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Daily Dose of Hope November 21, 2025   Scripture - Acts 4:23-37   Prayer: Almighty Father, You always know what is best for us.  Thank you for that.  We are sorry for the ways that we resist.  Help us to want what you want for us.  Help us to want to be patient, to want to be kind, to want to be obedient.  Conform our will, Lord, In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, a devotional and podcast that goes along with the Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida.  Happy Friday!  We are so glad you have joined us today.  We have been doing an intense deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  We have made it to the book of Acts and today, we are finishing up Acts 4.    The Jewish leaders had threatened Peter and John not to preach and teach Jesus.  Peter and John knew that was not going to be possible.  So what do they do?  They immediately gather with other believers for a time of prayer.  They pour their concerns out before the Lord.  They proclaim the majesty of God's greatness and power and they ask him to give them more boldness.    I want you to adequately grasp this.  They don't hide.  They don't cower.  They don't pray for protection.  They pray for boldness.  They never had any intention of backing down, but they do know that they will need Spirit-filled courage.    Think about the situation in your life right now that is causing the most stress and anxiety.  How can you reframe it like these disciples?  It's not about backing down.  It's about God giving you the strength, courage, stamina, and wisdom to face it head-on.  Please use good sense here and proceed with prayer.  But don't let fear make you make down.  Were Peter and John scared?  Probably.  They were human beings.  But they surrounded themselves with believers to pray over them and build them up with the strength of the Spirit.  What a great model! I want to jump down to the end of the chapter.  The believers are together and share all they have.  They are of one mind.  They sell their possessions and lay them at the apostles' feet.  They are filled with grace in a powerful way.  This is the way the church began.  Do you think maybe we have gotten off course a bit?  The reality is that a lot of history has occurred between the church of Acts and today.  But what do you take from this passage?  What elements of the church might we need to bring back to right now to be more in line with the teachings of Jesus? Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

Cele două grupuri de opoziție reprezentate în Parlamentul Armeniei vor mobiliza susținătorii și vor introduce o rezoluție parlamentară comună pentru a cere eliberarea zecilor de critici ai prim-ministrului Nikol Pashinian arestați în ultimele luni, relatează Radio Azatutyun.  Reprezentanții acestora au insistat miercuri că prizonierii - printre care trei episcopi ai Bisericii Apostolice Armene, doi primari din opoziție, un om de afaceri miliardar și doi podcasteri – ar fi „prizonieri politici” urmăriți penal într-o acțiune de represiune guvernamentală fără precedent împotriva disidenților.„Democrația din Armenia regresează, iar numărul fără precedent de prizonieri politici este o manifestare a acestui lucru”, se arată în rezoluția elaborată de alianțele de opoziție Hayastan și Pativ Unem. De asemenea, se cere încetarea „persecuției politice” a unui număr tot mai mare de critici ai guvernului.Hasmik Hakobian, membră a Parlamentului din partea partidului de guvernământ Contractul Civil, a respins această interpretare și a precizat că majoritatea pro-guvernamentală din Adunarea Națională va bloca adoptarea rezoluției. Ea a insistat că nu există prizonieri politici în țară. Conform opoziției, amploarea represiunii subliniază profundul sentiment de nesiguranță al lui Pașinian înaintea alegerilor generale care vor avea loc în iunie 2026. Pe de altă parte, premierul și-a exprimat încrederea că partidul său va câștiga alegerile. Ruta energetică: Hidrogenul și reconfigurarea legăturilor energetice între Europa și Asia Centrală La forumul Global Gateway de la Bruxelles, Uniunea Europeană și-a consolidat parteneriatul energetic cu Asia Centrală prin semnarea de acorduri cu Kazahstan, Kârgâzstan și Uzbekistan pentru extinderea proiectelor de energie regenerabilă și hidroenergie, relatează site-ul kazah Astana Times.Susținută de Banca Europeană de Investiții, Banca Europeană pentru Reconstrucție și Dezvoltare și Banca Mondială, inițiativa merge dincolo de simpla generare de electricitate: ea deschide calea pentru dezvoltarea hidrogenului verde și a viitoarelor coridoare energetice capabile să conecteze Asia Centrală la piețele europene.Hidrogenul este văzut ca fiind combustibilul viitorului, capabil să decarbonizeze industriile dificil de electrificat și să alimenteze economii întregi. Dar, dincolo de aceste promisiuni, el devine și un instrument geopolitic, așa cum sunt petrolul și gazele. Pe măsură ce țările și întreprinderile investesc în creșterea producției sale, rămâne o întrebare crucială: cum va fi transportat hidrogenul și cine va controla aceste rute? Planul european REPowerEU, lansat la începutul războiului din Ucraina, își propune să diversifice importurile de energie și să accelereze tranziția energetică a continentului. Acesta stabilește obiective ambițioase: 10 milioane de tone de producție internă de hidrogen regenerabil și 10 milioane de tone de importuri până în 2030, pentru a decarboniza sectoare precum oțelul, fabricile de produse chimice și transportul greu.Pentru a atinge aceste obiective, UE explorează mai multe rute de transport, „coridoarele de hidrogen”. 

Scrisorile lui Ilie Ilașcu din închisoare – sute de pagini de mărturii și demersuri ale deținutului condamnat la moarte la Tiraspol, publicate de Ziarul de Gardă. Ecaterina Tanasiiciuc a citit scrisorile și prezintă câteva dintre ele, iar invitata Moldova Zoom este jurnalista Alina Radu, directoarea Ziarului de Gardă, cea care a purtat această corespondență cu Ilie Ilașcu. Ecaterina Tanasiiciuc a citit scrisorile și prezintă câteva dintre ele, iar invitata Moldova Zoom este jurnalista Alina Radu, directoarea Ziarului de Gardă, cea care a purtat această corespondență cu Ilie Ilașcu. Temele ediției: -        Ambasadorul agreat al Rusiei la Chișinău refuză să răspundă la întrebarea cât vor mai avea de suferit țările din regiune din cauza războiului declanșat de Rusia și se arată surprins că a fost convocat la Ministerul de Externe din cauza dronelor care survolează Republica Moldova. O corespondență de Valeria Vițu. -        Sâmbătă la Ateneul Roman are loc Gala Generozității. Un eveniment emblematic de filantropie și muzică care este organizat pentru prima dată la București, după succesul pe care îl are în fiecare an la Chișinău. Misiunea CCF Moldova este de a oferi un cămin copiilor separați de familie și tinerilor cu dizabilități severe. Andreea Pietroșel a întrebat-o pe Oana Drăgulinescu, organizatoarea spectacolului, cât de mult îi ajută pe beneficiarii Galei suma care va fi stransa in urma concertului. -        Zdob și Zdub, legendara formație de la Chișinău, a împlinit 30 de ani. Cunoscuții artiști de peste Prut au început o serie de concerte în care să celebreze momentul. Jurnalistul Euronews România, Vitalie Cojocari ne vorbește în ”Cronica lui Vitalie” despre formație, despre cum a ajuns să fie inspirată de folclorul românesc și despre cum s-a schimbat lumea în 30 de ani. -        Anchetă la Vama Albiţa după ce mai multe arme de foc au fost descoperite într-un camion înmatriculat în Republica Moldova. -        Oficiali americani și ruși au pregătit un plan de pace menit să pună capăt războiului Rusiei împotriva Ucrainei, cu condiții imposibil de îndeplinit pentru Ucraina. -        Platforma de tranzacționare OPEM Moldova va fi testată pentru prima dată, cu oferte de vânzare și cumpărare a energiei electrice. Știrile zilei: Este anchetă la Vama Albiţa după ce mai multe arme de foc au fost descoperite într-un camion înmatriculat în Republica Moldova. DIICOT anunță că a înregistrat un dosar penal in rem, pentru constituirea unui grup infracțional organizat și contrabandă calificată. Serviciul Vamal al Republicii Moldova a transmis că „suspiciunile inițiale au fost semnalate de funcționarul vamal al Republicii Moldova” și că acesta „a informat colegii din cadrul autorității vamale române”. La rândul său, șeful Serviciului Vamal din Republica Moldova, Radu Vrabie, susține că descoperirea unui camion cu armament în Vama Albița de către autoritățile române arată necesitatea dotării fiecărui punct de frontieră cu echipamente de scanare performante. Potrivit Ziarului de gardă, camionul transporta lansatoare de grenade, un sistem rusesc portabil de rachete IGLA, transportoare rusești de rachete antitanc Kornet, precum și componente pentru drone de atac. „Serviciul Vamal a sesizat procuratura, fiind inițiată urmărirea penală și suntem cei mai interesați ca investigația acestei infracțiuni să se facă cât mai urgent”, a scris Radu Vrabie pe Facebook. Camionul avea ca destinatar, conform documentelor, un beneficiar din Israel, a transmis DIICOT. Autoritățile moldovene urmează să răspundă la întrebarea dacă armamentul a ajuns pe teritoriul Republicii Moldova din depozitele de muniție rusească din regiunea separatistă Transnistria, sau prin contrabandă din Ucraina. *** Oficiali americani și ruși au pregătit un plan de pace menit să pună capăt războiului Rusiei împotriva Ucrainei, potrivit unor surse citate de presa occidentală. Aceleași surse susțin că planul include condiții care sunt imposibil de îndeplinit pentru Ucraina, printre care cedarea Donbasului Rusiei și reducerea semnificativă a numărului de soldați ucraineni. În schimb, Rusia ar oferi garanții Europei și Ucrainei care le-ar proteja în viitor. Acceptarea unui asemenea acord ar fi însă dezastruoasă pentru flancul estic, avertizează politologul Cristian Pîrvulescu într-un interviu RFI. *** Platforma de tranzacționare OPEM Moldova va fi testată, în perioada 3-5 decembrie, cu oferte de vânzare și cumpărare a energiei electrice, scrie Moldpres. „Platforma va permite tranzacționarea energiei electrice pe o bază competitivă, cu livrare în ziua următoare zilei de tranzacționare, având un rol esențial în formarea prețului corect și echitabil pentru participanți”, a declarat Ministerul Energiei. În prezent, 96 de companii din Republica Moldova dispun de licență de furnizare a energiei electrice, iar pe piața concurențială/nereglementată activează la moment doar trei furnizori, cu o cotă de piață de 1-2 la sută. Conform estimărilor, după lansarea piețelor organizate, ar urma să crească semnificativ cota furnizorilor de pe piața nereglementată a energiei electrice.

