Podcasts about choices

Choosing a partner is one of the few decisions that impacts every area of your life. In this episode, Jason Khalipa and Nick Koumalatsos discuss why relationships matter so much, how resentment quietly damages marriages, and what it takes to build a partnership that lasts.Before diving into relationships, Nick shares the unlikely story of how he became involved with Marvel's The Punisher and what it was like helping bring the iconic character of Frank Castle to the screen. From there, the conversation explores the deeper themes behind the character, including loss, responsibility, purpose, and the consequences that come from the choices we make.As the discussion shifts to marriage and family, Jason and Nick unpack the importance of choosing the right partner, navigating resentment before it takes root, and maintaining respect through the inevitable challenges of life. They also discuss why having fun together matters more than most couples realize and how faith can provide a foundation when life gets difficult.Whether you're married, dating, or hoping to build a strong relationship one day, this episode offers a candid conversation about the decision that may shape your future more than any other.00:00 – The Punisher Journey Begins (Nick helped make a movie!)03:25 – Behind the Scenes of Marvel's The Punisher06:26 – The Psychological Depth of Frank Castle09:29 – The Impact of Choices and Consequences12:38 – Balancing Life and Responsibilities15:32 – The Importance of Relationships18:26 – Navigating Resentment and Disdain32:20 – Navigating Relationship Dynamics35:36 – The Importance of Fun in Relationships37:51 – Faith and Its Role in RelationshipsThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast!

In this throwback episode from Season 3, Jenn hijacks the podcast and conducts an impromptu interview for Father's Day, asking Billy his perspective and insight on being a Dad the last 27 years! There's even a “speed round,” making it a bonafide Coffee Talk interview. _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube 

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of free agency often feels overshadowed by societal pressures and expectations. How can we, as women, embrace the power of choice not only for ourselves but also for our loved ones?In this episode, Britney shares her experience with her daughter in giving her the invitation to pray to make a decision for herself. Come Experience new lessons on inviting others to make their own choices for themselves. Please leave a Review to help me grow!!

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Pastor Jen talks about how some of the biggest changes in our lives don't come from one huge moment, but from small daily choices—and one of the most powerful is choosing gratitude. Even when life feels hard, stressful, or far from perfect, gratitude helps us shift our focus from what's wrong and, instead, reminds us of His faithfulness.

Choices (Matthew 7:13-29) by Faith Family Church Oak Grove

In this message, we explore the balance between Christian freedom and loving responsibility toward others. Discover how our knowledge, choices, and actions can impact fellow believers and how true Christian maturity is expressed through love.

Pastor Jen talks about how some of the biggest changes in our lives don't come from one huge moment, but from small daily choices—and one of the most powerful is choosing gratitude. Even when life feels hard, stressful, or far from perfect, gratitude helps us shift our focus from what's wrong and, instead, reminds us of His faithfulness.

Happy Pot Luck Saturday with Kev and Kels!  This week Kelsey and Keven dive into how success, fame, entertainment, and even everyday life have changed in a world where everyone has a platform. They discuss how the Tony's and the music industry has evolved from the days of Madonna, Michael Jackson, and superstar culture to today's creator economy, where it's easier than ever to launch a career—but harder than ever to stand out.  Are the true artists gone, why talent today is a given  and how our obsession with celebrities may be mocked in years to come. Then some really big deep questions: Do you remember who you were vs. do you even know who you are? And, why choices should be rewarded over rewarding talent.It's a Pot Luck Saturday and Kev and Kelsey are serving up the usual mish mash!   HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Does a growing human population dilute demonic influence per person? Plus: the Magi's star, Mary after Pentecost, leavened Eucharist history, God's timelessness, and the serpent of Genesis 3. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer patron questions. The post What Mary Knew; God’s Choices; Autism & Names in Afterlife; & More appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Does a growing human population dilute demonic influence per person? Plus: the Magi's star, Mary after Pentecost, leavened Eucharist history, God's timelessness, and the serpent of Genesis 3. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer patron questions.

The New Yorker editor David Remnick joins Sam to talk about if The New Yorker is the “slow food movement” of news and how today's current events remind him of living in Moscow at the end of the Soviet Union. They talk about how the industry changed when Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post and why his ownership is different in the second Trump administration than in the first, and how David is currently being sued by the president. They discuss how you can't say the quiet part out loud anymore since there's no quiet part, why David has been listening to Joe Rogan in the middle of the night, why teenagers are consuming so much fitness content, and how the two best decisions he's ever made are marrying the right person and not signing up for social media when he first had the chance. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. See ⁠omnystudio.com/listener⁠ for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sermon Date: 06/10/2026; Brother Matthew Houser; Scripture Passage: Genesis 13:10-12Support the show

What starts out as “almost a canceled episode” - turns into an engaging & enjoyable conversation on how to use the memories of WHAT HAS BEEN to inspire us to live  for WHAT IS STILL AHEAD.  _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube 

Why have wages for working Americans stagnated for decades—even as productivity, corporate profits, and the wealth of the people at the top continued to rise? The mainstream explanations are familiar: automation, globalization, education, or simply the unavoidable forces of the market—but wage stagnation was not inevitable. It was the result of policy choices. This week, we're revisiting a conversation with economists Lawrence Mishel and Josh Bivens about the decisions that reshaped the American economy, weakened worker bargaining power, and made it harder for working people to claim their share of the prosperity they helped create. As we continue sharing more about Market Humanism—the idea that markets are human-built systems shaped by rules and power—this conversation feels especially relevant. The economy we have did not emerge naturally. It was built. And that means it can be rebuilt. This episode originally aired on June 1, 2021. Josh Bivens is the chief economist at the Economic Policy Institute. His research focuses on macroeconomics, inequality, social insurance, public investment, and the economics of globalization. Larry Mishel is a distinguished fellow and former president of the Economic Policy Institute. His research focuses on labor economics, wages and income distribution, industrial relations, productivity growth, and the economics of education. Social Media: @joshbivens-econ.bsky.social @joshbivens_DC @larrymishel.bsky.social @LarryMishel Watch Nick on The Diary of a CEO Nick recently joined Steven Bartlett and entrepreneur Daniel Priestley for a wide-ranging debate about the wealth divide, stagnant wages, artificial intelligence, and whether capitalism can still deliver broadly shared prosperity. Watch the conversation on The Diary of a CEO. Further reading ⬇️ Economic Policy Institute: Identifying the Policy Levers Generating Wage Suppression and Wage Inequality Economic Policy Institute: The Productivity–Pay Gap Economic Policy Institute: Wage Calculator: How Much More Would You Be Making If Pay Had Kept Pace With Productivity? Roosevelt Institute: Democratic Abundance: An Abundance That Works for Workers Roosevelt Institute: From Safety Net to Power Base: Reimagining, Not Restoring, the US Antipoverty System Markets Built for Humans: A Guide for Policy Professionals to the New Economics Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: ⁠The Pitch⁠

Send us Fan MailA tiny spiritual nudge can feel easy to dismiss, until you realize it might have been the exact help someone needed. I'm Todd, and I'm digging into a principle that has shaped my life: when we act on promptings from the Holy Ghost, we become more able to receive personal revelation. When we postpone, rationalize, or ignore those impressions, we can miss specific blessings and slowly lose spiritual sensitivity, even if we still have full agency to choose.We connect the dots across General Conference teachings from leaders like Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Richard G. Scott, and President Henry B. Eyring, plus scriptures that teach revelation comes line upon line. We talk about why God rarely gives a full map, why confirmation often comes after we start moving, and why writing down impressions can train your mind and heart to recognize God's hand more consistently. If you've ever thought, “Was that really the Spirit or just me?”, you'll find practical clarity here.I also share a personal story about acting on a prompting to make sure a needed blessing happened, along with a candid look at what it feels like to lose light through small choices and how to return to it step by step. In a world full of noise, opinions, and confusion, learning to recognize and act on spiritual promptings is not just inspiring, it's essential. Listen, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest question about personal revelation.Support the showYou can reach me anytime at email: tandrewsen.monat@gmail.comInstagram @toddtalks_ig

Talia Cohen Solal, CEO and Co-Founder of NeuroKaire, is focused on improving patient outcomes of those with depression by predicting the most effective antidepressant for each individual. The NeuroKaire platform personalizes psychiatric treatment by creating neurons from a patient's blood sample to model their brain and test drug responses, pointing the way to an effective treatment, avoiding prolonged trial-and-error. This is a significant advancement over existing pharmacogenomic tests, which primarily provide information on drug metabolism rather than drug efficacy. This technology is also being applied to other conditions like ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and epilepsy.   Talia explains, "At NeuroKaire, we are dedicated to improving patient outcomes in psychiatry and neurology. To do that, we've developed a platform to predict which antidepressant is best for each patient and are expanding out to other disease indications to achieve that mission."   "Basically, around 2006, Yamanaka and his colleagues discovered that you could take any cell in the body and turn it back into a stem cell. And that changed everything for the field. So what we can do now is we can take a blood sample, turn it back into a stem cell, and then turn it into whatever cell type we'd like. And our mission is to help people with brain disorders and psychiatric disorders. And so we turn those stem cells into neurons. And now we have a model of the patient's brain. Now we have neurons from the patient's brain and a little ecosystem mimicking a patient's brain. And there we can actually see what's going wrong in the connectivity, what's changed in those patients, and what drugs are going to have the best outcome to reverse those changes." #NeuroKaire #PrecisionPsychiatry #MentalHealth #Antidepressants #BrightKaire #PersonalizedMedicine #PGx #Neuroscience #HealthcareInnovation neurokaire.com Download the transcript here

Talia Cohen Solal, CEO and Co-Founder of NeuroKaire, is focused on improving patient outcomes of those with depression by predicting the most effective antidepressant for each individual. The NeuroKaire platform personalizes psychiatric treatment by creating neurons from a patient's blood sample to model their brain and test drug responses, pointing the way to an effective treatment, avoiding prolonged trial-and-error. This is a significant advancement over existing pharmacogenomic tests, which primarily provide information on drug metabolism rather than drug efficacy. This technology is also being applied to other conditions like ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and epilepsy.   Talia explains, "At NeuroKaire, we are dedicated to improving patient outcomes in psychiatry and neurology. To do that, we've developed a platform to predict which antidepressant is best for each patient and are expanding out to other disease indications to achieve that mission."   "Basically, around 2006, Yamanaka and his colleagues discovered that you could take any cell in the body and turn it back into a stem cell. And that changed everything for the field. So what we can do now is we can take a blood sample, turn it back into a stem cell, and then turn it into whatever cell type we'd like. And our mission is to help people with brain disorders and psychiatric disorders. And so we turn those stem cells into neurons. And now we have a model of the patient's brain. Now we have neurons from the patient's brain and a little ecosystem mimicking a patient's brain. And there we can actually see what's going wrong in the connectivity, what's changed in those patients, and what drugs are going to have the best outcome to reverse those changes." #NeuroKaire #PrecisionPsychiatry #MentalHealth #Antidepressants #BrightKaire #PersonalizedMedicine #PGx #Neuroscience #HealthcareInnovation neurokaire.com Listen to the podcast here

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What if the clarity you're searching for isn't in more information, but already within your body?Many thoughtful, intelligent people spend so much time analyzing decisions, solving problems, and managing daily pressures that they gradually lose connection with the signals their body is constantly sending them. In this episode, we explore how subtle patterns of stress, breath, posture, movement, and emotional responses shape the way we think, feel, and make decisions—often without us even noticing.If you've ever felt stuck in overthinking, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about your next step in life, this conversation offers a grounded and practical way back to presence, clarity, and self-trust.Discover how slowing down and reconnecting with the body can help interrupt unconscious mental patterns and bring more awareness into everyday life.Learn simple, practical ways to use movement and breath to become more present, reduce stress, and feel more grounded during uncertain moments.Understand how to balance external information with inner wisdom so you can make decisions with greater clarity, trust, and alignment.Press play to discover how reconnecting with your body can help you move beyond overthinking and make clearer, more grounded decisions in every area of life.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:49 - Why We Become Disconnected From Our Body04:54 - The Subtle Physical Patterns We Stop Noticing07:49 - Reconnecting Through Movement and Awareness10:18 - Using Breath to Interrupt Stress and Overthinking15:28 - How Self-Awareness Influences Difficult Decisions18:27 - Balancing Logic, Data, and Inner Wisdom24:21 - Simple Practices to Slow Down and Become Present30:03 - Practical Ways to Return to the Present Moment˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"I find that the present moment is really where the change is possible."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Lindsay's website: https://somalingua.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

We are no doubt navigating an incredible age of disruption. Technology, algorithms, politics, and societal pressures have changed the way we both think and work. But how do we break free from a system that was created to manipulate independent thought? In his latest book, The Tyranny of False Choices: A Guide To Authentic Decision-Making, author Rey Ramsey provides a timely and practical guide for modern leaders to better manage through tumultuous times. Using methods to support critical thinking, moral compass navigation, and resilience, Rey provides a roadmap to reclaiming courage and personal agency required in leadership in these times.rnrnRey Ramsey is President and CEO of the Nathan Cummings Foundation and a social justice entrepreneur who brings more than three decades of C-suite experience in the non-profit, public, and private sectors. Previously, Rey has served as Oregon's Director of Housing and Community Services, President and COO of Enterprise Community Partners, and Chairman of Habitat for Humanity International-to name a few.rnrnJoin us at the City Club as Cleveland Foundation's Lillian Kuri sits down with Rey Ramsey for a candid conversation about leadership in these times, and what it takes to reclaim independent thought in a world designed to manipulate it.

Every choice we make is shaping the story of our life and the culture of our home. In "Choices," we look at Joshua 24 and the call to choose whom we will serve, discovering that healthy lives and healthy homes are not built by accident, but through intentional daily decisions. Through Scripture, practical wisdom, and honest reflection, we explore five choices that shape our relationships: choosing love, peace, listening, life-giving words, and forgiveness. As we learn to live out what God has placed within us, our choices become a reflection of sincere love, humility, patience, and the peace of Christ.

Pastor Jeremy kicked off our new series, Three Choices That Will Change Your Life. Our best life isn't built by consuming everything for ourselves, but by intentionally blessing others. When we leave room in our lives for generosity, God can use our time, resources, and encouragement to change lives and create a legacy that echoes for generations!

Pastor Jeremy kicked off our new series, Three Choices That Will Change Your Life. Our best life isn't built by consuming everything for ourselves, but by intentionally blessing others. When we leave room in our lives for generosity, God can use our time, resources, and encouragement to change lives and create a legacy that echoes for generations!

Ever feel like your auditions are not working, even when you are making big acting choices?Many actors try to stand out by adding more emotion, slowing down lines, or making every moment feel important.But in Film & TV auditions, especially for small co-star roles, casting teams often want something much simpler. The goal is not to show off. The goal is to feel like you already belong in the show.In this episode, you'll discover:Why doing less in an audition can actually make your acting feel stronger and more real.The small shift that helps casting see you as a natural fit for the story.How to avoid the common mistake that makes many good actors seem wrong for TV roles.Listen now to learn how keeping things simple can help your auditions feel more real, natural, and ready for Film & TV.Contact Info:Email: martin@cityheadshots.comWebsite: https://www.martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.comShoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.comEdit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.comThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

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Sermon Date: 06/07/2026; Pastor Bill Bryson; Scripture Passage: Habakkuk 3:17-19Support the show

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D.C.'s June Primary is June 16th  and this year, voting works differently. For the first time, D.C. is using Ranked Choice Voting, which means you can rank up to five candidates in order of preference instead of picking just one. For this sponsored episode, Senior Executive Producer Annie Rees is chatting with Gary Thompson, Chair of D.C.'s Board of Elections, to explain exactly how it works, bust the myth that ranking more than one candidate splits your vote, and walk you through what your ballot will actually look like. In other words, everything you need to know before you head to the polls or fill out your mail-inballot. Learn more from the sponsor of this episode at dcboe.org/rcv.

Text: Proverbs 16:1-3 Hosts: J. Kent Edwards Vicki Hitzges Nathan Norman Narrator: Brian French   The CrossTalk Podcast is a production of CrossTalk Global, equipping biblical communicators, so every culture hears God's voice. To find out more, or to support the work of this ministry please visit www.crosstalkglobal.org Donate Produced by Nathan James Norman/Untold Podcast Production © 2026 CrossTalk Global

In this episode of Decoding Seafood by Mowi, we're joined by Boston-based registered dietitian Sarah Anzlovar, the voice behind Busy Mom Nutrition and a trusted contributor to publications like Eat Well. Sarah shares practical, real-life advice on how busy moms and families can bring balanced nutrition to everyday meals—even with hectic schedules. Drawing from her expertise in intuitive eating, she offers simple, approachable strategies to help parents nourish their kids without added stress or complexity. From smart meal planning tips to building healthier habits at home, this conversation is full of relatable insights for families looking to make nutrition both achievable and enjoyable. Tune in to discover how small, mindful choices can make a big difference at the dinner table.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the podcast Gerald Everette Jones stops by the show again to discuss his latest release Jonathan's Journal. We talk about how some choices made in WW1 still affect us today and more. *****Gerald Everett Jones lives in Santa Monica. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and Women's National Book Association, as well as a board member of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC). He is a Film Independent (FILM) Fellow. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the College of Letters, Wesleyan University, where he studied under novelists Peter Boynton (Stone Island), F.D. Reeve (The Red Machines), and Jerzy Kosinski (The Painted Bird, Being There).”More about Jonathan's Journal: When a solitary art historian stumbles across a cryptic World War I diary among his mother's antiques, his life quietly implodes. In Jonathan's Journal, award-winning author Gerald Everett Jones invites readers on a richly emotional and historical journey that spans continents and generations. Through dual narratives—one modern, one set during the forgotten campaigns of the Great War in the Near East and India—Jones offers a haunting meditation on identity, duty, and the echoes of conflict that shape who we become.At the center of this literary novel is Jonathan Worthington, a middle-aged professor on sabbatical, whose discovery of an anonymous soldier's meticulously written journal ignites a quest for truth that blurs the line between past and present. The soldier, initially known only by the initials J.F.W., recounts experiences from the trenches of France to the deserts of Mesopotamia and India. As Jonathan deciphers the diary—with help from Elena, a mysterious librarian who abruptly left a position in the diplomatic corps—he suspects more than a historical connection; family secrets may lie hidden in Fred's sparse but emotionally loaded prose.Jones's fifteenth novel is both contemplative and adventurous, seamlessly blending historical research, literary fiction, and intimate personal reflection. Fans of Birdsong, The English Patient, and Possession will find themselves drawn into a world where archival mysteries illuminate inner truths.*****If you would like to contact the show Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom©2026 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the showSupport the show

A virus rarely “comes out of nowhere.” More often, we build the bridge it crosses. We're talking One Health through two vivid case studies, Machupo virus and Zika virus, and the shared thread connecting them: land use change and the human decisions that reshape ecosystems faster than they can adapt.First, we break down Machupo, a New World arenavirus that causes Bolivian hemorrhagic fever. We walk through how spillover happens from a rodent reservoir, why the early symptoms can look like so many other infections, and why basic questions about travel history and animal exposure can change everything when a clinician is determining a diagnosis. Then we zoom out to the bigger drivers: Bolivia's mid-century land reform, land clearance, deforestation, and how agricultural practices and predator loss can boost rodent populations and increase human exposure to them.Next, we shift to Zika, a flavivirus spread by Aedes mosquitoes that became headline news once it reached the Americas. We talk global travel and trade, why Zika felt “new” even though it wasn't, and the public health stakes of congenital complications such as microcephaly. We also dive into  how humans create environments mosquitoes thrive in like tires, plant pots, buckets, and other containers that create breeding sites right alongside our homes, plus how climate variation can push mosquito ranges into new regions.If you care about outbreak prevention, environmental health, deforestation, and the real-world mechanics of zoonotic spillover and vector-borne disease, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What local land use change have you seen that might be shaping disease risk where you live?Send us Fan MailThanks for listening to the Infectious Science Podcast, we hope you enjoyed this  episode. You can find more cool science content on infectiousscience.org. Please leave us a review and share this episode with others who may be interested, and don't hesitate to ask us questions or tell us which topics you want to hear covered in future episodes.

Actor and former Obama White House staffer Kal Penn joins Sam to talk about how he doesn't make calculated decisions and hates when people suggest he makes a decision tree. They unpack the hope of last week's elections and his serendipitous decades-long connection to Zohran Mamdani. He explains how every job he's ever said yes to has turned into subsequent exciting opportunities that have all been meant to be. They wonder if his former job in the White House even exists anymore, talk about the destruction of the East Wing, and the importance of older leaders training their replacements. Plus they argue about the merits of space travel and if we should leave earth or stay on the ground forever. "Here We Go Again” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts now. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. See ⁠omnystudio.com/listener⁠ for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 403, the Studio decides to dabble with some of the most thought-provoking, most hilarious and even most controversial  questions. It's all the things we love about Coffee Talk - unscripted, unrehearsed & unhinged!

God calls His people to be brave and to trust Him. When we don't, the result is never good.

Decisions. Choices. How many have been made for you? How many will you make this week? If you're disappointed with a choice you have already made or one that has been made for you, we will share first hand how The Lord used our good and bad choices in our lives for our good! Proverbs 3:5-6

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Springtime Choices: Finding the Perfect Gift in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-03-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre kikket ut mot Oslofjorden fra en liten benk på Aker Brygge.En: Sindre looked out over the Oslofjorden from a small bench at Aker Brygge.No: Solen skinte, og våren hadde endelig kommet til Oslo.En: The sun was shining, and spring had finally arrived in Oslo.No: Folkene rundt han spaserte avslappet, mange med poser fra de ulike butikkene.En: The people around him strolled leisurely, many with bags from the various stores.No: "Sindre, vi må bestemme oss snart," sa Kari mens hun bladde gjennom en brosjyre fra en av butikkene.En: "Sindre, we need to decide soon," said Kari as she flipped through a brochure from one of the stores.No: Hun sto ved siden av ham, passe tålmodig, men det var klart hun håpet Sindre snart skulle ta en beslutning.En: She stood next to him, fairly patient, but it was clear she hoped Sindre would make a decision soon.No: "Jeg vet," svarte Sindre og klødde seg i hodet.En: "I know," answered Sindre, scratching his head.No: "Jeg vil bare være sikker på at det er den rette gaven til søsteren min.En: "I just want to make sure it's the right gift for my sister."No: "De hadde allerede vært innom flere butikker.En: They had already been to several stores.No: Sindre hadde funnet et vakkert smykke, en flott veske, og en nydelig silkeskjerf.En: Sindre had found a beautiful piece of jewelry, a lovely handbag, and a gorgeous silk scarf.No: Men han kunne ikke bestemme seg.En: But he couldn't decide.No: Kari tok tak i hånden hans og sa: "Vi går tilbake til den butikken med smykkene.En: Kari took his hand and said: "Let's go back to the store with the jewelry.No: Jeg tror virkelig din søster vil sette pris på det.En: I really think your sister will appreciate it.No: Hun elsker tross alt smykker.En: She loves jewelry, after all."No: "De gikk sammen tilbake til butikken.En: They went back to the store together.No: Inne var det mange vakre ting som glitret i lyset.En: Inside, there were many beautiful things that sparkled in the light.No: Sindre så igjen på smykket, så på vesken, deretter på Kari.En: Sindre looked at the jewelry again, then at the handbag, and finally at Kari.No: "Tror du virkelig hun vil like smykket bedre enn vesken?En: "Do you really think she'll like the jewelry better than the handbag?"No: " spurte han, fortsatt usikker.En: he asked, still uncertain.No: Kari sukket, men smilte.En: Kari sighed but smiled.No: "Ja, Sindre.En: "Yes, Sindre.No: Du kjenner henne godt, og hun har jo nevnt at hun elsker smykker.En: You know her well, and she's mentioned that she loves jewelry."No: "Sindre tok en dyp pust.En: Sindre took a deep breath.No: Han bestemte seg for å stole på magefølelsen.En: He decided to trust his instincts.No: "Ok.En: "Okay.No: Vi går for smykket," sa han endelig, litt triumferende.En: We'll go with the jewelry," he said finally, a bit triumphantly.No: Kassadamen pakket inn smykket pent, og Sindre betalte.En: The cashier wrapped the jewelry nicely, and Sindre paid.No: Da de gikk ut av butikken, følte han seg lettet.En: As they left the store, he felt relieved.No: Kari klemte ham og smilte varmt.En: Kari hugged him and smiled warmly.No: "Se!En: "See!No: Det var ikke så vanskelig," sa hun lekent.En: That wasn't so hard," she said playfully.No: "Du burde stole på deg selv oftere.En: "You should trust yourself more often."No: "Sindre nikket.En: Sindre nodded.No: "Du har rett.En: "You're right.No: Jeg føler meg faktisk bedre nå.En: I actually feel better now.No: Jeg er sikker på at søsteren min vil elske gaven.En: I'm sure my sister will love the gift."No: "De gikk videre langs bryggen, mens sola skimret over fjorden.En: They continued along the pier, as the sun shimmered over the fjord.No: Sindre visste at gavens verdi ikke bare lå i prisen, men i tankene og omsorgen han hadde lagt i valget.En: Sindre knew that the value of the gift wasn't just in the price, but in the thought and care he had put into the choice.No: Med et nytt skinn av selvtillit gikk han og Kari videre, holde tett sammen, klare for en avslappet dag i vårsolen.En: With a new sense of confidence, he and Kari moved on, holding each other close, ready for a relaxing day in the spring sunshine. Vocabulary Words:brochure: brosjyreshimmered: skimretleisurely: avslappetstrolled: spasertejewelry: smykkescarf: skjerfhandbag: vesketriumphantly: triumferendecashier: kassadamenwrapped: pakket inngift: gaveninstincts: magefølelsenpier: bryggenconfident: selvtillitfjords: fjordrelaxed: avslappetpatient: tålmodiguncertain: usikkerdecide: bestemmevalue: verdithought: tankercare: omsorgenhugged: klemterelieved: lettetwarmly: varmtflip through: bladde gjennommentioned: nevntfinally: endeligsunshine: vårsolendecide: beslutte

What if you didn't have to prove anything to anyone, and you could choose what it is that you actually desire? In this episode of Choice, Change and Action Simone Milasas talks with Viktor and Amanda Anderson about how they co-create as a family. What they have learnt is to allow others to explore whatever they are aware of, with no point of view about the choices they are choosing. And, to be aware of everyone's projections and expectations, but make your own choices based on what it is that you desire. When you choose from your awareness, there will be a thread of communion throughout - with no right or wrong, just choice. Make choices that make you happy. That's when the magic explodes and you have an enthusiasm for the adventure of living!  Questions And Tools: "What would I actually like to create?" "Is this going to work for me?" "What could I choose?"  Tools: What is it that you truly desire? What if you didn't have to prove anything? What if you could take advantage of whatever you have available? Embrace everyone and everything that is contributing to you; don't make something hard that is actually ease. It's okay to have possibilities available. It's okay to have money. It's okay to be born into a good family. Be grateful. There's a generosity in receiving. Acknowledge that you are actually choosing everything - regardless of what is going on. Have no point of view about what others choose; allow each person to explore whatever they are aware of. Choose what you are aware of, and there will be a thread of communion throughout. There is no right or wrong; just choice, and you get to choose. Have each others back. Make choices that make you happy. Everything you've chosen has gotten you where you are today. Don't judge what you've chosen, just keep choosing. When you choose to create your life, you have that enthusiasm. Keep going, keep choosing. If you are currently holding yourself back, who or what are you holding yourself back for and what is the value of that?  Follow your awareness. You've always had possibilities available. Play with exploring choices. When you have points of views and judge yourself, it's not being kind to yourself. If you are willing to be kind to you, possibilities open up and you're willing to receive in a whole other way. It has to start with you. There is so much more possible than what we've currently chosen. When you choose, then you create it. Make a choice and magic explodes. Everywhere you are choosing unkindness and not receiving so you can create separation rather than the vulnerability of being in communion, will you destroy and uncreate it all times a godzillion? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 100, shorts, boys, POVADs, creations, bases and beyonds.  If you no longer held yourself back, what else could you choose? Everything that doesn't allow you to perceive, know, be and receive that, will you destroy and uncreate it all times a godzillion? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 100, shorts, boys, POVADs, creations, bases and beyonds. Mentioned In This Episode: Access Bars: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/micrositesfolder/accessbars   Useful Links: The Clearing Statement explained Access Consciousness Website Choice, Change & Action Podcast Instagram  Follow Simone Milasas Simone's Website Simone's Instagram Simone's Facebook Simone's YouTube Simone's Telegram Simone's Contact Email   Follow Viktor Anderson Viktor's Instagram Viktor's Facebook  Follow Amanda Anderson Amanda's Website Amanda's Instagram Amanda's Facebook  Play with Simone Milasas The Profit Club membership Getting Out of Debt Joyfully Taking Action online video course All Upcoming Classes with Simone Past Class Recordings  

This episode features a conversation with Emma Ashford about her new musical, MISS AMERICA. MISS AMERICA, a dystopian musical tragicomedy, tells the story of Eve - a driven, idealistic, and accidentally pregnant Indiana 17-year-old on the eve of her freshman year at college. After a failed illegal abortion attempt, Eve ends up at the New Life Center: a pilot prison created by the McGowan administration, which has codified abortion as murder. Over the next 8 months, Eve, alongside her fellow inmates, must reckon with parenthood, purpose, and the gendered expectations that confine all of us. With comedy, heart, and a sweeping score of pop/rock and pastiche, this uniquely American coming-of-age musical nods to hits such as Orange is The New Black and The Handmaid's Tale as it confronts what the reproductive laws of today could mean for us tomorrow.  This episode features recordings of the songs “Not Today” performed by Emma Ashford, and “Choices” performed by Bella Copolla and the Company of Miss America. Connect with Emma Ashford: Instagram: @emmmaashh Website: https://www.emma-ashford.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls's personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa's personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this honest reflection, I share how I unknowingly carried feminist thinking into my 20s and 30s as a young mom, chasing seminary, academia, and a theology career while barely thinking about family. I open up about my regrets and the long-term cost of putting career over presence. This is a highlight from the 5/31/26 Sunday Night Potluck. #YoungMom #StayAtHomeMom #ChristianMotherhood #BiblicalWomanhood

Hour 1 begins with Annie discussing the mayoral race in LA. George Santos, Former U.S. State Representative for New York, joins the show to discuss James Talarico and more! We also have an edition of Ethan's America today, with Ryan Wiggins out.

George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 3, on the recent primaries and elections, including the surprising win of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican Primary Runoff Election and the rise of James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in the race, who's making waves with his progressive views. Seth and George also discuss the assault on Judeo-Christian values within the Democratic Party, highlighting the concerning trend of candidates embracing Marxism, Islamism, and anti-American principles. The conversation also touches on the importance of parental choice in education, with George sharing his experiences as a advocate for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program in Arizona. He explains how the program allows parents to choose the best education for their children, and how the current efforts to limit the program are a threat to this fundamental right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this show-within-a-show, Craig and Andrew learned about the world of Middle-Earth by reading J.R.R. Tolkien's posthumously published legendarium THE SILMARILLION. This episode posted first for our Patreon supporters in July 2025. If you want to hear our current longread project TOKYO DRIFTERS (and a bunch of other stuff besides), visit Patreon.com/overduepod.The Elves are here, and it's time to learn all about them! Because there are a whole bunch of different sub-types of them, mostly sorted by whether and how quickly they decided to heed the summons to come party with the gods on their paradise island.The most important one we meet is Fëanor, who forges the book's MacGuffins and then instantly gets super weird and possessive about them, in a way that ensures lasting misery for all involved. Hooray!The reading list:Ep 1 - Ainulindale, Valaquenta, Quenta Silmarillion Ch 1-3Ep 2 - Quenta Silmarillion Ch 4-10Ep 3 - Quenta Silmarillion Ch 11-16Ep 4 - Quenta Silmarillion Ch 17-20Ep 5 - Quenta Silmarillion Ch 21-24Ep 6 - Akallabeth, Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, AppendicesOur theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.