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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 powerful exploration of Psalm 63 challenges us to examine the difference between knowing about God and truly longing for Him. Written by King David during a wilderness season in the desert of Judah, this psalm reveals something profound: intimacy with God is cultivated through desire, not duty. David's words are deeply personal and almost desperate as he declares his thirst for God in a dry and parched land. We're reminded that while many of us can recite theological truths and perform religious activities, God desires something far deeper—our hearts. The psalm takes us on a journey from thirst to remembrance, from worship to satisfaction, and finally to dependence and trust. What makes this especially compelling is that David's circumstances never change throughout the psalm—he's still in the wilderness—but something inside him shifts. The presence of God becomes more satisfying than the absence of water. This teaches us that closeness to God doesn't necessarily remove difficulty from our lives, but it produces something deeper: contentment in God Himself. We're challenged to move beyond spiritual autopilot and ask ourselves honestly: Do we want God, or do we just want what God can do for us? The answer to that question might reveal whether we're living in duty or desire.
The Trump administration is already trying to bring talent from industry into the government via its U.S. Tech Force program, but the next step could be putting federal workers on exchanges to companies, according to remarks from an Office of Personnel Management official Thursday. During a panel at a federal technology-focused conference, Kevin Hennecken, senior advisor to the director at OPM and leader of the Trump administration's Tech Force hiring effort, mentioned the agency's interest in such a program as a way of helping train federal workers. Something OPM has been focused on is “creating more pathways for people to sort of experiment going to the private sector for periods of time and coming back,” Hennecken said. “I think that can also be quite helpful, just to expose them to some different ways of getting things done.” Such efforts would add another layer to the Trump administration's current Tech Force program, which is focused on filling the government's hiring needs with early career workers. Those workers, who have just started onboarding, will serve two-year stints before it's up to them whether to stay in government or go to industry. A small number of management-level professionals will also temporarily join the federal workforce from the private sector as part of the program. A National Institutes of Health contracting arm responsible for a series of large-scale IT contracting vehicles is ending all of its cross-government contracts and ceasing all functions by the end of 2028, according to a notice from the agency. All of the governmentwide acquisition vehicles (GWACs) under the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) will expire Oct. 29, which is also the last day to award new orders, the Tuesday announcement stated. That includes the office's ongoing iterations of its Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners contracts. The functions will be moved to the General Services Administration. The announcement comes after the Trump administration's push to consolidate procurement led to a decision earlier this year to cancel NITAAC's long-running and embattled next iteration of its governmentwide IT vehicle, known as CIO-SP4. That contract would have been worth roughly $50 billion, but faced numerous legal challenges and was delayed time and time again before it was ultimately scrapped. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.
Our salute to actors who played multiple radio detectives continues with Dick Powell, who transformed himself from a comedic crooner to a hard-boiled hero on the big screen. We'll hear him as two private Dicks - Richard Rogue from Rogue's Gallery and as Richard Diamond, Private Detective. He's Rogue in "The Triangle Murder Case" (originally aired on Mutual on February 21, 1946) and "The Corpse I Didn't Kill" (originally aired on Mutual on June 13, 1946). Then he's Diamond in episodes known as "The Mary Bellman Case" (originally aired on NBC on June 28, 1950) and "The Mike Burton Case" (originally aired on NBC on July 5, 1950) . Plus, we'll hear him as a third radio sleuth in the 1948 audition recording for Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on June 14, 2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 17: 8-24, James 5: 13-18 Outline: 1. The Duty to Pray (v. 13) 2. The Director for Prayer (v. 14-16) a) Call on the leaders (v. 14) b) Call on the Laity (v. 16) c) Call on the Lord (v. 15) 3. The Demonstration of Prayer ncchurch.net
Arizona state representative and Air Force veteran Nick Kupper (Kupper4Arizona.com) was handed separation papers three weeks before his 19-year mark — one year short of retirement — for refusing a COVID shot the DOD was legally required to admit in court had never actually been manufactured in its fully approved form until six months after the Air Force's compliance deadline. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
Arizona state representative and Air Force veteran Nick Kupper (Kupper4Arizona.com) was handed separation papers three weeks before his 19-year mark — one year short of retirement — for refusing a COVID shot the DOD was legally required to admit in court had never actually been manufactured in its fully approved form until six months after the Air Force's compliance deadline. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Watch the Devotion Based on Numbers 27:15-23 Relieved of Duty, Not Relieved of Grace “Because of your insubordination I am relieving you of command.” Those are words that no one wants to hear, and yet these are the very words the Lord spoke to his servant leader Moses. Moses had led the nation of Israel out of Egypt, through the wilderness for 40 years and was about to lead the people into the Promised Land. But God stopped him short. The reason? “You disobeyed my command to honor me as holy before their eyes” (Numbers 27:14). God led Moses to the top of a mountain so he could see the Promised Land and then he died and God buried him. I'm certain you know someone who has been relieved of duty, lost command, demoted, received a reduction in rank because of a violation of policy, poor performance, or loss of confidence in their ability to lead. Maybe that's you. And like Moses, there are reminders of that failure always before you. How does that make you feel? Worthless? Full of regret? Full of guilt? You are not alone. Before Moses died, the LORD commanded him to lay his hands on his successor and commission him to lead. And he led well. His name? Joshua. In the Hebrew Yeshua. In the Greek language Jesus: a name that means – the one who saves. Yes, God provided another leader to shepherd his people – a picture of what the perfect Good Shepherd would one day do for Moses. God's imperfect servant leader could cling to the promise of the perfect servant leader and know his sins were forgiven. Moses could die in peace knowing his God had made all things right. Whatever it is you failed to do in your job, whatever consequences you suffered for it, believe this: Jesus was and is the perfect leader, and the perfect subordinate, the perfect servant of all, the perfect shepherd for all, and that includes you and me. As shepherd he looks at people like you and me, and doesn't shake his head, groan and say, “Not again!” Instead, he looks on you and me with compassion. His heart goes out to us, because he sees people, sinners, sheep who need a shepherd, and he comes to you and to me and offers his holy, perfect, selfless, sacrificial life and says, “Here, this is yours. You are righteous in my sight.” Whatever God has called you to do right now, go and do it. Go with confidence. Believe that your sin is covered by Jesus. Go with confidence knowing that Jesus goes before you as a shepherd leads his sheep. Prayer: This weekend as the US Army celebrates its 251st birthday we pause to thank you for this branch of our armed forces that has stood ready to protect our nation and its people and defend its values. Raise up more men and women willing to serve with loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. Through the sacrifice of our US Army may we continue to enjoy and practice the freedoms of this great country. In your name, Lord Jesus, I pray it. Amen. Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.
Plus: the Gordie Howe bridge opening hits another speedbump, protests continue in Belfast, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico, and how drones are playing a key role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
What happens when two experienced television producers decide to leave the traditional TV industry and build a digital-first business from scratch?In this episode of TellyCast, Justin Crosby sits down with Pete Campion, Co-Founder of Indy Studios, to explore how he and former BBC producer Matt Ramsden have made the leap from broadcast television into the creator economy.Pete spent more than two decades producing large-scale international factual series, including the hugely successful Gold Rush franchise. But as the economics of traditional television became increasingly challenging, he saw an opportunity to apply those storytelling skills to YouTube, digital channels and AI-powered content.The conversation explores the realities of building a digital-first production company, why TV producers should have confidence in their storytelling skills, how Indie Studios is developing original YouTube channels, and why AI is creating entirely new opportunities for factual storytelling.Pete also discusses audience behaviour on YouTube, the importance of owning intellectual property, collaborating with creators, working with brands, and the lessons traditional production companies need to learn if they want to succeed in the new production economy.Elsewhere, Justin and Pete discuss the future of reality television, duty of care in content production, the opportunities for experienced TV producers in social video, and why storytelling remains the most valuable skill in any medium.Whether you're a producer, creator, commissioner, studio executive or media entrepreneur, this episode offers a fascinating insight into how one production company is navigating the transition from television to digital-first content.Key Topics• Building Indie Studios after redundancy from traditional TV • Why experienced TV producers are moving into digital-first content • Gold mining channels and niche audience strategies • Working with creators and athletes • The opportunities and risks of AI-generated storytelling • Legends of Gold and AI-powered factual content • What TV producers can learn from YouTube creators • Audience-first storytelling versus commissioner-led development • Duty of care in digital production • The future of independent production companiesEpisode Highlights• Pete's journey from Gold Rush to founding Indie Studios • Why “storytelling will win” regardless of technology changes • How AI is unlocking previously impossible factual stories • Building owned IP instead of relying on commissions • Lessons learned from publishing on YouTube • The biggest mindset shifts TV producers need to make • Why collaboration is essential for traditional indies entering digitalVisit Tubular Labs Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showEnrol on the TellyCast Digital BootcampBuy tickets for the Digital Content ForumSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
The ANCYL and other organisation will today picket at Cartrack's Rosebank office calling for Justice for Gcina Dhladhla who died at the vehicle tracking company. Twenty-nine-year-old Gcina reportedly collapsed and died in a bathroom cubicle. The cause of death is still pending a formal autopsy result. Organisers are calling for public solidarity with her family. We're joined now by Oscar Kanyane, ANCYL Johannesburg Regional Spokesperson
Marc O'Driscoll, South-East Correspondent, discusses reaction to the publication on Tuesday of a Commission of Investigation report into the activities of convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally.
On this episode we give our thoughts on the shocking finish on ‘WWE RAW' with Seth Rollins being knocked out of the King Of The Ring tournament and Matt tries to make sense of what could be coming due to this.We also talk Oba Femi and is this heading toward him wrestling both nights at SummerSlam, LA Knight and Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes and Gunther's storyline being rinse and repeat, Sami Zayn doing incredible work on “SmackDown”, Chad Gable's redemption story, Mercedes Moné return to ‘AEW Dynamite', AEW needing to make a big decision before ‘ALL IN', + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro06:47 Seth Rollins losing his KOTR match and where does that leave the main event for SummerSlam with all parties involved (Oba Femi, LA Knight, and Jey Uso among others)29:44 Bron Breakker's uncertain future and “made men” in WWE44:50 Lyra Valkyria vs Sol Ruca from ‘WWE RAW'49:51 WWE running the same storyline back to back from Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes and now Cody and Gunther52:26 Chad Gable's redemption story55:33 Where does Rhodesia rank Penta in all time Luchadors59:30 Sami Zayn being an MVP on WWE TV1:03:44 Ilja Dragunov not a main event player?1:07:20 WWE moving the date for Money In the Bank again in New Orleans1:09:09 ‘AEW Dynamite' talk including Mercedes Moné returning, everyone coming after MJF, and Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis family1:16:40 Content talkWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:
Should Men Still Get Married? Feminism and Red-Pill Bitterness Are Destroying the Family Why are so many young men asking, "Why should I get married?" After decades of feminism attacking marriage as oppression, a growing number of men are now embracing the opposite error. The manosphere, MGTOW movement, and red-pill influencers often preach a message of fear, bitterness, and withdrawal from marriage. Different rhetoric. Same result. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon and Zach Krugler tackle one of the biggest questions facing Christian men today: Is marriage still worth it? They examine feminist attacks on marriage, critique the growing anti-marriage sentiment in the manosphere, break down surprising statistics about marriage, and show why God's design for marriage remains essential for faithful Christian men. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and practical experience, they make the case that marriage is not a trap to avoid but a calling to embrace. Chapters 00:00 - Why Young Men Are Questioning Marriage02:36 - Genesis 2 and God's Design for Marriage03:22 - Make Me a Sandwich Returns05:02 - Feminism Ruins Everything06:15 - The Feminist Case Against Marriage11:16 - The MGTOW Case Against Marriage15:38 - Are Feminists and Red-Pill Men Saying the Same Thing?20:11 - Is Marriage Really a Bad Deal for Men?22:30 - The Statistics Nobody Talks About28:36 - Divorce, Risk, and Responsibility35:18 - Four Habits That Strengthen Marriage36:51 - Why Marriage Rates Are Collapsing39:11 - Cohabitation vs Covenant41:37 - The Cost of Rejecting God's Design44:15 - Is Marriage Actually Worth It?46:00 - What Scripture Says About Marriage47:30 - Martin Luther on Marriage and Family52:27 - The Westminster Standards and the Duty of Marriage53:58 - What About the Gift of Singleness?54:58 - Jesus, Celibacy, and Christian Manhood The King’s Council Men need more than shallow answers and soft leadership. The King’s Council is a gathering for men who want biblical truth, real brotherhood, and strength under the lordship of Christ. Join us June 20 from 5:00–8:00 PM at Sovereign King Church in Jeffersonville, IN. Pastor Michael Clary of Christ the King Church in Fort Thomas, KY will speak on Piety Without Pietism. Food, discussion, and fellowship included. Take your seat at the King’s Council: https://sovereignkingscouncil.com About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world. Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Dr. Balduzzi built the Fit Father Project to help men stop drifting, reclaim discipline, and get strong for life. If you're ready to take ownership of your health, don’t wait. This is the first real step toward lasting strength—for your body, your family, and your legacy. Start: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity. Should men get married, Christian marriage, biblical marriage, marriage advice for men, feminism and marriage, red pill movement, manosphere, MGTOW, biblical masculinity, Christian manhood, marriage statistics, divorce rates, family values, traditional marriage, husband leadership, Christian husband, marriage and masculinity, anti feminism, family decline, Christian family, patriarchy podcast, Joseph Spurgeon, reformed theology,
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What do you get when a stray dog becomes a hero, a police department gains its most compassionate officer, and an entire nation falls in love on live television? You get Sgt. Bo and one of the most heart-warming episodes of Working Like Dogs we've ever recorded. Host Marcie Davis sat down with Faye Okert, the devoted handler behind this four-legged phenomenon, and Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society to share the breathtaking journey of a dog who went from wandering the streets of Nashville to comforting children in the aftermath of tragedy — and ultimately winning the 2025 American Humane Hero Dog Award. Robin pulls back the curtain on the Hero Dog Awards and shares the most urgent issues American Humane is fighting for right now on behalf of animals everywhere. And Sgt. Bo's story is living proof that the dogs who need saving the most are often the ones who end up saving us. Faye and Robin remind us why dogs aren't just our best friends — they're our healers, our heroes, and sometimes, our greatest teachers. This is the episode to share with every dog lover in your life!EPISODE NOTES: Sgt. Bo Reporting for DutyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-like-dogs-service-dogs-and-working-dogs-pet-life-radio-original--6668004/support.
Jesus was sustained in doing His Father's work by the joy that He knew would be realized in the completed work. This joy in the Holy Spirit is the same thing that keeps Christians delighted in their duties today. Watch the video version of this sermon. Check out all of the Bible verses in this sermon. Check out all of the messages in this series about the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives by clicking here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
For June, we're spotlighting stars who played multiple detectives on the air and our first leading man is Tom Conway. In 1946, he took over the deerstalker cap from Basil Rathbone on The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and in 1951, he donned Simon Templar's halo as Vincent Price's replacement on The Saint. We'll hear Conway as Holmes - with Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson - in "The Darlington Substitution" (originally aired on ABC on January 4, 1947) and "The Adventure of the Scarlet Worm" (originally aired on ABC on March 24, 1947). Then, he's the Saint in "The Children's Crusade" (originally aired on NBC on May 27, 1951) and "No, My Darling Daughter" (originally aired on NBC on July 15, 1951).
The Kingdom of God is not a heavy obligation to carry. It is a treasure worth giving everything to possess. In Matthew 13, Jesus compares the Kingdom to a hidden treasure in a field and a pearl of great value. In both stories, the response is the same: joyful surrender. The people who discovered the treasure did not focus on what they were giving up. They focused on what they had found. Yet many of us approach our faith differently. We see Christianity as a spiritual to-do list, a set of obligations, or a series of sacrifices that drain us rather than delight us. This message confronts that mindset by asking a simple question: Have we truly recognized the value of the King and His Kingdom? Drawing from the modern treasure hunt of Forrest Fenn and the words of Paul in Philippians 3, we are reminded that when something is genuinely valuable, sacrifice stops feeling like sacrifice. It becomes a privilege. Duty drains you. Delight drives you. When we see Jesus for who He is, surrender is no longer a burden. It becomes the greatest exchange we could ever make.
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S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! Orders are supposed to be clear, lawful, and tied to mission. So what happens when a policy feels wrong in your gut, looks shaky in the paperwork, and gets enforced with threats, segregation, and career-ending consequences?I'm joined by Scott Lauderer, a retired Air Force reservist with 25 years of service across multiple branches, and former Army Sergeant First Class John Eugene Delarm, a combat veteran separated near retirement. We get specific about what they say unfolded during the military COVID-19 vaccine mandate: formations and “shot lines,” religious accommodation denials, repeated pressure from leadership, and the kind of retaliation that leaves troops feeling isolated and disposable. They also share why they believe protecting junior service members is part of the NCO and leader's duty, even when the personal cost is brutal.John walks through the EUA argument in plain terms, including the Comirnaty vs Pfizer confusion and why 10 USC 1107a matters to the right to accept or refuse an Emergency Use Authorization product. From there, we zoom out to military accountability: what courts did and didn't address, why many veterans still chase BCMR corrections and back pay, and why reinstatement offers can feel like a fix with strings attached. We also talk about the Declaration of Military Accountability, the Forgotten Soldiers podcast, and the documentary Duty to Disobey, premiering June 30, that centers the human stories behind the mandate era.If this conversation challenges you, share it with someone who thinks the debate is “over,” then subscribe, leave a review, and tell me: what should accountability actually look like now?Stories of Service presents guests' stories and opinions in their own words, reflecting their personal experiences and perspectives. While shared respectfully and authentically, the podcast does not independently verify all statements. Views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the host, producers, government agencies, or podcast affiliates.Support the showVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76
Law passed to ban so-called assault weapons are facing resistance from sheriffs across America. Under the Constitution it's their duty to ignore such bans and not enforce them.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hiroto's New Path: Balancing Dreams and Duty at Tsukiji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-05-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の築地市場は、毎朝、日の光で光る海鮮で賑やかだ。En: The Tsukiji market in Tokyo is bustling every morning with seafood that sparkles in the sunlight.Ja: 販売者たちは、お互いに負けじと声を張り上げている。En: The vendors raise their voices, competing with each other.Ja: その中に、古くから海産物の屋台を営む店がある。En: Among them is a stall that has been in the seafood business for many years.Ja: そこは、広人の家族の店だ。広人は家族の最年長の息子で、その業務に欠かせない存在である。En: It's run by the family of Hiroto, the eldest son, who is an indispensable part of the business.Ja: しかし、彼の心には他の夢があった。En: However, in his heart, he had other dreams.Ja: 広人の妹、エミはいつも元気だ。En: Hiroto's sister Emi is always full of energy.Ja: 彼女は家業に情熱を持ち、朝早くから来るお客さんに笑顔で商品を勧めている。En: She is passionate about the family business, cheerfully recommending products to customers who come early in the morning.Ja: 彼女は広人の悩みに気づいていない。En: She is unaware of Hiroto's dilemma.Ja: このままでは二人の間に亀裂が入るかもしれない。En: If things continue this way, it could cause a rift between them.Ja: そんな時、隣の店で働くユキさんが彼に話しかけた。En: At such a time, Yuki from the neighboring stall spoke to him.Ja: ユキさんは長年の友で、経験豊富な販売者だ。En: Yuki is a long-time friend and an experienced vendor.Ja: 「おはよう、広人。元気がないようだな」と声をかけた。En: "Good morning, Hiroto. You seem down," he said.Ja: 広人はため息をついて、「最近、ずっと考えているんです。家を出て、他の仕事をしてみたいって」と話した。En: Hiroto sighed and replied, "Lately, I've been thinking. I want to leave home and try another job."Ja: 「他の道を選ぶことは、悪くないぞ」と、ユキさんは自分の若い頃の話を始めた。En: "Choosing a different path isn't bad," Yuki said, starting to talk about his own youth.Ja: 彼もまた、家業の期待に悩まされていたのだ。En: He, too, struggled with the expectations of the family business.Ja: しかし、彼はそれを乗り越え、新しい道を切り開いたと言う。En: But he overcame it and carved out a new path for himself.Ja: 広人はある日、エミと真剣に話すことを決めた。En: Hiroto decided one day to have a serious talk with Emi.Ja: 「エミ、僕は違う仕事をしてみたいんだ」と伝えた。En: "Emi, I want to try a different job," he conveyed.Ja: その時、エミは少し驚いてから、微笑んで答えた。「お兄ちゃんの幸せが一番大事だよ」と。En: Emi was a bit surprised at first, but then smiled and replied, "Your happiness is what matters the most, brother."Ja: その言葉を受けた広人は、安心感に包まれた。En: With those words, Hiroto felt a sense of relief.Ja: そして、彼は家業をエミに任せる準備を始めた。En: He then started preparing to entrust the family business to Emi.Ja: エミは意欲的に店を継ぐことを約束した。En: Emi eagerly promised to take over the shop.Ja: 広人は新しい仕事の面接に向けて準備し始めた。En: Hiroto began preparing for interviews for a new job.Ja: 彼は、自分の夢を追い求めることが大切だと学んだ。En: He learned that pursuing his own dreams was important.Ja: 家族の期待と自分の願いのバランスを取ること、新しい一歩を踏み出す勇気を持つことを決意したのである。En: He decided to balance family expectations with his own desires and to have the courage to take new steps forward.Ja: 築地の市場は、今日も活気に満ちている。En: The Tsukiji market is full of energy again today.Ja: エミは笑顔でお客様を迎え、広人は新しい未来に向かって歩み出した。En: Emi greets the customers with a smile, and Hiroto walks towards his new future.Ja: 古い香りの中に、確かに新しい風が吹いていた。En: Amidst the old familiar scents, a new breeze was definitely blowing. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑やかvendor: 販売者indispensable: 欠かせないdilemma: 悩みrift: 亀裂expectations: 期待overcame: 乗り越えたcarved out: 切り開いたrelief: 安心感entrust: 任せるeagerly: 意欲的にpursuing: 追い求めるbalance: バランスを取るcourage: 勇気amidst: 中にsparkles: 光るcompeting: 負けじとconveyed: 伝えたsurprised: 驚いてhappiness: 幸せdesires: 願いscents: 香りbreeze: 風long-time: 長年experienced: 経験豊富passionate: 情熱familiar: 古いentrust: 任せるpreparing: 準備smiled: 微笑んで
Every year, a nationwide military lottery determines the fate of tens of thousands of young men in Thailand. Military conscription is mandatory for all men aged 21 and over. Following armed confrontations between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025 and again in December, tensions remain high despite a ceasefire and the Thai military is on heightened alert. A story by Antoine Morel, Constantin Simon, Aruna Popuri and Adrien Quilico.
When we receive the backlash that can come from speaking up about our faith, it's easy to think, "Next time, I'll stay quiet." But that's not the choice God calls us to make. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what to expect when we obey the Lord. He shares about the life of leaders like Moses, Peter, and John the Baptist to illustrate how perseverance through persecution is where we find spiritual growth and deeper faith. The Bible clearly tells us that, even though it's not easy to follow Jesus, the only way we can change ourselves, our communities, and our broken culture is to humble ourselves and walk with the Lord.
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This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we're revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week we explore 'The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity', with author and activist Sarah Schulman, who shares what she's learned from AIDS activism to Palestine. Description: What is “solidarity” and what does it require? Giving up on perfection, for one thing, says Sarah Schulman, author of “Conflict is Not Abuse,” and so much more. Award-winning writer, teacher, playwright and activist, Schulman's latest book is “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity”, in which she reflects on years of experiments and learning, from the 1980s to today. In this episode, find out what role GRITtv, an earlier iteration of Flanders' show, played in the movement for Palestinian liberation, and hear a discussion of the Harlem artist Alice Neel. Schulman sits on the advisory board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her non-fiction books include “Conflict is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair” and “Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993”. Also in this episode, a commentary from Laura on the assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, a strategic progressive who practiced solidarity. “When I confronted the Israeli occupation of Palestine, something resonated for me emotionally between that and the AIDS experience. What I felt was similar was that people who were endangered were being falsely depicted as dangerous.” - Sarah Schulman “Right now we're in the middle of a cataclysm of fascism and there's no quick fix. And we have to understand that the idea that you can go in and just fix it is a supremacy concept.” - Sarah Schulman Guests: Sarah Schulman, Writer & AIDS Historian; Author, The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Watch the special report released on YouTube; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast. Full Uncut Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. RESOURCES- Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: • Organizing for Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet the People of JVP & NY Assemblymember Mamdani: Watch, Listen: Full Conversation, Episode • Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the “Meanwhile”: Watch, Listen: Full Conversation, Episode • GRITtv: Sarah Schulman: Emerging Palestinian Queer Movement: Watch Related Articles and Resources: • ‘They're Coming After All of Us.' You Might as Well Tell the Truth. The longtime activist and writer Sarah Schulman on why now is the time to stand up to people you oppose. By Lydia Polgreen, Produced by Vishakha Darbha, April 10, 2025, The Opinion - New York Times • The Vault: ACT UP protesters tue up traffic in lower Manhattan in 1988, NY Eyewitness News ABC 7 • Jewish peace activists hold sit-in protest at Grand Central to demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, October 27, 2023, PIX11 News-NY • Alice Neel Documentary on the life and work of Alice Need (1900—1984), American portrait painter. November 18, 2009, Official Trailer • Jim Hubbard and Sarah Schulman Present, United In Anger, A History of ACT-UP, a film by Jim Hubbard. Learn More Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Balancing Dreams and Duty: Montserrat's Antarctic Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-03-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La llum del matí acariciava els vaixells al Port de Barcelona.En: The morning light caressed the ships at the Port de Barcelona.Ca: Grues gegantines es movien suaument, i el soroll dels motors i el mar es mesclava amb la brisa del principi de juny.En: Gigantic cranes moved smoothly, and the noise of the engines and the sea mixed with the early June breeze.Ca: Montserrat recollia les seves eines mentre mirava la immensitat del mar.En: Montserrat gathered her tools while looking at the vastness of the sea.Ca: La seva expedició científica a l'Antàrtida estava a punt de començar.En: Her scientific expedition to Antarctica was about to begin.Ca: Montserrat, una biòloga marina apassionada, somiava amb descobrir secrets ocults sota el gel.En: Montserrat, a passionate marine biologist, dreamed of uncovering hidden secrets beneath the ice.Ca: Sabia que aquesta missió podria canviar el curs de la seva carrera.En: She knew this mission could change the course of her career.Ca: Però també sentia una punxada de dolor en pensar en Jordi, el seu pare, i Elena, la seva germana.En: But she also felt a twinge of pain thinking about Jordi, her father, and Elena, her sister.Ca: —Montserrat, estàs preparada? —Elena li va preguntar, mentre movia un carretó amb algunes caixes.En: "Montserrat, are you ready?" Elena asked, while moving a cart with some boxes.Ca: —Sí, però encara... —La veu de Montserrat es va trencar.En: "Yes, but still..." Montserrat's voice broke.Ca: El seu pare, Jordi, caminava lentament cap a elles.En: Her father, Jordi, walked slowly towards them.Ca: Era un home orgullós però fràgil.En: He was a proud but frail man.Ca: Les mans li tremolaven una mica, i els ulls cansats transmetien amor i preocupació.En: His hands trembled slightly, and his tired eyes conveyed love and concern.Ca: —Filla meva, estic molt orgullós de tu —va dir Jordi amb un somriure suau.En: "My dear daughter, I'm very proud of you," Jordi said with a gentle smile.Ca: Montserrat va sentir com el seu cor pesava.En: Montserrat felt her heart grow heavy.Ca: Volia fer-lo orgullós, però temia per la seva salut.En: She wanted to make him proud, but she feared for his health.Ca: Ara, més que mai, desitjava estar a dos llocs al mateix temps.En: Now, more than ever, she wished she could be in two places at once.Ca: Aquella nit, abans de marxar, Jordi va tenir una crisi de salut.En: That night, before leaving, Jordi had a health crisis.Ca: Montserrat es va precipitar a la seva habitació.En: Montserrat rushed to his room.Ca: Elena ja estava amb el seu pare, calmant-lo amb paraules dolces.En: Elena was already with their father, calming him with sweet words.Ca: —No puc marxar així —va murmurar Montserrat, amb llàgrimes als ulls.En: "I can't leave like this," Montserrat murmured, tears in her eyes.Ca: Elena la va agafar per les espatlles.En: Elena held her by the shoulders.Ca: —Ell se'n sortirà. El coneixes.En: "He'll be okay. You know him.Ca: A més, jo estaré amb ell.En: Besides, I'll be with him.Ca: Has de seguir el teu somni, Montserrat.En: You have to follow your dream, Montserrat."Ca: Després de molta reflexió i algunes trucades per assegurar el suport de familiars i amics, Montserrat va prendre la decisió.En: After much reflection and some calls to ensure the support of family and friends, Montserrat made her decision.Ca: Havien millorat el seu pare, i la seva germana va assegurar que tot aniria bé.En: Her father's condition had improved, and her sister assured her that everything would be fine.Ca: El matí següent, el vaixell estava a punt per partir.En: The next morning, the ship was ready to depart.Ca: Montserrat es va acomiadar amb abraçades i promeses.En: Montserrat said her farewells with hugs and promises.Ca: —Tornaré aviat. Us estimo —va dir mentre s'allunyava cap al vaixell.En: "I'll be back soon. I love you," she said as she walked away towards the ship.Ca: Mentre s'embarcava, Montserrat va mirar enrere cap al port.En: As she embarked, Montserrat looked back at the port.Ca: Tot estava en moviment: la vida, el treball, el mar.En: Everything was in motion: life, work, the sea.Ca: Però ara ho veia d'una altra manera.En: But now she saw it differently.Ca: Sabia que, per començar una nova aventura, calia acabar una altra.En: She realized that to start a new adventure, one must end another.Ca: Les aigües del port es van obrir davant seu, brillant sota el sol de primavera.En: The waters of the port opened up before her, shining under the spring sun.Ca: Amb el cor dividit però en pau, Montserrat es va adonar que l'equilibri entre la família i la carrera és, també, una part del gran viatge de la vida.En: With a heart divided but at peace, Montserrat realized that balancing family and career is also a part of the great journey of life. Vocabulary Words:light: la llumcranes: les gruesbreeze: la brisavastness: la immensitatexpedition: l'expedicióto uncover: descobrirsecrets: els secretsbeneath: sotaice: el gelto begin: començartwinge: una punxadato tremble: tremolarproud: orgullósfrail: fràgilconcern: la preocupacióheavy: pesathealth: la salutcrisis: la crisitears: les llàgrimesreflection: la reflexióto ensure: assegurarto depart: partirfarewells: els acomiadamentshugs: les abraçadespromises: les promesesto embark: embarcar-semotion: el movimentto shine: brillardivided: dividitbalance: el equilibri
Relativity is a Sponsor of Litigation Radio. On this episode, we will hear from Cristin Traylor, Senior Director of AI transformation & law firm strategy at Relativity. The selection of Relativity as the subject of this interview should not be construed as an endorsement by the American Bar Association of Relativity and its services. Generative AI technology is transforming the world of legal e-discovery from start to finish, and it's advancing by the day. Guest Cristin Traylor is an attorney and the senior director of AI transformation & law firm strategy at Relativity, a leading legal data intelligence company. Where is AI taking the legal world, and how is it changing the way legal teams sift, manage, and use the electronic data delivered during discovery? Forget boxes of legal paperwork and records. Today, AI can organize and analyze terabytes of digital information. But understanding the technology and its pitfalls—and knowing how to train an AI model—is vital to getting results that matter to uncover the story told by the data. The use of AI in the electronic discovery process and the ability to dig into digital data dumps is not something any firm can afford to put off. This is today's legal environment and the future of discovery. What are you missing? What might opposing counsel understand that you don't? If you don't employ an AI tool, should you? If you have access to AI tools, do you know how to manage them, “train” them, and write effective prompts? You most likely didn't learn this in law school. You probably don't know what you don't know. Traylor offers a fascinating glimpse into the present and future of legal generative AI technology. You probably don't know what you don't know. Also in this episode, quick tips from Lauren Williams as she discusses building a career while also taking care of your own wellbeing. Have a question, comment, or suggestion for an upcoming episode? Get in touch at MRogson@SkywardInsurance.com or JAReederJr@gmail.com. Resources Mentioned: Relativity aiR case strategy technology “More Da Silva: 3 Takeaways from Judge Peck's 'Rio Tinto' Opinion,” by Constantine Pappas “EEOC v. Tesla, Inc.: Is GenAI Moving into Mainstream Legal Disclosure?” “Sedona Principle 6 and the Duty to Evaluate” American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section
Daniel Mays has been in our living rooms for decades. From EastEnders and Line of Duty to Mrs Biggs and Thursday Murder Club, he's become one of the most familiar and loved faces in British TV and film. But long before he shared the screen with the likes of Michael Douglas and Stephen Graham, Daniel was the middle child in a working-class Essex family, desperate to be seen and heard. He found his voice through performing and never looked back.In this conversation, Danny shares: Growing up in Essex with dreams of becoming an actor Why he nearly didn't go to stage schoolThe unforgettable advice Michael Douglas gave him Taking on the role of the 'Black Cab R*pist' John Worboys and how it affected himWhat it was like performing in front of Daniel Day Lewis Daniel was a joy to talk to and he's a reminder of what's possible when you back yourself and never let go of the dream.Daniel Mays is Great Company. Watch ‘Believe Me' on ITV HERE Check out Daniel's new podcast ‘Gangster Presents: The Story of Ronnie Biggs' HERE If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Jake JiSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(1) Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—noting their deep military backgrounds and commitment to American ideals. Borman is described as an intensely honest leader driven by duty, while Lovell is characterized as a "space cadet" eager for exploration. Zimmerman highlights the often-overlooked role of the astronauts' wives, such as Susan Borman and Valerie Anders, who managed households and intense media pressure while accepting the 50/50 survival odds of the mission. The guest also discusses the decision to use the Saturn 5rocket despite its previous mechanical vibration issues.(1) Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—noting their deep military backgrounds and commitment to American ideals. Borman is described as an intensely honest leader driven by duty, while Lovell is characterized as a "space cadet" eager for exploration. Zimmerman highlights the often-overlooked role of the astronauts' wives, such as Susan Borman and Valerie Anders, who managed households and intense media pressure while accepting the 50/50 survival odds of the mission. The guest also discusses the decision to use the Saturn 5rocket despite its previous mechanical vibration issues.
This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we're revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week we explore 'The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity', with author and activist Sarah Schulman, who shares what she's learned from AIDS activism to Palestine. Description: What is “solidarity” and what does it require? Giving up on perfection, for one thing, says Sarah Schulman, author of “Conflict is Not Abuse,” and so much more. Award-winning writer, teacher, playwright and activist, Schulman's latest book is “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity”, in which she reflects on years of experiments and learning, from the 1980s to today. In this episode, find out what role GRITtv, an earlier iteration of Flanders' show, played in the movement for Palestinian liberation, and hear a discussion of the Harlem artist Alice Neel. Schulman sits on the advisory board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her non-fiction books include “Conflict is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair” and “Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993”. Also in this episode, a commentary from Laura on the assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, a strategic progressive who practiced solidarity. “When I confronted the Israeli occupation of Palestine, something resonated for me emotionally between that and the AIDS experience. What I felt was similar was that people who were endangered were being falsely depicted as dangerous.” - Sarah Schulman “Right now we're in the middle of a cataclysm of fascism and there's no quick fix. And we have to understand that the idea that you can go in and just fix it is a supremacy concept.” - Sarah Schulman Guests: Sarah Schulman, Writer & AIDS Historian; Author, The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Watch the special report released on YouTube June 20th; PBS World Channel Sundays at 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. RESOURCES- Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: • Organizing for Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet the People of JVP & NY Assemblymember Mamdani: Watch, Listen: Full Conversation, Episode • Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the “Meanwhile”: Watch, Listen: Full Conversation, Episode • GRITtv: Sarah Schulman: Emerging Palestinian Queer Movement: Watch Related Articles and Resources: • ‘They're Coming After All of Us.' You Might as Well Tell the Truth. The longtime activist and writer Sarah Schulman on why now is the time to stand up to people you oppose. By Lydia Polgreen, Produced by Vishakha Darbha, April 10, 2025, The Opinion - New York Times • The Vault: ACT UP protesters tue up traffic in lower Manhattan in 1988, NY Eyewitness News ABC 7 • Jewish peace activists hold sit-in protest at Grand Central to demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, October 27, 2023, PIX11 News-NY • Alice Neel Documentary on the life and work of Alice Need (1900—1984), American portrait painter. November 18, 2009, Official Trailer • Jim Hubbard and Sarah Schulman Present, United In Anger, A History of ACT-UP, a film by Jim Hubbard. Learn More Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel
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In this raw and unflinching episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with Thad Snyder (physician, former medic, and brigade surgeon) to tackle one of the most uncomfortable topics in combat medicine: what happens when resources run out, evacuation timelines collapse, and “doing everything” is no longer possible.Drawing from a 72-page crisis standards of care memo (originally written for flu and updated for COVID), Thad explains the shift from standard → contingency → crisis care, the ethical duty to plan for no-win scenarios, and why medics, teams, and leaders must have real conversations about capabilities, limitations, and what “living” actually means after catastrophic injury. They explore palliative/comfort care in austere environments, the emotional weight of those decisions, and practical ways to share the burden so the medic isn't left carrying it alone.Essential listening for medics, operators, team leaders, and anyone preparing for large-scale combat or prolonged operations where the next casualty might not get a bird out for days or weeks.Key TakeawaysThere is a duty to plan for crisis standards of care before you're in the middle of it.Leaders and teams must understand the real capabilities and limitations of their medics—not the 437-task training list.Pre-mission conversations about quality of life, advanced directives, and unacceptable outcomes give medics a moral framework when they have to make the hardest calls.Palliative/comfort care is already happening in modern conflicts (Ukraine, etc.) even if no one wants to talk about it.The emotional and moral burden of end-of-life decisions cannot fall solely on the medic—teams and leaders must share ownership.Staying busy to “do something” can sometimes cause more harm than shifting to dignity-focused comfort care.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Pulling the Crisis Standards Memo from the Closet00:56 – Standard, Contingency, and Crisis Care: What Changes When Resources Vanish02:51 – The Duty to Plan: Preparing for No-Win Scenarios04:55 – Why Commanders Need Brutally Honest Briefs on Medic Capabilities06:20 – Surgical Team Limitations, Non-Survivable Injuries, and Realistic Expectations08:40 – Advanced Directives, Quality of Life, and “Living vs. Being Alive”11:36 – Palliative Care in Large-Scale Combat (Ukraine, Future Conflicts)13:15 – How (and When) to Have These Conversations with Your Team14:38 – The Emotional Reality: Holding Someone's Hand While They Die Is Harder Than Any Procedure20:33 – Real Hospital Examples of Hard End-of-Life Discussions25:58 – What Outcomes Actually Matter to Warriors? (Walking, talking, independence)32:00 – Using Patient Values as a Moral Framework in Crisis35:04 – Offloading the Burden: Team Ownership of Comfort Care Decisions40:43 – Shared Responsibility, Rituals, and Preventing Moral Injury43:14 – Final Thoughts + Where to Get the Crisis Standards DocumentThis episode is heavy, honest, and desperately needed. Share it with your team.For more content, go to www.prolongedfieldcare.orgConsider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective or www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care
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Willam and Alaska chat about skipping jury duty, Golden Girls wigs, and Honey Davenport snatching that IML title! Plus they ponder what would the world be like if it was Kelexis' Drag Race. Then, Chaz Dean stops by for a little Tip Spot to talk about his new line of dog beds, and the DM's are filled with salacious imagery, Joan of Arc herstory lessons, and hive mind jokes. Remember to vote YES on Maebe in California!maebeforstatesenate.comFor WEN products and all things Chaz Dean visit chazdean.comFollow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives MatterRainbow Spotlight - Ass & Jeans by Morphine Love DionFOLLOW ALASKAhttps://twitter.com/Alaska5000https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunderhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQFOLLOW WILLAMhttps://twitter.com/willamhttps://www.instagram.com/willamhttps://www.facebook.com/willamhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1gRACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Democrats don't want success! They only know how to fail. PLUS, Nick Kupper, retired USAF veteran and Arizona House Representative, tells Shaun about the new documentary, Duty to Disobey, and how common defense was confused with common control as the Biden Administration mandated the Covid vaccine for the military - kicking out 8600 soldiers and coercing out 60,000 more and how he almost lost his military career and medical benefits for his disabled daughter for refusing the take the vaccine. And The Heritage Foundation's Dr. EJ Antoni discusses the welfare trap and the costs it puts onto US taxpayers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eyes Wide Open: Staying Safe in "Safe" Places with David Lashley Andy Murphy hosts the Secure Family Podcast and interviews David Lashley, a courthouse law enforcement professional and Director of Courthouse Security with 25+ years protecting judges, juries, and victims. David explains how "safe places" like courthouses, restaurants, churches, and schools can become dangerous when people grow comfortable and complacent, especially in familiar environments or when distracted by phones. Read David Lashley's book: https://amzn.to/3R2V4h9 Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Connect
A special conversation on Memorial Day 2026, with Tim Fazekas, Jarred Shewey, and Rachelle Yusufbekov. Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/zUopNYEX7JE Find more and contribute at https://www.returntoduty.us/
What does it really mean to obey Christ's command to love—family, church, nation, and the nations—in the right order? In this episode of the American Reformer Podcast, Timon Cline sits down with Alex Kocman, author of Ordered to Love, to unpack the Ordo Amoris, Protestant political theology, missions, and patriotism. Alex Kocman is a Christian writer, podcaster, and church leader. He serves as Director of Communications and Engagement for ABWE and co-hosts The Missions Show and The World View podcasts. He is the author of the brand new book, Ordered to Love. https://press.founders.org/shop/ordered-to-love/ Learn more about Alex Kocman's work: https://alexkocman.com/about/ Why Ordered to Love had to be written: https://alexkocman.com/2026/01/16/why-ordered-to-love-needed-to-be-written/ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome to American Reformer Podcast 0:37 – Who Is Alex Kocman? Missions, Media, and Theology 4:02 – Why Ordered to Love? The Flashpoints Behind the Book 10:25 – Universalism vs. Parochialism in the Church 16:53 – Do Christians Have a Duty to Love Their Own Nation? 24:25 – Nations in Scripture: From Abraham to Revelation 34:17 – How Grace Restores Nature 40:32 – What Is a Nation? Beyond ‘Propositional' America 48:39 – Evangelical Guilt, Vocation, and ‘Real' Ministry 58:04 – Final Exhortation: Missionaries, Activists, and the Order of Love –––––– Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/ Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/ Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline The American Reformer Podcast is hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5
This lecture discusses the William Clifford's 1877 essay "The Ethics Of Belief", in which he makes and argued for the central claim "it is wrong always, everywhere, and for any one, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence." It focuses on the two cases that Clifford's essay uses to illustrate the ethical duty he argues that we have not to believe anything without having gathered and weighed evidence for or against the belief. One example has to do with a ship owner who takes on passengers for a voyage without knowing whether or not the ship is actually seaworthy. The other example has to do with a group of people who persecute another group for engaging in practices they consider harmful without actually finding out whether they are in fact engaged in such practices. Clifford argues that even if it turns out to be as one believes, and that the actions produce good consequences, the person who believes upon insufficient evidence does wrong thereby. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Get Clifford's The Ethics of Belief - https://amzn.to/41WkkYA
Steve Hilton tells PBD how UK bureaucrats saw it as their “patriotic duty” to block elected leaders' promises on immigration and red‑tape cuts, and warns that the same deep‑state mentality is alive in California unless a governor slashes bloated agencies and budgets head‑on.
In this episode the guys break down the five biggest health lies of the last 40 years — dietary cholesterol, fat and carbs making you fat, low sodium being best, avoiding the sun, and the myth that lifting weights isn't great for fat loss. They also get into a study showing church attendance predicts happiness better than income, a deep conversation on duty-free friendships and what makes relationships actually meaningful, Walmart ditching self-checkout due to rampant theft, and Vita Bella's free 10-minute consultation offer. Then they answer live caller questions submitted to mplivecaller.com, coaching listeners on air. T-SHIRT WINNERS Jodie Simpson & HamMan704 Send name, shirt size & shipping address to: https://mindpumpmedia.com SPONSORS LMNT (Lemonade Iced Tea — just launched May 6th) — https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free sample pack of most popular flavors with any purchase Vita Bella / MP Hormones https://mphormones.com Code: MINDPUMP365 for a Free 10-min consultation + Raffle Entry: https://calendly.com/vb-consultations/complimentary-consults?month=2026-05 Raffle: 3 free memberships + 10 free essential labs will be given away this month. Seed Daily Synbiotic — https://seed.com/mindpump Code: 25MINDPUMP — 25% off first month MAPS 15 BOGO — https://maps15bogo.com Buy 1 get 1 FREE — limited time (all 7 MAPS 15 programs same price) Mind Pump Fitness Coaching — https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://Mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro, sponsors & t-shirt winners 2:25 - 5 biggest health lies of the last 40 years — #1: Dietary cholesterol is poison 10:24 - Health lie #2: Fat and carbs make you fat — the low-fat & Atkins era 16:40 - Health lie #3: Low sodium is best — why salt got a bad rap 27:34 - Health lie #4: Avoid the sun — all-cause mortality data is damning 32:10 - Health lie #5: Lifting weights isn't a great way to get lean 35:49 - LMNT lemonade iced tea — new flavor breakdown + caffeine & theanine 36:54 - Study: Poor Americans who attend church are happier than wealthy non-churchgoers 38:54 - Duty-free friendships — what makes relationships actually meaningful 50:42 - Walmart ditching self-checkout — 16x higher theft than cashier lanes 56:49 - Vita Bella free 10-min consultation — chance to win free membership & labs 58:24 - Zoo MRI story & blood draw anxiety (78% of people hate it) 1:04:43 - Caller: Christian (California) — splitting MAPS programs over 6 days & training around a new baby 1:14:14 - Caller: Jessica (Alberta) — 40lb weight loss plateau, metabolic adaptation & reverse diet 1:29:02 - Caller: Regina (Maryland) — GLP-1 off-ramp strategy & transitioning from Orangetheory 1:41:24 - Caller: Jake (Wisconsin) — building for a body composition competition with his wife