Be transformed by renewing our minds! This transformation is a deep, inner change, not just a cosmetic adjustment. We encourage you to adopt new thought patterns and mindsets to align with God's will and live authentically as Children of God. Scripture: Romans 12v1-2, 2 Corinthians 10v3-5

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Uniunea Europeană a prezentat Armeniei un plan de acțiune pentru liberalizarea vizelor care conține o foaie de parcurs a reformelor pe care țara trebuie să le implementeze pentru a garanta călătorii fără vize pentru cetățenii săi în statele membre ale UE, relatează site-ul de știri Hetq. Pe 5 noiembrie, ministrul armean de interne, Arpine Sargsyan, s-a întâlnit cu Johannes Luchner, director general adjunct pentru migrație și afaceri interne la Comisia Europeană. În timpul întâlnirii, au fost discutate principalele puncte ale planului de acțiune. Arpine Sargsyan a subliniat că Armenia se angajează să implementeze reformele necesare pentru a garanta cetățenilor săi posibilitatea de a călători mai ușor în Uniunea Europeană. Potrivit lui liberalizarea vizelor în Armenia este un pas important în parteneriatul cu UE, menit să consolideze încrederea reciprocă și cooperarea. În prezent, Republica Armenia este singura țară cu care Uniunea Europeană desfășoară un proces de liberalizare a vizelor. Kazahstanul închide 130 de platforme de criptomonede Kazahstanul și-a intensificat lupta împotriva criminalității financiare prin închiderea a 130 de platforme de criptomonede legate de spălarea banilor și a confiscat active digitale în valoare de 16,7 milioane de dolari (14,4 milioane de euro), a raportat Agenția de Supraveghere Financiară Kazahă (AFM).Potrivit AFM, aceste platforme bancare din umbră au fost utilizate de grupuri criminale din Kazahstan, Rusia, Ucraina și Moldova pentru a spăla venituri din traficul de droguri și frauda online.Agenția a descris o schemă în mai mulți pași: traficanții și infractorii cibernetici își transferau profiturile în monedă fiduciară sau criptomonedă, în portofele de schimb valutar, unde fondurile erau convertite și mutate printr-o serie de tranzacții pentru a le ascunde originea.Agenția a declarat că aceste schimburi ilicite acționau ca spălări de bani făcute de profesioniști, care colectau și transferau venituri din infracțiuni în străinătate. Se bazau pe conturi bancare și portofele aparținând unor oameni de paie. Conform legislației kazahe, sunt autorizate să funcționeze doar platformele licențiate de Autoritatea pentru Servicii Financiare din Astana (AFSA) și integrate în sistemul bancar național.Până în prezent, 27 de Furnizori de Servicii de Active Digitale (DASP), inclusiv 12 burse de criptomonede, sunt autorizați să opereze în Kazahstan. Toți sunt supuși unor obligații continue de supraveghere financiară și conformitate privind combaterea spălării banilor și a finanțării terorismului.AFM a descoperit, de asemenea, 81 de grupuri clandestine specializate în convertirea fondurilor ilicite în numerar, pentru un total de tranzacții care depășesc 38,5 milioane EUR. Pentru a remedia acest lucru, AFM și Banca Națională a Kazahstanului introduc noi măsuri de securitate: depozitele în numerar care depășesc 500.000 de tenge (aproximativ 800 EUR) vor necesita acum un număr de identificare personal. Se are în vedere verificarea biometrică prin recunoaștere facială sau amprentare.Kazahstanul își propune să reducă ponderea economiei subterane la 15% din PIB până la sfârșitul anului, deoarece autoritățile își consolidează controlul asupra unui sistem financiar aflat în rapidă digitalizare. 

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a major survey of young people finding that many teenage boys feel pressure to conform to toxic notions of masculinity.

În Turcia, Ministerul Familiei și Serviciilor Sociale lucrează la un model local care ar restricționa utilizarea rețelelor sociale de către copiii sub vârsta de 16 ani. Se așteaptă ca regulamentul să fie discutat în Marea Adunare Națională a Turciei în lunile următoare, transmite radio Deutsche Welle în limba turcă. Ministrul familie din Turcia, Göktaş, a declarat că proiectul prevede un sistem care restricționează conturile de socializare pentru persoanele sub 16 ani, dar că mecanisme intermediare, cum ar fi verificarea vârstei și consimțământul părinților, sunt evaluate  înainte de a interzice complet accesul. Ministrul a adaugat că inițial a fost sugerată o limită de vârstă de 13 ani, dar guvernul a recomandat ca limita să fie sub 16 ani, urmând concluziile cercetărilor din domeniu. Conform datelor din octombrie 2024 ale Institutului Turc de Statistică (TÜİK), 66,1% dintre copiii cu vârste cuprinse între 6 și 15 ani utilizează rețelele de socializare. Această rată ajunge la 79% în grupa de vârstă 11-15 ani.Multe țări din întreaga lume iau în considerare impunerea unor limite de vârstă pentru utilizarea rețelelor sociale de către copii, ca măsură de precauție împotriva potențialelor impacturi negative. Și Uniunea Europeană (UE) a făcut primul pas semnificativ în această direcție. La summitul UE care a avut loc la Bruxelles, șefii de stat și de guvern și-au exprimat sprijinul pentru impunerea unor limite de vârstă pe platformele de socializare precum TikTok și Instagram.O mare parte a bulgarilor sunt victimele unei campanii de propagandă împotriva adoptării monedei euro O mare parte a bulgarilor au devenit victime ale puternicului război hibrid purtat de ani de zile împotriva adoptării monedei euro în țară, relatează cotidianul Segà, citând un sondaj național realizat de agenția JTN. Daunele cauzate de propagandă sunt atât de grave, spun jurnaliștii de la sud de Dunăre, încât unul din patru cetățeni bulgari este convins că salariile și pensiile vor fi înjumătățite începând cu 1 ianuarie 2026. Propaganda îndelungată a partidului pro-moscovit Vazrajdane, care a cerut insistent chiar și un referendum împotriva adoptării monedei comune, a făcut ca aproape două treimi dintre bulgari să creadă că leva este o parte importantă a identității naționale. De fapt, leva nu a fost o monedă independentă de ani de zile deoarece Bulgaria se află încă din 1997 într-un Consiliu monetar în cadrul căruia leva este deja legată de euro la un curs fix.Societatea din Bulgaria rămâne profund divizată – aproximativ 40% dintre cetățeni susțin introducerea monedei euro și tot atâția sunt împotriva acesteia. În același timp, majoritatea oamenilor apreciază beneficiile practice – călătorii mai ușoare, prețuri mai transparente, economii mai sigure etc. Cea mai mare îngrijorare este creșterea prețurilor care s-ar datora monedei euro. Analizele economice nu arată o astfel de legătură cauzală, ci dimpotrivă: conform statisticilor Eurostat, cea mai mare inflație se înregistrează în țări precum Ungaria, Polonia și România, care nu intenționează să adopte moneda euro în viitorul apropiat.  Studiul din Bulgaria arată că:- 82% dintre respondenți spun că comercianții majorează prețurile în mod nejustificat;- 78% sunt îngrijorați de inflație;- 74% își exprimă îngrijorarea că prețurile vor fi rotunjite în sus.  Sondajul privind atitudinea bulgarilor cu privire la adoptarea monedei euro arată că cei cu nivel de educație mai scăzut sunt cei care se opun cel mai mult monedei comune. 

Daily Dose of Hope November 5, 2025   Scripture – John 15   Prayer:  Almighty Father, You always know what is best for us.  Thank you for that.  We are sorry for the ways that we resist.  Help us to want what you want for us.  Help us to want to be patient, to want to be kind, to want to be obedient.  Conform our will, Lord,  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  As most of you know, we are right in the middle of a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we are deep diving into John 15.   The Scripture that we read from John 15 is incredibly powerful.  Jesus says, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."   Jesus is talking to his followers about how to walk closely with him, essentially what it means to be a disciple.  What is a disciple? A good working definition, for our purposes, is  an apprentice, someone who wants to learn all they can from another person so they will do what they do and become like them.  To be a disciple of Jesus, that means we have to actively learn about Jesus, know him, become like him.   And this Scripture gives us a really important clue as to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.  A disciple remains in Jesus. Older translations use the term abide. To remain or abide in Jesus means not simply to have said yes to Jesus, but to have a connection with Jesus, we are in union with him, we stay with him, we rest in him. Let's think about this. The presence of Jesus is always with us through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is always there, but we tend to move away from him. Jesus is saying here, remain in me. Stay close to me, stay connected to me, stay in conversation with me. How do we do this?  Well, through prayer, reading Scripture, worship, and other spiritual disciplines. If we don't pray, if we don't read the Bible, if we don't worship, we will not feel connected to Jesus. We are not remaining in him and the result will be evident. We will feel dry, parched, alone, we will start to gradually make choices that don't represent who we are in Jesus, the world will begin to seep in, gradually, so gradually sometimes that we don't even notice.   I've used the teacup example before.  If you drink tea (and use teabags), then you are either a dipper or a steeper.  If you dip that teabag in the water, you go up and down and up and down and the tea never gets that strong.  A lot of people are like that with faith.  They are dippers.  They dip into prayer and dip out of prayer.  They dip into Bible study and dip out of Bible study.  They dip into church and dip out of church.  But Jesus wants us to be steepers.  He wants us to steep in prayer, Bible study, and worship.  He wants us to soak in his presence so we are like really strong tea.   Now, part of abiding is to acknowledge that we need Jesus and are totally dependent on Jesus. Think about this---the branch is totally dependent on the vine. Without the vine, the branch is useless, lifeless, powerless. Sap flows from the vine to the branch, supplying it with water, minerals, and nutrients that make it grow. And believers receive the "sap" of Christ's grace through our life-giving connection to him. Intentionally remaining in Jesus is recognizing that we can't do this life alone. We need Jesus. I need daily, sometimes hourly, times of prayer to abide with Jesus.  How are you doing abiding in Jesus?  (Use a scale of 1 to 10 right now to assess how well you abide in Christ, 1 being not at all and 10 being totally soaking him in all the time).   Let's take a look at the next part of the Scripture, John 15:5-8, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.  If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.  This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."   So we can see the other characteristic of a true disciple is producing fruit.  When we abide or remain in Jesus, then fruit should be the natural result.  Resting in Jesus makes us changed people – our attitudes are different, our behavior is different, it's noticeable.  We are more patient, more kind, more loving, more generous, more gentle; basically, we look more like Christ.  We bear fruit not by squeezing it out of ourselves but because we are extensions of the vine, pruned by the gardener.   Think about a grapevine.  I've never been very successful growing grapes in Florida but most of us have seen a grapevine at some point.  They are typically grown on a trellis.  They have to be pruned and trimmed by the gardener in order to produce new healthy branches that bear fruit.  If you don't prune, then you are going to have a lot of leafy green but it won't produce new branches that bear fruit.  It will look good but it won't produce anything.  And the point is of course, not simply to look pretty on the trellis, but to actually produce some fruit.   Of course, our purpose is not simply to look good, to look Godly or righteous, but to ACTUALLY produce fruit.  So, God may need to prune us to ensure that happens.  I used to be afraid of God's pruning, but I've found in my own life that God prunes me because he loves me. He wants to remove those things in my life that are hindering my spiritual growth.  This could mean bad habits, bad relationships, things that are toxic, generally anything that is getting in the way of me becoming the person God wants me to be. Sometimes God removes things directly (like he simply removes something from our life like a relationship or a job or you name it – think of something God removed and in retrospect, needed to remove from your life).  Other times, God convicts us so that we will make the move to remove whatever it is that is creating a wedge in our relationship with him.    Think about your relationship with God right now.   What has hindered you from bearing more fruit or bearing fruit at all?  Fears and insecurities from your past?  Selfishness? An unhealthy attachment to stuff? Unhealthy friendships, unhealthy behavior patterns?  Complacency, being too comfortable, laziness, fatigue, lack of passion? Whatever it is, acknowledge it now.  God wants better for you.  He wants to walk closely with you.  In fact, God wants HIS best for you.  He wants you to live a fruitful, abundant life.  Do you want that?  Really, do you?    Let's spend some extended time in prayer, asking God to reveal himself to us right now.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

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“Conform” author Ariel Sullivan sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to discuss publishing her debut novel through Jenna's publish imprint Thousand Voices and fulfilling her dream of becoming a writer. Sullivan opens up about how she wove her childhood and later struggle as a stay-at-home mom with postpartum depression into the story and introduced the book to Jenna during a playdate for their sons George and Hal.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Papa Leon va vizita Turcia între 27 și 30 noiembrie, după care se va afla în Liban între 30 noiembrie și 2 decembrie. Aceasta este prima sa călătorie în afara Italiei. Prin această vizită, Papa dorește să lanseze un apel de pace în întreaga regiune. Una dintre opririle sale va fi la bazilica de lângă lacul Iznik, în regiunea Bursa, unde a avut loc Primul Conciliu de la Niceea, relatează bianet.org. Primul Conciliu de la Niceea, ținut în anul 325, este primul conciliu ecumenic al Bisericii Creștine, care a pus bazele dogmatice și canonice ale creștinismului, definind dogmele religioase ca răspuns la provocarea reprezentată de erezia arianistă. Această bazilică a fost descoperită acum 11 ani. Este situată la aproximativ 20 de metri de malul lacului, și este acum sub apă, la o adâncime de 1,5 până la 2 metri. În ultimii ani, acolo au fost efectuate săpături arheologice, sprijinite și de Ministerul Turismului din Ankara. Acum, înainte de vizita Papei, au loc și lucrări de amenajare a zonei. Potrivit șefului lucrărilor, Mustafa Șahin, „biserica poate deveni un loc de pelerinaj și un centru de interes pentru turismul religios, rămânând pe harta turistică a Turciei și după vizita Înaltului Pontif.” Un partid de opoziție din Bulgaria alertează Statele Unite că oligarhul Delyan Peevski nu respectă sancțiunile Magnitsky impuse împotriva saPartidul de opoziție reformist „Da, Bulgaria” a alertat guvernul Statelor Unite cu privire la faptul că oligarhul Delyan Peevski nu respectă sancțiunile impuse împotriva sa de Washington în temeiul Legii Magnitsky. Potrivit partidului, Peevski folosește un cont în dolari la Banca Municipală din Sofia, relatează secțiunea bulgară a postului Radio Europa Liberă.Peevski a fost sancționat de Statele Unite pentru corupție în 2021. Conform sancțiunilor, băncile nu ar trebui să-i permită să opereze cu dolari, deoarece acest lucru ar putea duce la sancțiuni și împotriva lor.Sesizarea a fost depusă la Oficiul pentru Controlul Activelor Străine (OFAC), care face parte din Departamentul Trezoreriei SUA. „Declarația lui Peevski indică faptul că deține un cont în dolari, ceea ce înseamnă că banca unde este deschis contul trebuie să aibă legături cu o bancă americană”, a declarat un reprezentant al partidului „Da, Bulgaria”. Potrivit acestuia, banca americană nu ar fi fost informată în mod corespunzător că oligarhul sancționat este deservit de Banca Municipală.Mai mult, Peevski declară și venituri din dividende, iar plata acestora reprezintă o altă încălcare a sancțiunilor.Peevski a fost sancționat de Statele Unite pentru corupție în 2021, motivul invocat de Washington fiind acela că oligarhul „a participat în mod regulat la acte de corupție, folosind traficul de influență și mita pentru a se proteja de controlul public și pentru a exercita controlul asupra instituțiilor și sectoarelor cheie ale societății bulgare”. În 2022, el a fost sancționat și de Regatul Unit, pe baza acelorași argumente.Peevski este considerat cel mai puternic om pe scena politică din Bulgaria, controlând nu doar sistemul judiciar bulgar și serviciile secrete, ci și executivul de la Sofia. După cea de-a doua alegere a lui Donald Trump ca președinte, Peevski s-a prezentat ca un admirator al noului lider american și, în dorința de a intra în grațiile mișcării MAGA, pentru a fi absolvit de sancțiuni, a elaborat liste cu presupuși „sorosiști” și a propus formarea unei comisiei parlamentare care să-i investigheze. 

Hey it's Kid - this episode is something different... This is actually ME being interviewed on The Spiritual Debate Podcast. And Victoria has given me permission to share this conversation here with you.We dive into:• The price of being you in a world that punishes nonconformity• Whether questioning the mainstream awakens us or traps us in new narratives• If media can ever lead us to truth• What happens when truth-telling costs career, reputation, or safety• Whether freedom is really on the other side of speaking your truthThe Spiritual Debate PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritualdebatepodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5j0h6mSQUb7nylaTIqzsFj?si=81aff9520ec84462Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-spiritual-debate-podcast/id1827257462Website: https://victoriapippoinc.comConnect with VWebsite: https://victoriapippoinc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriapippoConnect with KidWebsite: https://www.kidcarson.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidcarsonofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kidcarsonofficialThe Kid Carson Show is sponsored by: PHMX – Progressive Health ManagementStem cell and quantum healing therapies for visionary wellness.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Ariel Sullivan to discuss her powerful debut novel, Conform. Ariel opens up about writing through postpartum depression and the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing how those experiences shaped her characters and themes. The conversation explores female strength, societal pressure, and resilience, as well as the layered storytelling that makes Conform resonate with readers. Ariel also teases an upcoming prequel that expands on the world she's created, offering fans a deeper look into her evolving literary universe.What We're Talking About...Published under Jenna Bush Hager's imprint, Thousand Voices, the book highlights powerful storytelling from diverse and authentic voices.Inspired by Ariel's own experiences with postpartum depression and the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Conform captures the emotional reality of resilience and self-discovery.The novel explores complex themes—including choice, love triangles, and societal expectations—through characters who challenge traditional roles.Ariel stresses the importance of creating flawed, human characters with both light and shadow, making them deeply relatable to readers.The story's setting and character dynamics mirror real-world social pressures and modern issues surrounding identity and belonging.Ariel wrote much of the book in short, chaotic bursts during her children's nap times, offering a candid look at balancing motherhood and creativity.Conform serves as a gateway into the fantasy genre for readers who love grounded, character-driven stories.The book's characters are written to evoke empathy and spark emotional connection, inviting readers to reflect on their own choices and values.Ariel also shares details about an upcoming prequel, which will dive deeper into the history and mythology of the world introduced in Conform.Chapters00:00 Celebrating a Debut: Ariel Sullivan's Journey02:59 The Inspiration Behind 'Conform'06:10 Writing Through Struggles: Postpartum and COVID08:53 The Creative Process: From Idea to Trilogy11:57 Character Development: The Complexity of Choices14:58 Themes of Female Strength and Societal Expectations18:05 Exploring Relationships: Love Triangles and Family Dynamics20:54 The Impact of Fantasy on Real-World Issues23:54 Layered Storytelling: Engaging Readers on Multiple Levels26:54 Looking Ahead: The Future of Ariel's Writing

In this episode, we dive into Romans 12 and explore what it truly means to live transformed—not shaped by the world's patterns, but renewed by God's truth. Learn how real change starts in the mind and overflows into every part of our lives.Today's scripture passage is found in Romans 12WANT MORE CONTENT?Click the link below to see the teaching that's tied to this podcastwww.genesischurchorlando.com/sermonsDISCUSSION GUIDE BELOW ⬇️ !!!DOWNLOAD HEREGOT QUESTIONS?DM us on our Instagram and/or TikTok or email us at postsundaypodcast@gmail.comLIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5 star REVIEW on Spotify & iTunes.PSP Social Media at:Instagram: @postsundaypodcastYoutube.com/postsundaypodcastTiktok.com/postsunday.podcastTwitter.com/postsundaypodcastThread: @postsundaypodcast

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How does the Nicene Creed unite believers from East and West? This episode of The Missions Podcast—in collaboration with Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church's Captivate & Conform podcast—features Dr. Don Fairbairn, a theologian and former missionary to Soviet Georgia. The conversation explores the intersection of missions, theology, and church history, particularly how the Nicene Creed and patristic theology offer transcultural insight for modern missiology. Dr. Fairbairn shares his journey from seminary to the mission field and how his time in Eastern Europe reshaped his academic focus on Eastern Orthodoxy and early church thought. He emphasizes that the early church's theology was already multilingual and multicultural, forged by African and Asian theologians rather than Europeans—a reminder that Christianity's foundations are inherently global. Fairbairn advocates for retrieving the transcultural truths of the Nicene Creed and a deeper understanding of the relational nature of salvation. Key Topics: The transcultural and multilingual origins of the Nicene Creed Differences between Eastern Orthodox and Western (Protestant) theology The concept of divine acceptance vs. human striving for God How patristic theology informs modern missiology The importance of understanding the Trinity in global missions Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Ramón Besa desgrana las claves de la derrota azulgrana en el Bernabéu.

Ramón Besa desgrana las claves de la derrota azulgrana en el Bernabéu.

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Caleb Matthews—founder of SeeLink, dream interpreter, and spiritual strategist—to break down his SSB method (Spirit–Soul–Body) and the 3 Cs (Contract, Construct, Conform). We discuss why alignment starts in the spirit, how to avoid wearing someone else's “armor,” and practical ways to translate dreams into strategy. If you've felt overstimulated and under-centered, this episode gives a direct framework to regain sovereignty over your inner house and lead from design, not pressure.   About the guest:   Caleb Matthews is a seer-strategist and founder of SeeLink. For 20+ years he's helped people decode their DNA of design through dream work, spiritual alignment, and practical action. He teaches the SSB framework and the “armor principle”—leading from your unique design rather than conforming to trends.   Key takeaways: SSB first principles: Start alignment from the spirit, renew the mind (soul), then embody through the body—not the other way around. Armor principle: Don't wear someone else's “armor.” Borrow tactics; keep your birthright design. 3 Cs framework: Contract: Make conscious agreements—with God/higher power and with yourself—about who you are and what you serve. Construct: Build systems and routines that fit your wiring. (Don't) Conform: Resist peer-pressure and culture's “con job” to be a copy. Census of the senses: Regularly audit what you see, hear, speak, consume; curating inputs is a spiritual discipline. Dreams as data: Everyone dreams; keep a bedside dream journal and translate symbols into next actions. First step from numbness:Pause, set your mind “on things above,” and re-enter the day from an inner sanctuary. Healthy leadership: Purpose emerges when you live from design, not when you chase balance. One actionable move today: Write or rewrite your core contract (values, non-negotiables, callings) and decline agreements that dilute it.   How to connect with the guest   Website (speaking/content): http://www.calebmatthews.net/ YouTube: The SeeLink  Workspace/Airbnb for creators: www.theitinerantoasis.com Instagram: Caleb on the runway X/Twitter: Caleb Matthws     Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

QFELV (Tramo de 01:00 a 02:00) La historia de Patricia es la de muchas mujeres. Analizamos cómo el trauma de una relación pasada nos condena a conformarnos y cómo romper ese ciclo.

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Welcome back to Snafu with Robin Zander. In this episode, I'm joined by Miki Johnson – coach, facilitator, and co-founder of Job Portraits, a creative studio that helped companies tell honest stories about their work and culture. Today, Miki leads Leading By Example, where she supports leaders and teams through moments of change – whether that's a career shift, new parenthood, or redefining purpose. We talk about how to navigate transition with awareness, why enjoying change takes practice, and what it means to lead with authenticity in uncertain times. Miki shares lessons from a decade of coaching and storytelling – from building human-centered workplaces to bringing more body and emotion into leadership. We also explore creativity in the age of AI, and how technology can either deepen or disconnect us from what makes us human. And if you're interested in these kinds of conversations, we'll be diving even deeper into the intersection of leadership, creativity, and AI at Responsive Conference 2026. If you're interested, get your tickets here! https://www.responsiveconference.com/  __________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 Start 01:20 Miki's Background and Reservations about AI Miki hasn't used AI and has “very serious reservations.” She's not anti-AI – just cautious and curious. Her mindset is about “holding paradox”, believing two opposing things can both be true. Her background shapes that approach. She started as a journalist, later ran her own businesses, and now works as a leadership coach. Early in her career, she watched digital technology upend media and photography – industries “blown apart” by change. When she joined a 2008 startup building editable websites for photographers, it was exciting but also unsettling. She saw innovation create progress and loss at the same time. Now in her 40s with two sons, her focus has shifted. She worries less about the tools and more about what they do to people's attention, empathy, and connection – and even democracy. Her concern is how to raise kids and stay human in a distracted world. Robin shares her concerns but takes a different approach. He notes that change now happens “day to day,” not decade to decade. He looks at technology through systems, questioning whether pre-internet institutions can survive. “Maybe the Constitution was revolutionary,” he says, “but it's out of date for the world we live in.” He calls himself a “relentless optimist,” believing in democracy and adaptability, but aware both could fail without reform. Both worry deeply about what technology is doing to kids. Robin cites The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and says, “I don't believe social media is good for children.” He and his fiancée plan to limit their kids' screen time, just as Miki already does. They see it as a responsibility: raising grounded kids in a digital world. Robin sees AI as even more transformative – and risky – than anything before. “If social media is bigger than the printing press,” he says, “AI is bigger than the wheel.” He's amazed by its potential but uneasy about who controls it. He doubts people like Sam Altman act in the public's best interest. His concern isn't about rejecting AI but about questioning who holds power over it. Their difference lies in how they handle uncertainty. Miki's instinct is restraint and reflection – question first, act later, protect empathy and connection. Robin's instinct is engagement with vigilance – learn, adapt, and reform systems rather than retreat. Miki focuses on the human and emotional. Robin focuses on the structural and systemic. Both agree technology is moving faster than people can process or regulate. Miki uses curiosity to slow down and stay human. Robin uses curiosity to move forward and adapt. Together, they represent two sides of the same challenge: protecting what's most human while building what's next. 10:05 Navigating the Tech Landscape Miki starts by describing how her perspective has been shaped by living in two very different worlds. She spent over a decade in the Bay Area, surrounded by tech and startups. She later moved back to her small hometown of Athens, Ohio—a progressive college town surrounded by more rural areas. She calls it “a very small Austin”, a blue dot in a red state. She loves it there and feels lucky to have returned home. Robin interrupts briefly to highlight her background. He reminds listeners that Miki and her husband, Jackson, co-founded an employer branding agency called Job Portraits in 2014, the same year they got married. Over eight years, they grew it to around 15 full-time employees and 20 steady contractors. They worked with major startups like DoorDash, Instacart, and Eventbrite when those companies were still small—under 200 employees. Before that, they had started another venture in Chicago during Uber's early expansion beyond San Francisco. Their co-working space was right next to Uber's local team setting up drivers, giving them a front-row seat to the tech boom. Robin points out that Miki isn't coming at this topic as a “layperson.” She deeply understands technology, startups, and how they affect people. Miki continues, explaining how that background informs how she sees AI adoption today. Her Bay Area friends are all-in on AI. Many have used it since its earliest days—because it's part of their jobs, or because they're building it themselves. Others are executives leading companies developing AI tools. She's been watching it unfold closely for years, even if she hasn't used it herself. From her position outside the tech bubble now, she can see two clear camps: Those immersed in AI, excited and moving fast. And those outside that world—more cautious, questioning what it means for real people and communities. Living between those worlds—the fast-paced tech culture and her slower, more grounded hometown—gives her a unique vantage point. She's connected enough to understand the innovation but distant enough to see its costs and consequences. 16:39 The Cost of AI Adoption Miki points out how strange it feels to people in tech that she hasn't used AI. In her Bay Area circles, the idea is almost unthinkable. Miki understands why it's shocking. It's mostly circumstance—her coaching work doesn't require AI. Unlike consultants who “all tell leaders how to use AI,” her work is based on real conversations, not digital tools. Her husband, Jackson, also works at a “zero-technology” K–12 school he helped create, so they both exist in rare, tech-free spaces. She admits that's partly luck, not moral superiority, just “tiny pockets of the economy” where avoiding AI is still possible. Robin responds with his own story about adopting new tools. He recalls running Robin's Café from 2016 to 2019, when most restaurants still used paper timesheets. He connected with two young founders who digitized timesheets, turning a simple idea into a company that later sold to a global conglomerate. By the time he sold his café, those founders had retired in their 20s. “I could still run a restaurant on paper,” he says, “but why would I, if digital is faster and easier?” He draws a parallel between tools over time—handwriting, typing, dictation. Each serves a purpose, but he still thinks best when writing by hand, then typing, then dictating. The point: progress adds options, not replacements. Miki distills his point: if a tool makes life easier, why not use it? Robin agrees, and uses his own writing practice as an example. He writes a 1,000-word weekly newsletter called Snafu. Every word is his, but he uses AI as an editor—to polish, not to create. He says, “I like how I think more clearly when I write regularly.” For him, writing is both communication and cognition—AI just helps him iterate faster. It's like having an instant editor instead of waiting a week for human feedback. He reminds his AI tools, “Don't write for me. Just help me think and improve.” When Miki asks why he's never had an editor, he explains that he has—but editors are expensive and slow. AI gives quick, affordable feedback when a human editor isn't available. Miki listens and reflects on the trade-offs. “These are the cost-benefit decisions we all make,” she says—small, constant choices about convenience and control. What unsettles her is how fast AI pushes that balance. She sees it as part of a long arc—from the printing press to now—but AI feels like an acceleration. It's “such a powerful technology moving so fast” that it's blowing the cover off how society adapts to change. Robin agrees: “It's just the latest version of the same story, since writing on cave walls.” 20:10 The Future of Human-AI Relationships Miki talks about the logical traps we've all started accepting over time. One of the biggest, she says, is believing that if something is cheaper, faster, or easier – it's automatically better. She pushes further: just because something is more efficient doesn't mean it's better than work. There are things you gain from working with humans that no machine can replicate, no matter how cheap or convenient it becomes. But we rarely stop to consider the real cost of trading that away. Miki says the reason we overlook those costs is capitalism. She's quick to clarify – she's not one of those people calling late-stage capitalism pure evil. Robin chimes in: “It's the best of a bunch of bad systems.” Miki agrees, but says capitalism still pushes a dangerous idea: It wants humans to behave like machines—predictable, tireless, cheap, and mistake-free. And over time, people have adapted to that pressure, becoming more mechanical just to survive within it. Now we've created a tool—AI—that might actually embody those machine-like ideals. Whether or not it reaches full human equivalence, it's close enough to expose something uncomfortable: We've built a human substitute that eliminates everything messy, emotional, and unpredictable about being human. Robin takes it a step further, saying half-jokingly that if humanity lasts long enough, our grandchildren might date robots. “Two generations from now,” he says, “is it socially acceptable—maybe even expected—that people have robot spouses?” He points out it's already starting—people are forming attachments to ChatGPT and similar AIs. Miki agrees, noting that it's already common for people under 25 to say they've had meaningful interactions with AI companions. Over 20% of them, she estimates, have already experienced this. That number will only grow. And yet, she says, we talk about these changes as if they're inevitable—like we don't have a choice. That's what frustrates her most: The narrative that AI “has to” take over—that it's unstoppable and universal—isn't natural evolution. It's a story deliberately crafted by those who build and profit from it. “Jackson's been reading the Hacker News comments for 15 years,” she adds, hinting at how deep and intentional those narratives run in the tech world. She pauses to explain what Hacker News is for anyone unfamiliar. It's one of the few online forums that's still thoughtful and well-curated. Miki says most people there are the ones who've been running and shaping the tech world for years—engineers, founders, product leaders. And if you've followed those conversations, she says, it's obvious that the people developing AI knew there would be pushback. “Because when you really stop and think about it,” she says, “it's kind of gross.” The technology is designed to replace humans—and eventually, to replace their jobs. And yet, almost no one is seriously talking about what happens when that becomes real. “I'm sorry,” she says, “but there's just something in me that says—dating a robot is bad for humanity. What is wrong with us?” Robin agrees. “I don't disagree,” he says. “It's just… different from human.” Miki admits she wrestles with that tension. “Every part of me says, don't call it bad or wrong—we have to make space for difference.” But still, something in her can't shake the feeling that this isn't progress—it's disconnection. Robin expands on that thought, saying he's not particularly religious, but he does see humanity as sacred. “There's something fundamental about the human soul,” he says. He gives examples: he has metal in his ankle from an old injury; some of his family members are alive only because of medical devices. Technology, in that sense, can extend or support human life. But the idea of replacing or merging humans with machines—of being subsumed by them—feels wrong. “It's not a world I want to live in,” he says plainly. He adds that maybe future generations will think differently. “Maybe our grandkids will look at us and say, ‘Okay boomer—you never used AI.'” 24:14 Practical Applications of AI in Daily Life Robin shares a story about a house he and his fiancée almost bought—one that had a redwood tree cut down just 10 feet from the foundation. The garage foundation was cracked, the chimney tilted—it was clear something was wrong. He'd already talked to arborists and contractors, but none could give a clear answer. So he turned to ChatGPT's Deep Research—a premium feature that allows for in-depth, multi-source research across the web. He paid $200 a month for unlimited access. Ran 15 deep research queries simultaneously. Generated about 250 pages of analysis on redwood tree roots and their long-term impact on foundations. He learned that if the roots are alive, they can keep growing and push the soil upward. If they're dead, they decompose, absorb and release water seasonally, and cause the soil to expand and contract. Over time, that movement creates air pockets under the house—tiny voids that could collapse during an earthquake. None of this, Robin says, came from any contractor, realtor, or arborist. “Even they said I'd have to dig out the roots to know for sure,” he recalls. Ultimately, they decided not to buy that house—entirely because of the data he got from ChatGPT. “To protect myself,” he says, “I want to use the tools I have.” He compares it to using a laser level before buying a home in earthquake country: “If I'll use that, why not use AI to explore what I don't know?” He even compares Deep Research to flipping through Encyclopedia Britannica as a kid—hours spent reading about dinosaurs “for no reason other than curiosity.” Robin continues, saying it's not that AI will replace humans—it's that people who use AI will replace those who don't. He references economist Tyler Cowen's Average Is Over (2012), which described how chess evolved in the early 2000s. Back then, computers couldn't beat elite players on their own—but a human + computer team could beat both humans and machines alone. “The best chess today,” Robin says, “is played by a human and computer together.” “There are a dozen directions I could go from there,” Miki says. But one idea stands out to her: We're going to have to choose, more and more often, between knowledge and relationships. What Robin did—turning to Deep Research—was choosing knowledge. Getting the right answer. Having more information. Making the smarter decision. But that comes at the cost of human connection. “I'm willing to bet,” she says, “that all the information you found came from humans originally.” Meaning: there were people who could have told him that—just not in that format. Her broader point: the more we optimize for efficiency and knowledge, the less we may rely on each other. 32:26 Choosing Relationships Over AI Robin points out that everything he learned from ChatGPT originally came from people. Miki agrees, but says her work is really about getting comfortable with uncertainty. She helps people build a relationship with the unknown instead of trying to control it. She mentions Robin's recent talk with author Simone Stolzoff, who's writing How to Not Know—a book she can't wait to read. She connects it to a bigger idea: how deeply we've inherited the Enlightenment mindset. “We're living at the height of ‘I think, therefore I am,'” she says. If that's your worldview, then of course AI feels natural. It fits the logic that more data and more knowledge are always better. But she's uneasy about what that mindset costs us. She worries about what's happening to human connection. “It's all connected,” she says—our isolation, mental health struggles, political polarization, even how we treat the planet. Every time we choose AI over another person, she sees it as part of that drift away from relationship. “I get why people use it,” she adds. “Capitalism doesn't leave most people much of a choice.” Still, she says, “Each time we pick AI over a human, that's a decision about the kind of world we're creating.” Her choice is simple: “I'm choosing relationships.” Robin gently pushes back. “I think that's a false dichotomy,” he says. He just hosted Responsive Conference—250 people gathered for human connection. “That's why I do this podcast,” he adds. “To sit down with people and talk, deeply.” He gives a personal example. When he bought his home, he spoke with hundreds of people—plumbers, electricians, roofers. “I'm the biggest advocate for human conversations,” he says. “So why not both? Why not use AI and connect with people?” To him, the real question is about how we use technology consciously. “If we stopped using AI because it's not human,” he asks, “should we stop using computers because handwriting is more authentic?” “Should we reject the printing press because it's not handwritten?” He's not advocating blind use—he's asking for mindful coexistence. It's also personal for him. His company relies on AI tools—from Adobe to video production. “AI is baked into everything we do,” he says. And he and his fiancée—a data scientist—often talk about what that means for their future family. “How do we raise kids in a world where screens and AI are everywhere?” Then he asks her directly: “What do you tell your clients? Treat me like one—how do you help people navigate this tension?” Miki smiles and shakes her head. “I don't tell people what to do,” she says. “I'm not an advisor, I'm a coach.” Her work is about helping people trust their own intuition. “Even when what they believe is contrarian,” she adds. She admits she's still learning herself. “My whole stance is: I don't know. I don't know. I don't know.” She and her husband, Jackson, live by the idea of strong opinions, loosely held. She stays open—lets new conversations change her mind. “And they do,” she says. “Every talk like this shifts me a little.” She keeps seeking those exchanges—with parents, tech workers, friends—because everyone's trying to figure out the same thing: How do we live well with technology, without losing what makes us human? 37:16 The Amish Approach to Technology Miki reflects on how engineers are both building and being replaced by AI. She wants to understand the technology from every angle—how it works, how it affects people, and what choices it leaves us with. What worries her is the sense of inevitability around AI—especially in places like the Bay Area. “It's like no one's even met someone who doesn't use it,” she says. She knows it's embedded everywhere—Google searches, chatbots, everything online. But she doesn't use AI tools directly or build with them herself. “I don't even know the right terminology,” she admits with a laugh. Robin points out that every Google search now uses an LLM. Miki nods, saying her point isn't denial—it's about choice. “You can make different decisions,” she says. She admits she hasn't studied it deeply but brings up an analogy that helps her think about tech differently: the Amish. “I call myself kind of ‘AI Amish,'” she jokes. She explains her understanding of how the Amish handle new technology. They're not anti-tech; they're selective. They test and evaluate new tools to see if they align with their community's values. “They ask, does it build connection or not?” They don't just reject things—they integrate what fits. In her area of Ohio, she's seen Amish people now using electric bikes. “That's new since I was a kid,” she says. It helps them connect more with each other without harming the environment. They've also used solar power for years. It lets them stay energy independent without relying on outside systems that clash with their values. Robin agrees—it's thoughtful, not oppositional. “They're intentional about what strengthens community,” he says. Miki continues: What frustrates her is how AI's creators have spent the last decade building a narrative of inevitability. “They knew there would be resistance,” she says, “so they started saying, ‘It's just going to happen. Your jobs won't be taken by AI—they'll be taken by people who use it better than you.'” She finds that manipulative and misleading. Robin pushes back gently. “That's partly true—but only for now,” he says. He compares it to Uber and Lyft: at first, new jobs seemed to appear, but eventually drivers started being replaced by self-driving cars. Miki agrees. “Exactly. First it's people using AI, then it's AI replacing people,” she says. What disturbs her most is the blind trust people put in companies driven by profit. “They've proven over and over that's their motive,” she says. “Why believe their story about what's coming next?” She's empathetic, though—she knows why people don't push back. “We're stressed, broke, exhausted,” she says. “Our nervous systems are fried 24/7—especially under this administration.” “It's hard to think critically when you're just trying to survive.” And when everyone around you uses AI, it starts to feel mandatory. “People tell me, ‘Yeah, I know it's a problem—but I have to. Otherwise I'll lose my job.'” “Or, ‘I'd have bought the wrong house if I didn't use it.'” That “I have to” mindset, she says, is what scares her most. Robin relates with his own example. “That's how I felt with TikTok,” he says. He got hooked early on, staying up until 3 a.m. scrolling. After a few weeks, he deleted the app and never went back. “I probably lose some business by not being there,” he admits. “But I'd rather protect my focus and my sanity.” He admits he couldn't find a way to stay on the platform without it consuming him. “I wasn't able to build a system that removed me from that platform while still using that platform.” But he feels differently about other tools. For example, LinkedIn has been essential—especially for communicating with Responsive Conference attendees. “It was our primary method of communication for 2025,” he says. So he tries to choose “the lesser of two evils.” “TikTok's bad for my brain,” he says. “I'm not using it.” “But with LLMs, it's different.” When researching houses, he didn't feel forced into using them to “keep up.” To him, they're just another resource. “If encyclopedias are available, use them. If Wikipedia's available, use both. And if LLMs can help, use all three.” 41:45 The Pressure to Conform to Technology Miki challenges that logic. “When was the last time you opened an encyclopedia?” Robin pauses. “Seven years ago.” Miki laughs. “Exactly. It's a nice idea that we'll use all the tools—but humans don't actually do that.” We gravitate toward what's easiest. “If you check eBay, there are hundreds of encyclopedia sets for sale,” she says. “No one's using them.” Robin agrees but takes the idea in a new direction. “Sure—but just because something's easy doesn't mean it's good,” he says. He compares it to food: “It's easier to eat at McDonald's than cook at home,” he says. But easy choices often lead to long-term problems. He mentions obesity in the U.S. as a cautionary parallel. Some things are valuable because they're hard. “Getting in my cold plunge every morning isn't easy,” he says. “That's why I do it.” “Exercise never gets easy either—but that's the point.” He adds a personal note: “I grew up in the mountains. I love being at elevation, off-grid, away from electricity.” He could bring Starlink when he travels, but he chooses not to. Still, he's not trying to live as a total hermit. “I don't want to live 12 months a year at 10,000 feet with a wood stove and no one around.” “There's a balance.” Miki nods, “I think this is where we need to start separating what we can handle versus what kids can.” “We're privileged adults with fully formed brains,” she points out. “But it's different for children growing up inside this system.” Robin agrees and shifts the focus. Even though you don't give advice professionally,” he says, “I'll ask you to give it personally.” “You're raising kids in what might be the hardest time we've ever seen. What are you actually practicing at home?” 45:30 Raising Children in a Tech-Driven World Robin reflects on how education has shifted since their grandparents' time Mentions “Alpha Schools” — where AI helps kids learn basic skills fast (reading, writing, math) Human coaches spend the rest of the time building life skills Says this model makes sense: Memorizing times tables isn't useful anymore He only learned to love math because his dad taught him algebra personally — acted like a coach Asks Miki what she thinks about AI and kids — and what advice she'd give him as a future parent Miki's first response — humility and boundaries “First off, I never want to give parents advice.” Everyone's doing their best with limited info and energy Her kids are still young — not yet at the “phone or social media” stage So she doesn't pretend to have all the answers Her personal wish vs. what's realistic Ideal world: She wishes there were a global law banning kids from using AI or social media until age 18 Thinks it would genuinely be better for humanity References The Anxious Generation Says there's growing causal evidence, not just correlation, linking social media to mental health issues Mentions its impact on children's nervous systems and worldview It wires them for defense rather than discovery Real world: One parent can't fight this alone — it's a collective action problem You need communities of parents who agree on shared rules Example: schools that commit to being zero-technology zones Parents and kids agree on: What ages tech is allowed Time limits Common standards Practical ideas they're exploring Families turning back to landlines Miki says they got one recently Not an actual landline — they use a SIM adapter and an old rotary phone Kids use it to call grandparents Her partner Jackson is working on a bigger vision: Building a city around a school Goal: design entire communities that share thoughtful tech boundaries Robin relates it to his own childhood Points out the same collective issue — “my nephews are preteens” It's one thing for parents to limit screen time But if every other kid has access, that limit won't hold Shares his own experience: No TV or video games growing up So he just went to neighbors' houses to play — human nature finds a way Says individual family decisions don't solve the broader problem Miki agrees — and expands the concern Says the real issue is what kids aren't learning Their generation had “practice time” in real-world social interactions Learned what jokes land and which ones hurt Learned how to disagree, apologize, or flirt respectfully Learned by trial and error — through millions of small moments With social media and AI replacing those interactions: Kids lose those chances entirely Results she's seeing: More kids isolating themselves Many afraid to take social or emotional risks Fewer kids dating or engaging in real-life relationships Analogy — why AI can stunt development “Using AI to write essays,” she says, “is like taking a forklift to the gym.” Sure, you lift more weight — but you're not getting stronger Warns this is already visible in workplaces: Companies laying off junior engineers AI handles the entry-level work But in 5 years, there'll be no trained juniors left to replace seniors Concludes that where AI goes next “is anybody's guess” — but it must be used with intention 54:12 Where to Find Miki Invites others to connect Mentions her website: leadingbyexample.life Visitors can book 30-minute conversations directly on her calendar Says she's genuinely open to discussing this topic with anyone interested  

