Podcasts about communal

In this episode of Monterey Bay This Week, Monterey Bay area counties get millions from the state's homelessness prevention program, dozens of Pajaro Valley residents are suing the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency over the 2023 flood, and more in this week's local news roundup.

Send a textWith a deep dive into two different industry reports; hereSAY BTR leasing benchmarking report and COHO - The UK Loneliness Report 2026. We discuss:- Is the sector lacking in sales skills? - Is blended living actually wanted?- The Unite Students barometer of PBSA health- The simple solution to reduce loneliness in shared living.We are also celebrating reaching 25,000 downloads this week

Doug Foltz explains how he used AI to solve a real coach-development bottleneck: mentor coaching doesn't scale. By building a competency rubric and an AI "agent" that evaluates coaching transcripts, Doug's team reduced hours of expert analysis to minutes—then re-centered the human work where it matters most: reflection, agency, and a short mentor-coaching conversation. The bigger idea: "communal co-intelligence"—AI not just as a personal assistant, but as a tool that helps a whole coaching community preserve culture, build consistency, and scale development without losing what makes coaching human. Episode description How do you scale mentor coaching when you don't have the budget—or the hours? Doug Foltz (Content Engineering & Value Alignment Lead at Gloo, DMin candidate at Asbury, and longtime church-planting coach) shares how he built an AI-supported mentor-coaching loop: a detailed competency rubric + an AI evaluator that reviews transcripts in minutes. But Doug also warns about a hidden danger: AI can bypass reflection, which is essential for adult learning. So they intentionally added "friction" back into the process—reflection first, then AI feedback, then a short human coaching conversation. Along the way, Doug introduces a powerful concept: communal co-intelligence—AI that strengthens a community's shared language, values, and coaching culture. Key moments (timestamps) 0:02–1:20 – Who Doug is + why Brian calls him the "AI guy" 1:49–3:21 – The real problem: coaching training doesn't stick without mentor coaching 3:34–5:06 – Doug's solution: a rubric + AI agent that evaluates transcripts (levels 1–3) 6:44–8:15 – The twist: reflection is essential; AI can accidentally remove it 8:28–9:00 – The human loop: 15–20 minute mentor conversation after reflection + report 10:38–14:35 – Why AI matters: replaces 3–4 hours of expert analysis with minutes 15:04–16:15 – The church's role: protect what's uniquely human; set boundaries 16:27–19:16 – "Communal co-intelligence": AI + a coaching community's culture and standards 21:24–23:00 – What they observed: fast growth from Level 1 → Level 2; harder jump to Level 3 23:29–25:46 – Craft guild model: learn the fundamentals, then innovate without losing the core 28:57–31:14 – What's next: agentic systems, tools + data access, and AI as "work orchestrator" Key ideas AI can scale mentor coaching by doing the transcript evaluation quickly and consistently. Reflection is non-negotiable in adult learning; AI can "steal" it by doing the thinking for you. The solution is intentional friction: reflection → AI feedback → short human mentor coaching. Agency matters: don't make AI the all-knowing guru; keep the learner's authority intact. Communal co-intelligence: AI can reinforce a shared coaching culture across many coaches. Early gains can be rapid (novice → intermediate), but advanced mastery takes longer. The future is agentic systems that combine tools + data + context to orchestrate real work. Quotable lines (pull quotes) "We really can't scale coaching very well." "Mentor coaching is what makes the training stick." "My process actually bypasses [reflection] entirely." "We added a friction point… and we made them reflect." "You don't want the AI to be the all-knowing guru." "That's the part of the process that we said, we're going to replace." (re: 3–4 hours of evaluation) "Communal co-intelligence… it's the AI with our coaching community." "It becomes this orchestrator of work within an organization." Discussion questions (for Learning Lab / staff meeting) Where would AI help us scale without compromising what we value most? What part of our development process must remain human-only? Where might AI accidentally remove reflection, struggle, or ownership? What would a "reflection-first" workflow look like for our coaches or trainers? What are the risks of communal AI (shared culture) becoming static or overly controlling? If AI becomes an "orchestrator of work," what data is off-limits—and why? Practical takeaway AI is best used as a leverage tool—not a replacement for learning. Let it do the heavy lift of analysis and pattern recognition, then spend your human time where it counts: reflection, discernment, presence, and coaching conversations that build ownership and growth. If you design it well, AI doesn't dilute your culture—it can actually help you scale it.

