Podcasts about deconstructing

Ever wonder how your favorite bottle actually gets onto the liquor store shelf? I'm not talking from a production standpoint but from the actual shipment. This is a fun episode becuase we're going to cover something almost completely invisible ito the consumer, trucking and logistics. Joining the show is Rebecca Estes, VP of Sales and Marketing at Mr. P Express. At Pursuit, we talk to logisitcs companies all the time because we're shipping pallets out the door but there's so much going on that most take for granted. Rebecca was eyeing to be a college professor but left to join the family-owned shipping network founded in 1987. Rebecca takes us through her journey from joining the family business in 2011 to managing a non-stop, 365-day operation where weather patterns, scheduling margins, and road safety dictate whether or not distilleries hit their numbers. This episode is a look into the high-stakes supply chain infrastructure that keeps the entire bourbon trail moving. Show Notes: Rebecca Estes' pivot from aspiring college professor to navigating a legacy family trucking business The invisible logistics web managing raw grains, glassware, and heavy barrel movements across the country Demystifying direct vs. brokered freight, BOLs, pro numbers, LTL, and FTL shipments Alcohol hauling regulations, DOT compliance checkpoints, and the immense pressure of control state delivery windows The dark side of whiskey supply chains: Deconstructing modern cargo theft, electronic paperwork fraud, and load diversion Fleet safety protocols, advanced tracking systems, driver training, and rigorous fleet maintenance structures The physics of hauling barrels, calculating axle weight limits, and managing rigid legal driver hours Trailer mechanics, truck cab configurations, and an honest executive outlook on autonomous self-driving fleets Inside the community-first mission of Mr. P Express, including their specialized driver training school programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exvangelical Promise Backlund lived in a world of lies. She wants the world to know why it happened, and how people might avoid or recover from it.GOSPEL OF LIES bookVIDEO of this interviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

This week, we analyze the ongoing enforcement of racial terror, deceptive political monuments, and state policy: - The Mississippi Walmart Shooting: We dissect the horrific police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, where an officer responding to an alleged shoplifting call fired directly into a vehicle, killing 1-year-old Black child Kohen Wiley. We apply counter-racist logic to deconstruct how the system prioritizes white corporate property over Black lives, scrutinizing the media's language surrounding "suspects" and "theft" to camouflage state-sanctioned infant murder. The Obama Presidential Center Deconstruction: We scrutinize the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Deconstructing the corporate celebration, we deploy fresh investigative data showing that the city's heavily publicized "housing preservation ordinances" were a complete administrative fraud. We break down how $2 million in housing funds sat unspent while real estate developers aggressively price Black residents out of Woodlawn, proving the system uses the image of a Black president as a deceptive marketing tool to execute the economic clearance of Black people. About the Program: - The Context of White Supremacy hosts the Counter-Racist Weekly Review. This broadcast examines current events from across the globe to learn what's happening in all areas of people activity. We cultivate Counter-Racist Media Literacy by scrutinizing journalists' word choices and using logic to deconstruct what is reported as "news." We use these sessions to hone our use of terms as tools to reveal truth and neutralize Racists/White people. [[1](https://wspartners.bbc.com/brand/p002vsn0)] #ANTIBLACKNESS #SummerSolstice #TheCOWS #CounterRacistMediaLiteracy Call: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

The modern performance marketing framework is broken, driven down by rising customer acquisition costs and the steady decay of organic reach on traditional networks.In this episode, Nicole Collins, co-founder of 213Deli and former founding team member at Ipsy, outlines the structural adjustments brands must make to thrive within algorithmic social media marketplaces.Deconstructing early-stage subscription e-commerce architectures and evaluating their viability in today's fragmented digital ecosystems.Analyzing operational frameworks from mature Chinese live commerce networks and their domestic application gaps.Mitigating systemic startup risk through rigorous, transparent audits of co-founder operational alignment.Scaling enterprise distribution pathways in a post-follower economy dominated by algorithmic platform rules.Nicole Collins is an enterprise retail tech executive with over twenty years of experience designing high-intent discovery platforms and cross-border commercial channels.Connect with Nicole Collins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinsinla/Explore 213Deli's Infrastructure: https://www.213deli.com/Optimize your enterprise paid media deployment via Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Follow Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/

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Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley concludes his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. In this episode, they finish their discussion of the prophecies of Jesus in Matthew 24, when the Lord foretells the destruction of the Temple, and the "end of the age." Many of these prophecies are seen by Dispensationalists to refer to the Rapture and the Tribulation; but their most immediate application was to the events that happened in Jerusalem in 70 AD, which Jesus accurately predicted. ***** The Coming Home Network was established in 1993 to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass

Unmet generative AI promises, flatlining ROI dashboards, and a relentless corporate appetite for unguided technological progress. By all logic, one would assume we'd take a strategic pause to change course and build foundational human competence. Instead, in a desperate panic, we're witnessing the birth of "AI agent sprawl,” autonomous activity deployed without a map, GPS, or off-switch.  This week, I examine what happens when companies try to use autonomous AI as a strategic shortcut to force unfulfilled promises into reality, and how it's fracturing their operational architectures and budgets. You'll see why we have to move past the open-ended rollout hype, put a full stop on unmanaged agental capabilities, and install strict human oversight mandates before these tools trigger a catastrophic bottom-line crisis.  My goal is to get you off cruise control by highlighting the following opportunities to protect yourself and your organization:​Deconstructing the Autonomy Sliding Scale: We need to stop treating AI agents like a mythical, binary technology that just arrived from space. Autonomy is a volume knob we've been turning up for decades. The real danger occurs when you spin that dial to a ten, completely relinquishing task-by-task control to a digital intern running continuously on autopilot without verifying if your structural architecture can handle the noise.  ​Exposing the SharePoint Trap with Fangs: In the cloud migration era, corporate America turned on SharePoint thinking "what's the harm," only to create an unmanaged jungle of duplicate data and orphaned sites that acted as a silent productivity torpedo. Agent sprawl is that exact same mistake on steroids because a messy SharePoint folder couldn't rewrite your product codebase, communicate with your clients, or execute legally binding corporate spend decisions. Agents can, and left running on autopilot after an employee leaves, they become an invisible, permanent liability.  ​Halting the Autopilot Spend Shock: The financial consequences of ungoverned agent loops are hitting corporate balance sheets hard, mimicking the familiar spend shock of dictionary-thick cell phone bills from the early 2000s. I highlight some recent examples like Uber vaporizing its entire annual AI budget in four months due to recursive agent rework loops, Microsoft aggressively clawing back developer licenses, and a jaw-dropping $500 million single-month bill racked up by an enterprise trapped in an infinite loop.  By the end, I hope you're convinced the solution isn't about stopping technology. It's about halting the wide-scale rollouts to reinvest heavily in human AI competence. We must move past the vendor hype, place the right people in the right loops at the right times, and establish the disciplined guardrails required to surgically agentize our operations safely.  ⸻If this conversation was helpful, make sure to like, share, and subscribe. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/christopherlind⁠  And if your organization is wrestling with how to balance performance, technology, and people, see how I can help at ⁠https://christopherlind.co⁠  ⸻Chapters00:00 – From Tokenmaxxing to the Silent Epidemic of Agent Sprawl03:00 – The Strategic Shortcut: Why More AI Doesn't Fix Flatline Hype04:30 – Demystifying the "Agent" Tech Jargon10:30 – The SharePoint History Lesson: Anarchy in the Cloud16:15 – The 2026 Spend Shock: Inside the Uber and Microsoft Budget Crises19:50 – The Contrarian Position: Why I Discourage Wide Agent Rollouts21:45 – Action 1: Applying the Full Stop to Enterprise Agental Capabilities23:00 – Action 2: Shifting Tech Budgets to Human AI Competence24:15 – Action 3: Involving Power Users for Surgical Agentization27:00 – Conclusion: Autonomous Operational Self-Termination  #AgentSprawl #AIStrategy #OpEx #TechTrends #FutureFocused

The focal point of this podcast episode is an insightful discussion with Dr. Jim Burns regarding his latest literary work, "When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope." In this dialogue, we delve into the complexities that arise in parent-child relationships, particularly when adult children make choices that diverge from their upbringing. Dr. Burns provides valuable strategies for navigating these challenging dynamics, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a loving and supportive environment, even amidst disappointment. The episode also highlights the necessity of relinquishing control, allowing adult children to forge their own paths while parents remain a source of unconditional love and grace. Ultimately, we explore how to foster meaningful connections, despite the inevitable struggles of parenting in an ever-evolving landscape.Takeaways: In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns discusses his latest book regarding adult children and their relationship with faith. Maintaining a climate of openness and grace is crucial for parents of adult children who may be straying from their faith. Open communication, love, and trust are foundational elements in rebuilding relationships with adult children who have distanced themselves. Parents must relinquish control and allow their adult children to make their own decisions, even if they are disappointing. Deconstructing faith can be a painful process, yet it may lead to a stronger, more personal relationship with God for the child.

Music is, at its most basic level, just vibrations moving through the air. A guitar string vibrates, sound waves travel through oxygen molecules, and our brains somehow turn those vibrations into an experience. Yet that explanation never feels like enough. A song can make us cry, transport us back in time, or help us survive a difficult season of life. In this episode of Clemenz With a "Z", I explore the idea of emergence; the mysterious way that simple parts sometimes become something more when they come together. From music and consciousness to family, community, and spirituality, this conversation wrestles with two different kinds of "why" and what it means to live with wonder in a world that can often be explained, but never fully exhausted. If this episode meant something to you, I'd love it if you'd take a second to like, subscribe, and leave a review, it really helps more people find the show. 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: Devotionals 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.

Who can you sue when an AV hits you? “Everyone," says our lawyer, Jim Pocrass. 4:52 Taylor, still on his bike tour, reaches Adventure Cycling Headquarters in Missoula, Montana and gets a tour of bike “Mecca” from Customer Experience Coordinator Josh Bowden. 13:04 News CDOT employee known for bike safety work killed in a painted bike lane https://abc7chicago.com/amp/post/riley-oneil-cdot-chicago-employee-known-bike-safety-work-killed-semi-crash-cycling-halsted-street-bridgeport/19248650/. Seattle teacher killed biking where a planned bike lane had been cancelled https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/06/05/seattle-teacher-killed-bicycle-crash-12th-yesler-protected-bike-lane. Las Vegas Advocates map bike racks https://usa.streetsblog.org/2026/06/01/these-advocates-are-mapping-and-grading-every-bike-rack-in-town. 11:09 Car supremacy: Deconstructing the ideology driving our modal hierarchy, a study by Ashton Rohmer. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00420980261437938 19:15 NYC's 72nd st. 2-way protected bike lane wins the Manhattan Community Board 7 vote, but the backlash at the meeting says a lot https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/06/03/upper-west-side-w-72nd-vote. 35:28 Taylor meets cross country riders Jenny and Vince in Stites, Idaho. 48:55

What should you do when someone you love says they're "deconstructing" their faith? In this episode of Theologically Driven, host Phil Cecil sits down with Pastor Dave Marriott of Lakewood Baptist Church, whose doctoral research focused on equipping the church to respond to deconstruction and deconversion. They discuss what true conversion is, the difference between deconstruction, deconversion, and a simple doctrinal shift, the four phases that typically lead someone away from the faith, and how the stories people tell about leaving Christianity often hide the real reasons. The conversation closes with practical help for church members walking alongside a doubting friend and for pastors who want to prepare their congregations before doubts take root.Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.edu

Hey friends, Chase here Eric Zimmer is on the show today, and this conversation is exactly the kind of reminder we all need when we are trying to change something real. You probably know Eric from The One You Feed, his award-winning podcast about wisdom, behavior change, mental health, spirituality, and what it means to live well. But Eric's new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life, goes somewhere even more fundamental. It asks a question that feels especially urgent for creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, parents, and anyone trying to build a meaningful life in a world that constantly tells us to optimize everything: What if lasting change is not about becoming more disciplined, but about learning how to stop fighting yourself? That question matters because most of us have made change too heavy. We wrap it in shame, pressure, perfectionism, identity, ambition, self-criticism, and the fantasy of the big breakthrough. We get stuck waiting for the epiphany, the watershed moment, the dramatic turn where everything finally becomes clear. Eric's message is simpler, deeper, and more freeing: "There are moments that stand out because we pull them out and we pluck them out and we make them important, but they don't make sense without the moments before and after. There's all these little, deeply uninteresting moments where I made a small choice to move towards my recovery and away from my addiction again and again. And that's the way change really works." That idea is the center of this episode. We talk about Eric's journey from homelessness and heroin addiction to recovery, coaching, teaching, and writing; why your mind has a mind of its own; how to work with competing desires instead of pretending they are not there; and why small choices compound into a completely different life. This conversation is about loosening the grip. It is about getting back to the part of you that knows what matters, even when another part of you wants comfort, distraction, escape, or relief right now. Why This Conversation Matters Right Now We are living in a strange moment for anyone who wants to grow. On one hand, there has never been more access to tools, ideas, books, podcasts, teachers, frameworks, research, and practices that can help us change. That is extraordinary. But it also comes with a cost. The pressure to optimize every corner of our lives has never been stronger. Every scroll seems to bring another routine, another system, another habit, another rule, another version of the person we are supposed to become. We are constantly being asked to improve ourselves: What is your morning routine? What habit are you tracking? What are you optimizing? What are you building? What are you eliminating? What is the plan? Those questions can be useful at the right time. But when they show up too early, or too often, they can turn growth into another way of beating ourselves up. Eric's work reminds us that change begins with honesty. Before the perfect habit. Before the flawless system. Before the heroic reinvention. Before the new identity. Before the transformation story, there is a person being pulled in different directions. Wanting to change. Wanting to stay comfortable. Wanting what matters most. Wanting what feels good right now. Wanting freedom. Wanting safety. Wanting growth. Wanting acceptance. That does not mean something is wrong with you. It means you are human. And in that understanding, there is a kind of wisdom most self-improvement advice forgets. What We Explore in This Episode Eric's low point at 24 and how homelessness, heroin addiction, illness, and the threat of prison became the beginning of his recovery journey. Why the big turning point is not the whole story and why change actually happens in the small choices that come after. How to understand the "off-camera moments" of transformation that never make the montage but make all the difference. Why your mind has a mind of its own and what it means to be a motivationally complex person. How to work with what you want now and what you want most without shaming yourself for having competing desires. Why "playing the tape all the way through" can help you see past the first scene your mind wants to show you. How structure and story both shape change, and why systems alone are not always enough. How to hold change and acceptance at the same time when life refuses to fit into simple categories. Why trying smaller can create momentum when trying harder is not working. The Core Idea: Little by Little, a Little Becomes a Lot The fastest way to get unstuck is often to stop waiting for the big transformation and start paying attention to the next small choice. We get obsessed with the dramatic moment. The rock bottom. The epiphany. The vow. The clean break. The day everything changed. We want the music to swell. We want the story to make sense. Eric's story has one of those moments. At 24, he was homeless, addicted to heroin, physically depleted, and facing the possibility of decades in prison. Going into long-term treatment mattered. But Eric is careful not to confuse the turning point with the transformation. The transformation was not one decision. It was thousands. The decision to move toward recovery again. The decision to not use again. The decision to show up again. The decision to do the next small thing again. The decision to choose what mattered most over what felt urgent right now. The on-camera moment gets the attention. The off-camera moments create the life. Eric's point is not that ambition does not matter. It is not that insight does not matter. It is not that we should abandon goals, systems, or discipline. It is that the living center of change is choice. The small one comes first. Your Mind Has a Mind of Its Own One of the big tensions in this conversation is the voice many of us carry around that says, "If I really wanted to change, this would be easier." That voice says: You should have more discipline. You should be more consistent. You should know better by now. You should not still struggle with this. You should be able to just decide. Eric's response is that we are not simple creatures. We are motivationally complex. We do not want one thing. We want lots of things. We want what we value most, and we want what feels good right now. We want to grow, and we want to be comfortable. We want to change, and we want to be accepted exactly as we are. That is why the phrase "your mind has a mind of its own" is so useful. It gives language to something we all experience. You decide you are going to do one thing, and then you watch yourself do another. You know what would help, and still you avoid it. You care deeply about the future, and still the present moment feels more real. The work is not to shame that complexity out of yourself. The work is to understand it. Play the Tape All the Way Through One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Eric's explanation of a recovery practice called "playing the tape all the way through." When we want something in the moment, our mind often shows us only the first scene. The first scene is relief. The first scene is escape. The first scene is pleasure, comfort, avoidance, or release. In Eric's addiction, that first scene was all the reasons getting high would feel amazing. But recovery taught him not to stop there. He had to keep the tape running. Then what? The shame comes back. The fear comes back. The despair comes back. The consequences come back. The craving comes back, often stronger than before. This is such a powerful tool because it makes the future less abstract. Before you avoid the work, play the tape through. Before you send the angry email, play the tape through. Before you break the promise to yourself, play the tape through. Not to punish yourself. To see clearly. Structure Matters, But It Is Not the Whole Story Eric makes an important distinction in this episode between the external architecture of change and the internal moments of choice. A lot of personal growth advice focuses on structure. Set the goal. Build the system. Make the habit obvious. Make the habit easy. Design the environment. Remove friction. Put the right reminders in place. That matters. But structure is not the whole story. Because even when you know exactly what to do, and even when you have made it as easy as possible, the moment still comes. You and the choice. Do you write? Do you walk? Do you call? Do you tell the truth? Do you choose what you want most over what you want now? When we do not make the choice we wanted to make, Eric says there is usually something happening inside us. A feeling. A thought pattern. A story. A fear. A form of self-doubt we have not learned how to work with yet. That is why real change needs both. The structure and the story. Try It Smaller Eric says something in this episode that every ambitious person should sit with: Try it smaller. That does not mean the goal does not matter. It means the path has to be walkable. When a change plan is not working, many of us assume we need more discipline. More pressure. More intensity. More accountability. But often, the better move is to make the action smaller. If you cannot write for two hours, write for ten minutes. If you cannot meditate for 30 minutes, sit for three breaths. If you cannot change your whole health routine, put on your shoes and walk around the block. If you cannot face the entire project, open the document. Small does not mean meaningless. Small means repeatable. And repeatable is where momentum comes from. Change and Acceptance Are Not Opposites Another major theme in this episode is the tension between growth and acceptance. One of the best parts of us wants to change. We want to grow, improve, heal, create, recover, repair, and build better lives. And yet, so many wisdom traditions point us toward acceptance. Presence. Contentment. Allowing things to be as they are. So which is it? Do we change, or do we accept? Eric's answer is that very often we have to do both about the exact same thing. He talks about depression in his own life. Is that something he has changed, or something he has accepted? Both. There are things he does that make depression less likely. There are practices, supports, behaviors, and choices that help. And sometimes the cycle comes around anyway, and the most skillful thing he can do is say, "Oh, this is what's here." That is not resignation. That is honesty. Wise Habits Create Momentum With Compassion The title of Eric's book is not just a catchy phrase. It is a worldview. A little becomes a lot. Not because one tiny action changes everything overnight, but because small choices compound. They build identity. They build trust. They build momentum. They begin to align our daily actions with our deeper values. Eric calls these Wise Habits. They are not just outer behaviors designed to make us more efficient. They also include inner attitudes that bring more peace, clarity, and self-compassion to everyday life. That matters because self-criticism is often mistaken for seriousness. We think if we are hard enough on ourselves, we will finally change. But harshness usually creates more resistance. More shame. More hiding. More all-or-nothing thinking. A Wise Habit does something different. It helps us move forward without declaring war on ourselves. Ask What Problem You Are Solving Near the end of the conversation, Eric offers a simple question that I love: What problem are you solving? That question is a filter. Because we are surrounded by advice. Every day, someone is telling us to start a new routine, stop eating at a certain time, wake up earlier, track something, optimize something, remove something, add something, become something. Some of those ideas might be useful. But not every good idea is your idea. Not every habit belongs in your life. Before you collect another self-improvement assignment, ask what problem you are actually trying to solve. That question brings you back to values. It brings you back to clarity. It brings you back to the life you are actually living. About Eric Zimmer Eric Zimmer is an author, teacher, speaker, behavior coach, and the creator of The One You Feed, an award-winning podcast about wisdom, behavior change, mental health, spirituality, and what it means to live well. At 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing the possibility of decades in prison. His recovery sparked a lifelong exploration of human transformation, resilience, meaning, and the small daily choices that shape a life. His new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life, brings together behavioral science, Zen Buddhism, modern psychology, and timeless wisdom to show how lasting transformation happens through small, repeatable choices. Timecodes 00:00 – Eric on why change happens in the small off-camera moments 02:11 – Chase introduces Eric Zimmer and How a Little Becomes a Lot 05:25 – Eric shares the low point that became the beginning of his recovery journey 06:17 – Why Eric's extreme story contains something universal 09:34 – How treatment, recovery, and the question "why do we change?" shaped Eric's work 11:19 – The tension between wanting to grow and learning to accept where we are 13:48 – Why the big turning point only matters because of the choices that follow 15:12 – The difference between external architecture and internal moments of choice 18:29 – What it means that your mind has a mind of its own 19:07 – Why we are motivationally complex creatures 20:20 – The dilemma between what we want now and what we want most 22:00 – Why small changes require trust in the process 23:19 – Playing the tape all the way through 24:52 – The rider and the elephant as a model for change 26:30 – Why "you are the average of the five people around you" is incomplete 28:29 – Emergence, friendship, and why relationships are more than instruments for success 30:44 – How to seek growth while allowing life to be as it is 33:04 – Eric reflects on grief, Alzheimer's, and the practice of allowing 35:08 – Why some things must be both changed and accepted 38:31 – Two types of change: change that happens to us and change we cause to happen 39:01 – Getting clear on why you want to change 39:25 – Asking "what problem are you solving?" before chasing another tactic 40:42 – The SPA method and why specificity matters 41:53 – Planning for what will go wrong 42:14 – Deconstructing the choice point when you do not follow through 43:01 – Working with self-doubt skillfully enough to begin 43:50 – Why trying smaller can help you build consistency 44:21 – Chase reflects on the hope, kindness, and practicality of Eric's work 45:37 – Where to find Eric's book, podcast, and work Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to turn this episode into action, take a few minutes with these questions: What change am I trying to make right now, and why does it actually matter to me? Where am I waiting for a dramatic breakthrough instead of making the next small choice? What am I trying to force that I might need to understand first? What do I want now, and what do I want most? What first scene is my mind showing me, and what happens if I play the tape all the way through? What would it look like to try smaller instead of trying harder? Where is self-criticism pretending to be discipline? What part of my life needs more structure? What part of my life needs more compassion? What am I trying to change that I may also need to accept? A Simple Practice for Making Real Change Here's something practical you can do this week. Choose one change you care about. Not ten. Not your whole life. One. Ask yourself: What problem am I solving? Then make the next action smaller than your ambition wants it to be. Open the document. Walk for five minutes. Sit for three breaths. Send the text. Put the shoes by the door. Write one paragraph. Make the call. Tell the truth in one sentence. Do not evaluate it too early. Do not turn it into a full identity. Do not decide that it only counts if it is dramatic. Do not use one missed day as proof that you cannot change. Just make the next small choice. Then notice what happens. Notice what gets in the way. Notice what story shows up. Notice whether something in you begins to trust that change does not have to arrive all at once. That is enough. Final Thought The longer I do this work, the more I believe that transformation is not something we can force. It is something we practice. It happens after the decision. After the insight. After the moment we wish would change everything. It happens in the quiet, ordinary, off-camera choices that do not look like much at first. Eric's invitation in this conversation is simple, generous, and quietly radical: Stop making change so dramatic that you cannot touch it. Get clear on what matters. Understand the parts of you that are pulling in different directions. Build the structure. Work with the story. Play the tape all the way through. Try it smaller. Return when you stumble. Little by little, a little becomes a lot. Until next time: make the next small choice, and keep feeding what matters most.

Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley continues his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. In this episode, they begin to unpack the prophecies of Jesus in Matthew 24, when the Lord warns his apostles of coming destruction and tragedy. So what was Jesus referring to? What did this mean for the Temple? And when does Jesus indicate these prophecies will be fulfilled? ***** The Coming Home Network was established in 1993 to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT HEALTH OR MEDICAL ADVICE. The views and experiences shared in this episode are for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare practitioner before making any health-related decisions. In this episode of Health Confidential, host Simone Gisondi sits down with Lisa M. Harrison, a researcher and speaker known for her work exploring consciousness, human potential, and the nature of reality. For nearly two decades, Lisa has encouraged people to question conventional perspectives and examine the deeper relationship between awareness, perception, and what it means to be human.Together, Simone and Lisa explore the idea that unconditional love is humanity's original healing frequency and discuss how thoughts, beliefs, and self-perception may influence wellbeing. Drawing from her years of research, awakening experiences, and her widely discussed communication with a conscious intelligence she calls "Leeloo," Lisa shares her perspective on fear, sovereignty, intuition, heartbreak, and self-remembrance. This thought-provoking conversation invites listeners to reflect on healing, personal empowerment, and the connection between consciousness and transformation.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe body possesses an innate capacity for healing when supported by the right internal and external conditions.Thoughts, beliefs, and self-talk can significantly influence emotional well-being, behavior, and health outcomes.Unconditional love can be viewed as a foundational state that supports connection, resilience, and personal transformation.Fear and chronic stress can disconnect people from their sense of empowerment, intuition, and well-being.Difficult experiences, including heartbreak and loss, can become catalysts for profound growth, self-discovery, and expanded awareness.BEST MOMENTS"The body in its infinite wisdom under divine design can heal anything, and it's equipped to heal anything.""If we truly understood the power of our thoughts and our words, we would be different people, and we would be in a completely different physical state.""Unconditional love is our foundational frequency. Love is not an emotion—it's a state of being, a literal frequency.""If we were left alone with no interference, no distortion, no manipulation, no lies, we would naturally rise into that state of love.""Through absolute heartbreak comes heart expansion—and with that comes consciousness expansion and touching that frequency of unconditional love."GUEST INFORMATIONLisa M. Harrison is a researcher, speaker, and consciousness explorer who has spent nearly two decades investigating the nature of reality, awakening, human potential, and the intersection of spirituality and lived experience. Through projects including Deconstructing the Construct, Energetic Updates, and The Collective Imagination, Lisa continues to support individuals navigating their own awakening and self-discovery journeys.Website: www.lisamharrison.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lisamharrison HOST BIOSimone Gisondi is a seasoned coach, published author, and host of Health Confidential. She is dedicated to exploring root-cause healing, empowering individuals to transform their health through awareness, nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle change.#LisaMHarrison #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening #MindBodyConnection #HolisticHealth #HealingJourney #PersonalTransformation #SelfHealing #EnergyHealing #Awakening #HumanPotential #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #HealthConfidential #WellnessPodcast #SimoneGisondiSimone is a Holistic Health Practitioner and researcher exploring the deeper biological, emotional, and environmental roots of disease.On this podcast, she examines how health, trauma, consciousness, lifestyle, and biology interesect and how the instructions we give the body through food, environment, belief, and emotional regulation shape our health outcomes.Her work focuses on helping individuals understand the real drivers of illness and reclaim their health through customized lifestyle, nutritional, and mindset changes.If you're navigating a health challenge and would like personalized guidance, Simone offers a limited number of private consultations. By appointment only.Inquire about working with her here: https://www.simonegisondi.com/book-online Visit her website: https://www.simonegisondi.com/Follow Simone: https://www.instagram.com/simone.gisondi/Subscribe and leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

【聊了什么The What】 这是一期三月份聊的节目，两个月后才发出来，新剧也成了旧剧——不过！想想三月份每周追剧的日子，还是很想念维斯特洛。 本期节目，我们联合友台美轮美换，邀请林三土（土师）与王浩岚两位嘉宾，和疲惫主播阿花一起解读HBO权游新剧《七王国的骑士》。在这部“小而美”的童话中，没有了焚城的巨龙，只有阶级倒挂的邓肯与小蛋。当贫民窟骑士遇上“不该成王的王”，剧情会如何推动？ 我们聊到《七王国的骑士》与《龙之家族》还有《权力的游戏》截然不同的视听质感，挖掘隐藏在草蛇灰线中的家族传承，从底层视角解构维斯特洛的统治逻辑，以及为何这种简单的道德故事在当下更有力量。这是一期硬核书粉与剧粉都不能错过的维斯特洛精英政治漫谈，涉及骑士比武、近亲结婚的疯狂血脉以及王室的“例外论”。 Note: This episode was actually recorded back in March and is only now hitting the airwaves. Our then-obsession is no longer new news, but we still miss those March days of weekly binge-watching, and we really miss the world of Westeros. In this episode, Cyberpink teams up with our sister podcast American Roulette (美轮美换) and special guests, Lin Santu and Wang Haolan, to unpack the new HBO Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In this intimate, grounded tale, dragons are gone. Instead, we get the class-flipping dynamic of Dunk (Ser Duncan the Tall) and Egg (Prince Aegon V Targaryen). What happens when a slum-born hedge knight meets a prince who was never meant to rule? We break down how this show departs from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, deconstruct Westerosi politics from the bottom up, and explain why this type of simple moral tale hit harder today. From knightly tourneys to royal incest and "Targaryen Exceptionalism," this is a deep dive hardcore fans won't want to miss. 【时间轴 The When】 02:06: 邓肯与小蛋：流浪汉骑士与坦格利安王子的阶级倒置友谊 05:12: 剧迷吐槽：对比《权力的游戏》烂尾与《龙之家族》的改编问题 16:19: 童话感外壳下的社会讽刺与底层视角 21:30: 英雄解构：御林铁卫的传说 vs 现实中的政治工具 26:43: 骑士文化：侍从制度、比武大赛与欧洲封建制历史原型 46:20: 比武审判，“七子审判”，“阿什福德诉桑顿案”与现实决斗法 55:26：从侍童（Page）到见习骑士（Squire）的成长礼对比中国古代身份制度与欧洲阶层区分 1:02:22 展望下一季，邓肯与布蕾妮的血缘彩蛋及未来剧集期待 02:06 Dunk and Egg: The class-inverted friendship between a slum knight and a Targaryen prince 05:12 Fan rants: Comparing the botched ending of Game of Thrones with the adaptation issues in House of the Dragon 16:19 Social satire and the grassroots perspective hidden beneath a fairy-tale exterior 21:30 Deconstructing heroes: The legends of the Kingsguard vs. their reality as political tools 26:43 Chivalric culture: The squire system, tournaments, and historical archetypes from European feudalism 46:20 Trial by combat, "Trial of Seven," Ashford v Thornton, and real-world dueling laws 55:26 The rite of passage from page to squire: Comparing ancient Chinese status systems with European social stratification 1:02:22 Looking ahead to next season: Easter eggs and expectations for future episodes 【疲惫红书 CyberRed】 除了播客以外，疲惫娇娃的几个女的在小红书上开了官方账号，我们会不定期发布【疲惫在读】、【疲惫在看】、【疲惫旅行】、【疲惫Vlog】等等更加轻盈、好玩、实验性质的内容。如果你想知道除了播客以外我们在关注什么，快来小红书评论区和我们互动。 Apart from the podcast, we have set up an official account on Xiaohongshu. We will periodically post content such as “CyberPink Reading,” “CyberPink Watching,” “CyberPink Traveling,” “CyberPink Vlog,” and more. Those are lighter, more fun and more experimental stuff about our lives. Leave us some comments on Xiaohongshu! 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡： 海外用户：https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户：https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱：cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信：CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022

In this episode I speak with psychiatrist Dr. Sumit Anand about the complex, often misunderstood nature of anger and its deep roots in personal and collective grief. Drawing on classical literature like Homer's The Iliad and Euripides' Medea, contemporary storytelling, and Jungian psychology, we deconstruct how the modern clinical approach has pathologized a vital signaling system of the soul. Dr. Anand shares profound insights from his own practice and personal history, explaining the neurobiology of rage, the illusion of "closure," and the therapeutic necessity of bypassing rationalizing narratives to address the raw pain and shame sitting beneath the surface. Together, we explore how developing conscious awareness and tracking the body's visceral responses can ultimately break generational cycles of trauma and lead to genuine psychological healing.  

https://teachhoops.com/ When you sit down across from a coach who has reached the mountaintop and cut down the nets, you quickly realize they don't look at the game the way everyone else does. While ordinary coaches are obsessed with accumulating plays, championship coaches are obsessed with eliminating friction. They don't see a basketball game as a series of random athletic events; they see it as an ecosystem driven by execution, alignment, and data. In this masterclass episode, we step directly into the "Truth Room" to map out the definitive interview blueprint for extracting the gold from a title-winning leader. Whether you are interviewing a local high school legend or a collegiate icon, you have to move past generic questions like "What makes you win?" and dive into the specific architectural choices that build Level 4 Competitors and survive the grueling "muck and grind" of March. A championship coach doesn't run a system just because it looks pretty; they run it because the analytical math creates a structural advantage. When interviewing a title-winner, your questions should target how they manipulate Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$): The Spacing Constraint: Ask them how they define a high-value possession. How do they force the defensive shell to collapse to ensure their team's $eFG%$ stays above the baseline threshold under postseason pressure? The Pace Variance: Discover how they toggle their tempo. Do they use a wide-open Modern Flow architecture to exhaust the opponent, or do they rely on structured, high-IQ systems like the Princeton Offense to control the game's volume? The scoreboard on Friday night is simply a trailing indicator of what happened during a rainy Tuesday practice in January. Elite coaches are meticulous architects of their floor time. Activity Density: Ask how they structure their practice shell. A championship program doesn't waste time standing in lines or listening to ten-minute lectures. They maximize their Rep Density using small-sided games ($SSGs$) that force players to make "Zero-Second" decisions under extreme fatigue. The Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Find out how they manage their coaching staff's voices in the gym. How do they keep the instructions clean and precise so the players can build genuine Decision IQ instead of relying on a "joystick" from the bench? The X's and O's are completely useless if the human beings running them don't possess a shared accountability. The Transfer of Ownership: The final frontier of championship coaching is moving from a Coach-Fed environment to a Player-Led powerhouse. Ask the coach the exact moment they knew their team took ownership of the standard. Handling the Sideline Noise: Title-winning coaches are masters of establishing boundaries. They turn potential distractions—like parent anxiety or media expectations—into program shields by utilizing radical operational transparency. Coach's Note: "A transactional coach handles the logistics and rides the wave of talent. A transformational championship coach builds an unyielding standard that demands every person in the room becomes an 'Energy Giver.' If you want to build a legacy, stop looking for secrets and start mastering the fundamentals of human connection." Show Notes1. Deconstructing the Tactical Anchors$$eFG% = frac{text{FGM} + (0.5 times text{3PM})}{text{FGA}}$$2. The Science of Practice DesignThe Interview Blueprint: Surface Questions vs. Championship Deep DivesThe Common Question (Surface)The Championship Query (Substance)The Target Insight"What offense do you run?""How does your system adjust when its primary option is taken away?"Roster DNA Flexibility"How do you motivate kids?""What is your absolute Standard of Tolerance for poor body language?"Culture Enforcement"What drills do you like?""How do you structure your practice constraints to simulate late-game anxiety?"Resilience Equity"How do you pick captains?""How do you train your Leadership Council to handle a toxic counter-narrative?"Player-Led Ownership3. Protecting the Human Architecture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://teachhoops.com/ Unlocking the Vault: Inside the Mind of a Championship Coach https://teachhoops.com/ When you sit down across from a coach who has reached the mountaintop and cut down the nets, you quickly realize they don't look at the game the way everyone else does. While ordinary coaches are obsessed with accumulating plays, championship coaches are obsessed with eliminating friction. They don't see a basketball game as a series of random athletic events; they see it as an ecosystem driven by execution, alignment, and data. In this masterclass episode, we step directly into the "Truth Room" to map out the definitive interview blueprint for extracting the gold from a title-winning leader. Whether you are interviewing a local high school legend or a collegiate icon, you have to move past generic questions like "What makes you win?" and dive into the specific architectural choices that build Level 4 Competitors and survive the grueling "muck and grind" of March. A championship coach doesn't run a system just because it looks pretty; they run it because the analytical math creates a structural advantage. When interviewing a title-winner, your questions should target how they manipulate Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$): The Spacing Constraint: Ask them how they define a high-value possession. How do they force the defensive shell to collapse to ensure their team's $eFG%$ stays above the baseline threshold under postseason pressure? The Pace Variance: Discover how they toggle their tempo. Do they use a wide-open Modern Flow architecture to exhaust the opponent, or do they rely on structured, high-IQ systems like the Princeton Offense to control the game's volume? The scoreboard on Friday night is simply a trailing indicator of what happened during a rainy Tuesday practice in January. Elite coaches are meticulous architects of their floor time. Activity Density: Ask how they structure their practice shell. A championship program doesn't waste time standing in lines or listening to ten-minute lectures. They maximize their Rep Density using small-sided games ($SSGs$) that force players to make "Zero-Second" decisions under extreme fatigue. The Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Find out how they manage their coaching staff's voices in the gym. How do they keep the instructions clean and precise so the players can build genuine Decision IQ instead of relying on a "joystick" from the bench? The X's and O's are completely useless if the human beings running them don't possess a shared accountability. The Transfer of Ownership: The final frontier of championship coaching is moving from a Coach-Fed environment to a Player-Led powerhouse. Ask the coach the exact moment they knew their team took ownership of the standard. Handling the Sideline Noise: Title-winning coaches are masters of establishing boundaries. They turn potential distractions—like parent anxiety or media expectations—into program shields by utilizing radical operational transparency. Coach's Note: "A transactional coach handles the logistics and rides the wave of talent. A transformational championship coach builds an unyielding standard that demands every person in the room becomes an 'Energy Giver.' If you want to build a legacy, stop looking for secrets and start mastering the fundamentals of human connection." Show Notes1. Deconstructing the Tactical Anchors$$eFG% = frac{text{FGM} + (0.5 times text{3PM})}{text{FGA}}$$2. The Science of Practice DesignThe Interview Blueprint: Surface Questions vs. Championship Deep DivesThe Common Question (Surface)The Championship Query (Substance)The Target Insight"What offense do you run?""How does your system adjust when its primary option is taken away?"Roster DNA Flexibility"How do you motivate kids?""What is your absolute Standard of Tolerance for poor body language?"Culture Enforcement"What drills do you like?""How do you structure your practice constraints to simulate late-game anxiety?"Resilience Equity"How do you pick captains?""How do you train your Leadership Council to handle a toxic counter-narrative?"Player-Led Ownership3. Protecting the Human Architecture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A few days ago, my son climbed into the backseat after school holding a small Jesus figurine. He turned it over in his hands for a few quiet minutes, and then, completely out of nowhere asked me: "Why did Jesus die?" I laughed. Then I felt the weight of it. Because for a lot of us who grew up in evangelical or high-control religious spaces, that question was never simple. It carried fear, guilt, and a framework we absorbed long before we were old enough to examine it. In this episode, I talk about how I answered him, the answer I chose not to give, and what hit me a few days later, the realization that mattered more than getting the theology right. If this episode meant something to you, I'd love it if you'd take a second to like, subscribe, and leave a review, it really helps more people find the show. 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: Devotionals 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.

When highly capable children spend years cruising through an educational system where academic rigor is geared toward the average, they fail to develop the neurological muscles required to process difficulty. This week, we present an encore chat with Dr. Brian Housand, coordinator of the academically or intellectually gifted program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and Andi McNair, a gifted education author and digital innovation specialist. They discuss how burnout can be a result of long-term exposure to unrealistic expectations and a profound fear of failure, and how it can also manifest in a sort of imposter phenomenon among high-ability learners. They explain why teachers and parents should resist the urge to rescue high-ability kids from cognitive discomfort, instead allowing space for productive struggle. TAKEAWAYS Equating intelligence with "quick and easy" creates a highly fragile academic identity that collapses the moment a learner encounters an authentic cognitive challenge. The feeling of ineffectiveness that comes with burnout often stems from an internalized need for external validation. Depriving high-ability students of productive struggle prevents them from building coping mechanisms and adaptive emotional resilience. High-ability learners sometimes experience a profound sense of isolation, which can be minimized by structuring shared spaces to foster a sense of universality. Gifted burnout in adults sometimes signals an unidentified twice-exceptional presentation, where early compensation strategies have finally been overwhelmed by adult executive demands. Perfectionism can be difficult to identify in therapy, and once identified, still very difficult to overcome. If you're a mental health professional, join us for Overcoming Perfectionism in Therapy: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients Who Keep Moving the Finish Line. Matt Zakreski will present this 1.5 hour continuing education course this Friday, June 5th at 1:00 pm Central, and if you can't join us live, that's okay. The video will be available afterward for anyone who registers, and either version is APA and NBCC approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit. Register now or learn more at this link, or just go to neurodiversity.university. Dr. Brian Housand is the coordinator of the Academically or Intellectually Gifted program at University of North Carolina Wilmington, and creator of Gifted360.com. He is also a published author and speaker, and has worked in education as a classroom teacher, gifted ed teacher, and university professor for over 20 years. Andi McNair is a passionate educator, author and speaker. Andi taught in the gen-ed classroom for 16 years, and then switched to serving gifted learners where she found her calling. She enjoys sharing her passion for innovative education through her books for educators, speaking nationally, and finding meaningful ways to use technology. Andi currently works as the Digital Innovation Specialist in a Waco, Texas school district. BACKGROUND READING Brian Housand's website, BH Facebook, BH Twitter/X, BH Instagram Andi McNair's website, AM Facebook, AM Twitter/X, AM Instagram The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com If you'd like members of your organization, school district, or company to know more about the subjects discussed on our podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris provides keynote addresses, workshops, and training sessions worldwide, in-person or virtually. You can choose from a list of established presentations, or work with Emily to develop a custom talk to fit your unique situation. To learn more, visit our website.

Deconstructing the "Sleepy Girl Mocktail", Matt separates digital hype from rigorous sleep science. He delineates that tart cherry juice works not through trace melatonin, but as an anti-inflammatory "bodyguard" for tryptophan by inhibiting the enzyme IDO. Matt also exposes the fragile "84-minute" claim, which originated from a pilot study of just eight people. Conceding that magnesium and prebiotics offer modest nudges, our host stresses that the true efficacy is behavioral, replacing a nightcap with a calming ritual. Matt concludes that no elixir outshines biological fundamentals like regularity, cool temperatures, and light management.Please note that Matt is not a medical doctor, and none of the content in this podcast should be considered medical advice in any way, shape, or form, nor prescriptive in any way.Another partner, David, is a revolutionary new protein bar that boasts an unbeatable ratio: 28g of protein and 0g of sugar in just 150 calories. Incredibly satiating with six amazing flavors, it's perfect for muscle health. Visit davidprotein.com/mattwalker and buy 4 cartons to get a 5th FREE!Hydrate scientifically with LMNT, a sugar-free electrolyte mix backed by physiology and biochemistry. Try the permanent Lemonade Salt flavor for a balanced, clean boost without the sugar crash. Use Matt's link to get a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase: drinklmnt.com/mattwalker.As always, if you have thoughts or feedback you'd like to share, please reach out to Matt:Matt: Instagram @drmattwalker, X @sleepdiplomat, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepdiplomat

In this closing message of a seven-part series, Pastor Matthew Johnson speaks honestly and compassionately to anyone who has felt confused, disappointed, or frustrated with God. He challenges listeners to ask whether they have been deconstructing the right God, and offers four grounded suggestions for building a faith that holds when life gets hard. Drawing from Hebrews 11, Philippians 4, and 2 Corinthians 10, this message is for anyone wrestling with what it means to truly trust God.▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VoJBALQISHA

In this closing message of a seven-part series, Pastor Matthew Johnson speaks honestly and compassionately to anyone who has felt confused, disappointed, or frustrated with God. He challenges listeners to ask whether they have been deconstructing the right God, and offers four grounded suggestions for building a faith that holds when life gets hard. Drawing from Hebrews 11, Philippians 4, and 2 Corinthians 10, this message is for anyone wrestling with what it means to truly trust God.▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VoJBALQISHA

Jay sits down with Peter Alexander, founder and managing director of Z-Ben Advisors, for a wide-ranging conversation on China's real position in the global economy. Peter has lived in Shanghai for nearly 30 years, and brings his unique perspective from inside the country on many topics including: China's political system, manufacturing dominance, Belt and Road strategy and gold. They also discuss why Western narratives on China often miss the deeper story, how China is building long-term leverage, and what this means for investors watching the next phase of U.S.-China competition. Peter's Links: https://z-ben.com/ https://substack.com/@plalexander How Did We Get Here? Deconstructing the 30-year path of Chinese and American rivalry and its consequential, adverse effects on the International Rules-Based Order https://z-ben.com/edm/Public/file/Z-Ben%20Advisors%20-%20How%20Did%20We%20Get%20Here%20-%20January%202026.pdf Learn to invest alongside the top minds in commodities. Join The Commodity University today. CLICK: https://linkly.link/26yH8 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter at https://2ly.link/211gx Be part of our online investment community: https://cambridgehouse.com https://twitter.com/JayMartinBC https://www.instagram.com/jaymartinbc https://www.facebook.com/TheJayMartinShow https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-house-international 0:00 Introduction 2:50 Peter Alexander's View From Inside China 4:03 Is China Communist, Capitalist, or Something Else? 10:01 Xi Jinping's 2012 Inflection Point 18:45 China's Property Boom, Ghost Cities, and Quality Growth 22:13 Demographics, Robotics, and the Future of Chinese Labor 29:55 BYD, Tesla, and the “Catfish Effect” 37:31 Why Reshoring China's Supply Chain Is So Difficult 38:43 China's Manufacturing Moats: Energy and Distribution 45:37 The Real Purpose of Belt and Road 53:48 Dollarization, CIPS, and China's Gold Strategy 1:02:41 How the Shanghai Gold Exchange Works 1:05:03 The U.S. Dollar, Treasuries, and Empire Risk 1:12:42 Swap Lines, Liquidity, and Treasury Market Pressure 1:18:17 Strait of Hormuz and China's Energy Position 1:27:01 Japan, Energy Security, and Regional Pressure 1:28:44 Is U.S.-China Conflict Inevitable? 1:36:17 Taiwan, Decoupling, and the Limits of War 1:43:00 Where China's Growth Is Happening Now 1:44:01 China's Infrastructure, EVs, and State Capitalism Copyright © 2026 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.

I've ended every episode of Clemenz With a 'Z' with the same line for years:  'thanks for being a part of this messy middle with me.' It became such a reflex that I stopped asking myself what I actually meant by it. This episode is my honest answer. And if you've ever left a system, a church, a belief structure, a tribe and found yourself wondering why you can't seem to land anywhere clean, this one is for you. The messy middle isn't a problem to solve. It might actually be the most honest place you've ever lived. If something in this conversation resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com, or send me a DM over on Instagram at @clemenzwithazpodcast. 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.  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.

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we sit down with Bishop Shawn from Cameroon, Africa for one of the most powerful and eye-opening conversations we've had on the podcast.We talk about:• Deconstructing fear-based theology• How colonialism distorted the image of God in Africa• Inclusion, identity, and the finished work of Christ• Recognizing royalty in every person• What it means to truly “see Jesus in others”• Entrepreneurship, ministry, and funding Kingdom work without manipulation• Writing the Gospel in a language the world can understandBishop Shawn shares incredible wisdom about union with God, healing cultural wounds, and the Gospel as a message of restoration for individuals, families, and entire nations.00:00 - Welcome & Introducing Bishop Shawn01:16 - First Guest from Africa02:44 - Bishop Shawn's Journey Into Ministry04:49 - Seeing Jesus Beyond Religion06:02 - Deconstruction & Colonial Christianity in Africa08:01 - Teaching Christ Through Culture09:27 - Christianity & African Identity11:20 - Recognizing Royalty in People12:40 - The Guatemala Orphanage Story13:58 - Identity, Royalty & the Family of God15:31 - Affirmation Before Performance16:12 - Ministry & Entrepreneurship18:18 - Writing Books & Teaching the Gospel20:00 - “I Think Myself Happy” Explained21:50 - Why Historical Context Matters22:27 - Where to Find Bishop Shawn's Content23:10 - “I See Jesus In You” Culture24:06 - Freedom From Intimidation25:24 - Seeing Jesus in Everyone26:02 - Final Thoughts & Closing Blessing

taryn shares a tip on how to fight better, cam shares how all women are connected, and the girls help a pp who is unsure if she should leave the church.send us your gossip stories or ask for advice!call the PP hotline 323-577-8857 or email us at stayinguppod@gmail.comJoin our Patreon: http://patreon.com/StayingUpJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/am5t7kZTdRbook club: https://www.stayingupclub.com/Cam's shopmy https://shopmy.us/cammiescottTar's shopmy https://shopmy.us/tarynarnoldscottListen: https://stayingup.lnk.to/listenFollow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayinguppodFollow Cam: https://www.instagram.com/cammiescott/Follow Tar: https://www.instagram.com/thetarynarnold/Contact for business inquires only:stayinguppod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your greatest leadership value isn't birthed from your perfection, but from your pressure points. The things that broke your heart or kept you up at night are the exact experiences that unlock genuine self-empathy, and it is only by directing accurate empathy inward that we can effectively externalize it to lead others. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with with Dr. D. Ivan Young, a globally recognized authority in human behavior, leadership psychology, and the science of emotional mastery. As an ICF Master Certified Coach, a prestigious designation held by fewer than one percent of coaches worldwide, Ivan is renowned for his evidence-based approach to creating lasting change for high achievers. His TEDx talks have garnered over five million views, and his insights are regularly featured in Forbes and MSNBC, making him a trusted advisor to Fortune 100 executives and global institutions. Today, we are honored to discuss his latest book, “Leading From the Heart”. Join us as we explore the vital transition from emotional to ethical intelligence, and discover how leaders can move beyond merely "performing" presence to practicing the genuine self-empathy and compassionate leadership required for true greatness.   For more information about “Leading From The Heart” by Dr. D. Ivan Young, please visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Leading-from-the-Heart/D-Ivan-Young/9798895655290 For more information about Dr. D. Ivan Young, please visit: https://drdivanyoung.com Watch Dr. Young's TEDx Talk on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/7vZmOF11P9A?si=8cY6iHeMw_7JSaq2 For more information about URIEL Ai, plese visit: https://drdivanyoung.com/ethical-intelligence-the-evolution-of-ai/ Connect with Dr. Young on social media: On Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/drdivanyoung/ On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DrDivanYoung/

In this episode, I talk with Promise Backlund about her book Gospel of Lies!  She shares her experience growing up in evangelical Christianity, examining how fear, purity culture, certainty, and religious identity shaped her childhood and adult life. We dive into deconstruction, religious trauma, politics, sexuality, pleasure, and the complicated process of rebuilding meaning, identity, and awe outside of rigid belief systems. Listen to hear about: How faith was woven into every part of both our childhoods—from sunsets to sickness—creating a worldview where God explained everything and fear explained the rest. How fear of hell, thought policing, and religious perfectionism can overlap with anxiety and OCD, especially when introduced during childhood. Deconstructing during the late 2010s and how political shifts exposed tensions between teachings of love and exclusion inside evangelical spaces. An examination of Biblical stories like Adam and Eve, questioning themes of obedience, curiosity, punishment, and whether religious narratives discourage questioning and self-trust. How purity culture, worship environments, and restricted access to secular art shaped identity—and how reclaiming pleasure, curiosity, art, and personal agency became part of healing. Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

In this episode, Dudley and Jared explore the growing tension many believers feel with modern church culture, Church Leadership, and the structure of the Mega Church model. Through honest conversation and grounded biblical reflection, they challenge the corporate approach to ministry and revisit what the New Testament church — and the early House Church — was designed to be.Together, they unpack topics like Biblical Eldership, Shepherding, discipleship, and Tithing, while addressing why so many Christian Men are quietly leaving church despite remaining deeply committed to the gospel. Dudley and Jared explain that this isn't Deconstruction — it's hunger — and discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in equipping every believer for ministry, rather than limiting spiritual leadership to a select few.This conversation invites believers to rethink modern church systems through the lens of Scripture, calling the church back toward authentic community, shepherding, and Church Reform rooted in the gospel.We pray this message will encourage, challenge, and transform.As always, we invite you to share it with someone who needs it.  Get Dudley's Weekly Word delivered right to your inbox every Friday! Click here to get access ➡️ https://dudleysweeklyword.com/opt-inFor more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/ Follow and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LEIxeo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerygmaventures Watch our "Conversations At The Ranch" series: https://bit.ly/conversations-at-the-ranch Watch our “Dudley's Monthly Message” series: https://bit.ly/dudleys-monthly-message 

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In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, host Brad Onishi sits down with Dr. Liz Bucar, religious ethicist and professor at Northeastern University, to unpack the hidden costs of the modern wellness industry. Exploring themes from her new book, Beyond Wellness: How Restoring the Religious Roots of Spiritual Practices Can Heal Us, Dr. Bucar argues that consumer culture has stripped profound traditions like yoga, mindfulness, and psychedelics into a "spiritual salad bar"—trading real transformation for quick dopamine hits. Through her own raw, firsthand experiences—including a grueling silent Buddhist retreat and a transformative ayahuasca ceremony while processing the grief of losing her father—she illustrates why separating these embodied practices from their ethical, communal roots ultimate leaves us spiritually malnourished. The conversation dives deep into the ethics of cultural appropriation and extraction, questioning how affluent Westerners commodify sacred traditions while the minoritized communities who sustained them struggle to survive. From analyzing Alcoholics Anonymous as the original "spiritual but not religious" program to unpacking a 97-year-old monk's parable on why we fail to find enlightenment, Dr. Bucar and Brad challenge listeners to move beyond self-care and re-engage with true community and obligation. Whether you practice daily meditation, teach yoga, or are simply curious about the intersection of religion and consumerism, this episode is a vital look at what it actually takes to dig a deep spiritual well. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This sermon was preached by Rev. Marc Choi on Sunday, May 24, 2026  at Redeemer LSQ. The Scripture reference is John 19: 28-30, Romans 5: 6-8.

Fr. Chris Borah Genesis 11:1–9Psalm 104:24–35Acts 2:1–21John 14:8–17

In this episode, I connect with Ashton Rohmer, a doctoral candidate in Peace and Conflict Resolution studies, who is examining Car Supremacy and our societal acceptance of vehicular violence through her research on the ideology of car supremacy and on reimagining streets as sites of care and community. She challenges us to imagine more peaceful streets for everyone.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):

This episode of Clemenz With a “Z” started with a story that honestly stopped me in my tracks: a pastor introducing another pastor from the pulpit by mocking his rental car as “a little gay.” But the deeper I sat with it, the more I realized this wasn't really about a Prius, or even one awkward church moment. It was about the systems so many men have been raised inside, systems that teach us to fear tenderness, police closeness, and perform strength at the expense of real connection. In this episode, I explore masculinity, emotional safety, church culture, brotherhood, purity culture, and the quiet loneliness so many men carry underneath the performance. I also reflect on my own experience growing up in the ICOC, the complicated beauty of male friendship inside high-control environments, and the example my father gave me of a different kind of manhood—one rooted not in fear, but presence. If something in this conversation resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com, or send me a DM over on Instagram at @clemenzwithazpodcast. 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.

Mike, Debi and Nathan Pearl, with Shalom Brand answer questions sent in from viewers.00:00 Start01:43 Is the Ethiopian Bible more accurate than the KJB?12:56 Deconstructing your faith27:22 Resisting the Holy spirit35:28 Does the Old Testament Support Abortion?42:59 Is Isaiah Chapter 7 about Jesus?53:20 What builds faith in children?1:10:28 Did Jesus suffer more because I sin more?

This episode examines the parliamentary session that reshuffled the country's political landscape on May 14. Ali Al-Zaidi was confirmed as prime minister, but only 14 of his 19 proposed ministers won parliamentary approval, while five nominees linked to Nouri Al-Maliki, Masoud Barzani, and Muthanna Al-Samarrai were blocked in what appears to have been a coordinated political maneuver by their rivals. The hosts break down what really happened inside parliament that day and unpack the emerging tripartite bloc between Qais Al-Khazali, Haybat Al-Halbousi, and Bafel Talabani, and trace its roots back to the December 2025 speaker vote.

: From targeted social media marketing to the isolation of modern motherhood, Christian women are constantly told that a glass of wine is the ultimate reward for surviving the day. But what happens when a culturally normalized coping mechanism turns into a silent dependency? This week on Faith and Feminism, we sit down with journalist and author Ericka Andersen to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith. Together, we tear down the "Mommy Wine Culture" narrative and look at the structural pressures that cause so many women to over-function and self-medicate. Ericka shares her own journey into sobriety and invites us into a space free of legalism, labels, and shame. Whether you are entirely sober, completely "sober-curious," or simply trying to navigate gray-area drinking, this episode offers a refreshing, compassionate look at how true autonomy and spiritual renewal go hand in hand.

Grab your frosted tips and your most questionable life choices, because this week Rob, Dave, and Kurt are stepping onto the roller coaster of madness that is Fear (1996) Is it a gritty psychological thriller about a father protecting his daughter? Or is it an accidental comedic masterpiece where a future Oscar nominee carves "Nicole" into his chest and declares war on a German Shepherd? We're leaning heavily toward the latter Join the guys as they break down: The Dirk Diggler Defense: Would Mr. Walker have been more chill if he knew Marky Mark was a future A-lister? Red Flag Bingo: Counting every time Reese Witherspoon's Nicole should have sprinted in the opposite direction. Peak '90s Aesthetic: A deep dive into the baggy jeans, the angst, and that infamous needle drop of The Sundays' "Wild Horses." The MVP of Unhinged: Deciding once and for all if David McCall is a terrifying villain or just the world's most dramatic teenager.   Chapters 0:00 - Kicking Off the Show and Podcast Introduction 1:20 - Analyzing a Listener's 'Let Me In' Dilemma 3:03 - Introducing the Hosts and Teasing The Movie 4:26 - Diving Into Yearbook Memories and Crisco Confessions 8:10 - Unpacking Siskel & Ebert's 'Fear' Reviews 12:20 - Behind the Scenes of 'Fear' and 90s Thriller Tropes 16:19 - Deconstructing the 'Final Dad' Trope in 'Fear' 21:30 - Wahlberg's First Big Movie Role in 'Fear' 27:31 - Analyzing Reese Witherspoon and Alyssa Milano's Performances 30:58 - 'Fear' at the MTV Awards and Favorite Movie Moments 37:12 - Unforgettable and Cringeworthy Quotes from 'Fear' 45:51 - Breaking Down the Most Memorable Scenes in 'Fear' 51:53 - Unbelievable and Questionable Moments in 'Fear' 57:12 - Identifying the Most Quintessential 90s Elements in 'Fear' 59:23 - Crafting Greeting Card Messages and Favorite Songs 1:02:23 - Who Was the Real Most Valuable Player in 'Fear' 1:03:34 - The Most Unhinged and Intense Scenes from Mark Wahlberg 1:12:43 - Assessing 'Fear's' Rewatch Value and Final Judgement 1:16:33 - How to Connect with the Podcast and Share Your Thoughts 1:20:06 - Discovering New Facts and Funky Bunch Trivia 1:23:52 - Wrapping Up 'Fear' and Teasing Next Week's Show   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, we explore the complex process of faith deconstruction, its cultural roots, and how the church can foster healthy questioning and growth. Michael and Jeff discuss the importance of community, trust, and humility in navigating doubts and questions about faith, history, and authority. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:58 Engaging the Audience for Next Season09:21 Exploring Deconstruction in Faith18:33 The Shift in Authority and Cultural Contexts26:51 Wrestling with Faith and Doubt29:03 The Impact of Tragedy on Belief30:30 Deconstruction and New Questions33:00 Paul's Journey of Deconstruction35:00 Healthy vs. Toxic Deconstruction37:48 Reassessing Our Beliefs40:37 Cultural Forces Driving Deconstruction51:13 The Need for Community in Faith53:18 Encouraging Healthy Deconstruction

【聊了什么The What】 点击疲惫娇娃专属链接购买《挽救计划》中文翻译本：https://s.click.taobao.com/TGDx25m 同样是面对太阳危机，有人选择抽签牺牲一半人口，有人选择赌上性命去相信一个异星邻居。 本期节目，我们聊了聊这部披着硬科幻外壳的暖心喜剧。为什么比起刘慈欣式的黑暗森林和牺牲叙事，Andy Weir这种复古的、甚至有点天真的技术乐观主义反而更让人泪流满面？节目还深入挖掘了电影与原著的观感差异：从书中惊心动魄的硬核推理，到电影中极具魅力的物理喜剧，以及那个手搓一切的claude code大蜘蛛Rocky。 What do you do when faced with a galaxy-wide astrophage crisis that threatens the center of our solar system: the sun? While some choose a lottery system that sacrifices half of humanity (hi Thanos), others stake their lives on trusting an alien neighbor. In this episode, we dive into Project Hail Mary, a heartwarming comedy wrapped in a hard sci-fi shell. In a world that leans more towards Liu Cixin's Dark Forest survivalism theory and narratives of forced sacrifice, why does Andy Weir's retro—and perhaps slightly naive—technological optimism move us to tears? We break down the page-to-screen adaptation, Ryan Gosling's incredibly charismatic physical comedy, and why everyone is falling in love with Rocky, the spider-like engineer (aka your personal Claude Code) who literally hand-crafts anything and everything. 【时间轴 The When】 01:41：《挽救计划》电影概况：2026年全球热议的科幻巨作 11:29：书影对比：原著中的物理推演与电影的影视化改编 19:41：演技大赏：瑞恩·高斯林如何赋予主角人性厚度 26:34：Rocky的魅力：手搓通道、心算能力与类似中文的沟通方式 31:20：缅怀贝尔实验室：那个充满纯真与乐观的美国技术黄金时代 35:57：斯特拉特：桑德拉·惠勒如何塑造坚定的“哲人王” 42:39：为什么我们要反思“必须死掉一半人”的科幻设定 48:45：姚指挥官与卢钦卡的《Wind of Change》瞬间 54:24：反战与互信：《House of Dynamite》和黑暗森林法则的破解 58:29：博弈论死局：用利他选择破解“别人先开枪”的焦虑 01:41: Project Hail Mary Overview: The Global Sci-Fi Sensation of 2026 11:29: Page vs. Screen: Hard-Core Physics Deductions meets Cinematic Adaptation 19:41: Performance Review: How Ryan Gosling Adds Human Depth to His Character 26:34: The Charm of Rocky: Hand-Crafted Tunnels, Mental Math, and a Chinese-Style Way of Communicating 31:20: Ode to Bell Labs: The Pure and Optimistic Golden Age of American Tech 35:57: Stratt: How Sandra Hüller Shapes a Resolute "Philosopher King" 42:39: Deconstructing the Trope: Why We Must Rethink the "Half of Humanity Must Die" Sci-Fi Setup 48:45: Commander Yao and Ilyukhina's "Wind of Change" Moment 54:24: Anti-War and Mutual Trust: Breaking the Dark Forest Law via House of Dynamite 58:29: The Game Theory Deadlock: Overcoming the "Who Shoots First" Anxiety with Altruism 【拓展链接 The Links】 点击疲惫娇娃专属链接购买《挽救计划》中文翻译本：https://s.click.taobao.com/TGDx25m 【疲惫红书 CyberRed】 除了播客以外，疲惫娇娃的几个女的在小红书上开了官方账号，我们会不定期发布【疲惫在读】、【疲惫在看】、【疲惫旅行】、【疲惫Vlog】等等更加轻盈、好玩、实验性质的内容。如果你想知道除了播客以外我们在关注什么，快来小红书评论区和我们互动。 Apart from the podcast, we have set up an official account on Xiaohongshu. We will periodically post content such as “CyberPink Reading,” “CyberPink Watching,” “CyberPink Traveling,” “CyberPink Vlog,” and more. Those are lighter, more fun and more experimental stuff about our lives. Leave us some comments on Xiaohongshu! 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡： 海外用户：https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户：https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱：cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信：CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022

This episode started as a Substack article I wrote after receiving a text message that hit something deeper in me than I expected. What began as a reflection on reconstruction and deconstruction slowly became something bigger, a conversation about fear, belonging, external validation, nervous systems, and what it means to rebuild a spiritual life on your own terms after leaving a high-control environment. In this episode, I unpack the pressure to “pick a side,” the reflex to explain yourself, the exhaustion of having your journey policed by both religious and deconstruction spaces, and the slow realization that maybe healing isn't about “coming back” at all. Maybe it's about learning how to stand in something new, something you chose honestly for yourself. If something in this conversation resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com, or send me a DM over on Instagram at @clemenzwithazpodcast. 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.

Genesis 3 reveals humanity's oldest temptation: believing God is withholding something better, leading us to question His goodness, redefine truth, and ultimately hide from the very God we were created to know.

Genesis 3 reveals humanity's oldest temptation: believing God is withholding something better, leading us to question His goodness, redefine truth, and ultimately hide from the very God we were created to know.

We are back from Mother's Day weekend with plenty of stories. Rick's kids were underdressed. Speedy had a dinner wrecked. Greg's grandkids made mud pies, and Adler smoked a turkey breast. We look at the biggest revelations and disappointments following the Department of War releasing previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings. What does the Bible say about mysterious sightings in the sky? Do we need to worry about hantavirus? We aren't quite ready to let the lockdowns begin. SPONSOR: — BLAZE TV — If you’re not already a subscriber, you’re missing out on everything we’re building here at BlazeTV. This is where you get the full, unfiltered version of the show—no cuts, no algorithms deciding what you can and can’t see, and a whole lot more content you won’t find anywhere else. When you subscribe, you’re not just getting extended episodes—you’re getting exclusive shows, original documentaries, and early access to the conversations that actually matter. It’s the kind of content that doesn’t get buried or watered down. The best part? You can support this show directly while getting access to all of it. Just head over to https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK and use promo code RICK to get 20 dollars off your subscription. Unlock everything we’re doing—and keep us going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MJ Corey, founder of Kardashian Kolloquium and published author of Deconstructing The Kardashians, returns to Fluently Forward to break down what the Kardashians actually mean. It's not an oxymoron, we are actually discussing this KarJenner family with an intellectual, academic lens! We also talk Kanye as the Jackie Kennedy of his era, the real reason Kim chose Taylor Swift as her foil, and what the Kardashians understood about Instagram selfies before any of us did. Grab Deconstructing The Kardashians wherever books are sold and follow MJ on Instagram. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠hero.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.'s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to ⁠⁠liquidiv.com⁠⁠ and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at ⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/fluently⁠⁠  

Dinesh D'Souza- THE LEFT'S TERROR NETWORK, Victor Davis Hanson- Deconstructing the Deadly Manifesto The Democratic Left and jihadists are becoming indistinguishable in their terror schemes, and they share the same target: Christian America. Also joining me: Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder, on how the platform has been taken over by these same forces. Watch the entire video at-  https://youtu.be/1KKaeobot1k?si=V0kU7A8HfZJfu3Jd THE LEFT'S TERROR NETWORK Dinesh D'Souza 808K subscribers 4/27/26 12,495 views  (1:58) The Left's Domestic Terror Network (3:30) Cole Allen: Fanatic, Not Lunatic (7:14) The Ideology Behind Political Assassinations (10:51) The SPLC Indictment Explained (13:10) How the SPLC Secretly Funded White Supremacy (15:04) The SPLC's Real Target: MAGA (17:44) Wikipedia as a Left-Wing Smear Machine (19:35) Will the Left's Revolution Consume Itself?   Victor Davis Hanson: The Leftist Talking Points Within Cole Tomas Allen's Deadly Manifesto The unhinged manifesto of the recent would-be White House Correspondents' Dinner assassin is nothing more than a regurgitated checklist of the radical Left's favorite lies and dangerous conspiracy theories. From thoroughly debunked Russia collusion hoaxes to entirely fabricated accusations regarding the border, the shooter's twisted justifications prove exactly how poisonous mainstream media rhetoric has become. This violent escalation is the terrifying, direct result of Marxist influencers championing "social murder" and turning actual criminals into woke folk heroes. Unless the Left finally abandons its relentless campaign of Trump Derangement Syndrome and stops glorifying political violence, this lethal echo chamber will only continue to radicalize the unstable, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today's edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words:” “Obviously, Cole Thomas Allen is unhinged. He's crazy. He may be bright by graduating from Caltech, but he didn't seem to be very bright in his manifesto. But what he wrote as an exegesis of why he was doing it is an encapsulation of ideology that's promulgated by today's Left.”   Watch this video at https://youtu.be/kasA1yhboVQ?si=tKXuoNiu2y-Pe_wk The Daily Signal 1.1M subscribers Apr 28, 2026 Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words