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Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow. But I say to you, do not swear at all… Let your ‘Yes' mean ‘Yes,' and your ‘No' mean ‘No.' Anything more is from the Evil One.” Matthew 5:33–34, 37When someone's honesty is questioned, it is not uncommon to respond emphatically by saying, “I swear to God!” This instinct to invoke God's name is an attempt to lend credibility to one's words. Such a practice finds its roots in several Old Testament teachings, where the people of Israel were instructed not to profane God's name by swearing falsely (cf. Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 19:12).The Old Testament teaching on oaths was not only a prohibition against profaning God's name but also a way of promoting trust and honesty among the Israelites: “When a man makes a vow to the LORD or binds himself under oath to a pledge, he shall not violate his word, but must fulfill exactly the promise he has uttered” (Numbers 30:3).Over time, however, the practice of swearing oaths began to shift. Instead of invoking God's name directly, people began to swear by created things, such as Heaven, Earth, Jerusalem, or even their own bodies or families. Jesus directly addresses these practices in today's Gospel. This shift often served as a way to avoid fully binding oneself to the truth and to avoid directly profaning God's name. By swearing upon lesser created things, oaths became tools of deception and manipulation, distorting their original purpose of truth-telling and reverence for God.In today's Gospel, Jesus responds to this misuse of oaths by elevating the moral principle behind them—Truthfulness—to a higher standard. He applies this teaching universally to all people and circumstances, calling His disciples to live with such profound integrity that their simple word is sufficient. Truthfulness must flow from a heart that is honest and upright, where a “Yes” means “Yes” and a “No” means “No,” without the need for sworn assurances. In doing so, Jesus invites His followers to a radical interior transformation. Their speech should be a natural expression of their union with God, who is, Himself, the fullness of Truth.This teaching aligns seamlessly with the other moral commandments Jesus offers in His Sermon on the Mount. One by one, He addresses elements of the Old Testament Law and reveals His mission to fulfill them. Rather than focusing solely on external observance, Jesus deepens the moral requirements of the Law, shifting the emphasis to the interior disposition of the heart. This teaching transcends the Pharisaical approach to the Law, which often reduced righteousness to external conformity. By grace, God now writes these laws on the hearts of His disciples, transforming their moral lives from one of outward compliance to one of sincere interior and exterior holiness.In the case of oaths, Jesus shows that true discipleship requires not just avoiding falsehood, but cultivating a radical honesty that mirrors the purity of God Who is Truth. This level of integrity is not achieved by human effort alone but through the transformative work of grace, which reshapes our hearts and enables us to live as credible witnesses to the Gospel in both word and deed.Reflect today on whether or not your ‘Yes' means ‘Yes,' and your ‘No' means ‘No.' Are you a person of radical honesty and integrity? Do you know the Truth, believe it, and profess it wholeheartedly? While external oaths still hold an important place in sacred moments—such as marriage vows and other Sacraments—they are not meant for casual use in daily life. Instead, strive to be a person of integrity in all your words and actions, ensuring that honesty flows naturally from your heart. By doing so, you allow God's New Covenant to be written on your heart, transforming your life and enabling you to live as a true disciple of Christ in every circumstance. Lord of Truth, dwell within my heart and make it pure and holy. Fill me with Your presence so that my words and deeds may always reflect Your light and truth. Help me to be a beacon of honesty and integrity, bringing glory to Your name in all that I say and do. Conform my will to Yours, and guide me to live in accord with Your divine plan. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Jesus´ sermon on the mount, graphic collage from engraving of Nazareene SchoolSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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Educational psychologist, researcher and author Dr. Todd Rose has one of the most unusual journeys of any academic. Todd dropped out of high school, became a father at a young age, and went on welfare to support his family.  Recognizing his own distinctive talents changed everything for Todd. He realized that humans are not cookie cutters: we have unique gifts, but that is not the same as individualism. We are fundamentally connected to one another. Todd went on to get a masters and doctorate from Harvard, before co-founding Populace, a thinktank which aims to research and understand individuality so people can live fulfilling lives.   In this conversation, Todd talks about our deep yearning to belong – but also the dangers of assuming we know what the group thinks, and the perils of conforming. He also explains why we're in an epidemic of resentment – and what you can do about it in your own life.  Todd's books: The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness 2016 Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment 2018  Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity, and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions 2022 With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org. Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenter Follow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & For Host: Pam King Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook Operations Manager: Lauren Kim Social Media & Graphic Designer: Wren Juergensen Senior Producer: Clare Wiley Executive Producer: Jakob Lewis Produced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

Sorin Grindeanu, prim-ministru cu forța? (SpotMedia) - Legea salarizării. Câți dintre bugetari au șanse să primească mai mulți bani și suma alocată de guvern pentru 2027 (HotNews) - Ministrul Apărării, Radu Miruță, dezvăluie care e riscul ca o dronă străină să ajungă mai aproape de București și ce face Armata ca asta să nu se întâmple (Libertatea) - EXCLUSIV: Reformele și proiectele din PNRR rămân sub supraveghere până la 5 ani după ultima plată. Bruxelles-ul poate face controale, verificări și audituri (Economedia) Sorin Grindeanu, prim-ministru cu forța? (SpotMedia) Dacă luni, după consultările oficiale derulate la Palatul Cotroceni, se contura posibilitatea unui premier tehnocrat, formulă testată de președintele Nicușor Dan în discuții, o zi mai târziu, calea pare să fi fost abandonată, PSD fiind tot mai aproape de a-și asuma formarea unui guvern minoritar și de a căuta susținere în Parlament. După ce Mugur Isărescu, guvernatorul BNR, a spus că un prim-ministru din afara politicii nu e o soluție funcțională, iar PNL i-a cerut imperativ lui Sorin Grindeanu să solicite desemnarea președintelui, liderul social-democraților s-a trezit împins, împotriva voinței sale, către Palatul Victoria, la doar câteva ore după ce Lia Olguța Vasilescu anunțase și ea că PSD trebuie să guverneze.  Continuarea, pe pagina SpotMedia. Cum poate face PSD Guvern fără AUR. Ce i-au spus lui Nicușor Dan social-democrații (Cotidianul) În discuțiile de la Cotroceni, nicio variantă prezentată nu l-a mulțumit pe președintele Dan. Șeful statului i-a întrebat pe social-democrați dacă sunt gata să-și asume guvernarea, iar ei au răspuns că da. PSD a pus pe masă varianta unui Guvern monocolor. Președintele nici nu a fost de acord, dar nici nu a refuzat, au declarat surse participante pentru Cotidianul.  De unde ia PSD voturile?  PSD – 129 UDMR – 32 Minoritățile – 17 POT – 16 PACE – 12 Neafiliați – 19 Surse social-democrate susțin că PSD poate strânge 233 de voturi, fără AUR sau S.O.S. Conform calculelor, 225 de voturi ar avea PSD fără AUR și S.O.S. Totuși, rămâne de văzut dacă toți ar fi dispuși să voteze Guvernul PSD, având în vedere că la moțiune, unii dintre ei nu au votat nici moțiunea și i-au acuzat pe social-democrați de iresponsabilitate. Mai mult, depinde și câți parlamentari „la bucată” poate aduce PSD, chiar și din AUR. Legea salarizării. Câți dintre bugetari au șanse să primească mai mulți bani și suma alocată de guvern pentru 2027 (HotNews) Guvernul a promis că, prin noua lege a salarizării, care trebuie adoptată până la finalul lunii august, nu vor fi scăzute veniturile niciunui bugetar. Pe de altă parte, de creșteri nu vor beneficia toți angajații statului, iar majorările nu vor fi consistente. O nouă lege a salarizării este un jalon în cadrul PNRR, iar în cazul nerespectării termenului, România va pierde 700.000.000 de euro, reamintește HotNews. Ținând seama că guvernul său a fost demis, premierul a spus că proiectul Legii salarizării va fi negociat cu partidele politice astfel încât să obțină susținerea parlamentară de care are nevoie pentru adoptare. „Azi avem 166 de miliarde de lei cheltuieli de salarii, adică 8,1%. Nu avem decât două posibilități reale: o creștere de amplitudine mică sau dacă se doresc creșteri mai mari, singura soluție este să reducem personalul acolo unde nu se justifică”, a afirmat Ilie Bolojan. El a precizat că procesul de mediere între partide pe această temă a fost preluat de către președintele Nicușor Dan, cu implicarea directă a consilierului prezidențial pentru Politici Economice și Sociale, Radu Burnete. Ministrul Apărării, Radu Miruță, dezvăluie care e riscul ca o dronă străină să ajungă mai aproape de București și ce face Armata ca asta să nu se întâmple (Libertatea) Cu o săptămână și jumătate înainte de expirarea termenului limită până la care trebuie semnate înțelegerile pentru achiziții de apărare prin programul european SAFE (31 mai), ministrul Apărării Naționale, Radu Miruță, dezvăluie într-un interviu acordat Libertatea că banii necesari nu sunt încă în conturi.  17 miliarde de euro ar putea fi pierduți. Este vorba despre bani europeni pentru sistemul de apărare și ordine publică din România și pentru construirea unor porțiuni din autostrăzile A7 și A8, din nordul Moldovei. Din această sumă, peste 8 miliarde de euro ar urma să revină Ministerului Apărării Naționale (MapN) pentru cumpărarea de mașini de luptă, radare, elicoptere, nave, muniții și alte dotări, toate compatibile cu cele din celelalate state NATO. Contractele trebuie semnate până la 31 mai. Ministrul Miruță a vorbit și despre incursiunile dronelor în spațiul aerian românesc. Până acum, MApN nu a doborât niciuna dintre zecile de aeronave fără pilot care au intrat ilegal în România, în Dobrogea, începând cu august 2023. Numai în acest an, în România au intrat ilegal, cel puțin 15 drone străine, potrivit ministrului Apărării Naționale, Radu Miruță. Majoritatea dronelor sau bucăților de drone găsite de autorități au fost în Dobrogea. Întrebat dacă există riscul ca o dronă care violează spațiul aerian românesc să ajungă mai aproape de București, ministrul Apărării a răspuns: „Riscul de a înainta foarte mult în spațiul aerian românesc este unul mic, pentru că, având în vedere relieful României, la un moment dat vor trece printr-o zonă în care vor fi interceptate de radare. De la altitudini mari vedem tot. Când altitudinea coboară, e ca și cum ar merge drona printre niște dealuri, iar radarul nu vede decât dacă ridici capul peste dealul respectiv. E puțin probabil să găsești astfel de culoare printre formele de relief care să nu ajungă la un moment dat într-un sector în care radarul să monitorizeze așa ceva.” EXCLUSIV: Reformele și proiectele din PNRR rămân sub supraveghere până la 5 ani după ultima plată. Bruxelles-ul poate face controale, verificări și audituri (Economedia) Reformele și investițiile asumate de România prin Planul Național de Redresare și Reziliență (PNRR) nu se încheie odată cu termenul-limită din august 2026, ci rămân sub supraveghere europeană inclusiv după efectuarea ultimei plăți către România, potrivit unui document consultat de Economedia. Conform documentului, Comisia Europeană își rezervă dreptul de a efectua „verificări, revizuiri, controale și audituri” asupra implementării PNRR timp de până la cinci ani după plata finală. Asta se aplică pentru toate proiectele și reformele finanțate prin PNRR, de la infrastructura mare de transport și guvernanța companiilor de stat, până la digitalizare, pensii, fiscalitate sau reformele administrative.

