Podcasts about conference committee

Today we'll spend the whole show talking about what really happened during the last special session with Conference Committee member Rep Justin Ruffridge in hour one and then a breakdown from the Senate Side with Senator Robb Myers in hour two.

For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP261  In episode 261, Coffey talks with Bernadette Jones about how leaders can identify, triage, and resolve workplace issues before they escalate into legal and cultural crises.  They discuss leader avoidance of difficult conversations and its organizational consequences; distinguishing between people problems, process problems, and leadership problems; using a triage framework to assess urgency and risk in workplace issues; the TRIAGE acronym as a structured people problem resolution framework; the role of documentation in at-will terminations and discrimination defense; when to bring in third-party HR consultants or employment counsel; the cost and cultural damage of nuisance lawsuits and settlement checks; transparent post-incident communication strategies that protect employee privacy; the connection between ongoing feedback practices and employee trust; and workplace trauma, post-COVID mental health, and psychological safety as cultural imperatives.  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Bernadette Jones is Co-Founder of Visionova HR Consulting, where she helps organizations lead at the intersection of compliance and culture. With more than two decades of experience in HR leadership, coaching, and consulting, she supports nonprofits, small businesses, and mission-driven teams in navigating difficult conversations, employee-relations challenges, leadership communication breakdowns, and workplace culture transformation.   A national speaker, Bernadette has presented for SHRM, Nonprofit HR, Northern California SHRM, and other conferences across the country. She serves on the Northern California SHRM Professional Development and Conference Committee and chairs the NorCal SHRM DEIB Committee, where she helps shape content and conversations for HR leaders regionally and beyond. Bernadette has presented at SHRM conferences and nonprofit leadership events on topics including workplace respect, harassment prevention, inclusive leadership, and culture-first HR strategy.   She is especially valued for helping leaders move beyond policy-only thinking and toward practical, respectful leadership that works in the real world. With her 20 years of experience, Bernadette has worked with executives, HR leaders, and managers who are navigating toxic employees, scary complaints, high-stakes terminations, and burned-out teams often without a full HR department behind them. She is known for her calm, candid style and her ability to translate complex HR and employment-law concepts into plain language leaders can act on right away.  Bernadette Jones can be reached at:  Email: bjones@visionovahr.com  Website: https://visionovahr.activehosted.com/f/55 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettejones-visionovahr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionovaHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernadettejoneshr/?hl=en#   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Apply the People Problem Triage framework to distinguish between people, process, and leadership problems before escalating to formal action.  Assess the compliance and legal risk level of a workplace issue in order to determine appropriate urgency and next steps.  Recognize how undocumented role changes, unclear responsibilities, and deferred feedback create conditions for employee conflict and litigation exposure 

Episode123-Conference Committee, "You Belong in Denver!"

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast It's almost the New Year! – for laws in Mississippi. We're learning about the new laws that will and will not take effect in Mississippi with guest Bea Anhuci, State government reporter for the Clarion Ledger.Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Sine Die, Conference Committee, Effective Date Who's your state representative and who's your state senator? If you don't know you can go to legislature dot ms dot gov There's a legislative district map where you can enter your address, and the map will zoom to that area, you can click on your district and see a photo or your representative and learn your district number. From the main page you can navigate to take a virtual tour of the Capitol and watch videos of committee sessions.Where can you get some Mississippi legislative news between sessions? MPB News produces @Issue. Monday's broadcast / podcast talked with the co-chair for the select committee on school consolidation. Listen to that interview and discussion or watch it from mpbonline dot org You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OPINION: At the bicameral conference committee budget sessions | Dec. 19, 2025Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribeVisit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein#TheManilaTimes#KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with emergency preparedness leader Toni Hauser to examine how the future of emergency management is being shaped by shifting influence, community leadership, and professional development. With debates underway about decentralizing FEMA, the discussion highlights why local voices matter and how change in the field often starts from the ground up. Drawing from her role as co-vice chair of the IAEM 2025 Conference Committee and her experience in public health preparedness, Toni explains how the upcoming IAEM Annual Conference in Louisville is designed as more than a traditional event. She shares how planning adapts to constant change, why flexibility is essential, and how the conference builds resilience through networking, training, and immersive experiences. Tune in to hear how emergency management professionals can navigate policy shifts, balance a wide range of responsibilities, and find new ways to lead in an environment where adaptability is the key to influence. Show Highlights [02:55] Overview of the IAEM 2025 Annual Conference in Louisville [03:16] Debate on FEMA decentralization and shifting influence [06:08] Planning, logistics, and adapting to change [09:20] Gathering feedback and creating meaningful experiences [11:16 ] Inside the IAEM Expo and networking opportunities [14:02] Trends in conference submissions and session topics [15:51] The role of virtual conferences and accessibility [18:50] Speaker liaison roles and supporting presenters [20:40] Challenges of breadth and context switching in emergency management [24:18] Advice for first-time attendees and volunteer opportunities [26:15] Registration details and final thoughts Connect with Toni Hauser - LinkedIn Check out the IAEM 2025 Annual Conference in Louisville, November 14–20, for the latest trends, tools, and networking opportunities in emergency management: https://www.iaem.org/Events/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/AC25

In this episode, we speak with Luis Duque, P.E., M. ASCE, an award-winning bridge engineer with a passion for innovation and empowering future generations. With over six years of professional experience, he has tackled complex projects involving bridge removal, erection, jacking, as well as complex modeling for full bridge analysis. Beyond technical expertise, Luis is a leader. He founded the "Engineering our Future" podcast to equip students and young engineers with the tools to thrive. His dedication extends to volunteering with organizations like Engineers Without Borders, bringing clean water solutions to communities in need. Luis is a recognized leader in the engineering community. He actively participates in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), advocating for diversity and mentorship. He is involved in the Student Engagement Committee to help students get exposure to SEI at the Structures Congress among other activities and the Business Practices Committee to provide business solutions to engineers. Further, he has collaborated with the Building Structural Leaders Task Committee, Educations and Leadership Committee, and the ASCE 2027 Conference Committee.In this conversation, Luis Duque shares his journey as a bridge engineer, discussing the challenges he faced as an international student and the importance of mentorship and community engagement in the engineering field. He emphasizes the need for effective communication skills and the impact of technology on the future of engineering careers. The discussion also touches on the challenges facing the engineering industry, including the need to keep engineers engaged and the role of mentorship in bridging the gap for future generations.Connect with Luisluisfelipeduque.comlinkedin.com/in/luisduquepeChapters00:00 Journey to Engineering Success03:06 The Day-to-Day of a Bridge Engineer05:53 The Impact of Communication in Engineering08:59 Mentorship and Community Engagement11:58 The Future of Engineering Careers14:56 Challenges Facing the Engineering Industry18:08 The Role of Technology in Engineering21:01 The Importance of Mentorship23:56 Navigating Changes in the Engineering LandscapeKeywordsengineering, mentorship, bridge engineering, career development, communication skills, technology in engineering, engineering challenges, community engagement, professional growth, engineering industryConnect with us:The Level Design Podcast is a podcast for architects and engineers who want to thrive in this industry by creating more freedom, fulfillment, and financial security.Dive deeper, fill out the form, and our leadership team will personally connect with you, address your questions, and explore reclaiming your professional independence.www.leveldesignpartners.com

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Join us in this special episode of Advice for the Adviser, where we dive into what to expect at CAPCA's upcoming Annual Conference, commemorating its 50th Anniversary!Tune in for engaging conversations with a stellar lineup of guests: Dan Wickham, Co-Chair of the Conference Committee and passionate CAPCA advocate; Scott Downey, Director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business and professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University; and Dennis Donohue, Director of the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology.Whether you're a seasoned conference attendee or planning to join us for the first time, this episode is packed with valuable insights and information on what to expect from this landmark event. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate 50 years of progress and collaboration in the CAPCA community!

The National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education will hold its annual conference later this month. The theme of the conference, which will be held in Athlone, is Belonging. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Chairperson of The Conference Committee and Vice Chair of NABMSE, Mary Crawford and Professor of Disability and Children's rights at QUB, Prof. Bronagh Byrne. Photo (c) midlandsprint (c) NABMSE

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #209  Mike Harris Gun Owners Action League, Director of Public Policy   A couple years ago, I got a call from Jim Wallace from Gun Owners Action League (GOAL). He was sending out a couple of the GOAL staff to Gun Rights Policy Conference. He asked if I would introduce them to folks. Not a problem. One of the staff was Mike Harris. He's a great guy with a lot of personality, good stories, and he's worked on Beacon Hill. Mike also joined me with the Women for Gun Rights episode, RSWC #180, last fall.    There have been a lot of bad things happening in Massachusetts for gun owners. It started with the Gun Law Listening Tour from January 2023-June 2023. It was hosted by State Representative Michael Day. Day said he didn't know what the new bill was going to look like.  At some point, Day met with Gabby Giffords, who is wildly anti-gun. I assume she gave him what she wanted in the bill with a hefty check for his services rendered.    The bill was dropped just days after the end of the GLLT. The MA gun laws were overhauled and not in a positive way. The bill was shut down by the Bay State gun owners who called and wrote their representatives and senators. But Day was determined to get the bill through the House. It passed in October 2023. In early 2024, the MA Senate needed to write their version which was bad, but not as extreme. It was still littered with infringements. It ended up passing the MA Senate then headed to a special Conference Committee of only six people.    They dropped the Bill on July 17, 2024. It was 116 pages of new restrictions on the subjects of the Commonwealth. Things like new definitions for firearms, including calling a rifle handguard a “barrel shroud”, more confusing dates for so-called assault weapon bans, adding rifles and shotguns to the approved weapons roster, and limiting possession of any semi automatic rifle or shotgun to anyone under 21 years old. The bill was signed by Governor Maura Healey (D) on July 25, 2024. It's been a mess since then. There was confusion on the start date of the law from August 1 to August 2 to October 23.    Mike called me and asked if I would sign as a registered voter a form to call for a referendum on the law. And if we could film a show driving into Boston to drop the form off. We were met near the State House by Garet Holcomb, President of GOAL, Toby Leary, owner of Cape Gun Works and host of Rapid Fire Radio, and Jessica Kedziora. There were enough correctly certified signatures for the referendum to go to the Attorney General. The next steps include waiting for the AG to write the question and get it approved. Once completed and approved, there will be signature sheets that can be distributed and signed in all the counties and towns across Massachusetts. There needs to be 50,000 signatures of registered voters to get this on the ballot.    This is the worst post-Bruen temper tantrum by any state since 2022. It is going to make it more difficult to get an FID/LTC in Massachusetts. It makes the training requirement more stringent and difficult. It's going to put a burden on the local police to do more for the law abiding, background check passing citizens. There are things like gun registration which is a problem. But they did not lay out how this is going to be funded or where the information is going to be held. Not that I want them to have the registration at all! The new curriculum for approved courses hasn't been developed so the state police are allowed to accept the current courses until October 23, 2024. It is bad. It is all bad.    If you'd like to join or donate to GOAL, there's a link below.    Favorite quotes: “We're never the aggressor, we're the ones reacting to things.” “They basically cut off half the legislative process by holding an unusual hearing.” “It was a gigantic burdensome, self-referential, piece of gun control wishlist nonsense.” “If we gather enough signatures from across all 14 counties, we will be able to repeal the bill.” Gun Owners Action League https://www.goal.org/   GOAL Gun Law Info Page https://www.goal.org/gunban   GOAL 135 Referendum Page https://www.goal.org/petiition   GOAL Testimony from 11/28/2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK QU5NEe7gk&t=10s   GOAL Join & Donate https://www.goal.org/join---donate   Cape Gun Works YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@CapeGunWorks   Bringing the Chap 135 Referendum to Boston https://www.youtube.com/live/6TiEmqjrj5Q?si=Wt3o5oGEb0KDS-Nu   Mike, & Jason Guida with Toby Leary https://www.youtube.com/live/y3WSJK3xMW0?si=qh9-o-z2fOvIa4Kd Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun    Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/   Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/   Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC   SABRE Red Pepper Spray  https://lddy.no/1iq1n  

The Minnesota legislature begins its final week of the 2024 session today, and it figures to be another series of long nights at the State Capitol as the members of the House and Senate start the process of reconciling the bills that have been passed and ironing out the differences in conference committees.    As a member […]

Guest: Greg DavisOrganization: Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP)Position: PresidentTopic: developments on the conference committee report on expanding gambling in Alabama, including the Senate voteALCAP Website alcap.com Alabama Legislature Website: alison.legislature.state.al.us

Guest: Greg DavisOrganization: Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP)Position: PresidentTopic: developments on the conference committee report on expanding gambling in Alabama, including the Senate voteALCAP Website alcap.com Alabama Legislature Website: alison.legislature.state.al.us

Greg Davis calls into the show to talk about a gambling update from the Legislative Session. The Conference Committee has created two bills that will then need to be approved by both the House and the Senate.

Host Greg Davis updates listeners on the status of gambling in the Legislative Session. Also, he answers questions about gambling from listeners.

Greg Davis gives an update on gambling in the Alabama State Legislature, talks about President Trump's comments on a Christian Day of Visibility, and covers a bill in the Alabama State Legislature that seeks to protect children from obscene sexual perversion in public places.

Super Bowl 53 Reunion! Kelly, Jackie, Rob and I talk all about our incredible experience at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta Georgia at the Gatorade Practitioners Summit. We talk about how the industry has changed since 2019, lessons we learned in the past 5 years, our super bowl experience, and so much more! Check out their bios and listen to their full episodes listed below! Episode 3: Kelly Rossi has been the Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of Delaware since 2019. Kelly received her BS in Nutritional Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University, with a minor in Movement Sciences. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Virginia Tech, and received her MS in Exercise, Nutrition and Eating Behavior from the George Washington University (GWU). Kelly was the first Registered Dietitian Graduate Assistant in the GWU's Fitness Facility, and she also worked as a personal trainer. Upon completing her MS work, Kelly worked with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) as a contractor for six years, supporting research in Human Performance, Training & Education related to Marines. While working with ONR, Kelly also was a sub-contractor with a local hospice and fitness center. Prior to her role at the University of Delaware, Kelly worked at the University of Virginia for 8+ years as their first Assistant and Associate Director of Sports Nutrition.  Rossi served on the national organization for Performance Dietitians, CPSDA (Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association) Board of Directors for four years. She served as the Research & Education Chair as well as the Secretary & Membership Chair. Prior to serving on the Board, Kelly served on the Conference Committee for four years. Rossi resides in Newark, Delaware with her husband, Reed, and sons, Kayden (6.5) and Carter (3). Episode 11: Rob Masterson, RD, CSSD, joined Michigan State University in 2016 and serves as the athletic department's Director of Performance Nutrition overseeing the nutrition operations for all varsity teams. In this role, Masterson serves the nutritional needs of Spartan student-athletes by providing science-based nutrition intervention, education, counseling, information and guidance, with the goal of optimizing overall health and athletic performance. He is a 2009 graduate of Michigan State's dietetic program. Prior to returning to his alma mater in East Lansing, he served as a clinical dietitian in the greater-Detroit area as well as a sports nutrition fellow at the University of South Carolina. Episode 35: Jackie Barcal joined IMG Academy's Athletic and Personal Development team as the Head of Nutrition in December 2015. In this capacity, she oversees all aspects of fueling IMG Academy student-athletes, campers, and seasonal visitors in addition to managing the fueling of the professional athletes on campus. Barcal comes to IMG Academy from the University of Wyoming where she worked within the Athletic Department while pursuing a master's degree in Human Nutrition & Food. Prior to Wyoming, Jackie was a member of the inaugural Gatorade/CPSDA Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) at the University of Alabama in 2013. Barcal's sports nutrition career began at Arden Hills Resort, Club, & Spa in Sacramento, Calif., where she worked with JMG Tennis Academy athletes, the club's swim team, and resort members and their families. A native of California, her passion for sports nutrition emerged during her time competing in Division II softball at California State University, Stanislaus where she earned a bachelor's in Business Administration Finance. She continued her education at CSU Sacramento earning a second bachelor's degree in Dietetics and completed her dietetic internship at Fresno State.  This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition! Use code SportsRDSnippets30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For team orders, contact tony@2before.com for more information and pricing.

Thank you to our sponsor - Lombard Equipment! They have incredible customer service and their 5-star reviews give you a taste of the service AFTER the sale. These guys are amazing if you are looking for new or refurbished equipment!https://lombardequipment.com/The SE Collision Conference was a hit as were all 20 episodes that came from this conference! On the last episode of this series we talk with the conference committee which includes Jordan Hendler - Executive Director of the Washington Metro Auto Body Association (WAMBA), Josh Kent - Executive Director of the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA), Kyle Bradshaw - President of the Carolinas Collision Association, John Shoemaker - BDM with BASF, Phil Rice - GM of Huber Collision, and Brian Davies - owner of Bodyworks Plus and past president and founder of CCA.The committee shares their favorite takeaways and the beauty of growing our industry as a whole.To watch John Shoemaker's episode #73 on "You're Losing Money on Your Labor Rates":Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-73-youre-losing-money-on-your-labor-rates-with-john/id1558234037?i=1000611436784Youtube - https://youtu.be/Va6DeoumprU If you are looking to do a collision conference in your area they give very insightful ideas to help you do that!To attend the SE Collision Conference in 2024 make sure you stay tuned for the release date!Support the showFor more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.comEmail Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

Thank you to our sponsor - Lombard Equipment! They have incredible customer service and their 5-star reviews give you a taste of the service AFTER the sale. These guys are amazing if you are looking for new or refurbished equipment!https://lombardequipment.com/The SE Collision Conference was a hit as were all 20 episodes that came from this conference! On the last episode of this series we talk with the conference committee which includes Jordan Hendler - Executive Director of the Washington Metro Auto Body Association (WAMBA), Josh Kent - Executive Director of the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA), Kyle Bradshaw - President of the Carolinas Collision Association, John Shoemaker - BDM with BASF, Phil Rice - GM of Huber Collision, and Brian Davies - owner of Bodyworks Plus and past president and founder of CCA.The committee shares their favorite takeaways and the beauty of growing our industry as a whole.To watch John Shoemaker's episode #73 on "You're Losing Money on Your Labor Rates":Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-73-youre-losing-money-on-your-labor-rates-with-john/id1558234037?i=1000611436784Youtube - https://youtu.be/Va6DeoumprU If you are looking to do a collision conference in your area they give very insightful ideas to help you do that!To attend the SE Collision Conference in 2024 make sure you stay tuned for the release date!Support the showFor more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.comEmail Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

A late night at the legislature, as action wrapped up after 5AM.   State Senator Lindsey Port  joined Vineeta Sawkar to recap what is in the new bill which is ready to be voted on possibly today!

A late night at the legislature, as action wrapped up after 5AM.   State Senator Lindsey Port  joined Vineeta Sawkar to recap what is in the new bill which is ready to be voted on possibly today!

We have begun the Conference Committee season in the 2023 Legislative session. This episode provides updates on important bills tracked by IASP

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In this season of gratitude, be reminded of the joys and rewards of the work we do. Hear from two philanthropy professionals about key themes of donor relations, with the donor's passion at the center. Our guests will share examples and lessons learned from more than 60 combined years of experience. You will come away with practical insights and tips along with renewed inspiration. Guest bios: Lynn Praska Lynn joined the planned giving team at the University of Minnesota Foundation in 2009. She came to the Foundation from Hamline University where she had more than 17 years of planned and major gift development experience. Lynn is a member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners and the Minnesota Gift Planning Association. She served on the MGPA board from 2006 to 2011, and as chair in 2008. Lynn currently served on the Conference Committee and Communications Committee for MGPA. Susan Hommes Susan joined the planned giving team at the University of Minnesota Foundation in 2007 and was recently named Senior Director of Planned Giving. She has over 30 years of development experience, having held positions with United Way, Catholic Charities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and Community Action Council (360 Communities). Susan earned her B.A. from the College of St. Benedict and her M. A. in public administration and management from Hamline University. She is a member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners and the Minnesota Gift Planning Association, serving as chair in 2006. She currently served on the board and is past president of the West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club and is an active volunteer with St. Pascal Baylon church and school. She lives in St. Paul with her husband Joe and son Peter. She enjoys hiking, bicycling, and wine!

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Monday, October 3, 2022.   We talked with our special guest, MA State Representative Jeff Roy. The last time Jeff was with us (August) we were all waiting for the governor to take action on the recent climate legislation. It had worked its way through the MA House & Senate, the Conference Committee, back through both the MA House & Senate and sat on Governor Baker's desk until he did sign it. In this episode our conversation covered the following topics:  legislation passed, signed, now what's next electric rate, municipal aggregation, home electricity monitoring Site visits; White House, Schneider Electric, Andover; Millstone Nuclear Plant in CT MassSave options This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well.  If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we'll try to answer them in a future session.   The conversation runs about 53 minutes. Let's listen to my conversation with Ted and State Rep Jeff Roy. -------------- Mass Save to sign up for an energy audit -> https://www.masssave.com/ (https://www.masssave.com/)  White House visit -  https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1570067557687738370 (https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1570067557687738370)  Millstone Nuclear plant visit ->https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1576180037132292096 (https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1576180037132292096)    See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html)  -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration withhttp://www.franklin.tv/ ( Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (wfpr.fm)) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.   This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visithttps://franklinmatters.org/ ( Franklinmatters.org/) orhttp://www.franklin.news/ ( www.franklin.news/) If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Thursday, August 4, 2022.   We talked with our special guest, MA State Representative Jeff Roy. Jeff represents Franklin and Medway and chairs the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy which marshaled the recent climate legislation through the MA House & Senate, the Conference Committee, back through both the MA House & Senate and sits on Governor Baker's desk. This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well.  If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we'll try to answer them in a future session.   The conversation runs about 50 minutes. Let's listen to my conversation with Ted and State Rep Jeff Roy. -------------- The climate legislation discussed as amended and returned to the Governor for action https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/07/massachusetts-legislature-passes-major.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/07/massachusetts-legislature-passes-major.html) State Rep Jeff Roy's remarks on the MA House of Representatives floor in favor of the legislation and quoting Governor Baker on compromise (from the Governor's recent book). https://youtu.be/PB-CRp7ooCg (https://youtu.be/PB-CRp7ooCg) Governor Baker's book -> https://www.amazon.com/Results-Getting-Beyond-Politics-Important/dp/1647821800 (https://www.amazon.com/Results-Getting-Beyond-Politics-Important/dp/1647821800) See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html)  -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration withhttp://www.franklin.tv/ ( Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (wfpr.fm)) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.   This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visithttps://franklinmatters.org/ ( Franklinmatters.org/) orhttp://www.franklin.news/ ( www.franklin.news/) If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Christine Forner (B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Registered Social Worker) Began her career early starting as a volunteer at the age of 16 at a crisis line for Teens. She has worked at The Calgary Sexual Assault Centre, Wheatland Crisis Shelter for survivors of domestic violence and in 1998 Christine started her clinical experience at The Calgary Women's Health Collective.Since 2011, Christine has worked in her own private practice which specializes in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She has over twenty years experience working with individuals with Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Dissociation, Developmental Trauma and Dissociative Disorders, with specialized training in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Psychotherapeutic Meditation techniques, Neurofeedback and Havening.Christine is the current clinical supervisor at Waypoints Sexual Assault Centre in Fort McMurry, Alberta and teaches locally and at an international level on the issue of dissociation, complex trauma, and the intersection of dissociation and mindfulness.Christine was the treasurer of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (2011-2012) and was the President of the ISSTD in 2019.As well as being a board member she is also a member of the Conference Committee and for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Christine has spent the last 15 years working on methods of meditation that are affective for persons who have Complex Posttraumatic Disorder and Dissociative Disorders. She is the author of Dissociation, Mindfulness and Creative Meditations: Trauma informed practices to facilitate growth (Routledge, 2017).In This EpisodeChristine's WebsiteDissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative MeditationsContact Dr. LeslieThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Community engagement has become a focus of many rural communities in addressing population health needs. Jonathan Dayton, Executive Director of the Maryland Rural Health Association, is our guest this week sharing his passion and insights on engaging rural communities in whole health.   “There's a lot of good, innovative things that not only Maryland is working on, but the nation is working on, and they're really going to address a lot of these issues that we're talking about.” ~Jonathan Dayton Jonathan Dayton is a Western Maryland native and Resident living with his wife, Addison. Jonathan comes to the Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) with an extensive background in healthcare delivery systems, value-based care models, rural community health care development, program development, and administration, rural under-served community enhancement, and non-profit marketing. He has previous experience with the MRHA serving on the Conference Committee for several years. Before joining MRHA, Jonathan served as the Community Relations and Population Health Manager for Mountain Laurel Medical Center, a federally qualified health center located in Oakland, MD. Previously, Jonathan served on the Mountain Laurel Medical Center Board of Directors and worked at UPMC-Western Maryland in physical therapy. Jonathan serves his community in various roles, including a volunteer firefighter/EMT with Potomac Volunteer Fire Company and Baltimore Pike Volunteer Fire Company. Jonathan brings legislative experience and formerly served two terms on the Maryland Youth Advisory Council.

