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Explore the inspiring story of Adam Wright, CEO of Pilot Companies, who shares how life's toughest moments shape resilience, character, and leadership. From overcoming personal tragedy to leading a business with a focus on people and purpose, Adam's journey offers valuable insights on faith, perseverance, and integrity.In this episode: How Adam's childhood adversity shaped his mindset around resilience and growth The influence of his mother's hard work and unwavering faith on his values The significance of mentors and key relationships in shaping success The importance of doing the next right thing and walking in faith and confidence Leadership principles balancing standards and grace The power of intentional prioritization over striving for balance Lessons from athletic endeavors and how discipline translates into the corporate world Building a purpose-driven organization focused on customer experience and team member engagement The impact of personal faith and the importance of community in decision-making Practical tips on discerning God's calling and walking in confidence Berkshire Hathaway Adam Wright LinkedIn Pilot Flying J Holy Bible LinkedIn Twitter Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Adam Wright's inspiring journey 02:00 - Childhood challenges and the impact of his father's passing 04:30 - Lessons learned from his mother's example of hard work and faith 07:00 - How mentors and coaches influenced Adam's development 09:30 - The importance of showing people they matter in every turn 12:00 - Decision to stay local for family and educational opportunities 14:00 - The significance of faith and prayer in decision-making 16:00 - Overcoming self-doubt and realizing the power of others' belief 18:30 - Transition from college football to NFL: hard work and humility 21:00 - Lessons from athletic discipline and perseverance 24:30 - The role of redshirting and continuous improvement in football and life 27:00 - The mindset of "next game" and relentless pursuit of excellence 30:00 - Navigating challenges in professional sports and the corporate world 33:00 - Leading Berkshire Hathaway Energy: balancing standards with grace 35:00 - Building company culture around authenticity, purpose, and accountability 36:45 - The importance of trust, relational capital, and clear communication 39:00 - Mentors and relationships that reinforced Adam's confidence 42:00 - The role of family, especially his wife's unwavering support 45:00 - Leading Pilot Companies with a customer-centric approach 48:00 - Cultivating company values and ensuring they live beyond words 51:00 - Prioritization over balance: integrating work, family, and faith 53:00 - The indivisibility of life and intentional trade-ups 55:00 - Final thoughts and encouragement to walk in purpose and faith. This episode emphasizes leadership rooted in faith, perseverance, and authentic connection. Adam's story encourages us all to pursue our purpose with confidence, balanced by grace and a commitment to serving others. 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. Episode 4093: Danae Smith reflects on how wonder isn't reserved for extraordinary moments, it can be cultivated in the familiar through intentional practices of stillness, presence, and gratitude. Her thoughtful perspective offers a gentle reminder that slowing down and appreciating everyday life can help quiet comparison, deepen contentment, and rediscover beauty that's already around us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl/3-ways-to-sit-with-wonder Quotes to ponder: "When we quiet down and lean in, I feel wonder meets us there." "I have full permission to keep some things sacred and close to me." "When we choose to be present, there is so much we get to see and experience with fresh eyes and open hearts." Episode references: New Oxford American Dictionary: https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780195392883.001.0001/acref-9780195392883 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

interview starts at 23:45   In this episode, Mark England returns to share his expertise on the power of words, mindset, and community-building. We dive into how language shapes culture, the importance of community in personal transformation, and the esoteric aspects of communication that influence perception and reality. enlifted.me @enliftedcoaches  insta   Key Topics: Mark England's latest projects and upcoming workshops across different communities The role of language in shaping internal dialogue and external communication How community and shared experiences foster deep connections and personal growth The concept of culture development as a reflection of shared values and repeated practices The influence of languages and cultures on victimhood and victim mentality Esoteric perspectives on words, spelling, and control embedded in language systems The importance of storytelling, sharing personal stories, and their impact on healing The significance of maintaining a space that allows organic community development Insights from the CrossFit community and its focus on culture as a business metric The relationship between mindfulness, awareness, and cultural differences in managing victimhood   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! DisasterMap, VolcanoSim, AsteroidSim, ShipwreckMap, UFOMap etc https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support   Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I             Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Mark England's work and recent activities 00:44 - Mark's drive to meet up at Serpent Mound and his travel experiences 01:39 - The importance of community and the personal interactions at events 02:44 - How shared experiences accelerate personal growth and career development 03:13 - The unique culture of Mark's certifications and community engagement 04:29 - Building a community that takes care of itself and develops organically 05:07 - Cultivating culture through repeated actions and shared values 06:24 - The "X factor" in scene-building and community vibes 07:21 - The significance of small group interactions in training and community formation 08:28 - Providing meaningful opportunities for community participation 09:07 - The role of community in resolving psychological and social issues 10:01 - How culture evolves through shared practices and leadership 11:29 - CrossFit and the importance of culture in business success 12:52 - The overview of Enlifted and its mission to improve language and mindset 13:45 - Mark's background and personal history influencing his approach 15:09 - Defining and understanding the power of words and storytelling 19:13 - Addressing resentments and victim culture through mindset shifts 33:38 - Esoteric aspects of language, control, and cultural influences 44:39 - The universal patterns of victimhood across cultures and languages 54:29 - The influence of mindfulness and awareness in reducing victim mentality 62:25 - The importance of sharing stories for healing and growth

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss two principles from Legacy Letters by Chris Hodges: the Tigger Principle and the Green Grass Principle. They explore how a positive attitude is a daily choice rather than a reaction to circumstances, emphasizing that gratitude, optimism, and intentional thinking make people more resilient and life-giving leaders. The conversation then shifts to the tendency to chase "greener grass" instead of investing in what we already have—whether in business, marriage, or personal growth. Dana and Linda encourage listeners to stop looking for easy exits, push through inevitable challenges, and intentionally cultivate the relationships, careers, and opportunities they've already been given.

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE:I want to share a special invitation with you. You may have heard that I will be releasing my first book with IVP on July 28, 2026. It's a big deal and I am so overwhelmed with God' goodness in allowing me to share such an essential message about delighting in Him as the true essential foundation for all our spiritual growth and maturing. Truly, when we delight in the Lord, He promises to give us the desires of our hearts – namely, more of Himself!So, here's the invitation. If you feel this message is indeed important, and you know people – including yourself perhaps – who need to be encouraged to awaken and cultivate their delight in God, would you consider joining my book launch team? It's a great and super easy way to share the good news of God's love for us in Christ, Jesus, our Lord.**If you're interested, please go to gospelspice.com/awakendelight and find the section about joining the launch team, or email me at contact@gospelspice.com **Together, let's encourage everyone we know with the wonderful news that, in Christ, God delights in us and invites us to delight in Him!Stephanie Rousselle welcomes returning guests Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock for a reflective and practical exploration of what it means to delight in God—especially in the ordinary and difficult seasons of life.Delighting in God is a daily discipline rooted in noticing, gratitude, humility, and relational engagement. Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock illustrate that wonder and joy can be found at “the molecular level” of life, as we learn to see reality with the eyes of heaven.Cultivating delight in God starts with intentional attention—slowing down to observe and appreciate even the small gifts in daily life. Andi Ashworth describes how, after a busy season promoting their book, she cultivated a new practice: sitting quietly in her small perennial garden, reading Scripture, praying, and simply noticing the details of creation—birdsong, blooming flowers, the work of bees. Over time, this intentional noticing awakened deeper gratitude and joy in the presence of God, even as life's hardships persisted.Delight is a daily practice, a choice to “step into reality” and seek God's presence even in suffering. This deliberate practice transforms pain into moments of worship and gratitude. Charlie Peacock shares that delight in God is not dependent on favorable circumstances or feelings of happiness. Suffering—including his chronic headache of nearly ten years—taught him to seek and experience God's presence regardless of pain. He emphasizes that true delight must be able to exist within difficulty, or it is not truly delight.Intimacy and delight with God are relational and participatory. God invites us to pursue Him, and as we do, He meets us. Sometimes we wait passively for God to manifest delight, and other times we strive to create it in our own strength. In reality, pursuing delight is a “dance”—God initiates and leads, but we must actively respond and show up, especially when delight seems elusive.Hardships, while unwelcome, often become ministers of grace, rooting us in humility and expanding our capacity for love and presence. Through chronic pain and other challenges, both Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock have experienced God's grace and a deepening humility. Charlie Peacock notes how his “thorn” limits self-reliance and ambition, drawing him toward greater dependence on Christ and shaping him into Christ's likeness. Andi Ashworth observes that their limitations have expanded their hearts and increased their compassion for others.Never outgrow asking your good Father for small joys. Delight in God blossoms in those who cultivate grateful, attentive hearts. Both guests encourage maintaining childlike wonder and gratitude—even for small blessings like a hot shower, a well-timed parking space, or serendipitous tickets to an event. These moments, prayed for and received as gifts, reinforce God's goodness and nearness.Practices to Foster DelightStart each day with gratitude for basic abilities and provisions.Notice small joys—in nature, family, daily routines—and thank God specifically.Pray about “matters of mutual concern”: what matters to God, matters to us.Accept and embrace limitations as invitations to deeper dependence and presence.Reflection question: What small gift might God be inviting you to notice—and delight in—today? MORE ABOUT "AWAKEN DELIGHT" BY STEPHANIE ROUSSELLE"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." This is God's promise to you in Psalm 37:4. But many believers quietly assume it's just a poetic suggestion, or it doesn't really work here on earth.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle invites you to rediscover what Scripture actually means by delight in God. It's not emotional hype or religious performance, but a steady satisfaction rooted in who God is.Through biblical theology and practical rhythms, you'll learn how delighting in Godreshapes sufferingquiets restless strivinganchors your identity in God's unshakable delight of youLearning to delight in God is the quiet revolution that reshapes how we endure pain, love others, and understand our own hearts.Awaken Delight is a theologically grounded spiritual formation book for thoughtful believers who feel spiritually fatigued and are ready to embrace the reality of Psalm 37:4.More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelightDISCOVER THE BOOK BEHIND THE PODCAST | "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 isn't a poetic suggestion — it's a promise. But many believers quietly assume it doesn't really work, or it's not really possible here on earth.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle invites you to rediscover what Scripture actually means by delight — not emotional hype, not religious performance, but a steady satisfaction rooted in who God is.Delight in God isn't a mood to manufacture; it's a relationship to receive.Through biblical theology and practical rhythms, you'll learn how communion with God reshapes suffering, quiets restless striving, and anchors your identity in something unshakable.Delighting in God isn't sentimental optimism. It's deeply rooted in Christ, Jesus.It's the quiet revolution that reshapes how we endure pain, love others, and understand our own heart.Awaken Delight is a theologically grounded spiritual formation book for thoughtful believers who feel spiritually fatigued and are ready to embrace the reality of Psalm 37:4.More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JKind words from Jennifer Rothschild, Bible teacher, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Founder, Fresh Grounded Faith: “Stephanie helps us awaken to and experience true delight. It is a rich mix of God's delight in you and your delight in him. This is the life you were made for, the life your soul deeply longs for. So, the table is set. Pull up a chair and let your heart sit alongside Stephanie. As your delight in God wakes up and becomes fully realized, you'll find a satisfaction in Christ that makes you want more and more.”Kind words from Amanda Jenkins, Lead creator of THE CHOSEN's literary content: "I have yet to meet another person quite as eager to intimately know Jesus as Stephanie is. Her enthusiasm for the beauty found inside a thriving relationship with her Savior is downright contagious. Indeed, Stephanie's joy and faith and commitment to growth—along with her love for really good food!—will implant themselves in the hearts of readers. Lucky readers."Kind words from Os Guinness, Theologian, Social critic, Author, The Call:  "Stephanie addresses one of the greatest needs of Christians today. Knowing God is not knowing about God, but knowing Him genuinely and with desire and delight. She does so practically and helpfully, and in a style that sparkles with a verve and joy that is distinctively French."Kind words from Pippa Gumbel, Pioneer, The Alpha Course; Author, The Bible in one year with husband Nicky: "Stephanie's love of God is inspiring and infectious. Her book is an invitation to share in that delight and to come to know God in new and wonderful ways."More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Ari Miller is the founder of ASM Performance and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who helps athletes, coaches, executives, and organizations perform more consistently under pressure. Miller began his career as a college basketball coach, serving on staff at St. Michael's College, Bryant University, and the University of Vermont. He brings more than 15 years of experience in college athletics as a coach, administrator, counselor, and performance specialist. Miller has developed and led mental health, leadership, and performance programs at several NCAA institutions, including Vermont and Johns Hopkins. In 2024, he began working with New York University Athletics as a mental performance consultant for its student-athletes and coaches. Through individual coaching, team workshops, and leadership development, Miller provides practical, evidence-based strategies designed to strengthen confidence, focus, resilience, and sustained high performance.On this episode Mike and Ari discuss why physical preparation is essential for athletic success, so too is the mental preparation that athletes must undertake. Throughout our conversation, we explore the intricate relationship between mental resilience and athletic performance, delving into strategies that foster confidence, focus, and composure under pressure. Miller shares invaluable insights gleaned from his work with athletes, coaches, and organizations, illustrating how tailored mental performance strategies can lead to sustained high performance. Cultivating a strong mindset is not merely advantageous but essential for those striving to excel in the competitive arena of basketball.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Grab your notebook before you listen to this episode with Ari Miller, founder of ASM Performance.Website - https://www.asmcoach.com/Email - coacharimiller@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/arimillercmpcVisit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