PSG - Arsenal este finala Ligii Campionilor în sezonul 2025-2026. Parizienii au remizat ieri seară la München 1-1 cu Bayern, și cu 6-5 la general elimină campioana Germaniei și merg la Budapesta să-și apere trofeul. S-a stabilit finala sezonului 2025-2026 din cea mai importantă competiție intercluburi a lumii. PSG-Arsenal  va avea loc pe 30 mai, la Budapesta. Parizienii au câștigat în premieră „trofeul cu urechi” anul trecut, după o victorie la pas cu Inter, în timp ce Arsenal nu a obținut-o niciodată, pierzând finala din 2006, contra Barcelonei. Pentru tunari este o performanță remarcabilă, după o evoluție fără greșeală în actualul sezon al Ligii. Arsenal e în tărâmul viselor”, au titrat jurnaliștii de la DailyMail, care au lăudat echipa londoneză, neînvinsă în acest sezon al Ligii Campionilor. Semifinala dintre Arsenal și Atletico, a semănat cu o partidă de șah Un duel câștigat de Arteta, urmașul lui Arsene Wenger, în fața lui Simeone, un tehnician interesat mai mult de apărare decât de atac. A rezultat un meci urât, tactic la fel ca cel din tur de la Madrid, în care niciuna dintre echipe nu a riscat prea mult. Au fost puține ocazii într-un meci decis de o greșeală mare în apărarea celor de la Atletico. Madrilenii au început să atace abia după ce au primit gol, dar parcă au făcut-o cu frâna trasă și se pot considera nedreptățiți în condițiile în care ar fi putut beneficia de un penalty la un fault asupra lui  Griezmann. Francezul este ghinionistul echipei. De când este la Atletico nu a câștigat niciun trofeu. De fapt a doua echipă a Madridului este lipsită de șansă, ea pierzând ambele finale ale Ligii campionilor, în 2014 și 2016, jucate până acum în fața rivalei Real. „Blestemata Ligă a Campionilor” Jurnaliștii de la Marca, au titrat „Blestemata Ligă a Campionilor” având în vedere ghinionul lui Atletico în cea mai importantă competiție inter-cluburi. Atletico se consolează cu faptul că a ajuns în semifinalele Ligii Campionilor, performanță reușită ultima dată în 2017 și că încasează 100 de milioane de euro din participarea în ligă în acest sezon Parcurs perfect pentru Arsenal Per ansamblu, Arsenal, o echipă extrem de pragmatică și specialistă în faze fixe, a meritat calificarea în ultimul act al competiției. În Premier League e în pole-position pentru a câștiga titlul, iar în Champions League, statisticile ”tunarilor” sunt formidabile în acest sezon: 14 meciuri, niciun eșec, 11 victorii, 9 partide fără gol primit și doar 6 goluri încasate per-total. Vom afla dacă-i va folosi statistica asta la Budapesta, pe 30 mai, când va avea în față un adversar obișnuit să dea goluri și nu puține. PSG a subordonat Bayern Este vorba de PSG care în returul cu Bayern nu a mai avut apetitul ofensiv de săptămâna trecută, dar care și-a asigurat ieri seară prezența în finală după 1-1 pe Alianz Arena.  Nu a mai fost nebunia de pe Parc des Princes, cu 9 goluri marcate ci un joc mult mai temperat, controlat însă fără probleme de parizieni. Aceștia au condus încă din debutul partidei după reușita lui Dembele și nu au tremurat decât în ultimul minut când Harry Kane, complet inexistent până atunci, a adus egalarea. Luis Enrique a creat la Paris o adevărată mașină de fotbal capabilă să se impună indiferent de stadionul pe care evoluează.  „PSG a făcut-o din nou”, a titrat L'Equipe, cu trimitere la a doua finală consecutivă de Liga Campionilor a parizienilor. Anul trecut, PSG o învingea pe Inter în ultimul act cu 5-0, acum savurează momentul și așteaptă un nou duel cu o echipă din Premier League în condițiile în care le-a subordonat pe toate cele cu care s-a întâlnit în acest sezon. Bayern a acuzat mai multe greșeli ale centralului portughez Acesta ce-i drept este lipsit de experiență el aflându-se abia la a 15-a apariție în Liga Campionilor și la prima semifinală. Publicația germană Bild chiar a titrat „Bayern, eliminată după un scandal de arbitraj!”. Faza care i-a scos din minți pe bavarezi s-a petrecut după o jumătate de oră de joc când mijlocașul lui PSG Vitinha, și el portughez,  a degajat mingea din propriul careu, iar João Neves, un alt portughez, aflat pe traiectorie, a blocat balonul cu mâna. Toată lumea a văzut penalty dar arbitrul Pinheiro și oficialii din camera VAR au lăsat jocul să continue. Expertul în arbitraj al publicației BILD, Manuel Gräfe, a declarat: «Aceasta este lovitură de pedeapsă și trebuia acordat penalty, deoarece este o mișcare deliberată către minge». Conform interpretării regulamentului organismului internațional care decide modificările legilor jocului, se arată că, dacă mingea vine de la un coechipier și nu se îndreaptă spre poartă, nu se acordă penalty. Cert este că PSG a deținut în permanență controlul în fața unui Bayern fără soluții. Acum, campioana Franței este la un pas să scrie istorie în Liga Campionilor, dacă va trece și de Arsenal în finală. Să fie Budapesta 2026, după München 2025?

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Businesses always seem to be searching for "the magic bullet" that will propel them into the "big leagues".  We've heard hundreds of stories of eternally successful companies and their practices and believe we know the secret. It's excellence. Excellence as unto the Lord.  Not being great at what you do, but EXCELLENT. .... It's the very top level. Consider these synonyms for excellence:  high quality · superiority   · brilliance   · greatness  · eminence   · supremacy   · peerlessness.    Remind you of anyone?  These words describe Jesus Christ. And since our entire purpose is to conform to His likeness, these words should be describing US, and our work, and our organization. ....the Question is… DO they?

Depuis l'enlèvement du président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro par les forces américaines, dans la nuit du 3 janvier 2026, à Caracas, le pays est entré dans une zone grise. Delcy Rodriguez, qui faisait office de bras droit de M. Maduro, a été nommée présidente par intérim et assure une forme de changement dans la continuité. Conformément aux souhaits des Etats-Unis, elle libéralise progressivement l'économie du pays, sans pour autant renoncer à l'autoritarisme de son prédécesseur.Une transition démocratique est-elle en cours au Venezuela ? Dans quelle mesure les Etats-Unis contrôlent-ils l'action politique de Mme Rodriguez ? Et quelles sont les conséquences de la libéralisation économique ? Dans cet épisode du podcast « L'Heure du Monde », Marie Delcas, correspondante régionale du Monde en Colombie, dresse le bilan de la situation au Venezuela, et Nicolas Chapuis, correspondant du Monde à New York, fait le récit de l'audience de Nicolas Maduro face à la justice américaine, jeudi 26 mars.Un épisode de Garance Muñoz. Réalisation : Quentin Tenaud. Présentation et rédaction en chef : Sophie Larmoyer. Dans cet épisode : extraits de manifestations lors de l'audience de Nicolas Maduro à New York, le 26 mars 2026 ; prise de parole de la présidente par intérim du Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, le 4 mars 2026 ; extrait de l'adoption de la loi sur les hydrocarbures par l'Assemblée nationale vénézuélienne, le 29 janvier 2026 ; et prise de parole du secrétaire d'Etat américain, Marco Rubio, le 31 mars 2026.Cet épisode a été publié jeudi 16 avril 2026.---Découvrez la nouvelle saison de "Nos futurs", un podcast du Monde. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bulgaria se pregătește de un nou scrutin. Duminică, 19 aprilie, va avea loc a opta rundă de alegeri parlamentare din ultimii cinci ani. Care sînt cauzele instabilității politice de la Sofia? Ce forțe politice au șansa de a intra în Parlament? Bulgaria a intrat în zona euro de la 1 ianuarie 2026. Cum reacționează societatea la această schimbare? L-am întrebat pe jurnalistul bulgar Stilyan Deyanov.În decembrie 2025, guvernul Bulgariei a demisionat, în urma unor ample proteste care au avut loc în mai multe orașe din Bulgaria. Nemulțumirile celor din stradă erau legate de proiectul de buget pe 2026 dar și de acuzațiile de corupție la nivelul guvernului și de erodarea statului de drept. Între timp, președintele Bulgariei, Rumen Radev, și-a dat și el demisia și formațiunea pe care o conduce, „Bulgaria Progresistă”, participă la alegerile din 19 aprilie. Ce șanse are partidul lui Rumen Radev și cum sînt cotate celelalte partide?Stilyan Deyanov: „Rumen Radev are foarte mari șanse de a cîștiga aceste alegeri. Conform sondajelor care au apărut, Radev ar avea în jur de 30%. Va fi urmat de partidul lui Boyko Borissov cu 20% şi ceva, apoi Coaliția Reformistă, Continuăm Schimbarea-Bulgaria Democrată, cu aproximativ 10%, și partidul oligarhului Delyan Peevski. A cincea formațiune care sigur va intra în Parlament este formațiunea deschis pro-rusă Vîzrazhdane, care însă va avea un rezultat mult mai mic față de acum 2 ani și se va situa undeva în jur de 7-8%. Nu știm dacă formațiunile care sînt în jurul pragului de 4% -  sînt cel puțin 3-4 formațiuni – îl vor trece. (...) Dar Rumen Radev, într-adevăr, are șanse să cîștige aceste alegeri și asta cred că este și tema cea mai importantă în Bulgaria, în ce măsură Radev reprezintă un pericol pentru parcursul european al Bulgariei, în ce măsură poate să transforme Bulgaria în ceea ce Viktor Orbán a transformat Ungaria.”Opt runde de alegeri anticipate în cinci ani: care sînt cauzele instabilității politice de la Sofia, de ce nu se poate forma o coaliție stabilă de guvernare?Stilyan Deyanov: „În primul rînd, cred că trebuie să definim ce înseamnă stabilitate și ce înseamnă instabilitate. Dacă facem o comparație între România și Bulgaria, o să vedeți că în acești patru ani de instabilitate, Bulgaria a avut progrese mult mai mari, economice și politice, comparativ cu România. Statul capturat, împotriva căruia au fost protestele în decembrie, a apărut după 11 ani de stabilitate, între 2009 și 2020. Cred că putem să răsturnăm paradigma și să gîndim că ceea ce numim instabilitate, adică multe runde de alegeri, practic este un exercițiu democratic normal. Dacă ne gîndim la alegerile din 19 aprilie, cel mai periculos, ironic, este să se ajungă la stabilitate. Stabilitatea nu poate fi decît de două feluri. O stabilitate pro-corupție, a partidelor vechi care au guvernat Bulgaria pînă acum, sau o stabilitate pro-Rusia, în jurul formațiunii lui Radev, care, dacă cumva reușește să facă o majoritate împreună cu partidul Vîzrazhdane, pro-rus, și eventual cu Partidul Socialist Bulgar, dacă trece pragul, ar putea să facă o guvernare pro-rusă. Așa că noi sperăm ca instabilitatea să continue. Şi cumva, ceva să depindă și de partidele reformiste care, din păcate, în Bulgaria nu pot avea singure o majoritate. Spațiul politic bulgar este divizat pe două planuri. Unu, corupție-anticorupție, și doi, pe axa Rusia-anti-Rusia. Dar aceste două axe nu se suprapun. Că să vă explic mai clar, partidul reformist, care se situează între 10 și 15%, și, din păcate, nu poate să iasă din centrul Sofiei sau din centrele marilor orașe, a avut de ales, după multele runde de alegeri, de obicei între a face o coaliție anticorupție cu partidele pro-ruse sau a face o coaliție pro-Europa, pro-Ucraina, cu partidele corupte.”Apasă PLAY pentru a asculta interviul integral! O  emisiune de Adela Greceanu și Matei Martin Un produs Radio România Cultural 

This week, we're diving into the second half of Conform by Ariel Sullivan and when we say things escalate… we mean betrayals, breakdowns, and a finale that left us emotionally wrecked.SPOILERS FOR ALL OF CONFORM!!!!

We're diving into Conform by Ariel Sullivan — aka the dystopian romance everyone is talking about right now. In Part 1, we're breaking down the gripping world-building, the unsettling rules of this society, and why Emeline has us completely hooked from page one. Add in rising tension, forbidden feelings, and a story that keeps you questioning everything… and yeah, we get the hype. SPOILERS FOR ALL OF CONFORM!!Connect with us :PatreonInstagramTikTokWebsite

In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we're joined by Brandon Thomas & Stefan Allen from Conform.Tools. Conforming is one of those processes in modern postproduction and finishing that can be technically challenging and a huge time suck. Different NLEs and color/finishing tools all think slightly differently. For example; positioning or a speed change in Premiere Pro might not show up correctly when conformed into DaVinci Resolve.  Over the years editors, colorists, and conform artists have built hacks and built up institutional knowledge of workflows for moving projects from one system to another but even at their best, the methods can be tedious and are seldom set it and forget it.  Conform.Tools is a suite of tools that is poised to really change how conforms are done making them efficient, fast and dare we say fun!  We were super excited to sit down with the guys and talk about the challenges of conforming and how conform.tools can help on your text project. Some of the specifics we discuss in this episode include:What makes conforming so challengingThe problem of different math and algorithms between different applicationsDealing with common conform problems like in/out point slippage, reel names, and other timecode issuesWorking with sizing and speed differences including speed ramps, interpreted clips, and speed interpolationGoals of conform.tools and looking at the workflowConform.Tools module: Timeline ExchangeConform.Tools module: i20Conform.Tools module Conform Connect including the forthcoming desktop appThe team at NAB & The NAB 2026 Colorist MixerAnd more!Check out offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook - just search for The Offset Podcast.  Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you in about two weeks for a new episode.

Manipulează Donald Trump piețele? Este întrebarea care a apărut ieri după analizele publicate de „Financial Times” și agenția de știri „Bloomberg”. Mai exact, luni, 23 martie a.c., cu un sfert de oră înainte ca președintele american să anunțe o veste bună referitoare la războiul din Orientul Mijlociu, pe piața de mărfuri s-au înregistrat mii de contracte, un volum mult mai mare decât cel obișnuit. Rezultatul declarației președintelui american a fost o scădere accentuată a prețului țițeiului, exact ceea ce anticipau tranzacțiile încheiate cu 15 minute înainte. Conform publicației „Financial Times”, pe bursele de mărfuri, luni 23 martie a.c., timp de două minute, între orele 6:49 și 6:50 (ora Washingtonului), s-au realizat tranzacții de 580 milioane de dolari, adică aproximativ 6.000 de contracte, ceea ce a însemnat, cantitativ, că au fost tranzacționate șase milioane de barili de țiței Brent și WTI. Agenția „Bloomberg” a precizat că în ultimele cinci sesiuni de tranzacționare volumul a fost de 700.000 de barili, adică de aproape nouă ori mai puțin decât în cele două minute de luni, 23 martie a.c. După 15 minute de la aceste tranzacții, Donald Trump a publicat o postare pe rețeaua sa socială în care se menționa că au avut loc discuții cu Iranul care vor duce la dezamorsarea crizei, iar piața a răspuns rapid, prețul barilului de țiței a scăzut imediat cu 14%, iar prețul acțiunilor unor companii americane și europene a făcut un salt. Economistul Paul Krugman, laureat al premiului Nobel, a declarat mass-media că există o explicație evidentă și anume o persoană apropiată de Donald Trump îi cunoștea intențiile și a exploatat aceste informații pentru a obține profituri substanțiale și rapide. Dar, oare, este vorba despre cineva apropiat de Donald Trump sau în cauză se află chiar președintele? Krugman precizează că nu este pentru prima dată când se întâmplă o situație de acest gen. Economistul reamintește mișcările suspecte înregistrate pe platforma de predicții Polymarket înainte de operațiunea SUA din Venezuela și de atacul asupra Iranului. Un trader a explicat pentru AFP că dincolo de volumul mare al tranzacțiilor este izbitor momentul în care acestea au avut loc. Când o poziție de piață se schimbă cu câteva minute înainte de un anunț care mișcă bursele înseamnă că există cineva care are informații confidențiale. Piața petrolului este un mediu foarte închis. Nu este vorba doar despre traderi care tranzacționează cantități viitoare, futures, ci despre un ecosistem format din companii petroliere, armatori și guverne, toți operând pe canale informaționale interconectate. Analistul de piață nu exclude ca mișcările să fi fost făcute de o companie petrolieră importantă. Cert este că la câteva ore după anunțul făcut de Donald Trump și după ce tranzacțiile au avut loc, președintele Parlamentului iranian a negat orice negocieri cu Statele Unite. Ne-am obișnuit ca autoritatea americană privind securitatea piețelor financiare, SEC, să fie foarte atentă cu manipularea pieței și cu eventuala folosire a unor informații privilegiate. Doar că despre situația de luni, 23 martie a.c., nu știm dacă autoritatea americană va declanșa o investigație care va merge până la capăt. Chiar la sfârșitul săptămânii trecute a mai apărut un caz de acest fel în care în centrul atenției este Elon Musk. Astfel, un juriu federal din San Francisco a decis că Elon Musk a înșelat acționarii Twitter în timpul procesului de achiziție a rețelei sociale. Avocații omului de afaceri au anunțat că vor face apel. Mai exact, două tweet-uri publicate de șeful Tesla în luna mai 2022 conțineau declarații false care au dus la scăderea prețului acțiunilor rețelei sociale. Daunele pricinuite acționarilor ar fi de 2,6 miliarde de dolari, conform avocaților reclamanților, dar suma nu este recunoscută și nici stabilită de tribunalul din San Francisco. Atât în cazul Donald Trump, cât și în cel al lui Elon Musk este greu de crezut că a fost doar întâmplarea. Mai degrabă a funcționat manipularea, dar totul rămâne de dovedit.

Join Alley, Nicole, and sensational author Ariel Sulllivan as they talk about her books Conform, Beneath, and the universe Ariel is creating. Conform was Alley and Nicole's top book of 2025, and as readers privileged enough to get an early copy of Beneath, they cannot recommend this world and author enough! As always, the first 15-20 minutes are spoiler free so you can hear all about Ariel's books and get excited to go out and read them.

Join Alley and Nicole as they discuss their top book of 2025, Conform by Ariel Sullivan. As always, the first 15-20 minute are spoiler free, giving you the chance to learn more about the book before you commit to reading it.

Daily Dose of Hope March 10, 2026   Scripture: Romans 4   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.  We are currently working our way through Paul's letters chronologically.  Just for review, we have read Galatians, I and II Thessalonians, I and II Corinthians, and now we are in Romans.    Today's reading is Romans 4.  This is an interesting chapter.  Paul clearly wants his Jewish listeners to know that justification by faith is not a new concept, but there is actually a precedent in the Old Testament.  Likewise, he wants his Gentile listeners to know that they have a rich spiritual heritage when they believe in Jesus, as the Old Testament attests to this salvation.  Paul highlights Abraham and David, two great men of faith, to demonstrate that even under the old covenant, people were saved by faith rather than by works.   Paul discusses Abraham's faith. Abraham believed, against all hope and even though it was a crazy thought, that he would become a father in his old age and even become the father of many nations.  Sarah was something like 100 years old.  This was not a reasonable thing to believe!  Despite some mishaps along the way (think Hagar and Ishmael), Abraham had faith that God would do what God said he would do.  It was Abraham's faith, rather than his adherence to the law (works), that God credited him as righteous.    It is also our faith, specifically our faith in Jesus Christ and belief that he died for our sins and was resurrected, that God credits us as righteous.  To be righteous means to be in right standing with God.  Let's be clear.  We are not righteous at all on our own merit.  Rather, because of Jesus, we are credited as righteous.  We essentially get to hang on Jesus' righteousness coattails, and I am so very glad for it!   Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

La Chișinău, experții din societatea civilă critică o modificare a unei legi care reduce, de la 61% la 51%, numărul de voturi pentru numirea membrilor în Comisia de evaluare a procurorilor. „Puterea acționează prea forțat și riscă să ne atragă evaluări negative din partea Comisiei Europene, de care nu avem nevoie dacă vrem să încheiem negocierile către 2028”, spun experții. Pe de altă parte, puterea, prin vocea președintei Maia Sandu, spune că este singura cale de a avansa cu reforma justiției, care altfel poate fi blocată de opoziție. „În Parlament nu există 61 de deputați care să susțină reforma justiției. Iată de ce a trebuit să reducem acest prag la o majoritate de 51 de voturi, altfel reforma justiției s-ar opri și nu putem admite acest lucru”, a declarat Maia Sandu în cadrul unei emisiuni la Jurnal TV. Am discutat subiectul cu invitatul de astăzi al Moldova Zoom, Iulian Groza, directorul Institutului pentru Politici și Reforme Europene (IPRE) de la Chișinău. Temele ediției: - Subiectul energiei este din nou în prioritatea discuțiilor publice de la Chișinău, pe fundalul crizei din Orientul Mijlociu și a scumpirii carburanților. Valeria Vițu a urmărit subiectul. - Și dacă la Chișinău se discută despre prețuri, în regiunea separatistă Transnistria se pregătește pentru ce e mai rău, adică de o oprire totală a energiei. Livrările de gaze au fost date peste cap de situația din Orientul Mijlociu. Liderii separatiști au scos de la naftalină planurile de urgență. Ce înseamnă Planul „A”, de ce se mută pacienții dintr-un oraș în altul și cum a ajuns cărbunele din nou „rege” la malul Nistrului, aflați de la Vitalie Cojocari în „Cronica lui Vitalie”. - O investigație a comunității WatchDog.MD de la Chișinău a documentat o rețea coordonată de pagini anonime pe Facebook, care, începând cu februarie 2026, promovează activitatea Primăriei Chișinău și imaginea primarului Ion Ceban. Primarul Ceban a fost declarat persoană non-grata în spațiul UE de către România din cauza legăturilor sale cu Rusia. Paginile folosesc conținut generat cu inteligență artificială și sponsorizări plătite pentru a crește vizibilitatea mesajelor, ridicând întrebări privind transparența și legalitatea promovării politice în mediul digital. Unele dintre acestea utilizează aceeași infrastructură tehnică ca site-uri asociate AUR România, conform investigațiilor Context.ro. A urmărit subiectul Liliana Barbăroșie. - 82 de moldoveni au revenit în această dimineață la Chișinău din Dubai - Republica Moldova a înregistrat anul trecut o creștere cu peste 20% a investițiilor. - Inegalitatea salarială a atins anul trecut cel mai critic nivel din ultimul deceniu. Datele indică un decalaj de aproape 17% dintre veniturile femeilor și ale bărbaților pentru aceeași muncă prestată. Știrile zilei: Ședință de urgență la Tiraspol, capitala regiunii separatiste Transnistria a Republicii Moldova, în contextul crizei energetice. Gazele plătite de Rusia nu mai ajung în regiune din cauza tensiunilor din Orientul Mijlociu. După 3 martie livrările de gaze către regiune au scăzut brusc, iar presiunea în rețea este critică. Centrala electrică de la Cuciurgan a fost trecută la producția pe cărbune. Furnizarea gazului a fost întreruptă pentru mai multe întreprinderi mari iar căldura nu mai este furnizată decât spitalelor. *** La Chișinău, autoritățile au instituit stare de alertă în energie, dar spun că nu există motive de panică, inclusiv în privința gazelor naturale. Energocom a asigurat deja Republica Moldova cu volumele necesare pentru lunile martie și aprilie, iar schimbări semnificative ale tarifelor nu sunt așteptate. În prezent, achizițiile de volume mari sunt suspendate, iar compania cumpără doar cantitățile necesare pentru acoperirea consumului de vârf. Precizările au fost făcute de directorul general interimar al Energocom, Eugeniu Buzatu, în cadrul emisiunii de la TV8. *** 82 de moldoveni au revenit la Chișinău din Dubai, anunță TV8, una dintre puținele conexiuni disponibile în prezent din Orientul Mijlociu. Potrivit unui comunicat al Ministerului Afacerilor Externe, Celula de Criză activează în regim permanent și monitorizează evoluțiile din regiune. Până la această oră, nu sunt înregistrate victime sau persoane rănite în rândul cetățenilor Republicii Moldova aflați în statele monitorizate. În Israel, situația de securitate rămâne complexă, iar aeroportul este în continuare închis pentru zborurile comerciale. Doi cetățeni moldoveni au reușit să părăsească țara cu ajutorul României și au ajuns în siguranță la București. *** Persoanele care amenință sau agresează judecătorii și procurorii vor fi sancționate penal. Un proiect de lege care prevede măsuri legislative „de fortificare a securității” persoanelor care activează în domeniul justiției a fost votat joi și promultag în aceeași zi de președinta Maia Sandu. Inițiativa legislativă a fost elaborată la propunerea Consiliului Superior al Magistraturii (CSM) și are drept scop asigurarea securității judecătorilor, conform unui comunicat al Parlamentului. *** Republica Moldova a înregistrat, în 2025, o creștere cu peste 20% a investițiilor, cel mai mare mare procent din istoria țării, ca urmare a performanțelor din sectorul bancar, prin aderarea la Zona Unică de Plăți în Euro (SEPA), a declarat, într-un interviu acordat Agerpres, Guvernatoarea Băncii Naționale a Moldovei, Anca Dragu. Totodată, Guvernatoarea se așteaptă ca rata inflației în 2026 nu va depăși 5%, iar creșterea economică este estimată la 4%. *** Inegalitățile salariale din Republica Moldova fac ca femeile să lucreze practic gratis două luni pe an. Conform unei analize a Centrului Parteneriat pentru Dezvoltare (CPD), inegalitatea salarială a atins anul trecut cel mai critic nivel din ultimul deceniu. Datele indică un decalaj de aproape 17%, ceea ce înseamnă că o femeie a încasat, în medie, cu 1700 de euro pe an mai puțin față de un bărbat pentru aceeași muncă prestată. Această explozie a inegalității este alimentată de creșterea numărului de femei pe piața muncii (în special a celor cu copii mici) care acceptă norme reduse sau poziții sub nivelul calificării pentru a reconcilia viața profesională cu cea de familie. Inegalitatea salarială, notează analiza, se traduce într-un decalaj profund la etapa pensionării. În 2025, diferența de gen în pensii a fost de peste 16 la sută, iar în Chișinău pensia unei femei poate fi chiar și cu un sfert mai mică decât a unui bărbat.

Ariel Sullivan is the author of Conform and Beneath. 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.In this episode, Ariel and I talk about how she came up with the idea for Conform, why it is a trilogy of trilogies, the art of writing a love triangle, her best writing advice, her new book Beneath, and so much more! Ariel's WebsiteAriel's Instagram

This week a dive into John Carpenter's They Live. A film that has cemented itself as a cult classic and still as relevant now as it was on it's release. We follow Nada (Rowdy Roddy Piper) as he goes on a journey of discovery to find out that billionaires, governments and elites are corrupt and driven by power and money. He also uncovers that a secret organisation of invading aliens are behind it all demanding that we Obey, Conform and Consume.This episode contains our review of the movie along with lots of production facts. As always no episode would be complete without your involvement in voicemails and 3-word reviews. Our guest had to bail on us last minute for this episode which is a little disappointing but it did lead to a very inventive and brand new game for you all to play along with so... (every cloud has a silver lining) If you love 80's classics or two guys drawing comparisons with a fictional movie and our current global landscape this one will be a lot of fu for you!

It's our 50th episode!  When we started this project a few years ago, it was mostly out of a desire to ‘make something'. We never thought we'd build up a library with hours of audio and video content. A huge thanks to all our listeners and viewers, we couldn't have got here without you!  We're also extremely grateful to our amazing sponsors including Flanders Scientific who have been with us since day one and our newest sponsor Conform.Tools.  These are both amazing companies, with fantastic people and outstanding products - please consider them the next time you need a color critical monitor or workflow tools for your next big project.  We're excited for the next 50 episodes, but can always use your help - please like and subscribe were ever you find the show, tell your friends and colleagues and if you have an idea for a new episode please consider using our submission form at offsetpodcast.com—————In this episode of The Offset Podcast we're taking a look at an often debated topic:  Using multiple monitors or a single monitor in a color suite.It used to be in color suites around the world a single top tier CRT monitor was the only one in the room.  But as time went on and CRTs were phased out, a new paradigm emerged - the operators reference monitor and a larger client monitor.  This kind of setup has persisted in color suites for over two decades.While the reference/client monitor setup is ubiquitous, it's not without issues.  Room setup/positioning becomes vital, managing metamerism issues when using two different display technologies are used can be a battle and perceptual matching between monitors can be challenging.  But what if you could eliminate multi-display issues and depend on a single large reference monitor - well thats not without its own issues!In this episode we'll explore this topic including covering some specifics including:Recap on traditional color room monitoring setupsGrading theaters - a model for a single display roomMimicking the living room and challenges that presents What's metamerism and why its such an important topic in multi-display setupsIssues mixing display technologiesThe importance of room layoutsPerceptual matching - what is it and does it work?The downsides of perceptual matchingAnd more!  Check out www.offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodesBe sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you in about two weeks for a new episode.

Please give a warm welcome to our newest sponsor Conform.Tools!  Conform Tools allows you to convert timelines between Premiere, Resolve, and other NLEs while automatically solving all those tedious issues that can add significant time to your workflow. With a growing toolbox of features, you can avoid time consuming trim and transfer issues, and securely send large media files to collaborators at a fraction of the size, in minutes instead of hours.Built by post professionals, Conform Tools helps editors, colorists, and conform artists move faster and finish stronger.Check out https://conform.tools for more info. --------------In this episode, we're continuing our discussions on dealing with archival and stock sources.  In part 1 we explored issues with film sources.  In this episode we're exploring issues with video originated sources. Its always a bit shocking some of the issues that even big productions just accept as 'inherent to source'. While that might sometimes be true, there are lots of ways to fix common issues if you know what to look for.   Some of the specifics we discuss include:Dealing with interlacingBlanking & edgesPixel Aspect Ratio (P.A.R) issuesResolutionCheck out www.offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes + some of the additional assets mentioned in this episode that are available for download.  Be sure to like it and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you in about two weeks for a new episode.

With Valentine's Day approaching, Vicki Larson shares why it's OK to not feel pressured to celebrate

Yeah, you saw that right. I successfully bullied Ashley into picking up with the new Love Island All Stars series. And yes we did a 2.5hr episode on it. Basically we're getting into the meat of the second week at the villa. We talk about how Scott is a chaos demon but never wrong, the vanilla triangle between Samie, Lucinda, and Cieran, and why we love Hurricane Belle. Proving yet again that the series 5 girls remain elite in Love Island history.---Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to support the show join the  Patreon! Guest: Ashley of Black Girl Film Podcast @blackgirlfilmclub | Linktree | TwitterHost: Lauren @lauren_melanie Follow Fashion Grunge PodcastFind more Fashion Grunge on LinktreeJoin me on Substack:  The Lo Down: a Fashion Grunge blog/newsletter☕️ Support Fashion Grunge on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fashiongrunge

Topics:  Hot Take, Prayer, Heinz Keg, Don't Conform, National Days, He's Right There, Memorizing Scripture, Biggest Delusion, American Weight, Meet w/God, Who's Influencing, Narrative Of Your Life, Clean Car, Not Understanding Purpose BONUS CONTENT: Sweethearts Follow-up   Quotes: "Go round up some rattlesnakes." "Memorizing scripture is refreshing." "We need bedrock truth we can draw on." "Suddenly we don't know what basic ideas are." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les frappes israéliennes à Gaza, la régularisation de sans-papiers en Espagne et l'appel à un accord entre Washington et Téhéran. Mali : pourquoi les sanctions de 2022 étaient illégales ?   Fermetures des frontières, gel des avoirs, suspension des échanges commerciaux. Entre janvier et juillet 2022, l'Union économique et monétaire ouest-africaine (Uemoa) avait mis en œuvre un paquet de sanctions contre le Mali pour contraindre les autorités de transition à restaurer l'ordre constitutionnel. Quatre ans après les faits, la Cour de justice de l'Uemoa a donné raison à Bamako en reconnaissant l'illégalité de ces sanctions. Comment les juges justifient-ils ce verdict ? Désormais, les Maliens peuvent-ils espérer des réparations face au préjudice subit ? Avec Serge Daniel, correspondant régional de RFI sur le Sahel.     Gaza : pourquoi les frappes israéliennes continuent malgré la trêve ?   Au moins 32 personnes sont mortes samedi (31 janvier 2026) dans des frappes israéliennes. Ce qui porte à 526 le nombre de Palestiniens tués et à 1 400 le nombre de blessés depuis l'entrée en vigueur du cessez-le-feu en octobre 2025, selon le ministère de la Santé de Gaza. Comment expliquer la poursuite des bombardements malgré la trêve ? Conformément à la deuxième phase du plan de paix de Donald Trump, le poste-frontière de Rafah, fermé depuis près de deux ans, a rouvert mais les allées et venues sont très limitées. Quelles sont les conditions fixées par Israël pour passer la frontière avec l'Égypte ?   Avec Frédérique Misslin, correspondante permanente de RFI à Jérusalem.     Espagne : pourquoi régulariser 500 000 sans-papiers maintenant ?   Il s'agit de la vague de régularisation la plus importante de ces vingt dernières en Espagne. Le gouvernement socialiste de Pedro Sanchez a décidé de délivrer un permis de séjour à près de 500 000 personnes vivant et travaillant sans papiers. Comment expliquer cette décision à contre-courant de la politique migratoire des autres pays européens ? Quels sont les arguments avancés par les autorités ? Qui pourra bénéficier de ces régularisations ?  Avec Charlotte Boitiaux, journaliste à Infomigrants.    Iran : vers un accord avec les États-Unis ?   Alors que la menace d'une attaque américaine pèse sur l'Iran depuis plusieurs semaines, Donald Trump espère dorénavant trouver un accord avec Téhéran. De son côté, le président iranien, Massoud Pezechkian a « ordonné » l'ouverture de pourparlers avec les États-Unis. Des discussions directes entre les deux pays sont susceptibles de se tenir ce vendredi (6 février 2026) en Turquie. Sur quels sujets porteront les négociations ? Quels sont les points les plus sensibles ? Avec Firouzeh Nahavandi, professeure émérite à l'Université libre de Bruxelles, autrice de « Femmes iraniennes, évolution ou révolution, comment survivre sous un régime islamique » (éditions Code 9). 

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Today, we are sitting down discussing a novel off of Sam's TBR called Conform! This novel made one of us feel nostalgic for the best reasons. Although one of us was completely lost with what was happening. Almost as lost as Sam was when she broke a door at work! We do want to mention that this podcast episode was pre-recorded, but we do want to mention that this podcast believes that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the right to exist without fear. What Ice and the current adminstration is doing is disgusting. Our hearts go out to those in Minnesota and those who have been affected by what is happening. We stand with you.   About The Novel: In the far future, one young woman finds herself torn between two loves—and two sides of a rebellion boiling under the surface—in the first novel of a sweeping dystopian romance trilogy. Centuries after a catastrophic world war nearly decimated the human population, a city arose from the ashes, ruled by an elusive and technologically advanced group called the Illum. At twenty-seven, Emeline lives in limbo, wasting away her days in a job sorting ancient human art for destruction and waiting to be selected as a Mate for a procreation contract. Where others look forward to being chosen, Emeline has never felt like she fit into a society where a person's worth is determined by constantly monitored genes, health, and the ability to procreate. She's struggled to keep her discomfort secret, but when she is finally chosen, her Mate is revealed to be a member of the Illum named Collin, a man who seems to be harboring secrets of his own. It is the first time an Illum has taken a Mate in decades, leaving Emeline—and others—baffled as to why she was chosen. Soon, she is swept into the dangerous game of Courting, filled with ballgowns, lavish dinners, and watchful eyes, where one wrong move can mean elimination. While parts of this elite lifestyle are unexpectedly appealing, the more embroiled she becomes, the more she sees its dark underbelly—and a rebellion rising in secret. Collin is confusing, both cold and protective, and worse, she finds herself drawn to the very last person she should be falling for: Hal, one of the resistance leaders. As she draws closer to both Collin and Hal, the Illum exercise their power in increasingly brutal ways, forcing Emeline to question everything—most of all whether she'll have to give up her heart and even her life to stop them.   Wanna Check Us Out? Then Click Here!

