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Contrasting a book of philosophy where every page offers a new way to think about reality with the Buddha Dharma's insistence on direct verification, Hogen argues that contentment and gratitude aren't ideas to adopt but discoveries that arise naturally when we stop managing our experience and simply look closely. ★ Support this podcast ★

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities, including a third reconciliation bill. We visit with Substack Columnist Patrick Carroll about important differences between bureaucracies and for-profit businesses. We also visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about her decision to live in Mamdani-governed New York City. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities, including a third reconciliation bill. We visit with Substack Columnist Patrick Carroll about important differences between bureaucracies … The post Contrasting Bureaucracies and For-Profit Businesses appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

Bob Zimmerman surveys global spaceport developments, contrasting Spain's investment in French Guiana with the liquidation of the UK's Sutherland facility due to red tape. He debunks claims that the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas is an alien craft and notes that unpredictable sunspot activity continues to defy scientific models.1958

Contrasting examples of outward show and surplus wealth, Jesus reveals the extraordinary sacrifice of a poor widow who gives all that she has for the glory of God. (Lectionary #358) June 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

This class explores Moshe's prayers after the sins of the Meraglim and the Golden Calf, highlighting his different approaches. It discusses how faith, positive thinking, and concern for chilul Hashem shape outcomes, emphasizing that belief is key to experiencing G-d's blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/004_shelach/016

Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy explains battlefield nuclear doctrines, contrasting Western deterrent strategies with Russia's coercive use of nuclear threats. He discusses how these tensions influence NATO's involvement in Ukraineand ongoing Russian nuclear weapon posturing in Belarus.MAY 19, 1953 NEVADA

Paul the apostle tells two stories in parallel: the children with no future and the children of the promise. Contrasting tales of children of a servant with no future security and children of a covenant promise whose future is secure unfold in the history of Israel. Paul maps these on to the lives of the Galatians to remind them of their inheritance in Christ, something they have quickly forgotten. And something we are quick to forget as well. Discussion Questions for Small Groups: 1. Where do you see yourself returning to futile and temporary things because it is easier than remembering the promise in Christ? 2. What does Paul's appeal to history reveal about God's character? 3. How does this passage show that we are saved by grace alone?

Fernando Mateo argues that the Hispanic community is driven by a deep desire for capitalism and self-sufficiency rather than government-funded handouts. He criticizes New York City's plan to open a subsidized supermarket as a patronizing socialist program that insults local entrepreneurs and fails to address the needs of millions. Contrasting the current state of New York with the economic freedom of Florida, Mateo highlights how high taxes and radical policies are driving away business-minded immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roydon Frost's Celebration Sunday sermon unpacks Galatians 3 and Genesis 11–12 to show how God redeems humanity from rebellion into a redeemed family united by His Spirit. Contrasting the pride of Babel with God's promise to Abraham, the message reveals that through Christ becoming a curse for us, believers receive the blessing of people, presence, and purpose. Frost explains that Pentecost is the fulfillment of God's promise to gather people from every nation into one family, where God dwells with His people and sends them into the world with the gospel mission. The sermon is a powerful reminder that our deepest identity is found not in ourselves, but in Christ, who gives us belonging, purpose, and the gift of God's presence through the Holy Spirit.

In Episode 282 ofJumpstart With Jeff, host Dr. Jeff Buske challenges dentists to confront their current reality with a simple yet profound question: "Where are you at?" Focusing on key life domains—practice, marriage, relationships, body, spirituality, leadership, and happiness—Dr. Buske prompts listeners to assess their satisfaction and alignment. He identifies four prisoner mindsets that trap dentists: mistaking a capacity problem for a production issue, living one-dimensionally, viewing family as a distraction, and chasing money while leaking power. Contrasting these, Dr. Buske offers four producer possibilities: increasing power and capacity, living as a four-dimensional being, leveraging marriage and kids as superpowers, and achieving strategic clarity. This episode sets the stage for a mindset shift, encouraging dentists to operate with purpose and synergy across all aspects of life. Key Takeaways: Honest self-assessment across life domains reveals areas of stagnation or growth. A capacity problem, not production, often limits practice success due to leaking power. Balancing body, being, balance, and business creates a four-dimensional, synergistic life. Marriage and kids can fuel success when viewed as strengths, not distractions. Strategic focus on clarity and certainty replaces fractured priorities, driving progress. "Where are you at? That simple question can pivot your mindset from prisoner to producer." – Dr. Jeff Buske To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -  LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Limitless Dentist Academy Join Dental Syndicate HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Champ Talk episode, Branden asks viewers to share, like, subscribe, and leave reviews, then argues that many influencers, leaders, politicians, and gym owners give advice with “zero receipts,” often grifting since the COVID-money era. He condemns inauthentic leadership and highlights abuses in combat-sports gyms, saying misconduct tarnishes everything a coach has done. Contrasting this with his own perspective, he shares humble beginnings, early drug dealing, fighting, and later business-building as the experiences that give him credibility, while stressing he doesn't tell people how to live and admits his flaws. He urges listeners not to seek pity in hard times but to surround themselves with people who push growth, and to do real due diligence on anyone they follow, including him, because online content can radicalize people and distort truth.00:00 Welcome and Support00:47 Receipts Matter01:45 Fake Influencers Era02:24 My Perspective Not Preaching03:30 Gym Leaders Exposed05:21 Haters and Copycats07:04 Real Mentors Shoutout08:39 Humble Beginnings10:04 Turning Point at 1412:05 Street Life Lessons16:54 Building a New Life17:52 Authenticity and Mission20:22 Fame Boundaries21:04 No Sponsors Needed21:59 No Pity Mindset23:25 Legacy Mission24:59 Building Champions26:50 Real Leadership27:36 Giving Away Game30:08 Choose Your Circle31:28 Beware Fake Voices35:04 Do Your Due Diligence36:03 Research Beyond Feeds38:54 Why I Podcast39:50 Final Takeaways

Extreme heat approaches triple digit over a portions of the Metro area of New York on Tuesday May 19th 2026. He's expected to continue into Wednesday May 20th before much colder temperatures arrive as could be seen in the screenshot. Severe thunderstorms might accompany the transition. How much significant widespread rain event forecasted this Friday night and shabbos. My older temperatures return for the beginning of next week with unsettled weather at times tells us the national weather service. As a front settles just to the south of the New York area. Heat advisory remains in the factory till 8:00 p.m. tomorrow Wednesday May 20th 2026.Episode Title: NYC Metro Area Sizzles: May 2026 Heatwave Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 - 01:07: Introduction to the intense May 2026 heatwave in the NYC metropolitan area, highlighting Harrison, NY at 99°F.01:07 - 02:08: Focus on New Jersey hotspots: Linden (97°F), Elizabeth (94°F), Union (94°F), and Newark Liberty Airport (98°F).02:08 - 03:23: Further details on Elizabeth, NJ's 98°F temperature and the impact of onshore flow near the water (Cave-in Point, NJ at 89°F).03:23 - 04:27: Contrasting temperatures: I-95 corridor vs. coastal areas (West Gilgo Beach at 62°F) and Edgewater, NY at 95°F.04:27 - 05:31: Heat extends to Rhode Island (Providence/Warwick at 92°F) and discussions about cooler temperatures expected for NYC, with some hot spots remaining.05:31 - 06:34: Uncertainty on specific New York/New Jersey locations' temperatures, current evening temperatures, and a surprising cold front in Chicago/Martin Falls, First Nation.06:34 - 08:54: European computer model predictions: cold air arriving, intense heat in Georgia (Collins, GA at low 90s) while Atlanta might escape.08:54 - 10:11: New York heat advisory details, comparison to St. Louis criteria, and a marginal risk of severe weather/thunderstorms for the New York area, Baltimore, and parts of New Jersey.20 Hashtags:#NYCHeatwave#May2026#NewYorkWeather#NewJerseyHeat#ExtremeHeat#HeatAdvisory#WeatherReport#ClimateChange#NWS#EastCoastWeather#RecordTemperatures#WeatherForecast#SevereWeather#ThunderstormRisk#Meteorology#HeatIndex#UrbanHeat#HarrisonNY#LindenNJ#RhodeIslandWeatherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.