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“My mom is still good friends with her little — I can't imagine this would be where the apple falls far from the tree,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin

The Rebbe encourages the Ladies Auxiliary of Ohalei Torah by comparing their work in sacred education to the self-sacrifice of Queen Esther. He explains that recognizing one's responsibility and potential as a Jewish daughter ensures success for both the institution and one's own family. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/006/6099

Listen To Full Sermon: "The Spiritual Purpose of Fasting" @ St. Youstina Coptic Orthodox Church - Waco, TX ~ February 20, 2026https://on.soundcloud.com/jWyYToO4mo7SDNORFn

In 'we are communal' we hear that God has made us to be in community with him and with others. But that communion has been ruined by sin which shows itself in estrangement from God, others, and ourselves. In Christ we are wonderfully redeemed and reconciled to God and to another which we get to experience in the church, the body of Jesus.

Are we consumers of Christianity or committed members of Christ's community? Drawing from Acts 2:42-47, we're invited to examine the radical difference between treating church like a service that meets our preferences versus embracing the costly, communal life that characterized the early believers. The sermon identifies eight lies of consumer Christianity—from 'serve me' to 'not me'—each one revealing how we subtly center ourselves rather than Christ. The early church devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. They shared everything in common, sold possessions to meet needs, and met daily with glad and sincere hearts. This wasn't an idealized fantasy but a messy, real community of imperfect people empowered by the Holy Spirit. We're challenged to move from asking 'What can I get?' to 'How can I give?' The call isn't to add Jesus as another slice of our busy lives, but to recognize Him as the whole pie—the center from which everything else flows. This means choosing depth over preference, belonging over autonomy, and reverence over comfort. It means being willing to be inconvenienced, to sacrifice financially and relationally, and to step into evangelism even when we feel inadequate. The beautiful truth is that transformation happens not through perfect arguments but through authentic witness—inviting people into our lives and letting them see us following Jesus.

During a dispute over communal space, OP did something that ended up keeping the neighborhood kids from playing there. Now OP's Wondering, are they truly at fault, or is the backlash overblown?0:00 Intro0:20 Story 13:01 Story 1 Comments4:35 Story 1 Update6:44 Story 29:28 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replies15:17 Story 2 Update16:43 Story 2 Comments19:02 Story 322:39 Story 3 Comments#redditupdate #redditrelationship #redditpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - February 27, 2026.

The Rebbe acknowledges the recipient's intention to follow through on a charity pledge despite financial limitations, explaining that fulfilling the commitment brings blessings for increased livelihood. He also urges the recipient to lead communal reflection on their work over the past 15 years. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/006/6091

Send a textThis week, we're catching up on the numerous events we've recently attended including; the Sheppard Robson PBSA round table 'How can fresh thinking unlock viability?', the Amber webinar hosted by Urban Living News on all-inclusive energy and the QX Global Group Student Accommodation Insights Evening.We are also talking about the latest white paper by Utopi; The AI Influence in Real Estate - are we moving to the dark side? Download this report via link in comments.The questions we cover this week:- Does investing in AI make rent cheaper or more expensive?- Are commuting students a commercial opportunity or a risk?- A plea for positive PR about the value of renting- Is all-inclusive bills cheaper?Stay up to date on Housed podcast via the website and LinkedIn page Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.Thank you to our season four sponsors:Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.Who this episode is for:PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

“Aside from food preferences, I think liking something or someone is a choice and love is not,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin

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Nineteen people have died after a packed bus heading from the resort city of Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged off the Prithvi highway and crashed on the banks of the Trishuli river. Listen to the latest weekly update from Nepal, including communal tensions in Gaur that led to a curfew, authorities asking health institutions to report injuries from Gen Z protests and Nepal's seven-wicket win over Scotland in the ongoing men's T20 World Cup. - पोखराबाट काठमाण्डू जाँदै गरेको बस दुर्घटना हुँदा १९ जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ। बस सडकबाट तल खसेर त्रिशूली नदीको किनारमा पुगेको बताइएको छ। यस लगायत, गौर नगरपालिमा साम्प्रदायिक तनाव सुरु भएर ठुलो आकार लिँदै गएपछि त्यसलाई रोक्न जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालयद्वारा कर्फ्यु आदेश, जेन-जी प्रदर्शनका क्रममा घाइते भएकाहरूको विवरण तत्काल उपलब्ध गराउन सरकारको स्वास्थ्य संस्थाहरूलाई निर्देशन र जारी टी२० विश्वकप अन्तर्गत गत मङ्गलवार आफ्नो अन्तिम खेलमा नेपालले स्कटल्यान्डलाई सात विकेटले पराजित गरेको लगायत गत सात दिनका नेपालका प्रमुख समाचारहरू सुन्नुहोस्।

Christie Green spends days at a time in the mountains, in the snow, tracking elk, solo. Her hunting journey began at 40 as a practical way to feed herself and her family, and became a fierce and fluid exploration of womanhood, motherhood, stewardship, intuition, listening and kinship. Christie wrote a memoir about her experiences called Moonlight Elk that I rapturously devoured, licking my fingertips with every turn of the page, it is that delicious.

