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YES PLUMMERS, The 3 boys are back together in studio for a big ep! They chat: - Butts vs Chom marking contest - Chom's new contract news - Chom on the Spirit of Tassie - How Booker found Thursday night's run out - Butts previews his Div 12 Ressies game before this Sunday & Much More! Enjoy plums and remember to GET THE KNEES UP! Send us your voice messages here: https://memo.fm/200pluspodcast/ Produced by Ben Raimondo 200 PLUS 2026 Membership: https://www.patreon.com/c/200PLUS 200 PLUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/200pluspod/ Nick Butler: https://www.instagram.com/nick_butler10/ Charlie Comben: https://www.instagram.com/charliecomben/ Darcy Cameron: https://www.instagram.com/darcy_cameron/ Sam Draper: https://www.instagram.com/draper/ Clubby Sports: https://www.instagram.com/ClubbySports To get in contact with Clubby Sports email Hello@ClubbySports.com
The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God's Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God's riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spiritual-Growth-and-Maturity.pdf Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.
Send us Fan MailScarcity is loud. It tells us there's not enough money, not enough compassion, not enough hope, and not enough time to help. In our final Summer Shorts episode, The Rev. Kenya Thompson, Vicar of Church of the Common Ground, offers a different narrative rooted in the miracle of Matthew 14:13–21, where Jesus feeds the 5,000. Miracles, she reminds us, are signs of God's presence breaking into ordinary life, revealing abundance where we assume there's only emptiness.In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Kenya about everyday miracles, Jesus' creativity, and what "enough" really looks like. Together, they explore practical ways to show up for our neighbors—especially the most vulnerable—even when we feel our own resources are limited. Listen in for the full conversation. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Indianapolis, Kenya attended Howard University, graduating in 1992. She later earned a master's in education from American University in 1996. For over 20 years, she worked in education, including as a high school guidance and college counselor for 15 years. Kenya joined St. George's Episcopal Church in 1995 and was confirmed that year. After discerning a call to ministry, she earned her M.Div. from Candler School of Theology – Emory University and was ordained in 2018. Her time working in China deeply impacted her spiritually, as she witnessed God's love through the kindness of strangers, even those not Christian. Since ordination, Kenya has served in various roles, including Vicar at Church of the Common Ground, Associate Rector at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, and Director of Leadership Development at Emmaus House. She is passionate about caring for the forgotten and the unwelcome. She considers being a priest an honor and a blessing and looks forward to future opportunities to love and serve God.Support the showFollow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.
Some wounds aren't visible. Some can't be diagnosed with a scan or measured by a test. Yet they can profoundly shape who we are, how we see the world, and how we connect with others.In this very special episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd welcome Milly Morrow, MSW, M.Div., for a thoughtful and deeply compassionate conversation about moral injury—a concept that is gaining recognition for its profound impact on mental health, identity, relationships, and community.Moral injury occurs when a person experiences, witnesses, or participates in events that violate their deeply held moral beliefs or values. While it is often discussed alongside Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Milly explains why moral injury is a distinct experience, rooted not simply in fear or trauma, but in questions of meaning, betrayal, responsibility, and the struggle to reconcile what has happened with one's sense of self.Drawing from her extensive background in clinical social work, community-based care, pastoral ministry, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Milly shares how grief, spirituality, trauma, and moral frameworks intersect in the healing process. She offers insights into why moral injury can affect anyone—not just military veterans—including healthcare professionals, first responders, educators, clergy, caregivers, community leaders, and anyone who has carried the weight of impossible decisions or witnessed profound injustice.Throughout the conversation, Professor Aubrey, Tim The Nerd, and Milly explore how shame differs from moral injury, why healing cannot happen in isolation, and how supportive communities play an essential role in helping people rediscover hope, purpose, and connection. Rather than asking people to "move on" from suffering, Milly encourages a different approach: making meaning from difficult experiences while honoring the values and relationships that continue to shape our lives.Our guest, Milly Morrow, MSW, M.Div., specializes in community-centered care for those who care for others. Her work supports individuals, families, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, clergy, frontline workers, and community leaders navigating grief and moral injury at the complex intersection of spirituality and mental health. With a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, Milly is passionate about helping people integrate life's most difficult experiences while reconnecting with purpose, resilience, and authentic community.As Milly reminds us throughout this conversation:"Change is inevitable. Transformation is a choice. The choice to let suffering and change transform you requires connection, community, and deep courage. You do not have to do it alone."If this conversation resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may benefit from hearing it. Conversations like these remind us that healing is rarely a solitary journey—and that understanding one another is often the first step toward hope.Support Friends Talking Nerdy on Patreon.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his website for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's website for more information on where to find us online.
What keeps someone steady when every decision could mean the difference between life and death? Most of us will never command soldiers through a war zone or spend our days searching for hidden roadside bombs. But we all know what it feels like to carry responsibilities that seem heavier than we can bear. Whether you're leading a family through a crisis, making difficult decisions at work, or simply trying to stay faithful in a stressful season, pressure has a way of revealing where you place your trust. In this gripping episode of our new series, Performing Under Pressure, Shay Roush, M.Div., sits down with Vince Bentinganan, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and former Commander of Bravo Company, 110th Engineer Battalion, to talk about the realities of searching for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a hostile environment with brutal physical, mental, and spiritual conditions. As they reflect on their 20-year friendship, Vince shares openly about the stress of combat, the weight of leadership, and the spiritual disciplines that kept him grounded during deployment. It turns out that things like prayer, godly friendships, connection, and encouragement are helpful even in one of the most dangerous environments imaginable. Whether you're navigating a season of overwhelming responsibility or simply wondering how to remain steady when life feels scary or uncertain, Vince's story of faith under fire offers timeless wisdom and abundant hope. Connect with us: Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com
07-26-26 Chapel Service, Thin Places & Liminal Spaces - Alex Barnes, M.Div.
Walking with a teenager through body image struggles is a powerful discipleship opportunity, but oftentimes, it is hard to know how to connect it to God's Word. How do we offer hope and comfort when we hear teenagers‘ cries of despair, anger, anxiety, or self-hatred about their bodies? This workshop will explore how the Bible's storyline of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration speaks to body image concerns. Using this framework, we will connect teenagers to why God made them, what happened to our relationship with our bodies in the Fall, how Christ redeems our thoughts about our bodies, and what restoration looks like. Together, we will see how the weightiness of body image struggles provides an opportunity to display the power of God's Word and the beauty of the gospel. Resources: Body Image & Eating Disorders in Your Child - Rooted Ministry Body Image and God's Word: Offering Hope, Comfort, and Truth to Teens - Rooted Ministry Body Image In the Image of God - Rooted Ministry Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Karlovarský filmový festival v obnovené premiéře představil zrestaurovaný snímek Věry Chytilové Kopytem sem, kopytem tam. O filmu přišli do mobilního studia R-stream debatovat členové Divadla Sklep. Zavzpomínali mimo jiné na režisérku Chytilovou a zamýšleli se nad tím, jak se Karlovy Vary změnily od dob normalizace. Diváci se zasmáli také glosám a vtipům v podání členů legendárního souboru Davida Vávry, Tomáše Hanáka, Terezy Kučerové, Milana Šteindlera a Jaroslava Brabce.
The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God's Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God's riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spiritual-Growth-and-Maturity.pdf Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.
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Letná príprava hokejistov je v plnom prúde a výnimkou nie je ani defenzívna opora popradských „kamzíkov“ Peter Bjalončík. V najnovšej epizóde obľúbeného podcastu Góly z bufetu si za mikrofón k moderátorskej dvojici Marek Marušiak a Tomáš Prokop sadol práve on, aby odhalil zákulisie nielen svojej letnej driny, ale aj fungovania jedného z najambicióznejších slovenských klubov.Diváci sa dozvedia, prečo sa rozhodol vymeniť podtatranský vzduch za bratislavský ľad a aké to je, keď sa na jednom klzisku stretne extraligový obranca s hviezdami zámorskej NHL.Peter Bjalončík veľmi úprimne a s nadhľadom opisuje priepastný rozdiel medzi bežnými ligovými hráčmi a elitou, pričom s úsmevom priznáva, že v letných zápasoch do plných súbojov radšej nejde a má pred veľkými menami rešpekt: „Nechcem nikoho spochybňovať, ale je iné, keď hráte štvrtý útok s nejakými priemernými slovenskými hráčmi, a keď hráte prvý útok s hráčmi, ktorí majú stovky zápasov v NHL alebo v nejakej švédskej lige.“Rozhovor sa však rýchlo preklopí od odľahčených letných tém k tvrdej extraligovej realite. Poprad je historicky najväčším slovenským klubom, ktorý stále čaká na svoj premiérový majstrovský titul. Peter Bjalončík, ako domáci odchovanec, vníma tento tlak mimoriadne citlivo. V podcaste detailne rozoberá popradskú mentalitu, frustráciu z náročných play-off sérií a najmä rivalitu s úradujúcim majstrom z Nitry, ktorý bol v uplynulej sezóne pre Popradčanov opäť neprekonateľnou prekážkou.Vysvetľuje tiež, ako túto rivalitu vnímajú zahraniční hráči v porovnaní s domácimi srdciarmi, pre ktorých je klub z rodného mesta viac než len bežným zamestnávateľom: „Chalani, ktorí prídu z iných miest, to neriešia až tak, ako možno my. Nám neostáva nič iné, len pracovať a chcieť sa dostať už cez semifinále.“Okrem iného poodhalí aj vtipné pikošky z kabíny, napríklad to, ako jeho sestra učí dcéru jedného zo zámorských legionárov, či ako sa on sám snaží prekonávať jazykovú bariéru s importmi zvučných mien a pomáhať im v adaptácii.Moderátori sa s hosťom dotkli aj veľmi dôležitej a často tabuizovanej témy – finančnej gramotnosti slovenských hokejistov. Peter Bjalončík otvorene hovorí o tom, či si mladí hráči z prvých výplat kupujú drahé športové autá a luxusné hodinky, alebo či sa v modernej dobe už viac myslí na zadné vrátka a racionálne narábanie s peniazmi.Na záver nebude chýbať tradičná rubrika rýchlych otázok, v ktorej na povrch vyplávajú ďalšie perličky z jeho kariéry, vrátane spomienok na legionárčenie vo Fínsku a vo Francúzsku. Zistíte, prečo je podľa neho fínsky rap v šatni absolútnou katastrofou, prečo ho neustále prekvapuje talent Daniela Brejčáka a z akého pragmatického dôvodu by delovku od Patrika Laineho vlastným telom rozhodne neblokoval.
Letná príprava hokejistov je v plnom prúde a výnimkou nie je ani defenzívna opora popradských „kamzíkov“ Peter Bjalončík. V najnovšej epizóde obľúbeného podcastu Góly z bufetu si za mikrofón k moderátorskej dvojici Marek Marušiak a Tomáš Prokop sadol práve on, aby odhalil zákulisie nielen svojej letnej driny, ale aj fungovania jedného z najambicióznejších slovenských klubov.Diváci sa dozvedia, prečo sa rozhodol vymeniť podtatranský vzduch za bratislavský ľad a aké to je, keď sa na jednom klzisku stretne extraligový obranca s hviezdami zámorskej NHL.Peter Bjalončík veľmi úprimne a s nadhľadom opisuje priepastný rozdiel medzi bežnými ligovými hráčmi a elitou, pričom s úsmevom priznáva, že v letných zápasoch do plných súbojov radšej nejde a má pred veľkými menami rešpekt: „Nechcem nikoho spochybňovať, ale je iné, keď hráte štvrtý útok s nejakými priemernými slovenskými hráčmi, a keď hráte prvý útok s hráčmi, ktorí majú stovky zápasov v NHL alebo v nejakej švédskej lige.“Rozhovor sa však rýchlo preklopí od odľahčených letných tém k tvrdej extraligovej realite. Poprad je historicky najväčším slovenským klubom, ktorý stále čaká na svoj premiérový majstrovský titul. Peter Bjalončík, ako domáci odchovanec, vníma tento tlak mimoriadne citlivo. V podcaste detailne rozoberá popradskú mentalitu, frustráciu z náročných play-off sérií a najmä rivalitu s úradujúcim majstrom z Nitry, ktorý bol v uplynulej sezóne pre Popradčanov opäť neprekonateľnou prekážkou.Vysvetľuje tiež, ako túto rivalitu vnímajú zahraniční hráči v porovnaní s domácimi srdciarmi, pre ktorých je klub z rodného mesta viac než len bežným zamestnávateľom: „Chalani, ktorí prídu z iných miest, to neriešia až tak, ako možno my. Nám neostáva nič iné, len pracovať a chcieť sa dostať už cez semifinále.“Okrem iného poodhalí aj vtipné pikošky z kabíny, napríklad to, ako jeho sestra učí dcéru jedného zo zámorských legionárov, či ako sa on sám snaží prekonávať jazykovú bariéru s importmi zvučných mien a pomáhať im v adaptácii.Moderátori sa s hosťom dotkli aj veľmi dôležitej a často tabuizovanej témy – finančnej gramotnosti slovenských hokejistov. Peter Bjalončík otvorene hovorí o tom, či si mladí hráči z prvých výplat kupujú drahé športové autá a luxusné hodinky, alebo či sa v modernej dobe už viac myslí na zadné vrátka a racionálne narábanie s peniazmi.Na záver nebude chýbať tradičná rubrika rýchlych otázok, v ktorej na povrch vyplávajú ďalšie perličky z jeho kariéry, vrátane spomienok na legionárčenie vo Fínsku a vo Francúzsku. Zistíte, prečo je podľa neho fínsky rap v šatni absolútnou katastrofou, prečo ho neustále prekvapuje talent Daniela Brejčáka a z akého pragmatického dôvodu by delovku od Patrika Laineho vlastným telom rozhodne neblokoval.
There was more topsy-turviness across the MCCL as a number of the top sides slipped up. Crouch End's sojourn at the top of the Prem lasted just the week, Harrow Town slip up in Div 3, as do London Sportif in Div 4. Ally Pally subsequently rise to the top of an MCCL division for the first time in a fair old while. Elsewhere, what do you do when a fielder inadvertently wipes out the 'keeper? Sal explains..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
O Kumon se baseia em um método de estudo, e não em um método de ensino, para que os alunos a aprendam sozinhos e desenvolvam autonomia, afirma Julio Segala, vice-presidente do Kumon, no Divã de CNPJ, do Canal UOL.
Kyle Worley is joined by Lauren & Tyler to discuss the story of “The Pilgrim's Progress.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Lithos? What is Pilgrims' Progress? Why should everyone read it? What is it an allegory for? Why did the book's popularity fade? Why is there a renewed interest? Why would you tell a family that this story is worth their time? What resources would you recommend are necessities for family discipleship? Guest Bios: Tyler Van Halteren founded Lithos Kids in 2020 after seeing the impact short bedtime stories had on his son. He is the author of the Little Pilgrim series as well as The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook. Canadian by birth, Tyler previously served as a pastor in rural Ontario and later as a Bible professor in Cambodia. His growing young family now resides in Canada. Tyler holds a M.Div. from The Master's Seminary. Lauren Ducommun and her family served as missionaries in Indonesia before returning to Canada. She joined the team in 2020 and currently oversees our US warehouse, social media content, marketing, editing, and proofreading. She also modernized The Pilgrim's Progress: Legacy Edition and formatted Paradise Lost: Legacy Edition! Her family now resides near Fort Worth, Texas, where she works from home with her two kids, ages nine and thirteen. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Lithos “The Pilgrim's Progress” by John Bunyan “Little Pilgrim's Big Journey” by Tyler Van Halteren Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When USAID was dissolved, Sasha Gallant didn't let the work she'd spent years building disappear with it. As the former head of Development Innovation Ventures (DIV), USAID's evidence-driven innovation fund, Gallant watched stop-work orders freeze over 100 active awards overnight. Rather than let that portfolio die, she did two things: Helped mobilize more than $130 million to keep the most critical, life-saving USAID projects alive through an initiative called Project Resource Optimization, and Co-founded DIV as an independent nonprofit–the DIV Fund–to test and scale new, potentially cost-effective global development innovations.In this conversation with co-hosts Jonathan Jackson and Amie Vaccaro, Gallant unpacks why innovation funding in global development is chronically underfunded, how DIV evaluates ideas on evidence, cost-effectiveness, and potential for scale, and why the biggest wins are often "supremely unshiny": pedagogical tweaks, cheaper CPAP machines, smarter delivery models. She also grapples with a strange moment of dissonance: surviving deep funding cuts just as a new wave of AI-driven wealth approaches the sector. As she puts it, believing we've already found our best solutions is "basically giving up on human progress." For funders, innovators, and development leaders navigating a rapidly changing funding landscape, this episode offers thoughtful guidance on building a future where every dollar creates greater impact.Related Resources:DIV Fund – The independent nonprofit Sasha Gallant co-founded, continuing USAID's Development Innovation Ventures model of tiered, evidence-driven innovation grants.Project Resource Optimization (PRO) – The initiative (hosted by the Center for Global Development) that Gallant helped launch to triage and match donors to the most cost-effective USAID programs left without funding.GiveWell – The charity evaluator referenced for its rigorously vetted "best buy" list of cost-effective global health and development programs.Sign up to our newsletter, and stay informed of Dimagi's workWe are on social media - follow us for the latest from Dimagi: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YoutubeIf you enjoy this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share your favorite episodes with friends. Hosts: Jonathan Jackson and Amie Vaccaro
Yes Plummers! Bit of a different Ep, Benny explains off the top we had some technical difficulties so this is a cutdown version of a pod we did with Drapesy who unfortunately we had to cut out. Butts and Chomby chat: - Larkey's goal kicking - Chom has poppy pants again - Milk chat - Ken Hinkley's appointment - Butts is training with the Div 12 ressies & Much More! Enjoy plums and remember to GET THE KNEES UP! Send us your voice messages here: https://memo.fm/200pluspodcast/ Produced by Ben Raimondo 200 PLUS 2026 Membership: https://www.patreon.com/c/200PLUS 200 PLUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/200pluspod/ Nick Butler: https://www.instagram.com/nick_butler10/ Charlie Comben: https://www.instagram.com/charliecomben/ Darcy Cameron: https://www.instagram.com/darcy_cameron/ Sam Draper: https://www.instagram.com/draper/ Clubby Sports: https://www.instagram.com/ClubbySports To get in contact with Clubby Sports email Hello@ClubbySports.com
Contact us. We'd love to serve youGrow in your ministry preparation through the FREE Practically Trained Pastors Cohort.Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(03:20) Framing the Question: Do Pastors Need Seminary?(05:10) Biblical Foundations for Training(06:50) How Seminaries Assumed the Training Role(07:27) Jim's Training Story: Church-Based “Seminary”(10:00) Brian's Training Story: Mentors & “Informal M.Div.”(13:15) Serving at Southern Seminary Without a Seminary Degree(15:45) So, Is Seminary Required? Global & Historical Perspective(18:30) Who Really Needs Seminary? Denominations, Missions, Teaching(21:45) Credentials and Closed Doors(23:30) Seminary as Structure, Deadlines, and Motivation(26:05) The “Educational Bubble,” Enrollment Decline, & Competition(28:10) Tension: “You Need the Church” vs. “You Really Need Us”(29:40) Encouraging Smaller, Church-Connected Seminaries(31:15) Alternative Pathways & Practical Shepherding Cohorts(32:40) Encouragement to Non‑Seminary Pastors(34:45) Pastors, Don't Outsource Training Your Men(37:10) Final Word & Prayer
In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Rebecca, Josh, and Danny discuss the summer-to-fall youth ministry transition as well as topics such as breaks for volunteers, finding rest and vacation time for youth ministry leaders, and end-of-summer youth group activities. They conclude with a discussion about being an outdoor person or beach person and how it might relate to their youth ministry programs. Summer's Breaking Potential for Youth Pastors Letter to a Youth Worker Experiencing Burnout Follow the YMU podcast and download it wherever you find your podcasts Join us for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville, Oct. 22nd to 24th. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Contact us. We'd love to serve youGrow in your ministry preparation through the FREE Practically Trained Pastors Cohort.Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(03:20) Framing the Question: Do Pastors Need Seminary?(05:10) Biblical Foundations for Training(06:50) How Seminaries Assumed the Training Role(07:27) Jim's Training Story: Church-Based “Seminary”(10:00) Brian's Training Story: Mentors & “Informal M.Div.”(13:15) Serving at Southern Seminary Without a Seminary Degree(15:45) So, Is Seminary Required? Global & Historical Perspective(18:30) Who Really Needs Seminary? Denominations, Missions, Teaching(21:45) Credentials and Closed Doors(23:30) Seminary as Structure, Deadlines, and Motivation(26:05) The “Educational Bubble,” Enrollment Decline, & Competition(28:10) Tension: “You Need the Church” vs. “You Really Need Us”(29:40) Encouraging Smaller, Church-Connected Seminaries(31:15) Alternative Pathways & Practical Shepherding Cohorts(32:40) Encouragement to Non‑Seminary Pastors(34:45) Pastors, Don't Outsource Training Your Men(37:10) Final Word & Prayer
On this brief episode we talk about SDI's upcoming webinar series, The Tao and the Art of Spiritual Companionship. The Tao and the Art of Spiritual Companionship: Insights for Deep Listening and Spiritual Presence $79.99 Many spiritual companions are meeting people who feel exhausted, anxious, polarized, spiritually dry, or overwhelmed by uncertainty. In moments like these, techniques often matter less than the quality of our presence. The Tao Te Ching points us towards flourishing and fulfilling life, without explanation. This ancient Chinese wisdom tradition invites us into a way of living and listening that flows with life. It points us toward something that spiritual directors sense: that the deepest accompaniment happens not when we do more, but when we release into a vital presence. This three-part series draws from seven essential Taoist themes into conversation with the practice of spiritual direction. Together we'll explore a fresh framework for deep listening that helps you accompany people with less striving and more trust. We'll explore not only how we accompany others, but how we inhabit our own inner life. Each session weaves together reflection, dialogue, and practical application. Rather than simply adding another technique, this series helps cultivate the inner posture from which meaningful spiritual companionship naturally flows. Anyone can participate in an SDI webinar! If you're not a member, just contact us at office@sdiworld.org for your pricing. https://www.sdicompanions.org/product/the-tao-and-the-art-of-spiritual-companionship/ --- Scott McRae has been offering spiritual direction and training for over 25 years and continues to provide ongoing educational resources through the Spiritual Direction Learning Lab. An ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, he holds an M.Div. from Yale University. Scott's professional journey has spanned church and campus ministries, hospital chaplaincy, and leadership roles, all of which have shaped his approach to spiritual guidance. With three decades of experience training chaplains and spiritual directors, he brings deep wisdom and practical insight to his work. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Scott enjoys life with his wife, Melanie, their adult daughter, and their wonderfully quirky rescue dogs. He finds great joy in long walks, meaningful conversations, and fostering spiritual growth in others.
The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God's Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God's riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spiritual-Growth-and-Maturity.pdf Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.
Romans 4:16-17 | 7/19/2026 | Ryan Tolan. This week we are excited to welcome Ryan Tolan, M.Div., as our guest preacher from Fairview Heights Church. Ryan will be preaching from Romans 4:16–17 in a message about how God's promise to Abraham points to the gospel of Jesus Christ and how all who trust in Christ become heirs of God's gracious promises by faith.
Nekompromisný obranca počas svojej bohatej kariéry prešiel desiatkami klubov, jeho životný príbeh je však ešte pestrejší. Lukáš Kozák je nielen skúseným hokejistom s blížiacou sa métou 700 zápasov v extralige, ale aj mládežníckym majstrom Slovenska v džude a úspešným podnikateľom. Teraz prijal pozvanie do podcastu suSPEAK na ŠPORT.sk, kde moderátorom Rasťovi Konečnému a Marekovi Marušiakovi úprimne porozprával o realite domáceho hokeja či budovaní biznisu na Jadrane.Málokto o rodákovi z Martina vie, že kým sa definitívne zasvätil najrýchlejšej kolektívnej hre na svete, patril medzi obrovské talenty na tatami. Džudu sa venoval do 15 rokov a z tohto obdobia si odniesol nielen majstrovské tituly, ale predovšetkým výbornú obratnosť a flexibilitu, z ktorých fyzicky čerpal počas celej hokejovej kariéry. V uvoľnenej debate priznáva, že na ľad ho pôvodne vôbec neťahalo a prvé tréningy absolvoval len vďaka susedovi, no napokon mu vôňa kabíny prirástla k srdcu.Diskusia sa prirodzene preklopila aj k náročným témam a fungovaniu profesionálneho hokeja na Slovensku. Skúsený obranca, ktorý pôsobil v Slovane Bratislava, Skalici, Prešove či naposledy v Liptovskom Mikuláši, kriticky zhodnotil najmä prístup vedenia a trénerov k mladým hráčom, pričom poukázal na absurdné vyhrážky v šatniach a chýbajúci elementárny rešpekt.„Vždy sa pri problémoch vrátime iba k financiám, ale to najmenej, čo by sa mohlo ihneď zlepšiť a nestojí to vôbec nič, sú medziľudské vzťahy v kluboch,“ zamýšľa sa nad toxickým prostredím, ktoré často dehonestuje začínajúcich hokejistov.Keďže v minulosti tvoril pár so známou influencerkou Nelou Slovákovou, nevyhol sa ani enormnému tlaku bulvárnych médií, ktoré pravidelne rozoberali jeho súkromie. Túto životnú kapitolu dnes vníma ako cennú, no veľmi nepríjemnú lekciu. Otvorene opisuje, že neustále vysvetľovanie skreslených titulkov ho naučilo prísne si chrániť svoj osobný život, pričom sociálne siete už vníma vyslovene len ako nutný pracovný nástroj, od ktorého si rád drží zdravý odstup.Dôležitý presah mimo športu ponúka jeho podnikateľský príbeh z chorvátskej Rogoznice, kde vybudoval a spravuje úspešný komplex apartmánov. K nehnuteľnostiam prišiel počas pandemickej krízy a vďaka skúsenostiam z rodinnej stavebnej firmy sa sám pustil do rozsiahlej rekonštrukcie bezprostredne po vypadnutí z play-off. „Urobili sme to od piky, že tam pomaly ostali stáť len oporné múry, no pri prácach som sa toho neskutočne veľa naučil,“ približuje moderátorom zrod svojho letného biznisu, ktorý dnes funguje už celoročne.Hoci má hokejovú kariéru stále aktívne rozbehnutú, život po jej definitívnom ukončení si vie predstaviť práve na slnečnom pobreží Jadranu, ktoré vníma ako mimoriadne bezpečné a ideálne miesto pre výchovu detí. Divákom detailne opisuje aj to, ako do apartmánového biznisu reálne zasiahlo prijatie eura či nové dane, no zároveň vyvracia mýty o extrémnej drahote, pokiaľ človek pozná lokálne pomery a vyhne sa najexponovanejším turistickým pasciam.Najnovšia epizóda podcastu suSPEAK na ŠPORT.sk prináša mimoriadne pútavý, humorný a inšpiratívny pohľad do sveta športu, o ktorom ste možno doteraz vedeli len málo. Pustite si celú epizódu a spoznajte osobnosť, ktorá dokazuje, že slovenský hokejista vie nielen tvrdo pracovať na ľade, ale dokáže aj úspešne a s prehľadom riadiť vlastný biznis.
Send us Fan MailThis week, with the World Cup finals in full swing and my last team, France, still standing, I'm taking my podcast audience on a trip through 101 "so to speak" places I've loved and a few I'm still chasing — from watching monarch butterflies blanket the forests of Michoacán by the millions, to the light-and-shadow "descending serpent" that slides down the Kukulkan Pyramid at Chichén Itzá every equinox, to leaving a piece of my late sister's memory at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, to a total stranger's kindness outside the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam; I open up about the sister who raised me and first showed me the world, walking the Camino de Santiago, and why I believe you don't need a passport to practice the same curiosity, humility, and connection travel gives you — you can find it in your own neighbor, your own hometown, even a stadium watch party. Quote of the Week: It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. -Maya Angelou Episode 69: 3 Simple Strategies to Lose Weight or Stay Your Course While Traveling Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
What if the biggest obstacle to financial peace isn't how much money you make, but the story you believe about money? Most of us spend our lives chasing “just a little more”, assuming that the next raise, investment, or financial milestone will finally bring contentment. Yet some people with modest incomes build lasting wealth, while others who earn millions end up anxious and always wanting more. Maybe the problem isn't our finances at all. Maybe it's our hearts. In this stirring episode, the conclusion to our Beach Reads for Real Life series, Shay Roush, M.Div., takes a close look at The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Despite its title, it's not really a book about budgeting, investing, or financial formulas. It's about human behavior. As Shay explains three important principles from Housel's book, you'll discover that your relationship with money is rarely just about dollars and cents. It's about contentment instead of comparison, freedom instead of appearance, and faithfulness instead of instant results. Ultimately, money is not only a reflection of what you believe about God, but an invitation to trust him to provide. Connect with us: Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com
In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with returning guest Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing to discuss his latest book, co-authored with Dr. Andrew E. Steinmann, Wrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages. Reed shares why we shouldn't skip or soften the Old Testament's hardest passages — and what we gain when we lean into them instead.Episode Timestamps0:12 — Introduction & Welcoming Reed Lessing Back1:52 — Why We Shouldn't Skip or Soften the Old Testament4:00 — What Still Perplexes the Scholars: Long Lifespans & the Trinity5:50 — The Challenge of Distance: Hebrew Language Barriers8:00 — Understanding Violence in the Old Testament14:00 — Modern Israel vs. Biblical Israel: A Grievous Confusion21:00 — The Key Question: Who Is Israel?22:00 — Why the Church Skips the Psalms of Lament26:00 — Where Reed Turns for Comfort in Hard Times28:00 — What Didn't Make the Cut29:45 — Encouragement for Those Wrestling with Scripture33:00 — Looking Ahead: The Next Book in the Trilogy34:00 — ClosingAbout the GuestDr. R. Reed Lessing is the The Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. He also serves as the University's Director for the Center of Biblical Studies and oversees the University's Pre-Seminary Program. Previously he was Senior Pastor at Saint Michael Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and before that, Professor of Exegetical Theology and Director of the Graduate School at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and received the B.A. in pre-seminary studies from St. John's College, Winfield, Kansas, in 1981. He earned his M.Div. (1985), S.T.M. (1989), and Ph.D. (2001) degrees from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was ordained into the office of the holy ministry on June 29, 1986. From 1986 to 1999, he served pastorates in West Monroe, Louisiana, and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.Resources MentionedWrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages by Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing and Dr. Andrew E. Steinmann — cph.orgConcordia Publishing HouseBringing you God's enduring Word in a changing world.
--In this powerful episode, Host Marcos Luis sits down with Dr. Diane J. Johnson — Founder & CEO of MMAPEU Consulting — to explore how her work is transforming leadership, culture, and organizational impact across the U.S. and around the world.MMAPEU (Mindset • Motivation • Accountability • Purpose • Excellence • Unity) is more than a consulting firm — it's a movement. Dr. Johnson's approach helps individuals, teams, and institutions break through barriers, build emotionally intelligent leadership, and create sustainable change rooted in purpose.Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, educator, or someone seeking personal growth, this conversation will shift your perspective.How MMAPEU Consulting was created and the mission behind itThe mindset challenges facing Americans todayWhat global communities teach us about leadership and unityHow emotional intelligence drives organizational successThe connection between culture, purpose, and long‑term impactDr. Johnson's work across the U.S., Africa, Europe, and beyondHow to build purpose‑driven leadership in a changing world
In an age in which many young people drift from the church after high school, the call to intentional church membership is not optional—it's a gospel imperative. This workshop will explore how the good news of Jesus not only saves but also plants youth deeply in the life of the local church for a lifetime of growth and mission. We'll unpack biblical foundations for membership, confront common cultural and generational obstacles, and equip leaders to guide students toward committed, covenantal belonging. By rooting our next generation in the gospel and the local body, we shape a trajectory of perseverance, maturity, and kingdom impact that extends far beyond their teenage years. Resources: Ask Rooted: How Do You Incorporate Teenagers Into Corporate Worship? The Necessity of Intergenerational Integration for Discipling Teenagers - Rooted Ministry The Multi-Directional Blessings of Intergenerational Integration - Rooted Ministry Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Pastor and author Chase Davis joins us to discuss his new book, "Offensive Christianity: Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age." Order it here today and use code "CBL" for 10% off: https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ J. Chase Davis (M.Div, Th.M, Denver Seminary) is Lead Pastor of Ministry of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado. He is the author of Offensive Christianity: Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age (Founders Press, 2026) and Trinitarian Formation: A Theology of Discipleship in Light of the Father, Son, and Spirit (Wipf & Stock, 2021). He also hosts the podcast Full Proof Theology and founded at Commonplace Study. Chase and his wife have three children. Follow Chase on X: https://x.com/jchasedavis Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction to J. Chase Davis & Offensive Christianity 1:32 – Meet Pastor Davis 5:35 – Why “Offensive Christianity” Had to Be Written 7:54 – Modern Evangelicalism and the “Winsome” Problem 16:25 – How the Church Became Feminized and Hollowed Out 24:50 – What Is Biblical Masculinity (Beyond Generic Virtues)? 34:08 – Dominion, Strength, and the Calling of Men 41:03 – Low-T Pastors and Effeminate Church Culture 55:56 – Building Your Phalanx: Brotherhood in a Feminized Age 1:10:32 – Practical Steps: Lift Weights, Take Risks, Make War on Sin –––––– Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/ To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerforbaptistleadership.org. Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83 Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/ The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings. Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 CastboxFM – https://castbox.fm/channel/id6132313 CastroFM – https://castro.fm/podcast/67110759-1bb9-4fd9-abcb-34113d42e945 CurioCaster – https://curiocaster.com/podcast/pi6894445 Fountain – https://fountain.fm/show/IURohE0rZPJr5h81wxbX Goodpods – https://goodpods.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-565673 iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 iVoox – https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-center-for-baptist-leadership_sq_f12419733_1.html Listen Notes – https://lnns.co/2Br0hw7p5R4 MoonFM – https://moon.fm/itunes/1743074575 PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 PocketCasts – https://play.pocketcasts.com/podcasts/ddd92230-e3ff-013c-e7de-02cacb2c6223 PodcastAddict – https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/5090794 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 PodcastRepublic – https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1743074575 TrueFans – https://truefans.fm/center-for-baptist-leadership YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV
The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God's Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God's riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spiritual-Growth-and-Maturity.pdf Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.
DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE! Subscribe: Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/BurnsClan Title: How to Live a Grounded Life with Dr. Zina Jacque Description: Well, family...This episode is one for the books! In the second episode of The Black Christian Experience, we talk about one of the hardest things to maintain in our walk with God: the ability to be grounded. Being grounded can keep us rooted and steady in an unstable world. And with everything that we are facing in the world, healthy roots can keep us whole. That's why today, we are speaking with the one and only, The Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque. For over 20 years, Dr. Jacque worked in student affairs at institutions such as Northwestern, the University of Chicago, and the University of California, ultimately serving as Legislative Liaison to California's 108 community colleges. After answering a call to the ministry, she earned an M.Div. (Summa Cum Laude) and Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University and went on to serve churches of all sizes, including Alfred Street Baptist Church. Dr. Jacque has taught at the University of Chicago Divinity School and Boston University School of Theology and led mission-driven organizations, including the Boston TenPoint Coalition and the Pastoral Counseling Center at Trinity Church Boston. She currently serves as President and Board Chair of National Senior Communities, supporting over 28,000 residents and 17,000 staff. She is also co-founder of Courageous Conversations, a national dialogue series on belonging and inclusion. A recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from BU, Citizen of the Year in Barrington, and the Women of Distinction Award, Dr. Jacque is widely regarded as a voice of grace, wisdom, and hope. She is one of a kind and she blessed us in this episode! Tap in and make sure you are subscribed to the podcast. If you want to support this work, join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebce/membership This is a Mavrik Production. Special thanks to Yabui Media for providing the space for this episode recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New Perspectives on Old Princeton, 1812-1929 (Routledge, 2024) focuses on Princeton Theological Seminary and the theologians who taught there from the time of its founding in 1812 to the time of its reorganization in 1929. It confronts the standard assessment of Old Princeton in the historiography of North American evangelicalism and sets out why a new paradigm is needed. The volume critically engages with the 'Ahlstrom thesis' and other more recent scholarship concerning Old Princeton's relationship to the Scottish intellectual tradition. The contributions seek to move beyond Old Princeton's alleged indebtedness to Enlightenment thought and advance a more constructive reading of the Old Princetonians, their theology, and their place in the American evangelical experience. The book offers a fresh and more accurate assessment of the theological and philosophical assumptions that held sway at Old Princeton and through the seminary to the American continent and beyond. It will appeal to scholars interested in theology, religious history and intellectual history. Paul K. Helseth (PhD, Marquette University) is associate professor of Christian thought at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the author of Right Reason and the Princeton Mind (2010). David Smith (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is pastor in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and adjunct faculty in historical theology at Erksine Theological Seminary. He received his M.Div. from Covenant Seminary (1995) and completed his dissertation, published as B. B. Warfield's Scientifically Constructive Theological Scholarship in 2010, under John Woodbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
New Perspectives on Old Princeton, 1812-1929 (Routledge, 2024) focuses on Princeton Theological Seminary and the theologians who taught there from the time of its founding in 1812 to the time of its reorganization in 1929. It confronts the standard assessment of Old Princeton in the historiography of North American evangelicalism and sets out why a new paradigm is needed. The volume critically engages with the 'Ahlstrom thesis' and other more recent scholarship concerning Old Princeton's relationship to the Scottish intellectual tradition. The contributions seek to move beyond Old Princeton's alleged indebtedness to Enlightenment thought and advance a more constructive reading of the Old Princetonians, their theology, and their place in the American evangelical experience. The book offers a fresh and more accurate assessment of the theological and philosophical assumptions that held sway at Old Princeton and through the seminary to the American continent and beyond. It will appeal to scholars interested in theology, religious history and intellectual history. Paul K. Helseth (PhD, Marquette University) is associate professor of Christian thought at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the author of Right Reason and the Princeton Mind (2010). David Smith (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is pastor in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and adjunct faculty in historical theology at Erksine Theological Seminary. He received his M.Div. from Covenant Seminary (1995) and completed his dissertation, published as B. B. Warfield's Scientifically Constructive Theological Scholarship in 2010, under John Woodbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
New Perspectives on Old Princeton, 1812-1929 (Routledge, 2024) focuses on Princeton Theological Seminary and the theologians who taught there from the time of its founding in 1812 to the time of its reorganization in 1929. It confronts the standard assessment of Old Princeton in the historiography of North American evangelicalism and sets out why a new paradigm is needed. The volume critically engages with the 'Ahlstrom thesis' and other more recent scholarship concerning Old Princeton's relationship to the Scottish intellectual tradition. The contributions seek to move beyond Old Princeton's alleged indebtedness to Enlightenment thought and advance a more constructive reading of the Old Princetonians, their theology, and their place in the American evangelical experience. The book offers a fresh and more accurate assessment of the theological and philosophical assumptions that held sway at Old Princeton and through the seminary to the American continent and beyond. It will appeal to scholars interested in theology, religious history and intellectual history. Paul K. Helseth (PhD, Marquette University) is associate professor of Christian thought at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the author of Right Reason and the Princeton Mind (2010). David Smith (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is pastor in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and adjunct faculty in historical theology at Erksine Theological Seminary. He received his M.Div. from Covenant Seminary (1995) and completed his dissertation, published as B. B. Warfield's Scientifically Constructive Theological Scholarship in 2010, under John Woodbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
New Perspectives on Old Princeton, 1812-1929 (Routledge, 2024) focuses on Princeton Theological Seminary and the theologians who taught there from the time of its founding in 1812 to the time of its reorganization in 1929. It confronts the standard assessment of Old Princeton in the historiography of North American evangelicalism and sets out why a new paradigm is needed. The volume critically engages with the 'Ahlstrom thesis' and other more recent scholarship concerning Old Princeton's relationship to the Scottish intellectual tradition. The contributions seek to move beyond Old Princeton's alleged indebtedness to Enlightenment thought and advance a more constructive reading of the Old Princetonians, their theology, and their place in the American evangelical experience. The book offers a fresh and more accurate assessment of the theological and philosophical assumptions that held sway at Old Princeton and through the seminary to the American continent and beyond. It will appeal to scholars interested in theology, religious history and intellectual history. Paul K. Helseth (PhD, Marquette University) is associate professor of Christian thought at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the author of Right Reason and the Princeton Mind (2010). David Smith (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is pastor in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and adjunct faculty in historical theology at Erksine Theological Seminary. He received his M.Div. from Covenant Seminary (1995) and completed his dissertation, published as B. B. Warfield's Scientifically Constructive Theological Scholarship in 2010, under John Woodbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
New Perspectives on Old Princeton, 1812-1929 (Routledge, 2024) focuses on Princeton Theological Seminary and the theologians who taught there from the time of its founding in 1812 to the time of its reorganization in 1929. It confronts the standard assessment of Old Princeton in the historiography of North American evangelicalism and sets out why a new paradigm is needed. The volume critically engages with the 'Ahlstrom thesis' and other more recent scholarship concerning Old Princeton's relationship to the Scottish intellectual tradition. The contributions seek to move beyond Old Princeton's alleged indebtedness to Enlightenment thought and advance a more constructive reading of the Old Princetonians, their theology, and their place in the American evangelical experience. The book offers a fresh and more accurate assessment of the theological and philosophical assumptions that held sway at Old Princeton and through the seminary to the American continent and beyond. It will appeal to scholars interested in theology, religious history and intellectual history. Paul K. Helseth (PhD, Marquette University) is associate professor of Christian thought at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the author of Right Reason and the Princeton Mind (2010). David Smith (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is pastor in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and adjunct faculty in historical theology at Erksine Theological Seminary. He received his M.Div. from Covenant Seminary (1995) and completed his dissertation, published as B. B. Warfield's Scientifically Constructive Theological Scholarship in 2010, under John Woodbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Josh Hussung, Danny Kwon, and Isaiah Marshall discuss how to build a youth ministry year with purpose rather than simply filling a calendar with events. The conversation explores intentional planning, discipleship priorities, common mistakes leaders make during planning season, and practical ways to create a ministry year that helps students grow in their faith and walk with Jesus. Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts, Revised and Updated: Organizing, Leading, and Managing Your Youth Ministry (Youth Specialties) by Duffy Robbins Planning Your Annual Calendar in Youth and Family Ministry by Renee Imbesi Follow the YMU podcast and download it wherever you find your podcasts. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Na karlovarském festivalu proběhne premiéra zrestaurovaného snímku Věry Chytilové Kopytem sem, kopytem tam. O filmu přišli do R-streamu debatovat členové Divadla Sklep. Zavzpomínali mimo jiné na režisérku Věru Chytilovou a zamýšleli se nad tím, jak se Karlovy Vary změnily od dob normalizace. Diváci se zasmáli také glosám a vtipům v podání členů legendárního souboru Davida Vávry, Tomáše Hanáka, Terezy Kučerové, Milana Šteindlera a Jaroslava Brabce.Všechny díly podcastu Host Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Na karlovarském festivalu proběhne premiéra zrestaurovaného snímku Věry Chytilové Kopytem sem, kopytem tam. O filmu přišli do R-streamu debatovat členové Divadla Sklep. Zavzpomínali mimo jiné na režisérku Věru Chytilovou a zamýšleli se nad tím, jak se Karlovy Vary změnily od dob normalizace. Diváci se zasmáli také glosám a vtipům v podání členů legendárního souboru Davida Vávry, Tomáše Hanáka, Terezy Kučerové, Milana Šteindlera a Jaroslava Brabce.Všechny díly podcastu Host Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Anne-Marie Zanzal, M.Div. is a coming-out coach, ordained minister, and grief counselor who specializes in supporting individuals—particularly women—navigating later-in-life sexuality, divorce, and identity transitions.A graduate of Yale Divinity School and former hospice chaplain, she blends spiritual care, group coaching, and lived experience to help clients move toward authenticity, self-trust, and connection. Through her coaching programs, community spaces, and the Coming Out & Beyond podcast, Anne-Marie has guided thousands of people in building lives that align with who they truly are.Anne-Marie Zanzal's website: https://annemariezanzal.com/Coming Out & Beyond Podcast: https://annemariezanzal.com/podcastAbout Anne-Marie: https://annemariezanzal.com/about/Eight Things To Consider When Working With Clients Questioning Their SexualityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Rebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist
No one can do children's ministry alone. How does a children's ministry staff shoulder the weight of discipling the people under their care? There is an art to recruiting, placing, supporting, and developing serving partners to care well for our children and families. We also want them to become an integral part of a discipleship ministry team and find a place of belonging themselves. In this workshop, recorded at the 2025 Rooted Conference in Chicago, we examined practical ways to collectively share both the burden and privilege of ministry in the local church. Melanie Beasley believes ministry is an art. She is the Children's Ministry Director at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville Tennessee, bringing to her role more than 15 years of experience in education, curriculum development, and Children's Ministry, split between Birmingham, Chicago, Hong Kong, and Tennessee. Her passion in ministry is to disciple and care for both children and families in the church as well as the ministry partners she and her staff team recruit, develop, equip, and lead. She and her husband and children live in Franklin, Tennessee, with her puppy, Penny. Equipping the Saints: Serving Your Volunteers In Children's Ministry by Melanie Beasley A Word of Encouragement to Weary Children's Ministers - Rooted Ministry A Testimony of Calling to Children's Ministry Beyond My Ability Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Did John Wesley believe the Bible is without error? Some argue that calling Wesley a supporter of biblical inerrancy is anachronistic because the term developed after his lifetime. In this episode of More to the Story, Dr. Mark Olson joins me to tackle this important historical and theological question.Together, we explore how historians approach questions about historical figures and ideas, examining the difference between imposing modern categories on the past and identifying continuity in theological convictions. Olson argues that while Wesley did not use the language of contemporary inerrancy debates, the substance of his view of Scripture clearly reflects a belief that the Bible is free from error. The conversation highlights Wesley's writings, his understanding of divine inspiration, and the methods historians use to assess theological claims across centuries.Whether you are interested in Wesley studies, biblical authority, or historical theology, this episode offers a thoughtful and engaging discussion.Youtube - https://youtu.be/h9lFjurIl9YAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit andymilleriii.com/coursesAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review! For more from Andy Miller III, visit andymilleriii.com or follow @andymilleriii on X.Thanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net
Send us Fan MailPlease visit LEVA, 6th Edition's site to learn more. Show Notes:0:00 Prof. Stephen Urice describes Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts 1:30 Urice's background 3:25 Hon. Simon Frankel's background6:00 SU: evolution of Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts (LEVA)9:00 SF: changes in LEVA, 6th Ed.11:40 SF: 6th Ed.'s accessibility and increased framing12:25 SU: 6th Ed.'s shift in perspective to a more centrist presentation14:00 SF: 6th Ed.'s usefulness for a broad audience15:20 SU: examples of stories in 6th Ed, e.g., Naruto v. Slater, (9th Cir. 2018) 16:00 SU: Brancusi v. US, 54 Treas. Dec. 428 (U.S. Customs Court 1928) 17:25 SF: variety of materials in LEVA, e.g., articles, statutes, transcripts, novels18:20 SF: Examples of cases about the authenticity of works and the disconnect between legal judgments and art world valuations: Greenberg Gallery v. Bauman, 817 F. Supp. 167 (D.D.C. 1993), aff'd without opinion, 36 F.3d 127 (D.C. Cir. 1994) (Calder sculpture held to be authentic by the trial judge versus expert Klaus Perls' rejection of the work) 20:30 SF: Herstand & Co. v. Gallery Gertrude Stein Inc., 211 A.D.2d 77 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995) (remand on authenticity of Balthus drawing despite Balthus' repudiation of the work) 22:40 SU: colorful settings and range of legal issues arising in art-related cases24:45 ethical issues arising in art-related disputes, e.g., restitution claims26:35 SF: Museum Studies Scholar Marie Malaro, the law makes us only bearable, not honorable.27:00 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016; HEAR Act of 2025 31:50 LEVA website and its future resources34:10 SU: AI-generated discussions about issues in LEVA, 6th Ed.36:00 SU: 6th Ed. updates 37:05 SF: generative AI issues in pending suits40:00 LEVA, 7th Ed.41:30 Feedback from readers of 6th Ed.42:15 Tax issues covered in 6th Ed.45:50 SF: definition of justice47:50 SU: ethical concerns in defining justice to aim for honor 50:00 SF: mark he hopes to be making 50:55 SU: mark he hopes to be making with LEVAPlease share your comments and/or questions at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.comMusic by Toulme.To hear more episodes, please visit Warfare of Art and Law podcast's website.To leave questions or comments about this or other episodes of the podcast and/or for information about joining the 2ND Saturday discussion on art, culture and justice, please message me at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.com. Thanks so much for listening!This podcast and its content may not be used for training or developing AI systems without permission.© Stephanie Drawdy [2026]
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In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Chelten Carter walks through Acts 11:19–30 and 13:1–3 to reveal how God multiplies His Church. He emphasizes that multiplication is inevitable because persecution cannot stop it, people will be perplexed by it, and God's power is displayed through it. This message encourages leaders to trust God's unstoppable work as He continues to grow His Church in both expected and unexpected ways. Chelten currently serves Progressive Baptist Church on the South Side of Chicago as the Director of Discipleship for the Youth and as a minister to the church at-large. A life-long learner, Chelten received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indiana University and continued to complete his Master of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary. Chelten is married to his beautiful and brilliant bride Emmanuella Carter of 8 years and loves to play basketball and read. Rooted Resources: Luke & Acts: A ROOTED YEARLONG CURRICULUM Three Reasons to Teach Acts in Your Youth Group by Tucker Fleming Youth Ministry in the Power of the Spirit by Seth Stewart @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Ralph talks to journalist and M.Div. Chris Hedges about Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence. Then, Ralph speaks with Rick Engler (former member of the US Chemical Safety and Hazards Investigation Board) about Trump's proposed closing of that agency. Finally, Ralph pays tribute to some recently departed friends.Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, who spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent in Central America, the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He is the host of The Chris Hedges Report, and he is a prolific author— his latest book is A Genocide Foretold: Reporting on Survival and Resistance in Occupied Palestine.I think that Pope Leo kind of missed the point of AI. In that he describes that it could be a positive force for Catholic education (these are his words), compassionate health care, creative platforms that tell the Christian story with truth and beauty. I think those were all indications to me that he didn't quite understand what AI is about. It's not about education, it's not about compassion, it's not about truth, and it's not about beauty. It is a very pernicious force that will go beyond, of course, replacing all sorts of labor, but creating a world where fact and fiction are blurred together.Chris HedgesI think that mass organization is kind of all we have left as we barrel towards an authoritarian state. Congress doesn't function, certainly doesn't function as Congress was designed to function. They have surrendered their traditional constitutional authority, including, of course, the call for Congress to declare war. And this kind of unitary executive branch—this was put into place, by the way, before Trump. He's just taken advantage of it…And I think that it's absolutely fundamental that we recapture that kind of militancy, that kind of organized workforce that has traditionally throughout our history been such an important corrective to democracy—along with, of course, journalism.Chris HedgesRick Engler is a former U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board member and labor advocate who founded the New Jersey Work Environment Council. He has advocated for successful landmark state and national public policies that ensure workers and the public's “right to know” about potential chemical dangers, and that promote safer processes, chemical incident prevention, and whistleblower protection.The CSB is unique. I mean, nobody would think of abolishing the National Transportation Safety Board. And no one should think about abolishing the Chemical Safety Board, which does the same thing. It's not about issuing, in this case, fines or violations. It's about trying to understand the underlying causes of what led to these incidents.Rick Engler[Trump's allies] have a certain religious fervor about this. When I talk to plant managers, the plant managers of the corporations are much more careful and nuanced in most cases. They don't want their own plants to explode. But somewhere at the higher corporate levels, I think they're just willing to take the risks that the tradeoff for them is: Trump is supporting them in so many ways, why interfere? Why become part of some nuanced opposition to the most extreme EPA attacks? But I do think the elimination of the CSB is driven by the Trump administration in a way that wouldn't be happening if it was just left to the chemical industry trade associations alone. I'm not sure that's an adequate answer. I'm actually kind of puzzled by it. Because it's also really clear that if there was any one major incident, it would cost so much money—not only in the human tragedy of the lives lost and neighbors harmed and evacuations and shelter-in-place and property damage, but these incidents destroy facilities.Rick EnglerNews 6/12/26* Our top stories this week come to us from California, where, after an excruciatingly protracted wait, authorities have finally called some of the most high-profile races. In Los Angeles, Democratic Socialist City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has secured the second slot in the mayoral race, beating out reactionary former reality television star Spencer Pratt, PBS reports. Pratt garnered significant attention from conservative media for his slick AI-generated ads and his false claims about living in an airstream trailer after his LA home burned down in the recent fires. In actuality, he was living in the posh Bel Air hotel, billed as a campaign expense, per TMZ. Now the question becomes whether or not Raman will be able to expand her coalition to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in November.* If Raman's victory is the good news however, the bad news is that Trump-endorsed Republican Steve Hilton will advance in the gubernatorial race. He will face off against former California Attorney General and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, who has accepted large campaign contributions from the California Association of Realtors, the California Medical Association and even Chevron, per CalMatters. This outcome means progressive billionaire Tom Steyer will not advance. Many are placing the blame for this on former Congresswoman Katie Porter, who remained in the race despite clearly failing to achieve any real viability throughout the race. This has drawn comparisons to Elizabeth Warren's perceived role as a spoiler candidate vis-a-vis Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Primary, particularly since Porter is a highly visible protégé of Senator Warren. In his concession speech, Steyer closed by telling his supporters “Pay attention. Know what you deserve, and know who is on your side. Understand who the villains are, and say their names out loud. Continue to demand more from your leaders and your government, until they give you the California – and the country – you know you deserve. I will be with you all the way.”* Elsewhere in California however, progressives scored major victories. In California's 22nd congressional district, Bernie Sanders-backed Randy Villegas secured a spot in the top two, beating out his opponent Jasmine Bains, who enjoyed the backing of AIPAC and 53 corporate donors, according to the American Prospect. He will face Republican incumbent Congressman David Valadao in November. Even more impressive is the victory of progressive challenger Mai Vang in California's 7th district primary, where she actually emerged as the top vote getter, beating out longtime incumbent Congresswoman Doris Matsui. However, because Matsui, who is 81 years old, won the second-most votes, she will still advance to the general election.* Another much-anticipated primary was held this week on the exact other end of the country. In Maine, Graham Platner trounced his opponents in the Democratic Senate race, winning over 70% of the vote despite a concerted campaign against him in the national press. In his victory speech, CNN reports Platner wrote off the smears, saying “They don't know Maine.” Furthermore, he said “If you believe, as I do, that we can change our politics, and change our country, then you must also believe that people can change…To all those who feel let down, disappointed, or disillusioned. It is my job to earn your trust, your faith, and your support. And I will spend every day of this campaign, and if I have the privilege, every day in the United States Senate, doing exactly that.” Platner will face off against five-term incumbent Senator Susan Collins in a race that will be decisive if Democrats are to have any chance of retaking the Senate in the 2026 midterms.* Turning towards the plains, two candidates are starting to show a surprising level of viability in heavily Republican, rural states. First, in Idaho, Todd Achilles is running as an independent against Republican incumbent Senator Jim Risch. Achilles served as a tank commander and armor officer in the Army before a varied career in the corporate world, education and now politics, according to Independent Voter News. The most striking development in this race is a new poll showing that while “Achilles starts out…behind by 14 points at 48-34…once voters hear biographical information about him and negative messaging about Senator Risch, he gains a full 17 points…[leading] Risch, 41% to 38%.” If accurate, this would be a stunningly close race in a state where registered Republicans outnumber registered Democrats by a margin greater than 5-to-1.* In South Dakota, Brian Bengs, another veteran turned educator – turned, in this case, National Park Ranger – is running shockingly close to incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds in a head-to-head matchup. According to the South Dakota Standard, the latest polling shows Rounds leading Bengs 44% to 40%, with 16% undecided. Moreover, like the Achilles poll, when voters are given biographical information about Bengs and negative messaging about Senator Rounds, that margin flips to 44% in favor of Bengs, compared to just 42% for Rounds. If these polls are accurate and independent candidates – not just Achilles and Bengs but also Dan Osborn in Nebraska and Seth Bodnar in Montana – prove viable, perhaps even victorious, in states long seen as out of reach for non-Republicans, there will have to be a serious reckoning with the toxicity of the Democratic Party brand in the American heartland.* In Michigan, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has picked up perhaps the most critical possible endorsement in the state: that of the United Auto Workers. In a statement, the union wrote that “UAW members in Michigan want a fighter in Washington, D.C. who isn't afraid to push forward a strong working-class agenda with moral clarity…From Medicare for All to banning stock buybacks, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is ready, eager, and well-equipped to move our core issues in the U.S. Senate.” Whether because of this endorsement or not, El-Sayed now seems to be in the driver's seat in this primary. This endorsement dovetails with UAW President Shawn Fain's rumored frustration with the mainstream labor movement for not doing more to back labor candidates, such as Clare Valdez in New York, who was a UAW organizer before entering the State Assembly.* On the House floor meanwhile, lame-duck dissident Republican Congressman Thomas Massie delivered a barn-burner of a speech this week, demanding that the government reopen the investigation into the 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty, Al Jazeera reports. The attack on the Liberty, a US Navy vessel, killed 34 service members and injured 171 others. For decades, Israel has claimed that this was nothing more than an accidental incident of friendly fire, but the surviving veterans have long disputed this explanation, contending that it was a deliberate attack, either as a “false flag operation or because they simply didn't want anybody observing what they were doing that day.” Massie called on the House to “give them closure…It's long overdue. And then they can have their justice.”* Looking to Latin America, the presidential election in Peru is, predictably, coming down to a razor thin margin, WLRN reports. This race, between left-wing Senator Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori, perennial presidential candidate and daughter of former dictator Alberto Fujimori, currently stands at 50.004% for Fujimori and 49.996% for Sánchez, with 98.258% of the votes tabulated. Sánchez was favored to win after the in-country votes were counted, then Fujimori pulled ahead when the votes from Miami came in, other absentee votes eroded that margin and gave Sánchez the edge once again but Fujimori has yet again pulled ahead by a hair. This is Fujimori's fourth presidential campaign, making it to the runoff each time but ultimately losing by the narrowest of margins.* Finally, in Colombia, Progressive International reports that while Colombian President Gustavo Petro presides at the United Nations Security Council, “conservative forces in the country's legislature have conspired against the constitution to ‘SUSPEND' his presidency — just 11 days from the run-off presidential election.” While Reuters adds that the proposal must be “debated and approved by all 16 members of the [legislative Commission of Investigation and Accusation] and subsequently by the Senate before it can take effect,” it is hard to see this as anything besides an opportunistic grab for power while the proverbial cat is away. Petro's four-year term ends in August; the runoff in the presidential election, between leftist Ivan Cepeda and right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, will be held on June 21st.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
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