Podcasts about despair

Do you ever feel hopeless and stuck? Like you're doing everything you know to do to fight against despair, depression, anxiety, or sin but keep falling short? Join us for our special Good Friday service as we experience encouraging worship with CeCe Winans and a powerful message from Pastor Levi Lusko. If you're searching for hope, then be refreshed and encouraged as we remember that there is a God willingly experienced suffering and overcame death so we could find true freedom, complete healing, and new life.

Sunday, April 20th, 2025Isaiah 65:17-25Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24Acts 10:34-43Luke 24:1-12Phil Aud+Resurrection of the Lordwww.allsoulsknoxville.comAll Souls Substack865-214-6682100 W 5th Ave., KnoxvilleSundays @ 10:30amSupport the show

In our early service, Pastor Luke talks about how the death and resurrection of Jesus takes us from despair to hope. Scripture reading: Luke 24:1-12.

In our late service, Pastor Dan talks about how the death and resurrection of Jesus takes us from despair to hope. Scripture reading: Luke 24:1-12.

During our special Good Friday worship service, Pastor Luke talks about how death brings despair, but we look forward to Easter Sunday, knowing death is not the final destination.

On this Easter Day, from the all on the C&SI teams we wish you and yours every blessing of this Blessed Day!On this weeks podcast excerpt we are delighted to welcome back our old friend Noirin Lynch to share with us some thoughts on Easter, hope and resurrection. Speaking from her experience of living with and getting treatment for cancer for the last 12 months it is from that experience she shares with our listeners how the language of life transforms our experience and understanding of Easter. But even more so at the moment we have a need for the language of Easter to pull us out of the doom spiral of despair in the world. It is a reminder to us that "Easter is a protect against despair", it is not enough for us to say that Jesus has risen from the dead but rather we live in a post Resurrection world and that should make a difference. Reflecting on Kim Rosen's poem "In impossible darkness" Noirin gives us some deeply moving and thoughtful words to reflect on for this Eastertide. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA !!!! CHRISTUS RESURREXIT, RESURREXIT VERES ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!! CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!On this Easter Day, from the all on the C&SI teams we wish you and yours every blessing of this Blessed Day!On this weeks podcast we are delighted to welcome back our old friend Noirin Lynch to share with us some thoughts on Easter, hope and resurrection. In part one we have some regular notices but no saints of the week this week as it is the Easter Octave which takes precedence over everything else!In part three Noirin joins John and Shane to reflect on Luke 24:1-12 which is Luke's account of the going of the Women to the Tomb on Easter morning. It recounts the experience of the group which have been given the title of the Myrrh Bearers - Joanna, Mary of Magdala, Salome, Mary & Martha, Mary the wife of Clophas and Susanna - the first witnesses to the great events we celebrate. Reflecting on Hope in EasterNoirin Lynch joins with us this week to share a reflection on Easter. Speaking from her experience of living with and getting treatment for cancer for the last 12 months it is from that experience she shares with our listeners how the language of life transforms our experience and understanding of Easter. But even more so at the moment we have a need for the language of Easter to pull us out of the doom spiral of despair in the world. It is a reminder to us that "Easter is a protect against despair", it is not enough for us to say that Jesus has risen from the dead but rather we live in a post Resurrection world and that should make a difference. Reflecting on Kim Rosen's poem "In impossible darkness" Noirin gives us some deeply moving and thoughtful words to reflect on for this Eastertide. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Surprise, friends. Grant Morrison joins the show for Superman Day! As the writer behind the seminal All-Star Superman, which observes its 20th anniversary this November, we cannot think of a better person to help us celebrate the Last Son of Krypton on his 87th birthday. Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, hit newsstands on April 18th, 1938. It is the source of everything you love about superhero comics. When Action Comics first arrived, America was in economic ruin. The world was about to enter its second great war. Despair was easily accessible, but two Jewish kids from Cleveland imagined a Man of Steel who could do the impossible and would act for those who could not act for themselves. As we look outside our windows in 2025, we see an incredible darkness, but we strive for a future beyond it. We can imitate the devils in the dark, or we can seek Superman, who reflects the best version of ourselves. Like most people, probably, we first encountered Superman through television and film; it was the All-Star Superman comics by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant, Phil Balsman, and Travis Lanham that solidified our passion for the character. Those twelve issues showcased the joyous, awful, absurd, and adventurous universe Superman populated, making us fall in love with it and our own realm in return. As Morrison writes in Supergods, we are the stories we tell ourselves. In Superman, we see who we've been, who we are, and who we could be. We're positively chuffed to chat Superman with Grant Morrison. We discuss their approach to the character in All-Star Superman and how it differs from the version they wrote in JLA, Action Comics, Final Crisis, and other stories. We discuss the significance of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and what it means for Grant and others to extend their great idea. We talk about Lois and Clark, Lex Luthor, Samson, and Atlas, and Grant Morrison reveals their next big comic project somewhere along the line. Continue our conversation with Grant Morrison by visiting their Website, Substack, Instagram, and Bluesky. This Week's Sponsor: We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Dan Slott and Mark Waid on Action Comics #1 Joshua Williamson, Dan Slott, and Mark Waid on Summer of Superman Missing Frames: Celebrating Superman Geeksplained: All-Star Superman - Chapter 3 w/CBCC CBCC on Grant Morrison's New X-Men Four Color Fantasies Charity Sketch Cover Auction Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Veteran NBC broadcaster and author Linda Ellerbee talks with us from Mexico about what  she and our foreign neighbors think of Trump's first three months back in office and none of it is positive. This from a woman Trump once tried to date. So how do you fight back and how do you cope with dictatorship?

Today's sermon is for Easter Sunday (C) and is titled Hope in Despair. It was written by the Rt. Rev. Frank Logue and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church's Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform – and while you're at it, share it with a friend!

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Kerry has a pothole in the alley behind her house that is so big the locals have named it, "The Pit of Despair". When the weather has been dry, her Honda CRX can climb down into, across and back out of it ok, but after a few days of heavy rain it can be rough seas in the ol' Pit. We're gonna need a bigger boat on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Get access to hundreds of episodes in the Car Talk archive when you sign up for Car Talk+ at plus.npr.org/cartalkLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this conversation, Asheritah and Rebecca explore the themes of joy and despair, emphasizing the biblical understanding of joy as rooted in a relationship with Jesus. They discuss the importance of delighting in God, recognizing the small gifts in everyday life, and the journey of writing about joy during personal struggles. The conversation highlights the transformative power of gratitude and the significance of trusting in God's timing. In this conversation, Asheritah shares her personal journey from despair to joy, the importance of community, and restoring joy in our lives. She discusses the significance of recognizing God's presence and delight in our lives, and how cultivating rhythms of delight can help us navigate through burnout and despair.⁠⁠⁠⁠Order You're Not Too Late on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Delighting in JesusSponsors:Christian Standard Bible: Looking for a Bible that's both beautiful and built to last? The CSB She Reads Truth Bible — with over one million copies sold — is now available in a premium handcrafted edition as part of the Holman Handcrafted Collection. It features Olive Premium Calfskin leather, edge-lined binding, and quality paper, designed to last a lifetime.⁠She Reads Truth HHC⁠ Indigo Sundries: Looking for non-toxic, high-quality soap made by a company you can trust? Indigo Sundries is a Christian, family-owned business that's been crafting soap for over 20 years — all free from seed oils, parabens, phthalates, and other harmful ingredients. They offer scented, essential oil, and unscented bars, plus liquid soaps, room sprays, and beard products.Get free shipping on orders over $50 and 10% off with code REBECCA10 at checkout. Treat your skin to the good stuff at ⁠indigosundries.com⁠!

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Job 19. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Lydia Brownback. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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Learn more about NetSuite Customer Success: https://tinyurl.com/kyuapfmn   In this episode of the NetSuite Podcast, cohost Megan O'Brien is joined by NetSuite's own Alexandra Wright, senior education and user adoption consultant, and Jessica Jennings, senior program manager, to discuss change management. They start by giving an overview of the change management topic [5:37] and how those implementing or expanding their NetSuite instance can incorporate it. Jessica and Alexandra then delve into NetSuite's specific methodology for change management [11:35]. They discuss the role of learning in change management [29:04] and conclude the episode with advice on where listeners can learn more [33:03].   NetSuite Change Management Vlogs: https://tinyurl.com/296ah7r7 Free Learning and Change Management Content: https://tinyurl.com/bdcdsn7n   Follow Us Here: Alexandra Wright: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrawright4/ Jessica Jennings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahannusch/   Contact NetSuite Sales - https://social.ora.cl/6009wKalv Learn More about NetSuite ERP - https://social.ora.cl/6003wKaxv Learn More about NetSuite HCM - https://social.ora.cl/6007c4Kih Learn More about NetSuite Analytics & Reporting - https://social.ora.cl/6007c4znL NetSuite Customer Success Stories - https://social.ora.cl/6005c4zt9   Follow us here: LinkedIn: https://social.ora.cl/6000wKFhC X (Twitter): https://social.ora.cl/6007wK2zD Instagram: https://social.ora.cl/6003wK2Hv Facebook: https://social.ora.cl/6005wK2Dv   #NetSuite #NetSuiteLCS #ChangeManagement #NetSuiteERP #ErpImplementation #SoftwareImplementation ---------------------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:36:14  Unknown  Hey Suite listeners. Welcome to the NetSuite podcast. I'm Megan O'Brien, a co-host of the podcast, and today I'm excited to continue our Listen and Learn series. We started this podcast series with the goal of giving customers useful tips and tricks that will help them get more out of NetSuite. For part three of this series, we'retalking change management and how you can use it as a strategic lever to maximize your ERP software and create a more agile, responsive organization.    00:00:36:16 - 00:01:00:17  Unknown  So today we have two guests joining us, Alexandra Wright, who is a senior education and user adoption consultant, and Jessica Jennings, a senior education program manager, both from NetSuite. You actually might remember Jessica from a network podcast episode about a year and a half ago. We're so excited that she came back on the show in this episode.    00:01:00:18 - 00:01:34:10  Unknown  These two change gurus highlight the critical role of change management and aligning people and processes with new systems, ensuring sustained user adoption. They cover key factors like communication strategies, leadership engagement, and structured methodologies to drive success. So stay tuned. We're jumping into all this and more next. You are listening to the NetSuite Podcast, where we discuss what's happening within NetSuite, why we're doing it, and where we're heading in the future.    00:01:34:12 - 00:02:02:06  Unknown  We'll dive into the details about the software and the people at NetSuite who are behind all the moving parts. We'll also feature customer growth stories discussing the ups and downs of running a company and how one integrated system can help your business continue to scale. And welcome Alexandra and Jessica. We're so excited to have you on today to talk about something we hear a lot about in the software world, change management.    00:02:02:08 - 00:02:25:16  Unknown  We're excited to be here. So where are the two of you joining us from today? So I am joining you again from Austin, Texas. I had been on the podcast once before and loved it, so I'm glad to be back. But I'm still here in good old Austin, Texas. Yeah, and I'm joining from San Diego, California. Wow, look at you both in sunny, warm places.    00:02:25:17 - 00:02:54:12  Unknown  That sounds great. It really is. It is. I can't complain. Well, to start out, can you tell us a little bit about yourselves and your role in that suite? Yeah, I'd be happy to jump in here. My name is Alexandra. As mentioned, I have been with NetSuite for going on four years. And my background is actually in organization psychology, which is a super niche area of psychology.    00:02:54:13 - 00:03:25:10  Unknown  That's actually one of the fastest growing spaces in business, which is imaginable as we're in a point in time where it feels like everything is changing as rapidly as possible. So my job here at NetSuite is an education and user adoption consultant. And like I mentioned, I started here going on four years ago. And the business has evolved a lot and so has my role.    00:03:25:10 - 00:03:54:07  Unknown  And so a lot of the work that I do now is really focused on change management, helping our customers succeed with their not suite implementations, as well as working on some internal work. And, I'll follow up with that. And, that's great. I didn't I don't even think I have, as many fun things to share, but, I did have to pull up my calculator because I was like, shoot, I don't know how many years I've been with NetSuite at this point, but it's almost eight.    00:03:54:07 - 00:04:14:05  Unknown  I started at Oracle Customer Success and then moved into working at NetSuite. I actually supported a lot of our customers directly as a consultant and change management for quite a long time. But now I serve the team more in developing our change management content services, the program all around that.    00:04:14:07 - 00:04:34:15  Unknown  And it's such a passion area for me. So it's just a super fun area of work for me to come in and do every day. And I guess it keeps me loving my job, because now it's been almost eight years. So you're a part of NetSuite Education Services and Learning Cloud Support or LCS. Could you remind our listeners what your team does?    00:04:34:17 - 00:05:06:00  Unknown  Yes. So we're in LCS or Learning Cloud Support is a lot of times what you'll hear. So we are a part of the NetSuite Customer Success ecosystem. And our role is really serving NetSuite customers throughout their journey with learning and change management services, tools, content, you name it. To really just help them unlock more value out of their software and using NetSuite in their extended kind of, expansions and add ons, and also foster long-term adoption for their users long term.    00:05:06:02 - 00:05:33:23  Unknown  Now, for those who don't know, this marks another episode in our series of Listen and Learn with LCS. This is actually our third episode. I believe the other topics were NetSuite dashboards with IB, which I'm sure was a super fun session and reporting capabilities with Mark. So two phenomenal knowledge sources. Your listeners should definitely add that to your listening queue if they haven't already.    00:05:34:04 - 00:06:01:17  Unknown  Well, I can't wait to dive in a bit more. Can you tell us more about our topic of change management today? Yeah, absolutely. You know, I always like to start with when we're going through a digital transformation. It's so easy and, good to have a strong focus on the technology side of things. But in reality, we also, when going through a digital transformation, have this people side that's impacted too.    00:06:01:22 - 00:06:28:07  Unknown  And that's just as, if not more important than focusing on the technology change. If we don't have balance between managing the tech side and managing the people side through a change, having successful user adoption is honestly likely impossible. And it is just easy because your eyes just kind of turn to it to focus on the tech side. When you're maybe implementing something new or adding on additional modules to a software.    00:06:28:12 - 00:06:47:21  Unknown  But since that's what we are actively making decisions for, we want to remind, the listeners of this podcast that there are so many things that you could do to support the people side of your business during this time to and when you're including change management in your software initiatives, a big impact that we can make is risk mitigation.    00:06:47:23 - 00:07:13:20  Unknown  And because so much of the risk with digital transformations is really not actually the software working technically or not working in its technical state, but more that the software is not being adopted by the people.And I think, there is a crazy stat that I read the other day that said something like around 80 something percent of individual users are reluctant to buy in and accept a new software system, and that's a lot.    00:07:13:21 - 00:07:34:17  Unknown  So by taking the time to actually focus on that as well, and put as much energy and effort into setting our people up for success alongside our technology, up for success, that's really why, we want to be here to talk about that today. Who do you think we'll find the most benefit from today's topic? I mean, I would say everyone.    00:07:34:17 - 00:08:03:06  Unknown  Right? But specifically, our project leaders are managers and change drivers. The people who are really supporting the folks who are going to make or break the success of the change initiative. That makes a lot of sense. So if I am a customer considering NetSuite, implementing the system, or adding on to my existing NetSuite solution, what can I do now to consider change management?    00:08:03:11 - 00:08:37:04  Unknown  So that's a great question. And what I really want to start off by thinking about, especially if you are in those intro moments of implementing NetSuite, maybe you're in your initial conversations, or maybe you're adding on a new module with NetSuite where you're really great at the beginning. I think that a really important place to start off and to think about is that this is going to be a challenge, right?    00:08:37:04 - 00:09:10:05  Unknown  We're asking or our folks or our team members to not only do their day-to day-work, but also add on this other component of bringing in a new add on or even, you know, completely implementing NetSuite. And so having that moment of understanding that this is going to be a challenge is our first moment where we can really sit with the idea that we are managing change, not just managing a system transformation or a digital transformation.    00:09:10:09 - 00:09:35:00  Unknown  One of the things that I love to talk about when I'm talking to people about change management really is this concept of the valley of despair. And so it is, to make a title Valley. Yeah, I know it sounds it sounds scary and it is. No, but it's it is a really good, concept to think about.    00:09:35:00 - 00:09:52:20  Unknown  And so, like to try and create the visual in your head of what this valley of despair is. It's like a bell curve, but upside down. And so it starts off with your NetSuite implementation like at that mid level. And then it drops down. It's like this really really harsh curve down. And then it's our upward trajectory up.    00:09:52:20 - 00:10:15:20  Unknown  I'm literally drawing it with my fingers in front of me right now. And so this concept is that as you are going through a change specifically like let's talk about implementing NetSuite or a new module. There's this period of time where you're very excited. Everybody is like riding a high of like, okay, we're going to have this new thing, and then that curve drops down, right?    00:10:15:20 - 00:10:41:21  Unknown  And that is that valley of despair where you're not yet seeing the the results and the benefits of this change, where really it just feels hard. And and this is where and scary. Yes. And like this is where we take that moment of having empathy for everyone involved, but also being able to find the ways to continue to support the people to the upward trajectory.    