Admiral James Stavridis focuses on the leadership trait of emotional detachment. Stavridis criticizes Admiral Bill Halsey for allowing competitive rivalry to cloud his judgment at Leyte Gulf, contrasting him with leaders like Michelle Howard who maintain composure. The discussion also covers Stephen Decatur's heroism at Tripoli, where he demonstrated the flexibility to change plans—burning the USS Philadelphia when "cutting it out" became impossible. Stavridis further defends Lloyd Bucher's surrender of the Pueblo as a rational act in the absence of any means of resistance, arguing that leadership requires acting logically rather than choosing suicidal defiance. (3/4)1890 USN NAHUNT

Guest Author Admiral James Stavridis discusses the necessity of gathering intelligence through the contrasting examples of George Dewey and Bill Halsey. At Manila Bay, Dewey successfully utilized human intelligence from State Department diplomats to construct a victory. Conversely, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Halsey suffered from incomplete communication and imperfect intelligence, leading him to abandon the landing force. Stavridis also introduces Admiral Michelle Howard, who exemplifies the ability to weigh consequences. Howard's successful rescue of Captain Phillips highlights how assessing risk effectively is a vital leadership skill, even when newly assigned to a command. (1/4)1863 DANISH IRONCLAD

In this episode, you're invited into in a real and vulnerable moment as our returning guest co-host, Kat Jackson, declares an intention that has been calling to her for years.Kat also shares meaningful insights into how releasing the heaviness around pursuing our dreams can create a smoother, more sustainable path forward.I believe this may be the inspiration we all need to actually really pursue our long-held dreams. A special note of inspiration from Kat to BTS ARMY: “A BTS comeback is also my comeback!”Kat Jackson is a proud mom. She is an artist and has worked in fashion carrying hats such as production manager, stylist assistant and buyer. Kat creates art through graphics, video editing and multimedia design. She has formed an incredible community (BTS ARMY!!!) through her BTS art account on Instagram. Kat is also a nurse and has touched the lives of countless patients with her attunement and care. She has taken on many roles ranging from hematology oncology to elementary school nurse. Her mission is to break generational trauma and to embrace emotions and our differences. Kat's Other Episodes:Ep 68: Finding Yourself and Using Your VoiceEp 72: How Using Your Voice and Trying Something New Can Build ConfidenceEp 73: Detangling Resistances and Coming From a Place of PurposeEp 103: Lifting the Heaviness Off of Personal DevelopmentEp 104: How to Make Sense of Contrasting, Co-Existing EmotionsEp 105: When You Need To Make a ChangeEp 106: Being Gentle With Your InsecuritiesEp 141: Unveiling The Importance Of Play142: The Transformative Power of PlayWays to connect with Kat Jackson (she/her):Instagram: @cutiesexylonelyYouTube: cutiesexylonelyTikTok: @cutiesexylonelyWays to connect with Sas (she/her):Instagram: @lori_saseSign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https://www.ASanctuaryForTheSoul.comEmail: sas@lorisase.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Jamie and Jeremy reflect on the stories of two public figures in the Law of One milieu: David Wilcock and Bentinho Massaro. They discuss the role Wilcock played in their seeking as well as his place in the larger community around our philosophy given his recent tragic death. They then address a new podcast series featuring interviews with ex-members of Massaro's cult. Contrasting his actions with the clear principles of service-to-others, they discuss the place of authority, free will, and humility in engaging with spiritual seeking in our human, veiled lives.Show NotesDavid Wilcock's site (https://divinecosmos.com)Ra on transient information (Session 26, Question 36)Boulder County Sheriff's Office information on Wilcock's death, including the family's statement (BoulderCounty.gov)Inst@guru series (Mark Vicente's WTF is On My Mind podcast)The Vow (HBO)Q'uo on Setting Intentions (June 10, 2024)Q'uo on the Slogan “All is Well” (May 19, 2022)Ra on the Limit of the Viewpoint (Session 99, Question 5)

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Allen, a funeral director and grief educator, for an honest conversation about grief, loss, and how we show up for one another. Jeremy shares a grounded perspective on supporting people through difficult moments, especially in farming communities where emotions are often left unspoken.  Together, we explore the difference between being prepared and being ready, and why grief isn't always about death. We discuss what to say (and what not to say), and how simply being present can make a lasting impact. If you've ever felt unsure how to support someone through loss — or how to face it yourself — this episode is for you. "People don't need you to have the perfect words, they just need to know you're willing to stay." - Jeremy Allen Resources Mentioned During This Episode Death Ed - Grief and Loss Education  Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Mourning & Healing The Emotion Wheel Bright Track Consulting About Our Guest Jeremy Allen is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and manager of Gregory's Funeral Home in Provost, Alberta, but his work reaches far beyond the walls of a funeral home. Jeremy is a passionate advocate for transforming the way we understand death, grief, and the healing power of mourning. Contact Jeremy  Visit the Dead Ed. Website Follow Jeremy on Instagram Follow Jeremy on Facebook Elaine Froese Resources: Watch this episode on YouTube. Visit the podcast website SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event COACHING - explore Farm Transition Coaching MEMBERSHIP - become a Farm Family Transition Member FREE STUFF - downloadable tools for your farm transition CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here Farm Family Coach Social Media Links Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube TikTok Timestamps 00:30 - Introduction to Jeremy Allen and the focus on grief in farming communities 02:37 - Jeremy's background in funeral service and grief education 03:39 - The difference between being involved in funerals and speaking about grief 08:30 - Personal story of grief and the importance of having documents in order 11:09 - Generational perceptions of emotion and the evolution toward emotional intelligence 16:30 - The significance of meaningful funeral rituals and community celebrations 20:37 - How relationships shape grief and legacy in farm families 23:33 - Celebrating the life of Dorothy and the power of storytelling in funerals 28:46 - Embracing vulnerability for deeper connections and trust 31:32 - How to normalize emotions and foster honest dialogue in families 37:22 - The significance of kindness and acknowledgment in funeral and grief contexts 41:59 - Contrasting emotions in grief and how they coexist simultaneously 49:07 - The importance of showing up and being present in loss 51:04 - Practical tools for initiating honest conversations and deepening relationships 52:43 - Jeremy's resources and how to connect online

Keith breaks down why real wealth is built through concentration, not diversification and explains how focusing on one main vehicle—like a specific real estate strategy, business, or career niche—creates the expertise and asymmetric returns diversification can't.  He also clarifies that diversification isn't useless; it's most powerful later in life as a wealth preservation tool, not a wealth builder. Contrasting building wealth with simply earning a living, showing why specialization is the key to higher income.  Finally, he highlights the one area where diversification truly shines: your relationships and network, which provide resilience, perspective, and long-term support. 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Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com  Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Keith Weinhold  0:01   Welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, is wealth built through diversification or concentration? There is one clear answer. Then, in five year age increments, how should you think about wealth building and real estate at age 2025, 3035, and so on, all lay out each one today on get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  0:26   Flock homes helps multi family owners exit the operator grind, whether it's your six Plex or a 50 unit apartment through a 721 exchange, this defers your capital gains tax. It's a strategy long used by institutions. Now you can swap tenants and toilets for passive income and zero management request your initial valuation, see if your property qualifies at flock homes.com/gre, that's F, l, O, C, K, homes.com/gre,   Speaker 1  0:59   you're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:15   Welcome to GRE from Buffalo New York to Buffalo Wyoming and across 108 nations worldwide. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to get rich education. I am back here with easy to understand language to help you learn why and how real estate has made more ordinary people wealthy than anything else, and in your personal path to wealth building, how do you think that wealth is achieved is it through diversification or concentration? Because there is a clear cut answer. There is no squishy wishy washy, a little of this and a little of that, or no major exceptions. No gray area here. And it's interesting because I have a CFA friend, that means chartered financial analyst who's really smart and really well trained, and yet he seems confused by this. We disagree on this one straight away. Do you think that you're going to build wealth if you diversify or if you concentrate? And if you're still undecided here, I'll give you a hint. I'm going to ask this integral question one last time and stress a word in this sentence for you. This could really help you out. Is wealth built through diversification or concentration? With that emphasis on built accumulated? The answer is that overwhelmingly, wealth is built through concentration, not diversification. Most people who actually create any really meaningful wealth, they didn't go sprinkle a little money everywhere. Instead, they really focused hard on one thing, whether that thing was a business or a career niche or a narrow set of high conviction investments or a specific real estate strategy, for example, single family rentals or self storage facilities or assisted living homes. And why? Well, because concentration amplifies your upside. It lets you develop expertise which gives you an edge over everybody else, and it's what turns average returns into asymmetric ones. Think about how Warren Buffett made massive gains early with concentrated bets. Or how Jeff Bezos went all in on just a few ventures, or Sarah Blakely on just a few ventures. Those that say don't put all your eggs in one basket, well, all right. I mean, you can look at the world that way, that is a diversification path. Though you're going to end up working full time until you're age 68 and you'll probably be safe and you might just have a sound retirement, but you have done so much trading away of your time in your best years for dollars. I mean, that's it. That's not a wealthy path. Your employer wants you to invest any of your extra income in a diversified way so that you're not going to build enough wealth to leave that employer early. And yes, we're back to the old Andrew Carnegie. Put all your eggs in one basket and then really watch that basket. Carnegie's concentration was in the steel industry, wealth. That's what we're talking about here, like something outstanding, extraordinary, not just a good enough retirement nest egg. Maybe real wealth is built through concentration. This is why we concentrate on one thing here on this show. Largely real estate investing, because you don't build wealth from diversification. All right now, yes, there could be a little diversification even inside residential real estate investing, say, maybe you want to get into three markets. Call it Atlanta, Indy and Kansas City. But overall, that is still concentration in residential real estate investing. And if you want to be outstanding, you have got to embrace the heterodox, meaning a departure from the Orthodox. Orthodoxy is spreading all your money around in, say, the s and p5 100 index, we're almost guaranteed then to get a pedestrian like outcome. And now look, once you've built something and you've got something to protect, which is however you've decided to build your wealth through concentration, oh, now that's when the game changes. You'll probably best protect your wealth, not build it protect what you've built through diversification that being done when you're older. And what diversification does for you is that it reduces your downside risk, it smooths volatility, and it prevents a single mistake from wiping you out. So at this stage, you're no longer trying to win big. You're just trying not to lose big. The mistake most people make is that they diversify too early, and that usually ends up leading to mediocre returns, no real expertise, and these sort of portfolios that are busy but not wealthy, it's sort of like planting 20 seeds and then not watering any of them enough.   Keith Weinhold  6:47   All right. So here's a smarter progression across your investing life. In your early stage, which is your wealth building phase, you want to concentrate your time, your energy, your capital, you want to build skill and conviction, and then you want to take calculated asymmetric bets after, say, 10 or even 20 years of that, you enter the mid stage. That's where you'll start spreading across related areas, for example, multiple property types, but still in markets that you understand. And then finally, after 10 or 20 years of this mid stage, it is later stage, which is wealth preservation only. Then is where you diversify broadly across asset classes and all sorts of geographies. And then you protect yourself against tail risks. So the bottom line is that concentration creates wealth, diversification preserves it. If you try to flip that order, you are going to stay stuck. And if you're young and you're still diversified, and you might think you're okay, and you even project that you're going to have something built up, like, say, $8 million in retirement. If you just keep this up, what you've just done is that you're making my point for me, because 8 million, that is not going to be an outstanding amount at all by the time you reach conventional retirement age, you had better flip to concentrating in something, whether it's residential real estate or data center construction or pressure washing. All right, so that was wealth building. Now, how about instead of wealth? Say that you're trying to make a living, all right, this is a different subject. Now, if you're trying to earn a living, should you diversify, or should you concentrate? How do you make a good living? Which is working at your day job? That's what we're talking about here. Now, once again, the answer is, through concentration, not diversification. We became a society of specialists by the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago, if not sooner, making a good living that comes from being valuable at something specific, not average at a whole bunch of things. One strong income engine beats five weak ones. Depth pays more than breadth. People are willing to pay you for expertise, not for dabbling around. This is whether it's a niche in real estate or a specific profession or a focused business model, you need one thing that reliably throws off good income and a little story here. I don't want this to be disparaging to Uber drivers, because I appreciate what they do and where they drive me. But I recently had an Uber driver. It happened to be in Hollywood, and this uber driver is also a stand up comedian there in West Hollywood. Well, those are two very diverse activities, driving and being a comedian, and that tells me something he's not a very successful. Stand up comedian. If you try to diversify too much, your attention gets split, your skill development slows, and your income plateaus at just okay. Now I'm fortunate enough to have had some good success at what I do, real estate investing, and then talking about real estate investing with you here, that is my specialty, my concentration. I don't mow my own lawn. A specialist does that. I don't shovel my own snow. A specialist with all the right equipment and all the expertise does that. I don't do my own accounting. Now in what feels like a previous life to me, when I used to work a day job for the Department of Transportation, and there were problems with paving a specific type of asphalt on the roads in cold weather, a specific specialist would fly out to help us troubleshoot that. He was a high paid consultant, because he is in a niche that's very tiny. So when it comes to the matter of making a living, where diversification fits is once your primary income stream is stable and predictable, well then maybe you could add a second complementary stream, and not something that's random, build redundancy so that you're not fragile. But just think of that as a backup engine. You don't want to think in terms of 10 side hustles. For an example, a real estate investor adds another market or a strategy, a w2 professional well, they had maybe one serious side income, and that's just a matey. Surely not six apps and gigs if you're out there chasing everything, then you are going to earn less. And now that I've discussed how you want to concentrate, not diversify if you want to build wealth, and you also want to concentrate not diversify if you want to make a good living, well then you might wonder, gosh, does diversification have any place in my life? Is there any life facet at all where diversification gives you an advantage? Yes, there definitely is. Do you have any idea where diversification helps you as you look at all areas of your life, because there is one clear cut place, and that is relationships. Yeah, whether it's romantic relationships, like dating a potential spouse or in the broader sense, I mean, when you met your eventual husband or wife, it's not very likely that you impress them by going deep on some nuance that has to do with asphalt paving, or how you or how you increase your cash on cash return with management efficiencies on your single family rental portfolio in Little Rock Arkansas,   Keith Weinhold  12:57   In relationships, you become attractive to people because you can say, show a soft side, or be a good listener or know how to dance a little all while you can make a good living a diversified relationship portfolio. Now for you, that might mean having close friends for fun and honesty and a professional network for opportunities and perspective, and you might have a mentor or two in your life for guidance, and then you've got family relationships for roots and support. So every one of them plays a different role, and that way, no single relationship has to carry everything and what this protects you from is having just one friendship. You don't want that, otherwise, your whole social life can collapse. It protects you from a career setback, because you'll still have emotional support. Having diverse relationships prevents you from falling into echo chambers. Instead, you're going to get better, broader thinking. So having diversification in relationships that is basically risk management for your life and in this life, facet smart diversification makes you resilient. It makes you grounded. It makes you harder to knock off course. So let's review here in relationships, diversify to build wealth, concentrate and to make a good living, concentrate. And with that said, you know, if you want to get mega, mega wealthy, like stupid rich, let's just call that a billionaire with the letter B, if you want to reach that level, then I don't think that investing in rental property is the fastest or the best way to get there, although it can give you a good start. And then what's the point of this show? The point is that real estate investing is the most proven way to build wealth when you concentrate on it. If you want enough net worth and income so that you never have to work again all while you're still young enough to enjoy it, direct investment in real estate. Hey, that's great. If you want to get up to the $10 million net worth level, or even to say, $50 million that is totally doable. And the good news is that it's almost inevitable if you apply yourself and yes, concentrate, because that's all most people want, options and freedom. Those words are often a proxy for wealth. But if you're trying to get on the Forbes list of the world's wealthiest 100 people or whatever, which is where you need to concentrate on a novel business idea. All right, you can go for that, and then your risk of failure goes up substantially. You might even reach the billionaire level. As a real estate investor, more likely the DECA or the Centa millionaire level. But there are other ways of doing that outside of real estate. Real estate investing is great if you want to get sort of regular wealthy. Maybe even say that can be as little as 15 million or 25 million plus when you're young enough to enjoy it. And you know even half or 1/3 of those levels are enough as a freedom number for most people. With all that said, when you concentrate to build wealth, you do have to pick a proven vehicle. You can't say you're going to concentrate on sports gambling or prediction markets like call sheep or polymarket. They are not proven wealth building vehicles. Most people lose money on Poly market if you've wagered your mortgage that Mr. Beast is going to be the next President of the United States, perhaps reconsider that approach. In fact, according to an analysis that Bloomberg just performed, nearly every poly market trader either loses money or they make little or no profit. More than 100,000 accounts lost $1,000 since the start of last year, and that is twice the number of accounts that made at least $1,000 in aggregate, traders lost $131 million on this prediction market over that time, the tiny number of accounts that make lots of money appear to be mostly bots. That's what Bloomberg found. And there was a separate study that found that since 2022 69% of traders lost money, while three quarters of total profits were won only by the top 1% of users. So gambling, wagering, this speculation, it is not a proven vehicle, and it's not the same as investing. The cleanest way to think about the difference is that investing means putting money into something that produces value over time. Instead, gambling means putting money at risk on an outcome that you cannot influence, usually with a negative edge. And gosh, one reason that this is on my mind is, you know how I recently shared with you that I stayed at the Bellagio in Vegas. I didn't gamble at all. And in fact, I don't even know if I'm going to stay there again. That's just not congruent with who I am. But I marveled with my mouth agape when I watched a few games at the roulette wheel. Yeah, you're allowed to watch if you're not gambling. A typical scene is that perhaps five players were wagering their chips at the roulette wheel. Now the way it works is that the casino, they often have two and sometimes three of their own staff, like uniformed employees, that are there facilitating and monitoring the roulette wheel. I mean, look right there, if the casino is paying two or three staff members to facilitate the roulette wheel, well, the player should know that the odds are tilted against them. I mean, those casino dealers make, you know, they usually just make 50 to 70k a year with tips, all right, well, so the house needs to have enough of an advantage to pay their employees that are at that table and still profit. And they sure do profit. If you don't understand the game, when you play roulette, you can basically either wager that the ball is going to land on either red or black, but two of the 38 spaces on the wheel are green. They benefit the house directly. So with every bet that a player makes, they've got 18 winning spots and 20 losing spots. This is why roulette, like most gambling schemes, is for losers. And this roulette metaphor, I mean, this is a easily intuitive example for How the house has the advantage, whether it's the DraftKings app on your phone or it's a physical in person Casino. And look, I had another Uber driver recently. Yeah, lots of Uber drivers in my life lately, as I've been traveling in Pennsylvania, New York, California and Nevada, all right, interestingly, this uber driver is a dealer at the Horseshoe Casino, which is near the center of the Las Vegas Strip. While he drove me around, he opened up and told me that he doesn't understand why anyone is a serious gambler in his life history, he divulged to me that he has never known one long term winner. That's a gambler. It's amazing that he would admit that himself as an employee there. So suffice to say, wealth is built through concentration, not diversification, and certainly not through gambling.    Keith Weinhold  20:56   How should you think of building wealth for yourself at different age profiles, 20,25,30,35, and so on. I'll discuss each age profile that's next. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to get rich education.    Keith Weinhold  21:13   What if you got your mortgage loans the same place I get mine. You sure can at Ridge lending group NMLS, 42056,they provided GRE listeners with more loans than anyone. Because Ridge specializes in investment property, they'll help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your pre qual and even chat directly with President chailey Ridge while it's on your mind, start at Ridge lendinggroup.com that's Ridge lendinggroup.com   Keith Weinhold  21:44   Let me ask you something, if you've worked hard to build wealth, is your money positioned to actually support your goals? A lot of accredited investors leave capital sitting in cash because it feels safe, but inflation and missed income opportunities can quietly erode its value. Freedom family investments offers freedom notes for investors seeking structured income backed by real estate. It's a straightforward approach built on real assets, not speculation. In full disclosure, I'm an investor myself. What I like is that their team walks you through how it all works, so you can decide if it aligns with your portfolio and income goals, every investment carries risk and nothing is guaranteed, but with a track record of consistent on time investor payouts, they built real credibility. Go to freedomfamilyinvestments.com to book a clarity call or text. Family 266, 866, that's family 268,66   Ted Sutton  22:48   Hey, it's corporate, directs Ted Sutton. Listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your Daydream.   Keith Weinhold  23:02   welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, and you're listening to Episode 605 let's talk about some age profiles, because your life isn't random, it's staged. And if you understand the stages, I'll take it from age 20 up to age 40 or perhaps 50, because I don't have experience yet with being older than them. And then you can stop guessing and start engineering your future. Let's discuss mindset and then some tactics on how to build wealth in five year increments, largely through real estate, starting with age 20, at this stage, you're not behind you are early, though. I do know some people that have owned rental property at age 18 and 19. For the most part, your job isn't to invest yet. Your job is to build awareness and identity. Listen to shows like this one that you're listening to right now, even though you might be in college or trade school or have some employment, yes, as an employee, start thinking like an owner at this time you're installing your financial Operating System. Most people are 20 are consuming entertainment. You you're consuming direction. You're thinking, how can I set up a life where I'm not living below my means, which will always limit you? You're thinking, how can I grow my means at age 25 let's say you're out of school, you have a job and you're only making 65k per year if you're living with your parents, that means you can accumulate more liquidity. I don't like to say that you're becoming a saver, because that does not wire your mind for wealth, but that's effectively what you're doing. You're trying to amass some Liquidity, some capital formation is taking place. If you only have, say, $30,000 of cash amassed, well, then you're not ready for real estate, unless perhaps you're doing an owner occupied FHA loan in a duplex or a fourplex with a three and a half percent down payment. If you've got credit card debt. That's at 21% APR. You do want to retire that first age 25 is when you're likely to have student loan debt. The average student loan debt balance at age 25 is about 35k and the interest rate is 7% as long as your income is stable. You know, I didn't focus on paying down my student loans at age 25 I mean, why would I? Why should you I invested first? Because you might feel like having student loans slows you down, and it does, but not accumulating assets is what will keep you stuck so you're 25 when do you buy your first income producing asset? Say you've just got 20 to 30k accumulated liquid. That is still a little early to buy your first rental property, because that first property that would take all of what you had accumulated, that down payment would take it all like for an out of state turnkey property, and you've always got to stay a little liquid, but sooner than later, you have got to increase your income and own some real assets. If you accumulate instead 60k cash and the cheapest decent investment property would probably take something like a 30k down payment in closing costs right now, all right. Well, that tilts toward pulling the trigger and doing it because you've got some buffer. Now, you're still learning along the way, but you're learning really begins when you own your first property. Now, if you happen to live in an investor advantage place, oftentimes in the Midwest or south, perhaps the inland northeast, well then maybe you buy locally. But if you live in a pricey Metro at age 25 then you are probably rent vesting instead. What rent vesting means is that you're paying rent in, say, New York City, and you own property that you rent to others in, say, Chattanooga, Tennessee, that's called rent vesting. And you might pick up more than one property in your late 20s by age 30. Okay, look, this is when your cumulative better decision making really starts to show your trajectory has diverged from the herd, and it's really becoming noticeable to your peers, because your past decisions start compounding here by age 30. This is where you can benefit from modeling if you see someone like you that's doing what you want to do now, you can see yourself doing it. That's called modeling, and this is where your confidence grows. We'll say that now you're married at age 30, and you have a young child. You and your spouse make 175k together. You still have student loans, but you definitely own some real estate by now, we'll even say that you own your own home, your primary residence. By 30 you have a pretty good understanding of financing, property management and markets. By age 35 now you're investing in multiple real estate markets, and this is fueled because you've now done cash out refinances of your earlier properties into some more properties, and that means that you don't even have to use all of your own money in order to buy other properties and make down payments on them. So by age 35 your mindset has shifted from how do I buy a property over to how do I build a machine that buys properties, and this is where scale happens for you, you want to be sure to stay in your lane of competence and avoid chasing shiny objects again. Concentration over diversification by 35 it's become so apparent that you're glad that you did what you did. Other people are still doing things like working a lot of overtime and missing dinners. Maybe you do a little of that, but you don't have to do that. You're happy that you were strategic and you took the actions necessary so that your life doesn't feel like spinning on a hamster wheel like it does for everybody else, and it might still feel that way for you, too, but you are able to see a way out of that. And some people retire with real estate investing by age 35 but in this case, let's just say that you're not. Most aren't, but by now, you are getting so far ahead Of your old peers that you are definitely saying something to yourself, like, wow, indeed, capital compounds and labor doesn't this is the time in your life for this type of epiphany. Let's see where you are by age 40, and by the way, let's acknowledge that the average age of the first time homebuyer is now fully 40 in America. But by listening to this show and following the path that we help you with and engaging with our coaching and reading our newsletter, you are well ahead of this now I have a traditional financial advisor friend who says that he recently shared with me that he thinks a couple is in good shape if they have a net worth of $2 million by age 40. I don't know about that, though, if it's $2 million and a soldier in a 401 K that's locked away and it's not producing any income, that's a poor trajectory for the 40 year old couple. Sheesh, it's still a minimum of 20 more years from there until you can access 401K money, penalty, free. And, yes, there are some workarounds, but that's generally the picture. Well, instead, if you're a 40 year old couple with $2 million dollars in real assets. Oh, now you're in a substantially better position than if it were in some illiquid, conventional retirement plan. If it's in real assets. Oh, now you've got all these options. It could be producing income. You've got tax advantages that are greater than a 401, K, you might be able to access some of the equity, tax free, with a refi and plus say that your $2 million in equity is leveraging $5 million in real assets. Well, then, with 5% appreciation that alone is growing your net worth by $250,000 every single year, in addition to everything else that it's doing for you, yeah, talk about diverging from the herd. $2 million of equity in real assets crushes. Having that amount in a 401 K for you as part of a 40 year old couple, by age 45 you could very well be job optional. You could have teenage kids now, so you've got some expenses, you've been cash out, refinancing in a refi for life plan. Now your properties regularly are able to buy more properties for you, so that you aren't spending your own money on them. Instead, you're spending your own money on travel and living a better life than those others that are soullessly grinding at age 45 and yes, by the way, let's acknowledge that there would be ways for you to borrow out of a 401, k as well, but they're less forgiving than borrowing against your real assets after this period of time for you, you're getting into your late 40s, it is less about accumulation and it's more about optimization and freedom. I mean, you're soon asking, What do I want my life to look like? And you're not asking, How do I make more money? And at age 50 plus, since I really don't have much life experience here, you've probably done a number of 1031, exchanges, or you're even doing 721, exchanges, if you're substantially older than this saying that you want to retire from landlording. Now, one big lesson learned here is that early on, that focus, that concentration, is what allowed you to diverge from the herd that played small with diversification. One thing to be aware of when you're asking yourself that question, how much is enough? You're asking, how much is enough? Well, today, a five to $6 million dollar net worth that can usually generate enough income so that you don't have to work anymore. But people have a propensity to move the goalposts. It's most natural to think that you need to have twice as much as what you have now. Almost everybody inevitably thinks his way. If you've got 100k to your name, you think you've got it made. If you have 200k and if you've got 5 billion, you think you will need 10 billion. Be aware of that propensity to move the goalpost the amount that you think you need is almost always double what you have right now. And of course, in the words of the late George Foreman, the question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income. Even conventional retirement planners will tell you that they just need to know two things in order. A plan for you, how much monthly income are you going to need, and how long you're going to live. And I think they've got that part right now. As you listen to those age profiles, you might have felt yourself ahead of that pace, on that pace, or behind that pace. There's a good chance that you were behind that pace, because by age 20, most people just don't adopt the abundance mentality that early. Most people drift through these decades, but if you understand the sequence, it's really this, learn, then earn, then buy, then scale and then optimize and be sure that you're living the entire time. The really good news for you is that you don't need luck. You need alignment with the stage that you're in. And if you get that right, you don't just build wealth, you build a life where money works harder than you do. Most people that try to do that get their money to work harder for them, well, that approach does not work until it's too late, but it works out for us because we ethically crowdsource other people's money to work harder than we do. To review what you've learned today. Wealth is built through concentration, not diversification. And from a young age, set up your life not to live below your means, but to grow your means. I'll talk to you again next week. Until then, I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream.   Unknown Speaker  36:42   Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC, exclusively,   Keith Weinhold  37:10   The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth building, get rich education.com  

