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Brian Fulton speaks on John 16 as Epiphany remembers Trinity Sunday as a part of the church calendar. We learned together about the Spirit of Truth, the mystery of God, and the person of Jesus.
Fr. Paul Hedman, a priest who's active on social media and has a computer programming background, discusses how technology can be used as a tool either for good or for evil. Hedman attended The Saint Paul Seminary and was ordained in 2020; he's currently assigned to the Church of the Epiphany in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Hedman is also the owner and creator of canonlaw.ninja and a high-ranking Wikipedia editor. You can follow him on X at @BackwardsFeet. The Saint Paul Seminary is reliant on faithful Catholics and Christians like you. If you are able to make a small gift to support of work of priestly formation, you will be remembered in our prayers of gratitude: https://give.saintpaulseminary.org/give/142531/#!/donation/checkout
Friends of the Rosary,Today is the Solemnity of the Blessed Trinity. This feast, which falls on the first Sunday after Pentecost, originated in the ninth century to honor the Most Holy Trinity, our Triune God.The mystery of the Holy Trinity is a synthesis of Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost.It reflects our inner desire to share the life of God, as baptized in the name of the Blessed Trinity.Only in heaven, in union with Christ, will we properly understand what this fundamental dogma of our faith means.This mystery is based on the sublime truth that there is one God and in this one, eternal, incomprehensible God, there are three Divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.All three Persons participated in the work of our redemption.The Father created and called us to the faith by sending His Son to earth, for "God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son." The Son, the Redeemer, and Savior Jesus Christ became man, made us children of God, and died for us. The Holy Spirit, after Christ's ascension, became our Guide, Consoler, and Sanctifier, making us His temple.Sunday is the "Day of the Lord," the day of His resurrection, and the day of the Most Holy Trinity.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• June 15, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Professor Elan Barenholtz, cognitive scientist at Florida Atlantic University, joins TOE to discuss one of the most unsettling ideas in cognitive science: that language is a self-contained, autoregressive system with no inherent connection to the external world. In this mind-altering episode, he explains why AI's mastery of language without meaning forces us to rethink the nature of mind, perception, and reality itself... Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: 00:00 The Mind and Language Connection 02:09 The Grounded Thesis of Language 09:29 The Epiphany of Language 13:06 The Dichotomy of Language and Perception 16:24 Language as an Autonomous System 19:48 The Problem of Qualia and Language 23:35 Bridging Language and Action 31:32 Exploring Embeddings in Language 38:21 The Platonic Space of Language 44:17 The Challenges of Meaning and Action 51:05 Understanding the Complexity of Color 52:53 The Paradox of Language Describing Itself 58:19 The Map of Language and Action 1:07:48 Continuous Learning in Language Models 1:11:46 The Nature of Memory 1:22:46 The Role of Context 1:32:18 Exploring Language Dynamics 1:39:44 The Shift from Oral to Written Language 2:11:34 Language and the Cosmic Whole 2:21:35 Reflections on Existence Links Mentioned: • Elan's Substack: https://elanbarenholtz.substack.com • Elan's X / Twitter: https://x.com/ebarenholtz • Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE • Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA • Elan's published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2grAjZsAAAAJ • Ai medical panel on TOE: https://youtu.be/abzXzPBW4_s • Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis • Will Hahn on TOE: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU • Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro • Greg Kondrak on TOE: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY • Andres Emilsson on TOE: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y • Harnessing the Universal Geometry of Embeddings (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.12540 • Yang-Hui He on TOE: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk • Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0 • Curt interviews ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/mSfChbMRJwY • Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674251555 • Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo • Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica on TOE: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA • The Biology of LLMs (paper): https://transformer-circuits.pub/2025/attribution-graphs/biology.html • Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM • Emily Adlam on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs • Julian Barbour on TOE: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os • Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A • Neil Turok on TOE: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE • Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/jayaraasi/ • On the Origin of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593128443 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Poetry from NonBinary Review Issue #40: Epiphany
John Gonzalez was interviewed by Vanessa Denha Garmo on Ave Maria Radio's "Epiphany" program. During the interview, John shares about evangelization, Rescue Michigan and more.
*Note: This is the Free Content version of my interview with Michael Eisenberg. To access the entire episode, please consider becoming a Tier 3 'Garden of Arcane Delights' member on Patreon, or you can purchase this full episode for a one-time fee. My guest this month is Michael Eisenberg. Taken from Metapsychosis: Journal of Consciousness, Literature, and Art, Michael describes himself as “an avid, deep listener of Acousmatic music. Many people know this music under a myriad of names such as Electro-Acoustic, Musique Concret, computer music, music for loudspeakers etc. but I prefer to call it Acousmatic because that term seems, to me… the closest I can get to the “classical” definition of experiencing sounds completely divorced from the physical, mechanical, technological gestures that produced them. Sounds for sounds sake, organized in a manner that is meaningful on some level, usually the imaginal to the listener. My project is to overlay the so-called esoteric idea space, both ancient and modern on top of this music and discover connections, correspondences, sympathies and synchronicities that may aid in making suggestions on how to listen to this music.”In this discussion, Michael introduces acousmatic music, the history, the ideas behind the genre, and how it differs from other sounds such as ambient/atmospheric film music or soundscapes, for example. He calls this “music for loudspeakers, not performance,” although the genre has expanded to include performances known as “diffusions”. Michael also discusses his thoughts on how this music acts as a bridge to the Mundis Imaginalis, an esoteric concept taken from Persian/Sufi teachings and brought to the West by scholar Henry Corbin. He then talks more about his project, in collaboration with the Metapsychosis Journal, called “Acousmatic Crossings.” The music featured in this ongoing project strives to “break down the holding cell of what's inside all of us. Our innate imaginal faculty, our inner genius jail breaks out of its unconscious black iron prison—the prison imposed by modernities infatuation with the degraded image… and begins to dream.Acousmatic Crossings presents some of the artists creating in this space today. We have received a plethora of works, some from artists well established in this realm, many from artists new to me, all bursting with an intrinsic and untaught ability to transport you, the listener beyond the fields you know.If you choose to explore these zones, there is only one simple prerequisite, a prerequisite that all of us have access to. And that is to simply use your cognitive imagination.” During the course of our conversation, Michael generously offered to curate a list of creators and albums for us to explore. Please find a selection listed below in the program notes, along with several journal articles and essays taken from the Metapsychosis Journal. The full curated list will be put in a separate post on Patreon as it is very long! You can find it at: www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion. PROGRAM NOTES:Michael Eisenberg | MetapsychosisAcousmatic Music as a Bridge to the Mundus Imaginalis | MetapsychosisAcousmatic Music as a Divine Map | MetapsychosisAcousmatic Crossings:Acousmatic Crossings | MetapsychosisAcousmatic Crossings: Cinema for the Ears—and An Epiphany of Spheres | MetapsychosisAnd, if any of these connect, why not follow the series over at the Metapsychosis Journal? Here is a link to the landing page that will be updated every two weeks as new pieces by artists who have submitted their work are published: Acousmatic Archives | MetapsychosisMicheal is always available for chat, questions, love letters (or hate mail) and can be reached at meisenberg307@gmail.com . If you'd like to leave any comments on the pieces published over at Metapsychosis, you can be assured that he'll respond fairly quickly.Music and Editing: Daniel P. SheaEnd Production: Stephanie Shea
Epiphany joins Jonathan Merritt as he explores the story of Jesus calming the storm, found in the book of Luke. Jonathan shares how fear wrote a certain story in the disciples lives, and his own life, and how Jesus' story overcame.
Hour 1: Poni has had an Aaron Rodgers epiphany. Just how good were Rodgers' last few seasons? And Dan Zangrilli joins the show to talk Paul Skenes, Don Kelly, and more!
Today's Sports Daily covers the Pacers doing it AGAIN, how much they dominated the stat sheet, OKC might be in more trouble than people think, more on Inside the NBA coming to ESPN, & an epiphany I had at the craps tables this past weekend.Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)
After working obsessively for 1100 hours on my novel "Hourglass," I had this epiphany: AI is a mirror of our relationship with lust.The same men who are ruled by lust will likely be ruled by AI. But the man who reclaims his will - and disciplines his desire - won't be replaced. He'll be multiplied. His work and the good he does will be multiplied by AI. While his bio-spiritual essence will be multiplied by lust: the only tool with which we capture time and defeat death.The novel I wrote is about that very struggle: to reclaim free will and wield it in a world doing its damndest to claw it away from us with digital talons. Here, I'll share the AI and tech tools and other hacks I used to bring my story to life...3:00 Science fiction does not remain science fiction for long5:25 Lust is a tool (like AI)9:45 Writing the book (with AI?)27:12 Audiobook production31:00 The cinematic trailer (was a waste of time!)35:00 The internet hated my book, while real people loved it41:50 Epiphany from 1100 hours of obsessionRead: The 17 tools I used to bring my novel - "Hourglass" - to life
Fiction from NonBinary Review Issue #40: Epiphany
Father Richard John shares about his journey to the priesthood, the importance of hope and our call to serve and evangelize. Parish of the Week: St. Dominic Parish in Saginaw is our Parish of the Week. Their Parochial Administrator, Fr. Richard John, joins us today!Message from Fr. Richard John – Ordained in 2009, I have now journeyed 16 years as a priest, and I share this reflection as a thanksgiving to the Lord who called me. I come from the Archdiocese of Hyderabad, Telangana, in southern India, and currently serve as the Parochial Administrator at St. Dominic Parish since 2023.Three early influences shaped my vocation: my grandmother Margaret John, whose daily Rosary and devotion to St. Anthony inspired a prayer movement in our neighborhood; my father Aron John, a daily communicant who introduced me to the beauty of the Eucharist; and my first encounter with the story of Mother Teresa, whose radical commitment deeply moved me as a child. These seeds of faith were nurtured by my parish priest, and I joined the seminary in 1998 after 10th grade.Growing up in a joint family of modest means, financial struggles were common. I often joined sports camps at school just for the meals. Yet, through God's providence and support like CFCA sponsorship from Sr. Shirley Ruder, a Dominican nun from Michigan, I could continue my education.Despite health challenges during formation, I experienced healing that confirmed my call. Over the years, I've served in various ministries — from being assistant to the archbishop, to working at St. Anthony's Shrine, teaching, radio ministry, and youth outreach.My path to Saginaw in 2022 was guided by God's providence, facilitated by friends, Fr. Raj, Fr. Bill and Bishop Gruss. I remain grateful to the Lord, the bishop, fellow clergy, and parishioners whose support makes this mission meaningful. Thank you
Special guest and ultra marathon runner Brock Everhart returns to the podcast for the fist time in two years, this time with more miles, a new business venture and an upcoming book. Dive in as the three talk through running and life parallels, entrepreneurship, capacity, risk, and what it means to live fully. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.ohInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church#theXchurch
Poetry from NonBinary Review Issue #40: Epiphany
TOPICS: Hope for Humanity at the Ball game New Pope talk Christ's Ascension & Implications Guest: Rev. James Hopkins CRAFT of PREACHING WORKSHOP August 4-6, 2025 at St. James, Chicago Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - “I love my man”
Join me for this intriguing chat with James W. A. about his collection of poems, the impact of life, writing, challenges and more. Enjoy!Find out more about James here:https://thejameswa.comIf you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: bookcompanioncontact@gmail.com Music: English Country Garden by Aaron KennyVideo Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E
Mike Vichich is the Co-founder and CEO of Pursuit, which helps companies generate more revenue from the public sector.We talk about how AI is changing Helmer's 7 Powers, how it's impacting the government, if DOGE is actually working, building a startup in the Midwest, and how to disagree with your team.We also get into Mike's prior company Wisely, and how they went from $11 in the bank account and unable to pay payroll for six months, to over $10 million ARR and a $187 million exit to Olo, a public company.Thanks to Jack Altman and Blake Robbins for their help brainstorming topics for Mike!Timestamps:(3:21) How AI changes Helmer's 7 Powers(17:06) What becomes important in AI-first economy(21:02) How AI interfaces with the government(24:02) “The rules intended to save taxpayer money ironically cause taxpayer money to be wasted”(29:34) How change orders impact public sector costs(33:20) Why DOGE has not impacted US government spending yet(38:15) Three pieces of wisdom from 2nd-time founders(41:44) Starting Pursuit to make selling to the public sector as easy as the private sector(45:35) Why cities grow expenses 5x faster than tax revenue(51:42) Pros + Cons of building startups in Ann Arbor, MI(57:43) Hiring talent density in the Midwest(59:30) Starting his first company to fix consumer credit cards(1:08:50) Pivoting Wisely to restaurant loyalty(1:12:49) $11 in the bank, missing payroll for six months(1:15:21) Embarrassing demo at an Ann Arbor tech meetup(1:18:18) Why CEOs don't always have to be right(1:20:54) How to disagree(1:25:48) Hiring at Pursuit(1:28:30) “A bad day with customers is better than the best day in the office”(1:31:33) Crashing their first customer's PoS on Labor Day Weekend(1:35:55) Using “The Cadence” to hit $10M ARR(1:41:55) Selling Wisely to Olo for $187MReferencedCheck out Pursuit: https://www.pursuit.us/The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Steps-Epiphany-Steve-Blank/dp/0989200507Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/a2newtech/How to Disagree: https://www.paulgraham.com/disagree.htmlThe Cadence by David Sacks: https://sacks.substack.com/p/the-cadence-how-to-operate-a-saas-startup-436aa8099e8Follow MikeTwitter: https://x.com/mikevichichLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevichichFollow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/
Power Quote: “Somebody has to be able to say “pause!”Description:Have you ever listened to one of those podcasts where the host asks a question, the guest gives an answer and it goes back and forth in a way that feels more like a school lecture than a discussion? This Is not that episode! It's almost the opposite. It took me 10 minutes to get to the first question. This interview went in directions I hadn't expected, but each time I began to wonder if we were going down a rabbit hole, I would find us back at base camp. Listen carefully – there is a lot of wisdom in today's show and it all leads back to the same place, a place I'll try and explore a bit more in the wrap up.Sponsor Spot 1:As we get started, I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Charles Williams is an educator, speaker, and consultant with nearly 20 years of experience. As a Chicago school leader and founder of CW Consulting, he specializes in culturally responsive practices, equity, and mental health. Through keynotes and workshops, Charles empowers educators and leaders to "Learn, Grow, Lead," driving innovation, inclusion, and resilience in schools and communities.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsIn helping leaders move from being urgent to being strategic, I share three Epiphany's. The first epiphany is that we can't get everything done. The second Epiphany is if we can't do everything then we choose what does and doesn't get done. You talk about this a lot in your book, Learn, Grow, Lead. Why is the idea the we can choose so difficult to embrace?Every yes is a no to something else. It seems like if we could just remember this, it would go a long way in helping us to make better decisions about where to invest our time. Thoughts?Are there techniques or considerations for saying no?The third Epiphany is that our choices reflect our values, so if I'm not making decisions based on my values how can I get back on track?Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 4:Before we wrap, As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I'm excited about DigiCoach sponsoring this podcast. DigiCoach makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about DigiCoach at digicoach.com or click the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upWe don't have to have all the answers!Adults work to solve problems they face – PD implicationsTask versus person focusSaying no to bad processesIgnore bad role models (set the vision, all the answers, do everything)If I wasn't already doing it, would I start today?“Somebody has to be able to say “pause!”IntentionThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant SummerPops: https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Charles' links:Book - Amazon Podcast - Spotify / AppleWebsiteFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
http://copperplatemailorder.com/podcast505 Copperplate Time 505 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com Music & Mischief1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Goitse: The Dog Reels. úr3. PJ & Marcus Hernon: Farewell to Cashel/When Sick is it Tea You Want/Contentment is Wealth/Watt Henry's. Celebrating 50 Years 4. Christy Moore: Boy in the World. A Terrible Beauty 5. Le Cheile: Bucks of Oranmore. Lord Mayo6. Sean Keane: Jennie's Welcome to Charlie/The Connaught Heifers. Seoda Ceoil 7. Elaine Reilly: The Fergus Reel/Girl Who Broke My Heart. Epiphany 8. Eleanor Shanley: Lovely Leitrim. Garadice 9. Dan Brouder & Angelina Carberry: The Fairy Jig/The Ceide Jig/ The Friendly Robin. A Waltz for Joy 10. Bobby Casey: Colonel Fraser/Toss the Feathers. The Spirit of West Clare 11. Caoimhin O'Fearghaill: John Lydon's/Nora Criona. Uilleann Piping in Waterford 12. John Regan & Patsy Moloney: Sport of the Chase/The Priest in his Boots. Over the Bog Road 13. Wizz & Simeon Jones: Magical Flight. Late Nights & Long Days14. Liam O'Flynn & Mark Knopfler: An Droichead (The Bridge). Masters of Their Craft 15. Eilis Kennedy: Who Knows Where the Time Goes. Time to Sail 16. Colum Sands: Look Where I've Ended Up Now. Look Where I've Ended Up Now 17. Martin & Eliza Carthy: The Handsome Cabin Boy. Transform Me The Into A Fish 18. Oonagh Derby: Silver Shoes. Harmony Street19. Ralph McTell: Somewhere Down the Road. Somewhere Down the Road 20. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours
In this episode, I welcome back author and scholar Peter Mark Adams for a rich and far-reaching conversation centred on his upcoming book from Theion Publishing "Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras – The Secret Cult of Saturn in Imperial Rome" an extraordinary and deeply thoughtful study of the cult of Mithras. Peter takes us through the ancient layers beneath Mithraic practice — its origins, iconography, cosmology, and initiatory structure — tracing a lineage from early Mesopotamian myths such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, through the cultic worship of Saturn, and into the esoteric heart of Imperial Rome. What emerges from his research is a profound view of Mithraism not simply as a Roman mystery cult, but as the survival of a much older, animistic, star-oriented cosmology. It is a vision of reality structured around spirit, fate, celestial forces, and the metamorphosis of the human soul.Peter takes us through the complex ideas behind his thesis weaving in insights from recent advances in anthropology, ethnography, and comparative religion. He draws particularly from the Orphic mysteries to illuminate the metaphysical architecture underpinning the Mithraic rites. We unpack how the mysteries functioned as both a lived, embodied practice and a carefully guarded initiatic system, intended to bring about deep spiritual transformations in their adherents. The conversation explores the mythic grammar encoded in the Tauroctony — the slaying of the bull — not as a static religious image but as a dynamic, performative act tied to the movement of the heavens and the soul's journey through the stars.In the Plus show, Peter also shares fascinating insights into the seven grades of Mithraic initiation, each representing different spiritual and cosmic stations, and the curious fact that while the cult is famous for these grades, only two formal initiation rituals are known. We delve into the frescoes at St. Capua Vetere, rare depictions that provide intimate glimpses into the ritual life of Mithraic initiates, and discuss how sacred art served not merely as decoration but as an active, living technology for transformation.Along the way, we touch on the challenges faced by modern researchers and practitioners in articulating and re-contextualising these ancient experiences in a world that has largely lost the language for mystery. We talk about the difficulty of bridging the gap between ancient participatory worldviews and the post-Enlightenment skepticism that dominates contemporary thought — and how, paradoxically, the sciences of anthropology and archaeology often come closest to glimpsing the ancient mysteries, even as they struggle to fully comprehend them.Show notes:Peter's site https://petermarkadams.comPeter's instagram https://www.instagram.com/petermarkadams/Peter's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/petermarkadams/postsTheion Publishing https://theionpublishing.com/shop/pma-ritualepiphany/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJt5h9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHrcrTB0SZCnZKoBiV8ekJtAVHGQawQVzitb5lGAscZwhU94lYmX-PLrQDWW9_aem_NJX2uq5lcQtsID72NJrHJASola-Busca Workshop, Turin https://www.houseofzophiel.com/sola-busca.htmlCosmic or Orphic egg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_eggPhanes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhanesTauroctony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TauroctonySt. Capua Vetere https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_Capua_VetereEpic of Gilgamesh https://www.britannica.com/topic/Epic-of-GilgameshOrphism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OrphismMithras https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MithraismHenosis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HenosisLeontocephaline https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9461/2/2/3Chora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KhôraApogenesis https://www.iasdurham.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hannah_From-Here-to-the-Hereafter-Genesis-and-Apogenesis-in-Ancient-Philosophy-and-Architecture.pdfKeep in touch?https://linktr.ee/darraghmasonMusic by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inspiration: Ming's Journey to Unknown Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明站在圣托里尼的码头,微风轻轻吹过他的脸颊,带来橄榄和柑橘的香气。En: Ming stood on the dock in Santorini, a gentle breeze grazing his cheeks and carrying the scent of olives and citrus.Zh: 眼前一片蔚蓝,白色的小屋在阳光下闪闪发光。En: Before him lay a vast expanse of blue, with white cottages shimmering under the sunlight.Zh: 明微微一笑,他感到一种久违的放松。En: Ming smiled faintly, feeling a relaxation he had not experienced in a long time.Zh: 不久前,明还是北京的一名平面设计师。En: Not long ago, Ming was a graphic designer in Beijing.Zh: 他辞去了工作,决定来一场说走就走的旅行,寻找灵感。En: He had quit his job and decided to embark on a spontaneous journey to seek inspiration.Zh: 他怀里的笔记本里满是带来新希望的草图和想法。En: His notebook was filled with sketches and ideas, bringing new hope.Zh: 他的心中,同时感到兴奋和焦虑。En: He felt both excitement and anxiety in his heart.Zh: 今天,明决定不跟随游客的脚步。En: Today, Ming decided not to follow the usual tourist paths.Zh: 他要去探索一个不为人知的小岛,那里有他期待的冒险。En: He wanted to explore an unknown island, hoping for adventure.Zh: 他乘上一艘小渡船,被带到附近一个安静的渔村。En: He boarded a small ferry, which took him to a nearby quiet fishing village.Zh: 在村子里,明遇到了两位旅行者:梁和美。En: In the village, Ming met two travelers: Liang and Mei.Zh: 他们都是冒险爱好者,对当地历史非常感兴趣。En: They were both adventure enthusiasts, very interested in the local history.Zh: 梁提议去探索一个隐藏的洞穴,在那里可以欣赏到绝美的日落。En: Liang suggested exploring a hidden cave where they could enjoy a magnificent sunset.Zh: 明犹豫了一下,但内心的直觉告诉他,这是一个改变他人生的机会。En: Ming hesitated for a moment, but his intuition told him this was a life-changing opportunity.Zh: 他们沿着狭窄的小路前进,绕过游客,然后进入一个秘密的洞穴。En: They proceeded along a narrow path, bypassing tourists, and entered a secret cave.Zh: 洞口的岩石上,岁月的痕迹清晰可见。En: The rocks at the cave's entrance bore the clear marks of time.Zh: 太阳逐渐西沉,洞穴中透出幽暗的光。En: As the sun gradually set in the west, a dim light shone through the cave.Zh: 三个人安静地坐着,等待着奇迹的发生。En: The three sat quietly, awaiting the miracle to happen.Zh: 当夕阳缓缓降落在海平面,明的思绪豁然开朗。En: As the sunset gently descended over the horizon, Ming felt an epiphany.Zh: 这一刻,他感受到了一种深沉的安宁。En: In that moment, he experienced a profound tranquility.Zh: 他意识到,人生的方向就在眼前。En: He realized the direction of his life was right in front of him.Zh: 明决定继续旅行,去发现更多未知的风景和可能。En: Ming decided to continue traveling, aiming to discover more unknown landscapes and possibilities.Zh: 离开洞穴,明心中充满了对未来的期待。En: Leaving the cave, Ming's heart was filled with anticipation for the future.Zh: 他知道,回到北京后,他会用这段经历激发他的创作,开始一个全新的篇章。En: He knew that upon returning to Beijing, he would use this experience to inspire his creations and begin an entirely new chapter.Zh: 他不再害怕未知,而是拥抱它,了解它是生活成长的一部分。En: He no longer feared the unknown; instead, he embraced it, understanding it as a part of life's growth.Zh: 春天的圣托里尼,阳光温柔,令人心驰神往。En: In springtime Santorini, the gentle sunlight was enchanting.Zh: 明终于找到了方向,他的微笑充满了对未来的期待。En: Ming had finally found his direction, and his smile was full of hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:dock: 码头grazing: 轻轻吹过breeze: 微风expanse: 一片shimmering: 闪闪发光relaxation: 放松spontaneous: 说走就走的embark: 开始intuition: 直觉opportunity: 机会bypassing: 绕过magnificent: 绝美的cave: 洞穴epiphany: 豁然开朗profound: 深沉的tranquility: 安宁anticipation: 期待enchanted: 心驰神往embraced: 拥抱inspiration: 灵感venture: 旅行realize: 意识到discard: 辞去landscapes: 风景faintly: 微微地traveler: 旅行者enthusiasts: 爱好者sunset: 夕阳horizon: 海平面chapter: 篇章
At Luke and Laura's wedding, family tensions erupted when Maxie's disruptive behavior sparked a chain of emotional fallout, culminating in Elizabeth collapsing at the reception. While blaming stress, Liz was clearly burdened by deeper troubles—especially after she found a gravely injured Jason in a church and revealed she was pregnant with his child. With Sonny's help, Liz hid Jason in her old art studio and performed emergency surgery, all while navigating mounting pressure from Carly, Ric, and Lucky. As Ric manipulated Lucky back onto the force and tasked him with capturing Jason, Liz lied to protect Jason, further straining her already fragile relationship. Maxie stirred more chaos by faking a pregnancy with Lucky's baby, while Jason sought Spinelli's help to clear Sam's name. Meanwhile, Laura's decline and return to Shadybrook devastated her family, as Robin struggled with guilt and found comfort in Patrick. Tensions escalated when Lulu and Spinelli endangered Jason, Sam clashed with Liz, and Ric used Sam to track Jason—pushing Liz into increasingly risky cover-ups.As the holidays approached, emotional turmoil intensified. Maxie's lies and manipulations deepened as she staged a fall to fake a miscarriage and gain Lucky's sympathy, while Ric hinted at planting pills in Lucky's desk to drive Liz away from him. Liz's trust in Lucky unraveled despite his clean drug test, and her growing bond with Jason led to tender moments and emotional clarity. Liz rejected Lucky's mistletoe kiss, while he confided in Nikolas about his guilt and love. At the hospital Christmas party, drama reached a peak as Liz grew suspicious of Maxie, Epiphany questioned her, and Jason offered Liz support. Sam's presence at GH sparked jealousy, and Lucky's public display with Maxie devastated Liz. In early 2007, Liz, unconscious after a car accident, dreamt of her child's future caught between Jason and Lucky. As Maxie's deceptions crumbled, Liz discovered the truth about the fake miscarriage and faced the difficult decision of whether to reveal Jason's paternity. During the Metro Court hostage crisis, Liz, trapped and pregnant, shared raw, emotional moments with Jason and Sam. After Jason learned the truth, Liz chose to remarry Lucky for the stability he offered, though their vows masked unresolved secrets that would continue to haunt them.#generalhospital #gh #generalhospitalhistory #luckyspencer #elizabethwebber #jasonmorgan #luckyandliz #rebeccaherbst #gregvaughn We love bringing this show to you twice a week. Any support you would like to give is very much appreciated. We'll meet you at the pier! https://plus.acast.com/s/ageneralhospitalpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This sermon on Luke 24:13-35 was brought to the Epiphany family by Brian Fulton, inviting us into a deeper look at what being the church is all about, and remembering what God has done. May 4th, 2025
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Spring Epiphany: A Dream Awakens in Central Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-03-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בוקר בהיר באביב, פארק סנטרל היה מלא חיים.En: On a bright spring morning, Central Park was full of life.He: הצבעים סביב נראו כל כך עזים ויפים.En: The colors around looked so vibrant and beautiful.He: יונתן יצא לרוץ כמו בכל יום.En: Jonathan went out for a run like he did every day.He: הוא נהנה מהזריחה ומהאוויר הנקי.En: He enjoyed the sunrise and the clean air.He: זה היה הזמן האהוב עליו לחשוב.En: It was his favorite time to think.He: יונתן בילה את ימיו בעבודה שלא אהב.En: Jonathan spent his days at a job he didn't love.He: הוא חלם להיות צלם. חלום שהיה לו עוד מגיל צעיר.En: He dreamt of becoming a photographer, a dream he had since he was young.He: אבל תמיד חשש לעזוב את העבודה הבטוחה, היו לו הרבה ספקות.En: But he always hesitated to leave the secure job; he had many doubts.He: פתאום, בין האורנים והפרחים, הוא ראה פנים מוכרות.En: Suddenly, among the pines and flowers, he saw a familiar face.He: זו הייתה מאיה, חברה ותיקה שלא ראה הרבה זמן.En: It was Maya, an old friend he hadn't seen in a long time.He: הם הכירו עוד בארץ, לפני שיונתן עבר לניו יורק.En: They had known each other back in their home country, before Jonathan moved to New York.He: היא גם יצאה לריצה.En: She was also out for a run.He: הם עצרו לרגע לדבר.En: They stopped to chat for a moment.He: "היי יונתן, לא ידעתי שאתה רץ פה!" אמרה מאיה בחיוך.En: "Hey Jonathan, I didn't know you run here!" Maya said with a smile.He: "היי מאיה, גם אני לא ידעתי שאת פה," אמר יונתן בחיוך מופתע.En: "Hey Maya, I didn't know you were here either," Jonathan replied with a surprised smile.He: הייתה בו תחושה נעימה של נוסטלגיה.En: He felt a pleasant sense of nostalgia.He: יונתן הרגיש דחף פנימי.En: Jonathan felt an internal urge.He: הוא החליט להראות למאיה כמה מתמונותיו.En: He decided to show Maya some of his photos.He: "את רוצה לראות מה אני מצלם?" שאל בחשש קל.En: "Do you want to see what I'm photographing?" he asked with slight apprehension.He: מאיה התבוננה בתמונות על המסך הקטן של הטלפון.En: Maya looked at the photos on the small screen of the phone.He: פניה התמלאו בהתלהבות אמיתית.En: Her face filled with genuine enthusiasm.He: "יונתן, זה מדהים! אתה חייב להתחיל לצלם יותר. יש לך כישרון," היא אמרה בעדינות.En: "Jonathan, this is amazing! You have to start photographing more. You have talent," she said gently.He: המילים שלה נגעו ביונתן.En: Her words touched Jonathan.He: הוא חש איך הניצוץ בלבו מתחזק.En: He felt the spark in his heart grow stronger.He: זה היה הרגע שבו הרגיש שאין סיבה להטיל ספק בעצמו יותר.En: It was the moment when he felt there was no reason to doubt himself anymore.He: כשמאיה הלכה לדרכה, יונתן הרגיש חדש.En: When Maya went her way, Jonathan felt renewed.He: הוא התחיל לצלם את הצבעים העזים של האביב בפארק.En: He began photographing the vibrant colors of spring in the park.He: הוא ידע שסוף סוף הוא יכול להגשים את חלומו.En: He knew he could finally pursue his dream.He: מאותו בוקר יונתן התחיל להקדיש יותר זמן לצילום.En: From that morning, Jonathan started dedicating more time to photography.He: התמונות שלו היו מלאות חיים ומעוררות השראה.En: His photos were full of life and inspiration.He: מאיה עזרה לו להאמין בעצמו מחדש, והוא היה אסיר תודה.En: Maya helped him believe in himself again, and he was grateful.He: והשמיים היו כחולים מתמיד, כמו הזדמנות חדשה שנפתחה בפניו.En: And the skies were bluer than ever, like a new opportunity opening up before him. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: עזיםhesitated: חששsecure: בטוחהdoubts: ספקותfamiliar: מוכרותnostalgia: נוסטלגיהurge: דחףapprehension: חששgenuine: אמיתיתenthusiasm: התלהבותspark: ניצוץrenewed: חדשdedicating: להקדישinspiration: מעוררות השראהenjoyed: נהנהphotographing: מצלםenthusiastic: בהתלהבותtalent: כישרוןtouched: נגעוopportunity: הזדמנותinternally: פנימיmoment: רגעurge: דחףfamiliar: מוכרותgenuine: אמיתיתsecure: בטוחהapprehension: חששdedicating: להקדישinspiration: מעוררות השראהgrateful: אסיר תודהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
The team debates Atlantis' bold use of time dilation, McKay's problem-solving streak, and why the ancients' quest for ascension feels so hollow. Jack Barruzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams unpack this layered episode. The post Epiphany (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
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I have a special in-house interview today with 2 men currently on a mission across Canada sharing the truth about a story of a family and their plight to help those suffering with mental illness and about the nightmare this family had to endure for years.Todd Michael Harris and David Stephan are on tour promoting the film 'Epiphany' and David's harrowing journey. The interview delves deeply into David's family's struggles with mental health, their pioneering work in nutritional supplements, and an intense legal battle with the Canadian health system.They discuss the transformative power of their line supplements, aptly named True Hope, the dynamics behind David's wrongful conviction, the death of his son Ezekiel, and how media and health authorities continue to misrepresent their story despite clear proof otherwise.This is a story of resilience and highlights the corruption among organizations we look to for justice, truth and support. Instead of finding any of these things, the Stephans were met with corruption at every step that started over 20 years ago.Please go to Matadorfilms.ca to see if this film and discussion is coming to your city in the next few weeks. This is a story that needs to be told, heard and shared.01:00 Introducing Today's Special Guests: Todd Michael Harris and David Stephan01:29 The Tragic Story of David Stephan's Family03:48 Todd's Journey in Filmmaking06:03 David's Family History and Struggles with Mental Health15:13 The Birth of True Hope and Nutritional Discoveries28:56 The Impact of Health Canada and Legal Battles34:13 The Fight for Truth and Justice37:51 The Power of Justice and Identity38:26 Reaching Beyond the Choir38:41 Challenges in Spreading the Truth39:01 Audience Reactions and Support41:25 The Birth of True Hope Empire Plus43:23 Health Canada's Contradictions44:13 Justice and Truth: An Interdependent Relationship45:22 Media's Role in Shaping Public Perception47:40 Medical Misadventures and Systemic Issues49:47 The Fight for Natural Health Products50:56 Legal Battles and Personal Struggles52:25 The Aftermath and Seeking Justice56:05 Systemic Corruption and Cover-Ups01:04:44 Exposing the Truth and Seeking Accountability01:07:25 Personal Connections and Accountability01:07:55 The Illusion of Trust in Systems01:08:48 Facing Challenges and Integrity01:09:25 The Plea Bargain Dilemma01:11:40 Tour Goals and Media Coverage01:17:43 Nutritional Products and Their Benefits01:25:05 Protocols and Health Canada Restrictions01:30:33 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionPlease share this interview, the world needs to know the truth about the nightmare this family has experienced at the hands of authorities that people wrongfully trust.If you enjoyed this episode, please share and consider going to www.sovereigncollective.org/shop to check out my offerings and get a deal while supporting the podcast. I'll be adding more great offerings there over time.To find out more about David Stephan and True Hope:Website: https://www.truehope.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.stephan.568Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stand4truth.ca/To find out more about the films of Todd Michael Harris:https://matadorfilms.ca/Please like and subscribe wherever you listen... it all helps and I appreciate it with my whole heart!----------------------------------------------------------Are you concerned about the future of our children?The world needs more conscious parents. Stop raising children who need to recover from their childhoods! Get your online program chock full of interviews with world renowned experts here:http://www.sovereigncollective.org/gettheguideEmail me: sascha at sovereigncollective dot org