00:10:41:21 - 00:11:08:23  Unknown  Right. So going from like we are in the pit of misery, we're like, our worst stage possible, but there is the upward trajectory where we're reaching success, where we're seeing those benefits. But we have to get through this period of time where it is a struggle and we are, you know, we're we're being challenged in new ways and we're seeing new ways of of doing our job and showing up to work every day.    00:11:08:23 - 00:11:29:18  Unknown  But also, like there is that upward trajectory and where we're going to see the benefits. And so this is the first thing I love to talk to people about because I'm like, you're not alone. Especially if you're in the midst of the valley of despair. I'm like, you're not alone. Like every every single customer feels this at some point or another.    00:11:29:20 - 00:11:53:20  Unknown  But it's that upward trajectory that we're working towards. Oh man, I feel like so many people can relate to this on a lot of different levels, actually. So can you tell us more about. NetSuite's methodology that can help address this? Yeah. So the Valley of Despair don't be despaired. Well, we can help get you out of it.    00:11:53:21 - 00:12:18:08  Unknown  But. Okay, so thinking back to Alexandria, drawing that upside down ball with with her finger, that upward trajectory we have a methodology that we use here at Night Suite for Change Management that follows five key focus areas that really help drive or define the actions and activities that you can take over that course of the change to really get to that place and that sweet spot.    00:12:18:08 - 00:12:40:18  Unknown  And then just kind of, I don't know, after the after the curve, just kind of keep going forward. And have that long term adoption and success. So I mentioned there were five key focus areas. So we'll talk more about those today. The first one that we're going to focus on is awareness. So when we are approaching a new change, the first thing we want to focus on is driving awareness about the coming change.    00:12:40:20 - 00:13:02:23  Unknown  What do we know now and what can we expect during this time or this project? This is the important time to have introductory information or introductory content that we can really drive to focus on awareness for any impacted, parties or people in regards to the change. The second one, so that's one. There's five. The second one is focusing on desire.    00:13:03:00 - 00:13:21:06  Unknown  We really want to answer the question at this point of and this is in kind of quotations. What's in it for me for both the target audience and our business as a whole. And this gives us the opportunity to tap into what'smeaningful to users, but also instill a sense of desire for the change overall across people individually.    00:13:21:11 - 00:13:55:02  Unknown  And third, we focus on understanding. So first we're focusing on awareness, then we're focusing on desire. And now we can focus on understanding. So how can we grant the impacted stakeholders not just the whybehind the transition, but start talking about the how. So we've given them what we know now, what they can expect, what's coming. We've answered the question of what's in it for them as an individual tool, by caring about the change and being attentive to helping during this project.    00:13:55:04 - 00:14:24:06  Unknown  Then when we get to understanding, this is where we can find more things like enablement or training or tool, or begin developing tools to give people what they need for success. And that brings me to empower, which is our fourth one. So awareness, desire, understanding and empower or empowerment. And this is the point where we want to equip our people with the tools and materials knowledge, SMEs or subject matter experts and support to be set up for success.    00:14:24:06 - 00:14:48:14  Unknown  And this really comes from analyzing what's our current state today. So before not tweet or before we're adding on, NSA to our system, what is our state today? And then also identifying what that future state is going to be like. So once we've started doing a lot of our design and we have more of a picture of what we are developing, then let's compare the two.    00:14:48:14 - 00:15:14:08  Unknown  So current versus future state that helps us identify key impacts. It also helps us identify, things that we can start communicating to whoever the impacted audience is. A lot of times those things can be benefits, but also it can be kind of going back to our awareness, thoughts of letting people know, like, hey, this is what you'reused to doing today in Nazi reporting capabilities with NSA.    00:15:14:09 - 00:15:35:18  Unknown  We're going to have X, Y, Z available in the reports, or the time to receive your information is X many times faster. Whatever it would be, and begin to communicate that out. Also doing this during the empower phase, it gives us a chance to just ensure that we're not missing any gaps before we get to our final step, which is ownership.    00:15:35:20 - 00:15:59:00  Unknown  So we've talked about awareness, desire, understanding, empowerment and then ownership. So we want to foster a sense of ownership among our team. And when individuals feel that they are ready to make it their own and best for themselves, we this is where we've really achieve strong adoption. And really, I mean, our businesses and our teams and our NetSuite system can really only look to grow and expand from here.    00:15:59:02 - 00:16:25:07  Unknown  The only final thing I'll say, I know that was five, but, everything that I talked about before, it's also encompassed by plugging in reward and recognition, throughout. So that just is really important to make sure we are proactively generating a positive culture around the change. And, I think a key word is kind of reinforcing, we're reinforcing the behaviors and the attitudes that we want to see for the change.    00:16:25:12 - 00:16:55:02  Unknown  So one last time we've got awareness, desire, understanding, empowerment and ownership. NetSuite by Oracle. The number one cloud financial system is everything you need to grow all in one place: financials,inventory, HR and more. Make better decisions faster. So you can do more and spend less. See how at NetSuite.com/pod. What is one of the biggest mistakes you see when it comes to change management for a technology transition?    00:16:55:04 - 00:17:18:06  Unknown  Oh, this one's easy. I don't have to consider this one too much at all. It is. The biggest mistake I see is just completely looking past focusing on the people side of change, and just being reactive to our change impacts versus proactively. Now, what are ways listeners can begin to apply those proactive change management strategies to their business?    00:17:18:08 - 00:17:44:08  Unknown  So to be proactive with applying change management, I would really say that the key is to starting early. Even just thinking about the people and the way they are being impacted by the change. If you're looking at your project plan on day one, let's start looking at our change management and plan on day one. How can we, you know, communicate?    00:17:44:08 - 00:18:23:12  Unknown  How can we analyze what's changing and looking to align the methodology that just just shared around awareness and desire and understanding and empowerment and ownership? Because what we're doing here the entire time, from start to finish, is we're driving adoption through ownership through each of these different buckets. And so even though our end goal is ownership, right where we're also working to really reinforce this behavior that we want to see for the long term, we need to start it from the get go with the way that we consider the folks that are going to be impacted by this transition.    00:18:23:14 - 00:18:51:00  Unknown  But with that being said, it's also never too late to start. You really cannot go wrong investing energy into supporting the people when there is a change happening in your organization. So even if it's not at the very beginning of your project, as soon as that notion comes into play, start moving with it and start driving with your team around how you can support your team members through these changes and these transitions.    00:18:51:00 - 00:19:22:13  Unknown  And actually, funnily enough, just when you mentioned earlier that you had read a statistic that I think it was like an 80% statistic, I recently read a statistic as well that mentioned that around 80% of businesses are going through some sort of change every 2 to 5 years, which means that every 2 to 5 years, we're having an opportunity to really align with our team members, to make them feel supported.    00:19:22:15 - 00:19:46:01  Unknown  And whether this be, software transformation or this is new process, use that you're putting in play as you have become comfortable on the system and you have greater insights into what works and what doesn't, regardless of what that changes, we can always consider the folks from our organization that are being impacted by that change. That's so true.    00:19:46:01 - 00:20:09:00  Unknown  I feel like and I don't know, maybe it's just my age or something, but I feel like the world is just changing faster and faster. Like especially obviously in the technology space. I think that's a no brainer, but it really is. And, you know, us as businesses with our processes and our people, like we have to keep up somehow 100%.    00:20:09:00 - 00:20:38:03  Unknown  I feel like this is the hill that I that I will die on. I'm like, we are changing at the most rapid pace that we ever have in, in like our history. And it's not just it's not just, you know, digital change. It's just like rapid change in the world. And so being in consideration of these ideas and this whole science behind the people side of change is just so important because, you know, we are the people who are driving the change.    00:20:38:03 - 00:20:59:18  Unknown  It's you can have a system, but the system's not going anywhere if you don't have users that are using it. So yeah, I'm with you on that one. Josh. Yeah, and honestly, it stresses me out when I hear you say that like every 2 to 3 or. But what our listeners can hear today, I think, is that it's all about having a strategy in place to address it.    00:20:59:18 - 00:21:28:17  Unknown  And so that's where it kind of takes us back to those five focus areas, is that is a strategy that we can proactively plan for to to help address this. So thinking about awareness, why is this the first important focus here. So awareness is really a key component in driving change just across the board. And when we'refocusing on this phase or an awareness phase, there's two main things that we need to think about.    00:21:28:17 - 00:21:50:22  Unknown  One why are we changing. And then two what's the risk of not changing. So one why are we changing. What'sthe business need for this? Why does this need to happen? What are some of those benefits? Right. But then second, what's the risk of not changing? So what is kind of at stake for the business or for our individual stakeholders?    00:21:51:00 - 00:22:37:13  Unknown  For if they're if they're not changing? Next, you said to focus on driving desire for the end users or the impacted stakeholders. What kind of things would fall into this? Yeah. Good question. So we've all said this statement or in one way or another, what's in it for me. And in order to have a buy in from our team or change drivers and our leaders, we need to ensure they know how this will benefit their role, especially for people managers actually, when they're supporting their team through these changes, being able to reiterate what's in it for them around the changes, it's not just going to be beneficial for the organization to have a platform    00:22:37:13 - 00:23:15:03  Unknown  to expand on, but also how is this going to streamline the day to day work and make our folks jobs easier in one way or another? And so really honing in on what is going to excite people to want to change. Also, this is really where when you have visible and active sponsorship, that's really, really key. So if you have leadership or strong influencers within your organization out there navigating the change positively, actively caring for the individuals impacts, it can really create influence and a positive culture on the change.    00:23:15:03 - 00:23:46:04  Unknown  So for you leaders and sponsors out there listening, be present. Be vocal. It may not always feel like it, but you really are leading by example through change and not just the words that you say through communication planning, but your actions speak loudly. And the critical goal of really overall the desire phase is getting stakeholder buy it and making sure that people are buying into the change or else they won't really invest their time, effort, or care.    00:23:46:06 - 00:24:11:07  Unknown  Additionally, it's also a critical time to think about all of the negative feelings or the concerns that people are having about the change that's coming. So we kind of start tapping into that during awareness by maybe mitigating those risks from a broad perspective. But then once we get into desire, that's where we can start focusing on individual stakeholder groups or people, as individuals.    00:24:11:07 - 00:24:42:12  Unknown  And, you know, what are your concerns? What are your areas of of risk? Or, you know, change instills fear in all of us, and it's just a way for us to address it. And, you know, one of the things I always like to add when we think about this, too, is that when somebody is resistant or reluctant to change, it's not necessarily always a bad thing because what we can do is take those concerns and those fears that they're having and actually turn them into outcomes or actions that we take to improve the system.    00:24:42:12 - 00:25:12:10  Unknown  So, you know, maybe they love the way that something was done in their prior ERP system, or maybe something was horrible and they're just afraid this isn't even going to fix that. Let's address it now. Let'sactively start looking at that specific process area and how we can improve it for the better. Once we're goingthrough our, kind of development or installation of our different NetSuite pieces after desire, the next focus was understanding what happens there.    00:25:12:12 - 00:25:45:06  Unknown  So understanding combines those two key components. It's that knowledge of what's changing and the training on how to change. I feel like and I'll add Alexander to that. Like that's rarely where our LCS team steps in for NetSuite changes in particular to really weave learning and change management together for one outcome adoption. And and yes, we can kind of see that specifically in the understanding phase.    00:25:45:06 - 00:26:07:21  Unknown  We can really see it across all of these activities that we do. But a lot of that learning step comes here. And and I just want to say, you know, working in LCS for so many years, we've got learning labs. We've got these awesome podcasts. We have live webinars, all these different things happening across the board. There's a lot of tools that we have that can, help this understanding.    00:26:07:21 - 00:26:36:02  Unknown  Phase two. And honestly, it's why I love our user adoption toolbox so much, because it really lays out this plan in a way that feels consumable and gets you on the right track at the right time, with the different pieces that are not just going to drive the understanding and desire piece, but are also going to really dive in to, how people will change.    00:26:36:02 - 00:26:56:04  Unknown  Because that's the biggest question that everybody has when they go through a change initiative or any sort of change that's happening is like, how will I change? Like, what is that going to look like? And having that guidance and those resources available is just key to, really supporting our team and our folks through any sort of transformation.    00:26:56:06 - 00:27:26:19  Unknown  Totally. It's so overwhelming. And it's like, but we're here to help with that. So let us know. We have so many things that can help with that. Well, next we have empowerment, which we love that word at NetSuite. How is that different than understanding? So empowerment is a little bit different because it's giving this concentrated time and space to provide people the time to feel comfortable with the change, and that's what helps them transition to the next focus, which not to jump ahead is ownership.    00:27:27:00 - 00:27:52:00  Unknown  So from understanding to ownership, we want them to begin to feel empowered. And when we give them the opportunity to practice what they've learned in training, apply their knowledge in practice or mentoring others, this is also a good time to when coaching comes in so we can, work with individuals to to improve their proficiencies, give feedback where needed, or provide feedback where it's needed.    00:27:52:02 - 00:28:14:23  Unknown  And then also I mentioned this before, but it's the time that we have materials. Job aids, all those types of things that really can give people the tools to be successful on their own. That's what happens during empower. And the last focus area you mentioned was ownership. What does this mean? So I did mention it before I got ahead of myself.    00:28:14:23 - 00:28:38:08  Unknown  But ownership is that keeps we're working towards throughout the entire process. So the key aspect in sustained adoption is when our users feel a sense of ownership in the success of the change. And so this is where each level is holding themselves accountable for maintaining the change. And this is important to us that ownership doesn't end at go live.    00:28:38:10 - 00:29:05:23  Unknown  It does require that ongoing monitoring, those feedback loops and those continuous iterations to optimizeadoption. And so when we say that ownership is the last piece in our methodology, it doesn't mean that it stops at go live. This is actually where ownership starts and where it continues for the long term to sustain the change. Is learning or training a key part of change management?    00:29:06:00 - 00:29:25:04  Unknown  How does that play a role? 100%? I mean, any time something new comes up, learning's a key part of it, right? You know, let's say you get a new cell phone and you're used to the version or I don't know, when our phones get an update and we're used to the last version or versions like three ago.    00:29:25:06 - 00:29:53:23  Unknown  Without learning, it's hard to feel that sense of ownership or comfortability with what's new. And so learning is such a vital part of change management. But it's not the only piece communicating, planning, proactively analyzing impacts and understanding where the gaps might be and preparing for that. That's also a part of change management. But without learning, we're not really empowering our users with the knowledge that they need to be successful on their own.    00:29:54:00 - 00:30:18:07  Unknown  So it's totally, totally a part of it. Do you have any change management strategies for rolling out training to end users? Yeah, I that's a big question, but I'm going to answer it more short for this podcast. But it there is totally a strategy for the way to roll out training to end users. And I feel like Alexandra and I could both talk about this all day.    00:30:18:09 - 00:30:38:23  Unknown  We really and we kind of do. But don't. So in short, I think a way to think of it as is begin with communicating enough that they know what they're going to be seeing. So starting at the beginning, here's a visual of the system. Maybe, there could be an online video about what, the interface looks like.    00:30:39:04 - 00:31:01:14  Unknown  Or maybe you could share screenshots, right. If you were, like, learning that something's going to change. Oh, you're moving to this new apartment, but you weren't even given a look of the floor plan, or you weren't given a look of, what the wall colors are inside. You'd be dying to know. So that's how people feel when we don'tempower them from a project perspective with the information up front.    00:31:01:16 - 00:31:27:19  Unknown  And that's learning in itself. But then you actually want to go into introductory learning, understanding best practices of the system, core ways that you can make it your own. But then it gets a little more advanced. You have to understand how to do your business processes in the system. So if you work in finance or accounting and you need to deeply dive into these reports, that's vital for your job and something that you care about and do all the time, every day.    00:31:28:00 - 00:31:56:14  Unknown  And so having proper learning around that not only gives you the knowledge you need, but it also gives you the comfortable, comfortable to take it to the next step from there. And so that strategy is is gradual. And I think that's kind of straightforward if you think of it that way. But it starts early. And I think that's what I want to say here so much, is that we have to start communicating things early on, for the learning and training to be effective at a later time.    00:31:56:16 - 00:32:41:18  Unknown  Now, what about testing the system? Is user acceptance testing a part of change management? Oh, definitely. It's a really important time, for ownership and risk mitigation. So this is really where we're kind of passing the ownership to the end users to validate the system and to provide that feedback. That's critical for the system to be successful. And one thing I'll add to that, Alexandra, that I love is I feel like user acceptance testing gives individuals the opportunity to kind of make it their own, so they can make sure that the system works, you know, for their own day to day tasks.    00:32:41:18 - 00:33:05:04  Unknown  Every day they can address the issues that arise. And, and they really get the chance to have a voice and confirm that the setup is either sufficient or insufficient for their line of work that they do every day. So, like I said, this is the time for their voice and their influence to make a direct impact on the change, which can reallyultimately drive more change champions and end user satisfaction across the board.    00:33:05:06 - 00:33:33:23  Unknown  Well, from everything you shared, learning and change management seem like a critical step for your success with technology. For our listeners out there who don't feel like they have the time or the tools to drive this, can NetSuite LCS help with everything we talked about today? Absolutely, Megan, our LCS advisors are here to provide those consumable tools as well as content and learning strategies.    00:33:34:01 - 00:34:03:01  Unknown  Our adoption toolbox to help support organizations. From a learning and a change management perspective, I'm assuming we're just scratching the surface of this topic today. How or where can those listening in go to learn more? Sort of a learning platform? Learn the change management, e-learning and vlogs are linked in the podcast description. Perfect. Well, Alexandra and Jessica, thank you so much for joining us today.    00:34:03:02 - 00:34:12:05  Unknown  I learned a lot and I hope our listeners did too. Thanks. Megan is so fun to be here. Bye for now.    00:34:12:07 - 00:34:38:08  Unknown  That brings us to the end of another great episode. So often when we think of implementing or ramping up a software system, we're so focused on the technological side of things and not really focused enough on the people component. You can have the best system in the world, but it doesn't matter if no one's using it. Big thanks to Alexandra and Jessica for joining us on today's episode of the podcast.    00:34:38:10 - 00:35:08:15  Unknown  I also want to thank our editing crew at Oracle and as always, all of you for tuning. Then if you want more episodes just like this one, make sure you subscribe to our channel and give us a rating and review. Thanks so much and talk soon! You just listen to the NetSuite Podcast. Be sure to tune in every week with more NetSuitedevelopments, stories and insights into the benefits of one integrated system to help you run your business.   

It was the afternoon that no Town fan was looking for when the Hatters lost 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers at Kenilworth Road on Saturday. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Town fan Mark Crowther to reflect on the day where the air went out of the great escape balloon. The boys look back at the 90 minutes and where it all went wrong and exactly where it leaves us with four matches to go in the season. Mark then gives us an update on his challenge as he approaches the three-quarter mark of his endeavours. All this and so much more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donate to Mark Crowther's Million March Hatters Challenge: https://www.justgiving.com/team/markmillionmarchhatterschallenge ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com  Find all the latest Luton Town news, including match preview content, at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to The Barber Club and The Lower Level for hosting our new studio for the regular podcast. You can find them at:  The Lower Level: https://www.instagram.com/_thelowerlevel_/?hl=en-gb To buy the iconic 01582 t-shirt shown on set go to: https://thelowerlevel.bigcartel.com/  The Barber Club: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarberClubLuton/?locale=en_GB Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk  Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have released a live album out now, via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://vbah.co.uk/presave/SGWG/Transformed-Transcending-Live 

Most of us have heard or read the Bible and are familiar with the story of Jesus. But what if everything we have heard or believed about Jesus is wrong? What if your faith in Jesus is falling apart? What if instead of faith, you find yourself in despair? That's what we'll explore as we look at Jesus' first disciples in the days after His death.

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In honor of the end of the regular season, we are revealing nominees and winners for the first annual Dirkie Awards! Timestamps for each prestigious award below: "You're My Number 1 Boy" (3:40), The Princess Bride "Pit of Despair" (11:30), "You Either Die the Hero or Live Long Enough to See Yourself Become the Villain" (16:15), Gone Too Soon (20:00), "I Could've Been a Contender" (23:30)"Here's Looking at You Kid" (27:25), "Not a Great Plan" (31:30), "The Less You Do the More You Do" (33:00), Meme of the Year (34:45), All World - But Only on His Night (37:00), Agent's Worst Nightmare (42:10), "It's Not Your Fault" (42:40), Sexiest Highlight Tape (43:50)Rookie Mulligan (47:45), "A Captain Goes Down with the Ship" (50:55), "They Are Who We Thought They Were" (53:15), "Don't You Forget About Me" (53:53)Thank you everyone for listening - please follow if you like what you hear!

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent shocking 3-0 defeat of Real Madrid against Arsenal in the Champions League. He highlights Declan Rice's standout performance, Real Madrid's struggles, and Carlo Ancelotti's leadership. He also touches on Arsenal's ambitions in the tournament and the challenges they face moving forward.Find Into The Net F.C. on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hit that subscribe/follow button, and don't forget to hit that notification bell!Follow me on X (Twitter)@BearManofTX and @BearTX_podcastWant to donate to the podcast?Venmo: @BearSportsWriterCashApp: $AlexAlKazzazAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andy just released his new book, "Evangelism in an Age of Despair".  In it, he makes a compelling case that evangelism isn't wellness or therapy—it's a radical, counter-cultural act. In this episode, Andy unpacks what that means and how it could transform your church's approach to ministry. Andy's brand new book "Evangelism in an Age of Despair" is out now!  You can grab it here or wherever else you get your books: bit.ly/41zuNIN 

After committing to something for years, months, even weeks, you start to feel the burnout. You aren't seeing the return that you expected, and it feels just plain hard.Don't quit. This is the valley of despair, a necessary chapter of any journey worth taking. It's when things don't make sense. You don't feel inspired like you did in the beginning. And you just don't see the point of sticking it out. It's also the point that most people give up. Are you most people? Do you have the perseverance to continue when you don't see the finish line? To pursue something that matters to you when you aren't getting feedback? Will you care even if nobody else does?You don't have to be perfect, or the best with whatever it is your doing. Perhaps the criteria for success is simply to not quit. There's always a reason to give up. We feel it here, too.Well, this podcast is your reason to keep going. You will emerge from this valley one day, having done something truly worthwhile. Shownotes: Greg's TEDx Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezygvBTXeeQFor more Dare to Dream content find us on: Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/599zlweDDcmXP5YhOX6TFw⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/⁠⁠Vincent's Book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp Join Vincent's Newsletter - Vinny's Field Notes:⁠ https://vincentvanpatten.substack.com/⁠Join Gregory's Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠ If you're feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call⁠

Our guest today is an author and social media content creator who shares messages of prayer, hope and encouragement with his more than 1.4 million followers, Dayne Kamela! Dayne's book, Choose Prayer Not Despair: How to Transform Your Mental Health God's Way tells the story of Dayne's testimony and how he overcame bipolar disorder with prayer! He explains how mental illnesses and struggles are a form of spiritual warfare and why Satan attacks our joy. Hear his encouraging message. Go to the Charisma Media affiliate page to learn more about his book.

In episode 5 Dr. Karyne Messina and Dr. Harry Gill talked about what can happen when middle-age and older adults watch screens too much as opposed to engaging in other important tasks in life during Erik Eriksson's last two stages of development. In the “Generativity versus Stagnation” stage (ages 40-65), productive individuals focus on contributing to society by raising families, engaging in meaningful work, and connecting with their communities. This can't be done in optimal ways when people spend too much time watching screens. Excessive screen time may also lead to a sense of stagnation if it prevents individuals from engaging in life in meaningful ways. In the “Integrity vs. Despair” stage (65+ years old), people who are connected to others don't watch screens excessively because they are engaged in life in their later years reflecting on what they have accomplished whether it is through writing books or sharing information with others in different ways. Too much screen time can interfere with the ability to engage in a meaningful review of one's life. Instead of sharing wisdom with younger generations, older adults who focus of watching screens for many hours a day may become isolated and disconnected from real-world interactions, potentially leading to a sense of despair. Dr. Messina discussed the fact that adults who spend 6 or more hours a day on social media platforms tend to be much more depressed and anxious than those who don't. Dr. Gill talked about the effects of too much screentime on sleep, explaining how blue light emitted by screens interferes with falling asleep because of the lack of production of melatonin. This prevents people from falling asleep. They both talked about the benefits of turning off phones and televisions early in the evening so that a person, couple or family can have quality time participating in some type of meaningful activity versus watching what people on screens are saying or doing. Another topic included in this podcast and YouTube video outlined ways to mitigate problems associated with too much screen time. Dr. Messina focused on the importance of community which she thinks is important at all ages. If getting together in person isn't possible, talking with a friend on the phone is better than using this device for passive purposes such as scrolling through social media posts. Dr. Gill reminded people how important it is to meet in person and said some of his patients have actually enjoyed going back to work full-time once they have gotten used to it again. He added that screen aren't always negative later in life if people aren't able to meet in person. For example, if older people can't drive or easily meet with friends or family members in person, he said some of his patients have weekly Zoom meetings with others which helps them feel connected. Drs. Gill and Messina talked about being addicted to screens and what people can do about this condition which starts with a commitment to set limits and make rules about screentime. Finding other worthwhile or pleasurable activities was included in the discussion such as listening to music, reading, painting, doing crossword puzzles, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

MONOLOGUE Canada's Liberal Apocalypse: Carney's Coronation Ushers in a Five-Year Descent to Despair NEWSMAKER Poilievre's Edmonton rally attracts 15,000 — Are Polls Showing Liberals Ahead Believable? https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poilievres-edmonton-rally-attracts-15000-carney-called-out-over-latest-chinese-election-interference-scandal/63834   If Alberta Leaves Confederation, Would Saskatchewan Follow? https://www.westernstandard.news/saskatchewan/sask-ndp-blasts-moe-over-western-independence-questions-upcoming-conservative-conference/63858   Christopher Oldcorn is managing editor of the Saskatchewan Standard OPEN LINES THE HOMESCHOOL ADVISOR Grace and Etiquette: Preparing Students for a World of Beauty and Respect https://classicalconversations.com/blog/protocol/   Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, helping Christian and Classical Homeschoolers in all fifty states and in thirty foreign countries including Canada  https://classicalconversations.com MONOLOGUE The Left's Bloodlust Laid Bare NEWSMAKER More than 50 countries ready to come to the negotiation table Trump says, will Canada be one of them? https://www.dailywire.com/news/50-countries-negotiate-with-trump-tariffs   Leighton Grey is a legal scholar, cultural analyst and host of the world renowned Grey Matter Podcast. He serves as Senior Fellow for the conservative think tank, The Frontier Centre for Public Policy. FEATURE Should Canada Ban the Publication of Polls During Election Campaigns? https://michellerempelgarner.substack.com/p/should-opinion-polls-be-banned-during   Nelson Thall is a media scientist and archivist for the late Marshall McLuhan BEYOND BIG PHARMA Nicotine Is Not the Problem https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/nicotine-is-not-the-problem/   Pam Killeen is a health and wellness coach, co-author of “The Great Bird Flu Hoax” and the host of “The Circadian Reboot with Pam Killeen” Podcast.  www.pamkillen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On And On is the 3rd studio album from the post-genre power trio mssv featuring the legendary rhythm team of drummer Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, Mavis Staples, David Lynch) and bassist mike watt (MINUTEMEN, fIREHOSE, Stooges) alongside the unique and iconoclastic guitar of its genre-bending bandleader, Mike Baggetta. On And On features brand new songs that were written by Baggetta before their 58-show 2023 US tour and performed every night, recorded and produced by Chris Schlarb at BIG EGO Studio in Long Beach, CA immediately after. The album comes out on BIG EGO Records on 12” LP vinyl, digital download and streaming services on Friday, March 7, 2025 and features artwork by John Herndon (Tortoise).  Featured in the works on this album is a band-improvised song and, on the vinyl issue only, six more band-improvised interludes. These improvised, then recomposed, instrumentals had their parts recorded separately by each member, then edited down, recombined and recomposed by Baggetta'. They serve as an important connective tissue between the songs on each side, turning On And On into an exciting and trippy psychedelic fever dream of a concept album. This serves to really bring out the story of On And On: at its heart it is an album where all the works combine to create an endless episodic journey through the temporal and seemingly fleeting nature of society, personality, music, and life and death on Earth, only to realize that all of these are also endlessly repeating. Seven of the eight new songs feature vocals from Baggetta, now much more comfortable in his vocal role from the previous mssv album Human Reaction. The wordcraft heard here in On And On goes a lot deeper than his previous lyric writing, while still remaining wholly individual in its exploratory playfulness. The subject matter here, while being universally relatable, is rife with personal references, stories of his and the band's friends and relationships, and one song “Despair & Hilarity” including lyrics written by one of Baggetta's most important musical collaborators Steve Gigante (7 Year Rabbit Cycle, W-S Burn, THETEETHE).  Continuing to explore the seemingly endless depths of Hodges' and watt's musicianship and skill over the many tours and albums in mssv has grown an instantly identifiable sound from Baggetta's songwriting for this band. But the trust that has formed between them, that comes from long-running musical partnerships, has also made it possible for mssv to explore more interesting ways to incorporate improvised music into the lives of their songs, innovating their music in new ways while still keeping the fearless nature of each musician and this band fully intact. On And On skillfully combines all of these elements into a newly evolved lens for the music of mssv, deftly displayed in this album as a high concept love letter to everyday life. April 13th mssv Beachland Cleveland OH Tickets https://www.beachlandballroom.com/e/14076233/mssv-well/ mikebaggetta.com https://mainsteamstopvalve.com/  

Hosts: TJ, Brett, Krissy, & Jo This week on the show: Segment One (0:00:00): (0:04:44) As Brett gears up to celebrate the bit 5-0, he also manages to add to his retro gaming collection and burn his fool hand. (0:18:40) Krissy provides an update on the wounded doggo. (0:20:58) TJ presents a conspiracy theory involving Ghostbuster, Die Hard, and Family Matters. Despair and madness abound! Segment Two (0:42:45): (0:45:20) FGS brings us a smuggler with a malodorous air. (0:53:55) HOT TAKES kicks off with a look back at iconic ‘80s actor, Val Kilmer in THE GRIM REAPER ROUND UP (1:04:42) The Carlsons review Caddo Lake (currently streaming on Max) Segment Three (1:27:34): (1:29:44) KRISSY'S KRAZY KORNER is taken over by TJ as he offers up Name That Backwards Tune: April Fool's Day Edition (1:54:54) PICKS O' THE WEEK It's all about The Twinkie! It's THE QUAD M SHOW!

This week we discussed update 43.3, the Spring letter from Orion, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 43.3 Release Notes Spring Letter from Orion Patron's Coffer of the Sands Housing is now open on the 64-bit worlds Store Sales The Patron’s Coffer of the Sands is available for a limited time in the […]

If we have embraced the spiritual practices of Lent with any level of integrity, the weakness of our faith has surely become apparent to us. Our minds wander when we pray and so much else seems more important than being fully present before the Lord, both in the services of the Church and in our daily prayers at home. We often make excuses not to fast to the best of our ability and, regardless of what we eat and drink, routinely indulge our self-centered desires for pleasure. We justify being stingy in sharing our resources and attention with our neighbors, especially when we fear that doing so will compromise our dreams of self-sufficiency and comfort. By this point in Lent, we have all gained insight into how we have failed to entrust ourselves to Christ to the point that we can say with the brokenhearted father in today's gospel reading, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

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Teacher: Dave Brown Despair: Utter loss of hope.— Merriam-Webster Dictionary Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter of soul, to those who long for death that does not come, who search for it more than for hidden treasure, who are filled with gladness and rejoice when they reach the grave? Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in? For sighing has become my daily food; my groans pour out like water. What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.— Job 3:20-26 3 Types of Despair:1 - Spiritual Despair2 - Emotional Despair3 - Physical Despair Covert despair—repressed hopelessness characterizes the spiritual condition of North American culture. Unlike the despair of the poor and afflicted around the globe who know too well their true condition, the despair of the dominant culture of North America is a denied despair, not merely hidden by wealth and power but forcibly refused It is the kind of repressive posture that must lie to itself constantly that ends in destructive behavior more devastating than the negating realities it fears to acknowledge.— Kathleen O'Conner The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.—Luke 4:18-19 Without lament our hearts remain devoid of the light of Christ. Lament is an essential practice for moving to hope. Prayers that erupt from wounds, burst out of unbearable pain, and bring it to language. Laments complain, shout, and protest. They  anger and despair before God and the community. They grieve. They argue. The find fault…Although laments appear disruptive of God's world, they are acts of fidelity. In vulnerability and honesty, they cling obstinately to God and demand for God to see, hear, and act.— Kathleen O'Conner Hope: To cherish a desire with anticipation.— Merriam-Webster Dictionary 3 Kinds of Christian Hope:1 - Spiritual Hope2 - Emotional Hope3 - Physical Hope To hope for a better future in this world—for the poor, the sick, the lonely and depressed, for the slaves, the refugees, the hungry and homeless, for the abused, the paranoid, the downtrodden and despairing, and in fact for the whole wide, wonderful, and wounded world— is not something else, something extra, something tacked on to the gospel as an afterthought.— N.T. Wright The whole point of what Jesus was up to was that he was rescuing people from the corruption and decay of the way the world presently is so they could enjoy, already in the present, that renewal of creation which is God's ultimate purpose—and so they could thus become colleagues and partners in that larger project.— N.T. Wright

Episode 134 of The Geek Saga Podcast is our Media That Made Us discussion about Battlestar Galactica's "ARC of DESPAIR", encompassing BSG season 4 episodes 11 - 18. Find the Geek Saga Podcast on:SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, AMAZON MUSIC, YOUTUBE, & more! Hosts Tara and Manny from Geek Saga Podcast series Hot D Takes and 90s & Noughties Cringe Factor continue their "Media that Made Us" series - in which we'll watch and reminisce about shows, movies, other media we come up with that has had a strong influence on us over the years. Geek Saga Podcast Episode 134: Media That Made Us Discussion of BSG "ARC of DESPAIR" Please consider checking out the Geek Saga Entertainment Patreon and supporting us for early access to our episodes & some other great perks!

We sat down with Dr. Gordon T. Smith to talk about his upcoming summer class, Vocation, Work and Career (May 12-16). Gordon is no stranger to Regent and has been writing on the topic of vocation for many years. In this conversation, he shares about the importance of human agency in vocation, navigating vocational disappointment, working within institutions, holding multiple vocations, mid-career transitions, and balancing working with our heads and hands. Gordon repeatedly stresses the need for companions on the journey as we discern, and encourages us to adopt a posture of hope and resilience in the face of despair.BioGordon Smith is a Canadian theologian, author, and educator, currently serving as the Executive Director of Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC), an association of 34 Canadian Christian post-secondary institutions. Gordon was previously President and Professor of Systematic and Spiritual Theology at Ambrose University and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. He has also teaches here at Regent and formerly served as Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology and Academic Dean. Throughout his career, Gordon has focused on fostering a thoughtful Christian faith among readers and students, emphasizing the integration of spiritual formation with academic rigour.Previous EpisodesGordon T. Smith: Wisdom in a Secular AgeGordon T. Smith: Conversion and EvangelismRelated Books Your Calling Here and Now (2022)Courage and Calling (1999)Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

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In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young speaks with James W Smith, a former attorney turned pastor and author, who shares his incredible journey from a successful law career to the depths of despair due to gambling addiction, culminating in a bank robbery and subsequent prison time. James discusses the lessons learned from his experiences, the importance of self-reflection, and the power of redemption. He emphasizes that failure isn't final and encourages listeners to confront their fears and take responsibility for their actions. James's story serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to turn your life around and inspire others along the way.TakeawaysEveryone is always looking for a second chance.Gambling addiction can lead to devastating consequences.Self-reflection is crucial for personal growth.Fear of failure can drive people to desperate actions.Justifying harmful behaviors is common in addiction.Desperation can lead to irrational decisions.Life after prison can be a new beginning.Staying focused and ethical is essential for success.Redemption is possible, no matter the past.Helping others can be a part of healing.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast02:50 The Downfall: From Lawyer to Gambler05:48 The Impact of Gambling Addiction10:16 Self-Reflection and Understanding Addiction14:43 The Social Aspect of Gambling19:46 Justifying the Addiction22:56 Despair and the Armed Bank Robbery27:09 Understanding Desperation and Mental Health30:50 The Descent into Crime: A Personal Account36:40 Facing Consequences: The Turning Point42:00 Rebuilding Life After Prison45:41 Lessons Learned: Advice for the Next GenerationCheck out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod

Pastor: Jordan Moore Series: Seven (4) Title: Despair Date: 2024.03.29+30 --------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Teaser 00:14 - Series 00:56 - Sermon 05:17 - Main Idea 05:32 - Not Veggies?! 07:42 - The Dress 10:53 - Point 1 20:24 - Point 2a 29:10 - Testimony 31:18 - Point 2b 31:55 - Point 3 35:04 - Point 4 40:23 - Closing --------------------- LINKS / RESOURCES:

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I look at the first 24 hours in the Emerald Dream before playing Leech Death Knight on the ladder! You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  You can follow me @blisterguy on Twitch, Bluesky, and Youtube. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Morbid Swarm # 2x (1) Rite of Atrocity # 2x (2) Dreadhound Handler # 1x (2) Hematurge # 2x (2) Infested Breath # 2x (3) Chillfallen Baron # 1x (3) Threads of Despair # 2x (3) Toysnatching Geist # 1x (4) Nightmare Lord Xavius # 2x (4) Sanguine Infestation # 2x (5) Corpse Explosion # 2x (6) Airlock Breach # 2x (6) Hideous Husk # 1x (6) The Headless Horseman # 1x (7) Kil'jaeden # 1x (7) Marin the Manager # 1x (9) Ursoc # 1x (9) Ysera, Emerald Aspect # 1x (0) Zilliax Deluxe 3000 #   1x (0) Zilliax Deluxe 3000 #   1x (4) Twin Module #   1x (5) Perfect Module # 1x (100) The Ceaseless Expanse #  AAECAYvlBgrHpAa7sQa9sQa6wQbY5Qaq6gbp7Qap9QbDgweyigcKh/YE/7oGz7wGoOIG5uUG/fwG//wGgf0GloIHl4IHAAED9bMGx6QG97MGx6QG6t4Gx6QGAAA=

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the depths of God's love.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series From Despair to Destiny: LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTOne out of every seven Christians around the globe suffers intense persecution. As hatred toward followers of Jesus increases, we will be forced to either take a stand for Christ or retreat into cowardice. We will be forced to either proclaim our love for Jesus or deny our Lord. That's why Dr. Michael Youssef has written his newest book God's Final Call. In this timely teaching from Revelation 2-3, Dr. Youssef leads you through important warnings and uplifting encouragements from Christ Himself delivered in His seven letters to the seven churches of Revelation—words just as relevant today as they were to the first century church. Jesus' letters teach His followers how to live victoriously in times of peril and hostile opposition, so may we heed them closely as the world grows darker and more evil. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through April 20, 2025.

Not since Thomas Jefferson podcasting alone has a guest been so wise as Yuval Levin, who joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss the recent trend of Lebowskian communication mishaps, the danger of obsessive abstraction in Trumpian times, and the promise of connecting with the median voter. Show Notes: —The Atlantic: "Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans" —Yuval on "The Ezra Klein Show" —Yoni Appelbaum on The Remnant —National Review: "Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair!" —Yuval for The Free Press The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Jonah's G-File newsletter, regular livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Not All Hood, hosts Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley sit down with the brilliant Dr. Joy DeGruy to tackle one of the most pressing questions of our time: How do we keep hope alive in a world designed to break us? Dr. DeGruy unpacks the deep psychological and historical layers of trauma that affect Black communities and explains why we—yes, YOU—are the evidence of hope. She discusses unity as the key to liberation, the myth of meritocracy, and the generational fight against systemic oppression. With real stories and raw emotions, this conversation will leave you empowered, inspired, and ready to build a stronger, more united future. "When people know better, they do better." — Dr. Joy DeGruy Tap in, listen up, and join the movement. Hope is not lost—it's in us! Subscribe for more groundbreaking conversations!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not All Hood (NAH) podcast takes a look at the lived experiences and identities of Black people in America. Infused with pop culture, music, and headlining news, the show addresses the evolution, exhilaration, and triumphs of being rooted in a myriad of versions of Black America.   Hosted by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Candace O.Kelley   Executive Producer: Layne Fontes Producer & Creative Director: Troy W. Harris, Jr.

Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of blind optimism, disappointment, and self-doubt in real estate? You're not alone. In this episode, Dan Rochon breaks down why most agents fall into the Valley of Despair—and exactly how to break out using models, systems, coaching, and replication. Learn the CPI Communication Model, the science behind adept questions, and the mindset shift that turns chaos into clarity. If you're tired of starting over, this episode will give you the foundation to start winning  consistently.What you'll learn on this episodeThe three-step CPI Communication Model: rapport, adept questions, and active listeningWhat active listening really means (hint: it's not just repeating words)Why most agents fail—it's not about tactics, it's about transformationHow to use the “Valley of Despair” model to track and fix your growth cycleThe role of replication: why you need to model someone who's done what you wantA practical framework for testimonials that convertWhy consistency is your #1 business advantage—especially when nothing seems to workResources mentioned in this episodeCPI Community Membership: Coaching, systems, and mentorship for agents who want to grow with intention To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan Rochon

Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, have been branded with a chilling moniker: "Generation Doom." But what's behind this stark label? Tonight, why are our youth, who should be brimming with hope and ambition, drowning in a sea of despair? Many Gen Z's wake up each day questioning the very point of trying. The life their parents enjoyed - a home, a family, financial stability - seems like a far-flung fairytale, replaced by a grim reality of crushing debt, astronomical housing costs, and a job market as stable as quicksand. Add in the toxic mix of the looming specter of climate change, unyielding political turbulence and unrest, and the relentless negativity pumped through social media feeds, and you've got a perfect storm of despair. But is it all doom and gloom?  Or is there a glimmer of hope hidden beneath the surface? Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: CALL 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL  to speak to one of our strategists for FREE today Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.