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Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur un pétrolier russe intercepté par la France, des critiques ukrainiennes envers l'Europe et la situation à Minneapolis avec la police de l'immigration (ICE).   États-Unis/RDC : quels sont les sites miniers au cœur de la coopération économique ? Conformément au partenariat stratégique sur les minerais entre la République démocratique du Congo et les États-Unis, Kinshasa a transmis à Washington une première liste de projets miniers ouverts aux investisseurs américains. De quels sites parle-t-on ? Sur quels critères ont-ils été sélectionnés ? Pourquoi les autorités congolaises ont-elles remis cette liste aux Américains alors que les combats se poursuivent dans l'est du pays malgré l'accord de paix ?  Avec Alexis Bedus, journaliste au service économie de RFI.       Russie : que sait-on du pétrolier intercepté par la France ?   La Marine française a intercepté dans les eaux internationales, entre l'Espagne et l'Afrique du Nord, le pétrolier Grinch. Ce navire est soupçonné d'appartenir à la « flotte fantôme » russe qui permet à Moscou d'exporter son pétrole en contournant les sanctions internationales. De quelles preuves disposent les autorités françaises ? Le capitaine du navire a été arrêté, que risque-t-il ? Comment des pétroliers appartenant à la « flotte fantôme » russe peuvent-ils naviguer dans des zones aussi surveillées ?   Avec Franck Alexandre, journaliste spécialiste des questions de défense et de sécurité à RFI.       Guerre en Ukraine : pourquoi Zelensky juge l'Europe « perdue » ?   Lors de son discours à la tribune du Forum économique mondial de Davos, Volodymyr Zelensky a fustigé l'Europe, qu'il a jugé « fragmentée », trop timide et trop lente.  En revanche, le président ukrainien s'est montré moins sévère avec Donald Trump, dont le rôle serait « indispensable », selon lui, dans la résolution de la guerre en Ukraine. Comment expliquer les critiques du président Zelensky à l'encontre de ses alliés européens alors que son homologue américain a favorisé, à plusieurs reprises, un dialogue avec Vladimir Poutine ? Qu'attend-il des Européens ?   Avec Kseniya Zhornokley, journaliste spécialisée pour la rédaction ukrainienne de RFI.      États-Unis : comment expliquer la multiplication des bavures de l'ICE ?  En l'espace de trois semaines, deux citoyens américains, Renee Good et Alex Pretti, sont morts sous les tirs de la police de l'immigration (ICE) lors d'un contrôle routier et d'une manifestation à Minneapolis. Les méthodes de ces agents fédéraux sont de plus en plus contestées, y compris dans le camp de Donald Trump. Pourquoi l'ICE est-elle montée en puissance depuis le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison Blanche ?  Avec Françoise Coste, historienne et professeure d'études américaines à l'Université de Toulouse Jean-Jaurès.  

In this sermon, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams challenges believers to live beyond mere conformity to the world and embrace the transformative power of a renewed mind. Drawing from Romans 12:2, he explains how salvation operates in three dimensions—were saved, being saved, and shall be saved—with particular focus on the ongoing work of renewing the mind. While our spirit is transformed at salvation, our mindset remains a battlefield where the enemy seeks to influence our thoughts and decisions. Archbishop Duncan-Williams equips believers to resist worldly pressures, align their minds with God's purpose, and live a life that proves the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. He reminds us that clarity and repetition in the Word bring direction, helping believers navigate the journey from conformity to transformation.

Subject: Romans 12:2 Part 2 Speaker or Performer: R.G. Murray Scripture Passage(s): Romans 12:2 Date of Delivery: January 18, 2026

SummaryIn our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I chat with Winn Claybaugh, dean and co-founder of Paul Mitchell Schools, about his journey from barely graduating high school to building the biggest beauty school network. We talk hustle, building a strong team culture, and smart systems that actually work. Winn also dives into why putting people first is key to long-term success and why the pet grooming world is ready for big growth. Full of passion, insight, and practical advice—you won't want to miss it!Timestamps11:53 Building a Question-Driven Culture18:48 Community Impact Boosts Business Success26:58 Hiring Challenges: Bend or Conform?35:37 Systems for Scalable Success44:16 Impact of Personal Connection47:41 Pet Grooming's Untapped PotentialStay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media Winn Claybaugh. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠!

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487Notes on a recent sermon: Romans 8 and the Holy Spirit 5 Amazing Sources of Confidence:- No Condmenation in Jesus (8:1-2)- Holy Spirit within us (8:9-11; I Cor. 3:16; 6:18-20)- Adopted by the Father (8:15-17)- Justified and Glorified (8:18, 28-30)- In Christ's Amazing Love (8:35-39At the same time, we are called to be faithful:- Walk by the Spirit, not flesh (8:4-5)- Death to deeds of the body (8:12-13)- Live in God without fear (8:15-16)- Endure suffering with hope (8:18, 23-25)- Conform to Christ's image (8:17, 29)HOW do I stay confident in Christ when I fall so woefully short of these goals?Here are a few things we know that help:1) Grace creates a relationship: obedience chooses to live in it.2) Faithfulness is about Lordship; no sinless perfection.3) Struggle is expected in the Christian, not condemned.4) God Gives His HOLY SPIRIT to Help Us in our Walk!That last one is HUGE. Here are 8 things Romans 8 teaches that the Holy Spirit is doing. You do not have to explain them. But you must BELIEVE. And pray for these things. - He Sets Us Free (8:1-2)- He Dwells In Us (8:11)- He Gives Life to our Mortal Bodies (8:11)- He Helps us Defeat Sin (8:13)- The Spirit Leads us (8:14)- He Testifies with us (8:16)- He Helps our weaknesses (8:26)- The Spirit Interceded in prayer (8:26)

In this episode, host Jason Blitman sits down with Alex Snodgrass (aka The Defined Dish) to talk all things book club menus—how to plan them, why they matter, and how food can deepen the reading experience. Using Alex's recent book club gathering for Conform as a case study, the conversation expands to include Conform author Ariel Sullivan, who joins to unpack the creative collaboration behind the menu and the meal. As part of our celebration of people doing interesting things with books, Ariel also shares a peek into her ambitious storytelling vision—including how her series isn't just a trilogy, but a trilogy of trilogies.Alex's invite, menu, recipes, photos, and MORE conversation can be found over on the Gays Reading Substack. Alex Snodgrass is a food lover, health enthusiast, and founder of the popular blog and social media outlet The Defined Dish. She is a recipe developer and food stylist from Dallas, where she lives with her husband and two young daughters. She is a master at substituting clean ingredients to create bold flavors in the kitchen and her recipes are perfect for any level of home cook. In 2018, Alex won the "Most Inspired Weeknight Dinners" Saveur Blog Award, and she continues to share her love for creating special moments around the dinner table.Ariel Sullivan is the author of Conform and Beneath. 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.Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERESUBSTACK! MERCH! WATCH! CONTACT! hello@gaysreading.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  

War by Sebastian Junger w/ John Hill aka "Small Mtn" & Jesan Sorrells---00:00 "Trade-Offs and War Decisions"17:06 Sales Roles and Pride Dynamics24:48 "Reflections on Military Legacy"36:37 Future Warfare: AI and Drones50:11 "Understanding Conflict and Consequences"01:00:56 "Reflections on Military Service"01:07:27 Leadership and Intentional Selling Parallel01:20:24 Martial Arts and Community Connection01:28:09 Struggling to Conform and Belong01:39:07 Respecting Unpopular Opinions Online01:53:54 "Effective Communication for Founders"02:05:07 "Power of Editing Perception"02:11:56 "Better Sales Leadership Techniques"---Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!--- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/.Check out LeadingKeys at: https://www.leadingkeys.com/Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members.---Leadership ToolBox website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/.Leadership ToolBox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ldrshptlbx/.Leadership ToolBox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershiptoolbox/videosLeadership ToolBox Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldrshptlbx.Leadership ToolBox IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershiptoolboxus/.Leadership ToolBox FB: https://www.facebook.com/.

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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  

“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.

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

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.

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.

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  

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.

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

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