Podcasts about deconstructing

Immigrants, to include ILLEGAL immigrants, commit crimes at a rate much lower than citizens…in fact, illegal immigration skyrocketed in places like Spain, and crime WENT DOWN! At least…that is what we are told. But is it true? Or are we being deliberately lied to?SPONSOR: Brave BooksBrave Books creates pro-God, pro-America stories teaching the lessons our culture is trying to erase, like truth, courage, sacrifice, faith, and love of country through stories kids actually want to read. Get a new book every month and FREE access to their parent-vetted streaming platform BRAVE+ when you join the BRAVE Book Club.Use code NICK for 20% off your first order at: BraveBooks.com/NICK-----SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 – Exposing the media narrative on immigrant crime00:01:22 – Why intellectual honesty matters for data analysis00:05:56 – Why illegal immigrant crime data is fake00:08:23 – Why blue states refuse to track crime00:11:26 – How limited data sets justify bad policy00:17:51 – Using outdated studies to manipulate the public00:20:23 – Cato Institute and the failure of data00:24:27 – The left diagnoses you instead of debating00:27:06 – Spain: A warning on mass immigration crime00:30:55 – The three card monte of tracking crime00:33:29 – How Biden redefined illegal immigration to legal00:35:12 – Postmodernism vs objective truth in modern politics00:41:44 – Case study: The tragic murder of Stephanie,00:46:12 – Why sanctuary city policies have blood on hands00:48:08 – Deconstructing the CBS fourteen percent crime stat00:53:08 – The moral case for deporting illegal immigrants00:57:32 – Why blue cities reject their own radical policies

On this episode of Crosspolitic at AmFest 2025, Knox, Toby, and Gabe welcome Shahrig and Pastor Greg from Christ Underground on to talk about the issue of reaching Muslims with the gospel and why they believe starting with the Old Testament rather than jumping straight to Jesus is the most effective way to undermine the authority of the Quran and lead Muslims to faith in Christ. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Find out more on Christ Underground including their FREE COURSE here: https://christunderground.org Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

On this episode of Crosspolitic at AmFest 2025, Knox, Toby, and Gabe welcome Shahrig and Pastor Greg from Christ Underground on to talk about the issue of reaching Muslims with the gospel and why they believe starting with the Old Testament rather than jumping straight to Jesus is the most effective way to undermine the authority of the Quran and lead Muslims to faith in Christ. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Find out more on Christ Underground including their FREE COURSE here: https://christunderground.org Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

On this episode of Crosspolitic at AmFest 2025, Knox, Toby, and Gabe welcome Shahrig and Pastor Greg from Christ Underground on to talk about the issue of reaching Muslims with the gospel and why they believe starting with the Old Testament rather than jumping straight to Jesus is the most effective way to undermine the authority of the Quran and lead Muslims to faith in Christ. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Find out more on Christ Underground including their FREE COURSE here: https://christunderground.org Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

In this episode of Clemenz With a “Z,” I reflect on what happens on the other side of healing. We talk a lot about wounds and unraveling, about leaving and deconstructing, about anger and survival. But what about integration? What about the quiet phase where you're no longer bleeding yet you're not who you used to be either? Through the metaphor of physical scars and the unseen marks we carry in our minds and nervous systems, this episode explores the idea that healing doesn't erase the mark, it transforms it. If you've ever wondered why certain words still make your chest tighten, or why tenderness lingers even after growth, this conversation is for you. Scars don't shout. They hum. And that hum might just be wisdom. If anything in this episode resonated with you and you would like to reach out to me you can drop me a line at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or drop a DM at the clemenz with a "Z" instagram page.   You can head over to https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 every bit helps. And if you're looking for more reflection, honesty, and spiritual wrestling, check out my Substack: Devotions for the Deconstructing & Disillusioned, it's a space for people who still have soul, but no longer fit in the boxes they were handed. Thanks for being here.

With an insider's view of how national guidance gets made, nutrition policy expert Robert Post breaks down the newly released U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting what's truly new, what echoes past advice, and why the shifts matter. James Petrie, founder of Nourish Ingredients, explains how his company is creating animal-free fats that will allow product developers to formulate next-generation plant-based foods with better taste and mouthfeel. Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California.

Episode 165Have you ever wondered why some people deconstruct not only their religion but also their entire faith in God, while others deconstruct aspects of organised religion yet retain a relationship with the divine or even with the Christian God?In this episode, I explore the distinction between deconstructing our notions of God and deconstructing the institutional aspects of faith like Christianity or Catholicism. Drawing from personal experience, I discuss how our individual deconstruction journeys unfold differently based on the depth of our personal encounters with God versus what we've been taught through religious tradition.In this episode I discuss• The difference between deconstructing religion vs. deconstructing God• How personal mystical experiences shape our faith journey• How conflicting imprints about God in our nervous systems can create an insecure, “disorganised” or confused attachment with God• Understanding "spiritual but not religious" in the context of deconstruction• The apophatic (mystical) tradition in ChristianityWatch this recording on YouTube.CHAPTER MARKERS0:00 Why do some lose faith in God and some do not?1:32 The Commenter's Argument3:31 Deconstruction Beyond Intellect8:13 James Finley's Story14:01 Spiritual But Not Religious17:42 When Personal Encounters Make God Real Beyond Doubt21:32 Conflicting Imprints of God in the Nervous System25:49 When Faith Depends on Constructs41:30 Beyond the Visible Church42:30 The Apophatic TraditionSupport the showSUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORTSocial Media:Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.Newsletter:Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.Support the Show:Monthly Support (starting at USD$3)One-time DonationLeave a Review:If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.

Just as there are darkened seasons in human history—times when the structures sustaining civilization collapse in on themselves and humanity finds itself stiff-fisted, grasping at brittle branches, slipping between worlds—so too is every individual subject to phases of undoing in the metamorphosis of a lifetime.Entering the chrysalis is rarely a matter of choice. We would resist if we could. One morning, we awaken with a pit in the stomach, a visceral unease that signals change even before we can name its source. Quite all of a sudden, we find we have entered a dream with no solid ground and no turning back. Loss feels imminent, along with the uncertainty of what comes next or how we will get there. We try to keep moving, mistaking busyness for control of circumstance. We hoist the blueprints of our former lives above our heads to keep them dry, trying to shore up what is already dissolving.We try very hard, as all creatures do, not to die. Yet for the caterpillar, entering the chrysalis is a form of programmed death—a gruesome act of self-digestion. What can the larva comprehend of its own metamorphosis as it surrenders to darkness and enzymatic dissolution? Before it can be reconstituted, the caterpillar's whole body must pupate—which is to say liquify. Epithelial cells breaking down, muscles and mandibles lysed by their own enzymes, the entire body reduced to a nutrient slurry.Every winter, nature takes this serious turn. Fallen leaves coil in on themselves, roots retreat, seeds release, and stillness wraps the living world. Here's orientation from a recent column in our cherished local magazine, the Santa Fe New Mexican —“In winter, our arid steppe climate shows us the value of leaving things alone. Grasses left standing become shelter. Seed heads become sustenance. Evergreen shrubs offer cover from wind and predators when the world feels most exposed. What looks untidy to us is, in fact, a carefully balanced system of protection and patience. The garden does not ask us to fix it in January—only to witness it.”The winter gardener knows not to try to fix such depression, but instead to witness and accompany the world beyond control. For the winter gardener recognizes the fallows as sanctuary, the outer casings of seed heads and pale grasses as fortresses of transformation, and death as a passage between birthing seasons. This is the winter gardener's regenerative faith.Similarly, with respect to human development, Jungian analyst and author Marion Woodman called the chrysalis “a twilight between past, present, and future,” a place where the psyche must “tolerate annihilation—just long enough for the new form to begin assembling itself.” She described the sojourn of life as a series of “border crossings between what we were and what we cannot yet imagine.”For the caterpillar, the dream of the butterfly is carried by imaginal cells—tiny, sac-like clusters that, through the primordial twilight of metamorphosis, give rise at last to compound eyes, scaled wings—a new and elegant anatomy. This is how a creature built for crawling holds within its body the imagination of flight.In his 1910 Oxford lecture, The Birth of Humility, anthropologist Robert Ranulph Marett described metamorphic thresholds as “psycho-physical,” when body and mind falter so that “latent energies [may] gather strength for activity on a fresh plane.”The most courageous way we can enter the chrysalis is with attunement. “Pause,” Marett wrote, “is the necessary condition of the development of all those higher purposes which make up the rational being.” James Baldwin attested that the darkest hour can “force a reconciliation between oneself and all one's pain and error.” We cannot will ourselves to grow, for transformation is an act of presence, not power. But within the privacy of our consciousness, with patience and attention, we can rediscover the forces shaping our evolution and develop faith in what is becoming.In Jungian terms, the collective mirrors the individual psyche: what deconstructs in the outer world—painfully, though necessarily—reflects what must be reimagined from within. Today, democratic principles and ecological balance are slipping from their axes. But, as Marett observed, “Not until the days of this period of chrysalis life have been painfully accomplished can [a person] emerge a new and glorified creature.”Some silent, imaginal knowledge within us already knows the way. Here in the high desert, the earliest bloomers will soon appear: proof that the intelligence of life has been preparing the ground, all along, for the resurrection of some new and common beauty.Together, we're making sense of what it means to be human in an era of radical change. Your presence here matters. 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Deconstructing is trending, but the Bible doesn't need edits to stay true. In Ep. 855 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Smith and Rowland respond to a viral pitch for an "Original Yeshua Testament" that dismisses everything after the Gospels. They break down why this kind of "Jesus only" framing sounds spiritual, yet strips away the cross, the atonement, and the authority of Scripture. Along the way, they talk about how deception spreads through emotion and marketing, why "original manuscripts" claims get abused, and why rightly dividing the Word matters when people start cutting books out of the Bible. Subscribe for weekly Podcast episodes that confront confusion with clear Bible teaching. #Bible #Podcast #Deconstructing #Christianity #BibleStudy

Why are the biggest voices on the internet—from Tim Dillon to Gavin McInnes—suddenly falling into the same "grievance" trap as the people they claim to despise? In this episode of Ami's House, Ami and Michael deconstruct the "Crutch Mentality," the bizarre overlap between the woke left and the woke right, and the truth behind Tucker Carlson's recent visit to Israel.→ The Olympic Bobsled Controversy: Analyzing the Swiss-French commentary on AJ Edelman.→ Gavin McInnes & The "Grievance" Pivot: How the right-wing icon's views on Jewish success have shifted.→ The Tim Dillon Rant: Why "cringe" commentary is replacing actual policy debate.→ Tucker Carlson in Israel: The difference between obfuscation and directness in media.0:00 - Intro: New Gear & Studio Vibes2:10 - The Olympic Commentator Controversy8:45 - Gavin McInnes & the "Woke Right"14:30 - The "Crutch": Why we blame systems for personal failure22:15 - Tim Dillon, Jared Kushner, and the Gaza Narrative31:00 - Deconstructing the "Jewish Success" Myth42:00 - Tucker Carlson & Mike Huckabee at the Airport49:30 - Final Thoughts & Patreon Shoutouts"Do you think the 'woke right' is becoming a mirror image of the 'woke left'? Drop a comment below!

After a week of thought-provoking discussions across social media—touching on topics like God choosing spouses, zodiac signs, provision, masculinity, femininity, and spiritualized dating—this episode pulls everything together with clarity, context, and conviction. This is not a message against marriage. It is a message against misinformation and misrepresentation that has quietly shaped expectations, especially among believers who genuinely desire to honor God.In this episode, Coach Bryan explains how marriage has been reframed as a milestone instead of a journey, creating the belief that obedience guarantees an outcome. Fasting, praying, positioning, and “doing everything right” have been presented as spiritual formulas—leading many to confuse desire with destiny and hope with entitlement. The result? Disappointment, shame, and confusion when life doesn't unfold as promised.Coach Bryan traces the origins of this movement back to purity culture, explaining how it began as a defensive reaction to the sexual revolution, evolved into abstinence-only theology, and later rebranded itself using prophetic language and emotional pressure. What started as guidance eventually became a false promise: that marriage was the reward for obedience—and that singleness was a sign of delay, failure, or lack of faith.Drawing from his own life experiences, Coach Bryan shares how repeated heartbreak revealed a hard but freeing truth: God does not assign people to us simply because we want them. Desire alone is not wisdom, and attraction is not confirmation. Many of us were taught to pray for outcomes without learning how to develop capacity, discernment, or emotional maturity.This episode also re-examines several biblical stories often used to support the Kingdom Marriage narrative—Adam & Eve, Isaac & Rebekah, Ruth & Boaz, and Hosea & Gomer—placing them back in their proper historical and contextual framework. What emerges is not a pattern of divine matchmaking, but strategic decisions shaped by culture, lineage, law, and responsibility.Coach Bryan further addresses commonly quoted scriptures like Proverbs 19:14 and Mark 10:9, explaining how wisdom literature and covenant language have been misread as personal guarantees. He challenges listeners to separate institution from assignment, reminding us that God honors marriage as a covenant—but does not remove our responsibility to choose wisely.The conversation closes with a candid discussion on provision, dismantling the idea of blind or assumed provision and redefining it as leadership, preparation, and responsibility—not entitlement.This episode is for anyone who has felt pressured by spiritualized relationship culture, confused by conflicting messages, or burdened by promises God never made. It is an invitation to rethink, relearn, and reframe marriage—not as a reward for obedience, but as a serious institution that requires wisdom, intention, and accountability.

On this episode of Clemenz With a “Z,” I'm stepping outside my usual conversations about church and control and into something that's been quietly sitting with me for years: the way we define success for our kids. Every June, neighborhoods fill with yard signs celebrating college commitments, and I can't help but ask, where are the yard signs for future carpenters? In this episode, I reflect on my own high school experience with “two tracks,” the subtle tone that labeled one path as less than, what I saw later as a teacher, and why all of this ultimately comes down to purpose. Drawing on Viktor Frankl and even a surprising moment from Home Improvement, this conversation isn't anti-college, it's about dignity, meaning, and making room for every kind of intelligence. Because not every boy wants to build… but every boy deserves a world that believes he could. If anything in this episode resonated with you and you would like to reach out to me you can drop me a line at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or drop a DM at the clemenz with a "Z" instagram page.   You can head over to https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 every bit helps. And if you're looking for more reflection, honesty, and spiritual wrestling, check out my Substack: Devotions for the Deconstructing & Disillusioned, it's a space for people who still have soul, but no longer fit in the boxes they were handed. Thanks for being here.

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Swami Sarvapriyananda unpacks the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and its central claim: you are not the body, not the mind, not even your thoughts — you are pure consciousness itself. Through rigorous reasoning rather than blind belief, he guides us step by step into a direct inquiry of who we truly are.We explore the limits of faith-based religion, the pitfalls of mystical experience, the distinction between intelligence and consciousness in the age of AI, and the profound implications of non-duality. This conversation is not about adopting a belief system — it is about dismantling false identities until only the undeniable remains.FREE electrolyte sample pack with any purchase @ https://drinkLMNT.com/KnowThyselfBON CHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally usehttps://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself[Code: KNOWTHYSELF]André's Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________00:00 Intro01:18 What Is Advaita Vedanta06:44 The Promise Freedom From Suffering10:16 Liberation While Living15:09 The Three Spiritual Paths23:38 The Path of Knowledge Jnana Yoga28:42 Discovering Our Ignorance29:49 Descartes and the Indubitable Self32:36 Ad: LMNT34:50 Deconstructing the Self37:18 Are You the Body42:09 From Body to Breath to Mind47:30 AI and the Difference Between Intelligence and Consciousness49:12 Consciousness in Deep Sleep52:23 If Not Body or Mind What Are You53:23 Pure Consciousness Explained55:04 Dualism vs Non Dualism57:42 The Dream Analogy59:17 Maya and the Appearance of the Universe01:00:28 Ocean and Wave Analogy01:01:13 Ad: BON CHARGE01:03:35 The Shift From Person to Awareness01:10:00 Awareness as the Ground of Reality01:18:00 The Root of Suffering01:26:00 Ego Attachment and Fear01:34:00 Living as Pure Awareness01:42:00 Practical Self Inquiry01:50:00 Free Will Karma and Responsibility02:02:00 The Illusion of Individuality02:14:00 Consciousness and Modern Science02:26:00 Death Rebirth and Liberation02:38:00 What Enlightenment Really Means02:50:00 Final Clarifications on Non Duality02:55:00 Closing Reflections___________https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

Kiren Sekar (CPO @ Samsara) joins us to deconstruct the "Innovation Engine" behind Samsara, and how this system drives real-world impact and ROI across their products. We explore Samsara's decade-long compound product strategy and the mechanics of accelerating feedback loops in an era where the primary bottlenecks shift from code generation to customer feedback and absorption of change. Kiren details how their data flywheel expands the aperture of what is possible to build and we dive into the system of customer-driven innovation: advisory boards, “spark sessions” to test hypotheses and gain unfiltered feedback. Plus we talk about the power of embedding engineers in frontline environments (from truckyards to construction sites) to cultivate “taste,” customer empathy and trigger non-linear ideas. ABOUT KIREN SEKARKiren Sekar is the Chief Product Officer at Samsara (NYSE: IOT), where he has helped lead the company from a hardware-hacking startup in a basement to a global leader in Connected Operations with over $1.5B in ARR. An early leader at Meraki (acquired by Cisco for $1.2B) and an Apple veteran with multiple patents, Kiren specializes in the rare intersection of hardware, massive-scale data, and AI. He is the architect of a platform that now processes trillions of data points for the industries that keep the world running—trucking, construction, and logistics. This episode is brought to you by Retool!What happens when your team can't keep up with internal tool requests? Teams start building their own, Shadow IT spreads across the org, and six months later you're untangling the mess…Retool gives teams a better way: governed, secure, and no cleanup required.Retool is the leading enterprise AppGen platform, powering how the world's most innovative companies build the tools that run their business. Over 10,000 organizations including Amazon, Stripe, Adobe, Brex, and Orangetheory Fitness use the platform to safely harness AI and their enterprise data to create governed, production-ready apps.Learn more at Retool.com/elc SHOW NOTES:Real-world ROI The Intersection of Bits and Atoms: How Samsara supported customers through a once-in-a-century snowstorm using real-time AI insights (3:59)The Practicality Filter: Why low-margin, high-utility businesses are the best "BS detectors" for product builders (9:25)Deconstructing the compound product strategy: 10 years of feedback loops, scaling empathy, and technical capabilities (10:53)Accelerating your innovation flywheel, customer and product feedback loops (14:39)The New Bottleneck: Why writing code is no longer the constraint, and how to optimize for customer absorption of change (19:58)The Data Flywheel: Leveraging trillions of proprietary data points to solve new problems and expand your innovation engine into new capabilities (23:36)Embedding engineers in customer problems: Why there is no substitute for engineers seeing the frontline environment firsthand (29:56)How customer empathy and "taste" amplify the benefits of AI coding agents (33:26)Building a system of customer-driven innovation: Utilizing Advisory Boards and "Spark Sessions" to turn 10,000+ customers into co-creators (37:40)Rapid fire questions (47:50)This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of We Were In a Cult?, I sit down with Stef, a fellow “Kingdom kid” who grew up inside the ICOC to explore what it was like to be born into a system where church wasn't just something you attended, but the entire framework for how you understood God, authority, obedience, and belonging. This conversation isn't about sensationalism or tearing people down. It's about memory. It's about untangling fear from faith. It's about what happens when reverence and anxiety get braided together in childhood and what it takes, as adults, to slowly learn how to trust our own voices again. Whether you were part of the ICOC, the ICC, another high-control church environment, or you're simply curious about what that world felt like from the inside, this episode is an honest window into that experience. If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC or ICC and would like to share your story about life in and out of the church, I'd love to hear from you. Together, we can continue exploring the question, “We were in a cult?” and perhaps find some healing along the way. You can reach me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com, or send me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page. If you want to support the podcast financially, you can head over to ClemenzWithAZ.com, there's a merch store there with shirts, stickers, all kinds of stuff. You can also donate directly through the GoFundMe, the link's in the show notes. Every bit goes a long way in helping me keep these conversations going. And if you're looking for something a little more regular, check out my Substack: Devotions for the Disillusioned & Deconstructing. That's where I share short reflections, devotionals, and some extra behind-the-scenes thoughts that don't always make it onto the podcast. And of course, the best way you can support the show is by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Share it with a friend, post it on your socials, drop it in a group chat, it all helps more than you know. This podcast keeps going because of listeners like you showing up, engaging, and passing it on. So thank you for being here, for listening, and for being part of this messy middle with me. Until next time, take care of yourselves, and each other.

People in the corporate world are buzzing this week after LinkedIn released it's latest report introducing the latest buzzword "Talent Velocity." However, it's worth noting this is more than just buzz. The data reveals a much more sobering reality that shouldn't come as a surprise. 86% of companies are stuck in neutral or burned out the clutch while 14% of organizations are racing ahead. In summary, the vast majority are spinning their wheels "planning" transformation rather than executing it. While many are quick to claim it's a technology problem, it's clear we've got a crisis of organizational metabolism.  This week, I'm deconstructing the massive 2026 LinkedIn Talent Report, based on data from 1 billion members and 14 million jobs, not as a news update, but as a reality check. I explain why this report may not come as a "discovery" of new trends for many, but a validation of the things we've known for years but continue to fail to act on. I'm also stripping away the HR buzzwords to show you why "velocity" isn't about moving faster; it's about getting surgical about the friction that is currently burning out your workforce.  My goal is to move you out of "Planning" to "Progressing" by exposing the specific blind spots, from bad data to American complacency, that are keeping you in the 86%.​ The Validation Gap (No More Excuses): We've known for years that skills matter more than titles, yet most companies are still just "talking" about it. I break down why the "Leaders" aren't smarter than you—they just treat talent agility as a business imperative rather than an HR project, leading to massive gains in confidence around profitability.  ​ The "American" Blind Spot (Data Arrogance): We love to think we are leading the charge, but the data proves otherwise. I call out the uncomfortable truth that North America is lagging far behind APAC (22% vs. 41%) in skills-based planning, and why relying on static job descriptions means your AI strategy is effectively hallucinating.  ​ The "Human" Premium (S-Tier Change Management): You cannot add velocity to a system that is already at max capacity. I dive into my own contribution to the report regarding "S-Tier Change Management" and explain why the companies winning at AI are actually 5.5x more focused on "Building Trust" than their competitors.  By the end, I hope you see this data not as a reason to feel behind, but as a blueprint for subtraction. You cannot simply "add" AI to a broken system; you have to do the surgical work of removing the friction first.⸻If this conversation helps you think more clearly about the future we're building, make sure to like, share, and subscribe. You can also support the show by ⁠buying me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/christopherlindAnd if your organization is wrestling with how to lead responsibly in the AI era, balancing performance, technology, and people, that's the work I do every day through my consulting and coaching. Learn more at https://christopherlind.co⸻Chapters00:00 – The Hook: The 14% vs. The 86%04:00 – The Validation: Why "Nothing New" is the Real Problem07:00 – The 5 Accelerators: From Culture to Career Power14:00 – The Skills Blind Spot: Why the US is Falling Behind24:00 – The "Lind" Take: S-Tier Change Management & The Trust Multiplier33:00 – The "Now What": Auditing Your Data & Subtracting Friction#TalentVelocity #LinkedInReport #FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #ChangeManagement #AIStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #ChristopherLind #FutureFocused #WorkforcePlanning

In this episode of Mentor Moments, we discuss various topics ranging from personal updates to the historical and ethical implications of psychotherapy, particularly focusing on The Gloria Tapes. We explore the evolution of therapy techniques, the role of cultural values in counseling, and the importance of ethical considerations in the therapeutic process. Our conversation also touches on personal experiences, including outdoor adventures and the creation of a practicum course for counseling students.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Standing Desks02:25 Personal Updates and Planning05:13 Boy Scouts and Outdoor Experiences06:45 Creating a Practicum Course10:28 The Gloria Films and Their Impact15:41 Ethical Considerations in Therapy20:27 Cultural Context and Values in Therapy25:31 Reflections on Therapy and Future PerspectivesFollow Mentor Moments on ⁠Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/mentor.moments/Follow Mentor Moments on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mentor.moments?_t=ZT-8z1T1S1i8Xf&_r=1Subscribe to Mentor Moments on ⁠Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3mu3ZVqpsBaGxDfncaNmSn?si=851fd465a0f94399Subscribe to Mentor Moments on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentor-moments/id1590063983Subscribe to ⁠Wooters' Wisdoms Newsletterhttps://substack.com/@wooterscounseling

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul answers questions about the unique pressures faced by pastors' families; exploring how ministry leaders can guard their children from spiritual disillusionment and how the church can play a healthy, supportive role in raising pastors' kids.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Parenting ResourcesPaulTripp.com/Store

What does it mean to grow up inside something that calls itself the Kingdom of God? In this episode, I reflect on what it was like to be a “Kingdom kid” born into the International Churches of Christ, shaped by its language, boundaries, fears, and promises from my earliest memories. This isn't a takedown. It's an honest look at safety, identity, fear of being “out,” and the long process of learning to trust myself again after realizing the place that formed me wasn't what I thought it was. If you grew up in a high-control church environment or if you've ever had to untangle your identity from the system that raised you, this conversation is for you. We weren't crazy. We were kids. If something in this conversation resonated with you especially if you were part of the ICOC, or you were what we called a “Kingdom kid” I'd really love to hear from you. Tell me where you're at. Tell me how you're healing. Tell me what this journey has looked like for you. You can email me at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com, or send me a DM over on Instagram at @clemenzwithazpodcast. And if you'd ever want to share your story more publicly maybe as part of the "We Were in a Cult?" series here on the podcast let's talk. These stories matter. And I think there's a lot of us still untangling what this all meant. If you want to support the podcast financially, you can head over to ClemenzWithAZ.com, there's a merch store there with shirts, stickers, all kinds of stuff. You can also donate directly through the GoFundMe, the link's in the show notes. Every bit goes a long way in helping me keep these conversations going. And if you're looking for something a little more regular, check out my Substack: Devotions for the Disillusioned & Deconstructing. That's where I share short reflections, devotionals, and some extra behind-the-scenes thoughts that don't always make it onto the podcast. And of course, the best way you can support the show is by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Share it with a friend, post it on your socials, drop it in a group chat, it all helps more than you know. This podcast keeps going because of listeners like you showing up, engaging, and passing it on. So thank you for being here, for listening, and for being part of this messy middle with me. We weren't crazy. We were kids. Until next time—take care of yourselves, and each other.

Laura and JD have a unique perspective, having been part of a ministry family for 20-25 years. The discussion begins with religion and turns to what truly makes for great people and great families. You’ll enjoy this! Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that's the case, this book was created for […]

In this episode:Magnus Zetterlund takes a deep dive into his unique mandolin arrangement of the 1940 Disney classic. Using an AI-generated technical overview as a jumping-off point, he explores the intersection of music theory, instrument physics, and emotional delivery.Technical Key Points Covered:The "Spice" of the A7#5: Why Magnus used an augmented dominant chord to create tension and Sophistication in the A-section.Harmonic Sophistication: A breakdown of the Dm7(b5) to G7 (ii-V-I) progression and how it adds a jazz flavor to the traditional melody.Position & Timbre: Why fretboard geography matters. Comparing the "warm, rounded" tones of the lower frets to the "bright, bell-like" quality of the higher fret voicings.Resources Mentioned:Magnus Zetterlund's Lead Sheet: The original PDF arrangement of When You Wish Upon a Star.AI Technical Overview: A digital analysis of the harmonic complexity within the manuscript.>> Download free mandolin chord charts at my website:https://mandolinsecrets.com/wish-upon-a-starVisit our website for more episodes:https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcastMaster the Mandolin Fretboard! - Join us for the webinarhttps://www.mandolinsecrets.com/webinar

In this episode, I wrestle with a claim I've been seeing more and more in Christian spaces: that “gentle parenting” is not the same as “godly parenting” and that starting from empathy or believing kids are inherently good is somehow dangerous or unbiblical. Instead of turning this into another parenting culture war, I slow the conversation down. I explore what gentle parenting actually is, what people mean when they talk about godly or gospel-centered parenting, and why these two ideas keep getting pitted against each other. Drawing from my own experience as a parent, a former teacher, and someone shaped by fear-based faith, I push back on the either/or mindset and make the case for a more honest, relational approach to raising kids, one rooted in love, empathy, consistency, boundaries, and the humility to admit we're all still learning as we go. If anything in this episode resonated with you and you would like to reach out to me you can drop me a line at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or drop a DM at the clemenz with a "Z" instagram page.   You can head over to https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 every bit helps. And if you're looking for more reflection, honesty, and spiritual wrestling, check out my Substack: Devotions for the Deconstructing & Disillusioned, it's a space for people who still have soul, but no longer fit in the boxes they were handed. Thanks for being here.

Episode 164In this episode, I talk about how moral injury can be connected to or trigger deconstruction. This is a topic that has been deeply significant in my own journey of interior integration and healing.Moral injury is the damage done to one's conscience or moral compass when we perpetrate, witness, or fail to prevent acts that transgress our own moral beliefs and values. Originally studied in war veterans, this concept has helped me understand the trauma I've experienced in relation to the Catholic Church and spiritual harm.I share how moral injury doesn't just happen when we're directly involved in something wrong—it can occur when we're spectators to injustice, when institutions we trust betray their stated values, or when spiritual leaders remain silent in the face of harm. I also explore how we often defend ourselves against moral injury through rationalisation, and how the journey of interior integration requires us to become more embodied and truthful about reality.This episode is deeply personal as I reflect on my own experiences of deconstruction—not as a total loss of faith, but as a necessary dismantling of religious frameworks that could no longer hold the truth I was encountering in my relationship with God.Watch this recording on YouTube.CHAPTER MARKERS0:00 Introduction: Moral Injury and Deconstruction2:41 What is Moral Injury?3:26 Origins in War Veterans Studies5:13 Moral Injury as Spectators7:45 Current Events and Personal Experience10:57 Betrayal by Spiritual Leaders22:54 Cognitive Dissonance and Defense Mechanisms31:23 Interior Integration Journey33:42 Naming Harm in Family Relationships42:39 Becoming Embodied and Seeing Truth46:09 Deconstructing the Church51:25 Relationship with God Through DeconstructionSupport the showSUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORTSocial Media:Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.Newsletter:Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.Support the Show:Monthly Support (starting at USD$3)One-time DonationLeave a Review:If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.

Metal mania returns. In this episode, Natasha Kaneva is joined by Greg Shearer, the Head of Base and Precious Metals at JPMorgan. We decompose the recent volatility by discussing retail investors, fundamental differences between gold and silver, as well as the role of these metals in portfolios.   Speakers: Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Research Greg Shearer, Head of Base & Precious Metals Research   This podcast was recorded on Feb 6, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5195750-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5193621-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5185886-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5193648-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party.

Laura and JD have a unique perspective, having been part of a ministry family for 20-25 years. The discussion begins with religion and turns to what truly makes for great people and great families. You’ll enjoy this! Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that's the case, this book was created for […]

When federal agents kill civilians and public outrage sweeps the nation, who gets to define justified force and who gets to hold power accountable? The killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti have sparked protests, national shutdowns, and fresh debate about what security should look like in America. Elizabeth Neumann, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the US Department of Homeland Security, joins Mark Labberton for a wide-ranging conversation about fear-based governance, moral responsibility, constitutional guardrails, and what faithful leadership looks like in a moment of political crisis. "Cruelty is a deterrent." In this episode with Mark Labberton, Neumann reflects on how Christian faith and public service shaped her national security career and why recent forceful immigration enforcement and lethal encounters challenge constitutional limits and moral clarity. Together they discuss the moral and political meaning of the Minneapolis killings, trauma and vocation, immigration enforcement and democratic consent, fear-driven leadership, and how citizens and faith communities respond when institutions break down. Episode Highlights "Cruelty is a deterrent." "I realized how much my hope and trust had been in man." "We wrapped the flag around the cross." "We see sufficiently, but not transparently." "This is not normal, and this is not okay." About Elizabeth Neumann Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert and former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the US Department of Homeland Security. She served across three presidential administrations, including senior roles during the George W. Bush and Trump administrations, and worked extensively on counterterrorism, prevention of political violence, and domestic extremism. A frequent public commentator and congressional witness, Neumann has become a leading voice on the moral and constitutional dangers of fear-driven governance. Her work bridges public policy, trauma studies, and Christian ethics, particularly where political power collides with faith commitments. She is the author of Kingdom of Rage, a deeply personal and analytical account of extremism, nationalism, and the cost of unexamined allegiance. Helpful Links and Resources Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Rage-Christian-Extremism-Peace/dp/1546002057 Show Notes Elizabeth Neumann's experience growing up in North Texas Faith and party loyalty culturally fused "To be a Christian meant you were a Republican." Early fascination with politics and government service University of Texas, late 1990s political climate George W. Bush campaigns as formative training ground Entry into White House work through campaign victory Faith-based initiatives before September 11 reshaped national priorities September 11 as lived experience, not abstraction Crossing the 14th Street Bridge as the attacks unfolded "We were under attack," and nothing felt safe Fog, confusion, smoke, radios, and unanswered phone calls Trauma before resilience, fear before context Learning endurance from older colleagues who said, "We will get through this." Trauma as vocational fuel Hypervigilance, workaholism, and mission-driven identity National security as moral calling rather than career ambition Warning from a CIA colleague: rebuild a cadence of normal life Vigilance versus fear-driven overwork Marriage, family, and a season of spiritual deepening Scripture as disruption: Jeremiah 17 and misplaced trust "I realized how much my hope and trust had been in man." Public policy confidence challenged as spiritual idolatry Russell Moore sermon and the shock of naming Christian nationalism "We wrapped the flag around the cross." Cultural Christianity exposed as formation, not gospel Deconstructing politics without deconstructing faith Becoming comfortable with ambiguity and moral gray Labberton on seeing "through a glass darkly" Interpretive humility versus certainty culture Returning to government during the Trump administration Saying yes out of mission, not agreement Guardrails inside government: translating impulse into lawful action Illegal orders, pressure, and survival mode governance Lafayette Square as turning point Peaceful protesters met with militarized force Optics over constitution Immigration enforcement reframed as cruelty-based deterrence "Cruelty is a deterrent." ICE, CBP, and DHS operating outside traditional norms First, Second, and Fourth Amendment violations described Warrantless searches and administrative authority Law enforcement trained for war zones policing civilian streets Rapid ICE expansion without vetting or adequate training Fear rhetoric inside agencies creating enemy mentality Officers taught to expect violence from the public Predictable escalation and preventable deaths Moral injury to agents and terror inflicted on communities "This is not normal, and this is not okay." Democracy requires consent of the governed Public trust collapsing when law breaks the law Call for stand-down, retraining, and accountability Faithful resistance as moral clarity, not partisan alignment #ElizabethNeumann #FaithAndPolitics #NationalSecurity #ImmigrationCrisis #MoralCourage #PublicFaith Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

After decades in education, Dr. Peter Liljedahl realized that many classrooms fail to engage the people inside them. Rather than accept that reality, he began challenging every classroom norm he could find, asking a single question of each one: does this increase thinking?What followed was a decades-long effort to redesign learning environments from the ground up, dramatically increasing student engagement and understanding. In this revisited episode, Dart and Peter discuss how rethinking classroom norms can reshape learning, collaboration, and the design of work itself.Dr. Peter Liljedahl is an author, researcher, and professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. His work focuses on increasing thinking, engagement, and collaboration through classroom design.In this episode, Dart and Peter discuss:- Peter's redesign of the classroom and how it can be applied to work- How to create an environment that cultivates thinking- Transforming norms to achieve better results- The importance of collaboration in work and learning- The best ways to evaluate employee performance- Deconstructing ideas into actionable points- What creates “Aha!” moments- The structure of a good task- And other topics…Dr. Peter Liljedahl is a professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. His work focuses on increasing thinking, engagement, and collaboration through classroom design. He is the author of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics and works internationally with educators, schools, and education systems. His work has been recognized with the Cmolik Prize for the Enhancement of Public Education and the Fields Institute's Margaret Sinclair Memorial Award for Innovation and Excellence in Mathematics Education.Resources mentioned:Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12, by Peter Liljedahl: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Thinking-Classrooms-Mathematics-Grades/dp/1544374836Weapons of the Weak, by James Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Weapons-Weak-Everyday-Peasant-Resistance/dp/0300036418A Pattern Language, by Christopher Alexander: https://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Language-Buildings-Construction-Environmental/dp/0195019199Connect with Peter:X: https://x.com/pgliljedahlhttps://buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Just over 5 years ago, in the aftermath of the first Trump presidency (which saw a resurgence of racism in the USA), I started Before We Were White as a project for countering the fake history underpinning White Nationalism. I've updated and recorded the first essay I wrote 5 years ago. Its content has become even more relevant today than it was back then.  

In this episode I dive deep in helping you deconstruct your relationship with alcohol. I help you better understand why you drink from both a personal and neurobiological level and really drive home the importance of finding your deeper purpose and drive behind quitting. Inside this conversation, you will explore:• The neuroscience of cravings and why they are prediction errors, not commands• How early emotional experiences shape adult coping patterns and addictive behavior• Why inner child work is essential for long-term sobriety and emotional regulation• How unresolved trauma lives in the nervous system and drives relapse• What NeuroRepatterning is and how it rewires the brain at both conscious and unconscious levels• Practical ways to move through cravings without fighting yourselfThe Stop Drinking Coach is a neuroscience-informed alcohol recovery and life coaching system built on seven core pillars:• Proactive lifestyle transformation across mind, body, spirit, and neurochemistry• Daily dopamine optimization to support mood, motivation, and up to 80 percent fewer cravings• Tactical emotional and nervous system regulation skills• Weekly coaching calls, community integration, and accountability structures• A clear, step-by-step path to healing trauma through guided meditative and neural reprocessing experiences• Tools to reprocess past memories, reclaim personal power, and define a clear future identity• A private, judgment-free community rooted in growth, empowerment, and self-respectThis approach allows you to let go of alcohol in a way that feels natural, embodied, and sustainable by addressing the real drivers beneath the behavior.Thank you to everyone who continues to listen and support this work. If you are ready to understand yourself more deeply, regulate your nervous system, and begin a real path to freedom, this episode is for you.To follow a proven system and step into the next chapter of your life, visit⁠www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com⁠Fill out an application and join the private community to access the full NeuroRepatterning system, coaching, tools, and support.If this episode helped you, please subscribe and leave a five-star review. Millions of people are struggling in silence, and your review helps this message reach the person who needs it most.Thank you for listening.#stopdrinking #quitdrinking #sober #sobercurious #addictionrecoveryConnect with me:Instagram and TikTok: @thestopdrinkingcoachWebsite: ⁠www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com⁠Email: ⁠Support@thestopdrinkingcoach.com

What's up y'all! In this episode, I explore the growing tendency within evangelical church culture to confuse critique with persecution and why that confusion can be so damaging. This conversation grew out of a recent church experience, a sermon that reframed fear as rebellion, and my own attempt to engage in private, thoughtful dialogue that never quite materialized. Drawing from personal experience, theology, and lived impact, I reflect on what happens when churches prioritize defensiveness over listening, certainty over curiosity, and ego over humility. This isn't an attack on the church, but an honest examination of how faith communities can lose their capacity for dialogue, and why reclaiming that capacity matters for real healing, growth, and care. If you would like to reach out to me you can drop me a line at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or drop a DM at the clemenz with a "Z" instagram page.   You can head over to https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 every bit helps. And if you're looking for more reflection, honesty, and spiritual wrestling, check out my Substack: Devotions for the Deconstructing & Disillusioned, it's a space for people who still have soul, but no longer fit in the boxes they were handed. Thanks for being here.

John and Jenny unpack how racialized theology, Christian supremacy, and political extremism shaped everything from William Branham’s world to Youth With A Mission’s global footprint. Drawing on archival research and lived experience, they trace the line from British Israelism and Christian Identity theology through Bob Jones University, moral-majority politics, and Branham’s mentors into modern charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation networks. Along the way, they explore how “spiritual warfare,” end-times urgency, and talk of being the “true seed” of Abraham quietly merge race, nation, and faith into a single identity.______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

What do you do when you feel stuck?You've awakened to union. You've deconstructed beliefs that used to shape your life. You have clarity of thought… but not clarity of direction. And the weird part is: you don't want to go back — you just don't know how to move forward.In this episode, we unpack 5 common reasons people get stuck after deconstruction (and why it's not failure), plus real-life examples of what “stuckness” can look like when your beliefs have changed faster than your life knows how to hold it.We also talk about:Why being stuck isn't laziness — it might be wisdomThe difference between deconstruction and formationHow losing a framework can feel like losing belongingWhy Sundays can feel “empty” (and how to reframe what Sundays are for)Hypervigilance, certainty addiction, and scanning for what's wrongHow stuckness often ends… when striving endsAnd we close with a reframe that might change everything:Maybe the question isn't “How do I get unstuck?”Maybe it's “What is this season teaching me to release?”00:00 - Welcome + Like/Subscribe00:38 - IU Football Wins the National Championship01:31 - Leadership Lessons From IU's Turnaround02:22 - 2026 Life + Union After Deconstruction02:57 - Today's Topic: What to Do When You Feel Stuck03:45 - Stuckness Isn't More Learning—It's Living Differently05:12 - Common “Stuck” Thoughts People Carry06:15 - Reason #1: Awareness Grew Faster Than Wisdom10:26 - Reason #2: Lost the Old Framework Before Building a New One13:56 - Reason #3: Deconstruction Isn't the Same as Formation15:41 - Reason #4: Lost External Permission Before Internal Trust17:14 - Reason #5: Afraid to Rebuild Anything That Resembles the Old Life20:46 - Reassurance: Feeling Stuck Isn't Failure21:51 - “The Meantime Is a Time” + Unlearning the Rush22:34 - Example #1: Not Arguing Anymore—Just Quieter23:50 - Example #2: Less Reactive… But Feeling Less Passionate24:46 - Example #3: Stopped Fixing People—Now What's My Role?25:47 - Example #4: Want Community Without the Old Rules27:16 - Example #5: Waiting Isn't Laziness—It's Wisdom28:48 - Better Question: What Is This Season Teaching Me?30:16 - When Striving Ends, Stuckness Often Ends30:43 - Map vs. Compass: Learning to Walk Without Certainty31:12 - Grace, Patience, and Staying Open to the Spirit32:02 - Next Episode: Staying Tender Without Becoming Cynical32:50 - Closing: You're Loved (Nothing You Can Do About It)

In this episode of Clemenz With a “Z,” I'm not talking about co-sleeping or parenting techniques as much as I'm talking about access:  who gets it, when, and what we teach our kids about belonging long before they have words for it. Sparked by two very confident but completely opposite Christian takes on kids sleeping in the bed, this episode moves past certainty and into something more human: fear at 2 a.m., Hot Wheels offered as currency for closeness, the exhaustion of real parenting, and the quiet ways children learn whether love is conditional or not. Hot Wheels at 2 A.M. is a reflection on presence before principle, discernment over formulas, and what it means to raise kids and build families without outsourcing our humanity. If you would like to reach out to me you can drop me a line at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or drop a DM at the clemenz with a "Z" instagram page.   You can head over to https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 every bit helps. And if you're looking for more reflection, honesty, and spiritual wrestling, check out my Substack: Devotions for the Deconstructing & Disillusioned, it's a space for people who still have soul, but no longer fit in the boxes they were handed. Thanks for being here.

This work is not about resignation. It is about presence.Deconstructing faith brings losses that go far beyond belief changes. In this episode, we explore the grief of losing certainty, community, roles, and a sense of belonging, and how these losses live not just in our thoughts, but in our bodies.This conversation names faith deconstruction as embodied and identity grief, and invites listeners to move beyond intellectualizing toward restoring trust in their bodies, values, and authentic voice.Faith may change, expand, or rest. This is not failure. It is a refusal to live on illusion, and an invitation to rebuild from what is real.Links + Resources from this episode:Read the first chapter of Restorative Grief on AmazonLearn more about coachingBecome a Patron!

The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, the Levant, and Turkey.The term came into widespread usage by Western European nations in the early 20th century as a replacement of the term Near East (both were in contrast to the Far East). The term "Middle East" has led to some confusion over its changing definitions. Since the late 20th century, it has been criticized as being too Eurocentric. Furthermore, the term has no ability to identify the ethnicity of any individual or individual people and is in fact ineligible for such use. This clip is just an intro to the subject matter that will be discussed in the near future concerning the pseudo-Israelites who's origins are opposite that of the ancient Hebrews of antiquity.For those who would like to financially support and contribute to the enhancement of this podcast show its Research and Educational Programmes, please send all funds and gifts to:[$aigner2019 (cashapp)] or [https://www.paypal.me/Aigner2019] or [Zelle (1-617-821-3168).]Shalom Aleikhem!

Deconstruction has been at the top of discussion boards for the past few years. It is both a trend and a very real stage in our journey. So what do we do with this topic of "deconstruction"? Do we glorify it? Do we run from it? Do we shelter our friends and family from going down this dead end path? Let's reflect on Matthew 11:1-15 to find out!Read the Blog Here: https://into-the-fray.com/2026/01/14/deconstruction/Follow our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/into_the_fray_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

DAVOS RITUAL - 01.21.2026 - #909 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #909 - 01.21.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By:   Executive Producers Andreas VO*** Raoul S*** Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol***   Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Michael B, Sir Marty B, Hunter G, Bruce W, Cage Rattler Coffee, Mrs TinFoilHatMan, Veronica D, Sir Scott Knight of Truth, Sir Casey the Shield Knight   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM   House oversight holds Clintons in contempt of Congress   KLAUS SCHWAB 14:48 Klaus Schwab admits to being a vampire CLIP: Trump Rejects the "Prophets of DOOM"  CLIP: Trump On "weapons of war i cant even talk about"  CLIP: James Okeefe undercover in Davos about Weather Mod CLIP: Finlands president flip flops on defense against US (x)    BBB 47:28 CLIP: Trump says Board of Peace to replace UN (x) CLIP: Putin to donate $1b to board of peace CLIP: Macron refuses board of peace   GREENLAND 1:00:04 CLIP: Trump reiterates need for Greenland CLIP: full trump greenland statements    CLIP: NATO Secretary General Agrees with Trump on Greenalnd CLIP: Mark Rutte says some hard truths about Trump Trump Cancels Tariffs on EU for Deal on Greenland CLIP: responds to reporters about Greenland deal   Election CLIP: Trump returns to the 2020 stolen election at Davos   NEWSOM SCIENCE 1:22:40 CLIP: Gavin Newsom Slams European Leaders for their complicity to Trump (x) CLIP: Scott Bessent DESTROYS Gavin Newsom at Davos (x) CLIP: Gavin Newsom refused entry to US Davos gathering   WW3 1:32:08 Norway Military has issued "requisition notices" letters to citizens (yahoo) Clip: Intro to new WEF social media platform W. (X)    EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 1:34:03 TALENT/TIME END 1:43:48

In Part 2 of Deconstructing Health Care, host Lisa Salberg is joined by physician, health policy expert, and HCM patient Dr. Jan Berger to trace how U.S. health care evolved after World War II. Together, they break down the laws, economic choices, and unintended consequences that shaped employer-based insurance, Medicare, HMOs, and modern coverage gaps—and why understanding that history matters now.   This conversation was recorded Jan. 16, 2026.

The  speaker details the launch of a deconstruction project on a Discord forum designed to systematically analyze media fakery and psychological operations. The author argues that modern history and current events are carefully manufactured scripts intended to control public perception and merge fake and real timelines. Using the movie Wicked as a case study, they interpret pop culture through a political lens, linking it to predictive programming and contemporary figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The discussion extends to skepticism of scientific institutions, exploring theories about hidden lands and the possibility that society exists within a sophisticated mental cage. Ultimately, the creator aims to help followers separate the truth from the meta-script by identifying "hoax indicators" and pre-planned historical narratives

She is one of history's most famous figures, yet the true woman is often hidden behind Roman propaganda and Hollywood glamour. In this episode, we travel back to the twilight of Ancient Egypt to examine the reign of Cleopatra VII. Was she merely a tragic lover, or was she the most sharp-witted ruler of her time? We tell her story to introduce high-level vocabulary words like astute, vilify, pragmatic, and sovereignty. Then, we break down exactly how to use these words to elevate your English from intermediate to advanced.To unlock full access to all our episodes, become a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don't forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for more content and learning.

Most brands do not grow. Despite the industry's obsession with "growth porn," relative market share remains remarkably stable over decades. In this episode, Dale Harrison—physicist, former CFO, and consultant—joins Marc and V to dismantle the illusion of marketing-driven growth. He argues that most "hockey stick" curves are the result of external technological innovations or massive capital injections, not tactical marketing genius.For the mid-to-senior marketer, the reality is stark: your Reach is largely "locked" by your current market share and budget. This leaves you with a singular, high-stakes variable to manipulate: Creative Effectiveness. We explore why 90% of a campaign's success relies on reach you often can't control, and why your only move is to ensure your creative isn't "pissing away" the precious budget you do have.Key TakeawaysThe Reach Limiter: 90% of effectiveness is driven by Reach (IPA data), but reach is a function of cash. Unless you have $700M in venture capital (like Warby Parker), your reach is capped by your existing revenue.The Price-to-Value Ratio: Real growth happens when technology drops the cost of a solution by 10x–100x (e.g., the iPod or Electronic Spreadsheets). Marketing merely rides the "rising lake" of these disruptions.The Zero Choice Rule: There is no statistical correlation between what a consumer bought last time and what they will buy next. Loyalty is a probability distribution, not a behavior to be "built."Creative as the "Last Resort": Because you cannot outspend the incumbent, you must out-think them. Creative is the only lever that can multiply your limited reach.Timestamps & Chapters02:00 – Why growth is the exception, not the rule.03:15 – Revenue Growth vs. Market Share Growth: Knowing the difference.08:30 – The "Rising Lake" Effect: How external factors mask marketing performance.13:45 – Case Study: How the iPod changed the price-to-value ratio of music.22:50 – Warby Parker and the $700M "Share of Voice" shortcut.31:10 – Creative: The only lever marketers actually control.38:55 – Deconstructing the Loyalty Myth and the "Zero Choice Rule."46:20 – The "Shape of Loyalty": Why market share is so stable over decades.51:30 – Practical Application: How to stop "pissing away" your limited budget.About the GuestDale Harrison is a strategy consultant and former CFO with a background in physics. He is known for "slaying marketing's sacred cows" by applying mathematical rigor and evidence-based principles to B2B and B2C strategy. His work focuses on market dynamics, the limits of loyalty, and the mathematical reality of brand growth.Reference Links Ehrenberg, A. S. C. (1988). Repeat-buying: Facts, theory and applications (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.Harrison, D. (2024). The shape of loyalty: Why market share remains stable. LinkedIn Strategy Series.Sharp, B. (2010). How brands grow: What marketers don't know. Oxford University Press.Tellis, G. J. (2004). Effective advertising: Understanding when, how, and why advertising works. SAGE Publications.

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Two early birds set up and execute a podcast in under eight hours! A record scheduling feat. Patient, soft spoken and flexible, Illinois muralist and window painter, Leslie, brought so much to the podcast table. Listen as this Peru, Indiana transplant talks about her strict religious upbringing, getting married young, having children young, planting a church, breaking away from her religious roots, teaching music, divorce, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), using art for therapy and beginning life again as a muralist and window painter. She is as vibrant and playful as her creations and a pleasure to interview. Emily Harrington, here! Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and host of the HyperLocal(s) Podcast. Each week I bring you a pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. In an effort to provide a way for those that don't want a public podcast, but still have a story to tell friends and family, I've created, In Retrospect: A HyperLocal(s) Project, a private podcast. Visit hyperlocalscu.com/in-retrospectThank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops! Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.

What happens when a filmmaker abandons a studio career on Saving Private Ryan and a PhD in history to create a film so challenging it is rejected by both Israeli and Arab film festivals? Michael Moshe Dahan joins the podcast to discuss Yes, Repeat, No, a meta-fictional deep dive into the life of actor-activist Juliano Mer-Khamis. By casting Palestinian, Israeli, and Lebanese actors to play different facets of the same man within a "rehearsal as performance" framework, Dahan explores the fluidity of identity and the tragedy of hardened political stances. This episode navigates the delicate "middle ground" of the Middle East conflict, focusing on the human friction that exists before ideologies take hold. Technically, Dahan breaks down the "weird and technical" mechanics of the shoot, including a four-camera multi-cam setup on a rotating stage where the cameras never stopped rolling. The discussion covers the sonic syncopation of sharp heels and metronomes, the influence of Freud's screen memories, and the philosophy of teaching the "history of the future" rather than the past. We also explore the future of independent cinema in an algorithm-driven world and Dahan's "AI curiosity," as he looks toward new tools to recapture the audience's imagination and bypass traditional studio gatekeepers. Yes Repeat No official website > Where to watch Yes Repeat No > Michael Dahan on IMDB > Synecdoche, New York (2008) Trailer > The Little Drummer Girl (1984) Trailer >   This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "cggarage" for 10% off)

Sarah Morales and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about the progression of gaslighting. Whether intentional or not, gaslighting always happens slowly and stages, and ultimately results in the inability to trust one's self. In this discussion, Sarah offers tactics for awareness, identification and healing from gaslighting at every stage.    TAKEAWAYS: [1:20] The progression of gaslighting.  [4:18] “Let me check in with myself.”  [6:27] What percentage of your childhood included gaslightling?  [9:17] The end result of gaslighting happens a little bit at a time.  [10:32] 7 techniques that fall under the gaslighting umbrella. [13:08] Levels of awareness and motives behind gaslighting.  [24:28] Passive aggressive behavior and other gaslighting roles. [27:55] Determining the frequency of gaslighting.    RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101  Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Sarah Morales   Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.    QUOTES: “An inability to trust one's self is the most significant thing that happens with gaslighting.”  “Gaslightling is not what happened, it's how many things happened.”  “The easiest and fastest way to recognize gaslighting is through the roles we play.” 

Sarah Morales is a Certified Life and Relationship Coach and gaslighting specialist who also sits on the board of APSATS – the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts and Trauma Specialists. Together with Dr. Rob she deconstructs the stages of gaslighting, explains the differences between gaslighting, manipulation and guilt, and addresses common emotions and doubts that partners have when they are being gaslit.    TAKEAWAYS: [3:19] The motivation behind Sarah's work with gaslighting.  [5:42] What are common gaslighting patterns?  [8:00] Differentiating between manipulation, guilt, and gaslighting.  [10:51] Flowcharts to breakdown gaslighting.  [12:37] Stages of progressive and chronic gaslighting.  [17:35] Cognitive dissonance at higher levels of gaslighting.  [19:41] Do gaslighters know what they are doing?  [23:33] Diversion tactics and self-abandonment.  [28:40] Maybe my gaslighter is actually right about me?    RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101  Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Sarah Morales   Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.    QUOTES: “Gaslighting undermines partners who are asking for what they need in order to feel safe in a relationship.”  “Gaslighting only works when it happens from a person that we're supposed to be able to trust.”  “Eventually I no longer see myself through my own eyes, I only see myself through my gaslighter's eyes.” 

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