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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads return to Odyssey for more adventures in fractured fairy tales, the start of the Novacom Saga, and the final and fond farewell to everyone's favorite devious Dutchman: Dr. Regis Blackgaard. Topics include Phil Lollar's long-awaited goodbye, the logistics of time portals, and what it means to stare down Odyssey's next big movement in serialized storytelling. Media Referenced in this Episode: Adventures in Odyssey #418: Opening Day #424-425: Blackgaard's Revenge #446b: The Seven Deadly Dwarves #457: Opportunity Knocks TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “The Hound” // Written by A.J. Ditty // feat. Jessie Cannizzaro as “Dr. Chris Cavalcante”, Brendan Dalton as “Dr. Wesley Winthrop”, and A.J. Ditty as “The Pilgrim”

Dan Savage has built a legendary career giving sex and relationship advice, but as the U.S. political climate shifts, he's yearning to chase a very different dream: relocating his polyamorous family to Europe. He knows how to navigate complex relationship dynamics, but the leap to untangling international immigration law feels intimidating and technically out of reach. On this episode: How To! with Mike Pesca consults Charley Nieuwesteeg, a Dutch immigration lawyer specializing in the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT). Charley offers Dan guidance on bypassing the bureaucratic hurdles to establish residency, navigating the logistics of "daisy-chain" migration—and why proving a romantic relationship to the Dutch government is surprisingly straightforward. Executive Producer Corey Wara Edited by Geoff Craig Booking by Lya Yanne Do you have a burning question or a problem you need help with? Email us at howto@mikepesca.com and we will consider your topic for the show. For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To receive ad-free content, become a Pesca Plus subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@pescagist⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/howto

Today's post was taken from my brother Tim's new book, Healing Decrees That Activate Angel Armies. You can find this book and learn more about Tim at Tim Sheets Ministries.Learn more about the podcast hereLearn more about Give Him Fifteen hereSupport the show

Jason reconnects with his friend (and occasional co-host) Paul Golf for a laughter-and-theology conversation that starts with Dutch tacos and ends with a gospel that actually works outside a “climate-controlled” church environment. Paul shares the story behind Damascus: Encounter the Unexpected Christ—how transformative encounters with Jesus dismantled fear-based paradigms (wrath, separation, performative spirituality) and forced him to find new language for what he'd experienced. Together, they explore why “a prophet's job is to remove fear,” why revelation comes before instruction, and how salvation looks less like “getting in” and more like waking up inside the Father's house—from dreamland/nightmareland into the reality of union and perfect love that casts out fear—plus a quick preview of the Bristol (May 29–30, 2026) gathering.For more info on Paul Golf:https://championsofhope.co.uk/To purchase Paul's new book: https://Damascusbook.com/For more info on the From Presence to Encounter Weekend, Friday 29th & Saturday 30th May in Bristol:https://championsofhope.co.uk/2026/02/02/from-presence-to-encounter/ For more content like this, go to:https://afamilystory.org/Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE!Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde AssemblyJOIN our RGWT Subscriber-Based Community:https://afamilystory.audiencetap.com/qc/wU0gQoHxDxJoin A Family Story's Mailing Listhttps://dashing-field-76805.myflodesk.com/pie4be6wtoJoin the Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacosFollow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/Follow Jason on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis Send a donation!!https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8

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The full scale invasion of Ukraine began four years ago today. Ukraine Unbroken is an evening of five new plays written in response to the war. David Edgar talks about his, Five Day War, which imagines the puppet government waiting to move in when Kviv falls, and the other dramas. Between the plays Ukrainian musician Mariia Petrovska sings and plays the bandura. She talks about her involvement and the bandura, the national instrument that was once banned. And Mariia plays and sings live in the studio.As Oscar-winning British cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins looks back at his career through his visual memoir Reflections: On Cinematography, he talks to Samira about his practical and inventive approach to working on many iconic films such as 1984, O Brother Where Art Thou, 1917, tackling sci fi on Bladerunner 2049 and Bond with Skyfall. The government has announced the introduction of new legisation to introduce monitoring by Ofcom of streaming services. Front Row explores the implcations of this.And we consider the novels selected for the International Booker Prize longlist, announced today with writer and head judge Natasha Brown. The books in contention are: The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran by Shida Bazyar, translated from German by Ruth Martin We Are Green and Trembling by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated from Spanish by Robin Myers The Remembered Soldier by Anjet Daanje, translated from Dutch by David McKay The Deserters by Mathias Énard, translated from French by Charlotte Mandell Small Comfort by Ia Genberg, translated from Swedish by Kira Josefsson She Who Remains by Rene Karabash, translated from Bulgarian by Izidora Angel The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, translated from German by Ross Benjamin On Earth As It Is Beneath by Ana Paula Maia, translated from Portuguese by Padma Viswanathan The Duke by Matteo Melchiorre, translated from Italian by Antonella Lettieri The Witch by Marie NDiaye, translated from French by Jordan Stump Women Without Men by Shahrnush Parsipur, translated from Persian by Faridoun Farrokh The Wax Child by Olga Ravn, translated from Danish by Martin Aitken Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated from Mandarin Chinese by Lin KingPresenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Julian May

Episode 1606: The Jerk

It's four years today since Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine. It's obviously been devastating for the population; and while front line fighters and high pressure politics make the headlines, its the country's farmers who have the massive responsibility of keeping the people of Ukraine fed. The war has led to soaring prices of fuel and fertiliser - but more than that, labour shortages and continual power cuts have put massive pressure on what was an efficient and profitable industry. We hear from Kees Huizinga, a Dutch farmer who moved to Ukraine to run a large mixed farm, just before the invasion took place. He estimates that 20 percent of farm land has been lost to the war. We also hear from the BBC's former Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse who's seen the devastation for himself.Several farmers in the Midlands have been giving up pieces of their land to create wetland habitats for wintering birds. Work is being carried out to make scrapes and channels on fields so they'll attract species like the snipe and the lapwing. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sally Challoner

Margo and Dutch walk the trails sit and discuss a need for change. Music by: The Golden Peas - “On a Knee“Copyrighthttps://jemorin.com/ All Musical Soundtracks and Sound Effects provided by Epidemic Sound

In deze aflevering ben ik te gast bij Koos Breukel, één van de bekendste portretfotografen van Nederland. We zitten in zijn studio, tussen achtergronddoeken, prints aan de muur en een werkproces dat tegelijk razendsnel en tergend traag is. Koos vertelt hoe hij werkt, waarom hij flitst, waarom hij graag ruimte laat voor terloopsheid, en hoe een beeld pas later kan tonen of het “blijft hangen”.We praten over zijn liefde voor schilderkunst en ambacht, over analoog werken als iets persoonlijks, en over archiveren als een manier om je eigen leven opnieuw te lezen. Ook over het mysterie van mensen, waarom hij liever nieuwsgierig blijft dan alles te willen weten, en hoe de echte keuze vaak pas weken, maanden of zelfs jaren later gemaakt wordt.Even tussendoor deel ik ook iets uit mijn eigen praktijk: in een gratis webinar neem ik je mee in vijf patronen die ik steeds opnieuw zag bij fotografen die blijven groeien. Je kan je inschrijven via donkerekamer.com/webinar.Voel je dat je met je eigen werk ergens vastzit, of wil je gericht begeleiding bij je portfolio, marketing of een traject richting expo of boek? Ik heb vanaf maart opnieuw plek in mijn 1-op-1 mentoring. Alle info staat hier.Vond je deze aflevering fijn? Abonneer je op de Donkere Kamer podcast, volg ons op Instagram via @dedonkerekamer_be, en als je wil helpen: geef een rating op Spotify of laat een review achter op Apple Podcasts. Dat maakt echt verschil.

Financial institutions have established cloud partners and now those cloud providers are being tapped for agentic AI, Ravi Khokhar, executive vice president and head of cloud at Capgemini, tells FinAi News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. "The role of cloud has now become an enabler for AI across financial services,” Khokar says.  For example, banks are tapping their cloud providers to host agents, creating processes that are “a little bit more intentional for managing risk, compliance, explainability,” he says. Netherlands-based bank ABN AMRO tapped Microsoft and Capgemini to migrate its existing chatbot to the cloud, according to Capgemini's ” “World Report Series 2026: Cloud in Financial Services.” The bank migrated its chatbot infrastructure to Microsoft Copilot Studio to create an agent that integrates generative AI features and scalability. Before moving it to the cloud, the chatbot had high customer drop-off rates, limited capabilities and high operating costs, according to the report. Now, the agent's language processing accuracy in Dutch has increased by 7% and overall drop-off rates fell. Listen as Khokhar discusses agentic readiness, multicloud and multiagent ecosystems and the importance of governance, trust and training when deploying agentic AI. 

Today we look at mayhem around the world.  A huge US build up near Iran but will it go kenetic?  The Cartel is going ape in Mexico but will it simply be a short term temper tantrum?  The joy of socialism continues in NYC.  The Dutch just passed an “unrealized gains” tax which might have global consequences.  Did we have another assassination attempt or simply suicide by stupid?  We will also dig into some more positive and typical news things today. Join Me Today to Discuss… NYC is expecting epic snow, so they are hiring citizens to shovel, but multiple … Continue reading →

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Long before skyscrapers defined the skyline, New York's destiny was shaped by its harbor, rivers, and a bold vision for growth. Historian Justin Rivers joins Anna Melo and NYSE archivist Dave D'Onofrio Inside the ICE House to trace how geography, trade, and revolution transformed a Dutch outpost into the foundation of modern finance. From the defensive wall that gave Wall Street its name to the sweeping 1811 grid plan that organized Manhattan's expansion, they explore the pivotal decisions that structured the city's rise.

In this episode of the Female Health Solution Podcast, I break down what happens when women commit to six months of targeted hormone support using DUTCH testing, personalized protocols, and real lifestyle shifts. I'm sharing real client examples and the behind-the-scenes reasons why so many symptoms finally start to resolve when we stop chasing quick fixes. We talk about why hormone changes don't happen overnight, why six months is the sweet spot for real, measurable progress, and how testing takes the guesswork out of your symptoms so you're not wasting time, energy, or money on things that miss the mark. In this episode, I cover: Why DUTCH testing gives us clarity that standard labs miss What actually changes between your initial DUTCH test and your 6-month retest Why symptoms like low libido, fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, and terrible periods often trace back to cortisol, not what you've been told The difference between capacity and living in survival mode Why regulating your nervous system can feel uncomfortable before it feels better How women regain energy, mood stability, creativity, libido, and resilience What it looks like when your period stops running your life Why seeing your progress on paper helps rebuild trust with your body I also explain why so many women have been dismissed, gaslit, or told to "just deal with it," and how retesting helps you stay connected to what your body actually needs long-term. If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through exhaustion, mood swings, brain fog, painful periods, or feeling like you don't recognize yourself anymore, this episode is for you. Ready to see what six months could change for you? The Hormone Foundations Program is our most popular 1:1 program where we: Run an initial DUTCH Complete test Support you with personalized recommendations for six months Address cortisol, nutrient deficiencies, sleep, cycle issues, and more Retest at six months so you can see your progress in black and white Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/hormone-foundations-program/  

Baxie speaks with Dutch author and visual artist Bette Adriaanse (Bette A.). For the second time in less than a year Bette has teamed up with the legendary Brian Eno to produce two separate projects. The first of which to collaborate on the book “What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory”. Their second collaboration is a full multi-media presentation called “Slow Stories”. This is a collection of two short stories that Bette has been developing over the last twenty years. The stories have been set to a stunning musical score composed by Brian Eno—combined with visuals created by both Bette and Eno specifically for this project. “Slow Stories” is set to be released on March 3rd. And Bette talks about all of it as well as about her friendship with Brian—one of music's most legendary producers (Talking Heads, David Bowie, U2, Peter Gabriel, and more!) Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

What if the diet you've been following diligently — eating all the right things, tracking your macros, staying committed — is actually wrong for your specific biology? In this solo episode I share the anonymised case of a real client who gained eight kilograms following a ketogenic diet perfectly. Not because she was doing it wrong. Because her genetics made her one of the worst possible candidates for high saturated fat eating — and nobody had ever looked at her DNA. We go deep on the three specific genetic variants that predicted her poor response to keto, what her full microbiome mapping revealed that standard testing would have completely missed, and how her hormonal picture and chronic stress were silently driving the whole metabolic picture. This episode is for anyone who has tried hard, followed the advice, and still isn't getting results. It's time to stop blaming yourself and start looking at your biology. We cover why Instagram diet advice is genuinely dangerous for people with different genetics, what comprehensive functional testing actually looks like — DNA panels, microbiome mapping, DUTCH hormone testing, detailed bloodwork — and the universal dietary principles that apply to almost everyone regardless of their genetic profile. Your body is not broken. It just needs the right instructions. Find Lisa at lisatamati.com, shop supplements at shop.lisatamati.com, and try Rejuvenate Pro — our flagship Immune and gut health/longevity supplement — at https://shop.lisatamati.com/pages/rejuvenate Discover your immune age at myimmuneage.life Subscribe to my weekly longevity newsletter at lisatamati.com/lisa

60-minute mix of songs straight from my music collection that I've enjoyed spinning over the last month. Consider this a companion piece to Mash-Up Monday. The final Monday of every month will be the month's Jukebox set. The White Stripes - Lafayette Blues Ramsey Lewis Trio - The 'In' Crowd Billy Preston - Outa Space Uriah Heep - Look at Yourself Rolling Stones - Whole Wide World Tom Waits - Ice Cream Man Nine Inch Nails - La Mer TURNSTILE - LIGHT DESIGN Radiohead- Idioteque The Bloody Beetroots & Greta Svabo Bech - Runaway Little Boots - Get Things Done Jimmy Eat World - 555 Olivia Rodrigo - happier eels - Let's Ruin Julie's Birthday Head Automatica - Curious Forever the Sickest Kids - Keep on Bringing Me Down The Jags - Evening Standards Bruford - Joe Frazier Seanor & Koss - Mystery Train Redeye - I'm Goin' Blind Sufjan Stevens - Wolverine  

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, I am joined by Rhys Kiaaina, a grief recovery specialist, who shares his profound personal journey with the Grief Recovery Method. Rhys opens up about his experience with unresolved grief from the loss of his grandmother, the church split that impacted his community, and how the grief recovery process helped him find healing after 18 years of emotional turmoil. He dives into the powerful and transformative process of identifying grief, embracing it, and working through it to find peace. Rhys explains how the Grief Recovery Method not only helped him recover emotionally from the significant loss of his grandmother but also opened his eyes to the power of healing unresolved grief in other areas of his life. His story of transformation emphasizes the importance of addressing the emotional pain we carry, especially when it remains unresolved for years. We also explore the profound impact of the method on communities, highlighting how it helped Rhys navigate his own grief while also aiding others in their healing journey. In this candid conversation, Rhys offers advice to those struggling with grief, encouraging them to take action and seek help. Whether it's grief from personal loss, church splits, or other emotional wounds, this episode provides hope and practical insights for overcoming the emotional pain that can sometimes feel insurmountable. If you're ready to heal from past hurt and emotional loss, tune in for Rhys' powerful message on how the Grief Recovery Method can help transform your life. ⏱️ Chapters:  00:00 - Introduction to Rhys Kiaaina and the Grief Recovery Method 00:43 - Rhys' Journey into Grief Recovery 02:05 - Impact of Church Split on Rhys and His Community 03:18 - Introduction of Grief Recovery Specialist at Rhys' Church 04:50 - Emotional Struggles After Church Split and Unresolved Grief 05:36 - Reflecting on the Loss of a Dear Family Friend 06:10 - Role of Grief Recovery Specialist in Helping the Church Heal 07:42 - Unresolved Childhood Grief and Its Lasting Impact 09:22 - Uncovering Unresolved Grief from the Loss of His Grandmother 12:02 - How Grief Recovery Helps Navigate Emotional Healing 14:50 - The Guilt Rhys Felt After Recommending Chemotherapy for His Grandmother 16:39 - Realizing the Importance of Feeling Emotions to Heal 19:15 - Rhys' Breakthrough: Visiting His Grandmother's Grave 24:30 - The Power of Emotional Connection in Grief Recovery 58:00 - Rhys' Path to Becoming a Grief Recovery Specialist Connect with Rhys: Website 1: https://www.peacewithrhys.com/ Website 2: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/rhys-kiaaina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-kiaaina-795b9793/ Email: rhys@peacewithrhys.com About the Host: Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Dutch Police arrest man for downloading confidential files https://therecord.media/netherlands-arrest-confidential-files-police Nancy Guthrie could be found using her pacemaker https://nypost.com/2026/02/15/us-news/nancy-guthrie-investigators-deploy-advanced-bluetooth-signal-detector-in-effort-to-find-pacemaker/  https://nypost.com/2026/02/17/us-news/former-marine-created-high-tech-bluetooth-signal-sniffer-to-find-nancy-guthrie/     Spain orders VPN providers to block pirate streams https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/spain-orders-nordvpn-protonvpn-to-block-laliga-piracy-sites/  https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/official-statement-in-relation-to-the-blocking-of-ips-during-the-recent-ea-sports-laliga-matchdays-linked-to-illegal-cloudflare-practices  https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-millennial-captcha    Cybersecurity Interview Questions https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/ethical-hacking/cyber-security-interview-questions/      Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmsavage/

Hello everyone,Todays episode is called The Entangled Mermaid. And is a Dutch fairytale by William Elliot Griffis.If you enjoy listening to these stories, please do leave an Apple review so we can grow and reach more people.Sweet Dreams. Lucy ❤#SleepStories #BedtimeStories #GuidedMeditation #Relaxation #Calm #Mindfulness #MeditationPodcast #SleepPodcast #Folktales #FairyTales #Storytelling #SoothingVoices #SleepAid #RelaxingStories #Tranquility #DriftOffToSleep

It's a great time to visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City! On this week's episode of the Oklahoma Today Show we caught up with David Davis, chief curatorial officer at the museum, to hear about their new exhibition Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops, on display now through May 3. This beloved hub of culture and history actually sits on Route 66 itself, and a good amount of the Western story is tied up with the Mother Road. In addition to the Route 66 exhibit, guests can also stop in to see The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey, a 360 treat for the senses developed by the team responsible for the Immersive Van Gogh experiences.  Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss some of their favorite places in Oklahoma to get a steak (there are a lot to choose from) and podvents keeps the coals burning with a cool Dutch oven event. You won't want to miss it!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Maarten's Marvel: Blooms and Laughs in Keukenhof's Winter Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Maarten had nooit gedacht dat hij op een winterdag in de Keukenhof tuinen iets uitzonderlijks zou ontdekken.En: Maarten had never thought that on a winter day in the Keukenhof gardens he would discover something exceptional.Nl: Keukenhof was normaal een lente-attractie, maar deze winter waren de tuinen anders.En: Keukenhof was normally a spring attraction, but this winter the gardens were different.Nl: De organisatie had een tijdelijke kas opgezet om voor een vleugje kleur te zorgen tijdens het Carnavalsfeest.En: The organization had set up a temporary greenhouse to provide a touch of color during the Carnavalsfeest.Nl: Maarten strompelde over de bevroren paden, in vervoering door alle voorbereidingen en de vroege tulpen die uit de grond piepten in de kas.En: Maarten stumbled over the frozen paths, enchanted by all the preparations and the early tulips peeking out of the ground in the greenhouse.Nl: Zijn vriend Femke volgde met gelaten interesse.En: His friend Femke followed with reserved interest.Nl: Zij kende Maarten goed genoeg om te weten dat zijn enthousiasme voor planten altijd hoog was, maar zijn aandacht voor detail soms te wensen overliet.En: She knew Maarten well enough to know that his enthusiasm for plants was always high, but his attention to detail sometimes left something to be desired.Nl: Onder de glazen koepel zette Maarten plots zijn voet op de rem.En: Under the glass dome, Maarten suddenly stopped in his tracks.Nl: “Kijk hier, Femke!” riep hij enthousiast.En: “Look here, Femke!” he exclaimed enthusiastically.Nl: "Dit is geweldig!En: "This is amazing!Nl: Een nieuwe tulpensoort!” Zijn ogen glinsterden van opwinding.En: A new tulip variety!” His eyes glistened with excitement.Nl: Femke fronste.En: Femke frowned.Nl: “Maarten, het is december.En: “Maarten, it's December.Nl: Tulpen bloeien niet nu,” probeerde ze uit te leggen.En: Tulips don't bloom now,” she tried to explain.Nl: Maar Maarten luisterde niet.En: But Maarten wasn't listening.Nl: Joris, de gids die bezoekers met zijn grappen vermaakte, kwam dichterbij.En: Joris, the guide who entertained visitors with his jokes, came closer.Nl: Hij hoorde het gesprek en zag zijn kans voor een mop.En: He heard the conversation and saw his chance for a joke.Nl: “Wat heb je daar, Maarten?” vroeg Joris met een brede grijns.En: “What do you have there, Maarten?” asked Joris with a wide grin.Nl: Maarten had hem al eens verteld over zijn droom om een bloem naar zichzelf te laten vernoemen.En: Maarten had once told him about his dream to have a flower named after himself.Nl: “Een wonder!” zei Maarten dramatisch.En: “A miracle!” said Maarten dramatically.Nl: "De Maarten Magnifica!” Joris lachte, klaar om in te grijpen bij deze komedie.En: "The Maarten Magnifica!” Joris laughed, ready to step in for the comedy.Nl: “Dat is geen wonder, vriend.En: “That's no miracle, friend.Nl: Het zijn gewone tulpen.En: They are ordinary tulips.Nl: Ze bloeien vroeg door de warmte in de kas.En: They bloom early due to the warmth in the greenhouse.Nl: Maar ga vooral door met je presentatie!” knipoogde hij.En: But please, continue with your presentation!” he winked.Nl: Carnaval kwam eraan en Maarten was vastberaden zijn ontdekking wereldkundig te maken.En: Carnaval was approaching and Maarten was determined to make his discovery known to the world.Nl: Met vlaggetjes en vrolijk geklede mensen stroomden de bezoekers binnen, nieuwsgierig naar Maartens verhaal.En: With flags and cheerfully dressed people, visitors streamed in, curious about Maarten's story.Nl: Joris, met zijn ingehouden lachen, nam plaats vooraan.En: Joris, with his suppressed laughter, took a seat at the front.Nl: Maarten hield zijn korte presentatie.En: Maarten gave his short presentation.Nl: Met een grote zwierigheid onthulde hij zijn “nieuwe” tulp aan de aanwezigen.En: With great flair, he unveiled his "new" tulip to the audience.Nl: Net toen de verwarring onder de toehoorders groeide, stak Joris zijn hand op.En: Just as the confusion among the attendees grew, Joris raised his hand.Nl: “Het is geweldig, Maarten,” begon hij.En: “It's amazing, Maarten,” he began.Nl: “Maar misschien is er iets nog wonderlijkers…” Alle ogen keken naar hem.En: “But perhaps there's something even more miraculous…” All eyes turned to him.Nl: Joris bukte, greep een handvol van de kunstmatige tulpenblaadjes die van de praalwagens waren afgevallen, en presenteerde ze lachend.En: Joris bent down, grabbed a handful of the artificial tulip petals that had fallen from the floats, and presented them laughing.Nl: “Misschien is je ontdekking net als de voeten van ons allemaal nu—bedekt in namaak.” Maarten keek omlaag naar zijn schoenen, evenals de rest van het publiek.En: “Maybe your discovery is just like our feet now—covered in fake.” Maarten looked down at his shoes, as did the rest of the audience.Nl: Iedereen begon te lachen, besefte de grap, inclusief Maarten zelf.En: Everyone began to laugh, realizing the joke, including Maarten himself.Nl: Hij kon niet anders dan meegaan in het gelach en de vrolijkheid.En: He couldn't help but join in the laughter and joy.Nl: Toen het feest voor Maarten ten einde kwam, liep hij samen met Femke het park uit.En: When the celebration ended for Maarten, he walked out of the park with Femke.Nl: “Ik denk dat je toch iets ontdekt hebt,” zei Femke plagerig.En: “I think you did discover something,” Femke teased.Nl: “Ja,” antwoordde Maarten luchtig, “hoeveel plezier het is om iets met anderen te delen.” Van die dag ging Maarten voortaan met een nieuwe kijk op zijn botanische avonturen.En: “Yes,” replied Maarten lightly, “how much fun it is to share something with others.” From that day, Maarten went forward with a new perspective on his botanical adventures.Nl: Blijdschap was niet alleen een ontdekking op zich, maar soms ook het vermogen om samen te lachen om onze blunders.En: Joy was not only a discovery in itself but sometimes the ability to laugh together at our blunders. Vocabulary Words:exceptional: uitzonderlijkstemporary: tijdelijkegreenhouse: kasenchanted: in vervoeringreserved: gelatenenthusiasm: enthousiasmeglisten: glinsterenfrown: fronsenentertained: vermaaktesuppress: ingehoudenpresentation: presentatieflair: zwierigheidconfusion: verwarringartificial: kunstmatigefloats: praalwagensblunders: blundersperspective: kijkbotanical: botanischediscover: ontdekkenapproaching: kwam eraanmiracle: wonderunveiled: onthuldebliss: blijdschapcurious: nieuwsgieriggrin: grijnsdome: glazen koepelgrasp: greepfoolishness: blundershilarious: vrolijkheidmock: mop

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoms and Bonds: A Day in Keukenhof's Spring Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en koud in de Keukenhof Tuinen.En: The sky was clear and cold in the Keukenhof Tuinen.Nl: Tulpenknoppen staken hun kopjes voorzichtig boven de grond uit, terwijl de zon speelde tussen de wolken.En: Tulip buds cautiously poked their little heads above the ground, while the sun played among the clouds.Nl: Daan liep stilletjes over het pad.En: Daan walked quietly along the path.Nl: Zijn camera hing stevig om zijn nek.En: His camera hung securely around his neck.Nl: Hij was gefascineerd door de eerste tekenen van het voorjaar.En: He was fascinated by the first signs of spring.Nl: Zijn gedachten dwaalden af naar de perfecte foto die hij moest maken voor de tentoonstelling.En: His thoughts wandered to the perfect photo he needed to take for the exhibition.Nl: Niet ver van Daan verzamelde Fenna zorgvuldig gegevens over de tulpen.En: Not far from Daan, Fenna was carefully gathering data about the tulips.Nl: Ze knielde naast een rij bloemen en noteerde hun kleuren.En: She kneeled next to a row of flowers and noted their colors.Nl: Haar vriendin Linde stond ernaast, bladerend door een boek en af en toe een grapje makend om de sfeer luchtig te houden.En: Her friend Linde stood next to her, flipping through a book and occasionally making a joke to keep the atmosphere light.Nl: Plotseling stapte Daan achteruit, zo gefocust op zijn lens dat hij bijna op de bloemen trapte.En: Suddenly Daan stepped back, so focused on his lens that he almost stepped on the flowers.Nl: Fenna sprong overeind, haar ogen groot van schrik.En: Fenna jumped up, her eyes wide with shock.Nl: "Pas op!"En: "Watch out!"Nl: riep ze.En: she cried.Nl: "Je maakt mijn onderzoek kapot!"En: "You're ruining my research!"Nl: Daan draaide zich snel om en keek haar verontschuldigend aan.En: Daan quickly turned around and looked at her apologetically.Nl: "Het spijt me," stamelde hij.En: "I'm sorry," he stammered.Nl: "Ik was zo bezig met de foto... Kan ik iets goedmaken?"En: "I was so caught up with the photo... Is there something I can do to make it up?"Nl: Fenna zuchtte diep.En: Fenna sighed deeply.Nl: Iets in zijn stem en de oprechte blik in zijn ogen overtuigde haar.En: Something in his voice and the sincere look in his eyes convinced her.Nl: "Misschien," zei ze na een korte pauze.En: "Maybe," she said after a short pause.Nl: "Ik heb nog veel werk.En: "I have a lot of work left.Nl: Wat weet jij van tulpen?"En: What do you know about tulips?"Nl: Daan glimlachte.En: Daan smiled.Nl: "Meer dan je zou denken.En: "More than you might think.Nl: En ik kan ook mooie foto's maken."En: And I can take beautiful photos too."Nl: De rest van de ochtend werkten Daan en Fenna zij aan zij.En: For the rest of the morning, Daan and Fenna worked side by side.Nl: Linde keek met verbazing toe hoe ze lachten en triviale verhalen deelden tussen het meten en fotograferen door.En: Linde watched in amazement as they laughed and shared trivial stories between measuring and photographing.Nl: Daan leerde Fenna hoe licht een foto kon veranderen.En: Daan taught Fenna how light could change a photo.Nl: Fenna liet Daan zien hoe je de gezondheid van een bloem kunt aflezen aan de bladeren.En: Fenna showed Daan how to read a flower's health from the leaves.Nl: Langzaam veranderde de sfeer.En: Slowly, the atmosphere changed.Nl: Fenna merkte dat ze het leuk vond om tijd met Daan door te brengen.En: Fenna found that she enjoyed spending time with Daan.Nl: De lucht werd warmer en nieuwe knoppen openden zich als kleine kleurrijke explosies in het veld.En: The air grew warmer, and new buds opened like little colorful explosions in the field.Nl: Aan het einde van de dag stond Fenna voor de laatste rij bloemen.En: At the end of the day, Fenna stood in front of the last row of flowers.Nl: Daan stelde zijn camera af en zei: "Wil je erbij op?En: Daan adjusted his camera and said, "Do you want to be in it?Nl: De bloemen zijn mooi, en jij hoort daarbij."En: The flowers are beautiful, and you belong with them."Nl: Fenna lachte en poseerde naast de tulpen.En: Fenna laughed and posed next to the tulips.Nl: Klik.En: Click.Nl: Daan's camera legde het moment vast, Fenna en de bloemen samen in een prachtige compositie.En: Daan's camera captured the moment, Fenna and the flowers together in a beautiful composition.Nl: Terwijl ze hun werk beëindigden, voelde de tuin als een belofte van nieuwe dingen.En: As they finished their work, the garden felt like a promise of new things.Nl: Daan en Fenna beseften dat hun passie voor hun werk ze blind had gemaakt voor andere mooie dingen in het leven.En: Daan and Fenna realized that their passion for their work had blinded them to other beautiful things in life.Nl: Daan stak zijn hand uit.En: Daan reached out his hand.Nl: "Dank je voor vandaag.En: "Thank you for today.Nl: Het was anders dan ik had verwacht, maar veel beter."En: It was different than I expected, but much better."Nl: Fenna schudde zijn hand en glimlachte breed.En: Fenna shook his hand and smiled broadly.Nl: "Ja, hetzelfde hier.En: "Yes, same here.Nl: Laten we samen nog eens terugkomen, als alle tulpen helemaal bloeien."En: Let's come back again together, when all the tulips are in full bloom."Nl: En met het blije gekabbel van de fontein op de achtergrond, wandelden Daan en Fenna langzaam weg, de tuin achterlatend in een zachter licht van de late winterzon.En: And with the cheerful babble of the fountain in the background, Daan and Fenna walked away slowly, leaving the garden bathed in the softer light of the late winter sun.Nl: Hun nieuw ontstane band een frisse start, net als de tulpen rondom hen.En: Their newly formed bond a fresh start, just like the tulips around them. Vocabulary Words:buds: knoppencautiously: voorzichtigfascinated: gefascineerdexhibition: tentoonstellinggathering: verzameldekneeled: knieldenoted: noteerdeflipping: bladerendtoe: toekekentrivial: trivialewandering: dwaaldenapologetically: verontschuldigendstammered: stameldesincere: oprechtepaused: pauzeposed: poseerdeadjusted: stelde afcaptured: legde vastcomposition: compositierealized: beseftenbelong: hoort erbijwalking: wandeldenbathed: achterlatendmeasuring: metenpromise: beloftesprang: spronghealth: gezondheidpath: padapologized: verontschuldigde zichconvinced: overtuigde

Episode 1605: USA Invasion

  Investing and cultural differences with Remco Coerman Remco Coerman is a Strategic Advisor in Wealth Protection & International Investment Structures, specializing in helping internationally mobile individuals and families safeguard assets across jurisdictions. In this episode, we explore how investing and cultural differences shape financial decision-making, risk perception, and long-term planning strategies. Remco explains that successful cross-border structuring is not just about tax efficiency or legal vehicles, but also about understanding how investing and cultural differences influence trust, governance, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Drawing on decades of experience, he outlines practical frameworks for aligning strategy with mindset, demonstrating why mastering investing and cultural differences is essential in a globalized financial landscape. His tips to become more culturally competent are: Listen to the other person (we're both Dutch and we're right), keep your mouth shut. Keep your own opinion to yourself. "If you ask me..." but nobody wants to hear this, and nobody is asking you. Look for a life partner outside your own country. It will give you a wealth of experience. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.epicedges.group https://www.linkedin.com/in/remcocoerman/ Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article. Investing and cultural differences with Remco Coerman More stories and culture can be found here. Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast Listen directly on Amazon If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU! Enjoy this FREE culture podcast! Music: Song title - Bensound.com More Ways of Listening: Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk     Name Email Address Phone Number Message 2 + 2 = Send Call Direct: +32476524957   European Office (Paris) Whatsapp: +32476524957   The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español):  +1 678 301 8369 Book Chris Smit as a Speaker If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place. Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousands of people on the subject of Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence. This is What Others Say About Chris: “Very Interactive and Engaging” “In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story” “His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent” “Chris is a dedicated and inspirational professional” In addition, his presentations can cover specific topics cultural topics, or generally on Cultural differences. Presentations can vary anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours and are given worldwide. Book Chris now by simply sending an email. Click here to do so. Read more about what Chris can do for you. Percentage of People Rating a Presentation as Excellent 86% 86% Rating the Presentation as Practical 89% 89% Applicability of Chris' presentation 90% 90% About Peter van der Lende Peter has joined forces with Culture Matters. Because he has years and years of international business development experience joining forces therefore only seemed logical. Being born and raised in the Netherlands, he has lived in more than 9 countries of which most were in Latin America. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) with his family. You can find out more at https://expand360.com/ Or find out what Peter can do for you here.

Dr. Amel Havkic, founder of EvoMed Consulting and a lung and critical care specialist, hospital clinical lead. Amel works at the intersection of bedside medicine and MedTech strategy, helping innovators build clinician-approved solutions that scale safely across real healthcare systems.In this episode, we unpack why “clinicians love it” is rarely enough to win adoption, and what hospital purchasing actually looks like when procurement, IT, finance, compliance and workflows all have a seat at the table. Amel breaks down why switching away from legacy tools is painful, how integrations can break care pathways, and why solutions that feel like a natural part of the hospital ecosystem win faster. He also shares a practical lens for building frictionless implementation by aligning with standards like HL7, FHIR and DICOM, while proving measurable value for patients and payers.We also go deep on decentralising healthcare. Amel explains how the Dutch model centralises high-end expertise while decentralising access through remote monitoring and home-based onboarding, and why this becomes a winning approach as staffing pressures rise. On AI, he makes the case for reframing it as augmented intelligence, not autonomy, and shows where decision support can raise the baseline of care by supporting clinicians in time-critical situations, as well as offloading admin burden that drains capacity.Finally, Amel shares the thinking behind the EMC StarMap framework, a navigation tool built from real-world patterns of what makes MedTech succeed or fail. His core message is simple: regulatory approval is a milestone, but clinical adoption is the real finish line.Timestamps[00:00:05] Clinician + Consultant Lens: Seeing Adoption and Safety Risks[00:01:22] Why “Physicians Love It” Does Not Mean Hospitals Will Buy[00:03:27] What Hospitals Consider Beyond Cost: Workflow, Integration and Training[00:05:09] Frictionless Implementation: Standards, EHR Fit and “Team Player” Products[00:06:24] Real Clinical Workflow: ICU Reality and Why UI Clicks Matter[00:07:31] Decentralising Care: Centralised Expertise With Home-Based Delivery[00:10:37] AI in Healthcare: Reframing as Augmented Intelligence[00:12:55] Staffing Shortages: Where AI Can Remove Waste and Scale Expertise[00:14:38] If You Could Change One Thing: Put the Patient Back at the Center[00:16:59] StarMap: Measuring What Drives Clinical AdoptionConnect with Rick - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-havkic/Learn more about Evomed Consulting - https://evomed-consulting.eu/Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Karandeep on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Podcast

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Anneke Hogeland, co-author of The Trituration Handbook: Into the Heart of Homeopathy, walks us through the practice of triturations, a careful process of preparing remedies that often gets overlooked in homeopathy. She shares how her training in the Netherlands and collaboration with Judy Schriebman led to the creation of their definitive guide, filling a gap in how triturations are taught and practiced. The conversation explores practical examples, from bird remedies to calendula and persimmon, showing how these preparations can reveal both physical and emotional insights. Anneke also talks about the unexpected challenges of triturations and how to approach them with awareness and intention. Stories from her work, including a patient with cancer, highlight the real-world impact these remedies can have when carefully prepared. Episode Highlights: 02:44 - How it all began 06:46 - The sign of a successful trituration 10:54 - An unforgettable experience 13:10 - How calendula helps old wounds 16:12 - Upcoming Trituration of Male and Female Feathers 19:27 - The Persimmon Remedy 25:51 - Proving stories: unexpected effects 30:46 - Experimenting with Trituration Techniques 37:42 - Finding what works best 39:54 - The Role of Communication in Triturations 44:00 - One-day vs multi-day triturations 48:11 - Interpretation of animal appearances  51:17 - Following the dream thread 55:58 - Should family expect unusual behavior when doing trituration? 01:01:28 - Best place to purchase Anneke's books 01:08:30 - Anneke's first homeopathic experience About my Guests: ANNEKE C.H. HOGELAND, MS, MFT (1948 – present) practiced as a homeopath, psycho therapist, and hypnosis expert in and around Berkeley, California. Anneke leads Family Constellation Therapy workshops worldwide. She graduated from the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy in San Francisco in 2000. A Dutch citizen, she first came to the U.S. in the late sixties for college, but soon after her arrival became completely enchanted with hot air ballooning. She traveled the world for many years as one of the first female commercial balloon pilots and set a world altitude record at 28,036 feet in 1977. Early in her homeopathic career, Anneke studied extensively with European homeopaths and found the quality of teaching, research and practice was frequently moving into realms that were not discussed in American schools. In Germany they were triturating remedies to higher levels (C4 homeopathy) leading to a greater understanding of remedies. Jan Scholten was classifying the minerals and elements. Roger van Zandvoort was working on the Millenium repertory, and researcher Frans Vermeulen was organizing and correcting the entire Materia Medica in significant ways. Alize Timmerman, as the foremost proponent of C4 homeopathy in the Netherlands, was spreading this work far and wide across the world. As the founder of HomeopathyWest, Anneke has organized many homeopathic seminars in the San Francisco Bay Area; Judy continues this work. Anneke is semi-retired now and moved to Portugal in 2018. Find out more about Anneke Website: https://homeopathywest.com/about-us/ If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom          

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Reunited in the Heart of Zwarte Woud: A Winter's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De sneeuw viel zachtjes.En: The snow was falling gently.Nl: Buiten was het stil, behalve het zachte geritsel van de wind die door de hoge dennen van het Zwarte Woud blies.En: Outside, it was quiet, except for the soft rustling of the wind blowing through the tall pines of the Zwarte Woud.Nl: Binnen in de knusse blokhut was het warm.En: Inside the cozy log cabin, it was warm.Nl: Het haardvuur knetterde behaaglijk en wierp een warm licht op de muren, versierd met oude foto's en herinneringen.En: The fire crackled pleasantly and cast a warm light on the walls, adorned with old photos and memories.Nl: Bram zat in een grote, comfortabele stoel.En: Bram sat in a large, comfortable chair.Nl: Hij keek naar de vlammen en dacht na.En: He looked at the flames and thought.Nl: Het was jaren geleden sinds hij voor het laatst hier was geweest, met Sanne en Jules.En: It had been years since he was last here, with Sanne and Jules.Nl: De herinneringen aan feesten, verhalen en vriendschap maakten hem nostalgisch.En: The memories of parties, stories, and friendship made him nostalgic.Nl: Hij had zijn vrienden uitgenodigd voor deze reünie.En: He had invited his friends for this reunion.Nl: Het was tijd om te praten.En: It was time to talk.Nl: Sanne stond in de keuken en bereidde een schaal met traditionele Duitse gebakjes, terwijl Jules de glazen vulde met warme glühwein.En: Sanne stood in the kitchen preparing a tray of traditional German pastries, while Jules filled the glasses with warm glühwein.Nl: De geur vulde de kamer en gaf alles een feestelijke sfeer.En: The scent filled the room and gave everything a festive atmosphere.Nl: Het was Carnavalsseizoen, of zoals ze hier zeggen, Fasnacht.En: It was Carnival season, or as they say here, Fasnacht.Nl: Overal in de regio waren mensen feest aan het vieren met kostuums en muziek.En: Everywhere in the region, people were celebrating with costumes and music.Nl: Bram voelde een knoop in zijn maag.En: Bram felt a knot in his stomach.Nl: Hij had hen verlaten, lang geleden, voor een baan in het buitenland.En: He had left them long ago for a job abroad.Nl: Hij schaamde zich voor deze beslissing.En: He was ashamed of this decision.Nl: Eindelijk kwam hij tot het besluit dat het tijd was om zijn schuldgevoel los te laten en eerlijk te zijn tegen zijn vrienden.En: Finally, he came to the decision that it was time to let go of his guilt and be honest with his friends.Nl: Toen iedereen om de tafel zat, vertelde Bram over zijn gevoelens.En: When everyone was seated around the table, Bram spoke about his feelings.Nl: Zijn stem was zacht, maar vastberaden.En: His voice was soft but resolute.Nl: "Ik moest weggaan voor werk.En: "I had to leave for work.Nl: Ik wist niet dat ik jullie zo zou missen," zei hij.En: I didn't know I would miss you all so much," he said.Nl: "Ik voel me schuldig.En: "I feel guilty.Nl: Het was moeilijk om te vertrekken."En: It was hard to leave."Nl: Sanne en Jules luisterden aandachtig.En: Sanne and Jules listened attentively.Nl: Ze wisten nooit helemaal waarom Bram vertrok.En: They never completely knew why Bram left.Nl: Sanne legde haar hand op die van Bram.En: Sanne placed her hand on Bram's.Nl: "Dank je dat je het zegt," zei ze vriendelijk.En: "Thank you for saying it," she said kindly.Nl: "We hebben je gemist."En: "We missed you."Nl: Jules glimlachte.En: Jules smiled.Nl: "We herinneren ons de goede tijden," zei hij.En: "We remember the good times," he said.Nl: "En die zijn altijd in ons hart gebleven."En: "And they have always stayed in our hearts."Nl: Bram glimlachte terug en dacht aan een bepaald verhaal.En: Bram smiled back and thought of a particular story.Nl: "Weet je nog die winter toen alles dik onder de sneeuw lag?"En: "Do you remember that winter when everything was thick under the snow?"Nl: vroeg Bram.En: Bram asked.Nl: Ze lachten alle drie bij de herinnering aan hoe ze probeerden een steile heuvel met een slee te bedwingen en allemaal in de sneeuw belandden.En: They all laughed at the memory of how they tried to conquer a steep hill with a sled and all ended up in the snow.Nl: De kamer vulde zich met gelach en de warme herinnering aan tijden lang geleden.En: The room filled with laughter and the warm memory of times long past.Nl: De avond eindigde in een omhelzing tussen vrienden.En: The evening ended with a hug among friends.Nl: Ze spraken af om meer contact te houden, niet alleen tijdens de Fasnacht.En: They agreed to keep in touch more, not just during Fasnacht.Nl: Bram voelde zich eindelijk thuis.En: Bram finally felt at home.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat ware vriendschap de tijd en afstand kan overwinnen.En: He had learned that true friendship can overcome time and distance.Nl: Buiten bleef de sneeuw stil vallen, maar binnen was het hart van de blokhut warm, verlicht door de troostende gloed van hernieuwde verbondenheid.En: Outside, the snow kept falling quietly, but inside the heart of the log cabin was warm, illuminated by the comforting glow of renewed connection.Nl: Bram had vrede gevonden, omarmd door de vriendschap die hij altijd had gekoesterd.En: Bram had found peace, embraced by the friendship he had always cherished. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesrustling: geritselpines: dennencozy: knusseadorned: versierdcrackled: knetterdepleasantly: behaaglijknostalgic: nostalgischreunion: reüniepastries: gebakjesscent: geurfestive: feestelijkecostumes: kostuumsknot: knoopashamed: schaamderesolute: vastberadenattentively: aandachtigcompletely: helemaalsteep: steilesled: sleeconquer: bedwingenembrace: omarmglow: gloedilluminated: verlichtcherished: gekoesterddecision: beslissingfeelings: gevoelenshearted: hartelijkgesture: gebaargradually: geleidelijk

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Winter Reunion: Rediscovering Love in Keukenhof's Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een ijskoude winterochtend in Nederland.En: It was an icy cold winter morning in Nederland.Nl: De lucht was helder, maar er hing een scherpe kou in de omgeving.En: The sky was clear, but there was a sharp chill in the air.Nl: Marit stapte uit de trein en voelde de tinteling van de winterlucht op haar wangen.En: Marit stepped out of the train and felt the tingle of the winter air on her cheeks.Nl: Keukenhof, in de winter, was een bijzondere plek.En: Keukenhof, in the winter, was a special place.Nl: Alles was stil en sereen, met kale bomen en bevroren vijvers.En: Everything was quiet and serene, with bare trees and frozen ponds.Nl: Geen bloemenzee zoals in de lente, maar toch vol schoonheid.En: Not a sea of flowers like in the spring, but still full of beauty.Nl: Marit en Pieter hadden afgesproken bij de ingang van de tuinen.En: Marit and Pieter had arranged to meet at the entrance of the gardens.Nl: Marit ademde diep in en hoopte dat deze ontmoeting hen dichter bij elkaar zou brengen.En: Marit took a deep breath and hoped that this meeting would bring them closer together.Nl: Jarenlang had ze in het buitenland gewoond, haar carrière gebouwd, terwijl Pieter thuisbleef en voor de familiezaak zorgde.En: For years, she had lived abroad, building her career, while Pieter stayed home to take care of the family business.Nl: Hun paden waren uit elkaar gegroeid, net als hun band.En: Their paths had grown apart, just like their connection.Nl: Pieter stond al bij de poort, zijn handen diep in zijn zakken gestoken.En: Pieter was already at the gate, his hands deep in his pockets.Nl: Zijn gezicht was een mengeling van verwachting en bezorgdheid.En: His face was a mix of anticipation and concern.Nl: "Marit," begroette hij haar met een knikje.En: "Marit," he greeted her with a nod.Nl: Zijn glimlach was vermoeid maar oprecht.En: His smile was tired but sincere.Nl: Samen wandelden ze over de lege paden van de Keukenhof.En: Together they walked along the empty paths of the Keukenhof.Nl: De stilte tussen hen was tastbaar.En: The silence between them was palpable.Nl: Marit keek naar de kale perken, zoekend naar woorden.En: Marit looked at the bare flowerbeds, searching for words.Nl: "Het is hier heel anders in de winter," begon ze.En: "It's very different here in the winter," she began.Nl: "Ja, rustiger.En: "Yes, quieter.Nl: Je kunt nadenken," antwoordde Pieter.En: You can think," Pieter replied.Nl: Zijn stem klonk afstandelijk, voorzichtig.En: His voice sounded distant, cautious.Nl: "Ik wou dat ik eerder was gekomen," zei Marit zachtjes.En: "I wish I had come earlier," Marit said softly.Nl: Pieter zweeg even en bijna onmerkbaar veranderde zijn houding.En: Pieter was silent for a moment, and his posture almost imperceptibly changed.Nl: "Je had je eigen weg te gaan."En: "You had your own path to follow."Nl: Er was een onderstroom van verdriet in zijn woorden.En: There was an undercurrent of sadness in his words.Nl: Marit zuchtte en verzamelde haar moed.En: Marit sighed and gathered her courage.Nl: "Ik heb je gemist, Pieter.En: "I missed you, Pieter.Nl: Ik heb ons gemist."En: I missed us."Nl: Dat was het moment waarop hun opgebouwde spanningen explodeerden.En: That was the moment when their built-up tensions exploded.Nl: Pieter stopte en draaide zich naar haar om.En: Pieter stopped and turned towards her.Nl: "Weet je wel hoe vaak ik alleen was?En: "Do you know how often I was alone?Nl: Hoe vaak ik wilde dat je gewoon hier was?"En: How often I wished you were just here?"Nl: Marit keek naar beneden, voelde een steek van schuld.En: Marit looked down, feeling a pang of guilt.Nl: "Ik weet het.En: "I know.Nl: Maar ik dacht dat je boos op me was omdat ik ging."En: But I thought you were angry with me for leaving."Nl: Pieter schudde zijn hoofd.En: Pieter shook his head.Nl: "Ik was nooit boos.En: "I was never angry.Nl: Gewoon... teleurgesteld, denk ik."En: Just... disappointed, I think."Nl: Een emotionele stilte volgde, gevuld met jaren van verloren momenten.En: An emotional silence followed, filled with years of lost moments.Nl: Uiteindelijk legde Marit haar hand op Pieter's arm.En: Finally, Marit placed her hand on Pieter's arm.Nl: "Het spijt me.En: "I'm sorry.Nl: Echt waar."En: Truly."Nl: Pieter keek naar haar, zijn ogen zachter nu.En: Pieter looked at her, his eyes softer now.Nl: "Het spijt mij ook.En: "I'm sorry too.Nl: Misschien moeten we gewoon proberen vaker te praten."En: Maybe we should just try to talk more often."Nl: Met een kleine glimlach knikte ze.En: With a small smile, she nodded.Nl: "Ja, laten we dat doen."En: "Yes, let's do that."Nl: Ze omarmden elkaar stevig, een vereende belofte voor de toekomst.En: They embraced tightly, a united promise for the future.Nl: De kou leek minder intens te zijn terwijl ze langzaam verder liepen, hand in hand.En: The cold seemed less intense as they slowly walked on, hand in hand.Nl: Samen vonden ze de kalmte in de winterse schoonheid van de Keukenhof, wetende dat hun band sterker zou worden.En: Together they found calm in the wintry beauty of the Keukenhof, knowing that their bond would grow stronger.Nl: In hun hart voelden ze de warmte van een nieuw begin.En: In their hearts, they felt the warmth of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:icy: ijskoudechill: koutingle: tintelingbare: kaleserene: sereenarranged: afgesprokenabroad: buitenlandpaths: padenanticipation: verwachtingpalpable: tastbaarcautious: voorzichtigimperceptibly: bijna onmerkbaarundercurrent: onderstroomgathered: verzameldetensions: spanningenpang: steekguilt: schulddisappointed: teleurgesteldemotional: emotionelesoftly: zachtjesembraced: omarmdenunited: vereendebond: bandcalm: kalmtewintry: wintersebeauty: schoonheidfrozen: bevrorenconcern: bezorgdheidsigh: zuchtenpromise: belofte

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Breathless at the Beach: A Tale of Panic and Partnership Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was grijs en zwaar boven Zandvoort Beach.En: The sky was gray and heavy above Zandvoort Beach.Nl: De wind had een koude, scherpe bijt, maar dat stoorde Thijs niet.En: The wind had a cold, sharp bite, but that didn't bother Thijs.Nl: Hij hield van de kust, vooral in de winter, wanneer de drukte van de zomer verdwenen was.En: He loved the coast, especially in the winter, when the summer crowds had disappeared.Nl: Vandaag was de zee kalm, met golven die zachtjes op het strand rolden.En: Today, the sea was calm, with waves gently rolling onto the shore.Nl: Naast hem liep Femke, zijn avontuurlijke nicht, die van een kort bezoek aan de stad genoot.En: Beside him walked Femke, his adventurous cousin, who was enjoying a short visit to the city.Nl: Thijs had zich verheugd op een rustige dag.En: Thijs had been looking forward to a quiet day.Nl: Een dag waarin hij in stilte kon nadenken, de golven kon zien en de frisse lucht kon inademen.En: A day where he could think silently, watch the waves, and breathe in the fresh air.Nl: Femke was echter een en al energie.En: However, Femke was all energy.Nl: “Kom op, Thijs!En: “Come on, Thijs!Nl: Laten we schelpen zoeken!” riep ze, rennend naar de branding.En: Let's look for shells!” she called, running towards the surf.Nl: Thijs glimlachte en besloot mee te doen, om de pret niet te bederven.En: Thijs smiled and decided to join in, not wanting to spoil the fun.Nl: Terwijl ze langs de kustlijn liepen, voelde Thijs iets veranderen.En: As they walked along the coastline, Thijs felt something change.Nl: Zijn ademhaling werd zwaarder.En: His breathing became heavier.Nl: Hij stopte even, probeerde diep in te ademen.En: He stopped for a moment, trying to take a deep breath.Nl: Maar de koude lucht prikkelde zijn longen, en hij voelde een benauwdheid opkomen.En: But the cold air irritated his lungs, and he felt a tightness coming on.Nl: Hij tastte naar zijn inhaler, maar zijn zakken waren leeg.En: He reached for his inhaler, but his pockets were empty.Nl: Paniek sloeg toe.En: Panic set in.Nl: Femke merkte zijn worsteling op.En: Femke noticed his struggle.Nl: “Thijs, gaat het?” vroeg ze bezorgd, terwijl ze terug naar hem snelde.En: “Thijs, are you okay?” she asked worriedly, hurrying back to him.Nl: Thijs schudde zijn hoofd, niet in staat te spreken.En: Thijs shook his head, unable to speak.Nl: Hij wees naar zijn borst, probeerde adem te halen.En: He pointed to his chest, trying to breathe.Nl: Femke aarzelde niet.En: Femke didn't hesitate.Nl: “Blijf kalm,” zei ze, haar avontuurzin maakte plaats voor vastberadenheid.En: “Stay calm,” she said, her sense of adventure replaced by determination.Nl: “Ik ga hulp halen.” Ze speurde het strand af en zag een klein gebouwtje verderop.En: “I'll get help.” She scanned the beach and saw a small building further up.Nl: Het was het strandwachtershuisje, maar de deur was gesloten en er was niemand binnen.En: It was the lifeguard station, but the door was closed, and there was no one inside.Nl: “Verdorie, het is winter!En: “Darn, it's winter!Nl: Natuurlijk is het onbemand!” Femke mompelde terwijl ze haar telefoon tevoorschijn haalde.En: Of course, it's unmanned!” Femke muttered as she pulled out her phone.Nl: Gelukkig had ze een goede ontvangst.En: Fortunately, she had good reception.Nl: Ze belde direct 112 en legde de situatie uit, met haar ogen steeds op Thijs gericht, die worstelde om te ademen.En: She called 112 directly and explained the situation, keeping her eyes on Thijs, who was struggling to breathe.Nl: Binnen korte tijd arriveerde de hulp.En: Help arrived shortly.Nl: Ze gaven Thijs zuurstof en een inhalator.En: They gave Thijs oxygen and an inhaler.Nl: Langzaam voelde hij de druk op zijn borst afnemen.En: Slowly, he felt the pressure on his chest easing.Nl: Bij elke ademhaling voelde hij zich lichter.En: With each breath, he felt lighter.Nl: De medische hulpverleners waren professioneel en geruststellend.En: The medical responders were professional and reassuring.Nl: “Je bent gelukkig dat je een slimme nicht hebt,” grapte een van de ambulancier, terwijl Thijs opgelucht glimlachte naar Femke.En: “You're lucky to have a smart cousin,” joked one of the paramedics, as Thijs smiled gratefully at Femke.Nl: Ze knipoogde terug, zichtbaar opgelucht dat haar plan werkte.En: She winked back, visibly relieved that her plan worked.Nl: De rest van de dag bracht Thijs door in rust, nadenkend over wat er was gebeurd.En: The rest of the day, Thijs spent in peace, reflecting on what had happened.Nl: De gebeurtenis leerde hem dat hij beter voorbereid moest zijn.En: The incident taught him that he needed to be better prepared.Nl: Vanaf nu zou hij niet vergeten zijn inhaler mee te nemen, en hij begreep dat hulp vragen ook een teken van moed was.En: From now on, he wouldn't forget to bring his inhaler, and he understood that asking for help was also a sign of courage.Nl: Femke, die naast hem zat, keek naar de zee.En: Femke, sitting next to him, looked at the sea.Nl: “Mooi hier, hè?” zei ze, haar gebruikelijke energie weer terug.En: “Beautiful here, isn't it?” she said, her usual energy back.Nl: Thijs knikte.En: Thijs nodded.Nl: “Ja, heel mooi.En: “Yes, very beautiful.Nl: En vandaag nog een beetje meer.”En: And today, even a little more.” Vocabulary Words:gray: grijsheavy: zwaarsharp: scherpebite: bijtbother: storencalm: kalmgently: zachtjesshore: strandadventurous: avontuurlijkequiet: rustigebreathe: inademenirritated: prikkeldelungs: longentightness: benauwdheidpockets: zakkenpanic: paniekstruggle: worstelingdetermination: vastberadenheidlifeguard: strandwachterfortunately: gelukkigreception: ontvangstpressure: drukreassuring: geruststellendreflecting: nadenkendincident: gebeurtenisprepared: voorbereidforget: vergetencourage: moedwinked: knipoogdebeautiful: mooi

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Decoding Love: The Secret Letter of Keukenhof Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-21-08-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Lars ging vaak naar de Keukenhof-tuinen, zelfs in de winter.En: Lars often went to the Keukenhof gardens, even in winter.Nl: De kale bomen en de eerste knoppen van lentebloemen maakten het park nog steeds prachtig.En: The bare trees and the first buds of spring flowers still made the park beautiful.Nl: Zijn beste vriendin, Femke, was ook vaak in de tuinen te vinden.En: His best friend, Femke, could also often be found in the gardens.Nl: Als botaniste hield ze van elke bloem en plant.En: As a botanist, she loved every flower and plant.Nl: Op een koude zaterdagmiddag besloot Lars zich verder te verdiepen in de oude beelden langs de paden.En: On a cold Saturday afternoon, Lars decided to delve deeper into the old statues along the paths.Nl: Hij hoopte op een stukje verborgen geschiedenis.En: He hoped to find a piece of hidden history.Nl: "Femke, kijk hier," riep Lars terwijl hij een vreemd uitziende letter uit een holle plek in een standbeeld haalde.En: "Femke, look here," called Lars as he pulled a strange-looking letter from a hollow spot in a statue.Nl: Femke schudde haar hoofd.En: Femke shook her head.Nl: "Een oude brief?En: "An old letter?Nl: Wat heeft dat met bloemen te maken?"En: What does that have to do with flowers?"Nl: "Misschien is het een stukje historie," zei Lars opgewonden.En: "Maybe it's a piece of history," said Lars excitedly.Nl: Hij hoopte op een verborgen schat.En: He hoped for a hidden treasure.Nl: Ze bestudeerden de brief samen.En: They studied the letter together.Nl: Het was in een nieuwsgierig handschrift.En: It was in a curious handwriting.Nl: Maar de woorden waren moeilijk te lezen.En: But the words were difficult to read.Nl: Het leek een geheimschrift.En: It seemed like a secret code.Nl: "Denk je dat dit een schatkaart is?"En: "Do you think this is a treasure map?"Nl: vroeg Lars hoopvol.En: Lars asked hopefully.Nl: "Ik weet het niet, Lars.En: "I don't know, Lars.Nl: Misschien wel, misschien ook niet," antwoordde Femke.En: Maybe it is, maybe it's not," Femke replied.Nl: Haar praktische kant weerhield haar van dagdromen.En: Her practical side kept her from daydreaming.Nl: Ze besloten toch de uitdaging aan te gaan.En: They decided to take on the challenge anyway.Nl: Lars en Femke speurden door de tuinen, op zoek naar hints.En: Lars and Femke searched through the gardens, looking for hints.Nl: Na veel speurwerk vonden ze een oude inscriptie op een steen vlak bij een bed van bloembollen in de knop.En: After much searching, they found an old inscription on a stone near a bed of blooming bulbs.Nl: Het was de ontbrekende schakel om de code te breken.En: It was the missing link to break the code.Nl: Daar, midden in de tuin, ontsleutelden ze de brief.En: There, in the middle of the garden, they deciphered the letter.Nl: Tot hun verbazing was het geen aanwijzing voor een schat, maar een onafgemaakte liefdesbrief.En: To their surprise, it wasn't a clue to a treasure, but an unfinished love letter.Nl: De schrijver, een tuinier uit het verleden, had deze woorden nooit durven versturen aan zijn geliefde.En: The writer, a gardener from the past, had never dared to send these words to his beloved.Nl: "Lars, geen schat, maar toch prachtig," zei Femke zacht.En: "Lars, no treasure, but still beautiful," Femke said softly.Nl: Lars keek met een glimlach naar zijn vriendin.En: Lars looked at his friend with a smile.Nl: "Je hebt gelijk, Femke.En: "You're right, Femke.Nl: Soms zijn de verhalen van mensen de echte schatten."En: Sometimes people's stories are the real treasures."Nl: Ze zaten nog een tijdje stil bij het beeld, genietend van de stille schoonheid van de tuin.En: They sat quietly for a while by the statue, enjoying the silent beauty of the garden.Nl: Lars had geen schatkist gevonden, maar wel een waardevolle les: geschiedenis is meer dan oude spullen, het zijn de verhalen van mensen die het echt waardevol maken.En: Lars hadn't found a treasure chest, but he had learned a valuable lesson: history is more than old objects, it's the stories of people that make it truly valuable. Vocabulary Words:gardens: tuinenbare: kalebuds: knoppendelve: verdiepenstatues: beeldenpaths: padenhollow: holleletter: briefpractical: praktischedaydreaming: dagdromenchallenge: uitdagingsearched: speurdeninscription: inscriptiemissing link: ontbrekende schakeldeciphered: ontsleuteldenclue: aanwijzingunfinished: onafgemaaktelove letter: liefdesbriefgardener: tuinierbeloved: geliefdesmile: glimlachsilent: stillevaluable: waardevollehistory: geschiedenisobjects: spullenbotanist: botanistewalkways: padenhidden: verborgenhandwriting: handschriftcode: geheimschrift

My child is five and last week she asked me to put mine away.That moment changed how I think about smartphones and childhood.This episode is part of Phone Free February — a global campaign encouraging families to reduce or delay smartphone use. But here in the Netherlands, something even bigger is happening.The grassroots movement Smartphonevrij Opgroeien (Growing Up Smartphone-Free - originally from the UK) began with Dutch parents who saw what the UK were doing and felt early smartphone access didn't sit right. Today, more families are choosing to delay smartphones until group 8 (around age 12), and there is growing national debate about banning smartphones in schools all day.Across Europe, experts are recommending waiting until 15 for social media access.GPs and youth care workers are reporting increases in sleep disruption, anxiety, low self-esteem, and concentration challenges linked to smartphone use in children.This episode brings the Dutch movement into English — because if your child is growing up in the Netherlands, this affects you too.Inside this episode:• What Smartphonevrij Opgroeien actually means• Why parents are signing up — even with babies and toddlers• What the research says about early smartphone use• How to join the WhatsApp groups (including English-speaking parents)• How to delay without isolating your childThis isn't anti-technology.It's pro-childhood.And it starts long before your child asks for their first phone.Links to support you:Want to join the Whatsapp group in your area? ⁠CLICK HERE⁠Want to join the Whatsapp group for English speakers: ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ - (in select jouw regio - scroll to bottom for ENGLISH)If you want to check out your own school (or chosen school) ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ on your regionClick on the image of a school - Bekijk hoeveel ouders....From there it will show you the number of students and schools, with the list of cities underneath.Click into the city and you will get a breakdown of each school registered and keep clicking.. It gets more and more interesting! You will see how many kids in your school, and even by which groep they are in.If you want the read the materials related to the ⁠UK website CLICK HERE

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In this episode, Dan Ragusa speaks about Letters from America (Reformed Forum) Between 1935 and 1940, Cornelius Van Til (1895–1987) wrote twenty-four letters from America for the Dutch magazine De Reformatie at the invitation of its editor Klaas Schilder (1890–1952). Daniel Ragusa's translation presents these letters in English for the first time. Letters from America opens a window into a critical moment in Reformed history—when orthodox and confessional Presbyterianism in America was under siege from both modernism and the rising influence of Barthianism, which Van Til labeled "the new modernism." Ragusa introduces these letters by situating them within the broader relationship between the Dutch Reformed in the Netherlands and the orthodox Presbyterians in America—a relationship that reaches back to the seventeenth century. Van Til's wartime-like correspondences—written in the heat of theological conflict—offer a firsthand account of the spiritual and ecclesiastical upheavals of the era. Through Van Til's eyes, fixed steadfastly on his risen and reigning Lord, readers witness pivotal moments in American Presbyterian history, among them J. Gresham Machen's trial, deposition, and sudden death; the founding of Westminster Theological Seminary and the evangelistic work of its graduates; and the formation of the Presbyterian Church of America and its subsequent renaming as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Far more than museum pieces, these letters bring to life a pivotal chapter in the defense and development of the Reformed faith that helps us to make sense of our present ecclesiastical and theological landscape. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction     00:06:13 Upcoming Seminar in Raleigh, NC         00:09:29 Dr. Ragusa's Introduction to Van Til's Dutch Letters 00:20:54 Van Til's Concern for the Church 00:29:16 Highlights of the Letters             00:36:19 Van Til's Hope for the Church             00:42:38 The Afscheiding (Secession) of 1834 00:57:46 A Vision for the Future of the Church 01:06:05 Remaining Faithful Today 01:12:15 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 947 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc947)

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In this episode, Dan Ragusa speaks about Letters from America (Reformed Forum). Between 1935 and 1940, Cornelius Van Til (1895–1987) wrote twenty-four letters from America for the Dutch magazine De […]

With the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America fast approaching, a small flood of novels set in the early days of colonization and statehood seems likely. Anneke Jans in the New World (She Writes Press, 2026) stands out because, rather than focus on the Puritans or the revolution and the founding of the nation, it explores the life of the author's ancestor, who joined the fledgling Dutch colony known as Fort Amsterdam between 1630 and 1663. This is New York City as you can't imagine it, an outpost on the mighty Hudson, surrounded by forest and mountains, with not a skyscraper or even a paved street to be seen. Anneke crosses the ocean with her husband, Roelof Jans, under the auspices of the Dutch West India Company, which in the seventeenth century was expanding across the globe. Roelof, a former sailor, sees the opportunity to settle down as a landowner in the New World, and Anneke joins him at the urging of her mother—who both wants to see her daughter settled and establish a beachhead for herself as a future midwife to the new colony. Eventually, the whole family emigrates, and the novel follows Anneke through numerous personal upheavals and joys amid the gradual disintegration of Fort Amsterdam's relationship with the Native American nations surrounding the fort. This is classic historical fiction in its focus on one central character and the many evolving relationships that define her life. It works because Anneke herself is such a well-thought-out and appealing person, and that—as well as the richly portrayed and, to me, relatively unfamiliar world that surrounds her—kept me turning pages as fast as I could. After a long career in academe, an interest in genealogy led Sandra Freels, a specialist in Russian language and literature, to the Council Records of New Netherland and the delicious stories of the people who once lived there. She claims descent from Anneke Jans and sixteen other major and minor characters in her debut novel, Anneke Jans in the New World.  C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and four other novels. Her latest book, Song of the Steadfast, appeared in 2025. Sandra's website here. 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

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bram's Blunder: Fashion Faux Pas to High-Tech Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bram stond midden in de drukke expohal van High-Tech City.En: Bram stood in the middle of the bustling expo hall of High-Tech City.Nl: Rondom hem waren geluiden van pratende mensen, piepende robots en flikkerende schermen.En: Around him were sounds of people talking, beeping robots, and flickering screens.Nl: Het was winter en de lucht was fris toen hij naar binnen kwam, zijn adem in wolkjes voor zich uitblazend.En: It was winter, and the air was crisp when he entered, his breath puffing out in little clouds.Nl: Hij had hoge verwachtingen van de dag.En: He had high expectations for the day.Nl: Bram droomde ervan om een groot uitvinder te worden en hoopte dat een keynote speech hem de inspiratie kon geven die hij zocht.En: Bram dreamed of becoming a great inventor and hoped that a keynote speech could give him the inspiration he was looking for.Nl: Maar Bram had een klein probleempje.En: But Bram had a small problem.Nl: Hij was een beetje afwezig.En: He was a little absent-minded.Nl: Terwijl hij door de mensenmassa liep, raakte hij in de war door alle borden en richtingen.En: As he walked through the crowd, he got confused by all the signs and directions.Nl: Voor hij het wist, zat hij niet in een zaal voor een tech keynote, maar bij een modeshow.En: Before he knew it, he wasn't in a hall for a tech keynote but at a fashion show.Nl: Hij keek om zich heen en zag dat de andere bezoekers bij hem op de rij opgewonden fluisterden, wijzen en hun camera's vastpakten.En: He looked around and saw the other visitors in his row whisper excitedly, pointing and grabbing their cameras.Nl: Op dat moment begon de show.En: At that moment, the show began.Nl: Op het podium liepen glanzende robot-modellen heen en weer.En: On the stage, shiny robot models walked back and forth.Nl: In de lucht zweefden drones die de modellen belichtten met heldere lichten.En: Drones hovered in the air, lighting up the models with bright lights.Nl: Bram keek verbaasd, maar ook gefascineerd.En: Bram looked amazed, but also fascinated.Nl: Hij besloot te blijven zitten en te zien wat er gebeurde; nieuwsgierigheid nam de overhand.En: He decided to stay seated and see what happened; curiosity got the better of him.Nl: Terwijl de show vorderde, gebeurde er iets onverwachts.En: As the show progressed, something unexpected happened.Nl: Een van de robot-modellen struikelde en viel om.En: One of the robot models stumbled and fell.Nl: Er klonk een lichte gil uit het publiek.En: A light gasp came from the audience.Nl: Toen de robot viel, werd er plotseling overal olie gemorst.En: When the robot fell, oil was suddenly spilled everywhere.Nl: De vloeiende beweging van de blauwe vloeistof over de podiumvloer trok Brams aandacht.En: The flowing movement of the blue fluid across the stage floor caught Bram's attention.Nl: Plots had Bram een idee.En: Suddenly, Bram had an idea.Nl: Zijn gedachten draaiden als tandwielen in een machine.En: His thoughts whirred like gears in a machine.Nl: Wat als hij een gadget kon maken dat zulke rommel vanzelf opruimde?En: What if he could make a gadget that cleaned up such messes automatically?Nl: Iets dat snel, efficiënt en handig was?En: Something that was fast, efficient, and handy?Nl: Hij kon het voor zich zien: een klein autonoom apparaat dat vlekken opspoorde en ze direct schoonmaakte.En: He could see it in his mind: a small autonomous device that detected stains and cleaned them up immediately.Nl: Met een glimlach op zijn gezicht en nieuwe inspiratie pakte Bram een notitieboekje uit zijn tas.En: With a smile on his face and newfound inspiration, Bram took a notebook out of his bag.Nl: Midden in het applaus van de menigte begon hij snel zijn idee op te schrijven.En: Amidst the applause of the crowd, he quickly began to jot down his idea.Nl: Het was raar, bedacht hij, hoe een vergissing zo brilliant kon eindigen.En: It was strange, he thought, how a mistake could end so brilliantly.Nl: In de dagen die volgden, dacht Bram steeds meer aan zijn nieuwe project.En: In the days that followed, Bram thought more and more about his new project.Nl: Hij was in de war geweest, verdwaald in de exohal.En: He had been confused, lost in the expo hall.Nl: Maar nu kon hij alleen maar dankbaar zijn voor dat onverwachte moment.En: But now, he could only be grateful for that unexpected moment.Nl: Hij leerde iets belangrijks: soms komt de beste inspiratie uit de meest onverwachte hoeken.En: He learned something important: sometimes the best inspiration comes from the most unexpected corners.Nl: En met die gedachte keerde hij terug naar zijn werkplaats, klaar om te creëren en te ontdekken.En: And with that thought, he returned to his workshop, ready to create and discover.Nl: Zijn avontuur op de expo had een blijvende indruk achtergelaten.En: His adventure at the expo had left a lasting impression.Nl: Bram had nu vertrouwen in het onbekende.En: Bram now had confidence in the unknown.Nl: En dat vertrouwen, zo wist hij nu, was de sleutel tot ware innovatie.En: And that confidence, he now knew, was the key to true innovation. Vocabulary Words:bustling: drukkepuffing: uitblazendabsent-minded: afwezigconfused: in de warfascinated: gefascineerdcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidstumbled: struikeldegasp: gilspill: morsenfluid: vloeistofwhirred: draaidengears: tandwielengadget: apparaatautonomous: autonoomstains: vlekkenjot down: opschrijvengrateful: dankbaarunexpected: onverwachteimpression: indrukinnovation: innovatieexpo: expokeynote: keynotedirections: richtingenwhisper: fluisterenmodels: modellenhovered: zweefdenapplause: applausmess: rommelefficient: efficiënthandy: handig

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tech Triumph: How a Power Outage Sparked Johan's Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van de "Silicon Canals", de bruisende tech-hub van Amsterdam, stond een modern, chic co-working space.En: In the heart of the "Silicon Canals", the bustling tech hub of Amsterdam, stood a modern, chic co-working space.Nl: Buiten was het winter, en de grachten waren bedekt met een dun laagje ijs.En: Outside it was winter, and the canals were covered with a thin layer of ice.Nl: Binnen heerste een drukke sfeer.En: Inside, there was a busy atmosphere.Nl: Overal zaten jonge ondernemers met laptops, gefocust op hun dromen.En: Everywhere, young entrepreneurs sat with laptops, focused on their dreams.Nl: Johan stond op het punt zijn grote presentatie te geven.En: Johan was about to give his big presentation.Nl: Hij was een ambitieuze tech-ondernemer, die een startup had opgericht met een revolutionair idee.En: He was an ambitious tech entrepreneur who had founded a startup with a revolutionary idea.Nl: Maar diep van binnen had Johan een angst voor falen.En: But deep inside, Johan had a fear of failing.Nl: Vandaag zou hij voor een belangrijke groep investeerders spreken, en hij wilde niets liever dan indruk op hen maken.En: Today he would speak before an important group of investors, and he wanted nothing more than to impress them.Nl: Naast hem zaten zijn collega's, Sanne en Martijn.En: Next to him were his colleagues, Sanne and Martijn.Nl: Zij hielpen hem met de voorbereiding.En: They were helping him with the preparation.Nl: "Adem in, adem uit," zei Sanne glimlachend.En: "Breathe in, breathe out," said Sanne with a smile.Nl: "Je doet het geweldig."En: "You're doing great."Nl: De presentatiezaal was gevuld.En: The presentation room was filled.Nl: De investeerders keken geïnteresseerd, hun pennen en notitieblokken gereed.En: The investors looked interested, their pens and notepads ready.Nl: Johan zette zijn laptop aan en ademde diep.En: Johan turned on his laptop and took a deep breath.Nl: Maar net toen hij de eerste dia wilde laten zien, ging het licht uit.En: But just as he was about to show the first slide, the lights went out.Nl: Een stroomstoring.En: A power outage.Nl: Een golf van paniek ging door de zaal.En: A wave of panic went through the room.Nl: Maar Johan wist dat dit zijn moment was.En: But Johan knew this was his moment.Nl: Hij besloot om zonder technologie verder te gaan.En: He decided to proceed without technology.Nl: "Dames en heren," begon hij.En: "Ladies and gentlemen," he began.Nl: Zijn stem was eerst zacht, maar werd steeds sterker.En: His voice was initially soft but grew stronger.Nl: "Ik wil mijn verhaal met jullie delen."En: "I want to share my story with you."Nl: Johan vertelde over zijn jeugd en zijn passie voor technologie.En: Johan talked about his childhood and his passion for technology.Nl: Hij sprak over de missie van zijn startup en hoe deze de wereld zou verbeteren.En: He spoke about the mission of his startup and how it would improve the world.Nl: Zijn woorden kwamen recht uit zijn hart, en elke zin droeg zijn oprechte enthousiasme over.En: His words came straight from his heart, and every sentence conveyed his genuine enthusiasm.Nl: De investeerders luisterden geboeid.En: The investors listened captivated.Nl: Ze zagen het vuur in zijn ogen en de passie in zijn stem.En: They saw the fire in his eyes and the passion in his voice.Nl: Zelfs zonder dia's en grafieken wist Johan hen te raken.En: Even without slides and graphs, Johan managed to touch them.Nl: Net toen Johan klaar was met zijn verhaal, floepte het licht weer aan.En: Just as Johan finished his story, the lights came back on.Nl: De zaal was stil.En: The room was silent.Nl: Johan keek om zich heen en zag bewondering in de ogen van de investeerders.En: Johan looked around and saw admiration in the eyes of the investors.Nl: Met een gevoel van opluchting en trots realiseerde Johan zich dat hij iets belangrijks had geleerd.En: With a feeling of relief and pride, Johan realized he had learned something important.Nl: Hij had niet alleen hun interesse gewonnen zonder technologie, maar ook zijn eigen angst voor publiekspreken overwonnen.En: Not only had he captured their interest without technology, but he had also conquered his own fear of public speaking.Nl: Bij de uitgang klopte Sanne hem op zijn schouder.En: At the exit, Sanne patted him on the shoulder.Nl: "Je hebt ze overtuigd," zei ze trots.En: "You convinced them," she said proudly.Nl: Buiten viel de eerste sneeuwvlok.En: Outside, the first snowflake fell.Nl: Johan keek naar de glinsterende grachten en wist dat dit slechts het begin was van iets groots.En: Johan looked at the glistening canals and knew that this was just the beginning of something big.Nl: Vandaag had hij meer dan alleen investeringen gewonnen; hij had vertrouwen in zichzelf gevonden.En: Today he had won more than just investments; he had found confidence in himself. Vocabulary Words:hub: hubwinter: winterice: ijsambitious: ambitieuzerevolutionary: revolutionairfailing: faleninvestors: investeerderscolleagues: collega'spreparation: voorbereidingsmile: glimlachendpresentation: presentatieoutage: stroomstoringpanic: paniekLadies and gentlemen: Dames en herenchildhood: jeugdmission: missieenthusiasm: enthousiasmecaptivated: geboeidslide: diagraphs: grafiekenadmiration: bewonderingpride: trotsfear: angstpublic speaking: publieksprekenconvinced: overtuigdsnowflake: sneeuwvlokglistening: glinsterendeconfidence: vertrouwenbeginning: beginimpress: indruk maken

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