Podcasts about Enthusiasm

AI is no longer a remote concept; it's here, reshaping how we communicate, work, and lead. But in a value-based sector such as healthcare philanthropy, AI adoption isn't just about innovation; it's about alignment, trust, and purpose. Curiosity fuels exploration, and authenticity remains the most valuable currency of our time. As organizations struggle with bureaucracy, privacy, and ethical considerations, the only thing that remains true is that moving forward with AI needs more than just technology; it requires intentionality. In this week's episode, Nathan and Scott explore the importance of staying true to yourself in the age of AI.   Nathan and Scott address you from the first AHP association for healthcare philanthropy, the AI Conference, and highlight the slow AI adoption of the healthcare industry due to bureaucracy and privacy concerns. Then, Nathan and Scott talk about the top two use cases of generative AI in the year 2025: ‘Therapy Companionship' and ‘Organizing My Life.' Nathan kindly explains the concept of ‘Great Flattening, ' which is basically a return to the authenticity stage from internet perfection. Nathan also reminds us that the things technology can do are awesome, but it's important to remember who we are without those curated perfections. They also share their take on the limitations of AI when it comes to providing emotional support. AI or any kind of bot can project and pretend, but it cannot ever feel the way humans do. Nathan further points out that the inherent human need to feel heard couldn't be fulfilled by a bot.   Nathan and Scott also discuss the following topics further in the conversation: artificial intimacy, the manipulative nature of AI, and practical use cases for nonprofit AI.  HIGHLIGHTS [01.13] AHP's summit on Artificial Intelligence.   [05.17] Enthusiasm, interest, and curiosity around AI in healthcare philanthropy.   [11.12] The number 1 generative AI use case in 2025.   [12.00] The high usage of AI therapy and companionship among certain age groups.   [18.05] The Great Flattening.   [22.00] The limitations of AI in providing emotional support.   [25.20] Artificial intimacy and its effect on the human mind.   [28.09] The manipulative nature of AI.   [36.24] Practical use cases for nonprofit AI.   [37.30] Tip of the Week – Level up your prompts by customizing how AI thinks.   [40.00] Tip of the Week 2 -  LMArena.ai for comparing different AI models.   RESOURCES  LMArena AI - lmarena.ai/   Personality and Persuasion by Ethan Mollick  oneusefulthing.org/p/personality-and-persuasion?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1180644   Artificial Intimacy - by CHT and MIT  youtube.com/watch?v=hJ80NqXlGSk   Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/

Join us for an uplifting episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast as we sit down with Deanna Kelly, a passionate runner and official Athletics Ontario Running Ambassador! Deanna shares her unique journey and insights into the running world. In this interview, we'll explore Deanna's personal running story, how she became an ambassador, and her role in fostering a vibrant running community. She'll offer advice for runners of all levels and highlight the importance of connection in achieving your goals. We'll also touch on some of her memorable running experiences. including the Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2025, and future aspirations. Learn more about Deanna at: https://www.instagram.com/deannapkelly/ Discover more about the Athletics Ontario Running Ambassador Program at https://athleticsontario.ca/road-trail-running/athlete-ambassador-program/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2025-membership

Today's guest is Tenzin Chogkyi, one of our most popular guests, and she's back to talk about another one of the six perfections that we've been talking with other guests about this year. This one is enthusiasm or joyful effort. She talks about not just the Buddhist ideas of enthusiasm, but how to maintain our joy and enthusiasm in life when things are difficult or even when we get too much of a good thing. Episode 194: Joy and Enthusiasm—Even When Life's Hard—with Tenzin ChogkyiFrom August 28 to 31, Scott Snibbe is leading an in-person meditation retreat at Vajrapani Institute. We'll explore antidotes to anxiety, fear, and loneliness—and cultivate the deeper causes of a happy mind; connected, loving relationships; and a better world. It all happens in the beautiful redwood forests of California, while enjoying delicious vegetarian meals and meeting thoughtful new friends.SIGN UP NOWSupport the show

Send us a text"It's not mystical, it's normal."  Teresa and Tom explore the deep emotional desire to save loved ones, reflecting on personal experiences with loss, and the spiritual insights gained from those moments. Reading an excerpt from her book, Teresa introduces the concept of 'Eagle Medicine' as a metaphor for gaining a higher perspective on life's challenges and transitions. They cover the availability of everyone's spiritual support through inner guidance available for one's own evolution, respecting individual journeys, and recognizing how to tap into the benevolence of the universe.The desire to save loved ones is a common emotional struggle.Eagle Medicine symbolizes gaining a higher perspective on life.Spiritual support can be more effective than trying to save someone.Respecting individual journeys is crucial for all parties spiritual growth.The universe is fundamentally benevolent and supportive.Everyone has a personal team of spiritual guides.Patience is key while others learn from their experiences.Each person's journey is unique and valuable.Spiritual experiences are normal and part of life.Enthusiasm for one's journey enhances personal fulfillment.It has been 5 full years of EXPANSION, ENTHUSIASM and GROWTH by sharing weekly content and bringing forth our love of sharing through podcasting. Please consider SUPPORTING this podcast through the buttons to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT monthly so that we can continually bring great SPIRITUAL content created for you. Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

Send us a textThe hosts discuss the key word theme of 'altitude' for June 2025 for spiritual awareness, emphasizing the importance of perspective in navigating life's challenges. They explore how working with keywords can help focus energy and find solutions, the significance of growth, and the need for tools and support to maintain a higher perspective amidst the chaos of current events. The conversation also touches on the importance of establishing boundaries and recognizing the energy of opportunity in personal growth.Season 1 Ep. 25 of Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News.It has been 5 full years of EXPANSION, ENTHUSIASM and GROWTH by sharing weekly content and bringing forth our love of sharing through podcasting. Please consider SUPPORTING this podcast through the buttons to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT monthly so that we can continually bring great SPIRITUAL content created for you. Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

You've launched your CRM and the excitement for the new system is starting to fade. The honeymoon phase is over…now what? In this episode, Jess and Doug dive into the challenges that arise after the initial excitement of a new CRM launch fades. The discussion highlights practical strategies for maintaining user engagement, optimizing CRM usage, and ensuring sustained effectiveness within the sales and marketing processes.For updates on new episodes, follow us on:LinkedIn: Lift Enablement, Doug Davidoff, Jess CardenasSubscribe to our YouTube channel!You can access the show notes and watch the video version of the show on our page. Thanks for listening and remember to just say no to shitty RevOps!

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Send us a textIn this conversation, the hosts explore the three states of our consciousness: balanced, semi-intellectual, and out of balance feeling. They discuss the importance of recognizing these states to achieve personal growth and fulfillment. The dialogue emphasizes for greater awareness there is a need for self discovery through involvement in life situations, as well as the need for a  sharing with others. The hosts share insights from their experiences and encourage listeners to reflect on their own state of consciousness.TakeawaysThere are three states of consciousness: balanced, semi-intellectual, and out of balance feeling.Being in balance allows feelings to guide inspiration and energy for action.Emotions can often cloud true feelings and lead to reactions rather than responses.The first seven years of life significantly shape our emotional responses and habits.Self-discovery is crucial for understanding one's true feelings versus learned emotional reactions.Like minded community support is essential for personal growth and understanding.Recognizing when one is caught in intellect emotions and concepts can help redirect to true feelings.Life experiences are vital for personal development and understanding.Enthusiasm for one's journey is key to a fulfilling life.It has been 5 full years of EXPANSION, ENTHUSIASM and GROWTH by sharing weekly content and bringing forth our love of sharing through podcasting. Please consider SUPPORTING this podcast through the buttons to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT monthly so that we can continually bring great SPIRITUAL content created for you. Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

Dear Dave, What do you think about the idea of taking money out of your emergency fund in order to pay off your home early? Evans Dear Evans, Trust me, I understand how it can be very tempting to throw a bunch of money at your house, get rid of the mortgage payments and own it outright. Especially if you're plowing through the Baby Steps, and you feel like you're making great progress in terms of gaining control of your money. But, I wouldn't drain my emergency fund to make it happen — even if it meant being completely debt-free...Article Link

La compositora y productora colombiana Ela Minus regresa con DÍA, un disco nómada, visceral y revelador. En este episodio, Ela comparte las canciones que acompañaron la creación de este nuevo capítulo de su vida y de su música. Un cancionero que explora el arte del desprendimiento, la electrónica latinoamericana moderna y el poder de la identidad musical.Cancionero curado por Ela Minus: “Aquí” – Nicolás Jaar “Derrwut” – Rogelio the IIIrd “En el Caribe estoy triste” – Meridian Brothers “Discipline of Enthusiasm” – Lorenzo Senni “Combat” – Ela Minus Una producción original de KEXP en español.Más info en kexp.org/el-sonido Colombian composer and producer Ela Minus returns with DÍA, a nomadic, visceral and revealing album. In this episode, Ela shares the songs that accompanied the making of this new chapter in her life and music. A songbook exploring detachment, modern Latin electronic sound, and the power of musical identity.Songbook curated by Ela Minus: “Aquí” – Nicolás Jaar “Derrwut” – Rogelio the IIIrd “En el Caribe estoy Triste.” – Meridian Brothers “Discipline of Enthusiasm” – Lorenzo Senni “Combat” – Ela Minus An original production by KEXP en español.More info at kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Jiangsu's Football City League (Su Chao), it's not about stardom—it's about community. Students, shopkeepers, and everyday heroes battle on the pitch, drawing roaring crowds and boosting local tourism. This is grassroots football at its best: raw, passionate, and uniting entire cities. When local pride takes center stage, everyone wins. / Motivational Monday (18:56)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yang Guang

Enthusiasm behind Tesla's (TSLA) highly anticipated robotaxi should be taken with a grain of salt, according to Baird. The firm downgraded Tesla to neutral, urging investors to temper expectations with autonomous driving. Jenny Horne adds that Argus downgraded the Mag 7 giant as well. She later turns to Apple's (AAPL) Worldwide Developers Conference and how the company's A.I. rollout timeline will be the focus of the event.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Send us a textSpiritual Perspectives: Discerning News on current events relating to our personal energy and experience.  In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent Social Media "feud" between Donald Trump and Elon Musk to delve into the positive energy "bubble effect" in relationships and teamwork working for a clear purpose, emphasizing the importance of unity and common goals.  Season 1 Episode 24 of "...Discerning News."hosted by Teresa Shantz, Author and Podcast Host,  Tom Shantz, "The Spiritual Businessman" along with Tiger Coll, D.D., President, Wayshowers College (SM)."The thoughts and insights shared here are crafted solely to nurture your personal and spiritual evolution, serving as gentle suggestions and guiding lights.  By choosing to continue your journey with us, you embrace complete responsibility for your own growth, state of consciousness, and well being."Links:

A Sermon for Whitsunday Acts 2:1-11 by William Klock In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  And so the great story began.  Six day.  God speaks.  And creation takes shape.  On the first day…on the second day…on the third day…and so on…like a liturgy.  In fact, there's a theory that Genesis 1 was written to be used at the dedication of the second temple.  Because it describes God creating the heavens and the earth as his own temple.  In Genesis 2 we even see that this temple has a holy of holies: a garden called Eden.  There he carefully crafts a man from the dust of the earth, breathes his own life into him, and places him in the garden, in that holy of holies, to act as his priest, to care for his temple, and to live in his presence. And then we humans sinned and it all went wrong.  But Genesis stands as a reminder of what the Lord intended and how it's supposed to be.  The pagans tried to get it back.  They built temples for their gods and in them, to represent the gods' rule, they placed idols carved of wood or stone.  And attempt to recover Eden, to re-enter that fellowship with God, but on our terms, not his.  But Genesis reminds us that God has built his own temple by the power of his creative word and that he created us to be his image, to tend and to keep his temple, and to steward his rule on earth. And Genesis…and the whole story that follows…reminds us that the Lord will not leave us forever cast out.  Into the midst of the darkness God spoke again and called forth Abraham and with Abraham and his family, God launched a new heaven-and-earth project.  Over and over he showed his faithfulness to Abraham, to Isaac, to Jacob, and to the whole people of Israel.  When they were slaves in Egypt he heard their cry and he rescued them.  He defeated Pharaoh and the Egyptians and led his beloved people through the Red Sea and into the wilderness.  At Mount Sinai the Lord gave the gift of the torah, the law, to Moses and the people.  And with the torah he gave them instructions, think of them as blueprints, for the tabernacle.  The Lord promised: I will be your God and you will be my people.  Once again, the Lord would take up his dwelling in their midst.  The tabernacle was a portable temple full of the symbols of the garden of Eden.  Wherever the people stopped to camp, they set up the tabernacle, and the glory cloud, the shekinah representing the Lord's presence, would descend to fill the holy of holies.  And the torah set the people apart from the nations and taught them how to be holy so that they might be the people who lived with the Lord in their midst.  Israel, camped around the tabernacle and the Lord's glory cloud, were a sort of new creation in miniature—heaven and earth, God and human beings back together, even if imperfectly.  It gave the people hope.  A hope that one day the Lord would truly and fully set this broken world to rights—to make things the way they're supposed to be.  And it wasn't just hope for Israel.  The Lord intended the watching nations to see his people and take note. That's the climax of the Exodus.  Not the Passover or the Red Sea.  Those are important—vitally important—parts of the story.  But it's Exodus 40, the last chapter of the book, where the Lord's glory clouds descends to dwell in the tabernacle—that's the climax.  The Lord once again dwelling with his people. We see it happen again when the Israelites are settled in the land of Canaan.  King Solomon builds a permanent temple for the Lord and, once again, at its dedication the glory cloud descends to fill the holy of holies. It was all there as part of the story to point the people in hope to God's restoration of heaven and earth—to the day when the Lord's promises would be fulfilled.  Because the Lord didn't just come to Israel and manifest himself in a cloud of glory; he spoke.  Israel's prophetic tradition was full of promises looking forward to that day. King David knew the Lord's promises and sang out in prophetic hope of that future day in Psalm 72: May he have dominion from sea to sea…May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him…Blessed by the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.  Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory!  Isaiah sang of the coming Messiah who would set creation to rights: There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.  And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him.  And when God has done his work through the Messiah, Isaiah sings, the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.  Habakkuk similarly would sing out in hope: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.   When the Lord's cloud of glory descended to fill the temple, it pointed forward to that day when he would—when he will—fill all of creation with his glorious presence. Think about this hope that Israel had and how great it was and I think it helps give a sense of just how tragic it then was when Israel failed to keep her end of the covenant and the Lord allowed the Babylonian army to capture Jerusalem and to destroy the temple—his temple.  Israel sinned, Israel showed disregard for the law the Lord had given to keep her holy.  And worst of all—over and over and over—Israel prostituted herself to the gods of the pagans.  It was a deep, deep tragedy.  As the Psalmist laments in Psalm 137: By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and wept.  Not just for what was lost, but like Adam and Eve, cast out and weeping over their own disobedience.  But even then, in those dark, dark days of exile the Lord still spoke.  Through Isaiah and Ezekiel, through Zechariah and Malachi the Lord promised that he would come back to dwell with his people. And yet, as the Gospels begin, hundreds of years had passed and the Lord had yet to return.  Israel had returned from her exile.  The temple had been rebuilt.  The people and the priests went through all the motions.  The smoke went up from the great altar.  But the cloud of glory had never come down and returned to the temple.  And pagan kings still ruled with Israel under their heels. Again, this is where the Gospels begin.  St. John describes the darkness, the hopelessness, the absence and then he says that the word became flesh and lived among us…The light shone in the darkness.  Brothers and Sisters, the Gospels are about the return of God to his people in fulfilment of his promises.  The word—the embodiment of God's creative power—the word took on our flesh and was born of Mary.  In Jesus God not only returned to his people, he brought heaven and earth, God and humanity back together in his person.  Jesus is the manifestation of the hope of creation set to rights, of the breach between us and God healed.  Matthew puts it in terms of Isaiah's prophecy: Jesus is the promised Immanuel: God with us. And as the church has led us through the story of Jesus these last months, we've followed him to the cross where he took on himself the role of the Passover lamb.  He died for the sins of his people.  And just when sin and death thought they'd done their worst and defeated God once and for all, God raised Jesus from death.  It was like the Passover and the Red Sea all over again, only this time it wasn't an Egyptian king and his army that were defeated, it was evil itself. And then, last week, we stood with the disciples and watched as Jesus ascended to take his throne in heaven.  And if you know the story of Israel, if you know the Old Testament like Luke's readers did, you can't help but draw the connection.  If Jesus' death was a new Passover, then his ascension isn't just his going to heaven to take his throne as king.  It's definitely very much that and that's significant, but it also parallels Moses going up Mount Sinai to meet with the Lord.  And when Moses came down, he had the gift of the torah, the law, with him. And so now, in today's Gospel, from Acts 2 Luke writes: When the day of Pentecost had finally arrived, they were all together in the same place.   I'm sure Jesus' disciples were expecting something.  I don't think they knew exactly what.  As we heard in last week's Gospel, Jesus said that he had to leave, to take his throne—and the disciples would be sorry to see him go—but that it had to be that way, because Jesus would send the Holy Spirit to empower them.  At the last supper he'd said that with his blood he was making a new covenant.  They knew that a new covenant would need a new law—a new torah—because the law was what taught the people how to live out their end of the covenant, how to live as the people in whose midst the Lord dwelled. But what that would like was anyone's guess.  But when Jesus told them to go and wait in Jerusalem and that he would send the Spirit in a few days, I fully expect they made the connection with Pentecost, because Pentecost—which is just Greek for “fiftieth” because it's fifty days after Passover—because Pentecost was the great feast when Israel remembered and celebrate the giving of the law at Mount Sinai.  I think that by this time, the disciples were finally putting things together.  They were waiting those ten days with baited breath.  Jesus was alive.  Jesus was king.  Everything was happening just as he promised.  So they knew the Spirit would come.  But how?  And what would happen when he did?  And how would the Spirit be a new torah for this new covenant.  And so they obeyed Jesus.  They waited all together in Jerusalem—probably in that same “upper room” where they'd eaten the Passover.  And Luke goes on: Suddenly there came from heaven a noise like the sound of a mighty, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.   So many parts of the story come together here.  It helps to understand that wind and breath are the same word in both Hebrew and Greek.  And so this divine wind sweeps in to the room to breathe the breath of God into the disciples, reminding them of the way God gave life to Adam in the beginning—taking that lifeless lump of moulded clay and animating it, making it as we say, a soul—a living being.  But this time it's God breathing life into his new Israel.  There's a reason that the one thing the disciples made sure they did during those days of waiting was to appoint Matthias as a successor to Judas.  If they were to be the new Israel, they had to be twelve.  And now the Spirit comes and breathes the life of God into this new people. But, too, the imagery of the wind filling the house.  It doesn't just recall God breathing life into Adam.  It also recalls God's presence filling the tabernacle in Exodus 40 and the temple in 1 Kings 8.  The way God gives his Spirit is a reminder that Jesus people aren't just a people full of the Spirit.  Brothers and Sisters, being full of the Spirit makes us God's temple.  Jesus and us—together we're the beginning of God's new creation, the beginning of his restoration of heaven and earth.  Jesus has ascended to heaven bearing our human flesh.  And in the Spirit, God has come to earth to dwell with us.  In us, in Jesus' people, the restoration of Eden has begun.  That's why at the head of Jesus' prayer are is that powerful petition: Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. I think this is why all through the rest of Acts, stuff keeps happening at temples, whether it's the next couple of chapters as we follow the events of Pentecost and Peter preaching and thousands being baptised or later as Paul confronts the pagans in their temples in Athens and Ephesus.  All because in Jesus and his people God's real temple is being built—brick by brick, stone by stone, with each baptism…all laid on the foundation of the death and resurrection of Jesus. So the disciples already knew when Jesus rose from death that new creation had begun.  Jesus was the first part of it.  And they were so excited to go out and tell everyone that Jesus had to calm them down and tell them to wait.  Enthusiasm is never enough.  They needed to be made part of that new creation too.  And that's what the Spirit does here.  One day, when the church's work is done and Jesus returns to finally cast death itself into the lake of fire, God will raise us as he raised Jesus and we will know fully the life he intends for us.  But the time for that hasn't yet come.  The gift of the Spirit is the downpayment on that life—or to use an Old Testament term for it: the Spirit is the firstfruits of God's new creation. And that's the other part of the feast of Pentecost that comes into this.  Pentecost wasn't just the celebration of God's giving of the law to Israel.  It was also the festival where the people brought their firstfruits to God.  They brought the first of their crops—like a sheaf of wheat—not just to give thanks for the harvest, but in expectant hope of his provision—trusting him for a plentiful harvest.  From now on, for Jesus' people, Pentecost is just that: a reminder that the harvest has begun and that the Spirit is sure to make it a plentiful one. But it wasn't just the wind.  Luke goes on in verse 3: Then tongues, seemingly of fire, appeared to them, moving apart and coming to rest on each one of them.  They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them the words to say.   The wind from heaven fills them and the Spirit manifests himself as flame and then they start to speak in other languages.  Again, the big story tells us why the Spirit came this way.  Genesis explains the origin of different languages and people groups with the story of Babel.  It's the low point in human history.  Adam and Eve sin in Chapter 3, Cain murders his brother in Chapter 4, and humanity goes downhill from there until, in Chapter11, we've lost all knowledge of God.  In their hubris, the men of Babel built a tower to reach heaven and in response, the Lord confused their languages and scattered them.  It's a bit like Psalm 2 and Daniel 7 that I mentioned last week.  The nations rage, but God laughs.  But all the while he has a plan to set us to rights.  In Psalm 2 it's the son of David who will reign as king.  In Daniel 7 it's the son of man who will be enthroned by the Ancient of Days.  And here at Pentecost, the son of David who is also the son of man takes his throne and sends the Spirit who creates a people ready to undo Babel. Luke goes on in verse 5: There were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem at that time.  [Remember, because it was Pentecost.]  When they heard this noise they came together in a crowd.  They were deeply puzzled, because every single one of them could hear them speaking in his or her own native language.  They were astonished and amazed.  “These men who are doing the speaking are all Galileans, aren't they?” they said.  “So how is it that each of us can hear them in our own mother tongues?   Luke goes on to list people from countries across the whole Roman empire and some from even beyond that.  And the men hearing this go on with the most important detail, “We can hear them telling us about the mighty things God has done—in our own languages.”   What does it mean?  Brothers and Sisters, this gift of tongues to the disciples was a sign.  It was a sign that Jesus truly had ascended to his throne and he now rules over a global dominion.  And it means that through his people, through his church, Jesus has inaugurated God's new creation and has begun the work of setting everything to rights—starting with the confusion of Babel. And that's where today's Epistle ends, which is a bit disappointing.  I wish we had a Pentecost season where we could at least work through the next couple of chapters.  “What does all this mean?” they ask, and in response Peter begins to preach and he explains to the gathered men how this was all in fulfilment of God's promises.  These first eleven verses will have to be enough for today. Brothers and Sisters, Pentecost reminds us who we are.  Again, think of Israel, rescued from Egypt and then formed as a people in the wilderness—a people defined by the law and by God dwelling in their midst.  Pentecost is a reminder to us that in Jesus, God has delivered us from our bondage to sin and death and that he has made us a people defined by his new law: the life of the Spirit.  And we don't just have God in our midst; we are indwelt by God himself in the Spirit.  Pentecost is a reminder that in making us this Spirit-filled people, God has made us his temple.  We are the place where the world meets God.  But our calling isn't simply to sit here like the temple on Mount Zion and wait for people to come.  Our calling is to be a temple on the move and a temple dispersed—a temple that goes out and meets the world with God and with the gospel—with the good news that Jesus, crucified and risen, is the world's true Lord.  You and I have been entrusted with the story.  Go out and proclaim the mighty deeds of God and the Spirit will use that proclamation to change hearts and to grow the kingdom.  And, finally, Pentecost is a reminder that as God's temple, we are also the firstfruits of God's new creation.  We as a people are called to live out the life of God—not just to steward his word and to proclaim his gospel, but to truly be light in the darkness: living out and working for mercy and love and justice, showing the world the value of goodness, truth, and beauty, teaching reconciliation, bringing healing.  In other words, Brothers and Sisters, pulling God's future into the present.  Not just praying “on earth as in heaven”, but living out that prayer so that all the world will see and doing so in trusting hope that God's promise is true.  One day, when the church has done her job declaring the mighty deeds of God, the earth will be filled with the knowledge of his glory as the waters cover the sea.  That is what it means to be a “Pentecostal” people. Let's pray: O GOD, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Corbin begin drinking for the release, the entertainment and the peace of mind, but eventually found himself trapped, lonely and miserable – drinking even when he didn't want to. With the Program, the Steps and taking Action, Corbin lives a life of freedom, joy and peace of mind, body and spirit. Sobriety Date: 12/10/2019Quotes“I have not been let down by alcoholics anonymous yet.” “I came in here broken and you people just put me back together like a puzzle.”Referred by: Erin M. (Episode #105)InstagramFacebook

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The Power of Gratitude   What if the key to massive business success wasn't about selling harder — but about serving deeper? In this electrifying episode of the Richer Soul podcast, we sit down with Don Williams, a serial entrepreneur, 8-time author, and the voice behind “The Proven Entrepreneur Show.” Don takes us beyond business blueprints and shares the soulful philosophy that's powered his multi-decade journey working with half of the Fortune 500. Raised with baling wire fixes and $5 junkyard fridges, Don grew up with strong Midwestern values and a reverence for saving, service, and self-reliance. But this isn't a story about frugality — it's about learning how to help others help others, and building scalable business success through intention, emotional intelligence, and micro-learning.   Key Takeaways:  Micro-Learning is the Future of Growth. Don explains how bite-sized learning — done the right way — can teach even complex sales and leadership skills in record time. Sales is a Transfer of Enthusiasm. With a deep background in customer experience, Don reframes sales as something positive: "Enthusiasm sells." Put People First: The Y.O.U & M.E. Values. Don's values are deceptively simple — “You and Me.” It's about putting others first, offering outstanding effort, and staying mission-focused. Helping Others Help Others is the Ultimate Fulfillment. Don's personal mission — and his challenge to listeners — is to create a ripple effect by empowering others to uplift those around them.   Money Learning: Frugality With Purpose Don's childhood shaped his relationship with money profoundly. Raised in a family that fixed everything before replacing anything, he inherited values of delayed gratification and practical spending. His grandfather — a slumlord by today's terms — was rich in assets but lived modestly, tracking rental income on brown grocery bags to avoid buying notebooks. This episode reveals how frugal beginnings can fuel entrepreneurial fire — especially when combined with the desire to give and serve.   About Don Williams: Don Williams is a business growth strategist, 8x author, and podcast host with a passion for helping others, help others. Over the past 30 years, he has worked with hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, advising them on sales, customer service, and marketing strategies that deliver measurable results. He's also the founder of The Microlearning Academy and The Proven Entrepreneur Show. When not building businesses or writing books, Don lives outside Fort Worth, TX with his wife Leta (a.k.a. “the redhead”), their children, and grandchildren.   Key Discussion Points:  Don's “perfect” childhood and his frugal, values-driven upbringing. The origin of “You & Me” as a personal and business philosophy. Lessons from a grandfather who tracked rent payments on grocery bags. The power of micro-learning to transform employee performance. How to build emotional connection into the sales process. The real secret to scaling a service-based business.   Conclusion:  Stop selling, start serving — treat every sales call as a mission to help. Simplify your values — consider Don's Y.O.U. & M.E. model in your business or personal life. Invest in micro-learning — break down your skill-building into short, intentional lessons. Ask this question daily: “How can I help someone else help someone else?”   Links: Websites: https://donwilliamsglobal.com https://provenentrepreneurshow.com https://themicrolearningacademy.com   Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015725708842 https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-williams-a63375a https://www.instagram.com/don_williams_global/ https://www.tiktok.com/@donwilliamsglobal https://www.youtube.com/@Don-Williams-Global   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul   https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Send us a textIn this episode, Teresa reflects on the five-year journey of the podcast, celebrating the courage and consistency it takes to maintain such a commitment. The discussion delves into personal experiences, societal expectations, and the importance of enthusiasm in navigating one's unique path. The host encourages listeners to recognize their own journeys and celebrate their courage in the present moment.Takeaways Celebrating consistency and courage is essential in any journey.Many podcasts do not last long due to waning energy.It's crucial to recognize when to continue or change paths.Societal norms can often conflict with personal journeys.Understanding that others may not grasp your journey is important.Personal growth often involves letting go of control over others.Enthusiasm can be a driving force in maintaining commitment.Transformation in one's journey is natural and should be embraced.Celebrating milestones, like anniversaries, is important for reflection.Life is too short to not be enthusiastic about your unique journey.It has been 5 full years of EXPANSION, ENTHUSIASM and GROWTH by sharing weekly content and bringing forth our love of sharing through podcasting. Please consider SUPPORTING this podcast through the buttons to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT monthly so that we can continually bring great SPIRITUAL content created for you. Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

Send us a textSPIRITUAL perspectives on current events relating to our personal energy and experience.  This conversation explores the rise of parental movements against excessive screen time for children, the distractions posed by digital media, and the implications of political pardons. It also discusses the return of gold and silver as currency, highlighting the importance of tangible assets in today's economy.  The episode concludes with a touching Good Samaritan story, emphasizing the power of kindness and self-leadership in navigating life's challenges.  These stories illuminate feeling free to work together, avoid distractions in my life purpose, and rebalancing my energy through regrouping and forgiveness, for a fresh star along with reviewing the means of exchange for us to feel relaxed while organizing and providing services to others for our personal evolution.This is Season 1 Episode 23 of this series.  Included here as a bonus for Enthusiastically Spiritual listeners. It has been 5 full years of EXPANSION, ENTHUSIASM and GROWTH by sharing weekly content and bringing forth our love of sharing through podcasting. Please consider SUPPORTING this podcast through the buttons to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT monthly so that we can continually bring great SPIRITUAL content created for you. Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