In her teaching on Revelation 8 and 9, Katy addresses the uncomfortable theme of divine judgment, framing the sounding of the seven trumpets not as arbitrary cruelty, but as God's merciful and just response to the prayers of His people crying out against evil. Contrasting human revenge—which merely perpetuates cycles of harm—with God's perfect justice, the narrative illustrates how these judgments serve as an intense, yet merciful warning to the unrepentant. The first four trumpets echo the Exodus plagues by throwing creation into chaos to dismantle self-sufficiency, while the fifth and sixth unleash terrifying demonic forces upon those who have aligned themselves with the enemy. Crucially, these judgments are not total, affecting only a "third" of creation for a limited time to leave room for repentance, and are specifically withheld from those marked by God's seal. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to view these present hardships as labor pains signaling that Christ's return is near, inviting a response of lament for the world's brokenness and a continuous return to the mercy of Jesus.

Pastor Jim explores the “belt of truth” from the armor of God and explains how truth is essential for standing firm against the lies and schemes of the enemy. He emphasizes that truth is not merely information to learn, but a person to know in Jesus Christ, who reveals both the character of God and humanity's true identity. Contrasting the “father of lies” with the “Father of lights,” the sermon highlights how deception about God and ourselves leads to brokenness, while the truth of the gospel brings life, forgiveness, and freedom. Pastor Jim encourages believers to remain rooted in Scripture, gospel community, prayer, and daily obedience so they can recognize lies, apply truth in everyday decisions, and confidently stand firm in Christ's victory.

Craig Anderson was joined by a shell-shocked Tony Anderson to discuss Hearts' seismic victory over Rangers. They cover the good and bad of Derek McInnes, and how his half-time switch ultimately won the game, and also Rangers' complete collapse in the second half. They talk about how the rest of the title race will unfold, as Tony explains how the current situation is even worse than his worst nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US-Patriots-Diggs-Strangulation-Charge: A trial for a star NFL receiver facing strangulation among other charges is underway. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

In the second hour of the broadcast, Charlie James sharpened his critique of establishment "RINOs" in Washington and Governor Henry McMaster's perceived hesitation to aggressively pursue mid-decade redistricting, despite meeting with White House officials to discuss the matter. The show contrasted this with the bold rhetoric of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who has consistently called for redrawing maps to dismantle the "Democratic stronghold" in Rep. Jim Clyburn's 6th Congressional District. Meanwhile, the segment addressed the fierce opposition from the left, where figures like Clyburn have denounced such efforts as "Jim Crow 2.0" and a "never-ending" attempt to disenfranchise minority voters following recent Supreme Court rulings.

Hour 1 of The Charlie James Show on May 1, 2026, criticized Governor McMaster for proclaiming Arab-American Heritage Month, framing it as "identity politics" that alienates the conservative base. The broadcast further discussed pressures for a mid-decade redistricting to target District 6 and argued that while the "radical left" views conservatives as an enemy, state GOP leadership fails to recognize this hostility. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts.

When Can Police Question You Without a Lawyer? – Moran v. Burbine ExplainedWelcome back to Lawyer Talk! In this deep-dive episode, host Steve Palmer and law student Troy unpack the realities of a suspect's right to counsel during police interrogations. Contrasting popular TV drama depictions with what really happens when the police want to question someone in custody.What Really Happens When the Police Want to Question You?If you—or someone you care about—gets arrested, you might imagine a lawyer dramatically bursting into the police interrogation room to rescue the day. But as Steve Palmer and Troy explain starting at 00:02, reality is much different. Lawyers are routinely denied access to individuals in custody before formal charges are filed, no matter how many times family members call or how urgently attorneys demand to be present.Moran v. Burbine: The Case That Changed EverythingMuch of the law on this issue stems from the 1986 U.S. Supreme Court case Moran v. Burbine (01:06). Steve Palmer and Troy break down the facts: Burbine was picked up for a breaking and entering, but police suspected him of murder. His sister, unaware of the murder investigation, contacted the public defender's office, who then called the police to say “Don't question him, he's got a lawyer” (02:14). The police lied, saying they wouldn't interrogate Burbine until the next day. Instead, they immediately questioned him, obtained a waiver of Miranda rights, and got three separate confessions.Unbeknownst to Burbine, an attorney was trying to intervene on his behalf the entire time. According to Steve Palmer, this led to a key ruling: the Sixth Amendment right to counsel does not attach until formal adversarial proceedings begin—typically at arraignment or when formal charges are filed (04:07). As long as police aren't violating Miranda requirements and the suspect hasn't affirmatively requested an attorney, questioning can proceed—with or without lawyer intervention (04:36).The Real Limits of Your RightsWhat about asking for “someone” or saying you “should probably talk to somebody” before answering questions? As Troy and Steve Palmer clarify, that's NOT enough (07:10). You must clearly state, “I want a lawyer.” Only then are police legally required to stop questioning (08:50).Even if police violate Miranda, the remedy is limited: your statements get suppressed and can't be used in the prosecution's case-in-chief. However, cops can use what you tell them to hunt for other evidence—and if you take the stand at trial and your story changes, those suppressed statements can sometimes be used to impeach you (06:03, 06:51).After Formal Charges: A Different BallgameOnce formal charges have been filed, and a lawyer enters an appearance, everything changes (10:23). Any further police attempts to talk to the suspect—about the crime in question—violate the Sixth Amendment and result in evidence suppression, regardless of a Miranda waiver.TakeawaysDon't trust TV: Lawyers can't simply storm into the interrogation room at the police station and stop questioning.Miranda Rights: You must say, “I want a lawyer.” Anything short of that leaves you vulnerable to continued questioning (08:50).Suppression is limited: Police can't use suppressed statements directly, but indirect, “derivative” evidence found as a result can often be used (06:07).After indictment/charges: Your right to counsel is firmly established, and any police interview must go through your attorney (10:23).Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Call 614-859-2119 and leave us a voicemail. Steve will answer your question on the next podcast!Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com.Recorded at Channel 511.Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.Steve has unique experience handling numerous high-publicity cases that have garnered national attention.For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense. Copyright 2026 Stephen E. 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During the fourth hour of the April 27, 2026, broadcast, Charlie James tackled the cultural divide, urging listeners to let common sense override "TDS" (Trump Derangement Syndrome) and the modern pathologization of masculinity. The segment criticized House Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his "maximum warfare" rhetoric following the weekend's shooting, while noting that Asheville was featured in USA Today both as a top destination and a cautionary tale of liberal policy failures. Finally, James slammed Jimmy Kimmel for performing a mocking "mock-up" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, arguing that the comedian's dismissal of the actual violence that occurred further exemplifies the radical left's disconnect from reality.

