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In 1985, 67% of Americans rated pastors high in honesty and ethics. Today? Just 27% - and only 17% among those under 35. It's one of the steepest trust declines of any profession. The question isn't if this affects your church - it does. The question is what you do about it. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think 3:38 - Why This Happened 13:18 - How to Rebuild Trust Through Communications THE 167 NEWSLETTER
I read this book with absolute passion. While it is a novel, it is truly an epic—the story of a family told through the greatest upheavals and disasters of the 20th century. Although it is set in Greece, we Ukrainians can deeply relate to this story: a narrative where global events shape your life far more than your own plans. It is a novel about national conflicts and population displacements, fascism and communism, World War II, violence from all sides. It explores the trap of "revolutionary struggle," the dilemmas of duty versus life, and self-sacrifice versus human happiness. The novel is called "Niki", and it was written by Christos Chomenidis, a prominent Greek writer. I was glad to meet him in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, where he traveled at the invitation of the Greek embassy and his Ukrainian publisher. We sat down at PEN Ukraine and spoke about Europe, the past, the future, freedom, war, and peace. This is Thinking in Dark Times, a podcast series by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet about Ukraine. *** Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, chief editor of UkraineWorld, and president of PEN Ukraine. Guest: Christos Chomenidis, a prominent, award-winning Greek writer. He has traveled to Ukraine despite the relentless Russian missile and drone strikes that regularly target the Ukrainian cities. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 0:03 Intro 2:04 What brought prominent Greek writer Christos Chomenidis to Kyiv despite the ongoing war? 3:05 How does Chomenidis' novel "Niki" weave together individual human stories with the challenging 20th-century history of Greece? 4:12 How does the experience of communism differ between Greece and Ukraine, and what forms did it take in each country? 5:56 How does the novel portray the act of destroying one's own house as a sacrifice to communist forces, and how is this understood today? 7:31 How does the novel explore the tension between duty to a greater cause and the pursuit of individual desires and happiness? 11:12 What main similarities does the author find between the Greek and Ukrainian peoples? 12:44 How did Chomenidis experience the fear of air raids in Kyiv, and what does it reveal about Ukrainian resilience? 15:28 Why was the Soviet Union, and even Stalin, romanticized in some Greek left-wing circles, and how does Chomenidis explain this perspective now? 17:41 How does modern Russian propaganda operate in Greece, and why do some Greek parties support Russia based on "zoopolitics"? 23:17 Do societies with a recent memory of authoritarianism have a stronger capacity or intuition to fight for freedom? 35:12 Why is democracy likened to a "baby"? What is freedom a "muscle" that requires constant, everyday struggle and care? 38:28 What gives Christos Chomenidis hope for the future amidst challenging times?
Listen to this podcast to hear how content restoration vendors are an important resource to guide insureds through total-loss claims. When a claim becomes a total loss, documentation becomes critically important, and how well it's completed directly impacts how quickly a claim can close. David Gavilanes, training manager and regional business coach at Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, explains what good vendor execution looks like on these claims, where processes tend to break down, and what vendors can do to prevent unnecessary delays. In this podcast, you'll learn: n Why an accurate itemization and a clear chain of custody are critically important on a total loss claim. n How ambiguity around disposal authorization and the insured's sign-off on the inventory can stall claims. n How AI-assisted inventory tools and 3D property scanning are reducing documentation time and improving accuracy on total loss claims.
School of Knowing and Serving God Course for Parents, Future Parents, and Ministers to Children in Ndoumbi. From 30th May - 6th June 2026
School of Knowing and Serving God Course for Parents, Future Parents, and Ministers to Children in Ndoumbi. From 30th May - 6th June 2026
School of Knowing and Serving God Course for Parents, Future Parents, and Ministers to Children in Ndoumbi. From 30th May - 6th June 2026
This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. Background This episode describes the contents of an old fishing tackle box I got as a birthday present very many years ago. I used it over the years to gather a pile of mostly useless electronic components and junk. I came across it recently when we were doing a clear out. Mrs X wanted to throw it out. I had a lot of sentimental value due to the long time I've had it. I am a bit of a hoarder and it took a bit of persuasion on my part to be able to keep it especially since I could not think of a single use for any of the contents! I've not had time to add links against all the items. Hopefully I've managed to add links to most of the more unusual items. Apologies if I've missed any. Contents of Box Top row left to right, back to front Compartment 1 Stereo Jack plug & socket Double pole double throw (2-way) switch 12V dc relay from RS 3 legged semiconductor (voltage regulator?) Compartment 2 Multiple fuses mostly for cars Compartment 3 Small silica jelly pouch Micro Switch Reed switches (Not reed relays as I call them in my show) Compartment 4 Potentiometers, Rheostat, variable resistors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentiometer Control knobs Compartment 5 Large selection of miniature panel mounted toggle switches https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switch#Toggle_switch Compartment 6 Two crocodile clips https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile_clip Half of a Hi Fi speaker plug https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Speaker_din_male_and_female.jpg Washer Compartment 7 Mostly chocolate block connectors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leuchterklemme_75dpi.jpg Small selection of glass cartridge Fuses Single 13 Amp mains fuse for UK plug Assortment of soldering iron tips Crocodile clip Air adapter for foot pump for blowing up an air bed or similar Spare nozzle for a de-soldering tool. Made from PTFE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desoldering#/media/File:Vacuum_plunge.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene Ferrite ring https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead Compartment 8 Rubber Grommets and a heatsink Middle row left to right, back to front Compartment 1 Large selection of glass cartridge fuses Compartment 2 Another large selection of glass cartridge fuses Small selection of diodes, some quite Large https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode Compartment 3 Two multi turn precision variable resistors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentiometer#/media/File:Beckman_Helipot_potentiometer_SA1400A_2007.075.002.jpg Cheap variable resistor with in built switch Compartment 4 Bag of multi coloured LED's (Cheap for Pi add on board) 2 inch 8 ohm speaker Compartment 5 Panel mounted heavy duty toggle switch, two pole one way Compartment 6 Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoresistor Large Tricolour LED Compartment 7 Variable capacitors PCB (Printed Circuit board) mounted Spare nozzle for de-soldering tool. Made from PTFE Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) Panel mounted heavy duty rotary switch, two pole one way Bag of various fuses Halogen 12V car headlight bulb Variable resistor with long plastic spindle, panel mount Heatsink possibly for heavy duty transistor Compartment 8 Variable resistor PCB (Printed circuit board) mounted Bottom row This is just a big jumble of stuff, listed in no particular order DC red and black power lead with inbuilt fuse Small solder-less breadboard for prototyping https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadboard Bag of various plugs & connectors mostly Jack plugs and sockets Bag of quartz crystals and a components receipt from 1985 I added crystals to an old PMR (Private mobile radio) boot mount radio. Possible a Pye Westminster Radio. I looked but couldn't find picture of the radio Several bits of Perfboard or strip board https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfboard 1 Watt audio amplifier kit with instructions not built! D-type serial port mounted to PCB with screw down connections Bag of resistors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resistor Large bag of LED panel mount holders Electronic Instruction guide XH79L (Maplin) price 25p Chocolate block connecting block https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leuchterklemme_75dpi.jpg Telephone pickup for recording phone calls. (Never worked) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Telephone-Pickup-Sensitive-Microphone/dp/B000L1OZG8 Multi coloured ribbon cable Plastic trimming tool screwdriver set. https://www.amazon.co.uk/C-K-T4857-Precision-Plastic-Trimmer/dp/B000WKIYTW Panel mounted BNC socket (Baby Neill Constant) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNC_connector Provide feedback on this episode.
Here's what's already happening - a family moves to a new city and asks ChatGPT for church recommendations instead of Googling. Seconds later, they get a curated list they trust. So the question is - is your church on it? Today, we're giving you a simple 5-step checklist to make sure you show up in this new era of search. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - The Shift Is Happening, But Let's Get the Data Right 7:12 - How AI Decides Which Churches to Recommend 13:55 - The 5-Step Church AI Visibility Checklist 21:06 - What This Means for Your Website Strategy IMPORTANT LINKS - ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ - Claude: https://claude.ai/ - Superprompt: https://superprompt.com/ - Technical SEO: https://bit.ly/4sn5IfC - Practicing the Way: https://www.practicingtheway.org/ THE 167 NEWSLETTER
Discover the 10 biggest rule changes in Warhammer 40k. We break down the updates, strategy shifts, and meta impacts you need to know now. Armageddon Starter Set Values: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-armageddon-box-set-contents-value/ All New 11th Edition 40k Rules Hub: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-11th-edition-rules/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore Top Hobby Supplies For miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 10:18 News 35:50 Big Rules Changes Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/
Check out Archvillain Encounters: Death and Beyond here! https://gamefound.com/projects/archvillain-games/archvillain-encounters-death--beyond?refcode=U6ArzEIObUqyKTvekwHTtwI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron!https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd ORhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdivehttps://fantasy-scents.com/pages/d4-d-d-deep-diveTable of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharingFollow me here:Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/colbypoulson.bsky.socialTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dnddeepdiveCheck out Randall Hampton here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Website: https://www.randallhamptonart.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randall_hamptonIntro 0:00Level 1 9:44Level 2-6 15:11Level 7-9 30:56Level 10-13 35:24Level 14-17 41:31Final Thoughts 49:03 Outtakes 54:05Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dF51wjmjYs83jMLP13VVlrNxGrAERDqdoOTKft8cpAM/edit?usp=sharingMaster Sustained Damage Comparison:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharingThanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com
Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson welcomes back Clay Green, Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Conscious Flow Control. Nearly a decade after their first conversation, Clay returns to reflect on more than 12 years of working from home, navigating personal and business challenges, and helping others become more intentional about how they think, react, and grow. Clay shares how major life events, including economic uncertainty, lockdowns, business challenges, and personal setbacks, reinforced the importance of learning how to manage the contents of your consciousness. He explains why awareness, gratitude, and intentional action are foundational skills for both life and business. The conversation also explores mentorship, accountability, personal growth, and Clay's new YEAH app, which helps coaches and clients stay connected through engagement and accountability systems. Throughout the episode, Clay emphasizes that lasting business success begins with learning how to manage yourself first. Who is Clay Green? Clay Green is the Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Conscious Flow Control. He helps people master the skill of controlling the contents of their consciousness so they can improve efficiency, performance, and personal effectiveness. After more than a decade of working from home and coaching clients, Clay continues to focus on awareness, gratitude, flow states, accountability, and helping people create systems that support sustainable personal and professional growth. He is also developing the YEAH app, a tool designed to help coaches increase engagement and accountability with their clients. Connect with Clay Green Website: https://consciousflowcommunity.com/flow-control/ About: https://consciousflowcommunity.com/about/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlowConsciously Host Contact Details Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back Clay 00:40 A Decade of Wins 02:23 Tough Times and Cash Flow 04:43 Lockdowns and Remote Work Shift 10:23 Controlling Consciousness 11:44 Three Steps to Flow 14:57 From Lack to Gratitude 16:34 Think Not React 18:36 Spotting Early Signals 20:24 Childhood Programming 21:42 Focus Over Avoidance 22:21 Mentors And Masterminds 24:41 Choosing The Right Mentor 28:09 Accountability And Engagement 31:15 YEAH App And Framework 34:06 Favorite Rock Stars 35:36 Beatles And Farewell
This is episode 600 of Join Us in France — a milestone worth celebrating. Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin dig into the life of Coco Chanel. Born Gabrielle Chanel in rural poverty in the Corrèze, she clawed her way into Paris society and revolutionized the way women dress. She invented the little black dress, launched Chanel No. 5 — still the world's best-selling perfume 104 years later — and freed women from the corset. She also collaborated with the Nazis. That part is harder to ignore. Elyse tells the full story, unvarnished. Subscribe to Join Us in France and never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast A look back after 600 episodes Meet Coco Chanel Chanel No 5 Legacy Fashion Revolution Tease Early Life Poverty Mythmaking Origins Learning to Sew Escape Marriage Constraints First Job and Hats Moulins and Coco Name Balsan and High Society Boy Capel Funds Paris Shop From Hats to Boutiques Building a Fashion Empire Love Lost and Independence Jersey Revolution Roaring Twenties Expansion Creating Chanel No 5 Perfume Profits and Power Tweeds Pearls and Black Dress Strikes Prejudice and War Collaboration and Espionage Exile and Return to Paris Legacy and Final Reflections Copyright More episodes about French history #JoinUsInFrance, #FrancePodcast, #Francophile, #FranceTravelTips, #RealFrance, #CocoChanel, #ChanelHistory, #FrenchHistory, #FrenchFashionHistory, #FrenchWomenHistory, #ParisFashion, #ChanelNo5, #FashionHistory, #FranceHistory, #VisitFrance, #TravelFrance, #FrenchCulture, #HistoryPodcast, #WomenInHistory, #BiographyPodcast
This week, we're joined by Wingham Rowan, creator and host of the pioneering '90s ITV show cyber.cafe. Long before YouTube, Twitch, Tinder and social media, cyber.cafe explored the strange, funny and sometimes shocking human stories emerging from the early internet, from chat room romances and online communities to JenniCam, alien abductees, moral panics, bizarre websites and late-night web culture. Wingham shares brilliant behind-the-scenes stories from making one of the UK's first TV shows to take the internet seriously, capturing a moment when the web was still mysterious, chaotic and full of possibility. cyber.cafe: https://www.ninetiesinternet.com/Contents:00:00 – The Week's Retro News Stories49:52 – cyber.cafe InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books – https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsPlayEXPO Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesMegaWiFi Online Play: https://tinyurl.com/4dd76pruAdventure of Node: https://tinyurl.com/mwfvr62jElden Ring N64 Demake: https://tinyurl.com/3xjw88p2Spyro E3 Statue Rescued: https://tinyurl.com/ydtj225pWindows CE On N64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGS9su_inBYSwitch GBA Link Cable: https://tinyurl.com/5n9bj8p7
Unfortunately, it turns out that boxing is also fake. Volkov vs Cortes-Acosta and more undercard action in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 3:23 Usyk vs Verhoeven 32:20 Pavlovich vs Teixeira 50:43 Lopes vs Garcia and FREEDOM
Although Russia claims to be waging a war against the so-called West, no other country has officially deployed its military to fight alongside Ukraine. Instead, thousands of individuals from across the globe have made the personal choice to join the Ukrainian defense. Who are these foreign volunteers risking their lives to fight the Russian invasion? What motivates them? What challenges do they face, both on the front lines and back home? How can international military cooperation be improved? You are listening to the Explaining Ukraine podcast. *** Explaining Ukraine is a podcast by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet run by Internews Ukraine. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, chief editor of UkraineWorld, and president of PEN Ukraine. Guest: Colin Freeman, freelance foreign affairs reporter for the Daily Telegraph. Colin has reported widely on British fighters in Ukraine. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 00:03 Intro. The topic of the episode 01:43 Why studying the involvement of foreign soldiers in the Russian-Ukrainian war? 04:11 How many foreign soldiers are estimated to have fought for Ukraine, and why is it so difficult to get exact figures? 06:23 Do European governments encourage their citizens to fight in Ukraine, and how does their stance compare to Russia's recruitment of foreign fighters? 08:56 What is the primary motivation of foreign volunteers for fighting given their modest salary? 09:47 What different types of foreign volunteers exist, from professional soldiers seeking combat experience to "war tourists," and how useful were they on the battlefield? 14:08 Was the initial attempt to integrate foreign fighters through the International Legion largely a success or failure - or both? 15:29 What specific bureaucratic and logistical problems did the Ukrainian army face in integrating foreign volunteers, including language barriers and lack of preparation? 20:11 Why are home governments, like the British, seemingly hesitant to tap into the combat experience of their citizens returning from Ukraine? 26:54 Does the current "blindness" of European governments to this unique combat experience echo historical parallels, like the Spanish Civil War, with potential cultural and military consequences? 30:18 If Ukraine needs more soldiers, how can it improve its recruitment and integration of foreign volunteers to avoid the mistakes of 2022? 34:43 What crucial lessons should European militaries and governments learn from the foreign fighters' experiences in Ukraine for future conflicts?
Most Father's Day services fall into the same tired clichés. So in this episode, we share simple, fresh ideas your church can actually use - no stereotypes required. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Idea #1: First Father's Day 12:48 - Idea #2: Letters From Kids, Sealed For Next Year 14:46 - Idea #3: One Story, Multiple Parts 19:29 - Idea #4: The Grandfather's Blessing 24:28 - Idea #5: The Anonymous Dad Survey THE 167 NEWSLETTER
Check out Pocket Bard for free right here! https://discover.pocketbard.app/qumx/D4DnDI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron!https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd ORhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdivehttps://fantasy-scents.com/pages/d4-d-d-deep-diveTable of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharingIf you want to see a little "cheat sheet" of the numbers I've given for each class and subclass: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QA8dc8ZKjdWVZdaVsdew7d7I4nZpUiecTKF3LQwvwpQ/edit?usp=sharingFollow me:Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/colbypoulson.bsky.socialTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dnddeepdiveCheck out Randall Hampton:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Website: https://www.randallhamptonart.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randall_hamptonIntro 0:00Dreams 8:03Land 13:00Moon 17:32Sea 22:58Shepherd 26:39 Spores 32:19Stars 36:24Wildfire 41:08Final Analysis/Meta Comparison 47:43Outtakes 49:47
Big discount on Martyn's tool for subscribers: https://www.algoadvantage.io/toolbox/Watch Part 1 first! https://youtu.be/Kxvp00VbLx0My detailed write up on Walk Forward Correlation Analysis: https://www.algoadvantage.io/podcast/053-martyn-tinsley-2/Martyn introduces Walk Forward Correlation (WFC) as a diagnostic for two problems that sit at the heart of systematic trading: over-fitting and structural edge. Traditional walk-forward analysis typically optimizes a strategy on an in-sample window, picks the “best” parameter set, then tests that one choice out-of-sample. Used the wrong way, there's a potential flaw here: one parameter set can look good out-of-sample purely by accident. That tells you very little about whether the underlying model is genuinely robust.Tinsley's move is simple, but useful. Instead of judging one selected point, he looks at all parameter combinations in the optimisation grid and asks a harder question: does strong in-sample performance tend to map to strong out-of-sample performance across the whole space? If yes, you may have something real. If no, you're probably flattering noise.Contents:0:00 Walk Forward Correlation Explained 4:22 Best Metrics for Strategy Selection9:27 Building a Combined Performance Metric13:05 Objective Functions and Walk Forward Tests17:30 In-Sample vs Out-of-Sample Validation22:28 Pre-Live Optimization for Live Trading25:14 Why Traditional Walk Forward Falls Short28:59 Walk Forward Correlation Method32:28 Measuring Predictive Power in Trading39:25 Reading Correlation Chart Scenarios41:48 Trade Counts and Statistical Significance45:52 Go/No-Go Gates for Robust Strategies51:03 Optimize Strategy Software Overview56:43 Final Thoughts for Systematic Traders
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Antoine and Annie Ksadzhikyan bought an apartment in Nice, France, without ever seeing it in person. They did it from Los Angeles, over FaceTime, and they have zero regrets. Annie Sargent talks with them about finding the right neighborhood, making an offer in two hours, and securing a French mortgage as Americans — no small feat. You'll also hear what daily life looks like when you split your time between LA and the Côte d'Azur. In the magazine segment, Annie shares hard-won tips from a two-week road trip through France on making the most of your time as a visitor. Hit play. Then subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: Buying an Apartment in Nice Sight Unseen and Getting a French Mortgage as Americans Magazine segment Meet Antoine and Annie Why Nice Became the Dream Cold Emails to Agencies Pandemic Pause and Persistence Choosing Carré d'Or Location FaceTime Tours and The Offer Negotiating Terms and Acceptance Remote Closing and Loan Hunt France vs US Buying Process Notaire Power of Attorney Trusting a Sight Unseen Purchase Living Between Two Countries Why Nice Has Everything Finding Promenade du Paillon Why Nice Keeps Improving First Day Rituals in Nice Beach Clubs and Market Days Europe vs US Lifestyle Making Friends and Expat Groups Favorite Riviera Villages Driving North and Parking Tips Buying Property Paperwork French Loans Income and Age Booking Flights Without Hacks To Rent or Keep It Private Living Two Lives Abroad Patron Thanks And Perks Thank you, patrons Planning Around Closures Ideal Daily Touring Rhythm How Long To Stay Trustworthy Travel Advice Tickets Lines And Timing Time Estimates For Visits VoiceMap Tours And Future Plans Newsletter Credits And Episode 600 Next week on the podcast Copyright More episodes about moving to France
First we rap about Rousey-Carano and the state of MMA, then we appreciate the comforting feeling of an Arnold Allen fight, and then we quietly forget that Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo is not happening until next week. Volkov vs Cortes-Acosta and more undercard action in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 3:54 Rousey vs Carano & MVP 21:57 Holloway vs McGregor 2 33:02 Allen vs Costa 47:34 Choi vs Santos 55:01 Song vs Figueiredo 1:04:27 Wellmaker vs Diaz
On March 16, 2022, the Russian army committed one of the gravest war crimes of its invasion of Ukraine. It dropped air bombs on the Mariupol Drama Theatre, knowing that around a thousand civilians were sheltering inside, seeking refuge from Russian shelling. It did so despite the huge inscriptions reading “Children” — written in Russian on both sides of the theatre — clearly visible from the air as a warning to any potential bomber. In this episode, we analyse this crime with the help of a journalist who spent several years speaking with dozens of survivors. You are listening to the Explaining Ukraine podcast. *** Explaining Ukraine is a podcast by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet run by Internews Ukraine. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, Chief Editor of UkraineWorld, and President of PEN Ukraine. Guest: James Verini, an American journalist and book writer who wrote for The New York Times and other papers. He recently published a book, The Theater: Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War. The book was published this year by Simon & Schuster. Link to the book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Theater/James-Verini/9781668062203 *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 0:00 Intro 2:40 Why does the guest call the Mariupol drama theater bombing the "defining atrocity" of the Russian war against Ukraine? 5:48 What made Mariupol particularly vulnerable to the Russian siege and bombardment? 8:51 What were the devastating living conditions for civilians in Mariupol during the siege? 9:48 Why did people consider the Mariupol drama theater a safe shelter, and how was it designated as such? 13:05 How did the theater's staff and volunteers manage to transform it into a functioning refugee shelter for thousands? 15:50 When did the bombardment of the theater occur, and why is it significant that "Children" was clearly written outside? 21:28 What were the immediate consequences of the direct bomb hits on the theater, and how did they cause such lethality? 24:49 How did the journalist connect with and interview dozens of survivors to document their experiences? 31:32 How is Russia attempting to erase the memory and culture of Ukraine in occupied Mariupol? 35:10 What is the historical context of neglecting and building over the dead in Mariupol, and how does it relate to current events? 40:10 How has the Greek heritage of Mariupol been affected by the Russian invasion and occupation? 45:37 What was the significance of the defense of Azovstal in Mariupol's story, and how did it impact civilians? 47:29 What is the final message regarding the Mariupol drama theater bombing and its implications for the war? *** Photo credit (James Verini's portrait): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
Today we're unpacking a different approach to getting people into small groups - backed by national data so you can see where your church stands. We'll also walk through a simple exercise to identify who isn't joining and why. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - THE BENCHMARK (Know Your Number) 6:45 - THE PHILOSOPHY (Groups as the Ultimate Value) 9:26 - THE PERSONAS (Know Who You're Talking To) 14:12 - THE GROUP TYPES (Broaden the Definition) 20:08 - THE CAMPAIGNS (Sprint vs. Sprinkle) THE 167 NEWSLETTER
In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle talks with church planter, network leader, and author Josh Benadum about the future of church planting, the rise of house churches, and what it takes to cultivate a life of lasting spiritual influence. Josh and his wife, Mary, lead a growing network of house churches in Orlando through Acacia House Churches, while also collaborating with organizations like Brave Future and Youth for Christ. Josh also shares insights from his new book, A Life That Leads: Pursuing Christ and Impacting Others. The conversation begins with Josh unpacking why he believes house churches and microchurch movements are becoming an increasingly important strategy for reaching people in today's culture. Drawing from both the New Testament model and modern movements, he explains how smaller, decentralized communities can empower everyday leaders, create deeper discipleship, and reach people traditional models may miss. Josh also describes how their Orlando network functions—balancing local autonomy with shared leadership, coaching, and larger gatherings that unite the churches for worship and encouragement. The second half of the conversation focuses on Josh's new book and the question that has shaped much of his ministry: How can ordinary believers develop lives of deep, lasting spiritual impact? Drawing from his experiences growing up on the mission field in Cambodia and years of pastoral ministry, Josh reflects on the qualities and disciplines that sustain Christian leaders over the long haul. Greg and Josh discuss practical leadership traits like hospitality, gentleness, zeal, gratitude, and friendship, while also addressing the hidden dangers of bitterness, materialism, and spiritual drift. The episode closes with a powerful reminder that leadership is not reserved for pastors or platform personalities—it's a calling for every follower of Jesus. Table of Contents 00:00 – 02:30 Introduction to Josh Benadum and the vision behind planting in Orlando. 02:30 – 06:00 House churches, microchurches, and why these models matter today. 06:00 – 09:30 How Josh's network of house churches functions and grows. 09:30 – 13:30 The story behind Josh's book A Life That Leads. 13:30 – 16:30 Leadership is for everyone—not just pastors or platform leaders. 16:30 – 20:00 Developing qualities like hospitality, gentleness, and zeal. 20:00 – 23:00 How leaders sustain growth and avoid burnout or drift. 23:00 – 25:30 The importance of friendship, gratitude, and spiritual discipline. 25:30 – 26:20 Final encouragement for church planters and leaders.
Don't miss the latest new Warhammer 40k rules, upcoming release roadmap, schedule updates, and a breakdown of the brand-new live FAQ session. Armageddon Starter Set Values: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-armageddon-box-set-contents-value/ All New 11th Edition 40k Rules Hub: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-11th-edition-rules/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore Top Hobby Supplies For miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 10:05 Would you rather? 15:45 News 37:04 Big Rules Previews Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/
Just how much damage can we do if we only get *one single* hit? Probably more than you'd think :).Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharingI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join ORhttps://www.patreon.com/c/dndddMerch Store! https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdiveFollow me here:Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/colbypoulson.bsky.socialTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dnddeepdiveCheck out Randall Hampton here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Website: https://www.randallhamptonart.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randall_hamptonIntro 0:00Level 1 5:00Level 2-6 11:49Level 7-9 24:44Level 10-13 29:28Level 14-17 37:37Final Thoughts 45:01 Outtakes 47:15Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wZ2yaGHBIALWSOJpnKGdbt4fCALzU4d49-ZTAhFouvc/edit?usp=sharingMaster Nova Damage Comparison: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharingThanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com
Joan of Arc was not a shepherdess. She was a determined teenager who broke an arranged marriage, heard voices, and convinced a chain of noblemen to take her to the French king. Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin of Toulouse Guided Walks tell the full story. From her village in Lorraine to the battlefields at Orléans. From her betrayal to her execution at 19. And why there are now over 20,000 statues of her across France. Annie also covers the Paris Airbnb crackdown and shares her road trip itinerary through eastern France. Hit play. You won't look at those statues the same way again. And if you enjoy the show, subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Today on the podcast: The Joan of Arc Story Podcast supporters Magazine segment Joan of Arc Statues and Legacy How did Joan of Arc become so famous? France at War Myths About Her Childhood Voices and Vows Breaking the Engagement Path to the Dauphin Court Test and Conviction Armor and Army Plans Victory at Orléans Crowning at Reims War Not Over Yet King Wants Peace Final Victory Then Dismissal Joan Goes Rogue Captured And Sold Rouen Witchcraft Trial Condemned For Clothing Burned At The Stake Exoneration And Sainthood National Symbol Politics Legacy And Farewell Thank you, Patrons France Trip Services Paris Airbnb Crackdown Record Fine Explained New Law and Mayor Traveler Booking Tips Road Trip Itinerary Newsletter and Credits Next Episode Teaser Final Goodbye Copyright More episodes about French History
Joshua Van is on track to become one of the greatest fighters of all time BUT WHO CARES ABOUT THAT SEAN STRICKLAND RUINED ANOTHER CAREER. Volkov vs Cortes-Acosta and more undercard action in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 2:29 Strickland vs Chimaev 29:20 Van vs Taira 53:01 Volkov vs Cortes-Acosta 1:00:58 Brady vs Buckley 1:05:38 King Bobby and Jim Miller 1:11:15 Amosov vs Alvarez
Today - 13 summer social media post ideas your church can actually use. Real formats you can copy, with examples ready to drop into your calendar. If you're stuck or repeating yourself, this will help. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Church Summer Bucket List 3:33 - Come With Me... 10:46 - B-Roll Inspo 16:23 - The 'Stance' Post 20:22 - Summer Event Photo Dump 22:00 - Happy Birthday To Pastor 23:04 - The "What Our Pastor Actually Does in Summer" Post 24:23 - Mic Someone Up On Sunday / Who Volunteers At VBS 27:40 - "This Or That" Summer Edition 31:04 - Summer Reading Recommendations 32:58 - The "Caption This" Post 33:40 - The "Best Summer Moments" Recap Carousel IMPORTANT LINKS - Church Social Media Audit: https://auditmychurch.com/ THE 167 NEWSLETTER
The Russian army is hunting people in Kherson, a major city in the southern part of Ukraine. It is estimated that 700 Russian drones attack Kherson region every day. Russian soldiers are targeting Ukrainian civilians, their cars, and their homes, as if they were on a safari. On the occupied lands of the Kherson region, on the left bank of the Dnipro River, the situation is even worse. There, the Russian army is implementing the tactics of a 'drone blockade.' People cannot leave their villages, they cannot buy food, and they cannot even bury their dead. The situation is catastrophic, and Russia is continuously breaking international humanitarian law. These people must be rescued urgently. You're listening to the Explaining Ukraine podcast. *** Explaining Ukraine is brought to you by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet run by Internews Ukraine. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, Chief Editor of UkraineWorld, and President of PEN Ukraine. Guest: Zarina Zabrisky, an American journalist and writer who now lives in Kherson. She is the author of the documentary 'Kherson. Human Safari,' which explores Russia's continuous tactics of exterminating the population of the city. You can find our previous conversation about this film here on this podcast: https://ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/ep-384 Now, she is also working to draw attention to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding on the Russian-occupied lands of the Kherson region. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 00:03 What is the current catastrophic situation in Kherson and Kherson region, with continuous Russian drone attacks and violations of international humanitarian law? 04:54 How has the situation in Kherson deteriorated with constant drone attacks, and what does the term "human safari" imply? 06:34 What are the new and undetectable fiber optic drones being used by Russians, and how do they pose an increased threat? 09:59 How significantly have drone attacks intensified in the Kherson region, with alarming daily and hourly statistics? 13:01 What extreme safety measures do Kherson residents employ to navigate a city constantly under threat from drones, mines, and falling debris? 15:06 How does Kherson continue to function with public transportation, taxis, and even food delivery? 18:36 Are Russian forces deliberately using guided bombs and training drone pilots by targeting Ukrainian civilians in Kherson? 23:27 What is the "drone blockade" tactic implemented by Russians in the occupied territories of the Kherson region? 36:35 What are the unbearable living conditions in Russian-occupied towns and villages of the Kherson region, including lack of food, heating, medical care, and the tragic "burial crisis"? 40:14 What evacuation options are being considered for the people trapped in the occupied territories, and what are the challenges involved? 41:53 Why are Russians intentionally creating such horrific conditions in occupied territories, from using civilians as human shields to property seizure and ethnic cleansing? 46:16 What actions can the international community, including NGOs, governments, and individuals, take to address the genocide unfolding in occupied Kherson? 49:11 What gives Zarina Zabrisky hope amidst the difficult and horrific conditions she witnesses daily in Kherson?
Explaining the shift to 11th Edition: we break down Chaos, the Armageddon Starter Set launch, rules previews and conspiracies. Armageddon Starter Set Values: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-armageddon-box-set-contents-value/ All New 11th Edition 40k Rules Hub: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-11th-edition-rules/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore Top Hobby Supplies For miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 04:12 Would you rather? 09:08 News 32:52 Big Rules Previews Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/
Big thanks to Bambu Lab for sponsoring! Check out the A1 printer here and starting printing your own minis and terrain! https://tidd.ly/3R0Xq00 (and if you just need filament, go here: https://tidd.ly/4daF9EE )I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron!https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd ORhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdivehttps://fantasy-scents.com/pages/d4-d-d-deep-diveTable of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharingFollow me here:Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/colbypoulson.bsky.socialTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dnddeepdiveCheck out Randall Hampton here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Website: https://www.randallhamptonart.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randall_hamptonIntro 0:00Level 1 9:20Level 2-6 13:51 Level 7-9 27:33Level 10-13 34:06Level 14-17 43:05Final Thoughts 52:36Outtakes 57:50Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JrmqYoUmfXnPYEsJWEZg-Ddo8NoDa3Nd731ZsINWriE/edit?usp=sharingMaster Sustained Damage Comparison:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharingThanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com
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Nick Jeffery and John Granger sat down to discuss four Hogwarts Professor posts. Here are links to those posts with an excerpt from each and the most relevant urls embedded in them. Enjoy!What is a Squib, Really? And Where Would Rowling Have Met the Word? (John Granger, 27 April 2026)I confess that I assumed the word for barely magical witches and wizards born into magical families in J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World, the folk she calls ‘Squibs,' were given that name because of its onomatopoeic source in fireworks; per the Harry Potter Lexicon invaluable online resource, a squib is English idiom for “a dud firework that will not ignite properly.” It sounds like its meaning (as does “dud”) and a reader can feel in it the disappointment of magical parents when their child turns out not to have the gift that will make them full members of their community.I learned this morning, however, that a squib is not a dud firework, or wasn't originally though it may have that meaning today, and that it is mentioned more than once in one of Rowling's known literary influences.* ‘Squibbing' at the Bridgewater Carnival Fireworks Festival (YouTube video)* Toyohashi Tengu: Japanese Quidditch Team (Harry Potter Lexicon)* Tengu — Japanese Fantastic Beast not in Newt Scamander's textbook (Wikipedia)* Toyohashi Tezutsu fireworks 2022 (Tezutsu-hanabi — Wikipedia)* Dimitra Fimi's ‘A Kind of Elvish Craft' Substack site* The Fireworks of Gandalf: in which ‘squibs' are discussed (not duds!)* ‘The Slow Lord of the Rings Re-Read' Prof Fimi's Tolkien Reading Day Introduction* Reading Rowling as Myth Maker and Myth Re-Writer: A Conversation with Dr Dimitra Fimi * ‘Sleep Tight, Evangeline,' Miniature Psalters, and the Head of Persephone: A Conversation with Dimitra FimiHogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Ray Livingston's 'The Traditional Theory of Literature:' Chapter 2: Man, Society, Art (John Granger, 30 April 2026)In brief, the Perennialist reading of literature begins with a different idea of what a human being is, which reflects the social environment or society and culture that best fosters his achievement of his end or telos, which reflects what role art in general and story specifically plays in his best life. The human being as primarily spiritual, his end as profound communion with what is most Real, and story as non-liturgical sacred art (not necessarily or even usually ‘religious') which supports him in his vocation to that end are the premises of the traditional or theocentric understanding of man, society, and art.Which is the title of Livingston's second chapter and a description of its organization as well as of its contents. It's not easy reading; the subject matter is quite dense and he covers an enormous amount of ground relatively quickly so he can get to the ‘literature' in the remaining chapters of the work. Without setting out the premises of the Perennialist understanding with respect to what it means to be human, how a community is designed to make a fully human life possible, and how the art of everyday objects as well as set pieces for appreciation or entertainment — there being no meaningful difference in the value of practical and fine arts here — bring that polity to fruition, discussion of literature from the traditional view would be a waste of time.The Allegorical Cryptonyms of Hallmarked Man, Part 2: Ten More Cratylic Character Names and Best Guesses about their Embedded Meanings (John Granger, 1 May 2026)This is the second part of at least a three part series of articles with supplementary video discussion in which I take a long look at Rowling-Galbraith's choices for character names in the eighth Strike-Ellacott novel, The Hallmarked Man. For the first posts in this series, in which I explain why this is a worthwhile effort, one critical to Rowling's intentional artistry and complementary to her other Shed tools, see ‘The Allegorical Cryptonyms of The Hallmarked Man, Part One' and my conversation with Nick Jeffery about it ‘What do Tyler Powell, Rupert Fleetwood, Jolanda Lindvall, and Lady Jensen Have in Common?'Almost half of today's ten posts are about characters named ‘Lion' or variants on the leonine theme. I think the number of lions prowling through Hallmarked Man, not to mention the dogs from Hell and the bears benign and grizzly, deserve their own post, especially to contrast it with the predominant swan symbolism of the first seven books. Or are they conjoined in Jonny Rokeby, whose middle name is the lionesque ‘Leonard' and who plays the part of a Jovian swan in the Leda mating that produced Cormoran Strike (we think?). [Be sure to check out Ed Shardlow's full catalogue of the lions afoot in the pages of Hallmarked Man!]* ‘I'm an Essex Girl' (YouTube video)The Literary Alchemy of Hallmarked Man: What Do the Structural Models Tell Us? Seeking Pointers to the Hermetic Meaning of Strike 8 within (a) the Extended Play and Tetractys Ten Book Series Pictures and (b) the Parallel Series and Reverse Alchemy Ideas (John Granger, 8 May 2026)There are currently seven theories that I have read about of how best to think of the Strike-Ellacott series structure:* (1) straight up Decalogy, no structural connection between books;* (2) Big Ring Composition, Double Wedding Band (Louise Freeman);* (3) Seven book series with Trilogy finale (Nick Jeffery, John Granger);* (4) Extended Play theory (John Granger per ‘Kathleen'),* (5) Sonnet Corona Form (Robyn Gomillion);* (6) Tetractys theory (Evan Willis with back-up explanations here, follow-up from Evan here); and* (7) Celtic Cross (John Granger) scroll down to bottom).The first idea is that there isn't a series structure worth noting, which is the default position of the great majority of readers. They (we?) enjoy each book and appreciate the over-arching story parts and conflicts without wondering about the author's intentional narrative scaffolding. Rowling has repeatedly said that special sauce secret of her success is structure but as story organization artistry is very rarely discussed today in English classrooms even Literature wonks neglect it. The other six ideas have their advocates and rather than review each I've embedded links above to these proponents' online arguments in favor of their best guesses.All of these structure theories have advantages and support from previous work we and others have done in the field of Rowling Studies; all of it, however, it must be remembered is laughably speculative guesswork – we're not going to grasp the series structure with any certainty until it's done or Rowling actually answers questions about it or shares the information gratis (neither of which is likely given her history). Those of us who give any time to this, not to name those who are pre-occupied with it, are hunting phantom fandom garlands (as well as having a lot of fun).There actually is, however, a reason beyond personal insecurities and a search for redemption for thinking about how the ten book series is organized before all the books are out. If you're trying to figure out the alchemical quality or stage of a book already in print, understanding the sequence of books should theoretically reveal the sequence of stages (and vice versa). As explained above, Rowling seems to be writing the Strike series in parallel with her Harry Potter seven books. Until we got to the sixth book in Robin and Cormoran's adventures, those parallels included the alchemical coloration or stage the Potter numerical equivalent had. Other correspondences between the series continued, most notably, the seven book ring structure and playful plot point parallels (see my conclusions post Running Grave here, here, and here). The alchemy did not.In terms of alchemy, the most compelling ideas I think are Extended Play (EP) and Evan Willis' four-three-two-one pyramid, the Tetractys figure of the ancients, the ‘Great Quaternion.' Let's look at each.* Why the Cormoran Strike Novels are a Ten Book Series: Mythological Clues and Tetractys Parallelism with a Touch of Tarot Reveal the Strike Series Structural Echoes with Rowling's First Ten Book Set [Evan Willis, 10 July 2023]* Is Tetractys Theory the Best Explanation of Why the Cormoran Strike Series is Ten Books in Length? First Thoughts on Evan Willis' Numerological Exegesis of Rowling's Two Ten Novel Series and the Meaning of This Structure [John Granger, 18 July 2023]* Evan Willis: Running Grave Review In which the Tetractis theory is revisited in light of Strike 7 and the Theory is Updated [Evan Willis, 30 September 2023]* Literary Alchemy – A Primer for Those Interested in J. K. Rowling's Artistry* Metallurgical, Literary, and Psychological Alchemy: Is Jung a Good Guide for Understanding J. K. Rowling's Artistry and Meaning?The Ten Questions!Introduction: It's been a busy week, John, with posts on traditional reading, cryptonyms, and literary alchemy. I've got a bunch of questions about each subject so let's jump right in -- with some thoughts about Squibs in Bridgewater and Toyohashi, Japan!1. Ray Livingston: You're sending out a chapter of The Traditional Theory of Literature every week to our Paid Subscribers which I think everyone has access to, at least for one or two chapters. It's no small effort to type up this public domain book that isn't available anywhere on the internet, especially with the embedded links to the obscure references in the footnotes; why are you bothering?2. Ray Livingston: The first chapter you sent out went to everyone and included the glossary of terms as well as the Table of Contents, preface, and prologue (chapter one). I'm guessing this is more than throat-clearing and publisher's data; why does a literary theory text, for example, need a glossary?3. Ray Livingston: The second chapter, ‘Man Society, and Art,' was a dense read, I confess. Am I right in thinking this was Livingston's attempt to introduce the Perennialist ‘Theory of Everything' in one short chapter to lay the foundation for the literature chapters?4. Cryptonyms 2: It's been a minute since Part One of the Cryptonyms series, why the hold-up?5. Cryptonyms 2: [John] And part of my cryptonym-hesitancy was how much of this post was UK specific, as in the Branfoot = Branson idea and the Essex Girl bit, all of which was new to me. As a Brit living in Wales, should I have resisted the urge to speculate on those subjects? And is the anti-Semitism part of my Hafsa Mohamed interpretation just looking backward from current events?6. Cryptonyms 2: Do we have a Cryptonyms, Part 3, in queue? [Ottolie, ‘Jim Todd' (‘Jim Philpott,' Todd Jameson), Calvin ‘Oz' Osgood, Sofia Medina, Gretchen Schiff, Sapphire Neagle, Susan Iverson, Kim Cochran, Trevik Nancarrow, Peggy (Margaret ‘Leda') Nancarrow,, Carmen Ellacott (Dirk Ellacott, Barnaby Ellacott), Ralph Lawrence/ John Auclair – Open Invitation to readers to make name-deciphering requests in the comments; there are more than 150 names in Hallmarked Man so tell me the ones you want to hear more about]7. Alchemy (Series) We've been writing and talking about ‘how to understand literary alchemy best,' i.e., by taking a Jungian or a Perennialist perspective on how Rowling uses it, but this latest piece on the Literary Alchemy of Hallmarked Man is much more straight-reading or interpretation, no? And it starts out with how to understand Strike 8 in light of the series sequence of alchemical stages; what's the struggle with this kind of reading that we're only getting to this six months after the book came out?8. Alchemy (Hallmarked): How does your reading of specific alchemical images in Hallmarked Man differ from how you read them in, say, Troubled Blood?9. Alchemy (Hallmarked): There were quite a few finds in the ten images you found in Abraham's Dictionary that resonated with subjects we've been talking about -- the mythological backdrop to the story, to incest, to Lions and Masonry. What are we to make of this? Do you think it's a coincidence that Rowling-Galbraith's plot points and other artistry reflects these alchemical glyphs or is the hermetic symbolism driving the other elements?10. Coming Week: So what can we expect in the coming week, John? Lots and lots! Please send in your cryptonym deciphering requests — and your ideas for Hogwarts Professor merchandise (AI generated logo designs welcome)!Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. 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Craig Anderson road-tripped northern France after a week in Belgium. He loved it, and you will too. Annie and Craig talk Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, the Battle of Agincourt, and a spontaneous day trip to Amiens Cathedral. Craig breaks down why you need a car, where to base yourself, and how affordable this overlooked region really is. Listen to this episode ad-free Annie also covers the Paris vacant apartment crisis and what a new 2027 tax means for property owners. This episode will make you want to book a flight. Hit subscribe so you never miss Annie's weekly conversations about traveling France the right way. New episode every Sunday. Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Today on the podcast: Road Tripping in Northern France Podcast supporters Magazine segment Welcome Craig Anderson Why Belgium and north France Getting there and around First impressions and vibe Dunkirk and Calais Base in Boulogne Cliffs food and history When to visit and locals Costs and budgeting Top highlights and connections Amiens cathedral day trip Shorter itinerary options Summer return and outdoors Wrap up and next trip Thank you, patrons! Travel Itinerary Services Paris Vacant Homes New Vacancy Tax Plan Owners Push Back Airbnb Enforcement Second Homes Warning Host Personal Example Newsletter and Credits Next Week on the Podcast Copyright More episodes about French history
What belongs in the kitchen? It seems like an easy question to answer, but lots of stuff ends up there by default or because the kitchen just happens to be on the way to everywhere else. In episode #302 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines kitchen contents from a fresh angle and suggests strategies to streamline your kitchen to be lean, clean, and ready for essential kitchen tasks.Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw302The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.Support the show
Remember all that stuff we said about Strickland vs Hernandez? Okay, but for real this time. Volkov vs Cortes-Acosta and more undercard action in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 4:13 Chimaev vs Strickland 24:46 Van vs Taira 49:59 Della Maddalena vs Prates
Ukraine has won time for Europe. A vast amount of time. But the price of this time has been tremendous. It is measured not in money, but in human lives. Dozens of towns and hundreds of villages have been destroyed. Occupied territories, occupied people, occupied lives—an occupied future. Europe helps, and it helps a lot. The Ukrainian economy would be in a far more difficult situation without European financial aid. Europe has also provided armaments and political support. Yet, many in Ukraine feel that the time we won for Europe is not being used properly—or is even being wasted. It seems Europe has yet to learn from the Ukrainian experience, our successes, and our mistakes. The continent remains far from becoming a true security union, and its defense industries still behave as if we are living in a time of peace—or as if they are preparing for the wars of the past, not the future. Is this diagnosis correct? And what must Europe do to respond to these challenges more effectively? You're listening to the Explaining Ukraine podcast. *** Explaining Ukraine is a project by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet run by Internews Ukraine. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, Chief Editor of UkraineWorld, and President of PEN Ukraine. Guest: Dr. Moritz Schularick, President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany and Professor of Economics at Sciences Po in France. A report by Kiel Institute that we discuss in this podcast: https://www.kielinstitut.de/publications/time-to-spend-smart-19558/ *** This episode was produced in cooperation with Politeia, a Ukrainian NGO. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 00:03 - Intro. Ukraine has won time for Europe, but is Europe using this time properly? 03:59 - Is Europe's financial support for Ukraine growing, and why does its defense potential not match its perceived strength? 07:59 - What are the fundamental inefficiencies undermining Europe's significant defense spending? 11:59 - How can Europe "spend smarter" by leveraging its economic strengths in defense? 15:59 - How can Europe overcome national protectionism and unify its fragmented defense industry? The challenge is to move beyond expensive national procurement and "interoperability" to achieve true "interchangeability" and standardization across European militaries. 19:59 - Why is Europe's procurement process so slow, and how does it hinder adaptation to wartime needs? 23:59 - Can promoting horizontal cooperation and flexible funding overcome bureaucratic hurdles in European defense? Suggestions include establishing fast-track wartime procedures and promoting direct, horizontal relations between European startups and Ukrainian military units, possibly with flexible funds managed by private entities. 27:59 - What is the economic rationale for joint European defense financing through shared borrowing and assets? 31:59 - How has Russia financed its war effort, and what short-term mechanisms has it relied upon? 35:59 - What are the current vulnerabilities and long-term economic fragilities facing Russia's war economy?
**Please note this is a Spookysode, there are going to be triggers present in this episode that aren't present in typical episodes. Contents hold more intense subject matter, please take caution. **We dive deep into the strange legends surrounding Denver Airport before exploring “The Things That Knock” Secret tunnels, terrifying murals, nighttime encounters, and the something trying to get your attention from the other side of the door....LAST DAY FOR PRINTSthe-witch-bitch-amateur-hour-podcast-shop.fourthwall.comwitchbitchamateurhour.comWant to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!patreon.com/wbahpodcastAdvertise with us!Just shoot an email to wbahpodcast@gmail.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!Meet New Witches!Your Average Witch Podcastyouraveragewitchpodcast.comIt's A Whole Thing Podcastwww.wholethingpodcast.comPlay The Sims With Charlyetwitch.tv/charlye_withawhySupport the showGet Ya Witch Shit!Crepuscularconjuration.comCharm by Charlye MichelleAncestor Oil and Fire Scrying Sessionscharmbycharlye.comOur Video EditorEldrich Kitchenm.youtube.com/channel/UC_CwBrVMhqezVz_fog716OwContact Us (Come Eat With Us)Instagram @WitchBitchAmateurHourFacebook @WitchAmateurHourwbahpodcast@gmail.comHandwritten letters are actual magic!601 Kingston RdSte 300 #1011Benton, LA 71006We are not doctors, lawyers, or professionals. We're amateurs. Nothing we say should be taken as advice, instruction, or seriously. Any actions taken based on our content can and will lead to chaos, injury, existential crises, your pets no longer loving you, and possibly death. We make no promises and assume no liability.
Is it the worship? Politics? Programs? That's what we tend to blame. But new data from Pew and PRRI - covering 80,000+ respondents - points to a very different primary reason people leave. Today, we'll unpack what the data actually says, why common assumptions fall short, and what churches can do in response. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - The #1 Reason People Leave - They Stopped Believing 10:05 - The Quiet Exit - Drift, Not Drama 16:07 - Childhood Experience Is the Strongest Predictor of Whether Someone Stays 29:50 - Scandals and Institutional Distrust 36:49 - Big Takeaways IMPORTANT LINKS - The Gen Z Church Communication Playbook: https://youtu.be/zQnhOKlV91Q - People Complained Our Church Was Too Loud. So We Did This: https://youtu.be/4ij1tR-EMHE THE 167 NEWSLETTER
Take a look back at the best Warhammer 40,000 starter sets, and ahead to Armageddon; we rank every box by value, models, and nostalgia. Armageddon Starter Set Values: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-armageddon-box-set-contents-value/ All New 11th Edition 40k Rules Hub: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-11th-edition-rules/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Top Hobby Supplies For miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 04:22 Kenny Selling Army 05:35 News 35:55 Big Leaks 48:45 Q&A Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/
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Annie Sargent sits down with licensed tour guide Elyse Rivin to talk about Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc — the self-taught architect who left his mark on Notre-Dame, Carcassonne, and Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, among many others. Listen to this episode ad-free They dig into how he taught himself everything, refused the Beaux-Arts at 18, and still ended up reshaping France's most iconic medieval landmarks. They talk about what he invented, what got torn down, and what his real legacy turned out to be. Annie also covers the newly renovated Paris Catacombs in the magazine segment. This is a fun one. Hit play — you'll never look at a French cathedral the same way again. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast Podcast supporters Magazine segment Meet Viollet-le-Duc Fame and Big Restorations What Restoration Means Palace Childhood and Talent Rejecting Beaux-Arts Rebel Spirit and Revolution France Sketching Tour Gothic Theory and Nature Mérimée Patron and Teaching Early Travels and Appointments First Major Restorations Restoration as Reinvention Reinventing Restoration Gothic Forms New Materials Notre Dame Afterlife Invented Icons Explained Chimera And Critiques Saint Sernin Controversy Carcassonne Mega Project Commune Exile Switzerland Legacy Quote and Influence Final Thoughts Farewell Thank you Patrons Travel Help And Tours Catacombs Reopen And Renovation New Features And Visiting Tips Nearby Sights In Montparnasse Seizing The Day In Spain Upcoming Trips Newsletter Credits Next week on the podcast Copyright More episodes about French history
This week, we're joined by Larry Kuperman, former VP of Business Development at Nightdive Studios, former Business Development Manager at GameStop, Stardock veteran, and co-founder of the IGDA Ann Arbor Chapter. Larry shares incredible stories from the business side of games, from discovering Wolfenstein 3D on a mighty 486, selling custom PCs in the '90s, and Stardock's early digital distribution gamble, to GameStop's attempt to compete with Steam and Nightdive's mission to bring classics like Turok, System Shock, Star Wars: Dark Forces and more back to life. We also dig into DRM, lost source code, game preservation, and why classic games are art worth saving.Contents:00:00 – The Week's Retro News Stories49:20 – Larry Kuperman InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books – https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Nottingham Gaming Market: https://www.nottinghamgamingmarket.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesVCF Bomb Scare: https://tinyurl.com/c4k2kb27Resi 4 On Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/ud4v8t69Commodore 64C Returns: https://commodore.net/GoatBeat Hits C64: https://tinyurl.com/4cebch5bMajora's Mask On Vita: https://tinyurl.com/8dzxj937Warhammer Classics Return: https://youtu.be/crVfMM3by_k
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This weekend, it's Brazil's coolest man versus the last true representative of Australia's savage, criminal past in another banger main event. Breathing a sigh of relief that at least Patricio Pitbull didn't die for nothing in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 3:51 JDM vs Prates 28:42 Sterling vs Youssef 48:06 Barcelos vs Jackson 58:38 Garcia vs Hernandez 1:02:28 Tuivasa vs Sutherland 1:04:11 Dariush vs Salkilld 1:10:14 Elliott vs Erceg
You've seen the headlines about Gen Z and church - but many popular stats are misleading or unverified. So we took the biggest claims and rated them by confidence - based on real studies and data. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 4:12 - Gen Z Churchgoers Attend More Frequently (But Read the Fine Print) 11:38 - The Gender Shift in Church Attendance 15:30 - YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Are the Big Three 19:58 - Gen Z Prefers "Authentic" Lo-Fi Content 28:07 - "Nearly Half of Gen Z Would Attend If Invited" 30:46 - "Record Bible sales prove Gen Z is coming back to faith." 32:22 - "Two-thirds of Gen Z are spiritually open." 33:39 - "Gen Z is leaving because it's too political." 36:10 - "Asbury revival proves Gen Z is returning." 36:37 - Big Takeaways THE 167 NEWSLETTER
Annie Sargent talks with Sally Schokman, an Australian solo traveler who spent 23 nights in southern France without a car. Sally took the train everywhere — Bordeaux, Toulouse, Albi, Avignon, Nice, Lyon, and Paris. She shares what surprised her, what she'd do differently, and which museums blew her away. They also dig into real logistics: booking trains during school holidays, Ouigo versus InOui TGV, solo dining, and handling rainy days like a pro. Annie also covers a recent change in French security rules at train stations and metro stops. Nothing alarming — just good to know before you go. This is exactly the kind of honest, practical conversation that makes trip planning easier. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode 23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car Today on the podcast: 23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car Podcast supporters Magazine segment Meet Annie and Sally Trip Timing and Length Train Travel Adventures Solo Travel and Safety Getting to Bordeaux Ouigo Versus TGV Tips Bordeaux Stay and Hotels Booking Hotels and Scams Rainy Day Bordeaux Highlights Weather Changes and Toulouse Rain Gear and Museum Plans Toulouse Museums and Walks Albi Day Trip Essentials Market Lunch and Oysters Market Lunch Solo French Meal Times Breakfast Hotel Tips Avignon Autumn Magic Nice Museums Markets Day Trips Monaco Lyon Food And Art Paris Museum Day Marmottan Train Travel Wrap Up Thank you, Patrons! France Trip Services New Transit Security Powers What It Means for Visitors My Cold and Seeing a Doctor How French Appointments Work Next week on the podcast Newsletter and Farewell Copyright More episodes about using the trains in France
Youssef Zalal is either the next featherweight contender, or the most convincing optical illusion ever devised. Breathing a sigh of relief that at least Patricio Pitbull didn't die for nothing in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 4:17 Sterling vs Zalal 25:56 Burns vs Malott 38:08 Jourdain vs Phillips 48:59 Jackson vs Barcelos