In this episode, Forrest Inslee engages with Ben Lowe (A Rocha USA) and James Amadon (Circlewood) to discuss current environmental challenges and the role of faith communities in addressing these issues. They explore the importance of partnerships, the need for theological reflection and repentance, and the significance of community action in resisting destructive trends. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of love and relationality in ecological advocacy, as well as personal growth in ecological thinking.A Rocha USA Rocha InternationalTake AwaysThe external circumstances regarding climate change are dire, but organizational work is thriving.Partnerships between organizations can enhance resilience and impact.The church has a critical role in environmental advocacy, but has often been absent.Political polarization affects the church's engagement with environmental issues.Repentance is essential for the church to align with God's call to care for creation.Resistance to harmful practices must be rooted in love and community.Local actions can have a significant impact on environmental health.Personal connection to nature fosters resilience and hope.Theological reflection is necessary for effective environmental action.Communal resistance strengthens community bonds and fosters collective action.Keywordsenvironment, climate change, church, ecological justice, partnership, community, resilience, repentance, love, action, A Rocha USA, Circlewood, environmental justiceFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

What if I told you that one of the most significant demographic shifts shaping our cities, our housing markets, and even our social lives over the next few decades… isn't migration, isn't birth rates, and isn't ageing?   It's something far more personal. In today's show, Simon Kuestenmacher and I are talking about a silent revolution - the rise of the single-person household.   More Australians than ever are living alone, and it's not just retirees or Gen Zs in tiny apartments.   From the newly single at 54 to the solo 29-year-old navigating life on their terms, this trend is redrawing the blueprint of modern life and reshaping the housing market in a way most people aren't even noticing.   Our conversation highlights how modern living is evolving, with more individuals choosing to live alone and the need for appropriate housing solutions to accommodate these changes.   Takeaways   The rise of single-person households is reshaping the housing market. Younger generations are delaying traditional milestones like marriage and homeownership. Older generations are increasingly living alone due to longer life expectancies. Loneliness can have serious mental health implications for single individuals. International students contribute to the demand for single-person housing. The housing market needs to adapt to the growing number of single households. Communal living options are emerging but face management challenges. Demographic trends are crucial for understanding future housing demands. Investors must consider these demographic shifts in their strategies. The future of living arrangements will likely be more flexible and individualistic.   Links and Resources:   Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/ •         Win a hard copy of How to grow a multi-million dollar property portfolio in your space on. •         Every entry receives a copy of a fully updated Michael Yardney Property Report.   Michael Yardney     Join Michael Yardney, plus a team of experts, at Wealth Retreat 2026 on the Gold Coast in May. Find out more about it here and register your interest www.wealthretreat.com.au It's Australia's premier event for successful investors and business people.   Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan. Click here and have a chat with us     Simon Kuestenmacher: Australia's leading demographer and partner in the Demographics Group   Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at: www.PodcastBonus.com.au      Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.

“I sat through a date I all but forced myself to go on. Why? Honestly, I don't know, but I will probably do it again,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

The Rebbe provides guidance to Rabbi Ephraim Yolles regarding communal leadership, emphasizing that personal opinions should be set aside for the sake of unity and the spiritual growth of the community. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1118

Speaker: Donal Cogdell   Scripture: Luke 2:1-22

The Rebbe addresses concerns about Chalav Akum causing doubts in faith and the education of youth in the US. He encourages the recipient to remain steadfast in communal efforts, such as establishing a Mechitzah, reminding him not to be intimidated by those who mock, as stated in the beginning of Shulchan Aruch. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/004/6017

In Opinion: “I know I'm a catch, but yeesh, what happened to professionalism?” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

