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Hello to you listening in Quezon City, the Philippines!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.In 2017 (years before the current madness) Pope Francis said, “Hitler didn't steal the power, his people voted for him, then he destroyed his people.” That's what con men do. Yes, there are days when We the People feel ashamed - even hopeless - for having been duped.At the same time I'm reminded of a line in William Faulkner's 1936 novel Absalom, Absalom!. “Well, Kernel, they kilt us but they ain't whupped us yit!” The quote captures the spirit of the post-Civil War South, suggesting a resilience despite a devastating military loss. For those who paid attention, with that quote Tim Kaine introduced Hillary Clinton ahead of her concession speech. It still applies. Work still remains. Question: If it's true - and I believe it is - we are responsible for the world in which we find ourselves because we alone can change it, how are We the People showing up, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant? How are you finding your voice in these times and what are you saying when you speak up? We the People are casting off our feelings of helplessness, committing to action, reaching for miracle. Where do you find yourself reaching for miracles? Reach! They ain't whupped us yit! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Joel and Tim explore what it means to live and raise children as elect exiles in a world with different values. They reflect on social media, culture, and the ways Christians can tell the alternate story of Jesus — distinctive, thoughtful, and rooted in grace.The discussion covers family and intergenerational ministry, schools, and creating spaces for children to engage meaningfully with the church. They highlight the importance of modelling commitment through consistent presence and participation.Over-commitment to church isn't the problem — intentionality, faithfulness, and living in deep community are. By prioritising time together, parents and churches equip the next generation to confidently live as elect exiles in Christ.

By Steve Myers - There's a sin most of us don't think we're committing — one that erodes trust, drains joy, and keeps us from the promises of God. It doesn't always look rebellious; in fact, it can hide behind a façade of good intentions. But this subtle danger can quietly threaten your spiritual life even while you

This is essentially one long voice note I'm sending you, sharing everything I've been going through these last few months, including:The whiplash of logistical planning every few weeksWhy settling down feels like a "downgrade"How the fear of committing to a location mirrors my fear of intimacy in relationshipsTBD on motherhood and realizing I should at least have options (aka egg freezing is now on the table)Why I want to learn Spanish and how a Netflix show fueled this desireThe tarot card readings that doubled as 5 years of therapyMore ramblings on travel, commitment, energy, friendship and more!Can you relate to any of the above?! Please say yes so I don't lose my mind.

The power of committing to the process cannot be overstated. In horsemanship and in life, we're often conditioned to look for quick results—but the most meaningful transformations are the product of committing to a long-term process. In this episode, I'm sharing an exciting announcement about the launch of our Foundations & Colt Starting Certification Programs—a new opportunity designed to give trainers a framework to commit to their personal and professional growth. Tune in as I share an inside perspective on the transformations I've seen from our first two graduates of the program, as well as some exciting growth moments from our fall clinic season.

Are Giants fans ready to commit to Dart for the future? Audio Files featuring Mel Kiper Jr, Carl Banks, Lane Kiffin, and Paul Finebaum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dee Benson proves that recovery and advocacy go hand-in-hand. After spotting The Rose’s pink mobile mammography coach and finding the help she needed—despite insurance obstacles—she now uses her voice to support breast cancer awareness and bridge gaps for others. Overcoming addiction and facing a late diagnosis Discovering hope and care through The Rose’s mobile coach Committing to community outreach so no one goes through cancer alone Key Questions Answered 1. What prompted Dee Benson's decision to get a mammogram after seven years? 2. What issue did Dee face with her insurance after her initial mammogram? 3. What alternative did Dee find for her follow-up examination after insurance issues? 4. What diagnosis did Dee receive following her diagnostic appointment? 5. How did Dee manage her health concern despite being jobless? 6. What support networks did Dee become involved in Houston? 7. How does Dee's background in social work influence her advocacy? 8. What is Dee Benson's perspective on overcoming challenges and healing? 9. What critical message does Dee share about healthcare access and seeking medical care? 10. What body-positive message does Dee conclude with? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Delayed mammogram due to busy schedule, concern. 04:32 Received coverage, emotional relief after cancer diagnosis. 08:26 Realization of concern, moved to main office. 12:04 Overcame addiction, found mentor, and volunteered. 13:50 Street experience inspires positivity and connection. 17:44 Latchkey kid, resilient, spiritual, independent through challenges. 22:35 Discovering connections through training; unexpected network inclusion. 24:40 Networking importance: Connect, face-to-face, address fears. 27:06 Access to care requires persistent advocacy. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Coach Paul for an inspiring and high-energy solo episode focused on the core philosophy of "Be Better Every Day." Coach Paul dives into what this standard truly means. Committing to just one degree or one percent of improvement daily, both personally and professionally. He shares insights on why everyone is a leader, regardless of their title, and emphasizes the crucial role of continuous self-improvement and learning as the non-negotiable trait of all great leaders. The episode encourages you to take ownership of your results, relinquish control to foster growth, and define your personal and organizational "Code of Honor" to raise standards and build a lasting legacy. Key Discussion Points Be Better Every Day The core philosophy of striving for one percent better or one degree of improvement every single day. Perfection isn't the goal. Continuous improvement as a parent, spouse, business leader, or human is. Everyone is a Leader Leadership is a choice and a role everyone can play, no matter your chosen profession. Great leaders never stop working on themselves, embodying the saying, "big head falls over" always be learning and be a humble student. The Growth Mindset A true leader must continuously learn and hire coaches/mentors; if you're not growing, you're "dying." Team members are inspired when they see their leader never stop learning, developing a culture of continuous growth. Setting Your Code of Honor Leadership without standards is chaos; a leader must continuously drive the vision and standards. Your Code of Honor includes non-negotiables like discipline, respect, integrity, and ownership. Prioritizing fitness of mind and body as a non-negotiable part of being “you.” Challenging Questions for Self-Reflection Coach Paul wraps up with questions to help you be more self aware. Be Better Every Day!

Everything is unto God

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Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. TranscriptGood morning. My name is Spencer. I am one of the pastors here. We are continuing to go through our Remember series, which is an opportunity for us as a church to revisit our membership commitments and remember the things we're committing to. The first half of it was going through the first seven commitments of our membership commitment, which is the gospel. And these last seven that we're going through week by week are the practices that flow out of the gospel, the things that we commit to do as a church because Jesus Christ rose from the grave. So we're going to be in number nine this week, which reads, I will pursue deep, genuine relationships with others in the Mill City family through committing to regular participation in Sunday gatherings and a community group where I can love and serve others and ensure I am surrounded by people who love Jesus and love me.So last week we saw the importance of what it means to cultivate a personal relationship with Christ. And this week we get to see what it means to as Christians who've cultivated this relationship with Christ, where God has placed us in the context of community. We are made as image bearers in humanity. Like we're made in the image of a communal God who eternally exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who, when he made humanity, made him, made us in the image of our triune God. And he saw that it was not good that man would be alone. That's who we are. We're made to be in community in the same way that a fish is made for water in the context of what it is placed. Humanity is made to be in community.So that if you have a child who gets really excited about taking their pet fish to show and tell, and they don't do what every child or what every person who thinks about this has done is putting a fish in the bag, sealing the bag, and then taking it to school. If they just simply put the fish in their pocket and went to school, it's going to be a super tragic moment at show and tell when that fish is pulled out. Because fish are made for water. That's the context for which they are created. And we as Christians are made to be in community. And there are some folks who will say, yes, I think we're supposed to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I get that. But I don't love the church. I've got baggage, I got church hurt, or I decided. I don't really love organized religion. I think I can have a personal relationship with Christ. What I would say is that the scriptures don't bear that to Be true. That's a fish out of water. Like we're made to be in community. When you read the rest of the New Testament, it bears this out over and over again. So yes, we want to have a personal relationship with Christ, but the idea that you can do that disconnected from God's people is a very recent Western idea. It is foreign to the Scriptures. And I want us to see that today as we walk through this commitment to. I want us to see how we're called to live this out and what's at stake as we seek to commit to this.So let me pray for us and then we'll walk through this together. Heavenly Father, I pray that you might help us see the importance of what it means to have life together. God, I pray that you would speak to our hearts. I pray that you would help us be compelled to believe the Gospel and then live out the implications of it. Community. As a church, we ask this in Jesus name. Amen.All right. So why should we commit to deep, genuine relationships with one another in a local church? As I already said, part of that's how we're. How we're made. We're made to be in community, made in the image of a communal God. And the church has been doing this since day one. Our scripture reading that we had earlier is Acts 2, 42, 47. So we were in the previous verses leading up to that last week, coming into verse 42 or picking back up in 42 today. But it's it. This is what the church has done that after the church begins, it says in verse 42,> And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.So that when we look at our commitment, you can really put it side by side with this passage and really the pattern that flows out of this passage that when we say I will pursue deep genuine relationships with others in the Mill city family, we can see in verse 42 they devoted themselves the apostles teaching and the fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayers, they were devoted to one another. They deeply valued fellowship together. That when we say through committing to regular participation in Sunday gatherings and a community group. We see that's what the church was doing. It says, day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes. They received their food with glad and generous hearts that they were as the church gathering together to go worship in the temple. Now later on, they're not invited. They end up having to. They're not invited to the temple anymore. They start to be persecuted. And then this forms into worshiping on the Lord's day, which is guided the church, as the church has come together to worship on Sunday, the day the resurrection happened for the last 2000 years. And also they gather together in homes, which is why we have community groups. We come together on Sunday and then we live in the. In the context of our community groups living out the implications of the gospel. We find it right here.And what flows out of this passage when we say, where I can love and serve others and ensure I'm surrounded by people who love Jesus and love me, we can see very clearly in verse 44, it says, and all who believe were together and had all things in common, and they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all as any had need that they so radically loved one another and served one another. They were selling off property, they were putting in money just so others could. Their needs could be met. So we look at this passage as foundational for how we live out the implication of the Gospel as a church and the rest of the Book of Acts and the rest of the New Testament. When you read the letters that make up the rest of the New Testament, continue to teach this over and over again. That's why we have this commitment for our church.So what I want to do is I want to slow down. I want to walk through each part of our commitment and help us see how the rest of the New Testament helps us understand how we're called to live this out as a church. So let's deal with the first part. I will pursue deep, genuine relationships with others in the mill city family. Okay? That's very specific language for a reason. When you look at the New Testament, there's a lot of metaphors for the the church. So if you look at Ephesians chapter three, you see, the church is called a temple in whom the whole structure being joined together grows into a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.> In him the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.This picture of the church is all different building blocks of the temple that the Spirit has come to live and dwell inside of the church is also called a body. It says in Romans chapter 12.> so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.That we're all collectively the body flowing into Christ, who's the head of the body. And all of us are just different members of that body. We get. In Ephesians 5, the church is called the bride.> Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.The idea of two becoming one flesh together, the bride, the church and Jesus Christ the bridegroom. It's called a holy nation.> But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession...1 Peter 2. There are all types of metaphors that we could choose to build off of with this language. We chose the language of family. There are passages like first Timothy, chapter three that says,> if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.That's the household family of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and a buttress of the truth. One of the most common words that shows up in the New Testament is the Greek word for brothers and sisters. Adelphoi over and over again referred to brothers and sisters in Christ. You'd be the passages that talk about fathers and mothers in the faith. So we went with the metaphor family that we are devoted. We want to be. Have deep, genuine, loving, Christ exalting relationships with others in the mill city family. And that's what you see in the early church. They were a family. So much so they believed that they were selling off possessions because you take care of your family, you make sure they don't have needs. They, they believe this and they lived like it was true. Because listen, you, you don't sell your stuff and give it away to someone if you don't believe it. Like you're not doing that with any other person. No, they, they, they believed the gospel and they lived as if it was true. Because they understood if Jesus rose from the grave, if the God man took sin upon the cross and judgment on our behalf and he actually walked out of the tomb and he ascended to the right hand of God the Father, that if that's true, then I'm all in that you live a radically different life. If you believe that is true. If you go into the casino and you are guaranteed, as the roulette table goes, that it is going to be on red and you got all your cash, that's a win. Put it on red. I'm all in on that. So they believe if Christ, he's alive. Well, I'm all in on this. So we're going to have all things in common. We're going to be a family together. They believe this and they live like it was true.So I don't want us to be a church that just throws around the word church family and then doesn't live like it is true. A couple of months ago, I saw a video compilation of a bunch of churches like ours doing their opening announcements. And they just took the same kind of clip over and over again from a bunch of churches. And it was the same thing. It was, hey, church family. Hey, church fam. Hey, church family. Good to see you, church family. And I heard it over and over again, and a part of me died because I hate. I don't ever want to seem cliche. And they just, in a rude clip, they just, absolutely, just belittled the use of that phrase over and over and over again. So part of me looked at that and was like, oh, goodness, should we, I don't know, should we? Do we ever use that? Should we not say that anymore? I said, oh. And then I thought more about it and I was like, no, no, that's only trite and played out and cliche. If we say it over and over again but don't actually believe it, if we use it over and over again but don't live like that is true. But if we say it and don't back it up, then, yeah, it's super cringe. But if we actually believe this and own this, then, yeah, we're going to keep using it over and over again. Because being a church family takes investment. Being a family is investing. It's this Acts 2 devotion devoted to one another, which you see in these relationships that they have as they go deeper with one another throughout the book of acts. So we want to be a church that pursues deep, genuine relationships with others and the Mill City family.And the next part says, through committing to regular participation in Sunday gatherings and a community group. Okay, let's tackle that one at a time. Tackle groups first. Committing to community groups, y', all, groups are not just an event that you put into your calendar. We say this quite a bit. It's not just a thing, a programmatic thing that you go to. No, your group is the people that you journey through life with. It's the localized expression of family in the church. So you walk side by side with and sure, we do. We have a time that is helpful for all the family. For us in our groups to come together. We have a group meeting time that we come to once a week, and that's good for us to do. To practice the rhythms that the early church practiced. Says they devote themselves to the apostles teaching, to studying God's Word. They devoted themselves to prayer. They devoted themselves to a fellowship meal. We want to do that. And that's what our groups do. They come together once a week and they eat a meal together, which is incredibly valuable. It is good for us to come together and eat a meal together. There's something that God has designed in eating a meal with someone else that brings depth and connection, that builds relationship that is valuable.If you bring your dishes, you're bringing a bit of your personality. So if you volunteer boldly to take the Mac and cheese for the week and you don't bring this wonderful creamy casserole esque, but not over the top, like just simplistically wonderful, tasteful Mac and cheese, and you, like, throw a bunch of lobster in it and stuff, that just doesn't belong there, then we know some things about you. We've gathered some things that honestly probably should change with sanctification over time in the context of community. So there's a little your personality that comes, but also you just in conversation over a meal. This is universal. Have you ever traveled the world? People sit down together, even more so than Western culture, because sometimes we treat it like it's a substance to be consumed and not an opportunity to enjoy someone else across the table. But it's a universal experience to come to sit down and to talk and tell jokes and to laugh and to hug and to even cry like that. There's something that God has built in that. So we have that, that built into our groups. We're gonna eat a meal, and we're also gonna study the Word together.We're gonna open up the Bible. And one of the things that I so deeply appreciate is that I can spend all week in a text studying it, getting to know it, putting together a sermon, and I can preach that text and I can show up to group. And then all of a sudden, when we have our time together and we're studying the Word, I'll hear someone say something that I didn't catch after hours and hours and hours and hours of being in it. And I love that that happens to all of us. When you study the Word. We should study the Word, as we said last week, privately. But we also. We're meant to do this corporately so that when you open up the scriptures together you're going to hear how the Spirit worked through this person to grab that insight, and you're going to go, oh, that's a wonderful. That's a wonderful interpretation. I hadn't heard that. I didn't see that. So we study the word together and it sharpens us and it grows us together. And then we pray together. Though our groups, we should pray and grow in praying together.My wife and I, we led groups for a decade, and a couple years ago, we transitioned out of group leading and I got to be a part of a group. And our last group leaders did this so well that at any given time, they just stop and pray. Not just someone share something difficult and then move on from it. Not even just share something difficult and do what is actually good too, which is to give good news before you give good advice, but actually to just stop and pray. And they stopped and prayed multiple times. And I've so appreciated that as an aspect of life, to just stop and actually pray. Not to just say, I'm gonna pray for that, but to pause and just say, let's pray right now. So we pray together and we practice these practices as a group. But again, it's not just something that we do at a meeting time. It flows out of that, that we're texting each other, that we're getting together, hang out afterwards, that we're living life together. Groups of the people that you belong to. And it's essential, so essential that we, as a church, run our membership through groups like, you cannot become a member of this church unless you belong to a group.And what happens over time is that as you have your people in your group and it is your people, like this is your people that you rock through the most difficult times, that they come alongside you, and then you get the opportunity to do the same thing with them that as you live with them over time, eventually, God willing, in the next, you know, a couple of years, like, your group's going to multiply. And that's always bittersweet. It's exciting because it creates more opportunity for space for new people, but also it's sad because you're not going to be seeing them every week, but you do that a couple of times as you belong to this church for a few years, and all of a sudden you've built genuine depth with a variety of people in different parts of the church. So that when you come here on Sundays, you see each other, and it's just wonderful. But our groups are essential. And if you have been coming around for a little bit and you are not plugged into a group, please, like we say this every week and we, we want you to stop by our connect table. We want to talk to you about our groups because this is where you get to see the goodness of the gospel lived outside by side in life together.So we commit to groups that's valuable and important for us to live out the implications of the gospel and also committing to Sundays. Let's talk about that for a moment.Hebrews chapter 10 says,> And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.So our church is a collection of community groups, but those aren't individual house churches. That's not how we practice. The other churches that do that, that's fine. We don't. Those aren't individual house churches. There are community groups. So in order for us to Collectively Obey Hebrews 10, we do what the church has done for 2000 years. And all of our community groups come together here for a few hours on Sunday morning where we come and we fellowship and we remember and celebrate like we just did about how good Jesus Christ is. So that's what we do. We come together on Sundays in the tradition of the church for the last 2000 years. And we also live out the teachings of the New Testament on what the church is supposed to do when we come together.Colossians chapter three says,> Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.So that's the command, Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly. And then the unpacking of how the Word of Christ dwells in us richly is teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Which means that when we come together in order for the word of Christ to dwell in us richly, someone stands up here after spending time in the text and prayerfully discerning how this is going to apply to our people. And they teach and we sing songs together like we just did. Psalms, hymns, spiritual songs. And what I appreciate about this is that the understanding here is that yes, that's all primarily to God in worship, but there's a one anothering aspect of that. It says admonishing one another in all wisdom with singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. I appreciate the horizontal nature of worship so that sometimes when I'm singing and if you sit in front of me, sometimes you hear that I'm a loud Singer. And I'm sorry, because there's a reason I'm not doing that. Okay. But sometimes I just, I stop and I just listen. And in a morning like this morning, I just so clearly hear the saints collectively singing joyfully, worshipfully. And that blesses my soul. It's wonderful to hear one another sing to the Lord.But this is what we come to do on Sundays as we continue, as we also have prayers and we fellowship, we spend time together. And so one of the things I love doing is getting here and seeing other people. I love my group, but also seeing people that aren't in my group and seeing people that I love and having times to hug and to laugh and to cut jokes and to also maybe get away and to talk and to cry and to do the things that Christians are called to do. But here's the deal. You can't accomplish any of that if you aren't here on Sundays. You can. There's a reason why I don't look at the camera back there and say, hey, online campus, that's never going to be a thing, ever. We were at times debated, like, should we just, like, not even film this? Like, just. And it's like, no, like, we think this is valuable for those who can't be here. Literally can't be here. You can watch this when you're on vacation. That's. Yeah, it's fine. But we prioritize here, being here together as the church, because it's not just the songs, it's not just the teaching. It's being here and being here early enough to fellowship, which you should do is get here early enough to see one another, not do the express version of just running through this, but actually embracing one another, serving one another. This is valuable. And we want to continue to live this out together as the church.So in groups and on Sundays, that's how we assemble as our church. So I want to focus on this last part that says where I can love and serve others and ensure I am surrounded by people who love Jesus and love me. Okay? So the church gets to do this, Love and serve one another. Now those are a few of the one another commands that we see throughout the New Testament. And there are a lot of them. And because we have to be concise with our commitment, otherwise you just say all the things some of the people that we had, even in this process, people make really helpful, like, what about this and what about that? It's like, yeah, no, that's great. We're trying to make this as concise as Possible, but yes, absolutely. So I could throw in a bunch of one another commands in here. We chose Love and service as kind of the header for all of that. But when you read the rest of the New Testament, you see all of these one another commands. I just want to go through a few of them. Let's start with what we got on the page, which is love one another. Should love one another, which means knowing how people are loved and truly loving them.There are folks in this church who know that I love baked goods. They know I love sweets because they know I love a sweet tooth. And they love me because they bring things that are baked and wonderful. And that's some version of that with so many other people. This happens over and over and over again. What I love is that as a pastor, I get to see all of that. Not all of it, but a lot of it, at a bigger view. And I get to see all these examples of how people love each other in profound ways. And part of it is like, I want other people to know this. I want to be able to tell them. But then there's a little bit of like, yeah, I know, but we're called to do all of this. Not the left know what the right hand is doing. And we need to do things in a way that's for the glory of God, not for ourselves. I get all that, which is why we don't publish all of that. But boy, oh, boy, to sit in my seat and to see all the ways that people love one another is amazing.Love one another. And that command goes from the Gospel of John all the way to the end. First John's loaded with it, and they keep going. Serve one another. Galatians 5, 13.> For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.Serving one another. This is you using your gift and your abilities for the service of others. And again, I get to see this all the time. I get to see mechanics who turn a wrench 40 hours a week and would rather not do that once they clock out. Go and fix cars for other people in our church. I see people who build houses and work a trade, go and serve others with their time and their talents. I see people that are gifted in math, sit down with someone who's a kid that's not good at math, which I so would have appreciated growing up, and teach them homework. And that's what we're called to do, is to use how God has gifted you in service and to serve one another. That's not just in the regular Things that happen on Sunday, though, you should do that as well. Specifically Kid City. But also, that happens. And the one another service opportunities that happen regularly, week in, week out, serving one another.It says, live in harmony with one another. Romans 12:16, which is living at peace with one another, which means surrendering sometimes your preferences, because it's not all about you surrendering your preferences for the sake of others to live at peace with one another. Y'. All, I have opinions. If you know me, you know that I have preferences, which, again, if you know me, unfortunately, you probably know that. But I don't get all of my preferences, and I appreciate them. I do. I don't get my preferences on Sunday morning. I get a say in what gets sung. And I don't even get my preferences with all the songs. Every now and then I'm like, you know what? Not my favorite. This is not. But then I hear y' all sing it, and I'm like, boy, oh, boy, praise God. It's not all about me. We shouldn't get our preferences. We should live in harmony with one another. We should live at peace with one another in a way that's consistently yielding in preference for and to one another.We should bear with one another. Ephesians 4:2.> with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.That means being patient with one another even when that person is difficult, which is so valuable. And that's one of the things I appreciate about our church and our groups, is that if you've been in groups long enough, you know, this is that there are some people in your group that if you didn't have Jesus Christ in common, you would never hang out with them, ever. It just. It's just true. You can be in group. I can be in group with someone who's like, I don't really love football. I don't love sports. I don't love music. You know, I'm just like, what? What? What's wrong with you? I mean, I can just go down the list of, like, what are we even going to talk about? And then I have more depth with them than I do with someone who loves football and loves sports and loves hunting and loves all the things that I love, because the most important thing about me is the most important thing about them, and that's Christ. And when you build that kind of depth on him, you realize, oh, like this. This is what's most important. You can be in group with someone who is just difficult. Like, your personality and their personality. It's just. No, it's just like, I don't. You are so different than me. And what I appreciate is that in groups you get to die to your own sin, die to your own selfish desires, and bear with them in patience and love them, even though they are so much different than you.Bear with one another. Be kind to one another. Ephesians 4:32.> Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.To grow in kindness towards one another. Which means that when somebody on the group chat says, hey, will somebody watch my dog while I'm on vacation next week? And you know, their dog is the worst, is the kind of dog that absolutely will cause financial damage to your home and emotional damage to you and your family. You say, yeah, I'll do it absolutely. Because my life is more than my things and my comforts. And I want to be kind to you. Be kind to one another. Forgiving one another. Ephesians 4. 32. To practice forgiveness. Because we say this quite a bit, if you are in groups, if you're a part of our church, at some point sometime you're gonna get your feelings hurt. I have to say that to people I'm in group with that as your pastor, I'm also now side by side in group with you. And at some point I'm going to sin against you. Please do not be shocked. I am a sinner and you're a sinner. It's going to happen because that's what we do outside of the work of Christ in us and the Holy Spirit changing us, we. We are wretched. That's just the truth. So knowing that when it happens, and it will happen, we get to practice what Jesus commands us to do in forgiving one another. So important and so vital that in Matthew 18, that the parable that's given is, if you don't do this, you don't really know. You don't know God, you don't know his forgiveness. So that's what I love in seeing in our church, is people. I can see it. All of a sudden this person and this person have had friction, and then all of a sudden God moves in their heart and they go to a different part of the building and they just talk and they pray and they cry and they hug and they practice what it means to be a Christian and forgiving one another.Do a few more. Encourage one another. First, Thessalonians 4, 18, which, as I saw this week, and thinking about that, how that's directly used there in the verses that lead up to it, in verse 18, is talking about the work of Christ and the return of Christ, which is the gospel, out of the gospel, encourage one another, which that's good news before good advice. You guys, we're doing it. Encourage one another to look at people who are struggling to remind them of who Christ is and how he works, what he has done, and who they are in him. And going out of your way to bring encouragement to those who need it.Bear one another's burdens. Galatians 6:2.> Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.This is something that shows up in our care night content for groups that we should, as Christians, bear one another's burdens. That means y'. All. That means when someone is sharing something that is difficult to listen intently, do not, do not feel like you're being robbed because you don't have the opportunity to speak. Do not feel like you're just biding the time until they get done. Don't be thinking about other things. Don't be trying to move past them, to really sit in front of them and say, yeah, absolutely, I'm so sorry you're struggling with this sin. I'm so thankful that Jesus Christ died for that and he's empowered you to put that to death and I want to help you put that to death. To hear someone who's burying their sufferings and their trials and to just sit with them and to weep with them and to love them.Bear one another's burdens. The church is called to do. And I'll do one more. Outdo one another in honor. Romans 12:10,> Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.which for me, the way I think about this is almost competitive honor. And I see this, I see this in people in our church where they're showing deference here and deference here. And it's. Sometimes a part of me is like, oh, that's nauseating. Just someone just, just take someone, get in line and get the food. And I just like, no, but this is it. We're just showing honor and showing deference and caring about others more than ourselves. But this is what we're called to do as the church, to love and serve one another, growing in these practices together.And it's good for us to be knit like that together with this. When I was in high school, I got to do a trip with my stepdad, went out to California for a two week road trip. We started in Sacramento, we drove to San Francisco, we went down the one to la, but we stopped in a town called Big Sur south of San Francisco and we spent a night there. And there is the edge of the redwood forest. So if you've ever seen redwood trees, they're massive. We don't have these on the east coast, but I mean, any tree like this on the east coast, okay, these things are massive. They're like 300ft tall. They're huge. You look at them just like, whoa. And there's so many of them. And it may surprise you to know that redwood trees actually have a pretty shallow root structure. Like, that's a pretty shallow Beneath the surface root structure. It's not a deep tap root. It's a gigantic, massive tree that just has its roots just below the surface, spread out across the ground. You may wonder, how in the world is something that big, that tall, that massive, how in the world does it stay and stand when wind and rains and floods hit? And the reason is, is that they. They're. They're part of a redwood grove, and beneath the surface is a bunch of redwood roots interconnected, locked together in a system of support that they're tied together in a way that helps them as the. As. As they're growing taller and the seasons are getting harsher, that they're able to bear through storms together because. But no, beneath the surface, they're so deeply locked and interconnected and strengthening one another.And I cannot think of a more beautiful metaphor of what we're called to be as the church, as we serve one another, as we love one another, as we live out the implications of the gospel, to be so deeply knitted together and interlocked together in a way that when life is difficult and when suffering knocks us down and when sin is crouching at the door, that we're so deeply locked together as the church that when it hits, we stand. That when it hits, we might be moved for a moment, but we are built upon the rock that is Christ together in a way that we can get through anything. That's what the church is called to be as we live this out together. And that's why we have this ninth commitment written in the way that we do, that we are about one another, which means we need to be present. Like, it's bad when you're not here. It's bad when you're gone. It's bad when you. It's not just that. At group, if you volunteered to bring the meat for the meal, and then all of a sudden you just like, 10 minutes out say, God, I can't make it today. Busy. It's not just now we have to eat cheese tacos, which is the word, is that. No, like you, the Spirit works in you in a beautiful way that when you're not present, that's missing. It's not just that your seat is empty on Sunday. It's that the spirit works in you in a unique way, that when you're missing, it's lacking. We're called to be this together, and that takes devotion and commitment.So let me read number nine. Altogether, I will pursue deep, genuine relationships with others in the Mill City family through committing to regular participation in Sunday gatherings and a community group where I can love and serve others and ensure I am surrounded by people who love Jesus and love me.So as we as a church are considering in this recommitment process, as we're looking through all of this again, I want you to ask yourself, I want us to ask, am I committed to pursuing deep, genuine relationships? Am I committed to this? Am I hiding things from my life? Am I hiding the real me? Am I actually committed to pursuing deep, genuine relationships even when it is hard and sometimes it's hard? Am I committed to being here on Sundays? Am I committed to being here and worshiping y'? All? We have older saints that literally break bones and are just hobbling in here on Sunday because they see the value in this. They see how important it is. And at times when it's raining outside and it's cold, I just know I'm like, we're gonna have less numbers today. And it sometimes bears to be true. And I'm like, no, it's the rain. Am I committed to being here even though it's difficult? And we have the caveat, y', all, for those that are homebound and cannot be here, they literally cannot be here. We have the caveat for those who work jobs, they just literally cannot get out of the trying or they have an essential job. We have the caveat for those that are. That are ministering elsewhere on a Sunday morning, but that is a small, small minority. The rest of us should be committed. Let's commit at times for some of us, course correct. And being here on Sundays, am I committed to being to the people in my group? Am I committed to my people? Do I see the value in driving across town for our group meeting time, to actually showing up to the hangout times that we schedule at different times? Am I committed to actually reading the messages that come through on my phone and praying for that person? Am I committed to being a part of my group?And I'll tell you, one of the things I tell folks that are going through difficult periods of time, they're struggling with Suffering or sin or brokenness, anxiety, depression, lust, et cetera, is that at some point you've got to, as you are fighting sin, pick your head up and not just look at yourself, but look at the people that are around you. Because part of our spiritual health is developed through one another in and that happens mostly through groups. Am I committed to groups? Am I committed to loving and serving one another? Am I committed to the practices that God has called me to practice? About a year ago at a family meeting, Chet printed out all the one another commands. And then our group leaders at the time, I think they made a magnet of all of that and gave it to us and putting it on the fridge and seeing these over and over again was just so helpful and so encouraging to see this is what Jesus calls us to be. And I get to, by the power of the Holy Spirit, live these out even when it is difficult.So all of this, all of this is difficult and it cuts against the grain of culture, a culture that's so drunk on itself and the betterment of self. This is difficult. But if the gospel is true and if Jesus is alive and he is, it's worth it. It's worth the effort. It's worth from the hope of the gospel leveraging our lives for the sake of him and one another.Let's pray. Heavenly Father, I pray that you might help us live out the implications of the good news that you came to save sinners and call them into a church that belongs to you to declare the excellencies of you who called us out of darkness into marvelous light and God. I pray that that you would help us see the value of that. I pray that there are folks here that do not belong to a church. I pray they would see the importance of trusting in you as their Savior and belonging to a church. I pray that there's anyone here that is hurting and suffering from bad experiences in the past. They would not grow in cynicism or fear, but they would take a leap of faith and belong. And that in all of us. You would grow in us a radical belief in the hope of the resurrection that empowers us to. To be not about ourselves, but about one another. In Jesus name, Amen.We're going to come and we're going to close and sing and one final song. As I said earlier, may we be a people that as we worship, we worship joyfully. That may our souls be ministered to as we sing and as we listen and as we worship.

318 FF – Are you committing the same sin over and over?You're not alone. A lot of people struggle with this. I sure have.In this week's Freedom Friday episode, I share just a few ideas that can help you face these temptations to keep committing the same sin.Take an honest look at your self and what you think this sin is giving youRealizing whatever sin "gives" you is a counterfeitSin never really meets a needGod is the only one who can meet your needsTemptations don't come from you, but from the "enemy"Show notes: full transcript of this episode at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/318Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

In order for improvement to be made, we have to first become aware of what it is that is needing attention and then follow up with the actions needed to be taken to make the goal come to fruition. When we set a goal, we should have a true intention defined that will motivate the possibility into our reality. Success isn't something achieved overnight, it is something that is borne from compounding our efforts consistently a little at a time day in and day out. Some of our habits we have created for ourselves are no longer providing fruitful, and we need to cut them the fuck out of our lives for our own sake and health. We've allowed the excuses to overpower our true desire to hold on to the bad habits out of fear of making changes that can provide the real improvement we need. Each day though, we have a choice to take the action that makes the change happen for us that we need in our lives in order to grow. If you always put off doing something about it until tomorrow, it is never going to fucking happen until the day you choose for it to happen. Why not start today, just a little bit? Committing that little 1% effort daily to be a better human being than yesterday. Be the best example of yourself the day you leave this Earth, proud of your accomplishments and knowing you made them yours by your level of commitment each and every day you were alive and capable of taking action that made it really happen in your life.Remember that you have to be the greatest example and authority to your children first over being their best friend and giving in to their every whim. You should want to raise them to become a better person than you ever will be by being their best provider and teacher in their world. Rather than being their buddy, you have to be their role model they look up to, because they will be looking to you regardless of if you are setting good or bad examples of how they should act and react. Give them the gift of good habits, lessons, and attitudes they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Lead them by example by being the person you want them to become.

Building Resilience: More Than a Badge of Honor Ever felt like resilience is something you either have or don't? Think again. In this compelling episode of the Building Better Humans Project podcast, host Glenn explores the true nature of resilience as a skill that can be developed, not an inherent trait. Drawing from his personal experience transitioning out of a 17-year military career and observations from guiding people through challenging adventures, Glenn dismantles common misconceptions about what it means to be resilient. This episode dives deep into how resilience isn't about avoiding hardship but rather about how we respond when life inevitably knocks us down. Through powerful stories of transformation—from trekking Kokoda to youth camps—Glenn illustrates how our greatest growth often emerges from our deepest struggles. Timestamps and Key Takeaways: **2:15 - What Resilience Really Is**- Resilience isn't about being bulletproof—it's about recovery capacity- The difference between rigid trees that snap and flexible ones that survive storms **4:30 - Personal Resilience Story**- Glenn's transition from 17 years in the army to civilian life- How facing loss of identity led to creating new opportunities **7:45 - Practical Framework for Building Resilience**- Control the controllables: Focus energy on what you can change- Reframe the narrative: Ask "what is this teaching me?" instead of "why me?"- Build strong support systems: Resilience isn't a solo journey- Practice stress in safe environments: Train your nervous system through small discomforts- Remember your purpose: Knowing your "why" helps you figure out your "how" **11:20 - The Challenge**- How to reflect on recent tough situations- Committing to daily small discomforts that build resilience Ready to transform how you handle life's inevitable challenges? This episode isn't just about understanding resilience—it's about actively building it in your daily life. Listen now to discover how you can bend without breaking and emerge stronger from whatever storms come your way. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As physicians, we're no strangers to long-term goals. Many of us spent years—if not decades—pursuing the dream of becoming a doctor. That kind of deep, meaningful striving can bring great fulfillment—but what happens when we achieve that goal and still feel like something's missing?In this episode, we explore how goals influence our happiness, why the type of goals we pursue matters, and how to realign our ambitions to create more joy, purpose, and emotional well-being. Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or just wondering what comes next, this conversation will help you reconnect with what truly matters to you—and inspire you to pursue it.You'll learn:Why meaningful goals are essential for lasting happinessThe difference between intrinsic and extrinsic goalsHow approach vs. avoidance goals affect motivationWhat to do when your goals are in conflictHow to evolve your goals as your life and priorities changeWays to reframe financial goals to make them more fulfillingA practical exercise to evaluate and refine your current goals Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, Light Watkins explores three life-changing decisions that shaped his path—and how making similar choices can transform yours.He begins by distinguishing between what he calls the ground-level perspective (the logical, comfort-seeking mindset most of us live by) and the spiritual perspective (the higher, heart-led view that sees meaning in discomfort and purpose in uncertainty).From there, Light unpacks the pivotal decisions that redefined his life: giving up alcohol to reclaim his authenticity and awareness, committing to follow his inner guidance no matter how illogical it seemed, and making the simple but radical choice to never skip meditation.Each story illustrates how trusting your inner voice—especially when it doesn't make sense—can open doors you didn't even know existed.If you've been questioning what's next, or struggling to know which path to take, this episode offers a grounded roadmap for tuning out external noise and turning up the volume on your inner guidance.It's a reminder that the most aligned decisions often look illogical from the outside—but deeply right from within.Recommended episodes:7 Harsh Realities of Committing to Your Inner Work5 Lies That Are Secretly Holding You BackSend us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V6c-9O3UHk Podcast audio: In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Tristan de Liège and Ben Bayer discuss the widespread claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Among the topics covered: Decoupling from the confusion of “international law” Validating the concept of “genocide”; The invalid collectivist elements of the concept; The absurd UN definition of “genocide”; Why the valid concept does not apply to Israel; Sidebar on the issue of just and unjust war; The genocidal intent of Hamas Recommended in this podcast is Elan Journo's book What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Ben Bayer's essay "We Ignore the Unconditional Right to Self-Defense at Our Peril", and the podcast with Elan Journo and Nikos Sotirakopolous, "Did Israel Steal Palestinian Land?" The podcast was recorded on October 3, 2025, and posted on October 7, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.

This week on the Gnar Couch Podshow, we hang with rampage-riding legend CJ Ceilig. Okay, she's not legendary yet, but she will be after this podcast. She somehow makes a terrible sausage party pod team actually worth listening to. She's a Eurotah-bouncing, breakfast sandwich-dodging shredder who's done it all. From bluffing her way through a bike-shop job (“Derailleur? Totally pasta.”) to leading teams at Five Ten and Reverse Components, CJ's story is equal parts hilarious and inspiring. We talk about the chaos of Rampage prep, the magic and madness of Virgin, Utah, and the glamorous side of living in a van, which may or may not include neighbors who poop in buckets.  If you're here for serious bike discussion, you're in the wrong place. But if you love grit, humor, and real stories from the freeride desert and beyond, hit play. Guest info: CJ Celig Check out our store for sick shirts. Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month. Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Scheduling Episode with CJ" 06:41 "Struggling with Mountain Biking" 11:58 "Bike Shop Connections Journey" 19:58 "Death Mo Bike Memories" 21:50 "Reconnecting Through Downhill Racing" 28:24 "Thrill of Mountain Skiing" 34:21 "Digging Days Were Special" 39:42 "Navigating Riding Challenges" 45:02 "Tricks, Jumps, and Canyon Gaps" 48:54 "Dating Profile and Freeride" 55:24 "Committing to the Investment" 01:03:25 "Challenges of Female Free Riders" 01:04:14 "Behind the Scenes Insights" 01:10:49 "Building Confidence in New Terrain" 01:16:32 Wind, Distraction, and Run Dynamics 01:21:16 "Trail or Downhill Debate" 01:27:16 "Marketing Power of Athletes" 01:31:08 Hollywood Creatives and Business Challenges 01:40:05 "Grateful, Fun, Bonus Content" 01:41:21 "Biking Adventures in a Hatchback"

In this video, Christian Psychologist Dr. David Clarke addresses the question, “can christians remarry” after divorcing a narcissist, offering important bible teaching. He provides relationship advice and resources for those seeking healing after divorce and guidance on following biblical principles within Christianity. https://www.davideclarkephd.com/

Studying the past, Names in the bible; kadesh 6942 kuf-dalet-shin (sanctify); Hebrew letters have meaning; Allegory and metaphor; Tree of Knowledge; Sourcing your decisions; Dinah and Shechem - consent?; Jer 9:6; Deceit; Simeon and Levi's treachery; Seeing the whole truth; Born again?; Deceiving yourself; or Knowing yourself; Making Jacob stink; Becoming Israel; Gen 35:1 God to Jacob; Arise = establish/confirm; Bethel = house of God; Jn 12:45; Is 9:6; Christ's kingdom; Recognizing Israel; Lessons from bondage; Trusting God; Fear not!; Abiding in faith; In, but not of; Golden Calf = reserve fund; Social welfare; Welfare tables and snares; Tables; Banks; Booths; "Worship"; Statues?; Tax collectors; Possessing people; Putting away strange gods; Biet-yod-tav (Beth) - aleph-lamad (El); Faith; Hair braids; Cities of refuge; Freewill offerings; vav+yod+tav-nun-vav (gave); Committing to God's way; terebinth? (oak); Josh 24:26; Allegiance; Red heifer?; "Canaan" merchants of men; "Luz"; chet-tav-hey - chet-tav-tav (terror); True faith in God (divine designer); Titles vs names; Free societies - perfect law of liberty; Burying under an oak tree?; Appeared vav+yod+resh-aleph(-hey); Name-change to Israel; Following by consent; What Israel?; Branding; v12 "land"; Living by faith; Mystery Babylon; Self-deception; Birth of Benjamin; Explaining Israel's journey; Old Isaac; Isaac's death and burial; Age calculations; Jacob's debts; Advanced ages; Joseph's bondage; Your bondage; How to get free; Civil law vs Natural law; Ear-ticklers; Strong delusion; Christian checklist; Knowing the truth to know yourself; Altars; Loving one another; Burnt offerings; Exercising authority; Living stones; Are you forcing your neighbor?; Sealing your bondage by consent; Cities of blood; "Earrings"; Signs of bondage; Josh 24:26; Judges 9:6; Oak symbology; Fear not!

Leighann reflects on the power of podcasting as a medium for sharing thoughts and feelings. She discusses the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, exploring his impact and the boldness he exhibited in his life. The conversation transitions into a discussion on spiritual warfare, emphasizing the importance of prayer in navigating challenges and disappointments. Leighann encourages listeners to commit to a dedicated hour of prayer, highlighting the transformative power of prayer in their lives and the world around them.One Hour in Prayer Challenge"Prayer leads you to action.""I want to go out on my knees.""Let's keep on praying, my friends."

Billionaires. They should be objects of scorn rather than envy. While they ride around in their super-yachts and private jets, producing the climate-damaging pollution of entire nations, they're doing things to extract even more wealth, harm your health, diminish democracy, and rig the whole system in their favor. How did this happen? Why do we tolerate it? How can we stop the billionaires? And can we get a hold of our own super-yacht for Crazy Town pleasure cruises? Chuck Collins returns to Crazy Town to offer insights from his new book, Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet. Originally recorded on 10/3/25.Sources/Links/Notes:Chuck Collins, Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet, The New Press, October 2025.Chuck Collins, Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good, Chelsea Green Publishing, September 2016.Chuck Collins, The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions, Polity, January 2022.Related episode(s) of Crazy Town:Episode 10, "Tackling Inequality, One Pair of Lederhosen at a Time"Episode 43, "Overproduction of Elites and Political Upheaval, or... the Story of Rich People Doing Stupid Things"

Chuck Collins, the heir to the Oscar Mayer fortune, gave away his millions to progressive political causes when he was in his twenties. Ever since, the resident of Guilford has fought to expose how the rich make themselves richer at everyone else's expense.In his new book, "Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power are Ruining Our Lives and Planet," Collins shows how the actions of the top .01% have dire consequences for everyone else. He argues that when the system is rigged to favor to rich, working people pay the price in higher taxes, fewer affordable houses and a health care system stripped of both health and care. Collins is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies where he co-edits Inequality.org. He writes the Oligarch Watch column for The Nation. He is the author of a number of books, including "Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good"; and with Bill Gates Sr., "Wealth and Our Commonwealth," a case for taxing inherited fortunes. Collins says we are living through a new Gilded Age. In the first Gilded Age, which lasted from about the end of the Civil War to 1900, “there were 400 wealthy families that by some estimates may have had 40 to 50% of all the wealth in the country,” Collins told the Vermont Conversation. But from 2020 to 2022, “the flow of billionaire wealth, not just to the 1% but the top one tenth of 1% in the billionaire class, is dizzying.” He said that the combined wealth of US billionaires went from under $3 trillion at the beginning of the pandemic to $7.8 trillion by the end.“Pretty much everything you care about is undermined by that concentration of wealth and power: your health, your housing, the quality of your environment.”Collins warned of the danger of “billionaire capture.”“You have the billionaires lining up behind one particular presidential candidate who has totally delivered for the billionaire class to the point where our political system is captured. ... They are using that government shutdown as a way to shrink government and lay off workers. And we're not even going to publish unemployment rates and the data necessary for us to understand what's happening in the economy.”Collins believes that change will come from both the grassroots and from “cracks within the billionaire elites that we should be paying attention to,” such as those who want to address climate change.“As people start to see how their pockets are getting picked, they will wake up and want to push back on this oligarchic capture of our society.”Collins says that change begins by taxing enormous wealth, reinvesting in social programs, and in grassroots mobilizations such as “No Kings Day” that represent “an awakening that we have never seen.”“We have to say, Look, we're not going to vote for people who are going to be lapdogs of the billionaires. ... We're going to see people run for Congress and win and run for higher office saying, I want an economy that works for everybody, not just the billionaires.”

Intent to destroy all or part of a group is required to meet the criteria of genocide, and Israeli officials have made their intentions towards the people of Gaza explicitly clear, says Phyllis Bennis. In this discussion of her new book, Understanding Palestine & Israel, she explains how other recognized genocides have been defined, the influence of the Holocaust and its aftermath on Zionism and Jewish identity, and why the ceasefire movement indicates a change in the movement for Palestinian rights.Guests:Phyllis Bennis is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, where she also serves as co-director of the New Internationalism Project. She is a founding member of the US Campaign to End Israeli Occupation and served for six years on the national board of Jewish Voice for Peace. She is the author of numerous books, including Understanding Palestine & Israel.Credits:Studio Production: Cameron GranadinoPost-Production: Stephen FrankFollow The Marc Steiner Show on Spotify Follow The Marc Steiner Show on Apple PodcastsHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkWE'RE FINALISTS FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS SIGNAL AWARDS. HELP US WIN!Click here to vote!:https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/historyMichael Fox is also a finalist in the History Podcast category for his truly unique, rich, and inspirational weekly series Stories of Resistance------------Click here to vote for Marc Steiner!: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/individual-episodes/cMarc Steiner is a finalist for Best Host of an Individual Episode 

Intent to destroy all or part of a group is required to meet the criteria of genocide, and Israeli officials have made their intentions towards the people of Gaza explicitly clear, says Phyllis Bennis. In this discussion of her new book, Understanding Palestine & Israel, she explains how other recognized genocides have been defined, the influence of the Holocaust and its aftermath on Zionism and Jewish identity, and why the ceasefire movement indicates a change in the movement for Palestinian rights.Guests:Phyllis Bennis is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, where she also serves as co-director of the New Internationalism Project. She is a founding member of the US Campaign to End Israeli Occupation and served for six years on the national board of Jewish Voice for Peace. She is the author of numerous books, including Understanding Palestine & Israel.Credits:Studio Production: Cameron GranadinoPost-Production: Stephen FrankFollow The Marc Steiner Show on Spotify Follow The Marc Steiner Show on Apple PodcastsHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetwork

Sylvie Barbier brings sensemaking to bear on the polarization that followed the Kirk assassination and explores the significance of the Kirk memorial in an interview hosted by Jacob Kishere. The dialogue delves into the profound importance of speech, cycle-breaking forgiveness, non-violence, and remembering the sanctity of life.About the episode:In this episode of the Second Renaissance Podcast, we make sense of the polarization following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Sylvie speaks to the power and necessity of forgiveness in breaking cycles of retaliation and explores what leadership can look like amid escalating division. We reflect on the nature of speech and the importance of recognizing the power of our words. The conversation closes with an appreciation of the existential importance of becoming joyfully alive in these times.Chapters:00:02:11 – Erika Kirk's Forgiveness of the Killer00:08:00 – Why Our Words Matter00:16:50 – Sacred Anchoring & Breaking Cycles of Violence00:18:50 – Challenges Around “Speech as Violence”00:26:00 – Intention in Speech00:29:00 – Thich Nhat Hanh on Non-Violence & the Seeds of Hatred00:31:00 – Committing to Something Greater & the Joy of Being AliveSpeakersSylvie Shiwei Barbier is a French-Taiwanese performance artist, entrepreneur and educator. She co-founded Life Itself to build a wiser future through culture, space and community. https://lifeitself.org/people/sylvieshiweibarbier Jacob Kishere is a dialogue facilitator, rapper, philosopher and writer. He is the creator of SENSESPACE podcast, author of Culturepilgrim and co-founder of The Resonant Man Initiative. www.jacobkishere.comDiscussion about this video Get full access to Life Itself at news.lifeitself.org/subscribe

How do you actually know if your inner work is working? That's the question Light explores in this episode of The Spiritual Perspective.Meditation, journaling, therapy, gratitude — all of it can feel subtle and hard to measure. There's no scoreboard, no app tracking your progress. And that's what makes so many people wonder: Is anything really changing?In this talk, Light breaks down the five unmistakable — and very real-world — signs that your inner work is paying off. These aren't abstract spiritual concepts. They're the everyday shifts you begin to notice when your practice is consistent: the way you handle uncertainty, the clarity that begins to guide your choices, and the peace that shows up in places it never used to.You'll also learn why real growth often feels invisible at first, how others can see your transformation before you do, and what to pay attention to if you're doubting your progress.If you've ever questioned whether all your inner work is leading somewhere, this episode will help you recognize the subtle but powerful proof that it is — and remind you why consistency is everything.Recommended episodes:7 Harsh Realities of Committing to Your Inner WorkThe Easy Life LieResources mentioned:Join Light and learn Meditation in Mexico City: https://mexico.beginmeditating.com/Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SYK865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until October 4, 2026.Committing to Advances for CLL Care: Conversations on Modern Standards of Care and Next-Gen Innovation In support of improving patient care, Medical Learning Institute Inc is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and BeOne Medicines.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SYK865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until October 4, 2026.Committing to Advances for CLL Care: Conversations on Modern Standards of Care and Next-Gen Innovation In support of improving patient care, Medical Learning Institute Inc is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and BeOne Medicines.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SYK865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until October 4, 2026.Committing to Advances for CLL Care: Conversations on Modern Standards of Care and Next-Gen Innovation In support of improving patient care, Medical Learning Institute Inc is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and BeOne Medicines.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SYK865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until October 4, 2026.Committing to Advances for CLL Care: Conversations on Modern Standards of Care and Next-Gen Innovation In support of improving patient care, Medical Learning Institute Inc is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and BeOne Medicines.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SYK865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE credit will be available until October 4, 2026.Committing to Advances for CLL Care: Conversations on Modern Standards of Care and Next-Gen Innovation In support of improving patient care, Medical Learning Institute Inc is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.This activity is developed in collaboration with our educational partner, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and BeOne Medicines.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

We now know that people are here, having committed fraud to be here, and in many cases are now committing fraud. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Federal officials announce arrests relating to immigration fraud operation in Twin CitiesPrincipal: Adult older than 21 faked identity to enroll in White Bear Lake Area High SchoolVote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demandsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Begin your transformation early - 2026 New Year's Resolutions to help you be the best version of yourself yet! Are you ready to stop chasing trends and create lasting change? I'll give you a road map for personal growth, transformation, and rebirth (PLUS A FREE PLANNER!) that helps you build sustainable habits, break free from negative self-talk, and confidently enter a new era of you.Discover why most New Year's resolutions fail, and learn powerful strategies - consistency over intensity, mindset shifts, identity-based change, self-compassion, and mindful digital boundaries - to lock in growth that lasts.Whether you're listening today or months from now, now is the perfect time to start…….

Most people imagine that inner work is a straight path to peace, clarity, and happiness. But the reality is far more complex. In this episode, I share the 7 harsh truths about committing to your inner work—the side no one talks about, but everyone eventually experiences.You'll hear why spiritual teachers are still just people, why you may not feel like a “new you” right away, and why most of the people around you won't care about your progress. We'll also explore the trap of aiming for perfection, what happens when your awareness suddenly outpaces everyone else's, and why there's no such thing as graduating from inner work.These aren't reasons to avoid the journey—they're signposts to help you navigate it with realistic expectations. If you've ever wondered why transformation feels so slow, lonely, or misunderstood, this episode will help you recognize that you're not doing it wrong. You're simply facing the same difficult truths that anyone committed to growth must walk through.Listen in for a raw, unfiltered perspective that will encourage you to stay the course—and embrace inner work as a lifelong practice, not just a temporary fix.Recommended episodes:When Going with the Flow is the WRONG Choice and How to Make it RIGHT5 Lies That Are Secretly Holding You BackResources mentioned: Light's online community, The Happiness InsidersSend us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

Expositional style teaching on Luke CH 14:25-30 that will examine some pointed words given by the Savior in regard to the cost associated with being His disciples. This teaching will expound on these verses and attempt to remove potential misconceptions for Church age believers, while detailing several challenges that we must consider with following the Lord, in the hopes to energize our desire to fully commit to Christ. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Pastor Mac provides an expositional style teaching on Luke CH 14:25-30 that will examine some pointed words given by the Savior in regards to the cost associated with being His disciples.  This teaching will expound on these verses and attempt to remove potential misconceptions for Church age believers, while detailing several challenges that we must consider with following the Lord, in the hopes to energize our desire to fully commit to Christ. Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag

Navigating the intricate maze of emotions such as anger and resentment can be a relentless challenge. Recently, I stumbled upon a quote that encourages us to "let 'em go, rise above, get down, and move on." Initially perplexing, these words gradually illuminated my path to personal growth. Embracing this newfound perspective, I metaphorically released my emotional baggage, freeing myself to rise above. Committing to "get down" for my greater good, I now consciously choose what to carry into my future. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life's most persistent questions.Thank you for listening!Listen to more episodes like this and subscribe to updates at https://nowthatyouaskpodcast.com

⏳ God's timing isn't random—it's divine. In this episode, Michal Carlock unpacks the urgency of obedience, the power of kairos moments, and how surrender positions us for favor and opportunity.Using Esther's story as a guide, Michal highlights how small steps of faith can shift everything. She shares how the wilderness experience prepares us for purpose, why fear can't delay obedience, and how God's favor often arrives in unexpected ways.If you've been wrestling with timing, delay, or doubt—this episode is your wake-up call. It's the final countdown to your next level.

The US government has, six times now, unilaterally vetoed resolutions in the UN Security Council that called for peace and a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, a United Nations commission stated conclusively that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people, with the full support of the United States, under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Ben Norton reports. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thjVQp9wafs Topics 0:00 US vetoes 6 UN Gaza resolutions 1:24 China calls for peace 2:04 Israel creates famine in Gaza 3:29 UN commission report on Israeli genocide 4:15 Legal definition of genocide 6:06 UN inquiry on genocide in Gaza 7:37 USA sells weapons to Israel 9:06 Genocide experts' opinion 9:50 ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu 10:43 ICJ case against Israel 11:36 Trump's plan to take over Gaza 13:26 US & Israel want "real estate bonanza" 14:11 Colonialism 15:28 Trump withdraws US from UN bodies 18:46 US imperialism vs the world 21:12 Outro

Imagine there was a violent cult that used scriptures from an ancient religion to convince its followers to do evil things. Imagine the cult was given its own state. Imagine the cult was given machine guns, tanks and war planes. Imagine the cult obtained nuclear weapons. Imagine the cult started committing genocide against the indigenous people who'd been living in the area where the cult's state was established. Reading by Tim Foley.

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An investigation by the United Nations, called a 'commission of inquiry', has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry has rejected the report, saying that it is "distorted and false".Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250917FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters For more of our podcasts, search for these in your podcast app: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning Easy English ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English Conversations ✔️ Learning English Vocabulary

The list of humanitarian institutions who accuse Israel of genocide now includes: 1. The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory 2. The International Association of Genocide Scholars 3. B'Tselem (an Israeli organization) 4. Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (another Israeli organization) 5. Amnesty International 6. Doctors Without Borders 7. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights 8. Human Rights Watch 9. The International Federation for Human Rights 10. The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention The list of humanitarian institutions who say Israel is NOT committing genocide in Gaza includes: 1. Nobody 2. No one 3. Zero 4. Nothing 5. Nada 6. Zilch 7. Sweet damn all 8. A complete absence 9. Diddly squat 10. Bupkis Reading by Tim Foley.

Today, a United Nations commission of inquiry has said that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023. Israel's foreign ministry said it categorically rejected the report, denouncing it as "distorted and false". Adam is joined by John Simpson - BBC World Affairs Editor and Presenter of Unspun World. And, an emergency debate has been held in the House of Commons into the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the US. Adam, Chris and Alex discuss that and whether we are about to see a change of messaging from number 10 to ahead of the party conference. You can take part in the Newscast census here - http://bit.ly/4mfhIgbYou can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producers was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Committing a SWAF cardinal sin and ZOOM recording with my cousin Alex!! We needed her back on and we're a little busy with another project so instead of sharing the couch we're on screen share. Alex is joined by some special friends on her chest as well as every Labubu imaginable – she also has weed/unboxing content on her twitch which I don't understand but if you do then go watch. We unpack our almond mom trauma, debate whether my bag is Dior or Temu, and finally debrief the Bezos wedding. And the biological dad DNA test saga continues! Enjoy your favorite guest sloots