Whether we like it or not, the past two years have challenged us to design more innovative ways to run our practices and deliver mental health services. Perhaps you've been curious how EMDRIA has had to roll with the punches, too. I got to sit down with former EMDRIA President, current EMDRIA Board Member, and EMDR Trainer, Carol Miles, to get the inside scoop. Listen as Carol shares insight about EMDRIA's standardization process for virtual trainings since the start of the pandemic, details about how The Council of Scholars impacts the curriculum used for EMDRIA basic trainings, and EMDRIA's articulation of community values in response to cultural and social climates. Following in the likeness of Francine Shapiro, EMDRIA strives to be a place where innovation is welcomed, not only in the name of research, but also in the name of serving the populations that need psychotherapy the most. If we want to keep serving our clients, our community, and ourselves, we need to be building practices that function based on what's happening now, not what was happening then. You won't want to miss our latest podcast episode to get the inside scoop on EMDRIA's journey with innovation. --- Want to keep learning with us? Are you ready for an innovative way to get Consultation? Grow your clinical confidence and your business sense in a comprehensive 8-month journey with a cohort of like-minded people. Apply for The Consultation Program. There's nothing like it. --- Learn more about today's spotlight guest: Carol Miles MSW, LCSW, a clinical social worker specializing in individual psychotherapy, maintains a private practice with adolescent and adult clients. She also provides EMDR training and consultation under her Three Rivers Training Center. She currently specializes in offering intensive EMDR therapy to address trauma and healing. A graduate of LSU School of Social Work, Carol specializes in Clinical Social Work, with over 30 years of experience as a social worker in clinical, administration, and marketing with the public and private sectors. Among her areas of expertise are working with clients who have eating disorders and trauma. Carol has often presented at statewide conferences and to general audiences on topics ranging from Eating Disorders, Assertiveness, EMDR Therapy, DBT, and developing a private practice. She taught as an adjunct professor at the Tulane School of Social Work from 1998-2018. Carol is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer. She's been a member of EMDRIA since 2008, shortly after being trained in EMDR Therapy in New Orleans. As a volunteer for EMDRIA, she served as a member and co-chair of the Conference Committee and chair of the University Special Interest Group. She founded and is the Regional Co-Coordinator of the South Louisiana EMDR Network, stepping down in 2022. In 2017, she was elected to serve on the EMDRIA Board of Directors, 2017-2021. She served a 2-year term as the President of EMDRIA, 2019-2020. She currently serves as the Past-President of EMDRIA, 2021. She was appointed to fulfill a one-year term 2022. Learn more about Carol at www.carolmiles.com. --- Learn more about Zero Disturbance: Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence. Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community? Access our favorite free resources in The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle, full of free videos and downloads to help you develop your clinical reasoning skills, as well as ways to feel like an intentional designer of high-value offerings like intensives and passive income. Use these free resources to make the seemingly impossible feel absolutely accessible! Ready to set up intensive therapy options in your practice? It's time to get you out of back-to-back, 50 minute sessions and experience real financial freedom. We supported hundreds of therapists make this successful transition, and are excited to help you, too! Design an intensive model that works best for you with The Intensive Design Kit! Ready to go all in and work with Kambria? You should be surrounded by life-long learners who are encouraging, learner-centered, and transparent about the success of their business as you build yours. All therapists are welcome, and EMDRIA hours available for those with EMDR focused practices. Whether you're seeking Certification, AC, or already a Consultant, we encourage you to get clinical and business strategies in The Consultation Program because there's nothing like it. With a Masters in Education from Vanderbilt, Kambria has been creating trainings and teaching adult learners for 20 years. As Director of Education and Quality Improvement at Stanford Medical School, her job was to decomplicate and consolidate complex systems and topics, thereby giving medical trainees successful learning experiences. Now, as a busy mom of fraternal twins, dedicated business owner of Zero Disturbance, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Kambria knows what it means to do things efficiently, effectively, and in a learner-centered way.

The subject of this episode is, “What is a conference committee and why are they so rare today?” My guest is https://joshmryan.github.io/ (Josh Ryan). He is an associate professor of political science at Utah State University. Josh studies Congress, the president, state legislatures and executives, as well as electoral institutions. Importantly for the purpose of this episode of Understanding Congress, Josh is the author of the book https://amzn.to/3iQ9WuP (The Congressional Endgame: Interchamber Bargaining and Compromise) (University of Chicago Press, 2018). This book examines conference committees and the other ways the two chambers of Congress come to an agreement—or not—on legislation. Kevin Kosar: Welcome to Understanding Congress, a podcast about the first branch of government. Congress is a notoriously complex institution, and few Americans think well of it, but Congress is essential to our republic. It's a place where our pluralistic society is supposed to work out its differences and come to agreement about what our laws should be. And that is why we are here: to discuss our national legislature and to think about ways to upgrade it so it can better serve our nation. I'm your host, Kevin Kosar, and I'm a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a think tank in Washington, DC. Josh, welcome to the podcast. Josh Ryan: Thanks so much for having me. Kevin Kosar: Let's start very simply, Schoolhouse Rock! style. What is a conference committee? Josh Ryan: We think of Congress as one branch of government, and Congress is actually two different institutions. The House and the Senate are separated from each other. They have almost no control over what the other chamber does. They have their own legislators, obviously. They have their own procedures, their own norms, their own committees, their own ways of doing things. And when they write a bill, even if the House and the Senate generally agree on the parameters of the bill and what's going to be in the bill, because of all these differences, they usually write two different versions of a bill. So we can think of the House as developing some version of a bill to address some policy problem. Typically the Senate takes up legislation after the House, but not always. Senators are their own people and they like to do their own thing, and they typically change the House bill in some way. So even though the House and the Senate are supposed to kind of be working together, if the bill is anything more interesting or substantive than some trivial piece of legislation, we're going to end up with two different versions of the bill. The Constitution requires that Congress can only send one version of the bill to the president, so the House and the Senate have to have some way of resolving their differences, of agreeing on the exact same language for a given bill. Historically, one of the main ways that they've come to an agreement is by using a conference committee. This is a temporary committee, so it's different than the standing committees in Congress, like the Agriculture Committee or the Armed Services Committee, which exist and are more or less permanent. The conference committee is ad hoc. It's created just to address the differences between the House and the Senate on a particular bill. The House and the Senate will each designate conferees. These are individuals usually who serve on the standing committees which dealt with the bill. And those people will go to a conference where they sit down and they try to hash out the differences between the House and the Senate version. Once they've done that, the conference committee sends the bill back to both chambers, and both the House and the Senate then have to vote on the bill again. But importantly, they can't make changes to the bill at that point, and the House and the Senate have the exact same version of the bill, exactly the same words, etc. At that point, if they both approve the bill, the bill...

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Gary Rogers knows a thing or two about networking. The saying might be overdone but it is true: Your network is your net worth. But, did you know a lot of REALTORS® do networking the wrong way? Instead of trying to spin your wheels, here's how you can leverage agent-to-agent referrals that create a collaborative relationship with you and your colleagues and not a competitive one. The ripple effects are immense. Gary shares his expert tips in this month's episode!   [1:30] Gary Rogers is very intentional in networking with the goal of giving and receiving referrals. How do you become a great resource? Gary has some advice for you. [3:55] Gary shares his overview process for finding agents and why referrals are important to him. [4:40] He explains further on referrals as a true business source and shares some of his own experiences. [7:20] How do we meet or find these agents? Gary shares some tips on how to be an agent someone wants to refer. [11:40] When considering someone for a referral, what kind of criteria do you look for? Gary shares his insights. [13:21] Taking the time to interview the client, knowing what's important to them; always works in matching them with the right agent. [16:15] In rural areas where there are not a lot of agents, what are some of the ways to get good referrals? Gary shares more tips. [19:50] Getting the right agent with the right expertise comes in handy. It sets the right expectations from both the agent and the client. [20:55] Gary is currently working on a project for residential agents wanting to move into commercial and shares a sneak peek of what's in store with that. [21:35] Referrals don't need to be from across the country. Gary also talks about how to get great local referral opportunities. [35:15] Has Gary ever been in a situation where he made a bad fit? What did he do in that situation? [39:10] Gary talks about how early-career agents should be reaching out to get referrals and why it is very important. [42:55] How can you market yourself and get your name out there? Gary tells his story of traveling for classes and meeting agents in that way. [46:10] Making the effort to go to the sources goes a long way in marketing yourself. There's a two-way street in referrals. [47:05] Gary shares more tips on how we market ourselves. What should you put on your website to attract your market? [52:25] Gary also talks about business cards and how we can make use of them more effectively when we network. [57:30] Sending referrals vs drawing more income. Gary closes the episode sharing his key principles.   Tweetables:   “What do we look for when we network or look for an agent? We're looking for some commonality, either between us or more importantly between the receiving agent and the client.” — Gary   “Even if you're an introvert, you become an extrovert the minute you put your REALTOR® hat on.” — Gary   “If you really do think how we're supposed to help each other, what better way than drive referrals back and forth.” — Gary   “Focusing on sending out referrals pays off quicker and is more sure because you have a trusted audience.” — Gary   Guest Links:   Gary Rogers Refergary.com Inrealtygroup.com LinkedIn   Examples of Social Media for Agents: Tiktok.com/@itsthatrealestatechick Tiktok.com/@amybartoncotney Instagram.com/sweethomeauburnal Refercyndee.com: (Linktr.ee/cyndeehaydon)   Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com MonicaNeubauer.com FranklinTNBlog.com   Monica's Facebook Page Facebook.com/Monica.Neubauer Instagram Instagram.com/MonicaNeubauerSpeaks   Guest Bio:   Gary Rogers has been a REALTOR® for over 30 years. During that time, he has served in various roles in the association, including State President, NAR RVP, and NAR Director. In 2018, he chaired the Meeting and Conference Committee. He is currently serving as a Director of the REALTOR® Relief Foundation, 2021 NAR Director, and will be the Chair of the 2022 NAR Leadership Academy. He was the 2005 REALTOR® of the Year for his state and has been awarded Distinguished Service awards by both his local board, GBAR, as well as the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®. Gary is the broker-owner of RE/MAX On The Charles in Waltham Massachusetts

John Gresham Machen was born on July 28, 1881. It was prosperous time - the gilded age of America. Skyscrapers were going up as well as wages. The Machen family was affluent.  John's mother Mary came from a wealthy family and was a devote Presbyterian. She was a voracious reader and had even published a work on the Bible and poetry. She was 21 years younger than her husband, Arthur Webster Machen, a successful lawyer and an Episcopalian. But despite the couple's different Christian affiliations, Mary taught John along with her other two sons, the Westminster Shorter Catechism from an early age. The family attended Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, and in time, John came to make the Presbyterian Church his own. But in a twist of fate as only God could know, much of the Presbyterian church would one day make Machen their own.  As an adolescent, he received a classical education and was taught in Greek and Latin. It would serve as formational to his future career as a New Testament scholar. At seventeen years of age, John enrolled at the newly founded, John Hopkins University where he excelled in his studies. In 1901 he decided to pursue Theology at Princeton University.After four years there, John found himself doing his post study in Germany - the very home of Protestantism. It was there that John learned under Professor and Lutheran Theologian,  Wilhelm Herrmann. For better or worse, Herrmann was one of many Theologians in Europe greatly influenced by Immanuel Kant. In general, Herrmann's Theology viewed God as an ultimate power and source of goodness, but was less concerned with the accuracy or the inherency of the Christian Scriptures, or even the historicity of the person of Jesus. To make things more confusing for young Machen, Herrmann was a passionate and devoted Christian whose preaching deeply moved John's heart. Because of this, the young theology student had a hard time reconciling a real Christian faith that was not built upon historical and biblical truths. To Machen, Herrmann's philosophy of Christian faith was a bit illogical. John knew that a substantial and vibrant faith in Jesus should not be separated from what the Bible clearly revealed. History and Doctrine must be integrated.  He would later write, “Christ died"--that is history; "Christ died for our sins"--that is doctrine. Without these two elements, joined in an absolutely indissoluble union, there is no Christianity.”(J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism)While it tested his faith, it would seem that John's time in Germany only strengthened his convictions that modern or liberal theology was not just a different form of the historic Christian  faith, but a growing threat to it. But even by this time in John's young life, he still seemed to be somewhat aimless concerning his career. In letters written to his parents, John conveyed that he found many fields of study to be intriguing and worth engaging in. He loved sports as well. Thus, the young, wealthy academic was not convinced that the life of a Theologian / Teacher or Pastor was a life he really wanted to pursue. But upon his return to the states in 1906, Machen had decided on a career having joined Princeton Seminary as an instructor in New Testament studies. And so began for John, not only a personal and spiritual struggle against the rising tide of Modernism's influence of Theology but an academic and vocational one as well.As the years past, Machen was becoming a notable New Testament scholar and one, even more rare, that could post a solid intellectual, historical, and exegetical defense for the foundations of the Christian Faith against the progressive theology that had spread and was continuing to infiltrate academia and churches all across America. And While Machen's influence and controversy became more widespread and although the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PCUSA) was growing more tolerant of Modernism, John was promoted as Princeton's Assistant Professor of New Testament studies in 1914 - on  the eve of WW1.So just as soon as he advanced in Princeton, Machen left to help the war efforts in France. John didn't want to serve from the guarded position of a Chaplain, so he chose to work though the YMCA as a secretary. But for all practicality, he was a literal waiter, making and serving hot chocolate to the soldiers all day and night. While John was located near the front lines of the war, and was never in combat, he was close enough to the action to see death and suffering firsthand. Thankfully the war was relatively short lived and John left for home. But upon his return, another war was in full swing - a theological one in John's mind, that while it didn't destroy the human body, had every potential to destroy the soul. There were clearly two camps of Protestants now, each preaching two different and oppositional interpretations of the gospel. And in May of 1922, Baptist and modernist preacher, Harry Emerson Fosdick made that even more apparent by preaching a now famous sermon against his theological opponents entitled, “Shall the Fundamentalists Win?"And indeed, that was the question - one that John would try and answer. But frustratingly, it seemed that he would do it mostly alone. John was not only philosophically distressed at the open front that Modernist Theology posed to the Historic Christian faith, but personally disheartened, by the fact that he didn't see many others trying to defend it with him. The Conservative Church was largely apathetic which was leading to its ruin. He would later write, “The mass of the Church here is still conservative — but conservative in an ignorant, non-polemic, sweetness-and-light kind of way which is just meat for the wolves.”So, in continuing to shepherd the flock of God, Machen wrote the short but powerful book, Christianity and Liberalism in 1923. In the introduction, he clarified, “In my little book, Christianity and Liberalism, I tried to show that the issue in the Church of the present day is not between two varieties of the same religion, but, at bottom, between two essentially different types of thought and life.” A few years later, Machen wrote another similar book entitled, What Is Faith? In it, Machen tried to reveal that real Christian faith should not only capture one's heart and emotions but must engage one's mind and knowledge as well. Even though his books were received relatively well, there was more work to be done. So, besides teaching on weekdays, preaching on weekends, and publishing in the time between, Machen also took advantage of the air waves. The Radio was not even a decade old, and John made effective use of it. So much so, that by his numerous teachings on what makes Christianity authentically Christian, he became known as Dr. Fun-da-men-ta-lis or (The Dr. of the Fundamentals).But in the very midst of all of this, the more liberal Northern Presbyterians were doing their own work to break free from fundamentalism's long hold on their denomination. And in May of 1924, the Auburn Affirmation was dated and presented to the General Assembly - the authoritative body of the Presbyterian church. The Auburn Affirmation sought to liberate the Presbyterian Church from the requirements of those seeking ordination.  Since the church's beginning, every ordained minister had to believe and confess five fundamentals of the Christian faith. 1. The Inerrancy of the Scriptures, 2. The Virgin birth of Jesus, and His deity, 3. The Substitutionary Atonement, 4. The bodily resurrection of Jesus, and 5. The authenticity of Jesus' miracles - (belief in the supernatural). Although the affirmation was authored by an eleven-member Conference Committee, it was signed by over twelve hundred ministers of the PCUSA, and supported by many other clergymen. The General Assembly convened to consider the affirmation and set about to probe deeper into the division within their church that had now been brewing for nearly 30 years.But just after this, in 1925, the American mood towards the Modernist / Fundamentalist theological controversy drastically changed over the Summer of that year. And it happened  outside the walls of the Church.In July, William Jennings Bryan, the three time Democratic Presidential candidate, the Conservative Christian, and long time Presbyterian elder, participated in the highly publicized Scopes Trial - or the Scope's Monkey Trial. While the Trial technically debated the legality of teaching the theory of evolution in public schools, the case was much bigger than that. It highlighted, and nationalized the ongoing controversy of Liberal VS. Conservative, and Modernist VS. Fundamentalist. The aging Bryan represented the prosecution, arguing against evolution being taught in schools where the famed Clarence Darrow defended John Scope's right to instruct and teach the theory. But on the seventh day of the trial, Darrow unorthodoxly questioned Byran as a witness to basically defend the Bible, and the miracles described within it. Byran, although relatively well versed in the Bible, was not ready for this line of questioning - and it embarrassingly showed. The news coverage, namely led by Henry Mencken ridiculed and branded Bryan as a Southern, anti-intellectual, Bible believing dope. On the eight and last day of the trial, the jury took only nine minutes to deliberate. Although Mr. Scope's was found guilty on a technicality and fined one hundred dollars, the American public believed the media coverage that largely portrayed fundamentalist Christians as naive, rigid, and unscientific.William Bryan died five days after the trial in his sleep from a stroke. He was 65 years old.In the aftermath of the Scope's case, what was once a nation that had grown somewhat indifferent to theological fundamentalism had now become openly opposed to it. With the movement presently on the side of the Progressives in every aspect of the culture and now in the Church, (as the General Assembly ended up supporting the Auburn Affirmation), Machen and the many others like him, felt they had no place to go. Their belief in the foundational truths of the Christian Faith were not welcomed in the arts, or humanities. Worse, they were not welcomed in Princeton or even the PCUSA. So, with firmness of purpose, academic influence, and much financial help from his inheritance, Machen took the lead in founding Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia in 1929. He would teach New Testament there until his death, which sadly, wasn't too far away for the 48 year old professor.While the emergence of a Seminary that remained faithful to the historic and conservative doctrines of the faith was a success, there was still only one Presbyterian Church, to which all those “fundamentalists” reluctantly belonged. The new Seminary was no doubt an academic  solution, but it was not an ecclesiastical one. And within only a few years after the new Seminary had opened, Machen saw more problems on the horizon of a church divided.That's because a certain theology sown must reap a certain practice. And sure enough, some missionaries from the PCUSA revealed that their work in foreign countries had less to do with the saving work of Jesus than it did spreading general Christian philosophy and ethics. In the wake of the Auburn Affirmation,  many missionaries straightforwardly denied the deity of Christ, and therefore, His redemptive work, like novelist Pearl S. Buck who openly denied the core tenets of the gospel. Because of this, Machen could not, in good faith give the church's tithes to a missionary board that spread such unbiblical theology upon lost souls. Gresham wrote that the "mission­ary of liberalism” sought to spread "the blessings of Christian civilization (what­ever that may be), and is not particularly interested in leading individuals to relinquish their pagan beliefs." (Christianity and Liberalism). Due to the two opposing groups of Christians inside their walls, the PCUSA clearly had two different missions. And so, in 1933 Machen, finally formed The Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions.While this new Foreign Missions Board was a victory, much like Westminster Seminary was, at least from the Conservative point of view, it was only another band aid applied to a much bigger and festering wound. Not only was the PCUSA, growing tired of being challenged on every level, but was now receiving less income from their tithes being split between two Missionary Agencies.  They felt it was time to confront the new mission board head on. The General Assembly demanded that the members of the Independent Missions committee step down. This command was ignored - the conservatives in general believed that the Presbytery would not seriously punish other Presbyterians whose sole purpose was to preach the gospel. But they were wrong. In February and March of 1935, Machen was tried on six charges all related to his support for the Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions. Although he plead “Not Guilty”, the court not only denied his chance to defend himself against the accusations of disobedience, but ruled that their judicial resolution could not be challenged. Friend and colleague of Machen later wrote how wrong it was, “…that a Presbyterian court should thus have flouted the most elementary principles of justice, [and] That it happened can only be attributed to a shocking disregard of the basic Protestant principles that God alone is Lord of the conscience and that the Scriptures are the only infallible rule of faith and practice by which all controversies are to be judged.” [-Stonehouse, Ned B., J. Gresham Machen: A Biographical Memoir (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1954), pages 490-491.]Machen was officially and finally defeated. Not by the world, but by his own church, the PCUSA. He was tried, convicted, and suspended from his ministerial duties. In essence, his ordination from the church he grew up, taught, and served in was revoked.This unsurprisingly led to the culmination of the great Presbyterian split.Having done all to unite and yet warn his body of believers, concerning the dangers of Modern Theology, Machen, and the many with him, were convinced they had no other option than to officially start their own church - the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, or the OPC. It was launched in mid 1936. But while the controversial scholar, and defrocked church planter was busy with all his commitments, Machen was never too occupied to preach to anyone, anywhere. During the Westminster's Christmas break of the 1936, (just six months after the OPC began), John was asked to preach to some churches in North Dakota. Close friends of his lightly tried to dissuade him from going since he was already clearly tired and stressed from fresh church split. Yet, ever devoted to his work and to the preaching of the gospel, John did not heed their caution. He took the train into the inhospitable weather of the North Dakota winter. But there would be no train ride back.While the 55 year old, weathered many storms in his life up to this point, the 20 below 0 winds got to him and John soon fell ill with pneumonia. Just after Christmas day away from home, Machen was admitted to a Roman Catholic hospital in Bismarck. On the morning of New Year's Day 1937, John still gravely ill, was well enough to send a telegram to his close friend and Westminster colleague, John Murray. But later that day, around 7:30 p.m., John Gresham Machen finally succumbed to his chest infection and died.
With little imagination, one could speculate that John's last days on earth was nothing more than an old, haggard, academic polemist, bitter at how he was handled by the church, saddened by the friends he lost, confused as to his poor health, complaining in all these things resentfully asking “why”? But it seems, anything like that was far from the truth. John, whom, rest and tranquility often eluded, was at peace. His last recorded words, from the telegram Mr. Murray received simply said, “I'm so thankful for [the] active obedience of Christ. No hope without it.”  You see, John's hope and peace were nothing the world or the church could give or take away. His ultimate rest was solely in the person and redeeming work of Jesus. That is why Machen could write that he was “thankful” on the very day he died, probably alone, in an unfamiliar hospital in the harsh weather of North Dakota. All of John's work - his preachings, his teachings, his writings, viewed as both defensive and offensive, was not just convincing one about lifeless creeds or beliefs, or philosophical theories, and impersonal theology, but rather the personally deep relationship that can be had in his friend and savior Jesus.  And for Machen, that was worth living for, fighting for, and dying for.Sources:1. Youtube: The Boswell Sisters 1930's music - USA Best female singers vol.1 (1930-1935) / ill rec2. Youtube: LGBTQ+ Against God's Design? Progressive VS Conservative Christian (Part 1) / Anchored North (Clip used out of context).3. Youtube: Inherit the Wind (1960) - Fanaticism and Ignorance Scene (5/12) | Movieclips / Feb 2, 20174. Youtube: Scopes Monkey – Rare Footage of the "Trial of the Century" | Flashback | History / Jul 20, 2018 Questions:What does it look like for you to contend for the faith today in your circle of influence?What doctrines should the Church be split over? Extra Material:Christ, Culture & Coffee, An Apologetics Podcast /  Episode 153: The Dangers of Progressive Christianityhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NDMyMTM2NTYwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTAwNDM4OTE4OQ?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjAkOH_0PHwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg&hl=en

ACTION ALERT: Urge your state lawmakers to support the Fair School Funding Plan now!SHOW US YOUR SUMMER OF FUN: OEA Members, submit your photos here.Featured Education Matters guest: Scott DiMauro, Ohio Education Association President A high school social studies teacher from Worthington, Scott DiMauro was elected President of the OEA in 2019 after having served as vice president for six years. Over his 30-year career as an educator, Scott has worked to provide students the critical thinking and decision-making skills they need to be successful citizens in our democratic society. He has likewise advocated for students, educators and strong public schools at all levels of his union.  Connect with Scott on Twitter and Facebook In this episode:"We have a chance to get the ball over the goal line and really achieve an historic win for kids in Ohio, but these next few days and week or so are going to be so critical in that effort." 1:40 - "We are at a critical stage." 2:40 - The shortcomings of the Senate education funding plan  What would the bipartisan, House-passed Fair School Funding Plan mean for your local district? Click here to find out. 4:00 - Confronting disingenuous objections to the Fair School Funding Plan 5:10 - "The Senate is doing the same thing politicians have been doing for decades, and that is coming up with essentially an arbitrary amount - You know, it's $110 more than it was four years ago; $6100 per student, as opposed to the House plan when it's fully phased in will be, on average, $7200 per student - and what we saw with the Senate plan is kind of a classic move by Ohio politicians, and that is come up with a number that's "sellable," a number that politically, we can get done, and then back in a rationale for why that number makes sense. And this hasn't worked." 6:15 - Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp's leadership on the Fair School Funding Plan 6:45 - Anticipating hard negotiations in Conference Committee weighing what's best for the 90 percent of Ohio's students that attend public schools and the prioritization of privatization of Ohio's schools by some state leaders. 8:45 - The role of educators and community members in advocating for the Fair School Funding Plan SIGN THE PETITION | Tell Ohio's policymakers to fairly and fully fund public schools for Ohio's families now. 9:30 - Looking to the governor for leadership 11:30 - Other big education issues Ohioans should be focused on: State takeovers, testing reduction, and reforming the state report card system. 13:00 - Honesty in education: "People that are looking to divert attention away from critical issues like fully and fairly funding our schools instead are looking at opportunities to exploit fear and foment division by advancing bills - and we've seen two that received sponsor testimony yesterday in Ohio, but there's a number of states across the country - bills that, in one way or another, would ban the teaching of 'divisive issues' and content related to race. We find that very, very disturbing." 14:15 - Teaching students to be good critical thinkers and problem solvers by teaching students the whole truth about our country. 15:55 - "We have an obligation to stand up for our students, for what they need and deserve; we have an obligation to stand up for our members - educators and their academic freedom, and respecting their professionalism - and also standing up for local control of curriculum." 17:50 - A social studies teacher's perspective: "You've got to dig a little deeper than the 'George Washington and the cherry tree' understanding of history to really understand the good, the bad, and the ugly, because if we don't understand the problems we face as a nation, how can we ever get better?" 19:30 - Coming out of a year of education amid a global pandemic, OEA is emphasizing the importance of a summer of fun OEA Members, show off your Summer of Fun & see yourself on TV | Learn more and submit your photos here.Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students.  This episode was recorded June 16, 2021.

Coverage of Texas Constitutional Carry 2021 continues with a breaking update. The conference committee has given the green light for HB1927 to proceed! Thanks to GOA Texas for this update. We still need to be putting pressure on our representatives and senators. Austin capitol swithcboard (512)463-4630 GOA Texas Alert https://texas.gunowners.org/conference-committee-reaches-agreement-on-hb-1927/ Check out some #TacticalLeprechaun Approved Gear Over In The Amazon Influencer Store. You can also follow or support our efforts over on the CloverTac Patreon page. Keep in touch with our monthly newsletter available over on the CloverTac Website. ---------- CloverTac Productions Original Content Credit: Christopher Dover

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Welcome to the new podcast series HR Inside Out – Demystifying HR & People ManagementJoin host Susan Ney and her guest David Harvey as they explore the transition of a human resource department from one that had been focused on administration and process to that of strategic partner, assisting with the building of the skills and knowledge - an “HR Took kit” - of supervisors and managers, its impact on the department and organizational culture, the ripple effects, challenges and lessons learned. David will also share insights on how HR is currently perceived as seen through his Kwantlen Polytechnic University students' experiences as they have worked through projects and assignments; those which have involved a myriad of other organizations. About the Guest – David HarveyDavid is a seasoned HR professional with a wealth of experience and training as noted below. He is currently working as Faculty at Kwantlen Polytechnic University teaching within the business school. ProfileCurrently the Principal of Solutions That Work consulting in HR and LR.Chief HR Officer in both management and union settings.Over 25 years experience in HR with extensive labour relations and organizational development background.Presentations at multiple HR and LR conferences.EducationBachelor of Commerce (Organizational Behaviour & Industrial Relations) – UBC 1980Master of Education – SFU 1998CPHR – British Columbia Human Resources Management AssociationHRM BackgroundPrior appointments from 1981 to date include holding the senior HR office in a college (BCIT) and in health care in addition to HR positions in the forest industry and the provincial government; and two years in private consulting practice.Executive Director of the Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS) at UBC from 2005 to 2008. AAPS is the exclusive bargaining agent responsible for negotiating a collective agreement and resolving grievances for 2600 management and professional staff at the University.Leadership of OD projects including organizational merger, safety programs review, land/facilities development & utilization, customer service improvement, technology implementation and transportation management.Negotiating experience includes collective agreements, leases, service contracts and public/private partnership contracts.Contract administration background encompasses the resolution of hundreds of grievances and experience presenting cases to arbitration, the Labour Relations Board, the Employment Standards Review Board and other 3rd party panels.A previous member of the Board of BC HRMA (1999 – 2001), volunteer activities include: - Chair of HRMA's Strategic Planning Task Force 1997-98, Annual Conference:- Chairing the Program in 2005 and 2007 - Chairing the Marketing Committee for conference 2006 - Chair of Conference Committee 2008 and 2009.- Member, Program Committee, World HR Conference, Montreal 2010If you wish to contact David, he can be reached at davidharvey@telus.net About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring both employee and management perspectives to her work. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting,

MPsych (Clin), MAPS Founder - Cultivate Psychology, ACTforAgSteph the 2020 SA Agrifuture's Rural Women's Award winner. A Clinical Psychologist and farmer, as well as mum to 3 amazing little boys. She passionate about building the mental health capacity of our farmers and rural communities from the ground up. She was also the founder of our local CWA branch in 2018 and a member of the 2020 Thriving Women's Conference Committee.  Follow Stephanie: INSTAGRAM:  @cultivatepsychologycultivatepysch.com.au Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days.Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenofinfluenceofficial/ Email us: katem@team.aceradio.com.au The Women of Influence Podcast is a celebration. Hosted by Kate Meade Produced by Sophie Jackson Australia is home to some remarkable women. They're raising foster families.Running cattle stations. Living inspirational lives.Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated. So we're changing that… every week.. through our Women Of Influence Podcast. You'll fall in love with these women. This podcast is produced by ACE Radio. Find out more at www.aceradio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Originally released: May 12, 2009 Episode 2 features a coming out story by Meghan Stabler: After an impressive 25 years leadership in I.T., she took on her toughest challenge and transitioned openly in the workplace at BMC Software. At BMC she helped establish understanding, communication and policies within the company to support global diversity and credits her co-workers and company DNA culture for LGBT support throughout the company. Meghan is a past board member to the National & International Center for Missing and Exploited Children. She currently serves on the board for; AIDS Foundation Houston, Human Right Campaign's National Business Council, HRC Steering Committee's of both Houston & Austin, President Obama's National LGBT Policy Committee, AETNA Healthcare GLBT Advisory Board, PRIDE Houston Board, Out and Equal Workplace Advocate's Conference Committee. As a nationally recognized spokesperson and activist Meghan has appeared globally on the television, radio and print media representing a number of industry and board related issues. Meghan has used her no-nonsense approach to advise a number of international governments, including members of the US Senate and House of Representatives. In June 2008 she submitted written testimony to Congress on Transgender Workplace issues. Meghan's courageous story is an example of authenticity and of being able to Come OUT | Be OUT | Live OUTloud.  This episode I am featuring a song by singer/songwriter Lee Waters. The song is titled "Virginia" and as Lee explains was inspired by the remarks made by Rep. Virginia Foxx's remarks in Congress during the debate on the Matthew Shepard Act. Lee has committed to donating all proceeds from the song to the http://www.matthewshepard.org/ (Matthew Shepard Foundation). http://indiestore.7digital.com/leewaters/tracks?tid=-143659 (Click here to download the song). Lee's other music can be found on his website: http://leewaters.com/ (leewaters.com) Take Action: Contact your Senators to ask that they support the Matthew Shepard Act. Visit http://fighthatenow.org/ (fighthatenow.org) for more information. Thank you Meghan & Lee for your contribution to episode 2 of Nathan OUTloud!  Follow the podcast on twitter http://twitter.com/nathanOUTloud (@nathanOUTloud).  To share your coming out story on a future episode of Nathan OUTloud, email here. Come OUT | Be OUT | Live OUTloud Support this podcast

10 years of Dodd-Frank.  On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.  The Act for the first-time regulated swaps in much the same manner as the futures industry has been regulated for decades.  In this episode, two major players of the Act are featured, CFTC Commissioners Dawn Stump and Dan Berkovitz.  Commissioner Stump was the lead staff member for the Republican side of the Senate Agriculture Committee, where the derivatives title originated. Commissioner Berkovitz was the General Counsel at the CFTC during the deliberations of the Act and the subsequent implementation by the agency. Both are now CFTC Commissioners whose job, in part, is tasked with the ongoing implementation of this historic law.  Commissioners Stump and Berkovitz share their recollections and opinions about this landmark law in an interview with FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken. The photo that accompanies this podcast was taken by now-Commissioner Berkovitz at the end of the Conference Committee that ironed out differences between the House and Senate versions. 

In this episode we explore the core psychoanalytic method and the differences between psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.Our presenter Dr Kunihiro Matsuki presents two methods relating to perceiving a patient’s unconscious, one linked to the idea of ‘evenly suspended attention’, the other in relation to “free-floating attention’.Dr Kunihiro Matsuki is President of The Japanese Psychoanalytic Society, Member of the IPA Asia-Pacific Planning Committee and Chair of the IPA Asia-Pacific Sydney 2020 Conference Committee. He is the author of 12 monographs, many psychoanalytic papers and is responsible for the Japanese translations of fundamental authors like Bion and Meltzer. In 2016 he also won The Japanese Psychoanalytical Association’s Distinguished Publications Award.Introduction recorded by Andy Cohen Etude Op. 25 no. 4 in A minor - 'Paganini' comes from https://musopen.orgThis episode is available also in Japanese

  Kim Gibson's journey with ovarian cancer has taught her many things about God and herself. Listen as she speaks with Taryn Hayes about her journey to faith, student ministry, cancer, books and much more. EPISODE NOTES: Kim Gibson grew up on a farm in country New South Wales. For the past eight years she has been working in university ministry with the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES). At present and for the past four years, her work has been at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Kim is married to Richard, Principal of Brisbane School of Theology and together they attend Moorooka Presbyterian Church. Kim has 3 adult step-children, 1 grandson, 4 nephews and 1 niece – all at the young age of almost 40. Kim's journey includes a diagnosis of ovarian cancer 4 years ago as well as ongoing treatment. Kim also serves on the GROW Women's Conference Committee and can be found giving book reviews over at the 2020 GROW Chats podcast. From the host: Kim Gibson is someone who has known pain and suffering intimately. In fact, even though she feels quite well now, she is still walking the road of cancer and has been for a few years. I think that one of the most striking parts of her testimony of walking this road is not that she has felt that she has suffered well, but rather that even while she has been in deepest despair, that God is still God and that is something to rejoice in. She tells a story in this episode of her husband's wise words during a time of great pain. She says, “One time really early on, I had complications with surgery. We (Richard and I) were reading through 2 Corinthians together, where Paul says, “praise be to the God of all comfort.”  And … I kind of whisper-yelled … “Where's the comfort? I know that God doesn't lie, but where is the comfort? I am not feeling it! How is this true?” And (my husband) said, “it's a comfort that stands outside you and your circumstances. It's not necessarily a comfort you can feel. But it is a comfort that at a real point in history, on a real hill, the son of God gave up his life for you so that you could be safe. And you might not be able to feel it right now, but it actually has to be a comfort that sits outside you and your feelings for it to be a real comfort.” Kim says that it took some time for that to resonate deeply, but the truth of it has held her firmly during this difficult journey.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Full of Promise (Interactive Bible Study Series from Matthias Media) by Phil Campbell and Bryson Smith Guidance and the Voice of God, by Phillip Jensen and Tony Payne  Just Do Something, by Kevin de Young Fearing God … so we don't have to be afraid, David Mears The Plausibility Problem: The Church and Same-Sex Attraction, Ed Shaw A Little Book on the Christian Life, John Calvin (trans. Denlinger & Parsons) 2020 GROW Chats podcast.   SHOW SNIPPETS: "I had this repeated experience from late primary school to uni … I would think, if I died right now, would God welcome me into heaven, or would he have to say that I'm sorry, but because of your sins I will have to turn you away? … It would end the same way … with me promising to try harder." "All of a sudden, the penny dropped. Oh! It doesn't depend on me! … Jesus is completely sufficient where I am insufficient! He was completely perfect where I am imperfect!" "A staff worker opened up the book of Ephesians and said we are going to work our way through the book of Ephesians verse by verse. And I went, “You're kidding me! I've never seen this done before! That makes so much sense!” I had never seen anyone teach through the Bible like that … it was like I had been starving my whole life and then someone finally fed me!" "At the start of 2016, I found out that I had a pelvic mass…  I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Stage 3 (and) grade 3 cancer… It was aggressive." "I was 35, I was in medical menopause, I was never going to be able to have children. And I was facing a cancer prognosis where only 40% of women with my diagnosis and my type of cancer are alive in 5 years time… The grief and the fear hit me like a truck." "One time, really early on, I had complications with surgery. We (Richard and I) were reading through 2 Corinthians together, where Paul says, “praise be to the God of all comfort.”  And … I kind of whisper-yelled … “Where's the comfort? I know that God doesn't lie, but where is the comfort? I am not feeling it! How is this true?” And (my husband) said, “it's a comfort that stands outside you and your circumstances. It's not necessarily a comfort you can feel. But it is a comfort that at a real point in history, on a real hill, the son of God gave up his life for you so that you could be safe. And you might not be able to feel it right now, but it actually has to be a comfort that sits outside you and your feelings for it to be a real comfort.” "When we fear God, it helps us grapple with our other fears." "That's how we want to read books anyway. Every Christian book you read is not the Bible. And even if it is your favourite author from your favourite publishing company, you still have to read it with discernment, and read it with wisdom, and read it comparing it to Scripture. So, yeah, you don't have to  start burning books because there is one chapter in it that is not great. And you don't have to believe that everything is perfect about the books that you do love."   Can't see clickable links? Copy and paste this into your browser: tlpcwcw.podbean.com

Get the inside scoop on the Conference Committee's recent trip to Boston. Christopher Barbieri, Tiffany Briseño, Helen Sanders, and Tim German sit down with Conference Chair Kevin McGinley to dish on food tastings, special event details, the community service day partner, and more.

Bob Gerlach finally takes a break to sit down with Paul and Amy and give some behind the scenes discussions of this year's KEMA Conference. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

We've made it to Episode #15 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. Our formula seems to be working, so we'll stick to it by starting off with Louisiana Ag News Headlines. USDA issued several reports over the past week, so we'll take a look at all of those numbers and try to make some sense of them. Congressman Ralph Abraham checks in with us to give us an update on the 2018 Farm Bill. He is a member of the Conference Committee and will talk about the progress being made on the bill. Will the new Farm Bill get passed before the old one expires? Congressman Abraham will give us his opinion. Greg Fox and Dave Foster have their always-insightful analysis of the grain and cattle markets, then wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

We've made it to Episode #15 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. Our formula seems to be working, so we'll stick to it by starting off with Louisiana Ag News Headlines. USDA issued several reports over the past week, so we'll take a look at all of those numbers and try to make some sense of them. Congressman Ralph Abraham checks in with us to give us an update on the 2018 Farm Bill. He is a member of the Conference Committee and will talk about the progress being made on the bill. Will the new Farm Bill get passed before the old one expires? Congressman Abraham will give us his opinion. Greg Fox and Dave Foster have their always-insightful analysis of the grain and cattle markets, then wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

It's been a hectic few months in Washington, and this week was no exception. With that in mind, here is a bonus episode featuring PRG's resident tax expert Liam Donovan on the latest in tax reform and what's up next for the Conference Committee, final vote, and beyond. Tune in for a look behind the scenes and lots of seasonal analogies.