Podcasts about discontent

Most leaders don't mean to burn people out, but it happens the moment we stop listening and start managing by pressure. Matt Sims calls it the Sea of Discontent: that place where talented people feel undervalued, disrespected, and unheard, so they coast for the paycheck and quietly detach. If you've ever wondered why a team “has everything they need” and still won't take ownership, this conversation puts clear language and a practical path to it.I'm joined by Matt Sims, founder of Ever So Lean and an award-winning continuous improvement leader with over 25 years in lean leadership, operational excellence, and transformation work across major organizations like Amazon and the Royal Mail. We walk through the turning point where Matt realized the shadow a leader casts can shape someone's entire day, and how that pushed him from command-and-control habits toward authentic leadership built on respect for people.• The Sea of Discontent and how leaders create it without noticing• Moving from command-and-control to authentic leadership• Why Lean tools fail when people feel disrespected• The four pillars: respect for people, authenticity, engagement, empowerment• Writing leadership books in plain language for real operators• Listening to frontline teams to find real root causes• Lifelong learning, feedback, and letting go of “I know it all”• Using AI as a colleague while staying grounded in people skills• Calling out misleading “lean expert” content and staying humbleFrom there, we unpack Matt's “bridge” framework and the four pillars that keep teams above the Sea of Discontent: respect, authenticity, engagement, and empowerment. We also get real about lifelong learning, feedback that used to feel like criticism, and why “listen to people” is still the highest leverage tool in any Lean Six Sigma or change management effort. Then we go modern: how Matt uses AI as a thought partner, where AI content goes wrong online, and what leaders must do to stay credible in a world of instant answers.So if you're ready to stop settling and start owning your own health, go to coachjohngallagher.com forward slash own it and set up a free call with the own it coaching team. That's coachjongallagher.com forward slash own it.==================================Subscribe for weekly leadership breakdowns, and comment below with your biggest challenge when navigating difficult workplace dynamics.

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After years of research and eight months of writing, Dr. Charles Taylor has published his new book, “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom.” As a longtime educator and award-winning documentarian, Taylor says that he has dedicated his life's work to “uncovering and honoring the rich tapestry of Black history — its brilliance, resilience, and enduring struggle for justice.”“Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom” takes readers on a journey through Black history, beginning not with slavery, but with Africa's golden age. Throughout the book, Taylor challenges traditional narratives by revealing how Africa's great civilizations were systematically destroyed, leading to the transatlantic slave trade.Taylor, a retired professor from the doctoral program at Edgewood College where he also served as the Dean of the Business School, is also the producer of award-winning documentaries like “Decade of Discontent” and “Leaders of Madison's Black Renaissance.”In 2002, Taylor wrote “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom,” which conveys the jubilation that occurred on June 19, 1865 when African American people in Texas were the last to be freed from the horrors of U.S. slavery.“I gave a talk for a foundation in 2021 and I told people at that time that I was going to revise my earlier version [of the book]. But you know how life gets in the way … I did a couple of documentaries and films … but all along I was still doing the research,” Taylor remembers. “I gave the keynote speech last year for the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation in Washington, DC, and they had Juneteenth chapters from all across the country in attendance, and people were asking me: ‘When are you going to update your first Juneteenth book?' And so I pledged then and there that I would do it. Eight months later, it's finally done.”Taylor says his latest book has incorporated about three or four years of research.“This new book is a complete revision [of the first book]. When I really got into it, I kept wanting to make sure that people were understanding this holiday contextually, so I kept adding background information,” says Taylor, who was the recipient of the prestigious 2023 City-County Humanitarian Award honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. “But then it dawned on me that Juneteenth is actually Black history, and we should never start it with slavery, because that would discount all of the Black history that has occurred in Africa before enslavement. And so I decided to start the book in Africa so people have a clear understanding of why Juneteenth is so important and why we're in the position that we're in today, not only as Black people, but as American society. Why is there so much division? Why is there still anti-Black racism after all this time? This book answers most of those questions.”

Is everything you've been told about the American Dream a lie? In this explosive episode of Keeping it Real, Jillian Michaels sits down with democratic socialist author and professor Dr. Ben Burgis for a high-stakes, brutally honest clash over the economic frameworks controlling your life.

Have you ever noticed that even when things are going well, there can still be a part of you looking for what's missing, what's not working, or what needs to change before you can finally feel at peace?In this episode of Recover Your Soul, I share a teaching from Pema Chödrön's book How We Live Is How We Die that has stayed with me for weeks: the propensity for discontent.The phrase struck me because I could see how often many of us move through life carrying an unconscious habit of looking for what's wrong. We think that if we could just fix the relationship, heal the wound, change the circumstance, or get to the next goal, then we would finally be okay.But what if peace isn't waiting on the other side of everything changing?What if the invitation is to become aware of the lens through which we're already seeing our lives?In this conversation, I explore the Buddhist teaching of the kleshas: attachment, resistance, and delusion. These are the habitual ways we become disconnected from our peace and our true nature. As I share in the Recover Your Soul process, these patterns often show up as our unconscious beliefs, stories, fears, judgments, and attempts to control life around us.Together we'll look at how attachment keeps us grasping for things to be different, how resistance keeps us fighting reality, and how delusion can keep us trapped in old stories and misunderstandings that prevent us from seeing ourselves and our lives clearly.This isn't about pretending everything is fine or pushing away difficult feelings. It's about learning to be present with what is, while bringing more awareness, compassion, and curiosity to the patterns that create suffering.The beautiful gift of this work is that the very places where we get stuck can become doorways to wisdom, healing, and awakening.In This Episode:What Pema Chödrön means by "the propensity for discontent"How the habit of looking for what's wrong affects our happinessUnderstanding the three kleshas: attachment, resistance, and delusionThe connection between Buddhist wisdom and the Recover Your Soul processHow our patterns, beliefs, and stories shape our experience of lifeLearning to witness difficult emotions without judging ourselvesWhy awareness is the first step toward healing and transformationHow to find greater peace in the present moment, even when life isn't perfectMy hope is that this episode helps you become a little more aware of the ways you may be searching for what's missing and instead begin noticing what is already here. We are all learning together how to release old patterns, soften our judgments, and reconnect with the wholeness that has always existed within us.As always, thank you for being part of the Recover Your Soul Community. It is an honor to walk this healing and awakening journey with you.Send a one way text to Rev Rachel

With two hugely consequential months ahead in British politics, Sam and Anne look beneath the headlines and Westminster drama to ask what really comes next.As Donald Trump escalates tensions in the Middle East once again, the duo examine the pressure on Whitehall. Would any Prime Minister, whoever occupies Number 10, make a difference or face the same issues?Anne reports back from the Prague Security Conference where former Downing Street chief of staff – Morgan McSweeney – makes a stark warning on AI, political disruption and the future of campaigning.Plus, is Britain simply ungovernable?

Sorrow, Discontent, Wisdom, Finish the Race

In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, our host Rebecca George is joined by her friend Liz Lavoie to share her personal journey of decluttering her home and heart, exploring how discontentment shows up and how decluttering can lead to spiritual and emotional peace. Discover practical steps to start decluttering today and learn how biblical principles can transform your life. Keywords:decluttering, spiritual growth, emotional health, minimalism, Christian living, peace, joy, discontentment, home organization, mental clarityTakeaways:Decluttering is a spiritual practice that reflects our inner life.Start small: clear off surfaces and tackle visual clutter first.Timing your chores can reduce overwhelm and increase motivation.Biblical contentment is found in trusting God.Letting go of possessions can help release emotional baggage.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance Podcast03:57 The Journey of Decluttering Discontent08:36 Understanding Clutter and Its Impact16:09 Practical Steps to Declutter Your Life22:16 Managing Overwhelm: Practical Tidying Tips26:34 Decluttering with Purpose: Emotional Attachments and Letting Go36:33 Finding Contentment: A Heart-Centered Approach to Decluttering41:21 Radiance in Grief: Finding Joy Through ChristDeclutter Discontent Website - https://declutterdiscontent.comSponsors:Christian Theology Handbook: You can check out the CSB Christian Theology Handbook by ⁠clicking here.⁠Life Counsel Bible: You can check out the CSB Life Counsel Bible by ⁠clicking here.⁠Previnex: Check out Sleep Health PLUS and get 15% (code REBECCA15) off your first order by clicking here.Live Oak Integrative Health: If you're ready to feel like yourself again, head to ⁠liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance⁠ to learn more, receive a discount on service packages, and get started with Live Oak Integrative Health today.Comfy Earrings: If you're tired of earrings that look good but don't feel good, you have to try Comfy Earrings. ⁠Check them out here!⁠Links:Speaking: ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking⁠ Creative Business Coaching: ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching⁠ Camp for Creatives: ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives⁠ Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4⁠ Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f⁠ Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: ⁠https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6⁠ Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: ⁠https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67⁠ Books:You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World: ⁠https://amzn.to/44omO3k⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: ⁠https://amzn.to/43IaFpM⁠ Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: ⁠https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv⁠

The Summer of Our Discontent confronts the breakdown of civility in American society. Civil discourse has given way to identitarianism, altering our media, education, policing, and the ambient language and culture we use to make sense of our lives. In his book, Thomas Chatterton Williams chronicles the transformation of social justice activism following the summer of 2020. He explores how a culture of racial identitarianism undermines individual agency and empowerment.Join Williams for a discussion with Cato research fellow Erec Smith about the existential crisis facing American liberalism, and how we might move beyond the current impasse toward a more integrated and resilient public square. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Against that backdrop, the bigger question now being asked is no longer just about Ramaphosa — but about the survival trajectory of the ANC itself. To unpack whether this moment represents political damage control or the start of a long-term decline, John Maytham is joined by Professor Susan Booysen, political analyst and emeritus professor at Wits University, and author of Precarious Power: Compliance and Discontent under Ramaphosa’s ANC. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's special episode of Turtle Time - "A Little More Going On" - we begin by breaking down all of the latest news like the rumors that Jenn Fessler cheated on her husband of 27 years with West Wilson after the Bravo Watch Party in 2024, Amy getting to see Jesse Solomon live, the Next Gen NYC season 2 trailer, the McBee Dynasty season 3 trailer, and even more news than that! (00:00 - 55:55) And then we dedicate all of our hearts and minds to discussing this week's episode of Summer House - season 10, episode 15 - "The Summer of our Discontent" - and recap every single moment in it. (55:55) If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turtle Time Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore breaks it all down with Michael Carpenter, a Senior Fellow for Transatlantic Affairs at the International Institute for Strategic Studies who served in the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden as the NSC's Senior Director for Europe as well as the US Ambassador to the OSCE and in the administration of Barack Obama as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia; and Casey Michel, author of the books American Kleptocracy: How The US Created the Greatest Money Laundering Machine in History, Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World, and United States of Oligarchy: How America's Wealthiest Ally with Dictators, Weaken the U.S., and Destroy Democracy.

This week's episode is a group inquiry on the thought “I need my discontent” and in the exploration of what it's like living from this belief, what surfaces is the real reason we hold onto it so tightly: feeling like we need justification. Notice: without the idea that you need to justify something (maybe ending a partnership, choosing a career path, making a big move…) do you still need to hold onto discontent? Or is discontent only necessary when it's being used as proof that we have to do what we simply would like to do? Without the need for justification and discontent, what would be possible? What actions could you take for the simple reason that you want to take them?

This episode is presented by Create A Video – When people have high aspirations and fall short of them, it engenders discontent, according to Andrew Clark and Andrew Oswald. This is likely at the heart of so many young adults who expect to be welcomed into the ranks of "the elite," but find themselves shut out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Eric Martel's journey reveals how bold decisions, cash flow strategies, and mindset shifts can help anyone break free from traditional income paths and build lasting financial freedom through disciplined investing and intentional action.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/the-relentless-rise-of-a-real-estate-visionary-with-eric-martel/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:45) - Meet Eric Martel: Investor, Author, and Entrepreneur(02:10) - Buying an Apartment Building at 18 Years Old(04:30) - Early Lessons About Money and Mindset(06:40) - Parents' Reaction and Being Cut Off Financially(08:50) - Transition Into Actuarial Career and Discontent(11:05) - Discovering Cash Flow Challenges in Major Cities(13:20) - Shift to Midwest Markets for Stronger Returns(15:35) - Cash Flow vs Appreciation Strategy Explained(17:50) - Living Anywhere While Investing Strategically(19:40) - Losing Millions in the Dot-Com Crash(22:10) - Why Traditional Retirement Plans Fall Short(24:30) - Building Financial Freedom Through Cash Flowing Assets(26:45) - Breaking Down Eric's Three Investment Models(28:50) - Time vs Money: The Ultimate Tradeoff(30:30) - Strategies for Agents to Start Investing(32:00) - Private Money Lending and Scaling Deals(33:20) - Book Recommendations and Mindset Shifts(34:20) - Final Advice and How to Connect with Eric(35:02) - Closing Remarks and Podcast OutroContact Eric Martelhttps://ericmartelofficial.com/If there is one truth to take from this conversation, it is this. Freedom is not given. It is built. It is built through decisions, through discipline, and through the courage to think differently when everyone else is playing it safe. Start where you are. Use what you have. And commit to building a life that pays you back every single day. For more conversations like this, visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

Discontent isn't just a financial issue. It's a heart issue that Scripture addresses head-on. In this episode, discover four ways discontent undermines your finances and how embracing biblical contentment can lead to lasting peace and faithful stewardship.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

Contentment Is the Secret to Real Freedom and True Riches   Aaron and Heather Perdue tackle covetousness, comparison, and social media influence on the Perdue Podcast. Discover why discontent is […] The post Influenced Into Discontent – Pastors Aaron & Heather Perdue | Perdue Podcast – Live Ep 07 appeared first on Charis Christian Center.

Why My Civil War Prediction Was Delayed. The Reality Is Far Worse. Rudyard Lynch. https://youtu.be/Xs2r034bQis?si=bdYRFx8njoz7ghum things are very bad now.... Whatifalthist 736K subscribers 148,974 views Apr 21, 2026 Link to my second podcast on world history and interviews:     / @history102-qg5oj   Link to my Twitter-https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref... Link to my Instagram-   / rudyardwlynch   Bibliography: Universe 25 by Calhoun The Unabomber's Manifesto by Ted Kaczynksi The Crowd by Gustave Le Bon The Psychology of Socialism by Gustave le Bon Secular Cycles by Peter Turchin Ages of Discord by Peter Turchin War, Peace and War by Peter Turchin The Economics of Discontent by Jean Michel Paul The Revolt of the Masses by Ortega The Anxious Generation by John Haidt Thus Spake Zarathustra by Niestzche Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell Beautiful Losers by Sam Francis The Present Time by Carlyle On Heroes by Carlyle The Transformations of Man by Lewis Mumford Warriors and Worriers by Joyce Benneson The Great Wave by David Hackett Fischer The Old Regime and the French Revolution by De Tocqueville Modern Times by Paul Johnson The Culture of Narcissism by Lasch The Art of Being by Erich Fromm The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm The Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War by Trotter Amusing Ourselves to Death by Postman

My civil war prediction was RIGHT—both sides now openly discuss violence, leftists advocate murdering opponents, and every historic indicator points to collapse. But we haven't erupted because something VASTLY WORSE is happening: Mouse Utopia. Screen addiction, complete authority failure, and total societal atomization mean people are too drugged and disconnected to organize conflict. We've entered the behavioral sink's final phase—right before mass violence begins. The missing variable makes everything infinitely more terrifying. -- LINKS: Link to my second podcast on world history and interviews:    / @history102-qg5oj   Link to my Twitter-https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref... Link to my Instagram-  / rudyardwlynch   -- Bibliography: Universe 25 by Calhoun The Unabomber's Manifesto by Ted Kaczynksi The Crowd by Gustave Le Bon The Psychology of Socialism by Gustave le Bon Secular Cycles by Peter Turchin Ages of Discord by Peter Turchin War, Peace and War by Peter Turchin The Economics of Discontent by Jean Michel Paul The Revolt of the Masses by Ortega The Anxious Generation by John Haidt Thus Spake Zarathustra by Niestzche Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell Beautiful Losers by Sam Francis The Present Time by Carlyle On Heroes by Carlyle The Transformations of Man by Lewis Mumford Warriors and Worriers by Joyce Benneson The Great Wave by David Hackett Fischer The Old Regime and the French Revolution by De Tocqueville Modern Times by Paul Johnson The Culture of Narcissism by Lasch The Art of Being by Erich Fromm The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm The Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War by Trotter Amusing Ourselves to Death by Postman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Human nature is generally discontent. We crave things that are newer and better, the latest and greatest. Companies launch major ad campaigns to convince customers and clients that their products or services are “new and improved.” After all, who wants “old and familiar”? But the Bible cautions against always desiring something better and instead encourages us to be content no matter the circumstances. Find out in today's study how to be content in a discontent world as Pastor Gary walks us through the closing verses of the book of Philippians.

Comparing makes you discontent, but satisfaction thrives when you recognize who God has made you to be. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Nick is joined by Tom Coley (@tomcoley49) to look back at all things Chelsea in March what was a miserable month for the blues.  Simply put Chelsea are getting worse. In the Premier League there were three losses in four, with each defeat worse than the last & our Champions League qualification hopes only remain in tact due to the inaptitude of other clubs .  In the Champions League Chelsea were humbled by PSG 8-2 on aggregate in the round of 16 & we try unpack it. Was this the low point of the Clearlake era? Discontent on the pitch has led to discontent off the pitch as tension between fans & the hierarchy are at an all time high. There was a meeting between a fan group & a director that got heated & there is protest planned before the Manchester United game in April. We look back & ahead to that as well giving our feelings about the state of Chelsea & what it has become.  Finally we look ahead to April & ponder Rosenior's position. Until the next episode KTBFFH Follow us on Twitter/X - https://mobile.twitter.com/thatchelseapod Follow us/me on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/nickwilliams98.bsky.social Follow Tom on Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/tomcoley49?s=21  Follow Tom on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/tomcoley49.bsky.social If you wish to get in contact with us via email - thatchelseapod@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of us are playing a dangerous "if/then" game with our happiness, but true contentment and peace aren't found in a change of scenery. When you are winning on the outside but losing on the inside, you don't need a supplement; you need a connection to the Source. Discover how to stop chasing the next best thing and start building the spiritual strength to thrive in every season.Chapters:00:00 Life Should Feel Different00:57 Chasing Fixes and Change02:40 A Muscle Called Contentment02:56 Midnight Verse05:26 Concern Meets Opportunity08:09 Easter Invite Challenge10:02 The Secret of Contentment12:49 Discontent and Palm Sunday15:17 My Dad's Desert Assignment18:40 Jesus Is the Source22:12 Connect to the Source25:35 JoyTAKE A NEXT STEP:INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Sometimes the biggest shifts begin quietly.   In this Dear What's Next audio letter, Pamela Stone speaks to the woman whose life looks good on paper—but something inside whispers that there must be more.   This episode explores the difference between dissatisfaction and awakening.   Reflection Prompt: Where in my life am I feeling quiet discontent… and what might it be trying to tell me?   Listen. Reflect. Shift.

Leonardo Madriz (b. 1987, Louisiana) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. He makes expanded cinema installations and material assemblages regarding the inter- and inner-states of belonging. Madriz holds an MFA from Hunter College, NY (2021) and a BFA from Louisiana State University (2010). Residency awards include Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program (2024-25), Bemis Center (2024), Wassaic Project (2024), and Vermont Studio Center (2014). Solo shows include Sisyphus Altered at Strobe, New York, NY (2023) and Can’t Forget, Dying to Know at NARS Foundation, Brooklyn, NY (2023). His installation Letters to Home was selected for CURRENTS New Media Festival in Santa Fe, NM (2022), and a reformatted excerpt of Letters to Home II was presented by the DUMBO Projection Project (2025). Recent group exhibitions include Repair at Shadow Walls for Upstate Art Weekend, NY (2025) and I’m Not Alien, I’m Discontent at the Hessel Museum, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY (2024). Permanent collections include the LSU Museum of Art. He is currently an adjunct faculty at the International Center for Photography. Leonardo Madriz, Sentinel Adorned in the Leavers' Wake, 2025. Image by Gustavo Murillo, Courtesy of Parent Company Gallery.  Leonardo Madriz, Down Is the New Up (Möbius Recalibrates), 2025. Image by Gustavo Murillo, Courtesy of Parent Company Gallery.  Leonardo Madriz, Sentinel of Lacrimosa Guerrero, 2026. Image by Gustavo Murillo, Courtesy of Parent Company Gallery. 

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Send us a messageWe've talked in the last two episodes about Burnout and Holy Discontent. Burnout - when we are just plain worn out and tired, but our job isn't over. Holy Discontent - when there's something stirring in us for something better and new. Sometimes peace lifts because God is deepening something in us. But here's the tension: once you recognize holy discontent, the temptation is to assume movement must follow immediately. But, sometimes the next step after holy discontent… is obedience in the ordinary.Why? Because discernment doesn't always lead to dramatic transition. Sometimes it leads right back to your desk, your classroom, your kitchen, or your inbox. There is a particular kind of obedience that feels unimpressive. It's doing the thing in front of you without resentment building a quiet case against your life.This is where we quietly decide who we're becoming. And in that moment - in that place - we find our ability to be obedient in the ordinary.

This episode dives into the power of storytelling, community engagement, and strategic outreach across rural and Latino communities. Joel discusses the One Country Project Book Club with Megan DesCamps before diving into the evolving political landscape affecting Latino voters with Rafael Collazo.Megan introduces the One Country Project's Blue Plate Special Book Club, a new platform that fosters conversations through curated books highlighting the rural experience, aiming to build community and shared understanding.  She stresses the importance of storytelling in connecting communities.  Learn more at https://onecountryproject.substack.com.Rafael Collazo, executive director of UnidosUS ActionFund, discusses Latino voter behavior, noting the recent shifts in issues influencing their votes. He notes that the Latino community is increasingly motivated by issues like economic stability, respect, and faith, which parties can leverage to engage these voters more authentically.He also discusses the impact of cultural symbols like Bad Bunny and the representation of Latinos in media, sports, and politics, demonstrating the growing influence and visibility of Latino culture on the national stage.Finally, he presents strategies for Democrats (and other parties) to demonstrate genuine leadership, address community concerns, and elevate Latino voices in political discourse.Main topics covered:The launch and vision of the One Country Project Book Club to foster rural community engagementHow books serve as a bridge to understanding rural America and amplify underrepresented voicesThe evolving political influence of Latino voters and their importance as a swing electorateThe impact of immigration policies, social issues, and faith on Latino political attitudesStrategies for Democrats to authentically connect with Latino voters and elevate Latino leadershipKey insights:The Blue Plate Special Book Club is designed to connect readers around rural issues through curated literature, encouraging community discussion and shared perspectives.Books like Paper Girl by Beth Macy deepen understanding of rural struggles, highlighting how storytelling fosters empathy and policy engagement.Latino voters are increasingly dissatisfied with current policies, viewing the election process through a lens of economic and social security, rather than party loyalty alone.Disinformation, immigration enforcement actions, and questions about faith and family significantly influence Latino political perspectives.Despite political differences, the Latino community's strength lies in family, faith, and shared cultural values—elements Democrats must authentically acknowledge and incorporate into their strategies.The growing prominence of Latino leaders and culturally resonant messaging offers opportunities to reshape political engagement and representation.Resources & Links:Unidos US Action Fund — Central organization working on Latino civic engagementThe Collazo Show podcast — Rafael Collazo's podcast on Latinx issues and politicsPaper Girl by Beth Macy — Memoir exploring rural America and community identityFinal notes:This episode underscores the importance of storytelling, faith, and community in shaping political identities. Democrats and advocates need to listen actively to Latino voices, respecting family and faith while addressing economic and social concerns authentically. As both rural communities and Latino voters seek recognition and respect, bridging these worlds offers a path to greater unity and understanding. The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject). (00:00) - - Introduction to the episode and guests (00:33) - - Megan DesCamps discusses launching the One Country Project Book Club (01:16) - - The importance of rural literature and community connection (02:30) - - Challenges and opportunities in rural engagement through reading (03:37) - - Goals and success measures for the Book Club (06:22) - - First book pick: Paper Girl by Beth Macy (08:25) - - Rafael Collazo discusses Latino electoral dynamics (09:17) - - Latino swing voters and changing political attitudes (10:52) - - Discontent with administration and economic frustrations among Latinos (11:49) - - The emotional impact of immigration enforcement on Latino communities (18:00) - - Family and intergenerational influences in Latino political decisions (21:03) - - Faith's role in Latino community and political messaging (25:21) - - The importance of cultural representation and community recognition (31:09) - - Strategies for Democrats to authentically connect with Latino voters (33:13) - - Resources and how to follow Rafael Collazo's work

On todays Special Edition, Will Kaback interviews cultural critic, writer and author Thomas Chatterton Williams about his new book Summer of Our Discontent. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Will Kaback and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a messageIn the last episode, we talked about burnout, and how it has a way of shrinking your perspective. Sometimes we mistake burnout for a disruption in our calling, and oftentimes we just need to pause and rest and not completely hit the "reset" button.But today, in part two of our "Right Place, Right Time" series, we're going to turn the tables a bit.  What about when the restlessness doesn't fade after a weekend off? What if it sharpens instead of disappearing when you finally catch your breath?Instead of burnout, it could be the start of what I call "holy discontent" - when instead of screaming, “Get out and do something new,” it quietly asks, “Are you ready for more?” It's that persistent nudge that something in your life needs to grow, change, or deepen. It's  like an internal tap on the shoulder that doesn't go away.

The Subtle Destruction of Looking Back by Autumn Dickson The story of Lot's wife is an intense one. Sodom and Gomorrah was a wicked city, and God commanded Lot to flee with his family and not look back. They are told to leave immediately or be swept away in the destruction. Lot goes and tells his family members that they need to flee, and they laugh at him. Despite trying to warn family, he keeps lingering. It finally gets to the point where the angels grab the hands of Lot, his wife, and his daughters and run. Then Lot's wife looks back. Genesis 19:26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. Lot's wife was destroyed because she looked back with longing and regret. It seems a bit harsh, but this is true to life. Regardless of how this story played out in real life, it teaches us something important. It is a warning. Looking back has the power to destroy you even if you technically follow the commandments in other ways. He's not even warning you saying, “I will destroy you if you look back.” He is saying, “Looking back can lead to destruction.” If you look carefully at the wording, it says that she became a pillar of salt. It doesn't say that God turned her into one. Let's look at these principles in the context of Lot. The citizens of Sodom and Gomorrah were wicked. The Lord did rain down justice upon them, but honestly, they probably would have destroyed themselves anyway. The fact that they were trying to hurt the visitors at Lot's house is proof of this. Not to mention, there comes a certain point where a person can be “destroyed” even if they're still physically living. I would imagine that many within the city had found this emotional scarring, trauma, emptiness, and hopelessness. The Lord rained down justice on them. But here's the important principle I want to talk about today: He also rained down justice upon Lot's wife as she looked back longingly at what she had left behind. The scriptures show a direct and immediate destruction of Lot's wife. I have wondered what this looked like in real life, but regardless of how the details played out in reality, the principle is crystal clear. When we choose to look back in the same manner as Lot's wife, we will find the same consequences even if they're not immediate like they were in the scripture story. What was Lot's wife longing for? There are two potential answers. Perhaps Lot's wife was legitimately longing for the sin within the city; she valued sin and set her heart on it. Or…perhaps she was longing for something more neutral. This is equally important to understand because its subtlety can make it even more dangerous. We know loving sin can lead to destruction, but do we also understand that looking back with longing at something more neutral can hurt us? Perhaps she wasn't looking back at sin but at her home and belongings, things that aren't inherently evil. Either way, this looking back has the power to eat away at us until we are destroyed (if not physically, then emotionally). When we're looking at our own lives, I want to focus on that second potential. Perhaps we are not secretly longing for sin. Perhaps we long for what might have been or for good things that we left behind, or even neutral things that we left behind. Let me give you some potential examples of longing that could lead to personally destroying oneself. “I wish I had married so-and-so. I wish I could rewind the clock and try again.” “Why did the Lord ask me to leave my home behind? I hate this place. I hate that I lost so much.” “I miss high school and college. Life is so hard now. It's not fun.” “The Church didn't let me do anything. I missed out on so much growing up.” In cases like this, we don't often immediately turn into pillars of salt. Oftentimes, the consequences aren't immediate either which is precisely why they can be so dangerous. Despite the lack of salt or immediacy, these thoughts have the power to destroy us anyway. Even if these thoughts never technically lead us all the way “back into the city,” they still hold enough power over us to make us miserable despite new and good circumstances. We can live our whole lives sitting at the window and looking back at what we lost, sacrificing what the Lord is trying to give to us or sacrificing the things that could give us happiness now and in the future. Discontent poisons the present. Regret can become our identity. Your life right now feels barren, not because it is barren but because you refuse to see the good. These kinds of thoughts can poison your current relationships, the ones that have the power to offer the joy you apparently miss so much. You may have plenty, but you're too busy emotionally investing yourself in an empty past. There is no gratitude, and therefore, no happiness. Bitterness has the power to leave you destroyed even if you're not turned into a pillar of salt. Let it go. It's going to take a while to become something new if you have repeated old patterns of looking back over and over and over throughout the years. When you have trained yourself to fall back into seemingly rosier times whenever you hit roadbumps in your present, then it's going to take some time to retrain yourself. But it is only in retraining yourself that you're going to avoid that emotional destruction and bitterness and find happiness in what the Lord can give you in your present circumstances. You have to make a decision to leave it behind, and then you have to make that decision over and over and over until your eyes are opened to the gifts in your present, until you no longer automatically fall back into reminiscing instead of investing in your present. The destruction of what you thought you wanted isn't the end. There is more ahead in your life beyond what you're leaving behind. Maybe you're not longing for sin. Maybe you're just longing for what you once had, but it can still hurt you. I testify that Heavenly Father loves you. I testify that there is more goodness ahead and that looking at the past can prevent us from finding that goodness. I testify that He can send all the goodness in the world to your front door, all the most important goodness, but it won't matter if we are looking back. We leave ourselves empty and bitter. I testify that the scriptures hold powerful lessons that give us a pattern to follow to make us happy. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 18–23 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Jeremy and Tim continue our mini-series on post-punk with a bit of 1978 scene-setting. Describing the inflationary crises, militant shop stewards and series of strikes in the UK and US, Jeremy paints a picture of the historic moment out of which a series of self-consciously anti-bourgeois bands were emerging. We hear about Jonny Rotten's metamorphosis into John Lydon, take a moment to reflect on some of Leeds' favourite sons the Gang of Four, and cross over to the Rust Belt to listen to an early track by Ohio's own Pere Ubu. Sticking in the States, Tim spends time talking about Talking Heads' second album More Songs About Buildings and Food, unleashes the Disco Clone, and enjoys the B52s Rock Lobster. Plus: Eno, Feminism, and the first ever thrift shop in NYC. Edited by Matt Huxley.Patreon.com/LoveMessagePodhttps://www.loveisthemessagepod.co.uk/Tracklist:Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance Public Image Ltd - Public Image Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Al Green - Take Me to the River Cristina - Disco Clone B52s - Rock Lobster Books:Bernard Gendron - Between Montmartre and the Mudd Club 

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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL headlines, including Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby's discontent in Las Vegas.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL headlines, including Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby's discontent in Las Vegas. After that, Rahimi and Harris listened and reacted to Cubs outfielder Ian Happ's comments about MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark's resignation. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the Munich Security Conference, calling Europe to a “new Western century.” The New York Times reports 57 cases of measles at a Catholic college in Florida and 50 students quarantined at a SBC-affiliated university in South Carolina due to a separate outbreak. And, NBC host Savannah Guthrie pleads for her mother's release two weeks after she went missing. Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss these headlines, and then Mike talks with The Atlantic's Thomas Chatterton Williams about race and identity since George Floyd's murder in 2020. REFERENCED IN THE SHOW: Summer of Our Discontent by Thomas Chatterton Williams GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Thomas Chatterton Williams is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Losing My Cool and Self-Portrait in Black and White. He is a visiting professor of humanities and senior fellow at the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College, a 2022 Guggenheim fellow, and a non-resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Previously a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine and a columnist at Harper's, he has written for The New Yorker, the London Review of Books, and Le Monde, among other publications. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3915: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus reveal how fear and the illusion of security keep us tethered to unfulfilling lives, clinging to possessions, relationships, and routines that offer comfort but not meaning. By confronting the root fears behind our attachment and redefining security as something internal rather than external, we gain the freedom to live with intention, clarity, and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/fear/ AND https://www.theminimalists.com/security/ Quotes to ponder: "Discontent is uncertainty. And uncertainty is insecurity." "Real security, however, is found inside us, in consistent personal growth, not in a reliance on growing external factors." "Fear traps us: It prevents us from growing. It prevents us from contributing to other people. It prevents us from living happy, satisfied, fulfilled, free lives." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comThis pod was so hot, so provocative, that our man Ryan Glasspiegel was worried about career consequences. Personally, I believe we were just being reasonable about potentially fraught topics, such as…* Not everyone loved Ryan's reporting on the viewership drop during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance * Was the bigNBC viewership falloff another “Bud Light” style boycott, or simply lack of American median fan connection with the artist? * Who SHOULD the halftime show artist be next Super Bowl?* More people are criticizing Adam Silver these days* A solution to the NBA All-Star game* A solution to NBA tanking* Artists are dropping Casey Wasserman due to Epstein files revelations. But what's the specific allegation against him? * I think there's less to the Epstein story than Ryan thinks

This is an episode I got convicted DURING. Sometimes it feels like when it rains it pours. Life can be hard and sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong at once. It can be easy to feel discontent, overwhelmed, maybe even struggling to trust God. In this honest and vulnerable episode, I'm joined by my husband to talk about some of the things going on in our own lives lately (house issues, car trouble, high-risk pregnancy, etc.) and it's honestly affected our hearts, attitudes, and trust in God.  To be honest, we even get convicted DURING this conversation.  If you've been feeling overwhelmed, discontent, anxious, or spiritually drained, this conversation will encourage you to step back and see your circumstances through an eternal perspective. We talk about: Feeling covetousness and discontentment Overhelm Trusting God with everything from small hiccups to tragic suffering How an eternal perspective shifts EVERYTHING This is one of those conversations we know we'll come back to again and again—and we pray it encourages you wherever you are today. LINKS: Dollar Days Sale at Daily Grace Co! Use code MEGANHOLMES10 for an extra 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Hosanna Revival Sale! Use code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for an extra 10% off: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully ___ Christian podcast, trusting God, fighting discontentment, Christian marriage, overwhelmed Christian, eternal perspective, faith in hard times, Christian encouragement, trusting God in difficult seasons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duck hunters have always been prone to grumbling, but lately the frustration feels different...deeper, more widespread, and harder to shake. Across flyways and duck camps, many waterfowlers share the same sentiment: they don't feel heard. In this episode of The Standard Sportsman Podcast, Cason Short and Brent Birch dig into where communication is breaking down and why expectations may be part of the problem. It's an honest look at modern duck seasons and how a reset in perspective might help hunters find satisfaction again.>>>Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Noah Perry-Raymond James, and Ducks Unlimited.Send a textAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

In this episode of Life Beyond Clinical Practice, Dr. Diane Van Staden explores the theme of career grief, particularly focusing on the emotional turmoil that arises when one's professional life no longer aligns with personal identity and fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging this grief, understanding its implications, and allowing oneself to reflect on the changes in one's career path. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their feelings and recognize that caring about their future is a vital part of the awakening process. Takeaways This episode is part of a sequential series intended for deep reflection. Career grief is a quiet loss that many health professionals experience. Grieving a career while still in it is a real and valid experience. Grief is about identity and belonging, not just the work itself. Ignoring grief can lead to fatigue and disengagement. Acknowledging grief can lead to clarity and self-respect. You can hold both gratitude for the past and grief for the present. Grief does not require immediate decisions, just acknowledgment. Reflection on what you are grieving can lead to personal insights. Caring about your future is essential for personal awakening.   TAKE ACTION: Download the Awakening Series Reflection worksheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/10RQ3mwub3WhH1Qy34unIWxLaMCazLjwoPCQNJHIfxMg/edit?usp=sharing Sign up for the Pivot Crash Course

SEGMENT 13: MERCOSUR DEAL UNPOPULAR AFTER 27 YEARS Guest: Simon Constable Constable reports from the Pyrenees foothills on European discontent with the Mercosur trade agreement finally concluded after 27 years of negotiations. Discussion covers farmer protests, industrial concerns, and widespread opposition across EU nations skeptical that this long-delayed deal serves their economic interests.1940 AUSTRALIA

SEGMENT 16: THE CALMING POWER OF KINGSHIP Guest: Gregory Copley Copley offers praise for monarchical systems as stabilizing forces in nations facing discontent. Discussion examines how kingship provides continuity, national unity, and legitimacy that elected leaders often cannot muster, with examples of how constitutional monarchies successfully navigate political turbulence and maintain social cohesion during crises.

In this message titled "Dealing with Discontent", Pastor Chad Veach unpacks the truth of Psalm 23 with raw honesty and prophetic insight. We live in a world obsessed with more—more success, more stuff, more validation—but what if everything we're chasing can't fill us? What if we already have what we need in Jesus? Preaching with humor, conviction, and clarity, Pastor Chad reminds us that the Lord is our Shepherd—we shall not want. Whether you're feeling unfulfilled, frustrated, or simply longing for more, this message will stir your faith to remember God's faithfulness, embrace gratitude, and return to the truth that Jesus plus nothing equals everything. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!

PREVIEW — Veronique de Rugy — The Political Horseshoe: Converging Discontent. de Rugy explains the political "horseshoe" theory, which posits that ideologically opposed extremes—the far Left and far Right—converge in their fundamental conviction that the United States is pursuing a catastrophic trajectory requiring comprehensive government intervention and systemic restructuring. de Rugy documents that both ideological poles perceive the existing political-economic order as fundamentally irreparably corrupted or unjust, generating agreement across the ideological spectrum regarding the necessity of radical systemic transformation despite divergent visions regarding post-transformation governance structures and resource allocation mechanisms. 1955