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This is one in a series about possible futures, which will be published in Booch News over the coming weeks. Episode 6 appeared last week. New episodes drop every Friday. Introduction Legacy beverage corporations attempting hostile takeovers of kombucha startups failed to understand the living systems involved. Their sterile production methods eliminated beneficial microorganisms, while regulatory capture backfired as health authorities mandated probiotic content. Mega-Cola’s final CEO, James Morrison, desperately tried fermenting cola using SCOBYs, creating undrinkable disasters. This episode chronicles the corporation’s transformation from global giant to urban composting service, with former executives becoming mushroom farmers in Detroit’s abandoned factories. The $49 Billion Graveyard: When Giants Couldn’t Learn to Dance Harvard Business School’s legendary case study “The Mega-Cola Kombucha Catastrophe” became required reading for understanding how industrial thinking proved fatal in the biological economy. Between 2035 and 2042, legacy beverage corporations spent $48.7 billion attempting to acquire kombucha startups, only to discover that living systems couldn’t be purchased—they could only be cultivated. Mega-Cola’s acquisition spree began aggressively in 2035 under CEO James Morrison, a chemical engineer before ascending to the C-suite. He’d once loved the alchemy of bubbles and sweetness. His father had worked at a bottling plant; he’d grown up thinking carbonation was progress. He viewed kombucha as merely another “disruption” to be absorbed and had become a champion of “hydration portfolios”—a polite euphemism for diversifying out of soda into teas, waters, and ferments. The company spent $12.7 billion acquiring 47 kombucha brands, from market leader Health-Ade to smaller artisanal producers like Portland’s Brew Dr Kombucha. Morrison’s strategy seemed logical: leverage Mega-Cola’s distribution network and manufacturing scale to dominate the emerging probiotic market. The Sterilization Disaster The first catastrophic failure occurred when Mega-Cola attempted to scale Humm Kombucha production at its Oregon facility. Morrison stood before a 10,000-gallon fermentation tank—ten times the size of any used by the acquired kombucha companies. Chief Science Officer Dr. Hiram Walsh explained the modifications they’d made. “We’ve adapted our quality control protocols from our soft drink lines,” Walsh said proudly. “Every input is filtered, pasteurized, and chemically treated. We’ve eliminated 99.9% of microbial contamination risk.” Walsh pulled up charts showing their testing results. “Batch consistency is perfect. Zero deviation. Every bottle identical.” Morrison smiled. “Exactly what we wanted. When do we start distribution?” “Next week,” Walsh confirmed. “We’re calling it MegaBucha. Focus groups love the name.” One week later, Morrison sat in an emergency meeting. The first consumer feedback was catastrophic. Walsh read from report after report: “‘Tastes like carbonated vinegar.’ ‘Chemical aftertaste.’ ‘Nothing like real kombucha.’ ‘Dead and flat.’ Return rates are 87%.” Walsh looked confused. “I don't understand it. The bacteria counts are perfect. We followed their recipes exactly.” On the teleconference screen, Health-Ade founder Vanessa Dew shook her head. “You killed it. Your ‘quality control’ eliminated every living organism. Kombucha isn’t about sterility—it’s about controlled biological diversity. You can’t pasteurize and filter kombucha and expect it to remain the same. You’ve simply made acidic sugar water.” Morrison spluttered, “We spent $2.1 billion acquiring your company. We’re not walking away because of ‘quality control’ issues.” “It’s not quality control—it’s biology,” Vanessa explained. “Kombucha cultures need biodiversity to thrive. Your system is built to prevent exactly that.” Morrison’s jaw tightened. “Then we’ll adjust the process. Keep some bacteria alive.” Vanessa sighed. “Your entire facility is designed to kill microbes. Your pipes, your tanks, your air filtration, your worker protocols—everything optimized for sterility. You’d have to rebuild from scratch. And even then, you’d need to fundamentally rethink how you approach production. Living systems don’t work like machines.” The company had overlooked the success of the UK’s ROBOT Kombucha, the “A.I. Cola” replicated cola’s taste in a fermented drink, becoming the beverage of choice for adults who had first tasted it as teenagers when it was introduced in 2025. Founder Pascal du Bois had selected his ingredients from a range of different organic botanicals from which the flavor was extracted. He then created a complex blend of more than a dozen types of bacteria and four strains of organic yeast. After fermenting for seven weeks they add a teaspoon of 100% organic honey, sourced from France, to each can. This mimics the familiar cola taste without added sugars or aspartame. The result was a healthy alternative designed to appeal to cola lovers, not a standardized Frankenbooch. Dr. Kenji Nakamura—the former Genentech researcher who later founded the Eastridge Mall Kollective—was hired as a $5 million consultant to solve the Mega-Cola problem. His report sat on Morrison’s desk—200 pages detailing why Mega-Cola’s approach couldn’t work. “I’ll cut to the conclusion,” Nakamura said. “Your industrial infrastructure is fundamentally incompatible with living beverages. Your entire supply chain is designed to kill exactly what makes kombucha valuable.” Morrison leaned forward. “We paid you to find solutions, not problems.” “The solution is accepting that some things can’t be industrialized,” Nakamura replied calmly. “Kombucha succeeds because of microbial relationships that develop over time through careful cultivation. You’re trying to force-manufacture relationships. It’s like trying to raise children in a morgue—the environment is hostile to life. Your kombucha tastes bad because you’ve optimized the life out of it. You can’t ‘optimize’ life—you can only cultivate it.” Mega-Cola CFO Samantha Chen pulled up financial projections. “We’ve now spent $14.8 billion on kombucha acquisitions and infrastructure. We need to either make this work or write off the entire investment.” Nakamura shook his head. “Every dollar you spend trying to industrialize kombucha is wasted. The companies you acquired succeeded because they were small—they could maintain microbial diversity, respond to batch variation, cultivate living systems. Scale destroys those advantages.” Morrison’s face reddened. “Are you telling me that a bunch of hippies in Portland can do something Mega-Cola, with our resources and expertise, cannot?” “Yes,” Nakamura said simply. “Because they’re not trying to dominate biology. They’re partnering with it. Your entire corporate culture is about control, optimization, standardization. Living systems require adaptation, diversity, patience. Those are fundamentally incompatible approaches.” Morrison stood. “We’ll find someone else. Someone who can make this work.” Nakamura gathered his materials. “You’ll spend millions more reaching the same conclusion. Biology doesn’t care about your quarterly earnings or your market cap. You can’t buy your way out of this.” After Nakamura left, Morrison and Chen sat in silence. Chen finally spoke. “He’s right, you know.” Morrison didn’t respond. The Regulatory Trap: When Capture Became Captivity Legacy corporations had initially celebrated the FDA’s Probiotic Verification Act of 2038, which they had lobbied for extensively. The law required all “live beverage” products to contain minimum concentrations of beneficial bacteria, verified through independent testing. Mega-Cola’s legal team believed this would create barriers for small producers while giving large corporations with deep pockets competitive advantages through regulatory compliance costs. The strategy backfired catastrophically. While artisanal kombucha producers thrived under the new standards—their naturally diverse microbial ecosystems easily exceeded requirements—corporate products consistently failed testing. Mega-Cola spent $20 million on fermentation consultants and biotechnology acquisitions, but its sterile facilities couldn’t maintain the mandated bacterial diversity. Meanwhile, in the company boardroom, a tense meeting took place. Chen read the headline from a Wall Street Journal article: “Mega-Cola’s ‘Kombucha’ Contains Fewer Probiotics Than Yogurt, FDA Testing Reveals.“ Morrison stared at the headline. “How did this happen?” “Our sterilization processes,” Walsh admitted. “We can’t maintain bacterial counts through our production and distribution systems. The small producers can because they’re working with robust, diverse cultures in small batches. We’re working with weakened, standardized cultures in massive volumes. The bacteria die.” The legal counsel shifted uncomfortably. “The regulation we pushed for is now our biggest problem. We can’t legally call our product kombucha. We could petition the FDA to lower the standards—” Morrison’s voice was quiet. “How much have we spent trying to fix this?” Chen checked her tablet. “$20.3 million on fermentation consultants and biotechnology acquisitions. None of it worked.” The Medical Tsunami: Soda as Poison By 2040, the medical evidence against sugar-laden sodas had become overwhelming. The American Heart Association officially classified high-fructose corn syrup as a “Class II toxin,” requiring warning labels similar to tobacco. The crisis came to a head when the Journal of the American Heart Association published “The Corporate Diabetes Epidemic: A Century of Metabolic Warfare” in 2041. The paper demonstrated that diabetes and obesity rates directly correlated with Mega-Cola’s market penetration across 147 countries. Areas with higher Cola consumption showed disease patterns resembling chemical contamination rather than natural illness. Dr. Harold Lustig presented twenty years of longitudinal research to a packed auditorium. The screen behind him showed stark data: “Regular soda consumption increases diabetes risk by 340%. It shortens lifespan by an average of 7.4 years. We’re officially classifying high-fructose corn syrup as a Class II toxin, requiring warning labels similar to tobacco.” Mega-Cola CEO Morrison watched from the back. His phone buzzed constantly—board members, investors, media requesting comment. Lustig continued: “Children who drink one soda daily show measurable delays in brain development compared to peers consuming fermented beverages. Brain imaging reveals high-fructose corn syrup literally shrinks the prefrontal cortex.” A reporter raised his hand. “Are you saying soda causes brain damage?” “I’m saying the evidence strongly suggests regular soda consumption impairs cognitive development,” Lustig responded. “Meanwhile, children consuming diverse fermented foods show superior health outcomes across every metric we measured.” Morrison left before the Q&A. In the hallway, CFO Chen was waiting. “The stock dropped 12% during the presentation,” she said quietly. “Investors are calling soda ‘the new tobacco.'” Morrison stared out the window at the Washington Monument. “We knew sugar was problematic. We’ve been reformulating—” “It’s not just sugar,” Chen interrupted. “It’s the entire category. Industrial beverages versus living fermentation. We’re on the wrong side.” “We’re a $300 billion company,” Morrison said. “We can’t just pivot to kombucha. We tried that. It failed.” Chen’s voice was gentle but firm. “Then maybe we need to accept that some companies don’t survive paradigm shifts.” The Educational Exodus: Schools Declare War on Soda The Los Angeles Unified School District’s vote to ban all non-fermented beverages in schools attracted phalanxes of Mega-Cola lobbyists and lawyers. A Mega-Cola representative presented their case: “Banning our beverages punishes students from low-income families who can’t afford expensive alternatives. We’re prepared to offer healthier formulations—” A parent cut him off. “You’ve been promising ‘healthier formulations’ for thirty years while marketing addictive sugar-water to our children.” Dr. Rebecca Scharf's groundbreaking research demonstrated that children who were given an alternative to sugar-sweetened soda were healthier. The school district called her as an expert witness. She summarized her findings: “Two years after schools switched to kombucha dispensaries with on-campus fermentation labs, we see 67% reduction in behavioral problems, 45% improvement in test scores, 89% decrease in childhood obesity.” A high school student approached the microphone. “I’m sixteen. I grew up drinking your soda. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes at fourteen. Since switching to fermented beverages, my health has improved. But my little brother is eight—he’s never had soda, only fermentation. He’s healthier than I ever was. You took my health. Don’t take his.” By 2052, 43 states had implemented similar bans. The “Fermentation Generation”—children who grew up drinking school-provided kombucha—showed dramatically superior health outcomes compared to predecessors who consumed soda. These children literally rejected Mega-Cola on a physiological level; their optimized gut microbiomes found industrial beverages repulsive. Medical Prescriptions Against Corporate Beverages The American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2044 guidelines required doctors to “prescribe against” soda consumption, treating it as seriously as smoking cessation recommendations. Insurance companies began covering kombucha prescriptions while penalizing patients who tested positive for high-fructose corn syrup consumption. Dr. Chen’s research (detailed in Episode 2) provided the scientific foundation for these medical interventions. Her studies proved that even occasional soda consumption disrupted the personalized gut microbiomes that enabled optimal cognitive function. Doctors began prescribing specific kombucha strains to repair metabolic damage caused by years of consuming industrial beverages. Morrison’s Tower Disaster: Industrial Control Meets Living Systems Following his 2050 visit to Aberdeen’s agricultural tower, Morrison commissioned twelve “MegaTower” facilities across North America, investing $8.4 billion in what he called “industrial-scale fermentation infrastructure.” His engineers replicated the physical structure perfectly—1,200-meter climate-controlled spires with alternating tea cultivation and kombucha production floors. The catastrophe unfolded within months. Morrison’s towers, designed for efficiency optimization, automated every process that Aberdeen’s workers performed intuitively. Computer algorithms regulated temperature, humidity, and nutrient delivery with microsecond precision, eliminating “human inefficiency.” The tea plants withered. The SCOBYs died. Dr. MacLeod’s warnings proved prophetic: Morrison had copied the machinery while killing the ecosystem. His sterile protocols eliminated the beneficial fungi, bacteria, and insects that made Aberdeen’s floors function as living environments. His “optimized” nutrient solutions lacked the complexity of naturally composting tea waste. His automated systems couldn’t respond to the subtle biological cues that experienced cultivators recognized instinctively. By 2053, all twelve MegaTowers stood empty—$8.4 billion monuments to the fundamental incompatibility between industrial control and biological partnership. The failure accelerated Mega-Cola’s eventual bankruptcy, proving that living systems cannot be purchased; they can only be cultivated. Morrison’s Desperate Gambit: Fermented Cola Stung by his failed “MegaTower” experiments, Morrison staked Mega-Cola’s survival on developing fermented cola using modified SCOBYs. The “New Cola Kombucha” project consumed $67 million over three years, employing thousands of microbiologists and fermentation specialists. The results were universally catastrophic. Dr. Park, a fermentation specialist hired from Korea, led Morrison through the lab. Rows of fermentation vessels bubbled with dark liquid. Scientists monitored bacterial counts, pH levels, sugar content. “We’ve engineered SCOBY cultures that can ferment in the presence of cola flavorings,” Park explained. “It’s taken three years, but we have a stable culture.” Morrison looked hopeful for the first time in years. “And it tastes good?” Park hesitated. “It tastes… interesting.” They entered a tasting room where twenty focus group participants sat with cups of dark, fizzy liquid. Morrison watched through one-way glass as participants tasted the fermented cola. The reactions were immediate and universal: grimacing, coughing, one person actually gagged. “Fizzy coffee grounds mixed with cleaning products,” one person said. “Like someone fermented tire rubber,” another offered. “I think I can taste failure,” a third concluded. Park pulled Morrison aside. “The SCOBY cultures are stressed by the chemical additives in cola formulation. They’re producing unusual compounds—not toxic, exactly, but profoundly unpleasant. They’re causing gastrointestinal distress in 89% of test subjects.” Morrison stared at the focus group, then turned to Park. “Give me options. Can we adjust the flavor profile? Different additives?” “We’ve tried 47 formulations,” Park explained. “The problem isn’t the recipe—it’s the fundamental incompatibility between cola chemistry and healthy fermentation at this scale. The bacteria are literally stressed by the environment we’re asking them to live in.” “So what you’re telling me is that fermented cola is impossible?” Park hesitated. “I’m telling you that your version of fermented cola—one that tastes like Mega-Cola but contains living bacteria—is impossible. If you were willing to let go of the cola formula entirely and create something new…” “Then it wouldn’t be Mega-Cola,” Morrison insisted. “That’s what I’m trying to save.” Morrison sank into a chair. “How much have we spent on this?” “$67 million,” Park confirmed. “And it’s undrinkable.” “Yes.” Morrison laughed bitterly. “We can put a man on Mars, but we can’t ferment cola.” Park’s voice was kind. “We can’t ferment cola because we’re trying to put it on Mars. Fermentation requires accepting biology on its own terms. We keep trying to force it into our industrial model. Biology keeps refusing.” The FDA’s emergency recall of Morrison’s prototype batches in 2059 triggered the final collapse of investor confidence. The Bankruptcy Cascade: Industrial Liquidation Mega-Cola declared bankruptcy on November 1, 2060—the Mexican Day of the Dead seemed grimly appropriate for the death of an American institution. The company’s $284 billion in debts exceeded its assets by a factor of three, as brand value evaporated alongside consumer demand. The company was not alone. BigSoda collapsed six months later, then Dr Gipper —the third-ranking cola in the world —creating a cascade of corporate failures worth over $1.2 trillion. Morrison sat alone in his office as the board meeting proceeded via video conference. The board chair spoke: “The FDA has issued an emergency recall of all New Cola Kombucha prototypes after test subjects required hospitalization. Our stock price has fallen 89% from its peak. Our debt exceeds assets. We have no choice.” Morrison knew what he must announce. “Mega-Cola Corporation is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, effective immediately.” On screens across America, news anchors delivered the story. Morrison watched employees leave the building carrying boxes. Fifty thousand jobs ending. A century-old brand dying. Chen entered his office quietly. “I’m sorry, James.” Morrison didn’t turn from the window. “You tried to warn me. Back in 2035. You asked if we could industrialize biology without killing what made it valuable.” “I did.” “The answer was no.” “I guess I just didn't listen.” Morrison was quiet for a long moment. “I spent my whole career optimizing systems, maximizing efficiency, scaling operations. I was good at it. But biology doesn’t care about efficiency. It cares about diversity, resilience, relationships. Everything I knew how to do was wrong for this.” Chen sat beside him. “What will you do now?” Morrison laughed without humor. “I’m 62 years old. My entire career has been corporate optimization. I don’t know how to do anything else.” “You could learn,” Chen suggested. “Learn what?” Morrison asked. “How to brew kombucha in my garage? I destroyed people’s livelihoods trying to industrialize something that shouldn’t be industrialized. I don’t deserve to be part of what comes next.” “Maybe that’s exactly why you should be,” Chen said softly. “You understand what doesn’t work. That’s valuable knowledge.” The liquidation auctions became symbols of industrial obsolescence. Mega-Cola’s Detroit headquarters sold for $47 million to the Georgia Fermentation Kollective, which converted the building into vertical kombucha gardens. The iconic “Land of Cola” museum became the “Museum of Metabolic Harm,” displaying artifacts from humanity’s sugar-addiction era alongside warnings about corporate food manipulation. Urban Composting: From Soda to Soil Morrison’s personal transformation paralleled that of his company. After Mega-Cola’s bankruptcy, he founded “Regenerative Detroit,” converting abandoned bottling plants into urban composting facilities that produced soil for vertical tea gardens. His memoir, From Syrup to SCOBY: A CEO’s Redemption, became a bestseller, chronicling his journey from corporate predator to ecological steward. Nakamura, the consultant who told Morrison his approach would fail, visited the facility. “You were right,” Morrison said without preamble. “Everything you said in that meeting. I spent five more years and hundreds of millions trying to prove you wrong, only to end up proving you right.” Nakamura watched Morrison teach a teenage girl how to inoculate a growing medium with mushroom spores. “This is unexpected. I thought you’d retire to a beach somewhere, try to forget.” Morrison laughed. “I tried that for six months. I was miserable. Spent forty years destroying things. Figured I should spend whatever time I have left trying to build something.” “Why composting?” “Because it’s the opposite of what I did at Mega-Cola,” Morrison explained. “There, we tried to force sterility, eliminate variability, control every process. Here, we cultivate diversity, encourage complexity, work with biological systems rather than against them. We take waste and transform it into something useful. It’s… healing, I guess.” A teenager approached. “Mr. Morrison, my mushrooms are growing!” Morrison’s face lit up. “Let me see!” He examined her cultivation tray with genuine excitement. “Beautiful! You maintained perfect humidity. These will be ready to harvest in two weeks.” After the children left for lunch, Nakamura and Morrison walked through the facility. “How many people work here?” Nakamura asked. “Forty-seven,” Morrison responded. “Thirty-two are former Mega-Cola employees. When the company collapsed, they lost everything. I felt responsible. So I used what was left of my savings to buy this facility and train them in regenerative agriculture.” “And the composting is profitable?” Morrison shrugged. “We break even. Barely. But that’s not really the point. The point is transforming industrial waste into living soil. The point is teaching the next generation that decay isn’t the enemy—it’s the beginning of new life. The point is learning to think like an ecosystem instead of a corporation.” They stopped before a wall displaying Morrison’s memoir: From Syrup to SCOBY: A CEO’s Redemption. “I read your book,” Nakamura said. “Brutal self-assessment.” “Had to be,” Morrison replied. “I spent decades helping build a system that made billions by making people sick. If I’m going to do anything meaningful with the rest of my life, I need to be honest about what I did wrong.” Nakamura gave him a piercing look. “What’s the hardest lesson, James?” Morrison thought for a moment. “That you can’t buy relationships. Mega-Cola tried to purchase kombucha companies and force them into our industrial model. But the reason those companies succeeded was because they maintained living relationships—between bacteria, between brewers and their cultures, between producers and customers. We thought we could commodify those relationships. We were wrong.” Nakamura looked into the other man’s eyes. “Do you regret your career at Mega-Cola?” “Every day,” Morrison said. “But regret without action is just self-pity. I can’t undo the harm I caused. I can only try to spend whatever time I have left doing things differently.” The two men stood silent. “And now?” Nakamura eventually asked. “Now I’m learning that the same principle applies to everything. Healthy soil requires relationships between millions of organisms. Healthy communities require relationships between people. You can’t manufacture relationships. You can only cultivate them.” A former Mega-Cola executive, now managing the composting operation, approached. “James, the new batch is ready. Want to check it?” They walked to a massive composting area where industrial waste had been transformed into rich, dark soil. Morrison picked up a handful, letting it sift through his fingers. “Five years ago, I couldn’t have told you what healthy soil looked like. Now I can diagnose it by touch, smell, and sight. I know the difference between soil that’s alive and soil that’s dead. I wish I’d learned that forty years ago.” Business School Autopsies: Failed Integration Studies Mega-Cola’s failed acquisitions became business school case studies teaching a fundamental lesson about the new economy: you couldn’t buy biological relationships, only nurture them. Companies that thrived in the fermentation future were those that learned to think like ecosystems rather than machines, valuing symbiosis over extraction and cooperation over control. The old extraction-based capitalism of brands, advertisements, and artificial scarcity had dissolved in the acid of transparency. In its place rose a commerce of connection, a network of exchange based on trust, craft, and living value. No one “sold” kombucha anymore. They shared it—encoded with local identity, story, and microbial lineage. Each brew was a living signature, traceable back to the brewer’s SCOBY ancestry through transparent bio-ledgers—open microbial blockchains that recorded not profits, but relationships. Harvard Business School’s legendary case study “The Mega-Cola Kombucha Catastrophe” had become required reading for understanding how industrial thinking fails when confronting biological complexity. Professor George Santos—a reformed fraudster turned champion of ethical business studies at Harvard—projected key figures on his classroom screen summarizing the Mega-Cola meltdown: $48.7 billion spent on kombucha acquisitions and infrastructure Zero successful products launched 94% loss of beneficial bacteria in acquired brands Complete corporate collapse within 15 years Morrison sat in the audience, invited as a guest speaker. The students didn’t know he was there yet. Santos lectured: “Mega-Cola’s failure wasn’t about lack of resources or expertise. They had the best food scientists, unlimited capital, and a dominant market position. They failed because they tried to apply industrial logic to biological relationships. It’s a category error—treating living systems like machines.” A student raised her hand. “But couldn’t they have just left the kombucha companies independent? Kept them small-scale?” “Good question,” Santos responded. “But that would have defeated the purpose of the acquisition. Morrison wanted to leverage industrial efficiency to dominate the market. He couldn’t accept that efficiency itself was the problem.” “Sounds arrogant,” another student said. “It was,” Morrison spoke from the audience. “Unforgivably arrogant.” The room went silent as students realized who he was. Santos smiled. “Class, we have a special guest. Mr. Morrison has agreed to discuss his decisions and their consequences.” Morrison walked to the front slowly. At 72, he looked older than his years. “I’m here because Professor Santos asked me to help you understand how intelligent, well-intentioned people can make catastrophic mistakes,” Morrison began. “In 2035, I was confident, even cocky, firmly believing we could apply our industrial processes to kombucha. I have degrees from Wharton and McKinsey experience. I’d successfully optimized dozens of operations. I didn’t see kombucha as a challenge—I saw it as an opportunity.” “What changed?” a student asked. “Repeated failure,” Morrison said simply. “We acquired kombucha brands. We killed them by trying to scale them. We hired consultants. They told us what we were doing wrong. We didn’t listen. We tried to ferment cola using SCOBYs. We created undrinkable disasters. Eventually, even I couldn’t ignore reality: you can’t industrialize living relationships.” “Why not?” another student challenged. “We industrialize lots of biological processes. Agriculture, pharmaceuticals—” “Different scale, different complexity,” Morrison explained. “Kombucha requires dozens of organisms in complex relationships. You can’t standardize that without destroying what makes it work. And more fundamentally, I didn’t respect what I was trying to control. I saw bacteria as inputs to be optimized, not as living partners to be cultivated. That disrespect guaranteed failure.” Samantha Chen, sitting in the back, spoke up. “I was Mega-Cola’s CFO. I warned James from the beginning that we were trying to commodify relationships. He didn’t listen until we’d burned through billions and destroyed the brands we’d acquired. The lesson isn’t just about fermentation—it’s about recognizing when your core competencies are incompatible with what you’re attempting.” A student asked the obvious question: “Mr. Morrison, you lost billions of dollars and collapsed a century-old company. Why should we listen to you?” Morrison smiled sadly. “Because I failed spectacularly at something many of you will attempt: forcing biological systems into industrial models. Climate change, environmental restoration, and sustainable agriculture—you’ll all face situations where industrial thinking fails. If hearing about my failures helps even one of you recognize that trap earlier, then bankrupting Mega-Cola will have served some purpose.” Cola Coda The demise of Mega-Cola and Morrison's redemption was celebrated in song by a young group of Baltimore kombucha brewers whose anthem ‘It's an Unreal Thing' was played on college radio stations by retro-70's leather-jacketed DJ's with pierced ears. Here’s Hexotronix: Go now, take what you think will lastBut whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fastAll your failed investments, they’re all going homeYour fermentation formula had the wrong biomeYour scientists who just walked out the doorHave taken all their SCOBYs from the brewery floorThe towers too have failed to come throughAnd now it's time to go find something new. [Chorus]You sold your soda to a worldThat you thought you'd taught to singIn perfect harmonyBut it's an unreal thing, an unreal thing. You bought up all our breweries, didn't you?Your fake fermented drinks just didn't come through .You killed what made kombucha realSo how does it feelTo be completely unreal?How does it feelTo be a joker?How does it feelTo be a bankrupt, down at heel?With the whole world laughingAt your soda? [Chorus] Your beverage was a bustYour dreams all turned to dustThe missing partWas our SCOBY heartRight there at the startBut you didn't seeWhat we sawDidn't feelWhat we feltDidn't knowWhat we knewDidn't loveWhat we loved. [Chorus] Leave your corporate life behind, something calls for youThe dream that you once had is clearly through.Forget the drinks you've served, they will not follow youGo tell another story start anewThe compost and mushrooms, they now call to you. [Chorus] Epilogue: The Next Discovery Morrison’s transformation from CEO to mushroom farmer illustrates that recognizing failure honestly opens paths to genuine learning. His redemption isn’t about success—it’s about accepting that some approaches are fundamentally wrong and committing to something different. However, one man’s transformation was only the beginning. While corporate executives struggled to understand living systems, a brilliant citizen scientist was making discoveries that would prove the human brain itself required biological partnerships to reach its full potential. Check back next Friday as the gripping tale of ‘Our Fermented Future’ continues. Disclaimer This is a work of speculative fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events, and incidents are the product of the author's imagination, assisted by generative A.I. References to real brands and organizations are used in a wholly imaginative context and are not intended to reflect any actual facts or opinions related to them. No assertions or statements in this post should be interpreted as true or factual. Audio Listen to an audio version of this Episode and all future ones via the Booch News channel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you just want to listen to the music (classic 80’s punk!) tune in as follows: Hexotronix, It’s an Unreal Thing, 36:17 Lyrics ©2025 Booch News, music generated with the assistance of Suno. The post Our Fermented Future, Episode 7: Corporate Death Spiral—How Cola Became Compost appeared first on 'Booch News.

Happy 9th Birthday, Eden (Tribute to Golden by HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & the KPop Demon Hunters Cast) Original written by: 24, EJAE, Hee Dong Nam, IDO, Jeong Hoon Seo, Joong Gyu Kwak, Mark Sonnenblick, PARK HONG JUN, & Yu Han Lee Lyrics: You are the most Amazing niece to know Yeah You're my friend Yeah Thanks again Yeah ~ In my heart you've sown Your love, it glows Yeah I receive joy When I get to see you, sweet Zoey ;) Watching you fly high On Oktoberfest rides On that Ferris wheel, our hearts, they raced Loved by Oliver & Miles You're kindness is never mild Through fun houses, you paced and you chased So here's to you, my young sage: I'm through crying You keep me fighting When pain gets the best of me Your love pulls out glass shards And melts my heart So please receive: Chorus You're growing up, up, up I'll never forget it Being on Cloud 9 with you It's perfect Can't wait to celebrate with you this 9th Birthday

Like many of the laments of Jeremiah, this is a mixture of questions, frustration, anger, trust and hope. Chad gives a beautiful and encouraging meditation on this gripping passage.  Rachel Hall sings "You Came Down".  Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics for "You Came Down" Rivers of tears Run down my cheeks Rivers of tears Flow without ceasing, Waters rising  Over my head  My legs are dead And I am sinking     Do I cry in vain “I called on your name” Do I cry in vain     from the depths of despair Can You hear me, can you hear my prayer Will You crush me in my pain? Do I hope  in vain?   Chorus: You came (Down!)down to me you heard my cry,  ‘Do not close your ear” You came (Down!) down to me    Saying, ‘Do not fear!' You came down to me And You drew   near      “You've taken up my cause,  O Lord;  You saved my life Even on this day You are making it right   You repay the evil one Who does not care for truth You destroy the wicked  Who slays the righteous in their youth 

Music Video based on the novel 'The Liberty Code' by Ray Shasho "This Time, This Time" (dance version) sung by 'Luna' Shasho and The Captain Productions © Copyright shashoandthecaptainproductions.com All Rights Reserved. LYRICS [Verse 1]  Flash of light in the midnight haze  You crashed down, rewrote my days  They said the truth was buried deep  But you woke me from my sleep    [Pre-Chorus]  Now we're running through the static  Dodging lies, it's automatic  You're the glitch in their control  The spark that makes me whole    [Chorus]  You're the signal in the sky  Telling me we're born to fly  No more silence, no more fear  The Liberty Code is crystal clear    [Post-Chorus]  Oh-oh, we're breaking through  Oh-oh, rewriting truth  Oh-oh, the stars align  This time, this time    [Bridge]  They tried to erase us, tried to bend  But we're the message they can't end  From the ashes, we ignite  Liberty's flame burning bright    ABOUT THE LIBERTY CODE: In a fractured America ruled by the authoritarian Commonwealth Party, freedom is a relic of the past. Democracy has crumbled, the media is silenced, and truth is a weapon. But one man, Sam Edwards, a decorated Marine veteran and journalist, holds the key to unlocking a future worth fighting for. The Liberty Code was meant to be fiction. But with the telepathic guidance of two extraterrestrial Centauri ambassadors, J-Rod and Naxia, it reveals a hidden reality more terrifying, and more hopeful, than anyone imagined. From the classified S4 facility near Area 51 to the ruins of suppressed democracies, Edwards uncovers a global conspiracy and the master plan to stop it. After J-Rod's death, a mission begins to fulfill his vision: the permanent elimination of nuclear weapons, the revival of free societies, and the awakening of Earth's people to a galactic truth long denied. Covert military operations like Operation Yuma liberate nations, and a new chapter begins as Earth's enemies are exposed and confronted. But power resists change. The Commonwealth's grip tightens. The Blackout Committee censors all dissent. Journalists vanish, AI manipulates public perception, and chaos reigns. Through it all, a secret force rises, the Liberty Regiment. Men and women who refuse to surrender, who carry the last ember of the American spirit. As the fight for Earth's soul intensifies, Edwards, along with Naxia and trusted allies, embarks on an interstellar journey to Proxima Centauri b, determined to preserve the truth and document a future shaped by alien allies and human courage. The Liberty Code is more than a novel. It's a battle cry, a love story, and a blueprint for redemption. The truth is no longer hidden. The war for Earth has already begun. Will you decode it?   PURCHASE THE LIBERTY CODE PAPERBACK COPY: at bookbaby.com and amazon.com eBook version: at bookbaby.com and amazon.com AUDIOBOOK: at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-liberty-code-ray-shasho/1147224766?ean=2940194964925 Everand: https://www.everand.com/audiobook/901563096/The-Liberty-Code Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/liberty-code-the#main-content Estories: https://www.estories.com/audiobook/1227702/Ray-Shasho/The-Liberty-Code     Support us on PayPal!

Music Video based on the novel 'The Liberty Code' by Ray Shasho "This Time, This Time" (soft version) sung by 'Luna' Shasho and The Captain Productions © Copyright shashoandthecaptainproductions.com All Rights Reserved. LYRICS [Verse 1]  Flash of light in the midnight haze  You crashed down, rewrote my days  They said the truth was buried deep  But you woke me from my sleep  [Pre-Chorus]  Now we're running through the static  Dodging lies, it's automatic  You're the glitch in their control  The spark that makes me whole  [Chorus]  You're the signal in the sky  Telling me we're born to fly  No more silence, no more fear  The Liberty Code is crystal clear    [Post-Chorus]  Oh-oh, we're breaking through  Oh-oh, rewriting truth  Oh-oh, the stars align  This time, this time  [Bridge]  They tried to erase us, tried to bend  But we're the message they can't end  From the ashes, we ignite  Liberty's flame burning bright  ABOUT THE LIBERTY CODE: In a fractured America ruled by the authoritarian Commonwealth Party, freedom is a relic of the past. Democracy has crumbled, the media is silenced, and truth is a weapon. But one man, Sam Edwards, a decorated Marine veteran and journalist, holds the key to unlocking a future worth fighting for. The Liberty Code was meant to be fiction. But with the telepathic guidance of two extraterrestrial Centauri ambassadors, J-Rod and Naxia, it reveals a hidden reality more terrifying, and more hopeful, than anyone imagined. From the classified S4 facility near Area 51 to the ruins of suppressed democracies, Edwards uncovers a global conspiracy and the master plan to stop it. After J-Rod's death, a mission begins to fulfill his vision: the permanent elimination of nuclear weapons, the revival of free societies, and the awakening of Earth's people to a galactic truth long denied. Covert military operations like Operation Yuma liberate nations, and a new chapter begins as Earth's enemies are exposed and confronted. But power resists change. The Commonwealth's grip tightens. The Blackout Committee censors all dissent. Journalists vanish, AI manipulates public perception, and chaos reigns. Through it all, a secret force rises, the Liberty Regiment. Men and women who refuse to surrender, who carry the last ember of the American spirit. As the fight for Earth's soul intensifies, Edwards, along with Naxia and trusted allies, embarks on an interstellar journey to Proxima Centauri b, determined to preserve the truth and document a future shaped by alien allies and human courage. The Liberty Code is more than a novel. It's a battle cry, a love story, and a blueprint for redemption. The truth is no longer hidden. The war for Earth has already begun. Will you decode it?   PURCHASE THE LIBERTY CODE PAPERBACK COPY: at bookbaby.com and amazon.com eBook version: at bookbaby.com and amazon.com AUDIOBOOK: at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-liberty-code-ray-shasho/1147224766?ean=2940194964925 Everand: https://www.everand.com/audiobook/901563096/The-Liberty-Code Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/liberty-code-the#main-content Estories: https://www.estories.com/audiobook/1227702/Ray-Shasho/The-Liberty-Code   Support us on PayPal!

About 11 years ago, I wrote a short chorus inviting sinners to return to God. I wrote it from God's perspective, so it felt like a person plea for repentance. I recorded my original idea, then forgot about the project. A week or two ago, I found the original work and finished writing Return to Me, O Sinner. I pray it will encourage you to turn to God and find freedom.Return to Me, O SinnerVerse 1: Return to me, O Sinner. Leave behind your sin. I will pardon. I will love. My anger melt away. Return to me, O Sinner. Let new life begin. I will cleanse you. You will sing. Your guilt all washed away.Chorus You have sinned. You have fallen.O, confess it. Receive my grace.Verse 2: Return to me, O Sinner. Escape the trap you're in. I will free you. I will heal. Your tears I'll wipe away. Return to me, O Sinner. Walk in my ways again. I will lead you. You will sing. Your heart won't go astray.©2025 Mike Neifert

“Healing for Joy” Lyrics by Leigh Farnell / Inspired by a Therapist's Truth [Verse 1] I walked into that room with my battle-scarred heart Wore pain like armor, been broken from the start Said, “I'm just trying to be strong, to survive the storm” He looked in my eyes and said, “That's not what healing's for” [Pre-Chorus] “You already know how to carry the weight You've lived through the fire, you've walked through the gate” And then he smiled — like he'd opened a door And said something I'd never heard before [Chorus] “You're not healing just to hold the pain Not to brave the storm or stand in the rain You're used to sorrow — it's joy you push away You're healing now to let the light stay” To laugh without guilt, to dance without fear To welcome the sunrise and know you belong here You're not healing for more pain to destroy You're healing now… to hold joy [Verse 2] I never knew that peace could feel so raw It scared me more than the things I saw Felt like betrayal to smile again But he said, “This is where your new life begins” [Pre-Chorus] “You've built a home in survival mode But now it's time to lay that burden down” And I felt my heart — just start to unfold At the thought that I could love this life I hold [Chorus] 'Cause I'm not healing just to hold the pain Not to brave the storm or stand in the rain I'm used to sorrow — it's joy I've turned away But I'm healing now to let the light stay To laugh without guilt, to dance without fear To open my arms and say, “I deserve to be here” I'm not healing for more pain to destroy I'm healing now… to hold joy [Bridge] It's not weakness to feel the sun To let yourself shine when the darkness is done I'm learning now what strength really means To feel safe in peace, to dream tender dreams [Final Chorus] I'm not healing just to hold the pain I'm not just surviving — I'm living again It's time I welcomed the love I've denied Time I let happiness back inside To laugh with my whole heart, not look away To believe I deserve a beautiful day I'm not healing for more pain to destroy I'm healing now… I'm healing now… To hold joy   Links to Podcast - Leading Your Best Life Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1fnDlrXvIj7b6P1NP4ZP3h?si=2dd37c03e5494501 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/leading-your-best-life-with-leigh-farnell/id1421054862 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y0JxVJsGnI&list=PLHBG3_iAZUoa3cSaWkBVS9neKsMoa62dK Youtube - click here Apple Podcasts - click here Spotify - click here Links to donate to support Leading Your Best Life Podcast https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JMHAAMN2HL3MN ThatsATeeShirtCompany.com  The Most Empowering Apparel on the Planet - Check it Out! Spread the Word #music #leadingyourbestlife #leadingyourbestlifewithleighfarnell #love #transformation #empowerment #empoweringmusic #thatsateeshirtcompany 

Play along at home with the lyrics:[Verse 1]It's fine, it's coolYou can say that we are nothing but you know the truthAnd guess i'm the foolWith her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof[Pre-Chorus]I don't wanna call it offBut you don't wanna call it loveYou just wanna love someone who calls you baby[Chorus]You can kiss a hundred boys in barsShoot another shot, try to stop the feelingYou can say it's just the way you areMake a new excuse another stupid reasonGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling [Verse 2]I'm cliche Who cares It's a sexually explicit kind of love affairAnd i cry, it's not fairI just need a little lovin' i just need a little air [Pre-Chorus]Think im gonna call it offEven if you call it loveI just wanna love someone who calls me baby[Chorus]You can kiss a hundred boys in barsShoot another shot, try to stop the feelingYou can say it's just the way you areMake a new excuse another stupid reasonGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling [Bridge]And when you wake up next to him in the middle of the nightWith your head in your hands you're nothing more than his wife And when you think about me all of those years agoYou're standing face to face with ""i told you so""You know I hate to say , i told you soYou know i hate to say it but, i told you soWell i told you so [Chorus]You can kiss a hundred boys in barsShoot another shot, try to stop the feelingYou can say it's just the way you areMake a new excuse another stupid reasonGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe![Outro]You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingYou'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingYou'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingYou'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingJump to section:(00:12) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones.(01:18) Song title, writers' details, rubbish about cricket etc.(05:15) To the lyrics. - Peter mansplains us through with his pedantic theory about a pedant, with lots of diversions into StarWars, Fabio, and new sexualities(31:16) Dave takes us through his theory involving the weather, narcissism, sexism, and quantum physics(40:19) The artist's comments(40:55) Other theories from the internet(50:21) Misheard Lyrics(53:59) Notable Trivia(57:30) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that's infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers!Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms.Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

Send us a textCreated for Becky's children's video series POWERCLUB KIDS on Youtube for the episode MAGIC AND THE BIBLE found at https://buff.ly/44b5RQT Lyrics by Becky Fischer, music generated by SUNO AILYRICS(Verse 1) Who is like You among the gods? Majestic and holy, You guide from above. No other power can compare, Your name alone we will declare.(Chorus) You are the Alpha, Omega, the First and the Last, The beginning and end, forever steadfast. All other gods are worthless and frail, But Your name, Lord, will never fail.inst(Verse 2) The heavens above declare Your glory, the stars proclaim Your name, You're Lord of all creation, You're forever the same.(Chorus) You are the Alpha, Omega, the First and the Last, The beginning and end, forever steadfast. All other gods are worthless and frail, But Your name, Lord, will never fail. (Bridge) From age to age, You are the King, Your throne unshaken, You are supreme. King of kings, You reign on high, Forever exalted, glorified! (Chorus) You are the Alpha, Omega, the First and the Last, The beginning and end, forever steadfast. All other gods are worthless and frail, But Your name, Lord, will never fail.You are the Alpha, Omega, the First and the Last, The beginning and end, forever steadfast. All other gods are worthless and frail, But Your name, Lord, will never fail.No, never failBut your name Lord will never fail!Visit us at:Our Website and Online Store - www.kidsinministry.orgOur Youtube Channel - Becky Fischer - YouTube Facebook - @beckydfischer Contact us at office@kidsinministry.org701-258-6786

Everything seems right - God has planted a vineyard and tended it, but then bad, stinky fruit emerges. What has happened? How can we make things right? Chad gives another encouraging lesson and meditation on this passage, helping us to trust fully in the work of God. Even if we are plowed up and torn apart for a season, perhaps He is accomplishing the good that He wants for us, the good we cannot do for ourselves. Bryan Duncan and guitarist Kid Ramos team up on this song that speaks of God cultivating beauty from the wasteland.  Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics for Beauty from the Wasteland My life is a wasteland Trampled and broken down Briars and thorns are everywhere In this dry and thirsty ground I give to You my land Plant your vines in my soil Spirit do Your work in me Lord Jesus, make me whole   Chorus You bring life from death And beauty for ashes Forgiveness for my sins All that I bring to You is dust and sand But You   cultivate the beauty Beauty from the wasteland   Don't let me be satisfied With wild grapes in this  land  Don't let me choke from the weeds  Won't You prune me by your hand Pour down the rain of your Spirit Stream  the sunlight of Your Word Cause me to root and blossom  Let my soul be undisturbed    Chorus You bring life from death And beauty for ashes Forgiveness for my sins All that I bring to You is dust and sand But You cultivate the beauty Beauty from the wasteland   I will sing for the one I love For the one I love is You  

Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] Who's gonna tell you when it's too late? Who's gonna tell you things aren't so great? [Chorus] You can't go on, thinking nothing's wrong, (mumble) Who's gonna drive you home tonight? [Verse 2] Who's gonna pick you up when you fall? Who's gonna hang it up when you call? Who's gonna pay attention to your dreams? Yeah, who's gonna plug their ears when you scream? [Chorus repeats] [Verse 3] Who's gonna hold you down when you shake? Who's gonna come around when you break? [Chorus repeats x2] last with extra emphasis: Oh, you know you can't go on thinking nothing's wrong (mumble) Who's gonna drive you home tonight? Jump to section: (00:12) Very short introduction with bingo but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (01:09) Song title, writers' details, Irish and pirate accents (02:06) The Cars, and cars, and driving cars, and singing to cars, and AI, and driving people (with or without their agreement) (06:50) To the lyrics. Support networks and who is this being sung to anyway? (10:57) These cucks go on about how the man is the problem YET AGAIN with all the woke stuff. Plus darts and Nintendo (17:57) Or he could be a nice guy (19:10) Infantilism ... and a bunch of new lyrics uncovered (29:32) Is it an exam? Also mention of the poor old guy Dave destroyed (40:43) The music video (45:53) Theories From The Internet (55:53) Notable Trivia (59:40) Misheard Lyrics (01:04:21) Farewells and ⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that's infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

August 25, 2024 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” Guide me O Thou great Jehovah pilgrim through this barren land I am weak but Thou art mighty hold me with Thy pow'rful hand Bread of heaven Bread of heaven Feed me now and ever more feed me now and ever more Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow Let the fiery cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through Strong Deliverer strong Deliverer Be Thou still my strength & shield be Thou still my strength & shield When I tread the verge of Jordan bid my anxious fears subside Death of death and hell's destruction land me safe on Canaan's side Songs of praises songs of praises I will ever give to Thee I will ever give to Thee Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and the Lord's Prayer Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Exodus 14:10-25 Sermon Between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea Closing Hymn “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” Chorus Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name The sun comes up it's a new day dawning it's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me let me be singing when the evening comes [Chorus] You're rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing ten thousand reasons for my heart to find And on that day when my strength is failing the end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending ten thousand years and then forevermore [Chorus] Worship Your holy name Lord I'll worship Your holy name Sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Worship Your holy name worship Your holy name Benediction BIRTHDAYS Fellowship • Sunday Morning Study: The Life and Times of Joseph | 9 AM in the Sunshine Room • Sunday Prayer | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room • Monday Bible Study | 12 & 6 PM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom • Wednesday Issues Hour | 11 AM in the Fellowship Area and via Zoom • F3 Ladies Luncheon: Wednesday, September 18th | 1 PM at Lavender. Please sign up. • The chancel flowers are given today by David & Mary Bernabucci for their anniversary.

For this new season of Hidden Streams we are meditating on Songs from the Bible. This week Chad looks at "Song at the Sea part 2". Great applications for us today. Jeff Anderson sings "Unafraid"     Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird 30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin More from the hosts: Chad Bird Unafraid (Exodus 15b)   You have led us with steadfast love With wonders from on high    All the peoples hear of our journey And they tremble til we pass by   From this world to eternity We are on a journey From enslavement to the promised land  Guided by Your loving hand   (Chorus) You will bring us in And plant us in your garden In the place Your hands have made We are on a journey A journey through the waters And our enemies are under Your feet You will bring us in We are unafraid forever, unafraid forever Amen    Verse  You have led us through stormy seas And through the wilderness You have led us to Your holy mountain The New Jerusalem    From this world to eternity  You are watching over us From captivity to be set free  Christ has rescued me     Bridge You are leading us We are on a journey To the land you have prepared oh On the road to glory On the road to glory No reason to fear You will bring us in Unafraid

Does God play favorites? It can sure seem that way sometimes. In this encouraging episode Chad looks at the last half of Psalm 146 and talks about Joseph and favoritism. Rebekah Caggegi sings "The Eyes of All Look to You" Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird 30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics to "The Eyes of All Look to You" The eyes of all look to you And You give them their food in due season You open up Your hand, and satisfy The desire of every living thing To all those who are falling Almighty God upholds you To all who  are bowed down The Lord will raise you up   Chorus: You are near To all who call upon You And You hear The voice of all who fear You Oh bless the Lord Hallelujah Let all flesh bless Your name  Forever and ever.   You preserve all who love You, in Your mercy  And all Your saints shall bless Your holy name Your kingdom O Lord, is everlasting Your promises are faithful and kind To all those who are falling Almighty God upholds you To all who  are bowed down The Lord will raise you up   Hallelujah To the Father and the Son To the Holy Spirit The faithful three in one Hallelujah To the Father and the Son To the Holy Spirit The faithful three in one Amen 

Watch on Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=s6TB_tzbf_Y Vik4S presents a new music video "You Make Me Feel Electric". Hope you love it. You will feel electric and magical vibe in this dance song. This is an original dance music produced by Vik4S. Listen or download on Beatport: beatport.com/release/you-make-...lectric/4483467 Follow me on- Facebook: facebook.com/djvik4s Instagram: instagram.com/djvik4s Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4rPNyW...Ug9n8D3xw9NYHuH Website: djvik4s.com #electronicmusic #dancesong #dance Lyrics: [Verse] When I saw you walk into the room (ooh-yeah) It was like a spark, a sweet little boom (ooh-yeah) I couldn't help but be drawn to you (ooh-yeah) There's something about you that feels so true (ooh-yeah) [Chorus] You make me feel electric (electric) Every time we touch, it's like magic (like magic) You and me, we're meant to be Forever dancing to this melody (ooh-yeah) You make me feel electric (electric)

The Wounded Shall Be Healed and Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness. Song How Can it Be by Lauren Daigle. ACU Sunday Series.   The Wounded Shall Be Healed https://youtu.be/bJakLAsv_IU The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.21M subscribers 202,416 views Mar 12, 2020 Our wounds in this life can come from any number of trials. Patiently move forward, and the Savior's healing power will bring light, peace, and hope. Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... Twitter: @Ch_JesusChrist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChurchOfJes... Website: ChurchOfJesusChrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness. Bradley R. Wilcox. https://youtu.be/pRyajI9Hjjo General Conference 427K subscribers 145,913 views Oct 3, 2021 Brother Bradley R. Wilcox speaks at the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 2-3, 2021. When you feel like you have failed too many times to keep trying, remember Christ's Atonement and the grace it makes possible are real. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Song- How Can It Be Lauren Daigle This song won Song of the Year for the 2015 GMA Dove Awards. In same awards, Lauren won Best New Artist of the Year. You can purchase the album on Amazon for $12.57.   [Verse 1] I am guilty Ashamed of what I've done, what I've become These hands are dirty I dare not lift them up to the Holy one [Chorus] You plead my cause You right my wrongs You break my chains You overcome You gave Your life To give me mine You say that I am free How can it be? How can it be? [Verse 2] I've been hiding Afraid I've let you down, inside I doubt That You still love me But in Your eyes there's only grace now [Chorus] You plead my cause You right my wrongs You break my chains You overcome You gave Your life To give me mine You say that I am free How can it be? How can it be? [Bridge] Though I fall, You can make me new From this death I will rise with You Oh the grace reaching out for me How can it be? How can it be? [Chorus] You plead my cause You right my wrongs You break my chains You overcome You gave Your life To give me mine You say that I am free How can it be? You plead my cause You right my wrongs You break my chains You overcome You gave Your life To give me mine You say that I am free How can it be? How can it be?   --------------------------------------------------------------------  HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!  Please go to Apple Podcasts and give ACU a 5 star rating. Apple canceled us and now we are clawing our way back to the top. 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Because Daniel remained faithful despite threats to his life, King Darius of Persia, praised God. Back in 2014, after reading the king's words, I sat down and penned, "You Rescue! You Save!" as a song of worship to God. You Rescue! You Save! Verse: You are the living God. You are forever more. Your kingdom cannot be destroyed. Your dominion will never ever end. Chorus: You rescue! You save! Your power is shown in all the earth! You rescue! You save! Your power is shown in all the earth! You have rescued. You have saved. Bridge: When fear and doubt assail me. When fear and doubt assail me. When fear and doubt assail me. I will sing. I will sing. Ending: You have rescued. You have saved. You have rescued. You have saved. You have rescued. You have saved me. © 2014 PocketNeif Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pocketneif/message

Today's slow drag is with “You Little Fool” from “Imperial Bedroom,” released in 1982. The songwriting is credited to Elvis Costello. . . . Show Notes: Appreciation written, produced, and narrated by Remedy Robinson, MA/MFA Twitter: https://twitter.com/slowdragremedy Email: slowdragwithremedy@gmail.coms Podcast music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Rate this Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/slowdrag   References: Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, “You Little Fool” http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php/You_Little_Fool   “You Little Fool” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYmVfF3WX_Q   “You Little Fool” Demo version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEo40X9_HUs   Purchase “The Most Terrible Time in My Life…Ends Thursday”   Daddy's best girl in the world is not supposed to have a boyfriend But she's never wanted at home Other girls are allowed to wear their makeup She sneaks out her lipstick, powder and comb She surrounds his name with hearts and flowers Talks on the telephone for hours and hours But with a bird in his hand And two on a string The words of love have an imitation ring   Chorus: You little fool, you little fool I suppose that you're going to stay all night You little fool Don't look at me that way, you know it isn't right You little fool   They say no news is good news The little girl wants information Mother just gives her some pills to choose And says go and use your imagination   Daddy's best girl in the world says just look what I got As she sits beside him on the high stool With his arm around her neck, snowball in one hand And the other full of imitation jewels She fingers a string of pearls An imitation but he'll never know it Imitation lashes flutter above Looking for an imitation of love   (Chorus)   Alternative second verse intro lyrics:  And you're so surprised she's up to hijinks out on the high stools Sitting with a snowball in one hand, the other full of imitation jewels

What if someone turned "You Are My Sunshine" into a minor-keyed song about avoiding your archnemesis? It happened. I share "You Are My Dark Cloud" in this episode. Hope it makes you smile a few times. Verse 1: On Monday night, dear, while I was walking, I thought I saw you from afar. I ducked and darted down a dark alley. And I hid till you had gone. Chorus: You are my dark cloud, my only dark cloud. I feel so gloomy when you are near me. You've got to know, dear, that I avoid you. Please don't stay, just go a - way. Verse 2: You came and knocked on my door last Tuesday. I saw your face through the peephole. I slunk away and snuck out the back door, And stayed away till you were gone. Verse 3: At noon the next day, I went out shopping. I pulled into the parking lot. But then I spotted your F-150, So I turned and drove a - way. Verse 4: On Thursday morning, while in the breakroom, Your face popped up on my smartphone. I thought I'd blocked you; I guess I'll have to, So you can't call me a - gain. Verse 5: It's Friday evening and I'm exhausted. I've run from you so much this week. I hope you'll stay home and watch your TV, So I can get a good night's sleep. 2018 Mike Neifert --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pocketneif/message

Begins with a single glance It creates mirage, a deadly rat trap You're caught, You cannot move Your heart speeds up Takes Your breath away You're dancing around The world is Yours today It seems like everything is meant to be But in truth You're just an idiot who cannot see [Chorus] You fool! You've been told many times But would you finally surrender at heart? Sri Guru Charana Padma... There's no time There's a walking dead body But transcendental love is what You hanker for! Sri Guru Charana Padma... Extremely exaggerated There is no substance There is no value None, zero, nothing They say you're a friend, They look away They smash Your heart, They've got nothing to say Don't believe even a single word There's no one else except Supreme Lord... kasayan na ca bhojanadi-niyamman no va vane vasato vyakhyanad athava muni-vrata-bharac cittodbhavah kshiyate kintu sphita-kalinda-saila-tanaya-tireshu vikridato govindasya padaravinda-bhajanarambhasya lesad api Not by wearing saffron, sense- and food- control, Living in the forest, philosophy and all, Keeping your mouth shut can't assure it won't start, Remember what Your Gurudeva told you from the heart: It is only by the slightest service… To the lotus feet of Govinda…. Only thus … the Kamadeva… stops… [Chorus] None of that is real Sri Guru Charana Padma Divya jnana hride prakashito

"In the 6 now, so hotGotta pull all the windows downEyes lead and I'm thinking bout the sheets nowWondering should I really take it there now" FIRST VERSE: We cannot get enough of this week's #GayRelationshipGoals, host of the @queersconverse podcast, Carmen (@_cocoameila) and her finacé, Jas (@jazzernaut) - our new obsession. These two are not only fun to look at, but their love for one another is intoxicating and so much fun to witness. We love them and think you will too, so make sure you follow them on IG! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about taking care of your partner while they're sick. Are you a "needs cuddles" or "leave me alone" kind of sick partner? Guess which one Marko is and which one Tony is. Finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by their new friends across the Pond, Marcus and Manuel (@gazearoundtheworld). The guys talk about growing up in Wales and Austria and some Christmas traditions that are unique to the EU. Such a great episode for the Holiday! Tune in. CHORUS: "You make me sickI want you and I'm hating itGot me lit like a candlestickGet too hot when you touch the tip, I'm feeling it, I gotta getta grip" SECOND VERSE: Love Hacker:‘How To Take Care Of Your Sick Partner’https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/01/lovehacker-how-to-take-care-of-your-sick-partner/ BRIDGE: Get Help | If you need a licensed therapist but can't leave your home, go to www.betterhelp.com/critellis and get some help, today. Visit Us | www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Tune In | Tune in to Relationsh@ for a behind the scenes post-show conversation about this week's episode! Visit Instagram (@podrelationshit) every week for more Relationshit content! Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast and give you behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests. Shop | Head to proraso-usa.com right now and use promo code RELATIONSHIT20 for 20% off your beard care or shave needs! Purchase now and use the hashtags #ShowUsYourShave or #ShowUsYourBeard for a chance to be highlighted on our IG Story! Email Us | Fill out a Listener Shituation on our website, or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Once a month, we will answer your questions on the podcast and do our best to give some guidance. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @podrelationshit And follow Marko and Tony on Instagram (@thecritellis) if you want a BTS look into their relationship and adventures!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit)

"Yes I be your womanYes I be your babyYes I be whatever that you tell me when you readyYes I be your girl, forever your ladyYou ain't never gotta worry, I'm down for you baby" FIRST VERSE: Atlanta husbands, Samson Drexel (@samsondrexel) and Chris Lugo (@thechrislugo) - (@thehusbandshow) are this week's #GayRelationshipGoals. Not only are they ridiculously arodable, but they are also shirtlessly in love ... and we are HERE for it. Follow them on IG and fall in love with them too! And then, Marko and Tony and joined by Nish and Cole (@nishandcolesworld) to talk about their relationship and their daughter! A previous highlight turns into guests in this amazing 2-part episode of the podcast, so make sure you check it out. CHORUS: "You beatin' drum like dum di di deyI love the dirty rhythm you playI wanna hear you calling my nameLike hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey)" BRIDGE: Get Help | If you need a licensed therapist but can't leave your home, go to www.betterhelp.com/critellis and get some help, today. Visit Us | www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Tune In | Tune in to Relationsh@ for a behind the scenes post-show conversation about this week's episode! Visit Instagram (@podrelationshit) every week for more Relationshit content! Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast and give you behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests. Shop | Head to proraso-usa.com right now and use promo code RELATIONSHIT20 for 20% off your beard care or shave needs! Purchase now and use the hashtags #ShowUsYourShave or #ShowUsYourBeard for a chance to be highlighted on our IG Story! Email Us | Fill out a Listener Shituation on our website, or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Once a month, we will answer your questions on the podcast and do our best to give some guidance. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @podrelationshit And follow Marko and Tony on Instagram (@thecritellis) if you want a BTS look into their relationship and adventures!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit)

"Looks like we made itLook how far we've come my babyWe mighta took the long wayWe knew we'd get there someday" FIRST VERSE: We cannot get enough of these two, and when you check out the profile of (@deja_torie) and (@bak_er), you will then understand why we chose them as our #GayRelationshipGoals! These ladies are insanely amazing and we are overflowing with love and admiration for them. Not only are they ridiculously gorgeous, but they're also perfectly paired. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about celebrating their dating anniversary after 11-years together. Is it better to acknowledge or celebrate your time together? And with covid, how do you make the day feel special when you can’t really go anywhere or do anything? Finally, the guys sit down at the virtual Critable to talk with Steven and Brandon Rice (@mrandmrrice). Steven (@sirstevenrice), the host of the Sunshine Steven Podcast, and his husband Brandon (@theincrediblemr.rice), sit down with the guys to talk about their Florida beginnings, North Carolina present, and (hopefully) NYC future! CHORUS: "You're still the one I run toThe one that I belong toYou're still the one I want for life(You're still the one)" SECOND VERSE: CNN.com:‘How To Make Anniversaries Special When You Can't Leave The House'https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/18/health/how-to-celebrate-anniversary-ideas-indoors-coronavirus-wellness/index.html BRIDGE: Get Help | If you need a licensed therapist but can't leave your home, go to www.betterhelp.com/critellis and get some help, today. Visit Us | www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Tune In | Tune in to Relationsh@ for a behind the scenes post-show conversation about this week's episode! Visit Instagram (@podrelationshit) every week for more Relationshit content! Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast and give you behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests. Shop | Head to proraso-usa.com right now and use promo code RELATIONSHIT20 for 20% off your beard care or shave needs! Email Us | Fill out a Listener Shituation on our website, or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Once a month, we will answer your questions on the podcast and do our best to give some guidance. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @podrelationshit And follow Marko and Tony on Instagram (@thecritellis) if you want a BTS look into their relationship and adventures!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit)

You know a song, but you never sing it right. You've waited too long, till the rhymes go out of sight. I come around, to introduce you t'new sounds, hat brighten your life and release your bound. Chorus: You'vegottalil'bitfunky. One day you'll understand, how beautiful is the world of soul. You'vegottalil'bitfunky, and let all go. I had enough, to tell you what's goin on, I write the funky mood, could and should hit the funky scene, yeah.. You can't break the funky tone, eventhough I stand alone, I have some more, do more, play more, groove on my own. Chorus

You Are For Me You fight for me before my eyesCarrying me, as a Father his childA cloud by day, a fire by nightYou go before me You will complete what You beganRescuing me to walk in Your planIn Your love, You washed awayAll my sin and shame Chorus:You are for me, not against meLord … Continue reading 1. You Are For Me →

You Can't Always Get What You WantI saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she would meet her connectionAt her feet was a footloose manNo, you can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimeYou'll findYou get what you need[Verse 1]I saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she was gonna meet her connectionAt her feet was a footloose man[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you might findYou get what you need[Verse 2]And I went down to the demonstrationTo get my fair share of abuseSinging, "We're gonna vent our frustrationIf we don't, we're going to blow a 50-amp fuse"Sing it to me[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you just might findYou get what you need[Verse 3]I went down to the Chelsea drugstoreTo get your prescription filledI was standing in line with Mr. JimmyAnd man, did he look pretty illWe decided that we would have a sodaMy favorite flavor, cherry redI sung my song to Mr. JimmyYeah, and he said one word to me, and that was "death"I said to him:[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you just might findYou get what you needYou get what you need, yeah, oh baby[Verse 4]I saw her today at the receptionIn her glass was a bleeding manShe was practiced at the art of deceptionWell I could tell by her blood-stained handsSing it to me[Outro]You can't always get what you want, yeahYou can't always get what you want, ooh yeahYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes, you just might findYou just might find you get what you need, ah yeahAh yeahWooh!Ah you can't always get what you want (no no)You can't always get what you want (you can't no no)You can't always get what you want...mmm but if you try sometimes, you just might findYou just might find you get what you needAh yeah!Ah yeah! YeahMORE ON GENIUS

You Can't Always Get What You WantI saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she would meet her connectionAt her feet was a footloose manNo, you can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimeYou'll findYou get what you need[Verse 1]I saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she was gonna meet her connectionAt her feet was a footloose man[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you might findYou get what you need[Verse 2]And I went down to the demonstrationTo get my fair share of abuseSinging, "We're gonna vent our frustrationIf we don't, we're going to blow a 50-amp fuse"Sing it to me[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you just might findYou get what you need[Verse 3]I went down to the Chelsea drugstoreTo get your prescription filledI was standing in line with Mr. JimmyAnd man, did he look pretty illWe decided that we would have a sodaMy favorite flavor, cherry redI sung my song to Mr. JimmyYeah, and he said one word to me, and that was "death"I said to him:[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you just might findYou get what you needYou get what you need, yeah, oh baby[Verse 4]I saw her today at the receptionIn her glass was a bleeding manShe was practiced at the art of deceptionWell I could tell by her blood-stained handsSing it to me[Outro]You can't always get what you want, yeahYou can't always get what you want, ooh yeahYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes, you just might findYou just might find you get what you need, ah yeahAh yeahWooh!Ah you can't always get what you want (no no)You can't always get what you want (you can't no no)You can't always get what you want...mmm but if you try sometimes, you just might findYou just might find you get what you needAh yeah!Ah yeah! YeahMORE ON GENIUS

You Can't Always Get What You WantI saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she would meet her connectionAt her feet was a footloose manNo, you can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimeYou'll findYou get what you need[Verse 1]I saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she was gonna meet her connectionAt her feet was a footloose man[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you might findYou get what you need[Verse 2]And I went down to the demonstrationTo get my fair share of abuseSinging, "We're gonna vent our frustrationIf we don't, we're going to blow a 50-amp fuse"Sing it to me[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you just might findYou get what you need[Verse 3]I went down to the Chelsea drugstoreTo get your prescription filledI was standing in line with Mr. JimmyAnd man, did he look pretty illWe decided that we would have a sodaMy favorite flavor, cherry redI sung my song to Mr. JimmyYeah, and he said one word to me, and that was "death"I said to him:[Chorus]You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimesWell, you just might findYou get what you needYou get what you need, yeah, oh baby[Verse 4]I saw her today at the receptionIn her glass was a bleeding manShe was practiced at the art of deceptionWell I could tell by her blood-stained handsSing it to me[Outro]You can't always get what you want, yeahYou can't always get what you want, ooh yeahYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes, you just might findYou just might find you get what you need, ah yeahAh yeahWooh!Ah you can't always get what you want (no no)You can't always get what you want (you can't no no)You can't always get what you want...mmm but if you try sometimes, you just might findYou just might find you get what you needAh yeah!Ah yeah! YeahMORE ON GENIUS

Hear the new track and back story to Rachel Spain's aka Master Psychic Rachel's new song "Invisible". Get your free download here ~~~> https://soundcloud.com/user-489918307-548298544/invisible Invisible You walk right through me You treat me like I am invisible You see through me like Im invisible Ohhh ya You walk right through me You treat me like I am invisible You see through me like Im invisible Ohhh ya Through me You see Through me Huh? Everything is complica Everything is complicat Everything is complicate Everything is complicated The ice… from your eyes The way you at look me Your soul is fire My minds eye Alright The way you look at me Like I'm not there The way you stare You walk on by and act like you don't really care It isn't fair but life aint fair You turned your back on me and act like I am not there…. (Chorus) You walk right through me You treat me like I am invisible You see through me like Im invisible Ohhh Ya You walk right through me You treat me like I am invisible You see through me like Im invisible Ohhh ya (Bridge) It's time to reboot Clear my cache Of all the memories Control > Alt > Delete (RAP) Invisibile Ya mother fuckin miserable Didn't we talk about this a year ago what ya talk bout, here we go You finical Thats right ya funna go Cause Im here on my pinnacle You just mad cause I did it though Cause I am that bitch And you know I'm emotional It's Transparent that you do not like me So best lay low Bla bla bok, bok, bok Ha, ha, ha Ra I am the future you know its ironic you say you don't like me then you try to bite my flow bla bla bok, bok, bok Ha, ha, ha Ra You walk right through me You treat me like I am invisible Yes… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/MasterPsychicOnline/support

Hello and welcome back to the Fourth Estate Militia… I’m just gonna apologize in advance.   So there is this guy, username of Ulminati. Stands about two and a half meters tall, lives in a frozen waste with the other frost giants, does lame stuff like praying for the upcoming fimbulwinter (fimbulvetr is his cursed tongue) most days but sometimes, just sometimes, he does something even more horrible like reword songs to fit a Shadowrun theme. Usually I can see his message on Reddit and delete it before I’ve had a chance to read the foul words but thanks to this unknown quantity, this user called heckruler, I’ve been cursed with hearing the unholy words put to music.   As I suffer so must you.   The (Modern) Career Criminal's Song [Runner - Face] I am the very model of a modern career criminal The violence I use on jobs trends often toward minimal I take my pay from Johnson, though their goals remain a mystery Don't ask too many questions, or your team will soon be history [Runner - Muscle] I shoot with gel when fighting so I don't kill SINless commoners APDS is best against both spirits and their summoners But if the run goes loud again the bodycount will soon accrue You better run 'cause HTR is coming for the lot of you! [Chorus] You better run 'cause HTR is coming for the lot of you! You better run 'cause HTR is coming for the lot of you! You better run 'cause HTR is coming for the lot of you! [Runner - Mage] I am very good at solving things in meatspace and the astral world Both making mana barriers and the fireballs I like to hurl Most of my spells are flashy but mind magic is subliminal I am the very model of a modern career criminal! [Chorus] Yes many spells are flashy but mind magic is subliminal He is the very model of a modern career criminal! [Runner - Decker] When it is time for legwork, teams turn often to their matrix-man I dive the hosts for info, and for traps and guns I also scan My matrix time in hotsim takes but seconds on the meatspace clocks Yet all my team is fast asleep, it's really quite the paradox [Runner - Rigger] If you need hasty transport then you really want me on your side I use my pets for scouting and make sure our force is multiplied They use their guns and sensors and engage in electronic war And sometimes they explode, but really that's what you bring drones there for [Chorus] And sometimes they explode, but really that's what you bring drones there for! And sometimes they explode, but really that's what you bring drones there for! And sometimes they explode, but really that's what you bring drones there for!   …I am so sorry   Special thanks to u/Ulminati and u/heckruler for making this possible.   Original Reddit thread can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Shadowrun/comments/cswarz/the_modern_careercriminals_song/?

In this week's GeriPal podcast we talk with Guy Micco, MD, a longtime bioethicists, internist, hospice physician, teacher in the UC Berkeley and UCSF Joint Medical Program, mentor, and friend. Guy and I wrote an article recently for the journal Perspectives in Biology and Medicine about the intersection and issues between the fields of geriatrics, palliative care, and bioethics. The main thrust of the paper is that we need a workforce that is trained in the principles of all three fields to take the best care of the very sick, the very frail, and the very old. And for those of you who listen, Guy sings a great rendition of Hello in There, by John Prine: sweet, sad, and sentimental. Chorus: You know that old trees just grow stronger And old rivers grow wilder every day Old people just grow lonesome Waiting for someone to say, "Hello in there, Hello." Enjoy!

Find Chasing Velvet on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chasingvelvetofficial/And on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lcVRyB3AyK3wNUOWOrgKn?si=XqJKnFQiSKCFbeLdGbhYZQVERTIGO LyricsOh woah oh, Oh woah oh, oh!Oh woah oh, Oh woah oh, oh![Verse 1]Let's start again, we know where this is going 'cause it happens every time(happens every time)You'll shout, I'll leave and somehow you'll believe it will never be goodbye(never be goodbye)[Pre-Chorus]I just feel lovesick, sick of this waking up again, again and again[Chorus]You got me spinning around and aroundAnd when I pick myself up I fall downIt's like there's something between us and I don't know whyI'm spinning around and around, you give me vertigoOh woah oh, Oh woah ohYou give me vertigoOh woah oh, Oh woah oh, oh![Verse 2]What's that? Yeah right, remember every fight when you compared me to your ex(compared me to your ex)We kiss, make upBut then you cover up your phone, for every single text(every single text)[Pre-Chorus]I just feel lovesick, sick of this getting back together again, again and again[Chorus]You got me spinning around and aroundAnd when I pick myself up I fall downIt's like there's something between us and I don't know whyI'm spinning around and around, you give me vertigoOh woah oh, Oh woah ohYou give me vertigoOh woah oh, Oh woah oh, oh![Bridge]You got me spinning around and aroundAnd when I pick myself up I fall downIt's like I'm searching for something I thought that I foundYou got me spinning around and around, you give me vertigo[Chorus]You got me spinning around and aroundAnd when I pick myself up I fall downIt's like there's something between us and I don't know whyI'm spinning around and around, you give me vertigoOh woah oh, Oh woah ohYou give me vertigoOh woah oh, Oh woah oh, oh!You got me spinning around and around, you give me vertigoYou got me spinning around and around, you give me vertigoYou got me spinning around and around, you give me vertigoYou got me spinning around and around, you give me vertigoBe sure to Follow My Songs Suck on FacebookCheck out Your Man Alex Smith! on Facebook, Bandcamp, Spotify & iTunesCheck out James's other podcast Unfeatured Articles! on Facebook & iTunesAnd check out the other great podcasts from That's Not Canon Productionswww.thatsnotcanonproductions.com

Made Alive by Citizens and Saints [Verse 1] I once was dead in sin, alone and hopeless A child of wrath I walked, condemned in darkness But Your mercy brought new life And in Your love and kindness Raised me up with Christ, and made me righteous [Chorus] You have bought me back With the riches of Your amazing grace and relentless love I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever By Your grace, I'm saved By Your grace, I'm saved [Verse 2] Lord, You are the light That broke the darkness You satisfy my soul when I am heartless If ever I forget my true identity Show me who I am and help me to believe [Chorus] You have bought me back With the riches of Your amazing grace and relentless love I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever By Your grace, I'm saved By Your grace, I'm saved [Bridge] My sin has been erased I'll never be the same My sin has been erased I'll never be the same [Chorus] You have bought me back With the riches of Your amazing grace and relentless love I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever By Your grace, I'm saved You have bought me back With the riches of Your amazing grace and relentless love I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever By Your grace, I'm saved By Your grace, I'm saved

INTERLUDE: They're no Beyoncé, but after their east coast tour, the Critelli's are back to bring you A NEW EPISODE OF RELATIONSHIT! Marko and Tony are done with traveling (for the most part. They've been here and there, and almost everywhere, and now that they are back in NYC they want to talk to you, the listeners, about their adventures and why Marko is NOT a morning person. FIRST VERSE: What happens when an American male model meets a British CEO of a major fashion distribution company? This week's #GayRelationshipGoals, that's what! This week, the fellas are recognizing the loving and personal relationship of @jamesrichardmiller and @mr.rutherford. Eric and James have been dating for two years now, and this relationship could not be more adorable. Not very public, but incredibly solid, we love these guys and the positive message their relationship shows the gay community. Follow them on Instagram if you want to see more from this beautiful couple! CHORUS: You should always extend your friend circle to your partner. And, when you and your partner are friends, the relationship can only grow from there! This week, Marko and Tony talk about the importance of genuinely liking your partner and forming a solid friendship, first. The guys talk about how important it was for them to form a friendship with each other and how they manage to maintain that friendship, even after 8.5 years together. SECOND VERSE: Part 2 of the 25 Best Marriage Advice (over the past 13 years) finishes up later in the episode when Marko and Tony rate each other not he remaining twelve points. The guys rate their ability to forgive one another when they're mad, talk about supporting one another in life, and laugh about keeping their wedding rings on at all times! Let us know how you and your partner would have answered these questions, and tell us if something was missing from the list. BRIDGE: Uh oh ... Trouble in in-laws paradise. What do you do when your boyfriend's parents refuse to spend the holidays with you and your parents? Are you and your partner able to recover from something like this? And what should you say to his parents? New relationships are difficult. But, you can't help but worry that you're going to screw this one up (and you really don't want to!). What should you do to not freak out, and how can you get over the 10-month hump? - - - - - Relationship problems? EMAIL US: relationshitquestions@gmail.com We will answer your questions on the show. - - - - - RATE US: Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and fantastic review! It sounds like a big ask, but it helps us out tremendously. If you have 5-minutes, help us out! - - - - - FOLLOW US: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @podrelationshit - - - - - SPECIAL THANKS: @steveedesigns (Instagram) for our logo! @mdotcot (Instagram, Twitter) for our editing! and (last but not least) ... @tinman_tc (Instagram) ... and, Antonio Carter for our musicSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit)

I Need A Savior Psa 119:114; 31:2; 68:5; 46:1 Jesus, my deliverer My strength, and my hiding place There is no stronger tower Than Your holy name Chorus: You are mighty to save me You’re my refuge and Rock of safety Every day I need a Saviour And You are mighty to save You are … Continue reading I Need A Savior →

From Death to Life Baptized with Christ, into His death, That we might walk in newness of life. Set free from sin, now slaves of righteousness. Raised from the dead by the glory of the Lord. Chorus: You are the resurrection and the life, He who believes in You will never die. You are the … Continue reading 13. From Death To Life →

Lyrics: (Tune of Loch Lomond) By yon creepy banks and by yon spooky braes, Where the moon shines bright on my coffin Where me and my true love will never meet again, On the bloody, bloody banks of the graveyard. Chorus: You take the high road and I'll take the low road. I'll be insane before Ye. For me and my true love will never meet again On the bloody, bloody banks of the graveyard. The wee bats fly, And the wild flowers die, And in moonlight the waters weeping. But the broken heart it bleeds, Nae second life again, Though the sorrow may cease from my greeting. Chorus

"You Are God Alone" You're not a God created by human hands You're not a God dependent on any mortal man You're not a God in need of Anything we can give By Your plan, that's just the way it is [2x] [Chorus:] You are God alone, from before time began You were on Your throne, You are God alone. And right now, in the good times and bad You are on Your throne, You are God alone. You're the only God whose power none can contend You're the only God whose name and Praise will never end You're the only God who's worthy Of everything we can give You are God, that's just the way it is [Chorus] [Bridge:] You're unchangeable (Unchangeable) Unshakable (Unshakable) Unstoppable (Unstoppable) That's who you are (That's who you are) [2x]