no such thing as part-time Middle School Band Directing.” Doctoral School at Florida State with Michelle Stebleton Teaching philosophy Balancing teaching with an active performance career Importance of the IHS/Serving on the Advisory Council IHS Scholarships and Awards: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions Barbara Chinworth Project: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions/barbara-chinworth-project Florida Horn Festival https://www.floridahornfest.com/

In this episode, we look at three forces that can shape—or sabotage—an investor's long-term success: exciting investment stories, nonstop financial headlines, and everyday money habits. From the hype around companies like SpaceX to the emotional pull of market news, we discuss why compelling stories and breaking headlines don't always translate into smart portfolio decisions. We also explore the quiet habits that can help build wealth over time, including saving consistently, avoiding lifestyle creep, automating good decisions, and staying focused on a long-term financial plan. The big takeaway? Successful investing usually isn't about reacting faster, finding the flashiest opportunity, or predicting the next market move. It's about discipline, diversification, consistency, and making decisions that align with your goals—not your emotions.

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 15 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Remember that trophy in that one box in the attic? What was it for? Do you remember?  In "The Trophy Lied To You," Pastor James encourages us to consider not giving our lives to things that someone will one day say, "What was this all about?" We want our lives to count, to ache for something more, and Jesus demonstrates in John 13 that love is the decision to move towards people, not merely an emotion.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Episode 201 picks up just days after Walk-In Talk Media celebrated its 200th episode at Tampa Club. What started as a milestone celebration became something much bigger: more than 120 hospitality professionals, chefs, operators, distributors, manufacturers, brand partners, creators, and friends gathered in one room to celebrate the community that has formed around Walk-In Talk Media. Chef Thomas Mandzik joins the show to reflect on the night, the energy in the room, the food, the sponsors, the Tasty Cam moments, and what it meant to see so many industry people show up for one another. From the Walk-In Talk Podcast ice carving and Crab Island Seafood dip display to the nonstop hospitality from Thomas and the Tampa Club team, the evening became a reminder that this industry is built on relationships. As Thomas put it: "Yes, we're competitors… but we're still all fans of each other." The conversation also looks ahead to Thomas's next chapter. This fall, he'll be leaving Tampa Club and heading to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he plans to open an intimate 20-seat restaurant built around his own vision, artistry, faith, and pursuit of a deeply personal dining experience. In studio, Thomas prepares two foie gras-driven dishes: Foie gras with squab, blue corn grits cake, Three Sisters composition, and jus. Bluefin tuna "ravioli" with foie gras mousse, mascarpone, Parmesan, basil emulsion, blood orange gastrique, yuzu aioli, and tomato ginger water. This episode is about celebration, community, gratitude, faith, risk, and the next chapter for one of Walk-In Talk Media's closest chef voices. Episode Takeaways Walk-In Talk Media's Episode 200 celebration became a true hospitality community moment. More than 120 industry professionals gathered at Tampa Club to celebrate the milestone. Chef Thomas Mandzik and the Tampa Club team helped create the culinary energy of the night. The event highlighted the power of relationships across chefs, operators, distributors, manufacturers, and brand partners. Thomas sees the Central Florida hospitality scene as competitive, but also deeply supportive. His move to Corpus Christi is rooted in family, faith, timing, and opportunity. Thomas plans to open an intimate 20-seat restaurant focused on artistry, memory, and elevated dining. The episode features two highly technical foie gras dishes built around squab and bluefin tuna. Hospitality at its best is about creating moments people remember. Episode 201 serves as both a recap of a major milestone and a preview of Thomas's next chapter. BRAND PARTNERS Metro Foodservice Solutions & Trimark USA https://www.metro.com  Commercial-grade storage, transport, and workflow systems trusted across professional kitchens. TriMark USA TriMark is the largest foodservice design, equipment, and supplies provider in North America, helping operators build, equip, and optimize hospitality kitchens through design-build expertise, sourcing, installation, and service. RAK Porcelain USA https://www.rakporcelain.com Professional tableware engineered for durability and presentation. Citrus America https://www.citrusamerica.com Premium citrus solutions supporting chefs, retailers, and distributors. Crab Island Seafood https://crabislandseafood.com Florida-based supplier delivering responsibly sourced seafood to foodservice partners. Testo North America https://www.testo.com/en-US Precision measurement and food safety solutions for professional kitchens. CAUSE PARTNERS The Burnt Chef Project https://www.theburntchefproject.com Advocating for mental health awareness in the hospitality industry. Operation BBQ Relief https://operationbbqrelief.org Providing meals to communities impacted by natural disasters. Sustainable Supperclub https://www.sustainablesupperclub.com Pop-up dining experiences focused on sustainability and food access. TRADE SHOW & INDUSTRY PARTNERS Florida Restaurant Show https://www.therestaurantshows.com/florida/ New York Restaurant Show https://www.therestaurantshows.com/new-york/ California Restaurant Show https://www.therestaurantshows.com/california/ Pizza Tomorrow Summit https://www.pizzatomorrow.com/ U.S. Culinary Open https://www.usculinaryopen.com/About Creative Loafing Tampa Bay https://www.cltampa.com ABOUT WALK-IN TALK MEDIA Walk-In Talk Media is an industry-recognized B2B food and hospitality media company focused on chef-driven storytelling and real conversations inside the business of food.    

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 12 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Chloe Greenberg, with the Orlando Weekly, shares some cool things to do in Central Florida this weekend, including viral comedian David Jolly returning to Orlando this week, Sports & Social showing every single World Cup match live from June 11 to July 19, the Pride & Proud Pub Crawl, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the most radical thing you could do for your child's future is to take them out of school, or even out of the education system entirely?Want to learn more about Regenerative Education?You may contact Radonda Dobbins directly for consultation on how to move forward. Connect with Radonda Dobbinshttps://radondadobbins.com/----In this episode, Yoshi Pantera sits down with Radonda Dobbins - certified intuitive life coach, trauma-informed NLP and anxiety specialist, and one of Central Florida's most dedicated advocates for children, families, and alternative education. With decades of experience in child welfare, legislative advocacy, and community building, Radonda founded the Home Educators Network of Central Florida in 2005, growing it to over 900 families. She is a member of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and sits on the board of Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.Together, they explore what regenerative education truly means - and why the conventional school system, designed to produce industrial workers, is no longer serving the full spectrum of human potential.In this conversation:* The full landscape of education alternatives - homeschooling, unschooling, hybrid learning, co-ops, Waldorf, Montessori, democratic schools, and umbrella schools.* Why colleges actually prefer homeschooled students - and how Radonda's daughter earned a full scholarship to a $60,000/year conservatory* The socialization myth - and why homeschoolers may actually be better prepared for real-world diversity.* How to legally pull your child out of school (it's simpler than you think)* The connection between nutrition, health, and learning capacity - and why school cafeteria food is part of the problem* Cooking as curriculum: math, science, and culture all happening in your kitchen* The 3 steps to begin your family's alternative education journey right now* Why it takes a village - and how to build one even if you're a working single parent* Radonda shares the story of her own daughter, who grew up entirely homeschooled, followed her passion for music, and now runs her own music school working with special needs children - all before 25. A living proof of what becomes possible when a child is allowed to be right.This episode is an invitation - to question the systems we were raised in, to trust ourselves as our children's primary teachers, and to build the kinds of communities where the next generation can truly flourish.3 Steps to Begin Your Regenerative Education Journey:* Ask your children what they are curious about and passionate about* Research what format works for your family - homeschool, co-op, private alternative, or hybrid* Do it. You don't need to have it all figured out. Start.Join our Regenerative Leadership Community and continue this conversation:Learn more and explore all our offerings: www.regenerativeculture.lifeSubscribe to our Regenerative Newsletter https://regenerativeculture.life/regenerative-newsletterRead the Regenerative Culture Chronicle on Substack: https://regenerativecultureworld.subs...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeculture.life/”Regenerating all life through culture…”#regenerativeculture #regenerativeeducation #unschooling #culture #regeneration #newhumanity #minset #education Get full access to Regenerative Culture Chronicle at regenerativecultureworld.substack.com/subscribe

Where is the good part when life doesn't make sense?  This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Where Is the Good Part?" rooted in Genesis 50:15–25 and supported by passages including Romans 8:28, Psalm 27:13, and Philippians 1:6. Looking at the final chapter of Joseph's story, they talk about what it means to trust that God is good—even before the story feels good. Together, they unpack how God's goodness changes the way we view our past, present, and future. Joseph's life reminds us that pain, setbacks, and unanswered questions are not the end of the story. God is still working, still leading, and still accomplishing His purposes. If you've been struggling to see God's goodness in a difficult season, this conversation will encourage you to trust that He is at work—even when you can't yet see the good part. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving  

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 10 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Send us Fan MailAmanda travels to a conference, Josh develops strong opinions about theme parks, and Winthrop unveils a previously undiscovered superpower involving the relationship between flavor and color. Meanwhile, somewhere in Central Florida, an Irish accent slowly migrates.Also appearing in this episode: a suspiciously perfect town, a security guard quietly monitoring a Florida Man, a parking garage operating under entirely different laws of physics, a pantry exorcism, rogue paper bags, perimenopausal brain fog, patriotic inflatable overload, and a game so profoundly unnecessary that it circles all the way back around to being essential.No life lessons. No self improvement. Just two people wandering through modern existence with microphonesSuper Familiar with The Wilsons  Find us on instagram at instagram.com/superfamiliarwiththewilsonsand on YoutubeContact us! familiarwilsons@gmail.comA Familiar Wilsons Production

Where is the good part when life doesn't make sense? In "Where is the good part?", Pastor James shows us how Joseph's story ends with a powerful reminder: God is good before the story feels good. In Genesis 50, we discover how trusting God's goodness changes the way we see our past, our present, and our future. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Are today's market highs a sign of strength—or a reason for caution? In this episode of Dollars & Sense, Joel Garris breaks down what investors should pay attention to as stocks sit near record levels, inflation remains sticky, and interest rate uncertainty continues to shape the financial landscape.Joel also tackles one of the biggest quiet risks in personal finance right now: holding too much cash. While cash can feel safe, staying overly conservative for too long can create long-term consequences for growth, purchasing power, and retirement success.Then, in a practical and timely segment, Joel walks through a retirement readiness checklist—covering income planning, Social Security, taxes, health care, legal documents, and the lifestyle questions many people overlook.If you've been wondering whether to stay invested, move money out of cash, or prepare more intentionally for retirement, this episode offers clear, practical guidance to help you make smarter financial decisions.

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 08 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Anthony Barrett (often known as "Nos" or "Uncle Tony") is a stand-up comedian and entertainer who performs across the Central Florida region. He is a regular on the local comedy circuit, frequently appearing at showcases, club launch parties, and venues throughout areas like Orange City and Orlando.

Jeremy sits down with acclaimed theme park journalist, Disney food expert, and author Carly Caramanna for a fascinating conversation about Disney food history, nostalgia, storytelling, and her upcoming book, The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook. Carly shares her journey from growing up in a Disney-loving family in New Jersey to becoming one of the most recognized voices covering theme parks and travel, with work appearing in outlets including USA Today, CNN, BBC, NPR, and more. Along the way, she reveals how a late-night discovery of a 1981 Walt Disney World cast member restaurant manual eventually sparked the idea for a cookbook dedicated not just to recipes, but to preserving the stories behind Disney's most beloved dining experiences. Together, Jeremy and Carly explore the evolution of Disney food over the decades, discussing everything from the earliest days of Disneyland to the Michael Eisner era, Pleasure Island, Disney-MGM Studios, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and beyond. Carly shares behind-the-scenes details about researching long-forgotten restaurants, tracking down former cast members, recreating extinct recipes, and adapting vintage dishes for modern kitchens. The conversation also dives into the ongoing debate surrounding Disney adults, why theme parks should be viewed as living art, and how Disney's culinary scene has helped elevate Central Florida into a nationally recognized food destination. Along the way, Carly offers plenty of hot takes, including her picks for the most underrated and overrated restaurants at Walt Disney World, her favorite Disneyland snacks, why Narcoossee's deserves far more attention, and what excites her most about the future of Disney dining. From hot dog egg rolls and carrot cake cookies to blue shrimp, monorail cocktails, and nostalgic Disney memories, this episode is packed with food, history, humor, and plenty of Disney magic.Connect with Carly Caramanna  Website: Adventures by Carly  Instagram: @adventuresbycarlyPreorder the Book  The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook is available now for preorder!

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 05 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Joshua Shapiro LIVE, Thursday, June 4th, 2026, 6 PM ET Topic: The Field Between Worlds - Manifestation Beyond the Law of Attraction Bio: I am known as a Crystal Skull Explorer, a new author now (Title -Imagine Your Dream Comes True - a hybrid spiritual novel which takies place in Dreamland supported by The Gateway of Light) and public speaker. Since April of last year I have been the Guardian for the Gateway of Light, a trans-dimensional communication system which allows me to speak directly to all types of spirits, angels, dragons, galactics and more. I have written a number of books, the first one was Journeys of an Aquarian Age Networker (wandering spiritual travels on faith in 1982(,Mysteries of the Crystal Skulls Revealed with Bowen and Nocerino 1989, Journey of the Crystal Skull Explorers with my wife Katrina Head (deceased now an angle in Heaven known as Sha'Lomea) Travel Log 2 - Search for the Blue Skull in Peru 2014, Travel Log 1 - Mexico 2009 and Journey into the Unknown and Back Again Book #1 with Karen Tucker 2018 spiritual novel - the new book just released is a piece of Book #2 I saw my first Crystal Skull in San Jose an amethyst skull in 1982 and then met my co-authros Bown and Nocerino in California in 1988 - in 1991 I worked with the crystal skulls solo until I met my 2nd and 3rd wives and finally met Katrina Head in 2009 - we were always together. I started a spiritual center in 2022 that I still have a vision of called The Center for the Advancement of Humanity where I am only online but the Center supports three outer projects, the Crystal Skull World Peace Meditations on t he 13th of each Month -- The Gateway of Light - collecting the spiritual communications and supporting a website - Soul Family Gathering of Central Florida - public events for local spiritual soul family. Right now I rent a room near Orlando Florida - I am waiting for my next life companion to arrive to help support all these projects, I have 30 personal crystal skulls and I help obtain crystal skulls for individuals. I will be working on my next book in June called Scroll of the Rings which reveals via my contacts via the Gateway the true shape, form and history of our world. Websites: thegatewayoflight.com bit.ly/Joshua-s-Novel26 - webpage for new book bit.ly/csmeditation - world peace meditation cs.crystalskullexplorers.com - crystal skull main website social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuashapiro.cse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalskullexplorers17/ telegram: https://t.me/joshuashapiro417 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalskullexplorers/ TikTok: www.tiktok/@joshua.shapiro6 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaShapiro-CSE

Who are you allowing to title your story? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Who Told You That Was Your Title?" rooted in Genesis 45:1–13 and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. They talk about how Joseph could have defined himself by what happened to him—rejected, forgotten, or betrayed—but instead chose to see God's hand at work through the pain. Together, they unpack how past wounds, failures, and labels can shape the way we see ourselves, and why God's perspective is greater than the titles others place on us. What if the hardest chapters of your story are not your identity, but part of how God is preparing you to help others? If you've been carrying a label that God never gave you, this conversation will help you see your story through the lens of His faithfulness and purpose. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 03 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

James Donlon joins the show from the road in Central Florida for today's episode. He and Michael talk about getting scabies, chimping out, and being a core member of the bed podcast universe.Thanks to James for coming back on the show. You can find him on previous episodes or check him out on Instagram @jamesdonlon_. He and friend of the show Paddy Defino co-host News From Bed on YouTube every Sunday as well as Late Night Live in St. Petersburg, Florida.As always, find Michael Good on Instagram @michaelgoodcomedy and on Twitter @agoodmichael. Check out the show on YouTube and follow the official Instagram page @morninggoodpodcast.

In this episode of Dollars & Sense, Kristin Kalley and Christina Lamb tackle two important financial topics that can have a big impact on your family's future. First, they break down which accounts parents should prioritize when they have a baby, including 529 plans, custodial accounts, and newer savings opportunities that could help build long-term, tax-advantaged wealth for children. Then, they shift gears and unpack some of the most commonly misunderstood federal income tax rules—covering tax brackets, write-offs, refunds, Roth conversions, capital gains, and more.If you've ever wondered how to start saving for your child, or if you've heard tax advice that sounded a little too simple to be true, this episode will help you think more strategically and avoid costly mistakes.

Audio surf report and surf forecast on June 01 for Central Florida and the Southeast. Your host will also enlighten you on current events in the surfing industry and talk about events and entertainment happenings in the local and regional area. Surf Guru is also sure to dig up some new music that will get your feet groovin'. Stay tuned for more ...

Who are you allowing to title your story? In "Who Told You That Was Your Title?" Pastor James shows us how Joseph could have called himself rejected, forgotten, or betrayed. Instead, he chose to see God's hand through the pain.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Greater Orlando Boomtown, Bugs, and Brightline! Come hang out as we dive into all things Orlando. Thinking of selling or buying a home in Central Florida? My team and I would love to help. Visit pozek.com/youtube to get started!

What if cat sitting isn't a side-service anymore, but one of the fastest-maturing lanes in professional pet care? Collin sits down with Beth Pasek (Finicky Cat), Shannon Hendon (Ocala Pet Sitting), and Grace Taylor (Furever Friends Cat Sitting) to unpack why cat-only services are growing, what "maturing" looks like in client expectations, and how education around stress, behavior, and enrichment is reshaping demand. They discuss how veterinary-adjacent care shows up in real homes (especially with medical cases) and why language, scope, and standards matter as specialization increases. The group also tackles pricing, staffing, team structures, and the realities of cash flow when revenue is seasonal and peaky. The takeaway: cat sitting is not a fad, it's segmenting, professionalizing, and creating new opportunities for operators who build standards and stick to them. Main topics: Cat sitting industry growth and maturity Cat stress, behavior, enrichment Medical cats and scope Pricing, staffing, team models Technology, automation, reliability Main takeaway: "Businesses live and die on cash flow." That's true in every industry, but it's especially true in cat sitting, where busy seasons can feel like a tidal wave and slow months can sneak up fast. The answer isn't panic pricing or breaking your standards to "stay busy." It's knowing your patterns, planning ahead, and building a model that's honest about the highs and lows. Your care can be excellent and still fail if the business side isn't stable. Cat sitting is growing, so let's build it to last. About our guests: Beth Pasek runs Finicky Cat Sitting and Behavior in Cleveland, Ohio, with a cats-only focus and deep experience supporting behavior and medical-needs cases. Shannon Hendon is the founder of Ocala Pet Sitting in Central Florida and the Vice President of the Florida Pet Services Association, bringing two decades of industry experience and a cat-only transition perspective. Grace Taylor owns Furever Friends Cat Sitting in Baltimore, leading a cats-only team specializing in medical cats and building systems to support high-touch care at scale. Together, they represent a wide range of approaches to feline-focused business models and standards. Links: Beth Pasek — Finicky Cat Sitting & Behavior (Cleveland, OH) Website: https://finicky.us/ About Beth: https://finicky.us/meet-the-owner Field Notes mentoring series: https://finicky.us/cat-behavior-beth-pasek Facebook: Search "Liz Pasek" on Facebook Instagram (@finickycat): https://www.instagram.com/finickycat/ Book — Understanding Cat Behavior: A Compassionate Guide to Training and Communication: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Cat-Behavior-Compassionate-Communication/dp/164739614X Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/understanding-cat-behavior-beth-pasek/1137311653 Target: https://www.target.com/p/understanding-cat-behavior-by-beth-pasek-paperback/-/A-90337331 Shannon Hendon — Ocala Pet Sitting LLC (Ocala, FL) Website: https://www.ocalapetsitting.com/ Meet the Owner: https://www.ocalapetsitting.com/meet-the-owner Cat Sitting page: https://www.ocalapetsitting.com/cat-sitting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-hendon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE48Cv_QpYgNE6PSmzUspNg Grace Taylor — Furever Friends Cat Sitting (Baltimore, MD) Website: https://fureverfriendscatsitting.com/ Instagram (@fureverfriendscatsitting): https://www.instagram.com/fureverfriendscatsitting/ Built for Cats (Shannon & Grace's joint education platform) Facebook group "Built for Cats: The Business of Feline Care" — searchable on Facebook Speaker bio/overview: https://flpetassociation.org/home/speakers/ Organizations & Resources Mentioned Ohio State University — Indoor Pet Initiative (Dr. Tony Buffington's work on cat enrichment) Main site: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/ For cat owners: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats Dr. Tony Buffington bio: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/people/tony-buffington-dvm-phd-dacvn Fear Free Pet Professionals (the Fear Free Certified® designation referenced) Main certifications page: https://www.fearfree.com/certifications/ Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification: https://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-pet-sitter-certification/ Feline Veterinary Medical Association (Feline VMA) — formerly AAFP — Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional designation https://catvets.com/ (Feline VMA) Cat Friendly Practice program info: referenced via https://catvets.com/ Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) — International Cat Show (held in Cleveland) CFA: https://cfa.org/ International Show & Expo: https://cfa.org/catexpo/ Florida Pet Services Association (FPSA) — Shannon is VP https://flpetassociation.org/ Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts!

What does it take to build trust between law enforcement and one of Central Florida's fastest-growing communities? From improving language access and creating new reporting pathways as an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Liaison, Orange County Deputy Sheriff Thomas Lin offers a meaningful look at what supporting the communities through law enforcement can look like in practice. In this episode, SMPR President Heidi Otway speaks with Deputy Lin about his decades-long career in law enforcement and the values that have shaped his career: commitment, perseverance, passion and dedication.

#718: What happens when the financial strategy that once felt obvious suddenly becomes a lot more complicated? Les is approaching financial independence but has realized there's one thing missing from the traditional FIRE equation: how do you continue meaningful charitable giving after you stop earning a paycheck? Jaime has built a sizable retirement portfolio, but now he's wondering whether the complexity inside his 401(k) actually matters—or if he's overthinking the mechanics of retirement accounts and Roth conversions. Tina has owned a successful rental property near the University of Central Florida for more than a decade, but changing market conditions and growing competition from corporate landlords are making them wonder whether it's finally time to sell. We're diving into all of that today, so let's get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alan's Soap https://AlansSoaps.com/Todd Honor John's memory and the legacy he created for Ian and Alan with Alan's Artisan Soaps “John's Favorites” bundle.  Get one bar of each of his favorites for only $28.99. Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comRegister now for the FREE “Impact of Energy" live webinar May 21st at 3:30pm Pacific.Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes. Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeMaybe this is obvious, and didn't need to be stated, but these are not just data centers…Episode links:University of Central Florida commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield was met with boos after calling AI “the next industrial revolution” during a May 8 ceremony, sparking a mixed reaction to her remarks.What is looks like to build a massive data center This is what it sounds like living next to a data center. The video below was recorded at midnight, and the data center is situated next to 100s of residential homes. Here's how this Data Center's generators starts up in the morning in Florida. Notice the constant stream of heavy black smoke. Remember just a couple years ago when using electricity and diesel caused climate change, now data centers use as much power as cities and its no problem Mapping Extremists Before They Act: Why the 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy Should Scare YouNOW - King Charles: "My ministers will also proceed with the introduction of Digital ID."  Kevin O'Leary brags about his massive data center in Utah Kevin O'Leary wants you to know he has a degree in environmental studies so his data centers are super clean and great. A Georgia resident named Ansley Brown revealed the government is preparing to seize homes and land using eminent domain for the construction of a Data Center in Coweta County, Georgia. This American's childhood home is being “taken by force by Georgia Power. Homeowners in this county do not have a choice” Ainsley made a second video Senator Greg Dolezal: Data centers are sucking up Georgia's power and water, driving up energy costs for families and straining our infrastructure.Mark Zuckerberg built a data center in Georgia that uses so much water residents nearby no longer have clean water Mark Zuckerberg built a MASSIVE data center in Georgia. Just hundreds of yards from people's homes. Company behind Cedar Rapids data center used nearly 30 million gallons of water in Georgia without initially paying

It's News Day Tuesday on The Majority Report On today's program: On the campaign trail in 2024, Donald Trump promised to end inflation on day one. But a year and a half into his administration, inflation is outpacing wage growth for the first time since 2023. NEC Director Kevin Hassett is taking a glass-half-full approach, choosing to focus on the items that are falling in price "on a microeconomic level." Jessica Valenti, author and publisher of the Abortion, Every Day newsletter joins the program for a conversation about the state of reproductive rights in America...and it's not great. Lisa Xu, an organizer with Labor Notes, joins to follow up on her appearance last month when we interviewed her about the 3,800 meatpacking workers in UFCW Local 7 in Greeley, Colorado that launched the industry's first major strike in 40 years. Workers won a wage increase and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses spent on personal protective equipment. In the Fun Half: NEC director, Kevin Hassett does some bad math in an attempt to spin the recent dismal job report into good news. Dr. Oz continues the Trump administration's assault on Medicare and Medicaid, arguing against the personal home care industry on Fox News. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is very nonchalant about his state throwing out more than 45,000 ballots that have already been cast. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) laughs and agrees with radio host as he tells Hakeen Jeffries to keep his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia". At a commencement speech to Arts & Humanities majors at the University of Central Florida the speaker mentions AI and the crowd erupts in boos and jeers, to the shock of the speaker. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MAJORITY at oneskin.co/majority SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.