Rewilding is a community effort. Many ancestral skills today are created with an individualist mindset, friction fire being one of them. But in older times, people worked together to create fire, understanding that community and togetherness was an important part of their survival. Such methods were known as the Neid Fire, Fire Churn, Tine Éigin, among others. Apprenticing to fire is a humbling experience, and learning to do it in tandem with others is a magical experience. To talk with me about this, I'm chatting with Ian Walton Larner and Aoife Ni Lodainn (Lowden) . Ian is passionate about rubbing sticks and started the Sacred Hearth Friction Fire project in 2016 to share skills and knowledge. Ian's primary focus is using friction fire within ritual and holistic practices drawing upon folklore, traditions and story. Fire has been key in the evolution and development of our species and Ian feels fire deserves to be welcomed in a respectful and honouring way. Ian is based in Bristol, South West England, UKAoife is a facilitator of ancestral & land-based courses, workshops & ceremonies. A big part of Aoife's work has been in uncovering & remembering the old traditions & relationship between people and fire in Ireland & Scotland.She is a devoted apprentice of fire, having tended sacred fires all over Ireland, the British Isles & beyond for the last 10 years. Aoife is an advocate for the healing, purifying & unifying nature of fire, how it can directly heal us, and create a space naturally for community to be formed. She is a Director & steward of the Shieling Collective, a grassroots project focused on reviving traditional skills & ancestral lifeways in the Highlands of Scotland.Show Notes:Ian's LinksSacred Hearth Friction Fire WebsiteSacred Hearth Friction Fire InstagramAoife's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/aoifededanann?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_biohttps://www.instagram.com/aoifededanann/slinasinsear.comtheshielingcollective.comOther NotesHearth and Campfire Influences on Arterial Blood Pressure: Defraying the Costs of the Social Brain through Fireside Relaxationhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10429110/Support the show

The Rebbe affirms that involvement with women is not new but deeply rooted in Torah and Midrash, highlighting their precedence even over the angels in song. He blesses this work with great success, especially by expanding both those influenced and those who influence others. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6053

Coming up this week on Cultivating Place, host Ben Futa is in conversation with artist & activist Gardener, Tanja Hollander. Tanja works with gardens, social practice, photography, video, and installation to understand how cultural and visual relationships help us make sense of our chaotic world. Very specifically, her Mourning Flowers and Ephemera projects bring awareness, often through flowers and communal acts of gardening, to the ripple effects of trauma and fear that communities sustain after acts of violence, specifically gun violence. In these chaotic and frequently violent times, we can all use some mourning to compost trauma into healthier minds, hearts, communities - and gardens. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

In Opinion: “Would you rather never slay again or slay so hard that ‘slay' loses all of its meaning?” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff explain that without humans, dogs will likely adopt communal parenting strategies and reduced reproductive cycles to maximize survival, noting dogs already possess latent social skills for conflict resolution with lifespans stabilizing around eight years like wild wolves.1861 DUNDRUM HOUSE. LORD HAWARDEN AND SPRINGER

This week's In Class With Carr with Dr. Greg Carr and Karen Hunter, launches this year's Blackest History Month, affirming that African education is not—and has never been—merely a response to domination, but the transmission of enduring cultural coherence across generations. Using the Africana Studies Conceptual Categories, we juxtapose the latest intellectual warfare over the National Park Service's President's House site in Philadelphia, White nationalist attacks on expression and global political shifts with African-centered thinking to discuss how power, knowledge, and memory operate across time and space. We frame February as a recommitment to elevating African Ways of Knowing—cumulative, communal, and grounded in a long-view genealogy that refuses disappearance and insists on continuity.Are you a member of Knarrative? If not, we invite you to join our community today by signing up at: https://www.knarrative.com. As a Knarrative subscriber, you'll gain immediate access to Knubia, our growing community of teachers, learners, thinkers, doers, artists, and creators. Together, we're making a generational commitment to our collective interests, work, and responsibilities. Join us at https://www.knarrative.com and download the Knubia app through your app store or by visiting https://community.knarrative.com.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Follow on X: https://x.com/knarrative_https://x.com/inclasswithcarrFollow on Instagram IG / knarrative IG/ inclasswithcarr Follow Dr. Carr: https://www.drgregcarr.comhttps://x.com/AfricanaCarrFollow Karen Hunter: https://karenhuntershow.comhttps://x.com/karenhunter IG / karenhuntershowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a long, high-speed chase early one morning in March of 1991, Rodney King was dragged out of his car and severely beaten by 4 LAPD officers.  His beating was a horrendous abuse of police power, and, when the videotape of the beating was made public, it caused massive unrest.  Ultimately, there erupted 6 days of rioting when it was announced that the 4 officers who beat Mr. King were all acquitted of their crimes.  During these eventful six days, 63 people were killed, and over 2, 300 were injured.    In May of 1992, King was interviewed in a press conference, where he was quoted as saying, “People, I just want to say, you know, can we all get along?”                 The sad truth was, and is, “No, we cannot all get along.” Isn't that a sad testimony against modern man?  We can cure diseases, land on the moon, fly all over the world, and carry powerful computers and communication devices in our pockets. Still, we have not yet developed either the ability or the willingness to live in peace with those around us.  How tragic!   Jesus addressed a world that was just as violent and dangerous as our modern world, even more so, some might say!  In one of his sermons, he said this of the way those who followed him might learn to live.  This sermon is in John 13.  Hear these words of Jesus:   “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”  Vv.34-35  Jesus was talking about how he thought his people, “my disciples,”  should act, as they lived to share the saving message of the Gospel.                  Jesus was only about 30 years old. Still, in his short time on earth, he had seen more than enough violence, injustice, and suffering to know that mankind had a serious problem.   This problem of good relationships influenced almost everyone and contributed to the everyday misery that so many experienced.  Jesus knew that people wanted peace in their relationships, but they seemed helpless to live differently.  So, Jesus used this fact of humanity to teach one of his most important teachings!             Jesus simply taught, “Love one another.”  This love was not an emotion or a ‘warm fuzzy' feeling; it was a choice to live to get along with others and work at keeping the peace.  This could lead to several actions:  practicing forgiveness; being patient when others speak or act in certain ways; choosing to be concerned for others' well-being; and even changing one's tone of voice, particularly when there is a disagreement or difference of opinion.  “Loving one another” would make every situation better and demonstrate that there is something about you that brings a positive dimension to any situation or relationship.  When mentioned, there would be a perfect opportunity to mention the importance of one's faith in Jesus, and how that faith might help one in the relationships of their life – something in which many might be interested!              Let us all follow Jesus' teachings to “love one another” and create opportunities to share the life-changing Gospel of Jesus!    The best way you can support our ministry is by sharing this video with your friends and family!  

“All of my errands are basically mini playdates. It's a lot more fun to do what you gotta do when you can do it with driver friends,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

Our continuation of our Four Part Series of Episode 22: Care for Others, Charity or Commandment?It may be challenging to think about this, but when can I be relieved of these onerous responsibilities?The idea of power and care. Not necessarily political power but inside our communities. Our responsibilities are different based on our social location. What are the practicalities of how we should act? Those with power can offer comprehensive help yet people with power do not wish to offer help to others. We enjoy the privilege of ‘Look at me I can give stuff away'. How do we give up some of our space in order to allow space for others? Rabbi Klein says there should be no blanket pass even if you are in dire straits. All must contribute something to others. There is always something we can do to repair the world in some way. Raman Singh says that we should not be judging others but simply living up to our own responsibilities. Are we hiding our faith values?Music by BenSound.com

“I wonder if I should get back into the fanfic game. Laugh all you want, but I think it's honest work,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

The world is changing fast. AI is reshaping economies, industries, and even how we relate to one another. So what does that mean for the church and its future? In one of our most important episodes yet, we're breaking down four changes every church should seriously consider making before 2030.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 10:18 - Canon vs. Content 18:00 - Formation vs. Information 26:15 - Communal vs. Individual 31:45 - Cost vs. Convenience   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

"All that time I sat alone in my tower, you were just honing your powers. Now I can see it all, see it all." This week, we're deep diving "The Fate of Ophelia" (The Life of a Showgirl, 2025). We go line by line through the lead single from Taylor's latest album, exploring everything from Hamlet references to fairy tale imagery, the contrast between "high brow" poetic language and colloquial modern speak, and why this song is actually packed with green flags about healthy relationships. Join us as we unpack the land, the sea, the sky, and discover why keeping it 100 might just be the antidote to drowning in melancholy. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Mentioned in this episode: Hamlet, William Shakespeare Becoming, Michelle Obama 10 Things I Hate About You (1999 film) Greek Mythology - Persephone and the Underworld Winter's Tale, William Shakespeare Cleopatra, William Shakespeare Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra Episode Highlights: [02:42] The title and opening verse: Megaphones, pyros, and public declarations [05:50] Drowning in melancholy: The Tortured Poets Department connection [13:20] Pre-chorus analysis: Towers, graves, and lighting up the sky [29:00] "Keep it 100 on the land, the sea, the sky" - Jenn's breakthrough moment [36:33] Pledge allegiance vs. swore my loyalty: Communal vs. individualistic language [43:44] Verse two: Fantasy, scorpions, and Cleopatra references [56:32] "Wrap around me like a chain, a crown of vines" - Self-referential Taylor [01:02:17] The bridge: "'Tis locked inside my memory" and the Laertes connection [01:09:32] The purpose: Rewriting endings and finding people who show up   Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z