A Sermon for Ascension Sunday Acts 1:1-11 by William Klock The King came to Canada this week and I can help but reflect on how providential this event has been—the King of Canada coming to take his throne in the Senate chamber in Ottawa—in the same week that we remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus.  I might be tempted to title my sermon: A Tale of Two Kings. So a new Parliament needed to be opened.  A throne speech had to be read.  That's normally done by the Governor General, but these are not normal times.  The new President next door, in what has always been Canada's best friend and ally, is now making economic war and daily challenging the country's sovereignty.  It was time for the Sovereign to come and save the day.  And so the King came, and he ascended to his throne in Parliament, and he read a speech.  The last time the Sovereign did this was almost fifty years ago, so this is no small thing.  And yet the King was here for all of about twenty-four hours.  The speech he read was written by government speech-writers, not by the King.  And even then, it's vitally important in our constitutional monarchy that the King avoid any openly political speech—and so the big concern of the day, the big thing that threatens the nation's economic well-being and sovereignty—was only hinted at obliquely.  And everyone applauded.  And then the King got back into his jet and flew home.  And maybe it's just because I'm an American, but it doesn't seem to me that all the pomp and circumstance and expense really accomplished anything.  The King didn't go to Washington to negotiate peace with the belligerent bully or to rough him up a bit or even to give him a good talking to.  Instead, he came here, he sat in the Senate chamber, and recited back to the government the talking points it gave him.  Again, I mean no disrespect to the King or to Canada's constitutional monarchy, but watching and listening to this week's events as an American—although I suspect even the staunches of Christian monarchists can't help but notice it too—that there's a big—an enormous—difference between the ascension of King Charles III in Ottawa this week and the ascension of Jesus that we read about today in both our Epistle and Gospel. I listened to the throne speech and even though I know that the King can't actually do anything, when it was over I still felt like: What now?  The King flies all this way, he ascends to his throne with great pomp and circumstance, he reads a speech intended to stir patriotic feelings—and even as an American, watching and listening I felt pride for Canada—but then he got back into his airplane and went home.  He didn't do anything about the current crisis.  The enemy is still there.  In fact, the King's talk of Canadian sovereignty just seemed to provoke a new round of fifty-first state talk.  It's kind of a let down.  I don't know what I expect the King should do, but he's a king after all and I sort of have a mental image of him taking off his pinstripe jacket, putting on a shining suit of armour, going to Washington, and popping the President in the nose.  In real life that probably wouldn't solve anything.  It's just that kings are supposed to deliver their subjects in times of trouble and cast down their enemies.  Right?  That's what kings are for. This is why the disciples were so discouraged when Jesus was crucified.  They thought he was the Messiah, the anointed king, and then he got himself killed—and that's not what was supposed to happen to the king.  He was supposed to defeat his enemies and take his throne.  And then Jesus rose from death and he met them and they were so excited to go declare the good news to Jerusalem that Jesus actually had to calm them down and tell them to wait.  Enthusiasm isn't enough.  They also needed the power of God's Spirit—but that's for next week.  But for forty days Jesus has been teaching them.  He's been walking them through the scriptures and showing them how it was there along: the Messiah had to die in order to defeat his enemies and take his throne.  Like I said a couple of weeks ago, those forty days must have been the most thrilling days in all of history as Jesus taught them and as it all came together.  And yet, even then, the disciples were still stuck on the wrong things.  But now I'm getting ahead of myself for today.  Keep this all in mind and let's look at our Epistle again.  The first chapter of Acts.  Luke writes: Dear Theophilus, the previous book which I wrote had to do with everything Jesus began to do and teach.  I took the story as far as the day when he was taken up, once he had given instructions through the Holy Spirit to his apostles.   Luke is talking about his Gospel.  He goes on in verse 3: He showed himself to them alive, after his suffering, by many proofs.  He was seen by them for forty days, during which he spoke about God's kingdom.  As they were having a meal together, he told them not to go away from Jerusalem, but to wait, as he put it, “for the Father's promise, which I was telling you about earlier.  John baptised with water, you see, but in a few days from now you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.”   So good so far.  Forty days of Bible teaching with Jesus.  All about the kingdom.  He thinks they're ready to do the proclamation part of their new ministry, they just need to wait a minute so he can ascend to this throne and send the Spirit who will empower that proclamation.  Jesus thinks their ready to be set loose on the world.  But have you ever taught something to someone, explaining it to them, and they're nodding and you think they understand.  You're ready to turn them loose.  And then they ask you a question and you realise that they still don't understand the central point of what you've been trying to teach them? I took calculus as a freshman in college.  Twice.  The only class I ever failed.  I understood the instructions.  But no matter how hard I tried and no matter how long the professor explained it to me—I had the benefit of sitting next to him in the church choir—I never understood what it was all about.  I didn't get it.  I thought that at least I could just follow the instructions to solve the equations.  I found that usually worked pretty well with math.  But it didn't with calculus.  So he—or my friends who understood calculus—would explain it to me and I'd say, “Right.  I do this, then this, then this, and so on.”  And they'd smile and say, “Yes!”  Like it was finally sinking in for me.  And then I'd do what I thought were the steps and it wouldn't work and they'd ask me to explain it, and I couldn't, because I never could wrap my head around the concept at the heart of it all. Brothers and Sisters, the kingdom was the heart of everything Jesus was teaching and doing.  And the disciples knew this.  That's, again, why they were so discouraged when he died.  Dead kings don't establish kingdoms.  But now Jesus is alive again and they're excited and especially so because for forty days Jesus has been teaching them even more about the kingdom.  And then they ask, “Master, is this the time when you are going to restore the kingdom to Israel.”   I remember the look on my calculus professor's face when he through I'd finally got it through my thick skull and how his smile faded away when he realised I didn't get it at all and I can picture the same look on Jesus' face.  Disappointment and exasperation.  I don't know.  Maybe Jesus knew that no amount of talk would get them straight on this and that it would only fall into place once they saw him ascend and once they'd received the Spirit.  But it's clear: despite all the teaching, the disciples still didn't get it. See, this idea of the “kingdom of God”, for the Jews it had become shorthand for the idea that one day the Lord would fulfil his promises, come back to Israel, take up his throne.  He'd defeat Isreal's enemies and he'd set Israel to rights—and then they'd all live happily ever after with God as their king and the pagans under their feet.  They sang songs, like Psalm 2, about the nations raging and the kings of the earth getting together to plot against the Lord and his people.  And in the middle of the song the Lord bursts out in laughter, mocking the nations and their feeble kings.  And then the Lord lets loose his wrath and announces, “I have set my king on Zion, my holy hill.”  And then the king speaks: “The Lord said to me, ‘You are my son; today I have begotten you.  Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.  You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”  And then the Psalmist can announce to the nations: “Now, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.  Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.  Kiss the son, lest he be angry and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled.”  It's the king in shining armour come to crush his enemies and set his people to rights. They sang songs like the one in Isaiah 52 about the beautiful feet of the one who brings good news and who announces to Zion, “Your God reigns.”  “The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of God.”  This was the same song in which they sang about the suffering servant who would be exalted only after he had borne their griefs and sorrows, only after he'd been stricken and afflicted.”  This was the hope of Israel and this is why the disciples had followed Jesus.  They believed he was the Messiah, the king who would rescue his people and defeat their enemies.  Again, for those three days he was in the tomb it looked like they'd been wrong, but now Jesus was alive again.  They knew with absolute certainty that he really is the Messiah.  And so now they're asking him: “Your resurrection put the story back on track, Jesus.  So when are you going to fulfil those old promises, defeat the nations and their kings, and set Isreal on the top of the heap?” And Jesus says to them in verse 7: “It's not your business to know about times and dates.  The Father has placed all that under his own direct authority.  What will happen, though, is that you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.  Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judaea and Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth.”   I've noticed a lot of people read this and think that Jesus is saying something like, “No.  It's not time to restore the kingdom.  I'll do that sometime in the future and only the Father knows the date.”  But that's not what Jesus is saying at all.  Think of the pair Jesus met on the road to Emmaus.  They were saying that they'd hoped Jesus was the one who would redeem Israel, but well, he'd been crucified so scratch that idea.  And that's the point when Jesus explains to them that it was actually through his crucifixion that he would accomplish God's long-promised redemption.  Even though it was there all along in songs like Isaiah 52, it doesn't seem to have occurred to anyone that the Messiah would usher in God's kingdom by his suffering and death.  And yet when Jesus says this, suddenly a lot of other things he said and did finally make sense.  Think of the stories—the parables—he told.  Over and over: The kingdom is coming—yes!—but it's not coming like you think.  Instead, the kingdom is coming like seed planted in the ground.  The kingdom is coming like leaven in a lump of dough.  The kingdom is like a man who had two sons.  Or when Jesus and the disciples were approaching Jerusalem and they asked this same question: Is the kingdom finally coming now?  And Jesus said that the kingdom is like a nobleman coming back to see if his servants have been faithful with their stewardship.  Over and over Jesus has been saying, “Yes, the kingdom is coming right now, but you keep missing it because it doesn't look like what you expected. At that last Passover meal Jesus ate with his friends, he told them that he would not drink with them again until the kingdom had arrived. And here they are, these forty days after the resurrection eating and drinking with Jesus as he teaches them.  The kingdom has come, Brothers and Sisters.  Too many Christians live as if the mission of the church is to prepare for Jesus to become king, when the church's mission is, in fact, really all about announcing and living out the reality that Jesus is the king even if his kingdom isn't quite what a lot of people expected. And then, just to make all of this absolutely clear, Luke says in verse 9: As Jesus said this, he was lifted up while they were watching and a cloud took him out of their sight.   We're prone to missing the significance of this image because we're not steeped in the Old Testament the way they were.  The disciples, however, understood exactly what was happening: Jesus was acting out the prophecy of Daniel 7.  That's the chapter were Daniel has this nightmare full of beasts coming up out of the ocean.  It's a vision of the nations and their kings raging against God's people.  But then “one like a son of man” is taken up and exalted on the clouds to sit beside the Ancient of Days.  He's given a kingdom, power, and authority so that all people, nations, and languages should serve and obey him.  It's a vision of the kingdom being restored to Israel.  And now, all through Jesus' ministry, we've heard him talking about himself as this son of man, as Israel's representative, and now—in answer to the disciples' question about the coming of the kingdom—Jesus literally acts out Daniel's vision.  He fulfils it.  In fact, in Matthew's telling of the ascension, Jesus even says—echoing the words of the Ancient of Days in Daniel—“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  So you must go and make all the nations into disciples.” The ascension proclaims: Jesus is king and his kingdom is here.  One day Jesus will return to finish what he's begun, but never forget that it has begun.  As Paul says in Romans 15, “He has to go on ruling until he has put all his enemies under his feet.” So the disciples were thinking that Jesus was going to lead a revolution—like Judas Maccabeus or Simon bar Kochba—except this time it wouldn't fizzle out.  This time it would be successful and it would be forever.  And Jesus is saying (and acting out) that no, the kingdom has been inaugurated and it's going to take shape and grow—the nations will be put under Jesus' feet—not as the disciples take up arms, but as they go out into the world as witnesses of Jesus: as they go out and proclaim the good news that Jesus crucified and risen, is the world's true Lord and as they live out the reality of his kingdom.  Like Jesus did, the disciples would work miracles—miracles that underscored that in the kingdom all the sad thing are beginning to become untrue; and they would live lives transformed by the Spirit's fruit, but maybe more than anything else, they would confront the kings of the present evil age with the reality of Jesus' lordship.  And through their witness, the world would begin to change. It's not a linear, always progressing, always upward change.  That was the idea of theological liberalism a century ago, but two world wars and nuclear bombs and fascism and Communism blew that idea up.  But through the witness of the church, the world is changing.  I've mentioned before Tom Holland's remarkable book Dominion and how, in that book, he writes about the profound changes that the gospel brought to Western Civilisation.  Each generation lives in its own brief age and so, if we don't know anything about history, we're prone to not even noticing the changes that have happened, but happen they have.  Christians began taking in the unwanted girl babies of the Greeks and Romans, left to die of exposure, and we taught the world the value of life.  The influence of the gospel put an end to gladiatorial games and slavery.  The gospel has taught the world mercy and grace, the value of life, the dignity of each person.  And on and on.  The church, when we are faithful witnesses of Jesus and living the new creation life the Spirit gives, builds and spreads the kingdom and someday, when the work is done, Jesus will return—not to take us away, but to restore heaven and earth, God and human beings, and to put an end to death and sin once and for all.  To consummate his new creation. But there's work to do in the meantime.  He created us in the beginning to be his stewards—to cultivate his garden.  That's why, when it came time to set us back on that track, God called and created a special people for himself: to be his representative, to be his stewards, to be his living kingdom in the midst of the old.  And so Luke says, They were gazing into heaven as he disappeared.  Then, lo and behold, two men appeared, dressed in white, standing beside them.  “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven?  This Jesus, who has been taken away from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you saw him go into heaven.”   Brothers and Sisters, there's work to do.  Like Jesus said, they needed to wait a few days before going out, so that when they did go out, they would go out in the power of the Spirit.  The kingdom doesn't happen in our power.  But it does happen as we go out to faithfully fulfil the mission we've been given to witness Jesus.  Our task is to go out in faith, to till the soil, to steward the garden.  It's an overwhelming task.  That's why it takes faith to go out and do it.  But we go out in faith knowing that God has given us his Spirit who infuses what we do with divine power.  We go out in faith knowing that in Jesus—at the cross and in the resurrection—God has already done the impossible part.  Now, as Paul wrote, all he has to do is go on ruling until all his enemies have been put under his feet.  There's no “if”.  It's just “until”.  It's a sure thing.  And so is the witness of his church. It doesn't always seem that way.  Sometimes it seems like we're going backwards and things are getting worse.  People won't listen or won't take us seriously.  Sometimes we're tempted to give up.  Sometimes we act like all Jesus did was come to earth to give us a rousing pep talk, then he went back home to heaven.  But read the Gospels and that's not it at all.  He hasn't just gone back to heaven and left us alone.  He's ascended to his throne, where he rules and reigns over his kingdom, which—remember—is like seed planted in the soil and like leaven in a lump of dough and like a man who had two sons.  And one day, through his people—through us—the work of his word and the work of his Spirit will be done.  The world will know his death and resurrection, it will know the forgiveness of sins, it will know the end of death, it will know mercy and grace.  The knowledge of his glory will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea and every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord.  Because Jesus died and rose again, because the Lord's word does not return void, and because he does not give his Spirit in vain. Let's pray: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus the Messiah with great triumph to your right hand in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us for the task you have given, and that we might look forward in hope to the day when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord.  Amen.

Éanna Rouine has been remembered as a man with endless enthusiasm that couldn't be contained. The Lahinch student passed away on Tuesday at St James Hospital in Dublin at just 20 years of age. His funeral was celebrated today at the at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Lahinch. Éanna was a multi-talented sportsman, having lined out for Ennistymon, UL and Clare throughout a glittering career. He was also an accomplished musician and a beach lifeguard for Clare County Council. His brother Dara says his many accomplishments are a testament to the fullness of his life.

Send us a textThis week on The Traveling Hypnotist Podcast with top hypnotist and success coach Nicole Hernandez, we're diving into the pulse of Gate 16—the Gate of Skills in Human Design, also known as Enthusiasm in the I Ching. The big message: It's time to sharpen your edge.In this episode, I'll walk you through how this energetic transit can support:Getting unstuck from procrastination or perfectionismReigniting a passion that's been on the back burnerConsidering whether you're really being called to make a career changeI won't give it all away here—but let's just say if you've been dabbling, doubting, or holding back your magic, this week is a portal. What happens when enthusiasm meets structure? You'll want to find out.Tune in!Resources mentioned in this episode:Join the next coaching call on June 3rd Check out a 1:1 Human Design Reading with NicoleFull notes on the Gate 16 TransitHi Friend! If you loved this week's episode, I'd be thrilled if you could do these three quick things:✨ Subscribe - Hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Review - Give us a rating and drop a comment about your favorite episode so far! Tag and Share - Snap a pic while listening and tag me @nicolereneehernandez on your IG stories—don't forget to share it! Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It's not a replacement for professional mental health care. If you're facing any psychological or medical issues, please seek help from a qualified healthcare professional. Thanks for supporting the show!

#WorkMomSays that enthusiasm is a secret weapon in career success. In this episode, Lori delves into how genuine enthusiasm can differentiate you from others in the workplace, enhance your energy, and positively impact your career trajectory The post Episode 50 – The Career Hack They Don't Teach in College: Enthusiasm appeared first on Work Mom Says®.

In this episode, we're exploring the divine frequency of enthusiasm and the foundational Law of Vibration. Learn how your feelings and thoughts shape your reality, and discover the difference between fleeting excitement and the divine energy of enthusiasm. I also share the story of how one inspired idea led me to create a food festival that changed my hometown forever. This episode is a reminder that when an idea chooses you, and you meet it with aligned, soul-led action, the Universe responds. Tune in and challenge yourself to live with 10x more enthusiasm. Let's ignite that divine spark within.Get yourself in alignment with the Universal Laws to experience OVERFLOW. Join us from June 10th-12th as I teach you how to turn your yearly income into your monthly! Register here: https://empress.danielleamos.co/overflow/Get exclusive access to powerful behind-the-scenes riffs I only share with my inner circle. SUBSCRIBE to unlock it now and go deeper with me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/818893/subscribeJoin the Mastering Your Mindset Facebook Group, and surround yourself with individuals who are on their journey to success. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MasteringYourMindsetwithDanielleWant to start working with me? Book a complimentary strategy call with The Success Society Team. We're here to support you. https://danielleamos.as.me/strategycallYou can catch the video version of this episode on my YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanielleamosOne conversation with me can change your life. Access my free gift, Success Mindset Workshop, here: https://successmindsetworkshop.danielleamos.co/If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram, tag me, and send me a DM @TheDanielleAmos; I'd be so grateful if you could leave me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Support the show

Send us a text"All things come back into balance."  The speakers explore the concept of balance in life, emphasizing the importance of harmonizing feelings and intellect. You need your hunches or impressions as well as facts and understanding.  They discuss how spiritual awareness and practical steps can help individuals achieve balance, navigate external pressures, and find fulfillment in their daily lives. The dialogue highlights the significance of being aware of one's energy and the need for organization in achieving personal growth and emotional health. Takeaways We are all striving to keep things in balance.Balance involves harmonizing feelings and intellect.Spiritual awareness plays a crucial role in achieving balance.Practical steps can help individuals find balance in life.Fulfillment comes from aligning actions with feelings.External pressures can disrupt our sense of balance.Life flows smoothly when we are in balance.Even those unaware of spirituality seek balance.Awareness of energy is essential for personal growth.Life is too short to not be enthusiastic about your journey.It has been 5 full years of EXPANSION, ENTHUSIASM and GROWTH by sharing weekly content and bringing forth our love of sharing through podcasting. Please consider SUPPORTING this podcast through the buttons to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT monthly so that we can continually bring great SPIRITUAL content created for you. Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

The episode kicks off with a candid discussion about the rising costs and complications of high-performance driver's education (HPDE) events, the rising expenses in amateur club racing, and share personal experiences at tracks and car events. The team dives into automotive industry news, talking about new electric models like the ID.3 GTX and ID.2 GTI, Alfa Romeo's new Stelvio, and various new concepts from other manufacturers. The episode also features a segment called "Are You Faster Than an Interceptor?" discussing recent policing strategies and crazy incidents involving police interceptors. The hosts share their thoughts on recent Formula 1 races, lamenting Ferrari's struggles and discussing Lewis Hamilton's battles. The episode wraps up with a section on rich people's collectibles, upcoming motorsport events, and lighthearted banter about bizarre news stories, such as a woman leaving a surprise on another person's car during a road rage incident. So tune in for Episode #57 of The Drive Thru! our monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and entertaining random car-adjacent news. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Kicking Off Episode 57 00:02:05 HPDE Costs and Challenges 00:03:26 Personal Anecdotes and Doppelgangers 00:16:17 Insurance Woes for Young Drivers 00:23:09 Volkswagen Troubles and Repairs 00:38:08 Car Spotting Adventures: Tesla Model Y Facelift, Dodge Charger EV Impressions, Nissan Z 400 Enthusiasm 00:43:26 Volkswagen's Electric GTI 00:48:14 Porsche's EV Transition 01:10:19 Top Gear Nostalgia 01:12:55 Rich People Things: Auction Oddities 01:16:24 Are You Faster Than an Interceptor? Speed Cameras & Speed Limiters! 01:31:47 Motorsports News and Formula One Drama 01:50:43 GTM Trackside Report 01:54:45 Wrap-up & Farewell ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

Send us a text"This is our Memorial Day Spiritual Perspectives episode...We all have a soul calling."The hosts discuss the spiritual significance of Memorial Day, reflecting on their personal experiences in military service this lifetime and previous lifetimes as well as the spiritual significance and purpose of honoring those who have fallen. They explore the concept of letting go of souls, the impact of past lives on their current journeys, and the balance between personal growth and service. The conversation emphasizes the essence of service, teamwork, and the freedom that comes with it, culminating in a heartfelt tribute to those who have sacrificed for their country.Memorial Day serves as a time to remember and honor those who have fallen in service.A spiritual perspective can help us appreciate the purpose behind sacrifices made in war.Letting go of souls is essential for both the living and the departed.Personal experiences in military service shape our understanding of sacrifice and duty.Past lives can influence our current roles and responsibilities in service.The balance between personal growth and service is crucial for spiritual evolution.Teamwork and communication are vital in any service-oriented role.Service flows from true feelings (love) and a higher calling, not just duty.Embracing freedom and service leads to personal fulfillment and growth.Respecting those who serve, regardless of personal beliefs about military service, is important. It has been 5 full years of EXPANSION, ENTHUSIASM and GROWTH by sharing weekly content and bringing forth our love of sharing through podcasting. Please consider SUPPORTING this podcast through the buttons to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT monthly so that we can continually bring great SPIRITUAL content created for you. Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

What if you could escape the grind of business ownership and step into a new chapter with confidence and insight? In our latest episode, we welcome John Martinka from Martinka Consulting, also known as "The Escape Artist," who shares his expertise on transitioning out of a business. John's unique journey into consulting, fueled by a blend of serendipity and mastermind group inspiration, is as enlightening as it is motivating. We explore the intriguing dynamics of business sales, where well-managed, profitable businesses find buyers despite an inefficient market. The conversation highlights the power of referrals in opening new doors and the art of matching enthusiastic, experienced buyers with honest and well-run businesses. Navigating through the complexities of business transitions, we underscore the critical need for a well-thought-out exit strategy. John brings to light the importance of having a clear motivation behind selling, especially for those not planning to retire soon, to avoid skepticism from potential buyers. Through insightful stories, like that of a business owner who boosted profits by effectively delegating tasks, we unravel the benefits of reducing owner dependency. Delve into the MAC and MRE frameworks for assessing readiness and compatibility, and discover why less owner involvement can lead to seamless transitions. This episode is packed with valuable insights that aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of selling a business successfully. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to Business Legacy Podcast 00:00:37 - John Martinka's Journey into Consulting and Becoming "The Escape Artist"  00:02:05 - Insights into the Business Sales Market and the Importance of Referrals  00:04:00 - Engaging with Buyers and Sellers: Experience, Enthusiasm, and Honest Businesses 00:07:28 - The Importance of a Well-Thought-Out Exit Strategy and Clear Motivation for Selling 00:09:45 - The Role of Delegation in Increasing Profits and Reducing Owner Dependency  00:11:30 - MAC and MRE Frameworks: Assessing Readiness and Compatibility in Business Sales 00:14:00 - The Significance of Terms and Transition in Business Sales 00:16:15 - Addressing Skepticism and the Need for a Plan in Retirement 00:18:00 - Transitioning Ownership: Lessons from a Successful Business Sale 00:20:00 - Relationship Building and the Emotional Journey of Business Sales  00:22:30 - The Legacy of Caring for Employees During Business Transitions  00:24:00 - John Martinka's Personal Legacy: Giving Back and Community Involvement  00:26:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts from John Martinka  00:27:15 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Information About John Martinka and His Work   Episode Resources: Find out what John and his daughter are up to here:  https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/  & https://nokomisadvisory.com/ Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit businesslegacypodcast.com. Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit businesslegacypodcast.com to access the shownotes and additional resources on the episode.

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How do you scale a premium service brand in a saturated industry while maintaining quality, consistency, and culture? Building a luxury home improvement franchise may seem like a high-stakes gamble in an industry plagued by unreliable contractors and inconsistent service. But Nick Lopez, Founder & Steward of LIME Painting, has turned that challenge into a national success story—elevating home services into a premium experience and creating a business model that continues to gain momentum across the U.S. Lopez started his entrepreneurial journey out of necessity, launching a painting business in college to help pay tuition. What began as a way to stay in school became a calling when he noticed a glaring gap in the home improvement space: high-end homeowners had few reliable options for quality craftsmanship and professional service. By focusing on elite clientele and emphasizing consistency, Lopez built what has become a standout luxury home improvement franchise. LIME Painting wasn't designed to compete on price. From the start, the brand positioned itself around delivering value, not volume. Lopez realized that high-end clients didn't just want paint on walls—they wanted trust, responsiveness, and excellence. The LIME model filled that void. Clients praised the company simply for answering the phone and showing up. In an industry where the bar was low, exceeding expectations became a growth engine. Ford Saeks emphasized the value of positioning during the conversation, noting that it takes the same effort to sell a premium service as it does a budget one. That insight aligns with Lopez's strategy: rather than cut corners or race to the bottom, LIME Painting doubled down on quality, communication, and client experience. At the core of LIME's success is a business model designed for scalability. Long before awarding its first franchise, Lopez was focused on building systems. Inspired by The E-Myth Revisited, he used his college years to build out standardized processes that could be replicated across markets. This methodical approach laid the foundation for a franchise system that now spans over 100 awarded territories. The success of LIME Painting as a luxury home improvement franchise is also rooted in its culture. The company's values—Gratitude, Enthusiasm, Tenacity, Love, Integrity, Mission, Excellence, and Discipline—form the acronym GET LIME and serve as a compass for every team member and franchise partner. These values aren't tucked away in an employee handbook. They inform how the business shows up in every market and how it delivers what Lopez calls “happiness” to clients. The franchise's growth has not come without challenges. Lopez addressed current concerns around supply chain volatility, shifting immigration policies that affect labor availability, and ongoing changes in product regulations. These complexities are part of what makes the model so valuable. LIME's ability to navigate external pressures while maintaining high standards is a direct reflection of its disciplined structure and strategic foresight. Lopez credits much of LIME's operational success to recognizing his own role as a visionary. By building a team of integrators and leaders who execute the brand's mission at every level, he's ensured the company remains agile and focused. This clarity has allowed LIME to grow without losing sight of the customer or the culture that defines its brand. The customer experience isn't a marketing tagline at LIME Painting—it's a measurable standard. From branded vehicles and professional uniforms to personalized touches like delivering key lime pie after project completion, every step reinforces the brand's premium identity. Clients aren't just hiring a painter; they're engaging a team that treats their property and their time with the highest level of professionalism. LIME Painting has positioned itself as the leading luxury home improvement franchise by addressing the gaps in an industry where high-end service was once rare. The brand's growth is proof that when value is clearly communicated and consistently delivered, scaling becomes a byproduct of trust and performance. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Don't miss future episodes that feature business leaders and growth strategies from across industries. Join Fordify LIVE! Every Wednesday at 11AM Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Nick Lopez Nick Lopez is the Founder & Steward of LIME Painting, a national luxury home improvement franchise redefining quality and service in the home services industry. A first-generation college graduate and entrepreneur, Nick launched his first painting business at 19 and went on to create a scalable model that now serves high-end clients across the country. His passion for craftsmanship, leadership, and values-driven growth has positioned LIME Painting as a standout brand in a competitive market. For more information, visit LimePainting.com. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator with more than two decades of experience helping organizations drive innovation, expand brand reach, and generate over a billion dollars in global sales. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford works with businesses of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 500s—to attract loyal customers, increase profitability, and create sustainable growth strategies. A serial entrepreneur, Ford has founded over ten companies, authored five books, earned three U.S. patents, and received multiple industry awards. He's also a recognized expert in AI prompt engineering, recently taking the stage at the prestigious “Unleash AI for Business Summit” to share insights on how ChatGPT is transforming business operations, marketing, sales, and the customer experience. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his show at Fordify.tv.

Donald C. Davidson was the historian of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1998 to 2020, and the only person to hold such a position on a full-time basis for any motorsports facility in the world. Davidson started his career as a statistician, publicist, and historian at USAC. His radio program, The Talk of Gasoline Alley, is broadcast annually throughout the "Month of May" on WFNI in Indianapolis, and he is part of the IMS Radio Network. Davidson is also a member of the Auto Racing Hall of Fame, the Richard M. Fairbanks Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame, and the USAC Hall of Fame. In 2011, he visited the IMRRC to recount some of his stories and memories from America's Great Race. This remastered center conversation is introduced by the late Michael R. Argetsinger, with an opening presentation by historian Joe Freeman from Racemaker Press. This episode was originally recorded in 2012 at International Motor Racing Research Center and has been remastered for this podcast. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introductions  00:05:00 Joe Freeman's Presentation on Indy Roadsters 00:06:25 The Evolution of Indianapolis 500 Cars 00:19:32 Donald Davidson's Q&A Session 00:55:27 Lotus and Ford's Indianapolis Journey 00:56:14 American Red Bull Special 00:58:07 Restoration and Historical Cars 01:00:25 Friendship and Enthusiasm in Racing 01:02:33 Mel Kenyon: The Underrated Driver 01:21:16 Future of Motor Racing 01:29:13 Honoring Indianapolis 500 Drivers 01:41:32 Conclusion and Acknowledgements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family. 

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Previously Rodrigo was Managing Director Danone Oceania, Managing Director Danone Nutricia Oceania, Managing Director Early Life Nutrition Danone Australia and New Zealand, Managing Director India, Sales and Commercial Director Medical Nutrition Division Sao Paulo, Brazil, Affiliate General Manager Columbia Eli Lilly, Regional Brand Director Europe Ely Lilly. He has a Bachelor of Economics from Universidade de Brazil and an MBA Finance from Michigan State University Rodrigo brings a global perspective to leadership, having worked across Brazil, India, Australia, and now Japan. His leadership philosophy in Japan has required significant cultural adaptation. One of the most striking differences he encountered was Japan's deep respect for hierarchy and the consensus-driven, bottom-up decision-making process. Unlike other countries where leaders expect immediate answers and dynamic debates, Japanese teams prefer to return with considered responses after internal consultations. This necessitated Rodrigo to adjust his expectations and become more patient and observant. Rodrigo emphasizes the importance of entering a new culture with humility and curiosity. His approach involves deep observation, listening actively, and being mindful of body language and unspoken cues—essential skills in a context where non-verbal communication carries weight. He also highlighted that in Japan, important decisions are often pre-aligned before formal meetings, making early involvement in project development crucial for effective leadership. To build trust and engagement, Rodrigo prioritizes transparency and consistency. He believes that sharing both strengths and vulnerabilities helps leaders connect authentically with their teams. He avoids projecting a facade of perfection, acknowledging mistakes openly, and builds teams around his own areas of weakness to complement his leadership. Communication is another pillar of his leadership approach. He insists that repetition of the company's vision and key goals is essential for alignment and motivation. At Danone, this includes an annual articulation of “key battles” that ladder up to the broader strategic vision. He ensures that these messages are communicated frequently through town halls, conventions, and online platforms. Rodrigo also encourages innovation through a structured ideation process. He believes all ideas should be welcomed in the early phase, with filtering based on strategic fit and “right to win.” Moderation and inclusion are key to ensuring that both extroverts and introverts can contribute meaningfully. Finally, he advocates for a tailored approach to company culture—one that integrates Danone's global values (Humanism, Openness, Proximity, and Enthusiasm), local Japanese customs, and his personal leadership style. He urges incoming leaders to respect local norms, seek advice from experienced expats and local consultants, and engage with customers early to understand market realities. For Rodrigo, effective leadership in Japan is an art that blends observation, humility, strategic clarity, and genuine human connection.

Dan Nathan and Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, dive deep into the performance and future prospects of major tech companies. They begin with a nostalgic look at Apple's early ventures into audio products before moving into a comprehensive review of Apple's recent earnings call, highlighting China's impact on its performance and future AI integrations. The discussion then shifts to Microsoft's mixed results despite its early investments in generative AI, particularly through its partnership with OpenAI, and possible future partnerships with lesser-known AI companies like Anthropic. They also touch on Google's challenges with AI improvements and ad revenue, and how Gemini stacks up against OpenAI. The episode concludes with a critical view of Tesla's current market performance, Elon Musk's leadership, and potential future strategies, including a possible merger with his other ventures like X and XAI. — FOLLOW US YouTube: @RiskReversalMedia Instagram: @riskreversalmedia Twitter: @RiskReversal LinkedIn: RiskReversal Media

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Help with finding the right size bat (@14:35)Never ending discussion on travel players playing rec ball (@19:14)How much enthusiasm is too much? (@30:29)Eliminate I hate slow pitching excuse (@35:12)Support the show

The Gun That Triggered an Investigation | The Charles Manson Story Episode 13In Episode 13 of 'The Charles Manson Story,' Alex recounts the moment when ten-year-old Steven Weiss found a .22 caliber revolver in his backyard, leading to a significant but initially overlooked police investigation. The episode delves into the LAPD's response, the relocation of the Manson Family to Death Valley, and the control tactics employed by Charles Manson to maintain his hold over his followers. The narrative also covers the cult's desperate attempts to find a mythical 'bottomless pit,' their increasing internal strife, and the ominous preparations for an anticipated attack. This episode provides crucial insights into the unraveling of the Manson Family's activities, including key eyewitness accounts and law enforcement's gradual tightening of the net around them.00:00 Introduction to Episode 1300:49 Discovery of the Gun01:44 LAPD's Response03:47 The Manson Family's Relocation05:02 Life at Barker Ranch05:51 The Mythical Bottomless Pit06:49 Control Through Fear08:01 Ruth Ann's Enthusiasm for Violence08:44 Defections and Dilemmas19:06 Barbara Hoyt's Escape21:44 The Press Conference and Manson's Paranoia23:19 The Search for the Bottomless Pit Continues24:26 Park Rangers Close In29:07 The Joint Raid Plan30:16 Tex's Desperate Escape31:12 Dissension in Manson's Ranks31:35 Kitty and Stephanie's Escape Attempt32:26 Unfolding the Manson Case32:56 Crime Experts' Analysis36:03 The Psychology of Confession37:23 Charlie's Paranoia and Control39:45 The Significance of the Found Firearm46:08 Cults and Stupid Decisions46:56 Building to the RaidTom Wood is a former murder squad detective and Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland. Tom worked on many high profile murder cases including Robert Black, Peter Tobin and was part of the team investigating The World's End Murders from day one until 37 years later when the culprit, Angus Sinclair was finally convicted. Tom was latterly the detective in overall charge of The World's End murder investigation. Tom is now retired from the Police and is a successful author.Tom Wood's Books Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqGThe World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoPSimon is a retired Police Officer and the best selling author of The Ten Percent, https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs a memoir consisting ofstories from the first part of his career as a police officer. From joining in 1978,being posted in Campbeltown in Argylll, becoming a detective on the Isle ofBute, Scotland, through to the Serious Crime Squad and working in the busy Glasgowstation in Govan.#CharlesManson,#MansonMurders,#truecrimepodcast,#helterskelter,#CrimeHistory,Further reading on the Charles Manson which helped influence this podcast:Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff GuinnHelter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt GentryCharles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'NeillAbout Crime Time Inc.Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.Whether they're revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don't just talk about crime—they've lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, John Harcar interviews Greg Viti, a seasoned real estate professional, who shares his journey from a family background in real estate to his own successful career. Greg emphasizes the importance of mindset, enthusiasm, and collaboration in the real estate industry. He discusses the challenges he faced, the significance of personal growth, and how helping others can lead to success. The conversation highlights the need for a positive outlook and the value of building relationships over mere transactions. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Kannon Shanmugam is a partner at the law firm Paul Weiss and has argued 39 cases before the Supreme Court, representing clients such as Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Meta, Warner Music, Bank of America, Coinbase, and the NFL, among others. Kannon has also argued more than 150 appeals in courts across the country, including all 13 federal courts of appeals. A longtime Supreme Court reporter said that Kannon has “perhaps the most eloquent and elegant manner … that I've ever seen in my 40 years covering the Court." Legal 500 called Kannon "a brilliant lawyer and tactician, with impeccable judgment and an optimal moral compass." It added, “you won't find a more talented, sophisticated, compelling lawyer—and he matches that with his overall humility and kind nature.” Before entering private practice, Kannon served as an Assistant to the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice and as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Kannon earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard, was a Marshall Scholar at the University of Oxford, and then returned to Harvard for his Law degree. In this episode we discuss the following: As Judge Sack told Kannon, all you can do in a career is stand by the hoop and hope that somebody passes you the ball. There's no substitute for hard work. At the top levels, everyone has great credentials. But what differentiates the very best people is they put in the work, in a profession where there are no shortcuts. Surround yourself with great people, including great mentors. But not just older people. Kannon devoted a lot of time to finding the most talented young attorneys who were driven, smart, and enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is one of the most important things Kannon looks for when identifying talented people: enthusiasm to work, enthusiasm to grow, and enthusiasm to learn. If you love what you do, it's easy to get out of bed in the morning and keep doing it. Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nate.meikle  

In this episode of Meathead Test Kitchen, Sadie and Sausha take a deep dive into the world of cottage cheese, the underrated dairy hero of your meal prep! With a blend of humor and practical advice, they explore how this protein-packed powerhouse can elevate your nutrition game without sacrificing flavor. From its nutritional benefits to creative cooking tips, they'll convince you that cottage cheese is far from gross and is, in fact, a versatile staple you should embrace. Join the duo as they share their personal experiences with cottage cheese, including how it can sneak its way into your favorite dishes, boost your protein intake, and keep you feeling full. They also tackle the common misconceptions around texture and flavor, making the case for why everyone should give it another chance. Expect plenty of laughs, relatable anecdotes, and a few dad jokes along the way! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Check out other shows on the Hurrdat Media Network: ⁠https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/

In this episode of Meathead Test Kitchen, Sadie and Sausha take a deep dive into the world of cottage cheese, the underrated dairy hero of your meal prep! With a blend of humor and practical advice, they explore how this protein-packed powerhouse can elevate your nutrition game without sacrificing flavor. From its nutritional benefits to creative cooking tips, they'll convince you that cottage cheese is far from gross and is, in fact, a versatile staple you should embrace. Join the duo as they share their personal experiences with cottage cheese, including how it can sneak its way into your favorite dishes, boost your protein intake, and keep you feeling full. They also tackle the common misconceptions around texture and flavor, making the case for why everyone should give it another chance. Expect plenty of laughs, relatable anecdotes, and a few dad jokes along the way! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Check out other shows on the Hurrdat Media Network: ⁠https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/

The light is blinking, and that means it's time to leave the safehouse and pod about Andor! This week, we dig into episodes 204-206 and parse through all the character arcs and events. Early in the episode, Grant shares a major theory about our favorite Antiquarian. This is a Cantina Chronicle you will not want to miss!

In episode 293 of DCP - Mike, Dennis & James talk about “Enthusiasm”. As they share their experience, strength & hope with you in their journey of recovery.

We talk a lot about agility, and today, we're going to talk about how lessons of agility can come from unexpected places - like the set of Seinfeld - where - for those superfans like me - our guest played Alec Berg - which should be said in more of a Jon Houseman manner, and while guest starring there (plus other shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tracey Takes On..., and more) took some lessons from the value of collaboration and how great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Joining me today is Mark DeCarlo, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV host, and speaker who brings a fresh and entertaining perspective on navigating change, AI, and work-life balance. Mark has developed five simple strategies to help people embrace chaos, overcome fear of AI, and actually be happier while working smarter. ABOUT MARK DECARLO Improv actor/host, screenwriter and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo, lives a dual life: as an Emmy Award-winning TV host…and a cartoon.   As host/ringleader on 1000+ episodes of hit TV; Studs, X Show, Taste of America, and current series; World's Funniest Videos Top 10 and ABC's Windy City LIVE, Mark's improvisational skills - honed as a Founding member of The Second City Hollywood - have earned him three Emmy Awards for On Camera Host. From pissing-off pal Steve Carell, to convincing a random tourist to pose as a fashion designer during a live remote, Mark's interviews of the famous/infamous celebrate the odd and eccentric. His characters on “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Seinfeld” and 2020's “Ballbuster,” zig where most zag. That's Mark, the human. Mark, the cartoon, came within a Shrek of winning an Oscar starring as Hugh Neutron in Best Animated Picture nominee “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” and has built a career playing energetic, off-beat and edgy cartoons characters on many series, including; Family Guy, Barnyard, Planet Sheen, Johnny Bravo and Handy Manny. He stars in Steve Oedekirk's series of Thumb comedies from Thumbtanic to BatThumb, and will reprise his iconic role of Black Helmet Man in the upcoming 2022 release of ThumbWars IX. RESOURCES Mark DeCarlo: https://www.MarkDeCarlo.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Kevin Wildes reacts to the 2025 NFL Draft and breaks down why enthusiasm is a key factor in getting drafted. He also tells the story of why it's important to be a thermostat rather than a thermometer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network breaks down all of the 1st year college football coaches in 2024 and highlight who did the best job and how the state of the program looks moving forward. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down their favorite coaching hires of the 2024 cycle based on their first year at the helm and perhaps who disappointed in their first season. Did Curt Cignetti win the coaching cycle by taking the Indiana Hoosiers to the College Football Playoffs? Did Kalen DeBoer live up to expectations for Alabama Crimson Tide fans?Did the Buffalo Bulls hit a home run by hiring Pete Lembo away from South Carolina? How long will Jon Sumrall be in New Orleans with the Tulane Green Wave? Did Fran Brown overachieve at Syracuse in year one? Did we expect Bronco Mendenhall to leave after one year? Is Bob Chesney one of the best coaching hires of the 2024 cycle? Can Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State get the Bulldogs rolling again? Is Jeff Choate doing a great job in Reno despite the win loss record? Did Manny Diaz deserve to be mentioned for the coach of the year? We talk it all and more on this episode of The College Football Experience. 00:25 Hosts Introduction and Show Overview 02:08 Discussion on College Football Transfers 04:32 Debate: Nico vs. Joey Aguilar 14:21 Coaching Grades: Big Ten Coaches 15:17 Kurt Signetti's Impact at Indiana 23:52 Sharon Moore's First Year at Michigan 27:14 Jonathan Smith's Challenges at Michigan State 34:45 Deshaun Foster's Performance at UCLA 41:31 Jed Fish's First Year at Washington 45:14 Alabama's Coaching Dilemma 46:17 Vanderbilt and Oklahoma Upsets 47:01 Season Predictions and Fan Reactions 52:10 Jeff Levy's Challenge at Hale State 57:03 Mike Alco's First Year at Texas A&M 01:01:05 Brent Brennan's Struggles at Arizona 01:08:11 Willie Fritz's Impact at Houston 01:10:39 Bill O'Brien's Surprising Success at Boston College 01:13:33 Manny Diaz's Impressive Start at Duke 01:16:00 Fran Brown's Breakout Year at Syracuse 01:18:11 Spencer Danielson's Success at Boise State 01:20:43 Jeff Choate's Potential at Nevada 01:24:14 Bronco Mendenhall's One-Year Wonder at Utah State 01:25:52 Analyzing Sean Lewis at San Diego State 01:28:01 Ken Ne Montelo's Impact at San Jose State 01:30:40 Evaluating Jay Saw Vel at Wyoming 01:33:36 Trent Bray's First Year at Oregon State 01:36:18 John Summerall's Success at Tulane 01:39:44 Pete Lambo's Impressive Year at Buffalo 01:42:36 Del McGee's Surprising Season at Georgia State 01:45:26 Bob Chesney's Remarkable Start at James Madison 01:47:35 Major Applewhite's Performance at South Alabama 01:48:45 Gerard Parker's Challenges at Troy 01:50:06 Brian Vincent's Strong Start at ULM 01:52:13 Derek Mason's Struggles at Middle Tennessee 01:55:17 Tony Sanchez's Disappointing Year at New Mexico State 01:57:10 Scotty Walden's Enthusiasm at UTEP 01:59:39 Top 10 Coaching Jobs of the Year 02:06:38 Wrapping Up and Future Discussions JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $1000 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnRithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmRebet - Social sportsbook - 100% deposit match promo code SGPN in your app store! ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/TCEonSGPNTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TCEonSGPNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network breaks down all of the 1st year college football coaches in 2024 and highlight who did the best job and how the state of the program looks moving forward. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down their favorite coaching hires of the 2024 cycle based on their first year at the helm and perhaps who disappointed in their first season. Did Curt Cignetti win the coaching cycle by taking the Indiana Hoosiers to the College Football Playoffs? Did Kalen DeBoer live up to expectations for Alabama Crimson Tide fans?Did the Buffalo Bulls hit a home run by hiring Pete Lembo away from South Carolina? How long will Jon Sumrall be in New Orleans with the Tulane Green Wave? Did Fran Brown overachieve at Syracuse in year one? Did we expect Bronco Mendenhall to leave after one year? Is Bob Chesney one of the best coaching hires of the 2024 cycle? Can Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State get the Bulldogs rolling again? Is Jeff Choate doing a great job in Reno despite the win loss record? Did Manny Diaz deserve to be mentioned for the coach of the year? We talk it all and more on this episode of The College Football Experience. 00:25 Hosts Introduction and Show Overview 02:08 Discussion on College Football Transfers 04:32 Debate: Nico vs. Joey Aguilar 14:21 Coaching Grades: Big Ten Coaches 15:17 Kurt Signetti's Impact at Indiana 23:52 Sharon Moore's First Year at Michigan 27:14 Jonathan Smith's Challenges at Michigan State 34:45 Deshaun Foster's Performance at UCLA 41:31 Jed Fish's First Year at Washington 45:14 Alabama's Coaching Dilemma 46:17 Vanderbilt and Oklahoma Upsets 47:01 Season Predictions and Fan Reactions 52:10 Jeff Levy's Challenge at Hale State 57:03 Mike Alco's First Year at Texas A&M 01:01:05 Brent Brennan's Struggles at Arizona 01:08:11 Willie Fritz's Impact at Houston 01:10:39 Bill O'Brien's Surprising Success at Boston College 01:13:33 Manny Diaz's Impressive Start at Duke 01:16:00 Fran Brown's Breakout Year at Syracuse 01:18:11 Spencer Danielson's Success at Boise State 01:20:43 Jeff Choate's Potential at Nevada 01:24:14 Bronco Mendenhall's One-Year Wonder at Utah State 01:25:52 Analyzing Sean Lewis at San Diego State 01:28:01 Ken Ne Montelo's Impact at San Jose State 01:30:40 Evaluating Jay Saw Vel at Wyoming 01:33:36 Trent Bray's First Year at Oregon State 01:36:18 John Summerall's Success at Tulane 01:39:44 Pete Lambo's Impressive Year at Buffalo 01:42:36 Del McGee's Surprising Season at Georgia State 01:45:26 Bob Chesney's Remarkable Start at James Madison 01:47:35 Major Applewhite's Performance at South Alabama 01:48:45 Gerard Parker's Challenges at Troy 01:50:06 Brian Vincent's Strong Start at ULM 01:52:13 Derek Mason's Struggles at Middle Tennessee 01:55:17 Tony Sanchez's Disappointing Year at New Mexico State 01:57:10 Scotty Walden's Enthusiasm at UTEP 01:59:39 Top 10 Coaching Jobs of the Year 02:06:38 Wrapping Up and Future Discussions Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

“The theme that I found with IPSO [International Psychoanalytical Studies Organization] was that there was a common theme [in psychoanalytic training].  There was an initial phase full of terror and excitement, and then a middle phase of maybe some lethargy or apathy or disillusionment. In that middle phase, many candidates found IPSO, or IPSO found them, where they found refuge. They found solace. They found community, not just at their local institutes, but at this kind of world market. Many of the candidates talk about what a timely and wonderful experience it was to be seen, to be validated by fellow candidates in a way that only fellow candidates can do. At least a couple of the authors have written about how they were delighted to see that more than anything else we are similar as human beings, no matter where we're from.”  Episode Description:  We begin with recognizing the deep attachment that many analytic candidates have about their training experiences, which includes affections and resentments. Himanshu outlines the process of reaching out to candidates globally, inviting them to share their reflections on their journeys. We read from a sampling of their essays that eloquently describe their idealizations and de-idealizations, their delights and their burdens, their profound regard for the mysteries of the mind and the appreciation of the power of psychoanalysis to engage with it. We discuss the importance of IPSO, the difficulties associated with Covid and the relevance of our field's traumatic origins. Himanshu closes with sharing his story of encountering an insightful analytic supervisor during his residency and declaring "I want to be like him." Linked Episode:Episode 89: Wisdom and Enthusiasm for Today's Candidates with Fred Busch, PhD   Our Guest: Himanshu Agrawal, MD is an adult and child psychiatrist and recently completed psychoanalytic training through the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute. He is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee where he sees patients, conducts research, and teaches. He recently completed his term as the president of the candidates' council of the American Psychoanalytic Association Recommended Readings: Busch F (Ed), Dear candidate. Routledge, 2020   Agrawal H,  Trials and Tribulations of being a candidate. The American Psychoanalyst, winter 2022   Kernberg O, Thirty methods to destroy the creativity of psychoanalytic candidates. International Journal of psychoanalysis, 77, 1031- 1040

On this episode of the 4:13, we're diving into the joy-filled adventure of chasing whimsy—a path to discovering the uplifting, inspiring, and unexpected possibilities that await you every single day. With his signature storytelling and winsome take on life, bestselling author Bob Goff reveals how whimsy isn't just about enthusiasm—it's a deeply purposeful way of living. It's where intentionality meets curiosity, where interruptions become invitations, and where delight flips the script on your bad days. You'll learn how to embrace spontaneity with anticipation and wonder, use humor as a tool to broaden your perspective, and see life's mundane moments as onramps to meaningful experiences.  So, if you're ready to wake up to the marvelous adventure that is your life, hit play, and let's chase some whimsy together! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/345 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Packers need to nail this year's draft more than ever. With a strong division, only getting better, Green Bay finds itself with a decision in this year's first round... WR or Pass Rusher? Dive in as Alex and KJ discuss the latest state of the team and more - Welcome Back to the IKE Packers Podcast!Help the show by telling another Packers fan! Other ways to contribute are by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.@IKE_Packers on X