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What do you do when the world feels unfair and you find yourself “fret-burning” with anger? In this message, we explore the wisdom of Psalm 37—not as a transactional set of rules, but as a roadmap for finding composure, delight, and hope in the midst of life's messiness.While many read the Psalms looking for guarantees, they are actually poetic invitations to engage with the world honestly. When we choose to notice the goodness around us—even in the face of injustice—we can metabolize our anxiety and find a way back to the source of our strength.In this sermon, we discuss:• The Difference Between Fret and Delight: How to stop "setting yourself on fire" with anger and practice intentional delight.• Moving Beyond Transactional Spirituality: Why the Psalms don't offer a simple "if/then" contract with God, but a way to walk through life's highs and lows.• The Power of First-Person Awe: How sharing our experiences of wonder helps us face threats and find meaning in hard seasons.• Guarding the Good: Wisdom isn't just about what we know; it's about how we act on the goodness we see in the world.Whether you are navigating burnout, doubt, or the search for deeper meaning, these verses offer a way to stay anchored in the truth that God is our ultimate stronghold. ★ Support this podcast ★

Star Point returns with Season 4 on September 14, 2026! For the final episode of Season 3 of Star Point, I ponder the question: is it important to cultivate a desire to win? If so, how do we go about doing that? I will miss you guys, but I'm not really going anywhere! Come to the Discord and chat about Go! Thank you everyone, whether you've listened to one episode or all of them. I am happy to fill whatever audio space you have in your day with Go talk :)Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Jared Pickard traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange until his soul, in his words, started screaming for something the city couldn't give him — real connection with nature. He walked off the floor for an unpaid farming apprenticeship, spent a decade building Be Here Farm & Nature into a world-class hospitality dream on 300 acres of Napa-Sonoma mountaintop, and watched it burn to the ground in the 2020 wildfires two days after it finally penciled. What he found in the ashes is the heart of this conversation: that biodynamic farming is less a technique than a practice occurring inside the person — rhythm over force, presence over striving, a life tended the way you'd tend living soil. He mistook the vehicle for the dream once. The dream was always nature, and the ground beneath his feet.(00:00) From Wall Street to Farming(00:32) Opening Conversation(01:50) Show Start(02:58) Jared's Hero's Journey(13:51) Clean Food Obsession(20:14) Jared's Quitting Story(33:08) Napa Hotel Dream(38:22) The Wildfire Story(49:03) Ease vs Struggle(52:46) Love And Long Distance / Italy Proposal Vision(56:18) Finding Steiner Biodynamics(01:06:19) Biodynamics vs Organic(01:18:21) Preps And Quartz SprayGuest LinksWebsite: beherefarm.comInstagram: @beherejaredInstagram (Farm): @beherefarmConnect with UsStart the Free 7-Day Self-Esteem Reset → https://selfesteemreset.com/Follow us on Instagram → https://instagram.com/areyouhereforthetruthJoin our membership Friends of the Truth → https://hereforthetruth.com/friends/Watch All Episodes → https://hereforthetruth.com/episodes/

Your podcast can have thousands of downloads and still feel disconnected from the people listening. The difference? An audience consumes your content. A community engages with it, responds to it, and grows alongside you.In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we're revisiting four powerful conversations that reveal what it really takes to build an engaged podcast community. From treating your email list like a conversation instead of a broadcast, to creating membership spaces listeners actually want to join, these expert insights will help you turn passive listeners into loyal advocates. This week, Episode 296 of Podcasting Unlocked is about building a thriving podcast community!In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, I'm sharing practical strategies for creating deeper listener relationships, encouraging meaningful engagement, and transforming your podcast into a community people genuinely want to be part of.I also chat about the following:Why Your Email List Is Your First Community: Learn from Paul Gowder why email should be the foundation of your community-building strategy and how to create opt-ins that truly connect with your audience.Creating a Community People Actually Join: Discover the psychology behind why listeners wait before joining memberships and how consistency, value, and recognition encourage them to take the leap.Building Spaces That Spark Conversation: Explore how to choose the right platform, encourage two-way engagement, and create an environment where listeners feel seen and connected.Showing the Human Behind the Microphone: Hear creative episode ideas that help listeners connect with you on a personal level through behind-the-scenes stories, compilation episodes, and authentic reflections.Turning Listeners into Conversations: Learn why podcast success isn't measured by downloads alone and how intentional engagement creates stronger business relationships and long-term growth.Building a podcast community doesn't happen overnight, but every conversation, email, and interaction strengthens the connection with your listeners. Choose one strategy from this episode and start creating more opportunities for your audience to participate, respond, and become part of something bigger.Be sure to tune in to every episode for practical podcasting strategies, expert insights, and actionable systems to help you grow your show with confidence.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/CONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Work with Alesia 1:1MENTIONED EPISODES:Episode 137: Building Community through Email Marketing with Paul GowderSolo Episode 228: How to Build an Engaged Podcast Community Solo Episode 249: Creative End-of-Year Episode Ideas That Build Deep ConnectionEpisode 254: Turning Listeners into Meaningful Conversations with Nathalie DorémieuxFree Download: 15 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.

Children often follow the example they see. Dr. Tony Evans explains how parents can build a home where faith is modeled, taught, and lived every day.

Exploring the psychological traits shared by successful entrepreneurs, Morgan highlights why some people collapse under hard work while others thrive. He applies casino blackjack rules directly to market strategies, details his childhood paper route mindset, and explains why true "luck" only finds those who are actively hunting for it.

Children often follow the example they see. Dr. Tony Evans explains how parents can build a home where faith is modeled, taught, and lived every day.

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching talks about the ways being isolated and loneliness negatively affect you emotionally, physically, and spiritually.  God made you for relationship and community.  Live with Intent's Nichole Suvar, author of "I Don't Have to Hold It All Together," shares her personal struggle of trying to hold herself together while trying to do it all.  But "having it all together" is not something you are called to do by God.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Why do some people soar while others struggle? Join Mike Pickett as he discusses the power of a prosperous mindset and how it shapes our realities.

The world is constantly shaping the next generation. Dr. Tony Evans explains why parents must intentionally cultivate a faith that begins at home.

The mass proliferation of Flock cameras and other means of state spying has slowly inaugurated an era characterized by the most dense concentration of surveillance experienced in human history. Over the past two decades the US has witnessed the development of an integrated public-private surveillance apparatus where the outputs of dozens of integrated private surveillance tools are allowed to be cross-referenced using AI facilitated analysis.In this episode we speak with Joan and Jeff about the proliferation of Flock systems, their roll in a growing mass surveillance apparatus, some of the actions that are being taken to fight back, and how to support those that have fallen into the clutches of the state. We review the growth of the police in the US from their origins in slave patrols and private police agencies to today, where they are a force tens of thousands strong, with military capabilities, and their hands on a mass privatized surveillance apparatus. Finally we discuss the role direct action can play in public campaigns against Flock and other surveillance systems.A fundraiser is active to support two comrades who were sentenced to months in jail for being accused of destroying multiple flock cameras. The fundraiser is going toward restitution, court fees, lawyer fees, commissary, postage and writing supplies, medical fees, phone time, etc., and a cushion for recovering from jail and solitary confinement when they are released. To donate, venmo @deez_zines. If you donate $20+ and want a thank you gift, send proof of donation and an address to deez_zines@tutamail.com. Any amount helps. Thank you!Resources:https://haveibeenflocked.com/ - See if a license plate turned up in FOIA'd documents regarding flockhttps://www.atlasofsurveillance.org/ - Reference of what surveillance technologies different police departments havehttps://deflock.org/ - Community-sourced map of flock cameras, flock-avoiding navigationhttps://colonelpanic.tech/ - OUI Spy device may help find flock cameras, a bit technical. (source code: https://github.com/colonelpanichacks/oui-spy)https://www.notrace.how/ - Database of security resources, a threat library, and more! Visit on a public-access computer/using tails https://tails.net/Birds of a Feather Destroy Flock Together - Zine on Flock cameras https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/direct-action/birds-feather-flock/News Articles Mentionedhttps://www.404media.co/home-depot-and-lowes-share-data-from-hundreds-of-ai-cameras-with-cops/https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/morning-briefing-dayton-releases-flock-camera-data/article_494658d4-c8a7-5eb8-91b9-517238b894c7.htmlhttps://www.fox21online.com/news/political/ashland-police-department-to-remove-flock-cameras-from-city/article_794afeda-e1e4-4762-84c0-3952d291204c.htmlhttps://www.404media.co/footage-shows-cop-stalking-woman-he-met-on-a-tv-set-after-surveilling-her-with-a-license-plate-reader/

The world is constantly shaping the next generation. Dr. Tony Evans explains why parents must intentionally cultivate a faith that begins at home.

Welcome to episode 254 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of sacred stones of remembrance — why God commands His people to build memorials, and how intentional remembrance anchors faith when everything feels unstable.  Key takeaways:    Spiritual amnesia is our default setting. Without deliberate, intentional effort to remember, we forget God's faithfulness faster than we can imagine. God knows this about us — which is why His first command after the Jordan crossing was not “Celebrate” but “Build a memorial.” The twelve stones were pulled from the Jordan riverbed — ground that had been submerged when the crossing began. They were not decorative; they were evidence. Physical proof that Israel walked on ground that should have been underwater. God designed us as embodied creatures who need physical anchors for spiritual truths. He could have said “Just remember.” Instead He said “Build something tangible.” Memorials engage our senses and create touchstones for faith. The memorial was built primarily for the next generation. Those who crossed the Jordan experienced the miracle firsthand. Their children would only know it through testimony. The stones were designed to prompt the question: “What do these mean?” — and that question would create the opportunity for the story to be told again. Faith does not transfer automatically through genetics. Every generation must encounter God's character through the testimony of the previous generation. The family is the primary classroom, and the question a child asks is the invitation to disciple them. Remembering past faithfulness builds present courage. When Israel faced fortified cities and coalition armies, they could point to Gilgal's stones and remember: our God does impossible things. Past deliverance becomes the foundation for present faith. Conversely, forgetting God's past faithfulness leads to present fear. When you cannot remember how He showed up before, every crisis feels unprecedented. Cultivating memory through intentional remembrance allows you to face trials with confidence rooted in experience rather than hope alone.  Quotable:    When you cannot see God's hand in the present, read His handwriting from the past. Your current crisis is not the first time He has shown up for you, and it will not be the last. That is what the stones are for.  Application:    Build tangible memorials of God's faithfulness. Most Christians have no spiritual markers — no journal of answered prayers, no record of provision in crisis, no objects tied to moments when God showed up. Start one. Keep a blessings jar. Mark your Bible with dates when specific verses sustained you. Take a photo at a location where God did something significant. Your memory needs anchors, and you have to build them intentionally.  Tell your stories to the next generation. When did you last tell your children or grandchildren a specific story of God's faithfulness in your life? Not a theological lecture — a story. “Let me tell you about the time God provided.” “Here's what happened when I didn't know how we were going to make it.” Faith is transferred through testimony, not osmosis. You are writing your family's spiritual heritage right now. What stories are you leaving behind?  Rehearse before you spiral. When you face an impossibility — a diagnosis, a financial crisis, a relationship fracture, an overwhelming circumstance — review God's track record before you give fear the floor. Look back at your stones of remembrance. The time He provided that job. The prayer He answered when you had nothing left. The trial He carried you through. He has been faithful before. He will be faithful again.  Answer the questions your children are already asking. Kids notice what matters to their parents. If your faith has no visible markers — no practices, no stories, no objects of remembrance — they will draw conclusions about what you actually believe. Let them see you building memorials. Let them ask what they mean. Then tell them. That conversation is discipleship.  Connect with us:    Web site:  https://springbaptist.org  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ 

This episode was originally released in 2024 as part of Season 4 of Cultivate. Season 6 will launch in October with all new episodes. During the summer and in between seasons, we invite you to enjoy some "re-runs" of past episodes you may have missed!Ty Fischer talks with Pastor Robert Godfrey (Zeltenreich Reformed Church) and his wife Catherine about how we as Christian parents can cultivate our children's prayer and devotional lives by fostering a culture of family prayer and devotions in our home. The conversation touches on not only practical tips for parents to get on the right track, but also precious spiritual truths and encouragement no matter what age our children are - that we have a loving, altogether wonderful heavenly Father who is a good God, worthy of worship, and who inclines his ear to his children when they come to him in prayer.

Lucas Sherraden hosts Julie Elkon from Elkon Realty on the Built How Podcast, where they delve into Julie's journey in real estate from her 2015 beginnings to founding her own brokerage. Julie discusses how she leveraged her family background in real estate, transitioned from customer service to earning significant commissions, and built a successful team. She also highlights the importance of networking, pushing beyond comfort zones, and mentoring agents through challenges. Julie shares insights into her leadership style, focusing on genuine care for her team's success while navigating the complexities of real estate sales. Connect with Julie at https://www.jelkonrealty.com/ ---------- Be sure to leave a rating and review and don't forget to go to www.builthow.com and register for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Send us Fan MailVanessa Smith is an Energy Guide with 25 years in the transformational field, helping purpose-driven sensitives, visionaries, and healers better see who they are, what they are here to do, and step into leading the vitality revolution with their gifts. Her speciality is aligning your purpose with the paradigm shift by helping you close out old versions of yourself, clean up your energy, and connect with collaborators here to build a new collective vision.We explore what it means to trust your intuition, navigate massive collective change, and step into the work you were uniquely designed to do.Vanessa shares her incredible personal journey, from a life-changing health crisis and discovering homeopathy to receiving an intuitive calling that led her and her husband to move to Europe with no job, no home, and complete trust in the unknown!We also dive into:✨ What it means to be a "new paradigm builder"✨ How intuition can become a practical tool for decision-making✨ The current shifts happening in health, education, politics, and consciousness✨ Astrology, Human Design, and Gene Keys as maps for understanding your purpose✨ The importance of grounding, discernment, and healthy energetic boundaries✨ Why healing isn't about escaping your past; it's about integrating it✨ Re-wilding, nature, and reconnecting with your body's innate wisdomIf you're like us and feel the old systems no longer fit, sense you're here for something more, or wonder how to navigate these rapidly changing times, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical wisdom!Connect with Vanessa Smith:Main websitehttps://www.vasmith.com/ Offershttps://www.vasmith.com/energy Bespoke energy courseshttps://www.vasmith.com/identity CALLED: Identity as Destiny Visionary Projectshttps://hiddengemhealers.com/ https://newearthcollab.com/https://rewildingvanessa.com/ Support the showFind Heather:Book with HeatherHeather's Free Product Guide with Discount CodesHeather's Instagram Find Vanessa:Vanessa's Instagram Vanessa's Website Free Product Guide with Discount CodesFree Homeopathy at Home Guide 

Today, Mike and Tim unpack the transformative experience the Erre's had at Hope Heals Camp, where faith, community, and a commitment to dignity intersect to create a sanctuary for families and individuals experiencing disabilities. Join us as we unpack the theology behind embodied hope, mutuality, and the sacredness of every person.The origin and purpose of Hope Heals Camp, inspired by Katherine and Jay Wolf's storyThe camp's four postures: incarnation, mutuality, disability, and image bearersHow Jesus' incarnation exemplifies dignity in limitationsThe social model of disability and creating welcoming environmentsThe significance of sacred spaces of belonging and hopeThe theological reasoning behind disability as a reflection of the divine imageThe importance of community, proximity, and shared limitations as spiritual practicesThe challenge to societal structures that dehumanize or excludeThe impact of this model on church and culture, emphasizing inclusivity over exclusivityCHAPTERS:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Seth and Mike's camp experiences01:25 - Reflections on camp activities and community spirit03:36 - The profound personal impact of Hope Heals05:39 - Framework of the camp's origins and purpose09:02 - Volunteer roles and the structure of camp days11:45 - The parade and joyful welcomes for families13:11 - The emotional power of the entrance moment15:38 - Programming for campers and families, including special events20:25 - The significance of the talent show and stories of remarkable individuals22:15 - Poetry readings capturing the hope and embodied life24:33 - Celebrating Christmas in July and the Luke 14 banquet27:40 - The symbolism of the meal and oil blessing31:22 - The theological postures: Jesus' embodiment and dignity36:32 - The theological foundations: from incarnation to imagery of God41:53 - Disabout mutuality, respect, and person-first language in community44:16 - The divine worth of every person as image bearers48:09 - The societal realities of disability and exclusion50:22 - Reflection on hope, culture, and the kingdom of God54:19 - The contrast between exclusive and inclusive communities57:17 - The concept of thin places and sacred spaces of proximity60:34 - Worship and community as embodied, participatory acts61:10 - Final reflections: embodying God's love through dignity and kinshipHope Heals WebsiteGrace's PoetryAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! EtsyLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We begin with a brief introduction to the theme of this evening's talk on the foundations of our practice—avoiding “unskillful” or “unwholesome” actions and states of mind (and knowing how to practice when they arise), on the one hand, and developing skillful or wholesome qualities, on the other. There is then a guided practice, linked with the talk theme, focused on developing (1) concentration (samadhi), (2) mindfulness (sati), and (3) awareness of reactivity, developed in part by noticing how we relate to what is moderately pleasant or unpleasant.

In a world crowded with endless opinions and comfortable distractions, cultivating true spiritual maturity requires deep discernment. Blake Healy explains how embracing the challenges of community, scripture study, and God's presence helps us distinguish between the enemy's attacks and a loving Father's redirection.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We begin with a brief introduction to the theme of this evening's talk on the foundations of our practice—avoiding “unskillful” or “unwholesome” actions and states of mind (and knowing how to practice when they arise), on the one hand, and developing skillful or wholesome qualities, on the other. There is then a guided practice, linked with the talk theme, focused on developing (1) concentration (samadhi), (2) mindfulness (sati), and (3) awareness of reactivity, developed in part by noticing how we relate to what is moderately pleasant or unpleasant.

Are you interested in starting a food forest in your central Florida yard? Join us in this episode to hear from Master Gardener Volunteer Jessica on how to combine fruit trees, edible shrubs, herbs, vines, pollinator plants, and groundcovers into a layered landscape that mimics a natural ecosystem. Learn how to provide food, habitat for wildlife and pollinators, and reduce maintenance over time with your own food forest. Sources for Show Notes:    Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:    https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/    In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu    Your Central Florida Yard Newsletter: https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/     How to start a food forest in your central Florida yard https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2026/06/15/how-to-start-a-food-forest-in-your-central-florida-yard/  Planning a Food Forest https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/planning-a-food-forest/ Cultivating a Food Forest in Your Yard https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/highlandsco/2024/05/29/cultivating-a-food-forest-in-your-yard/  Fall is the Perfect Time to Start a Food Forest https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/browardco/2023/10/26/permaculture-and-edible-landscaping-will-provide-for-future-generations/   Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio. 

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We begin with a brief introduction to the theme of this evening's talk on the foundations of our practice—avoiding “unskillful” or “unwholesome” actions and states of mind (and knowing how to practice when they arise), on the one hand, and developing skillful or wholesome qualities, on the other. There is then a guided practice, linked with the talk theme, focused on developing (1) concentration (samadhi), (2) mindfulness (sati), and (3) awareness of reactivity, developed in part by noticing how we relate to what is moderately pleasant or unpleasant.

This message was inspired by Susie's book "Prepare Him Room." Originally released December 14, 2025 Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

July 12, 2026John SyversonPsalm 77: 1-20

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We close out our Cultivating Meaningful Relationships series by asking: Does every relationship deserve a spot in your inner circle? This week, we explore why safe relationships aren't boundary-free — they're boundary-honoring — and how to let go of the guilt around not letting everyone in close. Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect instagram.com/storiedchurch facebook.com/storiedchurch

This week, we hear from Jameson and Mary Reeder, authors of Rescue at the Reef. They share the miraculous story of their ten-year-old son, Jameson Jr., who narrowly survived a devastating bull shark attack in the Florida Keys. Despite a life-altering injury, Jameson Jr.’s faith remained unshaken, and just four days later, he asked to return to the reef. Later in the episode, we hear from Greta Eskridge, author and homeschool mom of four, who shares her story of healing after her husband Aaron confessed to an affair and a years-long pornography addiction. While working to heal the damage to their marriage, Greta became convinced that parents must break the silence around this issue and initiate difficult conversations with their kids about pornography. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Chelsea Damon Upcoming interview: Tom Hardin Jameson & Mary Reeder Rescue at the Reef: The Miraculous True Story of a Little Boy with Big Faith - Book by Jameson & Mary Reeder Greta Eskridge It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn - Book by Greta Eskridge Interview Quotes: “It goes from the greatest day of our life to the worst day, just like that. [My son] hears me scream, “No,” and the first words out of his mouth are, “Daddy, it’s okay. Jesus is going to save me.” - Jameson Reeder “When you face your fear, the fear doesn’t go away, but what you focus on is what rises. Do you focus on the fear or do you focus on your heavenly Father who’s with you in those fearful moments? He’s not abandoned you. He’s with you. And when you focus on your Father over the fear, then freedom rises.” - Jameson Reeder “Cultivating connection isn’t about these singular once-a-year, twice-a-year big moments. It’s everyday intentional time spent with one another.” - Greta Eskridge “We need to have conversations about pornography and the disconnection that it causes.” - Greta Eskridge “Out of that brokenness [of betrayal] has come a desire for both of us to not only cultivate meaningful, intentional, lasting connection as a couple, but also with our children, with friends, because not only have we experienced the disconnection ourselves, but we have recognized that our world is becoming increasingly more disconnected.” - Greta Eskridge “As much as [my husband] wanted to escape addiction, the nature of addiction is that it is very hard to do that on your own, and he needed support.” - Greta Eskridge “Beginning to understand what [my husband] was dealing with was impactful for me to have compassion and understanding for him..Being willing to do that and pursue my own healing as a betrayed spouse at the same time, those two things were transformative, and really, honestly, what changed everything for both of us.” - Greta Eskridge “When we allow ourselves to have that conversation [about pornography] with our kids or with one another, it takes away the power of the thing, and it reduces the shame. Shame tells us this is the end. But when we bring it into the light, it loses its power.” - Greta Eskridge “It’s incredible how much can change just by simply opening the door to honest, heartfelt conversation.” - Greta Eskridge ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Tlingit and Haida Tribes, the Ketchikan Indian Community, and other communities in Southeast Alaska are urging tourists to stop disrespecting unique cultural symbols such as totem poles. Nearly two million tourists visit the region annually and tribal members are reporting an uptick in incidents of tourists mocking Native culture. The message from the tribes remains: all are welcome and respect is not optional. While promoting responsible tourism, the Ketchikan Indian Community is also launching a new initiative for visitors to purchase care packages for the community’s unhoused population. The initiative is also aimed at supporting the tribe’s year-round housing services for unhoused residents. In the Lower 48 states, a Navajo app developer has created Tribal Trailz. It aims to help visitors navigate Diné and Pueblo lands across Arizona and New Mexico and includes historical information and other resources designed to better educate tourists about traveling in ancestral homelands. GUESTS Richard Peterson (Tlingit), president of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Tribes Emily Edenshaw (Native Village of Emmonak), tribal administrator and CEO of the Ketchikan Indian Community George R. Joe (Navajo), cultural consultant and creator of “Tribal Trailz” Bobbie Conner (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation), director of the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute Break 1 Music: Honoring The Homeland (song) Radmilla & Herman Cody (artist) Shi Kéyah (album) Break 2 Music: Medicine Wheel (song) Logan Staats (artist) Rainwater (album)

Cultivating the Craft of Complex Story-telling: Irony and Compassion Corruption and Beauty …myriad voices animating the guiding astro*mytho*politico narrative Initiating/Honoring the Wizard Mars within us all…. And the danger when we don't. Fifa, Khomeini's Funeral Graham Plattner Dr Safiya – July 11th global call for his release by Israel BBC: Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07yy3pgrlmo The post Irony and Compassion  appeared first on KPFA.

Today, I am delighted to welcome Christopher Hill, founder of luxury philanthropic travel brands Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations. Christopher was working in finance in London when in 2002, he took a trip to South Africa which changed his life. He founded Hands Up Holidays in 2006 and in 2018 launched Impact Destinations, in response to demand from clients seeking transformational experiences, using their philanthropic donations to make an impact. Christopher serves his majority US-based clients from New Zealand where he lives with his family. Christopher provides his definition of impact travel and describes the concept and purpose of luxury philanthropic vacations and experiences. He explains why families are engaging in philanthropic travel, what they are looking to activate, and why they are responding with such enthusiasm to the opportunity to enjoy worldwide destinations while also doing good and making a positive impact. For families interested in impact tourism, Christopher outlines the different options and projects to choose from and explains how they decide which projects to pursue and how best to align these choices with their family objectives. Christopher elaborates on whether families tend to engage in impact travel as a one-off adventure or it becomes an ongoing approach to how they vacation together. He also talks about how families cultivate a lasting engagement with and interest in philanthropic tourism among their family members, especially different generations with different preferences and styles of travel. Enjoy this informative dialogue with a leading innovator and practitioner in the philanthropic travel industry.

Another conversation with Dr. Alex Khalessi Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/alfpNjdrXkw

Soren Monroe-Anderson grew up racing FPV drones before turning that obsession into Neros, a defense startup building low-cost, high-volume drone systems for the United States and its allies. What began with prototypes in a basement has become a 200-person company producing roughly 1,000 drones a week, with plans to build a factory capable of making one million annually. The timing is difficult to ignore. Small drones have become one of the defining weapons of the war in Ukraine, China holds a massive production advantage and the Pentagon is now trying to catch up in a category it was slow to take seriously. We get into why so many American drones failed in Ukraine, what separates a good demo from a battlefield-ready product, and why Soren believes the next generation of weapons will look more like consumer electronics than traditional defense systems. We also discuss the limits of autonomy, the difficulty of manufacturing at scale, and the moral weight of building kinetic systems. We cover: The widening drone production gap between the United States and China What Ukraine has taught Neros about battlefield performance, tactics, and product design Why scaling from prototypes to one million drones a year is an entirely different engineering problem Where autonomy helps, where it breaks, and why human pilots still matter How Soren thinks about talent, focus, capital, and the ethics of building weapons • Chapters • 00:00 – Plants at the factory 00:55 – Strawberry jam on a drone 04:45 – Soren's and Olaf's background 07:28 – First meeting with the DoD 08:54 – The key to Soren's early success 10:00 – How do you push the boundaries of a small drone? 11:39 – The most successful technology in Ukraine 13:45 – The future of warfare 15:09 – Chinese vs. US drone manufacturing capabilities 18:42 – Neros's facility and current production process 20:30 – What surprised Soren about building Neros 22:06 – How Soren thinks about competing in a well-funded market 23:50 – What makes the talent side so challenging 27:05 – Revenue concentration 28:12 – Are defense tech companies living up to their promises? 30:19 – Nervous or excited about the changing investor in defense tech? 32:12 – $120M raised and future capital needs in the near term 33:19 – Would Neros expand beyond drones? 34:22 – Where the primes fit in with manufacturing drones 36:30 – How Neros views AI in their products 41:41 – From professional drone racer to CEO 43:23 – Key players early on in Neros 45:28 – Does Soren still build drones or is he more focused on running Neros? 47:07 – Cultivating company culture 48:46 – Wrestling with building lethal systems 50:21 – Soren's health scare 51:28 – The morality critics on drone warfare 54:17 – How can the US win the drone production race? 55:45 – What keeps Soren up at night? 56:51 – Advice Soren would give to himself 58:05 – Factory of the future 59:31 – What Soren does for fun   • Show notes • Neros' website — https://www.neros.tech/ Soren's' socials — https://x.com/soren_ma Mo's socials — https://x.com/itsmoislam Payload's socials — https://x.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspace Ignition's socials — https://x.com/ignitionnuclear /  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/ Tectonic's socials  — https://x.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/ Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/ • About us • Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them.  Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), Decoding Bio (biotech) and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies. Payload: www.payloadspace.com Tectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com Ignition: www.ignition-news.com Decoding Bio: www.decodingbio.com Footage from David Hambling (https://www.youtube.com/@davidhambling2609) 

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Hanif Abdurraqib is a MacArthur Fellow, accomplished poet, and critically lauded author of numerous books, including There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, which is now out in paperback. He's also a person who deals with major depressive disorder and numerous anxiety disorders. In a revealing, positive, and practical interview, Hanif talks about the numerous ways he cares for his mental health issues by both taking care of himself and building a strong community of other people around him to lean on. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh

What if the deepest conflicts in your closest relationships could be traced back to two simple but powerful human needs: love and respect? In this episode, we sit down with renowned marriage counselor Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to explore how emotional distance forms and, more importantly, how a Bridge Builder step in to repair it. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical insight, Dr. Eggerichs breaks down the "Crazy Cycle"—the destructive pattern where a lack of perceived love triggers disrespect, and a lack of perceived respect withholds love.As leaders, the ability to build bridges must start at home. This conversation moves past surface-level arguments to look at the underlying mechanics of human connection. Whether you are looking to strengthen your own marriage or guide others through organizational and familial change, this episode serves as an essential blueprint for communicating with empathy, breaking negative cycles, and leading your family with clarity and compassion.Key TakeawaysBridging the Core Needs of Communication: Exceptional Bridge Builders recognize that healthy communication requires understanding distinct emotional currencies. In a marriage, this means balancing a spouse's fundamental need for both love and respect.De-escalating the Relational "Crazy Cycle": Conflict often persists because couples misunderstand each other's primary vulnerabilities. Leaders must step up as bridge builders to identify these recurring loops and intentionally disrupt them before they cause lasting disconnection.The Power of Self-Reflective Leadership: A pivotal insight from this discussion is that our responses to conflict are mirrors of our own internal struggles, rather than just reactions to a partner's behavior. Bridge-building starts with personal accountability and self-awareness.Empathy as a Strategic Bridge: True connection requires looking past the immediate argument to value the other person's perspective. Cultivating this level of empathy allows leaders to build a stable platform for mutual understanding.Sustaining Harmony Through Intentional Balance: Relationships do not thrive on a single virtue alone. A strong, resilient bond requires a continuous, balanced interplay of love and respect, demanding consistent and intentional effort from both partners to keep the bridge intact.Links referenced in this episode:loveandrespect.comMentioned in this episode:Free Revenue Ceiling AuditDr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit. https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

In this episode of Beats Vines & Life, host MJ Towler welcomes Giancarlo Altamura, assistant winemaker and next-generation voice of Napa Valley. Hailing from a family with roots in Napa since the mid-1800s, Giancarlo Altamura grew up immersed in the rhythms of farming, winemaking, and tight-knit community life. He shares stories of hands-on vineyard work, navigating family dynamics, and the evolution of Napa from small-town camaraderie to global destination.Listeners will get an inside look at what it means to steward an estate winery—where patience, tradition, and innovation intersect to create wines that express both land and season. Giancarlo Altamura discusses the challenges and rewards of being a boutique producer, the family's focus on estate-grown wines, and their commitment to authenticity in both wine and cuisine—from their acclaimed Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon to their Italian restaurant Ciccio.Join us for a conversation about roots, legacy, and the real lifestyle of winemakers, as we uncork a story that's equal parts hustle, heritage, and heart.For more information about Altamura Vineyards click the link!Follow Altamura on IG!For more information about Ciccio Napa Valley click the link!Follow Ciccio Napa Valley on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Grenache Fest is BACK!!! Grenache Fest is coming to Waitsburg, Washington, bringing with it a focused, celebratory spotlight on one of the world's most important and expressive grapes. This year, we will start with a blind tasting seminar hosted by MJ Towler, Chauncey Arkfeld, and Michael Alberty, followed by smaller breakout sessions across town.Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeFollow Totally Biased Wine Reviews on IGSign up for Totally Biased Wine Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I interviewed Nathan Fairchild about Ganek Immersive Studio at USC's School of Cinematic Arts on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. Fairchild was at AWE showing off some student projects of Immersive Video, and I really quite enjoyed the hyperstylized, fever dream of Elevator by LILLETH who is coming from an immersive theatre background. Ori Inbar had mentioned how immersive video was one of the sectors that was growing within his opening keynote. The Apple Vision Pro has helped to revitalize interest in the more cinematic 180-degree forms, but also for XR as a screen replacement and more immersive way to experience cinematic content. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Cultivating Place well so often comes down to sharing the abundance of growing from a place of love and a strong sense of community and home. Susan Greutman is the founder and owner of Sunchoke Farms, an urban homestead-turned-family farm in South Bend, Indiana, growing chemical-free produce on formerly vacant city lots. Susan has been farming since 2018 and also happens to be growing right in Ben Futa and Botany's neighborhood. Their conversation is filled with so many lessons derived from all of this abundance of place, and is the second in Ben's Cultivating South Bend series, leading up to the Cultivating Place: The Power Of Gardeners, South Bend 2026 Symposium this September! Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

In a talk given to leaders attending STR's Reality Conference, John Stonestreet explains how and why to cultivate a true Christian worldview in students that's big enough to enable them to live with hope and embody a life of reconciliation as they respond to the challenges of our cultural moment.   Topics: Commentary: John Stonestreet on cultivating a “big enough” worldview in students (00:00) Mentioned on the Show:  John Stonestreet – President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview Breakpoint audio commentaries, hosted by John Stonestreet The Fabric of Faithfulness by Steven Garber Truth Rising – Documentary and study Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 11–12 in Atlanta, GA; October 16–17 in Seattle, WA; November 13–14 in Minneapolis, MN; February 19–20, 2027 in Dallas, TX; March 12–13, 2027 in Philadelphia, PA; April 23–24, 2027 in Los Angeles, CA Related Links: The livestream from the 2025–2026 season of Reality can be purchased and viewed on demand until August 31, 2026.

Raising a daughter today isn’t easy. Between social pressure, cultural expectations, and questions about identity and self-worth, many parents wonder if they’re doing enough. Dannah Gresh explores how moms can connect deeply with their daughters, guide them with grace, and help them grow strong in their faith and confidence in who God created them to be. Receive a copy of 8 Great Dates for Moms and Daughters and an audio download of "Cultivating a Strong Mother-Daughter Bond" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.