Contrasting the strict constraints of structured data with the velocity of lightweight formats, and how both prepare content for the future.  Conversation with Paul Coinaud, Senior Manager of Documentation at ANSYS (recently acquired by Synopsys). In this episode we talk about the critical need for LLM-ready content much enriched with structured metadata and discusses how standards like iiRDS and DITA's semantic tagging enable this. Paul emphasizes that true minimalism isn't just about the writing framework: it requires deep collaboration with Subject Matter Experts to translate raw knowledge into tailored content for specific audience personas.

Paul Halpern introduces the contrasting early lives of George Gamow and Fred Hoyle. Born in Odessa, Gamowstudied under Alexander Friedmann, whose work on expanding universe models influenced Gamow's shift toward nuclear physics and quantum tunneling. After a dramatic attempted escape from the Soviet Union via a rubber kayak and later a successful departure through a scientific conference, Gamow reached the West. Meanwhile, in Yorkshire, Hoylewas shaped by his mother's cinema music, learning to read through silent film subtitles before pursuing physics at Cambridge. (1)JANUARY 1950

This Day in Maine for Monday, April 20, 2026.

Series: God's Promises, Our JourneyTitle: "Where is your life going?"Subtitle: "2 Righteous Men, 2 Very Different Lives"Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38 NIV Ezekiel 16:49Matthew 7:24-27Luke 17:31-381 Cor 3:10-15Hebrews 13:22 Peter 2:6-10Jude 1:7Bottom Line: Your walk with God determines the trajectory of your life.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTOUTLINECONCLUSIONDISCUSSION QUESTIONSNOTESYOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONMAIN REFERENCES USEDMy opening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. Opening Illustration (What do you want said about you at your retirement party?I know I'd like people to say nice things about me, my family and how I lived. I'd love to hear stories of good memories from family and friends.But most of all, I'd love to hear stories about how God did something beautiful in and through my life. Not bad desires.Because my walk with God determines the trajectory of my life. My grandson has started T-ball. He's learning how to aim and throw a ball so that it ends up where he intends for it to. Because he's learning that how he aims and throws it determines the trajectory of that ball. He'll need to improve his strength, aim, and skill to get the ball where he wants it to be. The same is true for our walk with God.The question becomes: Is the trajectory of my life headed to where I want it be? Am I living my life wisely or foolishly? Or does it just look like anyone else's in the world?Context (Opening Paragraph)Today we're looking at 2 righteous men with very different lives. By contrasting them, we will not see a Believer and a non-Believer. No, we'll see 2 Believers who live very differently and their lives end up having very different outcomes in the short-term and in the long-term.My prayer for you today is that you'll evaluate your life soberly and humbly. That you will make the changes needed to change the trajectory of your life. Why? Because your walk with God determines the direction of your life.Bottom Line: Your walk with God determines the trajectory of your life.OUTLINE (Genesis 19:1-38) Influenced by Warren WiersbeContrasting Abraham, Lot and JesusI. Abraham, friend of God. (Genesis 18)A. Abraham served the Lord. (1-8)B. Abraham served his wife. (9-15)C. Abraham served a lost world. (16-33)...as an intercessorFor Lot For the residents of SodomII. Lot, friend of the world. (Genesis 19) Contrasting these two's...A. Souls (position before God)"Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness." Genesis 15:6Lot was righteous too. 2 Peter 2:6-7Neither was seen as righteous by God because of their righteous ways. Based on these verses, we see this. Otherwise, we'd assume Abraham righteous but not Lot, because Lot's actions did not show much righteous fruit (in our limited view).They were seen as righteous because of their faith in God's promises.The same is true for us.B. LocationsAbraham continues to live in a tent as a pilgrim, just passing through, on his way to his heavenly home. Lot, by contrast, leaves the tents of Abraham, in the Promised Land, and the favor of his God, and...Moves towards Sodom into the Jordan valley (looks like Egypt and Eden to him), Then into the city into a house, surrounded by the wicked,He stays even after they were captured by Babylonian Kings and rescued by Abram,Then is found sitting at the city gates with authority and position (judge, city administrator of some kind),While you could argue he was being a missionary, it appears he was more influenced by Sodom than Sodom was influenced by him.C. VisitorsOnly 2 angels visited Lot, for the Lord could not fellowship with Lot and his family as he did with A & S. Even though Lot was a believer, the Lord was not at home with him. This is the difference betweenRelationship, and FellowshipNot unlike a marriage where two people are in a covenant relationship but not always feeling the fellowship.D. HospitalityBoth showed hospitality, butAbraham's example was exemplary on multiple levels and Lot's showed skewed values re daughters.E. MessagesJoyful message to A & S--promised son in 1 year.Judgment and destruction for the people of Sodom (and Lot and his family, if they don't leave).God's message to a lost world is judgment as well. This event in history becomes the example people point to reminding them there's a holy God who will judge. (Jude 1:7) But he's also a merciful God saving all who repent, trust and follow him.F. InfluenceBecause of his faith and obedience, Abraham was a blessing to his family and the world. God blessed his family then and the world until he returns. Lot had little spiritual influence on his family nor the world. He had faith, which saved him, but he was more influenced by residents of Sodom than by the Lord. G. AttitudeLot was rescued first by Abraham, along with the people of Sodom. Yet, he went right back to them. Later he had to be pulled out of the city by the angels the second time. He loved the things which are seen more than the things which are unseen. (2 Cor 4:17-18)Abraham yielded even his one and only son as he obeyed by grace through faith. (Genesis 22)How You Respond to God?Abraham → Runs to obey (18:2 “hurried… ran…”)Lot → Hesitates to obey (19:16 “he lingered…”)H. ConsequencesThe Lord's visit to Abraham led to new hope and a future.The Lord's visit was judgment and destruction for Sodom and 2 evil nations who would oppose the very God who saved Lot and his daughters. That said, one day, a young Moabitess named Ruth would marry Boaz and become the grandmother of the Lord Jesus Christ. This would be part of the mercy of God for the world.Principle:Walking with God → blessing flows out; Righteousness leads to life and legacyWalking with compromise → damage flows out; Compromise leads to survival but lossHow Your Story Ends (Trajectory)Abraham → Future, promise, legacyLot → Escape, loss, regretIII. Jesus, friend of sinners.A. While Jude 1:7 tells us Sodom and Gomorrah will stand as the example of God's judgment on a wicked world,...B. It will also stand as a mark of his mercy for his covenant people. We see this through the Moabitess, Ruth, grandmother of Jesus.C. Jesus calls those saved, like Abraham, to:Abide in the Lord,Serve our faith family,Serve a lost world through intercession. D. When judgment day comes, will you be likeAbraham--no worries?How--saved by the skin of your teeth but a horrible legacy?Sodom--lost forever apart from your Creator?CONCLUSIONBottom Line: Your walk with God determines the trajectory of your life.Matthew 7:24-27 feels like it's written to the lost. And it certainly can be applied that way.But I now think it's written to the believer. As Jesus wraps up his Sermon on the Mount, he ends with how a follower of his should apply all that he has heard--not for salvation but for fruitful living. John 15:16 says...God chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will last. That means he chose you to live a fruitful, influential, peaceful, transformative life. One that leaves people praising God at your funeral instead of searching for kind things to say about you.Questions (Write this down) - grab an index card and penWhat is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Write this down on the index card in the seat pockets.DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastNOTESThe Legacy of AbrahamThis quote by John Lennox speaks to my part: “God first informs Abraham why he chose him. This is the only place in the Bible where he does so. The late Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks, comments:This tells us three things about what it is to be an heir of Abraham.First, it means that we are to be guardians of our children's future. We must ensure that they have a world to inherit... Second, education - directing our children and our household after us - is a sacred task ... Third, how do you keep the way of the Lord? By doing what is right and just.It would be impossible to overstate the importance of these principles in a world where children so often bear the brunt of neglect, abuse and suffering.” Friend of God, p. 186YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION MAIN REFERENCES USED“Genesis,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in Genesis, by BethancourtThe Genesis Record, by Henry MorrisThe Genesis Factor, by David Helms & Jon Dennis“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)"Genesis" by Briscoe (TCC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.com“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)Claude.ai

Professor Luke Foster laments the decline of persuasive speech in the United States Congress, contrasting modern partisan anger with the powerful 18th-century parliamentary debates that shaped governance through high-level education and genuine legislative policy authority. (8)1947 DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT, LONG BEACH

Every leader has conversations they're dreading, avoiding, or fumbling before they even begin. In this episode, Lee Scott unpacks one of the most underestimated tools in the leadership toolkit, the compelling invitation. Not the ambush, not the vague "can we talk?" text, and not the cold command to report to the conference room. The compelling invitation is the art and science of getting the right person to show up curious, safe, and ready to engage, before the real conversation even starts. Drawing on frameworks from "Crucial Conversations," Chris Voss's "Never Split the Difference", Edgar Schein's humble inquiry, and Judith Glaser's conversational intelligence, Lee walks through the anatomy of a compelling invitation, and why skipping it is almost always your worst option. Whether you're navigating a performance challenge, pitching an idea upward, asking for a raise, or addressing friction in a long-standing relationship, how you extend the invitation shapes everything that follows.   Additional Resources: Attend Unleashing Leaders University! Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Follow Unleashing Leaders on LinkedIn Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Follow Unleashing Leaders on Facebook Follow Unleashing Leaders on Instagram   Key Takeaways: Why avoidance and assault are the two failure modes on either side of a compelling invitation The wedding invitation framework: the overlooked parallel to how leaders should open conversations Tailoring your invitation to DISC styles and the six fundamental human needs Contrasting outcomes vs. positions: what you want, and what this conversation is not going to be Giving people a genuine choice, and why "no" being on the table is actually a sign the relationship is working Real-world scripts across four scenarios: prospective clients, bosses, struggling employees, and personal relationships  

The complex intersection of technological progress, economic stability, and human well-being across history and into the year 2026. Data from Our World in Data reveals a dramatic 150-year decline in working hours, while economist Tyler Cowen argues that modern institutional bottlenecks will prevent AI from triggering a rapid growth explosion. Contrasting this perspective, OpenAI's 2026 industrial policy proposes radical measures like "robot taxes" and a four-day workweek to manage the transition to superintelligence. Will Manidis critiques these corporate proposals as disconnected from the violent labor struggles of the past and reflects on the spiritual and cultural anxieties of a society obsessed with technical optimization. Together, the texts debate whether humanity is entering an age of unprecedented leisure or profound displacement as machines begin to outpace human productivity. These narratives suggest that the ultimate challenge of the intelligence age is not just economic efficiency, but redefining the human social contract.

Coach Scott Spinelli, a college basketball analyst, joined Sports Talk. Coach Spinelli discussed Mike Malone's decision to head to North Carolina. He also broke down the National Championship Game between Michigan and UConn.

In this episode of Sanity Check, David R. Legates explores the rise of “greenhushing”—a growing corporate trend where companies pursue environmental initiatives but deliberately stay silent about them.Contrasting it with the more familiar concept of greenwashing, this episode examines why major companies like Apple, HSBC, Nestlé, and Nike are pulling back from public climate messaging, even as many continue sustainability efforts behind the scenes. From regulatory pressure and legal risk to activist backlash and shifting political winds, “going green, then going dark” reflects a deeper tension between perception, policy, and profit.Drawing on recent data and real-world examples—including the fallout faced by Bud Light—this episode unpacks how fear, incentives, and public scrutiny are reshaping corporate behavior in the climate space.At its core, this conversation asks a larger question: in a world where messaging often matters more than substance, what happens when companies decide silence is the safest strategy?https://www.southpole.com/publications/south-pole-net-zero-report-2025https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-greenhushing-traphttps://hbr.org/2025/09/are-companies-actually-scaling-back-their-climate-commitmentshttps://www.talkingclimate.ca/p/climate-hushingthe-quiet-trend-underminingVisit our podcast resource page: https://cornwallalliance.org/listen%20to%20our%20podcast%20created%20to%20reign/Our work is entirely supported by donations from people like you. If you benefit from our work and would like to partner with us, please visit www.cornwallalliance.org/donate. 

The WIP Morning Show reacts to Jeff Lurie's comments at the NFL Owners Meetings regarding both Jalen Carter and Jalen Hurts.

Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1–11) reveals Jesus as the humble King who calls for authentic worship. Contrasting the crowd's fleeting praise with the disciples' quiet obedience, this message reminds us that true revival begins with simple, faithful surrender to Jesus.

Send us Fan MailGalatians - The Pure GospelGalatians 4:21-31​Chris McKnight, Lead Pastor/ElderMarch 29, 2026Message 18 in the series on Galatians 

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Josh Ireland. Ireland explores the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky. He details Stalin's patient bureaucratic alliances, contrasting his calculated approach with Trotsky's charismatic but ultimately less effective leadership style for listeners. (2)1881 EXECUTION OF THE PEOPLE'S WILL

Ahead of the start of the 2026 MLB season, Hart, Fitzy and Ted discuss the similarities and differences between homegrown superstars Roman Anthony and Drake Maye.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/12/26), Hank focuses on the contrast between genuine and counterfeit revivals: the emphasis on eternal verities and earthly vanities.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Jesus going to return, or has He already returned? Patty - Sun City West, AZ (9:14)Should we pray for the healing of the sick? Daniel - Nashville, TN (15:12)What about the ministry of Andrew Wommack? Charlie - Salt Lake City, UT (19:20)How should a Christian start a prayer? Which person of the Trinity do we address in prayer? Paul - El Paso, TX (22:11)

Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's routine orbital successes while contrasting them with China's rational, long-term plan to land humans on the moon by the year 2030. (15)1900 NILE EGYPT

Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio examine Iran's potential responses to US military pressure, contrasting diplomatic signals with threats of offensive missile deployment and regional proxy warfare. 15.1843 RUSSIAN EMBASSY TO PERSIA

1. Stevenson-Yang 1: The Evolution of China's Economic Transformation. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts her 1994 Xi'an visit, contrasting tattered manufacturing exhibits with the impoverished, stagnant office culture she witnessed during her 1985 arrival. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang.

Guest: David Davenport. Davenport describes Reagan's return to limited government to foster opportunity, contrasting this approach with the modern, ambiguous shift toward "equity" rather than equality.

Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked Apophis asteroid mission, a commercial attempt to rescue a NASAtelescope, and the contrasting regulatory environments of the UK and New Zealand for space launches.

Guest: Charles Ortel. Ortel highlights strong private sector growth in Malaysia and Indonesia, contrasting it with China's economic struggles and the state's "national team" intervening to prop up markets.1889 BOUGAINVILLE