“It's worth spending an hour or so bored even if I would rather be sleeping to avoid shelling out the big bucks on an early Uber home,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

What does baptism really mean—and why was Jesus baptized at all? That’s what Revs. Trudy and Brittany tackle in this episode of Perspectivs FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. The two female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego explore Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13–17 through a progressive Christian lens. Together, they reflect on baptism as both a risk we take when we step toward God and a commitment we live out as we step back into the world. This thoughtful conversation explores the dynamic relationship between Jesus and John the Baptist, the symbolism of the Jordan River, and why Jesus’ baptism wasn’t about sin but about solidarity, humility, and embarking on a new chapter. The pastors also unpack why the baptism ritual still matters today, especially in progressive faith communities. Whether you identify as Christian, spiritual-but-not-religious, or are simply curious about faith beyond dogma, this episode invites you to reimagine baptism as a reminder that you are already loved and still being called forward. Episode topics include: Why Jesus insisted on being baptized Repentance vs. transformation Water, movement, and new life Is baptism required for salvation? Communal ritual and remembering our baptism today Continue the conversation with friends and family, at our in-person Convergence group, or online at our Patreon channel with these suggested reflection and discussion questions: What do you believe is the connection between sin and new life? What do we gain, and what do we lose, in the belief that Jesus was sinless? Why do you think Jesus was baptized by God? Short on time? Use these timestamps to jump to a specific topic: 00:00 What Does Baptism Change? Introducing “Stepping In, Stepping Up 02:40 Jesus and John the Baptist: Cousins, Calling, and Possible Rivalry 05:30 Repentance vs. Transformation: Naming Problems and Living Solutions 08:00 Baptism in Jesus’ Time: Who It Was For and Why the Jordan River Matters 10:40 The Power of Water: Movement, Disorientation, and Renewal 11:45 Why Was Jesus Baptized If He Was Divine? 17:30 What Baptism Means Today: Commitment, Not Cleansing 22:40 Remembering Our Baptism in Community 26:30 Reflection Questions for Today

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Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the Carrying of the Cross, for our Communal First Saturday for January. It was recorded on January 3, 2026.

Support #Millennial!⁠⁠⁠ Visit Patreon.com/millennial to get exclusive bonus episodes, live stream access, and more! Visit our merch store: ⁠⁠https://shop.millennialshow.com⁠⁠ Follow the show in your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! We're back from the holidays with fresh stories, fresh takes, and a little chaos. Andrew revisits 'Heated Rivalry' now that it's fully shifted from steamy to surprisingly heartfelt, and Laura checks in on Venezuela with some uneasy historical déjà vu. Then we dig into what we've lost (and maybe found again) when it comes to communal millennial experiences, before asking our Patrons to give us their top hacks for finding cheap communal experiences in our cities. Our listeners came through! Art collectives, silent book clubs, run clubs, and parent groups are just a few of the examples that are inspiring us in the new year! We've (of course) got some top recs for y'all to kick off 2026: 'Heated Rivalry' on HBO Max (Andrew), 'Heretic' on HBO Max (Laura), and vision boarding to set intentions for 2026 (Pam). And in this week's installment of After Dark: Andrew gets into some crusin' stories that are too hot for the main show - including a full account of what he purchased in Mexico.

In this episode we look at the basic communal tensions that existed in the Polish Lithuanian Jewish Community during the 1700's. What were the main causes of these tensions? What were the main factors in determining communal leadership? Did these natural tensions contribute to the challenge of determining practical leadership?   Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

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Episode 716: Neal and Toby chat about bitcoin's price dropping to its lowest level in six months, stirring fears across Wall Street. Then, a struggling labor market means job seekers are forced to take up jobs that are uncommon and unpopular. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is jumping back into the startup world with a new AI company that has an eye popping $6.2B in funding to start. Plus, Toby looks into the growing dining trend for Gen Z of communal dining tables. Finally, Warren Buffett puts stock into Google…for the first time ever.  Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard  Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices