Podcasts about Cross

I'm reposting today an interview that Matt Zeigler kindly conducted with me recently. It just so happens that today is my birthday, which makes it feel like the right moment to share this deeply personal conversation about a chapter in my life and career when uncertainty was at its peak and the road ahead felt anything but clear.In this impromptu conversation, recorded one summer morning, I reflect on what happened during that time, what I learned from it, and how those experiences continue to shape me today. Along the way, you'll hear stories and moments I've never shared publicly before.I also encourage you to read the thoughtful profile Matt wrote about me on his wonderful Cultish Creative blog, linked here. While you're there, take some time to explore—and follow—his beautifully written, thoughtfully curated work. I'm grateful for the care and generosity he brings to every conversation and every story he tells.Bogumil Baranowski joins Matt Zeigler to explore why failure is feedback and how persistence can turn rejection, uncertainty, and personal obstacles into life-changing opportunities. Bogumil shares his journey from Poland to a career in New York investing, the green card rejection that nearly ended it, and the unlikely path that eventually led him to ask Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger a question at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.Topics covered:Why failure should be treated as feedback rather than defeatWhat Joseph Moore's struggle to publish How to Get Rich in American History teaches about resilienceHow personal conviction helps people continue when success appears statistically unlikelyWhy creating a podcast can preserve valuable conversations and connect overlooked ideasHow podcast hosts cross-pollinate insights between investors, authors, and thinkersBogumil's decision to leave Europe and build an investing career in New York CityThe visa challenges and green card rejection that almost forced him to leave AmericaHow hope and persistence helped him restart the immigration processThe unlikely story of asking Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger a question at Berkshire HathawayWhy obstacles can help people develop strengths that others do not possessHow an outsider's perspective can create an advantage in investing and creative workWhy people should embrace the experiences that make them differentTimestamps:00:00 Why some goals become things you have to do03:00 Joseph Moore and the history of getting rich06:04 Why location matters when building and preserving wealth08:20 Failure is feedback09:30 Why important ideas often face rejection13:03 Turning private conversations into a public podcast16:40 Learning through other people's experiences18:08 Cross-pollinating ideas between great investors20:24 Bogumil's decision to pursue investing in New York21:42 Visa problems and a rejected green card application24:00 Starting the immigration process again26:14 Why persistence matters more than the size of the goal27:46 Asking Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger a question31:42 Why failing is part of trying33:53 The unexpected connection to The King's Speech35:29 Turning perceived weaknesses into strengths37:29 Where to find Bogumil's writing and podcastsPodcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

Episode 381: What Leaders Must Know to Build Cross-Sector Power (Karen Riordan)Episode SummaryNonprofit leaders often assume advocacy, cross-sector partnerships, and funding diversification are someone else's job — but Karen Riordan, President & CEO of Together SC in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, argues that building real power for the sector starts with everyday relationship-building. Drawing on three decades of for-profit marketing experience before her move into nonprofit leadership, Riordan makes the case that nonprofits are businesses too, deserving of the same respect, visibility, and strategic rigor as any company in the community. She shares how to build relationships with lawmakers long before you ever need something from them, why chambers of commerce and civic groups are an underused bridge to the business community, and how to have hard budget conversations with your board before a funding crisis forces the issue. Listeners will walk away with concrete, low-lift ways to build cross-sector alliances, advocate for their organization without feeling like a lobbyist, and lead with pride even when the funding landscape feels shaky.About KarenKaren Riordan is President & CEO of Together SC (formerly the South Carolina Nonprofit Association), the statewide network that strengthens and champions the nonprofit sector across South Carolina, a role she stepped into in 2024. She spent three decades building brands in the for-profit world, first in the tourism industry and later in automotive marketing, where she managed teams of up to 1,200 employees, before moving into the nonprofit space by way of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, where she founded both Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful and Partnership Grand Strand. A journalism graduate who has volunteered for nonprofits since high school - across subsectors from animal welfare to food insecurity - Riordan now channels that business rigor and marketing instinct into raising the visibility and respect of nonprofits statewide. She's an avowed re-reader of Jim Collins' Good to Great and a self-described “maniac” for a good thriller series in her downtime.ResourcesKaren's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karen-riordan-72a88a2Together SC: TogetherSC.orgCheck out Together SC's “Nonprofits Get It Done” campaign (modeled on the National Council of Nonprofits) and their upcoming scenario-planning workshops for budget diversificationBook recommendation: Impact Networks by David EhrlichmanFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and please leave a review!Learn more about the leadership resources at Armstrong McGuire:  ArmstrongMcGuire.com

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Click here for more on this topic and other free resources - https://www.drjimrichards.com For the past several weeks, we've been exploring what I believe is the most pivotal event in all of history, and even more importantly, the most pivotal event in all of eternity. Everything God has made available to us through Jesus is rooted in what happened during those three days between the Cross and the Resurrection, and ultimately His ascension to the right hand of the Father. Most believers know the story of the crucifixion. Most believe that Jesus died and rose again. But very few of us have ever stopped to ask, "What does God say actually happened during those three days, and what does that mean for my life today?" That's what this series is all about. My desire isn't to challenge your faith. It's to strengthen it. Sometimes that means we have to set aside traditions we've accepted without question and come back to the simple testimony of Scripture. My prayer is that you'll approach these messages with an open heart and allow God's Word to become the foundation for what you believe. The Bible tells us that we are saved by believing in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead. But salvation is so much bigger than simply going to heaven one day. The Greek word for salvation includes healing, deliverance, protection, wholeness, peace, preservation, and every aspect of the life Jesus purchased for us through His finished work. As we continue through this series, I believe you'll begin to see the Cross, the grave, the Resurrection, and the Throne from an entirely new perspective. More importantly, you'll discover how every aspect of your faith is meant to rest on what Jesus accomplished, not on your performance, your feelings, or religious tradition.

The Scriptures should be read with the utmost importance because every word the Bible contains is there for a reason and for our benefit.

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Send us Fan MailNamaan talked to dozens of PE practice leaders for our 2026 ranking. Almost every one said the same three things: 1) Cross-practice integration. 2) Strategy through execution. 3) Deep sector expertise. Strip the logo off 7 of 10 firms and you can't tell them apart. That's the sameness problem.And it's expensive. Sponsors stop evaluating and default to relationships, brand, and price instead.On this episode of The Briefing, Namaan breaks down what the standout firms did differently.Resources:Management Consulted's full research is in the 2026 Top Private Equity Consulting Firms ranking – see which 10 practices stood out and whyWant your firm's perspective in our next ranking, panel, or research piece? Tell our research teamTargeting PE consulting? Work with a Black Belt coachConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Continuing the Tent Talk Summer Reading Series, Nancy finishes Chapter 2 of The Hope of a Homecoming: Entrusting Your Prodigal to a Sovereign God by Brendan O'Rourke and DeEtte Sauer. Expanding the conversation beyond children to any loved one who has rejected intimacy with God, Nancy explores the long and often painful journey of standing with the Father while someone you love chooses another way. Drawing from her own years as a prodigal and her experience of standing for others, she speaks honestly about prayer, disappointment, boundaries, unmet expectations, and the temptation to compromise truth for the sake of relationship. This episode is an invitation to remain clean and clear before the Father—to love without enabling, believe without denying reality, and trust the power of the Cross to accomplish what human reasoning, control, and effort never can. Thanks for Listening! I hope that after listening to The Tent Talk Podcast, you'll want to start discussions with your team or small group. These resources can help guide your discipleship journey to maturity and destiny with the Father: Episode Notes & Conversation Guide DOWNLOAD HERE https://nancymccready.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-1113-Summer-Reading-Series.pdf LINKS The Devotional Podcast with Nancy McCready https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2hHjwQ_3Qrp1rhbR9nu68wnBtQY0IHzc The Producer's Way School theproducersway.com Nancy's book, From Trauma to Trust www.amazon.com/dp/B096ZML6R3/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION Every journey begins with a conversation, join us on social media to get started! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries SUBSCRIBE Like what you hear? Subscribe to Tent Talk with Nancy McCready so you don't miss an episode! nancymccready.com/podcast/ ABOUT NANCY MCCREADY Nancy McCready is redefining discipleship across nations, cultures, and denominations. Through Nancy McCready Ministries, she partners with leaders to build deep, transformative discipleship cultures that provoke people to walk in freedom and live as mature sons of the Father. Her powerful message comes from her journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, and self-destruction to walk in true freedom. She now dedicates her life to helping others grow in intimacy with the Father and live unto Him. ABOUT TENT TALK PODCAST Tent Talk with Nancy McCready is a listener-funded podcast dedicated to helping Christians along their journey of a deeper walk with Christ. With the support of donors like you, we are able to help our listeners gain a deeper spiritual understanding and connection with the Father. Thank you for your support of the Tent Talk Podcast! nancymccready.com/giving/ Brought to you by Nancy McCready Ministries nancymccready.com/

Part 6 - Trial Days 10 and 11 Lindsay Clancy, a labor and delivery nurse, murdered her three young children on January, 24th, 2023. In this episode, Nurse Erica breaks down days ten and eleven of the trial, which includes courtroom testimony from the psychiatric medical professionals who treated Lindsay Clancy. This episode also includes analysis of  courtroom dynamics and legal motions. The defense focuses on Lindsay Clancy's mental health, post partum depression, psychosis, and psychiatric medication history. The prosecution contends Clancy deliberately and meticulously planned this. This true crime trial series explores systemic issues in maternal mental health, the healthcare and the legal systems. Nurse Erica offers insights from a nurse's perspective to help listeners understand the complexities of the medical evidence and legal case. *Trigger Warning: this case discusses suicide and child death.   Advertise on the show! Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@gmail.com   Become a Patron! Gain early access to episodes, ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast ETSY Shop:  Stop Healthcare Worker Violence! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNurseErica   Chapters: 00:00 Intro to the Lindsay Clancy trial and episode 04:00 Answering viewer questions 06:14 Cross-examination of Dr. Jennifer Tufts 33:52 Testimony: Nurse Practitioner Julie Paul  38:52 Day 11: Defense's motion for TikTok witness 42:55 Testimony: Nurse Practitioner Rebecca Gelato 1:03:50 Summary of key evidence   National Suicide Hotline: Call / Text 988   Emily Thorndike TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8nWkKbh/   Send viewer questions to: thenurseericarn@gmail.com Help the podcast grow by giving episodes a like, download, follow and a 5 ️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at: tiktok.com/nurses-uncorked https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL   You can listen to the podcast at: podcasts.apple/nursesuncorked spotify.com/nursesuncorked podbean.com/nursesuncorked iheart.com/nurses-uncorked   Follow Nurse Erica:  @TheNurseErica on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thenurseerica9094 https://www.instagram.com/the.nurse.erica/   DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult your health care professional regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. The views and opinions expressed on Nurses Uncorked do not reflect the views of our employers, professional organizations or affiliates. Any information or opinions provided by guests, experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked LLC. Accordingly, Nurse Erica and Nurses Uncorked cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

00:00 Cross talk, Peyton Watson talk.18:20 Bo Nix won't play on Friday.35:30 Broncos sack differential, Preseason Hall of Fame.

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Send us Fan MailGrief can hollow a life out or it can open it up. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal shows a third way: bring the loss to Christ, stay close to the Eucharist, and let God reshape what you thought your future would be. We walk through her journey from noble France to the daily grind of marriage and motherhood, where faith is not a slogan but a lived routine of Mass, prayer, the Rosary, and mercy toward the poor. If you've ever wondered whether holiness in daily life is actually possible, her story answers with quiet force.When tragedy strikes with the sudden death of her husband, Jane becomes a widow and single mother, carrying real sorrow and real responsibility. We reflect on redemptive suffering in Catholic teaching, not as spiritual denial, but as an offering united to the Cross and sustained by Eucharistic devotion through Communion, adoration, and persistent prayer. Her Marian devotion is not an accessory; it becomes a lifeline, a way of entrusting her children and her broken heart to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary.We also explore the importance of spiritual direction through her friendship with Saint Francis de Sales, whose wisdom centers on gentleness, humility, abandonment to God's will, and prayer in a busy life. That guidance helps Jane discern a new vocation and eventually found the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, welcoming women who are burdened, older, or in fragile health. If you're searching for Catholic spirituality that meets you in suffering and still points to joy, this conversation will stay with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...

Send us Fan MailDr. Randy Davis, Pastor of Zion Word Church and Founder/Overseer of Zion Word Ministries International USA brings a message about the blood of Christ and that it is what makes everything possible in the Christian life and the ministry of Christ.  We must preach the Gospel and stay under the anointing that Jesus gives us. To hear more inspiring messages by Dr. Randy Davis visit and subscribe to:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zwmiusaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@zwmiusaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zion_word/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zionwordministriesint

Recorded LIVE at Black Matt Studios, THE BOOMXERS are four friends too young to be Baby Boomers but too old to be GenXers. We get together every week to Jibber Jabber about music, entertainment, rural news, crazy inventions, portmanteaus, and so much more. Featuring the phenomenal music quiz known as JIMMY READS. The BoomXers: Unfiltered, Unpolished, Unapologetic, and Unsponsored.

[Matthew 16:24-28, Friday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Should Christians display their faith by wearing a cross?

The Cross Is Not Greater Than His Grace

Passione Triathlon n° 370Riccardo Ridolfiprotagonista della nuova puntata di Passione Triathlon, intervista condotta da Dario Daddo Nardone.In questa puntata di Passione Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone intervista Riccardo Ridolfi, una delle figure più solari, tenaci e rappresentative del Cross Triathlon italiano, fresco vincitore della leggendaria ed esigente tappa dell'XTERRA Scanno. Riccardo ripercorre i momenti salienti della sua stagione — dalla rivincita sul fango e sul freddo di Molveno al testa a testa serrato con François Carloni —, svelando le peculiarità che rendono il circuito XTERRA una vera e propria comunità "friendly" e selvaggia. Attraverso il racconto delle sue radici nel ciclismo giovanile, delle sue esperienze internazionali in Malesia a soli vent'anni e della svolta inattesa che lo ha portato nel 2017 a conquistare la maglia tricolore assoluta di Cross Triathlon, Riccardo offre una profonda riflessione sulla fatica come strumento di unione e sulla nobile missione di far crescere i giovani atleti del TD Rimini.CAPITOLI00:00 - Introduzione: Riccardo Ridolfi ospite a Passione Triathlon00:30 - Il trionfo a XTERRA Lake Scanno: la riconferma e la sfida tattica sui percorsi abruzzesi03:26 - Il testa a testa con François Carloni e Michele Rusalen nella T205:22 - La magia e il calore del borgo di Scanno durante la gara08:47 - Il bilancio del 2026: dai duathlon primaverili all'Europeo XTERRA a Molveno12:04 - La filosofia del Cross Triathlon: perché il fuoristrada è una famiglia unica15:50 - I miti del Cross mondiale: da Ruben Ruzafa a Arthur Serrières17:35 - Lo stato del Cross Triathlon italiano: il vivaio giovanile e le punte azzurre21:05 - Come approcciarsi all'XTERRA: i consigli tecnici per chi inizia dalla Mountain Bike23:25 - Le origini sportive: la giovinezza nel ciclismo, la strada e il ciclocross28:00 - La scelta di vita: l'agonismo come disciplina senza rimpianti30:15 - Le avventure internazionali: la gara a tappe a Langkawi in Malesia a 20 anni33:01 - Come nasce la scintilla per il Triathlon: il legame con Spoleto e TD Rimini37:45 - Il battesimo del fuoco a Farra d'Alpago e la convocazione in Azzurro con Max Galletti42:11 - La svolta del 2017: la conquista del Titolo Italiano Assoluto di Cross Triathlon44:55 - Il rapporto con la fatica: la sofferenza che unisce e crea appartenenza47:31 - Gestione mentale della gara: ritrovare il ritmo dopo i momenti di crisi52:17 - I traguardi del cuore: dal tricolore di Lovere alle battaglie al Garda55:28 - L'ispirazione dagli altri sportivi: la lezione di resilienza di Jenny Rissveds57:20 - Il ruolo da Coach nel settore giovanile del TD Rimini: far crescere atleti intelligenti59:35 - Alimentazione negli sport di endurance: sfatare il mito delle restrizioni e sgarri umbri1:01:08 - Sogni nel cassetto: accompagnare i ragazzi nel realizzare i propri obiettivi1:04:45 - CONCLUSIONE: Che cos'è il Triathlon per Riccardo? "La mia normalità quotidiana"PASSIONE TRIATHLON, segui le nuove puntate sul canale youtube @DaddoSport#daddocè #mondotriathlon #ioTRIamo ❤️________Video puntate Passione Triathlon: https://www.mondotriathlon.it/passioneSegui il Podcast di Passione Triathlon anche suSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FgsIqHtPVSMWmvDk3ygM1Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/triathlonAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f7e2e6f0-3473-4b18-b2d9-f6499078b9e0/mondo-triathlon-daddo-podcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/mondo-triathlon-daddo-podcast/id1226932686Trinews: Mondotriathlon.itFacebook: @mondotriathlonInstagram: @mondotriathlon________#triathlon #trilife #fczstyle#mondotriathlon #passionetriathlon#galadeltriathlon #triathlonshow #trivoluzione#daddosport #goveganDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mondo-triathlon-daddo-podcast--2275909/support.

The Cross is more than a symbol of suffering. It is God's declaration that our humanity is worth redeeming and His invitation to eternal communion.Morning Offering, August 11, 2026 is brought to you by The Catholic Company https://bit.ly/4gcUIhREvery morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Fr. Mitch Pacwa reflects on St. Paul's exhortation to the Philippians that working out one's salvation requires sincere and active cooperation with the grace God so freely offers.

Send us Fan MailThis week, I'm joined by death doula Grey Liefer for a deeply compassionate conversation about grief, dementia, end-of-life care, and what it means to help someone feel safe when the world no longer does.Grey shares how early loss shaped their understanding of mortality, why grief asks us to stop striving for “better” and aim for neutrality instead, and how improvisation can become an unexpectedly powerful tool for caring for someone with dementia. We also discuss the unique end-of-life concerns facing queer and trans people, the practical importance of getting your paperwork in order, and the sacred bond between people and their animal companions.And because this is AGECRAFT After Dark, there's also a haunted childhood bedroom, a mysterious light left on, and the possibility that not every ghost is trying to scare us. Some may simply be helping us find our way home.So light a candle, make a note of where you keep your important papers, and settle in. This one's about mortality, meaning, and learning how to live more fully while we're still here.Grey's website here.    Leave your message for the Speaker Box here.Watch this episode on YouTube here.  For more AGECRAFT content, join the Substack here. To work with Julia and/or learn more about her, go here.  CBDMD website here.Use code julia_g_wellness to get 15% off Episode SponsorBe one of the helpers! SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY and leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. 

‘Sandy Denny: A People's History' has just been published, memories from fellow musicians, old friends, producers, writers, fans and admirers. Linda Thompson met her when they were both 16 and was devoted to her ‘til she died in 1978 – “she's still with me, I talk to her all the time”. She looks back here at their lives in Soho bars, folk clubs and studios, the world they inhabited and the musicians they both knew. Among the many highlights … … meeting Sandy in 1966, onstage doing Jackson Frank's You Never Wanted Me. “Eight million cigarettes a day but such breath control!” … why her singing and songwriting were unique … high times at the Colony Club with Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon - “famously grumpy” … “she didn't put up with bullshit. Cross her and she'd deck you” … memories of Nick Drake – “spectral and gorgeous” … the repercussions of the Fairport car crash … memories of her family home in Wimbledon (on the cover of Unhalfbricking) … recording ad jingles for Ski Yoghurt and ‘flour so fine, it flows and it flows' - £15 an hour, “a fortune” … making demos of Nick Drake songs with Elton John, “so full of Valium I had to be held up to the mic” … sharing a flat with Tim Buckley in Holland Park … “anyone who can bear to listen to their own records must be no bloody good” … and the script Nick Hornby started about the life of Richard and Linda Thompson. Order ‘Sandy Denny: A People's History' here: https://burningshed.com/georgia-rose-lucas_sandy-denny-a-peoples-history_bookHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we lock eyes with the crisis shaping our sons, our culture, our boardrooms—the masculinity crisis that Andrew Tate didn't create, but exposed. His name is everywhere. His message is loud. Millions listen. But what are they really hearing? A counterfeit vision of manhood: power without purpose, dominance without discipleship, status without sacrifice.What does it cost? Confusion. Brokenness. A generation discipled by algorithms, not by godly men. But let's get something clear—Jesus is still Lord. His definition of strength hasn't changed. Bold. Humble. Servant-hearted. Cross-carrying. That's biblical masculinity.When your moment comes—when your sons, your colleagues, your community want to know what a real man looks like—will you show them Christ?"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." –Matthew 6:33Episode Highlights22:58 - It takes good desires and points them toward the wrong destination. Want discipline? Good. Want confidence? Great. Want financial success? You betcha. Want to protect your family? Boy, howdy, do I ever. Those aren't sinful desires. But when money becomes your identity, when women become your validation, when power becomes your purpose, when status becomes your god, you've crossed the line. The Bible has a word for that—idolatry.29:00 - The gospel doesn't tell a man to prove his worth. It tells him his worth was established at the cross. The gospel doesn't tell a man to become his own savior. It tells him he desperately needs one. The gospel doesn't glorify domination. It glorifies sacrificial love. The gospel doesn't produce weak men. It produces redeemed men.43:09 - The greatest man isn't the one who accumulates the most power. He's the one who lays down the most love. And if Christian men embrace that vision again, not only in our homes but also in our churches, businesses, schools, and communities, I truly believe with every fiber of my being that we'd witness the beginning of a cultural revival unlike anything we've seen in generations.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite

Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey continue to make waves at the box office, as Simon and Lauren join us this week to tackle all the records and milestones the blockbusters hit this past week. Join us for a Behind the Screens look at new release One Night Only, and upcoming tracking for Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie and The End of Oak Street.Topics and times:The Odyssey crossed $1B at the box office - 0:54Spider-Man: Brand New Day second weekend box office results - 1:55Spider-Man: Brand New Day audience evolution - 2:54One Night Only box office and audience analysis - 5:31Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie pre-sales tracking and audience - 8:07The End of Oak Street pre-sales tracking and audience - 9:35Next week - 11:06Find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vista-group-limited/, and follow lifeatvistagroup on Instagram

Join Mailise Johnson, Imare' Jordan, and their moderator, LaKeesha Bailey, for the second part of a three-part discussion about mentoring inside of law firms.

My guest today is Terence Kim from Cross Ocean Partners. Cross Ocean Partners is a global credit investment specialist focusing on value investing and downside protection through opportunistic sourcing. Terence is a Managing Director on the US Credit team. Our conversation today will revolve around one of the most interesting sectors in all of global finance, US office buildings. Between remote work and high interest rates, the sector is so hated this era is known as - the office apocalypse.  Previously at Goldman Sachs and Oaktree, Terence has spent the last ten years at Cross Ocean. This is an ideal perch from which to view the current state of the office market from an opportunistic investment perspective. This podcast was recorded on July 23, 2026.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Kim and Cross Ocean Partners.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

This homily reflects on the growing number of people entering the Orthodox Church and argues that, beneath attractions such as ancient worship, community, or cultural concerns, many converts are searching for something profoundly theological: a real encounter with God and the possibility of being transformed by Him. The Feast of the Transfiguration reveals the heart of that longing, as Christ manifests His divine glory on Mount Tabor and shows His disciples both who He truly is and what humanity is called to become through participation in His divine life. Yet the path to that glory cannot bypass Golgotha. Just as the disciples must descend from Tabor and follow Christ toward the Cross, Christians are transfigured through the crucifixion of their passions, perseverance, and faithfulness even when the initial beauty and excitement of the spiritual life fade. The homily ultimately encourages believers not to mistake spiritual dryness for failure, but to continue ascending toward God in hope, trusting that through the Cross He is transforming them into His likeness.

"Jesus' Astonishing Love on the Cross"Luke 23:26-43Rev. Craig Luekens8.9.26

What does true fruitfulness look like in the Kingdom of God? Is it simply success, wealth and achievement, or is there a deeper call? In this message, we are reminded that God delights in the fruitfulness of His children, but the path to lasting fruitfulness is the way of the Cross. We are challenged to examine our hearts, live with eternity in view, and pursue a life that reflects Christ in character, ministry and daily living.  

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One word. Spoken once. And it changed everything for all of eternity. When Jesus bowed his head on the cross and said, "It is finished," he wasn't admitting defeat. He was shouting victory. In the original Greek, it is a single word — tetelestai — a business term meaning "all is completed, paid in full." Written at the bottom of a debt. Stamped across a record of what was owed. And at Calvary, Jesus wrote it across yours. In the first episode of our podcast series A Life Unleashed: Living Fully in the Purpose God Designed You For, Christine Caine takes us to John 19:28–30 and unpacks the three things that were completed at the cross and why all three have direct bearing on who you are and how you live right now. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ I know Jesus died for sins, but does that actually cover everything I've done or had done to me? ✅ Why do I still feel shame and condemnation even after I've been forgiven? ✅ How do I stop feeling like I need to earn God's love or prove myself to Him? ✅ Can God really redeem a family history like mine — abuse, addiction, abandonment? ✅ I feel too far gone. Is there actually hope for someone like me? ✅ What does the finished work of the cross actually mean for my everyday life? ✅ How do I let what Jesus did become bigger than what people did to me? …then this is your episode.

In today's Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 10 morning testimony recap, Dr. Jennifer Tufts remains on the stand for cross-examination as the defense and prosecution dig deeper into Lindsay's psychiatric care in the months leading up to January 24, 2023. The questioning focuses on Dr. Tufts' experience treating postpartum mental health conditions, including the rarity of postpartum psychosis, how symptoms can vary from patient to patient, and whether hearing voices can be part of the disorder.Cross-examination also examines Dr. Tufts' practice, how she was presented on the practice website, her experience with postpartum depression and perinatal mental health, and her prior experience treating patients with postpartum psychosis. We also hear testimony surrounding psychiatric medications and CYP450 testing, including Dr. Tufts' explanation of what that testing can—and cannot—tell doctors about how an individual patient may respond to or metabolize psychiatric medications. I'm breaking down the key testimony, important moments from cross-examination, and what the jury heard during the morning session.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout  - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Tonight, you'll journey across a peaceful bridge leading away from stress and into complete serenity. This guided sleep meditation uses calming imagery and gentle relaxation to quiet your mind and help you fall asleep naturally. Leave the worries of today behind and step into deep, restorative rest. Love,

A defense attorney refused a sidebar at the Lindsay Clancy trial and accused prosecutors, in open court, of getting caught on a hot mic. What Kevin Reddington says they said, and what the district attorney's office says was actually whispered, opens Day 9 of the most closely watched murder trial in Massachusetts. True Crime Today takes you inside the whole day. The accusation traces to testimony about the autopsy of eight-month-old Callan, when Lindsay Clancy sobbed and was wheeled out as a whisper hit the livestream microphone. The DA's office reviewed the video and says the words were about a courtroom monitor, not the defendant. Judge William Sullivan answered with a blunt warning: microphones are everywhere, and anyone caught commenting is out. Then the day got heavier. Two psychiatrists who treated Clancy before January 24, 2023 testified for the prosecution, and one of them described the day before her children died in exactly two words. The other admitted on cross that she has never treated the illness Clancy's defense is built on. Jurors also heard from the woman who ran the club playroom where Cora and Dawson waited for their mother, and from a friend who asked Lindsay how she was doing at a bonfire two days before the deaths. She answered that she was good. Tony connects the chaos to the substance, and what the fight over three whispered words has to do with the two words that matter most in this courtroom. Cross-examination resumes August 10, and the witness coming back is the doctor who saw her last.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #TrueCrimeToday #PostpartumPsychosis #PlymouthCourt #DuxburyMassachusetts #MurderTrial #CourtroomTestimony #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeSystem

Today we explore wisdom. Not the "don't put tomatoes in a fruit salad" kind. Serious business wisdom.It turns out, the wise tend to converge on understanding the world in a similar way.In the 20th century, philosophical titans saw this convergence. They look back to the original seers of wisdom and see in them parallels that run so deep, that upon deep contemplation of these philosophies, they found a "highest common factor," including among:Epicteus, Marcus Aurelius, and the StoicsPlato, and various Neoplatonists such as PlotinusSpinoza, SchopenhauerPossibly Hegel, Wittgenstein, though they are famously difficult to interpretJiddu KrishnamurtiLao Tzu, who authored the Tao Te ChingALso Chuang Tzu and Lieh TzuJewish philosophers such as Philo of AlexandriaSufi mystics of Islam, most famously Jalal al-Din RumiJesus of NazarethSt. PaulMeister Eckhart, the mystic Christian St. Jon of the CrossHinduism:The Sages of the UpanishadsAdi Shankara's The Crest-Jewel of WisdomThe Bhagavad GitaThe BuddhaParticularly Zen masters who followedVarious SutrasThe Bardo ThodolIt is the Perennial Philosophy. I call it the One Wisdom. Huxley called it the “Highest Common Factor” of universal truth.SOURCESCamus, Albert. The Myth of Sisyphus. 1942.Huxley, Aldous. The Perennial Philosophy. Harper & Row, 1945.John of the Cross, St. Dark Night of the Soul (La noche oscura del alma).Jung, C. G. Letters, Volume 1: 1906–1950. Princeton University Press.Kahan, Dan. Identity-protective cognition research (cross-referenced, this project).Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch (Liuzu Tan Jing).Polanyi, Michael. Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy. University of Chicago Press, 1958.Polanyi, Michael. The Tacit Dimension. Doubleday, 1966.Tolle, Eckhart. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Dutton, 2005.Tao Te Ching (Laozi).Watts, Alan. Become What You Are. Shambhala, 1995 (essays, 1930s–1950s).Watts, Alan. Out of Your Mind: Tricksters, Interdependence, and the Cosmic Game of Hide-and-Seek. Sounds True, 2017.Watts, Alan. The Wisdom of Insecurity. Pantheon, 1951.Wittgenstein, Ludwig. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. 1921.Wright, Robert. Why Buddhism Is True. Simon & Schuster, 2017.Xiangyan Zhixian — traditional Chan/Zen biographical account (Tang dynasty, c. 820–898).Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), "On the Equality of Things" ("Discussion on Making All Things Equal").Bible. Job 42:5–6; Luke 15:11–32 (KJV).Bhagavad Gita, 2.47.Ovid. Metamorphoses.McGilchrist, Iain. The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World. Yale University Press, 2009.Miles Kington. Quoted in The Independent (UK), Mar 28, 2003. Joseph Campbell. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Pantheon, 1949 — "Freedom to Live," Stage 17. Eckhart Tolle. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. New World Library, 1997 Ramana Maharshi, quoted in Ram Dass, "Dying Is Absolutely Safe"Alan Watts, Become Who You Are. Sam Harris, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. Dalai Lama & Paul Ekman, Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion. Times Books, 2008Emmet Fox, The Sermon on the MountErnest Kurtz & Katherine Ketcham, The Spirituality of Imperfection. BantamByron Katie, Loving What Is. Harmony, 2002. Diana Chapman & Jim Dethmer (with Kaley Klemp), The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. 2014.Epictetus, Discourses / Enchiridion.Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.Plato, RepublicPlotinus, The Enneads.Spinoza, EthicsSchopenhauer, The World as Will and Representation.Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit. Jiddu Krishnamurti, Freedom from the Known Philo of Alexandria, On the Creation of the World. 1 Corinthians 1:20, 1:25, 3:19 — "the wisdom of the world is foolishness"John 14:6 — "I am the way, the truth, and the life." John 8:12 — "I am the light of the world."Galatians 2:20 or 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- "in Christ" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt lonely and longed for the comfort of a friend or family?Join our Psalms 68-72 Bible study as we explore the tender ways God “sets the lonely in families.” We'll uncover why the heavy lament of Psalm 69 prophesies Jesus' own suffering and how God gives us confidence to trust Him through every stage of life. If you've ever felt worn down by non-stop trials, or life has felt lonely or overwhelming, you're in the right place. Grab a warm drink and join us for this Psalms 68-72 Bible study, as we wrap up Book 2 of 3 in Psalms.In our Psalms 68-72 Bible study, we cover:[3:13] Psalm 68: A Father to the Fatherless - How God tenderly cares for the lonely and vulnerable and why the church could be the answer to the loneliness epidemic.[14:12] Psalm 69: Prophecies of the Cross - How this intense lament predicts the rejection of Jesus, the Temple cleansing, Jesus bearing insults, and the crucifixion.[26:15] Psalm 70 & 71: Rescue for the Worn Out - How to find deep confidence and ongoing hope when you're exhausted by life's recurring trials.[31:48] Psalm 72: The Promise of the True King - How the coronation of Solomon points forward to Jesus as the ideal, eternal King who defends the needy.Psalms Show Notes:Psalms RoadmapPsalms Prayer ListPsalms Playlist on Apple MusicPsalms Playlist on SpotifyPhil Wickham - Psalm 8 (Hallé) [Official Music Video]ACTS Prayer GuideScene from The ChosenGroup Discussion Questions for Psalms 68-72[3:06] Psalm 68:6 says God sets the lonely in families. When in your life have you witnessed God place “the lonely” in a family, whether by blood, adoption, or church community?[14:50] Psalm 69 is fulfilled when people reject Jesus. Jesus warned us the world would hate us because it first hated Him. Have you ever shared your faith and watched someone's reaction turn cold? Or stayed quiet to avoid that awkwardness? How would it build your confidence if you truly believed their reaction wasn't personal but a reflection of their response to Jesus?[26:26] Psalm 71 is the prayer of someone worn out by years of trials who still trusts God to rescue him. Why? Because God has always rescued him in the past. In your own life, what is an example of a time when God has gotten you through a difficult situation, and does that build your trust He will get you through again?Contact Bible Book Club!Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.comSocial: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!

Twenty years ago, Zara Tindall and Toytown became World Champions at Aachen. Now, Zara joins Nicole to look back on the week that cemented one of eventing's great partnerships. From arriving as reigning European Champions to cross country around a very different Aachen and a final show jumping round that didn't exactly go to plan, Zara takes us inside the moments she remembers from 2006 and the horse who always seemed to rise to the biggest occasions. She also reflects on what Toytown meant to her career, winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year later that year, the riders and athletes who inspired her, and why she thinks Laura Collett and London 52 have every chance of following the same European to World Championship path this year. Highlights • Zara and Toytown's road to World Championship gold • What Aachen was really like back in 2006 • Cross country with a horse who would always find a way through the flags • The dramatic final show jumping round and missing the bell • Why Toytown was the horse of a lifetime • Winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year • Why Zara thinks Laura Collett can do the double Guest Zara Tindall is a World and European Champion event rider and Olympic silver medallist. She won both individual titles with the legendary Toy Town and has represented Great Britain at the highest level of the sport.  

A dinghy carrying 230 migrants has crossed the Channel, setting a new record for the number of arrivals on a single small boat. Also: At least 13 people have died in Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia. And a critically endangered turtle has begun its journey from Wales to the Gulf of Mexico.

Anika sat down with Ryan LaPlante to explore how a group of friends playing Dungeons & Dragons transformed their hobby into Canada's largest tabletop RPG podcast network, Dumb-Dumbs & Dice. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive approach to creative success: treating a highly artistic passion project with the rigorous, data-driven strategy of a tech startup. Ryan's diverse background—from Hollywood screenwriting to mobile games and tech management—offered a masterclass in scaling content, structuring profitable communities, and proving that unapologetic fun is highly monetizable.   In This Episode Why having creative control on the business side is better than chasing traditional Hollywood gatekeepers Starting as a loss leader: losing money for four years before finding the monetization formula The "Rodriguez List" approach: creating high-end content based strictly on the resources you already have The minor cover art and SEO tweaks that resulted in a 20x overnight download explosion Building a content funnel: using comedy to make niche tabletop gaming accessible to the masses Treating podcasting like the free-to-play mobile game market to increase episode-to-episode conversion Structuring a highly profitable Patreon without the burnout of physical merchandise fulfillment Preventing creative exhaustion through permanent studios, bulk recording, and honest capacity planning Why you must put ownership percentages and business structures in writing, even with friends   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Why fun and passion are inherently monetizable 01:10 Hollywood vs. Podcasting: Pivoting for creative control 05:17 The 2017 launch and functioning as a passion project loss leader 09:22 Using data to determine how much editing actually impacts listener retention 12:18 The specific art and description changes that spiked downloads by 20x 15:12 Creating the funnel: Using comedy as the accessible entry point to deeper lore 18:23 Joining Spotify's managed partner program by focusing on "bingeability" 20:13 Shifting to a permanent studio and a 24-episode bulk recording schedule 22:44 Cross-releasing spinoffs (like the Warhammer 40k series) to maintain SEO power 27:50 YouTube discoverability and repurposing audio for visual platforms 33:10 A masterclass in Patreon: pricing tiers, ad-free feeds, and digital-only rewards 41:31 Gathering demographic data to leverage for direct ad sales 47:53 Managing team burnout through capacity limits and clear communication 53:17 The absolute necessity of written ownership agreements in creative partnerships 56:56 Final advice and the Oscar Wilde exit quote   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: Treat Podcasting Like a Free-to-Play Mobile Game  Listeners invest zero dollars to try a new podcast, making their emotional attachment incredibly fragile. Ryan applies strategies from the free-to-play mobile game industry: if you introduce too much friction, bad audio, or heavy initial monetization, people will bounce. Success requires removing all pain points, optimizing conversion rates from episode one to two, and ending with compelling cliffhangers that make the content highly addictive.   Insight 2: The "Rodriguez List" Drives Sustainable Creation  Rather than dreaming of massive budgets, Ryan applied filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's method of taking stock of exactly what resources were readily available. By combining professional improviser friends, basic stage mics, and free weekends, Dumb-Dumbs & Dice built a premium narrative product with minimal overhead, allowing them to survive the initial four years before becoming profitable.   Insight 3: Minor Formatting Tweaks Yield Massive ROI  Sometimes invisibility isn't about the quality of the content; it's about the packaging. After receiving advice from an ad partner, Ryan updated the network's podcast covers to include human faces (for eye contact), adjusted the category, and clarified the show descriptions. That simple aesthetic and SEO shift catapulted their downloads from 10,000 to nearly 200,000 in a single month.   Insight 4: Use Broad Hooks for Niche Funnels  Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40k can be intimidating for uninitiated listeners. Dumb-Dumbs & Dice bypassed this by placing "comedy" and "professional improvisers" at the very top of their funnel. By making the entry point highly accessible and entertaining, they naturally draw audiences down into deeper, more niche serialized storytelling over time.   Insight 5: Patreon Should Be Painless and Digital-Only  A common trap for creators is offering complex, physical Patreon rewards that consume profits and time (like mailing stickers internationally). Ryan scaled his Patreon to six figures by keeping rewards digital and heavily integrated into their existing workflow. By offering ad-free feeds, naming rights in the story, and behind-the-scenes chats recorded on the same day as the main episodes, the network generates highly profitable, low-friction recurring revenue.   Insight 6: Clear Boundaries Prevent Creative Burnout  Scaling a creative business with friends is a recipe for disaster without ruthless honesty and structure. Ryan navigated team burnout by building a permanent recording studio (to eliminate setup time), shifting to bulk 4-day recording blocks, and having candid conversations about each member's annual capacity. Most importantly, he ensured ownership percentages were put in writing from the start to prevent disputes as revenue grew.   Resources & Links Mentioned Dumb-Dumbs & Dice Deltastic (Del Borvik - In-house graphic designer) Spotify Managed Partner Program Patreon   About Ryan LaPlante Ryan LaPlante is a multiple award-winning screenwriter, narrative designer for video games, and voice actor who realized that traditional Hollywood lacked the creative and financial control he desired. Applying his unique background in tech management and mobile games, he co-founded Dumb-Dumbs & Dice, growing it into Canada's largest tabletop RPG podcast network. Through a mix of professional improv comedy, strategic audience funnels, and rigorous data testing, Ryan has successfully turned a weekend hobby of playing games with friends into a highly profitable, multi-show media empire.   Connect with Ryan Website: dumbdumbdice.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-laplante-05512230/ Patreon: Dumb-Dumbs & Dice Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Think private investigation is all car chases or movie mysteries? Think again.I sit down with private investigator Scott Shepherd of Justified Investigations to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes in criminal defense cases. Forget the film noir clichés. Scott shares how his work differs from Hollywood's gumshoes and spotlights the vital, often overlooked, partnership between investigators and defense attorneys.Together, we discuss the realities of building a defense case. From sifting through mountains of discovery, to identifying overlooked witnesses, to navigating trial prep and strategy as a team. With stories from the trenches, highlighting both close calls and the methodical process behind major courtroom victories, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the investigative work that can make or break a case.Learn why the best defense is the one that leaves no stone unturned, and how collaboration, humility, and rigorous investigation give clients their best shot at justice.Moments00:00 Starting out in criminal defense06:24 Understanding confirmation bias in law06:51 Reflecting on trial lawyer ego10:45 Discussing Scott's investigative skills14:31 Old-school research paper methods18:27 Working with investigators21:26 Key witness memory issue25:13 Role during trial preparation27:31 Cross-examination with Mark Satawa32:22 Investigating witness statements34:52 Discussing client protection challenges36:23 Collaborating on client interviews41:43 Challenges of Interviewing Witnesses42:35 Approach to building trust5 Frequently Asked Questions About Private InvestigatorsWhat does a criminal defense investigator actually do? A criminal defense investigator reviews discovery, finds and interviews witnesses, analyzes police work, discovers new information, and supports attorneys in building the best defense.How is a private investigator's work different from police investigations? Police investigations aim to support prosecution and often miss alternative perspectives. Private investigators look for overlooked evidence, challenge police assumptions, and seek new witnesses to support the defense.Why is confirmation bias a risk for defense attorneys? Attorneys may assume they know every fact or interpret evidence through their own experiences. Investigators provide fresh, unbiased analysis to spot issues attorneys might miss.How do investigators handle reluctant or hostile witnesses? By approaching witnesses without being confrontational, using empathy, and explaining their neutral role, investigators can often secure valuable interviews—even when initial resistance is high.What makes a successful attorney-investigator partnership? Open collaboration, mutual respect, and a willingness to share information and discuss strategy allow investigators and attorneys to maximize their impact and prepare for every courtroom possibility.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. Palmer - Attorney At LawMentioned in this episode:Circle 270 Media Podcast ConsultantsCircle 270 Media® is a podcast consulting firm based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in helping businesses develop, launch, and optimize podcasts as part of their marketing strategy. The firm emphasizes the importance of storytelling through podcasting to differentiate businesses and engage with their audiences effectively. www.circle270media.com

On this episode of the One Broken Life Podcast, John Stroup sits down with Matt Price for an honest and encouraging conversation about how God rescues broken people. Matt's story includes what many would consider a successful life. He played baseball for the Atlanta Braves, went on to become a police officer in Atlanta, is the father of a daughter from his first marriage, and later adopted a son after marrying his wife, Missy. From the outside, it may have looked like everything was falling into place. But the truth is, sin reaches every one of us. No amount of success, accomplishment, or good reputation can satisfy the deepest need of the human heart. Like all of us, Matt found himself caught in a downward spiral of struggles that revealed his desperate need for a Savior. Join us as Matt shares how God pursued him in the middle of his brokenness, brought him to genuine salvation, and began transforming his life through the power of the Gospel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvb-NnMTgcAITfNM20pF2KQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F3b9TcG5BDSkfTK0UwCap Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/35e83628-c4da-4309-bd0d-2e03cd2a391d/one-broken-life Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-broken-life-real-people-real-discussion/id1569230320 Podbean: https://media3r.podbean.com Soundstripe License Code: ZSJCFVTHJUP4QQNC For more information: www.freeway-ministries.com Follow One Broken Life on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OneBrokenLifePodcast Follow Freeway Ministries on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/freewayministries ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace.     

Luke 23:33-46: We examine the last sayings of Christ as He dies on the cross - words of despair, forgiveness, hope, need, care, trust, and acceptance.

By age 24, Anabella Bergero had won some of Argentina's biggest fashion competitions and was selling collections in Buenos Aires. She was named Emerging Designer of the Year by Harper's Bazaar Argentina and shortlisted for La Nación's 35 Under 35. So what do you do when you've achieved that level of success at such a young age?In this episode, Anabella traces her life and career from Argentina to Mexico, back to Argentina, then Copenhagen, London, New York, and Miami...each place influencing how she saw herself and her creative expression.She talks about the pressure that came with early recognition and accolades, and why she walked away from an established fashion brand to pursue art in different forms. That path led to Constructing Identities, her first installation in the U.S., exploring identity, womanhood, and quinceañera culture through a Latina lens - work that would ultimately come full circle with Heart of Community, a large-scale installation commissioned by Faena Art and recognized by the City of Miami Beach for its social and cultural impact, and one that continues to evolve today through new mediums and collaborations.Throughout our conversation we also talk about her unexpected return to Catholic faith, a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected parts of our journey are what lead us home.Anabella is currently based in Sarasota, FL where she serves as Visiting Faculty at Ringling College of Art and Design, continuing to impact the next generation of creative entrepreneurs.

There is a curious notion that if we are faithful enough, wise enough, or holy enough, the storms of life will somehow pass us by. Yet Our Lord never promised calm seas. He promised His presence. The storm is not evidence that God has abandoned us; often it is the very place where He teaches us to trust Him. When St. Peter stepped from the boat, he accomplished the impossible. He walked upon the water—not because the waves had ceased or the wind had surrendered, but because his eyes were fixed upon Christ. The miracle was never that the sea became gentle. The miracle was that faith proved stronger than the storm. It was only when Peter measured the size of the waves instead of the greatness of the Savior that fear found its opening. The wind had not grown stronger; his gaze had simply wandered. How often we make the same mistake. We count our troubles more carefully than we count God's promises. We become experts on the waves. Yet anxiety has never calmed a sea, and fear has never carried a soul across the water.Our parish mission boldly calls us to “Be Faithful Like Mary.” Those few words contain a lifetime of wisdom. The Blessed Mother did not live a life free from storms. She knew uncertainty at Bethlehem, sorrow in Egypt, misunderstanding in Nazareth, and unspeakable grief beneath the Cross. But through every trial, her heart remained fixed upon the Lord. She did not pretend the storms were small; she simply knew that God was greater. Her faith was not the absence of suffering but the refusal to let suffering have the final word. To be faithful like Mary, then, is not to ask God for fewer storms, but for steadier eyes. It is to look beyond the crashing waves and behold the One who commands both wind and sea. The Christian's peace is never found in favorable weather; it is found in the presence of a person. As long as Christ remains the object of our gaze, no storm can ultimately overcome us.The waves will rise again. The winds will surely blow. They always do. But if we keep our eyes on Jesus, and if, like Mary, we remain faithful whatever the weather, we will discover that the One who called us onto the water has never ceased holding us in His loving care. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give

Justin, Special Guest Craig, and Cullan talk about why God might have chosen to include this passage in his Bible.

ThrasherNeil YoungThey were hiding behind hay balesThey were planting in the full moonThey had given all they had for something newBut the light of day was on themThey could see the thrashers comingAnd the water shone like diamonds in the dewAnd I was just getting up, hit the road before it's lightTrying to catch an hour on the sunWhen I saw those thrashers rolling byLooking more than two lanes wideI was feelin' like my day had just begunWhere the eagle glides, descendingThere's an ancient river bendingThrough the timeless gorge of changesWhere sleeplessness awaitsI searched out my companionsWho were lost in crystal canyonsWhen the aimless blade of scienceSlashed the pearly gatesIt was then that I knew I'd had enoughBurned my credit card for fuelHeaded out to where the pavement turns to sandWith a one way ticket to the land of truthAnd my suitcase in my handHow I lost my friends, I still don't understandThey had the best selectionThey were poisoned with protectionThere was nothing that they neededNothing left to findThey were lost in rock formationsOr became park bench mutationsOn the sidewalks and in the stationsThey were waiting, waitingSo I got bored and left them thereThey were just dead weight to meBetter down the road without that loadBrings back the time when I was eight or nineI was watchin' my mama's TVIt was that great Grand Canyon rescue episodeWhere the vulture glides, descendingOn an asphalt highway bendingThrough libraries and museums, galaxies and starsDown the windy halls of friendshipTo the rose clipped by the bullwhipThe motel of lost companionsWaits with heated pool and barBut me I'm not stopping thereGot my own row left to hoeJust another line in the field of timeWhen the thrasher comes, I'll be stuck in the sunLike the dinosaurs in shrinesBut I'll know the time has comeTo give what's mine

Topics: Understanding Spirit, Soul, and Body, The Biblical Reality of the Trinity, God's Plural Nature in Creation (Genesis 1:26), Made New in Spirit (Romans 6:6), Eternal Security in Christ (Ephesians 1:13), Truth About Blasphemy Against the Spirit (Matthew 12:31), Saved by Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), Indwelt by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), Defining the Flesh vs Sinful Nature, Your Flesh as Holy and Acceptable, Understanding Sin as a Force (Genesis 4:7), Dead to the Power of Sin (Romans 6:11), Identity as Saints Not Sinners, Using Your Body as a Tool for Righteousness, Sealed Perfection Despite Sins, Why Christians Cannot Live in Sin (Romans 6:1-2), Illustrating Spiritual DNA in Believers, Defining the Human Soul and Consciousness, How the Mind Will and Emotions Express You, Resting in Your Complete Identity in Christ, The Believer's Complete Reconciliation with God (2 Corinthians 5:18-21), Overcoming Enemy Lies with Truth, The Purpose of Human Flesh on Earth, The Unchanging Identtiy of a Reborn Believer, Christ Defeated Sin's Power at the Cross, Freedom From Condemnation and Accusation, Distinguishing Your Flesh From Spiritual Influences, God's Indwelling Presence in Believers, Walking according to the Spirit (Romans 8:1-13)Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

In this second episode of You Could Make This Beautiful, hosts Maggie Smith and Faith Salie talk to Peter Sagal, host of the NPR news quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! about a prophetic reading at his first wedding, the poem that has haunted him throughout his life, and about the poetry he's found in the kindness and grace of his children. They also hear from poet and Harvard professor Stephanie Burt about how she found her way to poetry by way of science fiction, and how she's used the work of Taylor Swift to introduce her students to poets of centuries past like Alexander Pope. Show Notes (in chronological order): Maggie Smith on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Cartoonist Tom Tomorrow "Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven" by W. B. Yeats "Ithaka" by C. P. Cavafy "The Illusion" by Tony Kushner "Most Like an Arch This Marriage" by John Ciardi Adrienne Rich's poems are "like dreams" quote Poet William Corbett "The Postmoderns: The New American Poetry Revised" by Donald M. Allen "The Crystal Lithium" by James Schuyler "The Elephant Man" on Broadway "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" with Alan Rickman "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" by Tony Kushner "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard "The Collar" by George Herbert "Poetry's Cross-dressing Kingmaker," The New York Times "Advice from the Lights" by Stephanie Burt, featuring "My 1979" Star Trek's "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" "We, in Some Strange Power's Employ, Move on a Rigorous Line" by Samuel R. Delany "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot" by Alexander Pope "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift "Tim McGraw" by Taylor Swift "The Nancy Mace" by Stephanie Burt "Taylor's Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift" by Stephanie Burt Poetry Prescriptions Maggie's prescription: "Go to the Limits of Your Longing" from Rainer Maria Rilke's "Book of Hours" Faith's prescription: "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver If you want a hand-picked, heart-plucked "poetry prescription" to help you with something you're going through, send a brief voice memo to PoetryPrescriptions@gmail.com. All three episodes of You Could Make This Beautiful are out now and can be heard HERE. This show is an experiment, so if you love what you've heard and want more episodes, let us know! Leave us a glowing review in your podcast app, share the series with friends, and write to us: PoetryPrescriptions@gmail.com.