Podcasts about Div

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.

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

     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.

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

A Blis nasceu para reunir a jornada de acesso à cannabis medicinal em um único ambiente, afirma Toninho Correa, CEO da empresa, no Divã de CNPJ, do Canal UOL. Segundo ele, o processo já podia ser feito no Brasil, mas era fragmentado. O paciente precisava encontrar um médico prescritor, solicitar autorização à Anvisa, buscar uma plataforma para compra, acompanhar a importação e esperar a entrega do medicamento. A proposta da Blis é integrar todas essas etapas em um só aplicativo.

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.

There is a new leader in the Prem. Teddington slip up, Crouch End pounce. In a day where top sides didn't have it all their own way, neither Harrow nor Eastcote win in Div 1 whilst Harrow Town slip on a banana skin in Div 2. Plus, no one out-gunned Tower Hamlets in Div 7. And, two MCCL sides move in to the quarter-finals of the National.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

--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.

Esta semana nos vamos a un Diván de Stan donde vamos a revisar frases lapidarias de Marvel Champions, Opiniones que probablemente hagan enfadar a alguien y las ponemos a debate. ¿Que os parecen estás 15 frases que hemos recogido en este diván? (00:24:21) Noticias (00:41:05) Diván de Stan [BAN DRAFT] (02:10:16) Comentarios de nuestros patronos ¡Esperamos que os guste!

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

Introduced by Jim Collins Featuring the latest Match reports from across East Clare, with sporting updates across a number of codes including County and national Hurling, camogie, rugby and football. 0.49 Div 5 Hurling League Final Pat O'Brien 5.12 Div 9 Hurling League Final Jim Collins 9.12 Div 9 Cup Presentation 12.00 Interview Adrian McGrath Scariff Manager 14.22 Clare v Tipperary Camogie Nicholas Rynne 17.25 Clare v Limerick Senior Hurling 26.44 Cork v Galway Senior Hurling

     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

Episódios novos toda sexta-feira, 00h. Comente o que achou do episódio ou mande um recado para a gente diretamente no Spotify!Apoie o Divã da Diva e tenha um episódio a mais, exclusivo, no Divã da Diva para Íntimos!Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/divadepressaoOrelo: https://orelo.cc/podcast/65c0ddb1243feaaede3cea6c

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

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/christian-studies

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

06-28-26 Sanctuary Service, Disco Ball Theology - Alex Barnes, M.Div.

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

Reflexões sobre o capítulo - “Divórcio”- do livro “Levantar e Seguir”, pelo Espírito Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier.

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]

     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/2026/06/Experiential-Knowledge-of-God-Inner-Joy-Peace-and-Stability.pdf  Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.

 Topic: Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., '06 M.Div., '15 MBAIn his inaugural address, University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., called us to be “sustainers of hope and builders of bridges.” But in a world where optimism often feels in short supply, where do we find the inspiration to keep nurturing the good? Plant those seeds through a revitalizing experience where you can pause, exhale, and allow your spirit to blossom. Come hear this calling echo in powerful, personal stories from Notre Dame alumni and faculty who are living examples of what it means to cultivate hope—just like Fr. Ted.Speaker:Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., '06 M.Div., '15 MBA, Assistant Vice President of Campus Ministry, University of Notre DameRev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., '06 M.Div., '15 MBA serves as the Assistant Vice President of Campus Ministry at the University of Notre Dame. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Father Pete entered Moreau Seminary following his graduation from Grand Valley State University in 2000. In 2006, he earned a Masters of Divinity and was ordained a Holy Cross priest the following year. From 2007 to 2013, Father Pete served as rector of Notre Dame's Keough Hall. Following his time as rector, Father Pete pursued his Executive M.B.A. from Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, completing the degree in 2015.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episódios novos toda sexta-feira, 00h. Comente o que achou do episódio ou mande um recado para a gente diretamente no Spotify!Apoie o Divã da Diva e tenha um episódio a mais, exclusivo, no Divã da Diva para Íntimos!Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/divadepressaoOrelo: https://orelo.cc/podcast/65c0ddb1243feaaede3cea6c

Slovenský hokejový talent Juraj Pekarčík má za sebou prelomové obdobie vo svojej sľubne sa rozvíjajúcej kariére a jeho meno sa čoraz hlasnejšie skloňuje v súvislosti s vysnívanou NHL. Oravský rodák, ktorého si v roku 2023 vybral v drafte klub St. Louis Blues zo 76. miesta, prijal pozvanie do najnovšej epizódy podcastu Góly z bufetu na ŠPORT.sk.V uvoľnenom a mimoriadne úprimnom rozhovore s moderátorskou dvojicou Marekom Marušiakom a Tomášom Prokopom odhalil nielen svoje hokejové ambície, ale aj tvrdú realitu zámorského hokeja, ktorá dokáže zaskočiť aj tých najpripravenejších.Diváci sa dozvedia detaily o jeho ceste z Nitry cez americkú juniorku USHL až k prvému kontaktu s mužským hokejom v drese farmárskeho tímu Springfield Thunderbirds v AHL. V nasledujúcej sezóne bude jeho jasným cieľom získať prvé štarty v najlepšej hokejovej lige sveta.Prechod do profesionálneho zámorského hokeja vôbec nie je jednoduchý, o čom svedčí aj Jurajova úsmevná, no zároveň drsná spomienka na úplne prvý štart v AHL. Fyzická hra a obrovské nasadenie ho na malý moment prinútili pochybovať o svojich možnostiach.„Prvé striedanie som mal... Hlava dole, dostal som granát. Prišiel som na striedačku, ‚Dalo' (Dalibor Dvorský, pozn. red.) sedel vedľa mňa, iba som sa naňho pozrel, že kde to som, že ja tu končím,” spomína dnes už s úsmevom na moment, keď dostal tvrdý hit a na sekundu si myslel, že v lige nemá šancu prežiť.Okrem nárazov na ľade v podcaste otvorene hovorí aj o rešpekte k hviezdam, s ktorými prišiel do kontaktu. Fascinoval ho napríklad slávny útočník Milan Lucic, ktorého mohutný potetovaný zjav v kabíne označil za úplný extrém.Hoci ho na ľade vďaka jeho fyzickým parametrom vnímajú ako typického „power forvarda“, Juraj Pekarčík prekvapivo priznáva, že viac ho napĺňa úloha tvorcu hry, ktorý radšej prihráva pred prázdnu bránku, než by sám gólovo zakončoval.Zaujímavý je aj priepastný kontrast medzi jeho tvrdou hrou do tela na ľade a predzápasovou rutinou v šatni. Zatiaľ čo iní hráči sa nabudzujú energickým rapom či house hudbou, on prezradil, že pred zápasom si rád vypočuje aj melancholickú hudbu od kapely Cigarettes After Sex, čo oboch moderátorov poriadne pobavilo.V podcaste sa detailne vracia aj k samotnému draftu do NHL, pred ktorým nemal veľké oči a očakával, že príde na rad až v 5. alebo 6. kole. „Postavil sa vedľa mňa agent, že: ‚a máme to',“ opisuje nečakaný šok a obrovskú radosť z vysokého umiestnenia, o ktorom do poslednej chvíle ani len netušil.Ak chcete zistiť, aký je život v americkom mestečku Springfield, prečo z duše nenávidí cvičenie bulharských drepov v letnej príprave, a ako vníma silné puto a obrovskú chémiu v mládežníckej reprezentácii Slovenska, tento diel podcastu Góly z bufetu na ŠPORT.sk si rozhodne nesmiete nechať ujsť.

In this episode of Speaking of Faith from the Diocese of St. Cloud, host Amber interviews Ben Epper, incoming Faith Formation Director at the Church of St. Joseph in St. Joseph, about his M.Div. capstone, "Setting the Table: A Reversal Model for Including Youth and Young Adults in Ecclesial Restructuring and Renewal." Ben shares survey findings from 15 ACCs showing minimal youth and early young adult representation on All Things New planning committees and argues that building planning committees with strengths around administrative and corporate restructuring misses giving youth and young adults the opportunity to participate in the necessary pastoral renewal. Using a "one table" metaphor grounded in synodality and Church teaching, he outlines five practical steps — inviting, setting the table, sharing the meal, eating dessert and cleaning/departing — to foster belonging, mutual listening and ongoing discernment so the Church is reshaped through youth and young adults. Find Ben at the Church of St. Joseph in St. Joseph, MN: https://www.benedictinecatholiccommunities.org

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.

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/2026/06/The-Filling-of-the-Holy-Spirit.pdf  Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.

Episode Topic: Fr. Ted Said: Cultivating HopeIn his inaugural address, University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., called us to be “sustainers of hope and builders of bridges.” But in a world where optimism often feels in short supply, where do we find the inspiration to keep nurturing the good? Plant those seeds through a revitalizing experience where you can pause, exhale, and allow your spirit to blossom. Come hear this calling echo in powerful, personal stories from Notre Dame alumni and faculty who are living examples of what it means to cultivate hope—just like Fr. Ted.Featured Speakers:Dolly Duffy '84, Executive Director, Notre Dame Alumni Association, University of Notre DameMichael Schreffler, Art History Professor, Director of the Notre Dame Arts Initiative, Associate Dean for the Arts, College of Arts and Letters, University of Notre DameMike Brown '01, Former Notre Dame Leprechaun, Speaker, Author, Founder of SoulstirGlynnis Garry Bann, M.D. '11, Assistant Professor, Principal Investigator, Departments of Internal Medicine and Molecular Biology at UT Southwestern Medical CenterJennifer Burke Lefever '98 M.A., '00 Ph.D., Managing Director, Wilma and Peter Veldman Family Psychology Clinic, University of Notre DameRev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., '06 M.Div., '15 MBA, Assistant Vice President of Campus Ministry, University of Notre DameJ. Martin (Marty) Regan, Jr. '76, Senior Staff Attorney, City of Memphis, Lewis ThomasonThis podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Reunion 2026.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episódios novos toda sexta-feira, 00h. Comente o que achou do episódio ou mande um recado para a gente diretamente no Spotify!Apoie o Divã da Diva e tenha um episódio a mais, exclusivo, no Divã da Diva para Íntimos!Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/divadepressaoOrelo: https://orelo.cc/podcast/65c0ddb1243feaaede3cea6c

In this episode, I am joined by Revs. Samuel Padgett and Jonathan Bynum for a timely conversation on covenant and polity in the life of the Global Methodist Church. Drawing from the work of the Board of Ministry Cohort, Samuel shares how a request from the bishops to address clergy status concerns led to a deeper realization: the issue is not merely structural, but theological.Rather than simply adjusting categories like supply, inactive, or senior status, this group argues that our polity must be grounded in covenant. When theology leads, structures serve the mission of unity and faithfulness; when it doesn't, pragmatism can quietly reshape the church's identity.Together, they explore why covenant must remain central, how proposed legislation seeks to reflect that conviction, and why this conversation matters as the church looks ahead. This episode invites leaders and laity alike to think deeply about what holds us together.Youtube - https://youtu.be/T4OoCHTH7MoAudio - 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

It often seems like the Ten Commandments are about outward behavior: Don't steal. Don't lie. Don't cheat. Don't kill. But “You shall not covet” reaches into the hidden places of the heart where comparison and dissatisfaction grow. Even when our lives look fine on the outside, our hearts can still be restless, angry, and convinced that everyone else has been given something better. In this introspective last episode of our 10 Keys to the Universe series, John Tinnin, MFT, and Shay Roush, M.Div., explore why coveting is more than simply wanting nice things. Envy has the power to shape our entire lives, turning good desires into controlling desires. Coveting affects the way we see our homes, relationships, success, possessions, and our sense of worth. Along the way, they look at why this commandment leaves even the Apostle Paul feeling exposed, and why comparison never actually satisfies. They also talk about the difference between healthy desire and destructive craving, and why contentment must be learned over time. Coveting is actually connected to the first commandment about idolatry: whatever we believe will finally make us happy can slowly take God's place in our hearts. But the good news of the gospel is that Jesus meets the ache underneath all our desires. If you've ever struggled with comparison, disappointment, envy, or the feeling that everyone else's life is better than yours, this conversation is for you. Listen to the full episode as we wrap up our series on the Ten Commandments and discover how true contentment is found not in getting everything we want, but in belonging to the God who already loves us completely. Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com

In this session, Rebecca, Josh, Isaiah, and Danny discuss how to best handle crises in their ministries. Youth ministers often play the first responder role, and it's crucial to think proactively of how to handle a crisis well, whether it be with a student, a family tragedy, or leadership.  Resources: Ministering to Students in Crisis - Rooted Ministry Dr. Gordon Bals on Discussing Grief with Teenagers: Grieving, in the life of a teenager, can result from many events (not just death). In this podcast Anna Harris (Rooted Parent Editor) speaks with the remarkable Dr. Gordon Bals about bringing the gospel to a grieving teenager. Dr. Bals specializes in grief, trauma, and religious and spiritual issues. How Are We Preparing Our Kids For Suffering in this World with Michelle Reyes: Examining 1 Peter 4:1-19, author and speaker Dr. Michelle Reyes discusses how Christians suffer at the hands of non-believers, the ways that the believing community should care for each other as fellow suffering Christians, and how to find hope in the midst of suffering. Adopt the "first responder" model for crisis care. Establish a clear communication protocol with church leadership. Prioritize presence and prayer with families in crisis. Proactively set boundaries and recovery practices for personal well-being. Consider Rooted's mentorship program for support. 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.

In this episode, Dan and Stephanie sit down with Dr. Jake Porter for a thoughtful and honest conversation about one of the most debated — and often weaponized — passages in Christian marriage discussions: 1 Corinthians 7.What did Paul actually mean when he wrote about marital intimacy? How has this passage been misused to justify pressure, coercion, and “duty sex” within Christian relationships? And what happens when mutuality, context, and the heart of the Gospel are stripped away from the conversation?Together, they unpack the historical and relational context of Paul's words, explore the difference between covenant and control, and discuss how Scripture can be applied in ways that either foster safety and connection or deepen shame and harm.This episode is not about dismissing Scripture. It is about reading it carefully, relationally, and in the spirit it was intended.Topics include:Weaponized Scripture in marriage“Duty sex” and coercive interpretationsMutuality and consent in 1 Corinthians 7What Dr. Stephanie has heard in her NeuroDiverse Couples' WorkIs there such a thing as the sin of withholding?What Paul was addressing in the Corinthian churchHow pastors and couples can approach these conversations with wisdom and careA nuanced conversation about theology, relationships, and the difference between biblical intimacy and spiritual pressure. About Dr. Jake Porter:https://www.daringventures.com/Scripturally, Pastorally & Clinically Trained:EducationB.A., Elmira College, triple majors in Psychology, Music, Philosophy & ReligionM.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryTh.M. in Spirituality & Ethics, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryM.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lamar UniversityEd.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dissertation: Affective Social Neurobiology & Student Formation: A Transdisciplinary Multimethod StudyProfessional Memberships & AffiliationsLead Professor for the Doctor of Professional Counseling Program  & Assistant Professor of Counseling, Kairos UniversityFaculty, International Institute of Trauma and Addiction ProfessionalsMember, Division 47 of the APA: Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance PsychologyMember, Division 43 of the APA: Society for Couple and Family PsychologyMember, Division 8 of the APA: Society for Personality and Social PsychologyMember, Society for the Advancement of Sexual HealthProfessional ServiceFounder & President, The International Association of Couple–Centered Recovery®Board of Directors, The Association of Partners of Sex Addiction Trauma Specialists (APSATS)Board of Directors, Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International (C-SASI)Professor of Counseling, Kairos University's Houston Graduate School of TheologyLicensure & CertificationsLicensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas (#78173)Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Montana (#76171)Board Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified CounselorsCertified Sex Addiction Therapist – Supervisor, International Institute for Trauma and Addiction ProfessionalsCertified Multiple Addiction Therapist, International Institute for Trauma and Addiction ProfessionalsCertified Clinical Partner Specialist, The Association for Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma SpecialistsCertified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider, The Integrative Psychiatry Institute Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator (FL-12de7070), State of OregonCertified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma ProfessionalsAdvanced TrainingsCoachRICE Executive Leadership Coach Training, Rice UniversityPACT Level III (Psychological Approach to Couple Therapy)Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Level IGottman Couple Therapy Level IEMDR Level I (EMDRIA–Approved Training)Emotionally Focused Therapy (Externship, Core Skills 1-4)Post–Induction Therapy (The Meadows Model), Pia Mellody 

This episode is a followup on my interview with Professor Joerg Rieger. The intent of all of Professor Rieger’s work, including the subject of my first interview with him about his book, Theology in the Capitalocene: Ecology, Identity, Class, and Solidarity, is that theology should have an affect on one’s lifestyle and an impact on the world. In order to realize that intent, Professor Rieger established and is the founding Director of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice. The Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice is an interdisciplinary program located at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Its focus is on issues of justice that arise at the intersection of religion, economics, and ecology. Founded in 2019 and supported by a generous gift from Barbara Wendland, the mission of the program is to develop resources and opportunities for students, scholars, clergy, and activists to envision and create a more just and sustainable world for all. In addition to being the founding Director of the Wendland-Cook Program, Professor Rieger is Distinguished Professor of Theology and The Cal Turner Chancellor's Chair in Wesleyan Studies. Joining us in this interview is Gab Lisi. Gab (she/they/he) is the Assistant Director of the Wendland-Cook Program at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Divinity School. Gab resides in Columbus, OH and their dog, Franklin (or Frank). They hold an M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary, an MSL from The Ohio State University, and a B.A. in Theology and Criminal Justice from Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH). They are curious about power analysis, class analysis, and Catholicism. In their spare time, you can find them at home reading, camping with Frank, or hanging out with friends. Important links for learning more about the Wendland-Cook Program: Website: https://www.religionandjustice.org/ Solidarity Circles: https://www.religionandjustice.org/solidarity-circles Exchanges Courses: https://www.religionandjustice.org/exchanges Interventions: https://www.religionandjustice.org/interventions Substack: https://religionandjustice.substack.com/ The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called ‘Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.

In this episode of Practical for your Practice, hosts Dr. Kevin Holloway and Dr. Jenna Ermold dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare. They are joined by 1LT John Ray Roberts and 1LT Annie McConnon, rising graduate students in the clinical psychology program at the Uniformed Services University (USU).Together, they explore how clients and clinicians are currently navigating AI - from automated note-taking to therapeutic chatbots - and discuss ongoing research tracking provider and patient perceptions. The conversation balances the exciting potential of AI as a resource extender with the indispensable, human elements of the therapeutic relationship. AI is already in the therapy room. Tune in to find out how you can participate in this vital research and ensure provider perspectives aren't left behind.Annie Mcconnon, 1LT, USA is a rising 4th year clinical psychology doctoral candidate at the Uniformed Services University. She earned her master's degree in Clinical Counseling and Sport/Performance Psychology from Boston University. She is currently the Health Psychology Extern at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and an Operational Psychology Extern at the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group. Her research interests include performance psychology interventions and artificial intelligence. John-Ray Roberts, 1LT, USA is a rising 3rd-year clinical psychology doctoral student at the Uniformed Services University. He earned his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) at Louisville Seminary in 2017. Prior to his time at USUHS, he served as a chaplain in the United States Army Reserve. His current research interests center on the intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise, with particular attention to applications in clinical psychology. Resources mentioned in this episode: Sentio University (AI and Mental Health Course): https://sentio.org/free-ai-course-therapists Stanford AI Index: https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2026-ai-index-report Military Medicine Journal (2025): Ann D McConnon, Airyn J Nash, John Ray Roberts, Shmuel Z Juni, Ashley Derenbecker, Patrice Shanahan, Andrew J Waters, Incorporating AI Into Military Behavioral Health: A Narrative Review, Military Medicine, Volume 190, Issue 9-10, September/October 2025, Pages e1870–e1881, https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaf162 Calls-to-action: Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/ZBiSDf4FwXK4RQqw6 (Questions? Contact john.roberts@usuhs.edu)Share your impactful moment on our SpeakPipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/cdpp4p or via email cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.eduSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email

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

Order your free copy of When Faith is Forbidden: www.vom.org/titr Dr. Gavin Ortlund is a pastor, author, speaker, and apologist for the Christian faith. He serves as President of Truth Unites, Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, and Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary. Gavin has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in historical theology, and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of nine books, including his forthcoming book: Why Christianity Makes Sense: A Book About Jesus, the Mysteries of the World, and the Longings in Your Heart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.