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Throughout its storied history, motorsports has been unwelcoming to women. Consequently, it has been necessary for female racers to develop unique strategies to enter what has long existed as an exclusive masculine enclave. While entry can be facilitated through a familial relationship with a male driver, women without such connections often get their start through participation in women-only racing events. Although these races have provided women with the opportunity to enter the track, they have not been without controversy. Detractors argue that women will not be considered legitimate racers unless they compete on the same track as men. Proponents view women-only racing not only as a way to attract more women into the sport, but also as an important source of skill development, support, and community building. Chris Lezotte investigates the evolution of women-only racing, from its early introduction as a media stunt, to its current incarnation as a proving ground for serious female open-wheel racers. Informed by archival resources and motorsport scholarship, it considers how women-only racing complicates, facilitates, and liberates women's entry, participation, and recognition in the masculine world of motorsports. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 The Evolution of Women-Only Racing 03:34 Early History of Women in Motorsports 06:40 Powderpuff Racing and Its Impact 10:17 The Rise of All-Female Racing Teams 15:28 The W Series and Modern Developments 22:19 Debate on Gender Segregation in Racing 24:12 Q&A Session 32:27 Closing Remarks and Credits ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

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In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about more notable signings in the NFL and who's still out there, Kirby Smart's comments about ignoring criticism from those outside the program, and Backpage with Beau.

Cryonics, the practice of supercooling individuals after legal death, may seem like a plot from a futuristic novel. Proponents envision a future of advanced medical mastery, but not everyone is on board. Detractors dismiss it as a chilling illusion, highlighting the irreparable damage to biological structures. However, for some, it represents an opportunity to postpone their final chapter in the human narrative. / The rise of the older pet care market (17:52). On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Fei Fei

Nearly a century after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt spearheaded a sweeping set of economic policies known as the New Deal, the debate still rages over whether he was a hero or a villain. Defenders of the New Deal credit it with ending the Great Depression and pioneering a number of important social programs. Detractors claim it prolonged the Depression due to the reckless government spending demanded by Keynesian economics. Matt Kibbe sits down with George Selgin, author of "False Dawn," who argues that both of these viewpoints miss important details about the New Deal and its impact on the economy. In the first place, it was not particularly Keynesian in its approach to spending. Instead, it was Roosevelt's hostility toward private industry that delayed America's recovery for so long.

255. Redeeming Our Time with Jordan Raynor   “But as for you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” 2 Chronicles 15:7 AMP   **Transcription Below**   Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books (The Sacredness of Secular Work, Redeeming Your Time, The Creator in You, and The Royal in You.), keynote speeches, podcasts, and devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.    In addition to his writing and speaking, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.    Questions and Topics We Cover: 1. What does it look like, practically, to live on earth as it is in Heaven? 2. From your time studying of the Bible, do you find a difference in how our call to work applies to both men and women?  3. What are some ways we can pass along this wisdom to our children?   Other Episode Mentioned from The Savvy Sauce: Stewarding Technology for More Intentional Relationships  with Joey Odom Related Episodes on The Savvy Sauce: Being Intentional with Marriage, Parenting, Rest, Personal development, and Leadership with Pastor, Podcaster, and Author, Jeff Henderson Practical Life Tips with Blogger, Rach Kincaid Implementing Bite-Size Habits That Will Change Your Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Speaker, Kat Lee Fruitful with Laura Dugger Ordering Your Priorities with Kat Lee Living Intentionally with Shunta Grant Cultivate What Matters in 2021 with Emily Thomas Rhythms of Renewal with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons Divine Productivity with Matt Perman Why Limits Are Good For Us with Kelly Kapic   Thank You to Our Sponsor:  Sam Leman Eureka   Connect with The Savvy Sauce Our Website, Instagram or Facebook    Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   **Transcription**   [00:00:00]   Laura Dugger: Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    [00:00:18]   Laura Dugger: The principles of honesty and integrity that Sam Leman founded his business on continue today over 55 years later at Sam Leman Chevrolet Eureka. Owned and operated by the Bertschi family, Sam Leman in Eureka appreciates the support they've received from their customers all over central Illinois and beyond. Visit them today at Lemangm.com.    I am pleased to get to introduce you to my guest, author, speaker, entrepreneur, Jesus lover, and family man, Jordan Raynor. We're going to discuss what God's word has to say about topics such as the afterlife and then what that means now for how we spend our time and what work we get to do both as men and women.   Jordan is a content producer and much of our conversation today is a follow-up to one of his books entitled, Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive. [00:01:31]    Here's our chat.    Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Jordan.   Jordan Raynor: Laura, it's great to be here. Thanks for having me.   Laura Dugger: Well, it is truly my pleasure. I'd love just to begin here. How did you find your way into the work that you get to do today?   Jordan Raynor: I spent the majority of my career as a tech entrepreneur. I still have a foot in that world as executive chairman of the last company that I ran, but I spent 10 years full-time as a tech startup CEO.    I was in the process of exiting my second company when this kind of all started for me. So, you know, when you sell two companies, the natural thing to do is go start a third. So that was kind of the plan.    But for a hot minute there, my wife and I were really seriously thinking about planting a church. Why? Because I went to church often feeling this guilt that I think a lot of believers have felt of, Man, how dare I want to go to work and build a business tomorrow when there's a need for people to serve as pastors and move to mud huts 5,000 miles away from home to make disciples. [00:02:39]    So we're praying about these two paths: start another business, plan a church. One week after church, this mentor of mine pulled me aside. He's like, "Hey, I heard you're thinking about planting a church."    And I'm thinking this guy's going to pat me on the back, maybe write me my first check. He just looks me dead in the eyes, is like, "Yeah, I got to be honest, it sounds really dumb for you." Like, personally, I was like, "Oh, okay. Tell me more." He's like, "Listen, Jordan, you're a talented entrepreneur. You've served your customers and your team members and your investors with excellence. Why do you think you have to plant a church to do ministry? Don't you get that your work as an entrepreneur is ministry?"   I was like, "Yeah, no, I get it. I build these companies so I can write big checks to the missionaries, picture on my refrigerator, or share the gospel with my team members." He's like, "Yeah, but like so much more than that." I was like, "I have no idea what you're talking about."    So he's like, "Here's what I want you to do with this conversation, the background of your mind, I want you to read Genesis one and two." [00:03:39] And I'm thinking, "I've read Genesis one, two, five hundred times. What am I going to say? It's new."   But Laura, what I saw changed my life forever. I saw that before God tells us that He is loving or holy or omnipotent, He tells us that He is a God who works and creates. It's literally the first verb in the Bible. It's the only thing we know about God's character until Genesis 1:26, well, God says, let us make humankind in our image. Why? So that they may rule and work like God did long before the great commission to make disciples.    In Genesis 1, we see this first commission that God never once retracts for you and I to make culture. And that just stopped me dead in my tracks. So long story short, I did not go plant a church. I went and ran somebody else's company. But it set me on this search to really understand how the church's theology of work has gotten so, so lost. [00:04:38]    And it's led to the work I do today, which is creating a whole lot of content through books and podcasts and whatever, helping Christians understand the biblical story of work and God's plan for work from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22 and respond to that truth in practical ways in how they do their work outside and inside of the home today.   Laura Dugger: Wow. Okay. So definitely want to talk about work, but then even zooming out bigger picture of our time, that some of the content that you've written about, and I'm specifically thinking about redeeming your time. So what would you say, Jordan, is one of your biggest cautions for us to consider, especially as it relates to ways that are culturally acceptable to spend our time, but they're not eternally wise ways to spend our time?   Jordan Raynor: Yeah, it's a really good question. [00:05:36] I think maybe the most significant one though is not where we spend it but how we spend it. I think culture outside of the church largely views time as a means of glorifying self, of pleasing self, of accumulating experiences and leisure.   It's the whole bucket list mentality, right? The purpose of your time now is to do it all because this is your only chance to do everything you want to do. And that's a deeply unbiblical lie that I think is one of Satan's favorites to peddle to believers and non-believers alike.   And so I think as believers, the gospel ought to compel us to not just manage our time for profit and for pleasure, but to redeem the time, as Paul says in Ephesians 5:15-16, to eternal ends, to things that are eternal.    And yes, that means souls, but it means way more than souls. I think a lot of times when we think about eternal uses of our time, we think exclusively in that bucket of evangelism. And Jesus didn't. [00:06:36] In fact, He spent 80% of His adult life swinging a hammer and making excellent tables and chairs. He spent time turning water into good wine and pursuing justice in the world and beauty in the world.    And I think all of that matters to God. I think all of that can be an eternally significant use of our time if, if, and this is the big IF, we're doing all those things with Christ-like love and compassion and excellence and in accordance with God's good and perfect word.   Laura Dugger: I guess you're starting to answer this, but I'm thinking then of the flip side of that question. What would you say are ways that God's will can be done on earth as it is in heaven?   Jordan Raynor: Yeah, yeah. I mean, I think that we could spend hours and hours and hours answering that question. I think we got to be clear though on what we mean by that term "heaven". [00:07:35] Because for the first time in church history, for the last 200 or 300 years or so, Christians, when they hear that word heaven, think almost exclusively about the present heaven, this amorphous, disembodied souls floating on clouds, which was not the hope of Jesus, it was not the ultimate hope of the writers of the New Testament.    God did not promise to fit us for heaven to dwell with Him there, as we sing every Christmas. He promised heaven on earth and to dwell with us here. See Revelation 21 and 22. And that's the "on earth" part.   So when we expand our thinking beyond heaven is only this place that disembodied souls go to in the future and we understand heaven as a state of affairs that is breaking into the present — Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is at hand — I think it greatly expands our vision of what it means to work in ways and manage our time in ways where God's will can be done on earth as it is in heaven. [00:08:32]    Yes, that means making disciples as we go about the work that God has given us to do. Yes, it means discipling our kids within our homes. But it also means cultivating beauty in the world. Because Revelation 21 says that when we do, we are scratching off a glimpse of the day when beauty will reign supreme over the face of the earth.   It means doing work with excellence, because Isaiah 60 tells us there are works of cultural excellence present on the new earth, which boggles the minds of many people, right?    So I think the definition is really, really broad of what that means to do our work on earth as it is in heaven. But the key is love. The key is, out of looking at the cross and understanding the love that God has shown us in Christ, letting that love overflow out of our hearts and spill into everything we do, whether we eat or drink or whatever it is that we spend our time doing, to riff off of Paul in 1 Corinthians 10. "Do it all for the glory of God."  [00:09:36]    What's his glory? The perfect love of His Son. When we're modeling that, that's what I think it means to bring heaven to earth, as Jesus calls us to do.   Laura Dugger: Okay, so expand our understanding, though, because I know you've been on a journey learning about heaven here on earth. What are some findings and realizations that you've made as you've studied scripture?   Jordan Raynor: Number one, nobody, including Jesus Christ, is going to spend eternity in heaven. If what we mean by heaven is the present heaven, where, God forbid, if I die in the plane that I'm about to go on tonight, I will be with Jesus in the present heaven. Nobody's going to spend eternity in that heaven. Read Revelation 21, read Isaiah 60 through 65, it makes that abundantly clear.    Number two, contrary to our American caricature of heaven as a glorified retirement home, Isaiah 65 says, starting in verse 17, God says, "See, I'll create new heavens and a new earth. My chosen people will build houses and dwell in them, and they will long enjoy the work of their hands." [00:10:39]    So, number one, nobody's going to spend eternity in heaven. Number two, on the new earth, we will worship by singing yes, but also by working with our hands alongside the risen Christ. And then I would say, you know, number three, I think what I'm learning more and more is we tend to think of heaven exclusively as a place that we go to in the future. And that is true in a sense, right?    But it's also, as I said before, this state of affairs that's relevant and breaking into the present, breaking into our homes, breaking into our communities. The good news of the gospel is not that I sit around and wait to go to heaven when I die. The good news of the gospel is that I get to partner with Jesus in cultivating heaven on earth until I die, and He returns with heaven in hand to finish the work, right? [00:11:36]    So I think as we expand our vision beyond these half-truths about heaven that secular and, frankly, church culture have been peddling for years, with the whole truths that we see in Scripture, it vastly expands our purpose in the present as we seek to redeem our time. And I also think it expands our hope for the future, because a future with Christ where He has truly made all things new and I get to long enjoy the work of my hands with Him is way more exciting to me, and way more importantly, way more biblical than endless harps and hammocks in the clouds. Way more exciting.   Laura Dugger: Absolutely. And then if you'd have to say what that means for us now, like on a regular Thursday afternoon, can you make it really practical?    Jordan Raynor: Yeah. I think it means, number one, you can have a whole lot more purpose in your work and feel much more alive doing the work, whether that's changing diapers or making widgets on your computer. [00:12:37] Because, listen, if earth is our temporary home, as Carrie Underwood likes to say — I love you, Carrie Underwood. I do — then matter doesn't matter, right? Like matter doesn't matter. And my work with matter doesn't matter.   And if that's true, less than 1% of my time matters for eternity. Because I'm willing to bet that our listeners spend less than 1% of their time on spiritual work like evangelism and prayer. But if earth will one day be our perfect and permanent home, then matter has to matter greatly to God. And my spiritual and super material and earthly work has to matter. And if that's true, then 100% of my time matters for eternity. And so what's the response?   I love that you brought up redeeming your time. Redeeming your time is the response. If 100% of my time matters for eternity, I have greater hope for the future, I have greater purpose in the present, and I'm much more motivated to redeem all of my time, to look at every single one of my minutes that I have living in this age as opportunities to glorify God and make things matter in the grand scheme of eternity because I understand that it does matter, and it's not all going to burn up in the end. [00:13:46]    So that's one of the practical responses. We can get uber, uber practical, talking about redeeming your time and how exactly to do that. But at a theological level, if you hold to this idea that earth is our temporary home, you're really saying that 99.9% of your time doesn't matter in the grand scheme of eternity. That's deeply depressing. And praise God, it's also deeply unbiblical.   Laura Dugger: Okay. So a few follow-up questions with that then as well. So all of this matters and is eternally valuable and valuable in this moment. What about our choices then where you could be numbing out on Netflix all night or Instagram or whatever social media, or pouring excellence into the work that you're doing or your family or something more significant. What's the difference between those two options if everything matters?   Jordan Raynor: Everything has the opportunity to matter. Everything matters in the sense that God's going to judge every minute that we spend. [00:14:48] But listen, you could have two people with the exact same job, exact same stage of life, and one of them is wasting it in the grand scheme of eternity.   It matters in the sense that God's going to count it. But we can certainly make our lives matter more for eternity based on how we steward those minutes. Christians have lost this doctrine that Paul makes very clear that every single minute we spend in this life will be judged. Our soul will not be judged. Our soul has been judged (past tense) based on what Christ did on the cross. Praise God, there's no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.   But every believer will stand before the beam of seed of judgment to give an account for how we live this life. And those of us who wasted this life binging Netflix infinitely, you're still going to enter the kingdom of heaven if you were trusting in Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins. But don't expect a whole lot of rewards when you show up there, right?   The ones who are going to be awarded with treasures in heaven that Jesus talked about, with crowns, with increased job responsibilities on the new earth, see the parable of the minas, are those of us who, like Paul, expended ourselves, spent with all the energy we have to make Christ known in what we make and how we do it and how we live our lives and how we do our work. [00:16:01] That's a response, is to get off of the couch and to get in the game of scratching off glimpses of heaven on earth in the present.   Laura Dugger: I love that. Yes and amen. Somebody previously on The Savvy Sauce called me spicy for asking questions like this. I don't intend it in a controversial way.   Jordan Raynor: Listen, if we're not going to talk about these things, why talk about anything at all? I love spicy questions. Come on.   Laura Dugger: Okay. So I would just love to hear your perspective, Jordan, especially because you have immersed yourself in the word of God and obviously you have the Spirit of God living inside you as well. So when you've wrestled with these ideas, do you find a difference in how this applies to men and women? And I'm specifically thinking about Genesis and work. And I can ask some more follow-up questions, but what would you say to that?   Jordan Raynor: Oh man, I love this question. [00:17:00] I don't get asked this question very much. Listen, is there a distinction? Sure. But not much of one. Adam and Eve were both called to work the garden and to take care of it as partners together in Genesis 1 and 2.    There are tons of women throughout scripture who are celebrated for their engagement in the first commission to fill the earth, so do it and rule. I think maybe the most poignant of them is Luke chapter 8. Luke chapter 8 says, name specific women who were, quote, "helping to support them —it's referring to Jesus and His disciples — out of their own means," end quote.    And based on what we know about Mary Magdalene and some of these other characters. I don't think they had means before they followed Jesus. So the implication is these women went to work, creating value in the marketplace to support Jesus and His followers. [00:18:00]    So all throughout scripture... I'll give you one more. Gosh. You want a case study that celebrates working women? Just go read the book of Exodus, right? Exodus 1 starts with Pharaoh who's looking around and fearful of these Hebrew boys. Why? Because he wasn't afraid of Hebrew girls because they represented no threat to him, right? He's like, Ah, no, it's the boys who are going to rise up and fight against me.    But who does Yahweh use to thwart Pharaoh's plans? Two midwives, working professionals, and a whole bunch of other women all throughout the book of Exodus. If you can't tell, I'm a raging Jesus feminist with three daughters under my roof right now. And so I love that you asked this question.   There are certainly distinctions. And listen, we got to be careful here. There are differences in genders. God-appointed gender. God appointed differences in leadership within the home and within the church, right, which is not popular outside of the church. [00:19:01] But I can't get around God's word here. But both men and women are called all throughout scripture to roll up them sleeves and work hard at the work of the Lord of cultivating creation for His glory and the good of others.   Laura Dugger: And now a brief message from our sponsor.    [00:19:21]   Sponsor: Sam Leman Chevrolet in Eureka has been owned and operated by the Bertschi family for over 25 years. A lot has changed in the car business since Sam and Stephen's grandfather, Sam Leman, opened his first Chevrolet dealership over 55 years ago. If you visit their dealership today, though, you'll find that not everything has changed. They still operate their dealership like their grandfather did, with honesty and integrity.    Sam and Stephen understand that you have many different choices in where you buy or service your vehicle. This is why they do everything they can to make the car-buying process as easy and hassle-free as possible. They are thankful for the many lasting friendships that began with a simple "Welcome to Sam Lemans". Their customers keep coming back because they experience something different.   I've known Sam and Stephen and their wives my entire life, and I can vouch for their character and integrity, which makes it easy to highly recommend you check them out today. Your car-buying process doesn't have to be something you dread. So come see for yourself at Sam Leman in Chevrolet in Eureka. Sam and Stephen would love to see you, and they appreciate your business.    Learn more at their website, LemanEureka.com, or visit them on Facebook by searching for Sam Leman Eureka. You can also call them at (309) 467-2351. Thanks for your sponsorship.    [00:20:42]   Laura Dugger: I think something I've been wrestling with lately is I wonder what lies Satan is whispering that we're not even aware of. And I think one piece is that it's sinful or unbiblical for women to work, especially to work outside the home. And I know God has a different call on everyone's life. But yeah, could you speak to that? We have four daughters. You have three daughters. This is-   Jordan Raynor: Oh my gosh, if I'm Satan, if I'm Satan, I would love nothing more than to convince 50% of the image of God not to bear God's image outside of the four walls of my home. That sounds like a pretty good strategy. That sounds like a killer strategy, right?   And listen, don't take my opinion for it. Don't take Laura's opinion for it. Go read the Word. I think when you open up God's Word, you're going to see that a lot of these... it's going to expose the lies. [00:21:43] By the way, Satan doesn't just peddle lies through nonbelievers. Just as frequently, I think we could say, Satan is peddling lies through well-intentioned believers. Lies about heaven and the new earth that we just talked about. Lies about work that I grew up believing as we talked about in the beginning of this. And I think lies about the role that women can joyfully and enthusiastically play working inside and outside the home for God's glory and the good of others.   Laura Dugger: So well said. I just completely agree that it's a both-and. They think some people are called inside the home and that is a worthy work, and some are not.   Jordan Raynor: 100%. By the way, my wife works full-time in the home. That is a noble calling that she's chosen for this season. And I'm so appreciative of that. But there have been other seasons where she hasn't chosen that. Blessed be the name of the Lord.   We're so obsessed with black... we're all Pharisees. [00:22:45] We love adding extra regulations and rules on top of God's Word, this extra-biblical junk to make ourselves feel superior to one another. And I think when we get back to the Word, we find a lot more freedom than we find in our churches and our pharisaical structures.   Laura Dugger: Okay, so then you and your wife, I'd love to hear the ages of your daughters and how you two are engaging with them and teaching or discipling them on topics like this.   Jordan Raynor: I've been married to Kara for 15 years now. She's the love of my life. I love her dearly. And we got three little girls. So Ellison is 10, Kate is 8, and Emery, we adopted at birth almost five years ago. It'll be five years, one month from today.   And yeah, discipling them is a challenge and a joy. I think the hardest part is just redeeming the time and making space for intentional time with them. [00:23:50] And we can talk about how we do that if you're interested.   But, you know, practically what discipleship looks like in our home is every morning around the breakfast table, I'm there with the girls memorizing God's word. And not just memorize it, but really talking about it. So take it a week, right? It's like, okay, we love because He first loved us. Who's He? What does that mean? How did Christ show that love to us? And what does it look like practically for us to show that love to others?   So scripture memorization and discussion of the scriptures is a big part of it. Don't hear me saying we do family devotionals. We don't. We're not that put together. We're not that formal. It's really just taking a passage of scripture and hiding it in their hearts and trying to make it as practical and actionable for the day as possible.   Then, two, we talk with our kids a lot. As much as we can, we are pointing them to God and His goodness in regular conversations. It may be specific studies. I'm writing books for kids. So I wrote a book called The Creator in You about the call to create that we see in Genesis 1. [00:24:51] I'm about to publish a second one called The Royal in You about ruling and working with Jesus on the new earth. So we're constantly talking about those themes.    And then also looking for really tactical physical things within the house to point them to Jesus. I'll give one example, then I'll shut up, and or you can follow up on anything you want. I was really convicted by a friend and again, this is at the risk of sounding pharisaical. I'm not saying this is a rule you got to do. This is just working for my family.   I said the word "awesome" like three times in a conversation. He's like, "Hey, only God is awesome." It really stopped me and maybe take stock of my words. I'm like, "Man, there should be a word awesome, amazing, whatever you want, right, whatever works for you works, but there should be a word that we reserve for God alone, right? Even holy. We talk about us being holy as God is holy, right?    And so we just decided we're going to reserve "awesome" for God. [00:25:50] And we put a jar, kind of like a swear jar in people's houses. We put a “not awesome” jar in the middle of our living room. And every time somebody says something's awesome, other than God, we have to put a buck in it. And then we donate that money to an orphanage that we love supporting.   But Laura, that sounds silly and really trivial, but guess what? In the last week, it's given me, I don't know, 15 opportunities to talk about how Jesus is better than any creative thing. Man, I'll do that all day long. I'm constantly looking for little things like that to latch on to, to talk about God's goodness, to talk about His awesomeness, and talk about the role that He's called us to play in bringing heaven to earth.   Laura Dugger: Wow. No, that doesn't sound silly at all. Actually, it just is in line with these themes, intentional in our work, intentional in our time, intentional in our words, and that matters.   Jordan Raynor: I love John Tyson and his book, The Intentional Father. [00:26:54] I'm the overly intentional father. I am too intentional. And that will show up in this conversation, I promise.   Laura Dugger: No, we celebrate that around here for sure. That was kind of my follow-up question you just alluded to, being intentional. Was it with getting time with your daughters? Do you and Kara have a system for that?   Jordan Raynor: Yeah. Yeah, we do. Listen, this isn't going to come as a surprise to anybody listening. Our phones are enemy number one in our fight for deep work that we do in front of the laptop, but also the deep work of discipleship with our kids. And maybe the biggest game changer of my life and discipling my kids is that my kids never, almost never see me on my phone inside of my house. Outside my house for direction, sure.    I track this. I log every day that they see me. The last 90 days, my kids have seen me on my phone one time, inside of my house. [00:27:52] You better believe they know that dad loves them, but more importantly, it gives me more intentional space to be with them without being distracted.    And I know that sounds impossible to listeners. So let me give you five steps for cultivating this. If you want to do this, you're like, man, yeah, I would love to put my phone down for an hour and not think about it. Five steps. It's really simple to do, but it's going to take a lot of courage.    Number one, choose ahead of time when you want to check your texts and emails and asynchronous messages, right? It could be every hour. It could be on a, maybe say it's 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. That's it. Whatever.    Step two, build a list of VIPs who will have access to it all times and not just those predetermined times. So my VIPs are my wife, my kids' school, my assistant. It's pretty much it. Step three, pull out your phone and add all of your VIPs to your Favorites list if you're an iOS user or "Your people" list, if you're an Android user, that way, when you use just the basic out-of-the-box, do not disturb settings on your phone, only calls from those people come through. [00:28:57] Not their texts, not their emails, not every Instagram notification of people liking yet another picture of your dog, just phone calls from your VIPs.   Step four, you got to set clear expectations with your VIPs about your new response time. You send them a very simple message like this. I actually give you the template in the Redeeming Your Time book, but this is the gist. "Hey, I'm trying to be more focused with my kids at home." I know by the way, also at work, especially if you're sending this to your boss. "Here's how you can help me from now on. I'm only checking emails, texts, etc., at X, Y, and Z times. However, you're a VIP in my life. And so if you need me more urgently than that, do not text me, I won't see it. Don't email me. I won't see it. But if you call me on my cell, I'll answer every single time that I can."   Last step, step five, put your phone away for an hour and a half at a time. When you're with your kids, keep your phone out of sight, out of mind. For mine, I keep it in my master bathroom. It's on "do not disturb". I turn the ringer on. [00:29:58]    And here's what happens. I actually spent two and a half hours apart from my phone at nighttime from 5 to seven 30 p.m. every single night. And functionally what I've done is I've turned my cell phone into a landline, right? If the phone rings, I can go in there and see what VIP is calling and decide whether or not I want to answer it. But in all that other time, I am fully focused on my kids and the conversations I'm having with them about their day.    Laura, it's been a total, total game changer for me and for thousands and thousands of readers of Redeeming Your Time. This is one of 32 practices in the book, and I'm willing to bet it's probably in the top five of reader favorites.   Laura Dugger: Well, and I can see why that's incredible. And I'm curious, Jordan, do you know Joey Odom with Aro?   Jordan Raynor: I know Joey. I talked to Joey yesterday. I love Joey Odom.   Laura Dugger: Okay. He's wonderful. So we will link to an episode that he did on The Savvy Sauce. [00:31:00] If you're looking for more practical ways as well, like you said, putting your phone away, he just can contribute. I think that partners nicely.   Jordan Raynor: Yeah. And if you don't know Aro, go check out the episode. But basically it's an app on your phone. It's also a physical box that you can put the phone in. And it basically gamifies what I just explained.    So instead of me being accountable to care of my kids, I could theoretically share with my friends, "Hey, I spent two and a half hours today apart from my phone. Here's a screenshot of the evidence. I love what Joey and their team are doing. It's incredible.   Laura Dugger: And like you said, this is just one of the helpful suggestions in Redeeming Your Time. My husband and I have both benefited so much from that book.   Jordan Raynor: I love it. Thank you.   Laura Dugger: Well, yes. And thank you. But I'd love for you to walk us through the topics and the questions that we ask ourselves as we metaphorically go floor by floor through the building of intentional living.   Jordan Raynor: Yeah. Yeah. It's a great question. [00:32:00] You're asking about chapter four of the book, where I'm talking about prioritizing our yeses. And we hear about all these different terms when it comes to setting priorities. We talk about mission statements and callings and long-term goal, whatever. I just found it necessary for myself to bake the cake and put it all together. Be like, okay, give me one simple framework for thinking about all these things and how they connect to each other.    And so the metaphor I use in the book is this five-story building where on the fifth floor, the very top of this hotel, whatever you envision this building being is your mission in life that is over everything else. Listen, there are people selling books left and right, helping you discern the mission for your life. I'll let you off the hook for having to buy those. Listen, you didn't make yourself and so you don't get to choose the mission of your life. God does. Here's the mission of your life: to glorify God, period, full stop, right?   Now God in this goodness has given us a lot of freedom to choose the callings on the fourth floor of how we will live out that mission. But that's your mission, right? [00:33:05] So mission, fifth floor; fourth floor, next level down is callings. So I am called right now to be a husband, to be a father, and to be the CEO of Jordan Raynor company and create this content. That's it. I've chosen three callings, right?    The next level down are long-term goals. This is level three of the building, okay? Long-term goals. I am the biggest believer in the world in setting the biggest possible long-term goals, because in my experience, that's what helps me say no. If I have really small goals, I am getting sucked into the thick of thin things every single time.    So I would argue Christ's power should be setting the biggest long-term goals on the planet. By long-term, I'm talking at least a year, more likely three to five years, setting those long-term goals for each of your callings.    Then the next level down are short-term goals, which whatever works for you works. Maybe you want to set goals on a weekly basis, monthly basis. I love the quarterly cadence. [00:34:05] Every three months, looking at my long-term goals and setting quarterly goals that are attached to that.    And then the bottom floor, the first floor of this metaphorical building are what I call projects and actions. This is the tactical stuff. This is your to-do list born out of mission calling, long-term goals, short-term goals.    Okay. What are the specific projects and actions that I need to execute against over the next seven days, over the next quarter to make progress towards those goals? And then, as you know, Laura, there's a secret sixth floor to this building, which it doesn't deserve to be called a floor. It's the basement.    And this is what I call posteriorities. And this might be the most important. This is everything else that falls outside of what's already on my plate professionally and what falls under those short-term goals. Everything else goes into the basement of my mind in this metaphorical building. [00:35:05]    And so in my to-do list app, what I call my commitment tracking system, all of those projects and actions literally go in a separate folder called "Someday" that I only look at every 90 days. Once every 90 days, I look at that, decide if there's anything I want to pull out and work on over the next 90 days. But for the other, what is that, 89 days and a quarter, all of those things are out of sight, out of mind, so that I can fully focus on the work that I believe that God has called me to execute against over the next three months.   Laura Dugger: So good. Again, and these 90 days, let's zoom in on that. We also share a passion for the quarterly time, even the brain science behind it, that your brain can only be reminded and to hang on to a goal for 90 days. What does yours actually look like in these 90 days? Can you give us some examples in your own life of a goal for your calling and then ground floor what that looks like? [00:36:08]    Jordan Raynor: Yeah, I would be happy to. I'll show you some quarterly goals for the family. I got personal and professional short-term goals, quarterly goals. Here's a personal one. I really love the OKR framework, which if you're not familiar with it, Google made this famous, stands for objectives and key results.   So objectives are aspirational. They're the what you want to accomplish. And the key results are measurable and they tell you whether or not you reached the what. So, for example, this quarter, personally, objective. Strengthen my point of view on youth sports and whether or not it is in line with our family's goal to love like Jesus.    This one's going to hit for our audience. I have a feeling. Key result number one: read three credible articles from youth sports advocates and three articles from Detractors. [00:37:10]    Key result number two, post questions on this topic to at least two godly friends who have had their kids in serious youth sports and two who have intentionally chosen not to.    And then key result number three, draft a summary of my point of view on this topic and deliver it to Kara by December 31st.   All right. Let me give you a professional example. In this quarter, yeah, I'll share this, whatever. This is a little inside baseball, but it's fun. I can't say the name of it, but the objective is to sell my first TV show to Netflix or Amazon.    We're currently shopping a project right now. I actually only have one key result for this and it's to get one yes or three nos from A-list actors to agree to play the starring role in this show. So that's how I'll know. That's the progress I'm going to make towards that goal.    So that's just a couple of examples from my life. I obsess over this quote from Bill Gates though. I think this would be helpful for our listeners. [00:38:10] Gates once said that we human beings have the tendency to vastly overestimate what we can accomplish in a short period of time, i.e. a quarter, and vastly underestimate what we can do in a decade with what Eugene Peterson called long obedience in the same direction, right?   So if you take one thing from this conversation on goals, take that from Bill Gates. What you can get done in three months is virtually nothing, right? So set your goals accordingly. But what you can get done in a decade with long obedience in the same direction, you're not doing it, God's doing it through you is incredible.   Laura Dugger: I just wanted to let you know, there are now multiple ways to give when you visit TheSavvySauce.com. We now have a donation button on our website and you can find it under the donate page, which is under the tab entitled Support. Our mailing address is also provided if you would prefer to save us the processing fee and send a check that is tax deductible. [00:39:14]    Either way, you'll be supporting the work of Savvy Sauce charities and helping us continue to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ. Make sure you visit TheSavvySauce.com today. Thanks for your support.   These examples are so helpful. I love practical examples because it helps me envision how to begin applying what I want to put into practice after a conversation like this one. My husband, Mark, and I will oftentimes reflect and look back on times that have been transformational in our lives. Typically, it's from practical application, you have to apply it, that leads to transformation. So, Jordan, will you give us maybe three to five habits or time savers or general best ways to steward our time?   Jordan Raynor: Oh, man, I'd love to. Honestly, the biggest one for me I've already shared, which is just taking control of when you check your messages. I cannot stress that enough. [00:40:19]    Let me give you a couple others. One, you want to do your most exceptional work, you've got to be getting a seven to eight-hour nightly sleep opportunity. The easiest way to practically do it is to just set a consistent bedtime. Most people have a fixed time at which they wake up, so it's simple math, right? Subtract from that, go back eight hours, that's your bedtime.   Gosh, you might not like the science. Trust me, I don't like the science, but the science is settled on this one. Most, 99% of human beings need seven to eight hours of sleep at night. That's a game-changer for me.    Honestly, weekly Sabbath has been a game-changing habit for me and my family that I think has made us much more productive in our goals.    I'll give you another one. Do one new thing at a time. In your work, in your life, you probably have a lot of recurring responsibilities based on work that you've created over the years. [00:41:19] With whatever time you have left over, the worst mistake, in my experience, that you can make is to try to do five new initiatives at once. You do one new thing at a time until it's done, and then when it's done, you move on to the next thing.    I'm trying to think of some other ones from the book. Yeah, I'll say this one. This is one of my favorite practices. It takes two seconds to start, but again, it takes a lot of courage. Quit the news cold turkey and let your friends curate the news for you. Why? How is this connected to time management, people ask me?    It could not be more relevant because all of this external noise is creating a lot of internal noise that blocks your ability to be loving, to think, to be creative, and listen to the voice of God. I know because I was the ultimate news junkie until eight years ago when I quit cold turkey. You know what happened when I quit cold turkey? Nothing. Nothing negative happened. [00:42:21]    What did happen is my friends started telling me about everything that I cared about, voluntarily. They have no idea they're doing this, but they're bringing me this. I spot-check from time to time. I'll go to CNN.com and say, did I really miss anything? Nope. 99% of the news is still totally irrelevant to my life and work. Great. Man, that's been a game-changer for me, Laura.   Laura Dugger: I did love that one about let your friends curate the news for you. Just one other follow-up. I want to circle back to the quarterly. Just as we're talking about practical application, how can someone start doing, if that's their first goal is to maybe plan something quarterly? How do you have a system in place to revisit these things every 90 days and what does that look like?   Jordan Raynor: That's a great question. I take a quarterly retreat. Ideally, this is for at least one night. Sometimes when things are really crazy, I just have to take a day to go do it. In that quarterly retreat, I'm doing a few things. [00:43:20]    First, I am just journaling the game that God has already produced in my work, the good things He's already done over the last three months.   Two, I'm just taking time to worship Him and praise Him for that. Remember that not only did I not deserve anything for the last three months, I certainly don't deserve anything over the next three months. It's putting me in this humble position of recognizing that the only thing I deserve is death due my sin. God has given me Christ and way more, and that puts me in a much healthier heart position to dream about what's next.    Then third step, I just journal off the top of my head without looking at any prompts what I think is most important over the next three months. I don't look at my to-do list because what's most important should be readily apparent to me. I shouldn't have to look at anything, right?    Number four, I review journal entries from the last 90 days as well as my to-do list to refine that journal entry about what I thought was most important. Maybe I forgot, oh yeah, Jordan, you're releasing a book in the next quarter. [00:44:25] We got to get ready for that or six months from now, whatever it is.    Then five, I am taking a first stab at drafting those objectives and key results. My rule is no more than five objectives in a given quarter and no more than five key results for each objective, which could mean 25 key results.    Most of the time for me, I wind up at one to three objectives total and one to, oh man, like 10 max key results in a quarter. Most recently, I've had between one and three key results, that's it, that I'm focused on the next 90 days.   Oh, by the way, I've been crushing it. The fewer key results that I'm setting, the quicker I'm getting my goals done. The last two quarters, I've hit my goals early for the quarter and I've had to go into that someday folder and pull new things out because I've gotten everything done. That feels great. [00:45:28]    Laura Dugger: That's incredible. That does feel great to get to check that off and go to the next thing. I want to see how people can apply this, but first also, maybe Sabbath is more so something that grabbed them. So can you share just a little glimpse of what that looks like? Because you said that's one of your most impactful habits.   Jordan Raynor: Oh yeah, absolutely. Sabbath starts with work, right? You got to work hard and work well if you want to be able to rest well. Maybe helpful to think about this, I'm doing all the work for two days in one. So we have chosen to enjoy the gift of Sabbath. Notice I didn't say observe Sabbath because that connotes life-sucking legalism.    We enjoy the gift of Sabbath from Saturday dinner time until Sunday dinner time. So Saturday afternoon, we are going through our Sabbath prep checklist. That includes cleaning up the house, picking everything up so we're not distracted, packing bags and waters for church the next day, making a plan for Sabbath. [00:46:33] So who do we want to hang out with? Texting and coordinating those plans ahead of time so we're not attached to our phones on Sabbath itself, doing laundry, running the dishwasher.   And then when we get to the end, I'm sending my phone on a 24-hour vacation. So I mentioned spending two and a half hours apart from my phone each night. On Sabbath, it is on airplane mode for 24 hours.   Then we kick off Sabbath by just feasting. So Sabbath to us is... I love how Kevin DeYoung put it. It's an island of get-to and a sea of have-to. We try to do nothing on that I have to-do list and only things on that get to-do list.   So that starts a feasting on some of our favorite foods. We get takeout. So cleanup's really easy. So we're Chewy's Mexican or good Chinese food, whatever. We light a candle to kick off Sabbath so that it always smells like Sabbath in my house, which is usually pumpkin pecan waffles, even when it's like July in Florida, which makes no sense. [00:47:33]    Then Saturday night's pretty chill, watching a little bit of TV with the kids, whatever. They're going to bed. On Sunday, this is my one day a week where I sleep in. My wife sleeps in the other six days of the week. I sleep in, Kara gets up with the kids. It's the one day a week of the week where they get to watch a full-length movie, which they're super pumped about, and don't judge me, drink coffee. So they get to drink coffee on Sabbath.    My kids wake up super early, so they can finish the movie before church. On the way to church is one of my favorite traditions where we stop and get donuts on the way and the whole drive we're talking about what we're thankful for from the past week. So just looking back, what are we grateful for? And then what do we want to adore God for about His character based on what He's done and what we've seen Him do and what we're thankful for the past week?   We then go feast on the word with our church family and then come back, have lunch at the house. We don't do the lunch after church thing to us. That's a little exhausting. [00:48:31] So we come home, have lunch here.    And then Sunday afternoons are pretty chill. A lot of times we're just playing games or swimming in the pool. This past Sunday, we went for a walk and let the kids climb some trees. But just a day to slow down and catch up to our souls and just be and remind ourselves that we are loved and valued, even when we're not being productive, that our heavenly Father does not need us. He wants us to quote my friend, [Scott Jotani? 00:49:05] And man, it's been a total game-changer.    I'll end with this. I saw a mentor who I hadn't seen in years. I think this was last summer. And we were on vacation in Rhode Island. I talked to my mentor for about an hour and he texted me after I left his house and he's like, "Hey, you seem way more rested than I saw you the last five years ago." And it's not vacation rest. He called that out. He's like, "This is not vacation rest. What is this?" I was like, "It's Sabbath." He's like, "That's what I thought. That's what I thought."   People can feel it. People know when they're in the presence of somebody who is living and working out of a Sabbath rest. So I would encourage you to try it. Treat it as an experiment. Don't say, "We're going to do this for the rest of our lives. Try it for four weeks. Try it for six weeks. Give it a shot. And I think you'll be blown away at how healthy it is, both for your soul and for the goals that you're chasing after the rest of the week. [00:50:10]    Laura Dugger: Okay. Challenge accepted. So great. So then bringing this home for someone, if they need to get quiet, get with the Lord, and just see what's bubbling up for them, do you have any other recommended Scripture, places to start, or questions for reflection or anything just to point us in the right direction?   Jordan Raynor: Yeah. I would just point you to the Gospels and the way of Jesus. We read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John almost exclusively for their theology and the ethic of Jesus and they certainly have a lot to say about that. But as my friend John Mark Comer has pointed out, the Gospels are also biographies of Jesus' life. And I don't know about you, but I want to redeem my time in the model of my Redeemer. He is the key to the whole thing.    By the way, even non-Christians can get on board with this. I'll tell non-Christians all the time, like, hey, Christian or not... pretty hard to dispute that Jesus was the most productive person to ever walk the earth. [00:51:09] And we know how He managed His time. And no, the Gospels don't show Him with a to-do list or a smartphone, but they show Him dealing with distractions at work. One time a guy literally dropped through the roof over Jesus' head while He was working and preaching. Unless that's happening to you, you're not more distracted than Jesus was, right?    They show Him seeking to be busy without being hurried. They show Him having to dissent from the kingdom of noise to think. And so, man, you want to redeem your time toward eternal ends? Look to the author of time, Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospel biographies.    Laura Dugger: This has been incredible to lay the foundation for our own lives, which is great to put into practice first. But as we're tying it all up to, how can we pass along this wisdom to our children?   Jordan Raynor: Yeah. Number one, just talk about the biblical narrative of work and productivity that your kids are probably not hearing in Sunday school. [00:52:11] I know because I see the Sunday school curriculum. I'm an elder in our church. They're not seeing it.    Point them to Genesis 1 and 2. Point them to the fact that we worship a God who works and created us to work and be productive and redeem our time in His image. And you can do that through Genesis 1 and 2. You can fast forward to Revelation 21 and 22 and Isaiah 65 that talks about work and productivity for eternity on the new earth.   Then I do have a couple of picture books that I wrote for kids as a tool, as a resource for you to communicate the why of redeeming your time, the why of work to your kids. They're called The Creator in You, which is this artistic interpretation of Genesis 1 and 2, and The Royal in You, which is the opposite book into scripture in Revelation 21 and 22.    And my prayer for this book is that it will... your kids may not admit this to you, but if they're anything like I was as a kid, if they're anything like my kids used to be, your kids view heaven with confusion, boredom, and maybe even fear. [00:53:18] And that's tragic because God's word replaces all of that with biblical clarity, excitement, and hope.    And that's my prayer for this book, that based on God's word, it would expand the vision of kids and, frankly, grownups to view heaven in the new earth with that clarity, excitement, and hope, all to God's greater glory and our greater joy.   Laura Dugger: A worthy vision indeed. We will certainly link to those resources in the show notes. Jordan, this time has been so enjoyable, but I still have one question for you because we are called The Savvy Sauce because "savvy" is synonymous with practical knowledge or discernment. And so as my final question for you today, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Jordan Raynor: Yeah, honestly, I've shared a lot of the practical answers to that. We started the conversation theological, went practical, let's end theological. My savvy sauce lately is that I spend a lot of time thinking about where I see myself professionally in five million years, not five years like you were asked in a job interview. [00:54:30]   Because again, God's word promises that we will work free from the curse of sin. And here's why, and here's how this connects to redeeming the time. The more that I've meditated on that promise of long enjoying the work of my hands, I am far less hurried in the present.   Because I spent years, Laura, worrying about finishing my life's work, of getting it all done. I got to get past this business because I still want to do X, Y, and Z in my life, right? But knowing that I'm going to have eternity to work for God's glory, I am free from all of those burdens and just so much less hurried because here's what's going to happen.   When I die with unfinished symphonies, and all of us will die with unfinished symphonies and to-do lists, either God is number one, going to tap somebody else on the shoulder and have them pick up that work and finish it, praise God. [00:55:29] Number two, He's going to finish that work by himself with no human involvement, praise God. Or number three, when I arise from the nap that is death, God in his goodness and generosity will put that unfinished symphony back in my hands and give me the joy of finishing it free from the curse of sin, praise God.   Either way, I don't lose. If the things on my to-do list are on God's to-do list, He will finish them. And as I've thought about that and work on the new earth, it has just been radical in slowing me down and recognizing that eternity is now in session and I don't have to finish it all before I die. It's been a tremendous gift that the Lord has given me. So I would encourage our listeners to do the same.   Laura Dugger: Yes. Well, Jordan, clearly God has gifted you with being a vision caster, a visionary, a leader, and I just appreciate this conversation is oozed with your love of Kara and your daughters and our Lord and has been, like you said, theological and practical. [00:56:41] I just have learned so much. So thank you for being intentional about redeeming your time. It really is a way that you are loving others and loving God well, and I just appreciate you. So thank you for being my guest.   Jordan Raynor: Thank you, Laura.   Laura Dugger: One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term "gospel" before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news. Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves.   This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved. We need a Savior.   But God loved us so much, He made a way for His only Son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. [00:57:43] This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with Him. That is good news.   Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us.   Romans 10:9 says that if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.    So would you pray with me now? Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to You. Will You clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare You as Lord of their life? We trust You to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.    If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring Him for me, so me for Him. You get the opportunity to live your life for Him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So you ready to get started?    First, tell someone. Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible, and I love it. You can start by reading the Book of John.    Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.    We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read Scripture that describes this process.    Finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, "In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.    If you've already received this good news, I pray that you have someone else to share it with today. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

At the NFL combine, Jets' GM Mougey's hand gestures were a media focus. While Evan Roberts wanted Rodgers updates, Boomer understood the focus on current players. Aaron' Glenn appeared Parcells-like, annoyed by QB questions. Combine highlights included Mougey on Rodgers rumors, Glenn on winning now, Schoen's open roster approach, and draft QB talk. Other topics: Bengals' Chase/Higgins, Kelce's future, Doncic's Mavs return, Rangers' win, and the tush-push controversy. Gio also shared a story about a water skiing squirrel, and his own clogged ear.

How much consideration have you ever given to your soul? This podcast will inform you about the enemies of your soul. They are real: Distractions and Detractors! This podcast will expose them and define them. Your mind, your will, and your emotion make up your soul. Every day of your life there is an ongoing battle occurring. Whether it is criticism, conflict, or controversy, there is a right way to get through them. 

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Elon Musk and the Department of Government Accountability are exposing federal waste, facing fierce criticism from Democrats. Trump suggests possible kickbacks tied to USAID funds. With courts blocking executive action, the real fight lies in new legislation. Will Congress act before the March deadline? Tune in to Truth Be Told with Booker Scott for more.

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the extraordinary dynamic surrounding Elon Musk as a White House adviser.

Tune in here for this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show talking about the DC airline crash, Congressman Thomas Massie to introduce new bill, more about the DC airline crash with guest Art, and takes callers reacting to President Trump's airline crash press conference yesterday. In the second half of the show Vince talks about airline flight crew stories, a San Francisco Chronicle article noting that San Carlos airport has zero air traffic controllers, and more reaction to President Trump's airline crash press conference yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vivek Ramaswamy is facing harsh criticism for his comments on American culture, stating that it has “venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long.” Most see this as offensive without separating or comparing the essence of the statement from current, and historical, cultural conditions. And he is right. Detractors have argued that people still want to come here regardless, but they neglect to recognize that America is a stereotype and that for some living here in the worst conditions is better than living elsewhere in the east conditions; that America still affords opportunity for those willing to work; that many come here not for culture, but for economic reasons. From dating to business American culture, not laws, rewards the bad and punishes the good. It has become a cornerstone of our culture, largely resulting from entertainment industries that, once exported elsewhere, also inject the same poison into those countries too. These countries, or cultures, only see the glamour of American pop-culture and misidentify it with base culture, which leads to a slow corrupting of their morals too. Few things could exemplify this wickedness better than Beyonce performing on Christmas Day at an NFL game while her husband and associates are accused of, and are certainly guilty of, many horrendous crimes. The new movie Nosferatu is an occult masterpiece which likewise addresses the notion of evil and how it consumes the self and outer world. Does the devil come from within or from outside? It is only when we can identify and confront this evil that we may crucify it and obtain salvation. -FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEPAYPALCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

The Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) has a long, controversial history within U.S. antitrust law and economics. In this episode, Mark Poe, an attorney who specializes in RPA litigation, discusses the RPA with hosts Puja Patel and Aaron Yeater. Mark and the hosts explore Mark's view that traditional critics of RPA are incorrect, which he first presented in a recent article in Antitrust Magazine. With special guest: Mark Poe, Partner, Gaw Poe LLP Related Links: Mark Poe The Critics Are Wrong: How the Robinson-Patman Act Has Been Misunderstood by Detractors Hosted by: Puja Patel, A&O Shearman US LLP and Aaron Yeater, Analysis Group, Inc.

Project 2025 is a strategic plan crafted by conservative groups to reshape the administrative state of the United States during the next Republican administration. This initiative has drawn attention due to its ambitious agenda and the notable figures associated with its development. Among these figures is Russell Vought, who previously served as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Donald Trump.Vought's involvement with Project 2025 highlights his significant role in shaping conservative policy frameworks. The project aims to streamline federal bureaucracy and implement drastic policy changes aimed at reducing government overreach. At its core, Project 2025 envisions a reorganization of federal agencies and a reorientation of regulatory priorities, aligning them more closely with conservative values and principles.One of the controversial aspects of Project 2025 is its proposal to diminish the influence of the U.S. Senate in approving key political appointments. Traditionally, the Senate plays a crucial role in vetting and confirming presidential nominees for various administrative positions. However, Project 2025 suggests exploring pathways to bypass or weaken this process, thereby accelerating the appointment of individuals who align with the administration's policy goals. This approach, proponents argue, would lead to more efficient governance and implementation of the administration's agenda. Critics, however, contend that it undermines the system of checks and balances intended to prevent executive overreach.Russell Vought's potential reappointment to lead the OMB underscores the importance of Project 2025 within Trump's political strategy. As a key architect of this initiative, Vought's policy priorities emphasize fiscal restraint, regulatory reform, and the scaling back of federal programs deemed inefficient or misaligned with conservative objectives. During his previous tenure as OMB Director, Vought championed efforts to cut federal spending and overhaul budgetary processes, initiatives he would likely continue if reinstated.Project 2025 has sparked a heated debate within political circles about the future of governance and the role of regulatory agencies in the United States. Supporters argue that the project offers a necessary corrective to what they perceive as decades of bureaucratic expansion and inefficiency. They believe that implementing its recommendations would bolster economic growth, enhance individual freedoms, and restore constitutional principles.Detractors, on the other hand, warn that such sweeping changes could destabilize essential government functions and erode public trust in federal institutions. They also highlight the potential risks associated with diminishing the Senate's role in political appointments, arguing that it could lead to a less transparent and accountable executive branch.The focus on Project 2025 illustrates the broader ideological battle over the size and scope of government in America. As the nation looks toward future elections, the ideas and proposals contained in this initiative are likely to remain pivotal points of discussion and debate among policymakers, political analysts, and the public at large. With Russell Vought at the helm, Project 2025 could significantly influence the Republican platform and reshape the administrative landscape of the United States for years to come.

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Russell Vought, a key figure from the Trump administration, is drawing attention with his involvement in "Project 2025." This initiative outlines strategies to expand executive power, centralizing authority within specific government branches such as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vought, known for his tenure as the Director of the OMB under Trump, has historically pushed boundaries in shaping policy and administrative processes."Project 2025" serves as a blueprint for increasing presidential control over the executive branch, as envisioned by Vought and his allies. His contributions to the project emphasize restructuring governmental agencies to shift significant decision-making away from traditionally independent bodies into the hands of the executive. This involves streamlining operations and cutting bureaucratic hurdles that they argue hinder efficiency.The project's advocates argue that such centralization could lead to more effective governance, allowing swift implementation of policy agendas without the delays often encountered in a multi-faceted government structure. Critics, however, express concern about the erosion of checks and balances. They caution that consolidating power in this manner could undermine democratic institutions and lead to unchecked executive actions, reminiscent of an authoritarian regime.Vought's history as a staunch supporter of Trump's policies is underscored by his willingness to push legal limits if necessary to achieve political objectives. During his OMB leadership, Vought was involved in controversial decisions that drew bipartisan scrutiny. His role in withholding congressionally approved funds from Ukraine highlighted his readiness to interpret executive power expansively, leading to legal challenges and critiques regarding the separation of powers.The discussion surrounding "Project 2025" reflects broader debates about the balance of power in the U.S. government. Proponents of the project believe it could preemptively safeguard executive-led reforms from bureaucratic inertia or opposition-led obstruction. Detractors, however, view it as a threat to the fundamental principle of governmental checks and balances that serves to prevent the concentration of power.In sum, "Project 2025" and Russell Vought's associated influence signal a potential shift in governmental structure, emphasizing executive authority. As political landscapes evolve, the implications of such restructuring remain critical points of discussion for policymakers and citizens alike, weighing the benefits of efficiency against the risks of centralized power devoid of traditional accountability mechanisms.

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Project 2025 is a significant policy proposal currently under discussion within political circles, designed by a cohort of at least 140 advisers and supporters. The proposal has drawn substantial attention during the ongoing presidential campaign, as it outlines a detailed framework aimed at reshaping the American economy and workforce by the year 2025. While it is intended as a roadmap for economic revitalization, it has also sparked debate and concern regarding its potential impacts on American workers.Supporters of Project 2025 present it as a comprehensive plan to enhance economic growth, create jobs, and ensure global competitiveness. They argue that the proposals within the document focus on reducing regulatory burdens, incentivizing innovation, and lowering taxes to encourage business expansion and employment. Advocates suggest that by fostering a business-friendly environment, Project 2025 will spur productivity and create a more robust job market.However, critics of the plan, including various labor organizations and social policy analysts, argue that Project 2025 poses serious threats to worker protections and rights. Concerns have been raised particularly about provisions that may potentially undermine labor unions, roll back workplace safety regulations, and erode wage growth. Detractors warn that such measures could lead to a deterioration of working conditions and increase income inequality, effectively creating a "nightmare" scenario for many American workers.One key aspect of Project 2025 under scrutiny is its approach to deregulation. The document purportedly includes steps to significantly reduce the regulatory oversight of industries, which is hailed by supporters as necessary for cutting bureaucratic red tape. However, opponents argue this may lead to negative consequences for both employees and consumers, as regulatory standards are often critical for ensuring fair practices and safety within workplaces and industries.Another contentious area is the project's stance on labor laws and worker benefits. Critics assert that the initiatives might involve scaling back union power and reducing labor standards, which have historically been instrumental in securing workers' rights and improvements in pay, benefits, and work conditions. The fear is that, without these safeguards, employees may be left vulnerable in an evolving job market, destabilizing the security that has been built over decades.Despite the controversy, Project 2025 remains a focal point in political discourse, particularly among those concerned with the future of the American workforce. As the presidential campaign progresses, discussions about Project 2025 are likely to intensify, with various stakeholders weighing in on the feasibility and desirability of its proposals. Its potential implications for economic policy, employment, and social equity will likely remain topics of significant interest and debate.As the nation confronts the challenges of the 21st-century economy, the outcomes of these discussions could influence legislative and policy directions that will shape the work environment for years to come. Whether Project 2025 is ultimately implemented or modified, its introduction underscores the ongoing and urgent need to address economic and labor issues critically and comprehensively in a rapidly changing world.

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While Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got hundreds of supporters during his rally at the University of Nevada, Reno yesterday, other students had opposing feelings. Turning Point USA is known for its activism on college campuses across the U.S., but as Nick Stewart reports not everyone at UNR welcomed it.

When you go to vote this November, it won't just be for President or Governor. You'll also be voting on a group of state initiatives - and they're complicated.  We're breaking all of them down here on Soundside this election season. And this week, we're turning to I-2109: aka, the measure that seeks to Repeal the Capital Gains Tax. Passed by the legislature back in 2021, the tax took effect two years ago. It charges a 7% tax on the sales of some types of assets - things like stocks, bonds, and some types of businesses. The tax kicks in on profits exceeding $262,000. Real estate, retirement accounts, and certain small businesses are exempt  Revenue from the tax goes towards education: the first $500m raised is earmarked for schools, early learning, and child care programs. The rest goes towards school construction and renovation. This is a tax that's only paid by an extremely small percentage of Washington taxpayers (.001). 4,000 people paid Washington state capital gains taxes in 2022 - producing $786m dollars in revenue. Last year, that amount decreased to $433m. Supporters of the capital gains tax say that it's providing needed funds for Washington's education and childcare system. Detractors say it's a workaround for an income tax, which is illegal in Washington state. Some also fear it will drive tech entrepreneurs and companies out of the city. Today, we're hearing from an advocate for Initiative 2109. Guest: Vijay Boyapati is a former Google engineer. He's currently a software engineer and author of the book “The Bullish Case for Bitcoin” Relevant Links: Washington Initiative 2109, Repeal Capital Gains Tax Initiative (2024) - Ballotpedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twice in as many decades, a president won the office without the popular vote. Both times, people cried foul on the Electoral College. Detractors claim the institution is antiquated and impedes democracy, but our guest, a lawyer and constitutional scholar, argues that the Electoral College is the best defense of America's constitutional republic. Join us to hear a winning argument for a necessary protection against "rigged" party elections, coastal elites, and DC insiders who wish to make a career of unchecked ambition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Art of Consulting podcast, where we delve into the personal and professional journeys of some of the most inspiring leaders in the industry. In today's special installment, we are thrilled to welcome Ms. Pat Kaiser, a dynamic leader whose extensive background spans operations, marketing, sales, IT, HR, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions. Join us as we explore Pat's journey, from her impactful career in consulting to her significant contributions to organizations like Agilus Work Solutions. Along the way, Pat shares invaluable insights on preparing a business for sale, the role of intellectual property in consulting, and navigating the challenges of being an independent contractor versus an employee. 00:13 - Introduction: Speaker 1 welcomes the listeners and introduces the guest, Pat Kaiser, who has been a role model and mentor throughout their career in consulting. 00:15 - 00:41 - Introduction Continued: Speaker 2 elaborates on Pat Kaiser's impressive career in IT and consulting, highlighting her leadership roles in multinational organizations and her experience guiding companies through mergers and acquisitions. 00:41 - 01:38 - Preparing a Business for Sale: Pat discusses the process of preparing a business for sale, which involves ensuring documentation accuracy, maintaining clean financials, and setting up a data room. She explains the importance of keeping the staff unaware of the sale preparation to maintain business stability. 01:38 - 02:20 - Confidentiality and Preparation: Pat elaborates on the necessity of discretion while prepping the business for sale and creating a teaser document for potential buyers. She also talks about the development of a confidential information memorandum (CIM) that provides detailed business insights to interested parties. 02:20 - 02:58 - Engaging Interested Parties: Pat explains the role of letters of intent in the sale process and how they serve as binding agreements indicating serious interest from potential buyers. She highlights the competitive nature of these engagements, particularly when competitors are involved. 02:58 - 03:35 - Valuation of Consulting Firms: Pat discusses the importance of intellectual property, management team stability, and staff skills in the valuation of consulting firms. She emphasizes that the primary assets being acquired are the people and the goodwill with clients. 03:35 - 04:48 - Value of Intellectual Property: Pat underscores the value of intellectual property in a consulting firm, including software and documented best practices that can enhance business operations and client implementations. 04:48 - 05:33 - Importance of Client Lists: Pat emphasizes that client lists are often the most critical asset in a consulting firm's valuation, followed by the skills and experience of the staff and intellectual property. 05:33 - 07:46 - Detractors from Business Value: Pat identifies factors that detract from a business's value, such as restrictive client contracts, debt, poor reputation, and inexperienced staff. She explains the importance of managing these elements to maintain business value. 07:46 - 09:40 - Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Pat compares the pros and cons of being an independent contractor versus an employee. She discusses financial rewards, job stability, and opportunities for professional growth in both roles. 09:40 - 13:34 - Discipline in Consulting: Pat highlights the need for discipline as a consultant, from understanding client environments to managing time and continuous learning. She shares tips on how consultants can stay relevant and valuable in the industry. 13:34 - 14:36 - Continuous Learning: The discussion emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and investing in personal development to enhance one's skills and certifications, ensuring long-term success in consulting. 14:36 - 24:47 - Closing Insights: Pat reflects on the significance of having intentional plans and being proactive in career development, both as an employee and a consultant. She shares personal anecdotes and advice on navigating the consulting industry successfully. Episode Highlights 00:13 - 00:15 - Introduction: Speaker 1 welcomes listeners and introduces the episode. 00:15 - 00:41 - Today's Guest: Speaker 2 introduces Pat Kaiser, highlighting her career in consulting and IT. 00:41 - 00:47 - Opening Question: Speaker 1 asks about preparing a business for sale. 00:48 - 01:38 - Preparing a Business for Sale: Pat explains key steps, focusing on documentation, financials, and confidentiality. 01:38 - 02:20 - Confidential Preparation: Pat discusses keeping sale plans discreet and creating teaser documents and CIMs. 02:20 - 02:58 - Engaging Buyers: Pat covers engaging buyers through letters of intent and binding agreements. 02:58 - 03:35 - Business Valuation: Key assets in a firm's valuation, including intellectual property and client goodwill. 03:35 - 04:48 - Intellectual Property: The value of IP in improving business operations. 04:48 - 05:33 - Client Lists: Importance of client lists in increasing a firm's value. 05:33 - 07:46 - Detractors: Factors that detract from value, like contracts, debt, and poor reputation. 07:46 - 09:40 - Contractor vs. Employee: Pros and cons of being an independent contractor vs. employee. 09:40 - 13:34 - Discipline in Consulting: The need for discipline in managing time and continuous learning. 13:34 - 14:36 - Continuous Learning: Importance of investing in skills for long-term success. 14:36 - 20:12 - Career Planning: Pat reflects on intentional career planning and proactive development. 20:12 - 24:00 - Building a Consulting Organization: Insights on leading a successful consulting firm. 24:00 - 24:47 - Closing Remarks: Speaker 1 and Pat summarize key points and express gratitude.   About Our Guest Today Ms. Patricia Kaiser (Pat) was President of the Office Professional & Light Industrial division of Agilus Work Solutions, a large national workforce solutions firm, where she brought over 25 years of experience to the role. Previously, she was the incoming President and VP of Corporate Development for The BOWEN Group, Interim President and Chief Operating Officer for MacKay CEO Forums, and Chief Operating Officer for Sierra Systems for almost a decade. Pat is on the Board of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and is the Chair of the Human Resources Committee as well as a member of the Audit Committee. She also served on the Board of the Calgary Homeless Foundation for a number of years and in her last year, served as the Board Chair. Pat holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan, she attended Queens University's Executive Marketing program, earned her ICD.D from the Rotman School of Business in Toronto, and has been a regular lecturer at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. Where to find Our Guest online: LinkedIn - Patricia Kaiser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-kaiser-b-comm-icd-d-0337b14/?originalSubdomain=ca Agilus Work Solutions: https://www.agilus.ca/

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Charles Barkley to discuss their excitement for the NFL season, the new chips on Jaylen Brown's and Jayson Tatum's shoulders (1:20), feelings on the 2023-24 NBA season, a retooled Western Conference, 2024-25 NBA sleeper teams, NBA player movement (22:53), WNBA discourse, stories from Barkley's career, the uncertain future of 'Inside the NBA,' and more (52:19)! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Charles Barkley Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

School marketing and communications with Charlie Maughan, Rita Kilroy and Harrison Shearn In this episode of SMC, Rita is back to join Charlie, as they welcome special guest, imageseven Digital Specialist Harrison Shearn. We discuss Google's surprising decision to keep third-party cookies in Chrome, an unexpected backflip from its plan to eliminate them by 2024. Harrison explains what this all means and how it may impact advertisers going forward. In the Deep Dive we discuss Net Promoter Score and why you should follow up with ‘Detractors', and how to follow up effectively. Finally, we Rave about Rudy Willingham's Simone Biles inspired art projects on social media. How to follow up with an NPS survey Google's surprising U-turn on third-party cookies on Chrome What Google's decision to keep third party cookies on Chrome means for advertisers Rudy Willingham's latest art projects inspired by Simone Biles Got more questions for Charlie and the team? You can ask them via the following: ·       Email: smc@imageseven.com.au ·       Survey: imageseven.typeform.com

Following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Biden's withdrawal has led to significant support for Harris within the party, and she is now widely seen as the likely candidate to lead the Democrats in the upcoming election.Several factors contribute to Harris's strong position. Firstly, she has the backing of key Democratic leaders and insiders who believe she can unify the party and carry forward Biden's agenda. Her experience as Vice President and her previous roles as California's Attorney General and U.S. Senator bolster her credentials​Additionally, Harris's potential running mates are being discussed, with notable figures like North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear mentioned as possible candidates. These individuals bring their own strengths and could help balance the ticket geographically and politically.  On the flipside of that her detractors say:Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy for the 2024 Democratic nomination has faced criticism from various party insiders and voters. Detractors point to several key concerns:Low Approval Ratings: Harris has consistently struggled with low approval ratings throughout her vice presidency, which some believe could hinder her electability in a general election.Performance as VP: Critics argue that her performance as Vice President has not demonstrated strong leadership, pointing to issues such as her handling of the border crisis and other key responsibilities.Campaigning Skills: Some within the party question her effectiveness as a campaigner, noting her early exit from the 2020 presidential primary race due to lack of support and funding.Lack of Clear Policy Achievements: There are concerns about the lack of significant policy achievements during her tenure as VP, which could be leveraged by opponents in the election.Voter Perception: Polls indicate that many voters are skeptical about her ability to win a presidential election, potentially making her a risky choice for the Democratic ticket​.(commercial at 12:08)to contact me:bobbbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Kamala Harris is right choice to continue Joe Biden's legacy (msnbc.com)

Following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Biden's withdrawal has led to significant support for Harris within the party, and she is now widely seen as the likely candidate to lead the Democrats in the upcoming election.Several factors contribute to Harris's strong position. Firstly, she has the backing of key Democratic leaders and insiders who believe she can unify the party and carry forward Biden's agenda. Her experience as Vice President and her previous roles as California's Attorney General and U.S. Senator bolster her credentials​Additionally, Harris's potential running mates are being discussed, with notable figures like North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear mentioned as possible candidates. These individuals bring their own strengths and could help balance the ticket geographically and politically.  On the flipside of that her detractors say:Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy for the 2024 Democratic nomination has faced criticism from various party insiders and voters. Detractors point to several key concerns:Low Approval Ratings: Harris has consistently struggled with low approval ratings throughout her vice presidency, which some believe could hinder her electability in a general election.Performance as VP: Critics argue that her performance as Vice President has not demonstrated strong leadership, pointing to issues such as her handling of the border crisis and other key responsibilities.Campaigning Skills: Some within the party question her effectiveness as a campaigner, noting her early exit from the 2020 presidential primary race due to lack of support and funding.Lack of Clear Policy Achievements: There are concerns about the lack of significant policy achievements during her tenure as VP, which could be leveraged by opponents in the election.Voter Perception: Polls indicate that many voters are skeptical about her ability to win a presidential election, potentially making her a risky choice for the Democratic ticket​.(commercial at 12:08)to contact me:bobbbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Kamala Harris is right choice to continue Joe Biden's legacy (msnbc.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we explore the themes of dehumanization, self-worth and God's Dominion over all no matter the apparent reality.  You will learn about: How to protect your sense of self-worth. The power of knowing that God is in control no matter your circumstances. Why mindless acts of exploitation can be worse than major deliberate acts of evil. The traps before the triumphs.

The first Senate Democrat has called on President Joe Biden to leave the presidential race. Plus, Biden campaign officials will meet with Senate Democrats Thursday as concerns spike over his reelection bid.USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele breaks down a Supreme Court ruling that curbed federal oversight of schools.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar discusses how Democrats are taking aim at Project 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson concerns whether the sections of the Grants Pass Municipal Code which prohibit sleeping/camping on public property like parks and streets constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" as prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. The codes in question only impose civil penalties, which can, in certain circumstances develop into criminal penalties. The case parallels the 2018 case Martin v. City of Boise, in which the Ninth Circuit held that criminal penalties for sleeping/camping on public property violated the Eighth Amendment. Grants Pass raises the question of whether that extends to civil penalties.The case was originally filed in 2018 by a group of individuals including Gloria Johnson affected by the Grants Pass Municipal Codes, and in 2022 the Ninth Circuit decided in favor of the group. The city appealed and it is set to be heard at the Supreme Court on Monday, April 22.Supporters of the city of Grants Pass have argued that these codes and those like them are important for addressing issues of local governance and public health and safety. They contend having courts meddle in issues that pertain to local matters is dangerous and preempts local law enforcement and governments from serving their communities. Detractors claim that the codes endanger those who are involuntarily homeless and impose disproportionate punishment for a non-criminal status.Join us for a Courthouse Steps preview on this interesting case at the intersection of Criminal Law, Federalism and Separation of Powers, and Property rights.Featuring:Mark Miller, Senior Attorney, Property Rights, Pacific Legal Foundation

All eyes are on the Middle East as the Israeli Defense Forces take out civilians and foreign aid workers. Grace shares the reactions of the Left and the Right, the hypocrisy in the media, and more.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/20/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court decided to temporarily permit Texas's Senate Bill 4 to take effect pending a lower court's review. The bill makes it a crime for migrants to illegally enter Texas—allowing for Texas officials to arrest and/or deport anyone who recently entered the state unlawfully. However, several hours later a Fifth Circuit panel voted 2 to 1, effectively blocking Texas from enforcing SB 4. You can read more here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/supreme-court-ruling-deportation-texas-sb4-f8328b6d?mod=hp_lead_pos4 3:10pm- On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing which included testimony from business associates of Hunter Biden. Biden's “former business partner Tony Bobulinski publicly accused the first son and his uncle, Jim Biden, of lying under oath about the nature of their business dealings with Chinese conglomerate CEFC,” writes James Lynch of National Review. You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/former-biden-business-partner-accuses-hunter-jim-of-lying-under-oath-about-chinese-dealings/ 3:20pm- During his testimony before the House Oversight Committee, former Hunter Biden business partner Tony Bobulinski said that he was “1,000% sure” that Joe Biden was the “big guy” referred to in several email communications regarding a business deal with a Chinese-based energy corporation—suggesting that Joe may have derived some financial benefit from his family's foreign business transactions. 3:30pm- Ben Schreckinger of Politico reports: “Prosecutors said a business associate of Jim Biden conspired to defraud Medicare alongside an alleged leader of the Colombo crime family in a brief filed Friday in federal court in New Jersey. The government's accusation is likely to intensify scrutiny of the ties between President Joe Biden's brother and the associate, Mississippi businessman Keaton Langston. The Justice Department named Langston as a co-conspirator in the ongoing fraud case just three weeks after congressional investigators grilled Jim Biden about his relationship with the Mississippi businessman. In the course of a previous prosecution, the Justice Department identified a defendant in the fraud case, Florida businessman Thomas Farese, as a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family, according to court filings.” You can read the full report here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/18/doj-jim-biden-associate-mafia-boss-00147626 3:50pm- Chick-fil-A pizza? Rich says it sounds repulsive—but Matt and Henry are excited to try it. 4:05pm- Coral Davenport of The New York Times reports: “The Biden administration on Wednesday issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation's history, a rule designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032. Nearly three years in the making, the new tailpipe pollution limits from the Environmental Protection Agency would transform the American automobile market. A record 1.2 million electric vehicles rolled off dealers' lots last year, but they made up just 7.6 percent of total U.S. car sales, far from the 56 percent target under the new regulation. An additional 16 percent of new cars sold would be hybrids.” You can read the full report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/climate/biden-phase-out-gas-cars.html 4:10pm- Does cross dressing make you a better intelligence officer? Spencer Lindquist of The Daily Wire reports: “Agents at the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and throughout the intelligence community were distributed a newsletter that celebrated an intelligence official for crossdressing, saying that dressing up in women's clothes makes him ‘a better intelligence officer.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/bidens-top-intelligence-agency-says-crossdressing-makes-man-better-intelligence-officer-internal-docs-show 4:30pm- Ben Brasch of The Washington Post reports: “It is the driver who takes tourists on Jeep tours. It is the veteran who works as a carpenter. It is the person who works at the Whole Foods that sells sashimi-grade salmon for $44.99 a pound. They all live a precarious life sleeping every night in their cars parked somewhere around Sedona, Ariz. It's become a big problem for the tony tourist town, which is why the Sedona City Council approved a program last week that temporarily converts an empty parking lot into a place where families or workers or students can live while trying to find a permanent home. Detractors said they feared it would eventually become an encampment of tents, which aren't allowed under the program.” You can read the full report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/19/sedona-homeless-sleep-car-housing-crisis/ 4:40pm- According to reports, New York Attorney General Letitia James does not believe Donald Trump is “truly unable” to post the $450+ million bond in his civil fraud case. Earlier this year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that the former president inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit was entirely political. 4:50pm- Kate-Gate! What's the latest online conspiracy theory involving Kate Middleton and the Royal Family? PLUS, are landscape paintings racist? Cancel culture comes for Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Paul Cezanne.   5:05pm- On Monday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in Murthy v. Missouri—a case which will determine whether officials within the federal government can use their power to coerce social media platforms into censoring speech they unilaterally deem harmful and/or misinformation. While questioning the U.S. Principal Deputy General Brain Fletcher, Justice Samuel Alito seemed to suggest that government pressuring social media companies to do their bidding is violative of the First Amendment, explaining: “The only reason why this is taking place is because the federal government has got Section 230 and antitrust in its pocket…it's got these big clubs available to it—so it's treating Facebook and these other platforms like they are subordinates. Would you do that to The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal or the Associated Press?” 5:10pm- During oral argument in Murthy v. Missouri, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson voiced concern that ruling against the federal government in this case could result in “hamstringing” their ability to curate speech online—suggesting that the government has a “duty” to police harmful statements. 5:30pm- While appearing at a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, President Joe Biden said of Latino voters: “I need you badly.” According to most polling data, Biden is currently several points behind Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Arizona. 5:40pm- Are landscape paintings racist? Cancel culture comes for Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Paul Cezanne. 6:05pm- On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing which included testimony from business associates of Hunter Biden. Biden's “former business partner Tony Bobulinski publicly accused the first son and his uncle, Jim Biden, of lying under oath about the nature of their business dealings with Chinese conglomerate CEFC,” writes James Lynch of National Review. You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/former-biden-business-partner-accuses-hunter-jim-of-lying-under-oath-about-chinese-dealings/ 6:15pm- During his testimony before the House Oversight Committee, former Hunter Biden business partner Tony Bobulinski said that he was “1,000% sure” that Joe Biden was the “big guy” referred to in several email communications regarding a business deal with a Chinese-based energy corporation—suggesting that Joe may have derived some financial benefit from his family's foreign business transactions. 6:30pm- A new study suggests intermittent fasting can be bad for your health. Rich hopes the research isn't accurate—because he does it almost every day! 6:40pm- Andrew Restuccia of The Wall Street Journal documents how local governments across the country are just handing out cash. He writes: “Houston is joining dozens of American cities and counties—most led by Democrats—that are experimenting with guaranteed-income programs amid growing wealth inequality in the U.S. The programs are part of a trend at the local and national level toward providing direct, largely unconditional payments to Americans for everything from pandemic relief to child assistance. They reflect a growing sentiment among economists, tech industry leaders and Democrats that distributing money without strings is one of the most effective and least bureaucratic ways to help struggling Americans.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/governments-across-the-u-s-are-handing-residents-cashno-strings-attached-7f602ea6?mod=hp_lead_pos8

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Coral Davenport of The New York Times reports: “The Biden administration on Wednesday issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation's history, a rule designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032. Nearly three years in the making, the new tailpipe pollution limits from the Environmental Protection Agency would transform the American automobile market. A record 1.2 million electric vehicles rolled off dealers' lots last year, but they made up just 7.6 percent of total U.S. car sales, far from the 56 percent target under the new regulation. An additional 16 percent of new cars sold would be hybrids.” You can read the full report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/climate/biden-phase-out-gas-cars.html 4:10pm- Does cross dressing make you a better intelligence officer? Spencer Lindquist of The Daily Wire reports: “Agents at the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and throughout the intelligence community were distributed a newsletter that celebrated an intelligence official for crossdressing, saying that dressing up in women's clothes makes him ‘a better intelligence officer.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/bidens-top-intelligence-agency-says-crossdressing-makes-man-better-intelligence-officer-internal-docs-show 4:30pm- Ben Brasch of The Washington Post reports: “It is the driver who takes tourists on Jeep tours. It is the veteran who works as a carpenter. It is the person who works at the Whole Foods that sells sashimi-grade salmon for $44.99 a pound. They all live a precarious life sleeping every night in their cars parked somewhere around Sedona, Ariz. It's become a big problem for the tony tourist town, which is why the Sedona City Council approved a program last week that temporarily converts an empty parking lot into a place where families or workers or students can live while trying to find a permanent home. Detractors said they feared it would eventually become an encampment of tents, which aren't allowed under the program.” You can read the full report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/19/sedona-homeless-sleep-car-housing-crisis/ 4:40pm- According to reports, New York Attorney General Letitia James does not believe Donald Trump is “truly unable” to post the $450+ million bond in his civil fraud case. Earlier this year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that the former president inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit was entirely political. 4:50pm- Kate-Gate! What's the latest online conspiracy theory involving Kate Middleton and the Royal Family? PLUS, are landscape paintings racist? Cancel culture comes for Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Paul Cezanne.  

Concern is mounting at the highest echelons of the political establishment, with President Biden reportedly displaying heightened signs of stress over the fate of his bid for a second term, according to NBC News. Recent conversations behind closed doors at the White House have alluded to the discomforting reality that his approval ratings in vital swing states such as Michigan and Georgia are on a downward trend. As these assistants presented him the grim statistics, the President allegedly voiced his frustrations quite vehemently towards his staff. Witnesses within that meeting affirm that President Biden was nothing short of incandescent, a testament provided by the journalistic trio of NBC - Peter Nicholas, Courtney Kube and Carol E. Lee. Following a briefing about his diminishing approval scores in the aftermath of his administration's policies regarding the Israeli-Hamas conflict, the President responded passionately. A key point of contention hinged on these swing states that he triumphed in during the last election, and another loss could spell disaster for his second run at the White House. Vividly, one congressional associate recalled, 'The President was irate, insisting he was making the right decisions irrespective of the political repercussions.' Andrew Bates, a spokesperson for the White House, confirmed that the President's decision-making is oriented towards national security needs and is not swayed by other considerations. Nevertheless, the data doesn't mince words and regardless of how the situation is gauged or packaged, the President's re-election chances present significant cause for worry. As the months have slipped by from that January meeting, the President's approval ratings across nearly all swing states have continued to wither. Former President Donald Trump, is widely expected to vie for the top spot in the 2024 presidential race as the Republican party's nominee, and at this stage, he appears to be enjoying a favorable lead against Biden. As these strategies unfold, another allegation against Trump has been stoked by the Biden camp. Detractors claim Trump implies there would be significant unrest if he were to lose the upcoming election. The allegation rests on a phrase that Trump used during a rally in Ohio, which many have claimed insinuatingly described the country's fate should he lose. Democrats, along with various mainstream media entities in their corner, see this as an attempt to depict Trump as a danger to democracy. But no sooner had this rumor garnered momentum than it lost its wind, fast-tracked to failure by its originators. Some interpret this hasty retreat as a sign of mounting desperation within Biden's team. It seems that no matter how they spin it, the tide is turning increasingly in Trump's favor. The President's staff seems consistently eager to put Trump on the back foot, but trusted allies of Biden have admitted to NBC News that they keep hitting a metaphorical brick wall with the electorate. Notable individuals such as Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) have expressed urgency for the incumbent President to take assertive control of his position. 'President Biden confidently declared himself as the man to beat Trump, and he needs to make good on that promise,' Smith implied. He further appealed for the President to devote his energy towards achievements, rather than expending it on defensive petulance. Other Democrats too, like Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), despite their high praise for Biden, have expressed a nuanced and critical view, highlighting that the Democrats and the White House have done an inadequate job championing (and conversely, countering) the administration's successes and failures, respectively. Certain anonymous Democrats have also suggested that President Biden may be overly critical of himself for not asserting more control over his cabinet. One member purported, 'I think he's a bit disappointed in himself for not having been more dominating with the team.' Yet, despite these obstacles, senior campaign advisors suggested to NBC News that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that they are optimistic of a turnaround, especially since both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been more proactive on the campaign trail. One advisor said, 'The president and his entire team have been very eager to increase his visibility, with plans in place since the beginning of the election year, as has been standard procedure for past incumbents seeking re-election.' Thus, as the months count down, the road to the next election grows more fraught with complexities and challenges for both the incumbent and the hopefuls. But, as history dictates, the run to the Oval Office has always been a game of intricate stratagems and bold maneuvering. Real News Now Connect with Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp End Wokeness: https://endthewokeness.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the episode of ITR Live, we provide a wide-ranging update on what's happening in in the Capitol. More specifically we dive into the complex yet vital world of state regulation and the legislature's role in its making, monitoring, and implementation in Iowa. The function of legislative oversight is a cornerstone of democratic governance. It ensures that rules and regulations, which have a substantial impact on the lives of Iowans, are thoroughly scrutinized and re-evaluated when necessary. The recent action taken on a sports gaming rule is a reminder of the legislature's important role in maintaining a balance between administrative authority and democratic accountability. The principle of legislative oversight serves as an important mechanism to prevent the unilateral imposition of rules without sufficient representative consideration. It also empowers elected officials to represent the interests of their constituents appropriately. The fact that such occurrences are rare signifies the gravity of the decision and the weight it carries in the legislative process. The Biden Administration's "Reign of Terror" on the Economy The economic strategies proposed by President Joe Biden have met with strong opposition from detractors who argue against the long-term viability of hefty tax hikes and significant government spending. Critics point to the potential economic consequences of a shift from the corporate tax rate of 21% to 28%, sounding the alarm that it could result in a corporate tax higher than in China, traditionally viewed as less market-friendly. The outcry extends beyond corporate taxes. Proposed changes in capital gains and dividends taxation could similarly position the United States unfavorably when compared to global competitors. There's also concern regarding Biden's plan for a second death tax, which could especially harm small businesses and farmers, segments often considered to be the backbone of the American economy. The critique doesn't stop with taxation. Detractors cite the absence of a clear plan to address both federal debt and the potential sunset of certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Without permanent renewal, taxpayers across income brackets could face marked increases, adding to an already tense fiscal climate.

This is part two of my conversation with Joe Lockavitch in which Joe shares his insights on helping students read and his general passion for education. If you have not heard part one, I recommend navigating to the previous episode. Like most everything in the education sector, Joe's Failure Free Reading Program has proponents and detractors. Proponents say that they have seen students progress rapidly using the Failure Free Reading Program. Detractors point to a lack of empirical evidence for its effectiveness (according to the What Works Clearinghouse, the single rigorous evaluation of Failure Free Reading found moderate positive effects on comprehension), and they say that it is not easy to integrate into existing curricula. Regarding the latter, I imagine Joe thinks that is part of the point because he is fond of stating that, the “real enemy” of students with chronic reading challenges is the existing instructional approach. More information about Joe and his Failure Free Reading Program is at talkingaboutkids.com.

Once again, Putin is ordering his rivals killed. The attacks range from the exotic — poisoned by drinking polonium-laced tea or touching a deadly nerve agent — to the more mundane of getting shot at close range. Some take a fatal plunge from an open window. Over the years, Kremlin political critics, turncoat spies and investigative journalists have been killed or assaulted in a variety of ways. On Friday, Russian authorities said President Vladimir Putin's key political challenger, Alexei Navalny, died in an Arctic prison colony. The details of what happened are unknown; Navalny's team says it has no official confirmation of his death and Russian authorities say they are establishing why he died. His allies previously accused Russian officials of trying to poison him with a nerve agent in 2020. Assassination attempts against foes of Putin have been common during his nearly quarter century in power. Those close to the victims and the few survivors have blamed Russian authorities, but the Kremlin has routinely denied involvement.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

All nine Justices sign a code of conduct setting out the ethics rules they follow, but Democrats such as Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse say it needs outside enforcement. Plus, Donald Trump proposes that in a second term he'd launch a free online university, called the American Academy, to grant bachelor's degrees and use the federal government to compete with existing colleges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices