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Former senior civil servant Jill Rutter joins the podcast to answer listener questions on the inner workings of government.This episode is hosted by the New Statesman's associate political editor, Rachel Cunliffe.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4/16/25 - Hour 2 Actor Sam Jaeger joins Rich in-studio to discuss the final season of Hulu's ‘The Handmaid's Tale,' if his beloved Cleveland Browns should draft Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, explains why he has some issues with soccer extra time, and exchanges verbal jabs with Rich over the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry.   Rich and the guys debate if Dodgers DH/Pitcher Shohei Ohtani would be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame if he retired today. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: Colleague Joseph Humire, traveling in Ecuador, comments on what the Trump administration can do for the elected Daniel Noboa in cartel besieged Ecuador. More. 1910 ECUADOR

Donna Baringer, Newly Elected St. Louis City Comptroller joins to talk about upsetting the incumbent Darlene Green and her plans.

In a powerful callout, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Congress and the White House over insider trading. Elected officials shouldn't hold stocks—period. While Martha Stewart went to prison for it, members of Congress routinely outperform the market, raising red flags of insider trading. Donald Trump, for example, told people to buy stocks just before pausing tariffs, triggering a historic $304 billion windfall for billionaires, according to Bloomberg. How many people did Trump tell in private before hitting send on that social media post? Because that would be insider trading.  Corruption flows freely in America—like cheap wine at Mar-a-Lago. Now, MAGA Republicans are pushing the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. It's voter suppression dressed up as security. Noncitizen voting is extremely rare, but this bill could disenfranchise millions—including women who changed their names for marriage and trans Americans. It's essentially a poll tax, nationalizing Jim Crow. Democrats could stop it in the Senate—unless a handful cave. Four House Democrats already backed it. If passed, this could become the next Citizens United, further empowering oligarchs like Elon Musk and paving Trump's path to authoritarian rule. What can you do? Show up. Protest. Call your senators, especially those who caved on the budget battle. Demand accountability. And yes, let's talk about AOC primarying Chuck Schumer or Kirsten Gillibrand—New York, an the nation, deserves better. For more on how to fight back, check the Gaslit Nation Action Guide at GaslitNationPod.com. Join us Monday, April 14, for a salon on defeating oligarchy, with special guests–Patrick Guarasci and Sam Roecker, senior advisors to Judge Susan Crawford's victorious Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign. Together, we're sand in their gears. In this week's bonus show, Gaslit Nation's special guest Adrian Karatnycky takes the Gaslit Nation Self-Care Q&A. Adrian has been on the frontlines fighting for democracy both at home and abroad. In his critically acclaimed book Battleground Ukraine, he traces Ukraine's struggle for independence from the fall of the Soviet Union to Russia's genocidal invasion today, drawing important lessons for protecting democracies worldwide. He has worked alongside civil rights legend Bayard Rustin and the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in America. He also supported Poland's Solidarity movement, which helped bring down the Iron Curtain, and played a key role, along with iconic Soviet dissident, writer, and Czech statesman Václav Havel, in preserving Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in the 1990s, when many thought the Cold War had ended.  Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: April 14 4pm ET – Live-taping with Patrick Guarasci, chief political strategist for Judge Susan Crawford, discussing their campaign's victory against Elon Musk in the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race! April 28 4pm ET – Book club discussion of Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower   Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon. Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community  Show Notes:  Here Are the Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown https://time.com/7268499/senate-democrats-budget-vote/ Will They Help MAGA Pass the SAVE Act? Here's How to Contact Them: https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/contact-congress/ Four Democrats Pass Bill Making It Harder for Married Women to Vote The House of Representatives—with the help of four Democrats—just passed a bill that could disenfranchise millions. https://newrepublic.com/post/193868/democrats-save-act-bill-harder-married-women-vote The SAVE Act threatens to block millions of Americans from voting while also imposing significant burdens on state and local election officials. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/dangers-congresss-latest-election-bill 3.5 Million Votes Canceled in 2024 Election: https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/will-we-have-free-and-fair-elections-in-the-midterms U.N. expert decries near 'tyranny' in U.S. against minority voting rights https://www.reuters.com/world/us/un-expert-decries-gerrymandering-parts-us-that-denies-minority-voting-rights-2021-11-22/ Report of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Fernand de Varennes, on his visit to the United States of America https://www.splcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/files/report-un-special-rapporteur-minority-issues-march-2022.pdf Attack on Civil Rights: SPLC contributes to UN special report on state of minorities in the US https://www.splcenter.org/resources/stories/attack-civil-rights-splc-contributes-un-special-report-state-minorities-us/ Members of Congress again outperformed the stock market, report shows https://finance.yahoo.com/news/members-congress-again-outperformed-stock-162050482.html Andrew Ross Sorkin Suggests Government Officials May Have Sold Stocks Ahead of Trump Tariffs: ‘Would Not Shock Me' https://www.mediaite.com/tv/andrew-ross-sorkin-suggests-government-officials-may-have-sold-stocks-ahead-of-trump-tariffs-would-not-shock-me/ Ocasio-Cortez: Colleagues ‘should probably disclose' recent stock purchases now https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5242235-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-congress-stock-donald-trump-tariffs/ The Power of the Powerless by Vaclav Havel October, 1978 https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/wp-content/uploads/1979/01/the-power-of-the-powerless.pdf

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is once again pushing for ethics reform after City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's recent plea deal and resignation agreement. “Elected officials placed in positions of public trust should demonstrate the highest standards of positive leadership,” Flynn has outlined in the past. Councilor Flynn joined Dan to discuss.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Newly elected Hamilton County GOP Chair, Gail Greene, addressed concerns at a recent Hamilton County Pachyderm Club Meeting.Greene, a homeschool mom, foster parent, legislative advocate, citizen lobbyist, and now leader of the local Republican Party outlined the goals for the group which include calls to action regarding legislation that Republican lawmakers are running, so as to hold them accountable. Emphasizing conservative values, Greene also stated that election integrity was important and supports legislation that would do away with crossover voting in primaries.Longtime members of the club are concerned that the party's recent stances on current legislation advancing in the General Assembly may violate the party's bylaws.Senator Todd Gardenhire recently threatened the local GOP's charter for taking legislative stances for and against bills.While the bylaws state that the party must promote all elected Republican officials, Greene said that the party has not violated any bylaws, nor does Gardenhire have the power to revoke their charter.Older members of the club are seemingly at odds with newer members who supported Greene's Activate Hamilton slate of candidates in their recent election but Greene offered reassurance that it's okay to have disagreements.Ultimately, Greene understands that the local party ought to represent the majority of its members.

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I nor the West Texas Tribune ot It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However, we will give all of the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed.

I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However, we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed.

I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed.

I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However, we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed.

A fairly serious ethics complaint has been filed against a Washington Democrat. Former Seattle Storm great Sue Bird was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Author Fran Lebowitz called ‘MAGA Republicans’ dumb. // Big Local: Washington cities near the Canadian border are seeing a dip in tourism. Snohomish County is getting new and improved police scanners. A carjacking suspect was killed by Tacoma police over the weekend. // You Pick the Topic: A restaurant in Thailand is offering a discount to skinny people.  

DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON? Help us find the person who is threatening MICHAEL! Anti-Tesla protesters have targeted Michael Savage, urging radicals to protest outside of his home!  The threatening letter EXPOSED Savage's address and told protesters to MOBILIZE against the longtime conservative media figure. Savage addresses the letter and highlights that such threats are not protected by the First Amendment. He calls on his supporters, the "Savage Army," to help identify the culprit. Then, he discusses why open borders and unchecked immigration were a key issue for voters in Trump's reelection.

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and Sarah Curry give a real-time update on Iowa's local property tax hearings, what they're learning from the numbers coming in, and why taxpayer engagement is more important than ever. They walk through what's happening on the ground during local budget season—and how Iowans can show up and push back on excessive local spending.Sarah shares early results from her county-by-county property tax tracking, highlighting that while some counties like Cass, Cherokee, and Dickinson are cutting year-over-year property tax collections, others—including Lyon, Wapello, and Henry—are proposing double-digit increases. She emphasizes that the real number to watch is not the levy rate, but the actual dollars collected from taxpayers.The conversation covers the common excuses given by local officials, like “there's nothing else to cut” or “you tell us where to cut.” Chris calls out the arrogance of flipping that question back on taxpayers, reminding elected officials that it's their job to make the hard budget decisions—not the public's responsibility to do the math for them.They also tackle the confusion around assessment notices, explain how those differ from the actual property tax bills, and encourage listeners to attend the upcoming budget hearings. Tools and templates from ITRLocal.org are highlighted to help Iowans speak confidently about their concerns, track how much their county is spending, and push for smarter budgeting.

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In this episode of The Right Idea, host Brian Phillips, Chief Communications Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, sits down with Texas State Representative Caroline Harris Davila from House District 52. Elected at just 28 years old, Rep. Harris Davila made waves as the Freshman Legislator of the Year, sending 13 bills to Governor Abbott's desk in her first session. We dive into her groundbreaking work on healthcare transparency with SB 490, her push for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) caucus, and her new bills tackling healthcare costs and HOA overreach in 2025.

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Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he’d plan to visit Trump “as soon as [he] can” if Labor is re-elected on 3 May. After 18 years behind bars, notorious gangland figure Tony Mokbel has been granted bail by a Victorian court. A South Korean court has voted to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, triggering a snap election. And today’s good news: A solar power breakthrough could support long-term settlements on the moon. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JR kicked off the final hour of the show by discussing the biggest stories of the day, including a report that Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the hall of fame and Alex Ovechkin scoring again to get within two of Wayne Gretzky's record. JR then reacts to a report that the NBA is investigating Ja Morant for his gun signal towards the Warriors bench on Tuesday night before discussing which NBA player's shoes are the coolest on the market currently. The show ends with, "This Day In Sports History."

Wisconsin voters chose our next State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton speaks at length about what he'd do with the public broadcaster if elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government is clawing back hundreds of millions of dollars allocated to Mississippi public schools for COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts.Then, human trafficking can be a difficult crime to spot and report. Elected officials are working with businesses to train a network of watchdogs and help victims. Plus, today is the primary election day for many municipalities across Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV Editor Natalie Bradin sits down with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, Lauren Zola and Claire Kwon to recap the biggest University, City and Lifestyle stories from last week at UNC. The group covers a disqualified student government candidate sueing the UNC Board of Elections, the spread of North Carolina wildfires after Hurricane Helene and a UNC play about abortion research.

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Kendall Scudder was elected to succeed Gilberto Hinojosa as the first new Chair of the Texas Democratic Party since the latter's election in 2012 on Saturday, winning an outright majority in the first round of voting from the members of the State Democratic Executive Committee in Austin. This pod features our first talk with Scudder, just minutes after his election was confirmed, and takes from a handful of key players who were present at the event.Coverage from the Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/29/texas-democrats-party-chair/Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can help support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Protests and town halls are filling with concerned neighbors in small towns.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports in the death of a former lawmaker from Utah.

According to USA Today, Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday at age 49 in her Utah home, surrounded by family. Her family announced the news on social media, sharing that she passed peacefully. Though no official cause was given, her daughter had previously revealed, Love had been battling glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Elected in 2014, Love made history representing Utah's 4th Congressional District until 2019. She often criticized President Donald Trump, declining to endorse him in 2016 and distancing herself from him in her 2018 re-election bid, which she narrowly lost. As of 2025, no other Black Republican has been elected to Congress since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Greg Palast, Trump would've lost the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia if all legal voters were allowed and all legal ballots were counted.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona State University and former President of Robert Morris University and Hampden-Sydney College, to discuss his diverse career path on the way to discovering his calling in higher education. Elected student body president at Plano High, where 2% of the student body was African American, he helped Plano win the Texas state football championship. Chris received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy where he again excelled in the classroom and on the gridiron and was selected to be the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Draddy Trophy, now called the Campbell Trophy, given to our nation's top college football scholar athlete. Chris earned a PhD from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and served in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter pilot and as an intelligence officer, where he was assigned to the elite Joint Special Operations Command. He later received an MBA with distinction from Harvard before embarking on a successful business and higher education leadership career, becoming the nation's youngest college president.  LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: DR. CHRIS HOWARD: BIO: Dr. Chris Howard Arizona State University BIO (pdf) VIDEOS: TEDx: "The 5 Be's": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQvuktjngwI RMU Innauguration Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fAOVoKp4hE University Innovation Alliance Weekly Wisdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1zSFuJe1FY Lighthouse Mckinsey- Dr. Chris Howard on the power of education and inclusivity: https://www.mckinsey.com/Videos/video?vid=6315399472112&plyrid=HkOJqCPWdb ARTICLES: Business Principles are Important for College Presidents, by Christopher B. Howard — The New York Times Combat Veteran and Robert Morris University President Chris Howard shares what it means to be Military Friendly - G.I.Jobs magazine - terrific article! Being The Most Popular Kid in the Class Doesn't Work Forever, by Christopher B. Howard, President, Hampden-Sydney College — The New York Times Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?, by Dr. Chris Howard, President, Hampden-Sydney College — The New York Times

In this episode, Edem and Jabu react to the announcement that Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport and IOC Member, Kirsty Coventry, has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committe. They discuss the historic development as Coventry becomes the first female president of the IOC and the first African president of the organisation, and outline her plans to reimagine The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme and Olympic broadcasting.---------------

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Elected officials, ethical, moral and criminal behavior, Gov Tim Walz becomes a Dem laughing stock as terrorism plagues Tesla dealership. 

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.

  For elected leaders interested in improving the efficiency of government, a recent pilot health program managed by the state Department of Health and Human Services provides a powerful lesson. The program — known as Healthy Opportunities — was implemented in three mostly rural regions to see if the physical health of people enrolled in […]

The office of vice president has often been overshadowed by the presidency, yet throughout history, some vice presidents have left a profound mark on the nation—despite never reaching the highest office. This series explores the lives of these influential figures, uncovering their family roots, rise to power, and the lasting impact they made in their own right. Some faded into quiet political retirement, while others shaped history unexpectedly. Few vice presidents had a more dramatic or controversial trajectory than John C. Breckinridge. Elected at 36, he remains the youngest vice president in American history. But rather than following a conventional political path, his life took unexpected turns—culminating in his role as a Confederate general and the final Confederate Secretary of War. His story is one of ambition, conflict, and divided loyalties. He was a rising star in national politics, a key player in the fractured 1860 election, and a figure who ultimately found himself on the losing side of the Civil War. Once a U.S. senator, he was expelled from Congress, took up arms against the Union, and was forced into exile. Yet even in defeat, his influence endured. Who was John C. Breckinridge before war and politics reshaped his life? What family ties and early influences set him on this course? And how did he go from vice president to a man branded a traitor? As we continue through this series, examining the vice presidents who never became president, we now turn to one of American history's most complex and divisive figures. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/john-c-breckinridge-the-youngest-vice-president-and-confederate-general/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Anthony Hudson, Candidate for MI Governor 2026 Anthony Hudson is a candidate for Governor in Michigan who believes it's time for a blue-collar, hardworking family man to stand up and fight the tyranny and corruption in Lansing Policy & Plans if Elected Governor | Why he should be Elected 

Mental health worker in Oregon goes by the pronouns They/The/Turtle. And that's why Trump got elected. Elon Musk takes great advantage of tax laws. Tim Walz, on MSNBC, said we wouldn't be in the trouble we're in if he and Harris had won. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson fired after 15-17 season Driver in fatal Anoka County crash had BAC over 3 times the legal limit Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump backs down from his latest tariff threat on Canadian metal. Also, Elon Musk won't say Social Security won't be interrupted. Plus, Ukraine agrees to the United States' proposal of a 30-day ceasefire. And The New York Times reports tuberculosis is resurgent as Trump's USAID cuts disrupt treatment globally. Catherine Rampell, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Preview: Colleague Gregory Copley remarks on the self-elected president of Syria, Al-Sharaa, and a possible future under Türkiye command of the region. More later

E.Z. shares a powerful testimony of transformation through God's grace. Born in Lebanon, his life nearly ended before it began, as his mother attempted to abort him but was stopped by her doctor. In 1980, Emeal moved to America, where he struggled to adjust. Unable to speak much English, he faced challenges in school, frequently fought, and stole, leading to a troubled childhood. Raised in a culturally Catholic home, he sought to reform himself after his first Holy Communion at eight years old but remained a practical atheist, living a life far from God.In high school, Emeal succumbed to peer pressure. Elected freshman class president, he was expelled for bad behavior and later joined one of the most notorious gangs in the United States for acceptance and belonging. His life spiraled further out of control, leading to expulsion from another school and self-harm. Despite knowing something was missing, he clung to sin, believing he lacked the power to change.One night, while still entrenched in his old life, Emeal reluctantly attended an evangelistic event. There, the worship and message touched his heart. Hearing the gospel of grace for the first time, he realized salvation was a free gift. Overwhelmed, he surrendered to Christ, and his life was instantly transformed. Burdens lifted, Emeal became a new man, and his joy was undeniable. He confessed his sins to his family and began living for Christ, leaving behind his rap career, gang ties, and sinful habits.Emeal's new found faith brought dramatic change. Once an angry and rebellious teenager, he became gracious and forgiving. He returned to school, excelled academically, and led Bible studies, using every opportunity to glorify God. His zeal for evangelism grew, leading him to connect with Ray Comfort, whose ministry inspired him. This connection sparked a new chapter in Emeal's life, eventually leading to his leadership at Living Waters ministry. God also blessed Emeal with a wife. After praying for a partner to comfort him following the passing of his mother, he met Rachel, Ray Comfort's daughter, and knew she was the one. They fell in love, married, and have since celebrated 27 years together with children and grandchildren.Today, Emeal reflects on God's incredible work in his life. From a rebellious youth to a leader in ministry, his story is a testimony to God's grace and power. Emeal sees it as an honor to serve as an ambassador for Christ, using his story to inspire others and glorify God. Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

This Tuesday, don't miss a special highlight episode as we gear up for an unforgettable conversation dropping this Thursday.E.Z. shares a powerful testimony of transformation through God's grace. Born in Lebanon, his life nearly ended before it began, as his mother attempted to abort him but was stopped by her doctor. In 1980, Emeal moved to America, where he struggled to adjust. Unable to speak much English, he faced challenges in school, frequently fought, and stole, leading to a troubled childhood. Raised in a culturally Catholic home, he sought to reform himself after his first Holy Communion at eight years old but remained a practical atheist, living a life far from God.In high school, Emeal succumbed to peer pressure. Elected freshman class president, he was expelled for bad behavior and later joined one of the most notorious gangs in the United States for acceptance and belonging. His life spiraled further out of control, leading to expulsion from another school and self-harm. Despite knowing something was missing, he clung to sin, believing he lacked the power to change.One night, while still entrenched in his old life, Emeal reluctantly attended an evangelistic event. There, the worship and message touched his heart. Hearing the gospel of grace for the first time, he realized salvation was a free gift. Overwhelmed, he surrendered to Christ, and his life was instantly transformed. Burdens lifted, Emeal became a new man, and his joy was undeniable. He confessed his sins to his family and began living for Christ, leaving behind his rap career, gang ties, and sinful habits.Emeal's new found faith brought dramatic change. Once an angry and rebellious teenager, he became gracious and forgiving. He returned to school, excelled academically, and led Bible studies, using every opportunity to glorify God. His zeal for evangelism grew, leading him to connect with Ray Comfort, whose ministry inspired him. This connection sparked a new chapter in Emeal's life, eventually leading to his leadership at Living Waters ministry. God also blessed Emeal with a wife. After praying for a partner to comfort him following the passing of his mother, he met Rachel, Ray Comfort's daughter, and knew she was the one. They fell in love, married, and have since celebrated 27 years together with children and grandchildren.Today, Emeal reflects on God's incredible work in his life. From a rebellious youth to a leader in ministry, his story is a testimony to God's grace and power. Emeal sees it as an honor to serve as an ambassador for Christ, using his story to inspire others and glorify God. Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

Tim Walz tries to exlain his way out of his Nazi remarks. Today's FOF believe it or not. Three "and that's why Trump got elected" news stories. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Man re-bailed in investigation of death of hockey player Adam Johnson Gov. Walz says Nazi remark not aimed at Republicans; GOP wants apology The Latest: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices