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Settle Accounts While There's Time: St. Paul's Honesty and Christ's Deliverance Today's Homily reflects on two Scripture passages . . . . . . St. Paul's candid confession of his inner struggle (Romans) and Jesus' call to read the signs of the times (Luke). St. Paul admits that although he desires to do good, he often fails, revealing the inner conflict between grace and the lingering effects of sin. His honesty shows that even the greatest saints struggle internally, reminding us that the Christian life is not a self-improvement project but a reliance on Christ, who alone delivers us from our divided selves. The Homily then helps us to connect this with Jesus' teaching about interpreting signs. People easily read the weather or social cues yet fail to recognize God's movements in their own lives. Jesus urges His listeners to discern the spiritual signs around them and respond. Discern the Spiritual Signs Jesus warns that our lives are moving toward a final judgment, likening it to walking with an adversary toward a magistrate. Therefore, we must “settle accounts” now through repentance, charity, and works of mercy. The Homily also touches on the Church's understanding of purgatory . . . where remaining spiritual debts are purified . . . and highlights the importance of praying for the dead. Ultimately, both readings invite believers to face their own struggles honestly, remain attentive to God's grace, and live now in a way that prepares them for their final meeting with the Lord. Listen to this Meditation Media. Listen to: Settle Accounts While There's Time: St. Paul's Honesty and Christ's Deliverance -------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work The Tribute Money: Flemish Artist and Painter: Anthony van Dyck: 1623 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 54-59 First Reading: Romans 7: 18-25
What does true contentment look like for a man of faith? How do you find lasting joy when life changes — from the stress bubble to retirement and beyond? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend and Men in the Arena board member Jeff Dyck to talk about joy, purpose, and the secret to lasting contentment. Together, they unpack what it means to know who you are, embrace your calling, and serve others with the gifts God's given you — no matter your season of life. You'll get insight on how to discover and "deal the hand" God's given you and then how that helps you find true joy no matter the circumstance. This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room, our monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room once a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questions. Locker Room members also get access to exclusive leadership trainings, historically only available to the staff team at Men in the Arena. Sharing community with these amazing men is one of the most enjoyable things I do. - Jim Ramos https://patreon.com/themeninthearena Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God (https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook)
Daniel's three friends find themselves face-to-face with the ugliness of Babylon. Their personal convictions become a public ultimatum. Yet they demonstrate a posture, a resolve, and a faith that have made this one of the most beloved stories in Biblical literature. But the story wasn't written down just to be retold; it is intended to be re-lived.
Bischof Oster ruft uns an! Er behauptet, Maschinen seien nicht fähig zur Liebe und daher kein Ersatz für die Liebe von Maria. Könnte da womöglich etwas dran sein? Aber ein Bischofs-Hut ist ja auch kein Ersatz für Intelligenz. Hängt womöglich beides zusammen? Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Wir nehmen ein US-Präsidialmemorandum (NSPM‑7) zum Ausgangspunkt: Demnach könnte Religionskritik, die sich gegen das Christentum richtet, als organisierte politische Gewalt bis hin zu Inlandsterrorismus bewertet werden. Wir ordnen die Hintergründe ein, berichten von unserer ersten Überraschung und prüfen, ob Atheisten zum neuen Buhmann erklärt werden. Dabei erklären wir, was solche sicherheitspolitischen Anordnungen tatsächlich bewirken – bindend für Behörden, ohne Gesetzeskraft – und wie Narrative über Foren, Social Media, Stammtische und Vorträge kursieren. Am Ende steht die Frage, welche Konsequenzen das für säkulare Positionen und freie Debatte hat. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Wir prüfen die verbreitete Behauptung, die Kirchen entlasteten den Staat über die Kirchensteuer. Entscheidend: Kirchensteuer mindert die Einkommensteuer – der Staat nimmt weniger ein. Laut jüngstem Subventionsbericht kostet die Absetzbarkeit 2023 rund 4,5 Milliarden Euro. Bei 12 Milliarden Kirchensteuer tragen Mitglieder netto etwa 8 Milliarden, der Rest kommt faktisch vom Staat. Wir ordnen alte Narrative von „Sozialschmarotzern“ und angeblich drohenden Steuererhöhungen ein und fragen, wie viel der Gelder wirklich in Kitas, Schulen und Caritas fließt. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Wir stellen die prekäre Frage, ob wir als Atheisten überhaupt jemanden überzeugen können – oder ob wir am Ende meist nur zu uns selbst sprechen. Die Frage stellt sich auch für die Kirchen: Die Überzeugungskraft scheint auf beiden Seiten begrenzt. Wir diskutieren, warum Glauben oft tief emotional und sozial verankert ist. Wir überlegen uns, welche Menschen wir mit unseren Argumenten dennoch erreichen können, und was am besten funktioniert. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
There have been many ‘Babylons' in history. Many societies and countries have risen to power only to fall shortly thereafter. This week, we look at a prophetic, yet timeless dream that Daniel interpreted for a King. It challenged their true allegiances and hopes then, and it should still challenge ours today. Where does our true hope lie? The invitation for them and for us is to come face to face with the ‘rock bottom' truth of the dream so we can live with true hope.
Babylon is not a locality—it's a mentality. God's people have always faced the challenge of living in “Babylon” without losing who they are or what they're called to. Yet God also calls His people to influence Babylon. How can we live with conviction while building connection, favour, and influence? Join us as we learn from the roadmap Daniel and his friends left us.
Today's focus is on the heart of prayer as Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount. Prayer is not meant to be a performance for others, but an authentic, private conversation with our Heavenly Father. Jesus warns against praying for the admiration of people or using empty, repetitive words to sound spiritual. Instead, the invitation is to come before God with sincerity, seeking connection rather than approval. The call is to examine our motives: are we praying to impress, or to truly commune with God?Jesus provides a model for prayer in what we call the Lord's Prayer. The prayer begins with relationship—addressing God as Father, which speaks to intimacy and belonging. It moves to worship, recognizing God's holiness and uniqueness, and then to submission, asking for God's kingdom and will to be realized on earth. This first half centers on God's purposes and glory.The second half of the prayer shifts to our daily needs, dependence, and the reality of our brokenness. Jesus teaches us to ask for daily provision, echoing the Israelites' dependence on God for manna in the wilderness. He emphasizes forgiveness, both receiving it from God and extending it to others, highlighting that forgiveness is not optional but essential for those who follow Christ. Repentance is not just about turning from sin, but about turning toward God, filling our lives with His presence and truth.Finally, Jesus instructs us to seek deliverance from temptation and evil, not because God tempts us, but because we need His strength to resist the pull of our own wisdom and the lies of the enemy. The Lord's Prayer is not just a formula, but a pattern for authentic, surrendered living. Jesus himself models this in Gethsemane, praying with honesty, intimacy, and submission: “Not my will, but yours be done.” True prayer may not always change our circumstances, but it will always change our hearts, aligning us with God's will and making us His representatives in the world.
2025-10-12 How do you live with character and integrity in a hostile and contentious culture? How do we stand firm and love well in a culture of compromise? As followers of Jesus, we are called to love God and love people. Loving people involves having the courage and tact to speak truth with grace. Loving God can sometimes mean believing and doing countercultural things. Join us this week as we begin a new series, following the life of Daniel, learning to live in Babylon.
We're celebrating 30 years of God's faithfulness at SunWest — and you're invited to join the story! Whether you've been part of our church family for decades or just recently started attending, this milestone weekend is all about reflecting on where we've been, celebrating what God is doing, and looking ahead to the future He has for us. Come be part of the celebration — because this is a story worth telling!
Jörn in Gefahr! Während der Sommerpause war Jörn zu zahlreichen Debatten eingeladen. Einige davon fanden online und mit Muslimen statt. Auffällig waren dabei (neben einer ungewöhnlichen Schärfe der Debatte) vor allem Bildungslücken bei naturwissenschaftlichen Themen. Das gilt vor allem für die Evolutionslehre, die für viele Muslime offenbar ein besonders rotes Tuch ist. Die Ketzer diskutieren einige Fragen und Antworten. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Papst Leo XIV ruft uns an! Er hat herausgefunden, dass Christen die größte Überraschung erst im Grab erhalten. Da stimmen wir natürlich zu. Aber was hat das mit dem Schoß einer Mutter zu tun? Papst Leo weiß auch das! Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Matthias untersucht, wie Theologen die Bibel verdrehen, damit die Verse scheinbar belegen, was ihnen in den Kram passt. Wie weit die Theologen dabei gehen, ist verblüffend. Mit vielen Worten, selektiv ausgewählten Daten und suggestiven Scheinargumenten werden selbst völlig eindeutige Bibeltexte ins Gegenteil verkehrt. Als Beispiel wählt er das Buch »Hände weg!?« von Joachim Kügler. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube...Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der BibelDas Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament.Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner VeranstaltungWeitere religionskritische Quellen:Podcasts:Podcast: KetzerpodcastPodcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nichtYouTube:Atheismus-TV auf YouTubeNeuer Atheismus TV auf YouTubeArtikel und Nachrichten:Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without QuestionsNews in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog)News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer PressedienstBibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.chLesenswerte Bücher:Ist der Papst ein Betrüger?Die Legende von der christlichen MoralDie Morde der BibelWitziges: Reimbibel.de
Today's broadcast is C1E98 for Mishmash Monday, Sept 29th, 2025. Today's broadcast will be Mishmash Monday – vol. 17 – our final installment in the Mishmash Monday series on Ch 1. Also, while, barring circumstances far beyond my control, this is most certainly not the final episode of Nerd Noise Radio, it is "an end" in a certain manner of speaking. Details in the intro. A1) Intro - 00:00:00 01) Splash Down - Ristar - Genesis - Tomoko Sasaki - 00:05:54 02) Metropolis Zone - Sonic 2 - Genesis - Masato Nakamura - 00:08:40 03) The Rosetta Stone - Double Dragon 3 - Arcade - Akira Inoue and/or Takaro Nozaki - 00:10:18 04) Menu - Fast Fusion - Switch 2 - Bjulin, and/or Francisco Cerda - 00:13:23 05) Best Tone - Driving Emotion Type S - PS2 - Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Sasō, and/or Takayuki Aihara - 00:16:48 06) Menu 3 - FIFA 94 - 3DO - Jeff van Dyck and/or Graeme Coleman - 00:21:55 07) Challenge Course 2 - Donkey Kong Bananza - Switch 2 - Daisuke Matsuoka, Reika Nakai, Yuri Goto, and/or Tsukasa Usui - 00:24:07 08) Tidal Tempest Zone (Present) - Sonic CD (N/A version) - Sega CD / Windows 95 - Spencer Nilsen, David Young, and/or Pastiche - 00:26:50 09) Training Mode - Star Fox - SNES - Hajime Hirasawa - 00:28:31 10) Introduction 1 - Flimbo's Quest - C64 - Johannes Bjerregaard - 00:30:21 11) Stage 2 - Kirby's Block Ball - Game Boy - Sukezo Ouyama, and/or Ryoue Takagi - 00:32:32 12) There and Back - Rocket League - Multiplatform - Protostar - 00:34:34 13) Can't Sleep - Olli Olli World - Multiplatform - Alex Swim - 00:38:18 14) Tubular 2 - Fantavision 202X - Soichi Terrada - 00:42:48 15) Pulse - Tetris Effect: Connected - Multiplatform - Hydelic - 00:47:08 16) The Streets - Skate or Die 2 - NES - Rob Hubbard - 00:50:07 17) Red Out - After Burner II - PC Engine - c: Hiroshi Kawaguchi / a: Kenichiro Isoda, and/or Shigeharu Isoda - 00:52:20 18) Main Theme - Crystal Hammer - Amiga - Karsten Obarski - 00:55:26 19) Pure Stone - Zillion - Master System - Tokuhiko Uwabo - 00:59:31 20) Boss - Somer Assault - TG16 - Hidehito Aoki and/or Katsuyuki Inose - 01:02:49 21) Attacking Vah Rudania - LoZ: Breath of the Wild - Switch / Switch 2 - Hajime Wakai, Manaka Kataoka, and/or Yasuaki Iwata - 01:06:16 22) Fire Temple Phase 2 - LoZ: Tears of the Kingdom - Switch / Switch 2 - Hajime Wakai, Manaka Kataoka, Tsukasa Usui, Maasa Miyoshi, and/or Masato Ohashi - 01:08:46 23) El Quejio - Blasphemous - Multiplatform - Carlos Viola, and/or Daniel Parejo - 01:12:12 24) Temple of the Sands - The Talos Principle - Multiplatform - Damjan Mravunac - 01:17:14 25) Winter Night - Hitman Contracts - PS2/XB/PC - Jesper Kyd - 01:19:11 26) The Junction - Donkey Kong Bananza - Switch 2 - Daisuke Matsuoka, Reika Nakai, Yuri Goto, and/or Tsukasa Usui - 01:22:34 27) Left to Bloom - Minecraft - Mutiplatform - Lena Raine - 01:24:34 28) Maintain the Firmament - Firmament - PS5/PC - Maclaine Diemer - 01:30:07 29) Crossroads - Hollow Knight - Multiplatform - Christopher Larkin - 01:33:05 30) Pokopoko - Minecraft - Multiplatform - Kumi Tanioka - 01:35:29 31) Main Theme - Atari 50 - Multiplatform - Bob Baffy - 01:40:12 32) Game Select - Kirby Super Star - SNES - Jun Ishikawa, and/or Dan Miyakawa - 01:47:51 33) Stage 1 - Legendary Wings - NES - Tamayo Kawamoto, Manami Matsumae, and/or Yoshihiro Sakaguchi - 01:49:19 34) Quick Man - Mega Man - Game Gear - c: Takashi Tateishi / a: David Lowe - 01:51:14 35) Title Music - Batman Returns - Lynx - Robert Vieira - 01:53:16 36) Aqueduct - Lagrange Point - Famicom (VRC7) - Akio Dobashi, Noriyuki Takahashi, Aki Hata, Makoto Kawamoto, Kenji Nakamura, and/or Tadashi Sawashita - 01:55:00 37) Viewros Overworld - Metroid Prime 4 (pre-release) - Switch / Switch 2 - Kenji Yamamoto - 01:57:07 38) The Divide - Donkey Kong Bananza - Switch 2 - Daisuke Matsuoka, Reika Nakai, Yuri Goto, and/or Tsukasa Usui - 02:00:07 39) Puzzlebox - Minecraft - Multiplatform - Aaron Chernof - 02:02:45 40) Gerudo Town Night - LoZ: BotW / TotK - Switch / Switch 2 - Hajime Wakai, Manaka Kataoka, and/or Yasuaki Iwata - 02:07:34 41) North Point Mall - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - PS2 / PC - Lex Horton - 02:10:40 42) Whimsical Waypoint - Two Dots - iOS / Android - Upright T-Rex - 02:15:01 B1) Outro - 02:17:21 Music Block Runtime: 02:11:28 / Total Episode Runtime: 02:30:21 Our Intro and Outro Music is Funky Radio, from Jet Grind Radio on the Sega Dreamcast, composed by BB Rights. 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Batman and the Joker. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Frodo and Sauron. Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort. Every good story has a hero and a villain—two characters locked in conflict. But have you ever wondered what really separates them? Why we cheer for one and recoil from the other? Truth is, the line between hero and villain is surprisingly thin. And how we respond to that line is what makes our own lives a story worth telling... or one that isn't.
Today's passage from Matthew 5:21-32 invites us to look beyond the surface of our actions and examine the true state of our hearts. Jesus challenges the mindset that righteousness is simply about avoiding the “big sins” like murder or adultery. Instead, He reveals that the law was always meant to point us toward a deeper transformation—a heart that reflects God's own character. In a culture, both then and now, where it's easy to compare ourselves to others and feel “good enough,” Jesus calls us to a higher standard, one that is not about outward compliance but inward renewal.When Jesus addresses murder, He doesn't stop at the act itself. He exposes the root: anger. Anger, left unchecked, dehumanizes others and sows seeds of destruction in our relationships. Jesus calls us not only to avoid violence but to actively pursue reconciliation, even if it means interrupting our worship to make things right with someone. This is a radical call to peacemaking, to be people who heal rather than harm.Similarly, with adultery, Jesus goes beyond the physical act and points to the heart's desires. Lust is not a private matter; it is a seed that, if left to grow, will choke out purity and damage relationships. Jesus' words about tearing out an eye or cutting off a hand are not literal commands but a call to deal ruthlessly with sin—removing whatever leads us astray, no matter the cost. This is a call to personal responsibility and accountability, especially in a culture that often shifts blame.On the topic of divorce, Jesus confronts the casual attitude toward marriage that was prevalent in His day and is still common now. He reminds us that marriage is a sacred covenant, not a disposable contract. The faithfulness we show in marriage is meant to reflect God's own covenant faithfulness to His people. Rather than looking for loopholes, we are called to honor our commitments and fight for our marriages, embodying the grace and perseverance God shows us.Ultimately, Jesus is not simply raising the bar—He is revealing that the bar was always about the heart. He offers us not just a new set of rules, but the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out. The invitation is to examine our hearts, pursue reconciliation, deal radically with sin, and honor our covenants, all by His grace.
In Niedersachsen wird ein neuer Religionsunterricht eingeführt. Anstatt diesen Religionsunterricht endlich nach wissenschaftlichen Standards durchzuführen, um den Kindern eine echte Bildung über Religion zu ermöglichen, handelt es sich weiter um eine Propaganda-Veranstaltung der Kirchen, den diese weitgehend selbst gestalten. Frau Bärbel Husmann warb in der taz für diesen neuen Unterricht: https://taz.de/Debatten-um-Religionsunterricht/!6104898/ Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Christian stellt uns ein neues, interessantes und umstrittenes Buch vor: »Christ before Jesus - Origins of Jesus«. Darin versuchen junge Hobby-Historiker mithilfe einer KI-Software herauszufinden, wann die Texte der Bibel entstanden sind und ob sie authentisch sein könnten. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Großalarm! Peter Hahne, bekannt als Nachrichtensprecher des ZDF, ruft bei uns an! Er erklärt uns, warum allein die Bibel unser Fundament sein kann, und sonst nichts! — Aber ist das dann Fundamentalismus? Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Christian berichtet von einer unheimlichen Idee aus dem Land der unheimlichen Ideen. Künstliche Intelligenz soll bald so schlau sein, dass wir sie als Gottheit anbeten und ihr brav folgen. Aber ist das wirklich so schlau? Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
2025-09-07: We've all put down a book or turned off a movie that wasn't worth finishing—it was probably missing the essentials of a good story. The same is true in life. The very elements that make stories compelling are the ones that make our lives meaningful, because they echo the greatest story ever told—the gospel, the story of Jesus. Don't waste your life. Live a story worth telling.
If you want to learn and connect with Randy Dyck — alongside more of the top names in the industry — don't miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, host Hunter Lee sits down with Randy Dyck, one of the featured speakers at D2DCon Canada. With over 30 years in real estate, more than 7,000 homes sold, and a network of 650+ legacy partners worldwide, Randy has built a reputation as one of the most respected leaders in the industry.This conversation isn't about real estate alone—it's about what every new or struggling door-to-door rep can apply to succeed. Randy shares powerful principles on how to shift from chasing prospects to becoming the chosen one clients seek out. He explains why communication, marketing, and database control are the pillars of sales success, and how personal adversity can be turned into a superpower in your career.If you're looking for practical skills, fresh perspective, and the mindset needed to thrive in D2D sales, this is an episode you don't want to miss.You'll find answers to key questions such as:How do you position yourself as the “chosen” salesperson instead of chasing prospects?What are the five client pain types and how do you unlock their trust quickly?Why are communication, marketing, and database management the top skills for sales success?How can reps turn personal adversity into a sales superpower?What does it mean to build wealth while living fully and leading a life of significance?Get in touch with Randy Dyck:
In this episode, Coach Alan Dyck shares his incredible journey of losing over 120 pounds—going from 370 lbs to 180 lbsand how that transformation shaped his coaching philosophy. We dive deep into: ✅ Why nutrition should be personalized (including his Eat Right for Your Blood Type approach)✅ How busy professionals can still make time for the gym without sacrificing family or business✅ His “Four B's” framework for building the best body of your life✅ Why Whole Foods + resistance training beat fad diets every time✅ The truth about Ozempic and weight loss misconceptions✅ Simple, science-backed strategies to sustain results long-term Alan is on a mission to help entrepreneurs and professionals create elite-level health and fitness without burning out.If you're ready to unlock a stronger body, sharper mind, and unstoppable energy—this conversation will show you the path forward.
Die fromme ZEIT schreibt in einem Artikel, dass die Trennung von Kirche und Staat eine Gefahr für die Gesellschaft darstelle. Es wäre zudem eine Gefahr für die Freiheit und den Zusammenhalt der Menschen. Bei so viel Gefahr ist es unsere Pflicht, die Bevölkerung zu warnen und aufzuklären! Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
2025-08-31: We all end up in the wilderness—by choice, by others, by circumstance, and even by God's leading. But the wilderness is not your home. Follow Jesus through it. Don't take shortcuts—they only keep you stuck. Jesus went through the wilderness so it would never be your destination.
Today's focus is on the truth that we are built to belong—created by God to live life together as a spiritual family. The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation, but in deep, authentic community with one another. Just as a single coal quickly grows cold when separated from the fire, so too does our faith lose its vibrancy when we try to walk alone. The early church in Acts 2 gives us a powerful example: they were together, sharing life, resources, meals, and prayer, united by a common purpose and devotion to Jesus. Their togetherness was not just about proximity, but about spiritual unity, vulnerability, and a willingness to meet each other's needs—both material and spiritual.This kind of community requires commitment and vulnerability. It means being willing to be known, to carry one another's burdens, to encourage, and to forgive. The “one anothers” of Scripture—love one another, bear one another's burdens, encourage one another, forgive one another—are not optional extras, but the very heart of what it means to be the church. True fellowship goes beyond surface-level relationships or socializing; it's about doing life together, asking each other how we're really doing spiritually, and being willing to walk alongside one another in both joy and struggle.Barriers like isolation, busyness, and pride often keep us from this kind of belonging. Sometimes past hurts or fear of vulnerability make us hesitant to engage deeply. Yet, the call remains: to intentionally build habits of openness, to step out of our comfort zones, and to invest in authentic relationships. Small groups and shared meals are practical ways to begin, but the real transformation comes when we commit to living out these biblical “one anothers” with sincerity and devotion.When we live this way, the church becomes a place of warmth, growth, and witness—a family that draws others in by its love and unity. The challenge is to ask ourselves: Who will I intentionally connect with this week? Which “one another” will I devote myself to practicing? As we do, we reflect the heart of Christ and become the church God intended—a spiritual family where no one walks alone.
Christian berichtet von einem Gerichtsurteil. Demnach musste eine Schule in Bayern ein großes Jesus-Kreuz entfernen, das über einem Durchgang angebracht war, sodass die Schüler unter dem Kreuz durchgehen mussten. Zwei Schülerinnen hatten dagegen geklagt und Recht bekommen. Bundesinnenminister Dobrindt (CSU) stellte sofort klar, dass man weiterhin solche Kreuze aufhängen würde, trotz des Urteils. Auch andere bayerische Parteien äußerten sich ähnlich. Laut dem Bayerischen Gesetz über das Erziehungs- und Unterrichtswesen ist in Grund-, Mittel- und Förderschulen in jedem Klassenzimmer ein Kreuz anzubringen. Für Gymnasien gibt es eine solche Regelung nicht. Wir besprechen das Urteil und insbesondere die Reaktion von Innenminister Dobrindt. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
The Curious Case of Tootsie LaFleche is a tale of deception, brutality, and an unsettling mystery that gripped the city of Regina in the mid-1950s. What began as confusion over a missed holiday gathering unraveled into a gruesome discovery that shocked the community and left investigators baffled for years.Michael "Mike" Todor was a well-known and respected member of Regina's Romanian Orthodox community. A 74-year-old retiree, he had invited friends and neighbors to his home for Orthodox Christmas in January 1954. However, when guests arrived at his modest house, they were met not by Todor, but by Tootsie LaFleche—his 36-year-old housekeeper and common-law wife. Tootsie seemed confused by the visitors' arrival, claiming Todor was out of town and hadn't mentioned any holiday plans.The guests left the residence with a sense of unease, and over the following months, more troubling details emerged. Todor, who was known for his consistency and reliability, stopped attending church services. Neighbors reported a foul smell coming from the house. The police were called to investigate but, after a brief search, found nothing unusual and left the property undisturbed.Months passed, and the odor grew worse. On April 15, 1955, neighbors once again contacted authorities, urging them to break into the residence. When officers entered the abandoned house, they discovered the source of the stench: behind a padlocked bedroom door lay the mummified remains of Michael Todor. His body was still on the bed, partially covered in blankets, with one arm raised as though warding off an attacker. His skull had been crushed by repeated blows from a blunt object. The floorboards were soaked with dried blood, and the walls were stained from the violent struggle.Police quickly arrested Tootsie LaFleche and Jacob Dyck, a 45-year-old boarder with a reputation for violent behavior. During interrogation, LaFleche gave conflicting statements about what had transpired. Eventually, she confessed that Dyck had killed Todor after a heated argument about money. According to Tootsie, Todor had stormed off to the bedroom after accusing Dyck of owing him a substantial sum. Dyck followed Todor and began beating him with a heavy object. Tootsie claimed she heard Todor repeatedly ask, "Why?" as Dyck continued the assault.When Tootsie entered the room, she said Todor was dead—his head bashed in, half his body hanging off the bed. Dyck, covered in blood, allegedly turned to her and said, "Keep quiet, or you're next." Terrified, Tootsie followed Dyck's instructions to padlock the bedroom door and stuff rags underneath it to contain the smell. They sprayed insecticide to kill the swarms of flies and continued living in the house for months as Todor's body decomposed just feet away.The subsequent trial was a legal circus. Tootsie's testimony changed repeatedly, often contradicting itself. She went from claiming Dyck killed Todor to saying she had no idea what happened. Dyck, meanwhile, maintained his innocence throughout. After four mistrials, the charges against Dyck were dropped due to lack of evidence. Tootsie was convicted of being an accessory to murder and served time in prison before being released. Shortly after her release, she was killed in a car accident under mysterious circumstances.The case of Michael Todor's murder remains officially unsolved. Was Tootsie telling the truth about Dyck's involvement, or did she commit the murder herself? Why did the police miss the body during their initial search? And what truly happened in that small Regina home during Orthodox Christmas in 1954?Join us as we investigate the bizarre and unsettling Curious Case of Tootsie LaFleche in our latest Patreon-exclusive episode of Unsolved Canadian Mysteries, available now on Spotify and YouTube.
Am Beispiel der Buchreihe "Mit der Bibel durch das Jahr" besprechen die Ketzer, wie Theologen selbst noch die übelsten Bibelstellen als erbaulich darstellen. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Teil 2 wegen des fantastischen Erfolgs! — Jörn berichtet von dummen Fragen, die von Christen (angeblich) an die offizielle Webseite der Protestanten geschickt werden, damit sie von erfahrenen Theologen beantwortet werden. Die Antworten sind immerhin unterhaltsam. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube...Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der BibelDas Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament.Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner VeranstaltungWeitere religionskritische Quellen:Podcasts:Podcast: KetzerpodcastPodcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nichtYouTube:Atheismus-TV auf YouTubeNeuer Atheismus TV auf YouTubeArtikel und Nachrichten:Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without QuestionsNews in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog)News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer PressedienstBibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.chLesenswerte Bücher:Ist der Papst ein Betrüger?Die Legende von der christlichen MoralDie Morde der BibelWitziges: Reimbibel.de
Christian berichtet von einer erstaunlichen Gottheit der Chinesen, die bis heute verehrt wird. In grauer Vorzeit, als Himmel und Erde noch nicht geschieden waren, wurde ein außergewöhnliches Kind geboren: Huang-Di, der Gelbe Kaiser. Seine Mutter, Fubao, empfing ihn nicht auf natürliche Weise, sondern nachdem sie eine göttliche Lichterscheinung am Sternbild des Großen Wagens (Großer Bär) gesehen hatte. — Hat man hier einfach das Christentum beklaut? Aber das kam ja später. Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
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Tobias Teichen ruft uns an! Er organisiert Gottesdienste in einer Disco, um Jugendliche zu fischen. In Zukunft will man auch aufklären über Hexenkulte im Internet. Die Ketzer ahnen Betrug! Kommentare? Hier geht's zu YouTube... Neues Buch von Jörn Dyck: Die Morde der Bibel Das Buch bietet einen fundierten und gut lesbaren Rundgang durch das Alte Testament. Jörn Dyck als Sprecher auf Deiner Veranstaltung Weitere religionskritische Quellen: Podcasts: Podcast: Ketzerpodcast Podcast: MGEN — Man glaubt es nicht YouTube: Atheismus-TV auf YouTube Neuer Atheismus TV auf YouTube Artikel und Nachrichten: Artikel: AWQ — Answers Without Questions News in deutscher Sprache: AMB — Atheist Media Blog (Blasphemieblog) News in deutscher Sprache: HPD — Humanistischer Pressedienst Bibelwissen und Religionskritik: Bibelkritik.ch Lesenswerte Bücher: Ist der Papst ein Betrüger? Die Legende von der christlichen Moral Die Morde der Bibel Witziges: Reimbibel.de
Tim Dyck is the founder of Best Culture Solutions and a seasoned expert in leadership development, employee engagement, and culture transformation. With a strong background in designing meaningful customer and team experiences, Tim is passionate about helping businesses thrive through intentional design and fractional leadership. "Leadership starts with self. Leaders build leaders." – Highlighting the importance of designing a process that begins with personal discipline. "If you don't have a process, how can you expect to achieve repeatable results?" – Emphasizing the foundational role of process in business and leadership success. Mike and Tim explore how fractional work can help businesses fill critical gaps fast, manage uncertainty, and create memorable customer experiences. They break down leadership mindset, designing for success, and why managing expectations matters. This episode helps leaders rethink how they structure their team, processes, and strategy with clarity and intent.
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Get the same amazing support that Ana received! Apply to join the Cancer Freedom Program Click HERE: www.cancerfreedomprogram.com Exhausted for YEARS after her cancer diagnosis After being diagnosed, Stacey spent years not feeling like herself. She was exhausted and as she puts it “hardly functioning.” Of course she had goals and dreams of what her life would look like after cancer. She wanted her beautiful yet simple life back. Go camping in the 5th wheel, refinish antique furniture, spend time in her garden. But she hadn't been able to do any of those things since being diagnosed. Even though she was cancer free - it was still cancer that was holding her back. In this episode Stacey is sharing with us, exactly how she went from exhausted to full energy in just 21 days. PS - Whenever you are ready, here the 2 best ways I can help you - 1) “Your A-Z Guide to Staying Cancer Free” **FREE** Click here: https://dramycancer.com/azcancerfree 2)Join the Cancer Freedom Program Click HERE: www.cancerfreedomprogram.com ***Let's Connect: Website: www.cancerfreedomprogram.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUt9...
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Join our community of RE investors on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-investing-club-5101/about?ref=44459ba83f5540f19109c8a530db40230:00 Episode Introduction10:37 How Randy Got Started in Real Estate12:08 Should Investors Get Their Real Estate License?14:07 Building Lead Generation Systems vs Relationships16:10 Mindset Mastery: Stacking Adversity for Success18:04 Why Partnerships Matter More Than Deals19:24 Canadian Mortgage Market Reality Check23:14 Quick Question Round Begins24:13 Advice for Younger Self: Stay in Your Lane27:24 Finding Deals Through Active Production29:25 Lessons from a $500K Manufacturing LossREAL ESTATE AGENT TURNED INVESTOR REVEALS ALL
In this explosive episode of Beyond The Claim, I sit down with Coach Alan Dyck (@coachalandyck) — the health and fitness coach who helped me go from stuck at 17% body fat to shredded at 10%. We break down:
Business owners are often told that growth is the ultimate measure of success. Revenue, units sold, hours worked—these metrics dominate boardrooms, coaching programs, and strategy sessions. But what happens when all that growth still leaves you feeling burned out, disconnected, and unfulfilled? What if the real target wasn't just a return on investment, but a return on life? Randy Dyck, a real estate veteran with more than 7,000 homes sold over the course of 30 years, knows that question all too well. After reaching the pinnacle of professional success, he found himself asking what it all really meant. The numbers were there. The accolades were there. But something was missing. That realization became a turning point, reshaping his entire outlook on business, leadership, and personal fulfillment. Return on life isn't a rejection of financial success—it's an expansion of it. It's a mindset shift that challenges entrepreneurs to pursue not just profit, but purpose. To build businesses that serve their lives, not consume them. For Randy, this means aligning his coaching and leadership around fulfillment, energy, and authenticity. Through his Scientific Scaling Systems, he now helps real estate professionals grow their businesses without sacrificing the things that matter most—time, relationships, health, and meaning. Throughout the conversation, it becomes clear that this shift isn't just philosophical—it's strategic. Entrepreneurs often believe they need to choose between success and satisfaction. But Randy argues that when you prioritize alignment, everything improves: clarity, performance, and yes—profit. When you operate in your zone of genius, when your goals are rooted in your deeper why, business growth becomes not just sustainable, but enjoyable. That shift starts with awareness. Randy shares how a personal exercise—what he calls an “energy audit”—can reveal where your time and effort are truly going. By tracking which tasks drain energy and which fuel it, entrepreneurs can begin to design their day, team, and business structure around what gives them life. From there, it becomes easier to delegate, automate, or eliminate the rest. This idea of self-alignment also ties into how Randy views leadership. It's not about declaring authority; it's about modeling curiosity, growth, and service. His leadership equation—learner, leverage, legacy—flips the typical script. The goal isn't just to scale a company, but to elevate others along the way. When leaders focus on being lifelong learners, sharing what they've learned, and helping others create their own legacy, they create businesses that thrive with purpose. In a time where burnout is rampant and “busy” is worn like a badge of honor, return on life offers an alternative—a model where success includes health, family, freedom, and fulfillment. Entrepreneurs don't have to sacrifice everything to grow. They simply need to redefine what growth means. If you're tired of chasing metrics that don't deliver meaning, if you're ready to design a business that energizes rather than drains you, Randy's perspective will resonate. Success is more than just scale—it's significance. And when you start building for both, the return on life is exponential. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Don't miss future episodes of Fordify LIVE! every Wednesday at 11 AM Central, streaming on your favorite social platforms. Catch new episodes of The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Randy Dyck Randy Dyck is the CEO and Founder of Scientific Scaling Systems, a coaching program designed to help real estate professionals grow their businesses with purpose and clarity. With over 30 years of experience and more than 7,000 homes sold, he brings unmatched expertise in sales performance and business leadership. Today, he focuses on helping entrepreneurs shift from chasing return on investment to creating a return on life—building success that's not just profitable, but personally fulfilling. Learn more at RandyDyck.com. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has helped generate over a billion dollars in sales for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., he focuses on customer acquisition, brand visibility, and innovation. With over 20 years of experience, Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored five books, and holds three U.S. patents. His expertise also extends into AI-driven content strategy, showcased at the Unleash AI for Business Summit. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV show at Fordify.tv.
Prepare for a powerful encounter with Randy Dyck, Founder, CEO and Coach. Everyone faces burnout; not everyone slams into a building on a motorcycle, only to launch off the building without a helmet. Randy learned what happens when ego outweighs impact (MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Randy describes how thousands of home sales led him to create a purpose-driven movement in real estate success and life philosophy. Discover how Randy reversed traditional sales, built a 650-person network, and survived near-paralysis to lead with joy. Hear why “weird is rich, normal is poor”—and how to create a real “return on life.” Embrace the challenge to build your personal legacy now. Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-dyck Build your resilient shield to downturn daily: “I'm not a wannabe.” “GoPro: Your daily decisions…” “Underdog DNA is our 24th pair of chromosomes.” Burning a million dollars wasn't the worst part, Randy tells... Randy's Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/randydyck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-on-life-podcast/id1693542807 Coaching Site: https://www.randydyck.com/coaching See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/markspencercook Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook Questions Explored in This Discussion: - Why is real estate about orchestration? - What is the “return on life” mindset? - How does underdog DNA fuel growth? - Why do leaders resist letting go? - What defines a “GoPro” work ethic? Lessons Learned: - Stack adversity to build resilience. - Ego can cost you everything. - Use daily checklists for accountability. - Measure progress in marbles, not just money. - Define your four-part “why.” - Sell with authenticity, not tactics. - Reverse-engineer sales into gravity. - Create movements, not just teams. Chapters: - Intro to Randy Dyck - Early Adversity & Twin Connection - Neck Injury & Recovery - Underdog DNA Philosophy - Real Estate Fulfillment & Wealth - Building a 650-Person Team - Daily Checklist, GoPro Mindset - Return on Life Framework - Ego, Leadership & Letting Go - Advice to Graduates Keywords: real estate coach, return on life, sales philosophy, leadership, team building, adversity, underdog DNA, entrepreneurial success, randy dyck, bold encounters, mark cook, daily checklist, resilience, go pro mindset, real estate strategy, client impact
Ever since the podcast started in 2021, I always knew I'd do an episode about Unpacking (Witch Beam, 2021) someday. John Fogerty sang that someday never comes, but here we are, and Unpacking is on the show! Unpacking is a great example of using the interactivity of video games to tell a story in a unique, gameplay-forward way. Through the ONE SIMPLE TRICK of unpacking boxes and organizing your stuff when you move, a life story is told, and it's fantastic. Listen in for the deep-dive conversation! Guest Info: Kate Hunter aka Katerblossom * Listen to her podcast No Small Games https://nosmallgames.com/ * Follow her on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social * Check her streams out on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/katerblossom TIMESTAMPS * Title Card 0:00 * Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:26 * Story Setup 11:47 * Gameplay/Music/Presentation 26:12 * Final Thoughts/Recommendations/Housekeeping * Spoiler Wall/Patron Shoutouts 48:38 * Spoiler Section 50:34 Music used in the episode is credited to Jeff van Dyck. You can purchase the soundtrack on Bandcamp (https://jeffvandyck.bandcamp.com/album/unpacking-original-soundtrack). Tracks used: * Unpacking Theme * Child's Play * Own Two Feet * Friends for Life * Infatuation * Lost and Found * Home Sweet Home Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures)
Do you struggle to prioritize your own self-care in the face of your clients' needs? In today's coaching episode, Linzy talks with Melissa Tiessen and Karen Dyck, co-founders of Intentional Therapist, about the importance of self-compassion for therapists and how it intersects with money and practice sustainability.Melissa and Karen discuss the risks of neglecting self-care, particularly for therapists who are often inclined to put others first. They introduce the Four Cs framework, which provides a comprehensive approach to caring for yourself while also nurturing the quality of care you offer your clients. With insights on setting boundaries, building connection, and fostering creativity, this episode provides invaluable tools for therapists who want to create a sustainable practice without sacrificing their personal well-being.If you've ever found yourself burnt out or stretched too thin, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how self-compassion can lead to a healthier, more balanced practice and life, helping you show up as your best self for your clients—and for yourself.For a full transcript of the episode and much more, check out the blog post on our website! https://moneynutsandbolts.com/?p=17392To watch a video version of this, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7EfZYc41s7M Connect with Dr. Karen Dyck and Dr. Melissa TiessenCheck out our website: https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca/Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drmelissatiessen Want to work with Linzy?Check out the FREE masterclass, The 4 Step Framework to Getting Your Business Finances Totally in Order, where you'll learn the framework that has helped hundreds of therapists go from money confusion and shame to calm and confidence, as well as the three biggest financial mistakes that therapists make. At the end, you'll be invited to join Money Skills for Therapists and get Linzy's support in getting your finances finally working for you. Click here to find a masterclass time that works for you! https://moneynutsandbolts.com/masterclass-signup/ Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Relay for Business BankingStay calm and in control of your private practice finances when you sign up with Relay, my go-to online banking and money management platform. Plus, if you use my link, you'll get a $50 sign up bonus once you fund your account. *Sign Up for RelayWant to work with Linzy?Check out the FREE masterclass, The 4 Step Framework to Getting Your Business Finances Totally in Order, where you'll learn the framework that has helped hundreds of therapists go from money confusion and shame to calm and confidence, as well as the three biggest financial mistakes that therapists make. At the end, you'll be invited to join Money Skills for Therapists and get Linzy's support in getting your finances finally working for you. Click on the link to find a masterclass time that works for you! Register for Linzy's Free Masterclass
Real estate is a nonstop grind—constantly chasing leads, competing with countless agents, and struggling to differentiate yourself. When every listing feels like a battle for attention, it's easy to get stuck in a cycle of frustration. The agents who break through don't just sell homes—they build trust, create memorable client experiences, and position themselves as the go-to expert. Standing out isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter and making every interaction count. Randy Dyck is the team lead of eXp Realty and a seasoned real estate coach with 33 years of experience and an impressive track record of selling 7,000 homes. Based near Vancouver, he specializes in helping real estate professionals grow their businesses through his unique "Scientific Scaling Systems" coaching program. Randy is currently writing a book titled "Underdog DNA" and hosts the "Return on Life" podcast. Today, Randy Dick discussed his approach to real estate success, emphasizing the importance of finding one's unique strengths, understanding ideal client avatars, and building strategic "commission rivers" to attract clients naturally. Stay tuned! Resources Randy Dyck: Top Producing Real Estate Agent eXp Realty: With eXp, Possibility Becomes Reality Connect with Randy Dyck on LinkedIn Listen to the Return On Life Podcast hosted by Randy Dyck on Apple Podcasts
In this episode, we delve into the tragic deaths of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck—the victims of a horrifying crime spree that shocked Canada in 2019. Lucas and Chynna, a couple from Australia and the United States, were on a dream road trip in British Columbia when their lives were cut short in a brutal and senseless act of violence. We'll explore their love story, their hopes for the future, and the profound loss felt by their families and communities.We also remember Leonard Dyck, a dedicated and beloved member of his community, whose life was tragically taken during the same violent spree.We'll also detail the timeline and extensive manhunt that followed, showcasing the massive effort by Canadian authorities to locate Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod. With hundreds of officers, specialized teams, and widespread media coverage, the search underscored the scale of the investigation and the commitment to seeking justice for Lucas, Chynna, and Leonard.Complete RCMP overview: https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2100&languageId=1&contentId=61489--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tntcpodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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