Podcasts about contradictions

Prince Hall believed in the American Revolution so deeply that he refused to let it fail. While Boston echoed with talk of liberty, he forced the new nation to confront its contradiction: slavery. This episode tells the story of Prince Hall, the Black patriot who used lawful civic action, Enlightenment philosophy, and institutional leadership to help end slavery in Massachusetts in 1783, years before the U.S. Constitution was ratified. His strategy was not chaos or rejection of the system. It was engagement, petition, and moral accountability. At a time when many would have turned away from the American experiment, Prince Hall invested in it and demanded it live up to its founding ideals. What You'll Learn How Prince Hall used the language of natural rights to challenge slavery in Massachusetts Why Black participation in the American Revolution created political leverage The role of the 1777 petition and the Massachusetts Constitution in ending slavery in 1783 How John Adams' "all men are born free and equal" became legally enforceable Why civic virtue, lawful engagement, and institutional pressure define true self-government Prince Hall did not burn down the American system. He held it accountable. His life demonstrates how self-government works when citizens understand both their rights and their responsibilities. For anyone who cares about the American founding, abolition, constitutional principles, and the meaning of liberty, this is a story that cannot be ignored.

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch details how his scientific expertise deepens his understanding of Torah and strengthens his faith, and how he maintains his proud Jewish identity in secular environments.

In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to examine the apparent contradiction shaping Australia's property market: expectations of further rate rises alongside renewed lender confidence and resilient buyer demand. With auction clearance rates holding firm across several capital cities and investor activity broadening, including younger entrants leveraging buyer's agents and family pledge structures, the trio explore why the market continues to defy traditional economic signals. The discussion highlights the return of 95 per cent LVR lending for investors, shifting fixed-rate pricing, and what these moves reveal about bank risk appetite. The episode also delves into mounting concerns around rental appraisal accuracy, the accountability gap between brokers and buyer's agents, and lenders' tightening controls on income verification and servicing buffers. Rounding out the conversation is renewed competition in the SMSF lending space, with AMP's re-entry signalling cautious, but growing institutional confidence in long-term property fundamentals.

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In this first study we will start with EveI will begin in Chapter 3 verse 5.We finished up in our study with the serpent assuring Eve that she will not die! This would be Satan's second utterance! A Contradiction of Yahweh's Word in chapter 2:17. Take note the fact that Satan emphasizes his statement with the word ‘surely'. Satan tries to be like Yahweh. 5   opened = were opened [to wickedness] the knowledge attained is neither of happiness, wisdom or power, but of consciousness of sin and its conflict with the will of Yahweh. Next come shame, fear and the attempt to hide.7   Knew = they knew before, but their knowledge now received a new meaning. Adam becomes “naked” by losing something of Yahweh's glorious likeness. Could Romans 8:3 refer to this? “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, Yahweh sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:  That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Naked = “ay-ram” from 6191, nudity; 6191 = “aw-ram” to be [or make] bare, but used only in a derivate sense [through the idea of perhaps of smoothness] to be cunning [usually in a bad sense]8  voice = “kole, kole”  meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound: crackling of footstepsIn the Hebrew text we see the Hebrew word ‘eth'. Which is the letters Alph and Tav.Aleph = The original pictograph for this letter is a picture of an ox head representing strength and power from the work performed by the animal. This pictograph also represents a chief or other leader. When two oxen are yoked together for pulling a wagon or plow, one is the older and more experienced one who leads the other. Tav = The Ancient picture is a type of "mark", probably of two sticks crossed to mark a place similar to the Egyptian hieroglyph of, a picture of two crossed sticks. This letter has the meanings of mark, sign or signature.By placing this Hebrew word ‘eth' within this verse, shows us that it is no doubt Yahweh who is calling them.Cool of the day is literally “the breeze of the day.”cool = “ruach” spirit. Since Yahweh is a Spirit, could it be possible that they may have heard the movement of His Spirit going through the garden? 9  where art thou = the first question in the Old Testament come from Yahweh to the sinner, whereas in the New Testament, the first question of the seeking sinner, “Where is He?” Matthew 2:210    I was afraid, because I was naked = See the immediate consequences of sin. 1) Shame, because of the ingratitude marked in the rebellion, and because that in aiming to be like Yahweh they were now sunk into a state of the greatest wretchedness. 2) Fear, because they saw they had been deceived by Satan, and were exposed to that death and punishment from which he had promised them an exemption.11 Hast thou eaten? = An opportunity is given Adam for full confessions and expression of repentance. A sin unconfessed and unrepented is a sin constantly committed.12  the man = eth-ha-adahamthe woman = showing the true nature of a sinful man, always passing the buckthou gavest = Boy, Adam is really showing his colors or nakedness. Now he is passing the buck to the one that created him!Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

A CMO Confidential Interview with Tom Goodwin, author, speaker, and former innovation head at Publicis, Zenith, and Havas. Tom discusses why he believes much of the thinking around AI is wrong, how social media is becoming even more shallow, and why agentic commerce will be a challenge. Key discussion topics include the difference between selling more and being able to charge more; how consumers often enjoy the shopping experience in a way that resists algorithmic understanding; and why AI adoption will follow the adoption path of electricity. Tune in to hear why 90% of people in advertising don't know how it really works and how to think of your job as making your brand exceptional. Marketing leaders are getting pulled in two directions at once: “AI will change everything” and “AI is overhyped.” In this episode of *CMO Confidential*, Mike Linton (former CMO of Best Buy, eBay, Farmers Insurance, and Ancestry) sits down with Tom Goodwin to sort through the contradictions—what's real, what's performative, and what executives should do next.Tom has spent his career studying innovation and change, and he brings a clear-eyed view on how AI is reshaping marketing work: where it genuinely compresses time and effort, where it increases noise and sameness, and how organizations can avoid chasing tools instead of outcomes. The conversation also touches on the hidden second-order effects—how incentives shift, how decision-making changes, and why “doing more” isn't the same as “doing better.”If you're a CMO, CEO, or growth leader trying to separate signal from hype, this is a practical, grounded listen.Subscribe for weekly episodes of CMO Confidential.cmo confidential, mike linton, tom goodwin, ai marketing, marketing leadership, chief marketing officer, marketing strategy, generative ai, artificial intelligence, martech, brand strategy, performance marketing, marketing effectiveness, measurement, incrementality, go to market, innovation, digital transformation, marketing operations, agency management, marketing trends 2026, executive leadership, growth strategy, content strategy, customer experience, personalization, automation, creative strategy00:00 Intro: CMO Confidential + today's topic with Tom Goodwin01:20 Why AI creates contradictory truths in marketing05:10 The biggest misconception leaders have about “AI transformation”09:30 What AI actually compresses (and what it doesn't)14:25 When “more content” makes marketing worse18:40 Differentiation in an AI-saturated landscape23:05 What changes inside teams: roles, incentives, accountability28:10 Measurement, trust, and the executive narrative problem33:20 Where CMOs should place bets vs. run experiments38:15 Practical questions to ask vendors, agencies, and internal teams43:10 Closing reflections + what to do nextSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chapter 5: The Universal Court of Conscience Is it right for Lula to use a samba school? What if the greatest thinkers in history were the judges? We created a hypothetical “Universal Court of Conscience” with eight timeless judges: Justification for the judge's vote Plato suspends the parade: "If the Idea already contains the vice, allowing its execution corrupts justice itself." Marcus Aurelius: "Allow parades. Preventing action out of fear is passion, not reason. Punish later, if necessary." Nietzsche annulled the case: "Contradiction proves that there is no justice, only the will to power." Benjamin Franklin said: "Allow parades. Those who abdicate essential liberty to buy temporary security deserve neither." Jesus Christ allows (with compassion): "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." Cyrus the Great suspended: "The order and peace of the kingdom must come first; review the content beforehand." Sun Tzu said (strategically): "Attack weakness later (punishment) than strength (censorship)." Winston Churchill said: "A democracy that fears a parade has already begun to die." Final result: 5 allowed, 2 suspended, 1 annulled.#ProjetoCardinal#EuropeanBanking#PrivateAdvisory#CapitalGovernance#CrossBorderInvestmentAssetStructuringWealthPreservationInvestInBrazilInstitutionalStandard

Steve Cohen says the Mets will “never” have a captain as long as he owns the team, but the guys dig into the archives and compare it to what Cohen said a year earlier to see if this is a real flip or just a tone change. Then, Cohen's vague salary cap answer turns into a debate about owners, leverage, and what's coming with MLB labor tension. Plus, the phones light up with Jets quarterback talk as Evan builds his “available QB” big board with Derek Carr near the top, and the crew tees up how aggressive the Giants and Jets should be this offseason. Finally, Cinco de Luncho returns with “Top 5 Non Hall of Famers Who'd Raise Their Team's Ceiling."

Admitted releasing the crime scene early — then denied it. Routed DNA evidence to a private Florida lab over the FBI's objection. Searchers contaminated the evidence field with their own discarded gloves. A pacemaker helicopter was delayed because the sheriff demoted the pilot. Pool cleaners were escorted onto the active crime scene on Day 13. Investigators told reporters they don't know who's running the case. A retired FBI behavioral expert lays out every documented failure and contradiction in the Nancy Guthrie investigation and examines what the pattern means for the chances of finding an 84-year-old woman who hasn't had her heart medication in over two weeks. The Othram co-founder whose lab helped ID Bryan Kohberger called the DNA decision "devastating." The FBI's public statement reads like a formal objection. This is the interview that puts it all on the table.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffNanos #PimaCountySheriff #NancyGuthrieMissing #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #Othram #InvestigationFailures #FBIvsNanos #TucsonKidnappingJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Sheriff Chris Nanos admitted to the Associated Press he released Nancy Guthrie's crime scene too early. Then he denied it to Fox News. The FBI collected sixteen gloves near the home — and confirmed most were discarded by their own searchers, contaminating the evidence field. A retired FBI behavioral expert walks through fifteen days of documented failures, contradictions, and command breakdowns.The department's pacemaker-detection helicopter was delayed three hours because Nanos demoted the pilot over a personal dispute. On Day 13, pool cleaners were escorted onto the active crime scene. The Othram co-founder whose lab helped identify Bryan Kohberger called Nanos's decision to route DNA evidence to a private Florida lab instead of Quantico "devastating." A federal source said the evidence will need to be retested anyway. The FBI's own statement reads like a pointed objection: "The FBI has and will continue to provide assistance on whatever timeline is provided to us."NewsNation reported investigators still don't know who's in charge. An FBI official said: "This is dumb." On Day 7, Nanos was photographed at a basketball game during an active ransom situation. On Day 3, he told reporters he's "not used to everyone holding me accountable." This interview lays every contradiction side by side and asks when friction becomes something that's actively harming the chances of finding Nancy alive.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffNanos #PimaCountySheriff #NancyGuthrieMissing #FBIvsNanos #Othram #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #InvestigationFailures #TucsonKidnappingJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

First we'll talk about why it is literally impossible for the Bible to contain actual contradictions. Then let's go to the Bible to address the following supposed contradictions in the Bible, cited by historian Marko Marina, Ph.D, at Bart Ehrman's website (https://www.bartehrman.com/contradictions-in-the-bible). 1. The Two Creation Accounts: Genesis 1:1–2:3 (cosmic, structured, 7-day creation sequence) vs. Genesis 2:4–25 (a more anthropocentric story)2. The Number of Animals on the Ark: Genesis 6:19–20 (two of every kind) vs. Genesis 7:2–3 (seven pairs of clean, two unclean)3. The Death of Saul: 1 Samuel 31:4 (fell on his sword) vs. 2 Samuel 1:10 (Amalekite killed him)4. God or Satan Inspired the Census: 2 Samuel 24:1 (God incited David) vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1 (Satan incited David)5. Jesus' Genealogy: Matthew 1:1–17 vs. Luke 3:23–38 – different names, different lineage paths6. The Voice at Jesus' Baptism: Matthew 3:17 (spoken to crowd) vs. Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22 (spoken to Jesus)7. How Many Rooster Crows? Mark 14:30 (before rooster crows twice) vs. Matthew 26:34, Luke 22:34, John 13:38 (before it crows once)8. Judas' Death: Matthew 27:5 (hanged himself) vs. Acts 1:18 (fell headlong and burst open)9. The Day Jesus Died: Synoptics: Passover day (Nisan 15) vs. John: day before Passover (Nisan 14)10. The Resurrection Visitors: Varies across Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20Sources:https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/does-last-supper-chronology-differhttps://biblehub.com/q/why_do_gospel_resurrection_details_differ.htmhttps://netbible.org/bible/Genesis+2https://biblehub.com/q/animals_on_noah's_ark.htmhttps://www.gotquestions.org/death-of-Saul.htmlhttps://defendinginerrancy.com/bible-solutions/1_Chronicles_21.1.phphttps://carm.org/if-jesus-is-god-in-flesh-why-did-he-not-inherit-original-sinhttps://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/how-to-resolve-alleged-gospel-contradictionshttps://www.biblicalauthorityministries.org/2025/05/cock-doodle-one-or-two.html==============================♱ SUBSTACK: Read weekly articles to help you learn and grow: https://thethinkinstitute.substack.com/♱ CHURCH TRAINING: Bring an IMPACTFUL weekend training event to your church or ministry ➡️ https://thethink.institute/forchurchesMen: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? We provide in-depth education and community for Christian men: https://thethink.institute/societyMy name is Joel Settecase. I'm the president of The Think Institute, NFP. To every Christian man trying to live a Christian life: God will give you what you need for your journey (Eph. 2:10). I am living proof of that. And now my job is to help you build a worldview legacy, where you, your kids, and your wife will be able to confidently answer the world's questions with confidence, and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith.The world needs you. Get equipped. Welcome to The Think Institute.===========================================================Join the Hammer & Anvil SocioetyThe Think Institute relies on the generous support of our Ministry Partners to pursue our mission. Your financial contributions help equip Christian fathers and their families with the education, resources and community needed to stand firm on God's word in today's challenging climate. Thank you for your help in preparing thousands of regular believers to explain, share and defend the Christian message all over the world.The Think Institute, NFP is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 88-3225438). Donations to The Think Institute are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.Donate now: https://thethink.institute/partner

Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by former two weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi as the boys discuss the Tyson Fury v Arslanbek Makhmudov press conference, the immediate heavyweight landscape and Paulie's return to BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many people on social media are making videos about how they're deconstructing Christianity which is a nice way of saying they're giving God the finger. They're backsliding, they're turning their backs on their creator, and a lot of it has to do with contradictions they're finding in the Bible.A lot of those contradictions turn out to be Supernatural Bible changes so their entire decision process is based on a faulty assumption.They're assuming that God is flawed and that he's gone back on his word and his word isn't trustworthy, therefore God isn't trustworthy. But he told you he was going to do this thousands of years ago. And if you'd realize that you probably wouldn't be backsliding. Besides both Job and Abraham were faced with contradictions and they didn't backslide. And the Mandela effect Christian has a supernaturally changing Bible and we're not backsliding, so what's different between us and everybody else.Stay connected in case we get bannedSign up for newsletterhttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/newsletterTake the Mandela Effect Bible Quizhttps://alteredbible.com/quiz/Our Channelshttps://www.wakeuporelse.comhttps://www.alteredbible.comhttps://www.rumble.com/c/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse1 / wakeuporelse1 https://www.bitchute.com/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse https://odysee.com/@Wakeuporelse:9"The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide Podcast"https://www.wakeuporelse.com/ourpodcastContact John wakeuporelse@proton.meJUMP IN - BE A PART OF THE REFORMATIONDO NOT make checks payable to wakeuporelseMake checks payable to John KirwinMAIL CHECKS TO John KirwinPO Box 78362Charlotte NC 28271Be a $10.00/month partner https://donorbox.org/wakeuporelseCREDIT CARDhttps://donorbox.org/wakeuporelsePAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kirwi...CASHAPPhttps://cash.app/$wakeuporelse$WakeuporelseVENMOhttps://www.venmo.com/wakeuporelse@wakeuporelseZELLEwakeuporelse@proton.meCRYPTO CURRENCIEShttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/donateGet both of my books FREE www.wakeuporelse.com / www.alteredbible.com1) "The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide"2) The Mandela effect Supernatural Bible Changes And The Doctrine Of The Preservation Of ScripturePAPERBACK - AUDIO ON AMAZON AND MOST RETAILERSThe Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide: A Guidebook For Persecuted Truthers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C91X6K55 The Mandela Effect Supernatural Bible Changes and the doctrine of the preservation of scripture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH51XBJ2Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conspiracy-theorist-survival-guide-podcast/donations

Aujourd'hui, Bruno Poncet, cheminot, Charles Consigny, avocat, et Barbara Lefebvre, professeure d'histoire-géographie, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Origen of Alexandria, a child prodigy and prolific ancient Christian author who, driven by intense zeal and literal interpretation of scripture, faced significant challenges and became a controversial figure in church history. We also uncover his groundbreaking contributions to biblical scholarship and theology, alongside the theories that sparked controversy.Chapters00:00 Who Was Origen?01:39 Early Life & Martyrdom Desire04:46 Asceticism and Personal Decisions08:10 Literary & Theological Contributions13:02 Fame, Jealousy, and Persecution16:18 Legacy and Contradictions

In this episode, Peter again welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Peter and Bill pick up their previous conversation and discuss where Roman Catholics diverge from Scripture. 00:00 Introduction01:13 How Significant was the Reformation?14:32 Why is Sola Scriptura so important?26:37 How Should Christians Think About the Papacy?48:50 Can Evangelicals Band together with Catholics for Social Causes?58:43 Closing Admonition from BillBooks Bill has Graciously Made Available for Free:Roman Catholic Tradition: Claims and Contradictions (petergoeman.com/resource files/books/Roman Catholic Tradition - Claims and Contradictions.pdf)Saving Faith: How Does Rome Define It? (petergoeman.com/resource files/books/Saving Faith - How Does Rome Define It.pdf)For more on Bill Webster:⁠Grace Bible Church of Battle Ground, WA⁠Bill's Website, ⁠Christian Resources⁠⁠List of Webster's Books⁠⁠Webster on Roman Catholic Tradition⁠If you have found the podcast helpful, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving a review on Itunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating it on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bible Sojourner on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petergoeman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ shepherds.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.If you have found the podcast helpful, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving a review on Itunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating it on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bible Sojourner on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petergoeman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ shepherds.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.

Some people break every “health rule” and still live long lives—while others do everything “right” and struggle. This episode digs into that uncomfortable gap and what it may reveal about meaning, motivation, and the inner life. If you're tired of surface-level wellness advice, Allen (aka “the Paraclete”) offers a purpose-first lens: joy, curiosity, community, and a compelling reason to wake up can shape how we endure, adapt, and keep moving forward—personally and collectively. About the Guest: Allen, also known as the Paraclete, joins from Miami, Florida. He's the author of The Modern Citizen, inspired by Carl Jung's reflections on the “modern man” and humanity's future. Episode Chapters: 00:06:50 — The core question: why health outcomes feel unfair 00:08:31 — Family patterns of longevity vs. illness 00:09:05 — Purpose as a hidden longevity factor 00:10:00 — The “free soul” uncle: joy, friends, and living untamed 00:13:07 — The teacher aunt: service, creativity, and staying engaged 00:15:16 — Society as an individual: mindset scales up 00:27:02 — Final message: build inner strength when life gets dark Key Takeaways: Identify one “reason to be alive” you'll act on daily (service, art, learning, community). Audit your inner world weekly: pessimism, resentment, meaning, hope—then adjust. Replace rigid “rules” with sustainable joy anchors: humor, friends, curiosity, play. Share what you're learning before it turns into isolation or rumination. Build unity skills: listen, collaborate, and focus on solutions over division. How to Connect With the Guest: Book: The Modern Citizen (Amazon KDP) Email: 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this live Q&A episode, Josiah Bogue, Chuck Olminsky, and Vinnie Lobello respond to some of the most common questions people have about Christianity.Has the Bible been changed over time?Are there real contradictions in it?Are some translations more trustworthy than others?Why does suffering exist if God is loving?Can you be a “good person” and still end up in hell?These questions come from people inside and outside the church, including skeptics, seekers, and longtime believers. The conversation explores how the Bible was translated, how Christians think about apparent inconsistencies, and how faith intersects with doubt, pain, and free will.If you have ever had serious questions about the credibility of the Bible or the character of God, this episode walks through them in a thoughtful and accessible way.

Why are the new dietary guidelines pushing full-fat dairy and red meat? Is saturated fat actually a healthy fat? And is Dr. Oz wrong for referring to alcohol as a "social lubricant"? In this episode, Amy exposes the conflicting nutrition advice, impossible math, and double standards, and helps you make sense of the chaos—so you can eat for your brain, body, and future health.What to Listen For(03:54) – Why the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and their 400-page report was disregarded(05:45) – RFK Jr.'s quote: “We are ending the war on saturated fats” and what nutrition science reveals(07:23) – Healthy fats vs. essential fatty acids—and what's wrong with how the guidelines defined them(09:14) – Saturated fat ≠ essential fatty acid and why that distinction matters for brain and body health(11:05) – Math problem: 3 servings of full-fat dairy per day + prioritizing protein make it nearly impossible to stay under 10% sat fat limit(13:18) – Lactose malabsorption stats by ethnicity and why nutrition science must take health equity into account(15:04) – The MIND diet's take on fats(16:38) – The culture war: carnivore vs. vegan and how that influenced the new guidelines(19:42) – Joe Rogan's carnivore diet experiment and why its biggest advocate abandoned it later(26:40) – Dr. Oz, alcohol as a “social lubricant,” and what the guidelines ignoredThe saturated fat "controversy" reveals just how much industry, culture wars, and politics are shaping our national dietary guidelines.As you navigate your health journey, focus on evidence-based strategies like increasing fiber, prioritizing omega-3s, and limiting saturated fat to support brain and metabolic health.

I'm thrilled to share some exciting insights from the latest episode of Capitalist Culture. This time, I had the pleasure of chatting with Seth Cogswell, the founding and managing partner of Running Oak Capital. Seth's journey and philosophy on markets, risk, and investment are nothing short of fascinating. Here are some key takeaways that I think you'll find intriguing:Key Lessons and Ideas:  • Decision-Making Sciences: Seth's background in decision-making sciences and operations research has profoundly shaped his analytical approach to markets and risk. It's a blend of math, statistics, and computer science that's both rigorous and insightful.  • Early Trading Lessons: Seth's first foray into trading was a rollercoaster. From losing his initial investment on a bad stock tip to becoming obsessed with market dynamics, his journey is a testament to learning from mistakes and persevering.  • Market Cycles and Humility: Navigating through the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 market turmoil taught Seth invaluable lessons about humility and adaptability. His experiences highlight the importance of staying grounded and flexible in the face of market unpredictability.  • Drawdowns vs. Returns: Seth emphasizes that understanding and managing drawdowns is crucial for long-term success. It's not just about chasing returns but ensuring that your investment strategy can withstand market downturns.  • Founding Running Oak Capital: Seth's mission with Running Oak Capital is to simplify clients' lives through disciplined risk management and transparency. He's passionate about providing real value and ensuring clients can invest with peace of mind.Curiosities and Insights:  • Investment Industry Shortcomings: Seth critiques the traditional investment industry for its high fees and average returns. He advocates for more transparent and client-focused approaches, like those at Running Oak Capital.  • Passive Investing Pitfalls: While passive investing has its merits, Seth warns against its potential risks, such as ignoring valuation and risk factors. He believes in a more thoughtful, disciplined approach to investing.  • AI and the Future: Seth is cautiously optimistic about AI's potential to revolutionize various industries. However, he stresses the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to valuations, even amidst the AI hype.  • Capitalism and Ethics: Seth offers a nuanced view of capitalism, acknowledging its role in prosperity while critiquing its potential for sociopathic behavior. He believes in balancing profit with genuine value creation for customers and employees.Personal Reflections:  • Integrity and Impact: Seth's personal definition of success revolves around integrity and having a positive impact on as many people as possible. He's committed to honesty, transparency, and preparing the next generation for future challenges.  • Navigating Challenging Times: Seth is deeply concerned about the current socio-political climate and the division it creates. He advocates for focusing on shared values and common ground to navigate these turbulent times.I hope these insights spark your curiosity and entice you to listen to the full episode. Seth's journey and philosophy offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in markets, risk, and the broader implications of capitalism.Stay curious and keep learning!Send a textConnect with Kip on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kipknippel/Watch Bite-Sized Clips on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@capitalistculture/shorts

Do you ever feel like you're living a lie or a contradiction as a Christian? You're not alone.Music Credit: Johann Sebastian Bach, Trio from Brandenburg Concerto, No. 1, Movement 4

Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. TranscriptGood morning. Through snow and ice and disconnected H VAC units, we have finally gathered together, and we are getting ready to finally start Second Samuel. So if you're with us in the fall, we finished up First Samuel. We. We took a break with the Remember series and Give series, and now we get to start Second Samuel. We kind of jump into the middle of the story. First and Second Samuel actually were written as one book together. If you remember this when we first started, it's written as one book together because of how scrolls worked back in the day, they had to divide it in two separate scrolls. So it's one story. And we're jumping in the middle of a story at the beginning of 2 Samuel chapter 1. And we jump in the middle of a sad moment. And what we're going to see today is a lament that David has wrote for the people of God. And there are times where it's good to be sad. And when tragedy hits, when loss hits, there's something in us that aches for a response. I remember in 2001 when 911 happened, that as a nation, we were just collectively at a loss of words, and there was just a deep sadness for what many of us witnessed on TV and all the horror and the pain that came with that. And in November, two months after. I remember at the cmas, which is the Country Music Awards, Alan Jackson, he performed a song that he had written just a few weeks before. It's called Where Were youe In the World? Stop Turning. And the whole song is. It's a lament. It's country music, but it's a lament that captures how everyone felt in that moment as we witnessed all the pain and suffering at 9 11. And I just remember watching that with my parents and just being. Just felt it. You felt it in the room. And, you know, people outside of country music that don't even like country music, which is quite a few people, they actually, some of them very much appreciated the moment because what he was doing was capturing what we just felt. And that's what lament does. It captures this. This suffering, this. This loss, this pain that we feel. And it's good for. For us to sit in that. And poetic songs and poetic laments capture that. And that's what we get to see today as we jump into the middle of a story where we finish up in Second Samuel. We see the death of Saul and Jonathan and the defeat of Israel. We're going to walk through how David finds out about this. Then we're going to see how he laments and then as Christians, we're going to be able to sit in this and understand the importance of. Of what it means to be a people who lament. Well, so I'm going to pray for us, and then we'll walk through this together. Heavenly Father, I thank you for your word. It is precious, it is a gift, and it communicates wonderful, eternal truths that mold and shape us and conform us into your image in new and better ways. And I pray that you would do that to us this morning as we read and study and sit under the authority of your precious word. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.Okay, so if you weren't here for First Samuel, let me just give a quick summary. If you were here and it's been months, let me just help us remember. In 1st Samuel, God calls the final judge and the period of the judges and prophet Samuel. Because first and Second Samuel in the Old Testament is the beginning of the age of the kings. So the people are longing for a king. They want a ruler. They had God as their ruler. They had God as their king. And God used judges to reign them in at times. But this moment, they want a king. They go to Samuel. Samuel listens to the Lord, gives them their first king, which is Saul. And at first it goes well. Saul fits the bill. He looks like a king. He's tall, he's handsome. He leads the people, and they beat, they defeat the Ammonites. They do all kinds of things like this. And it's wonderful. And then as you keep reading, you see that his heart actually isn't fully for the Lord, that he has moments of deep faithlessness. And in his faithlessness, God rejects him as king. He anoints David, who is the next king of Israel. If you're familiar with anything in first and Second Samuel, you're probably familiar with the story of David and Goliath. That is when David steps onto the national scene after he's anointed by Samuel and he becomes a hero. He defeats Goliath, and then Saul appreciates David for, like, 10 minutes. It seems it's not very long. He, like, invites him to marry his daughter. He marries into the family. Things are good for a moment. And then quickly, I think Saul realizes, oh, David is the next king, and he becomes a threat. And the whole rest of 1st Samuel is Saul trying to kill David over and over and over again until finally we get to chapter 31 of 1st Samuel, when finally God brings judgment upon Saul and his house, and they're defeated by the Philistines.In 1st Samuel 31 it says,> Then the battle went hard against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was badly wounded by the archers.> Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through and mistreat me." But his armor-bearer would not, for he was very afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it.> And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell on his sword and died with him.> So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armor-bearer, and all his men, on the same day together.So that is the end of Saul and 1st Samuel, or 2 Samuel chapter 1 picks up right where that leaves off a few days later. Verse 1.> After the death of Saul, when David had returned from striking down the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag.> And on the third day behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage.So while Saul was fighting the Philistines, David was facing off with a band of Amalekites who had kidnapped him and his men's families. So he goes, he defeats them, and this is them kind of resting after the battle. And then all of a sudden, verse two, it says, and on the third day, behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage. So clothes torn and dirt on your head. That was an immediate sign to David and his men that something bad has happened. That's a sign of lament. You're in your garments, you put dirt on your head. Something major has happened. Which David said to him, verse three, where do you come from? And he said to him, I have escaped from the camp of Israel. And David said to him, how did it go? Tell me. And he answered, the people fled from the battle. And also many of the people have fallen and are dead. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead. So this is the first that David hears of this, that Saul, Jonathan, his friend, they're gone.Now, put yourself back in when we finish this up in the fall, and remember all that David went through to get to this moment and understand the complexities of how he must have been feeling. Saul tried to kill him over and over and over and over again, hurling spears, chasing him in the wilderness, chasing him in and out of towns, and finally it's over. And David had opportunities. He had opportunities to kill him himself. He had two opportunities with his hand in his life, and he spared him because he would not raise his hand against the Lord's anointed. He said, God will bring judgment on Saul. I will not. And it's finally happened. So that's in the background. And then also, Jonathan was one of his closest friends. Jonathan was a dear friend to him. If you remember when we walked the story of David and Jonathan, we got to see Jonathan, who was the next in line to be the king. Saul's son was. He was beloved by the people. He was a mighty warrior. And when David steps on the scene, he yields. It's very clear that he trusts that God has anointed him to be the next king. And that doesn't happen in the Old Testament, that doesn't happen in history. People don't give up their right to the throne like that. But he's a faith filled man and he trusts the anointing that David has. And you see, even when they talk, he longs to be serving in David's court one day. And he also. We saw how much Jonathan honored his father. He called him out at times for how he was pursuing David, but he honored him and stood by him in this battle. And his friend Jonathan is dead. So there is a lot happening in the soul of David as he receives this.And then in verse five, it says,> And the young man who told him said, "I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, and there was Saul leaning on his spear, and behold, the chariots and the horsemen were closing in on him.> And when he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. And I answered, 'Here I am.'> And he said to me, 'Who are you?' And I answered him, 'I am an Amalekite.'> Then he said to me, 'Stand beside me and kill me, for anguish has seized me, and yet my life still lingers.'> So I stood beside him and killed him, because I was sure that he could not live after he had fallen.> And I took the crown that was on his head and the bracelet that was on his arm and brought them here to my lord."Okay, if you're reading first into second Samuel, just chapter 31, straight into this right here. That's quite jarring because those aren't the same stories. That is two different tellings of what happened. And I just want to show you the differences in this. I've got a chart up here. And first Samuel, chapter 31, the narrator tells us that archers surrounded Saul and badly wounded him. But when the Amalekite retells, he says, no chariots and horsemen were close upon him. And in 1st Samuel 31, the narrator tells us that Saul turns to his armor bearer and asks to kill him because he doesn't want to be mistreated. But Amalekite says no. He called out to me. He said, I'm. He said, ask me to kill him. In 1st Samuel 31, we see that the armor bearer refuses. So Saul kills himself, but the Amalekite says, no, I killed him. The only part where. Where it is similar and you can line them up in compatibility is when it says in 1st Samuel 31 that the Philistines recovered just the armor. And then we get in the Amalekite retelling that the crown and the armlet he had so that you can line up, but everything else is different. So when we come upon situations like this in the Bible where there's. There's two differences there, that's an opportunity to lean in and to ask why? Why are these accounts different? And if you are undiscerning and you hop on the Internet and you get into the deep pages of Reddit or Google or wherever you go, you might find the lazy approach that's like, aha. Contradictions. See, your Bible is not trustworthy. And that's an opportunity to just sit in it longer, to ask deeper questions, to be more thoughtful and discerning. And once you do that, it's very clear what's happening. The Amalekite is lying. He's a liar. He's an opportunistic liar. He stumbles upon the battle. He sees Saul. Everyone knows that if Saul's dead, David is the next king. This is an opportunity for him to be rewarded in his mind. Grabs the crown, he grabs the armlet, he makes up a story, he leaves. And then he comes and he tells David the story. So he tells him this. Now David begins to really lament.Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.> Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and likewise all the men who were with him.> And they mourned and wept and fasted until the evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.For Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword, which is just a picture. When, when the leader mourns and laments, everyone does. They follow suit. They tear their clothes, they weep, they fast. Which just as a thing to think about, that's one of the reasons for fasting. Like we're in the south and when someone dies, we eat. Which I think can be fun, but also have a category for fasting is good for the people of God to actually to. To fast and to pray and depend upon the Lord. And that's what they do until evening.And David said to the young man who told him, where do you come from? And he answered, I am the son of a sojourner and Amalekite.> And David said to the young man who told him, "Where are you from?" And he answered, "I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite."David said to him, how is it you who. How is it you who were not afraid to put out your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed? So this is about the moment the Amalekite begins to realize that he has made a massive mistake. Because David had multiple opportunities to do just this. David could have ended Saul's reign, could have taken the throne, could have seized power. But he feared the Lord and he trusted the Lord. And he was not going to do and raise his hand against the Lord's anointing. He was going to trust the Lord when the Lord decided to bring judgment. So how in the world could this Amalekite, this person who belonged to a people who were enemies of God, think that he could raise his hand against the Lord's anointed and this would somehow be rewarded? This is not the case. And he realizes he has made a mistake, that condemnation is coming.Then David called out, called one of the young men and said, go execute him. And he struck him down so that he died. And David said to him, your blood be on your head for you, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, I have killed the Lord's anointed.> And David said to him, "How is it you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"> Then David called one of the young men and said, "Go near and execute him." So the young man struck him down, and he died.> And David said to him, "Your blood is on your head; your own mouth has testified against you, saying, 'I have killed the LORD's anointed.'"So the Amalekite, his reward for opportunistic lying is execution. And that's is another example from the scriptures of the dangers of lying. You can do a whole sermon on that right there. But that's actually not the main point of this story. And we're going to move on to what is the main point, which is this moment of loss for David and the people. And David is going to enter into a lament that he has written. We get the setup for that in verse 17 when it says,> And David took up his lament over Saul and his son Jonathan, and he ordered that The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar.So what we're about to read is a lamentation, a poetic sadness that the people of God are meant to read for centuries to come. And we also see that it's recorded in the book of Joshar, which. That is a Jewish history book that's referenced a few times in the Old Testament. It's lost to history. We don't have any more copies of it, but it was written in the Book of Joshar for the people, and it was recorded here in these scriptures for the people to remember and to lament together. So we're going to read this lament. But as we read this, I want us, as we catch this poetic capturing of the sadness of the people of God and David, we should remember the complexities of how David is feeling in this, of everything that's happened to him and everything that even Saul and his relationship and how complicated that was, that Saul was his enemy, that Saul wanted him dead, but Saul was also his father in law. Saul was also his king. Saul was also his commander. And now he's gone and so is his friend Jonathan. So there's a lot happening here. And we'll read this lament together. He said.> Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!> Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines be glad, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised rejoice.> O mountains of Gilboa, may you have neither dew nor rain, nor fields of offerings; for there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.> From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.> Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.> O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.> How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places.> I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; very pleasant have you been to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.> How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!If you have a title for this lament, it's how the mighty have Fallen, which I got curious and I was wondering, and as best I can tell, that is where we get the sarcastic play on Lament, oh, how the mighty have Fallen. So this is. It comes back to this. It's how the mighty have fallen. One of the things he laments in the loss of Saul and Jonathan and this army is that the daughters of the Philistines rejoice. And this is. This is a picture of the people in Gath and Ashkelon. These are cities in Philistia. They're all celebrating. So not only have they lost their leader, but also their enemies are rejoicing and they're sad.You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you, nor fields of offerings. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul not anointed. With oil. Mount Gilboa is where this battle happened. It's where Saul died. And David curses it. He curses it. He wishes this place to be as desolate and devoid of the life that was taken there. Cursed be Mount Gilboa. Says, from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back. And the sword of Saul returned not empty. Which, every now and then the ESV translations get a little clunky. I think it's helpful if you reverse this. The bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty. What that is saying is that they once were mighty warriors. They. They once fought for Israel, they slayed their enemies, and now they're gone and they're lamenting the loss of their mighty warriors. So Saul and Jonathan, beloved, beloved and lovely in life and death. They were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions. And we've seen this, we talked about this, that they, that. And through everything that was going on with Saul and David, Saul or Jonathan, honored both his friend and also his father. And they fought together, and they were mighty in battle. You read that in First Samuel. Together they were mighty warriors who defeated their enemies. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.You, daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. Remember how when he reigned, how prosperous we were. How, how the daughters of Israel had scarlet and gold. He says, oh, how, he said, how, how the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle. And this refrain leads into David reflecting on his friendship with Jonathan. Jonathan lies slain on your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. Very pleasant have you been to me. Your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. So we catch this final glimpse of David's great love for his friend. And he describes this brotherly love that he had with Jonathan as surpassing the love of women, which we talked about this in the David and Jonathan sermon in First Samuel. If you weren't here, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to it. But just a moment to sit in that idea. It is good to have deep friendships like this. And more specifically, it is good for men to have deep friendships with other men. And a time where it is regularly written about that, that male. That male loneliness is a crisis. It's talked about as an epidemic, that men, especially young men, suicide rates are through the roof, substance abuse is through the roof. Drug overdoses has been through the roof. Sports gambling is an absolute disaster right now for young men. And on and on and on. It's just, it's regularly observed there's something wrong and that they're. There's a need for men to have deep friendships. And we aren't culturally set up well to do this. The men aren't culturally set up well to do this. In fact, it's very apparent that culturally we don't understand a depth of friendship like this. Because people read this and they, they, they jump to, oh, something, something sexual in nature must have been going on between those two. I mean, that is, that is, that is what some people will argue that this is evidence that something was happening between those two men. And it's like we've so misunderstood and are so underprepared to understand how important is to have deep relationships with other men that you can walk side by side and that you can see as brothers. So we, we need to, to grow in this. And especially if you're, if you're married. Let me just say this very clearly. If you're married and your wife is your only friend, nowhere in the Scriptures do I see that as wise. You should absolutely have friendship with your wife. Also, you should have depth of relationship with other men. She should not be your sole confidant. We have care nights where we separate the men and women. And one of the reasons we do that is so that men can grow in friendship and brotherhood and accountability and depth. And that matters. So you can go back, listen to that sermon. More was said there, but I'll move on. And he is just lamenting the loss of this great friend that he had. Verse 27. He ends, how the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war perished. So he ends that refrain, the reminder of what they lost in Jonathan, what they lost. And when you think about what David's doing on behalf of the people of God and personally, and thinking about this, it's very peculiar because you have to recognize that ultimately for David, this is a good thing for him. He's not going to have to look over his shoulder. He's not going to have to be on the run. He's not going to have the threat of death hanging over him over and over and over again. Saul for years has made his life miserable. And you can see this very clearly not just in First Samuel, but when you read the Psalms, particularly the Psalms that David wrote while he was on the run from Saul. You see this in Psalm 57. 4. It says, My soul is in the midst of lions. I lie down amid fiery beasts, the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp, sharp swords. I mean, you see the distress as. As Saul and his men, and all the lies and all the. All the slandering, all the. The threats. In Psalm142.3, another Psalm he wrote on the run from Saul, it says, when my spirit faints within me, you know my way in the path where I walk, they have hidden a trap for me under the threat of being captured continuously. Psalm 54, another Psalm that he wrote while on the wrong from Saul, he says, for strangers have risen against me. Ruthless men seek my life. They do not set God, God before themselves. They seek Saul and his ambition, but they don't consider the Lord. And you see the turmoil that David was in for years. So it's reasonable to assume this moment that he hears of Saul's death, that he's relieved. But that's found nowhere in this lament, not for a moment as you celebrate this, even though ultimately this is for David's good and he knows now I'm able to step into the throne that God has prepared for me, he still appropriately laments. He laments the loss of this nation's leader. He laments the loss of his king, he laments the loss of his friend. And he does this for himself and the people of God to remember. And I think David's response is exemplary. I think it's a very helpful example for us to have this category of lament, even though good things may await us, because I think as Christians, we are just in America. I think we're weaker here. And I see this in a few different ways. I see this in the way that some Christians approach funerals. And I'm not here to attack you. If you've said this or if you believe this, I do want to correct you. I've heard Christians say, well, this brother or sister died, and we're not having a funeral, we're having a party. We're having a celebration because we know where they are, and where they are is far better. So there will be no tears. We will celebrate. And I just go, where do you get that from the Scriptures? Where do we get that idea that we smile in the face of death? Where do you get the idea that we should just be happy? We know that good things just. David knew that good things awaited him. But in the moment of death, the appropriate response is lament. I see people when they lose a job, some Christians come alongside them and they're quick to just want to point out things and they'll say things like, yeah, you know, but it's an opportunity for you to trust the Lord. And it seems like you're really upset about losing this job. You might want to check your heart. It's possible that you have some idolatry for this job. It's possible that you have some control idolatry, that you're trying to control everything. And this is an exposure. God is working in this trial to teach you you should be joy filled. And it's like, whoa, he just lost his job. She just lost her job. There's a moment that it's appropriate to be sad. And certainly we can work through the other things later and count it joy for sufferings. But must we jump straight into the good things that might away? This happens with health trials, various members of our church going through all types of health trials and battles. And I appreciate some of the optimistic culture that surrounds all of that. You hear people say, you know, God's got this and, and, and we're, you know, just. And I appreciate aspects of that that rally in a way that's appropriate and good. But there also, there's a moment and there are days that it's just okay to be sad. It's just okay to lament the reality of suffering. And we should hold these together because human emotion is far more complex than this. We as Christians should be the best at this, y', all to have moments where we are just sad for the reality of death and loss and suffering, while also having our hope secured and tethered to the reality of the future promises that await God's people. We should be able to hold both intention together. And no one exemplifies this better than Jesus Christ.When you get to the Gospel of John in chapter 11 with the recounting of the story of the death of Lazarus and his resurrection, when you read that in verse 11, it says, after saying these things, he said to them, our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him. And that's important because Jesus absorbs the reality that his friend is dead, that Lazarus is dead, while also saying, I'm going to raise him. Jesus knows exactly what he's about to do. He's about to raise Lazarus from the dead because that resurrection is going to point forward to later, not far actually down the road where Jesus Christ will be resurrected, which again points to the future resurrection. So he's doing something bigger here. He knows what he's about to do. He knows the good things that are about to happen. And yet when he meets his friends Mary And Martha, verse 32, it says now, when Mary came to see to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews would come with her, also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, where have you laid him? They said to him, lord, come and see. Verse 35. Jesus wept. And I think that's important because I think if some American Christians would have written this story, they would have said, Jesus comes on the scene and he sees them weeping and he says, dry your tears because I'm about to do something big, I'm about to do something good. I'm going to do something glorious. But he doesn't. He sees his friends who are broken and in tears, and he's deeply moved in his spirit and he weeps. It doesn't say he cried a few tears, it says he weeps. What a wonderful example we have in our Savior. And seeing the need to lament, knowing that good things may await. But the reality is, is that death stings. Yes. Oh, death, where's your sting? That's future looking. But the sting is now. And there are moments where that recognizing that and living in that reality is beautiful and good for our souls. We should be a people who do this well. We should be a people who both hold the reality of death in front of us and cry. And also hold the reality of the future resurrection and new heavens and new earth, where there is no more death, where there is no more sting, where there is no more tears. And hold those both together. I mean, that's when Paul is writing to the Thessalonians. In 1st Thessalonians 4, he says, but we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who do not have hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. And I think some people just jump to the we have hope. We have hope. And it's like. But it presupposes what he just told them. He says, may not grieve as others who do not have hope. But he doesn't say, don't grieve. He says, no, we're going to grieve, but we're going to do it as those who have hope. Those who are grounded in the hope of the future resurrection. And that's what we're called to do. That when someone dies, the appropriate response is, if they're a Christian, is not, let's have a party. It's like, no, no, Death is awful. Now, we had a funeral here three weeks ago for one of our members, Ms. Valerie. And she was 93 years old. And y', all, she suffered greatly in the last few years of her life. And I could hold the thought in my head that says, I'm so thankful for where she is now. But when I sat with her family, I said, y' all should feel this death stings and it's okay to be sad. And we could hold both of those thoughts together. That when you experience loss, when you lose something, that you can be sad while also having your faith anchored in the reality that one day there will be no more losing, there will only be gain. That we as Christians can have sufferings. And know what James 1 says, when it says, count it all joy. My brothers know what Romans 5 says, that suffering produces character, care produces endurance. Like we can have all these together while also being faith filled and sad and also putting our hope in what is to come and growing and maturing along the way that we should be able to hold these both together. Because we as Christians live between the already and the not yet. We live between the reality of present suffering and the future promises that await. And we should be a people who lament well personally, but also we should help others lament, brothers and sisters. Do not rob others of the opportunity to both grieve and be sad and let God meet them in their grief. Because I think sometimes because we're uncomfortable, because we don't like the silence, or because we lack the theological depth to understand how we should respond. And we'll just offer shallow truisms or Christian niceties. We need to grow in helping other brothers and sisters who are lamenting suffer well and lament well so that God can meet them in their grief and grow their faith in wonderful ways.I was on the Internet the other day and I saw one of my friends from college post this, one of the most moving things I've ever read on grief. And him and his wife had struggled with infertility for years. They six months ago had twin boys and were excited and did the gender reveal and all the things. And we're all very excited. And at 22 weeks, everything fell apart. They had emergency delivery and their boys lived for only a day. And then this past week, after six months of reflecting, he wrote this. And I Want to ask permission for me to read this because I found it to be very moving, very helpful. How God can meet us in our grief and our lament. And here's what he wrote. He said, grief is about allowing loss to enlarge my heart and increase my capacity to hold both joy and sorrow. Grief is teaching me that my boys live on in me and will always be a part of me. Grief is instructing me to cry out to God and complaint and lament long enough to hear him whisper, I know what it's like to lose a son. Grief is increasing my longing for heaven and the renewal of all things. Grief is daring me to believe that despite our loss, God is still writing a good story. Grief is consistently inviting me to choose life in the face of death. I'm a different person than I was six months ago. But as a friend who knows what it's like to lose a child, has told me I want my child back, but I don't want the old me back. I think I'm just starting to believe him. So it is through grief that I echo the words of Nicholas Wolterstaff in his book of Lament of a Son. I shall look at the world through tears. Perhaps I shall see things that dried eyed I could not see. I read that and I just was like, you don't arrive at that conclusion without having your faith so deeply anchored. The reality that one day he will make all things new, but he's sufficient to meet us in the moment of lament that comes through faith filled lament. You don't see God like this without him meeting us in our grief like this, knowing that God in our suffering gives us eyes to see, even if those eyes are stained with tears. You don't embrace this without faith filled lament. You don't refuse it. You lean into it. And that is something that we need to grow in as Christians. We need to grow in learning to lament well. We need to grow and having this trusting the Lord in the middle of the suffering and the loss.And one of the ways we get to do that is through taking the Lord's Supper and through singing, which we're going to do in a moment. We're going to take the Lord's Supper and we're going to sing a song of lament. As we come to the table as Christians, we're reminded of what Jesus instituted for us on the night that he was betrayed. He took bread and he broke it. He said, this is my body that was broken for you. And he took the cup of the new covenant. He said, this is my blood that was shed for you, that as often as you eat and drink this, you proclaim my death until I return. Jesus instructs his church to practice this practice, to remember that he secured salvation for us on the cross while also pointing forward to one day when the final feast happens. And that we as Christians live in the middle between both. So we don't come to the table all the time with just joy filled hearts. Sometimes we come with heavy hearts, and that's good. If you're a Christian, you get to consider your sin, you get to consider our sufferings, and we also get to consider our Savior who meets us in our sufferings. And in a moment you'll come to the table and I invite you to. If you're not a Christian, we don't want you to come to the table. We want you to come to our Savior. That walking through this life will be filled with suffering, it will be filled with trials, it will be filled with death. And I hope that reality is impressed upon your heart to see that there is someone who can meet you in that and can point you to the hope that we have that is secure. So don't come to the table, come to Jesus Christ in faith. But the band's going to come up now. They're going to take the Lord's Supper, and then we're going to sing a song of lament that is meant to help us learn how to grieve well, how to lament well. And we will sing this out together.

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Minh Tran (https://www.couldabeenatthe.club/), Afra Wang (https://afra.work/) and Lauren Teixeira (https://lrntex.substack.com/) join me to talk about Chinamaxxing — the growing fascination among younger Americans with Chinese short-form content. We discuss why these videos feel so appealing in a moment of pessimism at home, how Trump's America shapes that gaze, and where the “shiny,” abundance-driven vision of China starts to break down. We also get into what short-form can't show and review Chinese films and hip-hop! Chapters 00:00 Cultural Exchange and Chinese Short Form Content 08:14 Influencers and the Appeal of the China Aesthetic 14:13 Contradictions in the Chinese Narrative 25:06 Recommendations for Exploring Chinese Culture 33:33 Jia Zhangke's Cinematic Vision 38:12 Chengdu hip hop 41:48 The Future of Chinese Cultural Products 42:56 Censorship and the Dynamics of Domestic Entertainment in China Outtro Music: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minh Tran (https://www.couldabeenatthe.club/), Afra Wang (https://afra.work/) and Lauren Teixeira (https://lrntex.substack.com/) join me to talk about Chinamaxxing — the growing fascination among younger Americans with Chinese short-form content. We discuss why these videos feel so appealing in a moment of pessimism at home, how Trump's America shapes that gaze, and where the “shiny,” abundance-driven vision of China starts to break down. We also get into what short-form can't show and review Chinese films and hip-hop! Chapters 00:00 Cultural Exchange and Chinese Short Form Content 08:14 Influencers and the Appeal of the China Aesthetic 14:13 Contradictions in the Chinese Narrative 25:06 Recommendations for Exploring Chinese Culture 33:33 Jia Zhangke's Cinematic Vision 38:12 Chengdu hip hop 41:48 The Future of Chinese Cultural Products 42:56 Censorship and the Dynamics of Domestic Entertainment in China Outtro Music: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aujourd'hui, Emmanuel de Villiers, entrepreneur, Bruno Poncet, cheminot, et Zohra Bitan, fonctionnaire, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

Inner Peace Arabic an Interview with Dr. Amineh Tamimi conducted in Arabic Language Keywordsinner peace, psychology, self-acceptance, emotional health, Dr. Amina Al-Tamimi, personal growth, human nature, self-compassion, mental health, contradictionsSummaryIn this enlightening conversation, Dr. Amina Al-Tamimi shares her journey towards understanding inner peace and the complexities of human emotions. She emphasizes that inner peace is not a destination but a continuous process of self-acceptance and growth. The discussion explores the contradictions inherent in human nature, the importance of self-compassion, and practical strategies for navigating emotions. Dr. Al-Tamimi encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and acknowledge their feelings as part of the journey towards peace.TakeawaysInner peace is a fundamental human right.Understanding oneself is crucial for achieving peace.Life is inherently filled with problems and challenges.Reaching inner peace requires training and practice.Human beings are complex and integrated, with contradictions.Self-blame can hinder personal growth and progress.Embracing individuality is essential for mental health.Acknowledging emotions is the first step to managing them.Admitting our inner struggles is a path to peace.Taking a moment to breathe can help in stressful situations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Inner Peace02:58 Dr. Amina Al-Tamimi's Journey05:44 Understanding Inner Peace08:43 The Nature of Peace12:03 Contradictions in Human Nature15:01 Self-Compassion and Growth17:28 Navigating Emotions19:31 Embracing Individuality20:53 Final Thoughts and Adviceمناقشة مجزأة بين المسافر العربي والدكتوره تغطي مواضيع مختلفة بما في ذلك التواصل والتنمية الشخصية والرفاهية النفسية. استكشفت المحادثة مواضيع الوعي الذاتي والتأمل والسلام الداخلي مع الدكتوره. تبادل خبراتهم المهنية في العمل مع المرضى والانتقال إلى العمل الإذاعي الذي يركز على الطمأنينة والنمو الشخصي. واختتمت المناقشة بأفكار حول تحقيق السلام الداخلي من خلال الوعي الذاتي والتنظيم العاطفي، مؤكدة على أهمية قبول العيوب أثناء العمل نحو التنمية الشخصية والرعاية الصحية النفسية.السلام الداخلي من خلال الوعي الذاتيوركزت المناقشة على تحقيق السلام الداخلي، الذي أوضحت الدكتورة أمينة التميمي أنه لا يتعلق بغياب المشكلات بل بالاعتراف بالضعف الشخصي والتغلب عليه. وأكدت على أهمية ممارسة الوعي الذاتي والتنظيم العاطفي، مقارنتها بتعلم أي مهارة تتطلب التكرار وتكوين العادات. كما تناولت الدكتورة التميمي الميل البشري الطبيعي لتبرير التناقضات وأهمية قبول عيوب المرء والعمل من أجل النمو الشخصي والرعاية الصحية النفسية.

Most people think that David kills Goliath with a sling and then cuts off his head (1 Samuel 17). But there’s a lesser-known biblical tension that surprises a lot of readers. 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to say that Elhanan killed Goliath. Is this a contradiction? Today, I invite on Old Testament (and Hebrew scholar) Dominick Hernandez to help us make sense of this seeming contradiction. READ: Who Really Killed Goliath? (https://textandcanon.org/who-really-killed-goliath/) READ: Engaging the Old Testament by Dominick Hernandez (https://amzn.to/49PqD54) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Washington Presbyterian ChurchSermon Date: February 1, 2026Speaker: Mike BowenTitle: United to Christ: Contradiction — The Normal Christian LifeBible Text: Romans 7:7–25 https://archive.org/download/sermon-2026-02-01/sermon%202026%2002%2001.mp3

As Brendan Banfield took the stand for the second day, he faced cross-examination by prosecutor Jenna Sands as she exposed contradictions in his testimony. Is Bryan Kohberger going to be moved to a new prison? #CourtTV - What do YOU think?  Binge all episodes of #OpeningStatements here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/4j_sPZInlvAWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today [https://www.courttv.com/]Join the Investigation Newsletter [https://www.courttv.com/email/]Court TV Podcast [https://www.courttv.com/podcast/]Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/join]FOLLOW THE CASE:  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/courttv]Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/CourtTV]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/]TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive]YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTV]WATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE  [https://www.courttv.com/trials/] HOW TO FIND COURT TV  [https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/] This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson interview Rob Bowman on some new articles published on the IRR website, including this on contradictions on the Book of Mormon. Check out the website at irr.org.

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson interview Rob Bowman on some new articles published on the IRR website, including this on contradictions on the Book of Mormon. Check out the website at irr.org.

Does the Bible contradict itself? In this episode of Everyday Theology, we’re discussing what makes the Bible trustworthy. We’ll explore the origins of the Bible and explain why its diverse perspectives, genres, and writing styles often reveal that contradictions in the text aren't always what they seem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Epstein affair is not merely a scandal of crime and privilege, but a masterclass in Orwellian control, where institutions demand obedience not to law, but to narrative. Cameras fail at the precise moment they are needed, records vanish into sealed vaults, witnesses are silenced by time or pressure, and the public is calmly instructed that nothing unusual occurred. Contradictions are offered without embarrassment, timelines are rearranged without apology, and official statements replace physical evidence as the final authority. What matters is not what happened, but what the public is permitted to believe happened. The command is subtle but absolute: distrust your memory, doubt your instincts, ignore the patterns, and accept the version supplied by power. In this system, truth is not refuted, it is reclassified as misunderstanding.The danger lies not only in the concealment, but in the conditioning, the slow training of a population to surrender judgment in exchange for comfort. When visible failures are explained away, when obvious anomalies are framed as coincidence, when protection masquerades as procedure, citizens are taught that perception itself is unreliable unless approved by institutions. The Epstein cover-up becomes less about one man and more about preserving the machinery that shields entire networks, financial, political, judicial, and intelligence alike. To question the narrative is treated as extremism, to remember is treated as delusion, and to demand coherence is treated as disloyalty. This is not secrecy for security, but secrecy for survival, a system teaching its people to obey contradiction and call it reason, while the truth is quietly entombed behind process, patience, and power.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson interview Rob Bowman on some new articles published on the IRR website, including this on contradictions on the Book of Mormon. Check out the website at irr.org.

New UK filings reveal X lost 58% of revenue in 2024, the EU launches a deepfake investigation into Grok, and Warren Buffett's company partners with Tesla on the Semi program. What do these stories tell us about the state of Musk's empire?

Stefan Molyneux takes on objections to Universally Preferable Behavior as a moral framework. He pushes back against the idea that morality stands on its own, stressing the need for clear definitions in any philosophical talk. When it comes to tying morality to gods or divine sources, he points out that fuzzy claims don't hold up as real arguments. Molyneux questions whether morality can just be about chasing the good, the true, and the beautiful, pulling in examples from religious texts to show the inconsistencies there. He looks back at how Christian morality has fallen short over time and doubts whether theocratic setups really deliver on ethics. In the end, he calls for a straightforward grasp of morality and what UPB means in practice, urging people to check their own biases and lean on real-world evidence in these discussions.Email from listener:UPB reduces down to "Morality is being". Or "By the act of living, you prefer life". Or Universal Preference for Being. But even without beings, morality still exists. So morality is God based, and is the rational pursuit of, participation in, and defense of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful (with evil being precisely whatever actively undermines or destroys those ends). Plato would agree. Jesus said, to love God with all your mind heart soul and strength, and love others as yourself, and the whole of the law rests on these two principles. It means to fight for the Good, the True, and the Beautiful - for order. Of course, this can only be done through rationality and power. So, the Good must take the power back. This cannot be done through secular materialism which only reduces to hedonism. People that hear their conscience seek rationality and God more than anything else, because everything else is temporary.However, Christianity displays false theories. The biggest one is the idea that an innocent person needed to suffer and be sacrificed for evils committed by everyone else. God would never require this because God is 100% good. The reality is that Jesus needed to be killed and resurrected so that His story would be way bigger and spread Goodness to way more people, and last forever. So, he did die for sins in that sense alone, so that more people would hear His story and turn away from sin.There is no other practical moral framework to turn to. Philosophy alone is rational, but it does not ground morality the same way God does. Actually, rationality requires one to accept God. Without God, people literally have absolutely no reason to be moral at all. And Deism's impersonal God doesn't connect with people. Christianity was working until the Jews brainwashed society and the Church and destroyed its influence on society. Notwithstanding its misinterpretations, Christianity appears to be the only effective thing people can actually believe in and follow. And Neitzche would say the will to power is too potent for UPB to control. However, Christianity at least affords a will to power of the True, the Beautiful, and the Good. Jesus whipped the little bastards in the Temple. That needs to come back, because that is all the little bastards can understand.Someone wants steak for dinner and the other person doesn't, or go hungry forever, that does not make the steak guy forcing the other to eat the steak immoral. UPB is a logical construction that fails in the real world, and honestly, not even to be a jerk, but literally no one at all gives the slightest fuck about it. Sorry for the language.And I really do appreciate your efforts and all your good works. And sure, UPB is a true logical construction, but people are irrational and will never be rational. And that is why the real world philosophy is 100% might makes right. And this is why Christianity must be forced down their throats until the world is functional again. Irrational people only understand force, and Christianity is the valid, justified, moral, virtuous, reason and purpose of true physical force against irrational and evil people.There is an attempt at logic in UPB, and it sort of works, but not really. Morality already existed before Mankind, and UPB only points out the effects of immorality, it does not define morality. And lastly, to include with all the arguments I have made against UPB. I will just say that bottom line, UPB is merely a survival instinct desire and not the creation of morality. Every person would agree that they don't want to be attacked or stolen from, simply because they want to live and survive, so that would make that universally preferable behavior. However, because this is all survival instinct based, as soon as a person sees a chance to steal or attack, that best serves their own survival, they will immediately not care the slightest about UPB because they are about their own survival over everyone else's. UPB is matter-based biologically-based morality, and simply does not hold up, just like all the other secular ethical frameworks before it - they all failed, and all secular ethical frameworks will always fail. 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In this episode of The Leader's Notebook (Ep. 297), I take us to Ephesians 4 and 5 to confront the gap between theoretical Christianity and real life in the Spirit. Too many believers are content to talk about faith without ever stepping into the canoe. Paul reminds us that being filled with the Holy Spirit is not an abstract idea—it shows up in how we speak, forgive, submit, give, and love one another. Spirit-filled living is intensely practical. This message calls us beyond gifts, experiences, and religious language into holiness expressed in community. Walking in love means allowing the Holy Spirit to probe our lives, heal our relationships, and shape the way we live with family, church, and the people God places around us. Real Christianity is not learned in theory—it is lived in love. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - Paul's Letter to the Church(00:07:35) - Paul lists the negative aspects of human relationships in Ephesians 5(00:12:50) - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit(00:17:40) - Have You Received the Holy Spirit?(00:21:50) - Paul on Submission in Ephesians 5(00:27:39) - Paul's On Submission and Love(00:30:58) - The Contradiction of Submission and Authority(00:36:09) - Gossip in the Family(00:43:08) - How to Live in Community(00:47:24) - The Leader's Notebook

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson interview Rob Bowman on some new articles published on the IRR website, including this on contradictions on the Book of Mormon. Check out the website at irr.org.

Topics discussed: Revisiting our conversation with Patriots QB Drake Maye (The Drive) // Reacting to BREAKING NEWS about Bill Belichick's 2026 Football Hall of Fame candidacy // Mike Francesa's hilariously contradicts himself on the topic of Broncos coach Sean Payton (Odds and Ends)

The Epstein affair is not merely a scandal of crime and privilege, but a masterclass in Orwellian control, where institutions demand obedience not to law, but to narrative. Cameras fail at the precise moment they are needed, records vanish into sealed vaults, witnesses are silenced by time or pressure, and the public is calmly instructed that nothing unusual occurred. Contradictions are offered without embarrassment, timelines are rearranged without apology, and official statements replace physical evidence as the final authority. What matters is not what happened, but what the public is permitted to believe happened. The command is subtle but absolute: distrust your memory, doubt your instincts, ignore the patterns, and accept the version supplied by power. In this system, truth is not refuted, it is reclassified as misunderstanding.The danger lies not only in the concealment, but in the conditioning, the slow training of a population to surrender judgment in exchange for comfort. When visible failures are explained away, when obvious anomalies are framed as coincidence, when protection masquerades as procedure, citizens are taught that perception itself is unreliable unless approved by institutions. The Epstein cover-up becomes less about one man and more about preserving the machinery that shields entire networks, financial, political, judicial, and intelligence alike. To question the narrative is treated as extremism, to remember is treated as delusion, and to demand coherence is treated as disloyalty. This is not secrecy for security, but secrecy for survival, a system teaching its people to obey contradiction and call it reason, while the truth is quietly entombed behind process, patience, and power.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

durée : 00:02:38 - L'Humeur du matin par Guillaume Erner - par : Guillaume Erner - Des défenseurs du port d'armes aux États-Unis qui légitiment le meurtre d'un porteur d'armes, des responsables politiques qui appellent à lutter contre la désinformation en coupant le budget de l'audiovisuel public : la phrase que l'on attribue à Bossuet n'a jamais eu autant d'échos. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère

Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pena Esclusa analyze Venezuela's posture of public defiance while remaining privately obedient to the Trump administration. The segment explores the contradictions in Caracas's diplomatic stance, suggesting the regime's theatrical resistance masks behind-the-scenes accommodations driven by economic pressure and political survival calculations.

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson interview Rob Bowman on some new articles published on the IRR website, including this on contradictions on the Book of Mormon. Check out the website at irr.org.

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Homosexuals, Contradictions, and Narcissism

Learn, Understand and Master the LANGUAGE of WOMEN

On veut être honnête avec les autres, mais en même temps, on préfère éviter les conflits

In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, host Rebecca George welcomes Amanda Hope Haley to discuss her new book, 'Stones Still Speak: How Biblical Archaeology Illuminates the Stories You Thought You Knew.' They explore the creative process behind the book, the disconnect between biblical interpretation and archaeological findings, and the surprising truths about well-known biblical figures like Goliath. Amanda shares her journey in archaeology and how it has strengthened her faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical context of scripture. The conversation also touches on the balance between appreciating artistic interpretations of biblical stories and discerning their accuracy. Amanda concludes with personal reflections on grace and faith, encouraging listeners to engage deeply with scripture.KeywordsAmanda Hope Haley, Stones Still Speak, Biblical Archaeology, Goliath, Faith, Scripture, Art, Interpretation, Christian Traditions, Historical ContextTakeawaysAmanda has worked in archaeology since 2004.There is a disconnect between academic knowledge and church teachings.Archaeology can help clarify misconceptions about scripture.Goliath was not a giant; he was likely around six and a half feet tall.Understanding the context of scripture can transform our interpretation.Academic study can strengthen faith rather than complicate it.Contradictions in the Bible encourage deeper exploration of faith.Artistic interpretations of scripture often reflect cultural contexts.We should appreciate the intentions behind historical depictions.Engaging with scripture requires time and relationship with God.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance Podcast02:26 Exploring Biblical Archaeology and Its Impact07:00 The Goliath Myth: Unpacking Misconceptions09:48 The Role of Academic Study in Faith13:16 Artistic Interpretations of Scripture16:01 Personal Reflections and Spiritual Growth18:57 Practical Advice for Engaging with Scripture21:47 Conclusion and ResourcesStones Still Speak on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pHS0DqSponsors:Comfy Earrings: ⁠www.comfyearrings.com⁠CSB: ⁠https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/csb-womens-study-bible/?emid=pm:em:260101|acq|na|bibles|christian_standard_bible|na|2634076_radical_radiance_womens_study_bible:na:na&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=fy26_bh-bibles_spring26_womens-study-bible&utm_source=radical-radiance&utm_content=acquisition_womens-study-bible_20260101⁠Live Oak Integrative Health: ⁠http://www.liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance⁠Links:Radiance Retreat Info: ⁠⁠Radiance Retreat 2026 — Radical RadianceSpeaking: ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking⁠ Creative Business Coaching: ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching⁠ Camp for Creatives: ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives⁠ Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4⁠ Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f⁠ Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: ⁠https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6⁠ Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: ⁠https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67⁠ Books:You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World: ⁠https://amzn.to/44omO3k⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: ⁠https://amzn.to/43IaFpM⁠Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: ⁠https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv⁠