A special edition of The News Agents this weekend as Canadians head to the polls for an election which may be decided by anti American antipathy for Donald Trump. But we begin in Rome after that meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy. Big questions for both leaders. Has Trump now recognised he's been played by Putin? And will Zelenskyy have any choice but to agree to concede sovereign Ukrainian territory to bring the war to an end?The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more. About Lena Valencia Lena Valencia is the author of the short story collection Mystery Lights. Her fiction has appeared in BOMB, Electric Literature, Ninth Letter, Epiphany, the anthology Tiny Nightmares, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of a … Continue reading
Max Foizey interviews Barrett Anthony Klein about his book The Insect Epiphany, chats with Tenth Life Cat Rescue, and reviews A24's fantasy family film The Legend of Ochi.
Navigating Midlife Health: A Conversation with Dr. Kayla CookIn this episode of 'Older and Wilder with Joy and Claire,' hosts Joy and Claire welcome back Dr. Kayla Cook, a naturopathic doctor, to discuss health and wellness in midlife. Dr. Cook, who previously helped Joy with Graves Disease, talks about the common health concerns women face as they enter midlife. The conversation covers the differences between naturopathic and traditional Western medicine, the importance of mindset and the nervous system, and practical advice for maintaining health. Highlights include discussions on the role of blood sugar regulation, the benefits of physical movement post-meals, and the potential impact of alcohol on midlife health. Dr. Cook also shares valuable resources and techniques like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for managing emotional and psychological well-being.Find a Naturopathic DoctorKayla's YOUTUBE00:24 Reintroducing Dr. Kayla Cook02:27 Understanding Naturopathic Medicine05:12 Debunking Health Myths12:34 Midlife Health Concerns17:06 The Importance of Mindset and Nervous System23:02 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)31:37 The Midlife Unveiling: Embracing Change and Growth32:37 Dreams and Coping Mechanisms: A Shared Experience33:33 The Epiphany of Midlife: Listening to Your Body37:09 Diet and Lifestyle: Building Muscle and Regulating Blood Sugar38:38 The Impact of Alcohol: Personal Experiences and Advice42:36 Blood Sugar Regulation: Practical Tips and Tricks48:20 Movement and Muscle: Key to Longevity49:11 Apple Cider Vinegar: A Surprising Ally
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This sermon is from Dr. Dennis Edwards, during Epiphany's series on the 7 deadly sins. Date: 4/7/2025
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Wisconsin Sports Tap List is a selection of eight to ten topics that are being discussed in the world of Wisconsin Sports ranging from the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and the Wisconsin Badgers. The topic list is as followed for this week Bucks Confidence Ratings Milwaukee Brewers roller coaster What do expect from Logan Henderson How Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah changed Charlie's way of thinkinga bout the Green Bay Packers draft Packers + Tet McMillian, how real is it? Packers fielding Jaire Alexander offers Why is there a Spring Transfer Portal Rory's Masters showed golf can move from Tiger A defense of the Atlanta Braves sideline reporter
Ft. Zuri Bee and Powerful hive, my pupils on what to do after you have a ritual done and the energy you experience and how to process it by one method of journaling.
Join Mike in the studio for another late night ramble. Tonight, it's all about looking for a new business to get into, like maybe buyin' a drone and selling my services as a “droneprenuer”. It seems to work for all those folks on Youtube infomercials, and as far as shady enterprise goes, it's really no […]
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Balance: Uri's Passover Epiphany Amidst Deadlines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחדר גדול במשרד תאגידי הומה חיים, אישי וביצות של מחשבים זמזמו לצד שיחות בלתי פוסקות, נשקפו חלונות גבוהים, והיה ניתן לראות את האביב פורח בחוץ.En: In a large room in a bustling corporate office, personal items and the hum of computer zones accompanied endless conversations.He: אורי ישב במשרדו, מרוכז בעבודתו וחשב על המשימה הקשה שלו.En: Tall windows revealed the blooming spring outside.He: הוא ידע שהחג קרב, ופסח מתקרב.En: Uri sat in his office, focused on his work, pondering over his difficult task.He: אורי הרגיש את הלחץ גובר – בין הדרישה לעמוד בלוחות הזמנים הקשוחים בעבודה לבין הרצון להיות עם משפחתו בליל הסדר.En: He knew the holiday was approaching, and Passover was near.He: נעה ניגשה אליו בשקט.En: Uri felt the pressure increasing — between the demand to meet tight deadlines at work and the desire to be with his family on the Seder night.He: היא הייתה עמיתתו הטובה ושמרה תמיד על חיוך חם והקשבה אמיתית.En: @Noa approached him quietly.He: "נו, איך אתה מסתדר?En: She was his good colleague, always maintaining a warm smile and genuine attentiveness.He: " היא שאלה, כשהיא מביטה בערמות הנייר והתזכירים שהצטברו על שולחנו.En: "So, how are you managing?"He: "יש דד-ליין מחר," השיב אורי בקול עייף.En: she asked, glancing at the piles of papers and memos that had accumulated on his desk.He: "אבל גם ליל הסדר.En: "There's a deadline tomorrow," Uri replied in a weary voice, "but also the Seder night.He: אני לא יודע איך אספיק הכול.En: I don't know how I'll manage everything."He: "נעה הקשיבה ברוב קשב.En: @Noa listened intently.He: היא הבינה את הדילמה ואת החשיבות של המשפחה בעיניו.En: She understood the dilemma and the importance of family in his eyes.He: "אולי תוכל לעבוד קצת פחות לבד?En: "Maybe you could work a little less alone?He: לפעמים עזרה קלה משנה הכול," היא הציעה בעדינות.En: Sometimes a little help changes everything," she gently suggested.He: אורי התלבט לרגע.En: Uri hesitated for a moment.He: הוא היה רגיל להתמודד לבד, אבל מבטו של נעה רמז לו שהוא לא באמת לבד.En: He was used to handling things alone, but @Noa's look hinted that he wasn't truly alone.He: "את מוכנה לעזור לי?En: "Are you willing to help me?"He: " הוא שאל בהיסוס.En: he asked hesitantly.He: "בטח," היא חייכה.En: "Of course," she smiled.He: "אם נעבוד יחד, נצליח לסיים הכול בזמן.En: "If we work together, we can finish everything on time."He: "אורי חייך בהכרת תודה.En: Uri smiled in gratitude.He: זה היה בדיוק הפתרון שהיה צריך.En: It was precisely the solution he needed.He: הם ישבו יחד ועבדו במרץ, והזמן חלף מהר יותר משציפה.En: They sat together and worked diligently, and time flew by faster than expected.He: כשסיימו, נותר לו מספיק זמן להגיע הביתה ולהתכונן לחג.En: When they finished, he had enough time to go home and prepare for the holiday.He: באותו ערב, כשראה את משפחתו סביב השולחן, הבין אורי כמה חשובה ההסכמה לשתף פעולה ולקבל עזרה.En: That evening, when he saw his family around the table, Uri realized how important it is to agree to collaborate and accept help.He: הוא ידע שלא תמיד החיים הם רק עבודה ושעזרה מהסובבים יכולה להקל עליו למצוא איזון.En: He knew that life isn't always just work and that help from those around him can make it easier to find balance.He: האווירה בבית הייתה חמימה ונעימה.En: The atmosphere at home was warm and pleasant.He: יחד הם שרו שירים ונהנו מארוחת החג.En: Together they sang songs and enjoyed the holiday meal.He: בזכות נעה ויכולתה לפתוח לו דרך חדשה, הצליח אורי להרגיש את השמחה האמיתית שברגעים המשפחתיים.En: Thanks to @Noa and her ability to open a new path for him, Uri managed to feel the true joy of family moments.He: כך, בין המשרד למשפחה, למד אורי להשאיר מקום לשניהם ולעולם לא לשכוח את החשיבות של הקרובים אליו.En: Thus, between the office and family, Uri learned to make room for both and never forget the importance of those close to him.He: הפסח הזה היה שונה, לא רק בגלל המצות והחרוסת, אלא מתוך הבנה עמוקה של ערכי העזרה והקשר.En: This Passover was different, not just because of the matzah and charoset, but from a deep understanding of the values of help and connection. Vocabulary Words:bustling: הומהcorporate: תאגידיpondering: חשבdilemma: דילמהattentiveness: הקשבה אמיתיתhesitantly: בהיסוסcollaborate: לשתף פעולהgratitude: תודהdiligently: במרץbalance: איזוןpleasant: נעימהgenuine: אמיתיaccompanied: נשקפוrevealed: לראותsolution: פתרוןdeadline: דד-לייןconversations: שיחותaccumulated: הצטברוimportance: חשיבותapproaching: קרבpressure: הלחץmaintaining: שמרהsuggested: הציעהhinted: רמזattentive: ברוב קשבapprove: הסכמהdemand: דרישהtight deadlines: לוחות הזמנים הקשוחיםsurrounding: הסובביםvalues: ערכיםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Nick Rees Gardner is the author of Delinquents and Other Escape Attempts (Madrona Books), a gritty, poetic collection of linked stories about addiction, recovery, and resilience in the fictional town of Westinghouse, Ohio. Grab a copy from Madrona Books or Amazon. He's also the author of Hurricane Trinity (Unsolicited Press), the poetry collection So Marvelously Far (Crisis Chronicles Press), and the chapbook Decomposed (Cabin Floor Esoterica). His work has appeared in Epiphany, Reckon Review, Atticus Review, and more. He lives between Ohio and Washington, DC, and is nine years into recovery. Find him at nickreesgardner.com
This episode's guest is actor, writer, voiceover artist, and unapologetic improv nerd, Roxana Ortega.Roxana is one of those rare artists whose vulnerability, honesty, and humor hit you all at once – and leave a lasting impression. If her voice sounds familiar, it might be because she's voiced everything from the passionate Frida Casagrande on The Casagrandes to characters in Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, and Monsters at Work. She's narrated Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, voiced countless animated characters, and is a master of voice matching (yes, she's dubbed for Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek).In our conversation, Roxana takes us through the unexpected path that led her to acting – from growing up in an academic household where creativity wasn't considered a “real” career, to having a life-changing epiphany while teaching English in Spain. We talk about the internal battle between playing it safe and going after what you truly want—and what it really means to decide to be an artist.We go deep into the power of improv as both a performance tool and a life philosophy, how failure can be a gift, and why community-building and representation matter now more than ever. Roxana shares how she uses her voice – literally and figuratively – to make space for underrepresented stories, and how she's continued to evolve as a writer, performer, and director.Whether you're someone who thrives on stage or someone working up the courage to take the leap, Roxana's journey will remind you that embracing risk, staying curious, and being fiercely yourself is always worth it.Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome + Introduction02:00 – Names, Language, and Laughter04:00 – Academic Roots & Artistic Restlessness07:55 – The Epiphany in Spain13:49 – “I Decided to Be an Actor”16:00 – Improv, Joy, and Redefining Failure21:45 – Performing, Directing, and Creating Her Own Work32:00 – Representation, Identity, and Making Space40:00 – The Tapestry of Humanity49:30 – Amazing Race Nerd Out50:50 – Blissful Spinster & Making Art on Your Own Terms54:35 – Final Words of Wisdom55:14 – What's Next for Roxana58:00 – Wrap-Up & Thank YouRoxana's Bio:Roxana Ortega is an American actor, writer, and voiceover artist who is known for voicing the ever-emotional Frida Casagrande on Nickelodeon's Emmy award-winning and Imagen award-winning cartoon The Casagrandes, a spinoff of the acclaimed series The Loud House.On-camera, she recently starred opposite Danny Trejo, Reno Wilson, and a cast of legends including Garrett Morris, Barry Bostwick, and James Hong in the Universal feature Grand-Daddy Day Care. Other film credits include The Flight Before Christmas opposite Mayim Bialik, Miss Congeniality 2 opposite Sandra Bullock, and Larry Crowne opposite Tom Hanks. Her TV guest-star credits include New Girl, Shonda Rhimes' For The People, The League, Rules of Engagement, NCIS, and the Peabody award-winning satire American Vandal.Behind the mic, she has voiced countless characters in TV, films, trailers, commercials, and some of the biggest video game franchises around, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Final Fantasy, Halo, and Ghost Recon: Wildlands. A two-time AudioFile Earphones Award winner, she has narrated the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Visit from the Goon Squad, the National Book Award finalist Sabrina & Corina, and the New York Times's non-fiction best seller Random Family to name just a few. In addition, her mimicking skills have led her to voice-match the likes of Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, and Jennifer Tilly.Born in Los Angeles and raised in Fullerton, CA, Roxana is of mixed Peruvian and Mexican descent. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, then spent a year teaching English in Madrid, Spain. It was there, while she was elaborately acting out English vocabulary to her students, that she realized she wanted to pursue a career in acting. She returned to the Bay Area and immersed herself in theatre and improvisation, then made her way to Los Angeles where she continued her improv and acting training and began writing and performing sketch comedy.Roxana is an alumna of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, Upright Citizen's Brigade, and the Groundlings Sunday Company. She has written and produced her own shorts and performed storytelling all over Los Angeles, including at The Moth GrandSLAM.She is also the creator and co-host of the live storytelling show Minority Retorts, which spotlights stories from the under-represented, and The Risking Space, a podcast about art and risk. Connect with Roxana on: InstagramLearn more about Latina's Act Up on: InstagramCheck out The Groundlings on: Instagram Links & LoveIf your ears like what they're snacking on, follow, rate, and drop a review—it helps others find the show too.Want to support the show or get access to extra content—like behind-the-scenes journals, guest deep dives, and updates on getting Alone Girl made? Check out my Substack: The Blissful Spinster. Just $5/month supports this DIY labor of love and gets you a peek behind the scenes (when I find the time to write, lol). Find me and the pod on Instagram, Pinterest, and at blissfulspinster.com—where you can also find some pretty cool merch, if you're into that sort of thing. Thanks for being on this journey with me—and until next time, go find your happy.
In this episode, we sit down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, for an in-depth conversation about the company's transformation from a cloud analytics platform into a comprehensive AI data cloud. Sridhar shares insights on Snowflake's shift toward open formats like Apache Iceberg and why monetizing storage was, in his view, a strategic misstep.We also dive into Snowflake's growing AI capabilities, including tools like Cortex Analyst and Cortex Search, and discuss how the company scaled AI deployments at an impressive pace. Sridhar reflects on lessons from his previous startup, Neeva, and offers candid thoughts on the search landscape, the future of BI tools, real-time analytics, and why partnering with OpenAI and Anthropic made more sense than building Snowflake's own foundation models.SnowflakeWebsite - https://www.snowflake.comX/Twitter - https://x.com/snowflakedbSridhar RamaswamyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhar-ramaswamyX/Twitter - https://x.com/RamaswmySridharFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Intro and current market tumult(02:48) The evolution of Snowflake from IPO to Today(07:22) Why Snowflake's earliest adopters came from financial services(15:33) Resistance to change and the philosophical gap between structured data and AI(17:12) What is the AI Data Cloud?(23:15) Snowflake's AI agents: Cortex Search and Cortex Analyst(25:03) How did Sridhar's experience at Google and Neeva shape his product vision?(29:43) Was Neeva simply ahead of its time?(38:37) The Epiphany mafia(40:08) The current state of search and Google's conundrum(46:45) “There's no AI strategy without a data strategy”(56:49) Embracing Open Data Formats with Iceberg(01:01:45) The Modern Data Stack and the future of BI(01:08:22) The role of real-time data(01:11:44) Current state of enterprise AI: from PoCs to production(01:17:54) Building your own models vs. using foundation models(01:19:47) Deepseek and open source AI(01:21:17) Snowflake's 1M Minds program(01:21:51) Snowflake AI Hub
Nick Rees Gardner is the author of Delinquents and Other Escape Attempts (Madrona Books), a gritty, poetic collection of linked stories about addiction, recovery, and resilience in the fictional town of Westinghouse, Ohio. Grab a copy from Madrona Books or Amazon. He's also the author of Hurricane Trinity (Unsolicited Press), the poetry collection So Marvelously Far (Crisis Chronicles Press), and the chapbook Decomposed (Cabin Floor Esoterica). His work has appeared in Epiphany, Reckon Review, Atticus Review, and more. He lives between Ohio and Washington, DC, and is nine years into recovery. Find him at nickreesgardner.com
Copperplate Time 501 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. Afterhours 2. Mulcahy Family: The Rose in the Heather/The Kilavil/An Buachaillin Bán. The Reel Note 3. Caoimhin O'Fearghaill & Paddy Tutty: Gerdie Commane's/Paddy Sean Nancy's/Miss Lyon's. Flute & Fiddle 4. Daoiri Farrell: The Blue Tar Road. True Born Irishman 5. Michelle Mulcahy: The Drunken Sailor. Lady on the Island 6. Karen Ryan: Mrs Lawrie/Karen Ryan's. The Coast Road 7. PJ & Marcus Hernon: An Súisín Bán/The Galtee Hunt. Celebrating 50 Years 8. John McEvoy & John Wynne: The Last Train from Loughrea/Ned Coleman's. Dancer at the Fair 9. Eleanor Shanley/Garadice: Down by Blackwaterside. Sanctuary 10. Sorcha Costello: Gan AInm/The Fairy Dance. The Primrose Lass 11. Angelina Carberry: Bold Doherty/Kitty, Come Down to Limerick: An Traidisiun Beo12. Gatehouse: The Monsteraden Set. Heather Down the Moor13. Maurice McGrath: Willie Clancy & His Pipes. Winsome Ways 14. Willie Clancy: Plains of Boyle/The Leitrim Fancy. Seoltaí Séidte15. John Carty & Michael McGoldrick: Whistler O're The Lave O't/Kilkenny For Me/Come to the Fair. At Our Leisure16. Dave Sheridan: I Buried My Wife/O'Dea's/Ryan's. Drivin' Leitrim Timber 17. Elaine Reilly & Daithi Gormley: Sheridan's Tap Room/Sheridan's. Epiphany 18. Garadice: Gan Ainm/The Sunny Hills of Beara/The Castleblaney Piper. Garadice 19. Harris/Grada/Donnelly/Cotter: New Mown Meadow/Dublin Reel/The Steampacket. Riches of Clare20. Ralph McTell: An Irish Blessing. Songs for 6 Strings 21. Bothy Band: The Pipe on the Hob/The Hag at the Churn, Afterhours 22. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. Afterhours
Show Notes:For our final episode for Women in Horror Month, I'm excited to share my conversation with ESL horror writer JV Gachs. We talk about her novella Epiphany and her newest book that came out on March 25th, Unholy. She explains why possession movies are her favorite and what her top picks for unique possession movies would be. She also got very candid with me and told her how writing horror has helped her accept her own infertility and the responses she's gotten from other women going through the same, and so much more.JV's Socials: Website: https://jvgachs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvgachs Who's There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcEmail: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
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Everyone has moved into their cul-de-sac mansions besides Meri and Leon is NOT happy about that, Kody forces the wives to make his Mommy's Famous Caramels, and Robyn gifts Kody her social security card for Christmas. Lots to discuss in this otherwise boring episode, so come on Raccoons! Let's get trashy! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!
Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus' Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus' Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ's acceptance of his mission as God's suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus' temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus' infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus' Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus' circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus' hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus' obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.