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For episode 778 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Gleb Morgachev, Co-Creator of Gonka, an open-source decentralized AI network designed to make high-performance AI compute more accessible and efficient. Throughout the episode, Brandon and Gleb explore how Gonka turns computational power into useful AI work, its approach to Proof of Compute, how decentralized networks can verify AI inference, where decentralized infrastructure still competes with centralized cloud providers, and what the future could look like when access to GPU compute is coordinated by an open network rather than a single company.

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In this Meaningful Money Q&A, Pete Matthew and Roger Weeks answer six listener questions on the UK money decisions that trip people up. We look at the best place to hold an emergency fund (cash ISA, Premium Bonds or stocks and shares ISA), how the £10,000 Money Purchase Annual Allowance works if you retire part-way through the tax year, and whether moving pension income into an ISA can help fund future care home costs. We also cover claiming a refund on overdraft charges, balancing a police CARE pension with a SIPP, LISA and ISA to retire at 55, and paying employee share scheme proceeds into a SIPP tax-efficiently. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA61  01:51  Question 1 Hi Pete and Roger - I'm quite a new listener to the podcast having come across it in my current pursuit of career-changing into the marvellous world of Financial Planning, from Accounting. The mini-series on what makes a good financial adviser was very eye opening and helped me take the decision to make the leap into financial advice - so thank you! Currently only 4 days left of my notice period as of writing. My question is hopefully a VERY simple one, especially for gentlemen of your calibre - I'm undecided and procrastinating on where the best place to hold my emergency fund is. With some indecision and flippancy over the past few years I've managed to end up with a little bit in a number of different pots, ranging from: - around £2,500 in Premium Bonds (yet to win a prize) - around £4,000 in a S&S ISA which of course is taking a bit of a hit as-of late - the remaining £2,000-£3,000 in a Cash ISA I know the short-term volatility of the S&S ISA is not well suited for an emergency fund, as evidenced in the last few months, but the amount just slowly grew over time while I was haphazardly saving. In your opinion, is this just as simple as putting everything into the Cash ISA and just having to eat the small inflation erosion vs interest gains? Naturally I want the funds to be available quickly were I to ever need them. Thanks for all the fantastic podcast episodes and apologies for my question being as long as it was for such a simple ask. Chris 06:25  Question 2 Hi Pete & Rog I only discovered your podcast last year but think it's excellent. You make complex topics easy to follow - thank you. I've just turned 65 and am planning to give up work later this year (I currently work three days a week).  I've watched a lot of Meaningful Money content over the past few years, and great stuff from others, and last month re-read the Meaningful Money Retirement Guide just to keep on the right track & I think we're in a good place. I intend to keep making contributions into my workplace pension up to my retirement - salary sacrifice, employer contribution, low fees, etc. My question: If I retire part way through the tax year and have already made pension contributions in excess of the £10,000 MPAA does this mean I'd have to wait until the following 6th April to access my pension (other than tax free cash) to avoid a tax charge? I hope this question makes sense. Thanks and keep up the good work. Regards Kev 09:00 Question 3 Hi folks. Both Roger and Pete are doing a sterling job. My question/observation. Given there is a good probability of myself entering a rest/retirement/nursing home, and we know how expensive these are. Also there is now not the carrot of passing on DC pension pots free of IHT (from April 2027).  Would not the best strategy be to max out the Basic rate income from ones DC pot, moving it say into an ISA (£20k p.y. as I write). The reason being, the expense of the retirement care and accommodation may be such that any income needed at that time from the DC pot, should funds allow, may be subject to higher rate income tax, in order to meet the bills. Just a thought Best regards John 12:11 Question 4 Hi Pete and Roger, I started listening to your podcast about 18 months ago and it really inspired me to turn my finances around. I'm in my 30s and have had overdraft and credit card debt since my late teens when I went to university. I'm hoping for a bit of advice. I've recently started taking control of my finances and am in the middle of paying off credit card and car debt using Dave Ramsey's snowball method. For years I lived in my overdraft and at the top end of my credit card limit, paying fees on both. Until a couple of years ago, I would be close to my arranged overdraft limit, get paid, spend about a week out of my overdraft and then fall back into it until payday. I recently heard about people who have had a refund on overdraft charges if they were persistently living in debt. I've struggled to get my head around if this would apply to me and wondered if anyone could offer any advice? Particularly if it impacts credit rating or could have any negative consequences. Thank you! Best wishes, Elizabeth 18:57 Question 5 Hi Pete and Roger I can't wait until a new episode to listen to while I'm commuting to work, it gives me a lot to think about, and how I can prepare for my retirement and I appreciate everything you all do and meaningful money. I'm a 35-year-old UK police officer contributing to the Police Pension Scheme (2015 CARE scheme), and I'm trying to sense-check whether I'm being overly pessimistic about my retirement planning. My current situation: Police CARE pension projected to provide an income from around age 60+ I've already bought my home, so I'm using a Stocks & Shares LISA purely for retirement alongside a SIPP and ISA I'm aiming for a comfortable retirement of roughly £3,000–£4,000 per month, with the goal of stepping back from full-time work around age 55. The complication is the nature of the job: Policing is physically demanding, involves long hours, night shifts, and a general level of risk. There's also a commonly cited concern that police officers may have a lower life expectancy due to these factors. Because of this, I'm not convinced I want to stay in the job all the way to the scheme's normal retirement age. But stepping away earlier would mean: Delaying access to the pension. Potentially reducing the overall benefits. Needing to bridge a longer gap using my own investments. There are also structural challenges with the scheme: Contributions are a high percentage of my income. If I leave, I can't transfer the pension into another scheme, meaning it becomes deferred and grows more slowly than if I remained an active member. To manage this, I'm currently: Contributing to a SIPP for additional retirement income. Maxing out my Stocks & Shares LISA as a tax-efficient retirement pot (since I've already used the property benefit) Building ISA investments alongside. My concern is this: Despite having a defined benefit pension, I find myself treating it very conservatively—almost as a "bonus" rather than a core foundation. So my questions are: Am I being too pessimistic about the value and reliability of the CARE pension, given the realities of the job and its constraints? Am I overcompensating by saving too aggressively into ISAs, LISAs, and SIPPs instead of allowing myself to enjoy more of my income now? And how should someone in my position balance: The security of a defined benefit pension. The desire for flexibility and earlier retirement. And the reality that I may not want—or be able—to do this job into my 60s? Thanks for everything you do—the podcast has really helped shape how I think about money and long-term planning, Stephen 27:36  Question 6 Hello,  First, I would like to thank you both for the valuable information you provide. For much of my life, I have felt financially uninformed and unsure in my decisions. Thanks to your guidance I've had a huge awakening in the past 5 months. I now feel far more confident and in control of my finances. Thank you so much for putting out this content for us all. I have a question regarding an employee share scheme offered by my workplace. The scheme allows me to purchase shares at a discounted price over several years. As I understand it, these shares are bought using pre-tax income, and tax is only payable if the shares are sold before the scheme reaches full maturity. I am planning to open a SIPP in the coming weeks, and I was considering transferring the proceeds from the share scheme into the SIPP once it has fully matured. It seems that this could effectively result in a 20% gain on income that has not been taxed initially. However, this feels somewhat like a loophole, and I would like to confirm whether this approach is compliant or advisable. Thank you very much for your time Kind regards, Lee

What up Good Enough Gamer, prepare to be enThralled with todays episode and topic of discussion. Just when you thought it was a corporate mess with no soul anymore, Blizzard has shown that they Kerrigan (care again), and boy oh boy was there a lot to unpack with the BlizzCon event this year. We have reminisced on many episodes before, and lord knows we have asked for some things to return. It seems ours, and many other gamers prayers may have been answered. Maybe! So join us as we freak out, Jordan cries tears of joy, and Darrell and Kyle fight every possible temptation to go back to ol' faithful. There are games now that may have Dominion over our future. So get you touque and mitts on, and get ready to brave this Blizzard with us!

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Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela, says South African universities have played an important role in contributing to society post 1994. He was speaking at the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit in Cape Town. It is the first time the summit is being held in Africa and is being hosted by the University of Cape Town. Mlamli Maneli reports...

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A fired cop, a lawsuit against the department, and a murder weapon that belonged to her husband.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebuilding Gaza will require tens of billions of dollars. European countries have just approved new funding for water and waste management.But with the ceasefire still fragile, can reconstruction really get underway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com RayNeo iO Smart Glasses: Your hands-free second brain that remembers your day so you can stay present. Visit rayneo.com/OFD. Episode 3713: Kalen Bruce answers the two questions most people put off about retirement: when to start and how. Through the story of Pedro, who invests $100 a month from age 20, and Bob, who waits until 38 and invests $400, he shows that time in the market beats the size of the contribution. He then lays out the simplest path forward: index funds sheltered inside an IRA, set to fund automatically. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/investing/retirement-101-start-contributing-retirement Quotes to ponder: "Retirement should be something that you contribute to diligently over your entire life." "We also learned the compound interest that accumulates is much more powerful than contributing more money." "Lastly, don't get discouraged or think it's too late for you. It's never too late!" Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com RayNeo iO Smart Glasses: Your hands-free second brain that remembers your day so you can stay present. Visit rayneo.com/OFD. Episode 3713: Kalen Bruce answers the two questions most people put off about retirement: when to start and how. Through the story of Pedro, who invests $100 a month from age 20, and Bob, who waits until 38 and invests $400, he shows that time in the market beats the size of the contribution. He then lays out the simplest path forward: index funds sheltered inside an IRA, set to fund automatically. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/investing/retirement-101-start-contributing-retirement Quotes to ponder: "Retirement should be something that you contribute to diligently over your entire life." "We also learned the compound interest that accumulates is much more powerful than contributing more money." "Lastly, don't get discouraged or think it's too late for you. It's never too late!" Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com RayNeo iO Smart Glasses: Your hands-free second brain that remembers your day so you can stay present. Visit rayneo.com/OFD. Episode 3713: Kalen Bruce answers the two questions most people put off about retirement: when to start and how. Through the story of Pedro, who invests $100 a month from age 20, and Bob, who waits until 38 and invests $400, he shows that time in the market beats the size of the contribution. He then lays out the simplest path forward: index funds sheltered inside an IRA, set to fund automatically. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/investing/retirement-101-start-contributing-retirement Quotes to ponder: "Retirement should be something that you contribute to diligently over your entire life." "We also learned the compound interest that accumulates is much more powerful than contributing more money." "Lastly, don't get discouraged or think it's too late for you. It's never too late!" Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fired cop, a lawsuit against the department, and a murder weapon that belonged to her husband. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.Sponsors: Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to Quince.com/bigmad Go to heypolo.com/bigmad and use code bigmad for 70% off your first year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with international lawyer Itay Epshtain about the recent decision by 12 countries, led by the UK and France and including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, to UK, to impose sanctions on Israel, including import bans on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The new policies may also include sanctions against companies providing services, such as construction or financing, for Israeli settlements in the West Bank, personal sanctions against individual Israeli settlers, and a new bank on certain weapons used in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. In their conversation, Peter and Itay look at how the International Court of Justice set the stage for these sanctions, how the UK and other countries will determine what sanctions to impose, and how Israeli banks and businesses are reacting to the prospect of being sanctioned. Itay Epshtain is a Senior Humanitarian Law and Policy Consultant, serving as a Special Advisor on International Law and Humanitarian Principles to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and Legal Advisor at the Center for Operational Analysis and Research (COAR). Formerly, the Policy and Protection Advisor of the NRC Palestine Office, West Bank Protection Consortium Chief of Party, International Humanitarian Law Advisor with Diakonia IHL Resource Centre, and Director of Amnesty International Israel Section. Peter Beinart is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, an Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and an MSNOW Political Commentator. His newest book (published 2025) is Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. He publishes regularly on https://peterbeinart.substack.com/. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

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**Community Connection: Reflecting on 9/11 and the Ongoing Fight Against Violence** This week on Community Connection, we take a moment to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the devastating impact it had on our nation. The conversation also delves into the ongoing fight against violence, particularly in the medical profession. Our guests, Dr. Virginia Cain, Director & Chief Medical Officer, Marion County Public Health Department and Dr. Lindi Hayes, Emergency Medical Physician Region 4 Chair, National Medical Assoc. join us as we discuss the importance of addressing violence prevention in all forms, from domestic violence to police brutality and gun violence. The episode touches on the need for education and awareness about gun safety, particularly in homes with young children. Dr. Hayes shares her experiences as an emergency room physician, highlighting the trauma that families and communities face when dealing with gun violence. The conversation also explores the importance of legislation and community efforts to combat this public health crisis. We also hear from listeners who share their personal stories and insights on the topic, including a caller who lost a loved one in the 9/11 attacks and another who shares a powerful message about the importance of prayer and compassion. The episode ends with a call to action, encouraging listeners to join the Indianapolis Walks for Peace event and to take steps towards creating a safer and more compassionate community. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will leave you inspired to make a difference in your community. Listen to the full episode to hear more about the importance of addressing violence prevention and the role that we can all play in creating a safer and more compassionate world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning investigative journalist, bestselling author, contributing editor, and podcast host for Spy Talk Michael Isikoff shares his analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with journalist and commentator Negar Mortazavi about the developments & dynamics around the now six-month old war in Iran. They discuss what the U.S. got wrong in its expectations for the war, why the MOU between the U.S. & Iran broke down, and how the economic warfare of sanctions is working. They also look at what is happening on the ground in Iran, including with the possibility of real opposition to the regime, and how the Iranian diaspora is navigating the war, opposition to the regime, and divisions in the diaspora.  Negar Mortazavi is an award-winning journalist and commentator, editor and host of the Iran Podcast, and a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy (CIP), based in Washington DC. She has been covering Iranian and Middle Eastern affairs as well as US foreign policy towards the Middle East for fifteen years. She is a frequent media commentator and has appeared on CNN, NBC, NPR, BBC, France24, Aljazeera, and other global outlets. She has written for Foreign Policy magazine, Politico, The Intercept, The Independent, and other publications, and is regularly invited to speak at panels and conferences around the world about Iranian affairs and US foreign policy. Peter Beinart is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, an Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and an MSNOW Political Commentator. His newest book (published 2025) is Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. He publishes regularly on https://peterbeinart.substack.com/. Original music by Jalal Yaquob.

An affair, a trip to the gas station, and a van stuck in the mud. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://instanthydration.com/bigmad and use promo code BIGMAD for over 40% off your first subscription order—Instant Hydration's best offer available.Visit https://betterhelp.com/bigmad #ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Community Connection: A Call to Action** Today on Community Connection, the conversation is heating up as Tina, James and Eric tackle the pressing issue of immigration and the recent surge in ICE raids in central Indiana. Listeners are sharing their personal stories and concerns, and the speaker is urging everyone to take action and get involved in the community. The episode covers a range of topics, from the impact of the gas tax holiday on the state's economy to the importance of voting and getting involved in local politics. The speaker is joined by a panel of community members who share their thoughts and experiences, and the conversation is lively and thought-provoking. One caller shares a personal story of how they were affected by the recent ICE raids, and the speaker is moved to action, urging everyone to take a stand and make their voices heard. The episode also touches on the importance of mental health and self-care, with one caller sharing their struggles with anxiety and depression. The speaker offers words of encouragement and support, and the conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of taking care of ourselves and each other. As the episode comes to a close, the speaker is inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame, a well-deserved recognition of their dedication and hard work in the community. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Community Connection, where the conversation is real, the passion is palpable, and the call to action is clear. Listen now and be a part of the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with researcher Ben Lorber about the "bad-faith disinfo[rmation] attacks" against Hasan Piker and others, which cast critiques of Israel as antisemitism. Peter and Ben look at the competition between the Left and the Right to explain Israel's behavior and define anti-Israel politics, with the Left offering a structural critique of Israel, naming imperialism and ethnonationalism, versus the Right's focus on what they identify as essentialist faults with Jewish character and identity. Ben and Peter also discuss how bad-faith accusations of antisemitism make it difficult to hold productive conversations about antisemitism, Israeli policy, and other political issues, how to think about "calling someone out" vs. "calling them in" over political disagreements; and how to think about political strategies for both short-term and long-term goals.  Ben Lorber is a writer, researcher and movement strategist. He works as Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates, a think tank that works to understand and counter authoritarian movements, where he focuses on antisemitism and white Christian nationalism. He is co-author of Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism (Melville House, 2024). Peter Beinart is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, an Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and an MSNOW Political Commentator. His newest book (published 2025) is Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. He publishes regularly on https://peterbeinart.substack.com/. Original music by Jalal Yaquob

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss how to differentiate Achilles mid-portion tendinopathy from insertional tendinopathy and why the distinction changes rehab. Depending on the patient, some tendon-loading exercises can actually have a negative impact on insertional tendinopathy cases, so being able to differentiate these can help to improve your success with your patients.00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks00:19 Episode Focus and Disclaimer01:08 Achilles Basics and Tendinopathy Terms03:09 Blood Supply and Watershed Zone05:30 Insertional vs Midportion Pathology07:27 Why Each Type Happens09:47 Treatment Principles and Load Management11:02 Insertional Rehab and Evidence14:22 Wrap Up and ResourcesNeed CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You'll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showStudying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they've helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list HERESupport the Show:Share the episode with someone who'd benefit.Contributing directly to the "support" link.Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

A $17 million vault, a velvet Elvis painting, and a hitman sent to Mexico. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get a $5 bonus investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A $17 million vault, a velvet Elvis painting, and a hitman sent to Mexico.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.Sponsors:Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get a $5 bonus investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us today as we speak with Judy Cardin about the best plants to grow in your garden for attracting bumblebees. Her plant recommendations: Dutchman's Breeches; Virginia Bluebells; Giant Lavender Hyssop; Giant Yellow Hyssop; Joe Pye Weed; Culver's Root; Thistle; Great Blue Lobelia; Bottle Gentian; Asters; Goldenrod; Virginia Waterleaf; Jacob's Ladder; Wild Geranium; Wld Bergamot; Mountain Mint; Anise Hyssop. Shrub recommendations: American Plum; Dwarfbush Honeysuckle; Shrubby St. Johnswort; Lead Plant; and New Jersey Tea. We also discuss the concern about the vanishing Rusty-Patched bumblebee. Judy Cardin is a bumble bee expert and educator with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's community science program Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade. When Judy retired as Bureau Director with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 7 years ago, she transitioned her 50 year passion for nature and gardening into her retirement career: sharing her knowledge of bumble bees, how to restore yard and community spaces to native habitat that will support native wildlife, in particular bumble bees and pollinators. She has trained a wide range of audiences, including Master Gardener and Master Naturalist classes, school teachers, and the PBS Garden expo. Judy is also the administrator of the Wisconsin/Midwest Bumble Bee Observers Facebook page. Educator, WDNR Bumble Bee Brigade Citizen Science ProgramUW-Madison Arboretum volunteer, mentored on native plants by Susan Carpenter, Arboretum Native Plant CuratorChair, Friends of the UW-Madison Arboretum Grass to Garden Program, Co-chair FOA Native Plant SaleWild Ones Native Plant Certification InstructorConverted her urban yard to over 350 native plant species and 25,000 native plants.She is a Bee surveyor: conducted hundreds of surveys for Bumble Bee Brigade, UWArboretum, and the USGS. Contributing author, Nature Magazine research article on finding Rusty patched bumble bees:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-46861-8Author "Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Floral Phenology" https://online.flippingbook.com/view/810946527/Administrator, Wisconsin/Midwest Bumble Bee Observers Facebook page.Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 25 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

Why didn't we do this story while we were still covering Colin Baker? Why do we know nothing about Evelyn Smythe – and how DO you pronounce her name, anyway? And should all of the Daleks in this story be wearing an orange toupee and enough bronzer to burnish a shield? Come join Tony Whitt, and Dalton Hughes as they ask these questions and more while discussing Rob Shearman's JUBILEE. We are a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, and TIMESTREAMS. You can check out these and other podcasts in the network at http://www.directionpoint.org! If you like what you hear, please come visit our Patreon page! It's at https://www.patreon.com/DWTargetBC. If you decide to support us in our ongoing effort to discuss all of the DOCTOR WHO novelizations, you'll be able to choose a gift! Contributing at any level gets you our extras! Visit the site for more details! We also have a book discussion group of our very own on Goodreads! It can be found at the link below. If you want to have your question, discussion, or review of a given book read aloud by us, simply join the group, post your response to the group by the given deadline, and we will see it! Also, feel free to follow us on the social media accounts listed below, or subscribe to us via the podcast provider of your choice. You can also email us at the email address given at the end of the episode with the phrase “Target Book Club” in the subject line! Thanks as always to Ron Schiding for our podcast logo and artwork, and to Dalton Hughes for the editing! Our new theme: DalekWho1963 - https://youtu.be/DoJIQ5dGLkQ?si=UYXahrgSVmJqUAqJ Our collected episodes on the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/TARGETBOOKCLUBPODCAST Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWhoTargetBookClubPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dwtargetbc.bsky.social iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast/id1195364046?see-all=reviews SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Fantasy--Science-Fiction-Podc/Doctor-Who-Target-Book-Club-Podcast-p957128/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/710804-doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast The DIRECTION POINT Doctor Who Podcast Network: https://directionpoint.org/

A surprise divorce announcement, a jailhouse suicide pact, and a basement full of bullet holes. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.Sponsors:Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A surprise divorce announcement, a jailhouse suicide pact, and a basement full of bullet holes. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show #2735 Show Notes: Ecclesiastes 12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ecc%2012&version=KJV Revelation 21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rev%2021&version=KJV Hebrews 12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=heb%2012&version=KJV Ecclesiastes 7: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ecc%207&version=KJV Delinquency: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/Delinquency Debauchery in Wisconsin  (Ray): https://www.facebook.com/reel/2349151552571143 Contributing to Delinquency: https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-charges/contributing-to-the-delinquency-of-a-minor.html Dave Daubenmire, a veteran 35 year high school football coach, […]

Simon Constable, writer for the Wall Street Journal, discusses European climate anomalies and their severe impact on global commodities. Speaking from the south of France, Constable reports temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius, contributing to low water levels in the Danube, Rhine, and Po rivers. These climate constraints, alongside maritime blockades of Ukrainian ports, have driven up prices for energy, wheat, and coffee. Turning to UK politics, Constable criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer for failing to spur house-building and notes that regional politicians like Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham lack an international profile. Finally, he reviews a longevity quiz from the Wall Street Journal, which highlights that the wealthiest Americans live fourteen years longer than the poorest. He notes that Japan leads the world in centenarians, emphasizing that geographic location and financial wealth are pivotal factors in determining an individual's healthy lifespan. (8)

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we discuss what VO2 max is, why it matters for physical therapists, and how it predicts cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality. Join us as we discuss different protocols utilized in research, considerations for different  populations, and how we can help our clients successfully hit their target goals.00:00 VO2 Max Explained01:28 Why It Matters02:50 Physiology Behind Gains03:58 Training Intensity Basics05:08 Protocols That Work07:09 Choosing The Right Plan07:31 Population Specific Tips08:46 Key Variables And Caveats10:40 Measuring Without A Lab11:35 Main Takeaways12:10 Wrap Up And ContactNeed CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You'll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showStudying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they've helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list HERESupport the Show:Share the episode with someone who'd benefit.Contributing directly to the "support" link.Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick, co-authors of the new book Israel's Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power. They discuss the priorities and mechanisms used by what the call the Israel Lobby and whether it always gets its way; how to talk about the Israel lobby without being a conspiracy theorist; and the possibilities for the Israel lobby's future.  Eli Clifton is an investigative journalist who focuses on money in politics and US foreign policy. He is a cofounder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft where he serves as a senior adviser. His work has appeared in The Guardian, The Nation, The Intercept, The South China Morning Post, LobeLog, Salon, HuffPost, The Daily Beast, Slate, Gawker, Foreign Policy, and Responsible Statecraft. Ian S. Lustick is the Bess W. Heyman Chair, Emeritus, in the Political Science Department of the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the Carter administration as the State Department's expert on Israel-Palestine affairs and subsequently became a regular consultant with American administrations on US foreign policy and national security affairs. He is a founder and past President of the Association for Israel Studies and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Peter Beinart is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, an Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and an MSNOW Political Commentator. His newest book (published 2025) is Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. He publishes regularly on https://peterbeinart.substack.com/. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

A small town, a late night walk in the rain, and a "I hate cops" note. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply. For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://instanthydration.com/bigmad and use promo code BIGMAD for over 40% off your first subscription order—Instant Hydration's best offer available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A small town, a late night walk in the rain, and a "I hate cops" note. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply.For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://instanthydration.com/bigmad and use promo code BIGMAD for over 40% off your first subscription order—Instant Hydration's best offer available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Carman is a Nashville-based drummer, author, and educator known for his deep pocket, soulful touch, and command of blues, soul jazz, and roots music. Originally from the Boston area, Carman built his reputation on the New England music scene as a first-call sideman and session musician. From 2018 to 2024, he toured internationally and recorded with GA-20, a three-time Billboard #1 blues artist on Colemine/Karma Chief Records, helping the band earn repeated Boston Music Awards for Blues Act of the Year. Now based in Nashville, Carman records and tours with Parlor Greens, an organ trio on Colemine Records, and continues to be an in-demand session drummer and bandleader. His playing draws on vintage electric blues grit, organ-jazz lineage, and a shuffle vocabulary that has made him a go-to voice for artists seeking deep feel and stylistic authenticity. Alongside performing, Carman is an active educator, offering lessons, clinics, and online content that connect technique to real-world musical situations for working drummers and emerging players alike. Carman is the author of six drum books, including The Shuffle Book Vol. 1 (2026), Philly-ISM (2023), and Haynes-ISM (2022), with the latter two nominated by Modern Drummer for Educational Product of the Year. His other titles include Groove Systems (2021), Shape Beats (2020), and Shape Beats for Kids (2017). In this episode, Tim talks about The many changes in his life and career since we last talked in 2022 The creation and unexpected success of Parlor Greens Colemine Records and other small record labels acting as aesthetic curators for recorded and live music Bouncing around to a few cities over the last few years before settling on Nashville Finding jams/hangs/residencies on a given scene, and being able to read the different vibes there Contributing to a community by creating your own projects/opportunities The process and goals of writing his book on Shuffles How generalities are more useful in considering types of shuffles than definitive categories Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor interviews FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart about Peter's recent Jewish Currents essay, "The Shame of the American Jewish Establishment," which offers a political and historical look at American Jewish institutions, known broadly as the American Jewish establishment. They discuss Peter's analysis of the trajectory of American Jewish institutions & their leadership, which in the mid-20th century saw American Jewish wellbeing as tied to the growth and expansion of American liberal democracy and thus supported civil rights, women's rights, and LGBT+ rights, and where they are now, which is abandoning the fight for American democracy in favor of support for the state of Israel. Peter posits that if American Jewish institutions and the people who work in them once navigated a dichotomy in which they supported legal equality in the United States but Jewish supremacy in Israel/Palestine, that contradiction has been solved: in the wake of Israel's assault on Gaza and Trump's 2024 return to power, these institutions and their leadership prioritize support for Israel over any other values or needs, including the dangerous growth of Christian nationalism, election denial, and open racism. Ahmed & Peter also discuss why they think it is important to speak with people with whom they hold profound disagreements - such as Curt Mills and Tucker Carlson - and why it's both necessary and possible to challenge them on the racism and other hate they explicitly or implicitly platform. Peter Beinart is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, an Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and an MSNOW Political Commentator. His newest book (published 2025) is Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. He publishes regularly on https://peterbeinart.substack.com/. Ahmed Moor is a Palestinian-American writer born in Gaza and a Fellow at FMEP. He is an advisory board member of the US Campaign for Palestinian rights, co-editor of After Zionism (Saqi Books) and is currently writing a book about Palestine. He also currently serves on the board of the Independence Media Foundation. His work has been published in The Guardian, The London Review of Books, The Nation, and elsewhere. He earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and an MPP at Harvard University. You can follow Ahmed on Substack at: https://ahmedmoor.substack.com and on X at @AhmedMoor. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

Respect isn't something your title automatically earns. It's something people decide through every interaction they have with you. In this episode, Karen shares seven practical communication habits that help you command respect, build credibility, and strengthen your executive presence, without changing who you are. In this episode, we cover: 1. Speak First Don't wait until everyone else has shared their opinion. Contributing early positions you as someone who helps shape the conversation rather than simply reacting to it. 2. Stop Over-Explaining Lengthy explanations often sound like you're seeking permission. Learn how to state your recommendations with confidence and let your expertise speak for itself. 3. Be Clear Before You're Clever Lead with the bottom line first. Clear, concise communication earns trust and helps people make decisions faster. 4. Hold Your Boundaries Respect grows when your words and actions align. Learn how healthy boundaries reinforce your priorities and demonstrate self-respect. 5. Let Silence Do Its Job Confident leaders don't feel the need to fill every pause. Discover why a few seconds of silence can increase your influence in conversations. 6. Make Your Words Match Your Presence Your body language often communicates before your first sentence. Learn how calm, intentional presence reinforces confidence and credibility. 7. Keep Your Word Nothing builds respect faster than consistency. Following through on commitments and communicating early when plans change creates lasting trust. Your Challenge This Week Choose just one of these habits and practice it intentionally: Speak first in your next meeting. Stop over-explaining one recommendation. Pause before filling silence. Hold one healthy boundary. Lead with your bottom line. Walk into the room with calm certainty. Follow through on one commitment exceptionally well. Small communication shifts create big leadership results. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Every week you'll learn practical strategies to communicate with confidence, influence high-stakes conversations, and develop your Powerhouse Presence™. Some resources for you: Get 3 Strategies to Speak Up in Meetings here. Project more confidence and credibility with my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: Words to Avoid | Karen Laos My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/   Connect with me:   Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial  Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos   About me: Many years ago I found myself tongue-tied in a boardroom, my colleagues and executives staring at me. My stomach in my throat, I was unable to get the words out (in spite of being in a senior leadership role).  Then, I heard my boss shut down the meeting. My heart sank. I was mortified. She pulled me aside and said, "You didn't trust your gut. You could've tabled the meeting like I did." Why didn't that option occur to me in the moment? Why did I feel like I needed permission? That was the day I set out to change. I began a journey of personal growth to discover the root of the problem. Once I did, I wanted every woman to experience that same freedom. I'm now on a mission to silence self-doubt in 10 million women in 10 years by giving them simple strategies to speak up and ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond, resulting in more clients, job promotions, and negotiation wins. Companies like NASA, Netflix, Google, and Sephora have been propelled toward more effective communication skills through my signature framework, The Confidence Cocktail™. This is your invitation to step into your most confident self so you can catapult your career! Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: Words to Avoid | Karen Laos Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

Deroy Murdock, Fox News commentator, American Spectator contributing editor, and Daily Signal conservative columnist, gives his analysis on whether Democrats are having a Tea Party moment with Democratic Socialists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

A borrowed nine-millimeter, a staged break-in, and an extreme fugitive makeover. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Visit https://betterhelp.com/bigmad #ad Get 50% off your first order of Hiya by going to https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD—this deal is not available on their regular website. Get 20% off The Essential Open Earbuds for back-to-school at https://buyraycon.com/bigmadOPEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A borrowed nine-millimeter, a staged break-in, and an extreme fugitive makeover.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Visit https://betterhelp.com/bigmad #adGet 50% off your first order of Hiya by going to https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD—this deal is not available on their regular website.Get 20% off The Essential Open Earbuds for back-to-school at https://buyraycon.com/bigmadOPEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have ever wished your giving could be both simpler and more strategic, there is a powerful tool worth considering: a donor-advised fund, often called a DAF. A donor-advised fund can help you organize your charitable giving, make tax-efficient contributions, and thoughtfully support the ministries and causes you care about. But before considering any financial strategy, it is important to begin with the heart. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 9:7: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Generosity begins in the heart, not in the tax code. At the same time, wise stewardship may include using financial tools that help us give more effectively. When used properly, a donor-advised fund can help you give joyfully while managing charitable resources efficiently. What Is a Donor-Advised Fund? You can think of a donor-advised fund as a charitable giving account designed to support the causes you care about. You contribute cash, stocks, real estate, business interests, or other eligible assets to the fund. You may then receive an immediate charitable tax deduction and recommend grants to qualified ministries and charities over time. In other words, a donor-advised fund separates the act of contributing from the act of distributing. You might make a larger contribution during a high-income year or before selling an appreciated asset. Then, rather than immediately deciding where every dollar should go, you can prayerfully consider which ministries or organizations to support. The fund is administered by a sponsoring organization that handles recordkeeping, reviews grant recipients, issues grants, and provides tools for managing the account. We often recommend the National Christian Foundation (NCF), one of the largest Christian charitable-giving organizations in the country. Its founders included Christian financial leaders Larry Burkett and Ron Blue. How a Donor-Advised Fund Works Suppose you are preparing to sell a business, a piece of real estate, or another asset that has significantly increased in value. Selling the asset yourself could result in a substantial capital-gains tax. However, you may be able to contribute the asset to a donor-advised fund before the sale. Because the contribution is an irrevocable charitable gift, you may receive a tax deduction based on the asset's value and potentially avoid capital-gains taxes that otherwise would have been due. That can allow more money to be directed toward charitable purposes. Once the asset is sold within the donor-advised fund, the proceeds can be granted to ministries immediately or invested for potential growth while you determine where to give. When you are ready, you recommend a grant—perhaps $10,000 to your church, a missions organization, or another qualified charity. The sponsoring organization verifies the recipient and sends the gift either in your name or anonymously. The Benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund Donor-advised funds have become a popular charitable-giving tool because they combine flexibility with professional administration. Simpler Record-keeping: Instead of collecting tax receipts from numerous organizations, you generally receive one receipt for your contribution to the donor-advised fund. You can then manage and track your charitable grants in one place.   Potential Tax Benefits: You generally receive the charitable deduction when you contribute to the fund, rather than when grants are later distributed. Contributing appreciated assets may also help reduce or eliminate capital-gains taxes, allowing more of the asset's value to support ministry. Because tax situations vary, consult a qualified tax professional before making a significant contribution.   Flexibility in Giving: You can contribute now and recommend grants later. This allows you to practice generosity while taking time to pray, research organizations, and discern where the resources may have the greatest impact.   Legacy Planning: Many donor-advised funds allow you to name successor advisers, such as children or grandchildren. This can give your family an opportunity to continue recommending grants and participating in a legacy of generosity.   Greater Focus on Ministry: Because the sponsoring organization manages the administrative work, you can spend more time evaluating ministries, praying about opportunities, and discerning where God may be directing your giving. Important Limitations to Consider Although donor-advised funds can be helpful, they are not appropriate for every situation. Contributions Are Irrevocable: Once an asset is contributed, the gift is complete. You cannot later withdraw the money for personal use. For that reason, you should never contribute resources that may still be needed for living expenses, emergencies, debt repayment, or other financial responsibilities.   Grants Must Go to Qualified Charities: Grants generally may only be made to eligible, IRS-approved charitable organizations. A donor-advised fund cannot normally be used to give money directly to an individual or to support political candidates.   Giving Can Be Delayed: Money can remain in a donor-advised fund for years before it is distributed. While that flexibility can be useful, it can also delay meaningful charitable impact. At FaithFi, we encourage believers to view a donor-advised fund as a tool for timely and intentional generosity—not as a place to indefinitely accumulate charitable assets. A donor-advised fund should help organize your generosity, not postpone it. Ministries and people have real needs today, and resources already committed to charitable purposes should ultimately be put to work. Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You? A donor-advised fund may be especially helpful when you: Regularly give to several ministries or charities Want to contribute appreciated assets Expect an unusually high-income year Are preparing to sell a business, property, or investment Want to involve your family in long-term generosity Prefer a simpler way to organize charitable giving However, the strategy should always serve the greater purpose of faithful stewardship. The goal is not simply to reduce taxes or create a more efficient financial plan. It is to use what God has entrusted to us in ways that reflect His priorities, care for others, and advance the work of the gospel. Continue Growing in Biblical Stewardship You can learn more about donor-advised funds in the latest issue of Faithful Steward magazine, an exclusive resource for FaithFi Partners. FaithFi Partners receive Faithful Steward in their mailbox each quarter, along with additional resources designed to help them grow in biblical stewardship. You can become a FaithFi Partner with a gift of $35 per month or $400 per year at FaithFi.com/Give. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm debt-free and have $100,000 in savings. Rather than leave it sitting in cash, how should I think about putting that money to work? I've been paying $100 a month toward a hospital bill, but my statements aren't showing the payments or reducing the balance. I've called twice without getting a response. What should I do next? My son wants me to join a pooled investment account with him, some friends, and family members, and even roll my 401(k) into it. What are the risks of investing through a joint account like this, and what tax or penalty issues could come with moving money out of my 401(k)? I'm encouraging my adult children to start Roth IRAs, even with small contributions. Where can they open accounts with low fees, and would a resource like Sound Mind Investing be a good place to start learning? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) National Christian Foundation (NCF) Sound Mind Investing (SMI) Betterment | Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough?  Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could your smartphone be affecting your dating life and even the birth rate? Matchmaker Maria talks to writer and cultural critic Christine Emba about research linking smartphones to declining fertility and how scrolling may be replacing the time people once spent meeting, flirting, and connecting. They also get into porn, AI, dating apps, and algorithms that are changing how men and women see relationships. Follow Christine's work in The New York Times and subscribe to her Substack for more of her writing and ideas.   ♥️JOIN MARIA'S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention?

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An online ad, sequined suspenders, and a military sniper. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Upgrade your glasses with Zenni—go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order plus free shipping on US orders over $65. Styles sell out, so don't wait. Try QUO for free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.quo.com/BIGMAD. Upgrade your everyday at https://quince.com/bigmad for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns, now available in Canada and the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many people living with chronic pain share common traits like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and conscientiousness—qualities that can be both strengths and sources of stress. In this episode, Danielle Szasz, LMFT, explores how biotemperament—the way our nervous systems are naturally wired to perceive and respond to the world—can shape these patterns, and shares practical tools to help you shift from threat toward safety.

A trip to the toy department, a frantic search, and the absolute nightmare that changed child safety forever. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Get 60% off personal and family plans at https://keepersecurity.com/BIGMAD —offer exclusive to podcast listeners. Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply. Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get started and receive a $5 bonus investment in your new account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A trip to the toy department, a frantic search, and the absolute nightmare that changed child safety forever.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Get 60% off personal and family plans at https://keepersecurity.com/BIGMAD —offer exclusive to podcast listeners.Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply.Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get started and receive a $5 bonus investment in your new account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An orphan from Colombia, a stolen royal identity, and a Rodeo Drive shopping spree.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD —this deal is not available on their regular website.Go to https://armra.com/BIGMAD or enter code BIGMAD to get 30% off your first subscription order.Get 20% off Raycon Essential Open Earbuds at https://buyraycon.com/bigmadOPEN.For a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, go to https://Q30.com/BIGMAD and use code BIGMAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An orphan from Colombia, a stolen royal identity, and a Rodeo Drive shopping spree. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD —this deal is not available on their regular website. Go to https://armra.com/BIGMAD or enter code BIGMAD to get 30% off your first subscription order. Get 20% off Raycon Essential Open Earbuds at https://buyraycon.com/bigmadOPEN. For a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, go to https://Q30.com/BIGMAD and use code BIGMAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices