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In this reflective episode, we'll explore the most impactful books I've read in 2025. From exploring personal growth and professional evolution to sharing insights on leadership and success, I'll share the themes that shaped my year. I'll discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing identity and ambition, hopefully offering valuable takeaways for optometry professionals and beyond.   Book List: Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU – Doug Brackmann ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes/dp/1619616939 Amazon From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Arthur C. Brooks ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X Amazon Wanting What You Want – Dan Sullivan ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-What-You-Want-Sullivan/dp/1897239394 Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It – Chris Voss (with Tahl Raz) ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805   Perennial books I've revisited: Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great – Jim Collins ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Good/dp/006291268X Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – James Clear ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Wikipedia Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation – Benjamin Hardy ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Be-Your-Future-Self-Now/dp/1401967571 To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others – Daniel H. Pink ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Surprising/dp/1594631905   Fun Books: Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202 The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America – Erik Larson ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Devil-White-City-Madness-Changed/dp/0375725601 Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Phil Knight ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135910   Resources: Book a Triage call with Adam Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

Chris Karpman joins Luke and Mitch Vareldzis to discuss Kenny Dillingham's amended contract with Arizona State, how difficult it is to build a college football program in today's day in age, and how ASU should rebuild their team.

Service Managers, Fixed Ops Directors, and Controllers — this is one of the most misunderstood numbers in your dealership. Unapplied labor quietly destroys profitability, inflates your cost per hour, and masks the real performance of your service department. Most dealerships don't even realize how much money they're losing — because the problem is buried inside the financial statement. In SDR #338, Chris Collins and the team break down why unapplied labor is often joked about as being "made by the devil" — and more importantly, how to fix it the right way. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ What unapplied labor really means (and what it is not) ✅ Where dealerships mistakenly hide unapplied labor on the financial statement ✅ Why cost per hour skyrocket even when the technician's pay hasn't changed ✅ How two-man lube teams and poor shop design increase unapplied time ✅ Why throwing more people at a problem usually makes Fixed Ops less profitable ✅ How to correctly track unapplied labor so you can actually fix it ✅ How systems, minimum standards, and accountability reduce waste If your service department struggles with: - High labor cost per hour - Poor productivity - Inconsistent technician efficiency - Confusing financials - Or unexplained losses in Fixed Ops

What do you do when the enemy's command directly contradicts God's promise? Pastor Maurice Yancey brings a powerful and faith-stirring message from Exodus 1, focusing on the Hebrew midwives who feared God more than Pharaoh. Drawing from Exodus 1:15–21, this sermon highlights how obedience to God became the key to survival, protection, and blessing in the midst of oppression. Pastor Maurice reminds us that the midwives' refusal to comply with Pharaoh's decree was not rebellion rooted in fear, but faith rooted in reverence for God. Their decision to honor God's authority over earthly power resulted in divine protection and unexpected increase, proving that what God has ordained cannot be canceled by the enemy. Through transparent personal testimonies, Pastor Maurice connects the biblical narrative to real life experiences of trauma, adversity, and resilience. He encourages believers to trust God's plan even when circumstances feel threatening, confusing, or painful. This sermon is a call to embrace purpose, stand firm in faith, and believe that God's intervention is greater than any opposition. When you choose obedience to God over fear of adversity, His protection, purpose, and promises will always prevail. Sermon Scripture: Exodus 1:15-17   We stream live every Sunday at 11 am and every Wednesday at 8 pm. Visit our website: https://perfectingfaithchurch.com  Connect with us on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectingFaithChurch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectingfaithchurch/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  X: https://x.com/PFCNY   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectingfaithchurch

Its a jolly old time in Awesome HQ as the gang do their yearly Christmas comic read along, and who better to spend this time of year with than everyones favourite web-slinger! There is a lot of Spider-Man chat, from the wonderful issue to fave artists and villains, and lots of festive cheer and comic talk. It's also very immature and crude so Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Great stuff to check out: Amazing Spider-Man 166, DUI #4, The Cartoon Museum, Craig Shields, ACP Recommends, Lawless Comic Con 2026, ACP Gear, Yo Comics, Corporate Skull, Jamie Smart, The Devil of Pine 16, Tuumen, Galaxy Grappling Alliance, Damien Edmondson, ArtNineTwo, Monkey Witness, Zak Cahill

Michael, Ethan, and special guest Jacob discuss the short story “The Devil and Tom Walker,” by Washington Irving, while drinking Suntory Toki Japanese (gasp!) whisky.In this episode:A not-too-presumptuous new ruleThe Devil belongs in AmericaAmerican mythology creating arbitrary exclusions and inclusions… who would have thought?Landscape as characterMaking up theories out of whole clothEveryone should know that shortcuts will go badly for themIt's a Wonderful Life as Reverse FaustCon men, flim-flam artists, and bunkoPublic Universal Friend's wikipedia page is worth reading“Charity begins at home” SOUNDS very piousLots and lots of playing Telephone, it's fineThere's nothing unique about the postmodernistsGod's Philosophers, by James HannamNext time Michael, Ethan, and special guest Jacob will discuss the short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster," by Stephen Vincent Benet! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: “Fools that Will Laugh on Earth,” by Benji Inniger, from the Original Soundtrack to The Spiritual Tragedy of Doctor Faustus"Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Strange Tales from the Devil's Highway - with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

This week there are no special guests as we go track by track through Ozzy's first solo live record “Speak Of The Devil”. In addition as we bring the 2025 album series to a close, we rank all the Ozzy albums we covered this year. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It's quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Spotify Connect with us  Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form  Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin' Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin' Up Rock Amazon Store Pantheon Podcast Network Official Ozzy Website Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I. What did every Christian used to be before God saved them? We were dead, disobedient, dominated and doomed. vv1-3. II. What did God do for every believer? He made us alive, vv4-5. III. How did God make us alive? He made us alive together with Christ.  

Look, we all knew it had to come to this eventually. A parody of 'The Exorcist' starring Linda Blair herself, opposite none other than Leslie Nielsen as the priest who exorcised her, with color commentary by pro wrestler and future Governor of Minnesota Jesse 'The Body' Ventura? How could anyone possibly resist? So yes, let's all see Linda Blair get 'Repossessed', as the Devil comes back for another round and tragedy becomes comedy becomes farce.

I'm incredibly honored to sit down with Sharon Lechter — someone whose work has influenced tens of millions of entrepreneurs and investors around the world, including me personally. Sharon is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert, five-time New York Times bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former CPA with over 35 years of experience. She co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and more than a dozen books in the Rich Dad series, advised two U.S. Presidents on financial literacy, and helped re-energize the teachings of Napoleon Hill through books like Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, and Think and Grow Rich for Women. //CONNECT WITH SHARON Website: https://sharonlechter.com Email: info@sharonlechter.com LinkedIn: Sharon Lechter Instagram / Facebook / X: @SharonLechter In this conversation, Sharon and I go far beyond basic money talk. We discuss: - Why real estate is one of the fastest paths to wealth — and where investors get stuck - How to think about leverage, diversification, and risk at different stages of life - The difference between being "asset rich" and actually being wealthy - What happens after a liquidity event — and why many entrepreneurs struggle with it - How to raise kids around money without creating entitlement - Why legacy isn't about net worth, but impact, stewardship, and contribution Sharon also shares her personal success equation, how faith and fear shape financial decisions, and why true wealth includes your relationships, health, and ability to give back — not just your balance sheet. If you're a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or business owner who's already doing well but wants clarity on how to build something that lasts for generations, this episode will challenge how you think about money and success.

The Reasons for the Season, Pt. 3                                                 “Why the God-Man?”                  Hebrews 2:14-18 To Destroy Death and the Devil (vv. 14-15) Jo. 1:1-3, 14  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made... 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[a] from the Father, full of grace and truth. Lu. 1:52-53a 52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things,  To Sacrifice for Sin (vv. 16-17) 1 Cor. 15:54-57 54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Psa. 103:13-14 13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. 14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. Our God made us, loves us and takes pity on us. 

There is a tradition that it was the young boy Ignatius whom Christ took upon his knee to explain to His followers that they must become as children to enter the Kingdom. He knew the holy Apostles personally and, with St Polycarp (February 25) was a disciple of St John the Evangelist. He succeeded Evodus as second Bishop of Antioch, the capital of Syria and at that time one of the largest cities in the world. Here, during the persecutions of Domitian, he strengthened the faithful, brought many pagans to Christ, and prayed that he himself would be granted the crown of martyrdom. His flock called him the Godbearer, a title that he did not refuse, for he said that all Christians after their Baptism are truly Bearers of Christ, clothed in the Holy Spirit.   When peace was restored to the Church for awhile, the holy Bishop devoted himself to organizing the young Church on strong foundations at a time when the last of the Apostles had only recently passed away. He established the principle that the Grace imparted to the Apostles at Pentecost was handed down to the bishops appointed by them, and so on through the generations: the Apostolic Succession.   The Emperor Trajan, passing through Syria to make war in Armenia, spent some time in Antioch and initiated a persecution of Christians. Rejoicing that the time of martyrdom had at last arrived, Ignatius presented himself before the Emperor and eloquently declared his faith in Christ.   "So you are a disciple of the one crucified under Pontius Pilate?" asked the Emperor.   "I am the disciple of Him who has nailed my sin to the Cross, and has trodden the Devil and his devices underfoot."   "Why do you call yourself the Godbearer?"   "Because I carry the living Christ within me!"   "Therefore, let the bearer of the Crucified One be taken in chains to Rome, there to be fed to the lions for the amusement of the people."   And so it was. During the long and difficult journey to Rome, cruelly mistreated by his guards, the Saint wrote a series of letters to the young churches which remain one of the treasures of the Church. In Smyrna, he was able to meet with his fellow-disciple Polycarp and entrust to him the care of the churches whose shepherd he had been. As Trajan had ordered, in Rome he was taken to the amphitheater and, as the Synaxarion says, "entered the arena as though approaching the holy altar to serve his last Liturgy in the presence of the faithful, who were crowded among pagans on the steps of the amphitheatre." In a few moments he was completely devoured by the lions, save for a few bones. These were gathered by the faithful and returned to Antioch.   In his Letter to the Romans, the holy Bishop wrote to some who wished to rescue him from his martyrdom: "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God."

During this time of year, we think of the birth of Jesus. Our Lord and Savior, but who do Democrats worship? Themselves. Their false idols.We adore President Trump, but we don't worship him. We are proud to help him realize that all his work is not to glorify himself, but to win for the greater good. If Democrats stopped to think of what the greater good is, maybe they would see Christmas as more than a time for presents.Since his victory, President Trump has garnered lots of wins. More than 10 of our best presidents in history combined. We explore this and other topical news today...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I had another episode planned for today, but at the last minute I decided to rerun this Christmas episode for you. I think this will become our traditional Christmas episode here at Gnostic Insights. And, if you are new to this podcast, welcome! Next week’s episode will be controversial, so I thought it best to wait until after Christmas for its release. Today, we're going to look at the nature of the Christ—the who, what, why of Christ. Most people are familiar with seeing the baby Jesus in the manger and that's what we celebrate at Christmas time, the birth of the Christ on Earth in the form of a human. But the Christ is an ethereal creature that predates the birth of Jesus. Jesus and the Christ aren't exactly the same, although Jesus was fully Christ. The Christ predates the birth of the human known as Jesus. So, let's learn more about the Christ and why the Christ figure is so essential to us Second Order Powers.  Gnosticism is the forerunner of the modern Christian faith. As such, a better understanding of the figure of the Christ is essential to understanding both Gnosticism and Christianity. The cosmology that I talk about here on the podcast was well known to Jesus and his original followers, but it was cut out of Christianity about 1700 years ago by the Nicene Council, at the urging of the Pope and the Roman Emperor. Because this theology was subtracted from orthodox Christianity, many of the ideas of gnostic cosmology sound odd and unfamiliar to modern churchgoers. Some of the ideas may even sound heretical at first glance due to their unfamiliarity. Yet the theology contained in these early scriptures makes sense of so many puzzling aspects of Christian faith that they must be reexamined. That's why I call the Substack The Gnostic Reformation. I'm confident that once you understand gnostic Christianity, you will better understand your relationship with God. According to gnostic cosmology as laid out in the Nag Hammadi, we humans and all other forms of life on Earth, from bacteria and eukaryotes on up, are the fruit of the Pleroma and Logos. We Second Order Powers find ourselves locked in a never-ending battle for dominion over the Earth with forces that were generated as a result of the Fall. Due to the law of mutual combat, we have forgotten our origin in the Fullness and our mission to bring love and harmony to creation and have instead taken on many of the characteristics of the shadows of the Deficiency. The Second Order Powers are locked in a never-ending war with the Deficiency. Here below, we constantly battle the physical forces of death and entropy, as well as the spiritual forces of vice, sin, delusion and despair. In order to restore memory and reason to the Second Order Powers, the Aeons of the Fullness, every one of them individually and all of them collectively, gave glory in unison to their Father while praying for a helper to bring peace to the Deficiency and forgiveness to Logos. Out of this focused prayer, a unique fruit emerged, one that contained all of the capabilities and powers of the Fullness, along with all of the love and eternal qualities of the Father. The singular fruit of the Fullness and the Father is known by various names: the Christ, the Savior and the Redeemer, the Advocate, the Light, and the Beloved. In Simple Explanation terms, the Christ is a perfect and full fractal of the Father and the Son, all rolled-up into one perfect form. Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth was both perfect man and perfect God incarnate. Christian Gnostics believed the same. Here is a more complete explanation of who Jesus was. It's said that Jesus was conceived without sin because he carried within his body the perfection of man and God. This would mean that Jesus was perfect and true to the original DNA formula for humanity. Hence the importance of the virgin birth that then imparted that perfect DNA to the baby. Jesus was also without negative karma attached to his soul, as his soul was the soul of God. The components of Jesus's body were also without sin, as the cells and flesh that became Jesus were in fact the Aeons of the Fullness incarnate. As Colossians 1:19 says, “For God was pleased to have all his Fullness dwell in him and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on Earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.” This one sentence from Colossians contains the entire Christian Gnostic Gospel. Because Jesus brought along the entire Fullness of the Pleroma when he incarnated, every aspect of the Father and Son came to material instantiation on Earth. In this manner, the eternal God experienced the finite life of us Second Order Powers and all of the struggle between birth and death that plague us all. Here is how the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi scriptures describes this process: “As for those of the shadow, Logos separated himself from them in every way, since they fight against him and are not at all humble before him. The stumbling which happened to the Aeons of the Father was brought to them as if it were their own, in a careful and non-malicious and immensely sweet way. It was brought to the Fullnesses so that they might be instructed about the Deficiency by the single One, from whom alone they all received strength to eliminate the defects. They gathered together, asking the Father, with beneficent intent, that there be aid from above from the Father for his glory, since the defective one could not become perfect in any other way unless it was the will of the Pleroma of the Father, which he had drawn to himself, revealed, and given to the defective one. Then, from the harmony, in a joyous willingness which had come into being, they brought forth the fruit which was a begetting from the harmony, a unity, a possession of the Fullnesses, revealing the countenance of the Father of whom the Aeons thought as they gave glory and prayed for help for their brother with a wish in which the Father counted himself with them. Thus it was willingly and gladly that they brought forth the fruit. And he made manifest the agreement of the revelation of his union with them, which was his beloved Son, but the Son in whom the Fullnesses are pleased to put himself on them as a garment through which he gave perfection to the defective one and gave confirmation to those who are perfect, the One who is properly called Savior and the Redeemer and the Well-pleasing One, and the Beloved, the One to whom prayers have been offered, and the Christ and the light of those appointed in accordance with the ones from whom he was brought forth, since he has become the names of the positions which were given to him. Yet what other name may be applied to him except the Son, as we have previously said, since he is the knowledge of the Father whom he wanted them to know? Not only did the Aeons generate the countenance of the Father to whom they gave praise, but also they generated their own, for the Aeons who give glory, generated their countenance and their face. They came forth in a multifaceted form in order that the one to whom help was to be given might see those to whom he had prayed for help. He also sees the One who gave it to him.” (That is from the Tripartite Tractate sections 85 through 87.) So you see, the mission of the Christ, as stated in Colossians, was to redeem all of creation, including the fallen Aeon who had founded our material universe. Because the Christ came to redeem everyone, the body of Jesus came to Earth with every one of the Fullnesses on board. For every fallen spirit, the Christ brought forth their own personal and recognizable Savior. Redemption has already taken place. It is up to the Second Order Powers and the one who fell to recognize and accept that redemption in order to complete the mission of the Christ. In Simple Explanation terms, the Christ brought the correcting formula for all of our spirits and souls, each unique and personally formulated to meet our individual needs. The baptism of the Christ washes away the mental and spiritual confusion brought on by the endless war with shadows of the Fall. Gnostics are apocalyptic, as are Christians. Gnostics believe that some day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus, the Christ, is Lord. Repentance and redemption comes harder for some than for others. Some souls take more time to recognize and remember. Ultimately, though, there comes a day of reckoning, for the Father will not be denied forever. There will soon come a day when the Deficiency ends. On that day, a new economy will unite Heaven and Earth, and all souls will find their joyful place in Paradise. The only forms banished to the outer darkness will be the shadows and phantoms of the Fall, which did not exist within the Father's consciousness from the beginning. These shadows are not real and they will have no home with us in Paradise. The hierarchy of the Fullness of God dreams of Paradise. Logos crowns the hierarchy and contains fractals of all the other Aeons. Now here's a gnostic perspective of Jesus on the cross. One of the central themes of the Christian faith is the death of Jesus on the cross. Christians the world over focus on the body of Jesus hanging on the cross, and I've often wondered, why this fixation of Jesus on the cross? Why is the crucifix the focal point of every church and altar? Why do people wear the cross as jewelry or hang a crucifix in their bedroom? The obvious answer Christians give is that without the cross, Jesus could not have saved humanity from sin, for he bore our sins into the grave with his death and they were washed away with his resurrection from the dead. Praise be to God, but why the cross? If Jesus had been stoned to death or drowned or beaten or thrown from a high tower, would we still feel such affinity for the stone, a lake, a club or a roof? I don't think so. I think there is something very special about the shape of the cross itself. I ask this question because Jesus never said, I'm soon to pass on from this world, and I want you to focus on my body hanging on the cross as I take on the sins of the world. And yet, that's what people do, as if that were the entire point of the Gospel. As far as I can tell, Jesus did not ask for his death and resurrection to be the focal point of worship. What Jesus actually said was: “I and my Father are one” (John 10:30), and, “Whoever welcomes me welcomes the Father that sent me” (Luke 9:48). In other words, Jesus acknowledged himself in reference to his Father and he deflected glory to his Father. Yet Jesus is worshipped by modern Christians to the extent that the Father almost goes unmentioned. Thank goodness for the Lord's prayer, which is directed to the Father and not to the Son. Jesus taught it to be said to the Father; he did not teach it to be recited to himself. No slight to the Son, of course, we're merely emphasizing the importance of the God Above All Gods. During the last supper, Jesus instructed his followers to think of his broken body as they break and eat bread and to consider his blood as the fulfillment of a contract with humanity as they drink wine. This is what Jesus left the church as instruction regarding his death. He did not instruct them to erect images of crosses and to worship him hanging on a cross, as if he were stuck up there forever. Yes, Protestants have allowed Jesus to come down off the cross and therefore their crosses are unoccupied to remind us that Jesus resurrected, but still the focus is on the cross. Again—why the cross in particular? Here is the symbolism of the cross as I understand it. We who dwell on Earth are engaged in endless warfare with the Imitation that always seeks to lure us away from our Father in Heaven. Oftentimes we don't even realize we're engaged in warfare with the Imitation, because it can appear disguised as goodness. This is what is meant by the Devil being a liar. Things are proposed “for our own good,” but they're not; they're proposed for power and control. We Second Order of Powers are engaged in this endless warfare and, although we come from a good disposition of the Father and the Fullness, we have forgotten our heavenly nature and become deluded because of rage and other passions and addictions. The Christ came to Earth in the form of a Son of Man to bring the Third Order of Powers to Earth as the solution to overcoming the phantoms of the Imitation that have mired the Second Order Powers in error and ignorance. Those who have eyes to see the Christ are able to remember their Father in Heaven. Those who remember their Father in Heaven and repent from the Imitation are redeemed. Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of the promise to redeem the fallen. Jesus as the Son of God and the Son of Man brought salvation to the Deficiency and restored it to the Kingdom of Heaven. The reason the cross looks as it does and occupies such a central role in worship is that the cross represents human beings. The Cross is shaped like a human, a Son of Man. It is no accident that Jesus was crucified on a cross because Jesus is a Son of Man, the Son of Man. The Cross should remind us that humankind has been redeemed by the body and blood of Christ in an even more profound way than acknowledging the indignity and suffering of Christ on the cross. It should remind us that the Son of God—the Christ—bridged with the form of his human body spirit-to-matter, which is top-to-bottom, and neighbor-to-neighbor, which is side-to-side, just as the shape of the cross. In the Gnostic Gospel, redemption comes to all of creation through the incarnation of the Son of God into the body of the Son of Man. The manner of the Savior's birth, death, and resurrection will come to every soul as they realize their Father is in Heaven and to Heaven they will return. For, as it says, “every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” That affirmation comes from the New Testament (Philippians 2:10). It just takes time. We aren't there yet because of the common delusion of presumptuous thought, which causes people to behave selfishly. Ego must first make way for the love of Christ to take over the throne of the Self. Only then may you rise above the egoic imitation, for then you will have a champion and a king. The very public way that Jesus was crucified and the very public way that he resurrected gives us all hope of the same: Jesus demonstrates proof of resurrection and his life, death, and resurrection is about all of us, not only about the Christ. Jesus is the exemplar of our resurrection. And, by the way, in a Gnostic sense, which could be considered heretical by many Christians, the story of Jesus and the Christ and the Father don't even have to be believed as historical fact, which many nay-sayers make the cornerstone of their argument against Christ and God. The very concepts themselves—the very thoughts, the mind—is what carries this. We are consciousness and this Christ story is in our consciousness for our salvation. Think on that… I acknowledge that this is a very different version of Christianity than has been traditionally presented to us. This is gnosis that was originally contained in the sacred scriptures that formed the New Testament prior to the Pope and Emperor of Rome getting their hands on it and stripping it out. It's nice to know. I hope you get it. It doesn't really matter, because all you need to know is that we come from the Father and to the Father we will return. That is the bottom line. We are emanations directly of the Father and the Father has promised to save us all and bring us all home. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father except through me.” This has been taken to mean that one must acknowledge the power of the Christ before the Christ can redeem you. But, you see, this would put all of the power of redemption in your hands rather than Christ's. The Christ will redeem all Second Order Powers by the end of time, with or without your prior acknowledgment. All redemption comes to the Father through the Christ, and that is in Christ's hands. What accepting the Christ now does for you is open the door for the Third Order Powers to enter your egoic soul. This power makes it possible to live a joyous and virtuous life. It allows the love of the Father to flow through you and out into the world. And it eases your transition after the physical death of your body, so you may enter the afterlife without fear, knowing that you rest in the Pleroma of the Christ. The Final Economy is our foretaste of Paradise. No more shadows, no more sorrow. I hope that this information is helpful to you and will help you remember your gnosis. Merry Christmas. God bless us all. And onward and upward. If you are getting any gnosis from this information, please consider supporting Gnostic Insights with a generous donation. It helps keep me motivated. I’m a one-person enterprise with full responsibility for every aspect of this podcast, from writing to recording to editing to artwork to paying for the hosting services that bring this gnosis to you. I could really use some more support! Please do what you can. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Stripe Credit Card *Choose your item *Item A - $10.00Item B - $25.00Item C - $50.00Total$0.00Submit

Reddit Stories - OP's sister-in-law, recently divorced and living with him and his wife, got drunk and confessed she thinks she's a better match for him. Now he's hiding it—and questioning whether to tell his wife.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

“Does God love some people more?” This question opens a discussion on divine love and justice, addressing whether God favors certain individuals over others. The conversation also touches on why God created the devil, the validity of non-Catholic wedding ceremonies for baptized Catholics, and the implications of a bishop’s directive on kneeling during Holy Communion. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Does God really love some people more than others, does he hate certain people? —and if so, in what sense? Help me make sense of this 07:55 – Why did God make the devil? 15:10 – Can two baptized Catholics have a non-Catholic wedding ceremony, presided over by someone who is not a priest, inside a Catholic Church? 18:06 – I'm in the Charlotte diocese. The bishop just asked us not to kneel during Holy Communion. Why is the norm to stand and not to kneel? 30:20 – If someone is baptized and raised Catholic, but leaves the Church and become Protestant, but they still love Jesus, can they be saved? 42:12 – How do we know that the Mass is a continuation of what Jesus did at the Last Supper? 50:08 – I have a friend who gave me a Saint Benedict medal and told me it was extra powerful. Actually she gave me three of them and told me to put them around the house. This seems like superstition to me.

Attorney and radio host Dean Obeidallah reports that what we have seen from today's GOP is that it will not moderate. Instead, it will move further and further to the right. The young Republicans at Saturday's event simply confirm that very reality. And they warn us of what we must be prepared to defeat. Epstein reveal fizzles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Master and Kommander are back to save us all as we talk about Split the Party, Armageddon 24AD, The False Machine, Theadora and the Emperor, Kindle Mega Packs, Catan, Dome Keeper, Sworn, Hidden Pictures, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, The Magicians, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Star Wars, Anton LaVey, Pennywise, IT: Welcome to Derry, Island of Doctor Moreau, Joshua Johnson, Saudis and EA, Dance with the Devil, Console woes, more Paranormal Activity, M3gan gets orphaned, WB says no to Paramount, Oscars moving to YouTube, Sony's Hierarchy, the Game Awards, Fail-Safe, and Shiver. Make your vote count, it's time for a GeekShock!

In this special episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by his friends Mathew V. Colonna & Esther Sokolow to discuss their work on IT: Welcome to Derry. All three of them were editors on this series. Mathew's other credits include Dexter, for which he was nominated for a primetime Emmy, Parenthood, Snowfall, Narcos & Lock,  Raising Dion, The Old Man, and Sugar. Esther credits include: The Guilty, The Flash, Identity Theft and IT: Chapter Two. Some of Glenn's other credits include: Devil's Rejects, King of California, Halloween, The Lord's of Salem, Broke and Poker face.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!  

It's not about Christ in the manger; the objective is Christ in you! For all those who think they can fit God into their puny, broken minds, or neatly graph His eternal plan in their seminar, we have Colossians, chapter 1. There we read that the divine strategy was a "mystery," a glorious secret, revealed only to His "holy ones." And to solve that enigma will take us all the way to death, and a new life. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12192025_0.mp3Scripture References: Colossians 1 & 3

Is A.I. the future, or just a future mistake? Tonight, we get in depth on the whole A.I. thing, discuss all the dumbass things Donald Trump did this week, and talk about our top five twists in media! It's ALL we wanted for Christmas!

Tim and Russ sit down to answer the last few questions sent in from the theology series. From how to hear God's voice to how to view Islamic neighborhoods and friends to why we feel bad when we get close to God to how to approach someone who doesn't believe in the devil. It's wide ranging and practical.Check out the conversation.Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.ohInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Helping people get on the path to God.  This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church#theXchurch

What is up, friends!Tim and Tom are back, and we are still recovering from the absolute sensory overload that was AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash. Manchester brought the energy, and Tony Khan brought the chaos.This week, we are breaking down a show that felt less like a weekly episode and more like a mini-PPV. The road to Worlds End has taken a sharp left turn, and honestly? We are here for the mess.In This Episode: We crack open the “Holiday Bash” and discuss everything from the main event picture to the mathematical headache of the Continental Classic.* The Devil is in the Details: Just when we thought the Worlds End main event was locked, MJF returns to cash in his chips. It is now a Fatal 4-Way (Joe vs. Swerve vs. Hangman vs. MJF), and we discuss all the new angles this presents. * The Million Dollar Broom: The Elite defeated the Don Callis Family to win $1 Million, but the real story is the tension between Okada and Takeshita. That post-match shove was louder than a V-Trigger.* C2 Math Class: The Continental Classic is coming down to the wire. Jon Moxley barely survived Roderick Strong, and PAC tied up the Gold League by taking down Kyle Fletcher. We also discuss some minor tweaks to the C2 we would like to see. * Tag Team Stability: FTR reminded us why they are the best, retaining against the Bang Bang Gang in a solid bout.* Dear Santa: We also do our yearly wish lists for Santa and talk about what we'd like to see in AEW next year!The Verdict This was an all-gas, no-brakes episode. While the 4-Way title match is controversial, the energy heading into Worlds End is undeniable. If you love chaotic storytelling and high-stakes wrestling, this was the episode for you.Join the Conversation: Did MJF ruin the vibe, or did he save the main event? Let us know in the comments or come hang out with us on Bluesky! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.allelitewrapup.com

Are you trusting God, or are you testing Him? The Enemy loves to twist Scripture to make recklessness look like faith. Here is why God's protection is not a license for your stupidity.In Week 2 of our Wilderness Series, we are breaking down the Second Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:5-7). The Enemy doesn't come as a monster; he comes as a theologian, quoting Psalm 91 to trap the Son of God.We are talking about the subtle but dangerous trap of Presumption—making reckless decisions with your money, your health, or your business, and then demanding God fix it.In this episode, we cover:Why the Devil quotes the Bible (and how he twists it).The difference between a God-given Sign and an Ego-driven Stunt."Boring Obedience": The Tom Brady principle of success that no one wants to talk about.Why sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is "take the stairs" instead of jumping.If you have been waiting for a miraculous bailout for a mess you created, this episode will help you stop jumping and start walking in wisdom.0:00 - The Enemy Acts Like a Theologian 1:30 - The Pinnacle: Public Pressure & Ego 3:30 - What is Presumption? (The "Fake Faith" Trap) 5:40 - God Is Not Your Safety Net for Bad Decisions 8:00 - God's Protection is Not a License for Stupidity 9:40 - The Tom Brady Principle (Boring Obedience) 11:25 - The Challenge: Stop Jumping, Start Walking#FaithVsStupidity #Presumption #BoringObedience #ChristianLeadership #ShiftsAndLadders

There are desires we speak freely, and then there are the ones we tuck away. The cravings for more - more money,  recognition, pleasure, or freedom - the whispers we silence because they feel selfish or forbidden.This episode is about shadow desires, the things you secretly want but don't admit. Instead of shaming or burying them, we'll explore how to honour them as sacred messengers.Join me as I share...What shadow desires really are and why they show up in envy, fantasies and longingArchetypes and stories - Persephone, Lilith, and the Devil card - that illuminate the power of shadowPractical ways to explore hidden wants through journalling, mirror work, envy tracking and permission slipsSpiritual practices to honour shadow desires with meditation, altar work and ritual releaseHow shadow desires can unlock manifestation when we listen to them with compassionLoved this episode? Please feel free to rate, review and subscribe

The finale of our Azumakian Adventure is here! Sid pierces the veil, while Bren punches a Devil. Very special thank you to all our fans for the support, we are hard at work getting ready for the next arc, so we might have a short delay on getting more podcast episodes as we prepare for it, as real life stuff has put recording on hold, but we do have another video mini series that we've been sitting on for a while now being edited, so hopefully you won't be without content for too long! Stay tuned to our socials and our discord for more info! All available here .Big love especially to our patreon supporters, hope you enjoy the finale of the call outs!

Relationship Stories - OP shares how his fiancée begged him to keep their relationship secret from his father, only for OP to later realize she once worked as his assistant and was fired, making his dad's furious reaction to their engagement deeply unsettling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

Chainsaw Man Ep 7 & 8 Dramatized Recap – The Taste of a Kiss (Eternity Devil Arc) & Gunfire (Katana Devil Arc) Explained In this episode, we break down Chainsaw Man Episodes 7 and 8, the moment where the anime fully pulls the rug out from under viewers and proves no one is safe. We dive deep into Himeno's tragic sacrifice, the shocking ambush on Public Safety, and the chilling introduction of Katana Man, one of the most iconic antagonists in the series. From emotional gut punches to brutal action and unsettling themes, these episodes mark a major turning point for Chainsaw Man. We also analyze: Why Himeno's death hits so hard Makima's terrifying rise in power How Episode 8 redefines the tone of the series The philosophical themes of sacrifice, control, and survival Why Chainsaw Man refuses to follow traditional shonen rules If you thought Chainsaw Man was wild before — this is where it truly becomes unforgettable. SOUND BITES “This is the moment Chainsaw Man stops being fun chaos and becomes pure trauma.” “Himeno didn't just die — she chose to disappear for someone else.” “Episode 8 tells you straight up: no character is safe.” “Katana Man isn't just a villain — he's a statement.” “Makima doesn't raise her voice, and that's what makes her terrifying.” “Chainsaw Man isn't asking if you're ready… it's daring you to keep watching.” CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Episode Setup 02:15 – Recap of Episode 7: Quiet Before the Storm 06:40 – The Ambush on Public Safety 11:30 – Himeno's Decision & Emotional Breakdown 18:05 – Himeno's Sacrifice Explained 23:40 – Episode 8 Begins: Chaos Takes Over 28:10 – Katana Man's Introduction 34:20 – Why This Arc Changes Chainsaw Man Forever 39:45 – Makima's Power & Control 45:30 – Themes: Death, Fear, and Disposable Lives 52:10 – Final Thoughts & What Comes Next

Day 9 of the Twelve Days of Yule and today we're leveling up your tarot practice.

Every day the people who broadcast the news to us have to decide what's going to be big news and what's going to be little news. The big news they talk about first. And the little news may not get mentioned at all. Unfortunately, there are often disasters that occur every day, and they may or may not be big news. Most disasters produce casualties, but casualties are sort of little news. That means people just got hurt. Then there are fatalities. And when there are fatalities, well, sadly, that makes it big news - somebody was killed. The fatality factor seems to propel news to page one. The story of Christmas has a casualty in it, a fatality and a champion. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Christmas Knockout." Now, I know you thought this was about Christmas and it is. But we're suddenly going to be in the Garden of Eden for a minute with our word for today from the Word of God which is in Genesis 3:15. The great tragedy; perhaps the greatest tragedy of history has just taken place as Adam and Eve have chosen to disobey God. Sin has entered a perfect world, and God is already talking about the solution. He speaks to the serpent, who is the Devil, and says, "I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers. He (that's her offspring) will crush your head and you (that's the serpent) will strike his heel." Did you know that Christmas began in the Garden of Eden? The answer for sin began at the moment sin entered the world. Because God says here there will come a man ultimately descended from Adam and Eve - from the very people who perpetrated sin in the world - a man will come who will crush the serpent. Notice the verbs here. It says the serpent, Satan, will strike the heel of the Messiah who will come. Satan's going to be able to hurt the Redeemer. That happened at the cross. But it was canceled three days later when Jesus Christ walked out of His grave. But notice what the Redeemer is going to do to the serpent - crush his head. That's the difference between a casualty and a fatality. When the Redeemer comes, Satan will receive a death blow He says. You need to know that the Devil, for all of his interference in your life right now, is a dead man. Colossians 2:15 says "Christ disarmed the powers and the authorities, and made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." If you're in Christ, if you belong to Jesus, the most the Devil can do is to wound you. You may be a casualty, but thank God you will never be a fatality. Satan tried over and over again to wipe out the Messianic line - the family from which Jesus would come. And then he tried to wipe out all the babies that were the age of baby Jesus. It didn't work. He's beaten! Why would you ever let the Devil or his people beat you or intimidate you? God has entered human history in person. Everywhere Jesus went the forces of darkness surrendered. Everywhere Jesus goes now through your life, those forces of darkness still must surrender. So, Christmas isn't just a warm and fuzzy little story about a baby in a stable and a star. In the battle for human lives, in the battle you're facing today, Christmas is God's knockout punch.

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It's the world famous Bottom of the Stream returns with a trip to Greece to take in 1976 horror flick, The Devil's Men. Directed by Kostas Karagiannis; this one stars two bonafide horror legends in Donald Pleasance and Peter Cushing. Listen on to hear what we thought of this tale of a Priest battling a demonic cult and debate whether there is any artistic merit to this one or if it was just a chance for couple of friends to have a holiday in Greece!    Bottom of the stream is a weekly podcast, hosted by film lovers Adam and Nick, exploring the parts of Netflix that most people don't go to in a bid to find out what hidden gems are lurking down there Every week we rank the films we watch against each other and place them in what we like to call THE STREAM TABLE which can be found on our website  www.bottomofthestream.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Letterboxed at @bots_podcast  Search for Bottom of the Stream on youtube to stay up to date with our Monday show where we discuss the latest goings on at Netflix and the world of Streaming Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, If you do we will give you lots of bonus content including early access to the episodes. Check it out over at www.patreon.com/bottomofthestream   We also now have a discord so join us to hang out https://discord.gg/wJ3Bfqt

Today we'll look at God's baby picture. It's a paradox, isn't it? The uncreated God had no beginning, but He gave Himself a human beginning. And that's what we celebrate at Christmas. Jesus is "the image of the invisible God," a kind of living photograph to bring the Transcendent One down into the realm of our senses. And He is much more, as we began to see yesterday in the first chapter of Colossians. Let's continue there, with Pastor Jim. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12182025_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 2; Colossians 1:15-23

The boys muse on the nature of ghosts in Guillermo del Toro's masterpiece, The Devil's Backbone.Outro: DIIV - "In Amber" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contribute to the East West Lecture Series fundraiser: theeastwestseries.com Join Jacobs Premium: https://www.thenathanjacobspodcast.com/membershipThe book club (use code LEWIS): https://www.thenathanjacobspodcast.com/offers/aLohje7p/checkoutYou're to be familiar with the popularized details of the Mary and Nativity stories—the manger, the shepherds, the star. But this week, Dr. Jacobs takes you beyond the familiar Sunday school narrative to explore the robust early Christian tradition surrounding Mary's birth, her betrothal to the elderly widower Joseph, and the supernatural drama unfolding behind the scenes. This episode examines what the Church Fathers believed about the devil's frantic attempts to thwart the Incarnation, from his watchful surveillance of Israel's virgins to Herod's demonic massacre of the innocents. Dr. Jacobs traces the cosmic war between the powers of light and darkness, revealing how God orchestrated an elaborate divine ruse to veil the Messiah from Satan's gaze. Drawing from sources like the Gospel of James, Irenaeus, Gregory of Nyssa, and John Chrysostom, this deep dive recovers the fuller Christmas story that shaped Christian understanding for centuries.All the links: Substack: https://nathanajacobs.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenathanjacobspodcastWebsite: https://www.nathanajacobs.com/X: https://x.com/NathanJacobsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hSskUtCwDT40uFbqTk3QSApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-jacobs-podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanandrewjacobsAcademia: https://vanderbilt.academia.edu/NathanAJacobs

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes back Special Guest Eira Wulfnothsson Date: December 16th, 2025 EP: 654 TOPIC: We will be chatting about Animals, Consciousness & Heaven which is based on her book “ “Dominicanus; You, Your Dog and Heaven“ The Book: From the author of The Devil's Mistake; From Occultist to Christian comes Dominicanus; You, Your Dog And Heaven. This book speaks to the little-known scriptural fact that dogs have souls, go to heaven and are loved by God. It also speaks to the fact that we are divinely ordered by God to care for all animals and never allow them to suffer. It was also written to bring comfort to all who have ever endured the loss of a beloved four-legged family member and should also assure those who are about to, that they will surely meet again. Dominicanus; You, Your Dog And Heaven, speaks from a unique and rarely discussed perspective. A perspective perhaps, that will give you the words during a time when the words are extremely hard to find. AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1917238827?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_NKJBGGG11M3R8YR35A5V_1&bestFormat=true Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Eira Wulfnothsson - Eira was a practicing occultist for over four decades. Born into a Luciferian world, no one in her family was Christian for generations; she was taken to Bohemian Grove at age 3. Her education was just as unusual; she attended a traditional mystery school 30 years before the internet existed; she attended in person. There she learned of the laws and forces at work in the cosmos both Holy and Unholy. Five years ago, she had an extraordinary experience with Mary, Our Blessed Mother. She was called to become a traditional Roman Catholic and is now a consecrated Marian who has taken a life long vow of celibacy. She regularly prays “The Office of The Dead” for the Holy Souls in purgatory. Today Eira works on the team of a Mandated Roman Catholic Exorcist and consults on classical angelology/demonology based on her unique upbringing, studies and experiences. In service to Christ she currently hosts a youtube channel where she speaks of her unusual journey, spiritual warfare, and her understanding of God's cosmos. Eira's YouTube channel is: Pitbulls of The Lord Spiritual Warfare Channel. WEBSITE: https://eirawulfnothsson.com/ If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!!!!

Welcome, my dark souls! In this haunting chapter of Unholy December, we uncover the chilling possession outbreaks that swept through convents in France, Spain, and Italy during the 17th century. From violent public exorcisms to quiet nocturnal terrors, these cases reveal how fear, faith, and control shaped the lives of cloistered women across Europe. Drawing from diaries, trial records, and centuries of historical analysis, this episode exposes the obscure boundary between mysticism, trauma, and the supernatural. A deep, unsettling journey into the archives where some of history's darkest whispers have been waiting. *Listener Discretion is Advised*****************Sources & References:Aldous Huxley, The Devils of Loudun (1952).Michel de Certeau, The Possession at Loudun (1970).Nancy Caciola, Discerning Spirits: Divine and Demonic Possession in the Middle Ages (2003).Edward Peters, The Magician, the Witch, and the Law (1978).John D. Lyons, The Phantom of Chance: From Fortune to Randomness in Seventeenth-Century French Literature (2019).Moshe Sluhovsky, Believe Not Every Spirit: Possession, Mysticism, and Discernment in Early Modern Catholicism (2007).Marina Warner, Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and the Cult of the Virgin Mary (1976).Moshe Sluhovsky, “The Devil in the Convent,” American Historical Review 107, no. 5 (2002).Francine Masiello (ed. and trans.), The Diary of Santa Veronica Giuliani (selections).Michel Carmona, Urbain Grandier (2000).H. C. Lea, Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft (1939).Brian P. Levack, The Devil Within: Possession and Exorcism in the Christian West (2013).Stuart Clark, Thinking with Demons: The Idea of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe (1997).Jodi Bilinkoff, Related Lives: Confessors and Their Female Penitents, 1450–1750 (2005).Various 17th-century exorcism transcripts and ecclesiastical reports referenced in secondary scholarship above.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it really helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************Music & SFX Attribution:Epidemic SoundFind the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!

You didn't get to choose where you were born - but Jesus did! "The barn out back" wasn't Joseph's and Mary's first choice for a "birthing suite" - or their second choice, or their one-hundredth choice. To them it must have seemed like an emergency, makeshift solution. But all was going according to plan. Today Jim will help us see the Lord's birth from Heaven's perspective. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12172025_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 2; Colossians 1:15-23

A major thank you to David for sponsoring today's stream. In this stream I dive into the history, legends, and symbolism of Dragons and fire. Make sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think. God Bless

In this bonus episode of Once Upon a Crime, Esther revisits the horrific crimes of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, often referred to as “The Killer Clown,” and reviews the 2025 Peacock docu-drama Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. The episode explores Gacy's background, his crimes, the investigation's failures, and how the new series approaches the case from a victim-centered perspective.

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The Devil's Ledger — Week of December 15 Welcome back—and happy holidays. It's that special time of year filled with forced cheer, soft lighting, and quietly wondering whether leftovers have crossed from festive into forensic. Whether you're decking halls, dodging relatives, or just surviving December, we're glad you're here. This week's Ledger is packed with folklore, fanaticism, lost idealism, and a reminder that some remakes exist solely to make us feel ancient.

On last Friday night's show, Episode 619, Wiley Biro talked about a Dogman Encounter he had at a place in New Jersey, called “Devil's Half Acre.” The Devil's Half-Acre is a boulder field that's close to his parent's home, near Hillsborough, New Jersey. On Episode 619, I didn't have time to ask him all the questions I wanted to ask him about that experience, so he's come back to answer them on tonight's show. We hope you'll tune in and listen to him do that.If you have an employment opportunity for Wiley you'd like to speak with him about or know of one he might be interested in, please contact him via his Facebook profile…https://www.facebook.com/wiley.t.biro MY NEW DOGMAN PODCAST! My new podcast is called "Dogman Tales.” It features fictional stories about Dogmen and people who have experiences with them. The podcast is only available for listening in podcast format. It is NOT available on YouTube. If you'd like to listen to it, you can find the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Dogman Tales is available for listening on every podcast app out there. If you don't have a go-to podcast app, here's a link to the Dogman Tales Podcast Page, on Spreaker...https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134If you've had a Dogman encounter and need help or would like to be a guest on the show, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com and submit a report. I'd love to hear from you.Premium memberships are now available! If you'd like to listen to the show without ads and have full access to premium content, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com/Podcast to learn how to become a premium member.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Dogman Encounters t-shirt, sweatshirt, tank top, or coffee mug, please visit the Dogman Encounters Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comIf you've had a Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on My Bigfoot Sighting, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and submit a report.I produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...Dogman Tales...  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134My Bigfoot Sighting...  https://spreaker.page.link/xT7zh6zWsnCDaoVa7 Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio...  https://spreaker.page.link/WbtSccQm92TKBskT8 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks for listening!

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Tonight, we meet Michael Anthony Gagliardi in California, and Michael will be sharing the abuse he survived by his demon-possessed mother. His mother not only terrorised the family but also the neighbours in a small northern Ontario town in Canada in the 70s and 80s.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-187-the-devil-takes-the-hindmost/Want to share your encounter on the show? Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form: https://forms.gle/WMX8JMxccpCG2TGc9Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

It's one of the most iconic symbols of early Americana; it conjures up images of bustling saloon bars and Mark Twain. But as glamorous as they may seem, there's a dark side the history of the Steamboats of the Mississippi River.In this episode we welcome Professor of History at Colorado State University, Robert Gudmestad. His newest book is The Devil's Own Purgatory: The United States Mississippi River Squadron in the Civil War.Edited by Rich Power. Produced by Tom Delargy. Senior Producer is Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bunnie Xo sits down with Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife, Francie Chapman, for a raw and powerful conversation about faith, loss, redemption, and life in the public eye. Dog opens up about his complicated childhood, revealing that the man he believed to be his biological father was not—and sharing how an abusive upbringing and time running with the Devil's Disciples ultimately led him to find purpose as a bounty hunter and man of faith.Francie speaks candidly about the devastating loss of her grandson and the pain of grieving under intense media scrutiny. Together, they reflect on the shared grief that brought them together, the backlash surrounding Dog's remarriage after Beth's passing, and the challenges of rebuilding a life after profound loss.Dog also opens up about Beth's final days, her warnings, and the weight of carrying on without her, while sharing stories about his children, including his son Gary's career in law enforcement and the family's ongoing struggles with fame. The conversation touches on their future plans—writing bail in Georgia, filming their work, and doing prison interventions—all driven by a mission to help others and save souls.Equal parts emotional and uplifting, this episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and finding purpose through pain—wrapped up with heartfelt reflections, laughter, and a reminder that family and belief can carry you through even the darkest chapters.Dog the Bounty Hunter: WebsiteWatch Full Episodes & More:YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.