Podcasts about Eschew

Stronger means harder to kill, more able to fulfill your work and domestic obligations, and more useful overall. Listen to Matt's talk to the Tactical Response alumni. This group of people cares about being prepared, protecting themselves and their loved ones, and more capable overall. If they are weak, however, they have a gap, and they need to be stronger. This applies to you too. Stronger Means Harder to Kill Would you like to be harder to kill, more resilient, healthier, and more useful overall or softer, easier to kill, more susceptible to death and sickness, and a burden on others? If you're weak, you have a gap that needs to be addressed. You need to get stronger. Getting stronger is brutally simple. Eschew complication, follow the simple, hard, effective way. Receive the greatest return investment for your time and effort by following basic barbell movements such as the squat, bench press, deadlift, and press. Strength is about overcoming cancer, staying out of a nursing home, becoming a better father or mother. It is about building the confidence to regularly do hard things, and to be more prepared when involuntary hardship comes. Act now! Exercise today and work toward training to get stronger and harder to kill. PS - If you're interested in taking online coaching with Barbell Logic for a test run, check it out here. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page. Get Matched with a Professional Strength Coach today for FREE! No contract with us, just commitment to yourself: Start experiencing strength now: https://store.barbell-logic.com/match/ Connect with the hosts Matt on Instagram Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com

Don't fall for the race war the media is pushing in the WNBA...

News avoidance is a significant concern for the news industry and society as a whole. It can lead to declining interest and engagement with news programs and hinder the public from making informed political decisions. Joining us this week is Benjamin Toff, an assistant professor at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota and the co-author of the book, Avoiding the News: Reluctant Audiences for Journalism.  In this episode, Benjamin discusses the implications of news avoidance and the underlying causes of this trend, and proposes various strategies that organizations can implement to reach news avoiders.  

Three things you can do to avoid being evil to others

If the goal is to deny people their rights and to put lives in danger, then flavour bans would be a brilliant strategy. That's the learned opinion of David Sweanor, a renowned tobacco control policy expert and adjunct professor in the faculty of law at the University of Ottawa. With a growing number of jurisdictions implementing bans on flavours in nicotine vapour products, Health Canada is joining the fray by reviving its 2021 proposed flavour restrictions and moving quickly to implement a nationwide ban. In this episode of RegWatch, learn about Canada's unaccountable and evangelical health non-profits applying pressure on behalf of the ban. Only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com Released: March 12, 2024 Produced by Brent Stafford https://youtu.be/1L_OXSQCJpk This episode is part of our “Last Stand” coverage Make RegWatch happen, go to https://support.regulatorwatch.com #RegWatch #VapeNews  

Theo and Rob tackle Guardian quick crossword 16,756 and attempt to restore some pride after last week's crushing defeat.

Keep our focus only on desired outcomes, what we want, positive stuff.. Eschew fears, doubts, apprehensions, mulling over what can go wrong, what anyone might think etc.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Fr. Harry and Fr. Anthony talk about the lure of idolatry, how the Israelites fell prey, and why we need to be especially valient lest we do the same (or worse).

Fr. Harry and Fr. Anthony talk about the lure of idolatry, how the Israelites fell prey, and why we need to be especially valient lest we do the same (or worse).

This is the weekly newspaper columnHow to pair wine and cheese 9-13-2023You know wine and cheese were made for each other. You also know not all wine pairs with all cheese. What is a person to do?Relax. Most wine you purchase at your store will pair with most cheese you purchase at your store. Perfect pairing? Maybe not. But an abomination unto the Lord? No.Remember: it is better to pair wine with the diner than wine with the dinner. If you like cheese X and wine Y, it is likely to be a good pairing no matter what “experts” opine. But, if you want guidance, here goes:• Pick one star, either the wine or the cheese. In the wine-food-cheese pairing arena, when you have two or more elements competing for attention you have a food fight, not a congenial, delicious experience.• If your are into cheese, go with subtle whites or lighter-bodied reds.• If you are into wines, go with mild-to-medium cheeses that will not strive to overpower your wine.• Sparkling wines and light, acidic wines pair with almost everything. Bubbly always lifts the mood.• What grows together goes together. Italian wine—Italian cheese. Spanish wine—Spanish cheese. You get the idea. This also is true for food, BTW.• Match intensity of the wine with intensity of the cheese. Brie, soft goat cheese, emmental, cream havarti will not hang well with hearty reds. Long-aged cheddars, stinky cheese, gorgonzola, stilton will maul your delicate Provence rosé.• Oaked, low acid, high alcohol, tannic wines are hard to pair. Sip your bombastic Napa cab by itself, maybe with some neutral crackers. Or your grilled ribeye. Eschew cheese.Tasting notes• Fresh Vine Sauvignon Blanc, California 2021: Clean, fresh, strong emphasis on low calorie, low sugar, low carb. Very light on the palate; succeeds in delivering credible sauv blanc experience. $15-18 Link to my review• Château Mourgues du Grès Galets Dorés Costières de Nîmes 2022: Fresh, citrus-flavorful, well-made biodynamic wine from southern Rhône. Opulent, luscious. $16-18 Link to my review• Château La Rame, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont 2021: Lilting caresses on the palate. Delicate, flutteringly bashful fruit. Clean, refreshing with sharply defined fruits is this effort's calling card. $21-29 Link to my review• Rutherford Hill Rosé of Merlot, Napa Valley Appellation 2021: Light, crisp, flavorful expression of free run merlot. If you are a merlot fan—you should be—this is delightful. $22 Link to my review• Lake Sonoma Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020: Vivid-fruit pour delivers some tartness without overbearing, confected fruit you can encounter with lower-shelf pinots. $26-30 Link to my reviewLast roundAfter 24 hours, three scientists got bored watching the Earth spin. So they called it a day. Wine time.Thank you for reading Gus Clemens on Wine. This post is public so feel free to share it.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite:  gusclemensonwine.comFacebook:  facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensSince you subscribe to my newsletter, it follows you enjoy wine and humor and are an adventurous, inquisitive person. Each morning, The Sample sends you one article from a random blog or newsletter that matches your interests. When you find one you like, you can subscribe to the writer with one click. To give it a try Link to The SampleLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires.Balanced Diet Original recipes, curated links about food systems, recipe reviews. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever felt blah and needed a pick-me-up? Need a cure for feeling meh? Being mindful and present with the sensations you're feeling can give moments of reset. Recognize the weights we carry that are heavy and buffer or pull us down rather than uplift us. Then have a refreshed start. Show up for yourself and start small, to overcome inertia, and fuel momentum to be uplifted. Eschew simulations because "there ain't nothin like the real thing, baby", and instead of shutting people out, let them in and ask for help and be with others. And even if you're not ready for mirth and laughter, move forward to a place of peace. 

Have you ever recoiled from intimidation? Instead, practice taking up space to learn how to own it, and develop your real estate!Stand taller than you are, and carry that stature in your mind. Convince yourself of your power and summon your deep inner roar and believe that presence of yourself. Don't wait for the absence of fear or the lack of overwhelm.  Be a courageous, brave Badass! Stand upright in alignment with how you were born to be, and take the posture of being open to the world and look up! Take up space not only when you're busy doing, but also when you're simply being, because you are enough, just as you are, right now. 

Have you ever felt Not Enough because you didn't do something perfectly? Dismantle the idea that imperfect means unworthy, and heal the wounds of perfectionism.  Renew your mind and embrace your worth from your journey, rather than on the outcome you earned or what you did.  Lessons come from the errors and imperfections, and it's the "flaw" that can become the beautiful trademark that makes one "perfectly" unique. Be a Recovering Perfectionist,. and eschew the idea that anything short of perfect is wrong.  Approach and enjoy life more as an open-ended rhetorical question instead of a fixed and finite multiple choice test!

Eschew evil and do good. ******* By the way, if you haven't bought a copy of my new book yet, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

For those normal humans who prefer to live in an aesthetically pleasing built environment, we're in luck! The #Arkitekturupproret is upon us! Strap in, strap up and fight the New Classical Fight! Michael Diamant joins us via an encrypted connection from his anti-Modernist bunker in Stockholm, whence he discourses on the horrendous violations of human rights committed on the daily by architectural malpractice. Tune in to find out why he created the awesome website New Traditional Architecture & Urbanism https://newtrad.org/and why he is on a mission to dismantle the dominance in Europe of horribly ugly buildings created by Modernists with shriveled souls and a thorough lack of aesthetic principles. It's a twisting, turning tale of social ostracism leading to bad design convictions resulting in the sheer horror of nasty looking buildings all around us. Next time you're at the raw bar buffet and turn a cold shoulder to a young architectural student, just think about the repercussions that social slight may bring. Join the Uprising! Demand objective aesthetics! Eschew relativism! Join us as we push for a return to objective beauty and the types of buildings people enjoy living in and around, rather than simply enduring. In addition to his website, you can find his gorgeous photographs and architectural ruminations across various platforms: https://twitter.com/michael_diamant https://www.facebook.com/groups/Klassisknyproduktion https://www.reddit.com/r/ArchitecturalRevival/ Once you've gotten your dander up about #Modernism, may we suggest as a palate cleanser that you check out #CoinGeek's #Bitcoin 101 free course offering? Click here to get a solid handle on this whole Bitcoin Thing: https://tpow.app/ebc70fcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/messytimes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/messytimes/support

The day will give us a100 reasons to get angry or frustrated. Let's just find that one reason to feel happy, and passionate and seize that.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#morningmotivation #motivationalmessages #dailyinspiration #dailyquotes #inspirationalwords #liveyourbestlife #lifelessons #lifecoaching #happinessquotes #happiness #sunshine #healing #transformation

"As there are landmarks on earth, so there are landmarks in Time. The past and future are like sealed books to us: the one is in the limbo of oblivion, while the other is in the womb of uncertainty. It is only the LIVING PRESENT that is ours, and we must make the best use of it, ere it slips away through the fingers and is lost forever. Human birth is a great privilege and offers us a golden opportunity. It is for us to make or mar the same, for it is given to each individual to forge his or her own destiny as best he may.” (Kirpal Singh, Standing at the Crossroads of Time)   Kirpal Singh was a spiritual master, prolific writer, publishing scores of books over the years, quoting from most every world scripture, mystic, poet, philosopher, and great master that has ever existed spanning the centuries, very much embodying this same curiosity and inclusive universal spirituality we find present in the teachings of the masters of each generation, of each century.   For those spiritual seekers desiring to be introduced to an advanced school of mysticism and spirituality like Sant Mat, the numerous writings of Sant Kirpal Singh that have been published in English will be extremely helpful.   "Human birth is the highest rung of all creation. It is really a rare blessing which you have got. This has been given to you for attaining Divine Realization and spiritual Perfection. It is a supreme opportunity for striving and obtaining a sublime experience of All-Consciousness. It is to be utilized for this great purpose. The various religions and faiths are so many methods evolved for fulfilling this great purpose of human life. This is the one common basis of all religions. You have been put on the way and given a conscious contact with God-Power residing within you. You have to develop it by regular practice from day to day. To attain this Goal purify your nature by living a good life. Manifest truth, purity, love, selflessness and righteousness in your life and activity. Give up all hatred, eradicate egoism and anger. Eschew violence, pledge yourself to love, sincerity, humility, forgiveness and non-violence. Abandon war. Abandon lust for Power. Fill thy heart with compassion, mercy and universal love. Let the Law of Love prevail amongst you, which should be radiated to all nations and races. Let true religion of heart be the ruling factor of your lives. Love God, Love all, serve all and have respect for all as God is immanent in every form. Preach the Gospel of Oneness. Spread the message of Oneness and live a life of Oneness. There will be peace on earth. This is the mission of my life and I pray it may be fulfilled." (Kirpal Singh)   Today on this Sant Mat Satsang Podcast edition of Spiritual Awakening Radio, the wisdom, writings, and meditation instructions of Sant Kirpal Singh.   All for the Love of Satsang, Wisdom, Radio, and Podcasting,  James Bean https://www.SpiritualAwakeningRadio.com  

Pulling off layers of misinformation; Personal bigotry and vanity; Proof for the wicked; Workers are few, distribute via networking; Organizing yourselves in Tens, Hundreds and Thousands; Christ is the answer!; Loving your neighbor; Sabbath article; Incorrect images in our mind guide use down incorrect paths; The way we should live; Corban and taxes; Private interpretation of the bible; Reading in the dark; 1 Thess 5:21; What is good?; "Holy Spirit"; Tree of Life; Doing what Christ said; Families; 2 Pe 1:20; Private interpretation?; Getting to the basics of the gospel; 2 Cor 13:5; Reprobates; Depending on love; Rom 12:2; Conforming to the age; Rewards of unrighteousness; Mt 24:5; Test interpretations; The real question; Mk 13:6; Lk 1:1; Lk 21:8; Jn 5:30; Hunger for benefits at expense of our neighbor; 2 Tim 3:16; "scripture"; Are you inspired?; Zephaniah - hidden protection; Hiding truth; "beast"; Errors of Balaam and Nicolaitans; mem-lamed-kof-mem; Malcolm/Molech; Your children belong to the state; Title 8:15; Give power to God instead; Cursing children; Renewing your mind; Rejecting Jesus; Zephaniah 1:8; Strange apparel; Missing the obvious; Anti-Christ welfare; Self-deception; Fish gate?; Merchant people?; Human resources; God's cause and effect universe; Legal title; Great day of the LORD; Bloodletting; Protected places; Zeph 2; Built-in smiting; Gathering as Christ instructed; Strengthening the poor; Humility; "hid"; Creation's principle; Repenting; Kingdom tracks; Coveting is not OK; Being His people; Nothing new under the sun; Problem and solution are the same as ever; Systems of love; Our job; "Worship"; Free society; Cormorant and bittern?; Eschew selfishness; Cities; Zeph 3: Jerusalem = double peace; Doing violence to the law; Righteousness is key; Fallacies of language; Trusting in the name of the LORD; There is still time to repent; Be humble, repent, seek His way and His righteousness.

Kyle Rittenhouse, COVID Boosters, and Bad Thinking

Sermon by Marlin Rosenberry Job was a man who feared God. Do you fear God? and how does it affect your life?

Episode 70, you remember it . . . Zac and Zach discuss how to game the resume writing racket. Zac contemplates calling in, out or off. And Zach needs a VPN to spend money safelyTell us your anxiety, send us a postcard:PO Box 44546Indianapolis, IN 46244Or do so digitally:postcard@exactlypodcast.com Show Notes:Zach’s new stove/firepitZac’s new die-cast Poké BallStardew Valley on iOSStardew Valley Board GameWingspanJust Vibes Enamel PinsPreviously on: Kel.Lauren (they/them) on YouTubeOMG Hanners Etsy ShopSmart TVs Track Everything You WatchYou watch TV. Your TV watches back. | The Washington PostKindergartener’s Redo the English Language TikTokPixar USPS TruckStop Receiving Junk Mail25 years of PokémonLike us? Then like us. Leave a rating and a review. It helps people find us — and we’re desperate. /IGˈZAK(T)LĒ/LEXICON: Farce, Eschew, Non-sequitur Music: Cream & Sugar x Louie Zong

The liberal landscape is littered with race-related meltdowns. After a correction and an update to last week's Reply All episode, Katie and Jesse discuss Mike Pesca's suspension from Slate and a long, infuriating article in the New York Times about false accusations at Smith College. Reply All’s “The Confetti Cannon” episode: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/dvh64g (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/dvh64g) The other side of the argument that Reply All got more political: https://www.reddit.com/r/replyallpodcast/comments/ju3ly4/hottakereplyallisnotgettingmorepolitical/gca58cv?utmsource=share&utmmedium=web2x&context=3 (https://www.reddit.com/r/replyallpodcast/comments/ju3ly4/hot_take_reply_all_is_not_getting_more_political/gca58cv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) Fresh Air on the nature of the protest: https://www.npr.org/2021/02/25/971319812/reporters-video-from-inside-senate-on-jan-6-shows-a-crowd-prepared-for-violence (https://www.npr.org/2021/02/25/971319812/reporters-video-from-inside-senate-on-jan-6-shows-a-crowd-prepared-for-violence) NY Times on Deadspin’s implosion: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/business/media/deadspin-was-a-good-website.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/business/media/deadspin-was-a-good-website.html) Defector’s story on Mike Pesca: https://defector.com/mike-pesca-slate-suspended/ (https://defector.com/mike-pesca-slate-suspended/) NY Times on Pesca: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/business/media/slate-mike-pesca-suspended.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/business/media/slate-mike-pesca-suspended.html) “Eschew the Taboo: The pernicious effects of banning words” by Christopher Hitchens: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/12/hatred-will-always-outpace-linguistic-correctness.html (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/12/hatred-will-always-outpace-linguistic-correctness.html) Ta-Nehisi Coates on use/mention: https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/11/to-conversate/66929/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/11/to-conversate/66929/) John McWhorter on use/mention: https://johnmcwhorter.substack.com/p/the-n-word-as-slur-vs-the-n-word (https://johnmcwhorter.substack.com/p/the-n-word-as-slur-vs-the-n-word) Margaret Sullivan with a confusing column: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/mike-pesca-donald-mcneil-n-word-media/2021/02/24/fe89d010-76a1-11eb-8115-9ad5e9c02117story.html?itid=apmargaretsullivan (https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/mike-pesca-donald-mcneil-n-word-media/2021/02/24/fe89d010-76a1-11eb-8115-9ad5e9c02117_story.html?itid=ap_margaretsullivan) Stefan Fatsis on this debate in Slate alllllll the way back in 2020: https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/scrabble-offensive-words-ban-player-reaction.html (https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/scrabble-offensive-words-ban-player-reaction.html) The episode of The Gist where Pesca mentions nonbinary pronouns: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/07/acosta-out-emily-bazelon-charged-kamala-harris-gun-laws.html (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/07/acosta-out-emily-bazelon-charged-kamala-harris-gun-laws.html) Michael Powell’s crazy story about Smith College: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/us/smith-college-race.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/us/smith-college-race.html) The ACLU ACLU-ing, hard: https://www.aclu.org/blog/racial-justice/race-and-criminal-justice/smith-college-overhauls-policing-practices-after-black (https://www.aclu.org/blog/racial-justice/race-and-criminal-justice/smith-college-overhauls-policing-practices-after-black) Cathy Young on the "Napping Whilte Black" story at Yale, which was significantly more complicated: https://thebulwark.com/standing-up-to-the-moral-outrage-industry/ (https://thebulwark.com/standing-up-to-the-moral-outrage-industry/) Jodi Shaw's latter, as published by Bari Weiss: https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/whistleblower-at-smith-college-resigns (https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/whistleblower-at-smith-college-resigns) Katie on disappearing lesbians: https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/p/where-have-all-the-lesbians-gone-0a7 (https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/p/where-have-all-the-lesbians-gone-0a7) Glenn Greenwald on his experience "trending as a transphobe and biphobe": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXXJoOsdoNE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GlennGreenwald (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXXJoOsdoNE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GlennGreenwald)

The liberal landscape is littered with race-related meltdowns. After a correction and an update to last week's Reply All episode, Katie and Jesse discuss Mike Pesca's suspension from Slate and a long, infuriating article in the New York Times about false accusations at Smith College.Reply All’s “The Confetti Cannon” episode:https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/dvh64gThe other side of the argument that Reply All got more political:https://www.reddit.com/r/replyallpodcast/comments/ju3ly4/hot_take_reply_all_is_not_getting_more_political/gca58cv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Fresh Air on the nature of the protest:https://www.npr.org/2021/02/25/971319812/reporters-video-from-inside-senate-on-jan-6-shows-a-crowd-prepared-for-violenceNY Times on Deadspin’s implosion: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/business/media/deadspin-was-a-good-website.htmlDefector’s story on Mike Pesca:https://defector.com/mike-pesca-slate-suspended/NY Times on Pesca:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/business/media/slate-mike-pesca-suspended.html“Eschew the Taboo: The pernicious effects of banning words” by Christopher Hitchens:https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/12/hatred-will-always-outpace-linguistic-correctness.htmlTa-Nehisi Coates on use/mention:https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/11/to-conversate/66929/John McWhorter on use/mention:https://johnmcwhorter.substack.com/p/the-n-word-as-slur-vs-the-n-wordMargaret Sullivan with a confusing column:https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/mike-pesca-donald-mcneil-n-word-media/2021/02/24/fe89d010-76a1-11eb-8115-9ad5e9c02117_story.html?itid=ap_margaretsullivanStefan Fatsis on this debate in Slate alllllll the way back in 2020:https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/scrabble-offensive-words-ban-player-reaction.htmlThe episode of The Gist where Pesca mentions nonbinary pronouns:https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/07/acosta-out-emily-bazelon-charged-kamala-harris-gun-laws.htmlMichael Powell’s crazy story about Smith College:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/us/smith-college-race.htmlThe ACLU ACLU-ing, hard:https://www.aclu.org/blog/racial-justice/race-and-criminal-justice/smith-college-overhauls-policing-practices-after-blackCathy Young on the "Napping Whilte Black" story at Yale, which was significantly more complicated:https://thebulwark.com/standing-up-to-the-moral-outrage-industry/ Jodi Shaw's latter, as published by Bari Weiss:https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/whistleblower-at-smith-college-resigns Katie on disappearing lesbians:https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/p/where-have-all-the-lesbians-gone-0a7 Glenn Greenwald on his experience "trending as a transphobe and biphobe":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXXJoOsdoNE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GlennGreenwald  This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Title: Disturbers of the Peace Text: I Timothy 6:2c-5 FCF: We often struggle remaining united in truth. Prop: Because false teachers selfishly cause strife, we must teach and exhort the truth. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to I Timothy chapter 6. I am so happy to finally be back to expositing a passage of scripture. Certainly, there is a place for topical sermons that are done in a way that draws the meaning out of the text. And for the last three weeks we’ve talked about some fairly necessary things. But it is good to come back to I Timothy to finish out Paul’s message to his protégé. At the beginning of the book, Paul writes to prepare Timothy for the work that will be required there in Ephesus. His primary message to Timothy, is to preach the gospel. The reason? Because there are false teachers that are attempting and have succeeded in gaining an audience there. They have mythicized the Old Testament and desiring to be teachers of the law, they have polluted core truth and caused much division, strife, and disunity. Church order is undone, leadership has been handed to the unqualified, and people are not living as gospel-formed people. So Paul, in the middle of the book, reminds Timothy that the church is the pillar and bedrock of the truth. That he is writing to Timothy to instruct him on how the church is to live as the Family of God. That the gospel is not a set of things we believe, but rather a truth we have received, a truth that continues to change us, more and more into new image bearers of our God and King. In chapter 5, we see that gospel work in action. Paul describes how the church should love, honor, and care for each other. And now, Paul will turn his attention back to the thoughts from the first chapter. In fact, if you set chapter 1 and chapter 6 side by side, there are remarkable similarities. Paul goes back to the false teachers. Back to their danger. And back what to do about it. I’ll start reading in the last part of verse 2 from the NET, which you can follow in the pew bible on page 1340. Transition: Let us once again familiarize ourselves with the plight of the Ephesian Church. I.) Those who do not cling to sound teaching are arrogant and sickly, so we must teach and exhort the true gospel. (2c-4b) a. [Slide 2] 2c – Teach them and exhort them about these things i. Coming out of this entire section revolving around how the church should operate toward one another in light of the gospel, Paul commands Timothy to teach and exhort his people about these things. ii. Gospel changed people are to be a loving, respecting, serving, supporting, honoring kind of people toward one another, their leadership, and even toward outsiders. iii. This is all because the gospel has invaded their hearts and changed them into new people. People who treat each other like family, who care for each other, and who rebuke each other when necessary. iv. This phrase serves as a transition to get back to Paul teaching Timothy directly. v. He is reminding Timothy the reason he must continue to teach and exhort these things. Why? vi. Because there is a problem there in Ephesus. b. [Slide 3] 3 – If someone spreads false teachings i. Paul introduces a conditional statement here – an if…then statement. However, because of how it is used, this does not introduce the concept of uncertainty. Instead, it is the opposite. If this is true, the second is true also. ii. So what is the protasis – what is the first truth? iii. Well it has 3 parts that we’ll address individually. iv. The first is if someone/anyone spreads false teaching. Certainly, the NET hits the nail on the head here, however in Greek this is simply “different” teaching. Heterodox. Teaching that has not been received. Perhaps we could even say – “new” v. This dovetails nicely with Paul’s command to Timothy to continue to teach and exhort what? The things I have already taught. The things you have received from me. vi. So the first element to this conditional statement is if there is someone in the church who spreads teachings that are not familiar, that are new, that are foreign or added teachings. vii. What else… c. [Slide 4] And does not agree with sounds words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) i. The second part of this conditional statement is not simply that they add to the teachings that have been received – but also that they reject or deny certain teachings. What kinds you may ask? ii. They deny the sounds words, or healthy words of our Lord Jesus Christ. iii. Sounds words are those of Christ. Now we shouldn’t be so exclusive here that we say that only the red-letter words are the ones that we need to absolutely agree with. Indeed, John calls Jesus the Word, and the scriptures as a whole are called the Word of God or the Word of Christ. God breathing revelation happened primarily through His Son, the God-Man, the Word who became flesh and dwelt among men. iv. So, when we talk about Jesus’ words, what we need to see is the scriptures as a whole. And even from that, we can reasonably include the universally accepted doctrines of the true church of God. If I can be so bold, not only the scriptures themselves but even the accepted interpretation of those scriptures. What easily fits into this list is not just the early creeds (Apostles, Athanasian, Nicaean) but even the 5 solas of the reformation regarding salvation. That it is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, as revealed by scripture alone, for the glory of God alone. v. And one more piece of information is necessary too. Anything that the church has officially met and declared to be heresy, should be denied. vi. Although we must be careful what we add to this list - in my estimation, if you deny anything from the scriptures, these creeds, the 5 Solas, or accept any of the heresies, you cannot be a Christian. vii. So we’ve seen two components of Paul’s conditional statement, viii. But…there is actually one more component that Paul sees in the “take away from” category that is quite profound. d. [Slide 5] And with the teaching that accords with godliness i. Although the wording is difficult here, the NET translates the meaning well. Teaching that accords with, or produces godliness. ii. Which is exactly what Paul has been saying this entire time. It is exactly the crux of the entire letter here and even the New Testament as a whole. The gospel produces godliness in someone. That is why Timothy must continue to teach and exhort these things, because they are the predictable outcome of one changed by God’s grace. iii. They may deny this by stating that a person need not be godly. They may also deny this by saying that a person needs more than the truth they have received to be truly godly. iv. And right there you have the two terrible enemies of the early church – legalism and license. Either you need more than Christ to make you live a godly lifestyle, or you don’t need to live a godly lifestyle because Christ has freed you from that obligation. v. And in half a conditional statement, without knowing the end, Paul has effectively undone them both. vi. So if a person adds to what we have received, and if they deny parts of what we have received, and if they deny the power of what we have received to make us godly people… vii. What is the apodosis? What is thing that is true if someone is like this? e. [Slide 6] 4 – he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes. i. Conceited means puffed up, the word translated “and” here would probably be even – he is arrogant even though he knows nothing. This is analogous to chapter 1 where they desire to be teachers of the law even though they do not understand what they teach. ii. To have so fully rejected the core tenants of the faith, by adding to them, denying the words of Christ, and godliness producing teaching, is to reveal a teacher who is high minded, puffed up, and proud. They have so convinced themselves that they know better. iii. The irony is, that while claiming and even appearing to have knowledge… they are actually oblivious to real truth. iv. They understand nothing, Paul says. v. Instead, they have a craving, a sickly or unhealthy desire for what? vi. Controversy and verbal disputes. vii. Being so puffed up, and not understanding truth – such a man cannot abide any who would disagree. Indeed, they would wrangle and fight over the slightest of variation in words. viii. I have two extended quotes to read 1. The first is from a commentator named Phillip Graham Ryken – 252-253 (Eschew means to avoid) 2. The second is from an early church Father named Chrysostom who lived during the late 4th century and early 5th century. – pg 210 ix. It is possible to have much knowledge and know nothing. What is a symptom of that being true? A morbid and sickly fascination with controversies and verbal disputes. f. [Slide 7] Passage Truth: i. Paul’s exhortation to Timothy comes first, but what follows is the sad reason for it. ii. The truth Paul presents is that those who would spread added teachings to what Christ through Paul has already said, reject the sound doctrines of the scriptures and the apostles, and reject teaching that produces godliness, are men who are self-promoters, who know much but understand nothing. iii. And they will only fight and dispute – because they crave it. iv. It makes them look all the wiser when they are able to disarm and destroy others. g. Passage Application: i. The application then is that Timothy must continue to teach and preach the truth of the gospel message. ii. That Christ alone is the purchase of our pardon and our freedom from sin. That is why when someone receives teaching about him, it produces godliness. Because that teaching is true. iii. And it doesn’t come from self-serving teachers who desire controversy – in fact they would very much like to be left in peace. But the gospel they teach is controversial, so they often find no peace at all. h. [Slide 8] Broader Biblical Truth: i. So for us we must understand that the true gospel produces humble people who obey God and love one another despite differences of opinion on small matters. ii. But false teaching produces the opposite. False teaching rejects sound doctrine and godliness- producing-teaching in favor of teaching that argues, disputes, and desires to magnify the teacher over the thing being taught. iii. Zooming out in all of scripture we saw this in the judges – when everyone did what was right in their own eyes, and most readily we saw it with the Pharisees. They desired to examine and multiply words, primarily so they could be seen as pious people worthy of admiration. They were self-serving people who cared nothing of godliness and truth. They simply wanted to argue and fight over added words and denied teachings. iv. And today is no different. Teachers abound who desire to be seen as the teacher. The theologian. The one with the answers. v. They want to be the innovator. They want to be the novel theologian. They want to invent new teachings and new understandings of long held truths. They add to the truth because the truth is foolishness on its own. So, they must explain it more fully so people can truly grasp it. And of course, they need a teacher to show them. vi. They also want to be the one taking away the stumbling block of Christ. One who wants to go back and question everything. One who wants to pluck out doctrines long held – why? Because they know better than generations of Christians before them. Has God actually said we need to be holy people? Do we really need Jesus to be human? Or Divine? Maybe works play a part in the way we are saved. Maybe God only made it possible for us to be saved by Christ and not assured to be saved by Christ. i. Broader Biblical Application: i. So for us we must also be sure to teach and exhort the truth. ii. That the teachings of Christ may dwell in us richly. iii. That we see godliness as a result of our doctrinal precision. iv. This is a both and not either-or kind of situation. v. We must have the right gospel that produces righteous people. vi. We must be so careful to stay true to what we have been given, neither adding to it, nor taking from it. Transition: [Slide 9 (blank)] But what is the result of these arrogant men, who desire controversy and verbal battles? II.) Those who do not cling to sound teaching sow ungodly discord, so we must teach and exhort the true gospel (4c-5a) a. [Slide 10] 4c – This gives rise to envy, dissension, slanders, evil suspicions i. What does a conceited man who understands nothing, yet has a sickly desire for controversy and verbal disputes lead to? ii. All sorts of ungodliness and disunity. A person with this foundation cannot possibly fit well in the true church of Christ. A church unified in one faith as proclaimed by the enduring Word of God. A Word that changes us to be more and more like Christ. iii. Proverbs 26:21 – Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to a fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. iv. They are not satisfied until everyone sees it their way. And in that spirit they will be supremely envious when others have the ear of the people more than they do. v. They will desire to be the one heard. They will sow discord and cause division. They will accuse people of all sorts of sin. And they will demonize the motives of people. b. [Slide 11] 5a – and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, i. They are so conceited that it is not enough to add to what has been revealed, it is not enough to deny the teachings of Christ and the fact that those truths produce godliness in His people… they can’t even agree in how to oppose this sound teaching. ii. They are corrupt in their minds and unable to know truth. iii. This is the doctrine of depravity. It is the normal condition of our hearts from birth, neither seeking God, nor His righteousness. And it is the condition of all those who teach falsely and reject Christ and His message of true change through the gospel. iv. But there is hope for those in Ephesus who know the truth, to recognize these people and their teaching and be able to escape being caught up in these controversies and debates. v. What is that hope? vi. That Timothy does what Paul has told him to. To teach and exhort these things. vii. That Timothy would teach the true gospel, which affirms the word of God and the teaching received by the apostles, which agrees with teaching that leads to people living godly lifestyles. viii. That is the antidote here. That will pull out those who know the truth from this hellish whirlpool. c. [Slide 12] Passage Truth: i. Paul has revealed the theological problems of the false teachers and their desire not for sound teaching but for controversial teaching – because they are arrogant and lacking understanding. ii. He adds to that picture their ungodly practices that flow from a heart that feels it is always right. iii. In short, it produces only discord and quarrels. Attacks against the body of Christ, and constant disputes with each other. d. Passage Application: i. His application to Timothy endures. ii. Teach the truth! Exhort the people in the gospel that I gave you and show them how that gospel changes their hearts. iii. This will prevent them from being sucked in to this quagmire of quarrelling. e. [Slide 13] Broader Biblical Truth: i. The rest of scripture agrees. Whenever we see people in scripture consumed with self, and loving to be known as the teacher – endless dispute and disunity abound. ii. Names are called, relationships severed, and unity is destroyed. iii. All in an effort to say – see, I told you so! iv. Many of the things the Pharisees and Sadducees challenged Christ with, were disputes they had among themselves. v. They figured if they couldn’t answer it – neither could He. vi. And how’d that turn out for them? vii. And what is the cause of this? A depraved mind. A mind that lacks the truth. Because as we saw in I John – when someone truly receives the truth, it unites them in love to others who have received the same. f. Broader Biblical Application: i. Applying this in our congregation is fairly simple. ii. May we be perpetual and humble students that sit at the feet of Christ learning of His goodness and kindness to us. Learning of His holiness and majesty. Learning by doing as we walk in His obedience. iii. It is that simple. May we continue to teach, exhort, and live the truth of the gospel of Christ. Transition: [Slide 14(blank)] But what is the motive of these kinds of people? We know they are conceited. We know they are proud and self-serving. But what are they trying to achieve? What is their goal? III.) Those who do not cling to sound teaching have baser motivations, so we must teach and exhort the true gospel (5b) a. [Slide 15] 5b - Who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit. i. No matter where you turn in the pages of history, there have always been some who seek to profit from being known as a godly person. ii. Of course, Paul uses this term tongue-in-cheek. He will do a similar thing in the next verse with the word profit. iii. Afterall you cannot call it godliness if your motives are to fleece the sheep. iv. But here especially, we see one driving force for people desiring to be thought of as wise teachers. People desiring to be new thinkers and those with novel or innovative theology. v. They desire to gain from this. Whether that be power, prestige, or simply money. They want to be respected and cared for. They want to tickle those ears. vi. Do you think it is attractive to preach a message that denies the message by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, revealed in Scripture alone, for the glory of God alone? History teaches us that a message that denies any of these – is VERY appealing. vii. Do you think the message of a gospel that does not demand godliness as a necessary consequence of conversion is appealing? Again, history tells us – people desire greatly to have a Christless and lawless Christianity. viii. It seems like the message is either “You are enough” or “God needs you” or both. ix. What better way to draw a crowd than preach these messages they so desperately want to hear? x. And sadly – we have many of those in our country. Whether it be fame or fortune – preachers pursue that end. xi. But their desire produces quarreling and disputes. Why? xii. James 4:1-3 asks the question, from where do conflicts and quarrels come? They come from desires and passions. xiii. They come from desires that we have but cannot meet. Whether that be justice, equality, freedom, fairness, power or wealth. xiv. When we desire these things and do not have them we clamor for them. xv. So these men desire to be known as teachers, yet they are fools xvi. And so they quarrel and fight to their own destruction – all for what? xvii. Something earthy. Something worldly. Something like personal gain. xviii. I have one final commentary to read from today and it is a bit extended but I’d like you to listen. 1. He summarizes this whole section quite masterfully. 2. Barclay 126-128 – NO NYSSA - (abstruse – difficult to understand / recondite – little known / exchequer – iks checker – national treasury / meh -lank- thin) b. [Slide 16] Passage Truth: i. Paul taught that these people abandon sound teaching because they are arrogant, understanding nothing and love controversy. ii. He taught that where they go, discord and disunity is sure to follow iii. And to this he adds, and Timothy can be sure, the motivation for all their ungodly behavior and belief is something base. Something worldly. Something earthy. iv. They wish to gain in some way from how they live and what they teach. c. Passage Application: i. So Paul implores Timothy to teach the truth. ii. Exhort God’s people to live the gospel and cling to what they’ve been taught. iii. And be example to the people. iv. This will prevent them from being like these men, or succumbing to their lies. d. [Slide 17] Broader Biblical Truth: i. All of scripture testifies that the core of sin is idolatry. ii. Is it so surprising to think that the core of false teaching is self? iii. Whether you promote a false god, false religion, or distortion – the core is all about you. iv. And the pride, and controversy that follows only continues to prove that over and over again. v. Is it any wonder why so many that leave the faith do so when they have wealth, influence, or power? What does that reveal? It could reveal that wealth, influence, and power corrupt people. But we know better. In reality – that corruption is already part of us. vi. Perhaps it is what they desired all along. e. Broader Biblical Application: i. But true Christianity knows that the fact that we gain anything from the cross of Christ is a majestic gift of grace. ii. We know that in this life – we stand to lose… EVERYTHING for His sake. iii. WE ARE NOT WINNERS HERE! We are the worlds biggest losers. iv. You. Will. SUFFER for Him. v. So to the gospel we cling. WHY? Because it is all we have! It is the good news of a promise. A promise that Christ has rescued us from our sin. A promise that one day, though we lose everything… We will gain eternity with Him… NOT BECAUSE WE SUFFERED… vi. But because Christ suffered for us. vii. Hold fast to the gospel and desire nothing from this world so much that you lose your focus. Conclusion: To quickly summarize here. Paul tells Timothy, that although false teachers will come with new teachings that deny the truth they have received, and make godliness unnecessary; although they will love controversy and attempt to destroy unity and sow discord; although they come with motives of gain – they can be undone by simply teaching and exhorting the same truth that he has already received from Paul. In thinking of how to apply this to our church, I recalled the exact nature of the error of these men. Although it is difficult to know for sure, we surmised that their error in doctrine was primarily an error in their Eschatology. They had come to the conclusion, supported by genealogies and old testament myths, that they were living in the new kingdom after the resurrection, and were no longer bound by the old laws. It is such a subtle error, but with catastrophic implications. Today we look at views on eschatology as a non-separation issue. And I think we do that rightly. But when even less important teachings like eschatology start adding to the doctrines that we have received, denying doctrines we have received, and denying the gospel’s power to change our lifestyles… even something less important like erroneous Eschatology must be opposed. But how? See if it was eschatology our tendency would be to oppose it with our view of eschatology, right? Angelology vs. Angelology. Calvinism vs. Arminiansim. You get all your arguments on your side for why your right and I’ll get all my arguments on my side for why I’m right, and we’ll duke it out. But how does Paul advise we oppose different teaching that adds to, denies, or denies the power of the gospel? By teaching the truth. Because if you draw the battle lines and fight toe to toe on the points you disagree on – you will only entrench yourself in the view you already have. But when you go back to the gospel and preach what has been revealed. You can still correct the points that are wrong from a position of unity and authority. It isn’t me vs. you – it is your teachings vs. the gospel. The gospel is the reset button. As you know or may have guessed I am a Calvinist. I agree with the incorrectly named 5 points of Calvinism, primarily because I think that they best accommodate the teachings of scripture regarding our salvation. But my goal when approaching an Arminian, even one who is adding to, denying, or denying the power of the gospel, is not to see him converted to a Calvinist. Rather to affirm the 5 solas. To affirm the early creeds. To deny the heresies that the church has denied. In short, I am calling that Arminian to doctrinal fidelity of the unified church. And if he is able to do that and remain an Arminian – then praise the Lord! Why? Because it is not their Arminianism that I am dismantling. Rather it is the version of Arminianism that has caused them to walk out of step with the unified teachings of the gospel. And even if I still think that they’ve got some stuff messed up – If they affirm the scriptures, the early creeds, the solas, and deny the heresies… They are my brother. Our pursuit is not division but unity. And it is true that we unify under some very divisive truth. The gospel is an offense to the pagans and a stumbling block to pretending Christians. But we know that it unifies God’s people. Once again… our job as the church of Christ is crystal clear. Preach the gospel. Live the gospel. If we do that – our noses will be attuned to smell the stink of rotten theology. If we preach the gospel and live the gospel, we will recognize those who sow disunity with other teachings. Furthermore, we will be able to oppose them from the position of God’s untainted Word and not our opinion. May we at CBC be in the business of unity under truth and not division over words.

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Eschew Obfuscation. Stay clear and simple. If you say somebody is "Kool" that doesn't mean he's "Not so hot." "Saw" is a tool. But it's also a picture of something that got into your head via your eyesight a while ago...as in "I saw a pretty lady." And if you see two "Saws" together you have a see saw. I saw a sign in a laundromat in Chicago a few years ago that said, "Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out." That would be a great line some guy might use with his girlfriend at the end of a date. Here's a simple and clear invitation: Please give this podcast a listen.

Eschew Obfuscation. Stay clear and simple. If you say somebody is "Kool" that doesn't mean he's "Not so hot." "Saw" is a tool. But it's also a picture of something that got into your head via your eyesight a while ago...as in "I saw a pretty lady." And if you see two "Saws" together you have a see saw. I saw a sign in a laundromat in Chicago a few years ago that said, "Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out." That would be a great line some guy might use with his girlfriend at the end of a date. Here's a simple and clear invitation: Please give this podcast a listen.

I have a strong neck that has gained turgidity with years of body building so I won't feel pain if you desire to chop it off. I've always also asked God to take me anywhere and anyhow He seems fit, martyrdom with it without pain. The evil we see and hear is depraving and more so when it stems from within the flock. The Pope, the Jesuit, the lover of all, has come out to top his ten months old anti-Christian Proselytism with a plea for civil law to be adopted in support of homosexual unions. How cute for them and sulphuric for him because if he doesn't retract his papal steps, his master, the devil, who has no joy will have nothing to offer him in the Kingdom beyond except torture from insatiable demons. Quote me. Love God. Eschew evil.

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Judith shared a meme by her fave guru Wayne Dyer RIP, and Nicola thought it would make a good focus for the podcast. They whiz through the list of 12...   In The Show Judith and Nicola discuss Wayne Dyer’s 12 Steps to Simplicity and each pick their favourite three. Nicola’s week has involved sadness about the loss of 360 elephants in Botswana, and Judith has been to recce her new house sit and seen several of her family and friends which she has loved. At last! #12Steps #BretWeinstein #5DayChallenge #Staged #Wayne Dyer #Eschew #Unique #Botswana #Elephants #Unity2020   What's Fuelled Their Fire? Nicola is excited about discovering and using Restream.io to promote her Clicks & Leads 5-day Challenge. And Judith was thrilled to be given permission by TUT to be unique and do everything her way.   Focus Of The Week - Wayne Dyer’s 12 Steps to Simplicity Judith shared a meme by her fave guru Wayne Dyer RIP, and Nicola thought it would make a good focus for the podcast. They whiz through the list of 12 and then each pick three to discuss in greater detail. Listeners are invited to pile in on the remaining six in the Own It! Facebook Group.   Words Of The Week Judith chooses Unique and Nicola picks Eschew.   Project Updates Nicola’s got 30 sign-ups for her challenge next week and Judith’s looking forward to working on a proper office chair for at least the next two months.   Who Or What's Impressed Nicola has found time to watch in full the Joe Rogan show she recommended last week with Bret Weinstein, particularly his vision for Unity2020. Judith had nothing that impressed her so much as herself and her ability to make up in a packed three days for everything that had to be rescheduled from last week’s heatwave. *** Join our free Facebook Group for Own It! the Podcast and talk back to us about what you hear in the show. Support our podcast on Patreon with a few monthly dollars to help defray our costs - thank you!   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a rating and review via your podcast app Ask a question in our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OwnItThePodcast/  To help the show: Subscribe via Radio Public, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, TuneIn, Libsyn Please share on Twitter, Facebook or whatever social media platform you love to use and tag us if you can - we love to read your comments! Website: https://OwnItThePodcast.com

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And the crowd is growing, the crowd is growing... ] Full transcript of spontaneous monologue "You Have to Speak Truth" Some people speak as they think, and that's their method of thinking, is to speak. Some people never speak. Some people don't believe they have a voice. Some people have a history of having been asked to be silent. Some people are afraid of what happens when they speak, because once, maybe something happened when they spoke. Maybe it was something really bad. Maybe it just scared them a lot. Maybe they were very young when it happened. Maybe they saw something happen to somebody else. Maybe they saw an image on a screen, of something happening to somebody. And they believed that it was happening to them, because that's how our brains respond to images we see. And so forever they've been a little more silent. A little more silent, maybe a lot more silent, than they otherwise would've been. Maybe they've spent the rest of their lives being silent. Although, sometimes people start...sometimes people, they stick out a little bit. They want to see what happens. What happens if I stop being silent? I mean, I know that I'm not supposed to speak, and I know that everybody disagrees with me, and I know that even though some people agree with me, they're not going to stand up with me when I speak, because they're afraid, too. And they'd probably just like to let me go down. They're glad it's not happening to them. Maybe they're a little bit happy that I spoke and said something that was true, but they're a little bit...they're not... Maybe they, maybe they walk over next to me when I'm speaking. Maybe they see me speaking and it gives them an idea. Maybe they could, well, not quite speak, but maybe they could just stand next to me, and, well, they could... Yeah, they're just nodding their head, the person came up next to me, and they're not saying anything, but they're nodding their head. They look like they're agreeing. They're expressing some kind of support. It makes me a little less afraid to speak now. And there's someone, I can see someone off in the distance, and they, they, they're kind of, almost, it looks like they're laughing at me, and I feel scared again, I feel like maybe I shouldn't be speaking. Someone over there is taking notes. Someone over there is filming me, pointing a camera, and I don't know what's going to happen next. It makes me a little nervous that I'm speaking, that I'm saying the truth, and I, I remember, I've watched a lot of people start speaking the truth, and then find a way to start qualifying it, and checking, making sort of disclaimers, and retreating a bit. And I know I could do that, maybe I would be safe then, because I see a lot of people out there in the crowd who, well, maybe they'll leave me alone if I just do that. But, two more people have walked over next to me already, and they're shaking their heads, and, I look back at the crowd, and there's still that person who looks sort of mean and unhappy. But, I look more carefully, I start to be very methodical, and I look face by face, one by one, instead of looking where my emotion brings my eyes, and I look one by one at all the faces. And, most people aren't laughing. Most people, most people are looking, and they're...they don't have a threatening posture at all, and some of them are shaking their heads too. And, there's even someone who's smiling, someone who's nodding vigorously. And I decide to keep speaking. I decide to speak more truth. Although, I see there's a person sort of inching closer to me, and they, I can't tell what they have in their hands, but it looks like it might be something dangerous. But it, that makes me more... I start to get excited, and, although I'm scared, I realize it just, it wakes me up, and it makes things seem a little more pressing. It's a little more urgent that I say the things that are true, I say the things that I know. I realize that a lot of people also think these things, even if I don't usually hear speaking them, but, as I think about it, sometimes I do hear people speak the true things. Of course, that's why I'm so nervous about saying them, because I've seen those people get punished for speaking those things, and... but, it's going to be OK, it doesn't matter what's going to happen next, because the truth has to be said, we have to speak out what's real. Of course we do. And other people are starting to speak now. Other people are now realizing it's OK to speak, and we're sort of like a little... we're a little crowd now, a whole lot of people, who are happy to finally start speaking some truth. And the crowd is growing, the crowd is growing, because the truths that are being spoken, they're about almost everyone. The only people who stand to suffer from these truths coming out are... well, there are just a few of them. People who are taking advantage of a certain amount of power that they have, by keeping people afraid, by keeping people afraid to speak basic, obvious truths all the time. Keeping people afraid to trust their own feelings. Afraid they'll be lumped in with some or another ostracized group. They accidentally say something that overlaps with something that one of those groups says. And, wracking their brains, realizing that there's nothing really true that you could say that hasn't already been coopted by some ostracized group. That doesn't seem it make it any less true, what you're saying, and so you go on and you say it, you just, you just, you have to speak truth, because, what are you here for? And, to encourage others to know that they can accept and speak truth. And you say it, you say it passionately, but you say it with a gentleness that recognizes that what is your truth might not be everyone else's truth. You say it from your heart, as you intend for your truth to be beneficial to most people. You're able to feel, still, still carefully a judgment when you noticed that somebody is very obviously not speaking truth. You can be compassionate, and realize all the reasons why they aren't speaking truth. You can realize that somewhere along the chain, they, too, are afraid. Even if they're way up at the top, and they're exploiting the most power, even if they're very self-aware of this whole process - why wouldn't they be? There are entire books on the subject, seminars, teaching, entire courseworks, films... It's no secret how power operates. It's not a secret. It's one of those things that's sometimes just like a truth that you might be afraid to speak about, but everybody knows. And, still, you can find compassion for the people who are taking advantage of their positions of power, while also still continuing to feel judgment that that abuse of power, for whatever reason it's going on, even as you can find your heart about it, and you can imagine the heart that those people are trying to come from... You can still know that it is not the best thing for most people, and you can still stop that thing from happening. You can still stop that thing from happening. You don't have to become a bad person to stop bad things from happening - not at all. It's possible that doing nothing, and saying nothing, and just taking care of yourself, and staying really quiet, it's possible that this might be the problem, in the system of problems. The problem that you have to face right now. Not the only problem. It is a problem when somebody does something that's very harmful to many people. It's also a problem when most people who have the power to do something to stop that from happening aren't doing something. Aren't even recognizing that they are most people, and, most people - that's a lot of people. That's a lot of power. So, remember that power that you have, because you are not alone, if you try to act in the best interests of most people. You are in very massive company. And it may be scary, but you will be supported, and you will be helping the world be better for most people. Not just you, not just your friends, not just the people you aspire to be, but most people. And sometimes you have to think really hard to imagine most people, because that's a lot of people. You don't usually see most people. Sometimes you see simulated views of most people that are probably not representative of most people. Maybe go around the world and look carefully, with your eyes, not with your screens, and try to learn, what is it that most people would benefit from. And then, speak your truth. And you speak it as loud as you need to speak it, and you don't let people stop you from speaking. Not if they're doing it with force. Not if they're doing it with coersion. Not if they're doing it from a place that's so obviously not true. While there's still time... Dustin O'Halloran - "Opus 20" Keith Holzman - "Small clock ticking" Sound effect - "Cuckoo clock" Keith Holzman - "Grandmother clock strikes twelve" Boards of Canada - "Wildlife Analysis" Daft Punk - "Outlands, part II" - TRON Legacy Soundtrack Ken - "It isn't planned ahead. It's possible still to express free things" [ "Find your platforms to speak from. Eschew the technology. It's always going to be messy." ] Ken - "Identification" Boards of Canada - "Wildlife Analysis" Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - "Complication with Optimistic Outcome" - The Social Network Soundtrack Ken - "I would invite your phone call" Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - "Complication with Optimistic Outcome" - The Social Network Soundtrack Infinite Third - "fr ee f o rm" Peer Gynt - "Morning" - Incidental Music [The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beech. 1998 remastered] Ifny - "Howdy is the Portal to the Future" Bright Eyes - "Clairaudients" - Kill or Be Killed Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - "Candy Girl" Tangerine Dream / State Azure - "Love On A Real Train" Pink Floyd - "It's What We Do" - The Endless River Malcolm X - "Police use statistics to make Harlem look crimnal" Malcolm X - "Police brutality speech" Daft Punk - "Outlands, part II" - TRON Legacy Soundtrack Malcolm X - "Encouraging police to take whatever measures necessary to hold negroes in check" Lullatone - "perfectly organized cleaning supplies" - The Sounds of Spring Malcolm X - "The police have infiltrated the black movement" Lullatone - "a little song about hail drops" - Room Loops Ken - "The middle of your hypnosis session, the nature of performance, illusion, a culture that doesn't value truth" Ken - "It's completely honest; you hear the mistakes the entire time" Ken - "Qualified immunity (if this exact show has never happened before, mistakes are not possible?)" [ Qualified Immunity (if this exact police misconduct has never been ruled against in court before, then it will not be ruled against in court in the future) ] Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "Live stream feedback loop" Lullatone - "ambient sketch #1" - Room Loops Malcolm X - "My house was bombed" Malcolm X - "By Any Means Necessary" Malcolm X - "I speak as a victim of America's so-called democracy (We have only known hypocrisy)" Cranberries - "Dreams loops" Ken - "It can't just be the few speaking to the many, it can't just be like this anymore. And don't be fooled by the online media illusion." [ Don't look up to the top. Look next to you. ] Ken - "Identification: Might be recontextualized broadcast" Cranberries - "Dreams loops" Cowboy Junkies - "Brothers Under the Bridge loop" Cowboy Junkies - "Ring on the Sill loops" Ifny - "Howdy is the Portal to the Future" Random Rab - "Rain on the World" Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "This must be the beginning (show opening)" - Show #717, from June 3, 2020 [Live stream feedback of GTDR song, Ken & newest co-host song loop "This must be the beginning," Philip Glass,"This must be the end"] Lou Reed - "Street Hassle loops" Ken - "You should take your chances. We are strong when we are many. This must be the beginning." [It took its chances. You've made it all the way back to the beginning.] Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "This Must Be the Beginning (you have to speak truth)" - Show #719, from June 10, 2020 https://lastever.org/show/200610

The day Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern imposed a strict nationwide lockdown in March, no one in New Zealand had died from the coronavirus. Compare that to the United Kingdon: 335 people had already died by the time Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the British public to stay home. Like many world leaders, Ardern held daily press conferences where she appealed to New Zealanders to unite in their battle against the virus. “We are all in this together,” she told them. Ardern streamed Facebook live videos from her sofa at home, apologizing for her casual attire. Now, New Zealand is “halfway down Everest,” Ardern said last week as she announced measures to ease New Zealand’s lockdown. Related: Rohingya women are traditionally kept out of leadership roles. Will the coronavirus change that? Her “go hard and go early” strategy combined with a warm empathetic manner worked. New Zealand recorded zero new cases of the coronavirus in a series of days last week and Ardern’s popularity rating is at an all-time high. But Zoe Marks, a lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School says there’s nothing inherently female about this style of leadership.“The fireside chat approach originated with Franklin Roosevelt in the United States. The problem is not that only women can pull it off, it's that men are afraid to really let their guard down and be relatable,” Marks said.Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has not been afraid to show a more human side either. Frederiksen posted a video of herself and her partner doing the dishes and singing along during a weekly TV lockdown singalong show.  Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg speaks during a news conference on reopening society after the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Oslo, Norway, May 7, 2020. Credit: Fredrik Hagen/NTB Scanpix via Reuters Like New Zealand, Denmark moved quickly to close its borders, then its schools and businesses. Other Nordic countries led by women, like Norway and Finland, did likewise, and have seen relatively low death rates from COVID-19. Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, by contrast, took a gamble and shunned the idea of a lockdown, instead trusting the public to maintain social distancing themselves. It remains to be seen if his strategy pays off but currently Sweden’s death toll is by far the highest in Scandinavia.Suze Wilson, who teaches leadership at Massey University in New Zealand, says the evidence is mixed on whether men and women govern differently. Some research shows female leaders can be more participative in their approach, she says. “Research shows women are more willing to listen to advice and include different perspectives and try to weigh them up when making decisions,” Wilson said.Related: Fiona Hill: Putin has become ‘wild card’ for Russia's political systemBut Wilson says it’s unhelpful to place too much emphasis on gender differences. Jennifer Tomlinson, professor of gender and employment relations at the University of Leeds, agrees. Tomlinson says the theory that men and women have distinctly different leadership styles is an outdated concept. She agrees that there is some evidence suggesting women in power are more open to accepting ideas and working with others but argues that there is nothing to stop men from doing the same.  “There is some evidence, slightly mixed, that maybe women are more collaborative in their style and that may be quite an effective approach to take. But it's not to say that men can't do collaborative leadership,” Tomlinson said.Countries where leaders have listened to scientists' advice early in the crisis appear to have gained an upper hand in containing the virus.In countries where leaders have listened to scientists' advice early in the crisis, they appear to have gained an upper hand in containing the virus. Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and German Chancellor Angela Merkel introduced widespread testing early. Merkel, who has a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, isn't known for having a warm approachable manner of the likes of Ardern — though she has earned the nickname mutti, or mommy. Merkel's approach is more stern and pragmatic. She warned Germans early on that 70% of the population may become infected, and in her press briefings, used simple scientific facts to explain her government’s strategy. But her direct approach is paying off. Germany’s death toll has stayed remarkably lower than neighboring France, or Spain and Italy.Countries with male leaders, like South Korea, Vietnam and Greece, have certainly succeeded too in keeping infection rates down. And there are countries with women at the helm that haven’t fared so well, like Belgium, where the fatality rate is notably high, although Belgian officials argue that they are collating the figures differently than the rest of the world.  Related: Is Vietnam the coronavirus-fighting champ of the world?Rosie Campbell, professor of politics at King’s College London, says that while the pandemic may have highlighted the success of female leaders, it has also more importantly shone a spotlight on the failed macho style of governance of some more populist leaders."We've had this tide of populist, macho strongmen leaders who have deliberately chosen to portray themselves that way, to be invulnerable.”Rosie Campbell, King's College London“We've had this tide of populist, macho strongmen leaders who have deliberately chosen to portray themselves that way, to be invulnerable. You know, it's an extreme leadership style,” Campbell said. “And I don't think in a crisis it’s a very effective one because actually you need to be able to have people speaking truth to power.” Related: How coronavirus exposes weaknesses of US health systemCampbell says leaders who are proving to be most effective are those who have shown some humility and vulnerability in the last few months. These traits tend to bring people together in support of their government. The hyper-masculine approach adopted by the likes of the US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is failing to unite people behind their governments’ strategies, she added. Bolsonaro has repeatedly downplayed the virus, saying for most people, himself included, it would be nothing more than “just a little flu.” Brazil has by far the highest death rate in South America. In the US, Trump said the government had the situation “completely under control” in February, and that everything would work out fine by April, when the weather gets warmer. Instead, America now has the highest death toll in the world with over 80,000 deaths.Related: Bolsonaro’s ‘so what’ response to coronavirus deaths is the latest in his spiraling political crisisWith so much attention being paid to women leaders, it’s easy to forget that they lead less than 7% of UN countries. Wilson said the challenges facing women just accessing positions of power remain considerable. Those that make it often have to reach a far higher standard than their male counterparts, she added.“It's a little bit easier for a relatively average man to slip through, but it's very, very difficult for a relatively average woman just to slip through.”Suze Wilson, Massey University“The chances of an average, kind of mediocre woman getting into power is very, very low indeed because the kinds of testing of their ability that they will be subjected to is so much greater,” Wilson said. “It's a little bit easier for a relatively average man to slip through, but it's very, very difficult for a relatively average woman just to slip through.” Harvard lecturer Zoe Marks said society does not not have a good record in celebrating achievements by women. Credit: Courtesy of Zoe Marks Related: Coronavirus postponed Russia’s Victory Day. That could be a problem for Putin.Whether the praise many female leaders are receiving right now will have any impact on the numbers of women rising to the top remains to be seen. Harvard lecturer Zoe Marks said society does not have a good record in celebrating achievements by women.“It's often the case — and research has demonstrated this — that we're more likely to credit a team than an individual woman who's leading a team than we are if it was a man in charge,” Marks said. “And we are also quicker to blame women for any failures.”Marks says its contingent on everyone right now to recognize the success of these female leaders and also to upend the gender stereotype that women are less decisive and less confident than men. This pandemic has clearly shown that not to be the case, she said. Wilson is optimistic that the example women leaders are setting will have a positive impact on future generations.“The fact that there are so many examples of women leading very well in this crisis will, I think, help offer more stories to tell little girls that are growing up, to give them the confidence and the ambition to aim for leadership.”Above all, Wilson says she hopes it will show voters of both genders that women are more than capable of handling a global crisis. “In fact, women are actually pretty damn good at it,” she said.

The day Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern imposed a strict nationwide lockdown in March, no one in New Zealand had died from the coronavirus. Compare that to the United Kingdon: 335 people had already died by the time Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the British public to stay home. Like many world leaders, Ardern held daily press conferences where she appealed to New Zealanders to unite in their battle against the virus. “We are all in this together,” she told them. Ardern streamed Facebook live videos from her sofa at home, apologizing for her casual attire. Now, New Zealand is “halfway down Everest,” Ardern said last week as she announced measures to ease New Zealand's lockdown. Related: Rohingya women are traditionally kept out of leadership roles. Will the coronavirus change that? Her “go hard and go early” strategy combined with a warm empathetic manner worked. New Zealand recorded zero new cases of the coronavirus in a series of days last week and Ardern's popularity rating is at an all-time high. But Zoe Marks, a lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School says there's nothing inherently female about this style of leadership.“The fireside chat approach originated with Franklin Roosevelt in the United States. The problem is not that only women can pull it off, it's that men are afraid to really let their guard down and be relatable,” Marks said.Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has not been afraid to show a more human side either. Frederiksen posted a video of herself and her partner doing the dishes and singing along during a weekly TV lockdown singalong show.  Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg speaks during a news conference on reopening society after the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Oslo, Norway, May 7, 2020. Credit: Fredrik Hagen/NTB Scanpix via Reuters Like New Zealand, Denmark moved quickly to close its borders, then its schools and businesses. Other Nordic countries led by women, like Norway and Finland, did likewise, and have seen relatively low death rates from COVID-19. Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, by contrast, took a gamble and shunned the idea of a lockdown, instead trusting the public to maintain social distancing themselves. It remains to be seen if his strategy pays off but currently Sweden's death toll is by far the highest in Scandinavia.Suze Wilson, who teaches leadership at Massey University in New Zealand, says the evidence is mixed on whether men and women govern differently. Some research shows female leaders can be more participative in their approach, she says. “Research shows women are more willing to listen to advice and include different perspectives and try to weigh them up when making decisions,” Wilson said.Related: Fiona Hill: Putin has become ‘wild card' for Russia's political systemBut Wilson says it's unhelpful to place too much emphasis on gender differences. Jennifer Tomlinson, professor of gender and employment relations at the University of Leeds, agrees. Tomlinson says the theory that men and women have distinctly different leadership styles is an outdated concept. She agrees that there is some evidence suggesting women in power are more open to accepting ideas and working with others but argues that there is nothing to stop men from doing the same.  “There is some evidence, slightly mixed, that maybe women are more collaborative in their style and that may be quite an effective approach to take. But it's not to say that men can't do collaborative leadership,” Tomlinson said.Countries where leaders have listened to scientists' advice early in the crisis appear to have gained an upper hand in containing the virus.In countries where leaders have listened to scientists' advice early in the crisis, they appear to have gained an upper hand in containing the virus. Iceland's Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and German Chancellor Angela Merkel introduced widespread testing early. Merkel, who has a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, isn't known for having a warm approachable manner of the likes of Ardern — though she has earned the nickname mutti, or mommy. Merkel's approach is more stern and pragmatic. She warned Germans early on that 70% of the population may become infected, and in her press briefings, used simple scientific facts to explain her government's strategy. But her direct approach is paying off. Germany's death toll has stayed remarkably lower than neighboring France, or Spain and Italy.Countries with male leaders, like South Korea, Vietnam and Greece, have certainly succeeded too in keeping infection rates down. And there are countries with women at the helm that haven't fared so well, like Belgium, where the fatality rate is notably high, although Belgian officials argue that they are collating the figures differently than the rest of the world.  Related: Is Vietnam the coronavirus-fighting champ of the world?Rosie Campbell, professor of politics at King's College London, says that while the pandemic may have highlighted the success of female leaders, it has also more importantly shone a spotlight on the failed macho style of governance of some more populist leaders."We've had this tide of populist, macho strongmen leaders who have deliberately chosen to portray themselves that way, to be invulnerable.”Rosie Campbell, King's College London“We've had this tide of populist, macho strongmen leaders who have deliberately chosen to portray themselves that way, to be invulnerable. You know, it's an extreme leadership style,” Campbell said. “And I don't think in a crisis it's a very effective one because actually you need to be able to have people speaking truth to power.” Related: How coronavirus exposes weaknesses of US health systemCampbell says leaders who are proving to be most effective are those who have shown some humility and vulnerability in the last few months. These traits tend to bring people together in support of their government. The hyper-masculine approach adopted by the likes of the US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is failing to unite people behind their governments' strategies, she added. Bolsonaro has repeatedly downplayed the virus, saying for most people, himself included, it would be nothing more than “just a little flu.” Brazil has by far the highest death rate in South America. In the US, Trump said the government had the situation “completely under control” in February, and that everything would work out fine by April, when the weather gets warmer. Instead, America now has the highest death toll in the world with over 80,000 deaths.Related: Bolsonaro's ‘so what' response to coronavirus deaths is the latest in his spiraling political crisisWith so much attention being paid to women leaders, it's easy to forget that they lead less than 7% of UN countries. Wilson said the challenges facing women just accessing positions of power remain considerable. Those that make it often have to reach a far higher standard than their male counterparts, she added.“It's a little bit easier for a relatively average man to slip through, but it's very, very difficult for a relatively average woman just to slip through.”Suze Wilson, Massey University“The chances of an average, kind of mediocre woman getting into power is very, very low indeed because the kinds of testing of their ability that they will be subjected to is so much greater,” Wilson said. “It's a little bit easier for a relatively average man to slip through, but it's very, very difficult for a relatively average woman just to slip through.” Harvard lecturer Zoe Marks said society does not not have a good record in celebrating achievements by women. Credit: Courtesy of Zoe Marks Related: Coronavirus postponed Russia's Victory Day. That could be a problem for Putin.Whether the praise many female leaders are receiving right now will have any impact on the numbers of women rising to the top remains to be seen. Harvard lecturer Zoe Marks said society does not have a good record in celebrating achievements by women.“It's often the case — and research has demonstrated this — that we're more likely to credit a team than an individual woman who's leading a team than we are if it was a man in charge,” Marks said. “And we are also quicker to blame women for any failures.”Marks says its contingent on everyone right now to recognize the success of these female leaders and also to upend the gender stereotype that women are less decisive and less confident than men. This pandemic has clearly shown that not to be the case, she said. Wilson is optimistic that the example women leaders are setting will have a positive impact on future generations.“The fact that there are so many examples of women leading very well in this crisis will, I think, help offer more stories to tell little girls that are growing up, to give them the confidence and the ambition to aim for leadership.”Above all, Wilson says she hopes it will show voters of both genders that women are more than capable of handling a global crisis. “In fact, women are actually pretty damn good at it,” she said.

The day Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern imposed a strict nationwide lockdown in March, no one in New Zealand had died from the coronavirus. Compare that to the United Kingdon: 335 people had already died by the time Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the British public to stay home. Like many world leaders, Ardern held daily press conferences where she appealed to New Zealanders to unite in their battle against the virus. “We are all in this together,” she told them. Ardern streamed Facebook live videos from her sofa at home, apologizing for her casual attire. Now, New Zealand is “halfway down Everest,” Ardern said last week as she announced measures to ease New Zealand’s lockdown. Related: Rohingya women are traditionally kept out of leadership roles. Will the coronavirus change that? Her “go hard and go early” strategy combined with a warm empathetic manner worked. New Zealand recorded zero new cases of the coronavirus in a series of days last week and Ardern’s popularity rating is at an all-time high. But Zoe Marks, a lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School says there’s nothing inherently female about this style of leadership.“The fireside chat approach originated with Franklin Roosevelt in the United States. The problem is not that only women can pull it off, it's that men are afraid to really let their guard down and be relatable,” Marks said.Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has not been afraid to show a more human side either. Frederiksen posted a video of herself and her partner doing the dishes and singing along during a weekly TV lockdown singalong show.  Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg speaks during a news conference on reopening society after the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Oslo, Norway, May 7, 2020. Credit: Fredrik Hagen/NTB Scanpix via Reuters Like New Zealand, Denmark moved quickly to close its borders, then its schools and businesses. Other Nordic countries led by women, like Norway and Finland, did likewise, and have seen relatively low death rates from COVID-19. Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, by contrast, took a gamble and shunned the idea of a lockdown, instead trusting the public to maintain social distancing themselves. It remains to be seen if his strategy pays off but currently Sweden’s death toll is by far the highest in Scandinavia.Suze Wilson, who teaches leadership at Massey University in New Zealand, says the evidence is mixed on whether men and women govern differently. Some research shows female leaders can be more participative in their approach, she says. “Research shows women are more willing to listen to advice and include different perspectives and try to weigh them up when making decisions,” Wilson said.Related: Fiona Hill: Putin has become ‘wild card’ for Russia's political systemBut Wilson says it’s unhelpful to place too much emphasis on gender differences. Jennifer Tomlinson, professor of gender and employment relations at the University of Leeds, agrees. Tomlinson says the theory that men and women have distinctly different leadership styles is an outdated concept. She agrees that there is some evidence suggesting women in power are more open to accepting ideas and working with others but argues that there is nothing to stop men from doing the same.  “There is some evidence, slightly mixed, that maybe women are more collaborative in their style and that may be quite an effective approach to take. But it's not to say that men can't do collaborative leadership,” Tomlinson said.Countries where leaders have listened to scientists' advice early in the crisis appear to have gained an upper hand in containing the virus.In countries where leaders have listened to scientists' advice early in the crisis, they appear to have gained an upper hand in containing the virus. Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and German Chancellor Angela Merkel introduced widespread testing early. Merkel, who has a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, isn't known for having a warm approachable manner of the likes of Ardern — though she has earned the nickname mutti, or mommy. Merkel's approach is more stern and pragmatic. She warned Germans early on that 70% of the population may become infected, and in her press briefings, used simple scientific facts to explain her government’s strategy. But her direct approach is paying off. Germany’s death toll has stayed remarkably lower than neighboring France, or Spain and Italy.Countries with male leaders, like South Korea, Vietnam and Greece, have certainly succeeded too in keeping infection rates down. And there are countries with women at the helm that haven’t fared so well, like Belgium, where the fatality rate is notably high, although Belgian officials argue that they are collating the figures differently than the rest of the world.  Related: Is Vietnam the coronavirus-fighting champ of the world?Rosie Campbell, professor of politics at King’s College London, says that while the pandemic may have highlighted the success of female leaders, it has also more importantly shone a spotlight on the failed macho style of governance of some more populist leaders."We've had this tide of populist, macho strongmen leaders who have deliberately chosen to portray themselves that way, to be invulnerable.”Rosie Campbell, King's College London“We've had this tide of populist, macho strongmen leaders who have deliberately chosen to portray themselves that way, to be invulnerable. You know, it's an extreme leadership style,” Campbell said. “And I don't think in a crisis it’s a very effective one because actually you need to be able to have people speaking truth to power.” Related: How coronavirus exposes weaknesses of US health systemCampbell says leaders who are proving to be most effective are those who have shown some humility and vulnerability in the last few months. These traits tend to bring people together in support of their government. The hyper-masculine approach adopted by the likes of the US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is failing to unite people behind their governments’ strategies, she added. Bolsonaro has repeatedly downplayed the virus, saying for most people, himself included, it would be nothing more than “just a little flu.” Brazil has by far the highest death rate in South America. In the US, Trump said the government had the situation “completely under control” in February, and that everything would work out fine by April, when the weather gets warmer. Instead, America now has the highest death toll in the world with over 80,000 deaths.Related: Bolsonaro’s ‘so what’ response to coronavirus deaths is the latest in his spiraling political crisisWith so much attention being paid to women leaders, it’s easy to forget that they lead less than 7% of UN countries. Wilson said the challenges facing women just accessing positions of power remain considerable. Those that make it often have to reach a far higher standard than their male counterparts, she added.“It's a little bit easier for a relatively average man to slip through, but it's very, very difficult for a relatively average woman just to slip through.”Suze Wilson, Massey University“The chances of an average, kind of mediocre woman getting into power is very, very low indeed because the kinds of testing of their ability that they will be subjected to is so much greater,” Wilson said. “It's a little bit easier for a relatively average man to slip through, but it's very, very difficult for a relatively average woman just to slip through.” Harvard lecturer Zoe Marks said society does not not have a good record in celebrating achievements by women. Credit: Courtesy of Zoe Marks Related: Coronavirus postponed Russia’s Victory Day. That could be a problem for Putin.Whether the praise many female leaders are receiving right now will have any impact on the numbers of women rising to the top remains to be seen. Harvard lecturer Zoe Marks said society does not have a good record in celebrating achievements by women.“It's often the case — and research has demonstrated this — that we're more likely to credit a team than an individual woman who's leading a team than we are if it was a man in charge,” Marks said. “And we are also quicker to blame women for any failures.”Marks says its contingent on everyone right now to recognize the success of these female leaders and also to upend the gender stereotype that women are less decisive and less confident than men. This pandemic has clearly shown that not to be the case, she said. Wilson is optimistic that the example women leaders are setting will have a positive impact on future generations.“The fact that there are so many examples of women leading very well in this crisis will, I think, help offer more stories to tell little girls that are growing up, to give them the confidence and the ambition to aim for leadership.”Above all, Wilson says she hopes it will show voters of both genders that women are more than capable of handling a global crisis. “In fact, women are actually pretty damn good at it,” she said.

On the same day Robby Anderson and Breshad Perriman signed big-money deals for 2020, the Packers signed ex-Panthers starter Devin Funchess to what is expected to be a bargain contract. Not only does this fit with Brian Gutekunst's theme this offseason, Funchess walks onto the team as at least the third-best receiver, if not second-best, and bolsters a group in need of some help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the same day Robby Anderson and Breshad Perriman signed big-money deals for 2020, the Packers signed ex-Panthers starter Devin Funchess to what is expected to be a bargain contract. Not only does this fit with Brian Gutekunst's theme this offseason, Funchess walks onto the team as at least the third-best receiver, if not second-best, and bolsters a group in need of some help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're serious about training and climbing your best, then you must be serious about performance nutrition. The foods you consume play a central role in energy production, training adaptations, muscle recovery, connective tissue health, and your strength-to-weight ratio. Combined, these nutritional influences are nearly as significant as the influence of your training program--and, if you get both your training and nutrition right, then a powerful synergy will elevate your performance to a new level! RUNDOWN 00:40 – Intro to performance nutrition. Why it's important. 4:16 - As a guiding principle, climbers should "eat and train" not "diet and exercise." 5:19 - A short story about an aspiring elite climber... 6:40 - One of my favorite sayings...and a powerful guiding principle: "To outperform the masses you must do things they don't do." 7:00 - Pro tip: Eschew group think. Live by your own light. Build your own optimal system to reach your goals. 9:10 - Performance nutrition must be personalized. Many factors are at play...so it will take some effect to get it right. 15:45 - Nutrition is not a black & white topic. There are few "never eat" foods--enjoying rich foods is one of life's great pleasures.  Moderation and discipline are critical, however. 18:00 - Beware of the flood of training and nutrition articles on the Internet (and social media posts). Some have great info, but many contain training and nutrition "fake news". 20:15 - Climbing is a strength-to-weight and power-to-weight ratio sport. Therefore, bodyweight is a critical factor and it should be optimized via smart training and nutrition. Caloric restriction may be valuable leading up to periods of performance climbing or competition. 24:15 - Your training and nutrition must be shaped to match your goals. The guidance of a veteran trainer and climbing-knowledgable nutritionist can be invaluable. 26:30 - Definition of "high-quality weight loss" -- this is the goal for elite climbers wanting to maximize performance. 27:30 - How to best create a slight caloric deficit to optimize body composition before competition or performance climbing. 28:50 - High-quality protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass, strength, and power during periods of hard training and/or caloric restriction. The protein requirement is 1.2 to 1.6 grams/kg of body weight per day. Supplementary protein, ideally a high-quality whey isolate, is often necessary to meet this goal while restricting calories. 30:30 - The importance of Leucine, especially in your post-exercise feeding. 31: 08 - Carbohydrate backloading as a powerful performance nutrition and recovery strategy. 34:00 - The value of post-exercise and bedtime whey protein isolate and/or micellar casein. Vegans should consider a pea protein supplement powder. 34:30 - Eric weights in on "fad diets"...low carb, keto, paleo, high carb, etc. 36:00 - The importance of adequate carbohydrates for power and strength-endurance athletes such as climbers. 38:00 - Eric's recommended macronutrient ratio...approximately 60% carbohydrates, 20% protein, and 20% fat. 39:23 - Eric's pyramid paradigm for healthy eating for peak performance. A balanced diet is the pyramid base, while sport-specific nutrition and supplements form the pyramid top. 41:54 - Regarding sports supplements--if you're eating right, then you may get added benefits from certain supplements. 43:30 - Eric briefly mentions the company he founded--PhysiVantage makes the first research-based supplements for climbers. 44:16 - What supplements might work for climbers? 44:30 - Post-workout/post-climbing protein can jump start and accelerate muscle and connective tissue recovery. 45:00 - BCAAs may have some value in a performance setting, but as a regular training aid there could be unintended consequences that may compromise muscle quality and performance in the long run. 47:00 - The importance of increasing muscle quality and muscle efficiency over the long term--this is the pathway to stronger more powerful muscles without gaining weight. 50:00 - What about creatine for climbers? Micro-doses may benefit, but creatine "loading" will likely hurt performance. 53:40 - Anti-oxidants (e.g. vitamin C, E, selenium) will limit the hormetic response to training and potentially reduce desired training adaptations in the long run. 56:45 - Supplements to "prime" the aerobic energy system and increase oxygen kinetics have great promise. Beetroot extract and citrulline malate will likely enhance climbing performance and recovery between bouts of high-intensity exercise. 1:01:00 - What about caffeine? 1:02:30 - Anaerobic lactic system buffers, beta alanine and sodium bicarbonate, have some potential benefits. 1:06:10 - Is a daily multivitamin helpful? What about minerals? 1:07:00 - A chunk of dark chocolate eaten each day has health and performance value. Seriously! 1:08:30 - The benefits of vitamin-C-enriched hydrolyzed collagen for climbers. Supporting connective tissue health is essential for hard-training for climbers. 1:09:32 - A few supplements that don't work... 1:12:00 - Conclusion and closing comments of nutrition for climbers 1:13:00 - Do you value this free podcast? Please write a review, and please share with a friend. SUPPORT ERIC'S CLIMBING BRANDS PhysiVantage makes research-based supplements that will benefit passionate, hard-training climbers! Visit PhysiVantage.com and save 10% off non-sale items with the code “save10” at checkout. Want to learn more about training? For a comprehensive study of Training for Climbing, check out the 3rd edition of Hörst's best-selling book! Instagram - @PhysiVantage Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing Check out Eric’s TRAINING FOR CLIMBING YouTube channel. Follow Eric on Facebook! Music by: Misty Murphy Subscribe on iTunes (or other podcast player) to "Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing" podcast. You can also listen to the T4C podcast on Stitcher and  Spotify! 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You have all kinds of potential on paper in Christ! Everything about life and godliness is given to you through the agency of the Word. But it's always been about a partnership between heaven (God) and earth (you). You have to apply the potential with faith and action. Eschew mediocracy ... develop into a high-functioning apprentice of Christ. >> Go to JesusSmart.com/godspeed to see a complete list of Godspeed tinysodes >> Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Complete Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/category/podcast

Variety may be the spice for Passionate Life Injecting variety and surprise into even the most stable, seasoned relationship is a good hedge against such temptation. In a classic experiment by Arthur Aron and his colleagues, researchers gave upper-middle-class middle-aged couples a list of activities that both partners agreed were “pleasant” (such as creative cooking, visiting friends, or seeing a movie) or “exciting” (skiing, dancing, or attending concerts) but that they had enjoyed only infrequently. Researchers instructed each couple to select one of these activities each week and spend 90 minutes doing it together. At the end of 10 weeks, the couples who engaged in the “exciting” activities reported greater satisfaction in their marriage than those who tried “pleasant” or enjoyable activities together. Surprise is apparently more satisfying than stability. The realization that your marriage no longer supplies the charge it formerly did is then an invitation: Eschew predictability in favor of discovery, novelty, and opportunities for unpredictable pleasure. “A relationship,” Woody Allen proclaimed in his film Annie Hall, “is like a shark. It has to constantly move forward or it dies.” A marriage is likely to change shape multiple times over its lifetime; it must be continually rebuilt if it is to thrive. Top of Mind for US What’s the point of getting married? “The point of marriage is not happiness. The point of marriage is growth.” The growth that forces you to confront your weaknesses, insecurities, and fears is exactly what leads to the periods of happiness, trust, connection, passion, and commitment only a small handful of persistent and dedicated couples ever get to experience.   Growth - Something that makes you better. If you don't grow, you don't feel alive.   Question of the week My wife of 14 years doesn’t want to have sex with me. When ever I bring it up we get into an argument and she yells..It’s not her problem. It’s my problem. I feel like she has some leftover resentment from things in the past. What can I do?   Dopest Couple in the World Harry and Meghan - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex   Doing it Well Ladies what does your husband want from you in the bed? Smile Be enthusiastic Be playful Get completely naked Touch him down there Try something new every now and then Give him signals Let go and enjoy. Let him please you Help him please you by telling him what you like Suggesting a new technique Have fun!   One Minute Word Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow --Anthony J. D’Angelo

Mark Dever says we can do better at evangelism.  Mark is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington and is visiting Australia to speak at the Nexus19 conference (in partnership with the Gospel Coalition). Mark says it's important to 1 Remember that churches exist for supernatural change2 Understand that persecution is normal3 Eschew utopianism4 Make use of our democratic stewardship5 Trust the Lord, not human circumstances6 Remember that everything we have is given by God's grace7 Rest in the certainty of Christ's victory.Mark joins Dominic Steele to talk about his heart for evangelism. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepastorsheart)

Jon H asks for insight on “the interaction that you have, generally, as a recovering alcoholic with people you have met in the program, who are in varying stages of their sobriety, and how big of a challenge that can be for (Jon H) personally.” Translated: Jon H can’t talk to people that are not […]

Celine Dion's Residency Ends, Park MGM's Best Friend, Michael Symon's Mabel's BBQ at Palms, MGM Park Micro-Films, Pop Up Pizza @Plaza, Taco Bell Cantina FSE, LINQ Evolution continues and the adventures of a 40 year old and his skateboard

Agape love, cockroaches, and Bob Goff enter the conversation this week. Listen and hear how people are like oceans or rivers.

Mercurial Nonplussed Perfidy Eschew --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-nordstrom/support

This program eschews obfuscation, and also Nashua cashew chew crash news.

81: Belfry, Abeyance. Substantiate, Eschew. 82: Welter, Calumny, Flag, Noisome 83: Tortuous, Surfeit, Anachronism, Leery 84: Abjure, Cartography, Mirth, Divine 85: Maudlin, Deride, Malinger, Gestation 86: Connoisseur, Droll, Inchoate, Refractory 87: Terrestrial, Canard, Warranted, Amulet 88: Spectrum, Rejoinder, Panoply, Verbose 89: Exigency, Variegated, Diffidence, Nascent 90: Inquest, Arrogate, Kudos, Martinet

Awesome Actress Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Pee-Wee's Big Holiday) stops by to chat with Razzle about Patagonia, Texas, the pronunciation of Eschew, and also they both fangirl out over Pee Wee Herman just a bit. 

Today’s podcast includes two minis sandwiched between a couple of wonderful songs.   Here’s what’s on tap: Mini 1: Denver…in which we find our Driven to Drink couple uncomfortably stuffed, with food and booze…and the energy they intended to bring to this fades quickly, which is why what was supposed to be a full-on podcast becomes a mini. High…or perhaps lowlights: Greg uses vocal fry and effeminate prosody, which is not wonderful. On the other hand, we love the Aussie accent and its apparently oft-used rising intonation that might typically be interpreted as a question in the U.S., but perhaps not in Sydney. Downtown Denver, in terms of food and drink, gets two enthusiastic thumbs up. “The Roosevelt” is an exceptional modern speakeasy near the convention center. Greg went classic with a Sazerac and a Manhattan. Jen leaned modern with two proprietary, fragrant, time intensive drinks. Lots of local beer and spirits.  Lots.  And also other things quite legal in Colorado.  Fun, kids.  Very fun. We went to “The Kitchen” and it is an outstanding place. Go there, em effers. They had the best pork tacos on the planet. It was like duck confit, but pork based.  If Greg were placed on a deserted island with only one food item forever and ever, he would choose the pork tacos from The Kitchen.  They are the wind beneath his wings.  Greg also tried Montanya rum andA.D. Law’s 4-Grain straight bourbon and rye whiskeys.  All of it was, like The Kitchen, outstanding.  Really, people. Denver is dry as fuck. Dehydration is impossible to avoid. Denver International Airport’s architecture is outstanding. Mini 2: Post-Denver…in which your faithful companions go all-in with Lagunitas.  Jen has, of course, Hop Stoopid (102 IBU, 8% ABV). Greg goes with Brown Shugga (51 IBU, 9.8% ABV). We read the wit and oddly deep prosetry (…it’s like prose but it’s like poetry…) on the Lagunitas bottles, and we wonder, “How do you say Eschew?!” On a side note, Jen had an imperial IPA in Denver, “Jagged Mountain Triple Bypass” coming in at a whopping 450 IBU, and an almost impossible 14.5% ABV. Very sweet.  Kind of syrupy.  But delicious. Beware Jen’s big sneezes in the midst of the IBU conversation.  They are loud and they are abrupt, and if you’re wearing headphones it might be less than a pleasant experience for you. The Music: “Get Out of Denver” by Bob Seger“Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver“I Can Read Your Mind” by R.J. Heid We present to you, “Get In to Denver.”

More wonderful details concerning the redemption of Naomi and Ruth by Boaz. Boaz prevails and the redemption is secured. Ruth will have a husband and Boaz will have his treasured gentile wife. The pictures of redemptive history become clearer and clearer as we look at this marvelous story of grace and love.… Read the rest

Continuing our look into Acts Heather looks at Paul in Athens as discussed in Acts 17.

Don't play with temptations. Eschew immorality, impurity, evil desires and greed because they can turn on you and snuff you.

Welcome back to the Virtual Porch for another gabtastic episode of Low-Fat Conversations with Jimmy Moore and Friends!   Today, co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Mindy Noxon Iannotti are joined by Former low-carb blogger Kent "Bowolf" Altena and cookbook author and brand new vegan, Vesna Kovach as they talk about all sorts of heart-healthy advice and gossip, including a recipe for fat-free bean dip with toasted whole-wheat croutons (The secret ingredient is PAM!) THANK YOU for listening to our new podcast and look for us on iTunes this weekend (or sooner!).

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