Ariel Sullivan joins us to talk about her inspirations (and the circumstances that lead to) her writing CONFORM, a twisty dystopian novel about a heroine trapped in the middle of a rebellion and a society where everything is laid out for her.

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Conform. Ever heard that? Have you ever been told that conformity is how we keep the peace, especially in a church setting? While each situation is different, our study today looks at a character who embodies the complete opposite of conformity. And a character used by God. Judges 15:1-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Jena Brown, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about anxiety, Reading Rainbow, and the publishing industry's gambling problem. Then, stick around for a chat with Ariel Sullivan!Ariel Sullivan is the author of Conform. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and their two French bulldogs. Growing up a military brat, Ariel moved every two years. As a perpetual new kid, Ariel often observed from the outskirts, where a deep love of reading was born. When she isn't writing, Ariel loves to read everything from poetry to psychology, bake with her sons, listen to live music, and travel.

Daily Dose of Hope October 7, 2025   Scripture – John 3:22-36   Prayer: Almighty Father, You always know what is best for us.  Thank you for that.  We are sorry for the ways that we resist.  Help us to want what you want for us.  Help us to want to be patient, to want to be kind, to want to be obedient.  Conform our will, Lord,  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the daily Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida.  Currently, we are doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we finish John 3.   After the nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus and John the Baptist are in the same storyline again.  They are both baptizing in the same part of the river.  John's disciples are a little miffed that people are headed over to Jesus for baptism and not to John.  And this would have been understandable, as disciples had a tremendous amount of pride in their rabbi.  When you were a student of a rabbi, you basically dedicated your life to that person.  You sit under his teaching and learn everything about faith from him.  So, there would be a certain amount of pride and protection of that rabbi.  And that is kind of what we have here. They recognize Jesus as the one to whom John bore witness but they don't understand why he is now standing down.   John tells them that their ministry, as well as Jesus', receives what heaven gives, not what they earn or create with their own skill.  John knows he isn't the Messiah, but Jesus is.  John feels privileged to just be a part of what Jesus is doing.  There is no envy.   Then John gives an analogy of a wedding.  John basically describes himself as Jesus' best man – he does all the prep for the big day and he measures his success by the groom's happiness and joy at being united with his bride.  Receiving the groom's kind words at the end of the day are the only reward he needs or wants.   It's interesting that John uses the picture of the bridegroom to describe his relationship with Jesus.  Throughout the Gospels, Jesus refers himself as the bridegroom several different times and the New Testament letters describe the church as the bride.  There was no way John could have known this, so we can see how the Holy Spirit was guiding his words even here.  While John may not have understood his purpose initially, it's clear that he does now.    John tells his own disciples that being a rabbi is not the greatest thing one can be.  Jesus came from heaven, and thus is greater than him or any other rabbi.  But if we think of John like the best man, then it makes sense.  He is there to support Jesus, to prepare the way for him, to point to him as the one who is the guest of honor.  We really see John's heart here.  There is no jealousy.  He understands that he must decrease so that Jesus can increase because Jesus is the true Messiah.  He is the Son of God.   John's joy will be complete when his disciples also understand that Jesus, the bridegroom, wants to have a relationship with them as well.  John is willing to do anything, even look like a failure, if it means more people will come to Jesus.    Are we willing to do anything for Jesus?  Take a moment and think about this today.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki          

Editor - Andy Jurgensen One Battle After Another editor Andy Jurgensen came into his new film already "battle" tested with director Paul Thomas Anderson's unique film-based workflow.  Shoot film.  Print film dailies.  Screen film dailies.  Create digital workprint.  Cut in Avid.  Conform negative.  But Paul loves a challenge, so he decided to not only make "One Battle" the first IMAX film presented entirely in the 1.43:1 ratio, but he also resurrected the VistaVision format for the first time in sixty years.  Luckily, Andy loves a challenge too. One Battle After Another stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis, Colonel Lockjaw (Sean Penn), resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts. ANDY JURGENSEN Andy Jurgensen has worked with director Paul Thomas Anderson since their time together on Inherent Vice (2014).  At that time, Andy was first assistant editor to Leslie Jones ACE.  From there Andy served as associate editor to Dylan Tichenor ACE on Anderson's Phantom Thread (2017).  Andy finally got his big break as a lead editor for Anderson's Licorice Pizza (2021). In addition to his work with Paul Thomas Anderson, Andy has also served as an assistant editor on a number of films with director Jay Roach, including The Campaign (2012), Trumbo (2015) and Bombshell (2019). The Credits Visit Extreme Music for the new Extreme Music panel for Avid Media Composer Hear Andy's interview on Licorice Pizza See which Avid Media Composer is right for you Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Lorsqu'il prend ses fonctions au château de Prague en septembre 1941, le SS-Obergruppenführer allemand Reinhard Heydrich a déjà du sang sur les mains. Bras droit d'Himmler, il a bâti la machine policière du Reich, organisé les unités mobiles qui massacrent les populations juives à l'Est et participé à la mise en place de la Solution finale. Dans la capitale tchécoslovaque, il poursuit son règne de terreur et gagne bientôt le surnom de « Boucher de Prague ». Le Special Operations Executive britannique veut le neutraliser au plus vite, et pour ça, il faut un plan d'envergure…Au matin du 27 mai 1942, Jozef Gabčík, Jan Kubiš et Josef Valčík prennent position dans le virage de l'avenue Kirchmayerova. Il est 10h30. La Mercedes décapotable noire du Reichsprotektor doit arriver d'une minute à l'autre. Conformément au plan, Valčík est dissimulé plus haut et guette le véhicule. À l'aide d'un petit miroir, il donne le signal à ses camarades.

God's Desire to Conform His People (2025-10-1) Live Wednesday Evening Service with Pastor Andrew Hutchinson

God's Desire to Conform His People (2025-10-1) Live Wednesday Evening Service with Pastor Andrew Hutchinson

Una dintre marile surprize ale alegerilor de duminică din Republica Moldova a fost accederea în Parlament a Partidului Democrația Acasă, condus de controversatul politician Vasile Costiuc. Formațiunea a trecut pragul electoral de 5%, deși sondajele o cotau cu scoruri de de unu-două procente. În România, partidul AUR a salutat această performanță. Dar cum de a fost posibil? Valeriu Pașa explică: ”Sunt aceiași oameni și este și o inacțiune din partea rețelelor sociale, în speță TikTok. Eu bănuiesc că ei le-au făcut jocul foarte conștient. Le-au suspendat pagina oficială de TikTok fără motive evidente, ceea ce i-a făcut să se victimizeze. Aceasta a generat multă gălăgie pe rețelele sociale și le-a crescut vizibilitatea. Însă tot cei de la TikTok au ignorat o serie întreagă de conturi care au ocolit în mod deliberat algoritmii, crescând vizibilitatea și emoția. Nu mai vorbesc despre imixtiunea absolut ilegală a lui George Simion. O imixtiune acceptată și salutată de acest partid. George Simion nu este cetățean al Republicii Moldova, el nu are dreptul să facă agitație electorală în Republica Moldova. Este ilegal. Mai mult, vorbim despre pagini de Facebook legate de o publicație obscură, Timpul.md, deținută de compania care a primit marea parte a publicității din partea AUR, zeci de milioane de lei, sunt date publice. Aceste pagini au cheltuit pentru reclame și au manipulat promovând acest partid [Democrația Acasă]. Conform legii, finanțarea din străinătate este interzisă. Nu există mari diferențe față de ceea ce a făcut Rusia. Nu contează de unde vin banii. Nu știu ce urmări juridice vor fi dar este periculos să ignorăm acest precedent, pentru că mâine vine Putin să facă campanie pentru cineva, spunând că s-a mai întâmplat. Este o chestiune destul de gravă care trebuie să fie în vizorul autorităților”, spune Valeriu Pașa, expert al comunității watchdog.md.   Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România

Invitata Moldova Zoom este Polina Panainte, vicepreședinta Asociației pentru Democrație Participativă Adept și secretara Coaliției pentru alegeri libere și corecte. Polina Panainte avertizează că, pentru a pune, pe viitor, la adăpost alegerile de ingerințele Rusiei, Chișinăul ar trebui să gândească de pe acum modalități noi de a securiza online-ul de interferențe maligne. Temele ediției: - Autoritățile de la Chișinău au reținut un important propagandist, fost candidat la parlamentarele din R.Moldova, care acționa în interesul Rusiei. O corespondență de la Valeria Vițu. - Cum au reacționat moldovenii de la Chișinău și din diaspora la rezultatul alegerilor de duminică din Republica Moldova: un reportaj de Tudor Pană. - Alegerile s-au încheiat, ce urmează? Un răspuns în cronica jurnalistului Euronews România Vitalie Cojocari. - Fosta deputată Marina Tauber, afiliată oligarhului fugar Ilan Șor, a fost condamnată marți la șapte ani și șase luni de închisoare cu executare. - Cod galben de înghețuri pentru 2-3 octombrie pe întreg teritoriul Republicii Moldova. Știrile zilei: Președinta Republicii Moldova, Maia Sandu, participa pe 1 și 2 octombrie, la Summitul Comunității Politice Europene, organizat la Copenhaga, Danemarca, țară care deține președinția rotativă a Consiliului Uniunii Europene. Șefa statului va avea un discurs la sesiunea de deschidere a reuniunii și, pe parcursul Summitului va avea întrevederi bilaterale și multilaterale cu lideri europeni, șefi de stat și de guvern. Principalele subiecte de discuție vor fi avansarea procesului de aderare a Republicii Moldova la Uniunea Europeană în urma mandatului ferm primit de la cetățeni la alegerile din 28 septembrie, dezvoltarea economică a țării, precum și pacea și securitatea regională. *** „Să nu ne îmbătăm cu apă rece, Kremlinul nu ne va lăsa cu una cu două” – a fost mesajul premierului Dorin Recean către colegi la începutul ședinței de Guvern din această dimineață. Dorin Recean a deschis ședința Guvernului cu un mesaj de mulțumire pentru alegătorii moldoveni, dar și pentru reprezentanții instituțiilor de stat care au apărat integritatea votului la alegerile de duminica. *** Președintele României, Nicușor Dan, afirmă că ar putea paria că Republica Moldova va fi membră a Uniunii Europene în trei ani. „Administrația și mare parte din cetățeni susțin parcursul european și în acest ciclu, care înseamnă președinte plus Parlament patru ani, Moldova va face tot ce ține de ea ca să intre în Uniunea Europeană. Și, pe de altă parte, în cadrul Uniunii Europene există unanimitate pentru ca Moldova să intre, dacă îndeplinește condițiile', a declarat liderul de la Cotroceni în cadrul unei conferințe la care a participat la Timișoara. *** Europarlamentarul Siegfried Mureșan spune la RFI că ”victoria la alegeri a singurului partid cu adevărat proeuropean din Republica Moldova, Partidul Acțiune și Solidaritate, arată că Federația Rusă poate fi oprită. Chiar și un stat mic, dacă este hotărât, dacă autoritățile sunt hotărâte, dacă oamenii sunt bine informați privind riscurile, poate învinge propaganda Federației Ruse. România are multe de învățat de la Republica Moldova, spune Siegfried Mureșan. El se referă la modul în care autoritățile de la Chișinău au reușit să combată propaganda rusă, ceea ce a dus la victoria forțelor proeuropene la alegerile parlamentare de duminică. Siegfried Mureșan avertizează că pericolul rus nu a trecut pentru Republica Moldova. Federația Rusă are întotdeauna obiective pe termen lung și își propune destabilizarea constantă a statelor membre ale UE și a statelor vecine. *** Fosta deputată Marina Tauber, afiliată oligarhului fugar Ilan Șor, a fost condamnată la șapte ani și șase luni de închisoare cu executare, pentru acceptarea finanțării ilegale a partidului și falsificarea rapoartelor financiare. Sentința a fost pronunțată în lipsa fostei deputate, care a fugit din țară și se află acum la Moscova. Aceasta a fost anunțată în căutare internațională. Înainte de ședința de judecată, Marina Tauber a publicat un videoclip în care afirmă că dosarul în care este vizată are un caracter politic și este „cusut cu ață albă”. „Nu există nicio probă sau faptă care să demonstreze vinovăția mea sau a colegilor mei”, a declarat Marina Tauber. *** Și Serviciul Hidrometeorologic de Stat (SHS) a emis cod galben de înghețuri pentru 2 și 3 octombrie, pe întreg teritoriul Republicii Moldova. Conform meteorologilor, noaptea și dimineața, pe arii extinse înghețul la suprafața solului se va intensifica până la -1..-3°C. Anterior, Ministerul Agriculturii şi Industriei Alimentare a recomandat fermierilor să întreprindă măsuri de protecție a culturilor, cum ar fi acoperirea culturilor cu paie, rogojini sau folie de plastic; fumigații în livezi și vii, prin arderea controlată a materialelor vegetale, precum și alte măsuri.

9 orașe din România în top 10 orașe europene sufocate de trafic, Street Delivery anunță o dezbatere în mijlocul străzii pornind de la cifrele studiului Friendly City Index. Conform studiului, traficul este una dintre principalele probleme care trebuie rezolvate în România pentru orașe mai prietenoase. De la teme legate de cum ne simțim în orașe, problema lipsei spațiilor verzi sau a transportului în comun, vorbim cu arhitecta Maria Duda, parte din echipa Street Delivery 2025. La 20 de ani de Street Delivery, tema ediției aniversare vine „sub semnul întrebării”. Privim, pe de o parte, la parcursul unui eveniment-manifest care a crescut alături de oraș și comunitățile sale, iar pe de altă parte readucem în spațiul public exercițiul democratic al interogației și dezbaterii, în perioada 26–28 septembrie, pe strada Arthur Verona din București. Street Delivery a fost, încă de la începuturile sale, o platformă pentru oameni cărora le pasă de ce e în jurul lor: artiști, activiști idealiști sau pragmatici, poeți, muzicieni, arhitecți, designeri, urbaniști, comunități, cercetători, grădinari, jurnaliști, publicitari, graficieni, scriitori, profesori și studenți, fotografi, meșteșugari, performeri, oameni și organizații care dau viață orașului. La ediția de 20 de ani, Street Delivery devine nu doar un festival, ci un exercițiu colectiv de întrebări, răspunsuri și scenarii pentru orașele în care vrem să trăim. După o ediție dedicată Generației Z, care a transformat strada într-un spațiu al dialogului despre cum tinerii se raportează la oraș și la viitor, ediția din 2025 a Street Delivery, pusă sub semnul întrebării, redeschide strada Arthur Verona nu doar pietonilor, ci și curiozității colective: cum putem construi orașe care ne apropie, cum putem cultiva legături între generații și cum putem regândi spațiul comun ca pe un loc al întâlnirii și al reflecției? Acum, la douăzeci de ediții distanță, ridicăm întrebarea către comunitate: ce efect a avut Street Delivery asupra orașului și locuitorilor săi? Ce rol a avut, ce rol are și ce rol vrem să aibă în viitor?  „Ne dorim recuperarea autentică a spațiului public și reconectarea la valorile sale - spațiu sigur, confortabil, deschis, incluziv, în care luăm pulsul orașului, care ne inspiră să ne implicăm în construirea și apărarea binelui comun. Spațiul public este un spațiu al reconcilierii, al însănătoșirii, atât pentru orașul construit, cât și pentru cei care îl folosesc. Prin exersarea interacțiunii sociale, a preocupării pentru frumos în spațiul urban, pentru respectul celuilalt și al interesului public, Street Delivery devine un manifest al dreptului la spațiul public.” Maria Duda, curatoarea ediției aniversare de 20 de ani, a festivalului Street Delivery. La ediția aniversară, Street Delivery aduce în prim-plan șase teme cheie pentru felul în care trăim și împărtășim orașul, șase panouri cu întrebări vor fi instalate pe strada Arthur Verona, fiecare devenind un punct de pornire pentru o dezbatere publică, coordonată de un ambasador – o voce puternică din cultură, arhitectură, activism sau jurnalism. Cele șase întrebări devin borne ale festivalului, dar și repere pentru o discuție mai amplă despre viitorul spațiului public. Astfel, strada se transformă într-o agora contemporană, unde dezbaterea devine metoda prin care recuperăm democrația spațiului public. Andrei Cohn – o voce pentru „Orașul și comunicarea” Regizor și scenarist, Andrei Cohn va invita comunitatea să-și pună întrebarea: cum putem conviețui altfel decât prin alienare? El va porni de la ideea că dialectica individualităților – fie că vorbim despre cetățeni, comunități sau cartiere – a creat orașe precum Istanbul, Paris sau New York și va atrage atenția că Bucureștiului îi lipsește încă un spirit comun discutat și asumat. Cohn este legat de istoria Street Delivery prin „panoul de critică socială” de pe Strada Verona, devenit simbol urbanistic și cultural. Ca regizor, va aduce în discuție și experiența sa artistică, de la scurtmetrajele Înainte și după 22/12/1989, Maica Domnului de la parter și Fotografii de familie, până la lungmetrajele Acasă la tata, Arest și Săptămâna Mare (2024, Berlinale). Tudor Ganea – o voce pentru „Orașul și imaginea” Arhitect și scriitor, Tudor Ganea va provoca publicul să reflecteze la felul în care imaginea definește orașul: cum îl vedem, cum îl reprezentăm și cum îl trăim. Cunoscut pentru romanele Cazemata, Miere, Porci, 8, Cântecul păsării de plajă și Vreau să aud numai de bine, traduse și premiate, Ganea va aduce în dialog și experiența sa profesională din Administrația pentru consolidarea clădirilor cu risc seismic, unde se confruntă cu tensiunea dintre patrimoniu și prezent. El va explora împreună cu comunitatea modul în care imaginea literară, arhitecturală și vizuală influențează percepția orașului și a spațiului public. Carmen Gheorghe – o voce pentru „Orașul și femeia” Activistă și președinta E-Romnja, Carmen Gheorghe va aduce în discuție felul în care femeile – rome și nerome – accesează orașul și își revendică locul în spațiul public. Întrebările pe care le va ridica vor viza obstacolele, tensiunile și formele de solidaritate care pot transforma orașul într-un spațiu incluziv. Laureată a premiului Women of Courage (2022), Gheorghe va explora împreună cu comunitatea și cu invitatele sale – Tudorina Mihai, Anca Nica și Nora Costache – cum se pot construi oaze de vizibilitate și curaj pentru femei. Iulia Iordan – o voce pentru „Orașul și singurătatea” Scriitoare, educator muzeal și curator, Iulia Iordan va provoca comunitatea să reflecteze la felul în care orașul generează izolare și, în același timp, poate oferi contexte de apropiere. Autoare de cărți pentru copii, resurse educaționale și expoziții interactive, co-fondatoare a Asociației De Basm și membră a Asociației Da'DeCe, Iordan va explora împreună cu publicul cum literatura, muzeele și arta contemporană pot combate singurătatea și pot întări comunitatea urbană. Emilia Șercan – o voce pentru „Adevărul și informația” Jurnalist de investigație și lector universitar, Emilia Șercan va deschide dialogul despre cum poate fi construit un spațiu public bazat pe adevăr și transparență. Cu o carieră de aproape trei decenii și investigații de referință despre plagiat, corupție și manipulare mediatică, Șercan va explora împreună cu comunitatea cum circulă informația și cum putem rezista într-o epocă a fake news-ului și a dezinformării. Cristian Neagoe – o voce pentru „Street Delivery? sau !” Activist de mediu, traducător și co-fondator Street Delivery, Cristian Neagoe va invita comunitatea să reflecteze la chiar identitatea acestui eveniment. După 20 de ani, el se întreabă: ce a însemnat Street Delivery pentru București și ce ar putea însemna în următoarele două decenii? Absolvent de filosofie, organizator de evenimente și curator de expoziții, Neagoe va explora alături de public sensul și viitorul acestui manifest urban, punând sub semnul întrebării continuitatea și transformarea sa. Cele șase dezbateri publice, introduse în ultimii ani ca parte a demersului de a transforma Street Delivery din festival de stradă în instrument și promotor de politici publice, vor avea și de această dată rolul de a conecta administrația publică, profesioniștii și societatea civilă într-un dialog constructiv și deschis despre temele actuale. În 2025, cele șase întrebări vor popula fizic strada Arthur Verona, devenind pretexte pentru discuții informale între participanți, exerciții de dezbatere pentru elevi și studenți și declanșatoare ale dialogurilor publice dintre profesioniștii care, prin proiectele lor prezentate la Street Delivery de-a lungul celor 20 de ani, au adus mici sau mari îmbunătățiri orașului. La fel ca sintagmele reclamelor, întrebările se vor insera în gândurile vizitatorilor, invitându-i, chiar și temporar, la reflecție sau confruntare cu propriile atitudini, opțiuni și motivații legate de viața urbană. 42 de proiecte provenite din comunitate, pe scena ediției din acest an a Street Delivery  Vara aceasta, apelul de proiecte – acțiune definitorie a Street Delivery – a adunat 70 de inițiative venite din partea unor organizații, artiști și grupuri civice diverse, implicate în viața orașului. Street Delivery s-a bucurat de numărul mare de proiecte, iar dintre acestea, a selectat 42 să contribuie la ediția aniversară. Street Delivery a ales aceste inițiative pentru ca ediția din acest an să răspundă la cât mai multe întrebări – știute și neștiute – și, în același timp, să fie un exercițiu de creștere, de cultivare a empatiei și de înțelegere a relației dintre oameni și oraș. Proiectele vor aduce pe strada Arthur Verona ateliere, instalații artistice, intervenții civice și experiențe practice menite să pună orașul „sub semnul întrebării”, să învețe prin joacă și explorare și să creeze punți de empatie între oameni.

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În Franța, s-a deschis o adevărată polemică pe marginea așa-numitei „taxe Zucman”. Este vorba despre o propunere legislativă, inspirată de economistul de stânga Gabriel Zucman, care prevede aplicarea unei taxe pe marile averi. Proiectul de lege, aprobat în februarie a.c. de Adunarea Națională și respins, în luna iunie a.c., de Senatul Franței, vrea să taxeze cu 2% pe an activele mai mari de 100 de milioane de euro. Datele prezentate de specialiști arată că sunt 1.800 de proprietari care au averi mai mari de 100 milioane de euro care ar trebui să plătească taxa respectivă. Propunerea legislativă a venit de la partidul ecologist, iar analiștii cred că prevederea ar putea reveni în dezbaterea parlamentară o dată cu proiectul bugetului de stat pe anul viitor. Reprezentanții organizațiilor civice care susțin ideea cred că există un sprijin popular larg pentru taxarea marilor averi și fac presiuni asupra clasei politice pentru a promova legislația. Ideea unei taxe pe averi mari nu este străină nici guvernului. Doar că este văzută diferit de varianta Zucman, în sensul că, pe de o parte, baza activelor impozabile include active profesionale, ceea ce ar mări sfera impozitării și ar coborî pragul la două milioane de euro. Pe de altă parte, cota de impozitare ar fi fixată la un nivel de patru ori mai mic decât în varianta propunerii legislative ecologiste, respectiv la 0,5% din active. Propunerea Zucman este criticată vehement de oamenii de afaceri francezi. De exemplu, Bernard Arnault, proprietarul companiei LVMH și unul dintre cei mai bogați oameni din lume a caracterizat în termeni duri proiectul inspirat de la economistul francez. Arnault a declarat pentru publicația britanică Sunday Times că propunerea lui Gabriel Zucman „reflectă dorința acestuia de a dărâma economia franceză”. Omul de afaceri a spus despre Zucman că este un activist de extremă stânga care își folosește expertiza pseudo-academică pentru a-și promova ideologia care își propune să distrugă economia liberală. Cuvinte grele. Pe fond, Bernard Arnault a reamintit că este cel mai mare contribuabil dintre persoanele fizice franceze și unul dintre cei mari plătitori de taxe și impozite prin companiile pe care le deține. Economistul s-a apărat pe rețeaua X și în dispută au intrat și politicieni de stânga care, bineînțeles, au sărit în ajutorul lui Gabriel Zucman. Reprezentanți ai guvernului de la Paris au fost în ultima perioadă atenți la posibilele consecințe ale introducerii unei taxe pe averile mari. Este vorba despre riscul ca unii oameni de afaceri să își schimbe reședința fiscală sau să vândă o parte din acțiunile pe care le dețin, ceea ce ar face companiile lor vulnerabile în fața unor eventuale preluări progresive de către investitori străini. În contextul dezbaterilor pe marginea propunerii legislative s-a dat și exemplul unui start-up francez de succes din domeniul inteligenței artificiale, Mistral. Conform variantei Zucman, cei trei fondatori ai companiei ar trebui să plătească 60 milioane de euro pe an, bani pe care de fapt nu îi au în buzunar și pentru respecta regula ar fi nevoiți să cedeze din acțiunile firmei. Patronul LVMH nu este singurul care critică ideea legii. Nicolas Dufourcq, director al băncii de investiții BPI, consideră că proiectul este „comunist și absurd”, pentru că, de exemplu, în 10 ani statul ar lua 20% din capitalul unei companii mari. Acesta crede că în Franța se cultivă „o ură față de bogați”. Și președintele Medef, cea mai mare organizație patronală franceză, și-a exprimat îngrijorarea față de astfel de propuneri care cresc nivelul fiscalității. Și în România bântuie ideea supraimpozitării averilor mari. Dar, o veche vorbă spune că impozitarea este „arta de a jumuli o găină fără să țipe”. În Franța, nu se poate spune, în acest moment, că funcționează metoda.

"In this sermon, we explore Ecclesiastes 3 and Solomon's profound declaration: “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”We unpack how life finds true meaning only in light of God's sovereignty. While life apart from God is vanity, recognizing His providential care gives purpose to every event—from birth to death, weeping to laughter, and even love and hate.This message challenges us to:Submit to God's will in every season of life.Recognize the moral duties embedded in God's timing.Conform our lives to Christ, the perfect example of obedience to God's appointed plan.Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8Main Points:God's sovereignty over all thingsThe moral duties of His timingLiving in submission to God's providence#Ecclesiastes #Sermon #GodsSovereignty #ChristianLiving #Faith #BibleTeaching #SpiritualGrowth #Wisdom #ChristianSermon #GodsProvidence #Ecclesiastes3"

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Breaking Out of the Herd Are you ready to step out of the herd and be you? In this five-minute quickie, I'm diving into the power of embracing your uniqueness. We all conform at times, but what if living your true self — with kindness, courage, and selfless service — is exactly what the world needs? Inspired by David Goggins' words, this episode is about breaking free from the mould, shaking off imposter syndrome, and showing up as the uncommon person you really are. Because when you do, you don't just change yourself… you inspire others to do the same.

Before the fascists came, America was finally on the right track. As the saying goes, when you have them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow. That's what happened with our violent but mostly peaceful revolution in the Summer of 2020. When Joe Biden took office, we had complete control over the message and could fire anyone at will if they used the wrong pronoun, doubted the election results, or dared to defy mask mandates or lockdowns. Or even wore a red hat. We erected a high fence around the Capitol. We shunned, destroyed, de-banked, fired, bullied, harassed, and abused anyone who ever supported Trump. The hearts and minds did follow, they had to. We'd laid the groundwork for our revolution decades before. Most Americans were unaware of it. So were most parents until lockdowns. Then, unfortunately, they saw, but by then it was too late. A whole army had come of age and now, had taken to the streets. Conform or else.That's how culture changed, and it changed dramatically, almost overnight — all were in compliance. Movies, fashion, books, the arts, comedy, and yes, museums finally did what they were supposed to do - tell us how to think, what to think, and whose side to be on. America wasn't ready for that back in the 1950s when Communist hunters in government and Hollywood punished those seeking to use culture as a conduit for dogma. It's the Conservatives once again attempting to purge American culture of an infectious mind virus. When Trump gave a speech at Mount Rushmore, it was a warning, like Mein Kampf. America knew where we were headed, but they put him in power anyway four years later. Then again, how do we really know he was elected? Like they say on TikTok, “he wasn't shot, he didn't win, he is on the list.”We know how close the election was. Just as when Hitler won in Germany, Trump's win was close enough to rob him of his mandate to decide America wants change. America doesn't. America is “woke” and likes it that way, and if they don't, too bad.Now, the fascists want the Old America back. They want people to feel proud of their country and be inspired to make the most of themselves, regardless of skin color or class. As if that's even possible in a White Supremacist empire founded by colonizers on stolen land on the backs of oppressed and enslaved people. But we're going to fight them, just like we will fight them, trying to close the border or clean up crime or end the crisis of unhoused persons. Fortunately, we have complete control of the BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, The New York Times, and the Washington Post. They will project our message - they have to. They know that and have since 2020. And that message will have to be that Trump wants to eradicate all mentions of slavery, pretend it never existed at all. When Jillian Michaels tried to explain to the Good People at CNN that purging the “woke” from the Smithsonian wasn't about erasing slavery, it didn't go so well:But she's a fascist-apologist, which means we must do what we can to exclude her, purge her, and silence her. There is only one point of view allowed in our America. Anyone who tries to criticize us or dismantle what we built over the past 20 years must be destroyed. That is anti-fascism.So that meant she had to go on News Nation to try to further explain what she really meant.It doesn't really matter what Jillian Michaels thinks. What matters is what we tell her to think, and if she doesn't go along with it, she must be punished. We want every child or teenager forced to visit the Smithsonian with their school or their parents to know they should be ashamed of not just the color of their skin (if they are white) but of their country, its history, and its so-called heroes. We want every Black child or teenager who is forced to visit the museum to also know that they are forever and eternal victims; we need them to be. We need an endless supply of oppressed people to continue demonizing the oppressors and preserve our power. Not to mention, raise money from wealthy, guilty white people who need absolution for their sins of wealth and privilege. Otherwise, what's the point?Yes, it's to make everyone feel welcome, but they must know their place as symbols of oppression and never be allowed to rise beyond the menial jobs white people won't take. That keeps them in their lane. It's better than life in the third world. And it helps justify our movement. One exhibit depicts what looks like the Baby Jesus and family caught by border agents while trying to cross over the wall. Art must tell us what to think. This image conveys the migrants as martyrs under an oppressive system. It's a message that we project across all facets of culture under our control. We guide viewers on how to interpret this image and draw a conclusion about America. The message must be that all people who cross the border do so seeking democracy and a decent life. They are good. If you see them as terrorists or rapists or gang members, you are bad. You are a racist. If there is a Sydney Sweeney ad that celebrates “good genes,” well, the Gap will answer it with how we're all supposed to reflect female beauty as every color of the rainbow, because the Sydney Sweeney ad was racist. Here is another exhibit which reflects how we see our protected groups — it's never about achievement. It's only about identity. Identity is achievement. From the White House: I mean, of course, we know that Irish and Italian immigrants were attacked and prevented from voting and working in the US. They were white. But we can't tell that story because it muddies the message. All children need to know is that Benjamin Franklin was a racist. Art should depict any person who is marginalized as saintly and god-like. Here is an example of one of our children who is probably the last generation to know the truth before the fascists came.All school children should learn, as early as possible, about the various identity groups in case they might belong to one — surely they are aware of this even as toddlers. What we used to call a fetish is also now identity:The American History Museum's “LGBTQ+ History” exhibit seeks to “understand evolving and overlapping identities such as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, transsexual, transvestite, mahu, homosexual, fluid, invert, urning, third sex, two sex, gender-bender, sapphist, hijra, friend of Dorothy, drag queen/king, and many other experiences.” If this were actual art, there would be an exhibit labeled “The Woke Eye view” and offer some critical thinking of Critical Theory. But that would be blasphemy. Artists have always spoken truth to power, and we have all of the cultural power, so we decide the message. Because identity matters, the transgender fight is on par with Jim Crow in our ideology, so if you remove any of it, it is like you are erasing Black history, too.Illegal immigration is identity. Crime is identity. Theft, carjacking, murder, and rape are identity, unless you're white. Then you drive the news cycle for several weeks as we lament the harms of “white supremacy” on our society.If you try to stop any of it, then you will be screamed at, “F— you! You f—ing fascists! Why are you here? I don't want you in my city!” So said one brave resistance fighter who then, in a fit of pure rage, hurled a footlong sub at the Gestapo then fled the scene. We turned that into art, too. Ordinarily, we might care that the sandwich would make for a pretty good meal for an unhoused person, or that it costs carbon emissions to grow the animal, slaughter it, then drive the meat to Subway, and finally put the sandwich together, probably all labor by people of color or other marginalized groups. We might protest him or cancel him on social media for his carbon footprint. But that would be in ordinary times. These are not ordinary times. Anti-fascism is preventing crime in the cities because policing crime is another form of oppression. Anyone who supports making the streets safer is a fascist. All of the Good White Liberals agree: Fascism is here. Even Bill Maher says so. Sure, he kind of has to because if he doesn't, he might not get invited to the parties anymore. Or his show might be canceled outright. Or maybe he believes it. We get to say what kind of lawfare amounts to fascism. Terry Moran gets to say. Sure, we raided Trump's home and indicted him, took his mug shot. Threw Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro in jail for Contempt of Congress, tried to throw Trump in jail, tried to throw him off the ballot, probably tried to shoot him; we might have de-banked a few and kicked people off social media. Fired them for offensive words, ideas, or headlines. But you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.It all works together. Keep teaching that America is an empire of “white supremacy” and Black and Brown people must turn to crime and drug addiction just to survive it, well, then, we don't want the National Guard in our cities, because what would happen if they cleaned up crime? No crime, no democracy. We need the museum to explain why we need DEI, why we have crime, and why we need to accept crime and homelessness as a part of normal life in a sick and broken country like ours. As long as our country is sick and broken, then our movement is justified. We must eradicate fascism and restore democracy. 2020 was only the beginning. We just need to ensure we have complete control over the young. We want them as early as infancy. We want them in preschool. We want everything they see and everything they learn to be our message. Our America. Was it Orwell who said, “Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past.” That is our fight now. Who controls the present? We need to protect our message that not all are created equal. Our history must remind us every day that we should feel shame about our past, because how else to justify our survival? // This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 42 with guest Deepa Purushothaman. This is a must-listen for every woman of color navigating the tension between success and self-erasure in systems never built for us.Deepa spent more than 20 years at Deloitte helping clients transform and grow. She was the first Indian-American woman and one of the youngest people to make partner in the firm's history. Deepa is an author and the founder of multiple businesses. In 2022, her debut book, The First, The Few, The Only, was published by HarperCollins to international acclaim.This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 42: 500 stories of THE FIRST, THE FEW, THE ONLY.Key Discussion Points:00:59 The Pressure to Conform as a Female Leader of Color: The pressure to conform often intensifies once women of color reach senior leadership, making it harder to reclaim authenticity at the top.03:12 Choosing What Not to Compromise: Identify a short list of non-negotiables: values you won't trade in for professional acceptance.04:26 Confronting Internalized Guilt: Women of color often internalize blame when they experience bias, but the root cause is rarely personal. It's structural.08:45 The Health Toll of Conformity: 2 out of 3 women that Deepa interviewed were suffering from mysterious chronic illnesses - fatigue, migraines, infertility, and more - linked to the psychological toll of erasure.In Summary: Deepa Purushothaman emphasizes the importance of identifying and holding firm to one's non-negotiables in the workplace and being aware of the subtle indoctrinations that can lead to self-erasure.Resources from this episode:The First, The Few, The Only by Deepa PurushothamanFollow Deepa on LinkedIn or visit her website. If you happen to be a woman of color and you are looking for a community of like minded women, join Olivia here: https://www.mysistersshoulders.com/ Ready to make a change?→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals. Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.→ If you are ready to transition out of Corporate and want to start building a profitable portfolio career as a business owner, board member or more, but you're unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.Connect with your hosts:Follow Embracing Only on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, or check out the website._________Produced by Ideablossoms

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In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef tackles the topic of discipline as a part of discipleship. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Never Give Up: Don't Conform to the World: WATCH NOW

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Offering the parable of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment.  (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Offering the parables of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment.  (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com